Happy Crappy Monday Morning......Volume 10.0

Happy Crappy Monday Morning……Volume 10.0

By: J-Shannon

It’s Christmas time people…. You have to love this time of year. You go to work on time, but only do about 60% of what you normally would do. No one gets work done over the next couple of weeks. People are planning family time, what they are doing for Christmas, and searching for some last minute Christmas gifts. What better way to kick off Christmas then with a Happy Crappy Monday Morning, the Christmas edition. Enjoy…..

1.       Dirty Birds Flying High –

12-2. Man that sounds good. I’ll admit, I was extremely skeptical about Matt Ryan being drafted when he did. But what the hell do I know? I think this team is special. They are good, but not great. They are confident, not cocky. They get things done the hard way, by pounding the ball with Turner and Snelling, and wearing down the defense. Matt Ryan doesn’t try and force plays, he just takes what the defense gives him. It is amazing how much better your team plays when you have third and short situations, as opposed to third and long. It seems every time the Falcons have third down this season, it is only 3 or 4 yards to go. This team is special. This team has an opportunity to do something special…. How big is that Monday night football game at the Dome against the Saints going to be? Does home field advantage throughout the playoffs mean anything to you?

2.       MV7 = MVP

Look, I know Tom Brady is a stud. I know his numbers are unreal. I know he is going to go down as one of the best Quarterbacks ever. But if you took him away from that team, would there be that much of a fall off? Yea, they wouldn’t have gone 12-2, but I think it’s safe to say they would have made the playoffs. Now, take Michael Vick away from the Eagles. You’re talking a completely different team. The guy is single handily leading the Eagles to the playoffs on fire. Their O-Line is shaky; doesn’t matter, Vick breaks a tackle or 2 and scrambles for 40 yards. Maclin and Jackson are killing it lately, because they have a guy with an arm that can use their speed to his advantage. This team is hot, and is being led by a guy who has completely changed from the player and person he was 3 years ago. I’ll put it to you this way, I’m excited to see how far the Falcons go into the playoffs, but I damn sure don’t want to have to play MV7 or the Eagles.

3.       All the Miami Heat and King James Haters, where Did you Go?

You know it is funny, the Heat lose a couple of games, and everyone thinks it was a huge mistake for King James to “Take his Talents” to Miami. Well, the Heat is starting to get their shit together. They have won 12 in a row. Actually, they haven’t lost a game this month, and it’s the 20^th of the month. The more time that Wade and King James spend together on the court, the better this combination is going to get. If you were hating on the Heat, and talking about how this combination wasn’t going to work out, then you might want to consider hating on some other team…..

4.       The Town – Solid Flick

I had a chance to lie around on the couch Sunday night, and decided to switch it up from my normal routine. Normally, it’s a night to get my column together, and watch Faith Hill kick off Sunday Night Football. But this Sunday, I decided to watch The Town. Great flick, I highly recommend checking it out. I’m normally not a Ben Affleck fan, but he rocked it in this movie. Anytime you have a movie that’s action packed, involves a bank robbery or 2, and somehow finds a way to incorporate a professional sports team, it’s going to be a winner. This movie is a solid Bro flick…

5.       57^th Fighter Group Restaurant Review…..

You know how it works, I rank based on the following categories: Atmosphere, Talent Level, Cheddar Factor, Drink Accessibility, and Playlist.

·         Atmosphere 9….. This place is great and unique. The restaurant is a themed restaurant, with the feeling of eating on a military base. From the military cars in the parking lot, to the guard gate at the entrance, to the sandbags on the walls, it really gives the feel of a military base. Also, don’t expect to hear music while in the bathroom, instead plan to hear famous war generals giving motivational speeches.

·         Talent Level 6…. One word, COUGAR! Cougars are on the prowl at this place. Keep your eyes peeled, and be prepared, because you will get hit on.

