The Roundup: Birth of the Goalie Mask, Horsing Around with Adrian Peterson, and “Pudgy Paramour”
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Cheryl Cole … pumpkin launch damages scoreboard … interesting read on the generational rift at the NY Times … Xavier McDaniel and Shawn Kemp would want you to watch this … in some cases, we endorse strategic defaults … drunk man drives lawnmower into back of stopped school bus … sponsoring the implosion of Texas Stadium … man searches through landfill for his cell phone … what happens when Levi Johnston runs out of Sarah Palin stories? …
Fun with headlines: “Noah ready to bang.” Makes us think of this. And this. (Basketbawful)
Who wants to buy a corked bat that was used by Robin Yount? (Monozygotic)
Anyone going to the upcoming wedding of Clay Buchholz and the Deal or Not Deal model? (Globe)
Who “horses around” with Adrian Peterson? Somebody trying to prove something, obviously. (Fox Sports)
Fifty years ago yesterday, the goalie mask in hockey was born. (Star)
Props to ESPN’s Colleen Dominguez for some fantastic reporting on this Tom Cable story. (Outside the Lines)
In 2002, the Eagles called Troy Aikman to see if he wanted to come out of the booth to play QB. (LA Times)
Houston tight end Owen Daniels is done for the season; adjust your fantasy lineup accordingly. (Chronicle)
Longtime sports columnist Jim Reeves retires from the Star-Telegram. (S-T)
The latest verbal dig at Brooke Hundley, of Steve Phillips fame: “pudgy paramour.” (Page 6)
100 things restaurant staffers should never do. (NYT)
Dwyane Wade became the 1st Miami Heat player to reach the 10,000 point mark in last night’s win over Chicago. (Herald)
This seems absurd: A Miami Hurricanes player has scored each week in the NFL since week 15, 2002? (Twitter)
Nate Clements may have played his last game as a 49er. (Press Democrat)
Title talk embarrasses Chuck.
Ryan Newman walked away from this unscathed.
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November 2nd, 2009 at 8:04 am
The LEAGUE is starting to look real bad for pretending nothing happened in that coaches room..
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:04 am
I saw that Nascar crash and my family was amazed how completely desensitized to it… I was like “Oh he’ll be fine”… The Owens Daniel injury kills me, he was a great player this year…
+1 for Cheryl Cole to start the week.
And the Braylon Edwards “losing is contagious” theory lives on.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:06 am
Don’t even go there.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:08 am
ryan newman was more pissed that nascar decided to impliment rules right before the race to basically kill any racing. Fuck you brian france , i hope nascar fails so someone like your father and grandfather can bring it back up.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:08 am
When can we talk about Johnny Damon’s base running?
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 am
Nate Clements may have played his last game as a 49er
One of the worst FA signings EVER. Talk about overpaying. The guy’s whole Bills career was made in games against the Dolphins.
The 49ers’ coaching staff has been disappointed that Clements did not always play the defense that was called
I’m sure Singletary “voiced his displeasure” with Nate when he decided to do what he wanted out there.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:09 am
*Punches Michael in the groin*
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:13 am
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I hate when they do that at the Golden Corral
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:14 am
And how would Cowboys’ fans have felt?
The people of Green Bay have some inkling.
Don’t even go there.
Marino was thinking about going to Minnesota, but didn’t pull the trigger. Denny Green said he could literally fly up for games.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:18 am
7. Do not announce your name. No jokes, no flirting, no cuteness
Chris Berman will not be eating at this establishment.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 am
Golden Corral is the epitome of all that is wrong with America. Goddamn do I hate that place.
/the rolls are fucking fantastic though
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:25 am
permission granted to talk about Damon’s base running in EVERY POST TODAY. you know, just to tweak the Phillies fans.
/shoulda started Cliff Lee
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:26 am
I was doing an exercise with my students. We were talking about going out to nice restaurants to indulge. I said every now and then you have to go out and eat a good steak, and my kids all said “like Golden Corral?”
I think I shed a tear.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:27 am
Really haven’t grasped how to handle success, have ya?
