Thank all that is good in the world that the Stephen A. Smith hecklers are back! With 100% more sock puppetry than last year.
“I think you know what time it is…It’s time for Steven A. to visit the can.”
*Update*
I’ve watched this clip about six times already today. Still funny.
I wasn’t really sure where to post this video, but the presence of Stephen A. Smith made it seems sports-worthy. It is taken from a CNN report on discrimination against atheists in America, and consists of a panel discussion. A panel with Stephen A. Smith, a panel without an atheist, and a panel whose goal seems to be full-scale discrimination against atheists.
The voice of reason in the piece is none other than Stephen A. Hey, I’m as surprised as you! (And for the record, I find Karen Hunter to be a vile, bigoted, sanctimonious, hateful bitch.)
Indy / KC – Peyton throws picks left and right, and KC can’t run the ball. Just like we thought it would play out, huh?
Seattle / Dallas – Romo fumbles the snap on the FG attempt, and the Cowgirls lose. Brings to light one of my biggest football pet peeves–playing for the FG. Dallas actually didn’t do it, but Michaels and Madden were both going on and on like the FG was a given. Of course, AFTER the fumble Michaels lamely said something about “you never know” blah blah blah. You can NEVER assume points, and I just hate the idea of playing strategy instead of going for the throat. If you have to settle for the FG, fine. But don’t just hammer the ball into the line three times and then try to kick it. Both of these teams looked like crap, and I’m beginning to think the NFC shouldn’t have a representative in the Super Bowl. Chicago, New Orleans–prove me wrong.
For saying what we’ve all been thinking:
- O’s leading contender to sign Ortiz off scrapheap
Makes sense. Wait until he clears waivers, sign him to a CHEAP contract, and reunite him with Leo Mazzone. If nothing else, he gives you an arm to eat innings so you can save a bit of your bullpen. You know, Ortiz probably could have been a really good pitcher at some point during his career if he could have not walked 5 guys a game.
- About a 10 days ago, I was ready to write my mea culpa regarding the Dodgers. Then they started playing like crap again, so I’ll hold off a little longer. Aaron Sele? C’mon…
- On that topic, I’m sick of all of the sportswriters who are claiming that Billy Beane was “fleeced” in the Milton Bradley / Andre Ethier trade. Look, final chapter hasn’t been written yet, so let us hold of on that talk, huh? Bradley has played well, but his overall numbers are down because of injuries. I’m not ready for the Ethier HOF plaque either.
- Is wife / girlfriend beating an athlete thing, or are they just a representation of the percentage of men who abuse women in general? Really, Brett Myersand Jammal Brown in the last couple of days alone. Fellas, don’t hit your lady. Seriously.
- Ozzie Guillen rips Jay Mariotti a new one. And if he hadn’t used a slur, no one would have cared. Mariotti is pretty much universally hated around Chicago, and with his increased exposure on ESPN, the nation. Jay the Joke takes this hatred to a pretty hilarious level if you care to check it out. Ozzie’s “apology” was absolutely tremendous too, apologizing to everyone BUT Mariotti. “I’m not going to back off on what I say about Jay. He’s a piece of shit.” Good stuff.
Joe Theismann goes on ESPN radio to weigh in on Ricky Williams and his upcoming year in the CFL:
I don’t ever want to be mentioned in the same breath as Ricky Williams as a football player. He’s a disgrace to the game. The man doesn’t deserve to play football. He should go on with his life and treat his drug addictions or go do whatever he wants to do. He’s been suspended from the NFL on multiple occasions. Doesn’t anybody have any class anywhere?
You are right Joey. Let’s completely run a guy with diagnosed social anxieties out of football. Because he likes to smoke weed. What a crime. Theismann also said that he was “embarrassed now to be a Toronto Argonaut.” What? Theismann played with Dexter Manley? I guess that was OK because what are four failed drug tests and a jail sentence for cocaine possession between friends when that friend is helping you win and play in Super Bowls? But what about now? Current Redskin Sean Taylor is going to trial for for aggravated assault with a firearm. Former Redskin Timmy Smith just got sentenced to 2 1/2 years for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Yet during all this, I don’t see Theismann coming out and saying that he is embarrassed to be a Washington Redskin. Why not? What is the difference. In for a pound and all that…
To Theismann I say this: Shut up. Shut your damn mouth. They hypocritical BS you are spewing makes me want to vomit. Just shut the hell up.
Is Ricky guilty of some of the things that Theismann says? Most certainly he is. But unlike Joey, Ricky Williams is a likeable guy. He always seems so earnest, like he wants to do the right thing all the time, yet somehow keeps getting himself into trouble. I have gotten the sense from watching Ricky over the years that he still has some mental problems that haven’t been completely addressed. But even with all that, he still broke the rules and deserves the consequences of doing so. Consequences he is now facing with very little bitching and whining I might add.
I am aware that marijuana is an illegal substance and banned by the NFL, I can’t help but have sympathy for a guy with social anxiety using it. At least he has some semblance of a legitimate excuse for his behavior. I don’t know what Theismann’s excuse for being an ass is.
Video of a obviously drunk Rick Sutcliffe giving a rambling interview during a Padres broadcast. Hi-Larious.
ESPN has started to offer Pardon the Interruption (aka, the only good show on ESPN anymore) as a podcast. I’m not sure what the rss link is, but you can subscribe through iTunes, or listen / download from espn.com.
If you aren’t able to watch the show on a daily basis, this may be a good alternative. Mr. Tony and Willy Buns bring it everyday, from rants to raucous laughter. I fully expect ESPN / ABC / Disney to start charging for this soon, so get while the gettin’ is free.
If you don’t read Deadspin every single day, then you are missing out. So let me at least bring the following saga to your attention: Chris Berman is a stud, and everyone seems to know it.
First story is here, corroboration is here, and finally Tony Kornheiser weighs in here.
I proclaim that from now on, my bar pick-up line will always be, “You’re with me, Leather.”