Cornbread Was Bout It Bout It & Rowdy Rowdy

"Forget Barkley. Forget Rodman. Cedric Maxwell takes a fan OUT. What's even more amazing, Maxwell stays in the game! Can you imagine what Stern would have done with this?

Remember, this is the guy that will eventually become the 81 NBA Finals MVP LOL "

Da Realist:

Cedric Maxwell takes out a fan.

Gangsta D:

That is freaking hilarious.

Da Realist:

I would LOVE to find out what that dude said to him.  lol

Waldini:

It happened in the playoffs and no tech was called :-). Woooow, lmao....

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Magic Johnson Talking.

Da Realist:

Magic Johnson was a surprise guest on this episode of the Arsenio Hall Show. This was the day after the Lakers lost Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Chicago Bulls.

Magic discussed Michael Jordan's impact on the game and what the championship means to him. He also talked about what it's like to lose a championship, his desire to own a team and host his own show and even made a reference to a certain "Laker Girl". It's a funny segment of the show. As always, Magic was entertaining.

Part One



Part Two



Waldini:

I remember this vaguely. Of course I turned it off before the interview finished because of the Finals outcome. while one 14 yr old was celebrating like crazy, a couple of other 14 yr olds were throwing their Jordans in the trash can LOL Read more!

I'm Not Familiar With Gary Payton's Level Of Hate

Waldini:

Do either of you watch NBA Gametime on Tuesday nights? If not, peep itout, shockingly Ahmad Rashad, the Glove, and C-Webb are a winning combination. Not at the level of TNT on Thursdays but MUCH better than whatever ESPN/ABC throws together....

Gangsta D:

Glove and Webber are a winning combo. Ahmad SUCKS! He's always pausing in mid sentence, can't get his thoughts out. He needs to stick to producing:)

Glove and Webber are good when they're just going off the cuff and clowning. When they try to offer analysis, especially Payton, they're not as good. But when they clown, they are hilarious.

Waldini: 

I didn't realize how much hate Silky Payton had for Rondo :-).  Apparently his mentor skills didn't rub off



Gangsta D:

Dude, it's LEGENDARY! You can see the disdain on his face whenever Rondo is brought up. It's hilarious. I haven't seen that much hate since Jim Everett Deebo'd Jim Rome:)

Da Realist:

What's up with that?



Gangsta D:

I don't know. Maybe he feels Rondo is getting too much credit. I just know it's hilarious. Glove probably thinks he can go on the court in his dress shoes and give Rondo 30, while ripping him 5 times:)

Waldini:

I have no clue. All i know is every time Rondo's name is mentioned, Glove makes this here you go with this mofo's face. EVERY time

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Christmas Music - The Commission Edition

A little boy from Mobile Alabama asked Santa to give him some Christmas Music. Santa passed the list to his favorite folks at the Commission. And now we are fulfilling Little Tight Tight's request. Just don't shoot your eye out kid with that new Red Ryder BB gun you got.

These songs need no explanation. All are dope and required listening at Christmas Time.

The Jackson 5 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town




Boyz II Men - Let It Snow




Run-DMC - Christmas in Hollis




Donny Hathaway - This Christmas

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New School Music - The Call It What You Want To Edition

You know it's must be the holiday season when I'm dropping two of these posts in the same month. Ok, the first one was more a dedication to one artist's album while this one is more in the tradition of previous new school music posts. There's no hidden meaning, no themes, no nothing. This is just Waldini's Call It What You Want To mix. Just what I'm feeling right now. Enjoy...


Tabi Bonney - Beat Rock

This guy represents the land of New Balance shoes, All World Tees, and Go Go Music. This ain't your normal hip hop song kids. I don't know why I'm so intrigued by this song. It's as simple as it gets on lyrics and he's running through DC for the entire video while screaming "I'm from DC". Is this what your life was like growing up K-dawg?




Murs - Can It Be

I go from one coast to the other. Murs represents Cali and he's bringing a different vibe than most of his West Coast brethren. He's got a sic flow, nice beats, and promise for the new generation of rappers. Now that hair, naw joe you got me on that one. But hey image sells right? Let's hope he blows up and not end up underappreciated like the Tha Liks...


