Hottest Sports Stories for Tuesday, Nov. 8
The Bears took those dreamy Eagles down a notch, Penn State is sinking into the depths of something fiery and the sports world lost a true legend in every sense of the world.
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In this edition:
ALBERT HAYNESWORTH FREE TO GAIN WEIGHT ELSEWHERE
Remember when the New England Patriots were going to get the most out of Fat Albert? Yeah, not so much. The man that stepped on another player's head and quit on a franchise has been let go by his latest team.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What's next for Alert Haynesworth?
Our Take: If the Patriots can get anything positive out of you, you are done as a football player. Haynesworth doesn't need money and is clearly not the same superstar player anymore. I say stick a fork in him, because he loves forks.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Sayonara Sumos
Haynesworth clearly wants to continue playing. I just don't see a team that is stupid enough to get in bed with a player that is a proven cancer to...Oh, right the Raiders. That team loves castoffs.
Deeper Dive:
Patriots Have Had Quite Enough of Fat Albert (Boston Herald)
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PENN STATE DECIDES THAT TALKING IS NOT A GOOD IDEA
In a move that should not shock anyone, Penn State canceled Joe Paterno's weekly press conference due to the fallout from the Jerry Sandusky Scandal that has taken the news world by storm over the last 48 hours.
From CNN reporter Erin Burnett:
Question on Everybody's Mind: When will we hear something from Penn State?
Our Take: Not anytime soon. This whole disgusting ordeal has the country awaiting to hear something, but when media advisers started laying down rules about not asking questions relating to Jerry Sandusky, it became apparent that there was no reason to have a press conference.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Joe Paterno Tracksuits
This story goes far beyond any other college scandal that we have ever seen. It makes the Miami, Ohio State, Auburn and USC scandals pale in comparison. Joe Paterno has to say something about the nature of his relationship with Sandusky and what he really knew. Unfortunately, that does not appear to be happening in the near future.
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BOXING LEGEND JOE FRAZIER PASSES FROM CANCER
Joe Frazier has been the face of unrelenting power for decades. The man simply wouldn't back down from a fight, and has now succumbed to his biggest battle. Joe Frazier lost his fight with cancer passing on Monday at the age of 67.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What is Frazier's legacy?
Our Take: Frazier's career is nothing short of legendary. The man took Ali to the limit of exhaustion. You know that scene in Rocky where he and Apollo Creed fought to the near point of death? Well, Frazier and Ali lived that for 15 rounds in Manilla.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 You Will Be Missed Smokin' Joe
Joe Frazier is everything athletes should strive to be. The man never met a fight he felt wasn't worth fighting till the bitter end. Muhammad Ali talks about how Frazier is the only man to talk back. Here is the final round when men were men and championship bouts lasted 15 rounds. And of course, the waning moments of the epic Thrilla in Manilla.
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A Legend of Boxing Passes From Battle With Cancer (Chicago Sun-Times)
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JAY CUTLER NOT WORST THING ON FIELD MONDAY NIGHT
Despite my prediction that Jay Cutler would soil himself and begin sobbing by the second quarter not coming to fruition, I still found time to enjoy a rare marvel of a Monday night game. The Bears beat the Philadelphia Dreamers and Andy Reid ate a carton of ice cream before bed.
Question on Everyone's Mind: Are the Eagles done for the season?
Our Take: It's a long season but I'm going to, as they say, go there. The Eagles are donesos, folks. I count at least four more losses in their schedule. If Michael Vick continues to be a smidgen better than awful and their defense continues to defend the run as they do, this is going to get a lot worse.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Worst. Dream. Team...EVERS
It was great making fun of this hapless bunch, but it's clear that they can't even take care of themselves which makes this ribbing just mean. It makes me feel a little like John Kreese and I hate that.
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JOE PATERNO SET TO GIVE LAST SPEECH EVER
That may be a little hopeful, but it should be what every single headline reads on Tuesday morning. Paterno is set to deliver his weekly interview with the press and I think the media may have an idea of what questions to ask.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Paterno remain head coach?
Our Take: I have no idea if he will be forced out, but he should. Penn State is getting more heat than if Miami and Ohio State combined forces to really create the perfect storm. Jerry Sandusky's crimes ruined the lives of little boys and the fallout is sure to now ruin the foundation of a once proud program.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 JoePa Say it Ain's Sos
This story will pretty much lead headlines until we get some closure as to what really happened. The world is disgusted by the allegations and demand a few fall guys, and that may include Paterno leaving on the worst possible terms ever.
I Couldn't Agree More Tweet of the Night Award:
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Business Far From Usual at Penn State Media Day (Philadelphia Inquirer)
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PLAYERS STILL THINK OWNERS ARE GOOD AND STINKY
Players are supposed to meet in an effort to discuss David Stern's ultimatum on Tuesday. The word is the players are not even going to wipe their tushies with the offer the owners handed down. This is worse than me remembering I once found ALF to be hilarious.
Question on Everybody's Mind: When will more games be cancelled?
Our Take: That could come as early as Wednesday when Stern expects players to take or leave his ultimatum of playing for Lotto scratchers, ketchup packets and "whatever he has in his pockets."
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 I Will Take What's in Your Bank Accounts
This story will lay in the weeds for a day but will get hotter than Hope Solo hugging Alicia Sacramone when Wednesday rolls around. That's when the players will throw the offer in Stern's face and pop lock out of the room like a boss. At least, that's the vision I have in my head.
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HOPE SOLO SAVES DAILY RADAR
The death of a boxing legend and a deplorable scandal certainly put a pall on the tone of the sports world. Let's get some life back into this party with a fun-filled booty shake from Hope Solo. Yeah? Good.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Hope Solo...sounds familiar.
Our Take: Yeah, she was the "it" girl of the moment like four or five moments ago. Well she is still great at soccer and getting better at dancing. The latter has me feeling funny in certain places. That may be my ol' high school injury acting up, though.
Hype Meter: .5 out of 5 Oh, Yeah. Now I Remember How Hot She Is
The only people that care about Dancing with the Stars are 13-year-old girls that have far too much time on their hands...and, well, me. However, this edition of Daily Radar stunk of farts, so I am Febreezing it with Solo.
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Hope and Mad Maks Are Favorites on DWTS Once Again, HUZZAH (Entertainment Weekly)
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JAY CUTLER HAS A SWEET BUTT...ALLEGEDLY
Listen, I am merely relaying information provided by Kristin Cavallari by tweet to everyone in the world.
Question On Everybody's Mind: Have you lost it?
Our Take: Possibly.
Hype Meter: 1 out of 5 It's Not That Nices
The jilted bride seems to have forgiven Jay Cutler as she tweeted that the Bears QB had the best butt in football. If that includes head coaches I may have to ask for a recount.
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because video trumps pictures.
DUDE GETS PANTSED ON TV
That rapscallion Kieran Donaghy of the Austin Stacks pantsed Zach Tuohy on Live TV. The Stacks are a team that play International Quidditch. I may need to research that last statement.
Deeper Dive: Watch Kieran Donaghy Pants Teammate During Interview (B/R)
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REF PULLS YELLOW CARD, THEN FLEES TO SAFETY
For those that question the entertainment value of soccer, consider most of the wacky videos placed here are from that lovable world where chasing down a man for showing a card is nurtured.
Deeper Dive: Watch Soccer Ref Run for Safety After Booking (B/R)
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SNL SPOOFS KARDASHIAN CLAN
SNL managed to create a hilarious parody that is only slightly more ridiculous than the real thing.
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Until tomorrow, consider Eddie Murphy as a pop sensation.
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