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15
Dec
08

Old Giants Fans Shouldn’t Show Off

sondraSondra Fortunato has been a fan of the New York Giants for nearly 30 years, coming to the games “with her bodacious physique, rhinestone tiara and skimpy outfits that heat up the frigid stadium.” However, at last week’s Giants/Eagles game, she was escorted out of the stadium because her outfit was considered too risque.

“I love the Giants! I’m a flamboyant dresser and I’m well-endowed,” Sondra told the NY Post.

“Look, I’m a middle-aged woman, I really don’t like to give my age – say I’m middle-aged. But Madonna goes out and she’s got everything hanging out, and she’s middle-aged!”

Yes, it is true that Madonna does those things, on behalf of most men, I’d like to add that we’d like Madonna to stop too.

At last week’s game, Fortunato rolled up in a tiara, fishnets, a Santa outfit, a bathing-suit bottom and high-heeled boots. “Nothing was showing,” she insisted. “You couldn’t even see my underwear. I don’t flash!”

She was told that her bag and signs were not allowed in the stadium, which she knew: In 2006, Sondra was arrested after carrying a sign, but was quickly allowed back in the stadium. She says team brass routinely ignores its no-sign policy – for others.

Then, she was lectured about her clothes.

“They said, ‘Can’t you come to the stadium dressed like a regular person?’ ” she said. “They said there were a lot of kids there.”

She was advised to wear a sweater to games.

“I guess some ladies got jealous and complained,” groused Sondra, who lives in Toms River, NJ.

Yeah, definitely, some ladies were totally jealous and that’s why this happened. I’m just thankful that Andrea Peyser and the NY Post were there to give this abused and discriminated woman a chance to get her story out. I only hope that she is able to emotionally recover from this horrible ordeal. Or that everyone who had to see her in a bathing-suit bottom is able to recover. Also, anyone surprised that she’s from New Jersey? That was probably the most obvious part of the whole article. I hadn’t got past the first sentence when I figured that one out. BTW, when can we just eliminate Jersey from the union?

Oh and just in case that photo wasn’t enough for you, here’s a whole gallery of the terrifying Mrs. Fortunato! After the jump is my favorite one with her and a bemused Jeremy Shockey.

[NY Post]

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15
Dec
08

Alabama Takes FAIL Up a Level

2597147The FAIL concept has swept across the internet, with iterations such as the Fail Blog, an epic amount of captioned photos, hell, even Slate has an article on it. Now, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide are using “Fail” to intimidate their future football opponents. To celebrate a noted Alabamean and class of ’49 alumni’s generous donation, the university will be officially renaming the visitor’s locker room “The Fail Room” after James M. Fail. Having served three years in the US Navy prior to attending the university, Fail works now in the financial field, serving as chairman of Stone Holdings, Inc, and Bluebonnet Savings Bank.

Now whenever opponents reach the stadium a sign will be awaiting them, putting the word FAIL right in their faces from the get-go. Well done Alabama. Sure your educational facilities are piss-poor at best, and you are generally ranked in the bottom 5 for all the states’ in quality of education, intelligence, etc, but at least, for one brief shining moment, you accomplished something glorious.

15
Dec
08

Baltimore Loves to Confuse with Words

Someone needs to sit down all the members of the Baltimore Ravens staff and go over some language issues. Much like Ian Roberts’ literal doctor character on Arrested Development, I don’t think the words they have been using mean what the Ravens want them to mean. We already saw the Ravens term their food stands as cowardly and pusillanimous, but say you were watching the football game and a cheerleader for the Ravens caught your eye. You saw her waving her pom-poms and instantly became attracted, to her intelligence obviously, and decided to look her up on the Ravens website. You might just find yourself disappointed, when trying to find your new lady love and instead you come across this:

Now, I love that they have a male team, and that, according to their page on the Ravens website, “The Baltimore Ravens Male Cheerleaders are available for appearances!” But somehow methinks that this is NOT what the vast majority of searches were looking for. On the other hand, look at how buff and intense these guys are. I’d make fun of them more, but frankly, they look tougher than me. Except that little guy on the far left. I could take him.

