tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91203477398693801352024-03-13T11:23:21.794-07:00Ladies Locker Roomstarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-15780233759042696042009-01-09T12:50:00.000-08:002009-01-09T13:33:03.761-08:00Gators Take Down The Sooners<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2009-01/44432877.jpg%20"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 360px;" src="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2009-01/44432877.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I bet my boyfriend David Lee is happy today. His alma mater, University of Florida, won their second BCS National Championship in three years last night, taking down the University of Oklahoma and 2008 Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford. I only watched the final quarter of the game, but I caught the brilliant interception by Ahmad Black that pretty much sealed the game for Florida.<br /><br />Florida's famed QB, 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, is going to be a star in the NFL but will he enter this year's draft or go back to Florida for his senior season? The same question is being asked of Sam Bradford, who is a red-shirt sophomore at Oklahoma. The deadline for non-seniors to declare for the NFL draft is less than a week away on January 15th, so we won't have to wait long for the answers. Whatever move these hotties want to make is fiiiiiiine by me :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/01/07/20/594-SPORTS_FBC_HEISMAN_8_OS.embedded.prod_affiliate.56.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 428px;" src="http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/01/07/20/594-SPORTS_FBC_HEISMAN_8_OS.embedded.prod_affiliate.56.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/01/07/20/343-bradford.embedded.prod_affiliate.56.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 330px;" src="http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2009/01/07/20/343-bradford.embedded.prod_affiliate.56.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Yeah, wow.<br /><br />Congrats Gators!<br /><br />-boogieboogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582416315498449027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-45316315941250390922009-01-08T13:50:00.000-08:002009-01-08T12:09:50.101-08:00Kicking AssSitting around watching playoff football with Action, I found myself in the midst of a heated debate. No, not about potential outcomes or the skillsets of various teams defenders. Rather, I found myself bickering with Action about just who I thought amongst various sports could kick his ass (Michael Strahan, Nikolai Zherdev, Elijah Dukes) and who could not (Michael Phelps, Terry Bradshaw, Tim Lincecum).<br /><br />This discussion led to an even more intense and pressing question. When posed with various matchups, who would really come out kicking ass?<br /><br /><br />And yes, now that you ask, I did spend two hours working on this post only to lose the entire text, so you are getting the dumbed down version. And the first one to complain will compete against my feisty white ass in a grudge match.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Terry Bradshaw vs. Jimmy Johnson</span><br /><br />Terry Bradshaw played with Lawrence Taylor against Married With Children's Al Bundy in the infamous Pink Ladies bowl, where Bradshaw actually fell victim to the football prowess of Bundy. It was perhaps only the second victory in Bundy's sad life. Johnson walks through the world with a crazy glint in his eyes, probably leftover from coaching the evil early '90s Dallas Cowboys dynasty.<br /><br />Edge: Terry Bradshaw. Despite the psychotic stare of Johnson, Bradshaw actually played professional football. And plus, Bundy was probably due a victory.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/5DJo"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Terry Bradshaw</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Jimmy Johnson</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Berman vs. Linda Cohn</span><br /><br />Yes, we are all about girl power here at the LLR. However, when it comes to grudge matches, the men usually walk away victorious, unless it's a brute of a woman like Roseanne Barr or Kathy Bates.<br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/28976448.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /><br /><br />Edge: Linda Cohn. Unless the Swami can predict what this former college hockey player's next move is gonna be, Linda will take him to the mat.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/3ET6"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Chris Berman</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Linda Cohn</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mike Tirico vs. Tony Kornheiser</span><br /><br />Kornheiser spends every season emotionally beating up on Mike Tirico. So will Tirico unleash the rage of the season on Kornheiser or will the spotlight stealing Tony not allow himself to lose in a public forum?<br /><br />Edge: Tirico. His rage is too much for any man to handle and plus he outweighs Kornheiser by about 80 pounds. And when was the last time a crotchety old Jew emerged victorious in a grudge match?<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/3GzZ"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Tony Kornheiser</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Mike Tirico</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mike Lupica vs. Jim Rome</span><br /><br />This is probably an unfair matchup as Mike Lupica is 100% worthless, but I would pay good money to the charity of Jim Rome's choice to watch him kick the tar out of Mike Lupica.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 316px; height: 278px;" src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/jimrome.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /><br /></div><br />Edge: Jim Rome. Lupica is garbage and Jim Rome is, well, burning. And plus he bears a slight resemblance to Keith Hernandez and any resemblance, no matter how vague, gives one supreme ass kicking powers.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/rzI0"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Mike Lupica</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Jim Rome</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scott Boras vs. Donald Trump</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 252px; height: 347px;" src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/dtrump.