Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Okay, so who forgot to dress their penis up in a pig costume and take a picture of it?

Craigslist:
you said you would send cock pics - w4m
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Date: 2009-01-22, 5:07PM PST

We met at the furry convention. You said you would dress your little soldier up in a piggy costume and send it to me, along with the pics. I said I would put it on my toy, and take pics of my vagina eating the little piggy. You never sent it. I waited. What happened? I even shaved mine to look like a tiger. Grrrr!


What the fuck is wrong with people?
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Buzzer Beaters: Devin Harris vs. High school JV player






The first shot is from Teddy Guzek a JV player for Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis. The second video is Devin Harris's shot last night. My vote goes to Teddy, falling out of bounds with his back to the hoop.

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There's No Place Like Home!

NY Times: TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- A man held a woman captive in handcuffs and an adult diaper for three days while he read Bible passages to her, police said. Troy Brisport, 34, was charged with kidnapping and felonious assault. Bail was set Tuesday at $400,000. He picked up the woman Wednesday night in Detroit after she told him she had nowhere to stay, and brought her to his home in Toledo, about 55 miles away, police said.


Step aside Katie Holmes. Fuck you Jimmy Jackson. There's a new star in T-Town! You know we normally like to save the "real news" for true journalists like Bill O'Reilly, but as a former Toledoan I just had to give a shout-out to The Glass City on this one. This is classic stuff and I hope everyone back in the 419 is just swelling with pride right now. If Katie Couric doesn't lead off the CBS Evening News with this one tonight I have no idea what she's gonna talk about. The economy? I mean this is the kind of stuff that really makes me want to puff my chest out when people ask where I'm from. "So Mr. Higgins where you from?" "Oh you know, Troy Brisport's hometown. No big deal."

Well played Mr. Brisport. Well played.


(Special Thanks to Erik for the heads up on this one.)
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Mickelson applies verbal lube to his ass

So apparently this mornings practice rounds at the WGC Match Play Championship were a circus, Tiger is back baby! And coincidentally Mickelson was the only other golfer on the practice range when Tiger rolled in. I could imagine the exchange between the two players went something like this...

Phil: Hi Tiger. Man, it's really great to have you back on the tour. I really missed you, we all missed you! How is the knee feeling? Did you get the gift basket I sent you? Amy and I thought you and the family would enjoy it. Well, I gotta get back to practicing it's getting hot out and it's only 6:45am.

Tiger: Shut up Phil. Speaking of Amy, MJ told me she smoked his cigar a month or so after you won your first Masters.

Phil: Well I don't think that is accurate, in all the years I've known Amy she has never smoked cigars.

...Tiger walked away shaking his head.


Seriously though, Phil had this to say about the atmosphere early this morning...

"I came here for a Tuesday practice round, and as I'm walking to the range, I've never seen so many cameras and photographers and so forth, especially that early in the morning, waiting for Tiger to get there," said Phil Mickelson, who was the only other player warming up on the range when Woods arrived."

"It's amazing to me what he has done for our sport, and for us to have the most recognizable athlete in the world playing our sport is so fortunate for all of us. And we've all been able to benefit from it, and to have him back is awesome. We are going to have more of a challenge winning golf tournaments certainly, but also it will be rewarding if we're able to win those."



This is just Phil preparing himself for a 9 and 8 defeat to Tiger on Sunday. He pukes this garbage instead of saying something along the lines of, "Yeah it's great Tigers back, he does alot for the game. But I'm also glad he's back so we can go head to head on Sunday." Instead he just gives us some boring bullshit. Time to man up and quit being a pussy. I would have more respect for you if you did talk some shit but still got your ass beat.
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Monday, February 23, 2009

What's the verdict: James White vs. Amateur Hour





The NBA needs to allow the D League ninjas to participate in the All-Star Dunk Contest. While Nate Robinson and Dwight Howard were performing at amateur hour James White was clearing for takeoff.

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Yo Klever, how is this for original?