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:27 am
permission granted to talk about Damon’s base running in EVERY POST TODAY
If you’re going to talk about his baserunning, first remember to mention what a great at bat he had to get on base. He worked hard for that hit.
But seriously great base running.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:28 am
Damon provided one of the most heads up plays I’ve ever seen on a baseball field.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:28 am
Its hard to say this until the series is over. Lets see how Lee does versus a Burnett on short rest and then maybe a Pedro versus Pettite on short rest before we second guess.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Hey Cap Rooney – are you going to put up the Bart Scott post game comments so we can make fun of Jets fans today?
That guy sounds cheaper with every passing week.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:30 am
The over fellating Ive already read this morning of one of the greatest plays in Yankee playoff history is seriously making me ill. Someone should have been covering 3rd. But yes, what an amazing play to jog to an empty base.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
Not to mention the whining nature of Rex Ryan’s post game comments about how the Jets dominated the game… yo asshat, special teams is part of the game too.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:34 am
I mentioned it at the end of my post, but hopefully TBL won’t ignore the comments of the “Mad Backer.” Whatever happened to teams just going into stadiums, beating the other team, then acting like they’d done it before?
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:37 am
A Miami Hurricanes player has scored each week in the NFL since week 15, 2002
of course
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:38 am
Hey they can still go 13-3.
/Jersey from 3 weeks ago
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:39 am
jogging, running whatever, it was a big heads up baseball play. please stop your early morning whining and have another cup of coffee. we have heard about the damn “steal” for the last 5 years now.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
The Dolphin guys calling Ted Ginn’s 101 run back yesterday were phenomenal. That call was Gus Johnson’esque. I heard it again this morning while at the track and got excited all over again
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
It’s probably noteworthy to mention that if Damon doesn’t end up on third, he still scores from 2nd on Gay-Roid’s double.
Whatever happened to teams just going into stadiums, beating the other team, then acting like they’d done it before?
That doesn’t get you on PTI or Sportscenter. Rabble, Rabble, MSM, Rabble…
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 am
Considering that loss is on Lidge, the Lee debate is pretty much moot.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 am
the Bart Scott comments – which i didnt mind – are in the NFL post. next.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 am
@ Irish – I caught about 20 minutes of Orlando eviscerating Toronto yesterday, in the first half. Looks like Toronto may have overpaid MJOT just a little.
I also didn’t realize that Anderson could bomb 3’s like that.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:42 am
what success have championship-starved Yankees fans had? it’s been FOREVER since they won a world series!
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:43 am
As much as he was patting himself on the back for interviewing Randy Hanson, I’m surprised Michael Silver didn’t break this story. I guess investigating trumps connections.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:43 am
you have to assume that Lidge pitches to A-Rod a little different with a runner on third however..
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 am
When you have more resources to win it than any other team, is it really as enjoyable?
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:49 am
yes.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:49 am
Bingo. They won by 3. It was a play that a good baserunner makes. No more, no less. I can be as bitter as I want, dammit!
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:50 am
There is so much parity in baseball – you can’t just buy championships.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:51 am
When you have more resources to win it than any other team, is it really as enjoyable?
I get my enjoyment in the fact they spent $1.5 billion in payroll in the last 9 years and DIDN’T win
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:52 am
don’t play the “resources” card, folks … i’ve made my salary cap position clear on here many, many times.
re: Damon play – sure, he scores on the A-Rod hit regardless, but what about the demoralizing factor? Damon’s at-bat was a killer. Then that play tops it off. Lidge’s fragile psyche can’t handle that kind of mistake.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Eff.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:54 am
i know i’m in a very small minority, but i was happy for a-rod to get that hit. i don’t hate him, and he seems like a really unhappy, sad person. i thought it was nice
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:55 am
Young Lefty I disagree with your “Considering that loss is on Lidge, the Lee debate is pretty much moot.”
If Lee starts and pitches another complete game, then how is it Moot. When you have a fire-eating Dragon like Lee is currently, you run his ass out there games 1, 4 & 7. Are they saving his arm for next year?
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:55 am
That’s more or less bullshit. You may not be able to buy championships but you can definitely buy playoff spots, which are pretty important when you’re trying to win a championship.
