Lacrosse in Louisiana

This past summer, I traveled down to Shreveport, Louisiana where Centenary College Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Michael Brand allowed me to work with some of Louisiana's finest at the Centenary College Lacrosse Camp. There are only 13 high school teams in LA, yet the numbers at the camp were astounding. It was a great experience bringing lacrosse down to Louisiana, not to mention the food and night life (a whole different story).

Over the weekend, Coach Brand led the Centenary College Gentlemen (pretty sick nickname) down to Texas A&M, where they took 2nd in the tournament. The Gents beat Austin College (Texas) and St. Eds (Texas) by a combined score of 16-4. They lost to Sam Houston State in the finals, locking up 2nd place. Goalie Daniel Ewing had a strong showing, standing on his head in the net at times. Rob Grand and Matt Volentine put up big numbers from the midfield. All while meathead defenseman Alex Tan played exceptionally well for being concussed and struggling to even remember the games he played in.

Not bad for team only in their 2nd year of the MCLA. Look for big things from the Gents coming up this season. Rumor has it they could make the jump to Division III in the next couple year. Lax in Louisiana? Could be.

Here's a pic of the Gents holding up their 2's in Texas

Bears Fans Play Good D Too

Every now and then you come across a story thats pretty interesting. Some for different reasons than others.

A Steelers fan ventured up to Chicago back in September to catch the game. After the game, like any normal football fan, him and his buddies went out drinking. And, like any normal football fans, they started talking smack to the Bears fans.

The story gets interesting when the guy claims that after they talked their talk and settled their differences, one of the Bears fans handed him a drink laced with... poison? Yea, thats what this guy is saying. Whether you believe it or not, the Steelers fan is now claiming to be blind and have brain damage. He said after he consumed the drink, he passed out and woke up in the hospital.

Talk about a new generation of warfare. Move over roofies (or floories), here come the poison. Its not longer date rape, its date murder. Man, when someone talks shit to you, your just going to poison them? What happened to the good old fashioned right hook?

Ray Ray Calls Out Brady Quinn

If any of you caught the less than thrilling Monday Night game last night, you might have seen this play. After Brady Quinn threw his second INT of the game (13-31, 99 yds, 2 Int's, sick game Brady), he proceeded to stay in the play and dive malaciously at Terrell Suggs' knees. Lets just say that was a big turn of events. 1. Suggs' sprained his knee on the play and is now out for some time. 2. Brady Quinn received a 15 yard penalty. 3. Brady Quinn pissed Ray Lewis off so bad that I firmly believe he will need to enter the witness protection program.I mean seriously, we all know what Ray is capable of. Ray Ray called BQ out after the game saying it was no doubt a cheap shot.

I cant say I disagree. That was bottom line pathetic. I understand that things happen in the heat of the moment but Quinn clearly had that one lined and up and thought out. That was dirtier than your typical Friday night jersey chaser. I hope the league fines him pretty heavily. He cost Suggs significant playing time.

My last point of contention is all the league is doing to protect the quarterbacks. Its turned into patty cake in the pocket. Definitely a double standard now. Brady Quinn cant be have more than one hand put on him in the pocket but he can dive at some guys knees? Child please.

Are You Kidding Me?

This kid is 5. Cinco. Cinq. V. However, you want to say it. Unbelievable.

BREAKING NEWS: Matt Drenan just tried to adopt him. Couldnt get a valid visa for him.

Someone might want to call the Romanian Child Protection Services and make sure they confiscate all the roid vials outta these peoples house. Wouldnt want the kid to step on one and hurt his foot.

A.I. - Terminated.

Could this be the end? After Allen Iverson sat out 3 games due to personal matters, the Grizz terminated his contract. Well, it was mutual. Its gotta make you wonder... Is this the end for AI? In September, the Memphis Grizzlies signed AI, who is 34, to a 1 year- $3 mill contract that left him to make his money through incentives. He was greeted nicely when he arrived in Memphis and actually had decent #3 Grizz jersey sales this fall.

Iverson never played in a Grizzlies home game. Who's the retard now?

Ill keep you updated on what goes down. I have a feeling its the end of the road for this 10 time All-Star. Just in case, and as a Philly fan (I feel like I am repeating myself), I am preparing to put together an AI tribute.

Oh, I know none of you forgot about this... "We're talkin' bout PRACTICE?!"

Bernard Scott Scores ACU an A

Did you know there is a college that every player from there who plays in the NFL has returned a kick for a touchdown? Its true. Who is the college? The college is Abilene Christian University in Texas. The three players? Bernard Scott of the Bengals, Johnny Knox of the Bears and Danieal Manning of the Bears. Knox scored on a 102 yard KO return against the Lions (untouched, of course) early this year. Manning housed an 83 yarder last year. Bernard Scott completed the trifecta, 3/3, 100%, KO success rate for ACU this past Sunday, scoring on a 96 yard return against the Steelers. Thank God Scott returned that kick or else the Bengals/Steelers game would have been ridiculously boring instead of just pretty boring.

ACU is showing up in the KO return game. Where you at USC? Florida? Texas?

Bernard Scott on his return. AP Photo.