Sit on a dick!
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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Life sized bumble bee attacks Livestrong with giant syringe

SPORTSbyBROOKS- During the Tour of California, Lance Armstrong was visited along the route by “Syringe Man,” who appears to be an Andy Richter lookalike dressed up like some sort of evil Charlie Brown. And I know what you’re thinking: There’s another cycling race other than the Tour de France? I just thought they all came out of the woodwork in July for that whole thing then just went back on the shelf the rest of the year.

First Livestrong gets his bike lifted from the back of a U-Haul and now this? Seriously, the sport of cycling comes in a close second to soccer as having the largest fan base that should be committed to state mental institutions. I'm glad Lance gave him a sweaty palm to the grill to send him tumbling into a snow bank.

You can check out all the pictures at drunkcyclist.com

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Oscar Night, Cue The Freakshows!



It's Oscar night so you know what that means? Cue all the Hollywood freaks both past and present. If Heath Ledger doesn't win Best Supporting Actor for Dark Knight then the entire Academy can throw themselves off a cliff or go jump on the subway tracks, whichever you prefer.

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Lights Out: The Tale Of Cal, Costner, and the Baltimore Power Grid

In honor of the upcoming 2009 MLB Season I wanted to re-tell a tale that has been passed my way. I've heard this story from a few different individuals and I'm being completely honest when I say I have no idea whether this is true or not. The story involves Cal Ripken, Ripken's wife Kelly, Kevin Costner, and the Baltimore power grid. It's been over a decade since the alledged incident occured so my apologies if my facts are a bit skewed.

Our story begins somewhere around the Baltimore Maryland area during the month of August, 1997. In the midst of chasing Lou Gehrig's hallowed MLB record of consecutive games played Cal Ripken signs up to play a round of golf in a local Celebrity Pro-AM. Upon arriving at the course Ripken is informed that his playing partner for the day will be Hollywood film star and avid baseball fan Kevin Costner. The two play their round and apparently have such an enjoyable time that the hospitable Ripken invites Costner to the family home for dinner that evening. The two dine with Ripken's wife Kelly and at the conclusion of the meal Ripken heads off to the ballpark for a night game against the Seattle Mariners leaving Costner and Kelly at home. Somewhere along the way to the ballpark Ripken realizes he'd forgotten his mitt and promptly returns home to retrieve it. Once home, Ripken walks in and is greeted with the pleasant image of Costner slamming his wife like she's Kelli McCarty. Obviously disturbed, Ripken phones the club to inform them that he will not be playing in that evening's game. Orioles owner Peter Angelos pleads with Ripken to play, reminding him that the streak he has worked so long for would be lost. Ripken maintains that he still won't play, he just caught his wife sleeping with Kevin Costner. Undaunted, Angelos concludes the conversation by telling Ripken not too worry, and that he would "take care of it." Mysteriously, the entire city of Baltimore experienced a power outtage that very same evening. It's pretty hard to play baseball when you can't see so the Umps decided it would be best to call the game. Whether the event was an act of God or contrived has yet to be verified. The one thing we can verify is that on September 20th 1998, Cal Ripken took the night off against the New York Yankees ending baseballs consecutive games played streak at 2,632.

Call me crazy but I want to believe stories like this are true. I want to believe that Wade Boggs drank 64 Miller Lites on a cross country road trip to Seattle. I want to believe that the night Phil Mickleson won his 1st Green Jacket he cheated on his wife Amy, and to get even she slept with Michael Jordan. I want to believe that the reason why we have to wait until the post season to see Harold Reynolds on TV now is because he and Bonnie Bernstein got loaded one night and had sex in the back of a car and Bonnie claims to have no recollection of the incident. In the real world things like this happen everyday (maybe not pounding 64 beers in 8hrs) but because the names of those involved aren't affiliated with film,TV,or sports they rarely raise an eyebrow. Thats part of the reason I want to believe these stories. That and the fact that they're just way too awesome to brush off as mere hearsay.

