Phone'd Down (Gosh, I love punning Mike'd Up)

Every year, Mike (and MadDog in the olden days) give out 5 free trips to the Super Bowl, airfare and hotel-stay included, if contestants answer a series of questions correctly.

Already deemed a top 5 moment in Mike'd Ups' existence, here is the clip (a clearer version can be found here) of Larry from Connecticut, who was on the verge of winning it all when the phones suddenly went:



I love the fact that Mike went from extreme-diarrhea mode to making a face which I absolutely love.


I didn't think he was capable of making a genuine expression like that. I guess he's human after all. For now.

Sate of The Union?

Is the Union going to be satisfied with his speech? CBS thinks so.



I don't know much about politics, but why is he holding his head so high?

The iPad: SI 2010.0

The iPad, Apple's latest new craze (which might I add is here to stay and will only get better), has a hot new sports app, "SI."

My only question is if the Mets are on the cover of THIS magazine, are they jinxed or does the jinx only work on the online fantasy teams featuring Mets players?



All those interested in purchasing one for me, please leave a comment on this post.

Hey, Man! (Part 3)

Hey, Man! is our very special off-season series that will outline how exactly Jon Heyman behaves rudely, illogically and in today's case, like a thief.

Update @ 1:30 am:

Heyman tweets, "should i be hurt or flattered? there's a guy who's tweeted 3 times in last 3 months, all 3 times to rip me." He continues, "ive blocked maybe 10. didnt want to, felt i had to."

Original Post:

This tweet came from me, Eli, at about 5:45 PM EST today:

This tweet came from Jon Heyman at about 7:45 PM EST today:



...i know what you're thinking...it's just a coincidence, right?...wrong...Heyman blocked me from viewing or contacting his Twitter account based on the fact that I've been "critical" of some of his tweets...

...i tried contacting him about it since I thought (and many others) of it to be unfair...he never responded (trust me, he saw me trying)...

...this was part 3 of our offseason series...in part 2, we label Heyman a "tool"...while in part 1, we take a look at an illogical move of his...

...to read an amazing piece on Heyman and WFAN, click here...and until next time, HEY!...

...oh and be sure to send this article to Heyman...I'm sure he'd love it...or not...

The Farm Wreaks

One ranking, by MLB Fanhouse, slots the Mets' Farm System as 24th best (I'm trying to put it kindly) in the Major Leagues.

It reads, "The Mets have some very bright spots, like Jenrry Mejia, who could be one of their best pitching prospects in years, but the depth is lacking. Brad Holt is another hurler to keep an eye on, and Ike Davis is looking more and more like their first baseman of the future. It will take some time, however, to build up the depth."

The Mets are a mess and as Bill Parcell did with the Miami Dolphins (came in and cleaned up shop) - the Mets need done with them.

(Hat Tip to Eddie Perez for the link)

Mike Francesa Gets School'd Up (Video)

Mike Francesa spent 18 years of his life with the man who trained Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum. He spent many many hours with this man for many many years.

Thanks to @SportsPope for the clip.

2010 Has Officially Begun

Johan Santana is ready to go, after getting his elbow cleaned out late last season. Here's a look as he pals around with coach Razor Shines this morning. When asked how he was, Santana quipped, "Old."

Hat Tip to Omar Minaya's Successor for the pic.

Why Not Them? Because Of Him (Video)

Rich MacLeod, a Jets and Mets fan, put together a great video called, “Why Not Them?” referring to the idea of 'Why can’t the Jets win the Super Bowl?'



Well, because of Peyton Manning, but who's asking me?

Heads Up!

On December 21st, 2009, Sporting News put out their weekly magazine and, as usual, Troy Aikman was an author of an article within.

Before I criticize Mr. Aikman - I'll allow you to read what I read:

...Feel free to click on it to get a clearer view...

Aikman claims that 'through his career, he suffered seven or eight concussions, but there have been no long term effects.'

"No long term effect"? What do you consider "long term?" You're 43 years old, Troy. Who is to say that at 51 your brain will be working the way it would have been without the "7 or 8 concussions?"

Chris Nowinski, a former World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler who was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, said "We're finding 10 or 20 years after players stop playing football the thousands of hits to the head they've taken have started a degenerative process that's killing brain cells."

Research well done, Ache-man.