In what could go down as one of the all-time best headlines I've ever seen on ESPN.com, Indian's minor league, Kazuhito Tadano, declares,Gay porn role a 'mistake'.
There were so many questions and reactions that come to mind upon reading this headline and I assure you that reading the article only further enhances the experience of said headline. Some of my favorites lines of the article:
"I was young, playing baseball, and going to college and my teammates and I needed money." - hmm....poor and in college. Sounds familiar to me. Only somehow I avoided the whole sucking d thing for money. What was I thinking?
"I'm not gay. I'd like to clear that fact up right now." - my personal favorite. Of course not Kazuhito. Of course not.
And from one of his new teammates, "This is the right team and the right organization for him." - Might the Cleveland Indians become the first homosexual friendly major league sports franchise?
For the record, Solotarian Views has not a problem with homosexuality. Actually, I have quite the opposite take although I kid a bit above. I only wish that people could just be true to who and what they are. If he came out and said he was gay, his career would be over. You know. I know it. Jessica Simpson knows it.
The fact that no one has come out of the closet in any professional sport to date, while still playing, is completely absurd. I don't blame you, Mr. Tadano. Be you gay or not, I support you either way. I guess I just wish things didn't have to go down like this.
according to recruiting guru Tom Lemming.Of course, USC is number 1 and O State is right on our heels at #4, but I'm starting to get the feeling that Lloyd Carr might have all the pieces in place to make a Nat Champ run in the next couple years.
For some reason yesterday, I was excited about the Lions-Cowboys game. Looking back I realize now how frickin nuts I was. Harrington played like a 12-year old girl. She got benched, but unfortunately, Mike McMahon took the helm and played like that girl's slightly slow 8-year old kid brother.
Now, I won't completely blame the quarterbacks, although they did set the tone for the team. Harrington's INTs made me wonder if he'd gotten some career advice from Pete Rose during the offseason, and McMahon going 5-for-20, in what really was his only opportunity to prove he can play, was honestly disturbing.
Have you any idea how embarrassing it is to wear Lions gear to the bar to watch the games and have your team perform in this way? Luckily I live in Chicago, where the Bears are a dirty word, so no one could really make fun of me.
Anyway, here are a couple articles from the Free Press I thought were kinda funny this morning. I can say two things about Detriot sports writers. One, they're so fairweather and jaded, its silly. Mitch Albom's views change more than Madonnna's religious beliefs. Today, he bashed the Lions like his counterpart Drew Sharp.
Oh, and the other thing I can say about Detroit sports writers, they live for Mondays after disappointing Lion's performances. I'd put a fiver down that Drew Sharp couldn't sleep last night with anticipation of his column coming out in the morning.
"...A team whose season is done once again well before the midway point." -Drew Sharp
You probably got all warm and fuzzy writing that. Mr. Sharp, you continue to amaze me.
So, Michigan's been a major disappoint this year. They weren't as good as we all thought. Talking seriously about the National Title seems like ages ago, but in reality, it was just a couple weeks. They have serious concerns on defense. Minnesota looked like they lined up Michael Vick and Cyber Bo Jackson from Tecmo Bowl circa 1990 last weekend against our Wolverines. Seriously. They had so many rushing yards at halftime, their tailback when asked how Michigan's D played in the first half, remarked "Michigan D. Never met 'em".
Our offense played so well in the shotgun all 2nd half, Lloyd surprised himself and won a game he had no intention in winning. It was comical, like when a contestant on the Real World/Road Rules Challanges cries when they are voted out.
Anyway, every week from here on out will be a battle. Lots of talent. Tons of potential. Did you hear Woodley starting this weekend? I only see good things in our future, but right now, let's take it one game at a time.
Oh, and Illinois. Yeah, I heard they beat Division I-AA Illinois State this year. Did I mention they're 1-6.
I don't know how long this has existed, but my favorite TV show has a new website. I'm all giddy with the commercials and outtakes and such. You can ask Corso a question, I asked him "How with his clear lack of football knowlege and overall intelligence does he function on a day-to-day basis." I hope he answers soon.
Is it just me, Drew Sharp, or is every sports article you write intended to hurt people. You're not a sports writer, you're a sports critic with a shitty attitude. Is it in your contract to be mean? I need to know.
Just once, Mr. Sharp, just one time, I'd like to see you write about something you support or some sports figure you like. In your latest article, you rip Chris Webber. I then went through your article archive. You rip the Tigers. You rip the Lions. You rip the fans of my great hometown and I've had just about enough of it. You are a bitter man, Mr. Sharp, and there's only one way to stop you. I'm gonna take your job.
