New Rhapsody Commercial Featuring Jay-Z and Blueprint III

Possibly one of the coolest commercials I’ve seen. Not only is Jay-Z back and dropping a new album, Blueprint III, but he’s still proving that he’s the hardest working man in the business. Jay-Z’s talent is second to none and his professionalism is admirable. ….::.:.Check oUt the Clip..::..

Patrick Swayze Dead at 57

Patrick Swayze’s long battle with pancreatic cancer came to a tragic end today, with his family by his side.

Nothing better than a Friday night with the lady watching Swayze’s 1987 hit, “Dirty Dancing”.

Or hanging with the guys drinking some beers watching Swayze’s 1989 kick-ass  flick, “Road House”.

Or, and this is probably just me, not being able to turn off his 1991 action hit “Point Break” no matter who you’re watching it with.

Is this considered a ‘man-crush’?

Thanks Mr. Swayze.

Adrian Peterson: Proof of a Beast

Adrian Peterson ran all over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, going off for 180 yards and 3 TD’s on just 25 carries. One run in particular, a 64-yarder, Peterson made a case for why he should not be allowed to play with the rest of the NFL  because he is simply….too good.

It’s arguable, but I think Peterson breaks SIX tackles on this play, including the taking of one defender’s head and simply tossing him to the ground. That lucky individual? Eric Wright, a third-year defensive back from UNLV. If Mr. Wright had never been embarrassed before, he has been now. I know big hits, stupid plays, and huge blocks happen to men around the league every game. But this particular play was a beast (Peterson) tossing a normal human (Wright).

Enjoy.

The Brat: Serena Williams Blows Up On Line Judge

Tennis star Serena Williams was going against Kim Clijsters in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open this weekend when she completely lost it, after a line judge called her for a foot fault.

After Serena yelled to the line judge, “I feel like shoving this f*cking ball down your throat right now,” the line judge ran to the head judge and apparently claimed that Serena threatened to kill her. Did she or didn’t she? Not too sure, but Serena is certainly capable of killing a few things, including tennis balls, small mammals, and a tiny Asian line judge.

As a result, Serena was penalized a point (which just happened to be on the match point) and she lost the match. Serena was the favorite to win the Open but Clijsters prevailed and ultimately ended up winning the whole thing.

Girl Interrupted: Kanye West Embarrasses Taylor Swift at VMA’s

With Taylor Swift winning her first-ever VMA, this was probably the worst thing that could have happened to her next to falling down and breaking her neck….

And after Kanye West ruined Taylor Swift’s first-ever VMA award, Beyonce was a true and respected professional and invited Taylor Swift back on stage, during her own speech, in order for Swift to finish her much-deserved thank you’s.

Matt Barkley: The Poster Boy Potential

Picture this: A freshman quarterback starting just his second career game for one of the most prolific college football programs in history travels to Columbus, Ohio to take on a Buckeyes team ranked #8 in the entire country and led by one of the biggest offensive threats in the game. This is exactly what USC quarterback Matt Barkley faced last Saturday night on national television. The result? A victory for Barkley and his Trojan teammates. Which can only leave one wondering what the future could hold…. 

Matt Barkley was destined for stardom from the start. Attending the well-respected Mater Dei High School in Southern California, Barkley was the first freshman to start for their nationally recognized football program since Tom Marinovich. He was named the 2007 Gatorade National Player of the Year and the 2007 Gatorade National Male Athlete of the Year as a JUNIOR, he was the first ever non-senior to win those awards. After working with quarterback coach Steve Clarkson in the respectable “Air 7” camp, Clarkson claimed that Barkley was a cross between Joe Montana and Tom Brady, not a bad compliment. Barkley then signed with his dream school, USC, and joined the team this past spring after graduating high school one full semester early in December of 2008. While many were excited about the presence of Matt Barkley, everyone knew that sophomore Aaron Corp would be the starter for the 2009 season. When Corp went down with a knee injury just a few weeks before the season opener, head coach Pete Carroll announced that Barkley would be the first-ever true freshman to start for the USC Trojans. 

