Jeopardy Contestant Doesn't Know Who Cam Newton Is

A contestant on Jeopardy last week selected the "Colleges & Universities" category and was hit with a question about Cam Newton for a daily double. Woulda been an easy $1000 if this dude had any idea who Cam Newton is.

At least he answered with another school with a black quarterback that was being paid. Gotta love Trebek just calling him out . "You're obviously not a big football fan". He's obviously a big fan of Encyclopedias and wearing 1970s draperies as ties. A Canadian embarrassing the hell out of a man on national TV about a football question...that'd be like if I asked a 15-year-old Canadian girl when Justin Bieber's birthday was and I made fun of her because she answered with July 1. Not that I know the Biebs' birthday. Or it'd be like if I asked a 15-year-old Canadian girl who sings "Baby" and I made fun of her because she answered Michael Buble. Should I keep going? No, I think that's enough.

Peyton and Eli Manning 'Football Cops' Trailer

We are in day 104 of the NFL lockout and while Ochocinco is riding bulls and playing soccer, Peyton and Eli Manning are making a movie titled 'Football Cops'. Well, a trailer at least. DirecTV released the short video on their website today along with 5 different promo pictures that are equally as awesome as the video.

DirecTV - Peyton and Eli Manning star in this action-packed drama about two former pro football players who bring their unique brand of law enforcement to one of the country's toughest neighborhoods. Mike Tahoe (Peyton Manning) was living the dream as a big league quarterback, until a personal tragedy brought him back to the mean streets of his childhood. Vowing to bring those who wronged him to swift justice, he enlists the help of his best friend, and biggest rival, C.J. Hunter (Eli Manning). Both grew up together as orphans in a home for wayward boys. Both overcame the odds to become huge sports stars. Now both are the only hope for the rugged streets they once again call home.

After watching this I'm sitting down with my hand covering my face just shaking my head. It's not that it was bad, it was just the most "ugh" worthy thing I've seen in the past month. Eli's Fu Manchu is pretty money though. I'm not a Manning fan, in fact I hate them, but if they made this into a real show I'd watch it. That's not saying much but still.

NFL Lockout Over

Well, temporarily at least. Today a judge ruled in favor of the players and ended the lockout but things are far from over. ESPN says:

U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson ordered an immediate end to the lockout Monday, siding with the players in their bitter fight with the owners over how to divide the $9 billion business.

The fate of the 2011 season remained in limbo: The NFL responded by filing a notice of appeal questioning whether Nelson exceeded her jurisdiction, seeking relief from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis. Hours later, the league filed a motion for an expedited stay, meaning it wants Nelson to freeze her ruling to let the appeals process play out.

What will happen in the next few days is murky, too.

Players may very well show up at team facilities on Tuesday and it appears they'll be allowed to enter the building, if they so choose.

The players' organization -- now a trade association and not a union -- emailed players late Monday night, advising them they are legally entitled to show up at team facilities Tuesday and that teams are not allowed to block their access.

The judge's ruling to end the lockout means that teams can sign and trade players until the NFL owners appeal is granted. I.e. the Foreskins can decline McNabb's option, sign Vincent Jackson and then the Vikings can sign McNabb. This is very significant as the draft starts on Thursday. While the NFL was in lockout they could only trade draft picks and not players. Most teams, if any, will not sign any one anyways. The owners will definitely get that appeal in and the lockout will probably resume soon but there is no doubt in my mind, and there never has been any, that there will be a season but this is how I am feeling right now:

NFL Votes to Change Kickoff Rules

NFL owners voted today 26-6 in favor of changing the rules of kickoffs. The rule change moves the kickoff from the 30 to the 35-yard line. This rule was changed because kickoffs are really dangerous and the thinking was that this would create more touchbacks. It will be interesting to see if teams decide to have their kicker kick it high and to the goal line forcing teams to return it. The coverage team starts 5 yards closer to the kick returner so in theory they should be able to get to the returner quicker and pin them inside the 20.

Kick returners are all pissed off about this rule change but I think we are forgetting that we're still in a lockout and there might not even be a season. How about the NFL owners focus on ending the lockout instead of being big vaginas and constantly changing the rules to "protect the players" even though the players don't want the rules changed.

Randy Moss To Be Traded Back To The Vikings?

Multiple sources are telling Ugg Boots that the New England Patriots will trade Randy Moss back to the Minnesota Vikings. This is a huge trade for the Vikings who desperately need a deep threat after WR Sidney Rice had hip surgery earlier in the summer. It hasn't been specified what the Pat's will get in return but the trade is apparently a done deal. We'll report as soon as we can when the deal is finalized.




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Denver Bronco's WR Kenny McKinley Found Dead At Home

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley was found dead in his home Monday in an apparent suicide. Authorities were called to McKinley's house at 3:45 pm to find the wide-out dead in his bedroom by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. McKinley was a second year receiver who was currently on the team's IR list with a left knee injury.


Coach Josh McDaniels issued this statement: "Kenny had a promising future on the football field, but more importantly, he was a great teammate whose smile and personality could light up the room. This is a tragic loss for our football team, and his family is in all of our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."

