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Video: Mankind, Mr. Socko and the Phillie Phanatic On 30 Rock

Posted January 27, 2012, 3:57 pm by Stephen Douglas (CRM!) (66 Comments)

Two of the best television cameos in the history of sports.

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School District Rejects Cougar Mascot Because it is Offensive to Women

Posted January 19, 2012, 2:59 pm by Stephen Douglas (CRM!) (67 Comments)

Draper, Utah will not be the next Cougar Town.

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Darwin Cook Was Surprised to Find Out the Orange Bowl Mascot He Tackled Was a Girl

Posted January 6, 2012, 5:30 pm by Stephen Douglas (CRM!) (6 Comments)

Hey, you hang 70 on someone and later find out you tackled a female mascot after the biggest play of the game … yeah, hug it out.

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The Wisconsin Badger Dancing At A Wedding

Posted August 23, 2011, 1:00 pm by Stephen Douglas (CRM!) (181 Comments)

The Wisconsin Badger showed up at a wedding. Yes, he Dougie’d.

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Roundup: Reggie Miller For President, an Attractive NASCAR Driver, Nevin Shapiro and Obama vs. Rondo

Posted August 18, 2011, 8:15 am by Stephen Douglas (CRM!) (232 Comments)

Did Obama ruin Rajon Rondo’s jumper? Plus: Luther Campbell on Nevin Shapiro (Miami’s Caligula), Jordan Palmer’s heart, horrible vacations, Bro Speak and Simon Cowell on Pippa!

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Joey Votto’s Sportscenter Commercial Took Two Hours, 18-20 Takes

Posted May 24, 2011, 1:30 pm by Jason McIntyre (55 Comments)

Joey Votto’s Sportscenter commercial made its debut Monday, and while he’s solid, “Mr. Redlegs,” the Cincinnati mascot, is brilliant without saying a word. Votto told the Cincinnati Enquirer the spot took two hours to shoot, and about 18-20 takes. Votto’s statistics in 2011 are a bit down from his 2011 MVP campaign, and the Reds [...]

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Roundup: Dodgers Fans Don’t Feel Safe, Stephen Garcia Suspended (Again) & the Terrifying Cobra Pit

Posted April 7, 2011, 8:52 am by Jason McIntyre (218 Comments)

Stacy Keibler … it’s easy to tell travelers how “safe” resorts are in some of these dangerous countries … Glenn Beck and Fox News are over … man arrested for barking at dog … a cow is being taught how to jump like a horse … Ralph Nader’s idea for reform is idiotic … man [...]

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