Schmeared? Yes- the cheeseheads got creamed last night by the team from Philadelphia. The spread was 18 points after getting toasted 102-84. Chew on these numbers: Villanova shot 59% from the floor, including 54% from three point land. Apparently that's a land that Golden Eagle defenders were not allowed to enter. Another shocking stat? Horrid free throw shooting. From both teams. Villanova shot better from the field than the line (58%) and Marquette was even worse (56%). The two teams combine to miss 33 free throws. Haven't seen worse shooting from that close since Dick Cheney went hunting.
Coach Buzz Williams was so frustrated on the sideline, he started looking a little like this guy:
http://www.tvland.com/shows/addamsfamily/character3.jhtml
They better turn things around in a hurry, or they going to have to cry "Uncle!"
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
"Break" Dancing with LT?
Lawrence Taylor on Dancing With the Stars? If they ever get Joe Theisman on there, don't think you'd want to tell him to "break a leg." Still get queasy everytime I see this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHCXNt4P8Xg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHCXNt4P8Xg
Sessions on North 4th Street
Has anyone noticed how amazing Ramon Sessions has been of late? Luke Ridnour, you better Google Wally Pipp. No relation to Gladys Knight, I'm afraid, but you may soon be on a midnight train to Georgia. Ramon has got that former Duck's goose. Take a gander at his stats since Michael Redd was lost for the season: 21.5 ppg, 6 assists, 2 steals, 3 rpg. Compare that to the rest of the league's point guards:
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/playerrankings/regularseason/PG
Hope that kills the earlier trade rumor of Sessions/Alexander to Memphis for Conley and a draft choice. There would be no "point" in that now. Badumbum. Try the veal.
Or should I say Vill? As in Villanueva? His numbers PRIK (Post Redd's Injured Knee) are equally impressive: 23.5 ppg, 7 rpg, 3 apg, 1 bpg, 1 spg. Charlie has been a horse. Speaking of charlie horses, have to admire Skiles ability to rally these guys despite all the injuries. It's like one big boxed set of ER. In fact, I think I just pulled a muscle reaching for another bad pun. Ouch!
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/playerrankings/regularseason/PG
Hope that kills the earlier trade rumor of Sessions/Alexander to Memphis for Conley and a draft choice. There would be no "point" in that now. Badumbum. Try the veal.
Or should I say Vill? As in Villanueva? His numbers PRIK (Post Redd's Injured Knee) are equally impressive: 23.5 ppg, 7 rpg, 3 apg, 1 bpg, 1 spg. Charlie has been a horse. Speaking of charlie horses, have to admire Skiles ability to rally these guys despite all the injuries. It's like one big boxed set of ER. In fact, I think I just pulled a muscle reaching for another bad pun. Ouch!
A-Rod and a Hard Place
This just in...Madonna has admitted to receiving injections from Alex Rodriguez, Dennis Rodman and Jose Canseco. No word on whether this will effect her previous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Breaking News...
Due to concerns about the economy, the NFL has begun to make the following changes:
1. Nickel and Dime Packages to become Penny and Nickel Packages.
2. Lions, Bears and Vikings will employ "All time QB" in divisional games.
3. Rock Paper Scissors to determine opening possession instead of coin toss.
4. Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson will review leagues finances since he excels at cutbacks.
5. Expensive telestrators to be replaced by crayon drawings on cocktail napkins.
6. Traditional post victory gatorade bath to be replaced by cheaper Crystal Light.
7. Only one sideline official with really long arms to man first down and line of scrimmage markers.
8. Handicapped fans and children in first row must return all gift footballs immediately for re-use.
9. Jerry Jones surgeries must switch from plastic to paper.
10. Special teams outsourced to India.
Australian Out (with) Back
Milwaukee Bucks got more bad news when it was discovered that center Andrew Bogut would miss 8 weeks with an incomplete stress fracture of the back. Bogut had been in and out of the lineup for over a month with back spasms. Why the fracture wasn't discovered sooner is a bit of a mystery and one wonders if this could have been discovered earlier with an MRI or bonescan.
I'm not "House" or even Doogie Howser, but it amazes me when professional athletes try to tough it out only to later discover the underlying injury. Similar thing with Brett Favre this season. It was clear he was not passing with the usual zip or accuracy as the Jets floundered down the stretch. After his poor performance in the Oakland game, he and Eric Mangini downplayed that he was suffering from any arm injury. We later find out at the end of the season that he had a torn biceps tendon. I think both the player and the team have to except responsibility for not fully investigating these things earlier. Shocking, considering how much is at stake financially for both the player and organization.
