Rudi visiting the Lions
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If you drafted Kevin Smith with any kind of a decent pick, this sucks. According to Adam Schefter of NFLN, Rudi Johnson is visiting the Lions.
Johnson will come cheap, but should bother Kevin Smith’s carries too much. Still, it doesn’t make me feel any better.
Micah’s 2008 NFL predictions
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You can read Perry’s predictions, and be lost, or you can read my predictions and find out exactly what is going to happen this year in the NFL.
Vernon Gholston stinks
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
People come up to me on the street and ask me all the time, “Micah, who do you think will be the biggest bust this year in football?” So I’ll address that here.
My pick: Vernon Gholston. He was the 6th-overall pick in April and so far is stinking up the joint. [...]
Pats waive Chad Jackson
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
A source has told Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe that the Patriots have waived former 2nd-round pick Chad Jackson. The star from U. of Florida never really caught on with the team, losing his #3 spot to Jabar Gaffney in the preseason.
“Hard Knocks” cuts
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The Cowboys have released a few players that you may have come to know while watching HBO’s Hard Knocks.
WR Danny Amendola, who played the loveable white receiver on the show, was cut. We can just hear the Hard Knocks music playing as Amendola cleans out his locker.
Keon Lattimore, who played Ray Lewis’s brother even [...]
Bucs cut Simms
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The football team in Tampa Bay has released QB Chris Simms. Not a huge surprise, but worth noting.
***notes***
Fred Taylor likes to rock the party
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Jaguars RB Fred Taylor was arrested early this morning outside of a Miami nightclub and charged with disorderly conduct.
Taylor was not taken to jail. He was released on his own recognizance and promised to show up to court.
Authorities say they were planning on taking him to the station, but [...]
Bengals cut Willie Anderson
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Veteran Bengals right tackle was cut today for apparently refusing to take a pay cut. He was entering his 13th season and had already lost his starting job to Stacy Andrews (brother of the Eagles Shawn Andrews).
“They wanted me to take a pay cut,” he said. “I wouldn’t do it.”
Said Anderson, “I pretty much [...]
Poor Jimmy Smith
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Former Jaguar great Jimmy Smith is at it again. We think he has a problem. He was arrested early this morning and charged with DUI in Deval County, FL. They also found weed in his possession.
Smith was suspended four games in 2003 for violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
Two years ago, Smith [...]
Vick plans to play in NFL again
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Michael Vick recently said through some metal bars that he plans to play again in the NFL.
“My plan is to go back into playing football,” Vick said, possibly or not possibly knowing that he has no choice in the matter.
Michael Huyghue, commissioner of the new UFL, said he plans to pursue Vick, although Vick said [...]
Rudi getting cut?
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A league source has told PFT that the Bengals were trying to trady Rudi Johnson, but plan to cut him today instead. Apparently, they couldn’t get anything for him. No kidding?
But, this doesn’t mean you should take him off of your board for your fantasy draft this weekend. If he’s there really [...]
DeSean Jackson preseason highlights
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This kid looks like he can play:
Giants to cut two QB’s
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What in the hell happened to Andre Woodson? Remember when he was supposed to be an elite QB at Kentucky and worthy of a high draft pick? Well now, according to Adam Shefter of NFLN, the Giants plan to cut Woodson and backup journeyman Anthony Wright at the QB position.
Ricky is the starter
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The Dolphins depth chart was released recently and it names Ricky Williams as the starting running back over Ronnie Brown. But buyer beware, fantasy leaguers. You can rest assured that Brown will get his carries and they will rotate during the season.
Our suggestion? Find out who will be the goal-line [...]
It’s easy for Perry to keep buying booze?
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A study cited by Scientific American magazine says that 3/4 of visibly intoxicated sports fans at games have no problems getting more booze. Perry has known this for years.
The article also says that minors have had access to booze as well. It continues:
“An additional public health service accomplished by the study was that [...]
Beckett to visit Dr. James Andrews
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The hilarious part is that Terry Francona is calling the visit precautionary. Anyone that knows anything about sports injuries knows that it’s never good when you hear “Dr. James Andrews.”
Josh Beckett is visiting Andrews to check out his ailing right elbow.
“I think the best word I can use is we’re just [...]
Yay, Phillies get Matt Stairs
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports.com reports that the Phillies have acquired Matt Stairs from the Toronto Blue Jays in return from an unknown prospect (Unknown? Way to get the scoop, Ken!).
