Ugh. Honestly, we can't stand the Michael Vick story. Not the details, not the man, not the constant coverage. But this little nugget is promising. Apparently, the NFL is making it so you can't purchase a Michael Vick jersey anymore - at all. Donebar. Pretty intensive step, wouldn't you say? We would. We like it, though. That Goodell has a set on him.
Comic-Con is this weekend. Here's where you can find all the dirt. And in case you're thinking of popping in at the last minute, here's what you can expect to see:
ESPN, list-o-philes that they are, has compiled a list of the 25 greatest college football programs of the past decade. Sucks for Nebraska. All that Tommy Frazier joy goes unrewarded. Even the University of Illinois' trip to the Sugar Bowl - where they were dismantled - at the tip of the millenium couldn't get them into the first three quadrants. But we believe in the Zookster. He recruits like no coach in recent history at THE University of Illinois has, and he has Juice Williams - Juice! - running his offense.
So take a look at this list and let us know what you think. Living in Santa Monica, we're a bit closed off from the USC fervor that's already beginning in So Cal, but it won't be long until it swallows us, too. They're No. 1, by the way, but you already knew that.
In the wake of Glenngate, where seemingly every media pundit or Colts message board troll has declared Indianapolis' 2007 season over before it begins, we find a nice piece of news. Anthony Gonzalez, the Colts first-round draft pick and the Ohio State Buckeyes best receiver (yeah, we said it), is set to sign a five-year contract just in time for training camp. Happy day. Are we worried about teams lining up speed- and bull-rushers opposite a rookie or second-year left tackle? We don't feel great about it. Does having two new starters in the secondary make us uneasy? We'd be lying if we said it didn't. But everything's going to be alright.
We still have Manning, Harrison, Wayne, Addai, Clark and Saturday as the core pieces of our offense. And with both Freeney and Sanders at full strength, our defense should be much improved this season (really, there's not much room for a backslide). Training camp starts in three days. We're ready. The road to a repeat is paved with broken glass and pot holes; time to take that first step. And just in case you're not excited about the dimension Gonzalez brings to the Colt offense:
We're not sure how long it took ESPN to put it together, but their Fantasy Football Hall of Fame is pretty fantastic. The site's load time is somewhat plodding, and it's headshot click formula can be frustrating when you end up bringing up Brandon Stokley's profile when you wanted Robbie Gould's, but other than that we have no complaints. Brilliant idea, solid execution, sounds like something anyone other than ESPN would have come up with. We just want to know which member of team Swollen Rexicles is going to be sworn in after this season.
Sports The Tour de France is done, bitches. [ESPN] Tony La Russa hates us, and he hates you. [Enjoy the Enjoyment] Ugh, Cubs fans think they're winning the World Series. [Gheorghe the Blog] The scariest QB this side of Michael Vick. [LJ World]
Movies The argument over Sienna Miller hits its apex. [The Frenzy on the Wall] Holy crap, Eternal Sunshine is actually on the way! [Wired] A countdown of the best movie shoot-outs. [Twitch Guru] Is The Simpsons Movie any good? [Rotten Tomatoes]
TV The Isiah Washington saga becomes a network civil war. [Past Deadline] Here's another way to land yourself a pilot deal. [Broadcasting Cable] Do we really need a Heroes video game? [H-Wood Reporter] ABC never really liked Traveler anyway, fuckers. [Post-Gazette]
It's been a while since we've had ourselves a nice, long Lost discussion, especially considering how many questions that fantastic season finale raised. But the recent news that Michael (played by Harold Perreinus) will rejoin the cast next season has us scratching our heads. Does that mean Walt will be back, too? How will they handle his aging if forced to shoot him from some angle other than directly below? Will the show be set in the future? Will we now see flash forwards instead of flashbacks? We're leaning toward the latter theory, but we're not completely sure.
What does everyone else think? We're trying not to devote too much thought to it because the next season is so far off...but we can't help it.
