Archive for May, 2009

Your Caddyshack Cast Is Revealed

Maggie O’Hooligan - Megan Fox needs to work on her Irish accent. (Kunis)

Lacey Underall - I’m not going to complain about Elisha Cuthbert winning, but I think I omitted a natural Lacey…Kate Hudson. (Cuthbert)

Dr. Beeper - Jason Bateman wins the popular vote. (Richard Jenkins, looks just like him)

Lou Loomis - Jon Favreau, probably my 4th choice. (Danny Mcbride…does nobody watch East Bound & Down?)

Spaulding Smails - Jon Heder, born to play this role. (Heder)

Thanks for playing along everybody.

Happy Anniversary To The Danny

10 years ago this month we met the new owner of the Washington Redskins. He was 34 years old, wearing a Redskin’s belt buckle and a burgundy and gold tie. He was also wearing a smile that no one could wipe away.

What a difference 10 years makes! Some highlights from the interview.

* Obviously he loves the Redskins. Skins belt buckle, burgundy and gold tie, and the reason for buying the Skins, “I love the Redskins.”

* 10 years ago Dan Rooney and the other old school owners thought Dan was awesome and gave him a standing ovation when his approval was announced. Now…not so much.

* Mr. Snyder is a “team player.”

* #1 priority day 1, “to get the Redskins back where they belong.” I’m assuming this meant the Super Bowl, not 8-8.

* Was afraid he was going to wake up any minute and find out he’s not the owner of the Skins. I’ve spent the past 10 years hoping I was going to wake up and find out he’s not the owner of the Skins!

* “We are not going to sit around idle, we are action takers.” Who is the we? Does he have a mouse in his pocket? Or maybe he has a mini-me? Or maybe he’s the mini me?

* The rumors of finding “sexy” names to become members of the Redskins organization started from day 1…Don Shula?

I hope to see Dan being interviewed soon with a Super Bowl Champion hat on and a smile from ear to ear. Happy Anniversary!

Cheers and Hail

The Six Degrees Of Fatpickled

Six Degrees of Fatpickled is a weekly rundown of 6 items that I have enjoyed. Make sure you check them out.

How could I write a blog about partying with athletes, and not include this guy? (Deadspin)

Darrius Heyward-Bey is s-t-r-u-g-g-l-i-n-g. (Shutdown Corner)

Comcast sports reporter Lisa Hillary sees a rat at Verizon Center during live broadcast. (DC Sports Bog)

Cal Ripken wins big at the Derby with Mine That Bird. (Baltimore Sun) Also won in 2006 with Barbaro, both horses won from post position 8.

I have a love hate relationship with Peter King, this week (like most)…hate. (SI.com)

The last sports team that made me truly happy, thank you Juan Dixon. (YouTube)

Cheers and Hail

The Golden Rule

Bro’s before Hoes

Calvin Borel is poised to become the first jockey to ride the Derby winner, then hop on another horse for the Preakness. Of course there’s a female involved. He has a “special connection,” and “history” with a 3 year old Filly, Rachel Alexandra. I haven’t seen this much commotion over a chick named Rachel, since Ross and Rachel were “on a break.”

One of the greatest things about horse racing is the gambling. I don’t like Calvin and Rachel’s odds. A Filly hasn’t won the Preakness is 84 years. One of the cool things about the Preakness, is pulling for the horse that won the derby for triple crown purposes. So I want Borel riding Mine that Bird and I want to bet on it. I don’t think anyone can get the most out of that horse like he can (certainly not take him to the rail.) If Borel rides Rachel, Mine that Bird has no shot, then you pull for the Filly. Totally confusing. There is one simple fix, one rule for Borel to live by.

Bro’s before Hoes!

Cheers and Hail

Classic YouTubes: Orioles, Redskins, Caps

This is an awesome story about Wild Bill Hagy from 30 years ago. It’s a little long, but it’s almost like watching Any Which Way But Loose. The old cars, the old beer cans…great stuff.

Hard to believe its going on 19 seasons since the Skins last Superbowl. Here is a quick look back at the 91 team that was one of the best ever.

Here is a short clip from one of my favorite movies ever, Slapshot. What makes this interesting? The player wearing #7 for the opposing team, who scores twice in the clip, is Bruce Boudreau, head coach of the Washington Capitals.

Look It’s Billy Bob Thornton…Horses And Hockey Edition

Jim Varney (Ernest)

Dan Bylsma

Carmine Giovinazzo (CSI NY)

Alex Ovechkin/Richard Kiel (Jaws)

Sidney Crosby

Nancy Mckeon (The Facts of Life)

Cheers and Hail