Recent content by Jeff_Rake

Is anybody watching this game? Right now, it's 102-102 with 0:10 left in the third overtime. I can't think of a regular season college basketball game that's been this good in a long, long time. Big dunks, clutch shots and a whole lot of JamesOn Curry. That's all. Speak up if you bet the under...

When Bill Cowher finally decides to come back to the NFL -- let's assume somewhere between 2008 and 2010 -- shouldn't the Steelers consider bringing him back? The way it looks, the Steelers will probably hire within, and from what I understand, Ken Whisenhunt appears to be the leading (and...

Mangini did a terrific job, but outside of the win at Foxboro, the Jets didn't have an impressive win on the schedule: The Jets beat: Oakland (2-14) Detroit (3-13) Houston (6-10) Miami (6-10)* Minnesota (6-10) Buffalo (7-9) Tennessee (8-8) Green Bay (8-8) New England (12-4) So of their 10...

So when you clang it off the rim and it sails out of bounds, who do you reward the rebound to?

A few of us had this discussion today: if you could have dinner with anyone -- past or present -- who would it be? My Top-3: 1. deck Vermeil (favorite person, ever) 2. Meatloaf (incredible passion for what he does) 3. Norman Fell (Mr. Roper from Three's Company ... sense of humor unmatched.)...

For archive purporses, fixed link: http://www.goofball.com/jokes/holiday/2001121101

I'm not sure I got the whole story here, but apparently, ESPN's NY-based reporter Kelly Naqi got pushed around by Michael Strahan today. She wanted to ask him about some comments he made on NY-WFAN, and asked the question from afar (behind several other reporters). Before she could ask the...

Jason Whitlock Scoop Jackson Mike Lupica Mitch Albom The over/under on the usage of the word "bojangle" is set at 1643

I'm usually not a DVD guy or a TV watcher, but I purchased both seasons of "Lost" a few weeks ago and love it. I'm looking to pick up another box set, but I'm not sure what to get. I'm hoping you guys have some good suggestions. Here's what I'm looking for: 1. Each episode must be at least 40...

Has anybody else noticed that when CBS goes to James Brown in the studios to give an in-game report, he always says "paydirt" on the TD highlight? It's driving me insane. Has anybody else noticed it? "He takes it in to paydirt" "Three yard run to paydirt" "He walks in to paydirt" "Paydirt...

I'm about to get out the check book and subscribe to a new batch of magazines for 2007. Other than the obvious (Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, etc.), are there any real good sports/general magazines that you guys personally enjoy? I've heard some good things about the Basketball Times, is that...

One of those names looks sort of funny sitting next to the other two.

For those that have used the "talk about" question in a lazy, "coach, could you talk about Joe Smith?" kind of way ... has the coach ever said: "Yeah, I could talk about him ... uhh, do you want me to?" Or have they ever given a half-assed response? Personally, if I were a coach and someone...

I'm curious to hear some of your thoughts on the MLB playoff system. Do you like it or dislike it? Personally, I hate it. The one thing I love about the MLB, believe it or not, is the 162-game season. I always feel like the best 8 teams make the playoffs. I truly always feel that way. Unlike in...

http://www.thephatphree.com/features.asp?StoryID=3159&SectionID=2&LayoutType=1 Good stuff.