Amare Stoudemire to the Sixers?

Let's be honest, the Sixers blow. They aren't exciting, they constantly give up double-digit leads and they don't have "that" player to generate any real hope going forward (like Tyreke Evans on the Kings or Derrick Rose on the Bulls). The team is saddled with horrible contracts (Sammy D, Iggy, and Brand) and will be over the cap during (potentially) the greatest offseason of available talent in NBA history. Right now, things just don't look good.

However, it appears that much maligned GM Ed Stefanski is intent on trading by the the NBA February 18th deadline. The latest rumor over the past few days? Amare Stoudemire to the Sixers for Dalembert and Iguodala. Now take this with a grain of salt, as contradicting rumors are flying all over the place. But, do know that there is a very real possibility that the Sixers could make a deal in the next two weeks that, at the very least, will generate some excitement around this team.

Is Stoudemire a good long-term fit? Probably not, unless they open up the offense and run the floor with him. He doesn't play defense and his injury history and contract demands would probably end up screwing the Sixers. But if he chooses to opt-out of his contract this summer(which is set to pay him $17.7 million next year) that would leave the Sixers under the cap, with potentially enough money to sway a prime-time free agent to come here. Maybe they won't be able to do that, but I'd rather find out than sit here stuck in neutral with a team going nowhere.

If Only Springsteen Could Have Been Trapped Inside

Video of Giants Stadium demolition beginning

Good riddance. 

Optimus Prime vs.Captain America

Over the next few days you're going to hear more shit about the Super Bowl then you'll care to listen to. ESPN is going to break down Dwight Freeney's injury until you want to strangle Mike Greenberg (which you likely already want to do) and you're going to learn everything you'd ever want to know (which is nothing) about Jim Caldwell and Sean Payton. But, honestly, this Super Bowl is going to come down to one thing: Who plays better, Peyton Manning or Drew Brees?

Donovan and DeSean Have Beef: Exhibits A & B

I've had this sneaking suspicion (my favorite kind of suspicion) that Donovan McNabb and DeSean Jackson don't particularly like each other. Now, I've got the proof flimsy evidence.

EXHIBIT A!

Take into consideration DeSean's various answers when asked about his quarterback returning for the final year on his contract during Pro Bowl week:

"It's a huge decision, especially when you've had a quarterback that has been in the organization for so long."

"It's a tough situation. Donovan has been here a long time and Kolb is a part of the whole group also."

There were also two other instances that I can't find quotes for (sideline interview during the Pro Bowl and yesterdays Jim Rome is Burning) where Jackson decided to emphasize how difficult of a decision the team has to make instead of giving the correct answer, "I expect Donovan to be back." Sure, DeSean is young, but don't confuse youth for ignorance. He knows damn well what he's saying -- and if you listen closely -- you can hear him mouthing the words "fuck you" to DirtPass McSoupSlurp.

EXHIBIT B!


The WAY better exhibit. Check out this clip of Donovan getting interviewed by some kid at the NFC Pro Bowl practice. Initially, the only interesting thing about this clip is how quickly this kid becomes his psychiatrist ("TELL ME ABOUT YA CHILDHOOD!"). But then...THEN...it happens. At around 35 seconds DeSean Jackson and Rod Blagojevich Drew Rosenhaus walk by, just as the kid asks the perfect question.

Kid: What are you horrible at?
Passer-by DeSean: Aye, that is a GREAT question.

That shit is pure hilarity. To make it even better, while Donovan F. is conjuring up his regular political nothingspeak, it hits him that he was just dissed hard as fuck by a 23 year-old. That leads to McNabb giving the death stare to our young receiver for a fantastically-uncomfortable two seconds (:43 - :45).

If that doesn't prove that those two are sworn enemies, nothing will. Hey, 93% of communication is non-verbal!

Sitting Around In Underwear, Playing Video Games Can Now Make You Rich

One of my goals in life is to become rich off the lottery. I try like any other sucker, but always come up just 4 or 5 #'s short in the Mega Millions. Anyway, here's another way to get rich quick.

2K Sports is offering a chance to win $1 Million dollars for pitching a perfect game in MLB 2k10. The stipulations are simple: You have to be the first person to do it. Contest only runs from March 2nd -May 2nd. You have to do it against the AI. And you have to record the whole thing on video and mail it to 2k Sports for analyzation.

The last part is kind a pain in the ass considering you'd have to roll tape until you finally accomplish the feat, but it's for a million bucks, so quit complaining.

It's actually a great marketing ploy to get people to purchase the game at launch. They've probably written code in the game to make the perfect game impossible to do. But that might not stop me from attempting it at least a couple times before I get frustrated and give up.

I have to give my big lotto dreams a chance. Got a lot eggs in that basket.

Confidence is High!

A higher percentage of people in Wyoming think the Eagles have a shot to win a Superbowl with Donny than those in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Of course, one vote in The Cowboy State is worth like 20%, but still....yikes.

Hopefully 85% of the country is stupid and we win one with the guy. Or they're right and we win one with someone else. I...I just wanna see the Birds win a Superbowl. Sigh.

Courtesy of espn.com

The Kicker of the Aughts

The accolades just keep on coming for our Philadelphia Eagles (joke). Today, the NFL annouced some of the All-Decade Team (just the members that made this year's Pro Bowl teams) and our own David Akers has made the cut. The rest of the team will be annouced shortly before Sunday's game, apparently during ESPN's NFL Countdown.

The Wiz Wit sends out a hearty congratulation to Mr. Akers, he's easily been the most consistent part of this team for the last decade. I know I'm guilty of taking for granted always having a good kicker and, even though his leg isn't what it once was, he's still as close to an automatic three points as you can get. We all hope he's got enough left in that leg for a few more years.

Michael Vick: Steroid User?

Everybody knows Michael Vick the dog killer. And marijuana user. And herpes sufferer.

Now we may be able to add another credit to Vicks name. The Dallas Morning News has reported that Plano steroids trafficker, David Jacobs, was Michael Vick's supplier of steroids and HGH when Vick was a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

Ed Block would’ve been proud.

Brett Favre is Overrated: a Minifesto

Brett Favre is a warrior. He's a Super Bowl champion, an MVP and a Pro Bowler. He's gritty. He's tough. He's a gunslinger. He wears Wranglers.

Amongst all of the praise and accolades, many times people forget about something Brett has been for years: incredibly overrated.

Ruiz Turns His Swag On, Signs New Deal

Carlos Ruiz was the only arbitration eligible player remaining for the Phillies. Like the Durbin, Blanton, and Victorino before him, Ruiz has cashed in with a contract extension.

The deal has been reported, but not made official by the Phillies yet. CSN Philly is reporting it to be a 3 year deal worth $9 million. MLB.com has said it is a 3 year deal worth $8.85 million with $5 million option for a fourth year.

Either way, one of the more underrated players on this team is locked up (along with most of the core players on the team) for the next few years. Not enough can be said about the way Ruiz manages the pitching staff, plays defense, and blocks balls in dirt. His hitting has improved over the years, and is a career .303 hitter in the playoffs.

Phillies fans and women across the Delaware Valley can rest assured their Chooch will be sticking around. Have you noticed how many women have come to love Ruiz? It's rather impressive. He could probably steal my girlfriend if he wanted.