Stairs is hitting .250 with 11 HR’s and 44 RBI’s this year, and was designated for assignment this week. That means, he [...]
Brandon Marshall will play Week 2
By Perry | 7 Comments
Denver Broncos super stud wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension reduced to one game. The suspension was originally set for three games, stemming from Marshall violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
He’ll also forfeit his pay for an additional game, for a two-game total of $52,352.
Marshall will miss the opening game against the [...]
Pacman headed for trouble?
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
A league source has told PFT that in the last few weeks, Pacman has been at it again. According to the source, he’s still going out to clubs and engaging in the kind of behavior that got him in this predicament in the first place.
From PFT:
“My money is Pacman gets in trouble by Week [...]
How internet rumors get started, by Kevin Burnett
By Perry | 1 Comment
Fourth-year linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys Kevin Burnett writes for a blog on the Dallas Cowboys’ website. Kevin attended Tennessee University, but obviously not for educational purposes. Read his blog articles and you will understand what I mean.
Anyway, Burnett wrote about how he has a hunch that something is in the works between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona [...]
Pacman reinstated
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
Not shocking. ESPN’s Ed Werder is reporting that Commissioner Goodell has informed the Cowboys that Pacman Jones will be reinstated for Week 1.
We already knew this. When they said he could practice with the team, it was only a matter of him not getting into any trouble before he’d be back for the [...]
Fantasy Turd League: Roster deadline, Sept 18th
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If you would like to be part of the first ever Fantasy Turd League, please email your roster to me before September 18th. Please read league details below.
Due to the lack of Fantasy Turd League software and the difficulty of a draft strategy we will be running this league rotisserie style.
What is rotisserie style? There will [...]
Phillies/Mets really don’t like each other
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A few months ago Mets 3B David Wright was asked if the Mets genuinely dislike the Phillies. He basically said yes, and that it was more than one might think. He said (to paraphrase) “they hate us and we hate them.”
He was speaking about how intense the rivalry has become the [...]
Nine-year old flamethrower banned
By Micah Warren | 6 Comments
I’m sure you’ve seen this by now, but we had to post. Jericho Scott, a nine-year old pitcher who throws 40-mph gas (that’s heat when you are nine), is suing his Connecticut little league because they banned him from pitching.
“He is a very skilled player, a very hard thrower,” Peter Noble, attorney [...]
The Kiko pose
By Perry | 2 Comments
Thanks to loyal OTR reader Pavlovic, more incredible information has been discovered about the Fernando Torres pose. Torres, a member of the Spain National team, strikes his pose out of respect to Francisco Miguel Narváez Machón, also known as ‘Kiko.’
Kiko is a former legendary striker for the Spain National team whom he played for from 1992 to [...]
Shawn Merriman is going to play
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It was revealed this month that San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawn Merriman has two torn ligaments in his left knee. Merriman met with four different specialists to seek their opinion on whether or not he should play or opt for surgery. All four doctors advised him to do the latter and go under the knife.
Despite [...]
Martellus Bennett might not last long
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Cowboys rookie TE Martellus Bennett sounds to us like he’s a big baby who lacks motivation. After being selected in the 2nd round this year, he’s been seen on HBO’s Hard Knocks getting talking-to’s from a variety of coaches.
Now, he is crying that Jason Witten doesn’t like him. Bennett said this is what [...]
Sammy Dalembert pumps money into real estate market
By Perry | 5 Comments
Philadelphia 76er Samuel Dalembert splurged and purchased a home in Boca Raton for $4 million. For anyone who wants to visit the shot-blocking extraordinaire you can visit him at 899 N.E. 76th Street, Boca Raton, FL (also 899 NE Orchid Bay Drive, Boca Raton, FL).
The property last sold for $2.95 million back in October 2003. According [...]
Northcutt is Rae Carruth, Jr.
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Our pals at TMZ.com (they know who we are), are reporting that a former girlfriend of Jags WR Dennis Northcutt is suing him because he conspired to have her beaten up while she was four months pregnant.
Sharri Henry says that he got his cousin to “maliciously assault, beat, strike and batter Plaintiff, her face and [...]
Harvey signs
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Derrick Harvey, the 8th overall pick in the NFL and the last remaining rookie holdout, has finally agreed to a deal with the Jaguars (says John Clayton).
The Jags traded way up to get Harvey at the #8 slot. Too far in OTR’s opinion. That probably had something to do with their [...]
MLB institutes instant replay
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Starting on Thursday, if a team is starting a new series, instant replay will be used for home run balls.
