Hottest Sports Stories for Friday, Jan. 6
Bill O'Brien accepted the worst job in sports, Keith Smart was hired to babysit DeMarcus Cousins and Chris Bosh was big enough for the Miami Heat.
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In this edition:
RICH EISEN GETS REAL
TNT has ordered ten episodes of their first-ever reality competition series. Um, way to get on board in a timely fashion, TNT. The show is called The Great Escape, and is like Survivor, mixed with the movie Cast Away with a dollop of Amazing Race, and hosted by NFL commentator Rich Eisen.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will it be any good?
Our Take: I like my entertainment scripted. The fact that I own Weekend at Bernie's II doesn't say much, but I like the cut of this show's jib. From the description, linked below, contestants will have to escape things like a sinking ship or a deserted island.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 We Shall Sees
I am only on board if there are also sharks with freaking lasers.
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6 IS BETTER THAN 5
As it turns out, math doesn't figure heavily into basketball officiating. You would hope that they could count to 6 though. Louisiana-Lafayette ran 6 out onto the court against WKU and hit a game winner in the process.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What kind of show are they running in the Sun Belt?
Our Take: The conference has toyed with suspending the officials and a head coach has been fired. Oh, yeah. The coach that had five players on the court, Ken McDonald, was fired. Not because he was bamboozled, more because his team continues to lose.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Simply Unfairs
This video is getting traction for the bizarre factor. My favorite part is the guard that completely ignores his gross advantage and decides to take the ball on his own. They should call him Little Black Mamba.
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CHUCKSTER SNACKS ON FOOT
Charles Barkley was at the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks game to add some color to the commentary. Well, he also managed to create a stir during a commercial break.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What did he say?
Our Take: Here is the video you lucky ducks.
Please note that Charles Barkley is not calling Weight Watchers a scam, only the fact that he gets paid to lose weight is. He relates it to being paid to watch basketball games. Many will hear what they want and say that he called the company a scam, he did not.
The more entertaining part is that he states he can't stand watching these Atlanta Hawks play. Yup, we agree, Chuck. The Hawks play a certain brand of basketball I like to call unwatchable.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Here It Comes
This little video here could be as big as his former waistline, or as small as his current one. It depends on what people think he was saying. In other news, the Hawks are just sorry.
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TEBOWING FAIL
Normally I would hide this kind of stuff down in the video section where most of you don't check. Hint, there are boobs down there. I may or may not be lying, but you should check first. Anyhoo, here is a drunk guy not Tebowing.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Hahaha
Our Take: Not really a question, but I agree. This is far more funny when you consider that the man isn't drunk, he is just depicting Tim Tebow during the final three games of the season.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Someone Call A Cabs?
If you are going to drink, don't drive. If you are going to drink and have a ride home, make it excessive and then be sure to Tebow. Also make video available to the masses.
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BILL O'BRIEN WILL NEED A BROOM
Penn State finally hired a new coach who they will announce shortly. Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien will step in as Penn State head coach. I think I speak for all of us when I say, "good luck with all that."
Question on Everybody's Mind: Was this a good hire?
Our Take: Let's be honest, Penn State found the one dude desperate enough to take the job at a sinking ship. Imagine showing up at your first big gig and being told you are following God and, "oh, by the way, there is a huge scandal that you might have to deal with for the next couple years." I would just go barista somewhere instead.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 What Is He Thinking?
No idea. I wonder if O'Brien has been in Bill Belichick's guest house without TV or Internet for a few months and thinks Joe Paterno simply retired because of old age.
Deeper Dive:
Penn State Hiring Patriots' Assistant (Post-Gazette)
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LIL' CHRIS BOSH IS A BIG BOY NOW
Ain't this the cutest little thing in the world? Chris Bosh held off a bunch of Atlanta Hawks that sort of just ran around and bumped into one another all night. The Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks in Triple OT, with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade sidelined.