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /><br /></div><br />This is probably an example of two of humankind's worst specimens. In a dream world, they would both go down in this fight, but that ain't likely to happen. In my head the fight goes as such: Boras comes to the ring with A-Rod in his corner. When he starts winning, Trump pulls the "I'm afraid your friend A-Rod is actually my friend A-Rod" line from Casino Royale. A-Rod then gives Boras a stone cold stunner for a Trump victory. <span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:10;color:black;" ></span></span><br /></span><br />Edge: The Donald. After nearly destroying the careers of Alex Rodriguez and Scott Boras and really wrecking the magic of baseball, Boras doesn't have much of a posse left. And these two men are far to sneaky to fight on their own.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/Yqr"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Scott Boras</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Donald Trump</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Phillie Phanatic vs. Stanford Tree</span><br /><br />The Phillie Phanatic is known for his brawling. He has picked fights with David Wright, random fans and even members of his own team. He never backs down and is always ready to hand someone their ass. The Stanford Tree is a fricking tree... even though Stanford's team is known as the Cardinals.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/stanford_tree.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /><br /></div><br />Edge: Stanford Tree. There is no logical explanation for this other than we don't let the Fightin' Phils win a single match around here.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/UwlR"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Phillie Phanatic</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Stanford Tree</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Syracuse Orangeman vs. Dick Vitale</span><br /><br />Dick is the college basketball staple, quite possibly because he has been around since good ole' James Naismith first hooked up that peach basket. He may be 135 years old, but he hasn't lost a single step. Though the Orangeman is a big pile of citrus fruit, and no one likes getting citrus in the eye.<br /><br />Edge: Dick Vitale. Despite the Orangeman's hulking presence, he is essentially a big inflated balloon. Dickie V's high-pitched screams have taken down much bigger targets.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/5Ahg"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Dick Vitale</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Syracuse Orangeman</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">George Steinbrenner vs. Hank Steinbrenner</span><br /><br />Here's another matchup where I would be all too delighted to watch both fighters take a dive. Shifty a-hole vs. shifty a-hole.<br /><br />Edge: George. Hank is nothing if not a not exactly poor man's George. His dad would his ass and then sell the broadcast rights on pay per view for the low bargain price of $180 million over 8 years.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/6iwh"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >George Steinbrenner</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Hank Steinbrenner</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Barack Obama vs. Coach K.</span><br /><br />Coach K's main asset is his vicious temper, but the cool demeanor of Barack is enough to calm just about anyone. Barack has also taken down a POW in Vietnam, so Barack, who is just "a little too awesome", should have no problem with Coach K.<br /><br />Edge: Barack<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQ1avGkWFUo&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQ1avGkWFUo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />'Nuff said.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/aeGB"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Barack Obama</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Coach K</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Oklahoma State Cowboy vs. Plaxico Burress</span><br /><br />Plaxico Burress is a big, badass football player who is known for crushing anyone in his path. The Oklahoma State Cowboy is most likely some computer science major who is scared of his own shadow.<br /><br />Edge: Oklahoma State Cowboy. The biggest threat to Plax is Plax himself, so even if he was fighting my grandmother, she would probably emerge victorious. And plus, the OK Cowboy is actually allowed to carry his weapon in public.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/AvF8"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Oklahoma State Cowboy</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Plaxico Burress</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Alex Rodriguez vs. Derek Jeter</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 324px; height: 457px;" src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/Alex-Rodriguez5.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /><br /></div><br />I feel that this is a matchup that has already occurred, most likely when there was only one tanning bed left at Hollywood Tans. These two gents are essentially the same person to me, except that one has Madonna and her man muscles in his corner and the other has only little Minka Kelly.<br /><br />Edge: Alex Rodriguez. If my tanning bed theory holds any water, A-Rod is infinitely more orange than Jeter. That says to me he has already won Rounds 1-10.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/YKIY"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Alex Rodriguez</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Derek Jeter</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Alicia Sacramone vs. Chuck Liddell</span><br /><br />Little girl gymnast vs. Ultimate Fighting Champion. Sounds simple enough, until you watch this:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2QA6s7p-zU8&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2QA6s7p-zU8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Edge: Alicia Sacramone. Despite the obvious difference in experience and size, Chuck has a thing for the ladies and all Alicia really has to do is get one good punch off.