“Michael David Barrett, 48, called seven different hotels in Columbus, Ohio, in January 2008 to find the broadcast beauty and set up shop in an adjacent room, new court documents reveal … In Nashville, the door peephole into Andrews’ room was altered with a hacksaw, and the peephole to her room in Milwaukee was altered in a similar way, the criminal complaint said. Authorities believe the videos were taken with a cell phone camera.” If you think Andrews hasn’t been as prominent on TV this season, this case probably has something to do with it … as does the fact that this season’s been terrible. She’ll be at the Kansas State-Nebraska game Saturday night. [NYDN, CNN]
Tila Tequila, seen here holding hands with a female friend, has filed a lawsuit against San Diego Chargers DE Shawne Merriman. When the two got into their … whatever it was in September, the district attorney passed on filing criminal charges. But she has some photos of her bruised arms and will pursue a civil lawsuit. She’s 4-foot-11 and 93 pounds, and he’s 6-foot-4, 280-pounds. The best post ever on this topic was the one where a TV station claimed Tequila was jealous Merriman was about to bang two chicks, so she told him she’s sleep with one of his entourage members, and he flipped out. Can you imagine that discussion in court? [TMZ]
Did Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown make a wager that will make Roger Goodell unhappy? (Joe Bucs Fan)
Thunder Collins, the former Nebraska running back, received a sentence of 90-110 years in jail. He had some interesting things to say in court afterward. (Omaha WH) Read the rest of this entry »
Lane Kiffin’s in for a long day - three of his recruits were arrested this morning. “Three University of Tennessee football players are charged with an attempted armed robbery that occured at a Pilot on the Cumberland Avenue strip early Thursday morning. According to Knoxville Police Department Spokesman Darrell DeBusk, Nu’Keese Richardson, Janzen Jackson, and Mike Edwards were being held at the Knox County Detention Center.” And the SEC cheers! [WBIR]
Shaq: His wife filed for divorce today in California. It probably has something to do with the fact that he was cheating on her (allegedly!) with the fiance of Gilbert Arenas. This is the best photo of Gil’s ex that we can find. Shaq has made a staggering $272 million just from basketball; who knows, maybe he’s cleared half that (or equal? Or more?) in endorsements throughout his career. This will cost Shaq more than what Jim Nantz paid his wife, but less than what Michael Jordan’s wife got (estimated $150 million). [TMZ]
Tubby Smith and Minnesota: The Golden Gophers appear to be on the rise - they reached the NCAA tournament last year for the first time since 2005 - and Tubby Smith is bringing in high-profile recruits to the program. Problem: They keep getting in trouble. JUCO transfer Trevor Mbakwe, who is supposedly a force, won’t play until his December court case (assault) is complete. Royce White, a freshman who was Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball last year, was arrested Oct. 13 for shoplifting and fifth-degree assault at Macy’s in the Mall of America. Did a 6-foot-8 guy think he could steal $100 worth of merch and get away with it? Assuming these two guys are playing by Jan. 1, the Gophers - who return all their best talent from last year - should still be looking at about 24-25 regular season wins (the out-of-conference schedule is a joke) and another NCAA berth. [Star Tribune]
Popeye Jones was popped for drunken driving Sunday. While briefly resisting arrested, he did a faceplant into the pavement. We collected a few other memorable athlete mugshots, from left to right: thrilled Jim Courier, groggy Allen Iverson, serial killer/goalie Patrick Roy, and Jones. [Dallas Morning News]
Jim Nantz, the CBS announcer who makes nearly $7 million a year, must pay his ex-wife $916,000 a year in alimony and child support and give her the couple’s 6-bedroom, 6-bath mansion in Connecticut, a judge determined today. For non-math majors, that’s $72,000 in alimony monthly until he dies or his ex-wife remarries. She was seeking $1.5 million a year. Nantz will not be homeless, though - he gets their Houston home and luxury condo in get their home in the Deer Valley ski resort in Park City, Utah. [AP via Fang's Bites]
“Michael David Barrett, 48, called seven different hotels in Columbus, Ohio, in January 2008 to find the broadcast beauty and set up shop in an adjacent room, new court documents reveal … In Nashville, the door peephole into Andrews’ room was altered with a hacksaw, and the peephole to her room in Milwaukee was altered in a similar way, the criminal complaint said. Authorities believe the videos were taken with a cell phone camera.” If you think Andrews hasn’t been as prominent on TV this season, this case probably has something to do with it … as does the fact that this season’s been terrible. She’ll be at the Kansas State-Nebraska game Saturday night. [NYDN, CNN]
