Well, congratulations to the B$C$. You're entire postseason is now fucked.
Ohio State was, yesterday, forced to declare five players, including their star quarterback, ineligible for the first five games of next season for money violations going back two years.
Most any sane person understands that almost none of the five will be around next year, NFL or no NFL. But that isn't the point of the ridiculousness here.
Has anyone heard of a penalty for a school's use of an ineligible player?
This penalty seems to make it believed that the players are only ineligible now, which I would find utterly laughable.
"The NCAA did not suspend the players for Jan. 4 Sugar Bowl against the Razorbacks because they "did not receive adequate rules education during the time period the violations occurred.""
BULL
FUCKING
SHIT!!!
Ohio State should be forced to forfeit the Sugar Bowl, and they've now placed the Rose Bowl in a situation of fraud too, because Wisconsin now has no right to the Rose Bowl. Michigan State should be there, as of TO-DAY.
But, welcome to college football. Between this and $Cam, I begin to wonder if it's going to be next year that the true professional football will be played at major colleges across the nation.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
And another game-show controversy hits Yahoo!
The Million Dollar Money Drop has hit the headlines for a couple getting (perceived to be) screwed out of playing with $800,000 of their stake due to a questionable answer.
Here's the Yahoo! story.
Let's set this up. The Million Dollar Money Drop is a new show that FOX is putting on (which should be one red flag right there!!) based on a British show of the same concept.
A couple (or a pair of related players) is given $1,000,000 in real American money. All there, in public, in $100 bills in stacks of $25,000 apiece.
Here's the catch: To take any part of that money home, they must complete a series of seven multiple choice questions -- the first three having four answers to choose one correct from, the next three having three, and the final question having only two.
Here's catch #2: Not only must they bet their entire (remaining) stake on EVERY question, the rules FORCE them to leave one answer with no money on it at all. (The question is "answered" by the players putting the money physically over one of the relevant number of trap doors. Incorrect answers drop the money out of play, etc.)
So here's the controversy:
The first thing which is shown (this is either question 4, 5, or 6) is the three answers:
A: MacIntosh Computer
B: Sony Walkman
C: Post-It Notes
The question is: "Which of these was sold in stores first?"
The Sony Walkman was said as the answer, but the contestants put $800,000 that Post-It Notes were first in stores.
The problem comes from knowledge that Post-It Notes were being distributed nationally in stores only since 1980, but had been distributed beforehand for 2-3 years regionally.
The question was in no way specific in that regard.
And this is why it wins "Rig Job of the Day".
Face it, people: Game shows are now rigged too. Black-letter law (and a previous show yanked from FOX's air) notwithstanding, producers will use every little dirty trick to deny contestants money they might otherwise duly win.
FOX claims they went to 3M and used the information they were given. The thing is, the way the question is phrased, they could've actually made Post-It Notes locally and sold them in one local store, and the question would be ruled correct.
But, unlike what always has been said about game shows, the network no longer wants the contestant to win. Why would they? Cuts into their precious profit margin. Shows will now do everything in their power to openly deceive the contestant.
Remember: If it's a business, they're out of their minds to decide things legitimately.
And as long as the FCC are a bunch of corporate whores to allow the likes of Survivor and American Idol on the air, it's not going to change.
DECEMBER 24 EDIT: The couple has been invited to return to the show.
Here's the Yahoo! story.
Let's set this up. The Million Dollar Money Drop is a new show that FOX is putting on (which should be one red flag right there!!) based on a British show of the same concept.
A couple (or a pair of related players) is given $1,000,000 in real American money. All there, in public, in $100 bills in stacks of $25,000 apiece.
Here's the catch: To take any part of that money home, they must complete a series of seven multiple choice questions -- the first three having four answers to choose one correct from, the next three having three, and the final question having only two.
Here's catch #2: Not only must they bet their entire (remaining) stake on EVERY question, the rules FORCE them to leave one answer with no money on it at all. (The question is "answered" by the players putting the money physically over one of the relevant number of trap doors. Incorrect answers drop the money out of play, etc.)
So here's the controversy:
The first thing which is shown (this is either question 4, 5, or 6) is the three answers:
A: MacIntosh Computer
B: Sony Walkman
C: Post-It Notes
The question is: "Which of these was sold in stores first?"
The Sony Walkman was said as the answer, but the contestants put $800,000 that Post-It Notes were first in stores.
The problem comes from knowledge that Post-It Notes were being distributed nationally in stores only since 1980, but had been distributed beforehand for 2-3 years regionally.
The question was in no way specific in that regard.
And this is why it wins "Rig Job of the Day".
Face it, people: Game shows are now rigged too. Black-letter law (and a previous show yanked from FOX's air) notwithstanding, producers will use every little dirty trick to deny contestants money they might otherwise duly win.
