Sports quotes of the year: 2014

Quote of the Year: "I played my last game at shortstop."


-Derek Jeter

And the rest...

"I'm the best corner in the game! When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that's the result you're going to get. Don't you ever talk about me. Don't you open your mouth about the best, or I'll shut it for you real quick."


-Richard Sherman

"The word ‘embarrassing’ is an insulting word, to tell you the truth."


-Peyton Manning after being asked if he was embarrassed by the Broncos performance in the Superbowl

"Anytime you play your profession and you end up hung — not by the neck, but by the rafters — it’s a great honor."

-Ted Lindsay

"It's as though they've raped college basketball in my opinion."




-Bob Knight on one and dones
"Con man. He has a way of tricking people, and he tricked a lot of people."


-Adrian Dantley on Isiah Thomas

"This is the coward's way out, in my opinion."


-Owner of California Chrome on his competition not running in the Kentucky Derby

Quotes of the Month: February 2014

Quote of the Month: "I didn't have a dad in the house, and I was angry about it, even though I didn't necessarily realize it at the time. .... I got high without always thinking about the harm that it could do."

-Barack Obama
  Stupid Quote of the Month: "In a sense, climate change can now be considered the world's largest weapon of mass destruction, perhaps even, the world's most fearsome weapon of mass destruction."

-John Kerry


Stupid Quote #2: "All are untrue, but they are being told all over America."

-Harry Reid on the Obamacare horror stories

"The word ‘embarrassing’ is an insulting word, to tell you the truth."


-Peyton Manning after being asked if he was embarrassed by the Broncos performance in the Superbowl

"The towering presence, the empire that ascended to affirm a colossal footprint. The revolution that birthed one of modern history’s pivotal experiments. But if politics has long shaped our sense of who they are, it’s passion that endures. As a more reliable right to their collective heart. What they build in aspirations, lifted by imagination. What they craft, through the wonder of every last detail."

-NBC Documentary on Soviet Communism

"I mean this is stuff that that you do in a banana republic."

-Charles Krauthammer on Obama changing laws without congressional approval

"I can do whatever I want."

-Barack Obama

F.A. Hayek said, ‘We shall not grow wiser until we learn that much that we have done was very foolish.’ Nothing is more foolish – and immoral – than sending men into battle to risk their lives winning victories that are later lost by politicians for political reasons."


-THOMAS SOWELL

"What [a federal minimum wage increase] is, is a transfer of wealth from some low-income earners to other low-income earners… this is so obvious, not rocket science -- some will be better off, will make more, but others are going to lose everything."

-CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER

"I have obviously failed to galvanize and prod, if not shame enough Americans to be ever vigilant not to let a Chicago communist-raised, communist-educated, communist-nurtured subhuman mongrel like the ACORN community organizer gangster Barack Hussein Obama to weasel his way into the top office of authority in the United States of America."

-Ted Nugent

Quotes of the Month: October 2013

Quote of the Month: "I was all for Obamacare until I found out I was paying for it."

-Young Woman quoted in an LA Times story that saw her premiums increase 50%

Dumb Quote of the Month: “Why would we want to help one kid with cancer?”

-Harry Reid

Lie of the Month: “If you like your plan, you can keep your plan. Period.”

-Barack Obama

And the rest:

 “We’ve been told to make life as difficult for people as we can. It’s disgusting.”

-Park Ranger on his orders from the White House

“How can we tax people for not buying a product from a website that doesn't work?”

-John Boehner

"You know Obamacare is really I think the worst thing that has happened in this nation since slavery."

-Dr. Ben Carson

"Biggest mistake I've ever made. Not that I would have won, but I probably would have and he wouldn't be in the White House."

-Mike Ditka on not challenging Obama in 2004.

You make the playoffs 11 times, and you’re out in the first round seven out of 11 times. You love to have the Star Wars numbers from Peyton and Marvin [Harrison] and Reggie [Wayne]. Mostly, you love [championships].”

