FWG With Jason Page On ESPN Radio: College Football and Hot Girlfriends

// August 18th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, wob

Talking college football, careers, and having a hot girlfriend in Hartford with Jason Page on ESPN Radio.

Study Suggests That Bacon Is Bad For You

// May 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, wob

Chicago (Reuters) Eating hot dogs, bacon, sausage or deli meats increases the chance of heart disease by 42 percent, US researchers said in a report out Monday.

The American Meat Institute objected to the findings, saying it was only one study and that it stands in contrast to other studies and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

“At best, this hypothesis merits further study. It is certainly no reason for dietary changes,” James Hodges, president of the American Meat Institute, said in a statement.

This is headline news?  Bacon and processed meats may be bad for you.  In other developments cigarettes may cause cancer and driving while drunk may be frowned upon by local authorities.  And James Hodges, president of the American Meat Institute, you keep fighting the good fight sir.  I love that all this study means to him is that “you should do more studies…no reason for dietary changes.”

He’s like the Phillip - Morris of meat packing.  Bonus points on so many levels that this study came out of Chicago, the land of polish sausage, heart of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, super fans, and the birthplace of the quadruple bypass.  I don’t want to live in a world where I cant get aged Kielbasa or Bratwurst with the cheese built-in.

Yeah these foods are bad for you, but do we really need a study to tell us that? Or do we need the American Meat Institute to deny it?  No and No.  Eat on, Fatties.

Wake Up! ….With A Metaphor For How Your Sad Life Has Become

// April 22nd, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Uncategorized, wob

Introducing the "Girlfriend Pillow"

Sears has really taken the guess work out of what guys are looking for in a woman:  lumpy breasts and one arm.  They’ve boiled down the whole girlfriend-experience to this polyester and felt pillow: Two boobs, one arm, and no judgement .  Shit, I’ll take 10!Unfortunately the “Wife” model comes with crushing guilt and an in-law attachment.

Yes, this is very, very real….and from Sears.

Jacoby Ellsbury Declared By Nike To Be The Best Athlete Of All Time?….NOT SO FAST

// March 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Justice, Uconn, Uncategorized, wob

So according to this, Ellsbury’s  “SPARQ” rating is 102.31 which, is a little bit of a convoluted calculation if you ask me, but go ahead and try it here (using Nike’s SPARQULATOR!) I’ll refrain from tackling the whole “this is simply a marketing ploy” by Nike angle, because the whole corporate America thing is played out.  But I will say this, the means of measuring Ellsbury’s athleticism are by no means widely accepted as the standard by strength coaches and professionals around the United States.  Sure, the vertical jump, 5-10-5 and 30 yard (and 40 yard) dash are measures of speed, power, and agility, but Nike is using a measuring stick that is wildly inaccurate.  First, the “jump pad” (which is used to measure vertical leap by calculating the time he leaves the pad to the time he lands) is easily manipulated, which is why every “real” evaluation (including the NFL combine) doesn’t use this method.

Read the full analysis over at NESN.com

Hat Tip: [Barstool Sports]

Morning Football Links: National Signing Day, Morning Erections, Unicorn Horns, and The Downfall Of Barack Obama

// February 2nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Justice, Uconn, Uncategorized, wob

• Morning erection….of a statue of Nick Saban.  Nothing can get Saban (’s statue) erect like Al Moore [Tide Sports]

• Unicorn Horns.  Arbitrary and about as accurate as the “star system”  Ride into the rainbow. [NESN]

• National Signing Day is tomorrow, and there a are still a few “five stars” who are undecided.  like Seantrel Henderson, who is likely going to Ohio State, but won’t let anyone in on the secret [Twin Cities]

• B.J. Daniels is getting his shoulder operated on.  Things are currently the definition of “a mess” in South Florida [TampaBay.com]

• Health care debate?  What health care debate?  Obama is pondering the legality of the BCS.  God Bless the USA! [Dallas News]

2010 East-West Shrine Game: Players to Watch

// January 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Justice, Uconn, Uncategorized, wob

