Thursday, February 02, 2006
Those Damn Full House Kids
Jodie Sweetin, Stephanie Tanner on "Full House" revealed that she is a recovering meth addict and once battled a daily drug habit.
The ex-actress, 24, said she had trouble figuring out how to adjust to a regular childhood existence after Full House ended its run in 1995.
In an attempt to lead a "normal" kid's life, Sweetin attended high school and college, graduating with a degree in liberal arts. In 2002, she married a Los Angeles police officer.
Though she occasionally appeared in bit parts on TV series, including Party of Five and Yes, Dear, Sweetin's acting career essentially stalled after Full House. Two years ago, bored and unemployed, the former child star began experimenting with drugs as a way to pass the time.
She was soon addicted to methamphetamine and using the debilitating drug every day.
After a particularly bad three-day bender, which reportedly resulted in an intervention staged by her former Full House costars, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, John Stamos and Bob Saget, Sweetin checked herself into Promises rehab facility for six weeks of intensive therapy.
Clean and sober since March of last year, Sweetin now admits she was "living a total double life."
The ex-actress, 24, said she had trouble figuring out how to adjust to a regular childhood existence after Full House ended its run in 1995.
In an attempt to lead a "normal" kid's life, Sweetin attended high school and college, graduating with a degree in liberal arts. In 2002, she married a Los Angeles police officer.
Though she occasionally appeared in bit parts on TV series, including Party of Five and Yes, Dear, Sweetin's acting career essentially stalled after Full House. Two years ago, bored and unemployed, the former child star began experimenting with drugs as a way to pass the time.
She was soon addicted to methamphetamine and using the debilitating drug every day.
After a particularly bad three-day bender, which reportedly resulted in an intervention staged by her former Full House costars, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, John Stamos and Bob Saget, Sweetin checked herself into Promises rehab facility for six weeks of intensive therapy.
Clean and sober since March of last year, Sweetin now admits she was "living a total double life."
Cool Idea
While most of us don't care about college recruiting (unless we are named Derek) there was a cool announcement yesterday. Andre Smith, one of the top offensive linemen, had three baseball caps laid out on the table in front of him, LSU, USC and Florida. Presumably he'd announce his decision by donning the proper cap. When it comes time, he pulls a houndstooth hat out from under the table, thereby announcing his intent to attend Alabama University.
Terrence Roberts Saves the Season
Last night Syracuse beat Rutgers 86-84, on a last second three pointer by Terrence Roberts. It was his second 3 of the year, and his first that didn't go glass. Gerry McNamara got hurt in the first half and scored only 3 points. Some reports say SU won in spite of his injury. I say we won because of it. I honestly hope he is out for the season. Nichols and Devendorf are better, more reliable scorers. And honestly at the end of a game I'd rather have Roberts shooting than McNamara.
If you didn't see the game (I didn't because even though I live in NJ they didn't show Rutgers) you will definitely want to read this article and watch the highlights.
Also Quincy Douby, the best player in the Big East, set a Carrier Dome record with 41 points last night.
If you didn't see the game (I didn't because even though I live in NJ they didn't show Rutgers) you will definitely want to read this article and watch the highlights.
Also Quincy Douby, the best player in the Big East, set a Carrier Dome record with 41 points last night.
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If You Missed Josh and Erin
You can catch their CBS Early show appearance. Go here, then click on The Early Show link on the left, then scroll down to select "Big TV Can Cause Big Conflict."
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Big Ben's Lady Troubles
Ben Roethlisberger says “I have no personal life.” He said it is so difficult for him to go out in public that he now finds it’s easier to meet women on the Internet than in person. Judging from these pictures Ben doesn't seem to have too much trouble meeting women. We don't know when these pictures were taken (but it was probably recently judging from the length of his beard), we don't know where they were taken (but it looks like a college fraternity house's basement), we don't know what he's pouring in that chicks mouth, but we do know his t-shirt is pretty cool
Last year Ben was dating professional golfer Natalie Gulbis.
Last year Ben was dating professional golfer Natalie Gulbis.
Too Bad I Won't Be Able to See It
Tonight's game against Rutgers is "Dress Like Jim Boeheim Night" at the Carrier Dome.
