Ranking the 10 best ESPN college football games on 2016 opening weekend
No. 1 – USC vs. Alabama in Arlington, TX (Saturday, September 3rd at 8 PM on ABC)
During his time as the head coach of the Crimson Tide, Nick Saban as shown a willingness to play another traditional power or decent game to start things off. Last season’s title campaign started with a win inside Jerry World over Wisconsin, so why not see if the plan works again!
In all seriousness, the Crimson Tide are going to again be one of the top teams in college football entering the preseason in spite of having to replace names like Derrick Henry on offense and Reggie Ragland on defense. As shown in years past, Alabama doesn’t rebuild … they reload. Bo Scarborough will take over the running back spot, while sophomore Calvin Ridley may be the best receiver in the nation.
Out west, the Trojans are going to have to work if they want to make it back into the upper levels of college football. JuJu Smith-Schuster is going to be the key to how far USC will go this season — if he can have an All-American caliber year, this could be the first of two meetings between the schools this season (with the second coming in the CFB playoff.)
Complete list (FanSided.com)
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
I Feel Ya On This, Buddy
Five Questions with Kenny Albert
Calling four games from three sports in five days nothing new to Rangers, NHL announcer
You throw in baseball every now and again to this, so do you ever catch yourself wondering where you are, making the wrong call, those types of moments?
"Once in a while, you lose track of the hotel room you're in. I never used to forget, but now I do have to carry the little card around they give you with the room number on it. That's the biggest thing. You just have to be organized and get ahead.
(NHL.com)
Calling four games from three sports in five days nothing new to Rangers, NHL announcer
You throw in baseball every now and again to this, so do you ever catch yourself wondering where you are, making the wrong call, those types of moments?
"Once in a while, you lose track of the hotel room you're in. I never used to forget, but now I do have to carry the little card around they give you with the room number on it. That's the biggest thing. You just have to be organized and get ahead.
(NHL.com)
Some Simple Life Lessons
24 Lessons I’ve Learned Thus Far In My 24th Year Of Life
1. Risks are something you should be willing to take, or you can easily get engulfed by the humdrum of mundanity.
4. Comparing yourself to others is a useless activity, although unavoidable because of social media. Other people may seem like they’ve got their shit together, but that’s most likely a staged moment of happiness caught on a smartphone, rather than the true happiness you might be living out.
5. You shouldn’t feel the need to justify your life decisions to anyone, because they are your life decisions, and if you just went along with what they thought was best for you at this time in your life, you wouldn’t actually be living this time of your life – you’d be reliving theirs.
14. You may find that you’re way more into certain hobbies than you ever thought you’d be.
19. Friendship no longer requires getting together and getting drunk. Conversations from afar are much more meaningful and lasting.
Complete list (BroBible.com)
1. Risks are something you should be willing to take, or you can easily get engulfed by the humdrum of mundanity.
4. Comparing yourself to others is a useless activity, although unavoidable because of social media. Other people may seem like they’ve got their shit together, but that’s most likely a staged moment of happiness caught on a smartphone, rather than the true happiness you might be living out.
5. You shouldn’t feel the need to justify your life decisions to anyone, because they are your life decisions, and if you just went along with what they thought was best for you at this time in your life, you wouldn’t actually be living this time of your life – you’d be reliving theirs.
14. You may find that you’re way more into certain hobbies than you ever thought you’d be.
19. Friendship no longer requires getting together and getting drunk. Conversations from afar are much more meaningful and lasting.
Complete list (BroBible.com)
The Reason Makes A Lot Of Business Sense
Why Doesn’t NASCAR Retire Numbers Or Take Away Wins?
Why Doesn’t NASCAR Retire Numbers?
When Richard Petty left NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt passed away and Jeff Gordon announced his retirement; NASCAR fans all asked whether or not NASCAR was going to retire their iconic numbers. While the argument to do so was strong in each scenario, NASCAR ultimately decided not to take any action in all three scenarios. Tuesday night on MRN France explained why NASCAR doesn’t retire numbers.
(BeyondTheFlag.com)
Why Doesn’t NASCAR Retire Numbers?
When Richard Petty left NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt passed away and Jeff Gordon announced his retirement; NASCAR fans all asked whether or not NASCAR was going to retire their iconic numbers. While the argument to do so was strong in each scenario, NASCAR ultimately decided not to take any action in all three scenarios. Tuesday night on MRN France explained why NASCAR doesn’t retire numbers.
The teams build a lot of their value around that number. Richard Childress is a good example. He’s got a lot tied to Richard Childress Racing with the 3. We’re inclined not to do that.Basically NASCAR’s stance here is that the numbers are the brand for the teams and NASCAR taking away those numbers could potentially hurt the teams and in the end the product.
