Dwight Howard Gets Emotional and Cries During His Introductory Atlanta Hawks Press Conference

Dwight Howard gets very emotional talking about returning home to Atlanta to play for the #Hawks. pic.twitter.com/tiFAbPiBhw

— NBA On Def Pen (@NBAOnDefPen) July 13, 2016

Welcome back to Atlanta Dwight Howard.

Nick Saban Gets in Heated Exchange with Paul Finebaum on SEC Network over Hootie Jones/Cam Robinson Non Suspension

Good exchange between @finebaum and Saban. #SECMD16 pic.twitter.com/8Mem8JaYCH

— Matt Schick (@ESPN_Schick) July 13, 2016

I've said it before but you can't help but tip your hat to Nick Saban.  He simply doesn't give a fuck what you, me, the media or Paul Finebaum think about what should be done to two players found with illegal handguns and weed at 2am in a park.  I mean is that not just perfectly normal?  I can't tell you how many times I've been arrested for illegal handguns and weed and the DA just threw it out because I play in the SEC.  This is normal behavior in today's world.  Why are we judging these kids so harshly?  Don't cross Saban.  He only needed 4 police motorcycles to escort him to SEC Media Days today.  This is SEC football royalty we are talking about.  He could have you erased so quickly from the planet you would think you were an AP Poll member.

It's good to know Saban doesn't condone Hootie Jones and Cam Robinson's behavior though.  He's not going to convict them of anything but he doesn't condone what they were doing.  Good talk coach.

What we did find out from this video is that Saban will do whatever it takes to win football games in the fall.

Here is the full video of the exchange...

Full video: Saban goes off on Paul Finebaumhttps://t.co/3fhyqU9fiYhttps://t.co/lazKcCfsPO

— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) July 13, 2016

Apparently Saban got real heated with Finebaum when they went off air.  Of course Saban's two former players and now SEC Network media members in Booger McFarland and Greg McElroy knew to keep their distance and not question the all powerful leader.

ESPN goes to commercial, then Saban went off on Finebaum. This video & video of interaction https://t.co/3fhyqU9fiYhttps://t.co/PR1XyuuaVr

— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) July 13, 2016

And in the end we found out Jones and Robinson will both be playing vs USC in week 1 without any form of suspension.  Because we all know Saban has to win games and that's all that really matters.  Roll Tide.

Tom Brady's Deflategate Suspension Upheld And I Don't Fucking Get It

Comedian Bill Burr sums it up perfectly.  I'm not a Tom Brady fan or a New England Patriots fan by any means but this suspension for "Deflategate" has got to be the dumbest fucking thing ever.  We are seriously still talking about pressure in a football when no one can prove shit.  Literally there has been no proof or evidence Brady or the ball boys tinkered with the footballs.  It's just the NFL and/or Indianapolis Colts who hate Tom Brady and the Patriots for some reason.  Well we know the reason the Colts hate them.  Maybe Brady fucked Roger Goodell's wife or daughter or both.  I don't fucking know but it's clear as day Goodell has a personal vendetta against Brady.  And it's not about the pressure in the footballs.  It doesn't matter.  The NFL is shitting all over Brady who should be enjoying his final seasons in the NFL while they let Peyton Manning skate by when it is clear as day he was doing HGH to recover from his neck injuries.

What a world.

Greg Schiano Tells ESPN's Adam Schefter He Never Saw Child Abuse at Penn State

In response to deposition, Greg Schiano said: “I never saw any abuse, nor had reason to suspect any abuse, during my time at Penn State.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 12, 2016

Sure you didn't Schiano.  We (some Penn State fans and Ohio State fans who continue to bury their heads in the sand) all believe you.  Make sure you don't break every bone in your body once you fall out of the trust tree.

At this point I would not be heartbroken one bit if they just burned the whole Penn State football program to the ground.  How could you not after reading something like this...

Penn State football coach Joe Paterno dismissed a sexual assault complaint made against assistant coach Jerry Sandusky by a 14-year-old boy in 1976 and the school was made aware of other allegations long before Sandusky was arrested in 2011, according to documents unsealed Tuesday in a Philadelphia courthouse.