I've also heard Brett Bielema slept with Erin Andrews. And I'm believing that one too. If that's the case then there's hope for all of us.
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Europe To Sue Penn State: Wants "Zombie Nation" Back




University Park, PA: It has become a weekly tradition on Autumn Saturdays in Penn State's Beaver Stadium. Fans watch anxiously as the opposing quarterback drops back, looks to pass, and gets thrown to the turf for a sack. The Nittany Lions faithful know the drill. It's time to cue the music. Almost immedietly over 107,000 elated fans jump in unison as the techno hit "Zombie Nation" wails from the stadium jumbotron. However, if Goran Mippipopoulos and the rest of the European continent have their way the fans at Beaver Stadium won't be celebrating much longer.

In a class action lawsuit scheduled to be filed in a London district court on Monday, Mippipopoulos and some 731 million Europeans will sue Penn State University in an attempt to retain the exclusive rights to the song "Zombie Nation." If successful, "Zombie Nation" will join David Beckham as the second European import to defect from the United States in a matter of weeks. Citing "wreckless and immoral usage" Mippipopoulos, President of the organization Techno For A More Progressive Europe or TFAMPE, intends to question the university's moral objective for playing the song in hopes of returning the tune "back to where it rightfully belongs."

Written by German hit-machine Kernkraft 400 in the Spring of 1999, "Zombie Nation" was realized after group member Emanuel Guenther sought a way to put into song the emotions felt when simultaneously dancing and watching Braveheart. Soon after, the epic hit "Zombie Nation" was born. "We're angered. Techno is not just a form of music to Europeans, it is our lifeblood. The manner in which Penn State University has chosen to use the song is not only disrespectful, it is libelous. You don't hear Europeans running around singing "The Star Spangled Banner" after a goal. How these Americans think they have a right to use one of our national anthems in any way they choose is beyond comprehension" stated a clearly agitated Mippipopoulos.

Across the Atlantic however there seems to be little concern for the upcoming suit. When reached for comment Penn State University President Graham Spanier gave no indication that the university would be intimidated by those residing on the European continent when adding, "Not only is their claim ludicrous, we feel it really sets a poor example to the rest of the world. "Zombie Nation" is now and forever will be the worlds song. I don't recall the Baha Men taking such a selfish approach with "Who Let The Dogs Out" and obviously we've all benefitted from that. Heck, we gave Iraq democracy and they didn't even ask for it. Yet TFAMPE thinks it's fair to keep such a timeless piece of techno exclusively to themselves simply because it was written within their borders, well then they have to be out of their minds. We look forward to undressing the frivoloty of this lawsuit in court and ultimately to keeping the harmonies of "Zombie Nation" free-flowing in Beaver Stadium. "

In collegiate athletics schools everywhere have their traditions and Penn State University is no exception. In Madison Wisconsin fans like to "Jump Around." In Columbus, you can find Ohio State Buckeye fans rocking and rolling to The McCoys classic hit "Hang On Sloopy." But what the future holds for "Zombie Nation" in PSU's Beaver Stadium remains to be seen. The case is expected to be set for trial sometime during the Summer of 2009.


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Gamblers Anonymous Pick of the Day: Illinois at Ohio State -2



I know Mr. Higgins isn't going to be happy with this one but I'm not here to make friends and this isn't my first rodeo...

Two things jumped out at me when I saw this line. First, Illinois doesn't score points on the road, I would be very surprised if they topped 55. In Big 10 play they are averaging a shade over 56ppg and this game shouldn't be any different. The Buckeyes have also struggled a bit lately coming off consecutive road losses at Wisconsin and Northwestern. Each time the Buckeyes have lost back to back games this season they have come back home to win by an average of 19 points. I'm not saying that's gonna happen but If OSU has any success on the offensive end this will be an easy 8-10 point victory.

Pick: Ohio State -2

Now lets hope we get Gus Johnson on the horn for this one.

