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Halloween in the Baltimore-Washington Area
October 25, 2007 by
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For those that might still be on the fence about their alias for the evening, I would like to suggest some ideas that are historically relevant, socially popular, and eerily similar in personality to the players themselves.
I give you, the Motown Sound.
Adalius Thomas - Ray Lewis Rift Grows
October 24, 2007 by
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Seems that Lewis had quite a show on Monday night, but it can be argued that his sentiments about his coach and former teammate are justified. His career isn't built on rivalries with other players, but it does seem like the fuse is getting a lot shorter these days for Inspector 52.
Top Five Trends to Recently Jump The Shark
October 23, 2007 by
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Some people are likening the popularity of "Crankin' dat Soulja Boi" in this category. I like the dance, I think the beat is cute, and I think it's cool when little kids and senior citizens can relate on the same dance step. So, to rush to the aid of Soulja Boi and...
Ray Lewis Calls Out Brian Billick's Play Calling
October 23, 2007 by
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You knew it wouldn't be long before the soul of the Baltimore Ravens franchise called out its face. On his weekly radio show last night, Ray Lewis publicly expressed frustration and dismay with the play calling of Brian Billick in the Ravens 19-14 defeat to the Buffalo Bills on...
Terps Try To Increase Alcohol Awareness
October 22, 2007 by
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You know that when Duke comes to town for basketball, a couple of things are guaranteed by Terp campus faithful:
1. They're getting drunk.
2. They're going to show you how drunk they are.
3. No amount of Cluck-U Atomic wings and honey bees cures that hangover.
Baltimore-Washington Area Colleges Provide Football Entertainment at a Fraction of the Cost
October 22, 2007 by
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Great piece in today's Washington Post about small Baltimore-Washington area colleges and their wallet-friendly entertainment value. Amy Orndorff does a great job of going beyond the sporting aspect of teams like Navy, Gallaudet University and Morgan State, and captures the nuances...
Kevin Millar - Still Inspiring Boston Red Sox Fans?
October 19, 2007 by
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Kevin Millar just finished up his first season as a Baltimore Oriole. Needless to say, it didn't get him very far. But that doesn't mean he can't participate in the revelry that is the Red Sox Nation. Check out this report from the Providence Journal, with Millar encouraging...
Mr. Hunter Coming to Washington?
October 18, 2007 by
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Torii Hunter, an all-star outfielder for the Minnesota Twins is expected to be a much sought after free agent this winter. It could end up resulting in a bright spring for the Washington Nationals, as Hunter recently told MLB.com that he is strongly considering Washington as a potential...
Suing the Baltimore Ravens - You'll Win, But You Won't Get Paid
October 18, 2007 by
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If you are interested in law in Baltimore outside of 'The Wire' and 'Homicide,' check out the saga of Frederick Bouchat, a security guard who has claim to designing the original Baltimore Ravens logo, but won't stand to get paid off of it.
JC The Blogga - From the Producers of Gazo The Pranksta
October 17, 2007 by
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Since Gilbert Arenas is coming out with a cartoon, I figured I might have a shot to ride the wave of adult-themed cartoons as well. After all, trying to get down with a phenomenon that started with the Simpsons and has its latest hilarious addition in Code Monkeys might make me more...
DC United to Honor 97 ' MLS Championship Team With Wack Exhibition
October 16, 2007 by
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DC United will honor one of its greatest players, Mario Etcheverry, and its 1997 Major League Soccer championship team with a tribute match pitting aging soccer players against marginally relevant actors and musicians this Saturday.
Santana Moss : Part-Time Offensive Coordinator?
October 16, 2007 by
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In the 17-14 loss, Moss had several critical drops and fumbled on a play that turned into the go ahead recovery and return touchdown for the Packers.
What I didn't know is that Moss took himself out of the game in the third quarter in favor of newly signed Keenan McCardell, immediately...
The Dark Side of Chester Taylor
October 15, 2007 by
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You may have heard about an incident last week surrounding former Baltimore Ravens running back Chester Taylor and him throwing a chair at one of his teammates during a fight. Apparently, it's not the first time around this block for Taylor, as a report from Carroll County Times...
A Joe Gibbs For All Seasons
October 15, 2007 by
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A lot has been made about the Washington Redskins and their inability to manage the clock in critical moments. If you are a Redskins fan, and you want to know if they're getting ready to make good on play call management and timeouts, look no further than the faces of your beloved Joe Gibbs.
Gary's Graduates
October 12, 2007 by
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Just when you thought it was safe to criticize Maryland men's basketball coach Gary Williams for his poor graduation rates, check out this slew of graduates on Garyland: Gary Williams' official website.
Wow, Gary. We certainly had it wrong.
Beef on Broil Because of Brandon Lloyd?
October 11, 2007 by
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Something's amiss on washingtonpost.com these days, and its happening within the blogging section. Today, Washington Redskins reporter Jason La Canfora aired out what seemed to be some grievances with Post blogger Dan Steinberg. (On his blog, interestingly enough) The seasoning...
Travis Pastrana Skydives Without a Parachute
October 10, 2007 by
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Maryland resident and certified crazy-man Travis Pastrana is best known for being the first person to execute a motocross double-backflip, which he did in last year's X-Games. The world might soon know Pastrana for being the world's greatest stunt man, as he recently added...
Q&A with Washington Capitals Owner Ted Leonsis
October 10, 2007 by
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He's rich like whoa, he's one of the most outgoing owners in pro sports, he's fan and media friendly, and he's on Facebook. He's Ted Leonsis, and he was gracious enough to grant SVPS an interview. Check his views on the Capitals' undefeated start, Sports Talk...
Charley Casserly Shows Love to Former Team
October 09, 2007 by
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Check out former Washington Redskins GM turned CBS Sports columnist Charley Casserly giving his former team a massage. Can't knock the dude, as the Redskins are looking like a decent team as of late. But come on; the editors at CBS have to know what this looks like.
One Fan's Love For Kevin Durant's Wingspan
October 09, 2007 by
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I normally don't go heavy on the youtube, but this is hilarious. Check out this Seattle Supersonics fan and his efforts to welcome in the Kevin Durant era.
Gilbert's Cartoon Idea is Late...Reintroducing Pro-Stars
October 08, 2007 by
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Gilbert Arenas isn't the first Washington-area athlete to have a cartoon modeled after him. Former Washington Wizards president and player Michael Jordan is most widely known in the animation world for his impeccable work in Space Jam, but he also had a timeless NBC Saturday morning...
Jim Duquette Resigns
October 08, 2007 by
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The Orioles are not a shake-em-up kind of franchise, and perhaps that has been to their detriment. But outing proven officials in the front office when the issues lie in mediocre veteran talent on the field is not the way to start from scratch.
More Comic Material for Gilbert Arenas
October 08, 2007 by
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Since the boys over at TheBigLead have the luxury of having readers that hip them to sports oddities, here's a link to their ode to skirt chasin' Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson.
Washington Wizards Dance Dance Revolution
October 08, 2007 by
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Agent Steinz and Jamie Mottram it is not, but here's some footage from Wizards training camp featuring the shuffle-step stylings of Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young. It gets cranking around the 1:09 mark.
Roid Rage - Why Not Make Steroids in Sports Legal?
October 05, 2007 by
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My guess is that you will see a lot of heroes take significant falls from grace. And it kind of makes you wonder; with so many people that are soon to bite the bullet on this -
Why not make it legal?
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