<br /><br /><form method="post" action="http://poll.pollcode.com/Q8MR"><table background="http://pollcode.com/images/bg/blue_stripe_horiz.gif" bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="150"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" ><b>Who is the ultimate victor?</b></span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="1" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Alicia Sacramone</span></td></tr><tr><td width="5"><input name="answer" value="2" type="radio"></td><td><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 192);font-family:Verdana;" >Chuck Liddell</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><center><input value="Vote" type="submit"> <input name="view" value="View" type="submit"></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" bg="" align="right" style="color:white;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;color:black;" >pollcode.com <a href="http://pollcode.com/"><span style="color:navy;">free polls</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></form>starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-63311782178306759872009-01-08T10:04:00.000-08:002009-01-08T10:08:23.869-08:00Alexander Semin is a Little Bitch<iframe width="480" height="289" frameborder="0" src="http://rangers.nhl.tv/team/embed.jsp?catid=-6&id=29817"></iframe><br /><br />Way to fight like a girly man, Semin. How about using your fists next time instead of flailing away like you're about to pull someone's weave out. This is hockey, not Harlem. Fight like you've got some damn sense.<br /><br />-boogieboogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582416315498449027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-6177996748429459372009-01-08T08:37:00.000-08:002009-01-08T08:55:42.327-08:00Ooh La La!I'm so stoked over this interactive seating chart of Citifield, the Mets new home for the 2009 season and beyond. I did a fair amount of clicking around, and I have to admit all of my suppressed super-nerd tendencies came back in a flash. I spent a long while picking out where I want to sit for what games against what teams. SUPER-NERD! I told you so.<br /><br /><a href="http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ballpark/citi_field_seats3d.jsp"><img src="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/docs/images/CITI-FIELD-EXTERIOR-ROTUNDA.jpg"></a><br /><br />If you click on the top toolbar, only the level you select appears and everything else goes away. HOW COOL???? haha. Check it out, if you too have a secret nerdy side.<br /><br />-boogieboogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582416315498449027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-31339967208196283722009-01-07T12:47:00.001-08:002009-01-07T12:48:53.028-08:00"He (....) bit me!"..and for that, Jarkko Ruutu was given a 2 games suspension. Thee end.Shinnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870679265459916333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-75032194547893835752009-01-06T21:51:00.000-08:002009-01-07T09:16:13.477-08:00"Dwayne Robertson, 2 minutes for ROPING!?"<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WmWXnsgQHBc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WmWXnsgQHBc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />No, this isn't D2 The Mighty Ducks; however, does the NHL need to implement a new penalty for BITING?! If you think Sean Avery is bad, then what is fellow pest of the NHL Jarkko Ruutu? Is he trying to de-throne the inactive Avery as the NHLs most hated player? (He already surpasses him on my list, frankly.)<br /><br />I'm sure someone on your favorite team has had to deal with the likes of this - (pardon my lack of a better and more politically correct word) - "jerk" on many occasions. Well, he just took it up a notch in what I don't think I have ever heard of in sports, except in the Mike Tyson incident, by BITING an opponent!<br /><br />Adding fuel to the rivalry between the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators, Ruutu proceeded to bite Andrew Peters when they were having an altercation in the first period of tonights game. (Maybe he was looking for a snack? He might have missed his pre-game lunch this afternoon.....) Anyway, so it was his finger and Peters had his glove on, but even so - are you kidding me? Ruutu claims that Peters was gouging his eyes out. This "altercation" seems to be a bit three stoogies for me, but Peters is the one with a bandaged finger and Ruutu can still see perfectly fine.<br /><br />Ladies and Gents, this is hockey and we are not afraid to kick ass or throw down, but - BITING!? That's just a little foul. I think someone should knock Jarkko Ruutu out R.J Umberger style. (kidding. I'm not that mean.) ...but I would not mind him being put in his place a bit more...<br /><br />In any event, the Buffalo Sabres took home the game, 4-2! Hats off to the first star of the game, Derek Roy, for stepping it up and yet again, getting another game winner. After being publicly called out less than a week ago with other teammates by head coach Lindy Ruff, Roy has responded with 3G and 4A in his last 3 games. He now leads the league in GWG with seven, 2 of which were in the last 3 games. Nice Job Royzie.<br /><br /><br />- Shinny<br /><br /><br />**UPDATE** 11:54AM 1/7/09<br /><br />Ruutu has been summoned by the NHL for a hearing in order to explain his actions in last nights game. Stay tuned.Shinnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870679265459916333noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-88678384579589814672009-01-06T12:47:00.001-08:002009-01-06T13:20:44.569-08:00All Hail King Henrik<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nypost.com/pagesixmag/issues/20090104/images/Features/coverstory/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 590px; height: 362px;" src="http://www.nypost.com/pagesixmag/issues/20090104/images/Features/coverstory/2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Sidney Crosby should invest in scuba equipment because he was doing a far better job at diving than scoring goals last night. On the other hand if there is one sole reason why Crosby couldn't muster up more than some PIMs it was none other than King Henrik!