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December 09, 2009
SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle:
A place to discuss the sports stories that aren't making news, share links that aren't quite front-page material, and diagram plays on your hand. Remember to count to five Mississippi before commenting in anger.
I was watching that episode of Raw this past Monday rcade and I thought it was awesome that Cuban was able to take that kind of bump. I wonder if Cuban saying that "the WWE refs are worse than NBA refs" can get him into any kind of trouble or fined from David Stern?
posted by BornIcon at 08:10 AM on December 09, 2009
Cuban's lower region protection provided courtesy of the Adrian Beltre Foundation, a pubically funded non-popit organization.
posted by beaverboard at 08:43 AM on December 09, 2009
Cuban will do anything to get close to sweaty men in shorts ....
posted by cixelsyd at 10:03 AM on December 09, 2009
After his recent Juan Valdez hat and poncho episode, Ochocinco, the pride of the Bengals, has been assessed a total of $50,000 for his stupid on-field stunts this season. He says he could care less, the money is well-spent.
I'm hard pressed to think of another team that has ever been able to roster a trio of wideouts as talented as Ocho, Henry, and Housh, that were also simultaneously as detrimental to team focus and chemistry.
posted by beaverboard at 10:26 AM on December 09, 2009
..Ochocinco, the pride of the Bengals, has been assessed a total of $50,000 for his stupid on-field stunts this season.
Flozell Adams laughs at Chad Ochocinco's fines thus far.
posted by BornIcon at 10:42 AM on December 09, 2009
The Bengals dude's actions sound ridiculous. Perhaps donating that $50K to a worthwhile cause in Cincy would garner him the attention he's starving for.
Flozell, on the other hand, is a cowardly goon who will eventually cause a severe injury to an opponent. The NFL and the Players Union need to deal with this clown quickly.
posted by cixelsyd at 12:41 PM on December 09, 2009
Flozell, on the other hand, is a cowardly goon who will eventually cause a severe injury to an opponent. The NFL and the Players Union need to deal with this clown quickly.
Cowardly? I may not be seeing Flozell anytime soon but dude is a massive beast and the last two words I would consider putting together are Flozell and cowardly. I do agree with the goon part of it cuz like in hockey, there's always that one guy on a team that's called a goon that goes out there to stir it up a bit which is what Flozell does IMO.
Especially with the hated Jints
posted by BornIcon at 01:00 PM on December 09, 2009
The Bengals dude's actions sound ridiculous. Perhaps donating that $50K to a worthwhile cause in Cincy would garner him the attention he's starving for.
Player fines collected by the NFL are used to support the NFLPA Players Assistance Trust and some charities involving youth.
posted by tommybiden at 01:10 PM on December 09, 2009
the last two words I would consider putting together are Flozell and cowardly
What I meant was ... the guy is freaking bigger and stronger than anyone on the field. He can easily accomplish his s*it disturber role (if that's what he is) face to face. Cowards wait and hit people from behind after plays are over when they are not prepared - Flozell is a coward.
Player fines collected by the NFL are used to support the NFLPA Players Assistance Trust and some charities involving youth.
Never new that - thanks tt! Think I'll mail TO a carton of sharpies!
posted by cixelsyd at 02:34 PM on December 09, 2009
Fan rowdiness has begun to infect all sports. Fight fiercely but fairly, men!!!
posted by Howard_T at 03:59 PM on December 09, 2009
I'm on board with tagging Flozell as cowardly (if cheapshot works better for you feel free to substitute).
He's resorting to cheapshots in order to get his job done. A goon in hockey at least is straight-forward about their intent. Flozell's tripping, late hits, hits from behind are only going to get someone hurt
posted by dviking at 04:35 PM on December 09, 2009
The Rangers may've found an ace in Rich Harden. There are rumors of swapping Kevin Milwood for Baltimore's Chris Ray to make up for Harden's salary too.
posted by dfleming at 06:32 PM on December 09, 2009
Well, half an ace, dfleming. At least it's only a one year deal with a club option for a second year.
posted by Ufez Jones at 07:26 PM on December 09, 2009
At least it's only a one year deal with a club option for a second year.
Agreed. Now, if they just sign Ben Sheets, they might have a legitimate top starter for 30 starts this year.
posted by dfleming at 07:54 PM on December 09, 2009
A goon in hockey at least is straight-forward about their intent
Tell that to these guys.
posted by BornIcon at 07:36 AM on December 10, 2009
Old time hockey !
posted by tommybiden at 10:57 AM on December 10, 2009
Toe Blake! Eddie Shore!
posted by tahoemoj at 03:45 PM on December 10, 2009
Mark Cuban got thrown through a table at a WWE event this week in Dallas.