(BeyondTheFlag.com)
These Are Worthy Project Cars
Our Picks For The Best $10,000 Used Cars
2005 BMW 325i – Greg Migliore
A decade-old 3 Series hits on a number of levels. It still looks reasonably cool. Friends will notice and nod approvingly at your choice of a Bimmer, while enthusiasts will appreciate your good taste in suspensions and steering. It’s like drinking a Heineken. It’s seldom out of place and conjures class and appeal with a lot of different crowds.
There’s plenty to like in the 325i: rear-wheel drive, an inline six hooked up to a five-speed manual and an interior that’s simple and clean. The outside has a similar vibe. Yes, this is obviously not the latest 3 Series, but it still looks smart and stylish. The car is just old enough that it hearkens back to a time before seemingly every luxury car was dripping in LEDs, fantastic curves and eye-popping nav screens. If you look hard, it’s not difficult to get one well under $10,000.
1999 Mercedes C43 AMG – Dan Roth
It’s a lot easier to find something interesting at $5,000 than it is for $10,000. It’s probably because $10K is pretty serious used car money. You can get a respectably boring vehicle all day long for 10 grand. Or a box truck.
Because we’re talking about real money, I felt obligated to be marginally responsible. I puzzled for a while, trying to come up with something that seems responsible, even conservative, but really isn’t.
How about a Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG? When Mercedes had the chutzpah to introduce this car in the late 1990s, I was impressed. Take the C-Class sedan, stuff in a V8 from the S-Class; it’s a Krautrock take on good old rock n’ roll.
These are pretty rare, so you’ll need to work hard to find one, and it’s not like anyone won’t know that it’s something special, so be prepared to spend all the money. Also be prepared for expensive upkeep. Who cares, though? Toe into that V8 and hilarity will have the propensity to ensue.
Complete list (AutoBlog.com)
2005 BMW 325i – Greg Migliore
A decade-old 3 Series hits on a number of levels. It still looks reasonably cool. Friends will notice and nod approvingly at your choice of a Bimmer, while enthusiasts will appreciate your good taste in suspensions and steering. It’s like drinking a Heineken. It’s seldom out of place and conjures class and appeal with a lot of different crowds.
There’s plenty to like in the 325i: rear-wheel drive, an inline six hooked up to a five-speed manual and an interior that’s simple and clean. The outside has a similar vibe. Yes, this is obviously not the latest 3 Series, but it still looks smart and stylish. The car is just old enough that it hearkens back to a time before seemingly every luxury car was dripping in LEDs, fantastic curves and eye-popping nav screens. If you look hard, it’s not difficult to get one well under $10,000.
1999 Mercedes C43 AMG – Dan Roth
It’s a lot easier to find something interesting at $5,000 than it is for $10,000. It’s probably because $10K is pretty serious used car money. You can get a respectably boring vehicle all day long for 10 grand. Or a box truck.
Because we’re talking about real money, I felt obligated to be marginally responsible. I puzzled for a while, trying to come up with something that seems responsible, even conservative, but really isn’t.
How about a Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG? When Mercedes had the chutzpah to introduce this car in the late 1990s, I was impressed. Take the C-Class sedan, stuff in a V8 from the S-Class; it’s a Krautrock take on good old rock n’ roll.
These are pretty rare, so you’ll need to work hard to find one, and it’s not like anyone won’t know that it’s something special, so be prepared to spend all the money. Also be prepared for expensive upkeep. Who cares, though? Toe into that V8 and hilarity will have the propensity to ensue.
Complete list (AutoBlog.com)
This Is Why The New Program Sucks
Everything You Need to Know About the Las Vegas Pay-to-Park Disaster
It's only a few extra bucks. What's the big deal?
It's not that visitors or locals are unwilling to pay an extra few dollars here and there. That's why we gladly tip the cocktails servers, valet attendants, and anyone else who is working hard to contribute to our experience on the Strip. However, there is resentment that a multi-billion dollar company wants to squeeze every nickel and penny out of its customers... just because it can. Apparently it's not enough that the casinos in Las Vegas have already squashed competition like Powerball in the state, and have used their political influence to keep tax burdens in check for decades -- while the Nevada school system runs dry of the same money that the casino floors soak in. It's now chipping away at some of the best aspects of what makes Las Vegas awesome: its convenience and low cost-of-living. MGM Resorts has been eagerly pointing out that other destination cities, from Los Angeles to Orlando, already charge much more for parking in tourist areas. But that's the point. Las Vegas isn't like any other city. We come here to waste money when we want to. Not because we have to. It's part of a tradition that says "come where the parking and valet is free so you can spend your money on the casino floor instead." It's the Sin City version of freedom: blowing money on your own terms.
