Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was fined $100,000 by the NFL because he wore a hat that said Vitamin Water at Super Bowl Media Day.
After possum and hide the salami, devil's advocate is my favorite game to play.
Everyone has been killing the NFL for this stiff fine and it's lax attitude towards its players' misbehavior. I think they whacked Chris Henry and Pacman Jones pretty good.
The better analogy would be to compare it to the NFL's stringent enforcement of its copyright, like going after a church for charging admission to the showing of the Super Bowl.
To quote Mike Francesa in a rare good moment "If you have a church bazaar in Walla Walla, Washington and you hang a sign that says "Super Bowl" in the window on the back of a paper plate, the NFL will be there with its lawyers 5 minutes later."
But I said I was going to defend the NFL on this one. Gatorade pays a lot of money to the NFL to be the "exclusive" energy drink provider of the NFL. If they fail to ensure that exclusivity, not only could the value of all its endorsement contracts (which pay the players' salaries) go down, they could be subject to a lawsuit. And they had to make the fine big because otherwise companies could offer a guy 10 grand to wear the hat, and pay his fine, another 10 grand and get a bunch of advertising.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Getting Over It
Rex Grossman seems to have shaken off his game blowing performance in the Super Bowl and was seen partying at the Playboy Club in Vegas on Sunday night.
I don't expect the guy to sit in his house forever but this can't make Billy happy.
I don't expect the guy to sit in his house forever but this can't make Billy happy.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Gays Hate The Kiss
Snickers pulled the plug on a controversial Super Bowl commercial that showed two men accidentally kissing after a number of groups objected.
The 30-second commercial featured two mechanics who end up sharing both a Snickers bar and a kiss, and then react by pulling out a clump of chest hair to "do something manly."
Groups such as the Human Right Campaign and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) condemned the ad, saying it promoted anti-gay prejudice and condoned violence against gay Americans.
"That Snickers, Mars and the NFL would promote and endorse this kind of prejudice is simply inexcusable," GLAAD President Neil Giuliano said in a statement.
Snickers parent Masterfoods, which has discontinued the ad campaign, said the intent of the ad was not to offend, and noted that feedback from its target audience had been positive.
"We know that humor is highly subjective and understand that some people may have found the ad offensive. Clearly that was not our intent," Masterfoods said in a statement. "As with all of our Snickers advertising, our goal was to capture the attention of our core Snickers consumer."
The 30-second commercial featured two mechanics who end up sharing both a Snickers bar and a kiss, and then react by pulling out a clump of chest hair to "do something manly."
Groups such as the Human Right Campaign and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) condemned the ad, saying it promoted anti-gay prejudice and condoned violence against gay Americans.
"That Snickers, Mars and the NFL would promote and endorse this kind of prejudice is simply inexcusable," GLAAD President Neil Giuliano said in a statement.
Snickers parent Masterfoods, which has discontinued the ad campaign, said the intent of the ad was not to offend, and noted that feedback from its target audience had been positive.
"We know that humor is highly subjective and understand that some people may have found the ad offensive. Clearly that was not our intent," Masterfoods said in a statement. "As with all of our Snickers advertising, our goal was to capture the attention of our core Snickers consumer."
Monday, February 05, 2007
Manning Wins MVP
Turns out Peyton Manning finally got the monkey off his back. He won Super Bowl MVP and ended all comparisons with Dan Marino and brought up a bunch of new ones with John Elway.
Maybe he never had a fundamental malfunction that prevented him from winning big games. Maybe he did, and he got over it. Either way he's a Super Bowl Champ.
And an MVP. Manning chose the Escalade from this list and wrote above it "Loaded".
Maybe he never had a fundamental malfunction that prevented him from winning big games. Maybe he did, and he got over it. Either way he's a Super Bowl Champ.
And an MVP. Manning chose the Escalade from this list and wrote above it "Loaded".
Dump Him or Keep Him?
If you ran the Chicago Bears, would you continue to go with Rex Grossman as your quarterback of the future?
I wouldn't. He can't be good for enough games in a row for the team to be great. And when he's bad, he's so bad, it's almost impossible to win.
I think they need to dump him now, go with Brian Greasy (purposeful) next season and maybe draft a QB.
Injuries, salary cap, dumb luck play too big a role in determining who wins the Super Bowl to allow Rex to keep pissing chances away.
And leading up to the Super Bowl all the media talking heads were praising Lovie Smith for sticking with Grossman. Maybe he made a mistake. Maybe if he had gotten rid of Rex after the Vikings game, Greasy could have come in, got his feet wet and steered this ship to a Super Bowl.
I wouldn't. He can't be good for enough games in a row for the team to be great. And when he's bad, he's so bad, it's almost impossible to win.
I think they need to dump him now, go with Brian Greasy (purposeful) next season and maybe draft a QB.
Injuries, salary cap, dumb luck play too big a role in determining who wins the Super Bowl to allow Rex to keep pissing chances away.
And leading up to the Super Bowl all the media talking heads were praising Lovie Smith for sticking with Grossman. Maybe he made a mistake. Maybe if he had gotten rid of Rex after the Vikings game, Greasy could have come in, got his feet wet and steered this ship to a Super Bowl.
