Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Worst Leg Injury?

Here are three of the worst sports injuries I have ever seen. Prepare yourself




Glad to see he has recovered and is still playing in the NBA.



In my opinion, this one was the worst and if you listen carefully at the :22 mark you can actually hear it pop. Sad to see it happen to a senior...

Friday, December 11, 2009

Bo Pelini is a Creep




This is Bo Pelini looking at Ndamakung Suh's sister at the awards ceremony last night. Suh can't be happy...

Friday, December 4, 2009

Top 5 Most Underrated Inventions

1. The towel- I know this may sound weird, but you need to think of all the uses of a towel. When you go to the beach you grab a ___ , come out of the shower then you grab a __ , if your cold get a ___, need to clean something then use a __ , don't want beer to go on the ground during a pong game then put a ___ down , got sweat on your face? use a ___. I hope your getting the point here...

2. Cell phone- We use it all the time, but have you ever though about it? You can be in California and through a cell phone you can talk to someone in Europe. Thousands of miles away, but you can still hear their voice with no delay. Best part about it, no wires.

3. The elevator- Without this, would there be a Sears Tower ( I know the name changed to Willis Tower )? No. The elevator has made it possible for cities like Chicago, Los Angeles and New York to have the giant buildings they have. Such an important invention, but it never gets the respect it deserves.

4. The button- invented in 700 B.C., and has yet to be replaced. I think " the button " speaks for itself, and I can't see it ever being replaced. You realize how underrated "the button" is when your button breaks off your pants and for the rest of the day you have to put your hands in your pockets to keep them up.

5. Bug spray- So many times I find myself having a good time outside and then all the sudden the bugs come. Every barbecue you have to worry about the occasional bug that decides to land on your food. You could spend hours trying to swat that fly away with your hand, or use bug spray and eliminate the problem right away. Without it, I couldn't survive.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Diaper Dandies


Nothing excites me more than finding out which freshman is going to be the next Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley or Greg Oden. As is the case every year, a number of diaper dandies should intrigue us and excite us. Here are a few in particular that I feel will have a huge impact on their team this year.

Avery Bradley- Ranked #1 in the ESPNU 100 rankings for the 2009 class, and is expected to be the leading scorer for the #3 ranked Longhorns this year. The 6-3 shooting guard is known as a harassing ball defender, and a great mid-range shooter. His wing span and heart will make up of for his lack of height on the defensive end. It will be interesting to see how Barnes plays him because of Texas' loaded backcourt. Bradley will be the key for a National Championship run because we all know March Madness comes down to guard play. A great game to watch will be when #1 Kansas visits #3 Texas, a square off between Sherron Collins and Avery Bradley.



John Wall- The best point guard in the 2009 class, and maybe the best overall athlete. Draws comparisons to Derrick Rose because of his ability to get from end- line to end-line in a matter of seconds. Originally committed to Memphis but then decided to follow Callipari to Kentucky over the summer. He is able to consistently finish above the rim, both in transition and in traffic. In Callipari's offense he will have the flexibility that Rose and Tyreke Evans had to create for themselves and others. Wall is still a very raw player but in a system where you are running up and down the whole time it shouldn't be an issue. Watch out for this extremely talented Kentucky squad...



Jack Cooley- The next Harangody? From a physical standpoint he definitely looks like it. At 6-9 and 245 lbs, Cooley will provide a strong defensive presence for Notre Dame off the bench. What makes him so special is his toughness and competitiveness on both ends of the floor. Never will you see him give up on a loose ball or not take the charge. Cooley shot over 70% from the line throughout his high school career and averaged over 4 blocks a game. Has the potential to develop into a dominant low-post scorer, but for now he will concentrate on the defensive side. His overall IQ of the game is far above any freshman which already gives him an advantage. Seems to get better each time he plays, so he should be a key contributor come tournament time in March. Draws comparisons to Kevin Love because of his work ethic and motor.








Sunday, November 1, 2009

Swollen Members

This is a tribute to a band I found while searching through the Itunes store. They are from Canada and have been out of the scene for a couple of years because of drug addiction. ( A little weird ) They just came out with a new album called Armed To the Teeth. Check out my three favorite songs....





