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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Things have gotten so bad in Detroit that road jersey Calvin Johnson is now fighting with home jersey Calvin Johnson for Lion's King


There's been thousands of embarrassing Detroit Lion's performances but last night's season opener 48-17 home loss to the New York Jets might take the cake as the worst ever.  Not only did Matthew Stafford (5 INTS) get completely outplayed by rookie Sam Darnold in his NFL debut but then we had a real life scuffle in the stands between two fans wearing a jersey of a player who couldn't take playing for the Lions anymore and quit the game.  I mean it's so Detroit it's not even funny.  Actually it kind of is funny just because the punches being thrown look so slow it's like watching the Lions play back in the 50's when only whites were allowed to play.

Well at least Detroit made some history last night.  This has to be the first time in recorded history to fans wearing the same player's jersey got in a fight with each other.  Next time maybe fight with some of the Jet's fans there fellas.


Was Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez's injury the result of a dirty play?

Some in Huskers Nation are not happy about Saturday's game vs Colorado and it's not entirely about head coach Scott Frost's first loss in his debut.  Freshman sensation Adrian Martinez made his collegiate debut too in Lincoln on Saturday and was having a spectacular game until he was injured late in the 33-28 loss.

Up until the injury on his right knee Martinez had rush for 117 yards and two scores while completing 15-of-20 passes for another TD and an interception.  Trying to rush to his right on a design QB run Martinez was hit and wrapped up by Colorado LB Jacob Callier.  While on the ground it appears Callier tries to twists Martinez's lower right leg while putting extra weight on it.  It was noticeable enough for Frost to question Callier's intentions during the play.


Not a good look for Colorado but still it's hard to say without a doubt Callier meant to injure Martinez.  But don't tell that to Nebraska fans.  They already have a "Wanted" graphic for Callier for malicious intent to do harm!

 
Gotta love college football hysterics and that call number to report Callier.  (303) POS-BUFF no doubt has been called hundreds if not thousands of times by now to some poor soul smoking a bowl in Boulder who has no idea what happened in Lincoln on Saturday.

FWIW the injury to Martinez's knee is being classified as day-to-day and it appears at this time he escaped major injury.  Frost will now have a walk-on start at QB until Martinez is ready to play.


Watch: Massive Brawl at Ole Miss Tailgate



If you don't think SEC schools take their football serious I give you this fight at the Grove from Saturday as another example of football being so serious that is can cause outright anarchy.  Ole Miss was down at half to Southern Illinois.  The Salukis should never be leading Ole Miss in football much less going into halftime.  Fans in the Grove were not taking it lying down so to speak and wanted to fight for their team amongst themselves.  Mix in some brown liquor, high temperatures, losing football, and high levels of angst and you got a boiler keg of emotions spilling out for all to see.  Golf polos and khakis shorts were seen flying everywhere.  Croakies, Ray Bans, and Sperry's scattered like limbs in Normandy.  This was Civil War part deux in Oxford and no tailgate tent was safe.  Precious feathered bangs were left rustled.



Monday, September 10, 2018

New Notre Dame vs Stanford Football Shirts called "Catholics vs Conifers"



Hard to believe we have never made a Notre Dame/Stanford rivalry t-shirt but here it is.  Catholics vs Conifers.  It comes in both #IrishWearGreen and Blue/Gold and is only available at SportsCrack.com!



Stat of the Weekend


Well there you go.  This is obvious cause for celebration in Cleveland.  For the first time since 2004 the Browns don't have a losing record after week 1.  It's all about baby Baker Mayfield steps....yes I know he didn't play but he is the eventual Browns savior.  Wink wink.


Cheerleader vs Bully Fight Caught on Camera


Gotta admit I didn't see that coming.  The prototypical bully thought she was in for an easy knockdown vs the pretty cheerleader.  Wrong.  I haven't seen a girl go down that fast since Ronda Rousey's last two fights.

Thursday, September 06, 2018

Atlanta Falcons Release New "Welcome To Atlanta Falcons" Remix by Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri



Football boner achieved!  The NFL is back but more importantly the Atlanta Falcons are back in Philly trying to finish the drill and beat the Eagles like they should have done in the playoffs last year.
Yes I'm still mad about the Falcons losing that game.  Falcons should have won.  Plain and simple.  They literally let the ball slip through their hands numerous times (LOOKING at you Keanu Neal and Julio Jones) and Philly escaped with a W on their way to the first ever Super Bowl victory.