On TV

Although I am a loyal Penn State fan, I was in attendance for the Ohio State-Wisconsin football game at the Horse Shoe. Their fans cant cheer half as loud or half as well as the Penn State fans. We were lucky enough to have front row seats in the corner/endzone and saw some great action. After a TD pass was caught right in front of us, we started a small riot in the stands. The camera turned and looked up at us and BOOM- instant stardom. National TV.

Here is a pic that has been captured off a DVR. Pretty Sick.

I know what you all are thinking... it is pretty weird seeing Scoot Noot without any Ravens gear on.

Three Step Knick Knocking

Now, this is a real sport. The idea is simple but the execution is extremely hard. Watch at about 2:15 to start the action. This is from Andy and Hamish the guys that brought you "Ghosting".

Props to Sammy for the vid. Juice.

Pacquiao Doing It All

Great fight on Saturday night. I wasnt in a position (not enough TV's where I was) to watch the whole fight. I know thats kind of a lame excuse but shut up. The fighters danced for the first 5 or 6 and then you could notice Pac really taking the upper hand. His speed and power combination was no match for Cotto. Cotto dropped his guard early and it burned him. The ref bailed him out in the 12th after an onslaught by Pac.

A couple things about the fight:
- Cotto was a 3:1 favorite heading in
- The fight brought in more than $82 Million in viewing sales
- There was a total to close to 1.5 Million Pay Per View purchases
- Pacquiao took home much of the purse at around $13 million.... Oh, thats before the $82 mill is split up.
- Pacquiao held a concert in Vegas after he won. Sporting his war wounds and a bandaged ear he sang "La Bamba" among other things. Who said stamina is a problem for him?
- The TKO of Cotto was Pac's 50th career win

A Rock and A Hard Place

By now, I am sure most sports fans have seen the ending to the Pats/Colts game. Sorry again Steve Boyle. Anyway, a lot of people are questioning Belichick's call on 4th and 2 from his own 28. I am going to step up and defend him here. The Colts scoring drives in the 4th quarter were of 79 and 79 yards. One took 2:04 and the other took 1:49. Peyton Manning was firey hot and I think going for it is the right call. To be honest, is there much difference between giving Peyton Manning the ball 28 yards away or 80 yards away? To be honest, there isnt much of a difference. Peyton showed that he had the offense moving and Belichick simply didnt want to put the ball in his hands again. Cant blame him for that. When Peyton is hot, the Indy O operates like a machine. If they make that fourth down, worst case scenario is Indy gets the ball back with anywhere from 15-30 seconds left with no timeouts and Peyton deep in his own territory.

And I dont think Belichick dissed his defense by going for it (contrary to Bruschi's belief). If the Pats had the ball, the Colts cant score. Dont be dicks (Bruschi is clearly suffering from Schizophrenia from all his concussions) and take offense to that. Its smart coaching.  Granted some people didnt like the and 4th and 2 call, but I want to credit Belichick for at least having the balls to want to ice the game away without any real threat.

I thought it was pretty funny that Rodney Harrison ripped Belichick, too. Some real loyalty there, Rodney.

Bud Adams Gets Worked

As I posted below, Titans Owner Bud Adams had some unique gesturing towards the Bills fans on Sunday. Well, now its costing Bud $250k. Can't say I am surprised. Lets forgive Bud though, he is 86, his eye sight is clearly poor enough to not notice Roger Goodell in the house, anddd he also deserves a pass because honestly, do 86 year olds know what the middle finger even means? I through it up to my Pop Pop one time and he thought I was a dumbass who couldnt count correctly on my fingers.

But hey, at least he can manage to get that up without help at age 86.

Look at the poor old guy... does he look like a senior citizen that even knows where he is?

Scud Bud

 Titan's Owner Bud Adams had a pretty funny celebration during the Titans victory on Sunday. With the game in hand with two late pick-6's, Bud Adams flashed a hook 'em Horns sign (in support of Vince Young) and then followed that up with the birdy finger. You know what they say, never trust a guy with two beer names.

Roger Goodell was actually in attendance. Let's see how much this one is going to cost Bud.

EDIT: The tool who posted the video on Youtube, disable embedding now so you have to there to watch it. Just click below.

Head Coach Ricky Jimmy

I wanted to kick this Monday morning off with a funny vid for those of you suffering from a case of the "Mondays". Well... and also to buy myself some more time to get my thoughts together with a big Monday morning check in. This video is a little older, but rarely seen. I assure you that it is hilarious. The speaker is Ronny Lott's high school football coach, Ricky Jimmy. Played by none other than Will Ferrell.

If you are watching this in a public place be careful... you might get pee pants.

Sunday Night Football

What a game! Sorry to Steve Boyle for his Pat's late collapse. Belichick with a pretty questionable call there. But then again I dont think he would be where he is today with out rolling the dice a few times. He just came up craps this time.

Peyton Manning= Instant Offense/Instance Greatness

Ill be back tomorrow (Monday) with some new stuff, including Pats/Colts, Pacquiao's beatdown of Cotto and whatever funny nonsense I can get my hands on.

Peace out.

PS. In case any of you care about... wait for it... Womens Golf/LPGA, Michelle Wie won her first tourney ever today. Remember when she was all hype?
Sorry to any manly men out there who I offended by posting an article about women sports.