Hottest Sports Stories for Wed., Nov. 9
Penn State is an utter circus, the NBA players told David Stern to suck on this a one time and a man became a millionaire for playing a game of cards.
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In this edition:
- NBA Players and Owners Can't Get Enough of Each Other
- Joe Paterno's Time In Happy Valley Is Coming To An End
- Penn State Situation Reaching Ridiculous Heights
- NBA at Pivotal Period...Again
- World Series of Pinochle Champion Crowned
- Hope Solo is Most Boring Sexy Person Ever
- Hottest Damn Videos of the Day
GABFEST 2011 BACK ON
Don't look now but the owners and players are talking. After the players said they would rather kiss Stan Van Gundy than accept the offer on the table, a disaster was expected. It seems cooler heads are trying to prevail as both sides meet on Wednesday.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Hope?
Our Take: Sure, you can hope, but that would be silly. This is a last ditch effort to get something done before the 5 p.m. EST deadline imposed by Stern. I expect this latest set of meeting to go into the wee hours with nothing being done.
Hype Meter: 1 out of 5 Where Lockout Happens
This is getting painful and it just needs to end. If the season is over, just end it already. The constant hope and hype is just too painful. It's like every single movie and TV show Tyler Perry is granted. At some point it needs to end.
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THE END IS NIGH FOR JOE PATERNO AT PENN STATE
In a move that should surprise absolutely no one at this point, Joe Paterno has announced that he will retire as head coach of Penn State's football team effective at season's end. It became clear over the last two days that heads were going to roll, and now we have confirmation.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Why the hell is JoePa coaching the rest of the season?
Our Take: Because there is no kind of leadership and order at Penn State anymore? That's the only logical conclusion that anyone can come to, because there is no way that Paterno should be allowed to finish the season. I don't care how long he has been with the program, there is no reason to let him coach these last three games.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Penn State Student Rallies
We have wondered what it would take for Paterno to finally step aside as head coach at Penn State for years, and it turns out that the answer was the biggest off-field scandal that most of us will ever know. It's a sad end to an otherwise great career, but he sealed his fate by not doing more.
Deeper Dive
Joe Paterno's Official Retirement Statement (Chicago Tribune)
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PENN STATE TO BE RAZED FOR NEW CIRCUS
The biggest scandal in college football history is happening in a place called Happy Valley right now. Many are asking for Joe Paterno's head, students are holding rallies in the man's front yard and I need a drink.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What's next for Penn State?
Our Take: If they want to one day hold their heads high, they fire everyone that had even a modicum of power, but I will settle for President Graham Spanier and Joe Paterno.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Really, Penn State Students? Reallys?
The students came out in droves to support a man that told his boss there was a rumor his buddy was molesting a boy and left it at that. Oh, and he also allowed the dude back on the practice field with a child in tow. Really students? REALLY?
Sarcastically Sweet Tweet Award of Night:
Our School Is Being Humiliated So Let's Riot Video Award of Night:
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Penn State Students Come Out in Droves (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
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NBA PLAYERS WOULD NOW LIKE TO SEE WHAT CARDS OWNERS ARE HOLDING
Top NBA players met on Tuesday to discuss the ultimatum that David Stern gave for Wednesday. They all agreed that a horrible deal is a horrible deal, even if you put a deadline on it.
Question on Everybody's Mind: How will owners react? Will games be lost?
Our Take: Not well and Yes. The players may have said thanks but no thanks, but the owners are saying take it or it will get worse. Using the logic I gained from not being an idiot, that tells me we are on our way to NBA Armageddon. Which better not make me cry like the end of the movie Armageddon.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Don't Want to Close My Eyes
Around Wednesday afternoon, the owners will have corralled around the NBA toilet to take a big fat turducken on the whole season, or at the very least games till Christmas.
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Players Would Still Like to Be Friends With Owners Though (Yahoo Sports)
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MAN WINS ANNUAL SIT IN CHAIR AND WEAR SUNGLASSES TOURNAMENT
The World Series of Poker was on Tuesday night. Watching the final two battle was as exciting as watching Vince Young workout a math problem.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Holy Shizzle. What was the Dizzle?
Our Take: Well, 22-year old Pius Heinz had a stirring come from behind win over Martin Staszko. By stirring I mean I had to go on a mini-bender in order to stay awake.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Flops, Turns and Full Boats
I appreciate poker on TV, but can't get with the live version which was literally like watching your two buddies go at it for four hours. At home games, I head to Del Taco 10 minutes after being ousted.
Perfect Use of Boobs and Kubrick Tweet Award of Night:
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HOPE SOLO CONTINUES TO SHAKE HER GROOVE THANG
Dancing with the Stars had their elimination episode on Tuesday according to a report filed to me by my wife. It turns out that Hope Solo is still dancing and Nancy Grace is a goner. OMG.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Right, your wife.
Our Take: Fine. I told my wife about the latest DWTS brouhaha when she came home. But I do it for you all that demand to know which D-List celebrities are still on the damn thing. Also, I am a sucker for twirls.
Hype Meter: 1 out of 5 You Got Serveds
You remember when all you wanted for Christmas was a Sega Genesis, but after months of playing the thing you just wanted to go to your friends to play Super Nintendo? Seeing Hope Solo dance in sexy outfits is turning into my experiences with Altered Beast.
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because reading hurts the noggin.
SURFER RIDES 90 FOOT WAVE AND DOESN'T DIE
I get queasy if I splash too hard in my Friday bubble bath, so you know I was impressed by this.
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JAPANESE SHOWOFFS SHOW OFF WITH SOCCER BALLS
Just when I mastered the art of juggling, these guys come in with what looks to be mutant abilities.
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YOUR HOT CHICK GETS PANTSED PLAYING FOOTBALL VIDEO OF DAY
Lingerie Football League. It's like Arena Football but with boobs. Here, one of the athletes gets pantsed. I thought you would like.
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Until tomorrow, don't mess with Ernie, or Big Ern.
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