News and Views (January 8th)

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First off, on a day like this our thoughts and prayers should first be with the families and friends affected by the shooting earlier today in Tucson. Just a horrible tragedy that really puts things into perspective.

And on that happy note... lets get to the first News and Views of 2011!

Colorado stuns No. 8 Mizzou; Burks' 36 key
Still not going to get excited about College Basketball until AFTER football season. Sorry ESPN, your top story doesn't interest me. Side note:ESPN stop pushing Women's college basketball on me... I will never watch it.

Sources: Nets' potential Melo deal needs Pistons
Because when you can create a new Big 3 with Melo and two over the hill stars in NEW JERSEY... you have to do it! Come on Melo... isn't this your dream!

Pitt exploits Kentucky miscues to claim bowl
Heard there were Kentucky fans painted up to spell "S-E-C!" Your team is so bad you resort to painting up for your conference? Should have spelled out "P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C"

Report: Torre in talks with Selig for MLB post
Thank You. Maybe we won't have to hear about where he may manage next year during every off-season.

Bucs pick up 2-year Morris option, source says
Because when you have the opportunity to prematurely extend a coach after a season when the team beat one opponent with a winning record... you have to do it!

Talking Sparano, Dolphins express regret
Because when you go after a new coach because you are unhappy with your old one and that fails... you have to extend the old coach for 2 more years! You have to do it! (Do you see the pattern of sarcasm?)

Source: Stanford looks in-house for new coach
Cue the Conan "in the year 2000........": The new coach leads Stanford to another 10-win season behind Andrew Luck, then loses 7 games in 2012 and is canned.

Brother of Ravens' Reed missing after river leap
Another sad story. Also, a lesson to kids, don't run from the police. Secondly, there is no doubt in my mind that Ed Reed will channel his sorrow/anger and have a monster game on Sunday.

Arizona delays game after congresswoman shot
Rightfully so. (see top of the post)

A few posts I am working on for the week: "Twitter Posts of the Week" and "Blake Griffin Dunk of the Week," possibly more.

As always, stay classy,

B-Dubs

News and Views

Williams sisters to meet in Wimbledon final
Mr Williams: "Ok Venus, you already have 5 titles... lets let Serena win #3."

Shaq's Cavs plan: 'Win a ring for the King'
Ice those knees Shaq daddy... and we only need to see you for 30ish regular season games.

NASCAR owners balk at hiring Mayfield to race
Just going to be honest... I don't give a flip about NASCAR.

Gordon says Bulls never made him an offer
Really Ben? Don't cry and make this about Chi-town stiffing you. It's a recession, maybe they couldn't afford what you were going to ask.

Jets' Pace suspended 4 games for drug violation
Ya... totally buying that it was a supplement he "did not know violated the policy." Puhhhlease

Kim fires 62, sets record at AT&T In progress
Would love to see an AK vs. TW back 9 on Sunday.


Top Cuban pitching prospect Chapman defects
Charlie Steiner: "Follow me... follow me to Freedom!!!"

Donovan rips MLS teammate Beckham in book
Rightfully so, Donovan should be a role model with his work ethic. He was a beast in the Confederation Cup.

Thriller or Bad? CFL reviews player's MJ 'tribute'
Pretending to be buried???! Why not just go with a good ole' fashion Moonwalk?

Insider: The Longhorns' path to Pasadena
Gotta get through my Sooners... which won't happen this year. Why does ESPN focus on a championship run and have next to ZERO coverage of UT's star DE leaving the scene from a sure-fire DUI where he could have killed someone? If this happened to an Oklahoma player... its all over Sportscenter.

Have a safe and fantastic July 4th weekend.

Now excuse me why I start off the weekend celebration with a beer and watching Will Smith kill aliens.

Stay classy,

B-Dubs