I couldn’t watch yesterday’s post-game incident between 49ers’ coach Jim Harbaugh and Lions’ coach Jim Schwartz without being reminded of this 1996 sketch from Mr. Show With Bob and David. It’s a 7-minute sketch, and the similarities don’t become clear until about 6 minutes in, but it’s worth the watch (if only because Mr. Show was awesome).
The Harbaugh-Schwartz incident reminded me of this old Mr. Show sketch
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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In Harbaugh v Schwartz, everyone wins*
October 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Much has been made of the postgame brouhaha between 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Lions coach Jim Schwartz, and with good reason.
It’s not often that we see a coach react to a win as exuberantly and – some might say – disrespectfully as Harbaugh did. Likewise, it’s not often that we see a coach react as angrily and physically as Schwartz did.
All in all it was a pretty shocking display from both coaches, especially in a league where every effort is made to remove any and all individual expressions of emotion.
That, in addition to a few other reasons, is why everyone was a winner in Harbaugh v Schwartz – assuming the NFL does the right thing and rebukes both coaches (hence the asterisk in the title).
NFL “Suck 4 Luck” Power Rankings: Week 7
October 17, 2011 By 7 Comments
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A few days ago, Andrew Luck said it was “stupid” for fans of NFL teams to wish losses upon their favorite franchises in the hopes that it would possibly position them to draft the Stanford signal-caller. As Pro Football Talk accurately predicted, “Luck might not like it, but the ‘Suck for Luck’ campaigns aren’t going away.”
No, they most certainly are not; not when quarterback is by far the most important position on the field, in a sport where it is virtually impossible to win consistently without at least above average play from the position.
So even though this post series’ namesake likely thinks I’m an idiot for continuing to post it, post I will. Because while it may be “stupid” from his view, no one who has a franchise QB is lamenting the losses it likely took to get them. Neither will whoever grabs Luck, as close to a “can’t miss” quarterback prospect as we’ve seen in a long while.
2011 World Series: St. Louis Cardinals v Texas Rangers TV Schedule and Pitching Probables
October 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
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If I only could bring such good luck to my White Sox.
Two years in a row I have attended Game 6 of the ALCS at The Ballpark in Arlington, and two years in a row I have witnessed the Rangers perform their Ginger Ale celebration in the infield after the game. Last year, it was a close win over the Yankees when Alex Rodriguez struck out. This year, it was an absolute blowout over the Tigers.
So now the Texas Rangers will go to the World Series for the second straight year, with their bats on fire and the bullpen in lockdown mode. Their opponent will the St. Louis Cardinals, who are one of the most improbable World Series contenders ever. The Cardinals were 10.5 games back of the Braves for the Wild Card with a few days left in August. Thanks to a 10-20 finish by the Braves, and their own September surge, the Cardinals stormed into the playoffs and haven’t stopped winning since.
A.J. Hawk gets caught flipping own bench the bird on live TV
October 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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During the 2nd quarter of today’s Packers-Rams game A.J. Hawk flipped the bird in the general direction of his own bench and in plain view of Fox’s TV cameras. (It’s apparently a “running joke“.)
Fantasy Football Week 6 Start Em, Sit Em Sunday Live Chat
October 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Every Sunday morning starting at 10:00 CT (11:00 ET) we are here to answer your last minute start/sit questions.
Zach will be the main man today, so fire off whatever questions you have and he’ll be sure to take good care of you.
Fantasy Football Week 6: Last Minute Tips on Dalton, Graham, Little, Stafford, Gore, and Nicks
October 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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It is already the sixth week of the NFL season, and the players and teams who are for real are becoming apparent. The standings are beginning to take form, and some teams have already seen their playoff chances dashed.
Here are some tips for those who may have any last minute questions for Week 6.
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Fantasy Football Week 6 Stock Report: Daniel Thomas, Darrius-Heyward Bay UP; Matt Schaub, Reggie Wayne DOWN
October 15, 2011 By 4 Comments
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Luckily for a lot of owners, there are not many major players who have a bye this week, except for my team…but I have faith in Jay Cutler!
Regardless, there may be some surprises this week from a few highly unknown RBs. This position may very well be the most important for owners in terms of touches for players, but on the professional level it is the most dispensable position, as almost anyone can succeed in the right situation.
If you are itching to see how Tim Tebow is going to follow up his breakthrough game in Week 5, then you are going to have to wait until next week, but if you want to hear a bunch of media chatter about him just turn on ESPN.
Having said that, we have a lot of good stuff for you in this week’s Stock Report.
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Miami Dolphins at New York Jets: Monday Night Football Preview, Point Spread, and Prediction
October 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
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It’s Week 6 and the Monday Night Football contenders this week have a combined number of wins of TWO. That’s right, two. Combined. The 2-3 Jets will host the 0-4 Dolphins on Monday night.
This game isn’t just a competition of who can play the best, no; it will be a vicious fight for a win between two teams desperate for Ws.
Let’s take a look at why the teams are where they are.
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Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: Sunday Night Football Preview, Point Spread, and Prediction
October 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The NFC North features the last two undefeated teams in football in the Packers and Lions, but don’t forget about the other two teams just yet. The two teams below the Packers and Lions are squaring off in a very important game in Chicago.
The Vikings are traveling into Chicago the week after they won their first game of the year over the Cardinals. Adrian Peterson took over with three touchdowns on 122 yards rushing, which gives him 498 on the year.
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The Bottoms Line Non-BCS Watch List: UNLV Rebels
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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According to most pundits, the Mountain West will be a two-team race this season between New Mexico and the next team on the Non-BCS Watch List.
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College Football Game of the Week: #20 Baylor v #21 Texas A&M – Preview, Point Spread, Prediction and Keys to Victory
October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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A showdown between two of the best offenses in college football will occur in the Lone Star State on Saturday as #20 Baylor heads to Kyle Field to take on #21 Texas A&M. Robert Griffin has another opportunity to showcase his talents to Heisman Trophy voters against one the worst defenses in the Big 12.
Texas A&M has won 18 out of the last 20 games against Baylor and this may be the last time these two teams meet for awhile. Next season they will be in different conferences and this final meeting as members of the Big 12 has the potential be one of the better games in this series.
Here is what you can expect from these teams:
Jim Leyland stinkpalmed Ron Washington before Game 5
October 14, 2011 By 4 Comments
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Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the ALCS, sending the series back to Texas for Game 6 on Saturday and, Tigers fans hope, Game 7 after that.
And while many people will credit a fluky bounce of the ball at third base for turning the tide of Game 5, the secret to the Tigers victory actually came much earlier, during the pregame. That is when Tigers skipper Jim Leyland executed his own form of hit-and-run on Rangers manager Ron Washington, as documented by AP photographer Paul Sancya.
Fantasy Football Week 6 Injury Report: Updates on BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Rashard Mendenhall, Daniel Thomas, and more
October 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
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We have lots of injury updates heading into week 6 of the NFL season, including the latest on running backs Rashard Mendenhall, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and Daniel Thomas, so let’s get to it.
The Bottoms Line College Basketball Podcast: Tim Abromaitis Suspension and Mo Creek Injury: IU’s Secondary Violation; Previews of C-USA, Pac-12, A-10
October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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In episode #5 of The Bottoms Line College Hoops Talk Podcast, host Andy Bottoms is joined once again Rob Dauster and Troy Machir of Ballin’ Is a Habit.
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