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Christopher Michael Campbell, a coach at Lakeland Kathleen High School in Florida, was arrested for bringing a knife to practice and threatening a player. He brandished the knife multiple times. It was against the rules to bring a weapon on campus, but the real problem was when the brandishing begins. Anytime there's brandishing involved, you know a situation has gone to the next level. I'm going to go brandish a beer. See? Shit just got real. (Tampa Bay Online) (1)

The Roundup: What Sports?

Baseball, NFL, Only in Florida, What the hell is wrong with people 295 Comments »

malin-akerman-oct-02Happy Sunday. Baseball, football, etc. You know the drill. Everybody should be around today, so don’t be shy. Over there, Malin Akerman.

Atlanta Falcons’ owner Arthur Blank wants to build a new stadium to replace the Georgia Dome that could cost upwards of a 1 billion dollars. Too soon? (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Terry Francona’s breakfast – 12 pieces of bacon and Red Bull. (Boston Globe)

Dallas Police are looking for a pudgy, naked backyard dancer. (AP)

Roy Williams and Felix Jones did not travel to KC today. (ESPN)

Golfer loses arm in alligator attack. (Fox Sports)

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Florida State Students Want T-Pain As New School President (No, Really)

College Football, Only in Florida, Pop Culture 26 Comments »

t-pain-prez-shirtT.K. Wetherell, Florida State’s outgoing president, contributed his fair share of cheating scandals accomplishmentsand one funny faux pas—to the former Florida State College for Women during his tenure, and generally kept things harmonious in Tallahassee.

But if a coalition of students gets their way, his successor might be singing a different tune. Like, say, Auto-Tune. Read the rest of this entry »

The New Dolphins Management Could Fill An iPod

Athletes and Celebrities, Music, NFL, Only in Florida, Pop Culture, Salsa 69 Comments »

marc anthony dolphinsAnd you thought their backfield was crowded.

On Tuesday, Marc Anthony became the latest Miami musician to buy a small stake in the Dolphins. He brings with him such gridiron-ready hits as “I Need To Know” and of course his wife, Jennifer Lopez.

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Donte Stallworth Could Get Off On Florida Legal Technicality

Heavy (Alleged) Drinking, Jerks, NFL, Only in Florida 33 Comments »

Donte Stallworth could avoid a harsh penalty for his DUI manslaughter charge because of a legal technicality in Florida.

Florida law has an exception in their DUI manslaughter law for “causation.€Â  Essentially, if the victim helped cause the accident, the driver, though drunk, is not inevitably fully responsible. UPDATE (After the Jump)

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The Roundup: Would Society Self-Destruct If The Workday Started at 10:00?

Baseball, College Athletics, College Football, Comedians, Erin Andrews, NBA, Only in Florida, Video 88 Comments »

christina hendricksHey guys.  In case anyone missed the memo, TBL will be off living the sweet life with some BSD’s until June.  So, I, Tyler Duffy, will be manning the bridge with the help of CRM and TheSportsHernia.  If you have any PR, questions, complaints, links, job offers, or Nigerian e-mail scams you can e-mail me at tyduffy@gmail.com.  If you prefer restrained interaction, I am also on twitter @tyduffy.  For those who fear me dissolving this space into soccer posts, sermons and Kevin Youkilis homages, worry not.  TBL will be stalking me via Blackberry.

Christina Hendricks got hosed by Erin Andrews’ Army in the Culture Tournament.  I’m doing my best to makeup for the injustice.

In the tangible world, possible civil rights violations in a Birmingham police beating.  Credit card companies could target those with good credit, if Congress limits penalties for delinquents.  Would love to have Jimmy Kimmel’s self-confidence.

Notre Dame discovers an ingenious way to make Charlie Weis look successful. (No Guts No Glory)

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PM Roundup: What Is Wrong With People?

College Football, Hockey, NBA, NFL, Only in Florida, Politics, Tennis, WAG 30 Comments »

This is Danielle Bux, the WAG of soccer legend Gary Lineker. According to the most scientific survey of females ever comprised, Danielle is the 75th most attractive woman alive. She’s something like 2.5 percent more attractive than Britney Spears. Honestly, how much longer can they Grandmother-in Britney?

