Do you recall the old football vs. baseball bit by the legendary late comedian George Carlin? The bit juxtaposed the overwhelming war imagery and militaristic terminology found in the jargon of football basics against the pleasant, wholesome and pastoral emotions evoked from the basic terminology of baseball. HBO "Real Time" host Bill Maher has done the same thing as it … [Read more...] about Bill Maher on the NFL’s Superiority to MLB in Revenue Sharing, Economic Structure
Archives for January 2011
Milwaukee Bucks analysis: A pessimist, optimist, and realist walk into a bar…
Here are the best and worst things to come out of the Milwaukee Bucks 91-81 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night: … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks analysis: A pessimist, optimist, and realist walk into a bar…
Bulls Ronnie Brewer Posterizes Pacers Josh McRoberts (Video)
Who says Chicago Bulls two guard Ronnie Brewer is only a defensive specialist? He looked pretty offensive here, at least to the Indiana Pacers Josh McRoberts, who got dunked and owned. It was deemed Sportscenter's #1 highlight of the night. And even more entertaining than the dunk was television announcer Stacy King's exclamated gibberish. His effervescent, nutbar ramblings … [Read more...] about Bulls Ronnie Brewer Posterizes Pacers Josh McRoberts (Video)
Jim O’Brien Out As Indiana Pacers Coach
After three-plus seasons, the Indiana Pacers have decided to part ways with Jim O'Brien according to Pacers beat-writer and Indiana Star writer Mike Wells. The Pacers have struggled to close games in the fourth quarter all season en route to a 17-27 record. O'Brien was a combined 121-169 in his tenure as Head Coach of the Pacers. The decision comes after a 110-89 loss to … [Read more...] about Jim O’Brien Out As Indiana Pacers Coach
Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun Sit Courtside At Bucks Game
The Milwaukee Bucks 91-81 defeat of the New Jersey Nets marked the return of point guard Brandon Jennings, but it was Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Ryan Braun who received a standing ovation. Rodgers and Braun sat court-side to watch the Bucks win their third straight game behind 17 points and 18 rebounds from Andrew Bogut. Excited … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun Sit Courtside At Bucks Game
#1 Ohio State BARELY Survives Northwestern
Well, it's going to happen sometime. Just not tonight. I'm speaking of course about the #1 team in all of college basketball, the Ohio State Buckeyes finally losing a game at some point this season. Heading to Northwestern seemed like a cakewalk for the Bucks as the Wildcats have suffered two awful losses already to the Illini and Wisconsin. And they would be sans their best … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State BARELY Survives Northwestern
2011 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (1/29/11)
Team needs have NOT been taken into account with this 2011 NBA Mock Draft. We will begin to factor in team needs once the NBA trade deadline has passed. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report and an NBA comparison. Here is a list of outstanding trades for the 2011 NBA Draft. Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft and The Sports Bank's 2011 NFL Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Mock Draft- First Round (1/29/11)
2011 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (1/29/11)
Team needs have NOT been taken into account with this 2011 NBA Mock Draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report. Check out a 2012 NBA Mock Draft or The Sports Bank's 2011 NFL Mock Draft. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (1/29/11)