Orange fans of all ages are invited to (a) don the chaotic clothing similar to that favored by Boeheim in 1980 when the Dome first opened and (b) register at the Syracuse Athletics marketing table in the backcourt area prior to the game. The five entrants who most resemble the back-in-the-day Boeheim garb, hair, specs ... the whole package will then be paraded onto the court at halftime and presented with prizes.
The man, himself, has signed off on this with good humor. And why not? With all the photographic and video evidence that is available in this town, how could Boeheim deny his garish past during which he rarely saw a stripe he wouldn't mix with a polka dot or a big collar he wouldn't wear with a fat lapel?
Orange fans of all ages are invited to (a) don the chaotic clothing similar to that favored by Boeheim in 1980 when the Dome first opened and (b) register at the Syracuse Athletics marketing table in the backcourt area prior to the game. The five entrants who most resemble the back-in-the-day Boeheim garb, hair, specs ... the whole package will then be paraded onto the court at halftime and presented with prizes.
The man, himself, has signed off on this with good humor. And why not? With all the photographic and video evidence that is available in this town, how could Boeheim deny his garish past during which he rarely saw a stripe he wouldn't mix with a polka dot or a big collar he wouldn't wear with a fat lapel?
Finally
Our friends at The Smoking Gun have finally uncovered the police report for the Carolina Panthers Cheerleaders incident.
The report includes witness testimony, including this from the victim Melissa Holden:
"Holden said that defendant Keathley was standing on the toilet and her head was above the stall. Holden further stated that defendant [Thomas'] feet were facing inward toward Keathley's body. Holden stated that Keathley was making facial expressions and noises that were consistent with that of a person engaged in sexual activity...Holden said that some of the patrons were yelling things such as, 'go get a room for that' and calling them 'whores.'"
Another witness, Amanda Miner said:
"Keathley was standing on the toilet and her head was over the stall wall. She observed Keathley's facial expressions and saw her eyes rolling back into her head. Miner said that Keathley was moaning as a person does during sexual activity...one of the girls that was in the front of the line looked over the stall wall and told everyone that one of the girls was 'going down' on the other. 'Going down' is slang for oral sex."
I swear the police report actually says that. This must have been the best night ever for these cops. "So you say she was going down on her, can you tell me exactly what that means?" Awesome.
The report includes witness testimony, including this from the victim Melissa Holden:
"Holden said that defendant Keathley was standing on the toilet and her head was above the stall. Holden further stated that defendant [Thomas'] feet were facing inward toward Keathley's body. Holden stated that Keathley was making facial expressions and noises that were consistent with that of a person engaged in sexual activity...Holden said that some of the patrons were yelling things such as, 'go get a room for that' and calling them 'whores.'"
Another witness, Amanda Miner said:
"Keathley was standing on the toilet and her head was over the stall wall. She observed Keathley's facial expressions and saw her eyes rolling back into her head. Miner said that Keathley was moaning as a person does during sexual activity...one of the girls that was in the front of the line looked over the stall wall and told everyone that one of the girls was 'going down' on the other. 'Going down' is slang for oral sex."
I swear the police report actually says that. This must have been the best night ever for these cops. "So you say she was going down on her, can you tell me exactly what that means?" Awesome.
The Next Spud Webb
I know that no one cares about the slam dunk contest because the best players don't compete. Except Amare Stoudamire, remember his dunk off the backboard via Nash's head? That was awesome. I think Fred Jones won it once. Horrible. Anyway, there might be a little reason to watch this year.
They've narrowed the field to four dunkers, defending champion Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks, AI2 aka Andre Iguodala of the 76ers and Syracuse standout Hakim Warrick, now on the Memphis Grizzlies. Even though Warrick is averaging less than 10 minutes a game he sure can sky. The fourth competitor is the Knicks own Master Nate Robinson. At 5'9", he's the shortest Slam Dunk competitor since Spud Webb won the damn thing.
They've narrowed the field to four dunkers, defending champion Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks, AI2 aka Andre Iguodala of the 76ers and Syracuse standout Hakim Warrick, now on the Memphis Grizzlies. Even though Warrick is averaging less than 10 minutes a game he sure can sky. The fourth competitor is the Knicks own Master Nate Robinson. At 5'9", he's the shortest Slam Dunk competitor since Spud Webb won the damn thing.
Britney To Go Gay
Britney Spears will appear on an episode of Will & Grace.
She guest-stars as a Christian conservative sidekick to Jack (Sean Hayes) on the episode “Jack Talk,” set to air on Thursday, April 13.