The College All-Star games are when a player’s stock has the most potential to rise or fall, as the speculation and evaluation gets harder with the 2010 NFL draft approaching. While the Senior Bowl is undoubtedly the most prestigious of the the postseason games, the East-West Shrine game is probably second — and is arguably the most important for mid-round players hoping to improve their chances.  With all 32 NFL teams in attendance, it is a week long showcase for players, so Jay and I are bringing you 5 players from each squad to watch…

EAST

1. Greg Hardy, DE - Ole Miss Rebels

Hardy is my number 1 player to watch on either team. Last year Hardy was supposed to be a 1^st round draft pick but he decided to come back to school. He missed almost half of the season with a few different injuries. Well now he is healthy and can show the NFL scouts that he can play at the next level. With a great game I think Hardy locks himself into being picked no later than the 2^nd round.

2. Blair White, WR - Michigan State Spartans

Former walk-on turned captain, Blair White, will have some questions to answer at the Shrine game. He had a great senior year with 70 catches for 990 yards and 9 TDs. The knock on White is that he isn’t that fast. He has great hands but will he be able to create space for himself at the next level?

3. O’Brien Schofield, DE - Wisconsin Badgers

Schofield was awesome for the Badgers this season. He had a great game vs. Miami in the Champs Sports Bowl where he recorded 2 sacks. He isn’t that big. He is extremely athletic and runs very well. Can he play DE at the next level? He may be in for a switch to a 3-4 OLB in the NFL.

1. Lindsey Witten, DE, UConn

Witten set the tone for pass-rushers in the Big East this season. He is tall and incredibly athletic, with good hands and an incredibly long frame. His brother, Donte Whitner, was the Buffalo Bills’ first-round draft pick out of Ohio State, so he has genetics in his favor. There are still some questions about his size and strength translating to the NFL in run-stopping situations, which has some scouts projecting him to play outside linebacker in rush situations as a pro. The Shrine game will give him a chance to showcase his toughness and speed and to improve his draft stock to the late second round.

5. Jarrett Brown, QB - West Virginia Mountaineers

At 6′4, 220 lbs., Brown has a great frame to play QB in the NFL. He is extremely athletic and has tremendous upside. He had an okay senior year, throwing only 11 TDs to his 9 INTs. He needs to show that he has the smarts to play QB at the next level. Can he read defenses and make smart, quick decisions? With a bad game he risks going undrafted however with a good game I think a NFL team will take a shot on him in the 5^th or 6^th round.

WEST

1. Max Hall, QB - BYU Cougars

Hall had a very good senior year as he led the Cougars to an 11-2 record. He threw for over 3,500 yards and 33 TDs. Hall doesn’t have a great body for an NFL QB. He stands just under 6′1 and weighs 200 pounds. Listen I don’t want to hear the Drew Brees excuse. (How Brees stands only 6′0 and weighs in around 210 pounds) He is an extreme exception to the rule

2. Joe Pawelek, LB - Baylor Bears

Pawelek was a monster for Baylor. He had over 100 tackles the last two years. The big question with him is his speed. Does he have what it takes to run sideline to sideline in the NFL? He has good instincts and with a good game I can see him being drafted in the 3^rd or 4^th round.

3. Dennis Pitta, TE - BYU Cougars

Pitta really has a chance to climb up draft boards here. Everyone has Jermaine Gresham from Oklahoma as their top rated TE but after that the rankings are up in the air. With a good game, I can see Pitta climbing up the rankings board and securing himself as the 2^nd rated TE.

4. Darrell Stuckey, S - Kansas Jayhawks

Stuckey played well for Kansas this year. He doesn’t have great size for a safety but he is very versatile and isn’t afraid to help out in the run game. With a good game, I think Stuckey can improve his draft stock and move up into the 2^nd round.

