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The Angry Black Man’s Plan for Ending the NBA Lockout

(A quick note from Bots: The Angry Black Man is a friend of mine here in The A, as well as our newest author. In real life he’s not that angry but we thought the screen name was funny, so we’re running with it.)

I know it’s very difficult for us mere mortals to comprehend what’s at stake in the NBA lockout negotiations. I mean, for us fans this means nothing but a few missed TV slots during an otherwise boring work week. But to these “athletic gods”… I mean, come on man, this is life.

I can’t imagine what it must feel like to have to negotiate for your job. Oh wait a minute, that’s what the job description, interview and salary requirements are for, right? Well for professional athletes… not so much.

Back in the day, sports franchises were owned and run by people who were knowledgeable about their respective sports and they were dedicated to winning. Not only winning for their respective teams, but winning for the fans, for their cities and even for the sports themselves.  Continue reading →

An Interesting Take on Paterno’s Firing

An attorney who represents some of the alleged victims of Sandusky, Ben Andreozzi, is none too pleased with Penn State’s Board of Trustees.

“The board of trustees got it wrong. They should have consulted the victims before making a decision on Mr. Paterno… they should have considered these victims watch TV and are aware of the students’ reaction and may not want to be associated with the downfall of Mr. Paterno.  The school instead elected to do what it felt was in its own best interest at the time.  Isn’t that what put the school in this position in the first place?” I think the attorney has a point here. Continue reading →

Joe Frazier Dies at Age 67

Joe Frazier was born in South Carolina in 1944. In his autobiography, he says he got into boxing when his uncle took a look at his nephew’s build, and said “that boy is going to be another Joe Louis” Frazier built his own heavy bag, out of a burlap sack filled with rags, corncobs, and bricks, and hung it from a tree on his back yard. He wrapped his hands in his mother’s stockings.     Continue reading →

College Football Open Thread

There’s a good old fashioned showdown in Texas, today. Texas Tech vs. The Longhorns. Who wants to bet me that Matthew Mcwhatshisface will be there? Michigan vs. Iowa is also underway; Michigan State and Minnesota are all tied up.

Later, the South Carolina GAMECOCKS will square up against the Arkansas Pig Sooie! No. 4 ranked Stanford (what up, PAC-12) will be running over playing the Oregon State Beavers *snicker*. No. 3 OOOOOOOOklahoma State Cowboys will be trying to tame the No. 14 Kansas State Wildcats.

Most of the country will be watching No. 1 ranked and ONCE UPON A TIME BCS champs LSU play No. 2 Alabama tonight. There are going to be A LOT of drunk people there. Let the smack talk begin! Continue reading →