<br /><br />With a stellar performance in goal, and help from his teammates to finally connect on the power play, Henrik Lundqvist shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0. And if that wasn't enough to prove why he is one of the best in the League and should be in Montreal at the All-Star game later this month, check out the following article in Page Six Magazine on the man himself. Eye candy included.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nypost.com/pagesixmag/issues/20090104/Henrik+Lundqvist+Worlds+Sexiest+Ice+Man">http://www.nypost.com/pagesixmag/issues/20090104/Henrik+Lundqvist+Worlds+Sexiest+Ice+Man</a><br /><br /><br />- ShinnyShinnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870679265459916333noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-86630804492786171302009-01-06T10:04:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:09:16.791-08:00Twins Owner Carl Pohad Passes Away At 93Billionaire Carl Pohad, owner of the Minnesota Twins, passed away in his home Monday at the ripe old age of 93.<br /><br />Besides just being the owner of my surrogate second baseball team, Carl was regarded as an incredible philanthropist and a true rags to riches story. He grew up a member of a poor family during the Great Depression and later rose to rank number 102 on Forbes rich bastards list.<br /><br />According to <a href="http://mlb.com">MLB</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote>"Since the day Carl Pohlad entered Major League Baseball, he made significant contributions to our game," Commissioner Bud H. Selig said in a written statement. "He has been a true leader in our sport for the past 25 years. His devotion to the Minnesota Twins, the Twin Cities and Major League Baseball was remarkable.<br /><br />"In my long career, I have never met a more loyal and caring human being. We will miss Carl and all of baseball joins me in sending our deepest condolences to the Pohlad family for the loss of our friend and partner." </blockquote><br /><br />He remains in our thoughts here at the LLR. Here's to hoping the Twins give us something soon that doesn't require our thoughts and prayers, but perhaps a victory dance in honor of Carl instead!starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-68631638008786150762009-01-04T13:19:00.000-08:002009-01-04T13:47:53.700-08:00NFL Playoffs: A Focus on Impact PlayersAs the NFL playoffs begin, the chase for the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy grows in intensity. In these playoffs there will be many things to watch for, yet few things to truly appreciate. My focus for this series is to highlight a couple of individuals who have inspired myself, and have a profound ability to change the outcomes of important football games.<br /><br />I will start with an unlikely, and unsung hero who has essentially lifted his team into the divisional round of the playoffs. He has taken a large role in forcing the mighty Indianapolis Colts to pack up their jock straps, lick their wounds, and watch the rest of the playoffs on television. I am referring of course to the shortest player in the NFL, San Diego Chargers running back, Darren Sproles.<br /><br /><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/sproles_teams.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/a><br /><br />Sproles is listed at 5'6", and if he really is 5'6", I am 6'5". Darren grew up in northeast Iowa in a town called Waterloo, which is known for its John Deere Tractor factory. Waterloo, however, has had one other NFL player reside in it. Former Miami Dolphins punter, and legend, Reggie Robie.<br /><br />I feel like Darren has inspired all those who were told that they were too short to make it to the big time. Sproles was the 130th pick in the 2005 draft, and is a backup running back to LaDanian Tomlinson. Darren has had to overcome many adversities just to be in the position he is. He has made the most of his chances and most recently ran for 105 yards, and two game altering touchdowns against the NFL's hottest team, the Colts. In lieu Darren's efforts I feel the entire idea a success story is a possibility, and not a fairy tale. Thank you Darren for putting into perspective the belief that no matter if you think you can, or you can not, you are always right.Actionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00619168275306334279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-75511080435461407852009-01-04T05:15:00.000-08:002009-01-04T05:24:28.896-08:00My Number One Man Has A BooBoo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/sports/photos/2007/02/11/mauer-joe-get-061006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 143px;" src="http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/sports/photos/2007/02/11/mauer-joe-get-061006.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />In what the Twins mouthpieces are referring to as a minor procedure, my very favorite boyfriend Joe Mauer has undergone surgery to remove a kidney obstruction. He apparently will be all set to join spring training for pitchers and catchers next month.<br /><br />Based on my research, this looks like it could potentially be a little scary, but our thoughts and prayers are with Joe during his recovery time... as if my thoughts ever lie anywhere else.starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-15732703273833606752008-12-31T10:14:00.000-08:002008-12-31T10:16:40.948-08:00Tune In Tomorrow to the MLB Network<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5n7BINVcqVYAiIizmyif48pRDU-3n_kK-F5AYRlTrdggRmsooIvtXk_017I7Loyj6AkOTlFK3CBRB7nQJz2rglEQHrQWX0mleWlL6bK-Izgou3nOaGeCmK4FMiEPCbI0bS50A4_2tlE/s1600-h/mlbnetwork.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5n7BINVcqVYAiIizmyif48pRDU-3n_kK-F5AYRlTrdggRmsooIvtXk_017I7Loyj6AkOTlFK3CBRB7nQJz2rglEQHrQWX0mleWlL6bK-Izgou3nOaGeCmK4FMiEPCbI0bS50A4_2tlE/s320/mlbnetwork.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286019463938228258" border="0" /></a><br />So I get this email in my inbox this morning announcing the start of the MLB Network. While no one is more excited about this new channel than I am, I have to question this image. Did someone make this mockup in Paint? My 12 year old cousin photoshops his head on the Incredible Hulk with more of a real vibe than this awful picture.starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-10673110362385746172008-12-30T13:42:00.001-08:002008-12-30T13:44:36.392-08:00Matt Ryan Named AP's Offensive ROY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bigpapadaddy.