I'm no USC apologist (they blew the Oregon State game), but it was completely frustrating watching them roll Penn State yesterday while, for the sake of great college football, I was wishing to see the Trojans matched up against Sooners, Gators or even Longhorns in a playoff. Left wondering how those matchups would shake out, it's impossible not to rank the Best Pete Carroll Coached USC Team.
Big time December games have not been kind to Tony Romo. Or should we say that Romo has not been kind to big time games? After that no-show of a performance yesterday, Cowboys fans wait another year and all the haters rejoice. We're ranking Tony Romo's Biggest Big Game Letdowns. I did hear a Tony Choke-O reference today, but I'll take a pass at adding it to the list of Funniest Alternative Athlete Nickname as some anonymous hater has already christened him Tony Homo.
Heisman/Hall of Fame trivia
Heisman Trophy talk is always dominated by opinions about how much these guys are going to suck at the next level. Can you name the 8 guys who won a Heisman and had an NFL Hall of Fame Career?
Could GM bailout save Buick/Tiger sponsorship?
Before they recently cut him loose, Buick and Tiger linked up for some great commercials over the years. "Tiger Trap" on The Best Tiger Woods Commercials is every golfer's freaking dream. Call your Congressional leaders. Tell 'em to give GM a few extra mil' in the bailout so they can bring Tiger back.
T.O. trouble in Dallas? Let's recall it all
Looks like a complete 180 from the days Owens was shedding tears for his quarterback. In the Long List of Terrell Owens Drama we're watching video and stacking up years worth of incidents and seeing how they rank. T.O. also makes an appearance at #4 on Most Hated Athlete.
Sabathia takes the fat cash
Do pinstripes have a slimming effect? Weight doesn't seem to have caused any problems for the husky lefty, but with age we've seen even some of the most athletic balloon. Still deservedly so, C.C. is absent the Fattest Person in Sports list, but who knows if he'll make an appearance by the time that contract runs out in 6 years.
Don't feel bad Derek Rose, athletes do that stuff all the time
If you thought Derek Rose's injury was maybe a little stupid, the list of Most Ridiculous Off the Field Injuries tells another tale. Rose is currently ranked #7. Oh, and if you've ever wanted to know how to rip a phone book in half, be sure to check out the Steve Sparks video.
Plaxico keeps good company with Tank Johnson and others
Following an eventful weekend in which he shot himself in the leg, Plaxico was an obvious add to the list of Most Infamous Athlete Gun Incidents. Controversial "accidental" shooter Jayson Williams is on the list, as well as some of the more thuggish names you'd expect.
I don't think there is any contest... the Vince Carter Olympic dunk is the best dunk I have ever seen. The fact that the 7 foot french oaf thought he was going to get a charge out of the play and... Read »