Happy Birthday Kurt Warner

I knew something about today felt just a little more sacred.  Whatever you want to call him – the gloved one, Jesus Warner, or dreamboat (as I call him) – it’s Kurt’s 38th birthday today.  As a Cards fan it’s possible you’d think I’m nervous that Warner is at such an advanced age but take [...]

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Bill Williamson: Shawne Merriman is More Essential Than Tom Brady

Bill Williamson – ESPN’s 10th ranked writer based on looks (as prepared by reputable political website SoD) – recently offered his argument in ESPN.com’s “Double Coverage” that Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is more essential to his team than Patriots QB (Steamy White Looks?) Tom Brady is to his. No seriously. Now I realize that it’s [...]

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Herbstreit v. Tebow: May The Most “Golden” Win

Forget about Pacquiao v. Mayweather, the most anticipated fight on the horizon just came to fruition courtesy of the Worldwide Leader (caution: protective sunglasses should be worn due to the immense golden light emanating from this interview). Versus

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Cardinals Sign Compelling Undrafted Free-Agent

After a 2nd day of the NFL Draft in which the Cardinals filled needs (offensive line, Aaron Francisco replacement),  I was most curious about one of the undrafted free agents they signed.  The Cards inked Florida State CB/KR Michael Ray Garvin, who at the FSU pro-day was timed at 4.24 and 4.28.   As 40 times [...]

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I Won’t Forget This, EA Sports

This morning it was announced that Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald and Steelers S Troy Polamalu would grace the cover of EA Sports Madden 2010. I’m a little torn here.  Obviously if this ends with Polamalu falling prey to the “Madden Curse“, I am in full support, since you know, he is an awful person and [...]

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The Curious Case of J.D. Roth

Some of you may know J.D. Roth, some of you may not.  Those that do may know him from his new show “Opportunity Knocks” on ABC.  If so, you should be ashamed of yourselves.  Others may know him from the single-greatest children’s game show of all-time — a little show called Fun House.  What you [...]

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You Sexed our Hearts Mutombo…

Tragedy struck Tuesday evening in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round Playoff series between the Rockets and Blazers.  Dikembe Mutombo suffered what appeared to be a serious left knee strain that he claims will lead to the end of his 18-year NBA career.

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“Happy” Earth Day!

Hug a tree today, just not this one.

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Can you be the next Rob Johnson?

A number of sports-related phenomena never fails to amaze me. Included on this illustrious list is the staggering ability of NFL Draft prospects to increase their stock, sometimes by a number of ROUNDS, based solely upon the NFL Draft Combine, university-sponsored Pro Days, and individual workouts. The latest such prospect, and perhaps one of my [...]

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