I Think the Brunette Had More Fun

ESPN thinks the Asian hurdler is funnier. I respectfully disagree.

Pretty Girl 12.31.10 - Alessandra Torresani

Every fanboy's wet dream.

They Grow Up So Fast

The ultimate time lapse photo project.

Your Story's Full of Holes

Jim Tressell says that the Buckeye 5 have pledged to return to OSU in 2011 and would not have traveled to the Sugar Bowl had they not.

We told them they would have to make the decision on the NFL prior to leaving for the bowl game.  It wouldn’t be fair to not face the consequences down the road.

 From Yahoo's Dr. Saturday on the difference between Cam Newton and the Buckeye 5 -

...there are one of three ways to be declared ineligible re: improper benefits: a) Accept the benefits; b) Ask for benefits with your kid's knowledge, even if you don't receive anything; or c) Ask for benefits, then send your kid to the school you solicited, whether or not anyone received anything or the kid knows anything.

It's possible that the Newtons are the first case the NCAA has ever encountered that managed to slip through all three layers of that net, according to the official ruling: No benefits, no knowledge, kid went somewhere else. (If dad's only askin', well, alright. Just keep him at arm's length so he can't ask anymore, OK?) Depending on how well the ambitious fathers of America are able to cover the money trail, though, it's a good bet it isn't going to be the last, until that loophole is airtight and somebody finds out the hard way. Then, we'll hear some real complaints.

Also of note, Ohio State led the nation in football program spending over a 12 month period ending in mid-2010.  The bill, according to the Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Cutting Tool, was a whopping $31,763,036.

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Pretty Girl 12.30.10 - Ashlee Simpson

I'll take Ashlee over Jessica any day of the week.  All over her.

Pretty Girl 12.29.10 - Julia Stiles

Wow!  I had no idea she could get so hot!

Are You Ready For Some Football?

After the Eagles and Vikings were snowed out on Sunday (sissies), we have the first Tuesday NFL game since October 1, 1946.  Tune in tonight at 8p on NBC.  Or if you can't find a television, go here.

Cheers.

Two For The Road

The most incredible 2010 HS football plays that you've never seen...


Peyton Hillis' got nothin' on Ashley Lowery.

Amazing, crazy end to football game @ Yahoo! Video

I don't have enough room to mention all of the Butler(KY) players that touch the ball.

Cheers.

Dipsy Doo Dunkaroo

Kid is in 7th grade. 7th grade! Talk about a man among boys. Adrian Moore. Write it down.

Pretty Girl 12.28.10 - Amber Heard

Go.  Watch.  The Informers.  Preferably in HD.

Well, That Explains Everything

The Buckeyes compliance department - in charge of keeping student athletes well behaved.

I laugh because I must not cry. That is all. That is all.- Abraham Lincoln

Pretty Girl 12.27.10 - Grace Kelly

Literally a princess. So drop dead gorgeous that I'm almost glad that she didn't show more skin. Almost.

Epiphanies

Love (The romantic kind)

We made it up.  It means whatever you want it to.  Just let it make you happy.

Work

Those who choose what to do in the world can be good.  Those who do what the world chooses for them can be great.

Soul

What makes each of us unique is irrational interpretation.  If everyone made only logical decisions then we would all be the same.  What differentiates us is how each individual has some aspect to which he is fundamentally unable to do this for.  I, for instance, have freaky social anxiety.  Shocking, I know.  It does not define me as a person, but, along with my other idiosyncrasies, separates me form the template.  It is not to be judged.  It is to be accepted, respected and cherished.  To err is human.  This fantastic imperfection elevates us to our humanity.  For, as an aggregate, it is our soul.

Merry Sunday.  Today is a gift and tommorow is another.

Cheers.

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Everywhere March 18th.

It's Worse Than We Thought

Despite OSU AD Gene Smith's Christmas tweet ("Merry Xmas everyone!! Go back to drinking your eggnog!! Rumors not true."), the future seems quite bleak for our favorite doctor of spin.  This shocks even me.  For shame, Jim.

Leftovers

As Dan Hedaya says, "Mmm, meat."

Pretty Girl 12.26.10 - Diane Kruger

The face that launched a thousand ships.

Tressel Out?

According to Daily Chicago Sports, via "two sources that are very close to recruiting at prominent universities," Jim Tressel is leaving the OSU football program following the Sugar Bowl.  Amazingly I heard this from my octogenarian grandfather.  Note the time, you heard it here first.  More to come as it is available.

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Pretty Girl 12.25.10 - Michelle Mongahan

Merry Christmas from Michelle and me.

Let's Get Our Tide Rollin'

O-H...

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Huh-huh, she said balls.

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Stocking Stuffers

Babe Ruth at 53, riddled with cancer, at Yankee Stadium for the last time in 1948.