In the episode, when “Out TV” is bought by a Christian Television Network, Spears is brought on to be Jack’s new religious co-host—until Will (Eric McCormack) and Jack loosen her up.
Britney brings her own additions to the talk show when she decides to do a cooking segment called “Cruci-fixin’s.”
She guest-stars as a Christian conservative sidekick to Jack (Sean Hayes) on the episode “Jack Talk,” set to air on Thursday, April 13.
In the episode, when “Out TV” is bought by a Christian Television Network, Spears is brought on to be Jack’s new religious co-host—until Will (Eric McCormack) and Jack loosen her up.
Britney brings her own additions to the talk show when she decides to do a cooking segment called “Cruci-fixin’s.”
Go Sell Crazy Someplace Else
Nutjob and Michael Moore puppet Cindy Sheehan was arrested by Capitol Police before the State of the Union Address. She refused to cover up her t-shirt which said "2,245 Dead. How many more?" -- a reference to the number of U.S. troops killed in Iraq. She was handcuffed and charged with unlawful conduct, and released 4 hours later.
I feel very bad for her because she lost her son. But she is making herself an issue, instead of a person. She met with President Bush once. Why does she deserve a second audience with him? Her husband also divorced her recently because she is such a crazy lunatic. The liberal media is jumping all over her to get all the other bleeding hearts to feel sympathy. F--- Cindy Sheehan.
I feel very bad for her because she lost her son. But she is making herself an issue, instead of a person. She met with President Bush once. Why does she deserve a second audience with him? Her husband also divorced her recently because she is such a crazy lunatic. The liberal media is jumping all over her to get all the other bleeding hearts to feel sympathy. F--- Cindy Sheehan.
What an Honor
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (named as one of the worst big city mayors) gave Jerome Bettis a key to the city. The Bus is only the fourth person to receive the key to the city of Detroit. One of the previous three was Saddam Hussein.
Back in 1980, Hussein was on the side of the good guys, and just after he was "elected" president of Iraq, he became friends with a Rev. Jacob Yasso, who ran Chaldean Sacred Heart church in the Motor City.
Yasso told The Associated Press recently that Hussein was "very kind, very generous, very cooperative with the West."
"Money and power changed the person," Yasso added.
Evidently.
Chaldeans are a Catholic group in predominantly Muslim Iraq, and Detroit is a city with a large Muslim population. Hussein donated money to many Chaldean churches, according to the AP, and gave the church in Detroit $250,000.
Yasso then traveled to Iraq, where he gave Hussein a key on behalf of then-mayor Coleman Young.
Back in 1980, Hussein was on the side of the good guys, and just after he was "elected" president of Iraq, he became friends with a Rev. Jacob Yasso, who ran Chaldean Sacred Heart church in the Motor City.
Yasso told The Associated Press recently that Hussein was "very kind, very generous, very cooperative with the West."
"Money and power changed the person," Yasso added.
Evidently.
Chaldeans are a Catholic group in predominantly Muslim Iraq, and Detroit is a city with a large Muslim population. Hussein donated money to many Chaldean churches, according to the AP, and gave the church in Detroit $250,000.
Yasso then traveled to Iraq, where he gave Hussein a key on behalf of then-mayor Coleman Young.
"Now I'll Buy Her Anything She Wants"
Famous last words. Josh and Erin were so funny. Even Erin couldn't help but laugh at him. "I want a fridge and a TV in the same room." I think the package started with a shot of Brock at the wedding. Kudos to Josh for having "How I Met Your Mother" playing on his screen for part of the time. But where was Kevin? I was really hoping he would appear. He would make the TV look even bigger in comparision. But that reminds me, I have never seen a picture of Kevin because I refused to look at him dressed up in a business suit.
More Fame for Josh and Erin
Producers for CBS' Early Show saw Josh and Erin in USA Today. Josh and Erin are now the poster children for marital discord caused by big screen TVs. A crew came to their house earlier this week to shoot a segment with them. It will air Wednesday on CBS at about 8:10am.
See It Again for the First Time
My episode of "Stump the Schwab" will air Thursday at 1pm on ESPN Classic. Unfortunately the record for most 3-pointers in a game will still be 12. And Stu Scott will still be a dick.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
David Silver's Dad
For the last 7 years, Matthew Laurance (not Joey's brother or Shaun Hunter's brother) has been the sideline reporter for Duke basketball games.