Barkley’s first game was against a much less talented San Jose State squad in which Barkley handled his business, managed the game, and even threw for a touchdown. Critics were impressed but wanted to see Barkley’s play against a serious competitor in Week 2, the Ohio State Buckeyes. And after a late touchdown winning drive by Matt Barkley, here we are. 

At first glance, Barkley looks like a prototypical surfer from SoCal; 6’2, 230 pounds, bleach blonde hair, from Newport Beach California. However, on the field, he looks like he was born to do this. His arm strength is there but will likely improve. His accuracy is good enough at this point to take the Trojans to the Bowl. He seems very comfortable and has great poise in the pocket. And other than a few mistakes here and there, Barkley’s decision-making is on point. And he’s still a FRESHMAN. The potential for this kid is through the roof. A young guy from California with boy band looks and a boatload of football talent, his presence in the NFL will surpass that of Tom Brady present day. I don’t want to jinx the guy or try and predict the future, but you can only imagine that Barkley gets better as time goes on. And if he progresses at the pace he is now, Barkley will be the #1 draft pick in three years. His poster will be mass-produced and pinned on the walls of every football fan, from 11-year-old girls to 45-year-old men. Shoot, he’ll be a pin-up on the wall of non-football fans. The kid just has it.  

And it should be noted, especially for all the men that will thoroughly hate the “pretty boy” quarterback, Barkley plays guitar for and sings for the choir at his church. He is also very active in community service as he helped build homes for the poor in Mexico, volunteered at an orphanage in South Africa and spearheaded the “Monarchs For Marines” program that raised money for the families of wounded and fallen soldiers. How’s that for bringing him home to meet the parents? Girls across America will fall head-over-heels for this guy, he’ll be all over the tabloids with some hot-to-trot girlfriend, and Tom Brady will suddenly look like the bottom of an old shoe. Cash it!

…:::..Note –> Many will probably view this post as a “man-crush”, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. My man-crush is LeBron James.

Allen Iverson Finds A New Home

Future NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson signed a one-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies today worth a reported $3.1 million, a deal that Iverson claims is his  ”rookie season again”.

It’s great to see Iverson with a new team, a team that invites him and a team that he doesn’t mind playing for. However, winning an NBA Title was obviously not in A.I.’s mind. The Grizzlies? C’mon. Couldn’t you chat with the Celtics? Wouldn’t you rather be a legit title contender with men your own age rather than winning 35 games with a group of young guys that are attempting to gain the spotlight you once had?

Good luck Mr. Iverson. (And you’re still required to practice)

Merriman Arrested for Choking MTV Reality Star

Pro-Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers was arrested on Sunday and accused of choking and restraining his girlfriend, reality star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his home.

Merriman was booked around 8:30 A.M. Sunday morning and released by 11:00 A.M. the same day. Tila Tequila’s, real name Tila Ngyuen, condition was not immediately available. Tequila was made famous when she starred in the MTV reality show, “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila”, a bisexual dating show that featured whacked-out men and women vying for Tequila’s love. As far as respected accomplishments, Tequila has none. She has posed in Playboy and other men’s magazines…bravo!

San Diego Chargers’ G.M. A.J. Smith has reportedly been critical of Merriman’s extracirricular activities as of late. Merriman was suspended in 2006 when he tested positive for steroids. He has also been a recent fixture on the LA social scene and his non-football business ventures are beginning to bother Chargers’ management.  

Being Shawne Merriman; why would you waste your time with Trashy Tila?

A Shot Heard ‘Round the World: Heisman Hoepful Goes Down

Not only did Oklahoma lose it’s opening game to BYU on Saturday night, they also lost their star quarterback.

Sam Bradford was driven to the ground near the end of the first half in Saturday’s game by BYU defender Coleby Clawson. The hit was “clean” but resulted in both players landing on Bradford’s right side. Bradford immediately began squirming in pain and clutching his right shoulder. Bradford returned to the sidelines after examination in a sling. He had to sit and watch as redshirt freshman Landry Jones tried to fill the shoes. Jones played well but not well enough as the Sooners fell 14-13.

Although no time table has been placed on Bradford’s return, this does not help his Heisman hopes. Without Bradford, it will be interesting to see how the Sooners carry themselves. If you’re a Texas fan, you cheer.

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