Reading Between the Headlines
There’s a play-at-home version of “Reading Between the Headlines” that takes place everytime a player or coach uses curse words to make a point. Twice this week, we’ve been confronted with potty-mouthed professionals who used colorful language to express their feelings: Brandon Phillips and Rex Ryan. When reporting these incidents on ESPN, newspapers, or local media, producers and writers went out of their way to make sure they give you as much information as possible about the curse word without actually telling you what it is. So, when Phillips called the Cardinals “little bitches,” ESPN had no problem invoking the “female dog” explanation instead of using the word itself. This happens all of the time and it puzzles me: who are you protecting when you do this? This has got to be the ultimate, “wink, wink, nudge, nudge” in television, right? Granted, there are probably enough stupid people and young kids out there who have no idea what that means, but I’m guessing they know how to use Google. To this, I say: Whatever mainstream media, you just a bunch of scared little bitches.
As for my take: Phillips was a little inappropriate, but I love the onions it takes to say that stuff. It is a page right out of WWE Marketing 101 and it led to one hell of a brawl. And Rex Ryan? All I can say is that I wish he coached my team. Rex may not be the best coach in football, but he’s got a kick-ass attitude and he’s entertaining as hell. UPDATE: Good for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. On to some headlines:
- Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall wants to play in the NBA if NFL owners lockout the players in 2011.
- New USC Athletic Director Pat Haden said disgraced Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush “apologized and expressed regret” over accepting improper benefits while playing at USC.
- New Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter won eight of his first ten games as O’s manager.
I’m happy for the Orioles and their fans for no other reason than it may draw attention away from the Ravens. On a side note, I came across the next tired Internet Meme, “[Insert surprisingly successful athlete here] Facts.” A few years ago, we had “Chuck Norris Facts.” Someone played off that and created “Matt Wieters Facts.” Ok, both were pretty funny because they were original, but do we really need “Adrian Beltre Facts” or “Buck Showalter Facts?” Next thing you know there will be “Yuniesky Betancourt Facts.” I will get us started:
Yuniesky Betancourt hates Bill James so much, he refuses to draw walks.
- Isiah Thomas rescinded his consulting contract with the New York Knicks.
Imagine you are inflicted with a terrible disease that just crushes your body and soul for many years. Finally, after much work, and proper care, you’re able to get rid of this disease and begin building your body and mind back to where it was before you were sick. But then, in some sort of weird Stockholm Syndrome situation, you decide that because you lived so long with this debilitating disease, you just can’t imagine living life without it, so you decide to inject yourself with the sickness again. That’s this story. David Stern, as parental guardian, thankfully saved the Knicks from themselves. Now, Dan Snyder, don’t you go getting any fancy ideas about bringing ole’ Vinny back!
- For the first time since 1973, an American tennis player is not ranked among the top ten in men’s tennis.
Ever weirder: the last U.S. male to win a Grand Slam tournament was Andy Roddick in 2003. While Roddick is still somewhat competitive, there doesn’t appear to be any big name talent after him. Many people blame the decline of men’s tennis on socioeconomic as well as cultural factors. I blame Agassi’s wig and the fact that he dumped Brooke Shields. What kind of example are you setting?!?!?!?! Then again, meth is a hell of a drug.
Everyone have a great weekend. If you need me, I’ll be grinding my feet into somebody’s couch.
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Has Brandon Marshall made it through a 16 game season? Would he make it through a month of the NBA?
If he could travel back in time he could be a good sixth man for the Portland Trailblazers when they had Rasheed, Bonzy Wells and Stoudimaire.
To be a nerd about this, because for some reason I have the knowledge and feel others should suffer with me, before Chuck Norris Facts there were Vin Diesel Facts.
A couple people started a simple website a few years ago where they made up facts about dear ‘ol Vin to poke fun. Someone decided to copy the site in its entirely and made Chuck Norris the target. After that it took off since Mr. Norris is apparently higher on the “iconic humor” scale.
Basically it’s the story of anything ever: someone invents something and another person makes a profit off it.
Now you know. I’m sorry you’ll never get your wasted time back.