Fan Favorites

Every Friday I’ll post links to things I found interesting. It’s a new idea I call a “Link Dump.” Guaranteed you’ll find thousands of blogs start to do the same thing in the coming weeks and months. Just remember where you saw this idea first.

Gary: Landlord of the Flies By Stranger Than Eviction – This has nothing to do with sports but it’s just too hilarious to ignore. If you really want to get the whole feel for it make sure to start with the overview and work your way forward.

Keeping you posted By Shira Springer, Boston Globe – A well-written, informative feature on social media in sports.

Let’s celebrate ‘The Summer of Mailbag’ By Bill Simmons, ESPN.com – If you’re reading my blog chances are you’re already familiar with some Simmons stuff. It’s still a must read for me every time he puts one out, probably because it’s the only thing he writes anymore.

How I’d fix the economy By Rick Reilly, ESPN.com – I like it. I’d add that employees could be traded like when George Costanza from Seinfeld gets traded by the Yankees to Tyler Chicken for concessions items. Imagine having a no-trade clause in an employee contract? More importantly, though, would be entrance music for each employee every time they entered the conference room for an office meeting. I’d go with Hells Bells by AC/DC.

Top 10: Worst Sports Logos By Malcolm MacMillan, AskMen.com – My vote by league:

• NHL: Vancouver Canucks – I picture a discussion about the logo with a Canuck executive going something like this: “What is that in the logo anyway?” “It’s a killer whale.” “Ooohh, so it has nothing to do with what a Canuck is suppose to look like?” “No.” “A Canuck is slang for Canadian, right?” “Yes.” “So aren’t you guys just copying the Montreal Canadiens?” “….” In all honesty the Canucks have never had a good logo.
• MLB: Washington Nationals – This team name is one step above calling your team the “Americans or the Fourth of Julyers.” If you have a dumb team name you might as well have a dumb logo too, right? Their earlier logo also left something to desire.
• NFL: Cleveland Browns – Yes Drew Carey, I’m sure Cleveland rocks, but your logo is an orange helmet and your team name is the Browns. Even a kindergartener knows something is wrong here. And what was with all those other logos? I think you guys would just be better off moving to Baltimore and calling yourselves the Ravens. PS – There’s no way I’m posting something about Cleveland without posting one of my career favorite videos. Maybe this helps explain why they can’t even get color association right.
• NBA: Washington Wizards – I like to call this one “Merlin on Acid.” Let’s look at the evidence: The crescent moon has basketball seems. Have you ever looked at the moon and been like “I wonder if I could palm that?” Second, the guy couldn’t decide what to wear so he put on blue pajamas and threw on a tuxedo jacket over it, then he cut off the jacket sleeves for some sort of vest affect. Closer examination reveals his beard and jacket combo make a “W”. Next, he flexes his body into the reverse Shawn Michaels. Finally, while spinning a basketball on his left hand he points at it with his right hand and clicks his fingers, that’s the only way to explain the spark. Know what else? There were no Bullets in their logo when they were the Washington Bullets. What’s up wit dat?