I Don't Care

I don't care if Michael Vick didn't really throw balls out of the stadium or if LeBron didn't nail 85 footers with regularity or if Kobe didn't jump over that car...




This is freaking sweet. It looks so realistic, though I'm sure Ham or Eon will claim they could put this together with 30 minutes on Apple's Final Cut Pro.

Give props to Reebok for a fantastic viral marketing campaign.

The Windy City

As I was in Chicago for a conference, I decided to take in a baseball game at the Friendly Confines. Finding great seats and a pair of Old Styles, a colleague and I sat in for a perfect summer evening contest. I called E-on, and he warned, "Hey, you might want to watch out, there's a bad storm arriving in an hour." Literally 59 minutes later, the grounds crew came out and covered the field. What happens next was legendary. Universally agreed as the worst storm to hit Wrigley since Lucky Charlie Weegham broke ground on the park in February 1914. Enjoy the above video for a taste of the terror.

Flip Stickin' It

Flip goes pin seeking at the Pit.

Ambidextrawesomeness

What happens when a switch handed pitcher meets a switch hitter? Hilarity ensues. Seriously, there needs to be a rule about who has the 'last say' over from which side of the plate or mound the action will ensue. A rule that is uniform and transparent. Like this.

Mr. Red Took a Great Fall

I am fascinated by mascots. They are inherently funny. I love this video.

Nice Catch.... Butterfingers!

KB24 4 MVP

I know this has been circulating on the internets, but I had to post it here in case anyone hasn't seen it yet. I'm fascinated by this video. I've heard that it is fake, but impressive none-the-less. And, I'm convinced that he could actually do it. The action is at the 34 second mark.

This on the other hand, is completely real:

Out With a Knee...

Two of my good friends from Duke donned the ole sweaty mascot suit and they both were involved in coming up with this very stunt five years ago. I don't think that I've ever heard Cameron as loud as it was when, for the first time ever, Mac as the Blue Devil traveled the length of the court to "Wipeout" and then jumped upon press row.

Looks like the new crop they recruited just doesn't measure up.

Perhaps Mac, if you are out there, can add some insight in the comments?

The Perils of Live TV

I realize that this clip is all over the Internet, but it must be shared here.

As Berm can attest, it's hard to find good help.

Slip of the Tongue

Duke Alum Jim Spanarkel, a classmate of Magister from MHS, had an unfortunate slip of the tongue when interviewing the Seton Hall coach. Good stuff!

Bulldogs, New Tricks...

Did anyone else catch the "World Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" this weekend? Florida had won 8 of the past 9 and 15 of the last 17 against the Bulldogs of Georgia.

How about when Georgia scored the first TD against Florida, and the entire team sprinted into the end zone for a celebration? Coach Richt said that it was something he had intentionally implemented during practice, and he would gladly pay the 15 yard excessive celebration penatly to get his team fired up.

A few questions:

1) Was what UGA did an example of poor sportsmanship, good strategy, or (heavens forbid) both?
2) Should officials have discretion to penalize more than 15 yards for certain infractions?
2) Do you see a quick rule change or fines levied by the SEC in response?

Oh, I almost forgot one crucial detail - Georgia snapped the losing streak and beat Floridia soundly, 42-30.

The Point of No Return