Hottest Sports Stories for Monday, Dec. 5
Tiger Woods finally figured out how to win, Tim Tebow is still the best football player in history according to America and you only need to watch the last five minutes of this season's BCS Championship Game.
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In this edition:
BRETT FAVRE FEELING NEGLECTED
I thought it had been a little too quiet on the Brett Favre front. A source close to the gunslinger has issued that Favre would listen if the Chicago Bears came calling. I need to take a shower because that sentiment just oozes with conceit.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Bears call Favre?
Our Take: If they want to know what the early bird specials are. Other than that, Favre is done. Not because his ego has allowed for it, but because he is old. And last I checked there is no senior circuit in the NFL.
Hype Meter: 2 out of 5 Oh, My Backs
Who cares? Everyone, that's who. As soon as the Bears even remotely show an interest, the economy and infrastructure will shut down. You may want to stock up on water and supplies now.
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MLB VETERANS COMMITTEE FINALLY PUTS RON SANTO IN HALL OF FAME
About 20 years after it should have happened, Ron Santo, the legendary Chicago Cubs third baseman and longtime broadcaster, will finally take his rightful place in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Unfortunately he isn't around anymore to appreciate it. He passed away last December.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Why did it take so long to put Santo in?
Our Take: It is very apparent with every award and honor in baseball that a vast majority of the people that vote for these things have no idea what they are doing. He was one of the best third basemen in the history of the game and should have been in on the first ballot.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Ron Santo Wigs
Better late than never, though this selection does actually seem bad because they waited until after he died to bestow this honor on Santo. Rest assured that this selection, unlike the Jim Rice or Andre Dawson picks, is more than justified.
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PAT SUMMITT AND COACH K HONORED BY SI FOR BEING AWESOME
Duke's Mike Krzyzewski and Tennessee's Pat Summitt, two of the most revered coaches in all of sports get another honor bestowed upon them. They have been selected as Sports Illustrated's Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
Question on Everybody's Mind: How awesome is it to be Coach K and Pat Summitt?
Our Take: The two of them have combined to win nearly 2,000 games, 12 national championships, and far too many conference championships to keep count. Oh yeah, they are also two great ambassadors for college athletics and have inspired countless people throughout their illustrious careers.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Coach K Nasal Press Conferences Where He Proclaims His Love For Duke
Regardless of how you feel about Duke or Tennessee basketball, everyone in the world respects these two for all that they have done throughout their careers and what they will continue to do. This is a tremendous honor for both, and one that is long overdue.
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Well, that could have happened sooner. Tiger Woods beat a field of two people in a pitch and putt tourney held in his front yard. At least, that is as close as I can describe his Chevron World Challenge win Sunday.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Tiger back?
Our Take: Don't make me awkwardly smile. Woods' win came at his own tourney that has played very well for him before, and also featured a field of 18 golfers. I would be more inclined to applaud had he beat a course record on his video game.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 MASHED POTATOES
Please let me know if we are going to proclaim Woods' win as evidence that he is back to form. If that's the case I will find the nearest fallout shelter and call it a life. This is like throwing a party for Lance Armstrong because he took a beach cruiser around the block. Let's all just take a vial of chill pills.
Two Birds One Stone Joke Tweet Award:
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THE MOST BORING GAME IN THE WORLD II
The votes have been tallied and the computers settled the score. We will have an Alabama vs. LSU rematch. If you want to see how the computers got to this conclusion watch this documentary footage.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Did BCS get this right?
Our Take: Oh, for sure. That doesn't mean any of us have to like it. I know exercise and a well-balanced diet is good for me. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy sitting on my ass eating Costco-sized chocolate muffins while watching reruns of Cheap Seats.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Rebecca Sealfons
These are truly the best two teams. It's just...the game is going to suck. I don't want to see two hours of quarterbacks scramble only to dump the ball off to the sidelines. I will watch the highlights, which will surely be five field goals.
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BCS Rankings: LSU Will Strangle Alabama in BCS Championship (B/R)
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TIM TEBOW WINS, OTHER BRONCOS MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED
In the last episode of Tim Tebow Saves the Broncos, Tebow was bringing Denver back in a late-moment drive. I think the producers of the show are running out of ideas because the same freaking thing happened this week.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What can't Tebow do?
