Upgrade Your Morning: The Biggest Stories for Nov. 28
Tim Tebow moonwalked over water, the Bernie Fine story became a full-fledged scandal and there is something about the NBA saving our winter from Armageddon, and not the good kind.
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In this edition:
OHIO STATE HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO WELCOME SOME GUY
Urban Meyer wasn't offered a job at OSU so much that he just gave a press conference as the head coach of Ohio State. Yes, the worst kept secret in coaching history is now official and Meyer is theee coach of theee Ohio State, and I am theee least bit nauseated.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What can we expect from Meyer at OSU?
Our Take: As soon as Meyer took to the podium, the images of a tattered sweater vest were erased. There was only one person that could clean up theee mess, and that is Urban Meyer.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Pants on Fires
Theee most successful head coach of the modern era is back to clean up messes and kill the SEC. At least, that's the story we are all going to go with.
Deeper Dive:
Urban Meyer Hired as Head Coach of Ohio State (Cincinnati.com)
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MONEY MAY FLIPS THE SCRIPT
In a video posted to some site called YouTube, Floyd Mayweather calls out Manny Pacquiao to sign the contract for a bout on May 5th.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will these two ever fight?
Our Take: Skip to the 3:44 mark and Manny Pacquiao finally gets discussed. Now about that fight...It has too. Pac-Man is losing fans adoration after a poor showing against Juan Manuel Marquez. Now a duking allegation will paint him into an evil corner. Give us what we want Pacquiao.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Cinco de Mayos
This story is more boring than a Bill Belichick press conference. Wake me when they actually decide to fight. Then it is on like Donkey Kong.
Deeper Dive:
Is the Fight of the Century Around the Corner? (New York Daily News)
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URBAN MEYER'S AGENT CONFIRMS WHAT WE ALL KNEW LAST WEEK
The worst-kept secret of the year is no longer a secret. Urban Meyer is coming to Ohio State because they offered him a lot of money and he has a passion for coaching. Fans in Columbus are no doubt celebrating right now, while fans in Gainesville are wondering why Meyer left them.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Meyer The Right Man For The Job?
Our Take: It is hard to argue with Meyer's track record of success. He led Utah to a BCS game in 2004, won two national championships in six seasons with Florida and is one of the most respected coaches in the country.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Jim Tressel Sweater Vests
As much as it pains me to say because I get tired of seeing Ohio State win all the time, college football is more interesting when the Buckeyes are relevant. They had a terrible season in 2011 and have work to do to get back, but they are headed in the right direction with Meyer in the fold.
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THE NBA, WHERE LOCKOUTS END...PROBABLY
On Thanksgiving, I pulled the big end of the wishbone and won. That is when I wished for the NBA lockout to end. You're welcome. I also must have wished for an extra love handle and a coma that lasted until Monday morning because that happened too.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is it safe to be happy yet?
Our Take: It looks like the lockout is about to end and you can feel confident about it. The owners just need to ratify this thing and we are looking at December 9th for training camps to open. The Clippers are currently trying to figure out how to break out of a future losing streak.
Hype Meter: 6 out of 5 Bron-Brons, Black Mambas and Supermans
Boy howdy is this awesome. In fact, with more back-to-backs in the playoffs, this will actually be far more entertaining for fans. I am too excited for words. Let's just all dance.
Deeper Dive:
Details on Proposed NBA Labor Agreement (Yahoo Sports)
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TIM TEBOW ONCE AGAIN TEBOW'D FOR TEBOWITES EVERYWHERE
Tim Tebow once again proved that you can throw a football like The Hulk and still get positive results. You just need to have your defense bail you out for three quarters and play a team that forgot how to win.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Tebow the man?
Our Take: I have no funking clue. We have never seen a QB like this before. Go to your local gym and ask the dude with the biggest arms to chuck a football and he will do it far more accurately than Tebow. Yet, here we are, talking about another win.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Mind is Blowns
Again, I have no problem with Tebow. He can punt the ball all over the field and get a win in the fourth quarter every week for all I care. I can't stand his fans that really think this is the way to win in the long term. In fact...here.