That’s basically it for that. Read more about it here.
I had a better solution to determine home runs without using instant replay, but Bud Selig didn’t want any part of it. I suggested bigger [...]
Kevin Duckworth has passed away
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Former Portland Trailblazer, San Antonio Spur, Washington Bullet, Milwaukee Buck, and Los Angeles Clipper Kevin Duckworth died on Monday as he was headed to host a free basketball clinic in Oregon.
The cause of death is still to be determined by a medical examiner. He was only 44 years young.
The seven-footer was a two-time NBA allstar and [...]
The Fernando Torres pose
By Perry | 3 Comments
Thanks to OTR reader Kev, we have discovered it’s possible Fernando Torres started the pose that is now associated with Usain Bolt. This is huge news.
However, it does look like there is a slight difference in techniques. Usain Bolt points diagonally to the sky with his index fingers (see post below). Torres points with all fingers [...]
The Usain Bolt pose
By Perry | 5 Comments
For the people that didn’t watch the Olympics this summer let me inform you about the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. The 22-year old Jamaican won the gold medal in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4 x 100m relay. He didn’t just win the gold medal in these races, he completely shattered [...]
Brady has deep bone bruise
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According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Tom Brady (the QB of the New England Patriots) has a “deep bone bruise” in his foot. The team initially feared that it was a stress fracture, but a CT scan said otherwise.
“Whether I play, or don’t play, I’d be ready no matter what,” Brady said through an interpreter. [...]
John Maine back to the DL
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Mets pitcher John Maine will visit the Mark Prior List for the second time this season with a bone spur in his shoulder.
“I was told the thing I wanted to hear — that nothing could really make it any worse, which is why I wanted to try to pitch through it,” Maine said. “It just [...]
Kiwanuka back to the d-line
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The inevitable has happened. The Giants have moved Mathias Kiwanuka from linebacker back to his natural position of defensive end.
The Giants are continuing talks with Michael Strahan about un-retiring, but regardless, this move makes sens. We never thought he was all that great/comfortable at strong side linebacker. He’s been a [...]
DeSean won’t start
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Eagles rookie WR DeSean Jackson, who has been phenomenal so far this preseason, will not start in the absence of Kevin Curtis according to offensive coordinator Marty Mornhingweg.
The reason is that Jackson is best suited to play the flanker, or “Z,” position in the offense. The flanker is typically off the line of scrimmage [...]
Rudi Johnson getting shopped?
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According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Bengals are shopping RB Rudi Johnson. Mort says that the Bengals want a “real receiver” in return.
OTR doubts that the Bengals could get much for the injured running back. These reports also could indicate that they may cut him outright if they can’t fetch anything in [...]
Vin Scully talks too much
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
When we talk about royal a-holes in sports, many names come to mind. Pacman Jones, Chris Henry, etc. You know the usual suspects.
But baseball has a good ol’ fashioned a-hole too. He’s well-known as an a-hole by just about every teammate he’s ever had. That man is Jeff Kent.
We are a [...]
Advice on fantasy football running backs
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
You can click this link and learn something or you can continue to draft kickers in the 6th round.
OTR’s First Annual Fantasy Football Draft
By Perry | 19 Comments
I want to remind everyone that our first annual fantasy football draft will be on Thursday the 28th (this Thursday) at 6:15 EST. I believe everyone has confirmed that they are aware of the date and time. To confirm this is true, every team member is required to talk smack within comments underneath this post [...]
We know about Osi
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Don’t worry, OTR knows the New York Football Giants have announced that Osi Umenyiora is done for the season. PFT is reporting that Osi might be back in October, but we highly doubt that over here.
We also know that Michael Strahan is considering coming back for $8 million.
PHOTO CAPTION: Will we see Michael Strahan in a [...]
Matt Leinart reaching Ryan Leaf status?
By Perry | 1 Comment
On Saturday night, Matt Leinart matched his GPA with his quarterback rating. 2.8!!! Way to go, Matt! Leinart went 4 for 12 with three interceptions.
The end result is the Arizona Cardinals are getting ready to name Kurt Warner the starting quarterback for the season opener against the San Franciso 49ers.
PHOTO CAPTION: Warner’s technique is to always [...]
Denver Nuggets resign J.R. Smith
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The Denver Nuggets resigned 22-year old swingman J.R. Smith today to a three-year contract.
Smith was the 18th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft out of St Benedict’s Prep in Lakewood, New Jersey. He made himself eligible for the draft despite signing a letter of intent to play with the Tar Heels of North Carolina.