Sorry Billy
Maureen McGovern once sang "there's got to be a morning after." And that's always true. But today, for Billy and thousands of other Bears fans across the nation, the morning after feels like shit.
A promising season and a great start to the Super Bowl were thwarted by some rain and one bad QB.
Their defense is still great, and they still have some playmakers on offense but the Bears future depends on Rex Grossman.
A promising season and a great start to the Super Bowl were thwarted by some rain and one bad QB.
Their defense is still great, and they still have some playmakers on offense but the Bears future depends on Rex Grossman.
Nailsfest
As expected, the third Nailsfest Super Bowl party was awesome.
I was greeted by most everyone with a "waddup Poop," and I think a few even called Mrs. Poop Mrs. Poop. Still not sure if she likes that.
Seating was at a premium but we got a spot very close and got there early enough to find two good seats in the balcony behind the leather recliners staked out by the Concierge and Juice aka Green-spiggity.
I signed up for 3 boxes, at $3 a pop in the name of Diesel. Then I took my seat.
In typical Nails fashion the food was plentiful; the overflowing candy bowl, the three trays of wings and the delicious food (ribs, brisket, pulled pork, mac and cheese) from Blue Smoke.
For a large crowd, they were pretty well behaved but it was a little hard to hear all the commercials. If you missed any, you can check out this sampling.
Once the game was decided, that's when the action picked up. I had Colts 9, Bears 7 in the boxes. But I was rooting for the Bears. But then it seemed as if the Colts would score again. But they went for it on 4th down deep in Bears' territory. Initially Leary was furious (he had 2,7 and he's always furious) but on further reflection it was the right move. So then we held on through a threatening but meaningless Chicago drive and won the 4th quarter.
The reward: $150 and 5 envelopes of Fun Dip. I quickly gave one each to Mrs. Reissberg and The Conciergette in exchange for their eternal love and devotion.
Then on my way out Mrs. Nails saddled me with a bunch of candy. Then Nails begged me to take a 12 pack of beer because otherwise their fridge was too full. I never felt like taking beer was doing someone a favor before, but I think Nails really wanted me to. And not 10 seconds after I said that I felt like a schnura, Juice saw my haul and said "you're a schnura."
As always a good time was had by all. And next year, if we're not in Jerusalem, I hope we're back at Nails' house.
I was greeted by most everyone with a "waddup Poop," and I think a few even called Mrs. Poop Mrs. Poop. Still not sure if she likes that.
Seating was at a premium but we got a spot very close and got there early enough to find two good seats in the balcony behind the leather recliners staked out by the Concierge and Juice aka Green-spiggity.
I signed up for 3 boxes, at $3 a pop in the name of Diesel. Then I took my seat.
In typical Nails fashion the food was plentiful; the overflowing candy bowl, the three trays of wings and the delicious food (ribs, brisket, pulled pork, mac and cheese) from Blue Smoke.
For a large crowd, they were pretty well behaved but it was a little hard to hear all the commercials. If you missed any, you can check out this sampling.
Once the game was decided, that's when the action picked up. I had Colts 9, Bears 7 in the boxes. But I was rooting for the Bears. But then it seemed as if the Colts would score again. But they went for it on 4th down deep in Bears' territory. Initially Leary was furious (he had 2,7 and he's always furious) but on further reflection it was the right move. So then we held on through a threatening but meaningless Chicago drive and won the 4th quarter.
The reward: $150 and 5 envelopes of Fun Dip. I quickly gave one each to Mrs. Reissberg and The Conciergette in exchange for their eternal love and devotion.
Then on my way out Mrs. Nails saddled me with a bunch of candy. Then Nails begged me to take a 12 pack of beer because otherwise their fridge was too full. I never felt like taking beer was doing someone a favor before, but I think Nails really wanted me to. And not 10 seconds after I said that I felt like a schnura, Juice saw my haul and said "you're a schnura."
As always a good time was had by all. And next year, if we're not in Jerusalem, I hope we're back at Nails' house.
Super Bowl Commercials
Blockbuster - Drag the Mouse
Mrs. Poop has always loved this ad campaign
Dalmatian - Spots Rule
This was definitely my personal favorite
Snickers - The Kiss
This is apparently going to be a serial, called "After the Kiss" with these guys doing a number of things to prove how manly they are
Budweiser - Crabs
#1 in USA Today rankings but I didn't think it was anything special
Bud Light - The Class
This Carlos Mencia ad was also popular but I thought it to be just ok
Nationwide - Life Comes At You Fast
K-Fed was actually pretty funny the first time I saw it but several times before the game so maybe that's what it lacked impact
Bud Light - Slap
Fist bump is out
Mrs. Poop has always loved this ad campaign
Dalmatian - Spots Rule
This was definitely my personal favorite
Snickers - The Kiss
This is apparently going to be a serial, called "After the Kiss" with these guys doing a number of things to prove how manly they are
Budweiser - Crabs
#1 in USA Today rankings but I didn't think it was anything special
Bud Light - The Class
This Carlos Mencia ad was also popular but I thought it to be just ok
Nationwide - Life Comes At You Fast
K-Fed was actually pretty funny the first time I saw it but several times before the game so maybe that's what it lacked impact
Bud Light - Slap
Fist bump is out
Friday, February 02, 2007
The NFL Hates Jesus
The NFL's ban on mass viewings of Sunday's Colts-Bears Super Bowl game is forcing some churches to cancel their party plans for fear of violating copyright laws.
