"I Wanna Gronk" - Rob Gronkowski Tribute Video (FUNNY AND SOLID)

I usually hate videos like this since they are almost always terrible but the production value on this one is actually kind of solid. This is by far the best one out there right now. Anything that gets Pats fans and Gronk fired up for the Super Bowl Sunday works in my book.

Tom Brady's Ugg's Commercial Ft. Mos Def (BETTER THAN EXPECTED)

I was a little concerned when I initially heard the news last year that Tom Brady had signed a deal to promote Uggs.  I automatically thought of the hideous boots that women of all ages have made famous over the years.  They have to be one of the ugliest things I have ever seen but the ladies say they are comfortable.  Whatever. 

I just assumed he would be promoting the same boot but in men's styles but I had no idea they actually made regular footwear too.  The styles he's sporting in the commercial aren't exactly my style but they are also much better than expected.  I guess it wasn't a bad move after all.  The addition of the Mos Def song in the background was a nice touch.  It made the commercial that much tougher which was definitely needed. 

Danny Woodhead Poses as Modell's Employee to Sell His Own Reebok Jersey (FUNNY)

I think the title explains it all.  Danny Woodhead dressed up as a Modell's employee at a store in MA and tried to get customers to buy his own jersey.  One lady actually thought he was Woodhead but the rest didn't have a clue since he looks like just a regular dude that would work in a store like that.

The funniest part is that almost every single person, including the women, were all taller and larger than him.  I knew Woodhead was small but this video really made it sink in.  It's pretty incredible that he is a successful player in the NFL with his size.  It's not like he is jacked either.  His arms are kind of scrawny.  He literally looks like he is 17 years old!  So crazy.

New England Patriots' Right Guard Dan Connolly's Sick Kickoff Return (IMPRESSIVE)

Although the game was a little too close for comfort last night, it was nice to see the Pats pull off the win against the Packers.  The best play of the night had to be Dan Connolly's kickoff return.  He is normally a Right Guard on the offensive line but he also plays on special teams.  He's obviously out there for blocking but the ball came right to him on a squib kick but instead of falling on it like most big guys do, he decided to run it back.  He had some nice blocking but he also made a few nice moves and he actually looked pretty comfortable doing it.  His speed was impressive too and it certainly surprised the shit out of the Packers.  He didn't look half bad out there!   
 
I doubt he ever thought he would have the chance to return a kick for much more than a few yards yet alone run it back 70 yards to about the 4 yard line.  It's too bad he couldn't get it in to the end zone but it was a great play and it allowed the Pats to score a TD a few minutes later.  I can guarantee that will be the best highlight of his career. 

Here are the highlights from the game:

ESPN's Mayne Event - Tom Brady's Hair (KIND OF FUNNY/DISTURBING)

I don't know whether to laugh or cry about this new episode of ESPN's Mayne Event.  On one hand, it's kind of funny that Brady was willing to make fun of himself and his awful hair since most people thought he was oblivious to the ridicule or just assumed he was a whipped little bitch and was being too influenced by Giselle.  He is usually one of the more serious players in the NFL and his acting skills are pretty horrible so the fact that he signed off on this is pretty amazing.  At least he is starting to lighten up a little bit. 

On the other hand, it's kind of sad that it has come to this.  Brady is obviously listening to his hot ass wife a little too much (not that I wouldn't if I was married to Giselle) and doesn't realize how much of a clown he really looks like.  I know it was a goof but when he pulled out the straight iron, I almost lost my shit.  Yes, he's joking but is it so far fetched to think that he actually uses one?!?!?  Not only did Bieber clown him in that freestyle but he also ripped him a new on in this video.  Not a good look Brady!  Both literally and figuratively... 


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Justin Bieber Calls Out Brady's Hair In A Rap (BETTER THAN EXPECTED)

I can't believe I'm posting something about Justin Bieber but I think it's warranted considering he called out Tom Brady in this weak ass rap.  When a 16 year old little punk starts calling you out on your awful hairstyle, maybe it's time to make a change.  Here's the line:

"Call up Mr. Brady,
Tell 'em to leave his hair to the guy that sang 'Baby'"

For real, Bieber.  Tell em why you mad son!  No superstar NFL quarterback should ever have the same hairstyle as some little midget teen pop singer.  Get a grip, Brady.  You think you are all G.Q. and shit because your supermodel wife told you that hairstyle was hot but almost everyone in the world, including this little punk are making fun of you.  I think it's time for a cut, homey.