But now we are back and Atlanta boys Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri want to give us a Falcons remix of their classic "Welcome to Atlanta" song.  Don't hate it.  In fact I love it and I've been playing it non stop since yesterday when it dropped.

Prediction for tonight's game besides it being hot as hell in Philadelphia is the Falcons will finally, and I mean finally, show some consistency in the red zone for once and get touchdowns instead of ageless wonder Matt Bryant field goals.  Falcons build a huge lead only to hang on for dear life in the 2nd half but most importantly come out with a hard fought W.

Falcons 31
Eagles 27




Tonight the Falcons rise up to the occasion and provide a stepping stone to winning their first ever Lombardi Trophy.



Nike's New TV Ad Will Be Controversial Tonight, Here it is


This is controversy central right here with Nike's new advertisement with the NFL kicking off tonight in primetime when the Atlanta Falcons visit the defending Super Bowl Champs Philadelphia Eagles.

First off we all know you can't show anybody smoking.  Smoking is bad for your health kids.  The fact that Nike created this ad with a go-getter like Jay Cutler smoking a fag is just lighting a flame to what is right and wrong in this world.  It's not PC to smoke fags.  Period.  No flaming fags are allowed in 2018.

Second we do care Nike.  Cutler is a hero to all the people who sleep in past noon.  He's a legend to everyone who has always wanted to put in the bare minimum effort and still get paid hundreds of millions to not win playoff games.  He's our hero and so yes we care.  Or we don't.

Third here is the actual Nike commercial with that real life puppet Colin Kaepernick telling all of us he sacrificed everything to not be a third string QB anymore and collect millions because he was too lazy to stand for the national anthem.  He's a real life hero I tell you.




And yes Kaepernick is a hero to a lot of us.  He doesn't have a job and is still getting paid millions by Nike to not play in the NFL and kneel during the national anthem.  He can thank Donald Trump for the historic low unemployment numbers for third string QBs.

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

SportsCrack's Top 10 College Football Teams After Week 1



1) Alabama - I don't even really need to explain this one.  The defending champs waxed the shit out of Louisville in Dallas and with Tua now playing QB their offense should be nearly unstoppable.

2) Clemson - Much the same with Alabama it's time for Clemson to just give the QB keys to freshman sensation Trevor Lawrence and forget about Kelly Bryant.  Clemson on paper is the only team that can match up with Bama at this point in the season.

3) Georgia - The Bulldogs got their warmup game for South Carolina this week out of the way with no injuries and although freshman QB Justin Fields looked great there is no good reason to let him start over Jake Fromm....yet.


4) Notre Dame - Even I was a little surprised how dominant ND looked vs Michigan Saturday night.  The Fighting Irish defense was outstanding all game and QB Brandon Wimbush played spectacular vs a great Michigan defense.


5) Auburn - The Tigers beat a really good Washington Huskies team to end their two game Mercedes Benz Stadium streak.  Auburn's defense looks like a legit SEC type defense with playmakers and speed everywhere.

6) Ohio State - Even without Urban Meyer on the sidelines the Buckeyes beat the ever living shit out of Oregon State at the Horse Shoe.  I expect more the same with the Buckeyes who are clearly carrying a chip on their shoulder because of the media's fascination with wife beating losers.


7) Oklahoma - The Kyler Murray era started off with a bang with a thorough beat down of the Fighting Lane Kiffins by nearly 50 points.  This week they get the Fighting Chip Kelly's.

8) Virginia Tech - 46 of the 57 players who dressed for the Hokies in their road opener vs FSU are underclassmen.  That's insane.  And they beat the shit out of FSU from the opening snap and made the Willie Taggart hire look like...well...shit so far.

9) Wisconsin - The Badgers dominated a decent Western Kentucky team as their Heisman favorite Jonathan Taylor nearly rushed for 200 yards.  They get another warm up game this weekend with New Mexico.  The Badgers don't deserve top 5 votes till they actually schedule a decent out of conference opponent.

10) LSU - I'll probably regret this position soon but there is no denying LSU deserves credit for the beat down they gave on Miami Sunday night.  I mean that was just a good old fashion and I picked Miami to win the game.