You can admire the toughness, but don't ignore the stupidity. It's called an MRI. Get one. At these salaries, install portable ones in every player's Escalade. Barack's worried about getting affordable healthcare for everyone. Do we stand a chance when Pro sports franchises can't even properly diagnose their star player's injuries? Who are these team doctors? What, did they stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night?
Me? You think I'd be suiting up with a back fracture or torn tendon? Hell no. I'm out two weeks with a paper cut, my friends. Don't want that thing to get infected! Call me Ben Sheets. I, on the other hand (the one without the paper cut), will gladly accept arbitration.
I'm not "House" or even Doogie Howser, but it amazes me when professional athletes try to tough it out only to later discover the underlying injury. Similar thing with Brett Favre this season. It was clear he was not passing with the usual zip or accuracy as the Jets floundered down the stretch. After his poor performance in the Oakland game, he and Eric Mangini downplayed that he was suffering from any arm injury. We later find out at the end of the season that he had a torn biceps tendon. I think both the player and the team have to except responsibility for not fully investigating these things earlier. Shocking, considering how much is at stake financially for both the player and organization.
You can admire the toughness, but don't ignore the stupidity. It's called an MRI. Get one. At these salaries, install portable ones in every player's Escalade. Barack's worried about getting affordable healthcare for everyone. Do we stand a chance when Pro sports franchises can't even properly diagnose their star player's injuries? Who are these team doctors? What, did they stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night?
Me? You think I'd be suiting up with a back fracture or torn tendon? Hell no. I'm out two weeks with a paper cut, my friends. Don't want that thing to get infected! Call me Ben Sheets. I, on the other hand (the one without the paper cut), will gladly accept arbitration.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Gadzooks
"I think at a certain time of the year players just hit a wall," he said. "Maybe I've just hit a wall. Hopefully, I can bounce back and move on and keep rolling and give the energy that the team needs.
"The legs are a little bit mushy and you try and fight through it. Sometimes it's hard to fight through it but I try my best and hopefully now I had a real good practice (Monday) and felt good. Maybe it's just that time of year. I hope I can just keep doing what I've done before."
-Dan Gadzuric, Milwaukee Bucks’s backup center.
This is what you might expect to hear from someone logging 40 minutes a game, or perhaps a player in their late 30s. Upon closer examination, however, the mushy-legged Gadzuric, is 31 years young, has logged an average of only 13 minutes per game ,and played in just 41 of the team's 52 games. At $14 million over the next two seasons, perhaps young Dan might purchase some new legs, or perhaps a case of 5 hour energy? Maybe he could shed the gold bullion ankle weights. Last night's 7 point, 9 rebound effort is nearly three games worth of production. Wonder how long it will take him to recover from those 18 minutes. Tired just thinking about it.
"The legs are a little bit mushy and you try and fight through it. Sometimes it's hard to fight through it but I try my best and hopefully now I had a real good practice (Monday) and felt good. Maybe it's just that time of year. I hope I can just keep doing what I've done before."
-Dan Gadzuric, Milwaukee Bucks’s backup center.
This is what you might expect to hear from someone logging 40 minutes a game, or perhaps a player in their late 30s. Upon closer examination, however, the mushy-legged Gadzuric, is 31 years young, has logged an average of only 13 minutes per game ,and played in just 41 of the team's 52 games. At $14 million over the next two seasons, perhaps young Dan might purchase some new legs, or perhaps a case of 5 hour energy? Maybe he could shed the gold bullion ankle weights. Last night's 7 point, 9 rebound effort is nearly three games worth of production. Wonder how long it will take him to recover from those 18 minutes. Tired just thinking about it.
Getting to Third Base
"I really believe that I'm a very capable third baseman,"-Mat Gamel, Milwaukee Brewer’s Minor League Third Baseman.
And Rod Blagojevich believes he was a very capable Governor. The above quote is only shocking when you consider the fact that Mr. Gamel has committed 85 errors in 259 games over the last two seasons in the minors. Yikes! That's more boots than a Texas rodeo. We're talking one every 3 games. Apparently he also dropped the second “T” from his first name. Minor league coaches are trying a new approach this winter, encouraging the young player to adopt the use of a glove while fielding his position. Worth a try, don't you think?
And Rod Blagojevich believes he was a very capable Governor. The above quote is only shocking when you consider the fact that Mr. Gamel has committed 85 errors in 259 games over the last two seasons in the minors. Yikes! That's more boots than a Texas rodeo. We're talking one every 3 games. Apparently he also dropped the second “T” from his first name. Minor league coaches are trying a new approach this winter, encouraging the young player to adopt the use of a glove while fielding his position. Worth a try, don't you think?
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