Hottest Stories in Sports for Monday, October 17

Gabe ZaldivarOct 17, 2011

Jim Harbaugh is into public displays of insanity, the BCS is still the worst thing in sports and we have a World Series, only it's a secret.

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In this AM edition: NFL coach kerfuffle fallout? ... Racing loses a legend ... BCS returns to give fans indigestion ... Rangers-Cards Series set, but does anyone care? ... NFL coach on the DL ... A shocking Patriots comeback (sarcasm, anyone?) ... PM UPDATE: Lloyd to the Rams, congrats on leaving one mess for another

1. JIM HARBAUGH WANTS YOU TO SEE HIS TUMMY

Jim Harbaugh beat Jim Schwartz and the Lions Sunday, and he acted like he had just won the Super Bowl, World Series and found an extra five bucks in his wallet. You never want to act like this is your first rodeo. Harbaugh acted like it was his first born child.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Who was at fault Sunday?

Our Take: You couldn't ask for two more over zealous individuals. I imagine Jim Schwartz rips his shirt off and screams "Who's your Daddy" when he finds a toy in his happy meal. However, Jim Harbaugh was the first to overreact, making a regular season win look like he just got a Nintendo 64.

Hype Meter: 5-of-5 You're a Jerk. No, You're a Jerk

Most are siding with Harbaugh as Jim Schwartz clearly had nothing to be pissed about. I have beef with that notion though. What the hell was Harbaugh going to do with his shirt? This isn't soccer, and we don't celebrate by ripping our shirts off like Hulk Hogan. Unless of course you are Hulk Hogan. I thought it was only kickers that celebrated at the expense of others.

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2. INDY CAR LOSES A LEGEND

There is simply no way to classify Sunday's crash other than a tragedy. Dan Wheldon was a winner, and from the descriptions by people that knew him, one hell of a guy.

Question on Everybody's Mind: How will the sport respond?

Our Take: IndyCar did the best thing they could with the tragic news that put a pall on the last race of the year. The five-lap salute was perfect.

Hype Meter: 5-out-5 Dan Wheldon Will be Missed

Our thoughts go out to Dan Wheldon's friends and family.

Couldn't Have Said it Better Myself Tweet Award:

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3. BCS ARRIVES IN TIME TO PIS ... UM, ANNOY US MIGHTILY

That weekly feeling of nausea and frustration is back, and you have the BCS rankings to thank for it. You also may want to check your dietary choices.

Every week, at least a few teams will be out of order and there is nothing you can do about it.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Who is No. 1 and did they get it right?

Our Take: Why do you care? LSU is No. 1, but it could easily be three other teams. The BCS is good for one thing, sparking heated debate. In fact, the BCS joins "what the hell happened to Tori Scott on Saved by the Bell?" as the greatest conversation starters of my lifetime.

Hype Meter: 5-of-5 Will Someone Finally Lose Already

The BCS joins place kickers, the WNBA and LeBron James' publicist as the worst parts about sports. There is no justice to it, sort of like how my kids will think JarJar Binks was a funny character created from a master of words and storytelling.

Related Link: BCS Rankings 2011: 5 Biggest Snubs in the First BCS Ranking

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4. WORLD SERIES SET, BUT SHH, DON'T TELL ANYONE

If you happened to be flipping the channels on Sunday, you may have accidentally fallen on TBS' coverage of the NLCS. You would have wondered two things. Why does Ron Darling sound exactly like James Woods, and who knew baseball was still going on?

Question on Everybody's Mind: Who will win the wacky World Series?

Our Take: This has been one of the best postseasons in several years, and everyone is missing it. The Rangers should dominate the series, but the Cardinals have hope, and hope goes a long way in life. At least that's what I learned from watching Rudy, Miracle and Once Bitten.

Hype Meter: 4-of-5 John Kruk Dinner Bibs

Seriously America, if you can wade through the awfulness that was Sunday's Bears vs. Vikings game, you can get on board with the World Series. Just take a drink every time Tim McCarver gives you a bloody nose from stupidity.

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5. SEAN PAYTON GOES FROM PROBABLE TO DOUBTFUL IN SIDELINE FIASCO

Sean Payton tore his MCL and broke his leg on Sunday when Jimmy Graham collided with him on the sidelines. Somewhere, Joe Paterno was yelling for him to rub some dirt on it and get back out there.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Great, who am I going to start in my fantasy head coach's league?

Our Take: The surprising part is that Payton stayed in the stadium to coach his team. I stubbed my toe two weeks ago and made my wife make me a "I'll stop crying when I feel like it" dinner.

Hype Meter: 3-of-5 Joe Paterno to Guest Star on Walking Deads

What the hell was going on with the NFL sidelines Sunday? We had two head coaches go WWE, Rob Ryan screaming like someone took away his chicken drumstick and Payton getting hit worse than Michael Vick. If it weren't for head coaches on Sunday, I may have slept through all the games.

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6. TOM BRADY GOES TOM BRADY AGAINST A TEAM THAT DOESN'T HAVE A TOM BRADY

Tom Brady is good, and you are about to be spoon fed that fact all Monday.

Question on Everybody's Mind: What are some things Tom Brady can't do?

Our Take: I would say dance or look cool in long hair. But it seems the proper answer is nothing. There is nothing that Tom Brady can't do, except dance or grow long hair. He also has the inability to not look like Justin Bieber on steroids.

Hype Meter: 2-of-5 Rob Ryan Looks Like Rex in Disguises

This story of Brady glory is getting a little dull. It would be like me telling my friends that I ate my whole burrito at dinner. Wake me when Brady goes back to Carnival.

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7. BRANDON LLOYD DEALT FROM ONE HOT MESS TO ANOTHER

Proving that they are serious contenders this year, the St. Louis Rams reportedly acquired WR Brandon Lloyd from the Denver Broncos. Record be damned, Steve Spagnuolo's team is going for it all this season.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Lloyd Going To Help Sam Bradford's Development?

Until the offensive line stops letting defenders play tag with him, Bradford is going to continue to struggle this season. He has been sacked an NFL-high 21 times. Lloyd is a significant upgrade for the receiving corps, but he does not fix the biggest problem for the team.

Hype Meter: 2-of-5

Taking one receiver from a bad team and putting him on an even worse team does not really do a lot to excite the masses. On the plus side, the Broncos' plan to make Tim Tebow the only player on offense is coming to fruition.

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8. FAMOUS ATHLETE DOES PLAYBOY GIGGITY, GIGGITY, OH...THAT ATHLETE

Manny Pacquiao provides the biggest letdown of the day as he drops his guard for the November issue of Playboy (that magazine you have under your mattress).

Question of the Day: Playboy, huh?

Our Take: Yes. To answer the real question you want to know. The issue will also feature the Girls of the SEC. There is no word on whether they will be as overrated as the universities they attend.

Hype Meter: 2-out-5 Manny being Mannys

This story lost its luster the minute I heard it was a journalistic piece on Manny Pacquiao. If I wanted to read the articles, I wouldn't buy a magazine that needs to also come with an excuse for the wife when she finds it next to the Sports Illustrated. Wait, the PacMan article, excellent.

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Until tomorrow, remember that it's all in the hips.