A person deposed as part of an ongoing insurance lawsuit was asked by a lawyer if Paterno said, “I don’t want to hear about any of that kind of stuff, I have a football season to worry about.”

The man, identified only as John Doe 150, confirmed in a 2014 deposition that Paterno indeed said that after the man approached him about Sandusky’s inappropriate sexual contact in a shower.

“I was shocked, disappointed, offended,” the man said. “I was insulted.

“I said, ‘Is that all you’re going to do? You’re not going to do anything?’ (Paterno) just walked away.”

John Doe 150 is one of 32 people to have reached a financial settlement with Penn State, according to PennLive.com.

This Picture about sums up SEC Media Days

I can't think of a better picture that encapsulates the true red blooded SEC fan.  It's wonderful and glorious.  All that is missing are some Florida jorts and a Georgia tucked in polo shirt.

Documents Unsealed By Philadelphia Court Reveal Greg Schiano and Tom Bradley Knew and Witnessed Jerry Sandusky Abusing Kids

Greg Schiano and Tom Bradley show up in a Mike McQueary deposition and -- surprise! -- it's not good. pic.twitter.com/7XkemiDXEu

— Larry Jawnson, Sr. (@PancakeCatapult) July 12, 2016

Documents unsealed today in Philadelphia court revealed testimony that former Penn State assistant coaches Greg Schiano (current Ohio State defensive coordinator) and Tom Bradley (current UCLA defensive coordinator) knew of Jerry Sandusky raping boys while on Penn State's campus.

The testimony from 2015 came from assistant coach Mike McQueary who reported to Joe Paterno back in 2001 of witnessing Sandusky raping a boy in the Penn State showers.  In his testimony McQueary states he discussed what he saw with Bradley who told him Schiano also witnessed Sandusky raping a boy.

Court documents also released show that Paterno knew as early as 1976 of the Sandusky abuse.  And yet none of these coaches did anything to prevent it.  Sickening.

It's amazing how anybody with even a minor speck of morality could not report what Sandusky was doing to these boys back in the 1970's all the way to just a few years ago.  I honestly believe every coach who knew and did nothing should never be allowed to coach again.  But yet here we are and Schiano is a high paid Ohio State DC as well as Bradley at UCLA.

Another Bizarre Commitment Scene: FSU Gets RB Khalan Laborn in a Lamborghini

RB Khalan Laborn just rolled up to the field in this Lambo and committed to Florida State pic.twitter.com/cnpDtyPqNc

— Josh Newberg (@joshnewberg247) July 8, 2016

Yeah I don't think the NCAA or FSU compliance is going to be looking into this commitment at all.  4-star RB Khalan "Lambo" Laborn showed up to Nike's The Opening Camp in Oregon this weekend driving a Lamborghini with FSU stickers on it.  Nothing suspicious at all to see here folks.  Move it along.

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Gotta hand it to FSU on this one.  If you wanna compete with the likes of the SEC you gotta pay good money for talent.  And Laborn is a legit talent.

Now I am going to wait for the next big commitment move.  Maybe somebody will shoot out JoePa's ashes out of a cannon for a cool Penn State commitment.  Or do a big line of coke off a hooker on a boat for Miami!  The possibilities are endless! 

Star Athlete C.J. Holmes Picks Notre Dame By Catching a Leprechaun

B/R Commitment Week: 4-star @CjHo1mes fishes for his school #BRCommitmentWeekhttps://t.co/VJya4qCAmf

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 8, 2016

I gotta give it to these kids these days.  The originality is off the chains with these football commitments.

4 Star Athlete C.J. Holmes picked Notre Dame over the likes of Alabama, Tennessee, and Michigan with this rather hilarious fishing video.  HE CAUGHT HIMSELF A LEPRECHAUN!

Last season Notre Dame used star athlete C.J. Prosise (converted safety/wide receiver) at the tailback position because of the departure of transfer Greg Bryant and the injury to starter Tarean Folston.  Prosise exploded on the scene and went on to rush for over 1000 yards with 11 TDs while parlaying into an early draft pick for the Seattle Seahawks.  Holmes has many of the same qualities as Prosise not just including their first names.  Notre Dame sold Holmes on the ability to use him as a playmaker on the offensive side of the ball and I think he's one of the top 5 all-purpose backs in the nation.  Both have a similar build but Holmes looks like he has better hands and is a little more smooth running between the tackles.

