In an announcement that may shake the foundation of the video game industry, EA Sports announced the launch of a new video game franchise. This August, EA Sports will release the first ever CIS Football video game which will be developed, appropriately, by EA Canada out of Burnaby, British Columbia. Continue reading
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Super Bowl Link-Off
It’s Super Bowl Sunday. Around 6:15 PM, we’ll start the 60 minute battle that determines who will take home the Vince Lombardi Trophy. But let’s start this post with Super Bowl WAG Kim Kardashian.
The Who are the halftime show at the Super Bowl but there is a history of counter-programming the halftime show. However, some alternate halftime shows are better than others. (Esquire)
No Super Bowl would be complete without getting completely and utterly shitfaced. You’re likely not going to need the help in that department but if you need a drinking game, this is the one for you. (Ted Lilly Fan Club)
Everyone wants to make the Super Bowl but cows want to be in the big game too. Actually, they probably don’t seeing as they’d have to be dead to make it. But if you were a cow, what are your chances of making the Super Bowl. (Last Angry Fan)
After the jump, scads more of Super Bowl and football links. Continue reading
Super Bowl 44 Prop Bet Rundown
If there’s one thing that the NFL seems to want to distance itself from more than anything else, it’s gambling. They aren’t too concerned with criminal activities, gun play, steroids, or debilitating head injuries but gambling is the root of all evil as far as the NFL is concerned. So it comes as a great irony that more money is bet on NFL games than any other sport in the world. Naturally, the most money gets dropped on the Super Bowl. But it’s the the spread or the over/under that gets the biggest increase in the action. It’s all the ridiculous prop bets that make Super Bowl gambling such a big deal. You can bet on all sorts of ridiculous things from what side of the coin comes up during the coin toss to the first song that The Who play at halftime. So here are my 10 favourites prop bets available and what I’m putting my money on. Continue reading
Sunday Link-Off: Ball
Can you believe that Miranda Kerr has never been in the SI Swimsuit Issue? I wonder how many other Aussie woman look this good.
Greg Oden is still a notable NBA player despite the fact he’s been injured for the better part of the last two years. He got back on the radar again when naked photos of himself hit the internet. But he needn’t worry because there’s an all-purpose PR plan for him to use. (Sports Pickle) You would have thought that people would have learned from Vanessa Hudgens example but I guess not.
And while the Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have naked picture leak of themselves. From the looks of them, we’re probably better for that. (Deadspin)
The New Jersey Nets are beyond abysmal but they’re still getting by with a little help from their fans. (ESPN)
After the jump, X-Games stuff, something else, and ball videos. Continue reading
Wednesday Link-Off: On The One Hand…
Making her blog debut is Keeley Hazell, one of Britain’s finer exports.
On the one hand, I agree that a social media certification is odd. On the other hand, if it opens me another door… (The Future Buzz)
Again, on the one hand, I like that somebody’s finally un-fucked up Sony’s fucked up decision to remove PS2 compatibility from the PS3. On the other hand, I’d likely fuck up trying this. (BBC) Also figures that someone would figure this out after I invest in a far number of PS3 games.
And on the one hand, dating a porn star is every guy’s dream. On the other hand, I’m sure there a lot more than 8 reasons why it would be a bad idea. (Guyism)
After the jump, Brett Favre, Tiger Woods, both at the same time, and a Grand Fork-up. Continue reading
Lowdown Radio Classic: November 28, 2006
This classic radio show was an episode of the Lowdown in all but name. It’s the first ever time that Steve and Jackie appeared on the same show. This radio show was part of the short-lived Utility Men podcast series that Steve was a co-host of. The show starts with an explanation of the technical difficulties that force Steve to go it alone. During the show, Steve talks about some of the big stories in the world of hockey. Then he recaps the previous week’s NFL action and tells a lot of bad jokes during his recap. There’s even an extremely rare look at the problems with NCAA football. He even manages to squeeze in some quick J.P. Riccardi bashing which was just as much in 2006 as it was in 2009. The show caps off with the first ever CHRW appearance of The Lowdown’s own Mr. Jackie Ho to talk about more hockey. At the time it was recorded, it was the longest podcast in CHRW history. Since then, The Lowdown Extra has passed this podcast five times but Steve and Jackie paved the way for The Extra with this podcast.
Sunday Link-Off: Heads Up
Let’s kick off with Minka Kelly who I believe is making her SLO debut.
Is your password 123456? Then I’d think about changing it unless some nice hacker has done that for you already. In the meanwhile, I’d check the rest of the most used password list to protect your interweb identity. (New York Times)
There’s nothing more fun than an FJM-style lambasting of an article. It’s even better when it defends my QB Tony Romo. (NBC Dallas-Fort Worth)
And Michigan State University is on Team Leno. How do I figure that? Their new logo has an enormous chin. (Lansing State Journal)
After the jump, celebrating Canadian sports, talking football, and another Russian hockey brawl. Continue reading
Sunday Link-Off: It Came From YouTube
Here’s Amanda Bynes. And the world is a better place for this.
Our buddies over at The Lion’s Den University have done it again. It’s the whole Bro Code in one easy to handle post. (Lion’s Den U)
How often do you see a sporting event in a movie and thing it would be great to watch in person? Well, here’s 10 that we know you want to see live. (FunnyCrave) Personally, I would have included the Junior Goodwill Games Hockey final from D2: The Mighty Ducks. Quack!
FREAK OUT! The best celebrity freak outs that the interweb has to offer. (Urlesque)
After the jump, more embedded YouTube fun, how not to pull of a Gatorade shower, and you play to win the game. Continue reading
Wednesday Link-Off: Happy Festivus
A Festivus/early Christmas gift for all of you: Marisa Miller. And no, we don’t mention anything Festivus related in here.
From the man that brought you the UFC, it’s ultimate arm wrestling boxing fighting macho testosterone thing. (Deadspin)
Even though pro wrestling may be a male soap opera, it does help you become a better trash talker. Just ask Jets linebacker Bart Scott. (New York Times)
We’ve still got a few days until Christmas. If you’re looking for some movies to watch over the next couple of days, here’s some suggestions from our pals at Lion’s Den University. (Lion’s Den U)
After the jump, college football bowl time, deep fried everything, and Harry Caray’s Christmas revenge. Continue reading
US Congress Gets Bored, Tries To Force College Football Playoff
In a sign that the Obama health care bill was the only productive thing that Congress has to do in 2009, a House of Representatives subcommittee has approved a piece of legislation designed to force NCAA Division 1 FBS (formerly 1-A) football to determine a national champion through a playoff instead of the current BCS format. Is this really the most important crisis facing the United States of America? Continue reading
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