The High Five 1/16/2012

Monday, January 16, 2012 1:17 pm
Written by: Jeffrey Eisenband

1. Tebow Witch Trials

Think it was the Patriots' skill that ended Tebow's run? Think again. It could have been a duo of Boston witches.

2. Roll Tigers

Fresh off a loss to Alabama in the BCS Championship Game, LSU visited Alabama in basketball. The Alabama fans cheered LSU ... for passing half court.

3. ESPN Gets Rick Rossed

Reporting on the sideline on LeBron James' music choices, ESPN's Heather Cox started rapping Rick Ross.

4. Chargers vs. Lions Super Bowl?

Somehow, in some way, CNN reported on Detroit weather for a Lions-Chargers game on Saturday. Never mind Ford Field is indoors and both these teams are not still alive. They're not even in the same conference!

5. Philly Problems

Just when Philly fans seemed like they could not get any worse, a group of them are arguing against Neal Auricchio, off-duty police officer they beat up after the Winter Classic, from getting free Rangers tickets.

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The High Five 1/13/2012

Friday, January 13, 2012 3:01 am
Written by: Amy Parlapiano

1. Dirk Lends A Hand

Here's a cute video of Dirk Nowitzki using his super-human height to help workers reach wires that they can only attempt to touch via intense leaping. I wish I could take Dirk with me every time I go grocery shopping, because I'm always that vertically-challenged person jumping awkwardly trying to reach the dressing on the top shelf.

2. Happy Birthday! Love, Bear.

This is what happens when you let someone named “Bear” hand you a birthday cake. My favorite part is the reaction of the dude with the microphone, who just kind of looks shocked and just stares at Bear as though he has no idea how to handle this startling turn of events, and that the costumed, butter-fingered Bear-Man should really take control of the situation.

3. If Sports Teams Had Suggestion Boxes...

Here's what the entries would say. And I have one to add as a Mets fan for the Mets --"All I want is to not root for you anymore. Please trade me."

4. Worst Sports Haircuts

And for your viewing pleasure, here are the top 25 worst haircuts in sports. You know there are some crazy ones on here when Dennis Rodman doesn’t even place in the top 3.

5. Official Tim Tebow Fan Bandwagon Application

Haven't seen the light yet? Here's your official Tim Tebow Fan Application. To optimize your chances at an offer, please engage in some Tebowing while you fill this out.

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The High Five 1/11/2012

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 5:01 am
Written by: Ben Horney

1. Wilfork Sells Chicken

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork doesn't just play football. He also sells rotisserie chicken.

2. Miracle Buzzer Beater

Despite stifling inbound defense, Hadley Sejkora, a 6'1" guard for Nebraska's Pawnee City High School basketball team, hit a behind-the-backboard, game winning jumper at the buzzer to beat Adams Freeman High. Larry Bird would be proud.

3. MTV's Sweet LFL Sweepstakes


The prize of MTV's newest sweepstakes is the chance to tackle an LFL player at halftime of this year's Lingerie Bowl IX in Las Vegas. I don't have much to add, this sounds awesome.

4. NMA Crucifies Tebow

Of course Next Media Animation took on Tebow's miracle game Sunday to beat the Steelers. And yes, they animated Tebow being literally crucified.

5. Heads Up!

Perhaps it's immature, but there's something inherently entertaining about former Arsenal defender and current ESPN broadcaster Martin Keown getting unexpectedly drilled in the face by a soccer ball. Then again, perhaps it's just immature.

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The High Five 1/10/2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:01 am
Written by: Ben Horney

1. Storybook Ending

I know you've all seen it, but I'd be doing the world a disservice if I didn't link to Tim Tebow's game-winning, 80-yard touchdown pass on the first play of overtime to beat the Steelers in Sunday night's wild-card game. If you're trying to write a Disney-style, inspirational sports movie, take notes.

2. Barkley Does Shaq

Charles Barkley impersonated Shaq during his "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig, in an "NBA on TNT" sketch. He really nailed the low key, monotone, barely audible thing Shaq has going on.

3. Griffin Throws It Down

Remember how last year, during his rookie season, we were amazed daily by Blake Griffin highlights? Well, it's his sophomore season, and nothing has changed.

4. The Return Of Kenny Powers

The hilarious "Eastbound and Down" is coming back for a third season. The promo has Kenny Powers giving a speech to a group of children.

5. Bowler Takes The Fall

Bowler Josh Blanchards just secured himself a spot in the blooper reel hall of fame. Does that count as a turn?

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The High Five 1/9/2012

Monday, January 9, 2012 1:47 pm
Written by: Jeffrey Eisenband

1. Tebow On My Mind

Suns coach Alvin Gentry could have opened his Sunday night press conference after Phoenix's 109-93 victory with an analysis of the game. Instead, he offered his thoughts on Tebow Haters.

2. The Wild Delonte West

There's no denying Delonte West is a troublesome individual. U.S. Secret Service agents are not going to take their chances and let him meet the president with the rest of the Mavericks.

3. It's A Power-Play Basket

It is unclear if the Louisiana-Lafayette basketball team have counting problems or if it was doing it on purpose, but the team put out six players on the final possession of its overtime win versus Western Kentucky. The referees and the announcers were clueless. Then Western Kentucky fired its coach.

4. Rome Is Burning In The Cash

Who makes more per season, Albert Pujols or Jim Rome? Guess again.

5. Republican Football

Republican candidates trying to talk about football ... there's nothing like it. Oh, and Rick Perry mentions guns.

