DMV: Crean Doesn’t Appreciate IU Fans Calling Greivis a Colloquialism for Vagina
By Jamie Mottram | December 2, 2009
Tom Crean rages against the Indiana fans chanting “vulgarities” at Greivis Vasquez during Maryland’s win last night in Bloomington. [The Dagger]
“Fans chanted p*ssy as [Vasquez] shot free throws.” [@HWKellenberger]
With 23, 8 and 5, it was Greivis’ best game of the season. [Toy Dept.]
Zone D and big nights from Milbourne, Mosley got the W. [Terps Insider]
Criticizing the decision to keep Fridge and his staff intact. [Testudo Times]
Debbie Yow expects Fridge to win 7+ games next season. [Terps Insider]
Big Three plus Big Wood beat Toronto for 3rd win in last 4. [Wiz Insider]
Just go look at Mike Miller’s outfit. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Nats say goodbye to Da Meathook, Livan and Kearns. [All Nats]
Nats Twitter war: John Lannan vs. Colin Balestar. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Ovi suspended for two games due to “reckless” play. [WaPo]
Leonsis writes about Ovechkin poignantly, and with pride. [Ted’s Take]
Boomer Esiason says stupid shit about Jason Campbell. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Albert Haynesworth drink of choice is a Skinny Bitch on the Rag. [KSK]
Wale to perform at FedEx during halftime of the Dallas game. [NBC D.C.]
Words and pics from the Pixies at Constitution Hall. [DCist]
Topics: DMV, Greivis Vasquez, Maryland | 2 Comments »
NFL Confirms What We All Know: Jason Campbell Is Not Tom Brady
By Chris Mottram | December 2, 2009
The NFL has decided that the blatantly late hit Juqua Parker put on Jason Campbell at the end of Sunday’s game was legal. Which makes perfect sense: The NFL is run by an evil overlord who pulls the puppet strings as he pleases, handing down inconsistent punishments on a whim. Use a prop in celebration to entertain the masses while harming no one: $20,000 fine. Slam a quarterback in his contract season into the ground late, causing him to “black out”: Perfectly legal. That’s how Roger keeps you on your toes!
There is one exception to that second part though: If the QB is Tom Brady, you get the flag every time. Right, Sherm Smith?
“They’d have kicked the guy out of the game, they’d have fined him right on the spot,” Smith joked, when asked what would have happened had Brady been slammed like that. “There’s no question about it,” Smith continued, turning serious. “There’s no way you don’t make that call. I’m just disappointed that the call wasn’t made. I don’t know how you don’t make that call. And I thought he hit him after the throw. Even if he hit him on time, to throw him down the way he did is still a penalty.” […]
“If they tell us that’s not a penalty, then man, what is a penalty?” he asked. “I hate to think the referee [was thinking], ‘Well, this was a fourth-down play, we don’t want to have a bearing on the outcome of the game.’ Well, if it’s a penalty, it’s a penalty. You didn’t do anything. You’re just calling the game.”
And JC’s thoughts:
“Clearly I had already thrown the ball, and you can see it on film where he just kind of grabbed you and kind of body slammed you into the ground,” the quarterback said. “It’s not our job to make those calls, but you do see that those are difference-makers in the game.” […]
Campbell also was again asked whether Brady or Manning gets that call.
“I don’t even think I have to answer that one,” he said. “I’m pretty sure everyone knows that.
(Quotes via Steinz)
Topics: Bullshit, Philly Sucks, Jason Campbell, Redskins | 1 Comment »
Mason-GW Game Is Getting INTENSE
By Chris Mottram | December 1, 2009
In case you hadn’t heard, the Mason-GW game tomorrow night (7 p.m., MASN) has been dubbed by GW as the “Battle For the Orange Line.” I don’t even know what the means. The winner earns the right to wait 15 minutes for a train at the Dunn Loring stop en route to the Clarendon Ballroom? Please, by all means, you can have it, Colonials.
Anyway, these BROS are serious about it:
“Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee…”
Topics: Great Ideas, George Mason | 5 Comments »
Exclusive: Copy of Jon Gruden’s MNF Analysis Cheet Sheet
By Chris Mottram | December 1, 2009
Sure, Jon Gruden has finished off the job started by Tony Kornhesier of making Monday Night Fooball completely insufferable, but really, it’s not his fault. He’s just going by the chart. Like when Joe Gibbs used to go for two in the third quarter.
According to a totally real source that we definitely made up, this is the cheat sheet Gruden keeps in front of him while calling games. Note: Not included is any reference to a “sluggo” route or inane nicknames he makes up on the spot, as he is at liberty to blurt those out at any given time. Click image to see larger.
See also: Drew’s take on this. He seems to be the only other person who shares the same level of contempt for Gruden as me.
