Top 5 M/F Stories of the Month - June 09

It's that time of the month again, faithful readers. It's time for another edition of The Dick and Bo Show's Top 5 M/F Stories of the Month. Let's get right to it, shall we?

Number 5

You remember this guy, right? A little foggy? You may recognize him better like this.

Yep, that's Maurice Clarett. The former The Ohio State University running back. I'm sure by now you are recalling that he is in prison. And by now you are asking why do I care about Maurice Clarett? Here's why. Apparently, someone thought enough of you to report that Clarett is seeking an early release from his sentence in order to make a comeback in the NFL. Riiiiight, like any team is going to touch a washed up troublemaker. Although, I guess there is an opening or two on the Dallas Cowboys for that sort of player.

Number 4

Gambling and sports have a long, intertwined history that I am not going into right now. Just know that people place bets on sporting events. Occasionally, athletes get involved in gambling which leads to embarrassment all around. What's worse then a player getting involved in gambling? A referee getting caught betting on games. That's what.

You may be wondering why this is on the list at #4. This seems like and very news worthy event. Something that isn't a waste of anyone's time. This guy officiated crucial games in the NBA season and playoffs and bet on them!!! My response to you, dear reader, is you're right! This is absolutely news worthy.

This, however, is not. Correct me if I'm wrong, but gambling is a shady business. A guy who goes to prison for illegal betting and who is a participant in the investigation that could lead to the arrests of other people involved isn't going to be making a lot of friends. So, when said convicted gambler runs across a friend of someone being investigated, they get hit with a "paint-rolling stick" on the knee. Or they get hit with something that would actually hurt. Either way, it's not news.

Number 3

As a sports franchise one thing that happens each year that builds excitement about your team is the draft. A high pick means you can choose someone that your fans can be excited to watch. Last year, the Chicago Bulls unexpectedly got the #1 pick. They chose Derrick Rose, an extremely talented PG. Rose went on to have a tremendous rookie season. He left no doubt that he is a guy to build a team around. But, don't take my word for it. Check this out.

So, the idea that I summed up by saying, "Rose went on to have a tremendous rookie season. He left no doubt that he is a guy to build a team around.", K.C. Johnson got paid write. In way more words. Seems like the whole story was fairly obvious to me. Alas, I read it anyway. On a Monday.

Number 2

The year round nature of sports and sports reporting these days is pretty ridiculous if you ask me. You can tell when someone needs to meet a deadline and will put pretty much anything out there that may qualify as a story or not.

The New York Jets are looking for some hype after a disappointing 2008 season. All I can say is, "Look out AFC EAST!" If the Jets' newly drafted QB, Mark Sanchez can throw touchdown passes in minicamp, there is no telling what he can do in a real game. The sky is the limit for this guy. Puh-leeze. This was a big waste of time but not the biggest of this past month.

Number 1

Kobe. Bryant. Is. Focused.

Don't believe me? Proof. Yep, there was no bigger time waster this past month then the media telling us over and over and over again that Kobe Bryant was determined to win an NBA championship. Really? They had to tell us this? Was he not focused last year? This is getting ridiculous. Until next time.

Top 5 M/F Stories of the Month - May 09

Hi there faithful readers...we've been a little busy with work lately so, our water cooler discussions of sports have slowed to a trickle.  Never-the-less, we bring this month's addition of the Top 5 M/F Stories of the Month.

Number 5

Wait...what?  

Soccer?  Ok, ok.  Soccer is a cool sport.  It's not very popular here in the States but, it's huge elsewhere in the world.  So, contrary to popular US belief, a soccer story isn't always a waste of time.  However, a story about David Beckham wanting to return to AC Milan as soon as his current season in the MLS is over is like...hmm...it's like...ah, yes...a guy named Brett Favre wanting to play football again.  Completely a waste of time.

Number 4

Somewhere an Arizona State football fan wept.

It's nice that John Elway (that's him on the right) supports his son's decision to leave the Arizona State football team.  It seems really nice that a big weight has been lifted off of Elway's son since he left the team.  I'm sure that it is very difficult to follow in your extremely successful father's footsteps.  Why do we care to know about this?  We don't.  It's just put in front of us in an easily accessible format.

Number 3

How dare they!

How dare former players ever...EVER...say something negative about their former college program.  Who do they think are criticizing the program after a loss?  I mean, really?  I understand Urban Meyer being a bit upset over a former player's comments but saying, "You're either a Gator or you're not a Gator."  Come on, Urban.  Don't get so offended.  And don't say things that can turn into useless stories.

Number 2

This kind of thing would never happen if he were alive.

Sometimes pitchers purposely throw pitches at or near opposing batters.  This has been happening since...my guess is...since the beginning of this game.  Although, the first baseball players were true gentlemen who looked more like this.  So, maybe pitchers weren't throwing at batters until a few years after the beginning of the sport.  I'd like to send a high inside fastball at ESPN right now...on purpose.  Fine me.

Number 1

We arrive at the most pointless story of the month.  Here it is.

Apparently, Pete Rose, if he were making the decisions, would give Alex Rodriguez a second chance and still vote him into the hall of fame.  Rose goes on to say that he believes "baseball records are sacred" and would be mad if someone who took steroids broke his records.  Let's get this straight.  Pete Rose, a guy banned for life from the hall of fame and openly campaigning to get into the hall, would give someone a second chance...hmm...no kidding.  I'm glad someone put that in writing for me.  On top of that, Rose thinks baseball records are sacred?  Of course he does.  How else is going to bet on teams if he doesn't know their record?  

That's it for another month's worth of wasted sports stories.  Check back soon for more podcasts and blog posts.