FOX claims they went to 3M and used the information they were given. The thing is, the way the question is phrased, they could've actually made Post-It Notes locally and sold them in one local store, and the question would be ruled correct.
But, unlike what always has been said about game shows, the network no longer wants the contestant to win. Why would they? Cuts into their precious profit margin. Shows will now do everything in their power to openly deceive the contestant.
Remember: If it's a business, they're out of their minds to decide things legitimately.
And as long as the FCC are a bunch of corporate whores to allow the likes of Survivor and American Idol on the air, it's not going to change.
DECEMBER 24 EDIT: The couple has been invited to return to the show.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
It's only the first games, and I think we have a winner...
So you mean to tell me that New York is up by that much and can't seal the deal?
Has anyone figured out this is the Michael Vick Circle-Jerk we're talking about?
We'd like to thank you for watching yet another NFL Scripted Production.
Has anyone figured out this is the Michael Vick Circle-Jerk we're talking about?
We'd like to thank you for watching yet another NFL Scripted Production.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
If people need to know why I rail against sports these days, I submit two high school stories...
Wow. Just -- fucking -- wow.
I stand witness to two stories as to how completely out of control high school sports have become, as a grand mirror to the farcical nature of the professional "games".
Both of them are from the state of Florida -- which should stand as little surprise given the demigod nature of sports there.
Here's the Fox Sports report on the incident, through YouTube:
Yes, you are seeing it correctly. After an altercation with an opposing player, the thug gets tossed out of the game. He then shoves the official, and then throws him to the ground.
His education should be finished, and he should be in prison.
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Second story from Florida today: A private high school faces expulsion from Florida high school athletics and a six-figure fine for recruiting misconduct.
From the Yahoo! blog story: A private high school in Florida has been fined over $140,000 for recruiting, illegal tuition, and illegal participation violations. They are banned from postseason for five years, plus three more years of probation, and that's if they choose to pay the fine and remain in Florida high school sports at all.
Apparently, according to StAugustine.com, this isn't even the first time a school has been busted like this. Six months ago, another charter school in Florida was fined over a quarter-million dollars for massive ineligibility and lying to the investigators on the subject.
The fines are based on the number of athletic contests, and the school must pay the fines or leave Florida high school athletics.
The five-year postseason ban has been reversed for all sports but football 60 days later.
Here's a hint: How about SHUTTING THE GODDAMN SCHOOLS DOWN?? You think that with this kind of conduct, they aren't coming forward and saying their entire purpose was to be an athletic powerhouse?
I stand witness to two stories as to how completely out of control high school sports have become, as a grand mirror to the farcical nature of the professional "games".
Both of them are from the state of Florida -- which should stand as little surprise given the demigod nature of sports there.
Here's the Fox Sports report on the incident, through YouTube:
Yes, you are seeing it correctly. After an altercation with an opposing player, the thug gets tossed out of the game. He then shoves the official, and then throws him to the ground.
His education should be finished, and he should be in prison.
---------
Second story from Florida today: A private high school faces expulsion from Florida high school athletics and a six-figure fine for recruiting misconduct.
From the Yahoo! blog story: A private high school in Florida has been fined over $140,000 for recruiting, illegal tuition, and illegal participation violations. They are banned from postseason for five years, plus three more years of probation, and that's if they choose to pay the fine and remain in Florida high school sports at all.
Apparently, according to StAugustine.com, this isn't even the first time a school has been busted like this. Six months ago, another charter school in Florida was fined over a quarter-million dollars for massive ineligibility and lying to the investigators on the subject.
The fines are based on the number of athletic contests, and the school must pay the fines or leave Florida high school athletics.
The five-year postseason ban has been reversed for all sports but football 60 days later.
Here's a hint: How about SHUTTING THE GODDAMN SCHOOLS DOWN?? You think that with this kind of conduct, they aren't coming forward and saying their entire purpose was to be an athletic powerhouse?
Monday, December 13, 2010
The NFL is completely fucking out of control...
I had a feeling that, as the lockout began to loom, that the league would have a lot of problems retaining control.
I expected more of the helmet-ripping fights, but I didn't expect this:
That is the Jets strength and conditioning (soon-to-be-ex-) "coach".
He's been banned for the rest of the season.
I don't agree with the punishment.
He should be FIRED and BANNED FOR LIFE from the NFL.
Rex Ryan, the head coach who has instilled this Animal House mentality in his locker room, should be the one suspended for the final three games of the year.
Congratulations, Rex. You've completely blown up your team's chances at the Super Bowl because your fucking franchise has to act like a pack of hyenas.
Right now, the league's final four appears to look like New England, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Chicago.
Or, more appropriately: The US Army, Ben Worthlessburger, Dog Killer, and Barry Soetero.
