Are you kidding me???

There are things that happen in life that truly baffle me, out first example is

this .

A couple quick points here, as I have a much bigger fish to fry for example #2. And this may be easier to wrap my brain around. But, are you fucking serious? This auction, at time of posting is over 2000, to PAY a girl, to use YOUR superbowl ticket. WHAT?!?!?! I'd like to write something to make some semblence of sense of this, but I'm unable. You stay classy, Sarah Spain.

Now, as most of you know, I'm not 1 to be all serious all the time, but if you haven't read

this yet over at the world wide leader, please do

The injustice at this is down right maddening. When you see so. many. cases. of people who CLEARLY broke the law, and get off scott free, then read something like this, if it doesn't make your blood boil, I'm not sure what to say.

I have, with no doubts, believe that if this gentleman was white, he wouldn't have even been within a 10 mile radius of jail. Let alone serve 10, of the most influential years of his life, trapped in a jail cell. While there are people who have gotten behind this young man, with far more money, power, resources, etc than I (Mark Cuban being the one to come to mind). I CAN help spread the word, and try to induce change. Even if "change" comes in the form of spreading a message. How bad inequalities spread, and how crazy our nation can be.

So while it may seem frivolous, you can at least make your voice known by

clicking here to sign your name

Costa Rica is starting to look, more and more, like a legit option for me.

Greatness...

While it may have become apparant that there are some people I throughly enjoy reading on here, I have somewhat faded on Bill Simmons, his ideas have become tired and he is basically mailing it in until his contract expires with espn.com, but every once in awhile he nails it. Today was one of those days, everyone, please read

this in it's entirety

The only thing that pissed me off about it was the fact he stole my thunder on the Ok St-Texas game last night, which truly was an amazing basketball game. As Chubs and Last Card can attest to, as I blew up their cell's with txt's of every update.

A couple things of note from at least my standpoint, which is tough to distuinguish after Simmons puts 2000 words on it. I actually had a chance to watch both of these teams on consecutive nights. Suns were at Memphis, and I got lucky and caught the last 2 minutes of regulation and all the OT's in the Texas/Ok St game.

He isn't all the way correct in his synopsis of dominating players in sports, granted, he nailed Tiger and Federer, there are 2 kids who are doing things in the NHL right now that are unworldly, in Sid Crosby and Ovechkin. I'd also at least debate the fact that what Tomlinson did this year was without equal in the football realm. So while we may not be ALL the way there, it's at least worth noting that is just may be a time of change, and the players are in position.

He is absolutely spot on with Kevin Durant. Wow. It's basically all you can say in regards to his abilities with a basketball in his hands on a court. You get the feeling while watching him that you know he is only scratching the surface to what he can do, and do it with regularity, but what he CAN do now is breathtaking. They forced him left last night, and it didn't phase him at all, he was seen joking on the sidelines throughout the whole game, totally oblivious to the pressure. Nailed big shots, and was effortless in any and all that he did. I'll reserve who should go number 1 until I see Greg Oden actually play with a HEALTHY right hand (remarkable he's done so much with his predominant hand being hurt). But lets just say they are 1a and 1b, and as a Sixer fan? I could NOT be more excited to watch the majority of their career in person, if we luck out.

In regard to the Suns, I've always had a place in my heart for Amare, he is just a fascinating indivdual, and it shows through his game. He is a marvel to watch, but confusing at the same time. His off court persona reflects that as well. To be blessed with all this talent, and uncertainty, to injury, to domination, it's a career, albeit brief, that has been a roller coaster ride from the beginning. But he is the main reason why Phoenix is at another level right now, they took the Suns team that changed EVERYONES view in 2005, with the Suns team in 2006 (sans Amare), and combined them this year to create something unparalled in basketball history.

I don't doubt that the Texas/Ok St game will be on a "Instant Classic" on espn soon. It had everything you could ask for as a fan. Terrific environment for a college game, equally matched teams playing at the height of their game, and ends with a last second game winner. Take into account how many times do you see a college game have both teams finish in triple digits, have the guy who sank the game winner in the 3rd OT go for 36 points 20 rebounds, and the guy with the most talent on the court, hit clutch shot after clutch shot, and go for 37 points and 11 rebounds in a LOSING effort. There were defensive stops when needed, clutch shooting, sub-plots, a coach nearly passed out, it's described the essence of why I love the game of basketball.

So read Simmons, start watching the Suns, and not only catch the replay of the Okie St Longhorn game, but start to get excited for a new era in sports. It's been overdue. Just thank we while you're enjoying the ride.....

Again....

While I'm not going to druge up a bunch of the game scenarios that happened last sunday night, I'll tell you what happened AFTER the game, in a feeble attempt to forget about the monstrosities that just occured, i started drinking liquor until the game didn't matter as much any more, which was all fine and good until my liver realized I hated it. So it decided to tag team with my stomach and declared war.