Spot On Tweet of the Night Award:
Deeper Dive:
Denver Broncos Rally Late to Tebow Another Game (Denver Post)
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SYRACUSE FIRES BERNIE FINE
That Bernie Fine story we have all been tap-danicing around can now be hit with the thunder of a sledgehammer. Fine has been fired as another accuser has come forward and an audio tape of Laurie Fine, Bernie's wife, was discovered with her admission that her husband was involved in wrongdoing.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Fine another Sandusky?
Our Take: This is still in the investigatory phase so we must temper accusations, but this doesn't look good. Jim Boeheim released a statement and distanced himself from Fine. This is about to get very ugly for just about everyone at Syracuse.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Not Agains
Boeheim did himself no favors when he completely sided with Fine from the beginning. You can bet the allegation that he saw boys in Fine's hotel room in the 80s will be drummed up again and again. Another proud honorable program could possibly fall.
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WEEK 12 JABS
The Eagles and Chiefs are this week's winners of the Loser Award. I may be a little too harsh in giving the joint award to the Chiefs when Tyler Palko earned this beauty all on his own.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Who was worse, Eagles or Palko?
Our Take: It's a tie, but it's so damn fun to make fun of Palko who is quickly becoming my favorite obscure athlete to reference when we all forget about him. Look for a Palko joke in about a week.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Orton Hears a Whos
I am simply surprised that Kyle Orton wasn't thrown into this close game, even if he wasn't suited up. Hell, I'm surprised that a fan wasn't plunked from the stands and asked to relieve Palko. As bad as he was, the Eagles tie him in the ineptitude department as they pretty much took a dump on their chances for the playoffs. Here is video of Palko and the Eagles taking an NFL detour.
Deeper Dive:
Tyler Palko is Officially Opposite of Tim Tebow (Washington Post)
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OH, GOD, NOT THIS AGAIN
If you want to know how another Alabama and LSU game of 9-6 would be received as the BCS title game, consider the reaction Darth Vader gave on seeing this week's BCS rankings.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Did the BCS get it right?
Our Take: As far as the top two, you bet your footballs they did. LSU and Alabama are by far the best teams in the nation and deserve to play for the title. That being said, I don't have to watch it. I would rather watch Hayden Christensen act than that game again.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Better Than Jar Jar Thoughs
Aside from a nuclear meltdown or the voters shouting, "PSYCHE," the top two are set. That means we can cover every last aspect of this potential game. Look for things to get a little silly soon.
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because pictures < videos < Tebows
TITANS PULL OFF CLASSIC DIPSY DOODLE
Here is a reverse kickoff return that nets the Titans six and the Buccaneers a brief cameo in an awesome highlight.
Deeper Dive: Tennessee Titans Video: Watch Tricky Titans' Reverse Kick off Return TD (B/R)
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PATRICK PETERSON GOES DEVIN HESTER ON RAMS
Oh, good job. You ran back a kick against a team that would have trouble beating most squad's scout team.
Deeper Dive: Watch Cardinals Star Torch Rams En Route to NFL Record (B/R)
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OLD CODGER BOXING, IT'S NOW A SPORT
Joe Kapp and Angelo Mosca are old rivals. Okay, forget that. They hate each other something fierce. Watch two grumpy old men go to fisticuffs. NSFW language at 4:20 mark.
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WATCH A DUDE PEE
You know that time that you got caught peeing in an alley? Well, Nick Novak has that story beat.
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BITS OF TID
Little bits of goodness with a chewy center.
COLTS FAN SCARES ME
Thomas Trinkle is currently wearing a Colts jersey. I know this because he has worn one every single day from the time he was in fifth grade to his current lot as a high school senior. No, ladies. You can't all jump on the Trinkle bandwagon at once. I am sure it's already filled.
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WELL THAT MAKES NO SENSE AT ALL
Those crazy Canadians are stating that smoking is healthy, but only for long distance runners. And this is why I supersize my burger meals with fried chicken sandwiches.
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Until tomorrow, dry turkeys can still be hilarious.
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