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/ryan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 280px;" src="http://bigpapadaddy.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/ryan.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>While I didn't think that he would be as effective as he was when the Falcons drafted him, Matt Ryan has turned this team around. While he did have tremendous help from Michael Turner, Ryan had a solid year completing 61% of his passes while throwing 16 TDs and just 11INTs. Congrats, Matt!<span id="fullpost"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-71228325922870738772008-12-29T12:47:00.000-08:002008-12-29T13:10:30.504-08:00Help Wanted:: NFL<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vUuDHwrjfm0/SVk4Dfop9vI/AAAAAAAABsA/I-Hr3VjCf5c/s1600-h/nfl-headcoach.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vUuDHwrjfm0/SVk4Dfop9vI/AAAAAAAABsA/I-Hr3VjCf5c/s400/nfl-headcoach.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285317270378772210" border="0" /></a><br />It seems like just yesterday when every team in the NFL had a coach (or at least an interm-49ers & Raiders) and yet today there are four head coaching vacancies. I am also certain that there will be more firings in the weeks to come. <span id="fullpost"><br /><br />While his record (23-25) during his three years in New York may not show it, Eric Mangini, apparently was not the man for the job. After finishing second in his division his first year as head coach, Mangini has led his team to two consecutive third place finishes. <br /><br />Owners will usually forgive a bad first season (unless they are Al Davis) but if you're getting progressively worse, you're going to end up fired.<br /><br />This is also the reason why both Romeo Crennel and Rod </span><span id="fullpost">Marinelli</span><span id="fullpost"> were fired. Crennel led the Browns to their best season in years just last season, but finishing this year 4-12 and with the team in turmoil it was time for a new face in Cleveland. And while Marinelli could push some of the blame off on to former Lions GM Matt Millen, if you can't win a game, I'm sorry but you're not going to be coaching next year. <br /><br />This leads me to suggest who else I think will be looking for new coaches next year:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kansas City Chiefs</span><br />Like I said above, you can not keep a coach who gets progessively worse. The Chiefs have gone under Herm Edwards from 9-7 his first season to just 2-13 this year. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cincinatti Bengals</span><br />I believe that the Bengals may give Marvin Lewis another chance becasue of Carson Palmer missing most of this year. He has not done anything in recent years to change the attitude of the team. They need some fresh blood in there.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">St. Louis Rams</span><br />Not only does their head coach need to go, but Marc Bulger needs to get lost. The Rams have not been as successful under him as they have hoped, and well it's time to move on. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sidenote:</span> Congratulations to Coach Mike Singletary on becoming the Head Coach of the 49ers after yesterdays win!!<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-44019646200288228572008-12-29T12:40:00.000-08:002008-12-29T12:47:12.989-08:00Time To Pack MannyLooks like the Dodgers are tired of playing the waiting game with Manny Ramirez. Sources say that the Dodgers have made an offer to Adam Dunn, which leads me to believe that if Dunn signs they aren't goign to shell out the 45 mil over 2 seasons that they originally offered.<br /><br />The interesting thing is that the teams who have the cash to spend on Manny, have either spent it on other players (Phillies - Ibanez | Yankees - Texeria) or simply have no interest in Manny (Cubs, Mets, Red Sox [now that would be comical]).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2007/10/06/1191649237_0725/410w.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 410px; height: 335px;" src="http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2007/10/06/1191649237_0725/410w.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Will Manny have to settle for a one year deal, and really just shut up and play this year?<br /><br />Manny was quoted just after the season as saying something along the lines of 'gas is going up and so am I'. Well Manny, unless you haven't noticed gas prices have dropped and yours will have to as well. <span id="fullpost"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-51758271166265377912008-12-28T10:32:00.001-08:002008-12-28T10:49:33.513-08:00Now I See The Light<a href="http://www.ultimate-fighter.ca/Fighters/frankmir.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.ultimate-fighter.ca/Fighters/frankmir.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I never knew what all the fuss was about with respect to UFC. I'd seen a match or two in passing, but mixed martial arts never appealed to me in general. I'm back home in Virginia for the holidays, and I dropped in on some friends last night. They were getting wasted and watching the pay-per-view UFC fights. I had a few shots, some chips, some dip, and I actually paid attention to the fights as well. The result? I have a new found respect for the MMA <strong>AND</strong> (as you probably guessed) I have a new boyfriend.<br /><br />Ladies, allow me to introduce Frank Mir.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.formulad.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/frank-1_web.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 507px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 760px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.formulad.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/frank-1_web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />OH.HELL.YES. How beautiful is he?? He walked into the ring and I screamed in ecstasy. Damn, my new boyfriend is sexy!<br /><br />UFC - you officially have my attention! The men were so tasty I can't remember how many times I yelled "GET HIM BABY, GET HIM!" I had a new "baby" in every match. How come no one ever told me what I was missing???? Look for more UFC coverage on Ladies Locker Room in the future, for sure!