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Tito Francona got a wet one right on top of his noggin

November 19, 2014 Ai Leave a comment

The “all-star” team Major League Baseball sent over to Japan to play their national team in a 7 game series may be getting their tits lit a bit, including getting no-hit this past Saturday, but god damnit they’re having fun doing it. LA Angels reliever Hector Santiago dared Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Mark Melancon to serenade a random Japanese lady, so this happened:

Not sure if it was a double dog or not, but impressive nonetheless. Melancon then responded by daring him to do this…

(Video via Hector Santiago’s Instagram)

Idk why it took a dare for that beautiful dome to get a kiss but whatevs. This all just proves the age-old adage, “pitchers are fucking weird”.

Browns

Browns cut Ben Tate, frees Crow to fly West

November 18, 2014 Ai Leave a comment

From ESPN Cleveland:

“BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns on Tuesday waived RB Ben Tate. General Manager Ray Farmer made the announcement.

“With all the transactions we make while constructing our roster, it will always be our intent to do what is best for our football team,” said Farmer. “This move is no different and we wish Ben the best going forward.”

Tate started six of the eight games he appeared in this season. He rushed for 333 yards with four touchdowns and added nine receptions for 60 yards.”

I have no ill will towards Ben Tate. He was a serviceable running back, probably one of my least cussed-at Browns players this season. It was a good signing at the time. Not all good signings work out. That’s sports. I’m just extremely encouraged that the front office was willing to admit they were wrong, saw the talent they have in West and Crowell and pulled the trigger. Dishing out carries between two rookies that have shown what they have shown this year is SO much better than adding a what-you-see-is-what-you-get type back like Tate into the mix. Let these two kids grow and see what they can do with a heavier workload. Although we all know we probably don’t even need to line anyone up at running back (slash any other position) with 12 coming back this week. Giggity.

Buckeyes

Ohio State vs. Marquette hoops preview

November 18, 2014 Ai Leave a comment

WHO: Marquette Golden Eagles (1-0) @ #20 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0)

WHERE: Value City Arena, Columbus, OH

WHEN: Tonight, 7:30 PM ET

TV: ESPN2

Teams met in Milwaukee on November 16th of last year…game was tied 19-19 (!) at half, Ohio State went on to win 52-35.

Buckeyes

Beat UMass Lowell River Hawks 92-55 in season & home opener last Friday
Starting 5 was Scott, Russell, Thompson, Loving, A. Williams
Russell – 16 pts (led team), 2-6 from 3, 4 reb, 6 ast, 3 steals, 1 turnover in 26 min
Scott – 9 pts, 11 ast (led team), 30 min (led team)
Lee 13 pts, K. Williams 12 pts (2-4 from 3) off bench
Tate led reserves in minutes (25)
Ten players played at least 10 minutes
Buckeyes have won 13 consecutive nonconference games in Columbus

Golden Eagles

Long time Duke player and assistant Steve Wojciechowski in his first year as Marquette’s head coach
Defeated UT Martin Skyhawks 79-63 in season & home opener last Friday
Sophomore forward JuJuan Johnson led the team with 20 pts, 4 steals and 2 blocks
Senior forward Juan Anderson also pitched in 16 points and a team-high 7 boards
No player taller than 6’7″ on the roster
Senior guard & captain Derrick Wilson suffered a leg injury against the Skyhawks, is questionable to play
Team was picked tied for 7th in preseason Big East coaches’ poll