·         Cheddar Factor 7…. It’s a little on the high side, but it is nicer than your ordinary restaurant. The food was amazing. I recommend getting a steak. Also, if you are on active duty, just bring an ID. It is free, as a thanks for your service.

·         Drink Accessibility 8…. The place is a pretty good sized restaurant. There are multiple bars, and cocktail waitresses everywhere. I didn’t have any problem getting a drink in this place.

·         Playlist  6….. Yea, they had a DJ for the dance floor. But their music selection was a little more suited for the Cougars in the bar than anyone else. It is a little old school. Don’t expect to hear anything from the 2000 era.

·         FINAL SCORE = 36…. Translation: Check it out. It is definitely worth the atmosphere, at least once. Also, if you have anyone from the WWII Era, I’m told they have to go, because it is a solid reminder of the past.

6.       DeSean Jackson made the Giants his Bitch….

This won’t take long. Hey Giant fans, how did that make you feel? Look, 14 seconds left in the game, there should not be a remote chance that that punt lands anywhere close to in bounds. It’s that simple. Mr. Coughlin, there is a guy in North Carolina right now, and his name is Bill Cowher. He is preparing to put the old whistle around his neck again, and get back into Coaching in the NFL. That kick off your punter’s foot might as well have been your job if you don’t win the Super Bowl this year……By the way, if you missed it, here it is…..

7.       The NFL

Watch the clip below. You mean to tell me that Tyler Brayton gets fined 15k for that hit and the poor JETS assistant who makes about 80k gets popped for 25k?? Cmon Goodell this is embarrassing. Not only should Tyler Brayton be suspended, Curtis Lofton should take him out back and beat his ass. Have a look see:

8.       Get the Resume’s Ready, Vacancies Everywhere after Christmas

Come January, there are going to be multiple coaching jobs open in the NFL. Hell, so far there are already 3, with the Cowgirls, Broncos, and the Vikings open. But in my eyes, there are going to be a few more. Keep an eye on the Texans, who seem to add talent ever year but remain mediocre. The Titans, who look like they are going to make the stupid decision to choose Vince Young over Jeff Fischer. The Panthers, although who wants that job. The Giants, just because New York doesn’t put up with the type of crap that happened yesterday. (See #6). Other possibilities include Jacksonville and San Fran. Bad news for you Atlanta fans, don’t be surprised if your Offensive Coordinator is a head coach somewhere else next year.

9.       Greinke= From Shittiest to Just Shitty

Just a quick Congrats to Zack Greinke, you left the really shitty team you have been playing for, and now play for just a Shitty team. Congrats.

10. The Top 10 in the Top 10…….

Oh the Top 10. This week is special; it is the Christmas top 10. But the top 10 Christmas movies have been done, so I decided to switch it up a bit. I did the Top 10 Dysfunctional family members in a Christmas movie. Enjoy, and don’t act like you don’t have any of these family members in your family.

1.       UNCLE EDDIE – Christmas Vacation: Possibly my favorite Christmas Character of all time, How could you have a dysfunctional family without Uncle Eddie? Showing up in his horrible RV, with his dog Snots, Eddie somehow charms you into liking him. Everyone has an uncle Eddie in their family.

Favorite Quote:  “Shitter was full Clark!”

2.       BUZZ MCCALLISTER – Home Alone:  What a great older brother. Buzz was that annoying older brother who did anything he could do to get on your nerves. The fact that he ate an entire pizza just to piss his younger brother off is priceless. The downside to Buzz, his girlfriend…. WOOF.

Favorite Quote: “No, for three reasons: A, I'm not that lucky. Two, we use smoke detectors and D, we live on the most boring street in the whole United States of America, where nothing even remotely dangerous will ever happen. Period.”

3.       MR. PARKER- A Christmas Story: Don’t act like you don’t watch this movie at least twice when it is on for 24 hours on TBS. One of the best movies of all time in my book, Mr. Parker reminds everyone of their own father in one way or another. You have to love the old man, complaining about the neighbors dogs, loving his leg lamp, and having his special ways of fixing the problems in the house.