PHOTO CAPTION: [...]
Boston Celtics sign Darius Miles
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Free agent Darius Miles signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics today.
Darius hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2005/06 season after having microfracture surgery in his right knee. However, Ainge feels confident that Miles is completely healthy, “He’s healthy. He has a great attitude. He’s ready to resume his career,” said Ainge.
Darius could [...]
Things you shouldn’t say
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
Buried in an article in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (where in the hell did that name come from?) is a quote from Buffalo Bills former first-round pick and current backup QB J.P. Losman. Losman wanted to be traded this offseason, but wasn’t, most likely due to the fact that no other team wanted [...]
Wagner out three more weeks
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While the Mets have refused to put a timetable on Billy Wagner’s return, the initial assessment is that he’ll be out another three weeks. Supposedly, his elbow is getting worse and the only prescription is more cowbell.
The Mets need him badly. The shaky bullpen was problematic even with Wagner. It’s [...]
Fantasy Football Tip
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Do not, under any circumstances, listen to a word ESPN’s Matt Berry has to say. I’m not joking. I watched this guy last year on ESPN’s pregame Countdown show or whatever and couldn’t believe what he was saying.
First of all, never trust a guy that pronounces a hard “g” in “Edgerrin.” The [...]
Does CBS Sports read OTR?
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
Gregg Doyel of CBSSportsline.com may just be a closet OTR reader. He penned this article calling Philly fans babies for not being able take Rollins’ criticism. This whole issue has sparked a huge debate/argument so let’s keep it going.
He leads with:
“Tough? My ass. Philly fans aren’t tough. Philly fans are exactly what Jimmy [...]
Easy on the McFadden there, Cowboy
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I did a few mock drafts last night and each time, Darren McFadden went around the 4th round. Just a little word to the wise, he isn’t even the starter. Right now, Justin Fargas is the clear-cut starter.
I’m not saying that McFadden won’t play a lot or that he won’t eventually become the [...]
While I’m at it…
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It’s not tough to imagine this guy being a difference maker on your team. Everyone gets good players in the first 3-4 rounds (unless you are a real piece of Samsonite and take Dominick Davis in the second round). The teams that win are the teams that find impact players in the later [...]
Some days I hate this blog
By Micah Warren | 7 Comments
And this is why. I love digging up these nuggets of info, but at this time of the year, I hate sharing them with you. These are the kinds of things I store away in my head during a fantasy draft and then let some other person make a mistake.
Mike Preston, the Ravens [...]
Jackson agrees to deal in principle
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Rams RB Steven Jackson says that he has agreed in principle to a new deal.
“Things really got hot and heavy (Wednesday), and that’s when I booked the flight,” Jackson said. “When you’re talking about this kind of money, there’s going to be some kind of gripes and concerns. In negotiations, no one gets 100 percent [...]
Gene Upshaw dies at 63
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Wow. Those NFL players that wanted a new head of the players union got their wish, but most likely not the way that they wanted. According to a Clear Channel report citing unnamed sources, Hall of Famer and long-time leader of the NFLPA, Gene Upshaw, is dead at the age of 63 after [...]
Phillies fans, keep on boo’ing
By Perry | 9 Comments
I completely disagree with everything Micah just posted. Fans have every right to express their opinions. That’s what makes sports so fantastic. And I’ve come to the conclusion that Micah is more pissed and obnoxious than the Phillies fans are at this point. I mean, read his post? Wow, [...]
Maybe Philly fans have reason to whine; Kevin Curtis out
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
Kevin Curtis is now opting to have surgery on his sports hernia and he will be out for a significant period of time.
Awesome!
Philly fans are babies
By Micah Warren | 11 Comments
I know I will get in trouble for this post. Yes, I am a die-hard Philadelphia fan. I grew up in South Jersey and know the area well. I also know the fan base well, and when I see stupid crap like this, I have to comment. This will endear me [...]
Places OTR would like to live
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
At OTR, we don’t get too caught up in the business of pictures of hot broads. They can be found anywhere on the internet so we think posting them here is pretty much a waste of time. But, we saw this Maxim picture of Anna Kournikova and thought it would be of interest [...]
Flyers interested in Sundin?
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It’s August, which means it’s time to talk hockey! According to the agent for Mats Sundin, the Flyers are among six teams interested in the Swedish center.
Agent J.P. Barry also mentioned the NY Rangers, Vancougar (Freetah one, whukina game izzat? Four of our readers will get that joke) Canucks and [...]