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The High Five 1/6/2012

Friday, January 6, 2012 5:01 am
Written by: Amy Parlapiano

1. Et Tu, Eddie George?

Former running back Eddie George is tackling a new hobby in his life-after-the-NFL days: acting in Shakespeare plays. Yep. I'll just let that sentence sit there so you can all absorb it and digest it and sit back and reflect on Eddie George acting in a Shakespeare play. Because it's going to take a lot of absorption and reflection.

2. Having His Cake And Not Eating It, Too.

Nice Local Baker: Hey LeBron, here's the extravagant birthday cake you ordered, complete with crown, that I spent a ridiculously long time making with the understanding that you'd pay me or at least tweet pictures of it for publicity! LeBron's party planning people, upon seeing the cake: Um ... yeah. Not really what we were looking for. It's totes not worth anymore than $600. I mean, come on. It's just flour and milk and water. Me: Totally valid point, party planning people. It's not like you guys have unlimited amounts of money and tweet space to waste on a hardworking baker during an economic recession, right?!

3. If The BCS Ran Other Sports Events

Even though the BCS Bowls have been extremely entertaining so far, it's still very hard to not judge the system that decides them. This article discusses what other sports would be like if they were under the ruling power of the BCS system. For example, the author asks what the World Cup would be like if it were controlled by the BCS. Spoiler Alert: "There would be no World Cup."

4. Gruden Mistakes Michelle Obama For Lisa Salters

The Orange Bowl was not really exciting at all, but at least Jon Gruden provided us with one entertaining moment -- when he saw the Clemson coaches holding up a picture of Michelle Obama as one of their plays, he at first identified her as ESPN reporter Lisa Salters. My favorite part of the video is after they laugh about it for a little bit, there's this awkward silence where you can basically hear the other broadcasters thinking, "PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NEVER SPEAK AGAIN ABOUT THINGS UNRELATED TO FOOTBALL, JON GRUDEN." As Jon Gruden himself would say: This Jon Gruden, let me tell you something about THIS GUY ... he cannot immediately identify our First Lady.

5. Chipotle's Marketing Team Is Super

Apparently the NFL has really strict rules about using the word "Super Bowl" in any ads, so Chipotle was really awesome and used the words "Super" and "Bowl," in giant font, with like, 74 tiny words in between them. And now, because I am so pleased with the clever and snarky marketing of Chipotle, I have an excuse to reward them by buying myself at least five of their burritos (maybe seven in case the NFL figures out a way to sue them).

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The High Five 1/4/2012

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 2:01 pm
Written by: Ben Horney

1. Using His Head

It's been a rough start to the season for the Nets, who sit in last place in the Atlantic Division at 1-5. For further proof, see this picture of Shelden Williams.

2. Tackled By His Own Teammate

Despite catching the ball six yards deep in the end zone, Stanford freshman Ty Montgomery attempted to run back this kickoff during Monday's Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State. Teammate Jeremy Stewart, however, had other thoughts.

3. Rocky McIntosh's Day Off


Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh was deactivated from the roster when he was caught trying to pull a Ferris Bueller - attempting to fool coaches into thinking he was home before curfew by stuffing pillows under his blankets. Principal Rooney could not be reached for comment.

4. Durant Living The Dream

Kevin Durant's high school aspirations mirror that of my own: "to be in the NBA and have success in whatever I do." Durant 2, me 0.

5. 2011 NFL Gaffes

In honor of the end of the 2011 NFL regular season, complex.com has put together a list of the 20 biggest fails from this year. It's nice to see these freak athletes can sometimes goof up like us average freaks.

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The High Five 1/3/2012

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 5:01 am
Written by: Ben Horney

1. The Faces Of 2011

To properly welcome us to 2012, sportspickle.com has put together a slideshow of the best sports faces of 2011. It's full of craziness with athlete mugshots, crazy fan get-ups, and of course, hockey players smiling regularly.

2. Drug Balls Blocked

A Peruvian man was caught trying to smuggle almost five pounds of cocaine, hidden in deflated soccer balls, into Newark Liberty International Airport last week. Luckily, his balls were busted before they could enter the country.

3. NBA Team Name Origins

Sportsnet.ca has put together a list detailing the origins of each NBA team's name. Did you know that in 1986 the Miami Heat were nearly named the Miami Vice? Or that the Utah Jazz was originally from New Orleans, where the name made a lot more sense?

4. Getting In On The Action

One of the best things about the NBA is how fans can literally be right on top of the action. Or, in this case, under it.

5. Lambeau Heap

Packers linebacker Brad Jones took security into his own hands Sunday, laying out a fan who ran onto the field. Maybe this fan should try a sport where the object of the game isn't for huge men to hit other huge men as hard as possible.

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The High Five 1/2/2012

Monday, January 2, 2012 1:00 pm
Written by: Jeffrey Eisenband

1. Tebowing.com

MySpace came first, then Facebook, then Twitter. Now ... Tebowing.com. Finally, a place for everyone to share their Tebowing photos! Wait ... did he lose three straight games? No, the Broncos are in the playoffs, so that can't be true.

2. Wes, The Pasty Pilgrim

Two weeks ago, Chad Ochocinco convinced Wes Welker to join Twitter. Then he used the site to publicly congratulate Welker on a $10,000 fine.

3. Ilya's Last Words

Thanks to HBO, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov has become an instant celebrity and comedian. However, he will be the Flyers' backup goalie for today's Winter Classic. That didn't stop Bryz from getting in a few final cracks before the game.

4. Beastly Finger

Michael Beasley lacerated his finger in a game versus the Mavericks on Sunday night. His lips read: Oh &^%*, that's my bone!

5. Another Kris Humphries Folly

In a recent "Kourtney and Kim Take New York" episode, Kris Humphries felt the need to question the sexuality of a friend of Kim's. At this point, we should expect things like this from Humphries.

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