Prior to that he played Dr. Mel Silver, David's father on Beverly Hills, 90210.
Laurance had become friends with Krzyzewski after playing in a charity golf tournament in Durham in the early 1990s. He told Krzyzewski in 1999 that he was unhappy, and the coach suggested he move to Durham and try sportscasting.
Detroit or the Congo?
Coach Mike Holmgren's wife will not be at the Super Bowl in Detroit. She'll be with their daughter Calla, a doctor, on a trip to the Republic of Congo as part of a Northwest Medical Teams venture.
Kathy Holmgren was a medical missionary in the early 1970s when she first traveled to the African nation to do volunteer work. Back then, the country was known as Zaire. This time, she's returning to the same town where she did her work in what the coach described as "a dream come true for her."
Mike Holmgren gave his wife the trip as a Christmas present. So it was planned well before the Seahawks advanced to the Super Bowl.
On Super Bowl Sunday, Kathy will be in Africa and not at the game.
Why the hell didn't Holmgren make the reservation for a week later, just in case?
Is Africa going somewhere?
Kathy Holmgren was a medical missionary in the early 1970s when she first traveled to the African nation to do volunteer work. Back then, the country was known as Zaire. This time, she's returning to the same town where she did her work in what the coach described as "a dream come true for her."
Mike Holmgren gave his wife the trip as a Christmas present. So it was planned well before the Seahawks advanced to the Super Bowl.
On Super Bowl Sunday, Kathy will be in Africa and not at the game.
Why the hell didn't Holmgren make the reservation for a week later, just in case?
Is Africa going somewhere?
Throwback Jerseys
Yesterday as a tribute to Jerome Bettis several of the Steelers wore his Notre Dame throwback jersey. I'm pretty sure I even saw Bettis wearing one.
Fuck With the Bull You Get the Horns
A bull at a Mexican bullfight pulled a Ron Artest. Pajarito (Little Bird) jumped the wall and attacked the fans. He only hurt two of those fuckers before they came and killed him. They resumed the bullfight 30 minutes later.
Watch video of Pajarito's last stand.
Watch video of Pajarito's last stand.
The President of Finland
The President of Finland narrowly won re-election, thanks in part to the endorsement of Conan O'Brien. Why does Conan care about Tarja Halonen?
Celeb Sighting
Saw Charles Barkley today. A friend of mine walks by my desk and says "Charles Barkley is in the bathroom." I get up and I am talking to my friend who goes to get a drink of water. I'm still talking to him but facing the hallway. Barkley walks by looks at me, sees me staring at him, and doesn't know that anyone was in the breakroom talking to me. He thinks I was just staring down the hallway. Oh well, I hate him anyway.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Erin and I Would Love This
ESPN is strongly considering putting talk show host/columnist Tony Kornheiser on its Monday Night Football telecast next year.
ESPN is expected to decide after the Super Bowl if it will force Al Michaels to honor the eight-year $32 million contract he signed this summer. But they may turn to Plan B which includes Kornheiser, Mike Tirico and Joe Theismann. ESPN is reportedly prepare to offer Kornheiser around $1 million.
If Kornheiser takes the offer then he is expected to continue to co-host Pardon the Interruption.
In fact, PTI would be aired live from the Monday Night site each week.
This would be awesome. I love Tony Kornheiser. Erin would love to watch Tony on her big screen TV. She says Tony reminds her of me because we are funny, cranky Jewish guys who like to scream and go to bed early.
Tony has a great sense of humor as evidenced by the funny costumes he wears and Uranus jokes he makes.
This would be a great move for MNF because it would accomplish some of what Dennis Miller's hiring was designed to do (get a guy with a good sense of humor in the booth) but since his sports knowledge is unquestioned, he wouldn't lose credibility.
A few things lead me to believe this won't happen:
1) This report was in the New York Post, where writers frequently make shit up
2) Tony hates to fly and no longer travels to games because of it. But that bus gimmick worked pretty well for Madden
3) Tony goes to bed very early because he does a morning radio show
But I hope somehow they make it happen.
ESPN is expected to decide after the Super Bowl if it will force Al Michaels to honor the eight-year $32 million contract he signed this summer. But they may turn to Plan B which includes Kornheiser, Mike Tirico and Joe Theismann. ESPN is reportedly prepare to offer Kornheiser around $1 million.
