GarageGabs

I pick the worst times to take breaks from posting, the only thing I know to do at this point is take a quick look back at the last week or so.

First off, I have yet to mention the BCS National Championship Game.  Just think, all the fuss was about who got the opportunity to totally wax Ohio State.  Honestly, the best thing I’ve found to come out of this game is this wonderful YouTube video  showing the agony of Ohio State fans/players/coaches during the contest.

The rest of this weeks sports nuggets are not so much to do with games in particular, but those involved:

Barry Bonds apparently tested positive for Speed (during the 06 season, it leaked somehow this week).  The New York Daily News first ran the story saying that Bonds implicated teammate Mark Sweeney, saying that he had obtained the drugs from his locker.  Bonds never really confirmed or denied the statement about Sweeney, but did apologize.  He also never denied testing positive.  Sweeney later insisted that he had nothing to do with the whole matter and seems ready to put it behind him.  I’m still waiting to see Bonds directly quoted as putting this on Sweeney, every article I’ve read just implicates that he said it.

TheBigLead  discovered that Sean Salisbury was briefly suspended by ESPN for taking a picture of his penis with his phone, and then showing it to females in the office.  No joke on this one, you really need to check THE STORY out.

The whole Duke Lacrosse thing has gotten way out of hand.   Seriously, it’s time to throw this one out.

The Sixers waived Chris Webber.  Excellent move in my opinion, I said earlier in the year that cutting ties with Iverson and Webber was their best bet.

Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken made the HOF, but Mark McGwire was held out.  My good friend Ajit told me today that guys like McGwire and Bonds are the reason players like Bernie Williams don’t make the HOF.  According to him, guys like Bernie labor on year in and year out drug free and are overlooked because stat mongering steroid stars put up extremely inflated numbers.  So, I’ll ask anyone reading this…..Is Bernie Williams HOF worthy?  Act like McGwire and Bonds never existed.

Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his “abusive” wife.   I bet a lot of people hard that and laughed;  how can a man be abused by a woman?  Well, it can happen, I’ve dated deranged women before; Jason’s only problem was that he decided to marry one.  Seriously, who knows what the deal was, but it is sad that these things are discounted simply because of male/female stereotypes.

Randy Johnson is headed back to Arizona:  I give this one a “who cares” the guy is done anyway.  26 million for 2 years….the guy had a 5+ era last year……wow.

Gone to the pros:  Calvin Johnson, JaMarcus Russell, Darius Walker, C.J. Gaddis, Zach Miller, Darrell Revis, Chris Houston, Jamaal Anderson, and Sidney Rice are all heading to the NFL early.  It was reported that Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson was going pro as well, but Peterson is now saying he is undecided.

Last but not least, the NFL playoffs resume tomorrow…..Due to my severe time constraints I’m gonna spare you my exciting commentary and just give you my picks.

Indianapolis @ Baltimore:  I imagine most folks are picking the Ravens in this one.  Baltimore has more to play for than just a Super Bowl, a win over the Colts would exact some revenge for the still angry fans of Baltimore….remember, it was the Baltimore Colts that packed up and left in the middle of the night over 20 years ago.  This will be the first time the Colts have participated in a playoff game in Baltimore since a 1977 double OT loss to the Raiders.  I don’t think any of this will matter because I’m an irony thinker.  I think it would be ironic if Peyton Manning won this game,(ironic because he isn’t exactly known as a playoff success) and I think he will.  I’ll take the Colts (of Indianapolis) 27-17.  Three TD’s for Manning.

Philadelphia @ New Orleans  No matter who wins this game, it’s a feel good story.  I haven’t picked the Eagles yet, and I’m gonna stay with that course.  Too many offensive weapons on a rested Saints team.  Philadelphia 24 New Orleans 31

Seattle @ Chicago   I’m gonna get railed for this pick, but Chicago’s defense is hurting, and Rex Grossman is a time bomb.  Seattle will run the ball on the Bears, and keep it for a long time….Sexy Rexy will get frustrated, leading to turnovers….Seattle 17  Chicago 10

New England @ San Diego  Like I said, I’m an irony kinda guy, and I think it would be ironic if New England and Indianapolis met in the AFC Championship Game.  That’s right, I’m about to pick against San Diego.  New England 28  San Diego 24.  You stay classy San Diego.

That’s all I’ve got for now, I’m going to try and get busy again posting this week.