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US Soccer Extends Bradley’s Contract

AUGUST 30TH, 2010


Bob Bradley has been a mixed bag for the US Soccer Federation.

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The Hills: Brett Favre Style

AUGUST 20TH, 2010

Oh the drama…

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Atlanta Beat Interviews!

AUGUST 4TH, 2010

The Atlanta Beat let the Sports Czar invade Kennesaw for interviews… Enjoy.

RANDOM Report

AUGUST 3RD, 2010

Lane Kiffin Sucks.

JULY 29TH, 2010

Oh I’ve been waiting on this one…

You see, good hate is like a fine wine… You gotta let it sit for awhile before uncorking it.

Lane Kiffin you are a douche of the first order. I wish I could say I was shocked when you up and left Tennessee in the dead of night, but I saw that coming a mile away.

And I wish I could say I was shocked that pried away Tennessee Titan’s running backs coach Kennedy Pola right before training camp, but no…

What makes all of this so completely hilarious is that Lane Kiffin is shocked by all of the venom being sent his way. Now, it seems the ENTIRE state of Tennessee has declared all-out war on Kiffin. Last week, the Titans filed a lawsuit against Kiffin and USC for violating the terms of Pola’s contract. Pola was required to inform the Titan’s of any intention to leave the team.

Pola failed to do so…

Since Kiffin was the mastermind behind the “ask forgiveness rather than permission” policy, the Titans sued him as well.

Kiffin’s recruitment policies, as well as his “ethics be damned” approach to his former job at UT, his current job at USC, and the entire NFL, make him a complete schmuck and worthy of our contempt.

So there. Quality journalism at work yet again…

Lane is a schmuck. THE END.

Nick Saban to the NFL…AGAIN?

JULY 27TH, 2010

SHUT IT.

There’s a little rumor trickling around that Nick Saban is already planning on bolting Alabama after this season.

Uhh… no.

I know Nicky boy has a tendency to stay at a place for 2-3 before floating to his next destination, but something about this feels different. Saban tried the NFL and failed. He has said repeatedly that leaving LSU was one of the biggest mistakes in his career and why he returned to coaching in the SEC. You see, he’s traveled that road, realized it’s not where he wants to be, and dropped it.

That simple…

BUT, that doesn’t mean Alabama should turn a blind eye to the always jumpy Saban.

Nick Saban has a track record worse than Tiger Woods when it comes to coaching monogamy. Should Saban win the SEC or the National Title, he would almost certainly be tempted to fly off to another challenge.

But not yet…

Ripped From the Headlines

JULY 16TH, 2010

I had to post this link… The story was too incredible.

CLICK HERE

The Man You Loved to Hate

JULY 14TH, 2010
By Nick Aliffi

There aren’t many people who could polarize a crowd like George Steinbrenner. The man who had to win at any cost was an easy man to hate.

You couldn’t outspend him

You couldn’t outperform him

You would never, EVER, let you have one little inch.

But at the end of the day, baseball needed a George Steinbrenner. Baseball was better WITH George Steinbrenner.  Think about it for a second…

All of you Red Sox poseurs needed Steinbrenner to exist. What would the Red Sox Nation be without the Evil Empire? For all of the complaining spewed forth by the  Boston faithful, they all seem to forget that Steinbrenner pioneered the 200 million dollar payroll. What was the Red Sox payroll? Oh right, a measly 187 million… my bad.

Are you a Royals fan? Still mad that the Yankees buy every free agent on the market? You should be praising George Steinbrenner for even keeping your team relevant. It was the luxury tax he paid every year that helped buoy all of you small-market teams. So please, before you trash the man, reflect on how he actually HELPED baseball.

The bottom line is that Major League Baseball was better with Steinbrenner. You needed the “villain” to root against. Steinbrenner and his all-star dynasty teams made the MLB more exciting, profitable, and worth watching.  Mark my words, you will miss the “win at all costs” attitude he brought to the Bronx…

Soccer Showdown!

JULY 13TH, 2010

Cure for the World Cup withdrawals…

I’m a soccer junkie… I can’t help it, I don’t fight it.

Thank God Aaron’s and the Georgia Dome have elected to bring top-flight soccer back to Atlanta.

Last year, The Dome welcomed Italy’s AC Milan and Mexico’s Club America for the World Football Challenge. Well this time it’s a one-off throw down between England’s Manchester City and returning Dome Champions Club America. Trust me, this is going to be a good game. Anytime a Mexican club takes the field, they will be ready to play. Man City brings World Cup vets Carlos Tevez (Argentina), Garreth Barry (England), and Shaun Wright-Philips (England). Club America is Mexico’s most recognized team and plays a fast, high-scoring offense.

Nick’s pick: 3-2 Club America

RIP Bob Sheppard

JULY 12TH, 2010

Legends Never Die.

by Nick Aliffi

I had the pleasure of attending several Yankee games while my Dad lived in New Jersey. Mr. Sheppard’s distinct delivery helped to create an almost mythological feel to any ballgame. I remember going to the game with my Dad, sitting and eating  hotdogs in the legendary Yankee Stadium, and getting goosebumps as Mr. Sheppard welcomed us to the ballpark. I will never forget those days with my Dad, and I’m grateful Bob Sheppard will always be the narrator of  my favorite memories…

Rest in peace Mr. Sheppard… May your voice live forever.