Our Take: Well, he can't play quarterback...like anyone else. My mind is too numb to come up with a reason why The Tebow shouldn't work. This is like a random episode of LOST that we are all supposed to just buy into.
Fine. I will stop rationalizing The Tebow phenomena and just realize that he is going to win until I have lost every last brain cell.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Oops, He Did It Agains
Aaron Rodgers was a touch better than marvelous. Cam Newton is having a ridonculous year. Yet we continue to talk about the pretty boy who can do no wrong with fans even when he rarely does right. I could really go for a brain freeze right now to make the other pain cease.
Tim Tebow and Broncos Rally to Another Win (Denver Post)
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MIAMI MARLINS SAY "YES WAY, JOSE"
The Miami Marlins took their initial steps towards becoming the new annoying team on the block. Jose Reyes may be just the beginning of a myriad of star-studded signings. Barf.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Oh, sweet Cheez-Its, another Dream Team?
Our Take: Yup. What's good for the Yankees, was good for the Red Sox and will now be the mantra for the new-look Marlins. Sign every single big name in the world. They are looking at Albert Pujols and will end when they have signed Jack Elliott from Mr. Baseball.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Remember Hanley Ramirezs
Little-known fact, the Marlins already have a sick lineup without signing any other bats. Remember when Alex Rodriguez moved to third base when he went to the Yankees?
Hanley Ramirez will now do the same, giving us another sweet left side of the infield in baseball, and less geriatric. This is until Reyes goes on the 60-day DL.
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Miami Marlins and Jose Reyes Agree on Mammoth Deal (Miami Herald)
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NFL CASE OF THE MONDAYS
Here is a breakdown of the only things you need to know about the NFL after a great weekend. All other things will just clog your fragile brain.
PACKERS PERFECTLY PERFECT
The New York Giants put up a good fight, but in the end they were forced to respect Aaron Rodgers' gangster. The man is better at football than anything you or I will ever do with out lives. There is nothing you can do to stop the Packers now.
CAM NEWTON LOST IN TEBOW SHUFFLE
Remember that Cam Newton hype that was well warranted. Well, he is still killing fools by land and by air if you want to, like, care. He just set the NFL single-season record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. Sorry to take you away from your Tebowmania for those seconds.
BEARS ARE BRITTLE
If losing Jay Cutler was big, losing Matt Forte is Andre the Giant. The star running back has a grade 2 MCL sprain and will miss 2-6 weeks. There are four more games left. I will let you bust out the calculator and do the math.
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because pictures are so nineties
SHAQ IS SWEATY
Here is a sweet little gem of Shaq pimping the new NBA season as presented by TNT. He will be a hilarious addition to the best show in sports. I just wonder how the man manages to sweat in this studio-created video. Did nobody have a towel?
Deeper Dive: Watch NBA's Christmas Day Preview Featuring The Big Diesel (B/R)
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FEEL-GOOD RAY ALLEN VIDEO
As a Lakers fan, I hate anything green as well as anything with Ray Allen. But even I was all smiles in this video featuring one happy little kid and a ridiculously awesome room.
Deeper Dive: Watch Celtics Hero Change a Child's Life (B/R)
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IT'S OK STATE TO DANCE
Mike Gundy shows that he has the moves in this Oklahoma State Cowboys celebration video. Fast forward to the :40 second mark.
Deeper Dive: Watch Oklahoma State Coach Dance After Win vs. Rival Oklahoma (B/R)
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AARON RODGERS MAN CRUSH MATERIALIZES
Here is a music video that borders between creepy man crush and hilarious ode to a quarterback genius. It took me 14 viewings but I say it's both.
Deeper Dive: Aaron Rodgers Tribute Video: Watch Creepy Fans' Song to Packers QB (B/R)
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BITS OF TID
Little bits of goodness with a chewy center
C-LIST CELEBRITIES WORKOUT THE FUNNY BONE
Here is a list of four celebrity workout videos that should not have been. I am so glad they were though.
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YEAH, NOT SO MUCH
A group of geniuses are mulling over starting a new sports league formed in the United States. The sport? No, not football. And it won't be baseball or basketball. Hell, they aren't silly enough to try another soccer league. No, this would be a professional cricket league. Where do I sign up? Report here.
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HIGH-DIVE ANYONE?
Here is footage of a 177-foot dive. Yup, it looks as painful as it sounds.
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Until tomorrow, dot the lower-case j's.
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