Put Me On



Warrior



Pornstar

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Chicago Bulls Preview

After last year's performance against the Celtics in the playoffs, the Bulls will look to build off that and compete for the 4th seed in the East. Getting rid of Ben Gordon in the off season was the best thing they could of done for the future. Not only does that give them more cap room for the monstrous 2010 free agency but it also allows Derrick Rose to develop into an All-star. In order for the Bulls to compete in the East they are going to need John Salmons and Luol Deng to produce more on the offensive end.
Three players that I expect to have breakout years are Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson. Rose has worked on his shot all summer and has even added 15 lbs to his already muscular frame. Noah also hit the weights this off season and throughout preseason has looked like he developed a nice right hook. When the Bulls first drafted Gibson I was not impressed, but after watching him knock down shot after shot in the preseason it made me think of Horace Grant. He gives the Bulls more depth at the forward position and potentially a low post scorer that the Bulls have lacked since Elton Brand. The Bulls starting lineup consists of:

PG Derrick Rose (6-3)
SG John Salmons (6-6)
SF Luol Deng (6-9)
PF Tyrus Thomas ( 6-10)
C Joakim Noah ( 7-0)

This lineup will cause a lot of problems for teams that are small at the guard position. In addition to that, this is a much better defensive group than last year's starting lineup. Del Negro has even played with the idea of going even bigger by using this lineup:

PG Derrick Rose (6-3)
SG Luol Deng (6-9)
SF Tyrus Thomas (6-10)
PF Brad Miller (6-11)
C Joakim Noah (7-0)

Predictions: 50-32, 4th seed in the East. Derrick Rose will be in Dallas for the All-star game. Taj Gibson will be in contention for Rookie of the Year.

Worries: There are two ways in which the Bulls will not live up to their expectations. The obvious one is injuries and the other is Coach Vinny Del Negro. Del Negro may be the worst game coach in the history of the NBA. I have never seen a coach call worse plays at the end of the game. For example, Game 6, 5 seconds left in OT, he gives the ball to Brad Miller at half court. Not to mention that Miller blew the game before by missing two free throws at the end of the game. What does Doc Rivers do? He has his best shooter (Ray Allen) come off two screens at the top of the key to hit the game-winning three. Rarely will the Bulls get outplayed this year, but they will get out-coached many times this year that will lead to losses.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Heisman Update

1. Mark Ingram- Newcomer to the list, but a well-deserved one. The nation's fourth leading rusher exploded for 246 yards and a touchdown against a good South Carolina defense. If Alabama keeps winning then his stock will continue to rise. His true test will be when Alabama faces Florida for the SEC championship.

2. Jordan Shipley- Had his worst game of the season last week against Oklahoma, but still holds the #2 spot because of his previous performances. Although he did make a lot of nice catches against Oklahoma they happened to be all out of bounds. Will need big games against Mizzou and Oklahoma State if he wants the #1 spot back.

3. Jimmy Clausen- Another newcomer to list, has really come into the spotlight these last couple weeks. At first, I thought Clausen would never develop but he has really matured this year in to what could be the real deal. Last week against USC he showed composure and leadership while throwing for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even after losing his best receiver, his numbers have stayed consistent. Without doubt the most consistent quarterback in college football and may be the best.

Players Knocked Off

Colt McCoy- Poor performance against the first real defense he has faced all year. I know he was suffering from the flu, but that didn't affect Jordan and neither should it affect McCoy.

Tim Tebow- Against Arkansas he had more rushing attempts than passing attempts. Think about that.....

Heisman Highlight of the Week


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Heisman Update

1. Jordan Shipley- (Did not play) I'm going to project 10 catches for 120 yards and a punt return for a touchdown against Colorado this Saturday.

2. Tim Tebow- (Did not play) Luckily for him and Florida, he got a week off from that hit. This week's game against LSU could win or lose his chances at the Heisman.

3. Colt McCoy- (Did not play) Even though Colt has struggled at times during the season, he always finds ways to redeem himself. This Saturday against Colorado won't prove much, but in two weeks when they play Oklahoma it will be an opportunity to show the nation.