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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Disclaimer: In no way, shape, or form are we affiliated with this freelance asshole!



So some political freelance asshole tried to get wise on UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun in his postgame press conference and just gets owned. Let me make this perfectly clear, we are not affiliated with this cheese rifle and politics have no place here at The Scoop or at Coach Calhouns press conferences. I hope some shithoused frat boy tries to be a hero tonight and pisses on your typewriter. Do us all a favor and shut the fuck up!
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Miss U.S.A. goes "Faithless"


Former Miss U.S.A. Kelli McCarty finally has her career headed down the right path with her newly released porn film "Faithless." I had the pleasure of viewing this video 13 or 14 times and demand she be nominated for an Oscar. After several years boucing around the soap opera D League she's officially gone mainstream. If you're a big fan of plot when it comes to porn then Faithless is sure to entertain. McCarty plays the victim of a broken marriage searching for sexual excitement. Along her journey she meets Johnny Longjohn to fulfill the voids in her life. Throughout the film the tension grows as her husband seems to always get in the way. In her first scene, which is with her husband, she is forced to perform certain "acts" on him and she really had me convinced she didn't want a piece of Elmos nose. Eventually she succombs to his advances. In the following scenes the viewer is presented with two random trists between her husband and a busted 50 year old milf proceded by Johnny Longjohn and a Latino hooker. Finally the film reaches it's climax when Ms. McCarty goes to visit Mr. Longjohn at his place of employment. Ironically it's an automobile scrap yard and Johnny just happens to be hard at work. McCarty plays it off as if she doesn't want the doughnut, but you know she does. Then at last, Johnny props McCarty up on a shiny new Infinity, keep in mind this is a junk yard, and goes to town on that roast beef sandwich. How does it all end? Guess you will just have to check it out. Vivid Video has created the site Kelliusa.com that is full of HD samples. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
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Friday, February 20, 2009

NCAA Inquiry Links MSU's "Sparty" To Steroid Use: "Purdue Pete" Also Implicated


Indianapolis, IN: Step aside A-Rod it appears as though the NCAA has something it'd like to get off its chest. The steroid epidemic, which for the past several years has scarred professional sports and athletes alike, has apparently trickled down to the ranks of collegiate athletics. In a three year long investigation the NCAA Rules Committee has confirmed that multiple athletes at the Division 1 level have tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. The investigation, which tested anyone involved with athletics at the D1 level, will conclude today when NCAA President Myles Brand travels to the nations capital to testify before a congressional hearing committee.


Speaking to a throng of media outside NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis this morning Brand stated, "This is a sad day for the NCAA and collegiate athletics. I think I'm speaking on behalf of many of those involved with the investigation when I say that we never anticipated the type of results which we have received. We honestly felt that the signs just weren't there. To say that we are flabbergasted right now would be an understatement."


In a 1200 page affadavit that will be submitted today, Brand contends that of the 342 Division 1 institutions tested for performance enhancing substances over 140 individuals have been confirmed as testing "positive." Some notable names of mention include Michigan State Universitys "Sparty," Notre Dame head football coach Charlie Weis, "Purdue Pete," and Syracuse guard Eric Devendorf.


When questioned about their alledged involvement officials in East Lansing, MI admitted to suspecting something was amis in 2007 when "Sparty" had requested the University purchase a "large" size helmet. This was a significant departure from the size "small" he had adorned the past 50 years but since little else about the beloved mascot seemed out of the ordinary administrators at the time reserved judgement and complied with Mr. Sparty's request. Both "Sparty" and Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis have declined comment.


Administrators at The University of Notre Dame however, appeared almost eager to approach the media after they superciliously shrugged off the Commitee's results and pointed to their coaches decided "schematic advantage" as enough evidence to disprove any wrongdoing. While an official close to Purdue University added, "Ultimately it is our hope that the commitee has confused steroids with alcohol. Until we find evidence to the contrary we will provide no further comment at this time"


Although mystified the NCAA continues to move forward with the their case in hopes that the results will deter any future attempt at "cheating." "We're still having a difficult time coming to grips with it. In many of the documented cases concerning professional athletes you can point to glaring statistical increases in their performance. However with the individuals we've sighted there doesn't seem to have been any significant impact in their respective athletic fields for some years now. Maybe they were using them wrong? I don't know. It just doesn't make sense." NCAA Vice President Kevin Lennon added.