Obama Ballin’ Part 3: There are now two videos of KJ warning Obama to not even think about playing him. Apparently the Mayor of Sacramento has some ball-busters in his cabinet. (NESW)

The ACC has more success in college basketball when there’s a Republican in the White House. (ACC Sports Journal)

“Garry Alvin Key, 50, admitted in U.S. District Court in Panama City on Thursday to throwing homemade pipe bombs at dolphins to scare them away from fishing lines.” (News Herald)

Bill Walton’s thoughts on the inauguration. Sign the bill, big man! (Starting Blocks)

Finally, an iPhone application for snipers. (FOXNews)

How mediocre is the NFL for the Cardinals to make the Super Bowl. (Kallas Remarks)

Woman steals a case of Natty Ice and leaves her purse at the scene. (Gainesville Sun)

Ballboy got smoked at the Aussie Open. (SimonOnSports)

A look at the struggling Pistons. (Sparty & Friends)

Another crafty hire by Michigan. This time the former Syracuse d-coordinator coach. (Orange Fizz)

News anchor was pulled over and got out of the car with his pants undone. He caught a beat down. (TampaBay.com)

Did you hear about the Blackhawks’ fan that won a million bucks? Turns out he had a 1-25 chance of winning. (Vent About Sports)

Steroids in the NBA? (Josh Q Public)

PM Roundup: Dave Meggett is in Trouble

Baseball, NBA, NFL, NFL retirees, Only in Florida, What the hell is wrong with people 40 Comments »

Rosario Dawson is on the cover of some foreign magazine. The details are inconsequential.

Dave Meggett arrested for sexual battery. (USA Today)

Expect a flood of Florida teachers to transfer to the state of Washington. (The News Tribune)

An interview with The Fridge. (Mouthpiece Sports)

Cleveland fans have fond memories of Darius Miles. Don’t we all though? (Waiting For Next Year)

Legal trouble for Lenny Dykstra. (NY Post)

Michigan is looking at some changes in the athletic department. (Mlive)

The Wizards are giving away newspapers. (DC Sports Bog)

Vin Scully reviews Vin Scully. (LA Times)

Victoria Beckham’s underwear ad. (Sports Crackle Pop)

Girl texted 35,000 times in a single month. That’s more than a thousand a day. Her fingers must have the tiniest calluses. (Orlando Sentinel)

Related? One in five teens sends sexually explicit images via electronic devices. (Marketing Charts)

Ninja tries to steal ATMs. I think that happened in Barber Shop. (TC Palm)

In the least surprising development ever: A guy got drunk at Hooters and started hitting on the employees. Isn’t that part of the business model? (News Herald)

PM Roundup: Stafford and Moreno Turn Pro; Matt Millen the TV Analyst

College Football, ESPN, Hockey, NBA, Only in Florida 93 Comments »

Look, old pictures (There’s one below the jump) of Vanessa Minnillo. It’s a New Years miracle! Just like pulling into a gas station and having some Eagles’ scrubs pump free gas for you. (Via MLJ)

For TBL: Life of an extra on the set of Gossip Girl. (W Magazine)

Jarkko Ruutu has to bite fingers, you see? He’s got a disease. (Melt Your Face Off)

Mangini to the Browns appears imminent. (Cleveland.com)

Stafford and Moreno are leaving Georgia for the NFL – after much disrespect I might add. (Sparty & Friends)

Will the topless coffee shop be allowed to open its doors? I can’t believe this isn’t from Florida. (AP)

Don Cherry defended hockey fights at the funeral of a player who died as a result of a hockey fight. (Slam Sports)

The porn industry is looking for a bailout. At what point does the blogosphere band together and ask for a bailout? (HuffPo)

Unfortunate basketball photos. (BuzzFeed)

An interview with Page 2’s LZ Granderson. (Mlive.com)

Guy pours urine on girlfriend. (Tampa Bay)

Grandfather beats grandson over $450 cable bill. (Sun Sentinel)

A vote for Matt Millen the TV analyst. (It’s Just Sports)

An interview with Lance Armstrong. (The Daily Beast)

The Big XII is overrated! (Jumping Offsides)

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PM Roundup: What’s With The Jersey?

College Football, NFL, Only in Florida 74 Comments »

It’s Friday and the only thing that can lift me up is Scarlett. I’m probably going to see RocknRolla tonight. I’d rather see Zach and Miri, but I love Lock, Stock and Snatch so I probably won’t be disappointed.

The Sports Hernia will be here this weekend pointing out all the crazy hair you can handle. I’ll be at a wedding.

A breakdown of MLB free agent contract riders. (The Grand National Championships)

Can you identify the fat coach? (SimonOnSports)

Vote Obama? You’re fired. (Palm Beach Post)

The Redskins signed DAngelo Hall. (FanHouse)

20 bucks for sex with a 15 year old. Yep, you guessed it… (TampaBay.com)

Could the Knicks’ bench beat the Knicks’ starting line up? (Kallas Remarks)

Suspect crashes through glass door. (Bradenton Herald)

Yes, that’s a Danny Wuerffel jersey in my TV room. (Electronic House)

Cuban won’t be owning the Cubs. (Chicago Sun Times)

Former Texas lineman apologizes for racial slurs. (Dallas Morning News)

Clinton Portis and Santana Moss love women. (Washington.com)

Melo had to shave the braids because he lost a bet. (Hoops Addict)