Favorite Quote: “What is a lamp, you nincompoop? It's a Major Award. I won it!”

4.       Dr. NEIL MILLER (Step dad)- The Santa Clause- Tell me you remember the Santa Clause? Tim Allen was great, but my favorite character in that movie was the Stepfather, Neil. Why? I want just one of those phenomenal sweaters’ he used to wear. They were better than anything Mr. Cosby use to wear.

Favorite Quote: “All I ever wanted for Christmas was an Oscar Meyer Weiner whistle.”

5.       BUDDY THE ELF- ELF: I know he isn’t a family member in a movie, but how can you have a Christmas list without adding Buddy.

Favorite Quote:” I thought maybe we could make ginger bread houses, and eat cookie dough, and go ice skating, and maybe even hold hands”

6.       UNCLE FRANK- Home Alone: Everyone has the annoying cheap uncle in the family. Uncle Frank is that uncle. He doesn’t let you watch the good movies, and treats you like a child. Uncle Frank was an ass.

Favorite Quote: “Look what you did you little Jerk”

7.       AUNT BETHANY- Christmas Vacation: What a sweet old lady. She is deaf, and wraps her cat up as a gift. Every line she has in the movie is priceless. From the moment she is suppose to say the Blessing, and actually says the Pledge of Allegiance, to the part where she hears the squirrel. Everyone loves Aunt Bethany.

Favorite Quote: “Oh Dear, did I break wind?”

      8.       DENVER AND DALLAS MCVIE- 4 Christmases: Everyone has those siblings they want to just pound. Well Denver and Dallas McVie are training for the UFC so no dice when Brad rolls in for Christmas.

             Favorite Quote: "Hey Brad, lick my gonads."

       9.       SCOTT CALVIN- The Santa Claus:   What happens when you accidentally kill Santa Claus? You become him. Your boy Scott Calvin has got some serious stories to tell at his sons Career Day.

             Favorite Quote: "We shared a bowl of sugar, did some shots of brown liqour, played with my shot guns, field-dressed a cat, looked for women..."

        10.     THE KID- Bad Santa: Seriously his name in the movie is The Kid. Everyone knows that chubby kid who has the cheeks that look like they are going to explode. This is that kid.

              Favorite Quote: "It's a wooden pickle."

 Leave me your thoughts and comments on the facebook post…. Special shout out to Meghan McClamb for the help on the top 10. See you all Friday morning Suckazzzzzz.

Friday Free For All.....Volume 9.0

Friday Free For All…..Volume 9 .0

By: J-Shannon

It’s another Friday, and it happens to be the last Friday before the Christmas weekend is upon us. This Friday Morning Free for All is slam packed this week, packed tighter than the back of Kim Kardashian’s jeans. I have also added a couple of new features to the Friday Morning outline, features I think everyone will enjoy. If you have any thoughts, concerns, hatred, prayer request, questions, hate mail, suggestions, or anything else you think I might actually care about, feel free to leave a comment on Facebook or the blog. Here it is, and you’re welcome, your Friday Morning is about to get that much better…..

--Things “I THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW” Stories from this Week:

1.       24/7 Penguins vs. Capitals- Road to the NHL Winter Classic- Look, if you have never seen 24/7 on HBO, take the time to check it out. The most recent edition talks about the winter classic, which gives you behind the scene access to the Capitals and Penguins as they prepare for the annual outdoor winter classic. HBO Sports has always done a great job of reporting, and even if you don’t like hockey, you will enjoy this. Check it out; it airs Wednesday night’s at 10:00….