The Bronco's have been haunted by some recent incidents as both cornerback Darrent Williams and running back Damien Nash were recently killed. Most players chose not to comment on the death.

Ryan Grant Out For Season

That massive "FUUUUUCK" you just heard? Yeah, that's both fantasy owners and Packer fans crying their eyes out. Grant tore an ankle ligament in Sunday's win against the Eagles. He will require surgery and will most likely be on crutches 8-12 months. Packers Coach Mike McCarthy described the injury as "severe" and Grant was put on the season ending injured reserve list earlier today.

Also, in case you're wondering... I did this post on my iPad, bitches.

Brett Favre is Returning... I Think

Not that anybody really gives a shit about Favre during the offseason anymore, but apparently he has flown into Minnesota to meet with team officials. I'm shocked, I never thought he would come back. Oh wait never-mind, I was 100% positive all along that he would return. Brett Favre loves the attention and hates the training camp so he just pulls this shit yearly to get what he wants. He's probably getting more money so he can buy more Wranglers. Piece of shit. Only kicker Ryan Longwell is saying he said "yes" but we all know he's coming back.


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Tim Tebow Rookie Hazing Haircut

Even Tim Tebow isn't immune to rookie hazing. LenDale White posted the above picture to his Twitter account Saturday after the Broncos gave Tebow the best haircut of all-time. The more important part of this story was that it informed me LenDale White is now on the Broncos. Who knew. Is it just me or does the shape of the new haircut beg to have a crown of thorns on it. It just seems like it would fit so well.

Tim Tebow Signs 5-year Deal with Broncos

Tim Tebow signed a 5-year deal worth $11.25 million with the Denver Broncos today. The contract has $8.7 million guaranteed and the possibility for him to make as much as $33 million. He will have to complete numerous incentives to receive $33 million. As NBC points out...

"Tebow's incentives are broken down into playing time and performance escalators. If Tebow can reach every playing time trigger and become the consistent starting quarterback (possibly soon), he could make up to $24 million over five years.

Another $9 million is tied up in escalators for difficult goals like Pro Bowls, playoff wins, and Super Bowl appearances."

It will be extremely difficult for him to reach all the incentives, as one NFL person pointed out Tebow will "have to make Peyton Manning look like a fool." Tebow held a press conference immediately after signing the contract to announce he would be building churches and buying more Super Bowl commercial air time with some of his guaranteed money. He was also glad to get the contract situation figured out so that he would have more time to convert Amar'e Stoudemire to Baptist before he joined, as he called it, "the devil's religion".

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Tim Tebow is the New Jockey Spokesman

Tim Tebow has just become the new spokesperson for Jockey. Not, that isn't a joke. The abortion hating, super Christian, mama's boy will be the spokesman for an underwear (and socks, etc.) company. He was quoted as saying, "They make a quality product with a great fit." Jockey also released a press statement about a new line of underwear that double as a chastity belt. Pretty much everyone outside of Gainesville, Florida hates Tim Tebow and I have come across some incredible puns and jokes in regards to this news story. Some of my favorites:


"I assumed he'd be a Fruit of the Womb guy."

"In an attempt to parallel his NFL career, the type of underwear he will be sponsoring will be the brief."

"Holy shit! No, those are just Tim's skid-marks."

-"Now as you can see Tim, we here at Jockey are very serious about the quality of our product. For instance, look here at this waistband--"
-"Wristband? I'm in."

"So pick up a couple of Jockey's new form-fitting Ts, because remember: the sleek shall inherit the Earth."


As mentioned in the podcast a few weeks ago, Tebow is on the cover of NCAA 2011 and some Alabama-area Gamestop stores have inserted their own custom covers on copies of the game. It features Tim Tebow crying after losing to Alabama in the SEC championship game and another picture of him crying over his own shoulder. Pure brilliance. I could watch this video all day on repeat.

Brian Westbrook Prank Call

On Tuesday's SportsCenter Scott Van Pelt was talking about the release of Brian Westbrook when he announced he had Brian on the phone for an interview. Well little did Scott Van Pelt know that it was a prank call by Howard Stern's good friend Captain Janks. The call was going fine until Westbrook (aka Captain Janks) said "I have nothing but respect for head coach Andy Reid and I look forward to a future of worshiping the prostate of Howard Stern". Van Pelt could only reply with "Ohh boy, we got that, huh?". Hilarious moment on SportsCenter and reminding us all that Howard Stern still has it. I imagine ESPN screens the calls before they air them or operate on some sort of delay. I guess not. How the hell did Captain Janks get past the phone screening?!? As the kids say, Scott Van Pelt got "PWNED"! Check out the video below.

Up and comer - Rachel Glandorf

Did you fall in love with the blonde bombshell Fox kept showing last night during the Fiesta Bowl? Unfortunately, Texas super stud QB Colt McCoy (yes, that is his real name) already nabbed her.

This girl (shown above in a pic from FanIQ) is definitely an up and comer with us. She is definitely already a hot WAG (wives and girlfriends, at least just the latter for now). As well, she ran track at Baylor and has done some work as a sportscaster.

Rachel ... we love you!