You've seen those annoying Sports Legends ads, featuring Emmitt Smith, Keith Hernandez and Walt Frasier hocking Just For Men Brush-In Color Gel? The ones that supposedly turn you from geriatric sloth into sex machine lothario by simply coloring your hair? "Your beard is weird. Your stache is trash" Yes, they're pretty bad, and long over due for a lampoon. Luckily, we've … [Read more...] about Video Parody of Emmitt Smith, Keith Hernandez, Walt Frasier Ad
Archives for April 2011
Who are the World’s Highest Paid Athletes?
Sports fans have argued for years over which specific sport pays its players the highest wages. That debate has been put to rest somewhat in the internet age as annual reports are typically released showing who makes exactly how much money. A new report was released in mid-April by sporting Intelligence and there may be a few surprises to some people. According to the … [Read more...] about Who are the World’s Highest Paid Athletes?
Martez Wilson Drafted by The New Orleans Saints
It took a lot longer than many experts expected, but Illinois' Martez Wilson is taking his talents south. Not to South Beach, granted, but to one heckuva fun city. Early in the third round the New Orleans Saints drafted Martez Wilson and ended what was becoming something of a precipitous slide for the former Fighting Illini linebacker. "You know, the past couple of … [Read more...] about Martez Wilson Drafted by The New Orleans Saints
Mikel Leshoure Drafted by the Detroit Lions
Never mind that the Detroit Lions already have a starting running back. Never mind that the previous few starting running backs of the Lions have had...ummm...injury problems. Mikel Leshoure is happy to be there. With the 57th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, Mikel Leshoure became the latest Illini runner to make the leap to the NFL, this after slipping from a late-first … [Read more...] about Mikel Leshoure Drafted by the Detroit Lions
Red Wings vs. Sharks will be Epic Conference Semifinals Series
The Detroit Red Wings held off any speculation as to their potential demise by via a 4-game sweep of the Phoenix Coyotes. The Red Wings did struggle down the regular season stretch and while they are the NHL's oldest team, they appeared to have "flipped the switch" during their 1st Round Stanley Cup playoffs series against the Coyotes, winning by an average margin of 2 … [Read more...] about Red Wings vs. Sharks will be Epic Conference Semifinals Series
2011 NFL Mock Draft 4-28 FINAL Second Round
It’s HERE! The big night has come. NFL Draft round one. No more need for hyperbole, let’s get it started. I’ll be co-hosting an internet radio show for the round. Go here to listen For reaction from last night's first round go here Go here to check out round one. Also a third round HERE. For our 2012 Mock Draft go here By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Mock Draft 4-28 FINAL Second Round
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Let the HYPE Begin!
That sound you heard towards the conclusion of Wednesday night’s Heat-Sixers game was the collective pumping of fists from ESPN, ABC and TNT executives, not to mentions those in the NBA’s offices in New York. Yes, the league’s hype meter is about to be sent into overdrive as Miami’s Big Three (more like a Big Two) clinched a playoff date with the Boston Celtics in a … [Read more...] about Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Let the HYPE Begin!
Duke Recruit Quinn Cook Has Huge Shoes to Fill
With Nolan Smith graduating and Kyrie Irving likely the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Duke has a huge hole fill at the point next season. Enter McDonald's All-American Quinn Cook who is one of the top point guard recruits in the country. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay collaboration) … [Read more...] about Duke Recruit Quinn Cook Has Huge Shoes to Fill