Welcome to Wednesday, aka Rainday, aka three days after the announcement that bin Laden got his just desserts setting off a countdown until an athlete tweeted something incredibly stupid about the whole event. Considering our luck of late, I had money on Ray Small or Greg Simpson stepping up to say something completely jacked but thankfully former Illini RB Rashard Mendenhall spared us any more embarassment.
I'm sure Illini fans are proud of Mendenhall for dropping an "It's amazing how people can HATE a man they have never even heard speak. We've only heard one side..." gem only to be followed up by a "We'll never know what really happened. I just have a hard time believing a plane could take a skyscraper down demolition style." File this under reason 1,243,504 why the lockout needs to end. Clearly, dude needs to occupy his time at OTA's and stay away from twitter.
Funny, two days ago I was marginally worried after reading a twitter convo between two unproven OSU footballers who need to produce this fall talking about some chick putting lotion on her feet during class. Now, I'm just thankful that's all they were doing. I'm starting to believe there should be a test prospective users must pass before getting their twitter license. Praise be to your god of choice that twitter doesn't allow for 280 characters.
With that out of the way, let TBDBITL march down the tunnel...
Ramzy/Herbstreit National Kickoff Classic Slate Unveiled. The Ohio portion of the 2011 Herbie Classic schedule has been released with a couple out of state powerhouses set to invade the 'Shoe joining some familiar big time Ohio programs. On Sunday, September 4th, Cincy St. Xavier will go up against Pickerington Central and OSU commit (OL) Jacoby Boren at noon. Following that contest, Upper Arlington will tangle with Springfield giving you a chance to see OSU bound WR Frank Epitropoulos up close.
On Monday at noon, Kingsland, Georgia's Camden County squad will square off against Cleveland Glenville followed by Indianapolis Cathedral taking on Herbie's high school team, Centerville. The games will be televised by ESPN/ESPNU. The main event, however, will be a pay-per-view affair featuring Herbstreit and 11W's own Ramzy as they look to settle things in the octagon. Keep an eye on the 11W store for merchandise highlighting the event including site-glossing singlets.
Blah Blah Bolden. Cincy Colerain LB Joe Bolden has been stricken with diarrhea of the mouth following his commitment to Michigan. He's even gotten on the Hoke bandwagon referring to Ohio State as "Ohio" as he talks of helping UM get their first win against "Ohio" since Facebook was founded:
"Ohio State didn't recruit me at the beginning. They didn't recruit me as much towards the end either. I wouldn't change my mind about Michigan even if they had. I am an Ohio kid who wanted to be a Michigan man. Now I want to beat Michigan State, Ohio State and Notre Dame every year. Going back home and wearing the Block M and walking down the street, whether it be Cincinnati or Columbus, it just gives you a special feeling. It fills you with pride. I just love Michigan and we are going to beat the tar out of 'Ohio' and Notre Dame."
Ahhh. Kids these days. No wonder I don't want any.
Speakin' Of Dem Crazy Kids. Dr. Saturday reminds us that it's prom season which can only mean two things - crazy ass haircuts and expensive cars parked out front of shanties. This year's prom-'do King, Quinta Funderburk, is not only a sporting a fresh Razorbacks cut, he's also reported to be a #3 seed in the Name of the Year tournament.
And to think I thought I had even a remote shot at getting laid at prom with my paisley cummerbund, Pontiac 6000 complete with Guns & Roses and Digital Underground stickers, and a warm 12 pack of Keystone Light. I was a late bloomer, what can I say. I bet that chick is sorry she didn't give it up now that I'm a world, state, city, family renowned blogger.
Where Are They Now? Lost Lettermen takes a look back at 2007's Top 50 college football recruits to see if the hype was met with substance. Scam Newton certainly did well for himself. At #28 on the list, he will soon swim in professionally earned cash despite QB's such as Jimmy Clausen (#1), Ryan Mallet (4) and Tyrod Taylor (27) being ranked higher at the time.
Ohio State CB Dionte Allen is 40th on the list though apparently the Lettermen are Lost since they project Allen as having a hard time cracking the Seminole lineup behind FSU CB Greg Reid. I dunno. I guess in hindsight it is true he'll have difficulty earning time in the Seminole secondary this season. Undrafted Brandon Saine held down the 50th spot on the list.
I'm Gonna Go Get The Papers Get The Papers. Though most of still expect OSU brass to stand by their man, two documents that would certainly be key in any change of direction are now posted online in a neat package, as if new news, courtesy of SBB. Tressel's Certification of Compliance form can be seen on the link and for those of you needing help deciphering, the key phrases are called out in cool little boxes. The same goes for Tressel's contract, as if it wasn't already visible in full. Personally, Brooks is an enigma to me. Sometimes he does awesome work digging into stuff. Other times he reverts to TMZ Sports mode. Strange. All in the name of pagevews, I suppose.
Mixtape. Draft Express has Lighty going to the Clippers, 47th overall, in their latest mock draft...The Beastie Boys' 8th album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, came out yesterday. Russell Simmons approves...If you like phish or wanna give them a test drive, this is a must bookmark...Osama's life in reverse...Taft Punk.
