A couple months ago, I got to host a pep rally of sorts at George Mason University. Even though I felt hella awkward and nervous and everything along those lines, I was super excited and honored to be out on the court.
Now I'm finding out I was a part of this video/documentary about their Final Four team of 8 years ago, and where they are now. Once again, I'm honored and excited and mad that I can't remember a couple lines/titles/names. Idiot EB.
I'm in the beginning, but watch the whole thing. It's really well done.
I get to do really cool things for my job, and that Midnight Madness was one of them. Things that put me out of my comfort zone are always my worst and favorite moments. It's all about growing, right?!
12 years ago, Aaron Carter bragged about beating the one and only Shaq...
Today, Shaq got revenge.
Alright, so it's like overly staged/acted out, but I still love that this even happened! Minus the whole looking at Aaron's now creep-tastic face thing...
They've both lost their swagger, but Aaron's lost more... officially.
You know by now that I'm a WVU Mountaineer... I'm obviously a gigantic fan.
I'm also a big fan of Da'Sean Butler... for obvious reasons, and just because he's a great guy and very deserving of an awesome future.
I met him and hung out with a couple of the players a couple of years ago [which I'm 98% positive he probably has no memory of, but that's okay] and he just seemed so humble and level-headed. I heart that.
Anyway, if you didn't know- He got injured in the Final Four and it was probably one of the most emotional things I have ever watched in sports.
Now he's trying to get better so he can get drafted into the NBA.
Just like every other video I've watched about him, this one is awesome and emotional in every way... And you'll like it whether you're a fan or not.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him big time! I'm sure he doesn't need it, but I shall do it anyway.
If you're a Mountaineer, or a fan of WVU, you can't sit still right now knowing the Sweet 16 tip-off is not far away.
Neither can I... And I think it's the perfect time to share the videos everyone has been talking about.
The Men's Basketball players are freakin' hilarious. I've hung out with them before and thought the same thing, but I don't think I really had any idea. Just.... Watch:
If that's what gets them pumped and gets their head in the game, I'm all for it! I just hope they don't become some video bloggers and not win tonight. Elite 8= necessary.
For a couple years now, it seems like athletes have taken new hair fads into their own hands. Making patterns, stripes, just weird styles, anything, athletes know the deal when it comes to hair cuts.
But there is one NBA player who is more “in” than anybody else. Ron Artest, member of the L.A. Lakers, has had different hair styles for years now. Imprinting his teams name, pictures, tribal art, literally anything you can think of, this man has probably had on his head.
...Caron Butler, former Wizard recently turned Maverick, has a very serious addiction. I’m talkin' maybe more serious than cigarettes. No, but really..
For years, the West Virginia Mountaineer fans have been considered to be one of the worst in the nation. As a fellow Mountaineer, I know first hand exactly why this reputation has come to be.
To watch a video from the Backyard Brawl this week and find out how WVU fans plan to get classy again, read more from Mikey P!
During Sunday Nights game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Lebron James decided not only to put the game into his own hands, but also somebody’s French fries!
Alright, it’s official. The New Jersey Nets are the worst team in basketball…ever. They lost to the Dallas Mavericks the other night 117-101 to head to 0-18, the worst starting record for a team in the 60 year history of the league.
Forget about tweeting about halftime, Ron Artest has officially raised the bar on what to do during halftime.
He went and told Sporting News how he used to drink liquor, Hennessy to be specific, during halftime of his first few seasons into the league while he was with the Chicago Bulls.
I swear I've heard several times that he is really good at basketball, and the dream isn't too far off... But I guess we'll have to wait and see how he does! His buddy Chris Brown seems to think he's crazy.
I know one thing for sure... If he really tries out and makes it, I will absolutely be watching more basketball. He's totally hott these days, and it'll be interesting to see the transformation.
Allen Iverson, the former NBA MVP and ten time all-star selection, has taken an indefinite leave of absence due to “personal reasons”.
