Entries from February 2009

February 22, 2009

Jim Calhoun is The Man

Another reason why I hate journalists who try to make a name for themselves by trying to start something just for controversy’s sake. UCONN sports is one of the best revenue generators the state has. Go bark up another tree. Way to go Jim.

February 20, 2009

The Adam Carolla Show

Well, today was the last broadcast of the Adam Carolla Radio Show. The Los Angeles-based station 97.1 Free FM is switching formats from talk to Top 40 and therefore, Adam’s show is a casualty of a business decision that comes down to money and a bad economy. Adam’s show, as well as many of the [...]

February 15, 2009

So UGLY!

The whitest call ever on Dwight’s first dunk in the second round. Overall, disappointing performance by Howard. He should have saved the 12′ rim until the second round or done another dunk on it, upping the degree of difficulty. Although I think Nate Robinson has worn out his welcome in the [...]

February 9, 2009

The Grammys: T.I., Go To Jail Already

The Grammys were pretty predictable last night. Robert Plant and Allison Krouse won for Album of the Year, Coldplay won a couple awards (pandered to the critics) and many acts performed. Aside from the obvious industry bias towards shitty music, there were moments during the show. The above video was probably [...]

February 6, 2009

The Bill Simmons Syndrome

I found myself watching ESPN recently and came to the realization that I just don’t care. I don’t care that Michael Phelps hit that bong, I don’t care who is on steroids and I don’t care who would be on a sports Mt. Rushmore. You see, ESPN has ruined sports. The once humble network has [...]

February 2, 2009

Amateur Analysis: Super Bowl XLIII

Super Bowl XLIII was far from a great game. Sure, there were moments but it paled in comparrison to last year’s epic upset (as detailed by Mike). Even though I am disappointed that my bandwagon Cardinals lost the game, the mannor in which they choked is far more frustrating.