<br /><br />Oh yeah, in addition to being sexy, Frank Mir won his match last night against Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, knocking him out in the second round. Mir's victory sets up a rematch with Brock Lesner for the UFC Heavyweight Championship in 2009. I almost forgot to mention that, oops :) Sometimes I have a one track mind.<br /><br />-boogieboogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582416315498449027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-56150193850333695862008-12-27T09:08:00.001-08:002008-12-27T09:12:24.176-08:00A Great CauseIf you happen to be in the neighborhood, definitely check out Curtis Granderson and his annual celeb charity basketball game.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.%20grandkidsfoundation.%20org/index.%20php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=35">2nd Annual Curtis Granderson Charity Weekend and Celebrity Basketball Game</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2owfGMnOLQXzzEEjhaicscqO268r2TlE8Y6ISXMewH7pHc_pwRy4DxRggt1xWqjkqIMNfuFrWXVgz03VXiiVXz2ftayFyKn03jO1MX6mrX5IbkDt7EQYRpyxylBzqK6HO4St-J7LFnSY/s1600-h/CG_Jan16_09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 474px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2owfGMnOLQXzzEEjhaicscqO268r2TlE8Y6ISXMewH7pHc_pwRy4DxRggt1xWqjkqIMNfuFrWXVgz03VXiiVXz2ftayFyKn03jO1MX6mrX5IbkDt7EQYRpyxylBzqK6HO4St-J7LFnSY/s400/CG_Jan16_09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284518784465843346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZufSpIESuzbLyLjwUTKthCX0NbspTiCmdCsJG4T1uiVkdPSdnHeANvoFEKMeIPGuIkffh85otCcFuGcB1DjN3OS1NWs6AOmOaMTHyyWGUhE1c0BiJ-HDTRRcEbhNIzQ63zpRmJGD6bg/s1600-h/CG_Jan16_09.jpg"><br /></a>starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-16115412865979497702008-12-26T11:48:00.000-08:002008-12-26T11:56:13.902-08:00World's Most Beautiful Couple Engaged<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaedra-zS7dW8uOWd4JqO166epcRWgUDjiw2rM6cgtf0oVSN5sia5HsdJV9eXPANBRyKLg_GYdkvVp-FB6URaKqxCiWlVOuLelthELqp173ZG_q-VOtFBa38MhWbVj1nITQP8-9pnl54/s1600-h/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-031208-0003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaedra-zS7dW8uOWd4JqO166epcRWgUDjiw2rM6cgtf0oVSN5sia5HsdJV9eXPANBRyKLg_GYdkvVp-FB6URaKqxCiWlVOuLelthELqp173ZG_q-VOtFBa38MhWbVj1nITQP8-9pnl54/s320/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-031208-0003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284189994641976978" /></a><br /><br />In the same vein of discovering an old actor you thought died long ago has actually passed away, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen get engaged.<br /><br />Tom popped the question aboard a private plane covered with roses while his parents were reportedly aboard. Weird, but nothing but the best for the couple! Our thoughts are with Bridget Moynahan today.starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-64544684473468975102008-12-24T14:45:00.000-08:002008-12-24T14:50:39.382-08:00Baby Markakis On The Way<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1010/1275583943_1c2598edb3_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 472px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1010/1275583943_1c2598edb3_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />According to a Baltimore paper:<br /><blockquote><br />This time, the Orioles won't lose their best player to the World Baseball Classic. Right fielder Nick Markakis told The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday that he has declined an invitation to play for Team USA in next spring's Classic, a decision that mostly revolved around the impending birth of his first child.<br /><br />"My first child is due on March 12, and that's right in the middle of it," Markakis told the Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. "It's definitely a big honor and something I'd like to do. But with my first kid being born, I have other responsibilities to take care of. It was a hard decision, but an easy decision. </blockquote><br /><br />The baby will arrive far less than 9 months after Nick's nuptials to the lovely Christina. Either way, we wish them a happy and healthy baby!starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-76835005853362690432008-12-23T12:56:00.000-08:002008-12-23T13:57:03.914-08:00Yanks Sign Teixeira<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://assets1.bleacherreport.com/images_root/slideshows/38/slideshow_3858/default.jpg?1229803205"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 412px; height: 618px;" src="http://assets1.bleacherreport.com/images_root/slideshows/38/slideshow_3858/default.jpg?1229803205" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Well, there you have it. The Mark Teixeira sweepstakes has ended and the New York Yankees walk away with the superstar free agent first baseman. All the major outlets are reporting that the Yankees have reached an 8-year deal with Teixeira worth close to $180 million. Once again, the Yankees dig into their infinitely deep pockets and leave the rest the league in the dust. First they lure C.C. Sabathia away from Los Angeles by making him an offer he couldn't refuse, then they snatch up A.J. Burnett, and now this. Believe it or not, my friends, the Yankees have spent over $400 million in the span of two weeks.<br /><br />This is exactly why I'm a Mets fan. Even if I could get behind American League baseball, I don't think I could ever fully get behind the Steinbrenner Yankees. Personally, I really feel the way they manage that organization does a disservice to Major League Baseball and to the fans. Everyone knows the Yankees are almost solely responsible for MLB salaries having skyrocketed in recent years. The way they throw money around takes that little something away from the game. There's a little less magic in the Bronx. Its more like the last few rounds of monopoly, when your evil sister has hotels on Broadway and Park Place, yet she insists on buying up everything else on the board, thereby taking the fun out of the ENTIRE GAME. <br /><br />Yeah. It's like that.