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Ryan Doyle, is a die hard Boston sports fan, who is holding onto the last glimmer of hope that his arm will one day start throwing 95mph and they can make a Disney movie about his career in the Gulf Coast League. He also strongly believes the introduction of basketball jersey dresses is the greatest advance in woman's fashion since the thong. He can be reached at ryan@thedrubbing.com.
Remembering Hank Gathers
, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:25 PM Comments (0)
Hank Gathers
20 years ago today, Hank Gathers took his last dunk, his last shot, and collapsed on the court against Portland. There have been many articles written about Hank, and even a movie. I was only 10 years old at the time, and it didn’t quite sit in what had happened. Why such a great athlete in great shape passed out and died right there on the court. One of the most memorable scenes for me was when LMU made the NCAA tournament and Bo Kimble, with a heavy heart, shot every one of his first free throws left handed as tribute. To this day that image sticks with me.
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*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 47
, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 8:35 PM Comments (0)
Who Dat? no really...who Dat?!
Chuck is allowing his Super Bowl date to take his place in the photo this week:
Who knew Drew Brees was this sick of an athlete.
Carl Nicks, you just won the Super Bowl, where you going?
Nothing like a lil Tecmo Bowl recap of the pick-6.
Norleans police are cracking down on what makes the city great….such a shame.
Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:
Chuck Norris is not hung like a horse…horse’s are hung like Chuck Norris.
* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.
*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 46
, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 2:23 PM Comments (0)
A few links this week before the Big game:
Who knew bobsledders wore thongs?
Your friend, his favorite, Mark Titus has a sweet retro video.
Now we know how Greg Oden spends his free time…breaking it down house party style.
Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:
When the Boogeyman goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris.
* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.
2010 NFL Conference Championship Picks
, Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 12:35 PM Comments (0)
Last week i was a little better, going 2-2 in my picks. These playoffs are a joke. Sure the “ratings” are the highest i 16 years, but all but 1 game has been a blow out and decided before the 2nd half. I can’t remember a more boring set of playoff games in the NFL. Also, did you know that all underdogs who have covered the spread, have won outright? Thats unreal. Off to the games:
Jets at Colts (-8.5)
That is an absurdly high line for, once again, a Colts team that does not blow teams out (thanks Ravens for laying a turd burger on me last week). I think the Colts will win, but it will be close so i am taking the Jets and the points. I hope this game ends in a tie and neither team can advance to the Super Bowl.
Vikings at Saints (-3.5)
Lets see, we have a defense that lives off big play turnovers, and a QB with the history of throwing it to the wrong colored team multiple times in big situations. I am taking the Saints. And i am hoping they continue on to win the SB, for the city’s first NFL Championship.
2010 NFL Divisional Round Picks
, Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 5:55 PM Comments (1)
Alrighty, whelp last week i proclaimed myself the Drubbing God of the week…this week i am the Goat of the week after going 0-4. Those games were absurd. 3 blowouts and one overthrow in OT followed by a face mask fumble recovery for winning TD play. Lets see if i can redeem myself this week.
Cards at Saints (-7)
The cards are an enigma. They can beat anyone in the league or they can lose to anyone in the league. It just depends on what Cards team shows up. I think this will be a close game, or an Arizona win. With that said, i am taking the points and the Cards.
Ravens at Colts (-6.5)
The Ravens absolutely destroyed my Patriots. I can’t remember purposely not watching the 4th Quarter of a Patriots playoff game ever in my lifetime. Well last weekend was the first time. Now, will the Ravens suffer a let down after a huge win? Possibly. But, the Colts do not blow teams out this year, they just don’t. Because of that, i don’t think the Colts, if they win, will cover the spread. Let’s go Ravens.
‘Boys at Vikings (-3)
God i wish neither team can win. Romo or Favre, that is as close to my personal hell in choosing teams as it can get. Outside of choosing Manning vs Manning in the Super Bowl. If that happens my eyes may start bleeding. Anywho, i think the Vikings can stuff the run with the wall of Williams and force the Cowboys to be one dimensional. I got the Vikes covering the spread and winning fairly easily. Yup, i am taking Favre to hopefully hand off the ball to the running backs 30-40 times.
Jets at Chargers (-7)
This is a tough one. I think the Chargers will win, and god i hope they win, but its a bad, bad, match-up for them. I am going to take the Jets (wincing) and the points as i believe it will be a low scoring affair.
*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 45
, Friday, January 15, 2010 at 5:37 PM Comments (0)
The Tally is in on the 60yd race….. and its a tie with 33% of the voters saying Chris Johnson and also 33% of the voters saying Usain Bolt. I personally think Trinidad Holliday would smoke both in 60yds (4.2 40yd).