Thanks for blowing, Javon!
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
Notice that we used a comma between “blowing” and “Javon.” Without that comma, it would have looked like we were thanking you for blowing Javon Walker. Why would we thank you for that? It’s a personal choice and we have no problem with it, but we wouldn’t be benefiting from it and [...]
Isringhausen done for good?
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Jason Isringhausen is done for the year with a torn flexor muscle near his right elbow. The 36-year old reportedly told teammates that he has no interest in attempting a comeback from the injury, so Izzy could be gone for good.
If so, it would be the official end to all the high [...]
Anquan Boldin wants to be traded
By Perry | Leave a Comment
Everyone knows the story in Arizona, but it’s official, ESPN with help from the Associated Press is reporting that Anquan Boldin has asked to be traded.
“At the beginning of camp, I hadn’t asked for a trade,” Boldin said. “As of recently, we did.”
“If I’m not going to be treated fairly, if my hard work and [...]
Top 9 NFL fantasy impact rookies for 2008
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You can find them here.
Sports Movie Review: Bloodsport
By Micah Warren | Leave a Comment
I saw the end of a movie last night on TV that I think just came out. It’s called Bloodsport. Seen it? It actually came out in 1988, but I think it needs to be revisited.
The reason it needs to be revisited is because I first saw it when I [...]
Not sports, but I had to add it
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Based on the flood of emails I got about the Dschingis Khan video, I had to add this one too. Same thing, but this is an Indian group.
Theo Ratliff making another run with Sixers?
By Perry | Leave a Comment
According to the Daily News, ”A source said that Theo Ratliff could visit with the Sixers today and accept a 1-year contract for the veterans’ minimum of $1.4 million. By the rules of the collective bargaining agreement, a portion of the salary would be paid out of a leaguewide pool.”
Ratliff has played in 28 games during the [...]
Bills not budging on Peters
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This is a pretty big story and 90% of NFL fans don’t know anything about it. Why? Because it involves an offensive tackle and the Buffalo Bills.
Stud left tackle Jason Peters continues his holdout and it doesn’t look like the Bills care very much. Peters is one of the best [...]
Falcons release Joe Horn
By Perry | Leave a Comment
The Atlanta Falcons have released veteran wide receiver Joe Horn into the wild.
Horn expressed interest in playing for the Cowboys and the Eagles last week, so we’ll see if either of those two teams bite.
Horn really hasn’t done anything the last three years, so don’t expect him to provide a spark for any team that [...]
Calvin Johnson top 10 player in the league?
By Micah Warren | 2 Comments
According to Mike O’Hara of the Detroit News, Lions WR Calvin Johnson is one of the 10 best players in the NFL. Ummm…what?
Look, we love Calvin Johnson, we do. But one of the 10 best players in the NFL? After one year? A year in which he was hurt [...]
Fantasy Turd League Draft: Get your lists in…8 teams so far
By Perry | 1 Comment
Update: To make this more interesting, OTR will have quarterly prizes to give away to the team with the most points. We will have more information about this shortly. Prizes yet to be determined. Could be a night out with Ron Artest or maybe a night in on Micah’s couch.
Repost:
Due to the lack of Fantasy [...]
Ronnie Brown to get cut?
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
Chris Mortensen of ESPN says that he wouldn’t be surprised if Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown gets cut. When asked during one of ESPN’s stupid-ass segments entitled “Sink or Swim,” Mort said that he thinks Brown could sink.
He said he “would not be surprised if Ronnie Brown sinks,” to the point where “he is playing [...]
Football more important than character
By Micah Warren | 1 Comment
It’s the latest evidence that in the NFL, what you can do on the field is more important than how you behave off of it. A source has informed ESPN.com’s James Walker that Chris Henry is headed back to Cincinnati to sign a contract.
Henry missed half of last season due to a suspension [...]
Not sports, but too funny
By Micah Warren | 6 Comments
I know this has nothing to do with sports, but I think this is absolutely hilarious. This guy on YouTube takes foreign music videos and writes English subtitles based on what it sounds like they are saying. “Enter the Hymen Store” just may be the funniest line ever uttered by any human being.
It’s [...]
Bears stink, Orton to start
By Micah Warren | 3 Comments
The Chicago Bears have announced that Kyle Orton will be their starting QB for the 2008 season.
We don’t know what else to say about this other than it goes to show you what kind of year the Bears are in for. This guy is starting, they cut their starting tailback in the offseason for [...]
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