If Kornheiser takes the offer then he is expected to continue to co-host Pardon the Interruption.
In fact, PTI would be aired live from the Monday Night site each week.
This would be awesome. I love Tony Kornheiser. Erin would love to watch Tony on her big screen TV. She says Tony reminds her of me because we are funny, cranky Jewish guys who like to scream and go to bed early.
Tony has a great sense of humor as evidenced by the funny costumes he wears and Uranus jokes he makes.
This would be a great move for MNF because it would accomplish some of what Dennis Miller's hiring was designed to do (get a guy with a good sense of humor in the booth) but since his sports knowledge is unquestioned, he wouldn't lose credibility.
A few things lead me to believe this won't happen:
1) This report was in the New York Post, where writers frequently make shit up
2) Tony hates to fly and no longer travels to games because of it. But that bus gimmick worked pretty well for Madden
3) Tony goes to bed very early because he does a morning radio show
But I hope somehow they make it happen.
Grab Some at Your Supermarket Checkout Counter
West Virginia on the Cutting Edge
West Virginia will put the popular Dance Dance Revolution video game, along with Xbox video consoles, into all 765 public schools, to be used in physical education and health classes and the state will develop a special DDR curriculum.
I bring this up for 3 reasons:
1) A few years ago in Maine Kate and I walked by the arcade and two kids were playing(?) this game. They were incredible. They hit every step perfectly. There was a crowd of people watching. Later a movie was made about these two kids. It was called "Brokeback Mountain." Just kidding, it was an incredible performance.
2) I once read an article on childhood obesity and it said the number one way to get girls involved in exercise is through dance.
3) No wonder Billy is so skinny. He loves dancing.
I bring this up for 3 reasons:
1) A few years ago in Maine Kate and I walked by the arcade and two kids were playing(?) this game. They were incredible. They hit every step perfectly. There was a crowd of people watching. Later a movie was made about these two kids. It was called "Brokeback Mountain." Just kidding, it was an incredible performance.
2) I once read an article on childhood obesity and it said the number one way to get girls involved in exercise is through dance.
3) No wonder Billy is so skinny. He loves dancing.
The 12th Man
Texas A&M (not ATM, Derek) is suing the Seattle Seahawks for their use of the term 12th man. According to lore, in 1922, Texas A&M had injuries and was running out of players. They called a former football player (who had quit the team to play basketball) in from the stands to suit up. Although he didn't play in the game it became a tradition at Texas A&M to refer to the fans as the 12th man. In 1990 they got a trademark on the phrase. In 1984 the Seattle Seahawks retired the #12 in honor of their 12th man. Texas A&M sent the Seahawks a cease and desist letter. Seems petty, but if they were legally granted a trademark I think they are entitled to enforce their rights. I don't think a trademark should have ever been issued for this or any other common word or phrase. Three-peat, I could see. 12th man, nuh-uh. I hope PP's official intellectual property expert will weigh in with his informed legal opinion.
More Pedro News
Pedro confirmed that he recently married Carolina Cruz, a Dominican reporter for ESPN.
As for his ailing right big toe, which might force him out of the World Baseball Classic, Pedro is still waiting for the specially designed shoe from Nike that, he hopes, will provide the necessary cushion.
"I have faith in God, and I know I'll be ready," Martinez said. "I'm being optimistic that I'll be able to play the World Baseball Classic and the 2006 season." The injury, Martinez said, resulted from "irregular movement" from his pitching delivery, damaging the cartilage of the toe.
"The pain became insufferable during the 2004 season, and I had to take a cortisone shot in order to tolerate the pain and be able to help Boston win the World Series," he said. "Last year, the pain returned in June, but the doctors recommended that, rather than ignoring the wound by applying cortisone, I rehabilitate the foot instead, which is what we're doing right now."
As for his ailing right big toe, which might force him out of the World Baseball Classic, Pedro is still waiting for the specially designed shoe from Nike that, he hopes, will provide the necessary cushion.
"I have faith in God, and I know I'll be ready," Martinez said. "I'm being optimistic that I'll be able to play the World Baseball Classic and the 2006 season." The injury, Martinez said, resulted from "irregular movement" from his pitching delivery, damaging the cartilage of the toe.
