The Roundup: Do Not Anger Prince Fielder
College Football, Courts, Legal, Media Gossip/Musings, NBA, NFL, Olympics, Soccer, Video August 5th. 2008, 8:00am
It’s purple week here at TBL (not really) and today we present: the brainy and beautiful Emmy Rossum … the weakest reason to call 911, ever … perhaps one day, folks … may want to reconsider that Jersey Shore property … Midori is not just another drink, but also the new Windows … husband on Wife Swap shockingly turns out to be a douche … man thought to be dead for 32 years - found alive! … if you like Eva Mendes … unpaid parking ticket leads to foreclosure … the 7-year-old with a black belt …
A swift change of heart! You can wear jeans at the LA Daily News! (LA Observed)
The operative word in this headline is could. (Union-Tribune)
A different take on the Erin Andrews Skimpy Dress saga. (Monozygotic)
The case against rooting for Michael Phelps. (Sportsline)
If you see a lot of weird smiles on the streets of Beijing, it’s because that is what the denizens are being told to do. (Peaceful Rise)
Why Benny Feilhaber would want to put this on the internet, we’ll never know. (The Offside Rules via Soccer by Ives)
Jannero Pargo to the Spurs? (News-Express)
Limited-edition Brett Favre trading cards. (Joe Sports Fan)
Sarah Thomas is poised to make it as a ref in the NFL. (Chicks in the Huddle)
The real reason for Shawn Andrews’ absence at Eagles camp: Depression. (Eagletarian)
A couple of arrests for the Bulldogs and now they’re the Bengals of college football? (Sports Lounge)
Amanda Beard, fur, and nudity. (Larry Brown Sports)
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August 5th, 2008 at 8:07 am
I can’t believe the Canadian Cheerleader post didn’t get a nod. What a joke.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Steve Smith just emailed in, CRM: He said you’re next.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:13 am
I call bullshit - the guy is supposed to be a kitten off the field.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:14 am
that was a fancy tease, TBL. Here I thought someone was actually going to tear into Michael Phelps quest for 8 gold medals.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Uh, Australia 17, USA 13
First QTR
August 5th, 2008 at 8:22 am
US team looks like shit so far. Aussies up 17-13. US probably had 8 turnovers. Aussies playing half court ball and the US looks awful in doing so.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:22 am
We may have some new visitors today, folks.
So look for the commenter newbies!
And play nice, obvs
August 5th, 2008 at 8:23 am
WW - Aussies are much quicker early … JKIdd already on the bench. And these guys can shoot like a European team.
And D Wade with steal and layup and US is back on top, 18-17
August 5th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Mocking the Bengals for arrests is soooo last year.
Last night, Prince Fielder was the angriest Vegetarian I had ever seen.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:25 am
The Aussies are without Bogut who is hurt too.
The US has defensive rebounding problems. They don’t block out and every team they have played has taken advantage of that. Those are the little things that can get them beat against a good team.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:27 am
won’t get a chance to get into with them, no way Wagner will be able to handle the increased workload.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Aussies exchanging words with the Americans! Refs step in.
Looked like it was LeBron and someone.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:31 am
hot: TBL server jokes
not: bengals/criminal jokes
/page 2 writer du jour
August 5th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Why is Jason Kidd on this team? You have CP3 and Deron Williams… Why didn’t they just split the minutes down the middle and bring… anyone over 6′9? Anyone at all.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Aussies exchanging words with the Americans! Refs step in.
breaking news from chris mortensen: coach k has cut tayshaun prince from the olympic team and steve smith has just chartered a jet to beijing. stay tuned.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Was that Lebron and Kobe having words with the Aussies?
August 5th, 2008 at 8:36 am
mike redd, you’re there to cash 3’s in transition. Come on, man.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:37 am
i think it was Chris Anstey, former NBA benchwarmer
USA going back to selfish play with bad, bad shots, and no teammwork.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:39 am
“no teamwork”
Color me surprised on that one.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:41 am
TBL Server jokes will never get old
August 5th, 2008 at 8:43 am
no ball movement at all. Drive and kicks will not get it done
August 5th, 2008 at 8:44 am
LBJ catches fire to put the US on top by 11. The run is spurred by the defense forcing turnovers. The US will have to win this way… forcing TO’s and getting easy buckets. They seem to thrive on offense when they play better defense… not exactly shocking…
August 5th, 2008 at 8:45 am
damn, i go to get Frosted Flakes and the lead is 12?
