SFPG,
Since you hit it big and are now blogging for NFL.com does that mean you will forget about all the loyal readers at the ‘Dise?
- A Concerned Fan
What is this ‘”Dise” you speak of? That small time blog I used to write for? Already out of sight and out of mind.
Just kidding kids, this is my home. Plus the NFL editor won’t let me swear and says that nobody cares about the MTV Challenges. So it looks like I’m hear to stay. Until Barstool hires me. Then I’m out like Amaechi.
Mike or Bardo,
I know you guys are huge Sporcle fans. What is your favorite category ever.
- Doug in DC
I’m not even giving Bard a chance. This is by far the greatest category ever.
Dear Sports Fan Paradise,
If you were stranded on a deserted island and could have one person, one album and one meal to survive on, what would it be? The only stipulation is that Bruce Springsteen doesn’t exist.
-Jen, Newton
OK I have a couple questions. Will I be on this island forever or will I be rescued? Because that makes a big difference. And does my person have to eat the same meal as I do? Because my girlfriend is lactose intolerant so that could also make a big difference. I’m going to assume that we can have different meals but are unable to share, and that we will get off the island in a few years, like in Castaway.
I know I sound like a pussy when I say that I would take my girlfriend, but I’m not willing to roll the dice on Megan Fox or some supermodel that could turn out to be a huge bitch. I would need someone of the opposite sex who I know can put up with me for an extended period of time, and that is a very exclusive club.
My meal would either be Thanksgiving dinner or a fried chicken wing plate with mashed potatoes and mac ‘n cheese sides from Coast Cafe. Or maybe Pizzeria Regina or Basta Pasta. I dunno. The more I think about it, I would get ridiculously sick of whatever I ate and I don’t want to ruin one of my favorite meals. And I might as well be healthy, right? So grilled chicken, rice and vegetables. How’s that for a practical answer?
Finally, an album. While most people would take their favorite band or some epic piece of music history, I would not. I’m pretty sure I’ve answered questions like this before and have always said that I would take an album that would be the funniest to memorize, because I’ll have all the time in the world. I’d also like one that can get me pumped up if I start feeling down about being deserted. That pretty much leaves only one option, right? Jock Jams it is.
Hey SFPG,
Now that I’m 25, what is the etiquette for going after a foul ball at a baseball game? I know that I’m too old for a glove, but can I still go all-out for a ball, even if it means knocking people over? I think the best I can do is give it to a kid sitting near me, or make a one-handed catch without spilling my beer. Thoughts?
- Mike, Boston
Yeah you are definitely too old to bring a glove. Also, you are old enough that if you see anyone older than you with a glove you have my permission to punch them in the face. No questions asked. Right in the mouth.
When catching a foul ball you should not move any more than a king can move in a game of chess. That means you can move 1 spot in any direction but never more than that. You can lean over and steal a ball from someone next to you, in front, or behind you, but don’t go balls-out for it unless you’re prepared to look like a jackass and buy new beers for whoever you toppled over.
The exception to this rule is for a home run. If it is a meaningless home team homer, the above rules apply. If it is an away team home run ball then by all means put in a little more effort, but you MUST throw it back into play. Show everyone that you have a good arm but don’t come anywhere near an outfielder. If it is a meaningful home team bomb, then throw out all these rules and make that freaking catch. If it is a historic home run ball worth more than $5,000, throw out the 10 Commandments and do what you need to do.
S(FP)G -
I’ve been saying for a while now that Entourage has gotten really stale these past few seasons. Here is a great clip to prove it. If you were a writer how would you inject more life into the show?
-Martin in LA
Apologies to Martin, he sent this to me on August 5th. OK, so I’m a bit behind.
I would be interested to get his take on this season, because for my money it has been pretty damn good. Way too much about E’s relationships, but there has been some good stuff between Ari and Lloyd and some classic Drama lines. I like that Vince’s movie career is taking a backseat recently, because as the above video proves it was getting quite boring. I am satisfied with Adrien Grenier doing minimal acting while banging a 10 an episode and asking E, Drama and Turtle if they want him to “roll with.”
The show is always much better when they focus an entire episode around one event, like a charity golf tournament, Comic Con, Sundance, Vegas, etc. They need to have more episodes like that and less of the day-to-day bullshit. Oh, and more Sloan. I need more Sloan.
SFPG,
We’re debating playoff rosters at work. Sounds like a job for the ‘Dise.
-Michael, Boston
As the proud owner of ticket’s for tonight’s game (9/30) I’m not exactly pumped that the Rangers lost again and I didn’t get to be at Fenway for the clinching game 2 years in a row. That said, I’m sitting 10 rows behind the Sox on-deck circle and I could be witnessing Tim Wakefield’s final start. I hope it isn’t, but I’m not holding back on the standing ovation either.
As for the playoff roster, I think there are 17 shoe-ins, 5 that should make it and then 3 toss-ups. This is how I see it breaking down…
The No-Matter-Whats:
1. Dustin Pedroia
2. Kevin Youkilis
3. Jason Bay
4. Jacoby Ellsbury
5. JD Drew
6. Mike Lowell
7. Victor Martinez
8. David Ortiz
9. Alex Gonzalez
10. Josh Beckett
11. Jon Lester
12. Clay Buchholz
13. Jonathan Papelbon
14. Billy Wagner
15. Takashi Saaito
16. Ramon Ramirez
17. Hideki Okajima
The Most Likelies:
18. Jason Varitek
19. Rocco Baldelli
20. Daisuke Matsuzaka
21. Daniel Bard
22. Casey Kotchman
The Toss-Ups:
23. Nick Green, Jed Lowrie, Brian Anderson, Joey Gathright, Chris Woodward
24/25. Manny Delcarmen, Michael Bowden, Tim Wakefield or Paul Byrd
I don’t think they will go into the playoffs, even a short series, with less than 12 pitchers. Bowden hasn’t been all that impressive lately and has been a mop-up guy, and Wakefield’s health will most likely keep him off. I like Byrd’s experience in an emergency and Delcarmen to make the cut because Francona loves him. Gathright gives them the Dave Roberts type guy for close games, but I’m not sure they can afford to afford to take 5 outfielders and no back-up middle infielders. If Green and Lowrie aren’t healthy enough to go then look for Woodward to get the nod. And if I’m running the team I take Gathright over Delcarmen. But that’s me.
FALCONS -6 over Panthers
Sea +1.5 @ SF - Last week was more about the Seahawks being good than the Rams sucking. DC LOCK OF THE WEEK.