This Bikini Girl's Stone Cold Steve Austin Beer Chug Impression is worthy of a watch

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Hard as a diamond in an ice field.  My lord she has skills.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

ND Starting Nickelback Shaun Crawfod Out for Season with Torn ACL

Just days before the season is going to kick off we get a giant kick to our Irish nuts...

First off I feel horrible for Shaun Crawford.  This is the 3rd, yes, 3rd time he has gone down with a season ending injury either before the season started or right after.  He's battled back from a torn ACL and torn achilles to earn a starting nickelback job only to tear his other ACL on Tuesday.  Gone for the season.  Brutal.

Before we get all doom and gloom we got to remember Notre Dame has depth in the secondary.  While losing Crawford is a blow it gives a guy like senior Nick Coleman a chance to step up in Crawford's starting spot.   Coleman has plenty of experience including starting experience and by all reporting accounts has had a great camp.  Navy transfer Alohi Gilman will still start at boundary safety while Coleman mans the field safety.  Freshman Houston Griffith will get a chance for more playing time and so will Jalen Elliott who was a starter last year.  Devin Studstill and Nico Fertitta provide depth and have plenty of experience at the safety position.  Freshman Derrik Allen will also be given a chance to step it up if need be.  The corners are still loaded with Julian Love, Troy Pride, Donte Vaughn and a bunch of freshman (Tariq Bracy, Noah Boykin, DJ Brown) to provide depth.

So everyone take a deep breath.  It's gonna be ok.  It sucks to lose a kid like Crawford who is a great talent on the field and a great teammate off the field but somebody has to and will step up.  Next man in.  Go Irish!




Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly's Press Conference for the Michigan Game



Some interesting notes from Brian Kelly's press conference...

1) When asked about "suspended" RB Dexter Williams status for the Michigan game he said "He'll be dressed and he'll be on the sidelines.  We'll see what happens when we kick it off."  I presumed Dexter wouldn't even dress for the game but this leaves a little bit of an opening that Dexter might play vs Michigan.  Personally I hope he does play because he's their most proven back averaging over 7 yards per carry.  We will see Saturday night.

2) Kelly reiterated that he is not afraid to go to backup QB Ian Book if the team needs it.  Starting QB Brandon Wimbush accounted for over 30 TDs last season but in the Citrus Bowl vs LSU he was benched because of ineffectiveness while Book led them to an inspired come-from-behind victory.  I'm not a fan of a two QB situation because the last time ND went into the season (2016) with a "QB controversy" they sputtered to a disastrous 4-8 season with Deshone Kizer and Malik Zaire behind center.  Team Kizaire never worked.  We will have to see if Team Wimbook works this season.  Ugh.

3) The Notre Dame defense is the most loaded from top to bottom since Kelly has arrived.  The last time ND had this much talent and experience on the defensive side they went all the way to the 2012 National Championship game with an undefeated regular season.  This gives me a lot of optimism.

4) Still have no idea if ND will come out in green jerseys for Michigan.  The fans have been encouraged to wear green for the "Green Out" but so far Kelly has been coy when asked if the team would come out in green too.  We are gonna have to wait till kickoff.  Personally I hope they wear the traditional blue and gold but the tea leaves read green jerseys Saturday night.




Wednesday, August 29, 2018

SEC Fans Notre Dame vs Michigan 2018 Preview and Predictions



While I might not agree with all their points SECFans.com does a great job previewing this week's Notre Dame vs Michigan game.  It's gonna be a defensive battle.  No question.  And with two really good defenses going at it I expect a low scoring game with the winner scoring somewhere in the mid 20's.  The over/under is currently at 48 and I would put good money on the under.  Michigan's offense is terrible and with leading WR Tarik Black out with a foot injury I don't expect them to put much points on the board against a veteran Notre Dame defense.  While I don't think Michigan will get shutout like last time I'd be surprised if new QB transfer Shea Patterson can be effective in a hostile environment vs a blitzing defense that is going to punish him.  For some bizarre reason this game is a pick em despite Notre Dame returning a senior QB in Brandon Wimbush and playing at home.  College GameDay will be there.  I gotta go ND here.

SportsCrack Prediction: NOTRE DAME 24 MICHIGAN 20




Monday, August 27, 2018

Get your Green Out on this weekend for the Notre Dame - Michigan football game with this 25% OFF Sale (CODE: GREENOUT) on SportsCrack Shirts

As you may know Notre Dame and their marketing department are doing their best this week to get a "GREEN OUT" going at Notre Dame stadium for the Michigan game on Saturday.  The University is pushing it so hard they even have some of their players, namely captain Alex Bars and LB Te'von Coney, enthusiastically marketing green shirts for the game.