2.       Pool Hall’s Hammered for Hope Event:  I’ve got to recognize Trey Humphreys and John John Delladonna. The guys put together and organized an event last night entitled “Hammered for Hope.” The event was an effort to fill one of Trey’s “Fur Buses” with Toys for the Needy. I’m not sure what the turnout was, as I couldn’t make it, but it sounds like it was a good event. Both guys as well as all the Pool Hall staff deserve a “That a boy” for putting on the event….

--Things that Have Pissed Me off This Week:

1.       People Hating on Cliff Lee- I love how people are all over Cliff Lee for his decision to head back to Philly. Some people on the 4 letter network have been saying he took the easy way out, so that he could be on a star studded team. People are also giving him hell for not taking the most expensive contact he was offered.

• Number 1, why wouldn’t he want to play for the best team in MLB? Don’t get upset because he is a competitor, and recognizes the easiest way to win Ships’ is to play for the best team.

• Number 2, Cliff Lee said it best himself. Once you surpass the 100 million dollar mark, money really doesn’t matter at that point. Do you think a 16 or 20 million dollar difference is going to matter when you have 100 in the bank.

• Number 3, and what I think is the most important. Cliff Lee has a son who is battling Leukemia. Do you have any idea where the best Children’s Cancer and Leukemia hospital in the country is located?...... That’s right, Philly. Coincidence? 

Before you jump on a guy for being a bandwagon jumper or for taking the easy way out, take time to look at the whole picture….

2.       ATL Drivers in ICY Conditions- Use your heads, it’s not that hard. People in Atlanta hear the words ICY conditions, and act like they have never driven before. Over 1000 wrecks went down in the ATL area yesterday, and I didn’t make that number up.

--Youtube Clips of the Week:

**The first clip is from Taylor University. This is possibly the best tradition in small school history. This school has a Christmas tradition at the school, and it’s pretty bad ass how it works. The Friday before finals, they hold their annual “SILENT NIGHT” basketball game. They pack the gym, and sit completely silent until the 10^th home point is scored; at which point the crowd erupts.

**In the Spirit of Christmas, I thought it was only necessary to post my favorite Christmas Movie seen of all time… Shitter was full Clark….

**JR Smith last night gave us all an early XMAS present with the Man Junk Dunk of the year...Feliz Navidad Bro Nameth...

--The “LIVIN’ THE DREAM” Legend of the Week:

• **This is a new category that I feel deserves to be covered every week. Chris and I have talked for a while about people with DREAM Jobs, jobs categorized as “LIVIN’ the Dream.” This week’s Legend is:

**Kirk Herbstreit- The guy is a legend. He has quite possibly the best job in sports. He covers college football for a living. The guy gets paid large quantities of money to watch great college football games weekly, and comment on the action. He travels weekly from campus to campus, surrounded by sorority girls and college co-eds.  Would you trade your everyday boring job with Herbie… Yea, I thought so.

--The Ordinary Bro who deserves Recognition this Week:

• **This is also a new category. This section will try and show some love to the common Bro. The Bro who needs some light shed on him; even if he may not have the most glorious job in the world….This week’s Ordinary Bro:

The On Point Beer Man: What’s better than finding your seats at a sporting event, and a Beer Man checking with you as soon as you sit down? Not much. But what makes a Beer Man special is when he times it right to show back up at your seat when you are just about empty. The art of the beer sale is tricky, and a good beer man can make good money if he does it right. I attended a Falcons game 2 weeks ago, and was heavily impressed by Beer Man #121. He even gave me a heads up on last call, and made sure I had plenty of alcohol before last call was over. So Beer Man #121, congrats, you are officially a BRO in my book.

--Shout-Outs for the Weekend

·         Meghan McClamb- Shout out for the Graduation and new Job…..

·         Minnesota Vikings Front Office- For having the balls to ask fans to come help shovel snow at the outdoor stadium they are trying to prepare for Monday Night Football. Who the hell wants to volunteer for that?