Jurassic 5 - Ducky Boy

You remember Jurassic 5? They dropped the classic "Quality Control" but those cats didn't blow up for some reason. They have released album after album since their first EP, even went on hiatus for a few. Well now they are back with this slick video. And you thought hip hop videos were nothing but cars, women, and liquor. Shame on you....



Slim f Ryan Leslie and Fabolous

I posted Slim's first video in my last post. Honestly I thought he would be a one semi-hit wonder. But then I heard this on the radio, thought the beat was tight, and then was pleasantly surprised it was Slim. He didn't need Fabolous but I understand the game. He's gotta sell to the supposed hustlas of the world. Regardless, nice to see him making a comeback considering how far 112 fell after they left or got dropped from Bad Boy.



Guilty Pleasure of the Week Jim Jones f Ron Browz and Juelz Santana

K-dawg called me one day and just kept repeating "I wanna see you dance, see you dance, see you dance." My first thought was WTF is K-dawg on :-). Then I saw the video, heard the song, and this foolishness is etched in my brain. When I see Mike Epps dancing, it makes me think of K-dawg actin' a fool. So as you can guess, this Guilty Pleasure is here courtesy of a certain person that was mentioned 3 times already in this paragraph. I WANNA SEE YOU DANCE

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Rogue's Gallery: Lakers Lament & High Ticket Prices

Waldini:

I watched about a quarter and a half of theSuns-Lakersbefore falling asleep. D, that laker defense is atrocious. If itwasn'tfor the Suns missing open shots, geez a good team would have made thempay. No boxing out, missed assignments, too many gambles forsteals,they have MUCH work to do. On offense, the triangle looked fluidbut youright Kobe's shot is flat. And he's forcing too many shots. When they ran the triangle through Greatest 2nd round pick ever, it looked vintage Tex Winters.

This comment sums it up best. "Our record isgreat,"Bynum said. "[But] the way we're playing, we're not going tobeat thegood teams."

Da Realist:

The Celtics are in town tonight and I was thinking about going to the game. I hadn't been to an NBA game since MJ's last night as a Wizard. It would be good to get out of the house, right? Da Kid likes any "event" and it would be good for Da Wife and I to get out of the house. Then I saw the ticket prices. The least expensive seats in the house are $45. WHAAAT??? For the WIZARDS???

45 X 3 = 135
+
(Ticketmaster fees) 7.70 X 3 = $23.10
+
Parking or Metro = $20

They're asking me to pay $180 before I even get a hotdog. Is the Abe Pollin OUT OF HIS MIND??? The Wizards are 4-15 !

Waldini:

That is highway robbery. The mighty Celts versus a back court that just was called up from the D League...

Gangsta D:

The Lakers are officially on "Annoying the piss out of me" status. They need to get it together or Boston will destroy them on Christmas.

When we were in school, couldn't you get $15 tickets to Hawks games? Or something close? Those prices are ridiculous. Ticket prices should be on a sliding scale during the season. The better the team is, the higher the prices and so forth.

Da Realist:

I used to get $15 tickets to Hawks games as late as 2002. It was nothing to go to a Hawks game, no matter who they played. DC is ridiculous. Read more!

"Putting Up Will Smith Numbers"

Da Realist:

Brooklyn OG discredits Jay-Z.

He [Jay] has built this image of being a hustler, which a lot of people respect that. How can you negate that?

“To me Jay‘s a white boy on the inside, no offense to any white boys. But to me he’s a white boy on the inside and I’m only waiting for time to tell what he’s gonna do with the outside of himself … I’m surprised he should have done himself a favor by pulling me into his his team. How you gon let Akon pull me in, official Konvict … Akon provided the chance and an opportunity for guys like myself, to be in the position I’m in. Jay could have done that out the gate but he didn’t.”

Waldini:

Do you think Jigga really cares at this point? His inner whiteness has got his net worth the supposed cats in the streets would kill for....

Gangsta D:

Jay is so above and beyond that street shit, that it's ridiculous. Ten years ago, maybe he would've cared. Now? He's worth almost half a billion and he's banging Beyonce. Some dude that just got out of prison sending veiled threats isn't gonna get his dander up. Read more!