A GMC Yukon was the innocent bystandard for the new found rage, so it retreated to the side of the road so I could continue this battle against myself.

The next 1 hurt was my LT jersey, where it is now in critical condition soaking in a bathtub from massive damage. The other casualty was a t-shirt that lay dead on arrival. My cell phone only suffered minor injuries and was released the next day.

This was not the only battle that I suffered through as a result of my fandom for the beloved Chargers. While resting comfortably in my own bed, nursing my battle wounds, I decided to reward all the hard work my kidneys performed. While making that pilgrimmage, my floor decided it was the time to strike. It cleverly placed an object in front of my feet, forcing me down to it's level quickly. The resuly was a minor black eye, and the weapon of choice of the carpet, the dreaded rug burn.

fucking chargers.

THE Ohio St / Florida game, LIVE...

Ok, I can't believe it's been like 40 days since OSU has played a meaningful football game, how the hell does that make any damn sense? This is almost the national championship for 2007, as OSU just dominated 2006. As soon as they beat Meeeeeee-chigan, that was pretty much the tits at that point, and the season was over. But alas, we now have an "extra" game, and since there isn't shit else on tonght, lets live blog this out, see what happens....

8:03 - We are LIVE from casa de King. We are finishing off a bottle of cianti, and the 1st of what will more than likely be upward of 300 "24" commercials just came on. Jack Bauer may as well do color comentary for the game as many times he will be on TV tonght.

8:05 - The highlights of yesteryear are using the same music as the Sixers use pre-game with clips of their last NBA championship.

8:07 - The crew for the pre-game? Some no name playing the part of James Brown, they have Jimmie Johnson in there, and Eddie George and Emmitt Smith. Forced much? Jesus, why try to make a rivalry out of OSU-UF that doesn't excist?

8:08 - I'll admit it. The cursive "Script Ohio", that the OSU band does is pretty impressive, and damn cool.

8:10 - Should be a lot of talent that will be playing on Sunday's in this game. While it doesn't have the "star power" as the USC/Texas last year, it's only becasue a lot of the talent is young. From OSU's defense, to Tedd Ginn. From UF's speed, speed, speed. The Tebow's, the WR's, and the LB's are all freshmn and soph's, so no one just no one knows them yet. But we will. Lotsa future millionaires out there tonight for certain.

8:16 - Prediction? I don't see how UF stays within double digits. I think this whole "speed" thing has pissed off the Buckeyes, and Chris Leak isn't even in the same league as Troy Smith for playing in big games. Smith always makes 1 "big play", Leak makes 1 dumb play. That right there is the difference in this 1 me thinks...yes, I'm also hoping that we get some Gator Co-Eds on screen tonight just like the rest of the world. If they don't? Then the terrorists have won.

8:25 - Ok, 1st hilarious moment, hopefully of many.... when UF came out of the tunnel, this old man got damn ran over, all he could do was throw his arms in the air and panic. Much like Eli Manning in any football game. Good times...

8:28 - Who in the freaking hell is in the booth for well, arguably the biggest college football game of the year. Fox really shit the bed in getting BCS rights, they don't have nearly anyone to fit the bill. Barry Alverez was a solid coach, doing a fine job as AD for Wisky, but in the booth? ugh. Hey, at least it's not Joey Theeesmen though.

8:33 - Kick Off. Jesus it must be nice to live on the west coast. By the time this game is over, it's past last call. I hope I have enough wine...

8:34 - Well that was fast. As I said, that Ginn kid may just turn out to be a decent ball player, oh yeah, does UF still want to talk about speed?

8:35 - I'm fairly certain unless the gators score a td here, Ginn wins MVP and tOSU wins the national championship. Sometimes you just kinda know....

8:40 - Florida decided to at least show up, how cute. Here comes Tebow... no pressure here freshman. Why in the hell would Meyer fuck up the rhythem his offense his offense has now? And on cue... Tebow for 8 yards up the middle. I guess thats why.

8:42 - Everyone who bet the under has already ripped up their ticket and are starting to drink. Heavily. Baker for the TD, dangerously close to getting picked, but great pass from Leak.

8:49 - Troy Smith almost tears his ACL, he looks fine. Florida forces a 3 & out and have GREAT field position once again. Nice job by them keeping their poise from that 1st shot in the mouth.

8:54 - I've seen 3 plays and roughly 8 commercials. 3 plays in 12 minutes, no I'm not pissed or anything.

8:55 - BOOM! Percy Harvin is crazy quick, but got straight planted on that one where he lined up under the gun. Remember his name though folks.... kid has game.