4. Jacory Harris- With wins over Oklahoma, Florida State and Georgia Tech, Harris has proved that he can win big games. If he can finish the season strong then he might have a chance at New York come Heisman time.

Jahvid Best- drops out of the race due to a poor performance against USC.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Heisman Update

1. Jordan Shipley- Welcome to the number one spot. Once again Shipley continues to impress me with 10 receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown. In addition to that he had a 52 yard punt return that was almost his second punt return touchdown for the year. Critics can go ahead and say that he hasn't faced competition, but I don't think it will matter. Hands down, the most underrated player in the nation.

2. Jahvid Best- Drops to #2 in the list due to his lackluster performance against a decent Oregon defense. He was held to 55 yards on 16 carries and never saw the end zone. Luckily for him he has USC next which will either win him the Heisman or lose it.
Good Luck

3. Colt McCoy- Coming off his best game of the season in which he had a completion percentage of 80%, threw for 286 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. I understand that he was going up against UTEP, but he still put up Heisman-like numbers. Texas has a week off before they will face Colorado at home, and it will be essential for Colt to stay consistent.

4. Tim Tebow- Being sick did not help the cause, but Tim Tebow was anything but impressive before he got knocked out of the game. He threw for 103 yards and a touchdown against a Kentucky defense that allowed 380 yards the week before against Louisville. Hopefully, Tebow will be able to rebound from this game and that hit.


Heisman Highlight of the Week

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Heisman Update

1. Jahvid Best- Moves up in the rankings due to his 5 touchdown performance against Minnesota, and due to the recent struggles of Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy. Thus far, Jahvid has been averaging 7.8 yards a carry, and is on pace for a 32 touchdown season. Cal will be playing Oregon next which will be a test for Mr. Best.

2. Jordan Shipley- A newcomer to list, but a well deserved one. Shipley has been off to a great start to the season even though Colt has underperformed. Not only is he a great wide receiver but he also has an impact on special teams as he showed against Texas Tech last week. Shipley is projected to have over 100 catches and 1,300 yards which would put him in contention for the Heisman. Luckily for him he has UTEP, and then Colorado coming up.

3. Tim Tebow- Drops in the rankings due to his inconsistency from game to game. Against Tennessee he threw for 115 yards on 14 completions with no touchdowns and an interception. The week before against Troy he threw for four touchdowns and 237 yards. The one positive thing about his season is his outrageous quarterback rating of 170.45. Florida will be playing at Kentucky next week, and Tebow better bring his A game.

4. Colt McCoy- After throwing only 8 interceptions for all of last season, McCoy already has 4 through his first three games. Like Tebow, McCoy has been anything but consistent. One thing that McCoy is not using as much as he used last year is his running ability. I am not sure if he feels becoming more of a pocket passer will hep him prepare for the NFL, but it is hurting his Heisman chances for sure. Last season McCoy averaged 4.1 yards per carry and this year his average has dropped to 1.9 yards per carry. All in all, McCoy needs to step up his game if he wants the Heisman and the National Championship. Starts with UTEP next week.


Heisman Highlight of the Week

Monday, September 14, 2009

The Champagne of Champaign's Top 10

Top 10 Best Mustaches
When you think of a solid sports mustache, you probably don't think of the present state of athletic style. Probably because mustaches have become about as unpopular in sports asMichael Jackson's doctor is in the world of superfans.
Nonetheless, a good mustache can't go unnoticed. Here are 10 that deserve some recognition.

10. Dennis Eckerseley
"Eck" was quite arguably one of the best closers to ever play baseball, and one of only two men to save 50 games as a closer in a season AND win 20 games as a starter in a season (the other John Smoltz, who also sports some solid facial hair). You gotta believe that at least some of that success came from the daunting piece of bush on his upper lip. Even if he did give up that Walk-Off home run to Kirk Gibson (pun intended).







9. Dale Earnhardt
First thing I must say, I don't find NASCAR to be a sport, I understand many of the people WITHIN the "game" are very athletic and have to be in order to withstand the heat and dehydration. Nonetheless, it is still sitting on your ass and going around in a circle 500 times. Still, if there were a "face" of NASCAR it would be a mustached one, as Earnhardt was one of the most feared drivers in the NASCAR circuit and still has a legacy unmatched to this day.