How do you spell WTF? B-C-S

Waldini:

I looked at the BCS matchups and forgive me if I'm not overly excited

Texas vs Ohio St - yawn
USC vs Penn St - more yawn
Virginia Tech vs Cinn - bigger yawn
Alabama vs Utah - why....
Oklahoma vs Florida - possibly good, depends if Harvin is healthy

I know the Rose bowl still has the Pac 10/Big 10 tie in for at least one more year. I'll be happy when that's over so I can see some more interesting matchups. Secretly I was kinda hoping Oregon St won the Pac 10, Boise St got a BCS invitation and Texas Tech replaced one of the teams in the non title games. Oh well

Gangsta D:

Why did tOSU get in over Texas Tech?

Waldini:

Dollars. Fiesta believes the tOSU fan base will bring more folks to the game than Texas Tech. Rubbish

Da Realist:

I like 3 of the major bowls -- fiesta, rose and the bcs championship bowl. (well, maybe i should say i'm ok with the matchups. i personally don't think oklahoma has a shot in hell of beating florida but one can still dream).

i don't want to ever see texas tech again. i know that's not fair, but i just don't care to see them. all the other schools whining and crying...i don't care. the bcs is about the big name schools and i'm ok with that. them's the rules. if texas tech wanted to be there so bad they shouldn't have lost by 40 to oklahoma.

"Fuck a fair one, i get mines the fast way"

Gangsta D:

Arizona's two states away from Texas?!? Now for some reason football fans in Texas aren't rabid enough to travel two states to see their team play? I used to support the BCS, but they really are annoying me:)

Da Realist:

texas vs osu is just a sexier matchup. it's not just about who shows up at the game, but who watches on tv. more people would watch texas slaughter ohio state than texas slaughter texas tech (because there is no way tt would beat texas again)

Gangsta D:

How can a slaughter be sexy? Lol

Da Realist:

Lol

Waldini:

How about Texas - Alabama in the Fiesta and Texas Tech - Utah in the Sugar?

Da Realist:

who is utah? when did they get a football team?

and besides...do you really think the sugar would let alabama go anywhere? for what? to host a game between the mormons and some dusty no-name team from texas? please.

Waldini:

I'm trying to do the right thang man ;-). tOSU has 2 losses. Texas Tech, Utah, & Boise are all ranked higher in the BCS standings and have better records. What's the point of playing if the best you can do is get to the Cotton Bowl or Idontgiveafuck bowl because the sponsors are worried about money. If that's the case then why is VT-UCinn even happening?? that's a definite ratings killer....

Da Realist:

it's not about fair or right. beyond the bcs championship game, the bcs doesn't hide it's intentions at all. it's all about popularity at that point. and again, i'm ok with that. and most fans are too if you look at viewership numbers. nobody watches texas tech except texas tech fans. look at how empty the acc championship was this past weekend. most fans talk a good game but the numbers really show what we want to watch. and most fans watch big name schools with history. alabama, texas, usc, ohio state, michigan and yes, notre dame among a few other schools.

utah who?

Gangsta D:

Yeah, but how do we know Utah won't become the next Miami? Miami has really on been relevant the last 28-30 years. They were Utah at one point. This is Utah's 2nd BCS game in 5 years. How do we know they won't turn into a traditional power? Answer that one, HAMMER?!? lol

Da Realist:

When they turn into Miami, then we'll watch. Good luck with that. Miami was able to capitalize on the perfect storm (excuse the pun) -- good...no GREAT weather, GREAT recruiting and a weak ass conference for years.

Utah has...mountains.

Gangsta D:

And people with freakishly large teeth...

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New School Music - Kanye West Edition

There's been a lot of criticism of Kanye's latest effort. Everyone knows the situation with him and Alexis Phifer and how he used this as a outlet to vent. Difference is he goes the Andre 3000 ala Love below route, opting for mostly singing, very little rapping. Add in him also paying homage to the latest auto tuner King, Mr Rappa Ternt Sainga, and you have 808s and Heartbreak.

Personally, I like the album. Is it his best work? No. Can he sing? Hell no!! Is he creative? Most definitely. And in today's stagnant market, I rather take a chance with someone trying to be different with their material instead of substituting old liquor for new liquor (see Pop Champagne).