Holmes made his first trip to South Bend in June for the Irish Invasion.  He left there making the biggest impression among the elite prep stars who attended the one-day camp.  Holmes was blown away by the campus, staff, and the emphasis on being a "student-athlete" and not just a football player.  Today he made his commitment known while attending the Nike Camp called the Opening.

Getting a star athlete like Holmes is huge for Notre Dame because of his versatility.  He can be a star tailback, receiver, or even defensive player.  The ND staff has told Holmes his first spot will be RB and will use him like they did Prosise during his senior season.  Sign me up for that.  Always nice to have a tailback with home run break-away ability.

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Here are some junior season highlight of C.J. Holmes...

Notre Dame and Michigan to Renew Heated Rivalry in 2018 and 2019

It's true.

We'll see you on Sept. 1, 2018, @umichfootball. pic.twitter.com/G1NJ70Drvm

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 7, 2016

This is not only a great day for Notre Dame and Michigan football fans but all of college football fans.  Ever since the heated rivalry ended in 2014 college football fans have been clamoring to get this series back.  It's been in my lifetime one of the classic early season match ups between the two winningest college football programs all-time.

UND.com released a press statement on the renewal of the series...

The University of Notre Dame and University of Michigan athletic departments announced jointly on Thursday a two-year, home-and-home football series beginning in 2018.

Notre Dame and Michigan will play September 1, 2018, at Notre Dame Stadium, and October 26, 2019, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

“Today is a great day for Notre Dame, Michigan and college football fans across the country,” says Notre Dame vice president and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick. “Shortly after Warde Manuel was hired as Michigan’s athletic director, he and I began working to make this renewal of the series possible. That we could get games on the schedule as soon as ’18 and ’19 required a lot of work by our staffs and some great cooperation by the Big Ten, ACC and other schools that were on our future schedules.

“While the schedule commitments of both Notre Dame and Michigan make an annual series impractical, we’re optimistic that additional games can be scheduled in the future.”

"I’m excited to see Notre Dame and Michigan, two brand-name programs, get back together on the football field,” says Irish head coach Brian Kelly. “Both programs have a long and storied history of success. We’re talking about the two winningest programs in all of college football. 

“We’ve wanted to make this happen for quite some time. We wouldn’t be able to make today’s announcement without the work from Jack (Swarbrick) and other members of our administration. This is a win for everyone involved, not just those at either institution, but both fan bases and fans across the entire college football landscape.”

On a personal level I'm thrilled Michigan is back on the Notre Dame schedule.  ND replaced Michigan with Texas on their schedule and while it's exciting (I'll be in Austin!) it doesn't make the blood boil or goosebumps tingle when you talk about the classic ND vs Michigan games.  These two programs fan bases hate each other and now with Jim Harbaugh back in the Maize and Blue I'm sure there will be more fuel to the fire.

Catholics vs Khakis should be a top 10 college football game every season.  In 2018 and 2019 whomever wins the game will have the inside track to the College Football Playoff.  You can't beat that if you are a college football fan.

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In Today's Strange Commitment News: OL Kai-Leon Herbert Picks Michigan By Killing Walking Dead Zombies

B/R Commitment Week: 4-star OT @KHerb17 fights off zombies #BRCommitmentWeekhttps://t.co/9I9r12rAlY

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 6, 2016

You know Jim Harbaugh loves this shit.  4-star offensive lineman Kai-Leon Herbert teamed up with Bleacher Report to produce this "Walking Dead" commitment video to Michigan.  Just two years ago Michigan was a walking dead program but now thanks to the infusion of Harbaugh khakis the Wolverines are now getting the top prospects from around the nation.  Herbert, a Florida prospect, managed to kill off some Rutgers zombies (they still have a football program?) and all the other Big Ten programs chasing after him in order to reveal a Michigan shirt underneath his blood-soaked tampon shirt.  I'll take these videos all day over the boring, played-out hat game that recruits used for over a decade.

