Cheech Tremendous

I hate the Lakers and want to see them fail miserably, but even I find it hard to argue that they aren't the easy favorites to win the West. It just seems like you are trying to cause trouble, Karc.

Oops, let me try to rephrase that to make it more clear. Outside of the two big matches, it's not that good. Those two are still good enough to make it one of the five best Manias though. WM XX's filler is a lot better than X's. A train wreck like Lesnar-Goldberg is a lot more fun than an Earthquake squash or MOM dicking around with the Quebecers.

In the early days of the internet Wrestlemania X was generally considered to be one of, if not the best PPV of all time. Time has definitely not been kind to that show. Outside of the two big matches it's hard to even call that show good. The vitriol for WM XV is surprising because I remember enjoying it live. At some point, I'll need to go back and watch it again. I haven't watched any of the Russo-era WWF stuff since it originally aired. I remember having my mind blown at the time, but it doesn't seem like that stuff has aged well at all. My nostalgia is choking about my ability to think rationally about those shows.

I was being facetious when I said I wanted to draft Strasburg, but technically, he could get drafted this summer and get a September call-up. Does that make him draft eligible for fantasy, or do we have to wait until he's in Yahoo's pool?

If there's one artist out there who captures the mayhem and pandemonium of mid-80s Motley Crue, it's definitely Carrie Underwood.

Mike Belotti is stepping down as head coach of the Oregon Ducks on July 1 to become the new Athletic Director. At that time, Chip Kelly will be promoted to head coach.

In the absence of Marvin, I'll step up with the Ravens news of the day: John Clayton is reporting that the Ravens will release Samari Rolle. He apparently asked to be released.

You make a great point, Inc. The city library is about a block from my office and I've never set foot inside of it. Maybe I should stop wasting money on shipments from Amazon and actually support something that benefits the public. May your swift kick in the ass be what I need to finally get in there.

An all-inclusive trip to Ban City.

Can we just skip ahead to the end and crown Spaceman Ross?

So is the spong tournament off? I was looking forward to that.

I wanted to take Stephen Strasburg, but I figured that was really pushing the limits of stashing a player on the bench.

Lakers tried to Game 4 that lead tonight. Too bad Kobe isn't human.

Truthiness was already sent to the wood chipper, Dandy.

It's actually kind of hard to come up with that many names. I'll give justifications for each. EHME (I voted for him to come back because I thought he had learned his lesson. Guess not.) YKRG (Since I am convinced its TheDon anyways.) Roho (Posting way too much crap lately. No power rankings in February, please.) Marvin (I don't think he's really gone.) goldengreek (Hot Young Wang!) Matt Young (Solely for the Fantasy Baseball debacle... otherwise I like him) Cartman (Only because his Sox comments make him sound like a WEEI caller.) cabbageboy (Head trauma sports analysis.)

I don't even know if what Kreese said is true. If it is, no one bothered to tell me.

Doing an album-based tourney for the 70s could be fun. I know that wasn't really your suggestion, but I think that could be even more interesting than singles.

I got that impression, but: a) I didn't buy any mod position b) there is no wrestling position to fill I did finally get the Dustin Diamond dig, though. That was cute.

I don't know what any of this is supposed to mean.

You got me... for some reason people are nominating posters to fill a mod position that isn't even open. Also, EHME is being a tool, but that's par for the course in NHB.

I'm tempted to say eight. Bonds was certainly better than Terry Pendleton in 1991. You could also make an argument for him winning in 2000, although Kent did have a very good year, especially for a 2B.

Real simple game: pick the first player to have season-ending Tommy John surgery. Player has to be on the major league roster as of opening day. One pick per poster. I'm going to lock up Justin Duchsherer.

Do you have anything to offer the board at this point or should we all just continue to stand around and watch you drool on yourself? Besides, Screech is not, nor has it ever been funny. If you want to talk shit to me, come up with something creative.

I like how you are all campaigning and voting for a position that isn't even open. Maybe when Venk gets back you can all push him down a flight of stairs. Also: This ain't no joke. Dandy, Venk and myself are just the latest in a long line of WWE folder flameouts. That job is not for the weak of heart.

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