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At least I'm getting killed by a quality poster.

That was pretty funny. I'd classify that as a strong start to the season.

I think it's really picking back up. The past two episodes have been solid and tonight's episode was the most entertaining that I can remember in a very long time. I was even on the edge of my seat at some points. Good flashback, good island scenes and next week looks badass. I am thrilled with the current direction.

Ok - I don't only listen to pop indie rock and mainstream pop rock bands. What is everyone's opinion on Ryan Adams? I know a few years ago he was considered a darling and then Rock N' Roll came out and everyone soured on him. I actually very much enjoy that album for what it is. Then in 2006 he released three discs; Cold Roses, Jacksonville Nights, and 29. Each had a different style and Cold Roses was a double disc. I have to admit, I didn't really give 29 a fair chance but most of the songs seemed very rambling. For the most part, it was well received. I think that Cold Roses was a great effort, probably best since Gold. How I'd rank Ryan Adam's albums: 1. Gold 2. Heartbreaker 3. Cold Roses 4. Demolition 5. Rock N' Roll 6. Love is Hell 7. 29 8. Jacksonville City Nights I slotted Gold over Heartbreaker because I really enjoy New York, New York as the lead song and Goodnight Hollywood Blvd as the closer. I also think the meat of the album is a slight bit stronger than Heartbreaker, but in my opinion you can't go wrong with either. Discuss if anyone still cares about him.

I can't believe Rob Neyer chatted for 6 hours and 37 minutes. Jesus. Josh Johnson is only out for two months. That's good news.

Yeah it sucks Assad died but I actually liked this episode. Plus Jack cut off a guy's finger w/ a cigar cutter. That's always a bonus.

I'm not even sure he'll ever get another chance. He was coming off back to back losses to Rashad and Forrest and then he got hit with a pretty serious drug. I mean, if I remember it was something you'd have to be borderline retarded to get caught with. I'm not sure they're just gonna let him right back in.

It's nice to see Dr. Pat have such a flourishing career. I thought it was going to be all downhill for her after she got three orgasms from the Hutch. She's one of my fave's on SNL as well. This was a good episode, I thought. Although I have really been enjoying this season.

$10 sale going on noWii I bought 10 shirts so I'm not going to list them all but they are all on sale so go and buy if you're interested.

If you are referring to it being the fact that they win all the time...well, that doesn't include me. I went to UNC (only for a year, but still...) I would hate Duke whatever their record is. And Coach K truly is the worst (or best depending on perspective) at milking the officials and media and making himself and Duke appear better than reality. Rat-face is always pumping up the officials on the sidelines and saying the right things to the media but every indication is that he is the biggest, self righteous asshole in the world away from the cameras. I never knew until recently but in one of his first years at Duke he yelled at Dean Smith to "go fuck himself" at the top of his lungs during the middle of a game. I can kind of respect the passion but at the time he was nobody. Show some respect for a legend.

Sports Guy on Coach K and yesterday's foul: I'm in the library writing a grant on my laptop and this caused me to laugh a little too loud for my surroundings. But I couldn't hold it in. Hilarious.

So wait a second... the guy from Best Week Ever's show is actually... good?

Tyler wanted to throw down so bad there. His entire face was quivering w/ rage. I was loving it. Hopefully he doesn't have a broken nose, but even if he does he can just wear a badass noseguard for the rest of the season. I'm not sure what Billy Packer was looking at. That "block attempt" looked an awfully lot like a punch.

Sweet, sweet sweep of Duke by UNC this year. No matter what else happens, that makes this year a mild success. And they clinch the #1 seed in the ACC tournament w/ the win to boot. Nice.

Think I might have to splash down the extra money for the premium edition of MLB.tv this year. You get mosaic and a higher picture quality. The quality just keeps getting better and better every year.

Between Rampage/Chuck and Cro Cop/Randy... they certainly have some MONEY fights in the works. I can't believe that Dana is going to give Franklin and Hughes rematches so quickly but it sounds like a rematch for both is imminent. I think that the winner of Diego/Koscheck should get a shot at Silva before Franklin does. I'm not really sure who I'd slot in for a title shot at 170 before Hughes, though.

Randy's the champ again!

Ok... Lambert over Babalu: 2nd round KO Hughes over Lytle: Unanimous decision Franklin over Athlete: Domination Kampmann over McFedries: Arm triangle choke Randy vs. Sylvia is in the 5th now. Total domination by Randy until now. 40-36 Randy on probably all cards.

HOLY FUCK. I just went through the roof. C'MON RANDY!!

Certainly didn't expect The Athlete to be dominated so badly. Franklin looks like he's back.

Am I the only one watching this? That was a good first round of Lytle/Hughes. I was VERY impressed by Lytle.

Great, great opener. Thought Babalu was going to finish quick, but he ended up getting KTFO.

Fight order: Live Jason Lambert (204) vs. Renato Babalu Sobral (204) Rich Franklin (185) vs. Jason MacDonald (183.5) Drew McFedries (185) vs. Martin Kampmann (185.5) Matt Hughes (171) vs. Chris Lytle (169) Tim Sylvia (263) vs. Randy Couture (222.5)

I think it's hilarious that one of ESPN.com's top MLB stories right now is the fact that both Wood and Prior will be starting spring training. The fact that is news, let alone a top story, is something that I wouldn't have believed if you told me it in mid 2003. I still remember how horrified I was that the Marlins had to face Wood and Prior in games six and seven of the NLCS.

I want three upsets tonight, but I think the only realistic one is the Athlete. I'm looking forward to this one.