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"Last Chance U" on Netflix Looks Promising

No this isn't a documentary on the Auburn Football program.  It's actually about the East Mississippi Community College football program.  EMCC is a JUCO program who has won 3 National Titles and routinely funnels players who either fucked up or didn't have the grades coming out of high school to Division 1 programs in the future.  "Last Chance U" is a six part documentary debuting on Netflix July 29th.  In other words you can binge watch while drinking a case of beer for your typical Thursday night "date night."  I can't wait to see all talented dipshits who get multiple breaks to play for their favorite SEC program.  Players such as Bo Wallace and Chad Kelly who managed to parlay their skills into big pay days at Ole Miss.

Of Course Now BJ Upton is a Good Baseball Player Since He No Longer Plays for the Braves

It fucking figures the guy who couldn't hit his weight much less hustle while playing in Atlanta is killing it in lovely San Diego. BJ (yes it is still BJ and not fucking Melvin) Upton made one of the better plays I've ever seen when he robbed JJ Hardy last night with a Spider Man catch. To make the play even more remarkable was the fact he threw an absolute laser to first base to double up Mark Trumbo. The throw might be better than the catch. Absolutely 100% sick fucking play from BJ who hit a 465-foot bomb to dead center to lead off the game an inning before. It would have been nice to you know see this when he played for the Bravos. Instead BJ was one of the main reasons the Bravos said fuck it and destroyed the team by trading everybody with a pulse in order to "rebuild." But hey it's great to see BJ enjoying sunny San Diego while his Padres get their dicks beat in by the Baltimore Orioles.

Rio Looks Comforting to Olympic Athletes

Imagine, just for a second, you are an Olympian.  Put down the Coke and Little Debbie and think about it just for a few seconds.  You pack your new Nike gear with it's flashy colors and hefty price tag in your Louis Vutton bag.  You fly all the way down to South America where you have to worry about getting bit by a fucking mosquito that can make your kid's head the size of an orange but you say fuck it, I'm all in for the Olympics.  Zika is probably bullshit anyways you tell yourself.  I'm going to represent my country and destroy shit (vagina preferably).  US mother fucking A.  You have a nice comfortable Delta flight down.  Got a nice little cat nap while you dreamed about all the fine Brazilian ass you are about to smash.  You land and reality slaps you right in the face as soon as you get off the plane.  "WELCOME TO HELL" sign greets you and tells you won't be safe.  If you get shot they don't have any hospitals according to their bridges.  Fuck that.  I'm out.  No shiny medal or Brazilian ass is worth my life.  I don't even make it out of the airport.  But other than the imminent death sentence Rio looks very inviting.  I can't see why so many star athletes are backing out of it.  Probably has something to do with racism.  Yeah let's pull the race card.  Sounds good.  Good night.

Bill Burr's Thoughts On Stephen Curry

I don't watch much NBA but I can 100% say with certainty I would watch a shitload of it if comedian Bill Burr was doing the telecast.

If baseball wants to get more hip, cool or whatever you want to call it they should have Burr in the booth with Vin Scully.  It would be fucking brilliant television.  Laughs and deep thoughts non stop.   Think about it.  You would have Scully talking about socialism and how awful it is while Burr would be ranting about some Dominican not running hard to first base.  This needs to happen.  Think about it MLB.

And yes Stephen Curry does look like a muppet.  He certainly played like one vs the Cavs in the NBA Finals.