Theoretically that ball could have sat on the rim indefinitely.

Yahoo in placing the Tribe 28th in it's MLB Power Rankings

Choo learns he must serve two years of hard, lonely duty on the front lines of a hopeless, never-ending battle; on the bright side, he received a South Korean military waiver.

Move over Chris Barron.


I agree with the man, "Are you kidding me?"

Yuletide cheer and junk.

Cheers.

Distended Colon

I still refuse to believe this, but the following was reported on STO's website.

... [Bartolo] Colon is trying to make a comeback.  He is currently pitching out in the Dominican Winter League and in six starts there is 2-1 with a 1.76 ERA, and in 35.1 innings has allowed 33 hits, six walks, and has 27 strikeouts.  According to league sources he looks motivated and is in much better shape after losing close to 40 pounds.  His fastball is at 90-94 MPH and showing good movement, and he is getting lots of groundballs and showing good strikeout ability.

It should be noted that the Indians "looking" at Colon hardly means a signing is imminent.  They as well as every other team scout every player at every level all year long.  They like other teams have a scouting presence in the offseason winter leagues and are looking for potential fits for their club.  Obviously they will scout certain players more heavily than others, but just because the Indians are reportedly scouting a guy don't mistake that as there being "interest" in a guy.

All that having been said, even if Colon impresses the Indians or another team enough to sign him, expect it to only be to a minor league deal.

In case you missed the memo, the Tribe signed Austin Kearns (again) to a 1-yr, $1.3mil contract, the only major league money they have spent this off-season.  As one associate described the situation, "He's a shit player on a shit team.  This is a shit signing."  At least Justin Germano was DFAed to make room on the 40-man.  Also, the Indians inked former A's OF Travis Buck to minor league deal.  Buck is 14 months older than Matt LaPorta and his career MLB OPS is 60 points higher.  Still, he was non-tendered by Oakland.  And that is exactly how much of a do or die season this is for Matty. 

Pretty Girl 12.24.10 - Sammi Giancola

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Hypocrisy At It's Worst

The NCAA has handed down a major decision which clarifies their intractable stance on scholarship athletes receiving benefits from those outside the university.   All players must use a middle man and deny their involvement.  Five Buckeyes must sit out the 1st 5 games of the 2011 season "for selling awards, gifts and university apparel and receiving improper benefits in 2009."  Mike Adams, Dan Herron, DeVier Posey, Terrelle Pryor and Solomon Thomas must also repay the full dollar amount accrued from their malfeasance.  The breakdown is as follows --


• Adams must repay $1,000 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring.
 • Herron must repay $1,150 for selling his football jersey, pants and shoes for $1,000 and receiving discounted services worth $150.
 • Posey must repay $1,250 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,200 and receiving discounted services worth $50.
 • Pryor must repay $2,500 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring, a 2009 Fiesta Bowl sportsmanship award and his 2008 Gold Pants, a gift from the university.
 • Solomon must repay $1,505 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,000, his 2008 Gold Pants for $350 and receiving discounted services worth $155.
 • Jordan Whiting must sit out the first game next year and pay $150 to a charity for the value of services that were discounted because of his status as a student-athlete.

Fortunately for those of us that cheer on the Scarlet and Gray, all 6 players remain eligible for the Sugar Bowl because, according to the NCAA, "the student-athletes did not receive adequate rules education during the time period the violations occurred."

Learn from Cam Newton, kids.  Call your uncle, solicit him to sell your gold pants and then deny all knowledge when questioned by the authorities.  No punishment will be levied.  The NCAA has made this crystal clear.

Likely now that Pryor jumps, as opposed to playing half a season.  Perhaps Posey & Herron as well.

Tweet your way out of this one, TP.

Sheesh.

Subverting Capitalism

OSU AD Gene Smith will hold a press conference today to address rumors that several Buckeye football players, including QB Terrelle Pryor, traded autographs for tattoos.  Pryor's response tweet -

I paid for my tattoos. GoBucks

That means others did not?  Either way where did TP get the coin for all this ink?

If anyone can find a pic of his back that would rock.

To Rock A Rhyme That's Right On Time...

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Pretty Reckless - Just Tonight

Taylor's hot even when she's not stripping.  I think that I actually like this band.  Just Tonight is the 3rd single off of Light Me Up, official release date 12.27.



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Also, go see Black Swan, but everyone is telling you that.

Pretty Girl 12.23.10 - Alison Lohman

I also love 26 that can play 16.

The Cavs Suck

The plummeting red line indicates their 8-and-21 record following a 14 point loss to the Hawks.

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Pretty Girl 12.22.10 - Zooey Deschanel

I've heard her described as "every guy's dream girl."  I can only say that she's mine.

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Pretty Girl 12.21.10 - Miriam McDonald

Another fine Canadian import and, arguably, Degrassi's hottest alum.