Anyway, I picked my 3 favorite tracks off the album to hopefully convince others to come join me on the other side.

Kanye West - Heartless

Track #3 on 808s. And one of the few ones he actually raps. The intro sets a beautiful tone ("How could you be sooo heartless???"). I even included a bonus for you kiddies. The lyrics accompanied with the video.

Kanye West - Heartless (New Video) SubtitlesLyrics
Uploaded by ShanouMusik13

Kanye West - Paranoid

This song is straight out of a Miami Vice episode. I'm talking the white jacket and pants with a pink tee underneath with the alligators on the feet. But I can't rock the Phillip Michael Thomas jheri curl/perm. I'll gladly stick with my shag :-). They should have included this one of the Grand Theft Auto soundtracks.




Kanye West - Robocop

This was leaked before the album dropped but that version was garbage. The beat is pretty much the same but he laid down some more drums for the album version. Thank goodness b/c the outro wouldn't have made it without it. "That was a good one, your first good one in awhiiillleee"




Waldini WTF Moment
Kanye West - Can't tell me nothing

I didn't put this song on here for the actual song. It's on here for the video. Fo' real, WTF :-)

Kanye West "Can't Tell Me Nothin" feat. Zach Galifianakis
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Bitter Much?

Waldini:

I wonder what Bruce's reaction is to his ex-wife's new business venture.

Da Realist:

Tacky. She's making more of an ass out of herself than him.

Waldini:

My thing is was it really necessary to come at him like that? I don'tknow what he did to her but dayum, this is on some waiting to exhale shit.

Da Realist:

She should just move on with her life. Why does she want everyone toknow she's a bitter old woman? 15% off if you receive alimony?? Allshe's doing is showing how miserable and upset she is.

Waldini:

you caught that too right :-) That's just wrong. Of course she'll end upon Oprah, the View or some similar type show and get kudos for being anindependent woman.

Gangsta D:

Reason #4080 why I'll never get married. Ya'll can have it:)

Waldini:

It ain't that bad man. It's not like wifey is about to open a sports barcalled Ben Dover

Gangsta D:

With my luck and my family's marital history, my wife would probablyopen a restaurant called "Fuck Diallo." lol

Waldini:

I'm trademarking that now :-). Read more!

Is This Chick Nuts? You Betcha

Da Realist:

First John McCain messed up by snubbing David Letterman. Now Sarah Palin has even 1-upped that!

Don't mess with Oprah!

"I went and tried to talk to Sarah Palin and instead she talked to GretaVan Susteren. She talked to Matt Lauer. She talked to Larry King, butshe didn't talk to me. But maybe she'll talk to me now that she has abook deal." -- Oprah

That's about as far as Oprah's gonna get to calling you out. If Palin truly wants to run in 2012, she better get as many women to vote for her as she can. Oprah controls about 60% of that vote. I suggest she finds her way to Chicago ASAP and blame her "people" for not telling her Oprah
has been calling. LOL

Waldini:

Dumb move on her part. The same hockey mom/Wal-Mart mom she targeted for McCain are the same ones the worship Oprah. And if you trying to lay down a foundation for a supposed 2012 run, this would be a good start.

Gangsta D:

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - Plax Edition

Waldini:

You shoot yourself in the thigh, then tell authorities it happened at a local restaurant like Applebee's. And how do you get rewarded? The state's pressing full charges for unlawful possession and your team suspends you for 4 games. And the NFL hasn't even touched you yet b/c it happened during at a non-NFL site and they are waiting until March. Welcome to Plaxico's world. He's about to find out how hard that drop is....

Gangsta D:

Too bad Johnnie Cochran is no longer with us, cause Plax is gonna need some HELP:) I doubt he serves the entire 3.5 years, but he'll do some time. When the Mayor says your name in anger, the DA has no choice but to bring the pain.

Waldini:

Another sad case of when keeping it real goes wrong. I wonder how Rosenhaus is going to play this one

Gangsta D:

He compared Plax to Sean Taylor-wrong! Lol

Drew isn't gonna have much to say in the interim. He can't play the rest of the year and will be heading to jail some time next year:)

Waldini:

Did he really? That is pretty low by anyone's standards....

