Fairly funny video about Rickson Gracie
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Waiting Patiently For Art Modell To Die
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I know this is perverse, but I can’t quite decide just how perverse. Actually, I probably know, but choose not to acknowledge it, because I also find it amusing.
MDW never outright expresses a wish for Art Modell to perish, but… the gist of the page is somewhat clear. They’re not going to be entirely upset when it happens. They describe their new web venture as “a modest little page dedicated to the public service of networking those who, er, care about one Arthur Modell.” There’s even a little graphic that you can put on your page to keep your readers abreast of Art’s “Death Status.”
I continue to wish Art Modell nothing but the best of health. But… I know of a web page that I’ll be checking when he passes away.
Roethlisberger’s Appendix Does Not Survive NFL Roster Cuts
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Ben Roethlisberger had an emergency appendectomy today, leaving him out for the Steelers opener this Thursday against the Dolphins. Funny, I thought his liver would be the first to go.
The appendix didn’t burst, say the doctors, and the surgery was a routine repair. During the surgery, doctors also took the precautionary step of affixing a little tiny helmet on Roethlisberger’s appendix.
He’ll be hospitalized until Monday. He may end up missing a few weeks of the season because of this, and Bill Cowher has already ruled him out for Week 1. That would leave the starting duties to Charlie Batch, and the back-up duties to… well, that would be wide receiver Cedric Wilson. I don’t mean to point out the obvious to Steeler front office, but… you know, Jeff George just became available.
But at least the Steelers will still have their best wide receiv–actually, scratch that. Hines Ward is also listed as questionable. His status could be changed throughout the week, but if Batch is the starter, Ward might as well go ahead and sit this one out, as no football will be approaching a Steelers wide receiver anyway.
Surgery sidelines Roethlisberger for opener [Steelers.com]
Steelers WR Ward questionable for season opener [ESPN.com]
The Esquire Interview: Clinton Portis
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While the question around DC remains, “Will Portis play against Minnesota this week?,” I’m, as usual, more concerned with the man’s social life. Besides, ESPN “Medicine Man” Will Carroll leads us to believe he’ll be fine. So it’s with that in mind that we turn our eyes to Esquire’s profile on Coach Janky Spanky. The whole thing is certainly worth your time, but at least two key excerpts need to be highlighted…
“The most elaborate of his current [fishtank] collection has been reserved for his bedroom, where the magic happens. More specifically, it’s reserved for his bed, the headboard of which consists of an aquarium that nearly reaches the ceiling, a square-shouldered arch filled with salt water, coral, fish, and a freakishly large sea anemone that looks an awful lot like a gaping vagina.
“You gonna fool yourself, too?” Portis says. “I know what this looks like, but I got a woman down in Miami. We been together seven years.”
“You know what, man, honestly? Yeah, I have my share. I have fun with it. I’m twenty-four, bro! You love to think that the woman you with, that’s the woman you want for the rest of your life. And I done felt that way. But I’m twenty-four! I don’t do [stuff] to disrespect her. I try to keep it outta her face. But we have an understanding.
“Let’s just call it an understanding that I’m not perfect.”
That’s just about the most honest and hilarious thing I’ve ever read. If there’s another athlete who’s consistently as open and entertaining as Portis, I hope he comes and plays for my team too. Oh, and here’s that other excerpt…
“Portis says today that he wanted to retire the charade several times, but when¬ever he had convinced himself he was done with it, he was presented with some divine reason to come up with another disguise. For instance: “Once I heard Rod Woodson and Lincoln Kennedy [of the NFL Network] say that I wasn’t focused, that I should quit it, I knew I had to keep rolling with it. Don’t tell me what to do. They can kiss my ass.”
Get well, C-Po. The league isn’t nearly as fun without you. Nor do I trust Ladell Betts and T.J. Duckett. So, yeah, get well.
Portis Has an Interesting Bed, and an Understanding [The Big Lead]
Deadspin HOF Nominee: Clinton Portis [Deadspin]
‘Let’s Get Rid of These Games’ [Saved by the Blog]
World Record Trampoline Dunk
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Via the always excellent True Hoop comes this video of a guy dunking off of a trampoline from way downtown on some Japanese variety show. Watching this is pretty much the best way you could possibly spend the next 75 seconds of your life. Also, follow the link for more videos of guys on trampolines with balls and stuff.
Chargers LB Steve Foley Shot Multiple Times
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From KUSI in San Diego, via the Chargers page at the NFL Fanhouse, comes the news that Chargers linebacker Steve Foley was shot multiple times by an off-duty police officer.
It happened around 3:30 Sunday morning..when an off duty Coronado police officer started following a man who was driving erratically. Police say the driver is Chargers linebacker Steve Foley.
The officer identified himself several times as a police officer, but Foley would not pull over. Foley then drove to his own neighborhood in Poway where he got out of the car and his girlfriend got behind the wheel. Police say Foley came at the officer who fired a warning shot. The woman then drove the car at the officer. The officer fired into the car, then shot Foley. But police say Foley kept coming, and the off duty officer shot him several more times.
Yikes.
Foley underwent surgery at Sharp Hospital, and his condition is unkown at this time, though the wounds aren’t thought to be life-threatening. He took shots in the hand, stomach, and leg.
Chargers Outside Linebacker Shot Mulitple Times [Fanhouse]
Charger Shot [KUSI News]
Jacked Up, KSK Style
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Now this is just good fun. Courtesy of the good fellas at Kissing Suzy Kolber comes a three minute highlight reel of “measty” NFL hits as scored by the overly aggro and incessantly annoying musical stylings of Prodigy. There’s too many great shots to mention, but Earl Campbell spearing a linebacker in the chest, Steve Atwater crushing Christian Okoye and Don Beebe doing the upside-down Pogo hop all stand out. Of course, Ronnie Lott is prominently involved as well.
Jeff George Was Fun While He Lasted
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It might be the most talented class of roster cutdowns in NFL history. Charlie Rogers, Najeh Davenport, Ron Dayne, Lee Suggs, Marcus Vick, and quite sadly, Jeff George, were all released yesterday as NFL teams had to get down to the 53-man roster limit.
I’d like to be upset about the release of Jeff George, but he’s already given us more joy than we ever had a right to expect. And don’t shed any tears for him. According to this, his comeback attempt may not be dead, and it may just be a procedural move so the Raiders don’t have to guarantee his salary. But even if that doesn’t work out, he can still look forward to the warm and loving embrace of Jayson Whitlock.
The biggest surprise, perhaps, was the Green Bay dumped their number two running back, Najeh Davenport. He might be the most talented guy on the entire list of cuts, and it’s difficult to believe that he’ll be out of work for very long. It occurs to me that a certain Super Bowl team in Pittsburgh could be in the market for a big back.
And of course, there’s our main man Marcus Vick, who couldn’t quite hold on to his roster spot with the Dolphins. If there’s a sudden spike in the Miami crime rate, you’ll know why.
Notes: Running backs Dayne, Suggs, Davenport cut; Dolphins release Vick [USA Today]