-Colts Owner Jim Irsay on Peyton Manning

“I think the Borg exist on Earth in the guise of today’s liberal progressive socialists, i.e., the Democrat Party. As a matter of fact, we really should change the Democrat Party symbol from the donkey to the Borg. It’s far more meaningful. Or maybe not, after all donkeys and liberals make the same incessant noise.”

-Allen West

“Everybody else, including rich people, are willing to pay more. They want to pay more.”

-Harry Reid

"A socialist egalitarian system based on the massive redistribution of wealth, heavy taxation of corporations and massive responsibility for energy companies and any companies exploiting the environment. I think the very concept of profit should be hugely reduced. David Cameron says profit isn't a dirty word, well I say profit is a filthy word." 

-Russell Brand

Quotes of the Month: March 2012

Quote of the Month:

“I see that both Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum now have Secret Service with them on the campaign trail. And in Santorum’s case, I think it’s the first time he’s actually ever used protection.”

-Senator Scott Brown

Dumb Quote of the Month:

"You can go back 500 years. You cannot find a more audacious plan.”

-Joe Biden on killing Bin Laden

“I don’t bluff.”

-Barack Obama 　

"What does it say about the college co-ed Susan Fluke [sic] who goes before a congressional committee and essentially says that she must be paid to have sex -- what does that make her? It makes her a slut, right? It makes her a prostitute. She wants to be paid to have sex. She's having so much sex she can't afford the contraception. She wants you and me and the taxpayers to pay her to have sex."

-Rush Limbaugh on Sandra Fluke

"I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress."

-Limbaugh on the slut controversy

“In October, I was thinking, hey, this is Lenny Dykstra, I grew up with this guy, I want to meet him. By November, I wanted to put the guy in jail.”

-Lead detective in the Dykstra case

"And as I go, I go with just a few words left to say, a few words I want to address to Colts fans everywhere. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. I truly have enjoyed being your quarterback. (Voice cracking, then trails off.) Thank you.”

　
-Peyton Manning

"Whether it's Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian or whoever, stupidity is certainly celebrated. Being a f-cking idiot is a valuable commodity in this culture because you're rewarded significantly."
--Jon Hamm

　
“Yep. Ugh.”

-Carol Browner responding to an email about Solyndra’s problems.


"Now do you really think our country is ready for a white first lady?"

-Robert De Niro


"Dear President Obama, You don't know my telephone number, but I hope your staff is busy trying to find it. Ever since you called Sandra Fluke after Rush Limbaugh called her a slut, I figured I might be next."

-Bristol Palin

　
“If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon.”

Barack Obama

"The Hunger Games opens to eye-popping numbers. Finally, a girl fighting for her life & justice, not whining over her sparkly vamp boyfriend."

-George Takei

“After my election, I’ll have more flexibility.”

-Barack Obama

“Can you create commerce in order to regulate it?”

-Anthony Kennedy

　

Every Championship Team Every Sport: 1971-2010 Part 2

One time champs: A-L

Anaheim Angels-1 (2002)

Anaheim Ducks-1 (2007)

Arizona Basketball-1 (1997)

Arizona Diamondbacks- 1 (2001)

Arkansas Basketball-1 (1994)

Atlanta Braves- 1 (1995)

Baltimore Orioles- 1 (1983)

Baltimore Ravens- 1 (2000)

Boston Bruins-1 (1972)

BYU Football-1 (1984)

Calgary Flames-1 (1989)

Carolina Hurricanes-1 (2006)

Chicago Bears- 1 (1985)

Chicago Black Hawks-1 (2010)

Chicago White Sox- 1 (2005)

Clemson Football-1 (1981)

Colorado Buffalo Football-1 (1990)

Dallas Stars-1 (1999)

Detroit Tigers- 1 (1984)

Georgia Bulldog Football-1 (1980)

Georgia Tech Football-1 (1990)

Georgetown Basketball-1 (1984)

Green Bay Packers-1 (1996)

Golden State Warriors- 1 (1975)

Indianapolis Colts- 1 (2006)

Kansas City Royals- 1 (1985)

Athletes of the Decade

Athlete of the Decade: Peyton Manning: NFL Player of the Decade, Four Time MVP (Record), Super Bowl MVP, Pro Bowl (2000, 2002-09), First team All-Pro (2003-05, 2008-09), Second team All-Pro (2000, 2006), Pro Bowl MVP (2005), 2000s All Decade Team, Most seasons with 4000 yards passing, third highest passer rating in history, and All-Time Colts leader in many categories.