By the way, even though Bieber wasn't really saying anything of substance, he actually rapped a lot better than I expected.  I have to give him a little bit of credit on that.  If he stepped up his lyrical game, he'd actually be halfway decent. The whole "I'm white" thing he said at the end was dumb as shit though.  We get it dude.  There are a billion white rappers now.   You're nothing special.  Just rap and leave it at that. 

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"Popcorn Ready" - T.O. & Ochocinco Track by DJ Steve Porter (PATS OWN BENGALS)

"How in the world are you gonna stop this duo?"  Well, the Pats showed everyone how you do that just yesterday afternoon. They destroyed the Bengals with a final score of 38-24 and kept the dynamic duo from doing too much damage. 

Chad Ochocinco had a pretty good game with 12 receptions for 159 yards and 1 TD but most of those catches came in garbage time. T.O. was fairly invisible even though he had 7 catches.  They all just seemed to be fairly insignificant.  I'm sure they will both go off against some crap team later in the season but the Pats showed that they can definitely be stopped.

I think the Pats proved that they are going to be much better than everyone expected and they definitely got me excited for the rest of the season. I thought they were going to be fairly average and possibly go 8-8 or 9-7 and maybe even miss the playoffs but I'm starting to change my tune and think they have potential to go 12-4 or 11-5.  The Bengals might not be one of the top teams in the league but they are still a good team and they handled them easily. That is a great sign of things to come...



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Bob Kraft Was Wicked Drunk...Again (HILARIOUS)

If you're a Patriots fan then you already know that Bob Kraft is a pretty big drunktard.  He's been known to slur his way through a speech or interview in the past but this one might take the cake.  The latest incident took place during halftime of the Patriots vs. Saints preseason game last Thursday.  He starts it all off with a bang (literally) as he dropped the mic.  Classic!

I think he even made up a word along the way when he said " our newest inducted mammer". WOW!!!  Sam Cunningam and his wife couldn't even hold in their laughter as they stood behind him and watched this massacre unfold.

This was another classic by Kraft.  He's never sounded more like Boston's Mayor "Mumbles" Menino:



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'Pro Toast' - Toaster That Burns Team Logos (RANDOM BUT KINDA COOL)

This is one of those products that will complete segregate males and females.  I guarantee if you had this on your kitchen counter during a party, every single dude would be like "DUDE!  That's freakin' sweet!  Where did you get that?" and all of the chicks would be like "That's lame.  You're so immature." or some bullshit like that.  Whatever.

Now that I'm married, there is no way in hell this would be allowed in my house but you know damn well that I would have all 4 of these bad boys on my kitchen counter.  I don't even like hockey but I would have to get the Bruins joint to fully represent the Boston sports scene.

If you want one of these bad boys, head on over to http://www.pangeabrands.com/.  They have a full lineup of MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL teams.  


"We like hot butter on our breakfast toast"


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Don't Film Belichick After A Loss Or You'll Get Smashed (PWNAGE)

Check out Belichick’s badass Security/Assistant guy knock the shit out of a cameraman after the Pats loss to the Colts on Sunday.  I thought I was just imagining this when I originally saw it because I was half paying attention, a little buzzed and completely pissed off from the loss but I finally found the video evidence that the tackle actually happened! This is unreal!  Completely unnecessary but I love it anyway.

How is he allowed to do that by the way? Shouldn’t he have been fined? That was a harder tackle than any the Pats made in the 4th quarter. Sign him up.

To take your mind off of the miserable loss, I decided to post a pick of Belichick's girlfriend with the Bombs.  Well done sir.  Well done. 

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Patriots Update - Vrabel and Cassell to Chiefs; Brady marries Giselle

There has been some big New England Patriot news in the past few days.   We first heard that Mike Vrabel was headed to the Kansas City Chiefs.  It was disappointing because he has been a big key to the New England defense and a great locker room influence.  He can also make a few catches on the goal line when needed as well.  He was the type of guy you love to have on your team.  He is getting older and more expensive so it is understandable that the Patriots were willing to let him go.

