Daily Archives: May 8, 2009

When it rains…

I’m a sucker for gallows humor, and this brief post over at The Joe Cribbs Car Wash made me laugh out loud.

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Filed under The Blogosphere, Tony Franklin - Misunderstood Genius

Why I hate ESPN: reason #2874

Words fail me: Next week’s College Football Live — a weekday afternoon studio show dedicated to college football aired generally at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN — will feature daily analysis, news, interviews and a special weeklong focus on Notre Dame … Continue reading

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Filed under Charlie Weis Is A Big Fat..., ESPN Is The Devil

Baby needs a new pair of shoes.

There’s something vaguely discomfiting about seeing these two storylines on USA Today’s college football page this morning: Delaware House approves revised gambling bill Indictments unsealed in Toledo sports-fixing schemes The NCAA didn’t exactly have a strong hand to play in … Continue reading

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Filed under College Football, Crime and Punishment, It's Just Bidness

Just remember to bring your wallet.

Nose bleed seats that cost $50 and $85.  $38 parking. Welcome, college football fans, to the new Cowboys stadium! Yeah, those prices suck, but don’t worry, Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione’s got your back, guys.  You may be getting screwed, … Continue reading

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Filed under It's Just Bidness

BCS roundup

Relax.  This post won’t be a novella.  It’s just some minor stories worth bringing to your attention: Meet J.C. Watts, BCS lobbyist.  And how ’bout this rhetorical flourish?  “…amid the cloudburst of criticism besotting the BCS each year…” Whoo!  Check … Continue reading

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Filed under BCS/Playoffs, Political Wankery