8. Randy Johnson
The "Big Unit" really did have a lot of hair on his head. Beyond the former classic haircut, Randy Johnson had a classic Mustache. Even when the Yankees made him get rid of the Mullet (thank the lord), and his dominance on the mound lessened, he still sported a great Mustache.







7. Mike Ditka
He knows how to cook, he knows a good cigar, he knows how to market himself into a great steakhouse, knows how to win a superbowl (in 1971 as a player), and oh yeah, he has coached a couple times and maybe won a super bowl 1985 with one of the better football teams to play the NFL (best dancing team to this date). Yet, all of these accomplishments don't quite match the swagger that classic mustache has produced.









6. Jason Giambi
Yeah, the steroids weren't quite the best thing for his image. But the mustache was. Plus, this mustache had a little more meaning since it somehow did launch his play at the plate into a new level (notice the batting average displayed). And the fans loved it too, they not only cheered for the facial hair, but they also had an actual"mustache day" for it.







5. Hulk Hogan
Let me once again clarify, this is not necessarily a SPORT in my opinion, even though the game is filled with athletes. Still, Hulk Hogan is a stud, I mean, he is pretty famous among the reality show circuits now, and he could kick 90% of America's ass. Plus, that blonde bastard he sports on his face was recently used as the official US Measurement for a 90˚ angle, because it was JUST that accurate.









4. Al Hrabosky
The "Mad Hungarian" knew how to play ball, and he knew how to intimidate. His mound antics were crazy, and the way he intimidated his opponents was pretty enjoyable to watch (years later for me of course). It's easy to say that the mustache complimented Hrabosky better than anyone else in terms of intimidation and overall image.










3. Carlos Valderrama
Called "El Pibe" by fans, Valderrama is often referred to as the best Colombian soccer to ever play the game. Besides representing his country in more soccer events than any other Colombian, and besides being the only Colombian soccer player inFIFA's 100 Top Living Footballers, El Pibe also sports quite possibly the best hair/facial hair combination in sports.






2. Mark Spitz
When Spitz won all those medals, he had some strut. Not only did he swim fast, but he was the Michael Phelps before Michael Phelps and all the LZR Suit Wearing, Drag Resistant Hair Shaving Craziness. And he knew how to wear facial hair without trying to look like a totaldouchebag/kevin federline unlike phelps.










1. Rollie Fingers
Originally started as a monetary incentive competition from Charles O. Finley, the mustache of Rollie Fingers will forever be timeless. It is that curl, that Snidely Whiplash. If you see that mustache on an everyday person, you probably would think they are weird, but when Rollie Fingers did it, it was just fitting. I mean, just look at his name, Rollie, and the roll of the mustache curl, it fits. And, yeah, I mean, he did win the AL MVP and the Cy Young award in the same 1981 season. Not to mention being relief man of the year for 4 years ('77-'78, '80-'81), World Series MVP in 1974, and currently in the Hall of Fame.

Introducing The Champagne of Champaign

As a blonde-haired, blue eyed, jew boy from Champaign, IL, I bring a little South of I-80 Charm to the already phenomenal TMIM blog. As an honored young apprentice to the great writers at TMIM I hope to provide new views in the world of Competitive Athletics and Games.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Survival Picks

Each week Nick and I will give our one pick of the week for the survival league that we are in. It will be a competition to see who can last the longest. Remember, you have to pick one team a week to win, but you can't use the same team twice throughout the season. Feel free to comment your pick.

Nick- Seahawks over the Rams

Jim- Saints over the Lions

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Heisman Update

1. Colt McCoy- completed 21 of 29 passes for 317 yards, and two touchdowns as Texas romped ULM 59-20. Highlight of the night was his 78-yard touchdown pass to WR Jordan Shipley. Reasons for concern: Had an interception on a pass into double coverage and rushed for -3 yards.

2. Tim Tebow- Only played the first half, but completed 10-of-15 passes for 188 yards and a score. Also contributed with a 1 yd touchdown run. Highlight of the night was his 28-yard touchdown pass to TE Aaron Hernandez . Reasons for concern: Against Charleston Southern, and he only played a half.