Fast forward just two days later and we find out that Matt Cassell is also being shipped to Kansas City with Vrabel for just a second round draft pick (#34) in 2009.  It seems fairly lopsided but unfortunately that is how it seems to work in the NFL.  A second round pick is a coveted thing because players age very quickly in the NFL and a team like the Patriots is always looking for ways to save money and get younger.

It will be tough to see Cassell go because he showed Patriot fans that he can play with the best of them this season even though he hadn't started a football game since HIGH SCHOOL before this season.  That's crazy!  It just goes to show you how good he could be as he continues to grow as a player.  It seemed obvious that the Pats were trying to get some value for him in a potential trade after they franchised him just a few weeks ago.  It would have been great to have him as our backup but he was just too good and too expensive to make that realistic.  I will definitely be following him for the rest of his career and wish him the best.  I would have loved to have seen what could have happened had the Pats had made the playoffs but some things aren't meant to be.  I am sure we will see him in the NFL Playoffs at some point very soon. 

I think this is a good sign that Brady is definitely going to be OK to play next season as well.  If there was any question if he would be ready this season, they would have kept Cassell.  That should be GREAT news for all Patriot fans.

 

Speaking of Brady, you probably already knew that Tom was engaged to smokin' hot super model Giselle Bundchen.  Well, it's been confirmed that they tied the knot this past Thursday.  I'm sure you don't really care that much because we knew it was happening soon enough but it gives me a good excuse to put up some hot pictures of Giselle.  Ain't nothing wrong with that!  Enjoy!

Welker Gets 15 Yards for Making a Snow Angel After a TD? WTF!?!

Come on!  Seriously?  This was an unsportsmanlike like conduct penalty?  This is one of the all time classic TD celebrations!  Is anything even allowed in the No Fun League these days?  Good lord!  That is just ridiculous.  It's the weekend before Christmas!  Just let it go, buddy.

And how about that game by the way?  The Pats DESTROYED the Cardinals 47-7 and basically put the game away in the first quarter.  I was a little upset they didn't pitch the shutout to be honest.  That was a nice win but 47-0 would have been a nice Eff you to the league considering the Cardinals are one of the better squads in the NFC.  The weather definitely helped the cause considering it hasn't stopped snowing since Friday afternoon.  I don't think the boys from Arizona were prepared for that madness.

The Jets also lost to the crappy Seattle Seahawks in another snow game.  That definitely helps the cause in getting a step closer to the AFC title.  Holla!    

Pats Lose to Jets 34-31 in OT Thriller - Sick Game!

It sucks to see the Pats lose but I have to admit that it was one of the best games of the season regardless of the outcome.  The Pats looked a little sluggish in the first half and it looked like the Jets might pull away early.  They just seemed to be the superior team at that time and went into halftime with a 24-13 lead.

The Pats definitely put it together in the second half and more specifically in the 4th quarter.  Cassel specifically looked really good.  He threw for 400 yards and 3 TD's and rushed for 62 yds.  It turns out that he is the only QB in NFL history to do that which is incredible!  Welker looked really solid as well with 7 receptions, 108 yds and a ton of big catches on third down or for much needed first downs.  Moss was getting worked all game long and was having trouble getting open.  Cassel missed him on a wide open bomb but overthrew him by a few yards.  That might have been a game changer right there.

The 4th quarter was insane as the Pats kept playing great D and got it done when really needed on offense.  Cassel looks like he is really comfortable right now and he is starting to show his athleticism with his running and ability to avoid the rush and still get off some solid passes. The best play of the game was by far the pass to Moss for the TD with 1 second left to put the game into OT.  Unfortunately the Pats lost the coin flip and just couldn't stop the Jets enough to keep them out of field goal range.  Favre had another great game and showed everyone that he still has the ability to lead a team down the field for a winning drive.  That's why the Jets picked him up and it's starting to pay off as they take over first place in the AFC East.  It sucks that the Pats lost but if it's going to happen at least it was exciting.