August 5th, 2008 at 8:46 am
I’ve been telling people for years that only good things can happen when you eat Frosted Flakes. Thanks for reinforcing this for me, TBL.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:46 am
@TBL…It was that quick.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:47 am
I must say I’m disappointed with the Emmy Rossum pic. It doesn’t even look like her. To everyone else, look at these before judging this lovely lady (and half of the pics in my search were blocked, so there’s bound to be more that I couldn’t see)
http://tvcinews.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/emmy_rossum.jpg
http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2007/10/24/emmy-rossumx.jpg
August 5th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Lucky Charms > Frosted Flakes
August 5th, 2008 at 8:51 am
I see Pargo, I get erection.
/CRM
PARGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
August 5th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Hope we get some new college professors as commenters…could be lots of fun!
August 5th, 2008 at 8:51 am
we have done the cereal talk before. we decided golden grahams trumps all.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am
can anyone else see that LeBron, when he wants, cannot be stopped? It’s showings like these that make me think he’ll eventually surpass Jordan as the best ever. Still needs some work on his jumper, hope he doesn’t get lazy.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am
and for the record
Frosted Flakes > Pargo boners from CRM
August 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Bite Size Frosted Mini Wheats > All Other Cereals, period.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Yikes Chicago fans, Mike & Mike just reported Orton’s your new #1 QB.
Let the fuckin’s begin.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Prince wide-open jumper - brick. Come on, man.
Should Prince even be on this team?
August 5th, 2008 at 8:53 am
So, Janero Pargo could win a ring before Chris Paul. Oh, I forgot about James Posey. Dear God. The Hornets-Spurs series next year is going to fucking kill me.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:53 am
If that is the case, they should of gotten Nolan Richardson to coach this team, not Coach K…
August 5th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Can you see the Cav… I mean the Nets winning six championships???
Me neither…
August 5th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I second that irish. Lucky Charms rule all.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Yes, your right. I do like Eva Mendez. Nice work.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:54 am
There is more to basketball than scoring… see the 2007 Nuggets.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:54 am
no.
/pistons fan
August 5th, 2008 at 8:54 am
@JohnnyyB - 28.651 Meters of Hell
August 5th, 2008 at 8:55 am
D Wade airball. Where are the shooters?
Fran F is on it - if you can take away transition from this team, they can be beaten.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Should Prince even be on this team?
i dont think so
August 5th, 2008 at 8:57 am
I’m all for the team concept … but i would have gone Billups > Kidd; Bowen < Prince, and even Iggy > Melo.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Prince is better for the team than J Kidd. But really Battier should be on over Prince.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:57 am
For the second time in a year, Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen may have to explain his alleged participation in a situation involving alcohol. And at least two other teammates might be doing some explaining with him. Notre Dame will investigate possible school code violations after the Web site The Big Lead posted photos Monday that appear to depict Clausen, teammates Brian Smith and James Aldridge and one other individual attending what the site labeled “Beer Olympics.”
solid work tbl
August 5th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Me either.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Iggy > Melo? What on earth….
August 5th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Wasserman over Carmelo Anthony? Seriously?
August 5th, 2008 at 8:58 am
This one cannot be correct. Iggy? You know he cannot shoot, right? Melo is dirty with the closer 3pt line plus he is bigger than most Intl 3’s and faster than most 4’s. Iggy is a turn over machine who cannot shot at all.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:58 am
Mike Miller anyone? shot 50% from the field this past year, and 43% from 3.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:59 am
i saw radiohead last night…they were fuckin’ awesome.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Odom would be a better choice than Prince.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:04 am
I actually like Prince on this team to do some dirty work, defense, rebounding, etc… However, he looks like a lost puppy on offense with the rest of the guys.
Carmelo less than Iggy? Wow. No chance. Melo is one of the 4 best players on this team with Kobe, LBJ, and a healthy DWade.
As for Kidd. He understands how to play international ball. Are Paul and Williams better? Likely, yes. But, I think they will need Kidd in at least one game to help them win. He gets the ball to the right guy at the right time in the right place, which Williams and Paul haven’t quite figured out yet.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:06 am
you said that like you actually believed it. impressed.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:09 am
I’m speechless.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:09 am
@sparty… I’ll stick to it. I’ve said it since they’ve added him to the roster.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Wally, I’m sick of people defending Kidd, he’s old and his shot is virtually non-existent. DWill/CP3 ran circles around him all year and so are the international teams, he couldn’t guard me (not many people can). Don’t give me that experience line, DWill has been to two straight Western Finals, I think thats enough.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:12 am
No.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:14 am
He is old. His defense isn’t as good. He also isn’t a turnover machine. Paul and Williams are definitely better in the NBA game. In these games, the PG isn’t needed to shoot. He is needed to not turn it over and to distribute to LBJ, Kobe, Melo, Wade, etc…
I think Paul and Williams will play more as the tournament goes on, and they should because they are the future of the US team. However, I think Kidd will play a key role in at least 1 important game.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:14 am
not to mention that Chris Paul is entering into the argument of “best player in the league.” not there quite yet, but if this next season is even better for him individually and of course the team as well, he will be right there.
