A Quick 6′er
I’m going to start a new segment called “A Quick 6′er” where I post 6 quick and thoughts (one for each beer I’m drinking) and then make a bold statement, as one often does when they’ve been drinking. This week we’ve got Richard Jefferson, Albert Haynesworth, MLB All-Star game and Al Davis. Oh, Al Davis. So, here goes.
1. Why doesn’t Richard Jefferson sign with the Cavs? He’s not the answer that Dan Gilbert is looking for, but I think he could ease the transition to 2011. He’s a decent enough that he could make them a 7 or 8 seed in the East and the Cleveland fan’s need something. Anything. I think this would be a good fit for both in the mean time. Maybe I just don’t want him on the Spurs again?
2. Albert Haynesworth. WTF? Play ball, man. Damn. The best quote I’ve heard on this guy was from a friend in the League. “He’s the best defensive player in the game, when he’s motivated.” Aside from his contract year of 2008, he’s had exactly 1 season with more than 4 sacks. When a true professional and teammate like London Fletcher is calling you out. You know you’re in the wrong. Players usually side with other players in contract disputes.
3. The National League finally wins the All-Star game. It wasn’t because you’re the better league. It was because Joe Girardi is the worst manager on a contending team. George Steinbrenner would have been down in the dugout cursing him out during that 9th inning had he not died earlier in the day. He may have just cost himself home field in the World Series. But the real question, which has been asked a million times “Why does the All-Star game determine home field advantage????
4. Speaking of Steinbrenner. Rest In Peace George. You’re easily one of the top 3 owners in sports. But Al Davis had this to say “I judge sports figures based on individual achievement, team achievement and contributions to the game. George was right up there with me at No. 1 — bright, aggressive and, most of all, not afraid.” — Someone please put Al Davis in a home. He’s terrible. Yankees: 27 championships / Raiders: 3 (none since 1983) – Just not the same Al.
5. Why were the ESPY’s essentially an extra long Saturday Night Live skit? Seth Myers was a decent host, but why did the whole cast make an appearance. It was like NBC took over ESPN for the night. What was ABC thinking? In general I was disappointed. Both Lance Armstrong and Justin Timberlake were better hosts…
6. Staying with the ESPY’s for a bit, The Big Lead found this AMAZING piece of video of Norm Macdonald’s ESPY hosting job in 1998. PURE GOLD.
Drunken Bold Prediction: Miami Heat achieve the NBA’s best record next season but do NOT win the Championship and break up rumors abound in the off-season.
[...] Admittedly the Rangers are my team but there is only a short list above Mark Cuban that I’d want running my team. Jerry Jones and George Steinbrenner. That’s it. The NFL has a policy preventing Jerry from owning another sports franchise, so he’s out. George just recently passed away, but even before that he was obviously with the Yankee’s. But these are the same types of owners that Cuban is; larger than life, committed to excellence and willing to do whatever it takes to win. (Yes, I know I used Al Davis’ line. No, he’s not on my list… maybe Al from the Late 70’s early 80’s, but not now) [...]
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:46 pm