<br /><br />Baseball is about so much more than money, at least it is to me. For all the Yankees have spent in this off season, it better be worth it. I would just LOVE to watch them spend all this dough and not make the playoffs again. It would be such a sweet personal victory, however unrealistic. A girl can dream. <br /><br />I'm mostly disappointed because I really wanted Teixeira to come back home to the National League, specifically with the Nationals. They wallowed at the bottom of the NL East last year, and a superstar first baseman would really have given that organization a lift. Plus, I would get to see Teixeira play the Mets several times a year, and that would have been nice. I don't make it up to Yankee Stadium much, as you can surely imagine. I'd really prefer not to hear about the Yankees any more between now and spring training either. I'm officially over it. If they sign Manny Ramirez, I'll be angry, but not surprised. Hopefully they can manage to shut the hell up for a few weeks and give me some peace. <br /><br />To Texeira, Sabathia, and Burnett I say: Good luck with that.<br /><br />-boogieboogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582416315498449027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-79363204108349213832008-12-22T10:39:00.000-08:002008-12-22T10:45:26.459-08:00Creepy Redneck In Child's Bedroom<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://aim.search.aol.com/search/redir?src=image&s_req=7e2d86878484dbb6&s_cq=bronson+arroyo&s_cid=338619622461861961989938590098574230886&s_cim=1229971407189&s_cu=http%3A%2F%2Fbostondirtdogs.boston.com%2FHeadline_Archives%2Farroyo_hotstove.jpg&s_cd=ImgDet&s_cm=image_details.M.xml"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 455px; height: 292px;" src="http://aim.search.aol.com/search/redir?src=image&s_req=7e2d86878484dbb6&s_cq=bronson+arroyo&s_cid=338619622461861961989938590098574230886&s_cim=1229971407189&s_cu=http%3A%2F%2Fbostondirtdogs.boston.com%2FHeadline_Archives%2Farroyo_hotstove.jpg&s_cd=ImgDet&s_cm=image_details.M.xml" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />So being the stupendously busy woman that I am around the holidays (aka raiding my mother's fridge and watching trash TV all day), I happened to catch an episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition last night. And what creepy ass redneck decided to show his face but Bronson Arroyo?<br /><br />The family was from the Cincinnati area and they redid the son's bedroom to look like the Great American Ballpark. Already, you have to feel for the kid. They panned around his room to display all this autographed Bronson Arroyo memorabilia, when who should show up to "make this kid's day" but Bronson himself?<br /><br />The boy seemed excited but I have to question the parenting skills of a mother who would allow that <a href="http://thedirty.com/?p=37462#comments">cougar-loving slimeball</a> in her son's room.starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-34507296787764147142008-12-22T10:18:00.000-08:002008-12-22T10:23:04.964-08:00Tony Romo To Spend The Holiday At The Simpson Compound<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 299px; height: 387px;" src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/jessica-simpson_tony-romo.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /><br /></div><br />Despite rumors that Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson have split once again, Romo is already in Texas gearing up to spend the holidays with his lady and her family.<br /><br />Seriously... does anyone give a rat's rear end about the escapades of the Simpson girls? I'm curious.starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-20966995399488853672008-12-22T10:06:00.000-08:002008-12-22T10:15:52.759-08:00Women Across America Are Gunning For Shaun Smith<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/?action=view&current=Brady_Quinn.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/Katiestars/Brady_Quinn.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Rumors have been flying around for the past few weeks that Cleveland Brown DT Shaun Smith (who I believe no one has ever heard of, including Browns' coach Romeo Crennel) took a swing at LLR's beloved Brady Quinn. While this tale had previously been dismissed, new reports from the <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-1287-Cleveland-Sports-Examiner%7Ey2008m12d22-Cleveland-Browns-rumor-Shaun-Smith-sacks-Brady-Quinn-in-the-locker-room">Cleveland Sports Examiner</a> and <a href="http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/12/22/as-rumors-intensify-quinn-denies-he-was-slugged/">ProFootballTalk</a> are coming in claiming that this story isn't the insane falsehood it was previously believed to be.<br /><br />While Quinn is denying it (and what pretty boy who is desperate to be manly and tough wouldn't?), it's looking more and more likely that Quinn was on the receiving end of Smith's big fat fisticuffs. An investigation will be launched into the accuracy of this, but one thing is for sure. If the rumor is true, Shaun Smith can book a one-way plane ticket right back to Brooklyn 'cuz the Browns don't need any part of that. Smith should really have done his talking on the field.<br /><br />Nice job, no name.<br /></div></div>starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-32920516558554881542008-12-20T10:57:00.000-08:002008-12-21T10:59:00.722-08:00A Day To Celebrate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWtsNmgP5c_z4juiGT_iEOMLHIeOkQEkyYj1rzIrWfT1OPwLaczmTTyV71_spnTa73ZjouoCDnUbF3YT19WP4ZRVs3eNpRX8Ln0daHcDzL4lrzkzZpIQEw9gIo6TNS6AcHo9hgbsXjd4/s1600-h/DavidWright9.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWtsNmgP5c_z4juiGT_iEOMLHIeOkQEkyYj1rzIrWfT1OPwLaczmTTyV71_spnTa73ZjouoCDnUbF3YT19WP4ZRVs3eNpRX8Ln0daHcDzL4lrzkzZpIQEw9gIo6TNS6AcHo9hgbsXjd4/s320/DavidWright9.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282319773218852290" /></a><br /><br /><br />David Wright turns 26 years old today. Hope he's partying it up!starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100753825856450015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-71547864101897201912008-12-19T10:37:00.000-08:002008-12-19T11:37:18.289-08:00I Warned You A David Lee Blog Was Coming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.sportsline.com/u/photos/fantasy/hoops/img11180465.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 408px; height: 202px;" src="http://images.sportsline.com/u/photos/fantasy/hoops/img11180465.