3. Jahvid Best- ran for 137 yards on only 10 carries against Maryland for two touchdowns. Highlight of the night was his 73-yard scoring run where he juked two defenders and then made a Thomas Jones like cutback to the endzone. Reasons for concern: He will need more carries if he wants to have a chance at the Heisman.

4. Sam Bradford- Eliminated from the Heisman race due to injury.




Heisman Highlight of the Week

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Games to Watch

Saturday 3:30 p.m. Georgia(13) at Oklahoma State(9)- After losing Stafford and Moreno the Bulldogs are the underdogs in this one. I expect QB Zac Robinson and WR Dez Bryant to hook up for a couple touchdowns. (ABC)

Saturday 7 p.m.
BYU(20) vs. Oklahoma(3)- This game became real interesting since news broke out of the injury to Jermaine Gresham. BYU has many players that have already came back from their mission trip, so maturity is on their side. (ESPN)

Saturday 8 p.m.
Alabama(5) vs. Virginia Tech(7)- A great match up this early in the season is exciting for college football fans. Plus, you get to watch Tyrod Taylor scrambling away from DT Terrence Cody(6-5 365). (ABC)

Saturday 12 p.m.
Syracuse(NR) vs. Minnesota(NR)- Greg Paulus starting his first game as a college quarterback. Should be fun to watch even if you hate the guy.(ESPN 2)

* All times are Eastern

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Weekly Bulletin

Congratulations to J'covan Brown on getting cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse. He will be a key part in the Longhorn's National Championship run. Just another piece that Rick Barnes will have to find playing time for with his loaded backcourt.

http://www.ballinisahabit.net/2009/08/jcovan-brown-cleared-to-play-for-texas.html



I know many found this to be disturbing and unprofessional, but I found it to be hilarious. Josh McDaniels is an idiot, and is soon to be the second coach in NFL history to go 0-16. Now that Orton is hurt, I can't see this team beating anyone without Brandon Marshall.



One of the dirtiest plays I have ever seen in the NFL. Not only was it intentional but it wasn't even necessary. I could see if the runner needed one block for a touchdown, but this play went for two yards. Favre is lucky that he won't be facing the Texans during the regular season, but I'm sure others around the league saw this and were not happy.



Could you imagine doing this for the first time?

Monday, August 24, 2009

Weekly Bulletin




Football season is right around the corner, so for all of you fans, I got a league for you. Last year, I entered into this Survival league ran by this guy in Michigan for the first time. For those of you who don't know how a Survival league works, here are the guidelines. Each week you have to pick one team to win, but you have to remember that you can't pick that team for the rest of the year. When eliminated, you get put into a second chance pool where the winner would get $300 (Me last year). Cost per spot is $20 and you can get I think up to three spots. I am pretty sure the grand prize last year was well over $1,000. Overall, it is a ton of fun and makes each week that more exciting. If your interested I will give you all the information to join. You could either e-mail Larry Jackson ( larry_dale_48455@yahoo.com) for more information or mail your $20 with a sheet of paper that has your name, address, and e-mail to the address below.

LARRY JACKSON
3106 WOODLAND DRIVE
METAMORA, MI 48455







I don't know who made this or how they got a Patrick Kane jersey in Grand Theft Auto, but this is creative and funny. Well Done

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Stupid Things in Sports...

7. Little League World Series- This is something that needs to be taken off ESPN permanently. First, their sideline reporter Moises Arias is a tool and is like 12. If you have ever seen him during the games then you would understand. Second, each game has 6 umpires which is 2 more than the regular MLB game. Lastly, Orel Hershiser is a terrible commentator compared to Harold Reynolds. I could see how cool it would be to play in it, but as an avid ESPN watcher, it is boring to watch all day.

8. NCAA Pregame Handshake- I feel every year football becomes softer in different ways. This year the NCAA is encouraging schools to arrange team wide handshakes on the field before kickoff. I hate how referees protect the quarterback, and now this handshake policy is against what football stands for. The handshake is only planned for the first week of games, and is not mandatory. (Thank God) I wouldn't be surprised if next year the players exchange gifts before games.