Watch a Drunk, Enraged Ben Affleck Go Off on the NFL in the Any Given Wednesday Premiere

15 years ago I was a huge Bill Simmons fan.  I used to read all his shit along with Hunter Thompson on ESPN's Page 2.  It was cutting edge back then.  Page 2 was basically the birth of sports blogs and Simmons had the humor and writing acumen to carry it.  So out of respect even though I no longer follow or read Simmons and the million "fucking" commercials I saw about "Any Given Wednesday" on the HBO App I decided to watch it last night.  Sir Charles Barkley was on first and it bombed surprisingly.  I love Barkley but the interview was just flat and boring talking about whether or not Lebron is a top 3 or top 10 NBA player all-time.  Who gives a shit?  I certainly did not.  But what saved Simmons and you could see the twinkle in his eye as it was happening was a shit-faced, bloated Ben Affleck going off on the NFL about DeflateGate.  Every other word was "fuck" so you know Affleck hit the bottle real good right before going on air.  It was entertaining and personally I loved the passion Affleck showed trying to defend his Golden Boy in Tom Brady vs the totalitarian fascist in Roger Goodell.  For this alone I will give "Any Given Wednesday" another viewing or two.  But if HBO could cancel Vinyl after one season I don't see how Simmon's show will make it past year one.  Simmons got a three-year deal with HBO for $20 million so maybe they try to ride the tide but I can't see a lot of viewers tuning in to hear what Simmons thinks about the NBA.  I don't think many HBO viewers give a shit including myself.  If Simmons sticks with the Jimmy Kimmel routine and gets all of his celebrity guests a little sauced up before interviews then it might have a chance of thriving on HBO.  In other words not likely.

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Cam Newton Makes It Rain in Atlanta Strip Club

When @_dc7up says there is going to be 1 million dollars in the air opening weekend, he ain't lying!!! #camnewton #MylittleAssClimbingthePole 😂🙌🏼🤑 #vliveatlanta

A video posted by PiaRose (@piarosee19) on Jun 20, 2016 at 4:36pm PDT

Reigning NFL MVP Cam Newton did some celebrating in his hometown of Atlanta by making it rain at his local strip club, V Live.  To keep a low profile Cam wore a cowboy hat, sunglasses, and jumped on stage while dancing with the strippers.  The only thing he could have done more to be less auspicious is dabbing on stage.

Braves' Chase d'Arnaud Serenades Teammate Jeff Francoeur In Miami

If you're wondering what goes on during off days on the road.... @chasedarnaud @Braves pic.twitter.com/rd7s5Bsm1b

— Jeff Francoeur (@JeffFrancoeur) June 21, 2016

The Braves, winners of 6 straight, had an off day on Monday in Miami before battling the Marlins.  What better way to catch up on some rest for the Braves then to sit at a pool all day while 3Baseman Chase d'Arnaud serenades you with sweet lullabies?  Jeff Francoeur was the victim here.  What happens on the road stays on the road.

ESPN's Live From Cavs Parade Doesn't Seem All That Exciting

Granted it's Cleveland but I would expect a little more rowdiness.  Maybe some shouting or cursing in the background.  A few gunshots.  A car honk.  Drew Carey walking aimlessly around.  Instead we get crickets as ESPN takes us to exciting Cleveland as they celebrate their first sports franchise championship in over 50 years.  Can you feel the electricity?  The NBA is fantastic!

Video via The Big Lead

The Greatest Vin Scully Has Strong Feelings About Socialism

Legendary Dodger's announcer Vin Scully coming in with the hot take on socialism.  Somewhere Bernie Sanders is shaking his head and other's people money in disagreement.

The Atlanta Braves Father's Day Uniforms Were Awesome and Need To Be Their New Road Jerseys

The Braves completed a 3-game road sweep of the stinkin' Mets yesterday in perhaps the best uniforms they have ever worn.  

Donning some Father's Day baby blue specials the Braves played their best game of the season in what has been arguably their worst ever in their 50 year Atlanta history.  

Julio Teheran looked like a young John Smoltz.  The Mets couldn't touch him.  One hit over 9 innings.  Freddie Freeman continued his hot hitting with another HR while earning NL player of the week honors in a decisive 6-0 victory. 

I'm telling you these baby blue trim road uniforms looked fucking tight on TV.  Almost like a throwback to the late 70's/early 80's disco era uniforms they were rocking in Fulton County Stadium.  I can only imagine how sweet these Father's Day special uniforms looked in person.

The Braves have now won 5 in a row.  I'm convinced these baby blue trim jerseys need to be the new road jerseys.  The Braves could just take all my money because I would 100% be rocking one of those hats and uniforms at Suntrust next season.

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