So by now you’ve heard about this NFL Fan Code Of Conduct being rolled out across the league this year. You’ve also probably heard that when they looked for inspiration the league looked at the Seahawks 2007 Code of Conduct for behavior at Qwest Field. The Hawks have had one in place for four years. The NFL’s press release contains this nugget:
In addition to the fan code of conduct, the NFL and its clubs will evaluate fan feedback and existing programs to ensure their effectiveness and shape the development of new programs.
Ok then. Allow me to provide some fan feedback regarding the above picture from this weekend’s preseason game, encouraging fans to rat out fellow fans via phone or text message to have them ejected…
Greetings, and congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments in the Olympics. We are very proud of you and the way you represented China to the rest of the world. A few notes on where you should report following the games:
Don’t stop believing, Bobby Jones. Even though you were waived by the Heat Friday, somebody’s going to welcome you with open arms someday.
The Heat suck. I remember last season after you were let go after leading the team in scoring. They joked about it on PTI - the Heat were trying to tank the season, but you were single-handedly keeping them in games.
Remember: only the young can say they’re free to fly away. So you went your separate ways with the Heat - pretty soon you’re going to have it any way you want it.
So the Americans can get Gold and Silver in the Women’s Gymnastics Individual All-Around, but they still can’t come up with the Gold for the Team competition? I would say that the blame falls squarely on the shoulders (broad, but sexy) of the Stegasauras-necked Alicia Sacramone. Even though she fell when the U.S. needed it most, she can still do two things exceptionally well. Number one is give me a boner and number two is knocking the fuck out of beefy frat dudes (also boner inducing).
I don’t fault Hotdog’s love of Liverpool for two reasons:
(1) As he’s said before (and I believe it to be true): “You don’t pick your Premier League team, it picks you.”
(2) I think a big reason that most soccer types seem to go for one of the Big 4 (Man U, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool) is that until recently those were the only teams you were ever likely to see on tv or hear about. If you were into the Prem before the last couple of years those four teams were your options.
Fox Soccer Channel has changed the game in that regard. You can choose anyone now and be assured of a chance to catch at least a third of their games. If you want to go a little deeper BBC Sport is a fine website (certainly a cleaner navigating experience than Soccernet), and every team has numerous fan sites of varying quality to keep you in the loop. (In my team Everton’s case I get my news from ToffeeWeb.)
The increasingly available EPL means that you don’t have to be the out of area douchebag that roots for the Yankees or Cowboys or Celtics because they win.
So here is what China has done to present itself to the world thus far in the Olympics…. and this is just the stuff we know about.
1. Computer animated fireworks for the Opening Ceremonies. Didn’t that look awesome though? Turns out a little too awesome and the Chinese Government has admitted that it added some luster to the fireworks display using CGI.
2. Went all lip synche on the musical portion of the show. Can’t have an ugly kid out there singing, even if her voice is amazing. Nope… Get your ass behind that Wizard of Ozz style curtain there and we’ll put a looker out there
Best ever analysis of looks being important comes from the movie Liar Liar:
Kid: “Mom says that looks aren’t important.” ’
Jim Carey, “That’s just something ugly people say.”
One too many “leagues” in the title of that post? Perhaps. But nevertheless, it’s time to join our EPL Fantasy League!
The season starts this Saturday, so MAKE YOUR TEAM TODAY!!!
It’s a salary cap league, so complete knowledge of the players and teams isn’t a prerequisite. I highly encourage you to join - it’s really easy. And you don’t have to pay super close attention to your team like baseball - games are generally on the weekends.
Here’s your free tip. Sign Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, pictured below. They’ll be doing a lot of celebrating. (Registration info after the break.)
In the third edition of the Husky football podcast, Constable Echelon and Fig Jam preview our northwest rivals: Oregon, Oregon State, and Washington State.
Thanks to commenter Bobby for putting me up on the news that Joel Smith will be playing for Chaminade University in Honolulu this season.
I couldn’t find the story anywhere so I took it upon myself to email Maurice Maggiolino, who serves as both Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach and Sports Information Director for Chaminade.
His confirmation, Joel’s scholarship status, and news of grad school plans after the jump.
Sad news today that Bernie Mac passed away at 50. I immediately went to youtube to rewatch his intro and entrance on The Original Kings of Comedy. It is just joyous and hilarious. The action starts at 2:00 on this clip. I could go through it word by word and tell you why I think it’s hilarious, but it’s better just to watch.
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