 While Notre Dame has been using the hashtag #IrishWearGreen on all their social media platforms the past few weeks to get the word out I think we might have caught Bars and Coney here reveal by accident that the players might actually be wearing green too!

It remains to be seen if the players will wear green coming out of the tunnel Saturday night but you too can wear green this weekend with a great SportsCrack.com t-shirt at 25% off using this code: GREENOUT

Some examples are the instant cult classic "Catholics vs Khakis" game day shirt we made specifically this week.

New defensive coordinator Clark Lea replaces Mike Elko and returns a veteran defense that should be the best since the 2012 squad carried them all the way to the National Championship Game.  Here is our "LEA-GION OF DOOM" shirt in GREEN.


Also you can never go wrong at the tailgate or party with our classic Tailgate Like A Champion shirts and Drink Like A Champion Today shirts in Irish Green as well.



FRIENDLY REMINDER TO USE CODE "GREENOUT" TO GET 25% OFF ALL THESE SHIRTS AT SPORTSCRACK.COM



Saturday, August 25, 2018

Pre Order Notre Dame 2018 Shamrock Series Riddell Mini Helmets and Authentic Speed Helmets Here

 Notre Dame 2018 Shamrock Series mini helmet sale

You can now PRE ORDER the official Notre Dame 2018 Shamrock Series New York helmets at SportsCrack.com.

This year the Shamrock Series helmets feature New York Yankees pinstripes on matte navy helmet.  The facemasks are navy with speckled gold flakes.  Notre Dame will be wearing these helmets when they face off with Syracuse at Yankees Stadium.

You can order the 2018 Notre Dame Shamrock Series Riddell Mini helmets here!



If you want to get what the players wear you can buy the official 2018 Notre Dame Shamrock Series Riddell Speed Authentic Helmets here!

And of course you want to get past Notre Dame helmets we have a great selection at our STORE PAGE.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

2018 Notre Dame Football Roster: Top 25 Players



1. DT Jerry Tillery - Thank God Tillery decided to come back for his senior season because all reports out of camp is that he has taken his game to an All-American level.  Tillery will need to be double teamed and although his stats won't be eye popping he will be the guy who helps pad the TFL stats for his teammates.

2. CB Julian Love - What's not to love about Love?  The returning 2nd Team All-American showed he had lockdown ability on the outside last year while also taking a few picks to the house.



3. LB Te'von Coney - Coney only started 7 games last season but still led the team in tackles and TFLs.  He has been working on his coverage skills this offseason and should have a tremendous senior season.  Like Tillery it was a tremendous boost for 1st year DC Clark Lea to get a player of Coney's talent back.

4. OG Alex Bars - Overshadowed by the greatness that was Quenton Nelson and Mike McGlinchey the last two seasons I expect Bars to continue ND's success on the offensive line by becoming an All-American this season.

5. LB Drue Tranquill - You couldn't ask for a better captain or leader than 5th year senior Tranquill.



6. OC Sam Mustipher - The "QB of the offensive line" is expected to be one of the top 3 centers in the nation.

7. DE Daelin Hayes - At full health it's time for the junior to finally shine and live up to his 5-star billing out of high school.  I expect plenty of QB pressures from Hayes.



8. QB Brandon Wimbush - If he gets rid of the yips Wimbush will have a Heisman worthy season.  If he doesn't?  Well he could always run for another 14 touchdowns.

9. CB Troy Pride - Pride has become almost a 1A/1B corner with his teammate Love this offseason camp.  Don't be surprised if he earns All-American accolades.

10. OL Robert Hainsey - As a true freshman Hainsey stepped in and took half the snaps at right tackle last season.



11. WR Miles Boykin - Who could forget his game winning catch vs LSU?  From all reports it's helped boost Boykin's confidence and he should be Wimbush's #1 target this fall. 

12. DE Julian Okwara - Like Daelin Hayes I expect Okwara to burst out this season and become a force on the "Lea"gion of Doom.

13. WR Chase Claypool - Claypool is a top 10 talent he just needs to put forth the focus and dominate during his junior season. 