·         West Virginia AD- West Virginia’s AD went on record saying he needs to replace Bill Stewart because Stewart can’t win a National Title at West Virginia. Hey D-Bag, Bill can’t win one because he coaches at West Virginia…. You went 9-3 this year and ended up in the Champs sports bowl because UCONN is representing the Big East

·         Tribble Reese- The bartender extraordinaire, not only does he mix drinks with the best of them, but he is also a supporter of Bro Nameth…. Go see him at 5 Paces, and tell him Shannon sent you.

·         Scarlett Johansson- She has said “Deuces” to Hubby Ryan Reynolds, and is back on the market fellas….

·         Hulk Hogan- The man gets married over the weekend, and wouldn’t you know a fight breaks out at his wedding. No kidding, a brawl broke out in the middle of the ceremony.

·         Patrick Ramsey- Yea, that Quarterback who you always wondered how he made it to the NFL, is back in the NFL, with the VIKINGS. No I’m not kidding.

As always, it’s been a pleasure. Leave a comment if you disagree with anything I got to say, and I’ll prove to you why you are wrong….. Check in again Monday Suckazzzzz. 

Weekly Bro Nameth Awards and Braves Chatter

Its hump day and Betty White is coming to town. Grab a snickers and man up.

1. FIFA President: "Gay fans should refrain from sexual activities' in Qatar." That went over about as well as a pregnant pole vaulter. A friend of mine on Facebook said it best; How about everyone gay and straight skip the World Cup that year since they picked such a shitty and socially repressed country to have it in. Grab a Snicks.
2. Mother Nature: It's colder than a mother in laws love! She needs to get off her high horse and make a decision. Typical woman. Back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. Enough already! Either get really cold and snow or stop wasting my time. Cold with no snow is just a big tease. I'm sure next week it will be a high of 75 since we do live in Atlanta and that's how she rolls.
3. Jets Strength Coach: You sir are a grade A D-Bag. Former Dolphins LB Zach Thomas has come out and said that he believes the coaches were told to lineup on the sideline and I agree with him. Why would 5 coaches and a player be standing toe to toe directly on the white line where the coaches box is? It doesn't make any sense. He is suspended without pay for the rest of the year and honestly, he should probably be fired. I say they let him fight the guy he took down.
4. Tavaris Jackson: Carpe Diem. Everyone wants to see what Tavaris Jackson can bring to the table and after stinking it up he collides knees with AP and down goes Frazier. You have basically been sitting on the bench for 4 years and here was your chance to show what you could do and to say you fell on your face is an understatement. With Dong Gate likely retiring you could of shown the coaches and fans that you were ready for the prime time but no dice.

This weeks 5 hour Energy award goes to the NY Jets. I don't know what your deal is but you guys are walking around like you got that 2:30 feeling. You get absolutely drubbed by the Patriots 45-3 and then come home to play the Dolphins. You lose 10-6. Now that's 9 points scored in your last 2 games and Dirty Sanchez looks awful. Santonio Holmes couldn't catch a cold right now and Rex Ryan is just a fat slob. If their is 1 thing in sports that is my ultimate pet peeve its someone like Rex Ryan. He walks around like he has accomplished something yet he hasn't done anything as a head coach. He wears a wig at a press conference and thinks its funny. Jokes on you Sherman Klump.

This weeks Mike Tyson Award for biggest beat down goes to Colgate University. You lost 100-43 to Syracuse. Now, Colgate has no chance of beating Syracuse but to lose by 57 you got to be doing alot wrong. Syracuse led 12-0 before Colgate got its first bucket, 34-4 with a little over eight minutes remaining in the first half and 46-8 by halftime. At one point in the second half The Orange were up by 63! The first half for Colgate was almost as bad as the 5 point performance the Cal Golden Bears had a while back but it did set a record for first half futility in the Carrier Dome.