Picture of Moises Arias.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Weekly Bulletin

Congratulations to Greg Paulus on winning the starting quarterback job at Syracuse. Now he has to face Minnesota, Penn State and Northwestern to start the season. Good Luck



Two balls in the same at bat!!! With the luck that this kid was having someone should of let him by a lotto ticket. Love the standing ovation at the end.



Could you imagine if you were going to slow and didn't make the loop? What would you do? Too bad this thing is in Germany because otherwise I would definitely try it.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Heisman Watch



Tim Tebow- After winning the National Championship, he decided to come back for his senior year to win another. Tebow is the epitome of a leader and an athlete who cares more about his team winning than his own statistics. One thing that every college football fan will never forget is when he guaranteed to win every game after their loss to Ole Miss last year. Florida has a relatively easy schedule this year due to the fact that their first four games are at home. With Florida returning all of their defensive starters, Tebow and key offensive players such as Demps and Rainey look for Florida to take down the SEC and play in the Rose Bowl. Key Game- @ LSU

Colt McCoy- Was the Heisman runner-up last year, and like Tebow, decided to come back for his senior year to win a National Championship. Last year, McCoy set the NCAA single-season record for completion percentage at 76.7%. Also led the team in rushing with 561 yards and 11 TD's. McCoy threw for 3,859 yards and 34 TDs (eight INTs) for a passer rating of 173.8 (third NCAA). The Longhorns did lose Quan Cosby who was their top receiver, but do return Jordan Shipley, Vondrell McGee and their entire starting o-line. McCoy will need sophomore receiver Malcolm Williams (6-3 220) to step up if the Longhorns want to get to the National Championship. Key Games- Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, @ Oklahoma St

Sam Bradford- Bradford won the Heisman last year as a sophomore, and looks to improve upon his nation leading 50 touchdown passes. In two seasons, Bradford is 23-5 as a starter. He has thrown for 7,841 yards. He has thrown 86 touchdowns and only 16 interceptions. Oklahoma did lose key offensive starters such as Juaqin Iglesias and Manuel Johnson. On the offensive line, Oklahoma loses four starters including the anchor OT Phil Loadholt (6-8 337) who was drafted by the Vikings in the second round. Bradford will have to use 6-6 TE Jermaine Gresham, and his quick release if he wants a chance at the Heisman this year.
Key Games- @ Miami, @ Texas Tech, Texas at the Cotton Bowl

Jahvid Best- Many see Best as being an underdog in this race but his stats speak for himself. Last year Best was the leading rusher in the nation. He ran 194 times for 1,580 yards and 15 scores while averaging 8.1 yards per carry. The one knock on Best is his durability, so staying healthy will be a key for a Heisman season. This off season Best has added 7 pounds of muscle and has been working on his flexibility with a daily course of stretching. Cal is so excited about their all-purpose running back that they even created a website www.best4heisman.com for the upcoming year.
Key Games- @ Oregon, USC

Monday, August 10, 2009

Weekly Bulletin



Funny music video with Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Mo Williams and Rashard Williams. The Durant solo is the best.



This dunk is way worst than the one on Lebron. If you don't know John Wall, he is the number one recruit in the nation and will be playing at Kentucky next year. Even though Stackhouse is old, he's 6-6 and got dunked on by a guy who is 3 inches shorter than him.



I am not sure what the guy did in order for him to deserve the taser but if you look in the background you can see a guy get pushed down the stairs. Also, at 1:42 there is a foul ball in that exact area, which is very random. My favorite part is when he initially gets tasered he puts his hands out and yells,"Nothing, nothing, nothing". Then the fan comments, " Come on, take it easy on him". Could you imagine being at this game and sitting near this?

Thursday, July 30, 2009

The Best Ball Player to ever Live

Written by Nick Szafranski

Rickey is the best. You’ve probably heard that many people consider Rickey Henderson the best lead-off hitter all-time. This is true, but I’m going to go even further by saying he is the BEST Baseball Player to ever live.

When you hear about the best players of all-time; Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Willie Mays always come to mind. Why must it be a home-run slugging player that is considered the greatest?