8:56 - Big 3rd down here for both teams, tOSU needs to stop the momentum, UF needs to capitalize on the field position

8:57 - Another great throw by Leak. That's Meyer's system, rolling the pocket, and crossing routes, Leak nailed both of them flawlessly. 1st and goal at the 7....

8:58 - Percy harvin makes me look like a guru as he uses nothing but speed to get into the endzone and it may be 42-35 halftime at this rate....

9:00 - check that, he's down at the 1. Sets up another big 3rd down....

9:01 - double reverse, the downside to live blogging this... TD stands. And I'm a genius again, well at least until the next prediction

9:06 - Tedd Ginn limps to the locker room.... um....... that kinda changes the game a lil.

9:07 - Troy Smith gets sacked for a loss of 96 yards, and Derrick harvey the guy that just ran him down from behind (very impressive), and also has 2 sacks tonight, is down holding his knee. Honestly, from troy Smith almost going Mcgahee on us, to Ginn, to now Harvey, can we please just call this game and not ruin their careers?

9:11 - It's like bizarro world. Smith just threw the ball to no one in particular, and it gets picked off. Now Leak is out there like Tom Brady hitting wide outs all over the field, he's like 7 for 7 80 yards. All this, and there is still 2 minutes to go in the 1st quarter....

9:13 - 8 for 8 for roughly 100 now. Can I take back my vote for MVP since my guy is currently getting fellated in the locker room?

9:15 - 8 different guys have touched the ball on the offensive side of the ball for the Gators, impressive playcalling. I'll give you Leak's offical stats when I can, but they will be impressive, ANOTHER solid playcall by Meyer with that reverse, with all that speed you alsmot have to over persue and over commit, it's now 1st and goal... and Leak throws it away in a good decision. Not a bad 1st incompletion

9:17 - Tebow enters the game for the Brandon Jacobs, Marion Barber role, he gets to the 2. it's kinda funny, the white guy runs and the black guy passes. Hell of a combo they have going though. 14-7 Gators and it hasn't even been that close.

9:21 - That sound you hear are people jumping off the Buckeye bandwagon.

9:23 - 1st shot of the student section for UF, and it she had a chin like Abraham Lincoln, my lord she looked like the wicked witch of the west in the Wizard of Oz. Joakim Noah is a better looking girl than she is.

9:24 - Dumb penalty for Florida, now OSU has 1st and 10 at the 38, just compounded a big play by Troy Smith. Still no Ted Ginn.

9:27 - TD Pittman, the one that DOESN'T beat his wife for those of you not familiar with college and just watch the pro's. 35 points total in 16 minutes, my lord.

9:31 - tedd Ginn returns from the locker room, and my MVP pick from 10 seconds in to the game is making his Bernard King return. He just wanted the sympathy votes as well. I wouldn't change my bet. I know who WON'T win it... the defensive cordinators. Brutal.

9:34 - Gator Cheerleaders... still not impressed.

9:40 - Nice job by tOSU defense to force a stop. It's been a great game thus far especially by Florida. Already better then all 4 games played last weekend in the playoffs, ok the Eagles/Giants game looked to be played at a fairly high level, but I was also drunk.

9:44 - My MVP is on the sidelines, but not playing. I'm still holding out on him coming in for an 80 yard TD to win he game and thus wrapping up my MVP choice.

9:48 - I'm starting to think there are more commercials being shown tonight than the Superbowl. I've seen the rock em sock em robots about a half dozen times. Only reason I haven't clawed out my eyes? They don't sing.... this is ourrrrrr country". Fuck. That. Song.

sideways.

9:50 - The defenses have finally lost the deer in the headlights look, and the defensive lines are starting to move the line of scrimmage. The people who bet the under are too drunk by now to notice.

9:52 - Percy Harvin = Speed. It's like he's constantly being chased by a large animal with big teeth.

9:57 - Kicker for UF's last name is Ihaus I believe. If he starts smashing pumpkins and hangs with a bald white guy (much like Gonzalez) We'd have a new leader in the clubhouse for funniest moment of the night.

10:00 - Tressel panic's at the disco goign for it on 4th down form his own 30, and well, that didn't go so well. florida can really break this open going into halftime here. They also get the ball to open the 2nd half.

10:01 - The booth just referenced Waiting to Exhale. I'm being serious. Do they really think a lot or 30ish year old black women are watching this game? I'm speechless to how damn crazy that was. As I"m sitting in disbelief, the kicker for UF puts another one through the uprights, not a nail in the coffin that a TD would have been, as it's still only 13, but points none the less. You have to feel pretty good right now holding a ticket with UF on the moneyline or the over, well we already knew the over. Go ask the guy standing on a bridge right now with his under bet.

10:08 - now THAT will just about do it, until my MVP Ginn has a 3 TD 2nd half. Gators defensive line is all kinds of quick and relentless, forcing a fumble. Gators 1st and goal from the 5 to just about end this with a TD.