Whatever the problem may be it is certain that these recent allegations will cause many to question which sports they can still consider sacred. Ultimately these revelations, if anything, may serve to offer support to youth league parents nationwide who find themselves paranoid about "the big kid" on the Little League team. After today they might not be so crazy after all.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009

First the BCS, now this??

Freep.com- Bellotti, the NCAA football rules committee chairman, said Wednesday officials should eject more players for flagrant personal fouls, and agreed to seek input on whether some celebration penalties should be live-ball penalties, which could result in losing points. Teams would not be penalized, Bellotti said, for a group celebration after the score because the NCAA wants to emphasize the team concept, not individuals.

It's good to see the NCAA has their priorities straight. Instead of restructuring the current post season format, they are looking at alternatives to double pump teams in the ass for a player that taunts. I think they have this one ass backwards. Penalize for group celebrations, not individuals. You wanna take points off the board because some jack rabbit just took one back 90 yards to the house? Just because he did back flips into the endzone the final 5 yards doesn't mean you should take 6 off the board, that is true talent right there! On the flip side, this rule might save Mark Manginos life.




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Highlight of the year???


Can't think of anything better so far...

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Now this is bedlam...



Seriously, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State should be ashamed of themselves. When was the last time you saw this at Gallagher-Iba Arena? Alabama High School hoops is where it's at!
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Alabama High School Basketball Brawl



See if you can count how many dudes come running out of the stands with one hand holding up their pants while the other is trying to knock someone out.
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Gamblers Anonymous Pick of the Day: Drake at Northern Iowa -8

Tonight we focus on a couple of mid major teams out of the Missouri Valley Conference as UNI 18-8 (12-3) welcomes Drake 15-12 (6-9) to the Mcleod Center in Cedar Falls, IA. UNI has struggled lately, losing 2 of 3 after stringing together 12 straight victories. Drake has yet to put together back to back conference victories since starting 3-0. They struggle on the road and have won twice in the last 30 days.

NIU is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games and 4-2 ATS in their last 6 at home. Those 2 games they didn't cover at home came against Illinois State and Creighton, both tied for second in the MVC right behind UNI. In the 4 games they did cover it was by an average of 13ppg.

Drake is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 and just not playing great basketball. Not too much more to say about them.

Take NIU -8 for the win. I predict a 75-61 victory for NIU.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

The Incomparable Tradition of Texas Hoops


ESPN: AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Texas will retire jersey numbers of nine athletes in three sports in ceremonies during the 2008-09 school year, Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds announced Friday. Included in the group will be football players Vince Young, Bobby Layne and Tommy Nobis; baseball players Greg Swindell, Burt Hooton, Scott Bryant and Brooks Kieschnick; and basketball players Kevin Durant and Slater Martin.

How about that for tradition huh? In and out in a single year and the Texas brass elevate your number to "never to be worn again" status. I get that he was Naismith Player of the Year in 2007 but the guy only played a grand total of 35 games and failed to lead the team past the second round of the NCAA tournament. If I've done my math correctly that means he only wore a Texas uniform for a total of 23 hours and 33 mins max. He barely even rocked #35. And now the powers that be aren't gonna let anyone else wear it ever again. Pretty impressive stuff Kevin. If that's the way they want to run things down there I've gotta believe Brian Boddicker should at least be worthy of a plaque.
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Do You Know Who My Dad Is?!?!?!


Chicago Tribune- IOWA CITY, Iowa - The daughter of a former Iowa State football coach allegedly struck and threatened a police officer and told him all charges would be dropped because of her last name and because the family has "a lot of money." Police say Jillian McCarney also told officers her father would fight them and threatened violence against them several times. According to the police report, McCarney asked the officer, "Do you know who my dad is? He is Dan McCarney."