I give full credit to the Yankees for being excellent in the post-season but let’s not pretend that they’re doing anything more than what should be expected.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:55 am
Oh, ok. Makes sense, even Cashman says “You have no idea how hard it is to get value for your dollar.” So, yeah, the Yankees do have it rough, I suppose.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:56 am
@dirt- Anderson is getting a chance to shine and he is taking full advantage
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:57 am
irish – dont sleep on jj
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:58 am
It’s less bullshit. The Yankees don’t give a shit about “playoff spots”, they care about championships.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:58 am
if a-rod even gets up. you can’t assume that the pitches happen the same.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:58 am
There’s no guarantee that if you start Lee in game 4 that he pitches another gem like in game 1, especially given that he never pitches on short rest. If you can get to the top of the 9th with the game tied, I think most teams would take that. Lidge blew it, that’s all.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:00 am
jeebus, the series isn’t over yet. settle down people. don’t waste all your spite now. save some for tomorrow morning.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 am
Yeah!!! Already got the go ahead for the day off when we can finally dust off the canyon of heroes.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
@SM- he lit it up yesterday. career high
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
There’s no guarantee that if you start Lee in game 4 that he pitches another gem like in game 1
Have you not seen Lee pitch the past two seasons? He has been f***ing lights out over 90% of the time. He strung about 30 insane starts together in 2008 with his Cy Young so I think is likely. Cream rises to the top. I’m sorry, if I am in a must-win game, I go with the reigning Cy Young winner on short rest.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:02 am
True, which is why they are considered failures every year that they don’t win the World Series. I’m saying that by actually winning, they’re only accomplishing the expected result.
If I’m the guy writing the cheques for the Yankees, I expect that I’ll beat the teams I’m playing in the playoffs when I outspend them by $88 million (Phillies), $87 million (Angels) and $136 million (Twins).
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:03 am
JJ’s doing well, Duke’s 2 games from bowl eligibility AND controls its destiny in the division…heady times my friends, heady times.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:03 am
RINGS!!!!!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:04 am
I concur.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 am
canyon of heroes
I love NYC’s hyperbole
all Miami has are Buildings Made from Blow
/cocaine cowboys’d
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 am
Pump the brakes there, champ.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 am
Yep, this really couldnt have happened to a better fan base. *Puts gun in mouth*
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:09 am
I’m struggling to find the right amount of animosity for the Yankees … They are just damn good … I thought after the Angels were out I wouldn’t watch the WS, but I still turn it one because its damn good baseball. Also I’m happy for A-Rod … He’s too good to not do well in the playoffs
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:09 am
How do they say on the other side. Oh yeah.
Cue the fucking duckboats!!!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
and after a 5 year absence, yankee fans may officially retake their throne as most insufferable fanbase. may God help us all.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
But, really, how about them Jets?
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:11 am
Lee has NEVER pitched on 3 days rest. World Series Game 4 is not the time to start experimenting. Wasn’t the game 4-4 in the 9th? Why question the starting pitching?
No one covering 3rd is the discussion, not great base running. Heads up play? Sure. Damon being at 3rd completely changed the game. Heard this morning that 12 of Lidge’s 21 pitches prior to Damon’s steal were sliders. 2 of his remaining 9 pitches were sliders. That’s the difference maker.
I think starting Burnett and potentially Pettite on 3 days rest is a colossal error. Could be game 7 before you know it…
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:11 am
el pres is easily THE most annoying boston fan when they’re winning. Do you really want to be in his company?
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 am
Don’t rain on my parade…I really, really want to goto a bowl game…
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:14 am
..from Boston
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:14 am
so do i. but i think we may be home for the holidays. fuck.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 am
the importance of Damon’s steal, from Buster Olney:
And in the back of Damon’s mind, he said he thought it was important to get to third because it could diminish the likelihood that Lidge would throw his best pitch — the slider down in the dirt.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 am
Shhhh.
Yeah…. kind of. And please, you love El Pres…
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:19 am
I like El Pres’ non sports stories. I like Jerry for the actual sports commentary.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 am
So apparently NY Yankees fans are the only ones who expect to win a WS every year, and anything else is a let down? Erroneous. Erroneous! Erroneous on both counts!
