The Weekly Spankfest: A Bunch of Crazy Old Dudes (and Usain Bolt) Go Off

Published on: 23rd August, 2009 @ 2:55 pm by JeffG

This week was busy as hell.  Thank god for the weekend so I can…work right through it.

WTF?

Yes, I am one of the few, unlucky bastards who’s “real” job doesn’t end at 5 p.m. on Friday.  Unfortunately for me hospitals never close.

But what a crazy-ass week in sports…highlighted by the aimless ramblings of crazy old dudes.

And the incredible feats of a 22-year-old Jamaican who may or may not be of this Earth.

After lumping in Jeter with Manny and A-Rod, perpetual sourpuss Jim Rice (surprise, surprise) now claims he was misquoted. [Yahoo Sports]

The living insanity known as Lou Holtz goes on record by saying Notre Dame will play Florida for the BCS title.  A collective WTF? is heard from Texas and Oklahoma. [Deadspin]

In a move out of nowhere (note sarcastic tone), graybeard QB Brett Favre signs with the Vikings.  Packers fans begin the ceremonial Favre jersey burning festival. [Larry Brown Sports]

John Smoltz refuses to ride off gracefully into the sunset, instead signing with the Cardinals after being dumped by the Bosox.  To be fair, the guy is 64-years-old. [Mouthpiece Sports]

Indiana University finally, finally will induct Bob Knight into their Hall of Fame.  Surprising really, what with the titles, clean record, and high graduation rate of his players.  Don’t expect fireworks though…Knight will be gracious (if he goes). [Sports by Brooks]

“Saved by the Bell” turned 20-years-old this week.  Where have you gone Zach Morris? [Sharapova's Thigh]

Not content with crushing the world record in the 100 m finals (9.58 sec), Usain Bolt demolishes his own world record in the 200 m, running a 19.19 sec.  Test him, test him now…to see if he is indeed human. [Sports Crackle Pop]

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Have a great weekend, eat some cheese, and enjoy the soothing sounds of Apache…

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