14. S Alohi Gilman - The transfer from Navy is expected to start after having to sit a season because the NCAA is retarded.  A ball hawk ND didn't have last season at safety I expect Gilman to get his hands on leather plenty thanks to some pressure from his defensive line teammates.



15. DE Khalid Kareem - The former Bama commit is ready to break out this season while splitting time with Hayes and Okwara.

16. K Justin Yoon - He's gonna become ND's all-time leading scorer this fall.  YOOOOOOOOOON!



17. RB Jafar Armstrong - Who you ask?  The converted WR is following in the foot steps of CJ Prosise and has drawn comparisons to Theo Riddick by Brian Kelly.  I'm expecting him to be starting by mid September and a 1000 yard season is not far fetched.



18. OL Tommy Kraemer - The 5-star is ready to start after splitting time with Hainsey last season at right tackle.  The scary thing is ND is so loaded on the line it's not a given Kraemer starts.

19. TE Alizé Mack - Mack has been quite the enigma since he's arrived at ND.  The rising senior has faced suspensions, questionable hands and was even eyeing early entry to the NFL despite a lackluster junior season.  Much like Wimbush if he puts it all together he's unstoppable.



20. CB Shaun Crawford - Just two years ago Crawford was probably a top 5 talent going into the season.  Unfortunately the injuries have taken their toll and he's lost his starting corner job.  But he is the starting nickelback and has big time playmaking ability in the defensive backfield as witnessed in games vs Texas and Michigan State.

21. TE Cole Kmet - Kmet could shoot all the way into the top 10 with a big sophomore season if Alizé doesn't produce.  Kmet when he's not throwing heat on the mound for the baseball team has built himself into a freak of nature under Balis's strength program.

22. P Tyler Newsome - Yes the punter is on the list.  The senior captain has gotten more steady every season with his booming leg and is a tremendous locker room presence.

23. RB Tony Jones Jr. - I'm not as high on Jones as some are but he's expected to be the starting tailback vs Michigan.  The key will be keeping him healthy especially with Dexter Williams facing a 4-game suspension to start the season.

24. OL Liam Eichenberg - He might not even start this season but Eichenberg is another road grader and the 5th offensive linemen on this list.

25. RB Dexter Williams - Juice has never had more than 8 carries in a game but when he does get the ball he's electric.  Problem is he can't stay away from the weed or pick up the blitz thus limiting his play time.


Thursday, August 09, 2018

Notre Dame vs Michigan Football aka "Catholics vs Khakis" Shirts Available in Blue and Irish Green #IrishWearGreen only at SportsCrack.com



Get the official CATHOLICS VS KHAKIS SHIRT to wear on September 1st when ESPN's College Game Day invades Notre Dame for the Michigan game to kick off the 2018 college football season.

With the decision to encourage the Notre Dame students, alumni, and fans to wear GREEN to make the stadium stand out at night from the typical blue and gold we decided to make an #IrishWearGreen version of the Catholics Vs Khakis Shirt which can be purchased here.

Of course if you are not an Irish Green person you can purchase the shirt in the traditional BLUE AND GOLD (Catholics vs Khakis) here.

For more great shirts to gear up for this college football season please visit our store at SportsCrack.com

Monday, June 18, 2018

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith displaying his game while hitting on female reporter

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I'm not a big Stephen A. Smith fan.  In fact I tend to mute him whenever he comes on TV.  But I gotta give the guy a hand here.  He's 100% committed to landing this interview.  And I'm not talking about looking good on TV.  Who can really blame him?  She's a certifiable smokeshow.  Play on playa.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The new Irish Shamrock 33: Gazelle T-shirt


If you have seen #33 run you know he runs like a Gazelle.  On pace for nearly 2000 yards rushing, we felt it was time to give him the SportsCrack Shamrock treatment.




 The new SHAKE 'N BAKER t-shirt was inevitable after seeing moves like this...



...and reached epic college football proportions after Baker Mayfield's brilliant performance in Columbus to slay the Buckeyes and plant the flag right into their "O"...



Now the back-to-back Heisman finalist is looking to shake 'n baker his team back to the playoffs and get the Sooners their first Natty since 2000.  With Baker's flair on the field and off it we wouldn't be surprised to see Oklahoma making a trip to Atlanta in January.  Just don't try to outrun the Fayetteville cops Baker.

BUY HERE: SHAKE 'N BAKER THE TOUCHDOWN MAKER SHIRT
Shake 'N Baker The Touchdown Maker Shirt