It may take a couple years, but be looking over your shoulder, because as Lee Corso says, "He's a coming". I'm gonna write every day and send my greatest sports masterpieces to your editor. I'm gonna hone my stylistic prose and create a form that makes other sports writers wince in fear. Maybe not Bill Simmons or Mitch Albom, 'cause they're like the bomb and stuff, but like the average writers and hacks. There will be so much buzz around my writing, larger papers and magazines will want me, but because of you, the only place I'll consider is the Free Press. And when I get there, piece after piece will be written about promise and hope for the great sports teams of the town I love. And it'll eat away at you, Mr. Sharp, oh, how it'll eat away at you.
I respect you Drew Sharp. You don't get to where you are without writing like a motherfuckin genius. I only wish you would get a grip and start enjoying what you have and what you're doing, 'cause it seems like you hate the D and everything its sports teams stands for. You have one of the greatest jobs in all the world, Mr. Sharp, and if you don't start treating it with some respect, I'll make good on my promise.
I can appreciate the WNBA. I think at one time, I was even a supporter. I rooted for Korie Hlede when she was in Detroit and Chamique Holdsclaw when she came into the league from Tennesse a couple years ago. But at no time in it's 7, maybe, year history have I ever made it through a complete game or bothered to see how any team was doing.
Saying all that, I think I'm a bigger WNBA fan than 99% of the guys out there. So when the Detroit Shock won the championship last night, I tuned in. I was proud of them. I was proud of the coach and past Piston Bill Laimbeer. And I was proud of Davidson for agreeing to change the Palace of Auburn Hills road to "3" Championship Lane instead of the "2" from Piston championships. It was a class act all around.
It was even kinda cute that ESPN2 covered all the post-game festivities like they do for the guys in the NBA and they even showed the champaign showers and locker room fun. But I noticed something in all the festivities that really got me excited about the whole event and put the perfect capper on the Shock season.
That's right. Take another look at the photo to your left. 40s of Colt 45. I'd never been so proud of Detroit in my life.
You all know I like to see what other team's media are saying before big games against Michigan. Usually it's some sort of false hope article or how well they match up against the boys in Maize 'n Blue. Until I came across John Canzano from The Oregonian. Yes, I said The Oregonian. Apparently, he's just excited Oregon is playing a school like Michigan.
He even goes on to say that Oregon may be the most untested of the undefeated teams and Michigan could very well win 50-21. Boy John, way to get your Duck fans hyped.
Another college football weekend is upon us and since I'm not going to spend the time to give you the breakdown of the games, I'm gonna link you to John Allen over at NBC Sports who does a great job of putting it all together and making some predictions.
He picked Virginia over the Lou Holtz led South Carolina Gamecocks at home and he went .500 with his predictions last week, so don't go calling your bookie or anything like that. But it's one of the best rundowns of the games I've seen, so take a minute and peruse.
I asked the kid above what he thought of Allen picking Georgia Tech over Auburn. Let's just say he was a little irritated.
Big Ten Basketball - Literally. Blowing up.
Quoted:
"'attention single women! wanna get date raped by a
pro football player? did we mention that he's rich and famous?"
Uncle Grambo in response
to Jesse Palmer getting a shot a the next Bachelor.
Piston's
- I don't know about you, but watching them this season
takes me back to '89. Sub in Memo for Laimbeer, Corliss for Mahorn, Billups
for Isiah - you get the picture....
NBA NEWS:
The Good: Nuggets - Is it just me, or are they
more fun to watch than Simple Life. The Bad: I saw Medvedenko put up 26 and 12 boards on Saturday for
the Lakers. Yes, Medvedenko. The Ugly: I saw the Hawks beat the Pistons with 9 guys on the active
roster. That's just medvedenko....
NFL NEWS: Super Bowl Edition
The Good: Pats D vs. Panthers D. Don't say I didn't
warn you, but these two Ds will make this a fun game The Bad: Brady vs. Delhomme. Is it just me or is Delhomme trying
to pull a Brady from 2 years ago? The Ugly: Pats O vs. Panthers O. I don't know about you, but the
Troy Brown vs. Steve Smith receiver match-up makes me think maybe I gave
up on my NFL career too early
COLLEGE NEWS:
The Good: Name the top 5 teams in college basketball. Exactly - this
is shapin up to be one of the best March's in years....
The Bad: Purdue takes State in overtime. Quick - name one Purdue
starter?
The Ugly: St. Joe's and Jameer Nelson are be the best team and player
respectively in college basketball.
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