11
Dec
08

Shiancoe is Ready for His Close-Up

The story making the rounds everywhere after Sunday’s NFL contests was the accidental, or not accidental, penis showing of Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe on live television. Fox has issued an apology, Shiancoe was less apologetic, after all, it was HIS locker room. Now, his oopsie has turned into a new career opportunity for him, porn! Not an industry to pass up an opportunity to get some of the moment publicity, Black Ice productions have offered a “exclusive performance offer” to Shiancoe to star in one of their films.

“From what we’ve seen, there is definitely a career for Visanthe in the adult industry, if he’d like one,” said Black Ice general manager Tony Santoro. “We would welcome an opportunity to align ourselves with a world-class athlete of Viante’s stature.”

Don’t worry, Black Ice, makers of such fine cinema as Bubble Butts Barbeque 2 have done their research into Shiancoe and don’t believe that there are any morals clause in his contract that would prevent him from participation. “Whether or not Visanthe will be interested in our offer – or if the league will intervene – remains to be seen,” said Santoro. “It’s worth a shot, as this would definitely be something that the fans will want to see.”

Of course, even if Shiancoe were to accept I have a feeling that Roger Goodell would have something to say about this. Although, this wouldn’t be the first time an NFL player was involved in a porn.

[AVN via Fan IQ]

11
Dec
08

College Athletes Get Free Stuff

The one thing that is nice about the approximately 4000 college football bowl games is that each player involved gets a gift basket, just like the Oscars! Due to NCAA rules, the packages cannot exceed $500 in value but that doesn’t mean there can’t be some really good stuff. Thanks to Sox and Dawgs via Awful Announcing, the complete list is available here. Some highlights include:

Las Vegas Bowl (BYU vs Arizona)
Gifts:
Wii System bundle package, Oakley Holeshot Three-Hand watch, Oakley Hijinx sunglasses, hat

Alamo Bowl (Northwestern vs Missouri)
Gifts:
Sony 80-gigabyte PS3 system with game, Fossil watch

Insight Bowl (Kansas vs. Minnesota)
Gifts:
Vizio 26-inch LCD HDTV, Bulova watch, Hat

Sugar Bowl (Alabama vs Utah)
Gifts:
Sony MP3 Walkman, Sony Blu-Ray player, Timely Watch Co. watch, New Era cap

Not too shabby. Sure for the big time players I’m sure they’re already getting nicer things via their future agents an boosters, but if you’re the 95 guy on the roster, who plays once every 6 games and otherwise just gets to stand in uniform on the sidelines, this is a pretty awesome deal for you. Dammit, why wasn’t I ever a major football conference player, I could totally use a new 26 inch HDTV. Readers, I expect you all to contribute and buy me one. Do it now.

11
Dec
08

He Could Go ALL THE WAY

I love high school football. Well, no, that’s not true, I do LOVE the TV show Friday Night Lights, and that’s ABOUT high school football. (On a side note, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch FNL when it airs on NBC in January, if only so that I may continue watching it, but you’ll love it too I promise.)

Anyhoo. I saw this amazing run by an Oklahoma high school FRESHMAN and it is awfully damn impressive, so I figured I had to share it with y’all. It reminds me of one of my favorite NFL players for some reason…

The player in question, a member of the Heritage Hall high school team has some pretty good gene lines to help him along his football career. That’s because his dad happens to be one of the greatest players in NFL and college history, one Barry Sanders. That’s right, meet Barry Sanders Jr! Looks like the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.

I love this run, he breaks 3 tackles before he even gets to the second level of defenders, and then BOOM, he’s gone, no chance of catching up to him. Oh yeah, that’s 64 yards on a reverse, not too shabby…The defense looks totally over-matched, and Sanders is only a FRESHMAN! Yikes. Look out world. He already, at least for one play, looks like a man amongst boys. Also, maybe I’m wrong but he also seems to be a bit taller and bigger than his totally awesome dad. Here’s hoping for lots and lots more of the young master Sanders’ exploits.