"The pain became insufferable during the 2004 season, and I had to take a cortisone shot in order to tolerate the pain and be able to help Boston win the World Series," he said. "Last year, the pain returned in June, but the doctors recommended that, rather than ignoring the wound by applying cortisone, I rehabilitate the foot instead, which is what we're doing right now."
Pedro Slaps A-Rod
After much consternation, Alex Rodriguez chose to play in the World Baseball Classic for the United States. Pedro Martinez says A-Rod should have followed the lead of Mike Piazza and Nomar Garciaparra, who both chose to play for the countries of their origin over the countries of their residence. Pedro warns:
"Now Alex must prepare for the nasty comments that will arise in the Bronx, where almost half of the citizens are Latino and purely Dominican. In fact, when Alex gets [to the Dominican Republic] it's possible that not even the reporters will be here to welcome him."
"Now Alex must prepare for the nasty comments that will arise in the Bronx, where almost half of the citizens are Latino and purely Dominican. In fact, when Alex gets [to the Dominican Republic] it's possible that not even the reporters will be here to welcome him."
Greed
Remember when Doug Flutie drop kicked the extra point in the Patriots' final game of the regular season against the Dolphins? Because they lined up in the 2-point conversion formation they never put the net up. The ball went into the stands and was caught by a fan. The Pro Football Hall of Fame wanted the ball. The Patriots tracked down the fan and these were his demands:
''1. Payment of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) DOLLARS [lawyer's capitals] on delivery of the football.
''2. A guarantee of eight (8) season tickets for 25 years in the end zone (preferably sections 142 or 143).
''a. The season tickets will be paid for annually by my client at the then going price for season tickets. The Patriots would not be expected to pay for the tickets
''3. Delivery by the Patriots to my client sometime in September, 2006, of a Tom Brady Patriots' football jersey signed by all the team members as of the beginning of the next football season."
''4. One sexual encounter with Bridget Moynihan, girlfriend of Tom Brady."
Ok, so I made #4 up, but would you really be surprised?
The Patriots told the guy to go fry ice. And I don't blame them.
''1. Payment of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) DOLLARS [lawyer's capitals] on delivery of the football.
''2. A guarantee of eight (8) season tickets for 25 years in the end zone (preferably sections 142 or 143).
''a. The season tickets will be paid for annually by my client at the then going price for season tickets. The Patriots would not be expected to pay for the tickets
''3. Delivery by the Patriots to my client sometime in September, 2006, of a Tom Brady Patriots' football jersey signed by all the team members as of the beginning of the next football season."
''4. One sexual encounter with Bridget Moynihan, girlfriend of Tom Brady."
Ok, so I made #4 up, but would you really be surprised?
The Patriots told the guy to go fry ice. And I don't blame them.
A Good Day for Guys With Funny Names
Kevin Pittsnogle had 19 points, including a clutch 3-pointer late that ended St. John's comeback. He also grabbed 8 rebounds.
Matt Haryasz had 24 points (fifth straight 20 point game) and 10 rebounds as Stanford beat #9 Washington in overtime.
He was also part of an amazing play at the end of regulation.
Lawrence Hill inbounded from beneath Washington's basket to a lunging Haryasz, who flipped the ball to Chris Hernandez, who quickly released a 3 from the right wing and got fouled by Justin Dentmon as the buzzer went off. The officials quickly huddled to review the play, put .2 back on the clock and gave Hernandez three free throws. He made all three and sent the game into overtime.
Matt Haryasz had 24 points (fifth straight 20 point game) and 10 rebounds as Stanford beat #9 Washington in overtime.
He was also part of an amazing play at the end of regulation.
Lawrence Hill inbounded from beneath Washington's basket to a lunging Haryasz, who flipped the ball to Chris Hernandez, who quickly released a 3 from the right wing and got fouled by Justin Dentmon as the buzzer went off. The officials quickly huddled to review the play, put .2 back on the clock and gave Hernandez three free throws. He made all three and sent the game into overtime.
Big Momma
``Big Momma's House 2'' debuted in first place this weekend with $28 million in North American ticket sales. It was the second best-ever January opener. I guess they don't make too many good movies premiere in January.