ON EDIT: The coach has now been suspended indefinitely because he ordered the wall to be put up that led to the incident.
It is now time for this to go to the District Attorney and that the Jets need to pay hardcore.
I'd have them forfeit the next game.
I expected more of the helmet-ripping fights, but I didn't expect this:
That is the Jets strength and conditioning (soon-to-be-ex-) "coach".
He's been banned for the rest of the season.
I don't agree with the punishment.
He should be FIRED and BANNED FOR LIFE from the NFL.
Rex Ryan, the head coach who has instilled this Animal House mentality in his locker room, should be the one suspended for the final three games of the year.
Congratulations, Rex. You've completely blown up your team's chances at the Super Bowl because your fucking franchise has to act like a pack of hyenas.
Right now, the league's final four appears to look like New England, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Chicago.
Or, more appropriately: The US Army, Ben Worthlessburger, Dog Killer, and Barry Soetero.
ON EDIT: The coach has now been suspended indefinitely because he ordered the wall to be put up that led to the incident.
It is now time for this to go to the District Attorney and that the Jets need to pay hardcore.
I'd have them forfeit the next game.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
So it's not enough to benefit Chicago the first time they played Detroit...
.... the league does it again???
*sigh* I've become convinced that Barack Obama's position as the one guy who could probably put the kibosh on a lockout next year is part of the reason the league is rigging the Bears something fierce.
But, counting the MNFix against the Packers, that's THREE games now we can attribute to rigging for the Bears.
Why not just say that you're folding the Lions too?
*sigh* I've become convinced that Barack Obama's position as the one guy who could probably put the kibosh on a lockout next year is part of the reason the league is rigging the Bears something fierce.
But, counting the MNFix against the Packers, that's THREE games now we can attribute to rigging for the Bears.
Why not just say that you're folding the Lions too?
I had it out with E$PN yesterday on the B$C$...
I guess I should congratulate them.
Not only do they get Boise State to finally bow out of college football relevance, but South Carolina lays down to a 56-14 scripted production in Atlanta yesterday, and the NCAA rules that, though Cam Newton is not an amateur athlete anymore and his father was admitted to shopping his services, that Newton is eligible.
All hail the BCS Cabal, stronger today than ever. The system "works", and we're not going to see a playoff any time soon.
In more truth, the system IS a work.
Let's go over the (S)Cam Newton thing again, and tell me where somebody didn't get bought off here:
We have a supposed "student" who:
And, at the price involved, you'd have to think he had assurances of all the things SCam is going to get: The conference title, the Heisman (in one of the biggest routs in history -- I heard people on the E$PN chat yesterday saying this was the most dominant player in 20 years!!), the BCS title, and the #1 Draft Pick should there be an NFL next year.
But again, no one else can see that this has no merit to the quality of the teams, in that you don't ask for an illegal six-figure payout unless they're buying a lot more than a college football quarterback's services??
And then there's the fact of why this is getting let go... This was the year that certain teams were finally going to bust the BCS in getting to the title match.
But this not only endangers the half-billion dollar investment in the BCS for E$PN, but also the seven bowls E$PN owns.
Congratulations are in order, and they got three hours of it. Legitimate sport just took another hit in the name of dirty cash.
Not only do they get Boise State to finally bow out of college football relevance, but South Carolina lays down to a 56-14 scripted production in Atlanta yesterday, and the NCAA rules that, though Cam Newton is not an amateur athlete anymore and his father was admitted to shopping his services, that Newton is eligible.
All hail the BCS Cabal, stronger today than ever. The system "works", and we're not going to see a playoff any time soon.
In more truth, the system IS a work.
Let's go over the (S)Cam Newton thing again, and tell me where somebody didn't get bought off here:
We have a supposed "student" who:
- Cheated on his exams in Florida
- Stole computers down there, given "diversion" because he was a football player, and, hence, a demigod in our society
- had his father openly admit shopping him to at least one other SEC school
- might well be part of a larger scam involving the entire Auburn football team.
And, at the price involved, you'd have to think he had assurances of all the things SCam is going to get: The conference title, the Heisman (in one of the biggest routs in history -- I heard people on the E$PN chat yesterday saying this was the most dominant player in 20 years!!), the BCS title, and the #1 Draft Pick should there be an NFL next year.
But again, no one else can see that this has no merit to the quality of the teams, in that you don't ask for an illegal six-figure payout unless they're buying a lot more than a college football quarterback's services??
And then there's the fact of why this is getting let go... This was the year that certain teams were finally going to bust the BCS in getting to the title match.
But this not only endangers the half-billion dollar investment in the BCS for E$PN, but also the seven bowls E$PN owns.
Congratulations are in order, and they got three hours of it. Legitimate sport just took another hit in the name of dirty cash.
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