The part that gets me is that Plax bitched and moaned his way out of Pittsburgh, where he put up decent not great numbers. Last yr was the first time he puts up great numbers, they win it all and you think he's good. Nope he bitches and moans again about not being paid enough. So the Giants give in and pay the man. How do you reward them? By shooting yourself...Stimpy you Eediot

Gangsta D:

Well, it was an accidental shooting:)

Waldini:

Why do you have the gun in the 1st place :-)?

Gangsta D:

Keep the haters off your nuts:)

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Who You Got?!?

Miami - G Tech

Waldini: Another week of the wacky ACC stuff. CANES on the road. I picked GT enough and they have continually let me down.

Gangsta D: Miami

Realist: GT

FSU - Maryland

Waldini: Maryland drives you crazy b/c look like doggie poo one week and BCS busters the next. FSU has been more consistent and they have not let me down recently when I choose them. Only b/c they are at home. TERRAPINS

Gangsta D: FSU

Realist: FSU

Vandy - UT

Waldini: Why D why, for the love of God why? Vandy is bowl eligible. Tenn is wrapping up its worst season since I became a fan in the early 90s. (sniff) this hurts....COMMODORES

Gangsta D: Vandy

Realist: UT

Ole Miss - LSU

Waldini: Ole Miss is going to a bowl. HOORAY BEER! LSU is going to beat Ole Miss on Sat. HOORAY BEER!

Gangsta D: LSU

Realist: LSU

Mich St. - Penn St.

Waldini: Blair Thomas isn't walking through that door. Larry Johnson isn't walking through that door. Kijana Carter isn't walking through that door. But Evan Royster damn sure is. And he doesn't care if Ringer is right behind him. PENN ST's going to the Rose Bowl with this win.

Gangsta D: Penn St.

Realist: Penn St

OU - TT

Waldini: I told you this is the week TT's magic runs out. SOONERS

Gangsta D: TT

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Back In Business

"Never sweatin' ya girl. [Why P?] Cause she's a skeezoid."

In 1988, a group from the "Boondocks" thrusted themselves into rap consciousness with the seminal release "Strictly Business." That group is EPMD. Well twenty years later, the fellas are back with a new album and a new movement. Check it out:

"Los Angeles, CA. (November, 2008) — Los Angeles based A.K.L.A Productions announced today the unveiling of "The EPMD Project", a collection of premiere international artists creating works inspired by EPMD. Works from each artist will be presented on canvases and prints and auctioned off at a record release event and a listening party. In Los Angeles, EPMD will team with Zune at their Zune L.A. space, offering guests the first opportunity to hear the new album and bid on the exclusive artwork."

"Proceeds earned from each event will go to benefit Brooklyn New York-based charity Groundswell Community Mural Project. This is a unique opportunity for renowned urban artists to pay homage to, and collaborate with, one of the most legendary Hip Hop Recording groups of all time. "

""This is a celebration of hard work and an amazing new record. We feel blessed to have the support of all this talent and are happy to be able to use our good fortune to give back to the Groundswell organization and the kids they support," states Parish Smith of EPMD. "The feedback has been incredible, this record reflects how far we have and come. To be able to collaborate with our fans to give back to a charity makes it even more special," says Erick Sermon. EPMD's new album "We Mean Business" will be in stores on December 9th."

If you're of a certain age, you fully understand the power that Erick and Parish wield on the mic. If you're not of a certain age, just watch the video below.

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Fools Gold? Nah, Not This Time Right?

Waldini:

Matt Cassell is putting up huge numbers in the absence of the league's Golden Boy. Doesn't this remind you of a hmm same situation in Miami back in the 90s. His name was Scott Mitchell, he backed up Dan Marino, Marino tore his ACL achilles, Mitchell took over, put up huge numbers, Mitch became a free agent, and BAM the Lions gave him sic contract. And what did he do when got there? Sucked major MEJOR a$$

Owners be warned.

Gangsta D:

In Scott's defense, he did throw for 4,000 yards one year. But yeah, otherwise he sucked like Vanessa del Rio.