10:11 - the booth announcers are absolutely clueless as to the time line to this game. I'm drinking and have a better grasp.

10:12 - TD Gators. And um, I REALLY wish I was in Gainesville tonight.

10:13 - They have put 34 points on the freaking Buckeyes. In the first half. Um, wow. I'd like to take this time to acknowledge that I realize my picks for the bowl games were a little less then steller (I think I only won 1, including saying something along the lines that OSU would roll here, etc). Let me say I was out of the college gambling circuit for the first time in many years this season. warrants mentioning. The lesson? I'm an idiot.

10:16 - halftime. I'm switching to Dogfish. I have a feeling this blog will get cut short due to the score and we not really wanting to watch rock um sock um robot commercials, mentally challenged gentlemen calling the game, and having no rooting interest.

10:28 - Ok, for fuck sake, it's not going to be until God knows when to start the second half. I'm sure as shit I'm not live blogging for 4 hours tonight. If the game picks back up, we'll re-join this clusterfuck. If not, congrats to the Gators, that was an absolute ass whopping no one saw coming.

Boise St for National Champs!!!!!

The impossible...

This is for ll the saps who went to bed and missed 1 of the truly epic 4th quarter and overtimes ever. While I'll give the nod to Vince Young in the Rose Bowl last year as having the greatest individual peformance ever, due to the stage, the build-up, and the "moment". Nothing, I mean NOTHING was more exciting than watching all of these events unfold.

It defines the essance of why we watch sports. How some drama's can not be scripted, but just have to be unfolded through life, and the moments it creates for us. From (in order) Boise St just straight giving OU the business for 3.9 quarters, only to see it slip away in the arms of a Pick 6 to a corner for OU who has overcome knee and shoulder injuries his first 2 years as a Sooner. To the truly magical hook and ladder play, that ranks up there with any play you wll ever see. To watching Adrian Peterson run through any dreams they may have had in OT, to then a former walk-on WR throwing the game winning TD on 4th and 2. Then, lastly, EASILY the sweetest, ballsiest, and well jesus, did you SEE that Statue of Liberty play? I was speechlees.

Then in the midst of all the excitment, Ian Johnson proposes to his girlfriend (thanks for ruining it Chris Fowler, you dick) in front of all the euphoria, cameras, and a world wide audience.
It's what makes life so damn cool sometimes.....

Yes, all of these things actually happened...

To try and recover from the mood of the last post, I'm going to skip all of the stuff about Bob Knight breaking Dean Smith's record, a day of bowl games, the NFL playoffs, etc. and go straight to some things that truly can only be dreamed about by males 13 and up, and some choice females as well... behold my friends, we have found some moments in time that will have our brains occupied for a longgggg time.....

Yeah, thats a USC song girl um, well, yeah, I'll just repeat the begining of my sentence, this is a USC song girl. Feel free to watch the video clip of this if you don't believe this went down at the Rose Bowl yesterday after the jump...

Um, I'm not quite sure how to put this, as I realize that I was drinking well, a mini-bar worth of stuff the last couple days, but this is Jessica Alba. Playing Football. In a bikini. Things like this are proof, of well, everything that is good with life. Like I'm even going to ask, but if you would like to see the rest of the photos, really, who DOESN'T, hit the comments after the jump.

Senseless...

I wanted to wait until at least some detail was released about Darrent Williams death. I saw this picture today and it just makes everything that much more real. I truly can't comprehend what it must be like for Javon Walker, who held his friend as he died from a single gunshot wound to the neck after being involved in a drive by shooting. To imagine how many sleepless nights await, to never really being able to get over trauma such as that. It saddens me to know how many others die like Darrent Williams did for no real reason at all. How there are now 2 young boys in this world without a father for the rest of their lives. And to think about how many more boys and girls have lost thier Mom or Dad from being in the war or senseless acts such as these.

It also brings on to us a new age of the sports world that has become a reality. There were never stories of Mickey Mantle being stabbed during his nightly bar hopping adventures in the Big Apple, or Joe Namath being jumped visting as many soriority houses east of the Mississippi, tragically, it's become a common occurance. Paul Pierce being stabbed, Ken Hamlin being jumped last year, Joey Porter being shot, and now this. While I'm not going to speculate to gun laws, or mentalities of the youth and the glamorizing of violence, it has to be noted that what is hapening right now should serve as a wake up to the bed that we have made. The reality that we live in right now is downright scary, and the risk involved today is at an all time high.

Hopefully this won't just be another story that gets buried as all too many do, and some semblence of light can be taken from an otherwise horrific nightmare for the Williams family, friends, and countless others that this young man has touched in his life. That the lessons we DO learn go to serve a greater purpose, and the memory of Darrent Williams was not in vain, rather one that sparked a change for a greater good.