LeBron > CP3 > Kobe….
August 5th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Wow, Aussies within 4!
46-42, 645 in the third
August 5th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Close sparty.
Better.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:18 am
I agree Prince does all those things, and I like his NBA game … but he’s getting no burn at all to do those things.
As for Melo … as long as you have LeBron or Kobe on the floor, you have your No. 1 option. Wade is a fine No. 2. Melo has the same game as those three games, maybe with a better j than LeBron or D Wade.
But Melo plays awful D. Iggy is much more disruptive
August 5th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Did I just hear on The Dan Patrick Show that TBL is gonna be a guest today?
August 5th, 2008 at 9:20 am
We had this discussion months ago and everyone said no, melos great, top 5 in the world. I tried my hardest to argue that his defense isn’t just bad, its a serious detriment to whatever team he is on. He doesn’t even try, and as the leader of the Nugs that attitude affects the entire team.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Melo and Kidd on the floor, surprise, easy buckets for Aussies.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Is Dwight Howard actually playing, or is he just lost in a see of 1 on 1 matchups like the last Olympics.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:28 am
see=sea. Poop
August 5th, 2008 at 9:30 am
@sean jean- he has 4 of the USA’s 14 points so far in the 3rd
August 5th, 2008 at 9:31 am
He knows how to play zone defense.
And Kidd knows how to play the international game? Did he learn it on the streets of Oakland?
August 5th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Agreed Spencer, saw them in May, even a torrential downpour didn’t ruin my experience.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:35 am
SM: He learned it in the past Olympics, where we were so successful! Oh wait….
August 5th, 2008 at 9:36 am
i get it CRM. if you aren’t a yankee fan, you are a yankee hater. it is the way God intended.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:36 am
damn, wrong post
August 5th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Well played dick
August 5th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Kidd is 38-0 in International play. He didn’t play in the last Olympics.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Wally: I knew someone would come in here with their “facts.” Damn you.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:41 am
DHo must have gone to the Shaq School of Free Throws between the playoffs and start of the exhibitions.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:41 am
You know what this team needs…is someone that just wants it more than anyone else. Preferably someone white, undersized, can’t block shots, and with a sloped forehead.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:43 am
TBL was nowhere to be found when Kobe was dominating Russia and Lithuania!!
August 5th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Wally: I think he would have been the difference maker against Greece in 2006 (at least he had legs then).
I think Laettner was undefeated in international play too.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:47 am
@wally- Once he starts hitting his free throws, he will be leading the league in scoring every year. He gets to the line more than anyone else in the league. your boner for Big Z is blinding you
August 5th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Kobe should take far more shots against the better teams (Greece and Spain) than he’s taking in these exhibitions.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I love how the announcers keep saying, “and this is without andrew bogut”, well how does that matter, bogut is a stiff. The Aussies are hitting some really difficult shots and the US is still up nearly 20, ooohhh, trouble ahead.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:51 am
@irish… You have me mistaken. DHo is awesome, but he needs to improve parts of his game to become as dominant as he can be. Free throws is one. A 15 foot jumper is another.
I loved the fact that Ron Jeremy beat on him for not playing hard. He wasn’t. If he does, look out. There are very few post game players left, but he could single-handedly bring it back into vogue.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Coop it’s pretty similar to them going crazy over Kobe shutting down Sarunas (although shutting down is an understatement, he made him look like he’s nver played before). You gotta think to yourself, we’re really this excited over shutting down an NBA 10th man on the bench??
August 5th, 2008 at 9:58 am
@wally- Orlando has more games on national television this year. Last year they only had 3(not including playoffs). Orlando is playing New Orleans on Christmas day. Im glad because a lot of people were on here last year saying they couldnt see the Orlando games.
August 5th, 2008 at 10:07 am
LeBron > CP3 > 4-6 other guys > Kobe….
Better.
Did NickP actually say that Kobe is one of the top ten players in the league? I thought he had him somewhere between Vince Carter and Jerry Stackhouse.
August 5th, 2008 at 10:13 am
college kids should be able to drink legally. 18 year olds can go to prison, go to iraq and vote for the president. they can’t however play in the nfl or nba.(stupid)