Waldini:

One year...The Ford Family wasted Barry Sanders and Herman Moore's career for one year....and they still got beat in the 1st rd!

Gangsta D:

Scott Mitchell got paid so I can't totally hate on him.

But back to Cassell. I think his performance will reverborate back to CFB. You have a guy that backed up two Heisman QBs, never started a game, and now will be getting paid out of every orifice. College coaches will be using him as an example whenever they encounter a QB that demands playing time. "Hey, look at Cassell. The guy only through maybe 6 passes in college, now he signed a $60 million contract. Shut up and get on the bench!" Or something like that.

Waldini:

LOL. that simple eh. Maybe Jevan Snead shoud've taken that advice before he bounced ;-)

As for Cassell, I mean the guy he's replaced was supposed to be the worst of the two headed Michigan attack. Now's he the one with 3 SB rings and Drew Henson's trying to figure out exactly what went wrong. I shouldn't completely hate on Matt cuz he has been gravy for me in fantasy football. Read more!

Who You Got?!?

Miami vs Va Tech

Waldini: Another one of those wacky ACC matchups. CANES

Gangsta D: Miami has the most raw talent in the ACC. Talent doesn't always come through in a pinch. Against the Hokies, it will. I'm hoping for a big win, but I'll take a squeaker.

Realist: Miami

UF vs S. Cack

Waldini: FLORIDA. No explanation besides see games against LSU, Georgia

Gangsta D: The Cocks have a strong defense. I hate Florida. UPSET ALERT!!! I think the Ole Ball coach gets it done. I have no facts to support this, just an overwhelming desire to see Florida fail.

Realist: SCarolina

UT vs KU

Waldini: Reesing has been just ok this yr. McCoy has been off the charts this year. So what if the game's being played in Lawrence. TEXAS

Gangsta D: The Jayhawks can put up points, but the Horns will be too tough.

Realist: Texas

BC vs FSU

Waldini: I'm going to continue to keep riding the Tallahassee Train. FLORIDA ST

Gangsta D: FSU looks to be legit this year. BC just blanked ND, but that doesn't really mean anything. Noles in a tough one.

Realist: FSU

UNC vs Maryland

Waldini: see Miam-Vtech comments. MARYLAND

Gangsta D: I need Maryland to win in order for the Canes to have a shot at Tampa, so there you go.

Realist: NCarolina

UK-Vandy

Waldini: Wow, I never thought in my short Commission years, this game would be on here as part of the pick 'em. You sure this isn't for basketball or baseball :-). KENTUCKY

Gangsta D: Yes, UK-Vandy was a curious choice. What did you want? Bama-Miss St?
The Cats gave UGA all they could handle last week, so I'm going with Kentucky.

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Oden Will Be A Never Was....Maybe?

Waldini:

Greg Oden went to college with a lot of hype. And he came into the league with a lot of hype. Unfortunately I've only seen him play like 3 games in 5 years b/c he's always hurt. The experts say he's like Bill Russell b/c he's supposedly going to be a game changer on the defensive end. But I say more like Bill Walton b/c despite the talent, dude can't stay on the court. Thoughts?

Gangsta D:

You can't even say he's Bill Walton, because Walton actually dominated before succumbing to injury. Oden's more like Benoit Benjamin right now. I don't know what he needs to do to stay on the court, but honestly, I don't think the Blazers miss him all that much.

Waldini:

If they want to be considered one of the elite teams, they better get him on the court. Otherwise, they are just another fun team to watch....and get beat by Lakeshow Reloaded

Gangsta D:

Will he REALLY make them an elite team? We haven't seen him 100% healthy since...well we've never seen him 100% healthy. Do we know that he will take them to that next level, or is he just gonna be another 7 foot stiff? I don't know.

Waldini:

Based on my NBA Live 09 game he does. I'm just sayin.

Gangsta D:

Well due to that scientific study, I guess you have a point:) Read more!

Who You Got?!?!

'Bama - LSU

Waldini: Mandel made a good point on cnnsi. Take away the first halves against Clemson and Georgia (their 2 biggest games) and Alabama has played just okay. But look at LSU and they have been whupped by superior teams. And Bama is superior. ALABAMA

Gangsta D: Take away the 1st half against Clemson and UGA, and the 2nd half against Ole Miss and the Tide have been OK. Of course, LSU is dreaming about being OK. Saban will get death threats. Death Valley will be beyond off the hook. My heart wants to go with LSU, but the Tide will roll.