Rickey Henderson dominated more in stolen bases ever then Hank Aaron did in Home-runs. In Rickey’s twenty-five major league seasons he accumulated 1,406 stolen bases averaging more than 56 per season.

Lou Brock has the second most stolen bases all-time with 938. Rickey has 50 percent more stolen bases than Brock. Think about how amazing that really is… that would be if Barry Bonds had his 762 home-runs and Hank Aaron, in second place, would only have 381.

Henderson led the American league 12 times in stolen bases and the majors six times. In 1982 Rickey set the major league record by swiping 130 bases during the season. Let me put that in perspective for you, Willy Taveras led the ML with 68 stolen bases last season. Rickey more than doubled that total in 1982.

Only 27 people in MLB history are a part of the “3,000 hit-club,” Rickey Henderson is one of them. He is a gold-glove winner and a ten-time all-star. And did I mention that he won the MVP award in 1990?

Rickey Henderson has the second most walks (BB) all-time, only behind Barry Bonds. He has the most un-intentional walks in MLB history. The scariest stat is that he led off an inning with a walk 796 times in his career…As a pitcher you never want to walk the first batter and to give Rickey Henderson a free-pass…..wow.

He led off a game with a home-run more times than any other player in history with 81 in his career. Rickey had some pop in his bat with 297 trots. That puts him ahead of sluggers Roger Maris, Ryne Sandberg, and Roberto Clemente.

Rickey played on nine different teams in his 25-year career, playing for the Athletics in four separate stints. He preformed for every team with dominant consistency.

When Rickey got on base you knew he was going to score, and that’s what he did. He stepped on home-plate more times than anyone else in history. Scoring runs may be the most important thing in all of baseball and he did that. You cant win, if you don’t score and Rickey was a winner. He was a two-time World Series champion, once with the A’s and once with the Blue Jay’s.

Rickey knew how to get on base better than anyone else and when he got on base he wreaked havoc. He walked, he stole, he scored, and he won. Rickey is the best.



Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Wednesday Potpourri



The is just another reason why so many people love Shaq. Even in public he displays this humorous personality, and that's rare among many of the great atheltes. I do wonder who would win in a real fight between Shaq and the Big Show. Comments..



For those of you who don't know, Slamball is back!! It runs on saturdays and sundays at noon on the Carton Network( a little strange). My favorite dunks are by the white guy who does the front flip and the last one who put it between his legs twice.

More reasons for why I hate Brian Urlacher...

Wade told our pal Paul Allen of KFAN within the hour that, during an offseason trip to Vegas with Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, Urlacher expressed a not-so-flattering opinion of new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler.

Basically, Wade said that Urlacher said that Cutler is a "pussy."

First, Urlacher is a pussy and Second, Cutler is the best thing that has happen to the Bears since 86'.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Stupid Things in Sports...



6. People who wear jersey's of teams that are not even playing at the stadium- Everytime I go to a game I see at least one person who decides to wear a jersey of some player who is not going to be in the game that they are attending. For example, at the Super Bowl there were more Ray Lewis jersey's than there were Thomas Jones, when the Bears played the Colts. Why do people do that? I do not know, the only thing I can think of is pride for their team. All I know is that I will never wear a Lebron jersey to a Bulls vs Pistons game.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Wednesday Potpourri



One of my favorite songs as of late.



The funniest infomercial I have ever seen. The best part is that they include the puzzle pieces.



The best part about this video is that the guy is bending over to see the drive only to have it hit him in the ass.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

UFC 100



After watching UFC 100 tonight, I realized how exciting mixed martial arts is. Before, I thought it was a sport about a bunch of crazy madmen who like to hit people. Now, I understand the athletic ability and discipline it takes to be one of these fighters. My favorite is Brock Lesnar. For those of you who don't know Lesnar, he is a Division 1 Nation Champion in Wrestling, played for the Vikings in the NFL, and became popular among the nation through the WWE. I first watched him fight in his title bout with Randy Couture, which ended in a knockout. My favorite thing about him is his tatoo, which is by far the greatest tatoo in sports( just look at the picture).
If there is one thing that I have learned is that everyone hates him, or at least the people in Vegas. After destroying Frank Mir tonight in two rounds, the crowd responded with "boos". I'm not sure why so many people dislike him, maybe because of his cockiness, but the display he put on tonight against Mir was simply amazing. Even though fans may not like his style, his record speaks for itself. His post-fight interview with Joe Rogan is absolutley hilarious. Watch below...