 Jets hold off Patriots for overtime win
Feely's field goal in OT gives Jets win over Pats
Enemy territory
NFL Game Center: Box Score

Boston Sports Wrap Up - (10.21.08)

The song above is from JAM'N 94.5's morning Sports Rap Up by Akrobatik. I kind of hate listening to this station even though they play Hip Hop because they play the same songs over and over again and the morning show is horrendous. I do like the Rap Up once in awhile, though. Akrobatik is one of the sickest underground rappers from Boston and it's pretty incredible how quickly he can put this all together and tell a story about the latest in the Boston sports scene.

I couldn't put together any rationale thoughts on the Red Sox loss Sunday night and I am just finally starting to come down to a sane level. To be honest, I am surprised they even made it to Game 7, so I have to give them props there. I just don't understand what happened to the offense for the better part of this series. Big Papi looked old and hurt, Varitek was completely useless and was an auto out except for that one HR and the solid starters who they rely on (Beckett, Lester) got shelled in the biggest games. Damn. I guess Sox fans can't get too angry since they just won it all last year and there is a 5 year grace period before you can get pissed at them again but you never like to see the season end at the hands of a young ass team that has never even been in the playoffs before and to a city that needs cowbells, dancers and piped in music to get pumped up. That was a tough pill to swallow.

The Pats looked solid last night for the first time in weeks. The defense was unreal for once which is going to be needed for the rest of the season if they are going to stay competitive. Rodney Harrison going out with a serious knee injury for the rest of the year does not help the cause. The running game looked solid to help the offense and open up the passing game a little bit. Cassel didn't throw a ton because he didn't really need to but when the running game is in effect like that, it makes his job that much easier. Moss looked rejuvenated again because he was getting the ball often. These are all good signs for the rest of the season so let's hope they can use this game as a springboard to bigger and better things each week.

Finally, there was some slightly disappointing news from the Celtics as they announced Darius Miles was released yesterday. It's not so much that I was upset he was sent packing because he was such a great player or that he was even needed by this team but he would have been a decent addition for height and athleticism. Plus, it's always nice to see a redemption story by an athlete who was written off as a knucklehead and troublemaker. He showed some signs of maturity and looked like he was willing to do anything to make it back in the L after a major knee injury. I hope he gets picked up by a team at some point this season and maybe even the C's can grab him later in the year if he is around and they have some holes with injuries. He seems like a decent guy that got a bad rep early in his career when he was in the wrong place at the wrong time quite often. Everyone deserves a second chance if they smarten up and I think he is ready. Good luck D. Miles.

On a more positive note, Gabe Pruitt has been playing great in the ever increasing minutes he has been given this preseason.  From the games I have watched so far, he looks much more comfortable and confident out there making plays and taking open shots.  I am looking for him to do big things this season as Cassell's playing time should decrease and open up more room for GP or at least that's what I am hoping...  

Boston Sports Weekend Wrap Up

Tough loss for the Sox last night.  I have to admit, they brought me back in with their play in the first two games and I am fully committed again.  I was half ass'n it through most of the season as a Sox fan, I have to admit and I thought this team wasn't that fun or good but I was wrong.  I think they have what it takes to win it all again this year and I am just starting to realize how deep and versatile this team really is.  I was wrong and I am happy about it!  You won't probably won't ever hear me say that again!   

Red Sox:  
Boston's playoff streak vs. Halos ends 
Big left turn in Red Sox rotation  
Red Sox must win tonight  
Javier Lopez at a loss to explain 
Josh Beckett shows oblique won’t stop playoff run

 

Patriots:

Eyes were fixed on the target  

Deeper meaning here? - Moss happy with long TD catch and result of game 

Problems just never stopped for the Niners 

Patriots show their heart in San Francisco

Celtics:  

Good business model - Title run keeps tickets in demand 

Smooth sailing as Celtics depart Newport  

Rivers says he's happy with training camp

Boston Sports - Red Sox Prep For Game 2, Pats Fly West, Celtics Begin Training Camp

Red Sox: 

Josh Beckett news all good 
Red Sox’ Game 3 time set 
Kevin Youkilis’ situation special - Someone finally points out that Youkilis made a sick play and it wasn't all about Guererro's running error 
John McCain backs Red Sox - There goes our momentum.  We do not need this guy rooting for the Sox.

