Ty Cobb was hilarious Part 1 of infinity

If you can get passed the fact Ty Cobb was a racist asshole, he was pretty hilarious. Case in point, Ty Cobb beats the shit out of man with no hands. How I titled it is pretty self explanatory but what is most hilarious to me is that the President commented on it, and it didn't seem so outrageous for the time, and the Tigers actually went on strike as if this was acceptable behavior. What a huge gap between the anything goes society back in the early 1900's, and the liberal panzies we have become. Please read this all, it gets better and better as it goes on.

-hat tip to Opie and Anthony for the story

The Wrestler

"The Wrestler" is a movie regular people will like, and wrestling fans will love. Mickey Rourke's face is so awful that I had to stop eating when watching this film, but it fits the run down wrestler image perfectly. The acting in the film was great, and even a regular Joe can feel the pain that Randy "The Ram" Robinson is going through. However, what makes this movie wonderful for me is how closely the story jives with the actual wrestling world from the 80s to present. The ending of the movie was one of the better endings I have seen in a film, and this movie instantly enters my top 10 films of all time. I recommend it to anyone, and especially anyone who is a wrestling fan. I don't see Mickey Rourke getting many more acting jobs with that mug, but he sure as hell was good in this film.

Christianity and Basketball

Hat tip to Dikran for this one

Coach says team played with honor

Only Texas could turn a basketball game into a religious debate. Is beating another team 100-0 Christian like? Maybe not, but then again maybe God has a sense of humor. I think the Dallas' school is more cruel for letting that team even play. I don't think it is possible to accuse a team of running up the score when the other team can't even score.

Joe Torre is a loser

A-Fraud

When Joe Torre is done with his career he will be seen as a great manager. He won 4 World Series' titles with the Yankees, and not many managers can claim that. However, for a manager known for class and winning, promoting his new book really makes him come across as a classless loser. I am not one to care about these things. I mean I love Barry Bonds, and he certainly isn't a fountain of class, but due to my love for Arod and hate for the Yankees I feel the need to write about this.

I have always argued with friends that Joe Torre was simply a champion of circumstance. He inherited a champion by means of great scouting and slick GM moves. I never heard or saw evidence of great leadership, or genius moves. Torre was no Tony LaRussa, just a normal run of the mill manager who had the privilege of coaching hard nosed players like Paul O'neill, and Derek Jeter.

I am pretty confident that Alex Rodriguez is indeed a prima donna who show boated. It seemed to me though, that no one wanted him there, and that Joe Torre and the other coaches didn't make him feel very wanted. I am sure it is annoying as a manager to have to coddle your players, and Arod sounds like a giant bitch, but maybe Torre's inability to comfort Arod is the reason the Yankees never recaptured the magic of the 90's.

I know one thing for sure, if you are a current manager, you shouldn't put out a book bashing a player you managed. Especially if you are a manager known for class and dignity. Maybe this was all taken out of context, but it seems like Joe Torre is cashing in on the legacy and greatness of Arod and his inability to cope with New York. Does Joe really need money that badly? I am sure Arod is an annoyign nervous wreck, but he is also probably the greatest power hitter ever, so I wish the media would just leave him alone.

Renee Zellweger...eck

Renee Zellweger is neither funny nor attractive, yet for some reason people are supposed to want to see "New In Town." Granted, Hollywood is probably right, people went out in droves to see "Mall Cop" and I assure you, that is not a funny movie. If I could go back in time right now and kill one person, it would be Kevin James' parents. Anyway, this movie is being tagged as a cross between "Legally Blond" and "Sweet Home Alabama" which sets the bar pretty high. On one hand you have "Legally Blond" a movie that only girls like, and then there is "Sweet Home Alabama" a movie that no one liked. At least Reese Witherspoon is relatively good looking and bubbly. Renne Zellweger is pretty much the opposite of funny, and homily looking. God help us.

New Mets Apple

To steer the media frenzy away from their Domino's Pizza patches, the Mets have constructed the most ridiculous lawn ornament ever. The new Apple is 4 times bigger than the old apple and weighs over 6,000 lbs. I am pretty sure most fans thought the original apple was a little tacky, so I am not sure why making it ridiculously big was a good idea. Maybe they can use it to crush the Phillies players somehow.


Update 2:13:

My new theory is that it is actually a trojan horse filled with soldiers who will attack and kill the Phillies.

One guy over at Metsblog.com thinks Manny will pop out on opening day as a special gift to the fans.

Update 2:20:

Hat tip to Dikran for bringing this thought to my head. The old Apple was small and light. How do you raise a 6,000 lbs. Apple? Moreover, how do you conceal a 6,000 lbs. Apple?

Blackberry Users

Just on a side note for today. I recommend two apps I found for all Blackberry users who either enjoy RSS Feeds, or have Netflix.

The first is Viigo an awesome RSS app that can suck in Google Reader. It is in Beta, but so far so good.

Second is Smart Flix which you will have to Google but is awesome to manage your Netflix queue. Cheerio.