World Series decided by a game played in mid-July?

Every year right around the MLB all-star game; it starts. People start saying “Why is so much emphasis put on an exhibition game? " It used to be a “for-fun game,” where all the best players got together and showed off their talent.

So when you see Josh Hamilton get voted into the All-Star game this year as a starter, you know the best players are not being put out on the field for a game that decides home-field advantage in the World Series. Hamilton has had two trips to the DL this season and in the 40 games he played, he batted .248 with just six home-runs.

Home-field advantage since 2003 as we know has been determined by the winner of the all-star game (the American League has won each All-Star game since then). Even prior to 2003, the way home-field advantage was decided, wasn’t great. It was decided by every other year the other league got the advantage in the World Series.

The World-Series/ the best-of-seven game series that decides the best team in all of baseball, could ultimately be decided by an exhibition game played in mid-July. Which seems ridiculous…. You might as well base everything off of the Home-run derby…. So is there a better way to decide home-field advantage in the World-Series?

Here's the solution.

It’s quite simple, home-field advantage should be decided by….. the overall league records in interleague play….

Each team from both leagues play 18 total interleague games, three home series and three away series. Each team plays nine games with a DH and nine games with a pitcher. There is no advantage for either league.

The league awarded with home-field advantage would have to prove itself in a 252 game interleague series. Whichever league would have a better record against the other league would be rewarded home-field advantage.

Many people may argue that the team with the overall better record should get home-field advantage, just like in the NBA. But when u have a team that plays in a easy division and just rolls over the easy competition, their record will look a lot more impressive then a team that is good in a very competitive division. This would be better than the current system but the competition is just not the same in each league. Thats why comparing the overall records for the leagues in interleague play would work best.

This way ultimately the better league will have proven itself and be given what it truly deserves, home-field advantage in the World Series.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

What's your favorite dunk??



Mine is when Pippen posterizes that guy on the Knicks.

Stupid Things in Sports...

4. People who attend Poker Tournaments and Bowling events- The only fun thing about poker is playing in it. Could you imagine having to sit hours watching people play poker when you can't even see what cards they have? With bowling, I think it can be fun to play sometimes but after awhile it just gets boring. I would rather go to a Chicago Sky game then go to a PBA event.

5. Three periods in hockey- I think it just prolongs the game so much more. Why can't there just be one halftime like every other sport? I liked watching the Blackhawks during the playoffs but having to wait for 20 minutes from one period to the next would force me to turn it off. The game is played so uptempo that it doesn't make sense to have three periods.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Stupid Things in Sports....

1. The people who write down the lineups, hits, strikeouts, etc. on scorebooks at baseball games- First, there is a scoreboard at every stadium for a purpose. Second, isn't the point of going to a game is to have fun,drink, relax and not have to do work. This really got to me when I was sitting next to someone at Spring Training, and they were so in to it that they even wrote down pinch hitters.

2. Fans during the seventh inning strecth- I know some people love this but it is so pointless. Baseball is the only sport that during the middle of a game everyone in the crowd will get up and stretch. Once again, I realized this at Spring Training when me and my buddy were the only ones sitting in the stadium. Why should the fans need to stretch? They have been sitting for the past two hours.

3. Coin Toss- Everytime I go to a Bears game I think about how the coin toss was originated. There needs to be a better way for football to decide who get's the ball first. I honestly believe that the "coin toss" has lost teams games, conference championships and super bowls because of how the overtime rules are designed. Basketball, does it a great way with the jump ball. Maybe, the home team should get to decide what they want to do because every team has the same amount of home and away games. Fair?

- Jim

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The purpose of this blog is to inform people everything from stupid things in sports to what are the best video games on the market. All of the writers are avid sports fans and have a good sense of humor. We intend to update it as much as possible, and I'm sorry if we are a little biased towards Chicago teams but we got to represent the "CHI".

-Jim