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Wrigley Field Bleachers, America’s largest single bar

Ryan Doyle, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 10:29 AM Comments (0)

dead center, right inbetween the beer and the bathrooms.

Saturday the 18th of April, i took in my first bleacher game experience at Wrigley Field, in Chicago’s North side.  I had been to other games at Wrigley, but never sat in the bleacher section.  For those who have never been, this is quiet an experience.  The tickets are general admission, and typically re-sell for a lot higher than other seats in the stadium.  Around the stadium is some of the best pre-game bars you will find in America.

We started off at the Uberstein, where the beer flows like wine, and shots flow in shotskiis.  This is one of my favorite dive bars near the stadium, as it avoids the tourists.  If you are ever in Chicago, i highly suggest you visit the bar.  The waitresses are easy on the eyes, the German beer is strong, and the pretzels are delicious.
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NFL Rookie Contracts

Ryan Doyle, Monday, April 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM Comments (1)

This past weekend the NFL had their annual draft.  It is a very exciting time for players, teams fans and most importantly agents.  This is the time where agents make the most money, guaranteed money.  Rookie contracts in my opinion are insane, completely insane.  For a player who has been drafted in the top 10 of the 1st round to become the highest paid player on their respective team is outrageous.  As a point of reference, last year Chris Long (DE for the Rams), after 16 games has made more money than his father, Howie Long did in his entire career.  The draft contacts are a complete joke, with the absurd amounts of guaranteed money.
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My 2009 1st Round NFL Mock Draft

Ryan Doyle, Friday, April 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM Comments (0)

Every year I pull together what i think will happen in the 1st round of the NFL draft, along with some commentary on who they should take.  I spend literally minutes pulling all of this information together so you can be prepared for your team’s draft.  Let’s get right into it shall we:

1. On the Clock since sometime in February, the Detroit Lions select – Matt Stafford - QB – Georgia.  This leaves the 0-16 Lions no better than where they were the previous year.  I am not a real big fan on this year’s QB class, and would wait it out till next year’s stellar class.  I would have gone with sure thing, LB Aaron Curry.
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*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 13

Ryan Doyle, Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8:00 AM Comments (0)

NBA Playoffs start:

And with that, we have the best show on TV.  The TNT have a bet with Charles.

So you can harass and assault opposing fans at Yankee Stadium with little repercussion, but you can’t move during the Star Spangle Banner or God Bless America?

The Detroit Lions finally have something to cheer about.

John Madden has retired, so lets remember his work with the telestrator.

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Chuck Norris was voted “Most likely to save a POW using a mule kick” by his senior class.

* 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.

Nationals, the anti-Diamondbacks

Ryan Doyle, Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 11:31 AM Comments (0)

Natinal Spelling Bee?

My Colleague, Nate commented on the article by Rick Reilly and the Arizona Diamondbacks and what they are doing that’s right with baseball.  Well the Washington Nationals have gone in the other direction.

When the Nats are actually on TV, their stadium looks completely empty.  A bad record, no fan base and now this.  I know Elijah Dukes has had his run ins with the law and team issues, but come on.  There are rules, and then there is intent.  He was at a little league charity event, signing autographs for a dwindling fan base and happened to show up 5 minutes late.

As one of the only players who is pulling his weight on the field for the Nats and one of the few draws for this team, it is probably not in the best interst of the team to suspend him for reaching out to the fans.  What is next, Lastings Milledge gets benched for being late after he saved an orphanage from burning down?  Rules are rules aren’t they Manny Acta?  Maybe Manny should start changing the culture by making smart decisions in the front office and not acting like such a hard ass.  This is a team that needs an injection of life and a real game plan for the future, not Kenesaw Mountain Landis.

Right as i was supposed to post the article, i read that the Great Falls Little League is paying for the fine!  Good for them.  Not only is that area a hot bed of MILFS, and large houses, but they are basically giving the finger to the Nats.  Bravo.

*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 12

Ryan Doyle, Friday, April 17, 2009 at 8:00 AM Comments (0)

Great weekend from the Masters:

This isn’t sports, but it is Chuck Norris, needless to say you must watch.