Detroit Athlete of the Decade/NHL Player of the Decade: Nick Lidstrom: Lidstrom is a contender for greatest defenseman of all time. Red Wing Captain, Four Time Stanley Cup Champion (2002 and 2008 in this decade), six time Norris trophy winner (2001-03, 2006-08), Conn Smythe winner (2002),  eight time All-Star in the decade (11 overall), NHL First Team All Star (1998-03, 2006-08), Second Team All Star (2009), Olympic Gold Medal (2006), Viking Award (2000, 2006), several Red Wing and European NHL records and accomplishments.

MLB: Albert Pujols: Baseball's most feared hitter. 2006 World Champ, Three Time MVP (2005, 2008-09), 2001 ROY, 2004 NLCS MVP, 2008 Roberto Clemente winner, Eight time All Star (2001, 2003-09), five time silver slugger (2001, 2003-04, 2008-09), Gold Glove (2006), and is piling up stats that very few have ever approached.

NBA: Kobe Bryant: Some are beginning to claim that Kobe is the greatest of all time. He is no Jordan, but he is the NBA's best. Four Time NBA Champ (2000-02, 2009), Finals MVP (2009), NBA MVP (2008), 12 time All Star (1998, 2000-2010), Two-time scoring champ (2006-07), 7x First Team All Star (2002-04, 2006-09), Second Team All Star (2000-01), 7x All Defensive First Team (2000, 2003-04, 2006-09), Second Team All Defense (2000-01), 3x All Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009)

Individual Sports: Michael Phelps and Lance Armstrong (tie): Phelps: 16 Olympic Medals (14 gold), 6x Swimmer of the Year, 8x American Swimmer of the Year, several world records, etc etc.

Armstrong: Won seven straight Tour de France's (1999-2005) and several other major competitions. 2002 SI Sportsman of the Year and AP Male Athlete of the Year: 2002-05.

Super Bowl Pick

Season: 66-30

Last Week: 0-0 (Pro-Bowl Week)
Championship Week: 2-0

Super Bowl Pick: Colts (47-37)

All Time NFL Team: Offense

C- Mike Webster-Steelers
C/LB- Chuck Bednarik- Eagles

OG- John Hannah- Patriots
OG- Gene Upshaw- Raiders
OG- Larry Little- Dolphins
OT- Anthony Munoz- Bengals
OT- Art Shell- Raiders
OT- Roosevelt Brown- Giants

QB- Terry Bradshaw- Steelers
QB- Joe Montana- 49ers
QB- Johnny Unitas- Colts
QB- Peyton Manning- Colts

RB- Barry Sanders- Lions
RB- Emmit Smith- Cowboys
RB- Walter Payton- Bears

FB- Jim Brown- Browns

WR- Jerry Rice- 49ers
WR- Lynn Swann- Steelers
WR- Don Hutson- Packers
WR- Art Monk- Redskins

TE- Mike Ditka- Bears
TE- Tony Gonzalez-Chiefs

Championship Game Picks

Season: 64-30

Last Week: 2-2

Championship Game Records

Colts: 3-3 (2-1 in the Superbowl)

Jets: 1-2 (1-0 in the Superbowl)

Saints: 0-1 (0-0 in the Superbowl)

Vikings: 4-4 (0-4 in the Superbowl)

Picks:

Colts over Jets (Colts are the best team in the NFL)

Saints over Vikes (Just because I want Favre to lose)

Football Picks

Last Week: 3-3
Season: 62-28

Picks:

Colts-Ravens: Colts (Colts have won 7 straight vs. Bal)

Jets-Chargers: Upset! Take the Jets (Chargers are a better team; Jets can run the ball and have a great defense)

Cowboys- Vikes: Cowboys upset Favre (Eagles have created a monster)

New Orleans-AZ: AZ (AZ has experience and NO has struggled)