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />I stand by my teams (and my boyfriends) no matter what. The Knicks aren't the Eastern Conference powerhouse they used to be, but that doesn't mean I love them any less. Since a return to glory is probably a season or two away (after we get this Stephan Marbury situation figured out, deal him out of here, and free up some salary cap space), I have to get excited about the little things. It's the small victories that are making me happy this season, like the way we took down Golden State a few weeks ago, and how we embarrassed the Grizzlies in Memphis. One game at a time.<br /><br />I am also taking great joy in the fact that the Knicks are SHOCKING the fantasy basketball world right now! Allow me to quote Fantasy Writer Jeff Lippman, in an article entitled <span style="font-weight:bold;">Unbe-Lee-vable.</span><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>With Christmas time and the holidays fast approaching, Mr. Fantasy implores owners not to look gift horses in the mouth. Don't take what you've been given by the grace of God and Isaiah Thomas and flush it down the toilet.<br /><br />Don't follow? I'm talking, of course, about the curious case of the New York Knicks and their magical Fantasy point-producing offense under coach Mike D'Antoni. The Knicks have been the source of a number of Fantasy breakouts this season. Nobody could have predicted Chris Duhon's emergence as a top Fantasy point guard. Who ever thought Al Harrington would average 27 points per game? It would have taken a Fantasy clairvoyant to forecast the incredible leap in value made by Wilson Chandler, Tim Thomas, Quentin Richardson and Nate Robinson this year.<br /><br />But with all those guys above, right now there is one Knick who is standing out from all the rest and taking the league by storm. With 16 double-doubles in his first 25 games, David Lee is third in the NBA behind only Dwight Howard and Chris Paul, which is some pretty sweet Fantasy company.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">David Lee has been great lately but I keep hearing pundits express concern that playing, more specifically defending, bigger centers every night will wear on him as the season goes along -- it was unnerving to see Shaq knock him around Monday night. Is now the time to move him? Is his value is as high as it will ever get? -- Chilibon Karakachanov, New York</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">JL:</span> The "pundits" you are talking about are worried because the ambidextrous Lee has been suffering from a bad back in recent days. That back problem forced Lee to finish with just 10 points and one rebound in 24 minutes on Dec. 10 at the Nets, snapping his 10-game double-double streak in the process. All Lee has done since is average almost 17 points and 15 rebounds in his last three games. Plus, in 31 minutes banging against Shaq, you say he got tossed around, we say he still recorded 15 points and 12 boards and shot 7-of-9 from the floor.<br /><br />Lee is a pretty tough character and we think, for better or worse, he'll be able to stay healthy throughout this season. That said, his value is not going anywhere. He's only getting better and better in his fourth year in the league out of the University of Florida. You could certainly trade him and expect to get very good value in return, but if his unexpected value has helped you thus far there is no need to worry about it dropping off anytime soon. </blockquote><br /><br />JEFF LIPPMAN IS MY NEW BFF. In case you haven't heard, singing David Lee's praises is the perfect way to get on my good side. If only fantasy points were directly equivalent to NBA wins. My Knicks would be well on their way to a division title.<br /><br />Whatever. I'm still going to enjoy the hell out of this.<br /><br />-boogieboogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582416315498449027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9120347739869380135.post-39408050688633556662008-12-18T09:55:00.000-08:002008-12-18T14:10:07.746-08:00Fantasy Football Championship<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lmNbUCJFviQ/SUrKN5b3JyI/AAAAAAAAADk/33lb7sifTvQ/s1600-h/bow+down22.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lmNbUCJFviQ/SUrKN5b3JyI/AAAAAAAAADk/33lb7sifTvQ/s320/bow+down22.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281255853150119714" /></a><br /><br />When Stars and I began our fantasy football adventure back in September, we had hopes of conquering our league and bringing home the Powder Puff Fantasy Football League Championship home to Ladies Locker Room where it belongs. Well, my friends, that day is upon us!<br /><br />Stars and her team Karate Chops were eliminated from the playoffs, and they left it all up to me and my team, The Amazins'. I answered the call and after two tense playoff weeks, I made it to the Championship, which begins tonight when the Colts take on the Jaguars at 8:15pm EST. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Here's my line-up:</span><br /><br />M. Cassel QB NE v ARI <br /><br />A. Peterson RB MIN v ATL <br /> <br />S. Slaton RB HOU @ OAK<br /><br />A. Bryant WR TB v SD<br /><br />K. Walter WR HOU @ OAK <br /><br />W. Welker WR NE v ARI <br /><br />D. Keller TE NYJ @ SEA <br /><br />J. Kasay K CAR @ NYG<br /><br />Dolphins DST MIA @ KC 12/21<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Reserves:</span><br /><br />A. Rodgers QB GB @ CHI <br /> <br />E. Manning QB NYG v CAR <br /> <br />D. Williams RB CAR @ NYG <br /> <br />D. Hester WR CHI v GB <br /> <br />S. Moss WR WAS v PHI <br /><br /><br />I wish I had stronger WRs, but hopefully my elite RBs will pick up any slack. My opponent, West Harlem Pixies, is starting Jay Cutler at QB which makes me nervous A. because Cutler is having a damn good season and B. because he's playing the Bills this week and therefore he has the potential to have a GREAT game. (Sorry Alex, and all my buddies at McFaddens!) WHP is also starting LaDanian Tomlinson, Michael Turner, Anquan Boldin, Braylon Edwards, Greg Jennings, Jeremy Shockey <span style="font-weight:bold;"><3</span>, and the Bucs DST. I definitely have my work cut out for me, but I am confident I can come away with the win, the Championship, and most importantly, the bragging rights :)<br /><br />Even if I come up short, I'm super proud of myself! This is my first time playing any fantasy sport, and I've made it all the way to the very end, leaving almost everyone else to eat my dust. 10 chumps down, one to go ;)<br /><br />ITS BUSINESS TIME.<br /><br />-boogieboogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01582416315498449027noreply@blogger.com0