This weeks "it sucks to be you" award goes to the Carolina Panthers. Your once competitive franchise looks awful. Jimmy Clausen looks like the biggest knobber in the NFL and you got manhandled on Sunday against the Falcons. I don't care that you ran the ball well in the 2nd half the game was over at that point. The Falcon's were not as sharp on offense as they normally are and they still put up 31. The only positive thing to come out of this season as your are clearly in the drivers seat for Andrew Luck. There will be the temptation to take $cam Newton as hes going to have the Vince Young effect after he dominated Oregon but it would be in your best interest to draft Luck instead. Nonetheless you still blow.

The Atlanta Braves have had a very nice off season thus far with the signings of Dan Uggla, George Sherrill and trading for Scott Linebrink. With the pieces we have coming back and the power bat we desperately needed in Uggla, I think the Braves have a very good chance next year. Our SP and bullpen should again be solid and the only place I think we still need help is in CF. The idea of adding Jacoby Ellsbury would be incredible. However, I don't know if the RedSox are willing to part with him cheaply. I still wouldn't mind seeing us grabbing Scott Podsednick from the WhiteSox. That would a speed dynamic to our lineup we haven't had in years. With the Phillies signing Cliff Lee the odds we win the NL East are basically gone. However I still think the Braves are suited to win 90-94 games. If we win 90 games we are winning the wild card. Do not fear, Fredi Gonzalez will do just fine replacing the most overrated manager of all time in Bobby Cox.

Friday Free For All Volume 8.0

Friday Free For All…..Volume 8.0

By: J Shannon

With some sad, sad, news, I hate to be the one to say this, but football season is almost over. I know it is rough, but if we stick together as a Bro Nameth family, we will find a way to get through the rest of the year. By the Way, if you haven’t ADDED BRO NAMETH SPORTS ON FACEBOOK, PLEASE GET BROTIVATED AND ADD ASAP!

----Top 3 “I think you should know” Stories from this Week:

1.       Keith Fitzhugh, You are def. a BRO in my book….

If you haven’t read anything about this story, it is one of the more heartfelt stories going on in sports right now. Keith Fitzhugh is an ex NFL player who lives and works here in the Atlanta area. He is a train conductor with the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Fitzhugh was offered a practice squad spot with the New York Jets, and an opportunity to possibly stay on the rest of the year. Fitzhugh declined, stating he cannot take a risk on his dream, because he has a guaranteed paycheck every two weeks now. He also said that his paycheck he currently gets not only pays his expenses, but also helps support his parents. The fact that the guy will put aside his own dreams to keep supporting his parents says a lot….

2.       College Basketball Saturday..….

There are a few big games this weekend, and I’m looking forward to nothing more than kicking back on the couch, starting a nice fire, and throwing back a couple of good ol fashioned American Brew Ha Ha’s. I have your entire Saturday already planned out for you, so kick back and enjoy….

(20) UNLV @ (24) Louisville – 12:00 Ricky P has put together yet another big time squad, and this will be the first test to see just how good the team really is…

(11) Pitt @ (11) Tennessee – 3:15 - This should be a great game…. I’m loving what Pitt has to offer this year….

Indiana @ (17) Kentucky – 5:15 - I know this game isn’t what it once was, but it’s still not a bad way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

3.       Down goes Urban, Down goes Urban…..

I’ll be honest; I’m not a big Urban Meyer fan. I think he is a little over the top, and seems to be a bit of an ass all the time. But I can’t really blame the guy for stepping down. Let’s face it, the pressure at a school like Florida is outrageous. The pressure of winning is often times tougher than when you are losing. Just look at last season for example, the Gators went 10-1, and Florida fans were disappointed. Add in the fact that both of his most recent Coordinators left to take over as head coaches at other schools. If you are a coach like Bob Stoops, Nick Saban, Les Miles, or Jim Tressel, why would you take the job? Yea it pays well, and you get some serious recruits from Florida, but is it worth all the pressure? I think not….Good luck to the next fool who heads that way…. BY THE WAY… MY GUESS FOR NEXT COACH…. MARK RICHT… YEA I SAID IT.