More Poker
The Travel Channel is launching a new tournament, The Professional Poker Tour. Seems like it will basically be the same as the World Poker Tour, airing in the same 9-11 time slot on Wednesday nights. That will mean 44 weeks of the year will be a new tournament. But on the PPT only professionals will play. I hope they keep around Vince Van Patten, I love him. Shana Hiatt is also definitely a must, especially if they visit tropical locations. I saw the season 3 Caribbean Poker Adventure, she was wearing this green bikini, good lawd.
He's Out of My Life
Rumors that Piazza would resign with the Mets after May 1 were put to rest when Piazza took a $2m 1-year deal from the Padres. The contract includes a mutual option for next year at $8m. That's never gonna happen.
He believes he can catch 100 games and play some first and DH in interleague games.
He should have gone to an American League to play DH and pad his stats. Unfortunately he's too married to catching, which is why he never wanted to give first base a shot with the Mets.
Good riddance Mike, good luck in San Diego, and stay classy.
He believes he can catch 100 games and play some first and DH in interleague games.
He should have gone to an American League to play DH and pad his stats. Unfortunately he's too married to catching, which is why he never wanted to give first base a shot with the Mets.
Good riddance Mike, good luck in San Diego, and stay classy.
Another Horrid Showing
SU dropped its fourth straight game yesterday to Seton Hall in the Dome. SU was victimized by hot shooting by Jamar Nutter who's long 3-pointer gave me flashbacks of the Vermont game. The worst part was, three straight times down the court Seton Hall missed the front end of a 1-and-1 but SU couldn't capitalize.
Another great game for Gerry McNamara 5-17 shooting (3-12 from 3), with 2 assists and 5 turnovers.
One bright spot, Derek did find a new favorite player.
Another great game for Gerry McNamara 5-17 shooting (3-12 from 3), with 2 assists and 5 turnovers.
One bright spot, Derek did find a new favorite player.
Big Screen TVs Rule
Josh and Erin are in today's USA Today regarding the size of their TV. Erin hates it, Josh loves it.
"The days when you could pick up a TV yourself and all you had to do was just plug it in? So over.
Erin Hughes, 28, kind of wishes they weren't. When she got married in 2004, her wedding present was permission to hold a wedding for 500 guests; husband Josh's present was permission to buy a big-screen TV. Then a 51-inch TV arrived at their 1,100-square-foot apartment in Centreville, Va.
"I cried and begged him to return it," she says. "I actually almost returned my brand-new living room furniture because of the gigantic TV. It seems 80 feet big."
A year later, she still wishes she could hide the Hitachi floor unit that comes with its own stand. Josh, also 28, sees no need for that — in fact, he jokes about putting lights around it.
"It's a wonderful thing," he says. "It actually dominates the room. That's how I wanted it. For people in my age range, the size of your TV is the new golf handicap — you now define yourself by the size of your TV."
When they buy a house, he says, they'll get an even bigger TV. His wife sighs."
The picture on the front page of the D section is priceless. I will scan it in when I get home.
"The days when you could pick up a TV yourself and all you had to do was just plug it in? So over.
Erin Hughes, 28, kind of wishes they weren't. When she got married in 2004, her wedding present was permission to hold a wedding for 500 guests; husband Josh's present was permission to buy a big-screen TV. Then a 51-inch TV arrived at their 1,100-square-foot apartment in Centreville, Va.
"I cried and begged him to return it," she says. "I actually almost returned my brand-new living room furniture because of the gigantic TV. It seems 80 feet big."
A year later, she still wishes she could hide the Hitachi floor unit that comes with its own stand. Josh, also 28, sees no need for that — in fact, he jokes about putting lights around it.
"It's a wonderful thing," he says. "It actually dominates the room. That's how I wanted it. For people in my age range, the size of your TV is the new golf handicap — you now define yourself by the size of your TV."
When they buy a house, he says, they'll get an even bigger TV. His wife sighs."
The picture on the front page of the D section is priceless. I will scan it in when I get home.
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Celebrity Sex Tapes
CNN gives a nice long history of celebrity sex tapes. Marilyn Monroe made one. Rob Lowe made one. And maybe you hadn't heard but Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee made one also. And then there's this Paris Hilton. The article delves in why Paris' tape basically made her career. It also mentions our good friend Vincent Gallo. His movie, "The Brown Bunny," ended with a prolonged oral sex scene between him and co-star Chloe Sevigny. I saw it, there was no simulation, his dick was in her mouth. So what's so different about a sex tape?
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