*Skip Bayless is an Unbearable Douche – I know I rant about the idiotic spewings of one Skip Bayless from ESPN2’s “First Take” but how many times do I need to hear this guy smash on LeBron James and the New York Jets. Now I hate LBJ as much as the next guy but c’mon. They actually had a debate today about who was more overhyped, Reggie Bush or LeBron James. The answer is obvious isn’t it? Reggie Bush? NO! say Skippy. LBJ? Really? Skip Bayless claims it’s because he’s not Jordan. Translation: “I just hate LeBron James for some reason that I care not to explain.” OR : “I’m in Love with MJ in a quite inappropriate way.” Reggie Bush is an out of the back field option back, not the stud ball carrier he was supposed to be. He’s a star on HYPE alone. We he could potentially do, but never does do. THAT IS THE DEFINITION OF OVERHYPED! LBJ has at least won some MVP’s, been to a finals twice and he will win at least one before it’s all said and done. Bush has a Super Bowl ring, true, but was he the determining factor; not even close Skippy. So you are way off on this one Bayless. Then there is his relentless criticism of the Jets. WHY SKIP? WHY!? The debate this morning was whether or not the potential addition of Nnamdi Asomugha makes the Jets the favorite in the AFC. Most people say yes and rightfully so; I mean c’mon Jets fans finally have a reason to puff out our chests and feel confident. They were clearly the 2nd best team in the conference at the end of the season last year and this season they are potentially better. So why the hate Skip? Is it because your love for Tom Brady and Bill Beli”cheat” couldn’t carry them through to the AFC Championship Game last year. Was it that your pretty little boy toy, Tom Brady, got rattled by the Jets and couldn’t close the deal (that statement is meant as a slam on Skippy, not Brady; Brady is both a good looking man and a tremendous QB, as a Jets fan I acknowledge this fact). I mean you couldn’t even give the Jets credit for making the AFC title game two years running. You’re a douche, that’s all. I know you have a character to play but it’s become very transparent. Later in the program, they debated whether Rex Ryan naming Mark Sanchez was smart or laughable and guess what Skip said? You guessed it, laughable. He claimed that Sanchez was not the leader of this team and this was a desperate attempt to turn Sanchez into the leader is naturally is not. This douche obviously has never watched a Jets game when it counted (maybe he was looking at himself in the mirror, or just arguing with his cats because he obviously loves himself) because the three most clutch players on that team last year were Santonio Holmes, Brad Smith and …….MARK SANCHEZ! How many games did Sanchez pull out late during the regular season, and he almost had them in a position to win that AFC championship Game after falling behind 21-3 at halftime; the Steelers and the Heinz field faithful did not want the ball in Sanchez’s hands with 2 minutes to go in that one, it was very clear. Skippy boy called Sanchez unsure, not confident, and said he has bad body language when things go wrong. Skip, watch the games and shut the hell up, your act is old time to change it up a tad.
*Beltran is Giant – Carlos Beltran was traded yesterday by the Mets to the Giants for a top tier minor league prospect, pitcher Zach Wheeler, and cash. Beltran shows up in Philly tonight and will start for the Gigantes against the Phillies. I will say that Giants fans are pretty amped about this, although there was a few that were upset about the loss of a talent like Wheeler, and Beltran arrives and immediately adds punch to a very bad lineup. Beltran ranks 1st on the Giants in all major hitting categories before he even gets there, but I have to warn you, since his huge playoff run with the Astros in 2004, he has disappeared in the big spot. I’ve written about the most traumatic sports moment of my life several times now, when Beltran struck out looking in the bottom of the 9th of Game 7 of the NLCS with the bases loaded, down by 2; it will never be forgotten. With that being said I do think this is good move for both teams. The Giants get the bat they sorely need, and the Mets shed some salary so they can pay their legal fees.