A fan in a small or mid-market may understand their team might not do it due to the inherent bias in baseball payroll, but that doesn’t mean when their team fails to win the WS, it’s any less of a letdown than for a Yankees fan. Apparently, this duality is incomprehensible to a Yankee fan or a major media outlet.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:29 am
re: Damon play – sure, he scores on the A-Rod hit regardless, but what about the demoralizing factor? Damon’s at-bat was a killer. Then that play tops it off. Lidge’s fragile psyche can’t handle that kind of mistake.
So your position is “it’s not fair that my team spends lots of money” but “I will revel in it’s “unfair” taking of titles.” ?????
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:29 am
missed the premiere on FX last week. any good?
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:30 am
I understand that other teams are upset when they don’t win it all. It is just more glaring when the Yankees don;t because as someone said, and I already said that I concur, the team has a dominant economic advantage over other teams. They are one of the favorites every year to win.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 am
missed the premiere on FX last week. any good?
Definitively not good.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 am
If this is your actual logic they should have started him on three days rest during the regular season just as “practice.” It’s not just getting him in there faster, you are giving up a Lee start (a whole start) if it goes seven by not short resting him. That’s insane.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 am
That Overtime video was funny. Inside the NBA >>>> every other sports show.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:35 am
Not erroneous. Hope and expectation are vastly different things. As a Jays fan, all I hope for each year is that the stars somehow align and we find a way into the playoffs. I’m not disappointed when it doesn’t happen because I’m a realist and I knew going in that the odds were against them.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:41 am
I think there might be a reason he has never pitched on 3 days rest. Effectiveness?
Hilarious that according to the mainstream media and experts here and other places, Cliff Lee was a back up plan to Roy Halladay 2 months ago. Now, Charlie is an idiot for not panicking and pitching him on 3 days rest.
You don’t change plans mid-stream. The Phillies planned on a 4 man rotation from the beginning of the playoffs.
Oh yeah. The Phils were also tied in the 9th inning, which AGAIN, makes the starter conversation irrelevant. What’s so impossible to understand?
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 am
Um. I was hardcore arguing how smart the Lee trade was when it happened. Go look if you dont’ believe me. Why are you acting like the entire game would have unfolded the same way? If he’s never tried why would you know how effective he would be? Why when you have one starter who is SO CLEARLY better than your other guys wouldn’t you maximize his use? Why would you have him pitch the ninth with a five run lead instead of the first of a whole new ballgame? I am all for protecting guys but people act like Pitchers have some magic swith that makes five man rotations (which have only existed for a few decades) are necessary and right. And generally they make sense. But this is THE WORLD SERIES. Fucking pitch on three days rest. Try it out. It’s like how wrestlers save their holy shit bumps for mania. It be crazy to fall off a twenty foot ladder every show all year BUT THIS IS WRESTLEMANIA. THIS IS THE WORLD SERIES.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:50 am
TST – They were still tied in the top of the ninth. They got away with it. Not starting Lee is not what lost that game.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
maybe lee turned down charlie for fear of being injured before he makes his $
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:53 am
IRRELEVANT!!!!
If it had worked out and they won (which they didn’t, so I really don’t understand why anyone is arguing it “worked”) it would still have been a poor decision. Sometimes you do the wrong thing and it works out. It didn’t even work out this time, and yet people are still defending it.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
I actually believe this is what happened.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:57 am
We can play the what-if game until it’s dark outside. What if Cliff gets trounced around for 6 runs in 3 innings? Then the questions are why start him short-rested? Manual ruined their chances of winning, etc. etc. etc.
Point is that the game was tied at 4 in the 9th and the Phils had a chance to tie the series at 2. The Yanks came through and the Phils didn’t. Bottom line.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:58 am
Then Manuel did the right thing and it didn’t work out. That happens too.
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Screw Nate Clements. The real headline in the Press-Democrat is that the great Norton Buffalo died of lung cancer on Friday.
R.I.P. Harmonica Man…