If you haven't pulled your car into the parking garage of the Bellagio or Mirage, driven up to the top level and soaked in the quiet open air neon view of the Strip, then you truly haven't experienced Las Vegas.
(Thrillist.com)
It's only a few extra bucks. What's the big deal?
It's not that visitors or locals are unwilling to pay an extra few dollars here and there. That's why we gladly tip the cocktails servers, valet attendants, and anyone else who is working hard to contribute to our experience on the Strip. However, there is resentment that a multi-billion dollar company wants to squeeze every nickel and penny out of its customers... just because it can. Apparently it's not enough that the casinos in Las Vegas have already squashed competition like Powerball in the state, and have used their political influence to keep tax burdens in check for decades -- while the Nevada school system runs dry of the same money that the casino floors soak in. It's now chipping away at some of the best aspects of what makes Las Vegas awesome: its convenience and low cost-of-living. MGM Resorts has been eagerly pointing out that other destination cities, from Los Angeles to Orlando, already charge much more for parking in tourist areas. But that's the point. Las Vegas isn't like any other city. We come here to waste money when we want to. Not because we have to. It's part of a tradition that says "come where the parking and valet is free so you can spend your money on the casino floor instead." It's the Sin City version of freedom: blowing money on your own terms.
If you haven't pulled your car into the parking garage of the Bellagio or Mirage, driven up to the top level and soaked in the quiet open air neon view of the Strip, then you truly haven't experienced Las Vegas.
(Thrillist.com)
The Money Train That Is College Football Is No Joke
Tax returns: ND paid Charlie Weis more in 2014-15 than Brian Kelly
Notre Dame released its federal tax return Monday, and once again, the school paid former coach Charlie Weis more than current coach Brian Kelly.
The university gave Weis a payment of $2,054,744 for the reporting period of July 2014 through June 2015. Weis has received $16,912,123 since he was fired in November 2009. Notre Dame is scheduled for "additional annual payments" through December 2015, so one more payment means Weis' buyout money from the school will total $18,966,867.
Kelly received $1,624,730 for the 2014 reporting period, though that likely does not match his total earnings, as the school notes that "the current head football coach is permitted to receive compensation from external sources with prior written approval from the University." Income from a source such as a shoe company would not have to be reported on the tax forms. Kelly received $1,187,272 from Notre Dame in the previous reporting period.
Do You Care If Your Kicks Are Real Or Fake?
Real or Fake: There Is No Such Thing as a Grey Market for Sneakers
A look into how sneakers get leaked, and why we’re so confused about their authenticity.
For the guy that doesn’t care whether or not his shoes are real or fake then all of this is irrelevant, but for the person that does it makes buying a high demand shoe tough.
In addition there are those that argue if companies are so concerned with their product being counterfeited in these countries then they should move manufacturing elsewhere. In China, Jordan brand recently lost a lawsuit against Qiaodan Sports, a brand that had clearly ripped off their designs in a more indirect way. The message here being that if one of the most powerful companies on the face of the Earth can’t defend a clear patent infringement in the country they have employed to manufacture their shoes then they must decide whether or not it is worth it to continue to manufacture there. The clear answer as of now is that the good must outweigh the bad and so for that its hard for many people to feel sorry for them.
In the meantime if you want to make sure the product you are buying is the real deal then you’ll have to do your homework should you decide not to buy direct from Nike or an authorized retailer. Legit checks are always popping on Niketalk and Sole Collector forums and there is even an Instagram account dedicated to helping the community. At the end of the day if you are concerned with your sneakers being 100% legit then its retail or bust.
(HypeBeast.com)
A look into how sneakers get leaked, and why we’re so confused about their authenticity.
For the guy that doesn’t care whether or not his shoes are real or fake then all of this is irrelevant, but for the person that does it makes buying a high demand shoe tough.
In addition there are those that argue if companies are so concerned with their product being counterfeited in these countries then they should move manufacturing elsewhere. In China, Jordan brand recently lost a lawsuit against Qiaodan Sports, a brand that had clearly ripped off their designs in a more indirect way. The message here being that if one of the most powerful companies on the face of the Earth can’t defend a clear patent infringement in the country they have employed to manufacture their shoes then they must decide whether or not it is worth it to continue to manufacture there. The clear answer as of now is that the good must outweigh the bad and so for that its hard for many people to feel sorry for them.
In the meantime if you want to make sure the product you are buying is the real deal then you’ll have to do your homework should you decide not to buy direct from Nike or an authorized retailer. Legit checks are always popping on Niketalk and Sole Collector forums and there is even an Instagram account dedicated to helping the community. At the end of the day if you are concerned with your sneakers being 100% legit then its retail or bust.
(HypeBeast.com)
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