Matt Stairs hit a 9th inning homer, which gives me an excuse to post this link (20 second mark, priceless).

I was watching this game when it happened, and i am thankful once again for youtube.  As the Miller Park Sausage Race comes down to a close finish.

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Chuck Norris was the first person to tame a dinosaur.

* 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.

Early Season Comments on MLB Baseball

Ryan Doyle, Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7:25 PM Comments (0)

From Starter to the safety of Rivera, the Yanks have a lot of dangerous terrain to cover

With 1 week into the season, and only 25 more to go, i thought i’d make some snap judgments on the young baseball season.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Yankee Bullpen against the O’s. The bridge between a starter and Rivera is like a sketchy rope bridge in an Indiana Jones movie.  Just picture Coach Joe Girardi trying to do everything in his power to get to Mariano Rivera, only Damaso Marte, Phil Coke, Edwar Ramirez, Jose Veras, Jonathan Albaladejo and Brian Bruney are the planks he needs to step on before getting there….yikes.

I think the Texas Rangers could score 7 runs a game this year.  I also think their pitching could give up 10 runs a game.  That lineup is sick, and almost too loaded.  How do you not trade either Chris Davis, Hank Blalock, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Taylor Teagarden, or stud minor leaguer Justin Smoak for some starting pitching?! I mean make a deal because to trot out a starting 5 of Kevin Millwood, Vincent Padilla, Kris “Anna” Benson, Brandon McCarthy, and Matt Harrison is absurd.  The AL West can easily be taken with the Mariners being, well the Mariners, the A’s undergoing more youth movements, and the Angels missing out on the Texiera sweepstakes as well as undergoing injuries to their entire starting staff.

Joe Morgan, kills me as an announcer.  Absolutely kills me, and he needs to go.  Last year, he gave us this gem, about lead-off walks.  Earlier this week, with a runner on 3rd, 1 out and the infield pulled in, Derek Jeter grounded out.  This Prompted Joe Morgan to say that, “People don’t understand how hard it is to hit with the infield in.”   Really, Joe.  If that were the case then every team would have their infield in, don’t you think?

*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 11

Ryan Doyle, Friday, April 10, 2009 at 8:29 AM Comments (0)

Opening Week in baseball, we have some really good links, especially the Diamondbacks charity work:

Nothing like your star in the making pitcher trashing your city while being stopped for a DUI coming from a strip club.

And following the previous link, read here before trying to get tickets to the Stadium that A-Roid built.

But the feel good story of the week goes to the Diamondbacks for their generosity to the local fans.

While such things are legal in Baseketball, apparently soccer is more reserved.

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Chuck Norris can prevent forest fires.

* 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.

2009 NCAA Men’s Final Four Awards

Ryan Doyle, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 8:00 AM Comments (0)

Blue Chips 2, feature John Calipari

The “Blue Chips” award to John Calipari, for going to Kentucky.  How does a coach get really good young recruits to go to schools like UMass and Memphis?  I have no idea, but Calapari has a knack for it.  I am not accusing John of any illegal recruiting violations or shawdy academic records (although i did hear a funny rumor that Joey Dorsey is illiterate, not that illiteracy is comical, but the fact someone can graduate college not being able to read).  What i am saying is that i foresee some troubles down in bluegrass country as this school has a lot higher visibility than Memphis or UMass.

The “Poster” award goes to Durrell Summers from Michgan St.  The majority of the time Stanley Roberts will posterize other players, and on certain occasions, whole teams (like he did later in the game against the Spartans).  Unfortunately for him, when you contest as many shots as he does, you are bound to get dunked on.
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*Chuck Norris Presents The Drubbing links of the week 10

Ryan Doyle, Friday, April 3, 2009 at 8:00 AM Comments (0)

Final 4 week links:

Since it was April Fools day, we can’t forget about the best baseball prank ever.

With the new Christian Laetner commercial being aired, i thought we should revisit the best recreation of the shot.

Looks like Andruw Bynum’s rehab is going well, at the Playboy Mansion.

Your Weekly Chuck Norris Fact:

Chuck Norris wears a live rattlesnake as a condom.

* 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.