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You Are No Bill Walker, Mark Sanchez
October 26, 2009 by
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There's something about eating a tub of popcorn on the bench during a Basketball game that will never be topped. However, Mark Sanchez did his best to challenge, then Kansas State forward, Bill Walker in that regard. With the Jets running all over the Raiders, the golden boy grabbed...
Steve Phillips Has Been Fired From ESPN
October 25, 2009 by
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Well it took the weekend for a decision, but late Sunday night, ESPN officially fired Steve Phillips citing his inability to be an effective representative for the network. VP Mike Soltys has the announcement on his Twitter page....I really hope they didn't feel pressure from Deadspin...
NFL Sunday Streams
October 25, 2009 by
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We are streaming all day over at 12StepDrop. You can join the live blog here, but if you don't have the Sunday Ticket, you might want to check it out:The Sunday Stream: Week 7Also:Contentious Start and Sits: Week 7Fantasy Opinions: Q: Is The Broncos Offense For Real?
Video: Bob Griese Enjoys Mexican Stereotypes
October 24, 2009 by
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By now everyone has heard that Bob Griese made a pretty racist statement yesterday, when he suggested Juan Pablo Montoya was out of the Top Five because "he was out having a taco." Well late yesterday evening he issued an apology through ESPN. Here's the video and the...
Pam Ward Chronicles: Week Eight
October 24, 2009 by
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Sorry for the delay in getting the post up, the weather has wrecked havoc on my internet and cable. We should be good to go though...Week Eight Announcing Schedule______________________________________I think we already have a winner...."Where's Juan Pablo Montoya?....perhaps...
Tales From The News Desk: Phillies Fans Are Still Hilarious
October 23, 2009 by
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Yesterday's big riot story was that a Phillies fan fell off the top of a cab. Well today, it gets even sexier as this crazed fan decides to mocking making love to this NBC 10 reporter....I really can't get enough of Philadelphians acting like total asses on television. You...
Bill Simmons To Finally Make His Triumphant Debut On PTI
October 23, 2009 by
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Bill Simmons has been trying to get on PTI for years, and now it finally appears that it will become a reality. Simmons has a book coming out and as a part of his tour, he'll be appearing on PTI next Tuesday. On top of that, he'll be appearing on Sports Nation, The Colbert...
Even Philly Fans Can't Stand TBS
October 21, 2009 by
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TBS might have had one of the worst set of broadcasts a network has every had, and the fact that people were singing the praises of Buck and McCarver....speaks volumes. Following the Phillies' series clinching win on Wednesday night, TBS' Ernie Johnson made his way to the podium...
Your Week Seven NFL Announcing Schedule And Broadcast Maps
October 21, 2009 by
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Thanks as always to The506.com for the broadcast maps....NBC Sunday Night Football: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants (Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth)ESPN Monday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins (Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden)Byes: Baltimore, Denver...
Your Week Seven Pammy Nominees (And Week Six Winners)
October 21, 2009 by
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Please vote for your winner below!Pam Ward Chronicles: Week Seven________________________________________1. "Is it an incomplete pass?" - Verne Lundquist"No, no, he ran all the way down there." - Gary Danielson pointing out a fumble after a 50 yard run2. "You...
Steve Phillips Is Dealing With A Case Of Fatal Attraction
October 21, 2009 by
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I haven't watched much Baseball Tonight since the Playoffs began, but apparently their missing one key player. Steve Phillips has been rumored to be suspended from ESPN after having a brief affair with a 22 year old, but that's just half of the story. According to the NY Post...
Dick Vitale...."Ladies Man"
October 20, 2009 by
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It's not often that a College has a guest speaker that is willing to answer questions about how he picks up chicks, but most guest speakers aren't Dick Vitale. The Sporting Blog has unearthed this insanely long question and answer period with Dickie V at Mercer College, and...
Your Week Eight College Football Announcing Schedule
October 20, 2009 by
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Here is your Week Eight announcing schedule brought to you by SI's Cheerleader of the Week. This week's cheerleader is Vanessa Marrero from Florida International (middle). Vanessa is not only a lovely young woman, but she also thinks: her hair is her best feature, she procrastinates...
ESPN Hires British Announcer Tyler For World Cup
October 20, 2009 by
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Martin Tyler has been a fixture in the booth for the World Cup since 1978, so it comes as no surprise that ESPN had been targeting for the 2010 Cup in South Africa. Via ESPN PR....Martin Tyler, one of the most accomplished and respected television play-by-play commentators in the United...
Find The Typo: Dewey Defeats Truman 4-3!
October 20, 2009 by
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One of my favorite genre of typo is when large sites prematurely post results to big games, even though the entire world knows the real result. The best example of this happened last night when MLB.com decided to hit publish on a pre-made story, and didn't bother to watch the bottom...
MNF Live-Blog
October 19, 2009 by
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A couple weekend recaps:Early Game Recaps: week 6Late Game Recaps: Week 6Live blogging with the 12StepDrop guys again:
NFL Sunday Streams
October 18, 2009 by
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We are streaming all day over at 12StepDrop. You can join the live blog here, but if you don't have the Sunday Ticket, you might want to check it out:The Sunday Stream: Week 6Also:Contentious Start and Sits: Week 6Fantasy Opinions: Q: 40 Year-Old Junior Seau is returning to the...
Pam Ward Chronicles: Week Seven
October 17, 2009 by
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Back again for a full day of Pammy goodness. See you all at noon....Week SevenAnnouncing Schedule______________________________________
Mike And The Mad Dog....Reunited And It Feeels....A Bit Awkward
October 16, 2009 by
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When you work with some for 20 years, you build up a good bit of repoire with your partner. But when you have a breakup worthy of a Hollywood Romance drawn out in the tabloids, getting back together for nine minutes just seems a bit odd. Yesterday, Chris Russo brought on Mike Francessa...
Your 2009-2010 ESPN College Basketball Announcing Teams
October 16, 2009 by
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ESPN has released its collection of announcers for the 2009-2010 season, and although most of the teams are the same, there are a few moves. The big one is Bob Knight heading to Monday nights to work with Brent Musburger, which means that the long standing dynamic duo of Brent and...
Find The Typo: TBS Graphics Dept Edition
October 16, 2009 by
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I know TBS doesn't air the World Series but you'd at least think they could spell the Fall Classic right....(Thanks to Sportz Assassin for the pic)
Rod Smith Is Clairvoyant (And A Big Homer)
October 14, 2009 by
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Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith is currently an analyst on the NFL Network, and before the season, he made a very bold prediction. I don't think a single planet predicted the Broncos to go 5-0 to start the season, but that's exactly what Rod did.Now I know that...
Your Week Six NFL Announcing Schedule And Broadcast Maps
October 14, 2009 by
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Thanks as always to The506.com for the broadcast maps....NBC Sunday Night Football: Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons (Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth)ESPN Monday Night Football: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers (Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden)Byes: Dallas, Indy, Miami, San...
Your LCS Announcing Schedule
October 13, 2009 by
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Why they decide to push back these Series every year, and have the World Series end in frickin' Novemeber is beoyond me, but here is your full MLB LCS announcing schedule. I never thought I'd say this, but after Chip Caray's showing in the LDS, I'm almost glad to have...
Ron Darling Owes The IRS Quite A Bit Of Money
October 13, 2009 by
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In these times it would be understandable if the average American got behind with the tax money they owed to the IRS, but for someone who pitched 13 years in the majors and is a full-time analyst to owe over $500K is a different story. According to the Detroit News, Ron Darling owes...
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