5.  Chris Brown, RB - Oklahoma Sooners

Brown’s stock really dropped this year. In 2008 he had 1,220 yards and 20 TDs. In 2009 he only totaled 749 yards and 7 TDs. Now, all of that is not his fault. The Sooners lost their Heisman trophy winning QB and their offensive line was banged up all year. Brown will probably be a 6^th or 7^th round pick in the 2010 NFL draft but with a bad game he runs the risk of going undrafted. Brown needs to run hard and show that he can play at the next level.

Wake Up With Funny Conversation Bubbles That Involve Defensive Linemen Emasculating Offensive Linemen

// December 17th, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized, wob

My love affair with Suh continues.

I’m sure there is photo credit to be given here, if you know shoot me an email @ TheFatWhiteGuyATgmail.com

What are you doing in a month? Figure it out pronto.

// August 6th, 2009 // No Comments » // Scott Wolf, opening weekend foreplay, wob

I am a terrible planner. I would go so far as to say that I take measures to avoid planning. Thanks to Inside USC with Scott Wolf, I am getting my September 3-7 squared away {Thank you Swedish scheduling gods. A lot of things don’t make sense [See a month long break in the middle of the season because the entire country is on holiday.] but an open date on the first weekend of college football does.}. Keep in mind that all times for me are 6 hours later than the listed {Eastern} times.

Take a couple minutes and rough out your viewing plan. Here are the games I’m excited about watching after a quick perusal of the master list {Rooting interests in caps and bold.}:

Thurs, Sept 3
- 7:00 PM South Carolina at North Carolina State, ESPN
- 10:15 PM Oregon at Boise State, ESPN

Sat, Sept 5
- 12:00 PM MINNESOTA at Syracuse, ESPN2
- 3:30 PM Georgia at Oklahoma State, ABC
- 7:00 PM NORTHERN ILLINOIS at Wisconsin, Big Ten Network - Go Huskies.
- 10:00 PM Maryland at California, ESPN2

And for the other Husky fans (UCONN, that is - not the portly clientel, we prefer big-boned.):
- 7:00 PM Connecticut at Ohio, ESPN 360

What’s on your visual menu? Only one game per time slot. We have to make this interesting.

The Blind Side, Michael Lewis/Oher, Left Tackle, Thailand

// August 5th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Michael Lewis, Michael Oher, The Blind Side, restaurant pimp, shoe carnage, wob

Ok, bear with me on this stream-of-consciousness bing-bang. It makes sense. {At least in my dome.}

Yesterday I saw the trailer for The Blind Side. We should all know by now that Hollywood butchers any book remakes. The books are always better. Always. Watch in horror and save your money come late November.

It has been panned with spot-on precision at Mr. Irrelivant, Hey Jenny Slater and Doc Saturday so I won’t pile on. But I’ll probably end up watching it at some point. I’d make a terrible revolutionary.

In The Blind Side, virtuoso Michael Lewis discussing the nuances of pro football that have led to left tackles transforming from interchangeable cog to freakishly talented athletic specimens that are paid accordingly.

Last night in practice I played some left tackle. If I was taller, stronger, faster, more athletic - I would be at least fighting for a practice squad spot. Who are we kidding. I’d just be a bigger awkward person. Anyway through a combination of ruthless technique, fat feet and old shoes, this came to pass:

A new innovation in adidas footwear. The ankle cleat. Nothing is impossible.

Without missing a beat, someone yells, “You get those in Thailand?”
“Nope, but they were probably made there.”

Which brings us to tonight’s dinner. My brother’s last meal out in Stockholm, at Koh Phangan. The building looks like a tiki hut and has a river running along the floorboards. The food was delicious, but it cannot hold a candle to the urinals.

You bet I used the far left one. Chang, yummy. Singha, even more so.

I told you I’d bring it full circle. If you’re still reading and thoroughly confused, I apologize profusely. But you’re probably used to that.

Just Watch

// August 4th, 2009 // No Comments » // studs, wob, wrestling

My dad is a wrestling coach, which may be why I find this more touching, if it’s possible.

I was an absolute mess of tears and laughter after watching this. The video made me happy to be alive. Sport is a beautiful thing, and don’t let anyone tell you any different.