I could really give two shits about this story until I saw the mug shot of poor little Jillian, then I was intrigued. I don't care what she said or did, all I know is she likes to party. No doubt in my mind she was 2 grams deep and on her way down. I will be absent the next 3 days, I am packing my shit and heading to Iowa City to do some blow with this bitch! And you know you'd hit it...
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Kansas State suspends Clemente for physical play

ESPN- MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State suspended leading scorer Denis Clemente for Tuesday night's game against North Carolina Central for his rough play against Kansas last weekend.

This has been a growing problem in college basketball the last few weeks. Devin Dumes was guilty for IU, Chase Butinger had his faced stomped on in a game against Houston, and then Clemente on Saturday. I was about to give Kansas State head coach Frank Martin some props for the suspension, then I realized they are playing North Carolina Central and Clemente wouldn't be needed anyway. Way to set a presidence coach Martin, I hope you lose.
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Gamblers Anonymous Pick of the Day: Seton Hall at Marquette -12

I really shouldn't have to explain this one but I will...Marquette is coming off a two game losing streak that included an absolute embarassment at South Florida and a rather uninspired effort at Villanova. Now the Golden Eagles finally return home where they absolutely dominate their Big East opponents. Seton Hall has really picked up the pace of late and have reeled of victories in 5 of their last 6. Pretty impressive feat for a Big East team. Oh wait, 4 of those 5 victories came against Depaul, St. Johns, and Rutgers; the whale shit of the Big East. Look for a big defensive effort from Marquette tonight as they roll to an easy 15 point victory.

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-betsoff
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A-Rod Points Finger at Cousin

CNN/SI- Rodriguez says a cousin, whom he would not identify, first introduced him to a substance he referred to as "Boli" that could be purchased in the Dominican Republic and brought to the United States.
"My cousin and I, one more ignorant than the other, decided it was a good idea to start taking it," Rodriguez said in a prepared statement before the question and answer portion of his press conference.


Really A-Rod? I mean seriously, grow a pair and take full responsibility for your actions. Don't throw your cousin under the bus and blame him. I gave you a pass when you decided to throw your shriveled dick in post 1984 Madonna instead of your wife. However, I can't turn my head on this one. You were asked by a reporter if you cheated the game and you claim that's not for you to decide. Dude, you cheated, just say "yes." Now its time to move on, even though ESPN won't. The good news is Tim Kurjian can finaly discontinue his Viagra prescription because he gets off on this shit. I don't buy the "young and stupid" excuse either. You know why? You had been in the league for 8 years prior to the period in question. I hope you had enough respect for the game to admit everything today. If you didn't and more information is revealed, say goodbye to any Hall of Fame chances you have left.

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Landry To Forego NBA: Sign Deal With LensCrafters

Madison,WI: NBA riches aren't always a sure thing. Just ask Korleone Young. For many seniors and underclassman the decision to roll the dice and enter themselves into the NBA draft poses a difficult and uncertain risk. However, when the curtain falls on the 2009 college basketball season this April the decision for Marcus Landry should be an easy one. Faced with similar uncertainty regarding his draft status Landry was offered an unconventional endorsement deal with national eyewear retailer LensCrafters.

Therefore its expected that at the conclusion of the 2009 season Landry, a senior forward at The University of Wisconsin, will announce the deal which will make him the LensCrafters spokesman through 2020. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. In a statement released through the university on Tuesday Landry commented, "Growing up it was difficult knowing that I couldn't see as far as the other kids. I'd be lying if I said the insults didn't occasionally affect me. Thankfully the generosity of LensCrafters has afforded me the opportunity to parlay my genetic shortcomings into a lucrative and stable career. And for that I am extremely grateful."

