The Other Sports Thread

capt. scotty · Jul 19, 2009, 12:55 PM

So I almost started this thread while watching the unbelievable Wimbledon final between Federer and Roddick a few weeks ago, but didnt. Im still salty and sad that Roddick didnt win that one, he played great and gave it his all but still came up just short. If it wasnt for him choking away the lead in that tiebreak in the 2nd set (dont remember exactly, but I think he was up 6-1 and lost it 7-6), I think he wouldve won it.

...but Im starting this today because of the British Open and 59 year old Tom Watson still maintaining his lead with only a couple holes left. He has 8 majors, but hasnt won 1 since the 80's. I havent been able to watch the last few days because of work, but this is unbelievable. Im kind of feeling like this will end up being a 2 or 3 man playoff, but hopefully he wins it outright.

So anyway, we have the hockey, baseball, football(s), basketball, and boxing thread, but I dont think any other sports get enough talk to have there own thread, but we can talk some golf, tennis, MMA, cycling, etc or even Nascar (ugh) if your heart desires . Although this Jeremy Mayfield stuff is probably the only thing that has ever interested me concerning driving in a circle.

capt. scotty · Jul 19, 2009, 02:22 PM

ugh....what a meltdown in the playoff by Watson.

I dont think I can even watch the last hole. I think Im going to switch to a less surprising meltdown and watch the Bucco game.

Ruckus · Jul 20, 2009, 11:36 PM

Yes that Wimbledon final was one of the greatest finals I've ever seen. Ohh the 2nd set tiebreaker, choking from 6-2...

I too was rooting for Watson but I feel for Cink. He should be allowed to enjoy his victory properly

LEATHER KID · Jul 31, 2009, 03:15 PM

Cink's a hellofa golfer and deserved a major. On another sports topic: Does anyone else want to see Brock Lesnar just get his ass stomped by somebody?! I know this maybe physically impossible but I dont want a tapout, I want a knockout.

LEATHER KID · Jul 31, 2009, 03:16 PM

Oh and Mayfields just a methhead that hasnt shown the physical signs yet. It's pretty pathetic.

capt. scotty · Oct 28, 2009, 01:42 PM

Anyone hear how Andre Agassi admits in his new autobiography that he was using Meth during the 1997 ATP season?

Pretty nuts...I also found it funny that he told them his assistant Slim used to spike his drinks with meth and he accidentally drank it, thats why his test came up positive. and they believed him and threw out the test ;D

Ruckus · Oct 30, 2009, 01:11 AM

QuoteAnyone hear how Andre Agassi admits in his new autobiography that he was using Meth during the 1997 ATP season?

Pretty nuts...I also found it funny that he told them his assistant Slim used to spike his drinks with meth and he accidentally drank it, thats why his test came up positive. and they believed him and threw out the test ;D

Classic example of the difference between team sports and individual sports. The tennis tour could not afford to suspend their biggest star for such a violation. The revenue and PR hit would be too great. As the rumors are abundant now that many PGA golfers are juiced, do you think if it was illegal, that the PGA would have the balls to suspend Tiger. I sure as hell don't think so.

Ruckus · Oct 30, 2009, 01:12 AM

Didn't know where else to put this but we have a sports talk radio station here that is local part time and fox sports radio during some segments. On the same day, the local show intro music was Aluminum Park and Chris Meyers' show was the intro lick to Off the Record. Thought that was pretty cool

capt. scotty · Oct 30, 2009, 11:50 AM

QuoteDidn't know where else to put this but we have a sports talk radio station here that is local part time and fox sports radio during some segments. On the same day, the local show intro music was Aluminum Park and Chris Meyers' show was the intro lick to Off the Record. Thought that was pretty cool

Nice...even on Fox TV broadcasts, they usually have pretty good music when they go into commercial breaks, etc. I've heard a ton of Phish, Dead, Panic, etc. Never MMJ though.

capt. scotty · Oct 30, 2009, 11:52 AM

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QuoteAnyone hear how Andre Agassi admits in his new autobiography that he was using Meth during the 1997 ATP season?

Pretty nuts...I also found it funny that he told them his assistant Slim used to spike his drinks with meth and he accidentally drank it, thats why his test came up positive. and they believed him and threw out the test ;D

Classic example of the difference between team sports and individual sports. The tennis tour could not afford to suspend their biggest star for such a violation. The revenue and PR hit would be too great. As the rumors are abundant now that many PGA golfers are juiced, do you think if it was illegal, that the PGA would have the balls to suspend Tiger. I sure as hell don't think so.

Agreed on Tiger...judging by the shape he's in, if anyone in the PGA is juicing, its probably him.