Iverson is playing on a struggling Grizzlies team and has already started a few issues among the team as he is unhappy about where he stands on the team.
**NOTE: I have officially decided to let my brother write on my blog in order to bring in some more posts, especially geared to our sports lovers! :) I think y'all are going to love him, but if you don't, you better not hate! No one can hate on my brother unless you're ME! [Although.. It could be a little entertaining, so leave comments for him! Any kind!]
So here he is with his first official post on love, elizabethany. He has his own section that can be reached at the top of the page called "4 the Win" so make sure to check it out. There are a couple posts there that didn't get posted on here this past weekend.
Alright, I’m 18 years old and stand at a seemingly tall 6’1/ 6’2. My entire family is amazed by how I’m “so tall” and I “never stop growing”. But hold on a minute…
Andrew Wiggins, a young man aspiring to someday play in the NBA, stands a towering 6’6...and is only 13 years old! Yeah, 13! I mean, come on people, could this be true?
I've posted a video of people doing multiple things like this, that are even better, but I'm assuming those people had a lot of practice.
This kid was in his high school's gym and decided to do a front handspring, then throw the ball towards the hoop. Then... swoosh.
Seriously, that's great. Maybe it was practiced, maybe it was a miracle, but either way... If the kid is old enough, he probably got some action later that day. Whether it was a hug from the hottie, or.. Well, ya know..
I love watching videos of people making crazy beer pong shots, or even crazy tricks with dominos. But this video trumps all.
It's a couple of people making ridiculous basketball shots, by means of kicking and flipping. Just watch. Now.
Shut. The eff. Up. I can't believe my eyes!!! This is absolutely incredible. I always tried to be the cartwheel goalie when I was little [Block the goals by doing cartwheels.. duh.] but it certainly never worked as well as the flipping is for these guys.
I've never seen the Harlem Globetrotters... But I'm pretty sure these guys need to form their own team and become the next big name.
Sometimes I do indeed watch basketball. [Normally only if I'm at the bar and everyone I'm with is watching it, so I try and look cool by watching it as if I'm really involved with the whole thing.] Most of the time I just hear about great shots or whatever, and then look at them on YouTube.
This incident I will talk about first, is a great example of such times.
LeBron James made the game winning shot the other night and had EVERYONE freaking out, standing up, jumping up and down... You get the idea. Even live news anchors did! Check out this amazing video [If you haven't already on SportsCenter..]
I love how everyone just jumps up... One guy even leaves the set... And no one gets mad about it! THAT is a news team that LOVES its sports team. I love real, spirited fans. I love them even more when they do crazy things on live TV that is normally pretty serious.
As for the shot that was made, if you haven't seen it... Here it is:
One shot that I DID see happen live, was when Billups bounced it off of Kobe Bryant's back and then shot. I saw it, didn't realize what had happened, and watched again.
What the h. Does this happen often?! If not, it needs to, because it was fabulously hilarious, genius, and downright great.
So, basketball fans... I DO watch the sport.... On occasion... When necessary..... Go Wizards?!?
I'm not a huge basketball fan [hence the lack of sports posts when it's not football season], but seeing major stars as puppets is downright funny.
Nike is doing a series of commercials with Kobe and LeBron as PUPPETS. They're pretty hilarious.
I don't know what has me laughing, really, but I am. And if you think you recognize the voices, you probably do. Kobe is David Allen Greer, and LeBron is Keenan Thompson!
What happens when you mix a Clemson basketball player, a crowd of fans, and a "woopsies" moment?
Well, it's turns out to be not so much of a woopsies. More like a brawl.
At the game this weekend, after a player got knocked out of bounds and into the stands, neither him nor the fan had too great of a reaction.
It's funny how that guy went from rooting on the player, to slamming him into the steps of the bleachers in .2 seconds. I mean, dang! That was kind of intense there.
Note to self: Don't land in the fans' bubble when playing a game, no matter how much they seem to like you.