For the less fortunate however, the decision whether or not to declare still looms. And the clock is ticking. The 2009 NBA draft is scheduled to take place in Madison Square Garden on June 25th.
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Monday, February 16, 2009

Gamblers Anonymous Pick of the Day

I aint gloatin', but I told ya so! How bout them Saints, keep on rollin! Good to see Mr. Higgins will be able to put food on the table the next two weeks.
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Michigan Schedules Week 1 Bye In Hopes Of Ending Season Opening Losing Streak Once And For All


Ann Arbor, MI: When the college football season kicks off this upcoming September a suddenly all too familiar groan will be absent from The Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In a bold move, athletic director Bill Martin announced today that the University of Michigan will be abandoning their customary week 1 scheduling protocol of playing Non-BCS/FCS teams in favor of sitting at home and watching everyone else play on TV. The decision comes on the heels of two consecutive season opening losses where the heavily favored Wolverine football program found themselves upended by opponents scheduled "for entertainment purposes only."

Said Martin, "We needed a tourniquet. There was a time when we were accustomed to seeing our national championship hopes dashed on that last Saturday in November. Lately that hasn't been the case. To lose in the Big House during week one of the season is not only inexcusable; it's embarrassing. And in this economy I just don't see the logic in paying someone $775,000 to come into our house and kick our ass." Head coach Rich Rodriguez apparently has also indicated his support for the move but was unavailable when reached for comment.

When asked his thoughts on the decision incumbent quarterback Steven Threet added, "I think it makes sense. It's like slow playing a hand in poker. The more teams that lose before we do, the better chance we have of making it into the Top 25."

Whether or not the decision will pay dividends for the program remains to be seen. However there is one thing that is for certain. When the clocks tick down to zero on that first football saturday in September there will still be room for optimism in Ann Arbor.
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Gamblers Anonymous Pick of the Day: Siena -5 at Iona

Prior to the college hoops season many experts thought Siena would be the newest mid-major Cinderella story come tourney time. Siena got off to a slow start and the hype was gone. However, the Saints are 15-2 since Christmas and have dominated the MAAC with a 14-1 record. Iona is struggling this season with a 12-14 record, 7-8 in conference with 5 of those 7 victories coming against the bottom 3 teams in the MAAC. Homecourt advantage won't be a factor tonight as Siena rolls to an easy road win. Take Siena -5 on the road! I'm so confident I would bet Mr. Higgins entire unemployment check on it!
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El Hombre to sit out WBC


According to stltoday.com Albert Pujols will not compete in the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues. I couldn't be happier with this decision. Pujols is coming off elbow surgery in October and needs to be 100% when the season starts. I know it's imporant to El Hombre to represent the Dominican Republic in the WBC but the Cardinals don't have a prayer if he ends up on the D.L. all season.
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Phil Mickelson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Should be Best Friends

Can someone please explain to me what the infatuation is with these two losers in their respective sports? Phil has proven time and time again that he chokes down the stretch and manages to make the impossible, possible. Don't agree? How about his peformance on 18 at Winged Foot or his disaster on 13 at Torrey Pines last season. Same can be said for Jr. who again managed to be penalized for pit stop infractions and consequently put him a lap down. As if that wasn't enough, he caused the caution flag that would ultimately decide the final order of the race when the rains came, nice one Dale.

It should be assumed that success breeds popularity when you scan the worlds most beloved athletes, yet Phil and Jr. aint that great compared to their peers. Mickelson does have 34 Tour victories which is 13th all-time and 3 major championships. These numbers represent a hall of fame career in the world of golf, yet they could be better if Lefty would sack up one time and knock off the "I'm just happy to be in contention" bullshit. Are you happy with losing? No wonder your wife cheats on you. Get a new wardrobe, slim down a bit, quit being so fucking happy to be there, and don't show your face on Entourage every again. You ruined my Sunday evening with that cameo, I wonder who Amy had to suck off to get you that appearence. Or maybe Tiger couldn't do it because he was hanging out with MJ in Dubai?