Check out the top 10 dunks from the NBA so far this season. My personal fav is Wade doing the Iverson, to Sideshow Bob.
The Bird man, gives his endorsement for….mattresses?
Check out this article on the quiet Marvin Harrison. So bizzarre.
Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:
Chuck Norris has good reason to believe that Mary was, in fact, not a virgin.
* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.
The Drubbing God of the week… Me
, Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 5:37 PM Comments (1)
Writing for The Drubbing has some perks. On top of the mass amounts of fame, money and women, i also get to have the final say in the articles. So, i am brandishing myself, Ryan Doyle, the Drubbing God of the week.
During the 2009-2010 NFL season i somehow transformed into the modern day Jimmy the Greek. Let me explain. I finished #1 in a group of people that picked every NFL game against the spread each week. I finished with a 140-113 record against the spread, pretty unreal. Imagine if gambling was legal and money was involved, i would have won quite a lot of money from the 20+ person pot. I was on fire all year. I finished picking the most game correct from my group only once the entire year (and even that one i tied with someone else), but i finished 2nd 6 weeks. That my friends is a model of consistency. I used a combination of first instincts and taking the points when the Colts and Steelers were favored (both teams grossly over valued all season long) and rode that all season long.
So with that said, here are my picks for the Wildcard weekend:
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*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 44
, Friday, January 8, 2010 at 7:38 PM Comments (0)
While we are headed into the NFL playoffs, its the NBA that has had some odd events lately.
Some odd things going on in the NBA recently. From Scottie Pippen having a press release related to beating up midgets, to Chris Quinn’s Miami heat mobster bio photo, to Luc Longley naming a shrimp. And none of these even include Gilbert Arenas.
Then we have a Randy Moss mask.
Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:
Chuck Norris does not get frost bite. He bites frost.
* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.
Lamar Woodley, The Drubbing Ass of the Week
, Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 10:40 AM Comments (0)
Pro Bowl linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lamar Woodley stated earlier this week,
“Cincinnati is probably going to go into New York and lay down for the Jets and not play them hard just because they’re not going to want to see Pittsburgh in it. All of them lay down,” Woodley said “No one wants to see Pittsburgh in it. That’s just how it is. Everybody knows we’re a dangerous team once we get into the playoffs, no matter how we played the whole year. Once we get into the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a playoff team.”
Woodley is referring to the Bengals and Patriots, being the teams “laying down” this coming weekend as they have nothing to play for if they win/lose as each team has already locked up their division and a playoff birth. Someone should tell Lamar that Cincinnati and New England took care of their schedule, won the games they needed to win, and because they played well have the option of trying to win the game, or resting their players. Maybe instead of worrying about how the rest of the NFL is afraid of Pittsburgh, the Steelers should have won games against such powerhouses like Kansas City, Cleveland, Oakland and Chicago (a combined 18-42). Last year the New England Patriots, without the league’s reigning MVP for most of the season, went 11-5 and DID NOT make the playoffs. Not once did we hear a peep from their players (sure you heard a lot from me, but i am an annoying fan).
One more thing,
“Once we get into the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a playoff team.”
I am pretty sure that any team that makes the playoffs, are indeed a playoff team, but i digress. So Lamar, for accusing teams of being “afraid” of you instead of taking care of the NFL’s bottom dwellers, you get the Drubbing Ass Of the Week plaque. Enjoy it while you sit on your couch in January watching football.
*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 43
, Monday, December 21, 2009 at 8:16 PM Comments (0)
Season’s Greetings everyone. 75% of you thought the Saints would go undefeated. Whelp, the Colts continue to use the luck and breaks to squeak out close victory after close victory. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Caldwell sold his soul, at least that would explain the lack of movement, emotion, and eye blinks on the sidelines.
I thought this was a cool and interesting blog entry by The Truth, Paul Pierce.
I can’t understand a thing any of these guys are saying, but apparently some dude lost a bet and had his TV shot up after the ‘Skins beat the Saints.
With all due respect to Rajon Rondo and his huge ego, no way he can beat Chris Johnson in a race.
Injuries can derail and make us play the “what if” card. This comparison has to do with T-mac (man was he good).
Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:
Chuck Norris doesn’t give Christmas presents. If you live to see Christmas, that is your Christmas present from Chuck.
* Please note that Chuck Norris is in no way affiliated with The Drubbing or its writers. If he did find out we were using his name in a gimmick he would roundhouse kick all of us to death.
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