NFL officials spotted a promotion of Fall Creek Baptist Church's "Super Bowl Bash" on the church's Web site
The league sent an overnight letter to the pastor demanding the party be canceled.
The league at first objected to the church's plan to charge a fee to attend and that the church used the license-protected words "Super Bowl" in its promotions.
Pastor John D. Newland said he told the NFL his church would not charge anyone and that it would drop the use of the forbidden words.
But the NFL objected to the church's plans to use a projector to show the game, saying the law limits it to one TV no bigger than 55 inches.
"We want to be supportive of our local team," Newland said. "For us to have all our congregation huddled around a TV that is big enough only for 10 or 12 people to watch just makes little sense."
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league's long-standing policy is to ban "mass out-of-home viewing" of the Super Bowl. An exception is made for sports bars and other businesses that show televised sports as a part of their everyday operations.
NFL officials spotted a promotion of Fall Creek Baptist Church's "Super Bowl Bash" on the church's Web site
The league sent an overnight letter to the pastor demanding the party be canceled.
The league at first objected to the church's plan to charge a fee to attend and that the church used the license-protected words "Super Bowl" in its promotions.
Pastor John D. Newland said he told the NFL his church would not charge anyone and that it would drop the use of the forbidden words.
But the NFL objected to the church's plans to use a projector to show the game, saying the law limits it to one TV no bigger than 55 inches.
"We want to be supportive of our local team," Newland said. "For us to have all our congregation huddled around a TV that is big enough only for 10 or 12 people to watch just makes little sense."
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league's long-standing policy is to ban "mass out-of-home viewing" of the Super Bowl. An exception is made for sports bars and other businesses that show televised sports as a part of their everyday operations.
Super Bowl Prediction
Everyone seems to be picking the Colts to win this game easily.
I always go with defense and I always go against Peyton Manning (though I am 0-3 doing so this postseason).
The Bears defense has to hit -- and hit hard -- early and often.
They need to shake up the Colts timing.
I think the Bears can force turnovers and run on the Colts.
Plus I can't go against Billy.
Chicago Bears 27 Indianapolis Colts 23
I always go with defense and I always go against Peyton Manning (though I am 0-3 doing so this postseason).
The Bears defense has to hit -- and hit hard -- early and often.
They need to shake up the Colts timing.
I think the Bears can force turnovers and run on the Colts.
Plus I can't go against Billy.
Chicago Bears 27 Indianapolis Colts 23
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Super Bowl Betting Tip
One of our favorite Poophead's, Freedo, who will be attending the game on Sunday says his spies told him that about 10 Colts were spotted at Miami strip club Solid Gold until 3am one night this week.
Not sure how that portends for the game. I think it could go either way. Some teams, like the 85 (regular season) Bears partied all week and kicked ass on Sunday because they were "loosey-goosey." Some teams had strict curfews like the 2000 Giants and got killed because they were "tight." Other teams had players doing coke (1989 Bengals) or hiring hookers (1998 Falcons), neither of which worked very well.
The team that plays the best will win, not the one that saw the most (or the fewest) titties during the week.
Not sure how that portends for the game. I think it could go either way. Some teams, like the 85 (regular season) Bears partied all week and kicked ass on Sunday because they were "loosey-goosey." Some teams had strict curfews like the 2000 Giants and got killed because they were "tight." Other teams had players doing coke (1989 Bengals) or hiring hookers (1998 Falcons), neither of which worked very well.
The team that plays the best will win, not the one that saw the most (or the fewest) titties during the week.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Chris Harris is a Welcher
Bears safety Chris Harris promised a Super Bowl ticket (should the Bears make it) to a local cable host during an interview during the summer.
But now Harris says he was just joking.
But this is what he said:
Lange: “If you guys make it to the Super Bowl, I’ll sell my Harley to go.”
Harris: “You won’t have to sell it. I’ll give you tickets.”
Lange: “I’ll hold you to it. It’s on tape.”
“We win. He’s going,” Harris said, looking into the camera.
Lange says he will sell his Harley and pay Harris face value.
But a ticket broker came through for him and gave Lange a ticket at face value.
But now Harris says he was just joking.
But this is what he said:
Lange: “If you guys make it to the Super Bowl, I’ll sell my Harley to go.”
Harris: “You won’t have to sell it. I’ll give you tickets.”
Lange: “I’ll hold you to it. It’s on tape.”
“We win. He’s going,” Harris said, looking into the camera.
Lange says he will sell his Harley and pay Harris face value.
But a ticket broker came through for him and gave Lange a ticket at face value.
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