Realist: Bama

PSU - Iowa

Waldini: Are you kidding me? Royster is a beast. PENN ST

Gangsta D: All I know about Iowa is their RB is dope and they can't stay out of jail. None of this will help them against Penn St. Nittany Lions win.

Realist: Penn St.

Cinn. - WVU

Waldini: Yea you are desperate if you are putting a Big East game on here :-). WVU is the highest ranking Big East team in the BCS standings...and they're 25th. What does that tell you? Going with WVU only b/c of Pat White. But we're all losers for having to pay attention this game. WEST VIRGINIA

Gangsta D: I know nothing about either team, but I figured we should get at least ONE Big East game before the season is over. I got Cincy in a toss up.

Realist: WVU

GT - UNC

Waldini: Another toss up game. Both teams look great one week, they mediocre the next. Gimme the Yellow Jackets. GEORGIA TECH

Gangsta D: I need Tech to beat the Tar Heels so that the Canes have a chance at the Division. So, GOOOOO Wrambling Wreck.

Realist: UNC

Clem. - FSU

Waldini: Every time I have picked FSU they have let me down. I'm picking them this week in hopes that Clemson wins LOL. FLORIDA ST.

Gangsta D: Can the Noles rebound from the gut punch of all gut punches? Is Clemson on a (mini)roll now? FSU is the better team so.....yeah I got the Noles.

Realist: FSU

OSU - TT

Waldini: Texas Tech wins this one b/c they're at home. But they lose next week in Norman. TEXAS TECH

Gangsta D: Sorry, but the Big 12 is better than the SEC this year. Every week there is the potential for a Game Of The Year. The Cowboys failed their last test against the Horns. The Raiders are flying high. Will the emotional let down get them? Nope. They're riding too high a wave.

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Insane Weekend In College Football

Waldini:

- Man, I told ya'll I was converted to watch Big 12 games this season after the Red River shootout and last night didn't disappoint. Yep, I spurned my own boys (who embarrassed themselves as usual) to watch the classic in Lubbock. Harrell put 400 plus on dem Horns and that Crabtree 4Q catch, body control, and game winning TD was pure hotness. Do I think Texas Tech will run the table? hell naw, they losing to OU in 2 weeks.

- Speaking of Smokey, hmm, 4 conference losses versus 1 conference win with 3 conference games left to play. They either will finish last or next to last in the SEC East. Still think I should support Phil in his dark days. Me neither....

- The ACC is quietly putting on an interesting battle week in and week out. Miami upsets the suddenly mighty Cavs on the road, Clemson shocks BC on the road, GT holds off the surging 'Noles, and Maryland keeps rolling. They have 4 teams in the top 25 right now and both divisions are far from being decided.

- Georgia oh Georgia. Everytime, I fall for the koolaid (see Quincy Carter in the late 90s), you do your best to make me look stupid. Yesterday was no exception. People said the offensive line was the major weakness. Hell naw, look like that defense may have been overexaggerated.

- Speaking of D, I told you that Longhorns D wasn't that good. Good defenses don't repeatedly give up 30 plus pts to teams. They shut 'em down.

- Don't sleep but Boise St and Utah are both undefeated and making noise. Will we have two party crashers this year?

Gangsta D:

The 'Canes are gonna be a problem next year. I'm glad people have got their shots in the last couple years, cause a storm is brewing in South FL. Read more!

Waldini's 2008-09 NBA Preview

I just realized that we didn't do our annual NBA preview. So without further ado, the short and sweet version

ROY - Somebody not on the Lakers (Sun Jue would go here if he actually played)

SIXTH MAN - Lamar Odom

MOST IMPROVED - Andrew Bynum

COACH OF THE YEAR - Phil Jackson

MVP - Kobe Bryant

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR - Mitch Kupchak

NBA CHAMPS - Lakers in a sweep over some East jabroni team

Questions? :-)

[Ed. - Nope that pretty much sums it up for me.] Read more!