 

 Patriots:
Quality time for Cassel, Moss 
Road trip: Patriots head west for pair of games  

Celtics: 
Rivers Has Extended Family - Great story about Doc Rivers attaining legal guardianship of one of his son's teammates that has had some tough times recently.  Unfortunately, the kid is being "punished" by the school system because they have found him ineligible to play ball.     
A knee-jerk reaction for Tony Allen 
Pierce says Boston ready for win another title 
Ray Allen, son deal with juvenile diabetes

Patriots (17) vs. Dolphins (6) Week 3 Madden 09 Prediction

Here's my prediction for the Patriots in Week 3 versus the Miami Dolphins using Madden 09 on the XBox 360. This was a pretty low scoring game which I could see happening with Cassell at QB but at the same time, the Dolphins suck!  They should be scoring a hell of a lot more points than that.  I have to admit the Dolphins have looked fairly solid the past two weeks with Chad Pennington at QB which no one really expected.  They had a chance to beat Brett Favre and the Jets in Week 1 but gave it away at the end. The Pats definitely can't take this one for granted as the Dolphins are out for blood.  Joey Porter isalready  talking smack, as usual.  Luckily, Cassel isn't letting it get to him.  

Let's hope he puts in a game this week like he performed in the simulation.  He was 22 for 36, threw for 260 yards and had TD passes.  Not bad.  I will take half of that and be happy with it as long as the Pats can pull off the win.

Matt Cassel Is A Joker But We Love It

I saw one of these Karaoke videos of Matt Cassel this past weekend in a pregame show but I didn't realize how many were available on YouTube.  I heard he likes to joke around and keep the team loose so I can only imagine some of the things he has pulled off in practice.  Although the singing is fantastic, I am a huge fan of the "Bat Dance below.  That's a classic!

NFL Week 2 Video Highlights

The Pats pulled of the win during Matt Cassel's first NFL start and kept the regular season winning streak alive. This was a pretty ugly game as it was low scoring (NE 19 - NYJ 10) and fairly boring since the action was minimal. It was also a super quick game since the Pats focused a lot on the run. Favre had a few nice plays and a couple of ridiculous 3rd Down and 20+ yard plays for first down but he also threw an untimely interception and couldn't get the ball in the end zone when they needed it. The Pats are still looking good without Brady since the Defense stepped up big time and will need to for the rest of the season.


Since the Pats game ended earlier, we got to see the ridiculous ending to the Denver vs. San Diego game. I thought the Broncos gave up the game when Cutler threw an INT in the end zone when he should have thrown it away and kicked a field goal. Instead, SD snagged an INT and ended up scoring on the other end to take the lead. I thought the game was done at that point but Denver hustled down the field to score and scored after a very sketchy fumble/incomplete pass non-call by the refs. They got an extra down instead of turning it over and had the balls to go for 2 instead of tying the game with an extra point. Talk about emotional highs and lows within a 5 minute span for Broncos fans. There had to have been a few mild heart attacks during that game in Colorado. That was one of the sickest endings to a game I have seen in the NFL in years!


Finally, here was a sick catch by Steelers WR Santonio Holmes against the Browns during Sunday Night Football. The wind was whipping through the stadium all game and kept the passing game to a minimum but they did end up with this nasty highlight during one of the few long throws of the game. That's some concentration right there...

Patriots (30) vs. Jets (27) Week 2 Madden 09 Prediction with XBox 360

I definitely did not want to play this game and I even considered just giving up on my Madden predictions each week because it seems pointless now. Madden hasn't even updated rosters to include the Brady injury so I had to manually put in Cassell which was very painful and emotional. I can only imagine how Belichick feels. I don't even think the game knew what to do with itself because at one point it randomly put in Kevin O'Connell for no real reason other than it was probably searching for Brady, couldn't find him and just freaked out. At least he threw a touchdown while in there for one play. WTF!!!

This season just feels like it is a big waste of time at this point without Brady. I'm not even sure I can watch the game this week. Ugh. Monday could not come soon enough...