Ah... it's good to be back. I've missed all of you out there in the blogosphere. It seems like months since I've been able to post, but in reality it's been about a week. Yikes, does time really go that slow? Anyways, we're back with our semi-regular Monday feature: 7 Things We Missed This Weekend. Of course, we cover the biggest, the weirdest, the funniest, and the zaniest from around the non-football world of sports. Away we go...
1. The Agassi Interview
- We haven't given our thoughts on the Agassi admissions yet, but I'll sum it up in 3 letters: W. T. F. The cool dude with the long hair that I watched as a kindergartener was wearing a wig? One of the most popular American athletes used crystal meth? He hated tennis? They are all very stunning admissions, but I've got to think this is more about selling books. Sure, people might be skeptical about these things, but why expose your past misdeeds in such an intensely honest way? Why bear your entire bizarre history? This is more than books, this is a cleansing experience for an obviously troubled soul. Here's the interview, you decide...
2. Nascar Playoffs
-Wow, we actually have a race again! Get it, NASCAR... race... aha aha. Mark Martin cut Jimmie Johnson's lead in more than half. After naming the #48 crew in our Top 10 Teams list, you have to wonder if the RSS hex has hit NASCAR. Sorry Jimmie. A 73 point lead in 2 races is by no way insurmountable. Heck, Mark Martin picked up over 100 this week at Texas. However, you have to think that the #48 is going to do everything possible to ensure decent finishes the last 2 weeks. Two Top 10's will see them through, and while I'm rooting for Martin, Johnson's team is probably too good to have 2 bad finishes in 3 races. Then again, all it takes is for a guy like Sam Hornish to get in the way...
3. Soccer Stuff
-Yoder1 and I were at Crew Stadium to see RSL pull off the upset against the Shield champs. They'll face Chicago in the East Finals (see if that makes sense), while the Beckhams will play Houston in the West Finals. The MLS Playoff structure is such a crapshoot, so why bother predicting it. I will say that I think Houston has the best shot out of the remaining teams. But, MLS has got to do something to overhaul the system. Let's face it, teams aren't rewarded for their high finish in the regular season. There is zero homefield advantage in Round 1. If MLS wants average teams like RSL and New York from last year in their showcase event, then keep the system like it is. Here's the MLS website with highlights.
-Elsewhere, Chelsea downed Man U on the world stage 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. That win only furthers the gap between the two teams. United sure are missing Ronaldo this year, while Chelsea clearly has the most depth and talent of any team going in the EPL. Check back soon for our preview of the UEFA World Cup Playoffs and other soccer thoughts.
4. Soccer Stuff - Psycho Girl Edition
-This clip is pretty self-explanatory, and I'm sure you've seen it by now, but it needs a space at RSS. Maybe the Browns or Bears could look into signing this girl, at least she'll defend with some intensity. I think the ponytail trick might only work with Troy Polamalu though. (Insert "that time of the month" or other female jokes on your own, we're all abut gender inclusivity here). Jokes aside, this is just insane behavior and unsporting on any level, how could all of this equal 1 yellow card!?! And how did the entire BYU team not maul her?? (Insert own Mormon joke here as well...)
5. AI Goes MIA
-The biggest story of the NBA season so far (besides the hideous start by the Cavs) is the untimely marriage of Allen Iverson and the Memphis Grizzlies. It didn't exactly look like something that was going to work out from the beginning. It seems like there are storms brewing over AI whether it be frustration with riding the pine, a family issue, or whatever questions are swirling around the Answer's head. It's sad that a career of such a great player could end so unceremoniously (HINT: future article tease). Let's cheer up and relive some AI magic...
6. NBA Beginnings
-With the NBA season a couple weeks old, we are slowly learning a few things. The Celtics are better than we thought. And so are the Suns. New York/New Jersey basketball really sucks. And so does Minny and Memphis. Florida has 2 good teams with the Heat on fire to start. Don't panic if you're a Spurs or Cavs fan yet, you're built for the Summer, not the Fall. But, it's not a good sign if this is the best video from the Cavs season so far... and by best I mean most puzzling and hardest to explain...
7. If I Were Sammy Sosa, I Would Re-think This....
-This might be the single weirdest, spookiest picture I have ever seen. Gee, we did miss a lot this weekend. Either that, or I've woken up on another planet where Sammy Sosa has morphed into some sort of lagoon creature. Evidently this is the product of skin rejuvenation?? Are you sure it's not some sort of alien cream?
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