Topics: Media Bird Doggin', ESPN's Finest | 4 Comments »
Mr. Irrelevant Wins Major Award
By Jamie Mottram | December 1, 2009
Just received this email from a SportsNation producer:
Everyday on SportsNation we name a site we like as our site of the day, and today Mr. Irrelevant is our big winner. We air at 4pm ET on ESPN2 today - feel free to tell your readers.
See? We’re big winners, which is nice, even if I don’t care for “The Herd.” That Michelle Beadle seems nice though, and they should feel free to tout our site anytime. It is appreciated.
Topics: Personal PR, ESPN's Finest | 8 Comments »
Revisiting the 2nd Round of the ‘08 Draft
By Jamie Mottram | December 1, 2009
Maybe these guys aren’t so shitty after all.
There was drama when Vinny Cerrato spent all three 2008 second-round picks on receivers. That drama became a dark comedy when the trio combined for 21 receptions, 165 receiving yards and 0 receiving touchdowns in its first season. And when Devin Thomas, Fred Davis and Malcolm Kelly combined for 18, 144 an 0 in the first six games of this season, that dark comedy turned into the second half of Cable Guy.
Over the past five games, though, things have changed. Their numbers since Oct. 26:
Davis: 20 receptions, 221 yards, 2 TD
Thomas: 12 receptions, 161 yards, 1 TD
Kelly: 5 receptions, 108 yards, 0 TD
Fred Davis is averaging 44.2 yards and .40 TD per game over this span. For his career, Chris Cooley averages 43.6 and .35. Devin Thomas is averaging 32.2 and .20. For his Redskins career, Antwaan Randle El averages 35.5 and .14. Malcolm Kelly still isn’t doing much.
This is not to say that I’m happy Vinny spent three second-round picks on receivers. Believe me, I’d prefer that he took three linemen. Or two linemen and DeSean Jackson (who also went in that round). Or maybe one lineman, DeSean and Ray Rice (who also went in that round).
But it is to say that these three amigos may not be a total failure. They may turn out okay. And that would be fine, so long as it doesn’t save Cerrato.
Topics: Fred Davis, Fire Vinny, Malcom Kelly, Devin Thomas, Stats Are Cool, Redskins | 3 Comments »
DMV: Ryan Zimmerman, Hall of Famer?
By Jamie Mottram | November 30, 2009
Mr. Walk-Off makes the list of 10 players under 30 most likely to become Hall of Famers. For baseball, not modeling. [Joe Posnanski]
Topps leaves Matt Wieters off its All-Rookie Team, includes Nolan Reimold. [MASN]
Preach: It’s time for Skins fans to appreciate Jason Campbell. [Tom Boswell]
Jim Zorn appears to be aging at an incredible rate. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Campbell “blacked out” at the end of the Eagles game. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Marshall Faulk says Haynesworth needs to “tape it up.” [D.C. Sports Bog]
What Al Groh’s firing at UVA means for Maryland, Fridge. [Testudo Times]
Fridge-Yow talks begin, may include an option offense. [Tracking the Terps]
Wiz’ problem is two-fold: Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. [Bullets Forever]
Another fine Abe Pollin obit, this one in the NY Times. [Maureen Dowd]
I won’t lie: The trailer for “Real World: DC” looks pretty good. [Politico]
Topics: DMV, Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals | 1 Comment »
Redskins-Eagles II Winners & Losers
By Jamie Mottram | November 29, 2009
Abbreviated, unresearched edition here as I watched the game in multiple locations with babies, grandparents, friends from home, etc.
WINNERS
Rocky McIntosh – His hit on a goal line stand that was followed by him crawling and pounding the ground was the highlight of my day. That, or the new Lost Dog on Columbia Pike.
Chris Wilson — Nice rush off the left side to force Donovan McNabb’s INT.
London Fletcher — Took DeSean Jackson out, had 10 tackles and a sack.
LOSERS
LaRon Landry — We all know he can’t tackle, which is ridiculous given his position and physique, but the armless knockout whiff on Jason Avant that cost the team 22 yards was especially egregious.
The secondary — They (I’m saying “they” because it seemed to be Fred Smoot’s fault once and someone else’s the other time) left DeSean Jackson wide open on two touchdowns. I’m not sure how that happens, especially after it happened once already during Redskins-Eagles I.
Andy Reid – We normally don’t label the opposition, but why would Philly, a nine-point favorite, start the game with an onside kick? And why would they, having finally found a rhythm, have Michael Vick take a snap?
MEDIUM
Jim Zorn – On the one hand, it’s to his credit that these depleted Skins are competing with playoff-caliber teams. On the other, he burned another timeout and was passive after the ref swallowed his whistle and Campbell lie motionless following a late-body slam on the final play of consequence.
Jason Campbell – I’d love to move him out of this category now and again, but he’s perpetually average. Three touchdowns, two picks, etc.
Topics: Winners & Losers, Philly Sucks, Redskins | 10 Comments »