From the University of Dayton Arena comes this awesome buzzer beating shot from Casey Weber of Dayton Christian Academy in the sectional finals. No big deal, it’s only 90 feet!
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11
Mar
09
For the Win!
March Madness is, unfortunately, soon approaching. College basketball fans everywhere will plant themselves in front of TVs to watch bad basketball being played and presumably will be excited by it. I guess there is no accounting for taste…
Anyhoo, a couple of urology joints are taking advantage of the situation, offering March Madness-related vasectomies, because nothing symbolizes college basketball better than an empty load.
The Austin based Urology Team is presenting Vas Madness, while the Oregon Urology Institute is presenting Snip City.
“You know, the thing that really spurred this whole thing is that so many men aren’t interested in sitting still very long,” said Vikki Smith, community liaison for The Urology Team, a practice with eight surgeons. “So we thought what could be a more natural combination than sitting in front of a TV set for three days and getting a vasectomy? It’s the perfect excuse to look at the wife and say, ‘Honey, I’ve got to stay on the couch for three days. Doctor’s orders.’ “
Now, being forced to watch college basketball is bad enough, but to lose my man seed too?!! Yowzers, count me OUT. Apparently enough people are clamoring for this though, the Oregon group is doing this promotion for the second year in a row, so it must have been popular enough but I simply don’t get it. Then again, I don’t see the appeal in March Madness either so…
11
Mar
09
He’s a Half-Full Kinda Guy
Tyrell Clay is a student at West Virginia University, and was given the chance to make a half-court shot during a recent game, if he made it, he’d receive a $17,500 scholarship. Unfortunately his shot was JUST off, but he took it in stride and decided to psych up the crowd a little bit with a throw-down dunk. I like his positive attitude!
She may be married to Christ but don’t you come messing with her beloved MAAC basketball or this nun will take it personally.
The Celtics scored a big victory over the Cavaliers last week, maintaining their dominance of the Eastern Conference and reminding the Cavs just who the defending champs were. After the game, a visibly fired up Paul Pierce started hi-fiving all the fans sitting courtside, except of course for the little kid wearing his LeBron jersey. I love it.
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08
Mar
09
That Makes All the Difference
Battling through the very difficult circuit of Ivy League basketball, Cornell University took home the divisional title and in the process earned an automatic bid for the NCAA tournament. Overly exuberant fans rushed the court following Big Red’s win over Penn and in the process trampled the scorers table and computer. So it’s true, Cornell really does know how to party, right Andy?
Following the game on Saturday though, a Cornell spokesman announced that the final score, as listed, was incorrect. Instead of Cornell winning the title with a 83-58 victory, in reality they won 83-59! Watching video of the end of the game, a 3-pointer was changed to a 2 and a buzzer beating basket was counted as well, leading to the change.
Thank GOD they cleared that up right?!! I was worried that they weren’t going to fix this mistake, now that they have, I can finally sleep again. I lay in bed all night last night distraught at the lengths Cornell went to in order to humiliate the fine Quakers of UPenn. Our long national nightmare is over.
[ESPN]
05
Mar
09
Like Stepping on a Wet Duck
And for good measure, to show the joy of the NBA, here’s LeBron ripping a fart at Anderson Varejao. I’m sorry, say it’s crass, a good fart brings a smile to everyone’s face. Look at how happy it makes LeBron!
04
Mar
09
Hot for the Coach
Maybe you think you’re a sports fan but if you’re not following the box scores for New Orleans’ private schools high school girl basketball then quite simply you’re not a true fan.
Since I am a real fan, I was watching with great anticipation the match up between New Orleans Country Day and Oak Grove during the Ladies Top 28 tournament on Monday. Thanks to some clutch performances, and an all-out effort from coach Alyce Hesse, NOCD won a 43-34 victory. I am a devoted Hesse-maniac. She’s the best coach in America, probably, or at least the one who I’d like most to spend some quality practice time with…
[NOLA.com]
Marko Jaric has scored a measly 4 points over his last 6 games while averaging around 11 minutes a game, but I doubt that his ability to score on the court is bothering him too much. That’s because on Valentine’s Day Jaric married girlfriend and Victoria’s Secret supermodel, Adriana Lima, who was famously dubbed the “World’s Most Voluptuous Virgin” by GQ magazine. Lima, a devout Catholic has said in the past that “Sex is for after marriage. [Men] have to respect that this is my choice. If there’s no respect, that means they don’t want me.” So is it any wonder that in his first 6 games after he entered wedded bliss that he hasn’t been able to concentrate on the hard court? I don’t think I’d ever leave the house if I were married to Adriana Lima. Of course, Jaric’s points all came off free throws, he’s still 0-23 from the field but I’m willing to allow him any lapses in concentration, I’ve already forgotten what I was trying to write here for the last ten minutes while being distracted by google images…
[h/t Busted Coverage]
02
Mar
09
Pop and Lock
The ability to catch and shoot quickly is a skill highly prized in basketball players, this high school player has the catch part down, but doesn’t quite finish out the way he probably wanted. Yeouch!
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26
Feb
09
NBA Teams are Going Bankrupt!
Yikes!
The NBA has taken out a line of credit worth $175 million today to help teams who are having a hard time meeting expenses. Reportedly 15 teams requested assistance from the league with each team receiving no more than $11.66 million. JP Morgan and Bank of America reached out to the league apparently, not the other way around, offering some assistance, which is especially nice to see. After all, if the millionaire/billionaire owners of the NBA teams need a hand I’m glad that the banking institutions are ready and eager to help them with a loan, you know, as opposed to the millions of Americans who need a loan to keep buying food, not for stocking up jet fuel for charter flights.
Low attendance, poor play and worse management have led to this “crisis” for these various teams, I also feel confident that a lot of the issues can be blamed on Isiah Thomas, because, you know, why not.
There is even a report that the salary cap might be LOWERED next season from $59 to $57 million and that this whole situation could lead to another labor showdown in 2011, which would be PHENOMENAL for the NBA since the last lockout worked so well…
24
Feb
09
Take it to the House
Brittney Griner is a high school senior en route to Baylor University next year on a basketball scholarship, and has been intimidating opponents with her ability to dunk. Considering that the rest of the team looks like they are about 5’1″, Griner’s 6’8″ length must already be pretty overwhelming but to see someone who can actually dunk on you, in a girl’s high school game no less is impressive. I can’t dunk myself, but I can touch the bottom of the backboard if I try really hard.
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