*Bush in Miami – No not that kind sicko, although I hear it’s the place to be if you want some, but that’s neither here nor there…..well kind of there. Anyway, I digress, Reggie Bush was dealt to the Miami Dolphins for some draft picks, and his arrival has caused some conversation. Now we have LeBron and Reggie down in south beach whose next, AROD? Makes sense. Maybe Pujols? Somebody needs to help the Marlins my God; they closed their upper deck for the rest of the season. LeBron and Wade are top 5 basketball players and Reggie Bush acts like he’s a top 5 football player, so maybe they can lure someone to Miami to play baseball. I don’t know, I’m just sad that Reggie didn’t do a “The Decision” special when he decided to go to South Beach. He could’ve had the Kardashians on to boot his ass out the door. It could’ve been a hit.*Guys who we’ve completely forgotten about – Has anyone else noticed that some players who were stars like 3 to 5 years ago are just gone, or so it seems. I did some investigating and I found out some of these guys are still playing. What happened?
-Alfonso Soriano – touted as a top 5 player in the Majors no more than 5 years ago. In 2006 he hit 46 homers and had 96 RBI with 41 doubles and 41 SB’s while he was in Washington. Ever since he signed with the Cubs, like most things in Chicago, he’s fallen off. This season he’s hitting .247 with 15 dingers and 43 RBI. Add in a poultry 14 doubles and only 1 steal and you have a fallen star, yikes.
-Jake Peavy – In 2007, Peavy was 19-6 with a 2.54 ERA and 240 K’s and was one of the top 5 pitchers in the league if not the best. Since then he’s had some injury problems and major surgery on his arm and now he’s 4-4 with a 5.27 ERA and 53 K’s halfway through the season.
-Brandon Webb – This one is a sad story, Webb was easily the best pitcher in the NL in 2008 with a 22-7 record and a 3.30 ERA; he was flat out dominant. His dominant pitch was a heavy sinker that eventually took its toll on the stars arm. Webb has only pitched once since he was the Cy Young runner-up that season. One injury after another sidelined what could have been a Hall of Fame career.
*X GAMES XVII kicks off today – Does anybody actually care about this still. First off I can’t believe it’s been around for 17 years, that’s crazy. I remember when it first started and it was pretty cool. But once your “extreme” sports become Olympic events, is it safe to say they are not “extreme” anymore. It’s like continuing to call Nirvana and Pearl Jam “alternative music” when they are just as mainstream as Madonna or Britney Spears. Cooler? Yes. Alternative? Not anymore, and neither is the XGames, sorry guys. Although I will say that those guys and gals who participate in it are cool, and really great at what they do, I’m just not sure people watch it, and if they are watching, do they care who wins? It’s an odd program to say the least.
*Careful What you Wish For – Kevin Kolb was traded to the Arizona Cardinals today for CB Dominique Rogers-Cromartie and a 2nd round pick next year. Kolb has been rumored to go to the Cards since he was in Pop-Warner it seems and now he finally has his wish. He really wanted to play in Arizona. Why? I get the Larry Fitzgerald factor, and the fact that you’ll get to actually play there, but they are not a good team. They have no defense, no O-Line to protect you and no body other than Fitz to throw to. I know they play in a weak division, and I do hope he plays well because I hate the Eagles and nothing would satisfy me more than Vick having his leg snapped on the 3rd play of the season; then seeing Favre step onto the field with a walker a try to will his way back to the Super Bowl again. While that’s going on, Kolb leads the 5-11 Cards to the postseason with home field advantage in the 1st round hosting the Buccaneers at 11-5. That would make me wet myself.
*The Grand Lexicon of San Francisco 49ers Quarterbacks – Tittle. Brodie. Montana. Young. Garcia. Smith? These are the longest tenured QB’s in the history of the 49ers. The Niners are one the most celebrated franchises in the NFL, and they’ve almost always had great QB’s; scratch that, legendary QB’s. But yesterday, when it seemed obvious to everyone including Alex Smith’s mother that he was a goner, the Niners signed Alex to a 1 year, $5 Million contract. WHAT? $5 mil? The 49ers are thinking……I don’t know what they are thinking. Guys this is ALEX SMITH. You know the hack that’s been stinking up the Bay Area for 6 years now. The smell from Candlestick on a Sunday afternoon in the fall is worse than down at the Wharf on a hot summer day, jeez.
*..and finally – Does anyone know how to not be tired anymore? I work out, I sleep maybe 5 to 6 hours a night and I mostly eat well. WTF? Why am I always exhausted? HELP ME! Lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ,l;sadfjwp Sorry just fell asleep. For tips on this or any other thoughts, send them to Chris; thesportsriot@yahoo.com, or follow us on twitter @thesportsriot.
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