---Things that have pissed me off this week:

1.       D-Bag who doesn’t wait in line to get off ramp, but cuts in front of you instead….

Let me tell you something, there is nothing worse than waiting in line to get off the interstate, and some D-Bag cuts a car off way up in front of you. I love when a person tries to cut in front of me in line; I make it my goal try and be the biggest ass possible. I really like to ask the person if they would like to get in front of me, and then when they say yes, purposely block them from cutting in line. If you live in Atl, you know what I’m talking about.

2.       A Player who commits a foul then throws his arms up like “What I Do?”

I love when a guy commits an obvious penalty, such as pass interference, and then throws his arms up at the ref. after the flag is thrown. Chances are pretty good you know you committed a foul. Stop your bitching and complaining, man up, and play the next play.

---Youtube Clips of the week:

·         The first clip this week comes courtesy of JaVale McGee, who attempts to get his Jordan on…. Rule Number 1 when dunking from the free throw line: Make sure you actually can…

·         Not only is the best play of the year in my opinion, but this might be the best defensive play I have ever seen…..

---Shout-Outs for the Weekend

·         Cecil Newton- Way to at least be man enough to not attend the Heisman Trophy presentation. You’ve already tainted your son’s stellar college career, the least you can do is let him celebrate the biggest night of his life without you stealing the spotlight….

·         New York Knicks- You guys resemble an actual NBA basketball team. Lead by MVP candidate Amare Stoudemire, the Knicks are starting to look like the Knicks of old….

·         The White Man in the NFL Ain’t just the Kicker…. – Don’t look now, but the white football player is back, and I’m not talking about just playing O-Line.  Watching the Colts game last night, I was reminded that guys like Blair White, Danny Woodhead, Wes Welker, Jordan Shipley, Toby Gerhart Riley Cooper, and Peyton Hillis. Defense is just as nasty, with Tom Nelson, Jim Leonard, AJ Hawk, Clay Mathews, and Brian Cushing

·          Joe Johnson’s Elbow…. Joe has been out 6 games, and the Hawks are 5-1. Shocker. Hey Joe, make sure that thing heels well my friend, you may need to lay off of it a few months or so….

·         BG- I’m just going to say I am extremely tired today, and have you to thank. Hope the NY is fun, and I better be getting something bad ass when you get back.

·         Matt Watts- Appreciate your input on the blog, even though I purposely try and disagree with you just to piss you off….

·         The 30 for 30 Series- I actually haven’t seen one yet that isn’t good. Even when I feel like I’m not going to be interested, I still get hooked. Here are my top 5 you need to check out….

1.       THE U- The racial and cultural evolution of Miami during the 1980s as represented within the University of Miami football team.

2.       Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks- The impact of Reggie Miller on the New York Knicks in the 1990s, specifically focusing on the 1995 NBA Playoffs and Miller's interaction with Knicks fan Spike Lee.

3.       Run Ricky Run-A profile of Ricky Williams focuses on his brief 2004 departure from the NFL, when he sought self-redemption amidst media criticism and fresh rumors of marijuana use.

4.       The Birth of Big Air- The life of Mat Hoffman and his 25 year career of advancing BMX riding, both creatively and promotionally.

5.       The Best that Never Was- The 1981 recruiting of high school football player Marcus Dupree by multiple big-time college programs, his resulting career, and how his recruitment changed the recruiting process

As always, it’s been a pleasure. Leave a comment if you disagree with anything I got to say, and I’ll prove to you why you are wrong….. Check in again Monday Suckazzzzz.