I also read something the other day that at the major tennis school Agassi was at before he was a pro (I forget the name of the school, last name began with a B), he was busted multiple times for weed and coke, but because he was Agassi and the biggest talent in the school, nothing ever happened.

I bet that dude used to rage back in the day

Ruckus · Nov 01, 2009, 10:05 AM

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QuoteAnyone hear how Andre Agassi admits in his new autobiography that he was using Meth during the 1997 ATP season?

Pretty nuts...I also found it funny that he told them his assistant Slim used to spike his drinks with meth and he accidentally drank it, thats why his test came up positive. and they believed him and threw out the test ;D

Classic example of the difference between team sports and individual sports. The tennis tour could not afford to suspend their biggest star for such a violation. The revenue and PR hit would be too great. As the rumors are abundant now that many PGA golfers are juiced, do you think if it was illegal, that the PGA would have the balls to suspend Tiger. I sure as hell don't think so.

Agreed on Tiger...judging by the shape he's in, if anyone in the PGA is juicing, its probably him.

I also read something the other day that at the major tennis school Agassi was at before he was a pro (I forget the name of the school, last name began with a B), he was busted multiple times for weed and coke, but because he was Agassi and the biggest talent in the school, nothing ever happened.

I bet that dude used to rage back in the day

Bolliteri Academy I believe. That Nick Bolliteri is such a greaseball

bear sin rug · Nov 07, 2009, 04:58 PM

:o :o :o :o

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvEobeNfGcc&feature=sports-bg-TheLatest[/media]

Ruckus · Nov 07, 2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:o :o :o :o

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvEobeNfGcc&feature=sports-bg-TheLatest[/media]

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Oh, I see the link now while quoting. Yeah, I posted about my new American heroine, Elizabeth Lambert, elsewhere.

I say good for her. If the refs don't catch her....

;D

Ruckus · Nov 07, 2009, 05:48 PM

looking forward to fedor tonight. hopefully my mancrush will continue

capt. scotty · Nov 08, 2009, 12:23 PM

Quotelooking forward to fedor tonight. hopefully my mancrush will continue

fedor is a beast. i like boxing much more than MMA, but those fights entertained me last night. havent seen too many of fedor's fights, but rogers looked a lot better than any other guy ive seen in the ring against fedor. i think he's actually legit and with some more seasoning id like to see a rematch.

Paulie_Walnuts · Nov 09, 2009, 07:01 AM

I've heard so much about Fedor but only seen clips of him on Youtube. I watched the fight on repeat last night and it was a good fight. When he throws he really throws, it's totally ferocious.

I was a bit disappointed in his ground game, after hearing so much about him, but he showed some guts to come through that broken nose, as well as when Rogers was pounding on him. The fact is nobody seems to be able to beat him.

It's a shame it doesn't look like we are going to get to see him in the UFC, there would have been some interesting match-ups for sure.

Ruckus · Nov 09, 2009, 01:36 PM

I agree with both of you guys. Fedor is getting old now and it's a shame that he is only getting pub now for the non hardcore fanbase. Rogers looked strong and athletic but was definitely a little raw. It was an amazing escape by Fedor when he was bottom and Rogers started a ground and pound. He took some real shots but reversed effortlessly without and fear or panic. Extraordinary.

Fedor's ground game usually results in submissions by arm or leg from what I've seen and not many from chokes. He tried on one or two occasions against Rogers but Rogers' strength seemed to get him out of it before any real trouble. The accuracy of Fedor on his long power punches is impressive.

It was great to see this on network television

capt. scotty · Nov 09, 2009, 03:28 PM

I cant believe the dude is only 5'9'' and 1/2 too....makes his record that much more impressive when you gotta think most guys he goes against are like 6'2''+ and have a reach advantage.

Ruckus · Dec 02, 2009, 11:07 AM

The Tiger Woods debacle is another reason why I HATE ESPN! For the last ten years, all they have reported is man drama and gossip. I understand it is a 24 hour sports network but FUCK! >:( It's why I avoid it like the plague. That's why I love MLB TV and watching AFC and NFC playbook on NFL network. Some acutal sports analysis is nice once in a while.

Who gives a shit? The only professional athletes that haven't had an affair in the history of sports are AC Green, Doug Christie, and eunuchs. I guess it only speaks to the innate need for men to also need gossip and drama masked behind sports. :(

capt. scotty · Dec 02, 2009, 11:52 AM

So you think that whole affair thing is true?

I dont care at all what actually happened, but I think he would be better off and people wouldnt still be talking about the story if he just came out and said what was going on.

2:30AM...hitting a hydrant...hitting a tree...going less than 30 MPH. I dont know what it was, but something was going on. I would say he was shitfaced, but I would assume the hospital wouldve gotten labs done on him, even though he is Tiger Tiger Woods Y'all!