Is your teams draft pick going to be a bust?
Via ESPN
With the absurd pageant that is the NFL Draft looming this weekend, ESPN's Page 2 has come up with a comprehensive study of draft busts. I am talking 15 years of first-round picks, nine different positions and a very scientific approach. They found out that 53 percent of QB's are "busts," and they didn't include guys like Jeff George, Trent Dilfer and Kerry Collins. So Oakland, Cleveland, Detroit, or anyone else looking at Brady Quinn and JaMarcus Russell, beware - one of them is probably going to stink.
Russell Simmons wants slurs out of rap
Via Playlouder
This issue transcends the music world and with the whole Imus fiasco, has become a national concern. Simmons basically wants the n word, "ho" and "bitch" removed from the hip-hop lexicon. I understand these are harsh and even hateful words, but Simmons is treading on dangerous ground here. Next someone will want "fuck" or "kill" banned. As ugly as some words are, censorship is even uglier.
Schilling's bloody sock a bloody fake?
Via ESPN
Ever since Curt Schilling took the mound with a sutured ankle and blood-stained sock in 2004, conspiracy theorists have questioned its validity. This article is short and sweet, so I won't get into details here. But I do know that Bob Ryan of the "Boston Globe" said he has seen the sock in Cooperstown and the blood has oxidized. Someone isn't telling the truth here. Blood, paint or ketchup, Schilling gave at least 1-2 more years of his career, maybe more, to pitch in that post-season. If he did fake it to turn himself into a "legend" or something, whatever. The Red Sox still won the World Series.
Interpol details new album
Via Pitchfork
It's about damn time. "Antics" came out in 2004. Interpol hasn't toured at all, at least to my knowledge. What have they been doing? I had almost forgot they even existed. That said, I am extremely excited (and not bitter in the least) about their new album. With two solid releases under their belts, it will be interesting to see what these guys have in store for number 3.
Via ESPN
With the absurd pageant that is the NFL Draft looming this weekend, ESPN's Page 2 has come up with a comprehensive study of draft busts. I am talking 15 years of first-round picks, nine different positions and a very scientific approach. They found out that 53 percent of QB's are "busts," and they didn't include guys like Jeff George, Trent Dilfer and Kerry Collins. So Oakland, Cleveland, Detroit, or anyone else looking at Brady Quinn and JaMarcus Russell, beware - one of them is probably going to stink.
Russell Simmons wants slurs out of rap
Via Playlouder
This issue transcends the music world and with the whole Imus fiasco, has become a national concern. Simmons basically wants the n word, "ho" and "bitch" removed from the hip-hop lexicon. I understand these are harsh and even hateful words, but Simmons is treading on dangerous ground here. Next someone will want "fuck" or "kill" banned. As ugly as some words are, censorship is even uglier.
Schilling's bloody sock a bloody fake?
Via ESPN
Ever since Curt Schilling took the mound with a sutured ankle and blood-stained sock in 2004, conspiracy theorists have questioned its validity. This article is short and sweet, so I won't get into details here. But I do know that Bob Ryan of the "Boston Globe" said he has seen the sock in Cooperstown and the blood has oxidized. Someone isn't telling the truth here. Blood, paint or ketchup, Schilling gave at least 1-2 more years of his career, maybe more, to pitch in that post-season. If he did fake it to turn himself into a "legend" or something, whatever. The Red Sox still won the World Series.
Interpol details new albumVia Pitchfork
It's about damn time. "Antics" came out in 2004. Interpol hasn't toured at all, at least to my knowledge. What have they been doing? I had almost forgot they even existed. That said, I am extremely excited (and not bitter in the least) about their new album. With two solid releases under their belts, it will be interesting to see what these guys have in store for number 3.
Phillies about to win something, at least
Via Deadspin
The Phillies are 30 some-odd losses away from being the first sports franchise to lose 10,000 games. Anyone who argues that Boston or Chicago are the most tortured sports cities need to shut up. With the Phillies, Sixers and Eagles either breaking hearts or stinking it up every year, Philadelphia fans have it way worse than anyone. Plus, they booed Santa. Now that's an angry group of fans.
Rick Carlisle out as Pacers coach
Via ESPN
Dear Celtics, hire this guy ASAP.
Since there was very little video game news this past week, I just wanted to comment on how amazing the Halo 3 leaked video is. Just watch it. Terribly annoying song aside, it is truly a great watch.
Via Deadspin
The Phillies are 30 some-odd losses away from being the first sports franchise to lose 10,000 games. Anyone who argues that Boston or Chicago are the most tortured sports cities need to shut up. With the Phillies, Sixers and Eagles either breaking hearts or stinking it up every year, Philadelphia fans have it way worse than anyone. Plus, they booed Santa. Now that's an angry group of fans.
Rick Carlisle out as Pacers coach
Via ESPN
Dear Celtics, hire this guy ASAP.
Since there was very little video game news this past week, I just wanted to comment on how amazing the Halo 3 leaked video is. Just watch it. Terribly annoying song aside, it is truly a great watch.
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