Picking Contest, Braves and Hawks Chatter, Skip Bayless really is dumb

After another dismal performance by myself I have to admit I am kind of glad that I don't really have to pick any college games this weekend! I am straight getting worked by pretty much everyone in the contest. We had some folks not submit some picks so I made an executive decision to give you all ZERO'S. However, since almost everyone didn't pick it actually made the contest extremely close. So step your game up and don't miss this week! **Bo I cant find your picks on facebook but I know you made them...**Here is where we stand:

	Wk1	Wk 2	Wk 3	Wk 4	Wk 5	Wk 6	Wk 7	Wk 8	Total
Jeffrey	5	6	7	0	0				18
Jason	5	6	4	0	0				15
Mary	4	5	6	0	0				15
Chris	3	4	4	0	4				15
Krieger	0	0	7	0	7				14
Bo	0	3	7	0					10
Pat	0	3	5	0	0				8
Gaddy	0	0	6	0	0				6

NFL: Taken from USA TODAY

• Navy (-8.5) vs. Army......Give me Army +8.5
• Atlanta (-7) @ Carolina......Dive me Da Falcons -7
• San Diego (-7) vs. Kansas City......Give me Da Chiefs +7
• Patriots (-3) @ Chicago......Give me Da Bears +3
• Philly (-3) @ The CowGirls......Give me Da CowGirls +3
• NY Jets (-5.5) vs. The Dolphins......Give me Da Jets -5.5
• NY Giants (-2) @ Minnesota......Give me Da Vikings +2
• Baltimore (-3) @ Houston......Give me Da Ravens -3
• GB (-6.5) @ Detroit......Give me Da Packers -6.5

Weekend Choices:

• The Tourist or Chronicles of Narnia......The Tourist
• McDonald's or Wendy's......I'm torn, but have to go with Wendy's
• Craps or Blackjack......Craps
• Snow Ski or Water Ski......Snow Ski
• Job Security or 2 week gig to earn the job of your dreams......2 week gig, Bro Big or Bro Home

The Atlanta Braves have quietly put together some nice moves this off season. Everyone knows about Dan "Yo momma is" Uggla, but they signed lefty George Sherrill yesterday to a 1 year contract. Now some of you fantasy owners might recognize Sherrill from his days with the Orioles and his consistent 25-30 saves with them. Sherrill is a very crafty, hard throwing lefty who has been with the Dodgers the last 2 years. His stats last year were NOT good. However, lefties only hit around .190 off him last year and I think this definitely bolsters our bullpen. Nice work Frank Wren. Now go get us some help in CF.

The Hawks have been playing some great ball over the last week or so including a very impressive win over the Orlando Magic in Orlando. It would be to easy to take shots at Joe Johnson since the Hawks look BETTER without him in the lineup. I have always been one to take shots so here we go. Joe Johnson is bad and ruins our offense. He isn't worth nearly what we are paying him and his stupid Iso offense is just that, stupid. Since he has gone down the Hawks are 5-1 and looking good doing so. Josh Smith has elevated his game as has Al Horford. I still wish the Hawks would have signed Raymond Felton and let Joe walk. Felton is having a great year in NewYork and who knows, maybe we could have convinced a big FA next year to come here. It is what it is and we are stuck with Joe and his indifferent attitude. I did want to give a big shout out to the Hawks as they have earned it. Keep up the good work while Joe is out because once he returns i for see a bunch of 5-19 nights from him like we have grown accustomed to.

Skip Bayless is really starting to push my buttons. The guy has the BIGGEST AGENDA against the Atlanta Falcons that I have ever seen. He said the Falcons were the 9th best team in the NFL. Are you on drugs? Just because the Falcons don't blow people out they are an average football team? Please. I honestly cannot understand how someone who consistently makes moronic comments continues to GET PAID by the four letter network. I would love to debate him and I am confident I would absolutely destroy him if given the chance. Its bad enough that ESPN favors the northeast and the Atlanta teams as a whole get no love but for him to sit there are continue to put the Falcons down when they have done nothing but win and beat some pretty damn good football teams is an embarrassment to sports talk. I'm sure he is only saying these things to push buttons and get people fired up but at some point it just makes you look stupid.