09
Dec
08

Like Looking at Car Accidents?

The economy has destroyed newspapers, major newspapers in major markets are up for sale, the Chicago Tribune filed for bankruptcy yesterday, and based on the way the mainstream media has ignored the internet markets, it is little wonder. However, for one brief shining moment a newspaper did something wonderful, the NY Daily News features a gallery today of some of the finest, horrific sports injuries ever. Finally, a story I care about!

Check out the full gallery here, some of the images are gruesome, others are merely after the fact, but all are enjoyable, providing you aren’t the one being hurt.

Alabama receiver Tyrone Prothro has his leg snapped during a 2005 game.

09
Dec
08

Jeff Garcia Likes to Do What?

Per Tony Kornheiser from last night’s MNF game:

08
Dec
08

The Ravens Think Your Pulled Pork Sandwich is a Wuss

From the DC Sports Blog comes this photo of a food stand at the Ravens stadium. Now, call me crazy, but shouldn’t SOMEONE involved with the team at some time have spoken up and asked the question if they really want to call all their food cowardly; or even have the world “cowardly” involved in any manner with their franchise (unless of course, you’re referring to former owner Art Modell…) Did the marketing people really think that if you were to name the food stands the “Craving Zone” that fans WOULDN’T get the wordplay? Are Baltimoreans that idiotic? Well…

[DC Sports]

05
Dec
08

NYPD Inspires Lots of Confidence

Plaxico Burress has been all over the news cycle this week, as everyone wants to, deservedly, pile on him. Now the case is in the sure hands of the NYPD who have been on the case since the instant it happened. If by investigating and handling the situation I mean they only learned about it by seeing the story “scrolling along on ESPN.” That’s a bang-up job there Lou.

05
Dec
08

This Has to Hurt SO Much

During last night’s Rutgers/Louisville game freshman Jourdan Brooks broke out a 62 yard run that featured a great mix of speed and power. The rush features Brooks dropping his shoulder and driving through the first level of defenders and then shedding tacklers as he powers down the line until Louisville’s Travis Norton manages to catch up and drag Brooks down. How did Norton manage to stop him? By taking him down by the dreadlocks, ripping one out of Brooks’ head in the process. Awesome.

From the Newark Star-Ledger:

“I’d have to say on a scale of one to 10, an eight. No, nine,” Brooks said describing the pain of having one of his dreadlocks pulled out. “It hurt pretty bad. I never felt any pain like that. But I’m alright.”

Brooks — who rushed for 126 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown — wasn’t upset about losing a strand of hair however. Nor did he say that the tackle will convince him to cut it. What he was most upset about was not getting into the endzone.

“I was upset that he tackled me,” Brooks said. “I wanted to score there.”

05
Dec
08

Roethlisberger is a “Girl”

The clearest example of the “success” of my fantasy football team can be seen by noticing that in a 2 QB league, I was left starting only one quarterback for multiple weeks. That QB? The lowest ranked field general in the NFL, one Matt Hasselback. Sigh.

So, if I actually cared about fantasy football I’d be really saddened by this, fortunately, I don’t! Thankfully I can instead pay attention to how Hasselback seems to be an actually cool dude, and one with a good sense of humor. Take this story out of Seattle about Hasselback spending the day with his new buddy, sixth grader Andy Co.

Hasselback started the day off by showing up at Co’s house in a limo, playing some Madden–Hasselback’s Seahawks lost there too, to the 49’ers no less–before going to Andy’s school and talking with the students there.

This was all arranged because Co won a contest sponsored by the NFL supporting their “Play 60” campaign to push kids to do 60 minutes of exercise a day.

The assembly was interrupted by a fire drill, but Hasselback took it all in stride and had a good time. During the Q+A a girl asked, “Do you think girls should be allowed to play in the NFL?”

“Girls can play in the NFL. Ben Roethlisberger plays for the Steelers, right?” Hasselbeck quipped, backtracking immediately saying “Joking. Totally joking. That was a joke.”

[King 5]




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