Now lets focus on Dale Jr. Dude, I get it, your dad was the greatest driver of all time and had brass balls. He was a closer and got the job done. You on the other hand are mediocre at best. Your 17 Nextel Cup victories ranks you 40th all time and you have yet to win a Cup Championship. You, like Phil, let your peers consistently beat your ass. Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart both double you in Nextel Cup victories and each own 2 Cup Championships. I know everyone loves you and alot of people hate Tony Stewart but when the sun sets, I would rather be in the winners circle chugging milk and making it rain Pepsi all over the pit crew.

I think these two suffer from the Brett Favre Syndrome. They really aren't that great, have a couple of big wins, and the media prematurely ejaculates when covering them.
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From a friend of a friend of a friend: Cavs to swap Szczerbiak and Hickson for Suns Stoudemire


Say those prayers Cavs fans it appears as though Steve Kerr isn't done fisting the Suns franchise just yet! The preliminary word out of the Buckeye state has the Suns sending their 6'10" All-Star power forward to the Cavs in exchange for guard Wally Szczerbiak, forward JJ Hickson, and a draft pick. Those close to the Cavs say GM Danny Ferry may even try to sweeten the deal by including two basketballs and an autographed pair of LeBron James sneakers. (I kid about the last part)
Now this isn't a done deal yet but either way I'm pretty fucking excited. I mean we haven't had a power forward with some balls since Boozer packed up and left town. Just the thought of Mo Williams, Bron, and Amar'e gliding down the court for a 3 on 2 break made my dick move. I've got my fingers crossed...Somebody get me Stephen A. Smith on the line!
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Missouri Tigers a #3 Seed in Latest Bracketology

Joe Lunardi has released his latest bracket predictions for the field of 65 and this week Missouri comes in as a 3 seed in the Midwest Region. If this holds true, the Tigers will most likely play their opening round games on the east or west coast and then return to Indianapolis for their Final Four run. Missouri has won 9 out of their last 10 conference games with victories against Baylor, Texas, and Kansas. They are off until Saturday before running the gauntlet to end the season with games at Kansas and Texas A&M while they will host Kansas State and Oklahoma. With 7 days in between games it's imperative for Coach Mike Anderson to keep his squad focussed and Leo Lyons out of jail. In reality, after Missouri beats Colorado on Saturday, they will have to win 3 of 4 and 2 games in the Big 12 tournament to hold this seed. M-I-Z!!!
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Madonna Circa 1984 vs. Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger


Classic David vs. Goliath matchup here and I gotta admit, if these two approached me at a bar and I had to decide on the spot, Nicole would take the cake, hands down. But since we know enough about these two, intangibles will be the deciding factor. The intangible to focus on with these two is kinkyness. Madonna Circa 1984 is that chick you knew could snap your dick off before you had time to remove the french rolls from your favorite faded denims. She wanted it anywhere and anytime. There is no doubt in my mind that 1984 Madonna would try anything once and maybe twice. 1984 likes to fuck and Nicole likes to make love...that shit is just boring. I will leave you with this..."Like a virgin, touched for the very first time."
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Flounder wants to debate me on this so I figure since we're gonna have ourselves a friendly argument it's probably a good idea to specify what my definition of intangibles are. The who, what, when, where, and why. So here's the who. Nicole Scherzinger. She's the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls (or PCD as we here at the scoop like to refer to them). I'm pretty confident we're gonna get married someday so I did some background research in order to give us a little something to talk about on our honeymoon. Somehow she ended up at Wright State University. Not too sure how that happened but I think I'm speaking for all Ohioan's when I ask what the fuck? She's insanely hot. A 12 on a 10 scale. The type of chick that when you're hooking up with her you almost can't wait for it to be over so you can get on the phone to tell your friends. The what? Simple. I'd do whatever she wanted. Anything. I'd even listen to her CD and I fucking hate pop music. That said, I think the when and the where are pretty much self-explanatory so I think I'll save everyone time and let you be the judge .
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