Question on Everybody's Mind: How big was this win?
Our Take: Forget the other dynamic duo. On Thursday night, Chris Bosh was Batman and Mario Chalmers was Robin. However, they were the lame Joel Schumacher version.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Never Again Schumachers
This was a big win, but the Heat cannot survive on a heavy diet of Bosh and Chalmers. That's like subsisting on a diet of just burritos. Sure, it may be good for one night, but things get pretty stinky after a while.
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KINGS GET SMART
The Maloofs were not convinced that Paul Westphal could continue changing DeMarcus Cousins' diaper and lose games at the same time, so they hired Eric Smart who will.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Was this a good hire?
Our Take: They fired one coach with a losing record for another. This isn't exactly great news. It's clear that Westphal wasn't going to get along with Cousins so, duh, you fire the coach. As Smart took the helm on Thursday, the Kings showed life. So I could be wrong. It happens.
Hype Meter: 2 out of 5 Jimmers
Here is my issue. Who the hell is DeMarcus Cousins? I can't believe Westphal was fired because of a Cousins dustup. Let the man put a couple good seasons together and prove he can lay off the Ding-Dongs, then he can get someone fired.
Ain't That The Truth Tweet Award:
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Kings Name Keith Smart Head Coach (Sacramento Bee)
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because what else are you going to watch at work?
HIGH SCHOOL GOON SQUAD
A video of high school players committing some flagrant fouls with little being done by the refs has surfaced, and gone viral.
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NO, YOU DIDN'T
Top recruit Landon Collins made a choice, and his mom hates it.
Deeper Dive: Watch Safety's Mom Criticize Alabama Commitment (B/R)
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BLAKE GRIFFIN GETS DUNKED ON
There is something that doesn't seem right here. It still made me giggle though.
Deeper Dive: Watch Clippers Star Get Dunked on by Chandler Parsons (B/R)
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LOOK, MA. ONE HAND
Yup, I would say that Marvin Bracy is about ready for college.
Deeper Dive: Watch Marvin Bracy's Insane One-Hand Grab (B/R)
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SUPER, SUPER BOWL AD
Here is what Doritos rejected as a Super Bowl ad, and it is hilarious.
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BITS OF TID
Little bits of goodness with a chewy center.
NBC COVERAGE IS SCRIPTED
I know, big shock right? That salsa music played over Victor Cruz's Sunday night touchdown was planned. Wait, I thought celebrations aren't supposed to be scripted. Whoops. Via Deadspin.
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IT'S ALWAYS VIOLENT IN PHILADELPHIA
That Winter Classic? Yeah, a fight broke out. I was as shocked as you are. Via ESPN (with video).
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LINGERIE FOOTBALL LEAGUE PROTEST
Don't worry, the LFL is fine. The players were caught protesting for PETA, in the rain. Via Guyism.
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STILL HOT?
Here is an epic rundown of athletes who may be coasting on old photos. Our very own Amber Lee sets them straight. Via B/R.
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WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND
All Times Are Eastern (Unless you are in the East, then they are just times).
SATURDAY
SMU vs. Pittsburgh Compass Bowl—1:00 p.m. ESPN/ESPN3
You either have to be a fan of Pittsburgh, SMU, or be severely depressed to get any joy out of this game.
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans—4:30 p.m. NBC
Not excited about this game? Well, T.J. Yates is going to play. I swear that's a real person.
Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints—8:00 p.m. NBC
Drew Brees will either throw 17 touchdowns or Ndamukong Suh will eat him. Either way it will be engaging TV.
SUNDAY
Atlanta Falcons at NY Giants—1:00 p.m. FOX
Eli Manning attempts to prove that goofy-looking guys can be successful.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos—4:30 p.m. CBS
I will watch this game on my roof. Just in case Tebow goes 3-of-34 and wins, I will have something to jump off of.
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DAILY DESSERT
Until Monday, seriously, where is Carmen San Diego?
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