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4/10/13 Episode of Poor Man’s PTI: The Best

RJ joins Vin and Ryan in the booth as they discuss the best NFL play of all time, The Final Four, and the Rutgers scandal.

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This week’s topics include:

  • The Final Four
  • Best NFL play of all time
  • Four gay players ready to come out
  • The Rutgers Rice scandal
  • Peyton Siva forgets to thank his ho
  • A little basbeall talk
  • Top nicknames

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4/3/13 Episode of Poor Man’s PTI: Jumping Ship

Ryan and Vin discuss tournament fatigue, pick the final 3 games and catch up on some old 80s sitcoms.

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This week’s topics include:

  • The NCAA tournament
  • More Big East bias?
  • Kevin Ware injury
  • Andy Enfield bolts for USC
  • Rutgers fires their basketball coach / snitches
  • Danny Ainge needs to STFU
  • Top black sitcoms of all time

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Soccer

Zambia still have work to earn respect they deserve

When not twelve months ago Zambia came to Libreville to conquer Africa — or at least what was left to conquer after dispatching of Senegal, Libya, the hosts in the form of Equatorial Guinea, Sudan, and Ghana whilst in Bata—there was a sense that something was different. Chipolopolo Boys were not just playing with the weight of taking down Africa’s heirs-apparent on their shoulders: they had to carry nearly two decades of pain for the generation who perished into the Atlantic mere kilometers to the west.

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Auto Racing

NASCAR: A Sport Worth Watching

I admit, up until several years ago, my opinion of NASCAR basically aligned with the way it was portrayed in Talladega Nights. I thought NASCAR racers were all men whose last names sounded more like first names and who dated women that were way out of their league. I assumed the reason the spectators drank so much beer is because that was the only way to make watching left-hand turns over and over again the least bit entertaining. NASCAR was the sport for the “good-ol boys” and their trophy wives, and I didn’t see where I could fit into their fan base.

One summer afternoon, when I found myself longing for the start of football season even more intensely than usual, I got desperate enough to tune into a race. There were some exciting lead changes, a few jaw-dropping wrecks, and plenty of impressive performances by the pit crews. This was enough to convince me to tune into the next race the following weekend. Before long, I found myself thoroughly enjoying watching the Sprint Cup series, to the point where I made a conscious effort to be in front of my TV during race time, and even started checking out some of the Nationwide series. The more time I spent watching NASCAR, the more my previous misconceptions began to dissipate and became replaced by respect and admiration. I realized the sport was much more than just turning left.

One of the aspects I enjoy the most about any sporting match is watching and analyzing each team’s strategies. NASCAR does not disappoint in this regard. Each team is constantly making strategic decisions regarding fuel mileage, taking two tires or four, whether to take the inside or outside lane on the restarts, and what adjustments to make on pit road. I find myself audibly applauding crew chiefs when they make a call that leads to top-10 finishes and mumbling “I-told-you-so” when they end up with a driver who runs out of fuel with two laps to go.

NASCAR is unique in that it is both an individual and team sport. Every driver competes against one another to earn points in the standings, but there are also numerous racing teams that own the cars, and most teams own multiple cars. It is always interesting to see drivers from the same racing team interact throughout each race in an unpredictable fashion; sometimes working together, other times against one another. There’s nothing a driver hates more than when they feel like they got screwed by their own teammate, and the scathing comments made on the drivers’ radios prove it.  “What the hell was the 48 thinking?” is a phrase commonly muttered by Hendrick teammates and non-teammates alike. My guess is that he was thinking about his sixth Sprint Cup championship, but I’ll let you be the judge.

My personal favorite thing to watch during the race is the incredible work on pit road. I can hardly wait for the yellow flag to fly just so I can see who will pit and how fast their pit times will be. The speed and efficiency at which the pit crews operate never ceases to amaze me, especially considering the dangerous and strenuous conditions they work under. Four new tires, track bar adjustment, and a full tank of gas in under 15 seconds? I’d have the most active sports blog and cleanest house in the world if I could work at that kind of pace!

Of course, there’s also the wrecks. Let’s face it, every true sports fanatic craves those moments where we turn to each other and simultaneously bellow “Ooohh! OUCH!” Fortunately, with NASCAR’s steadfast dedication to and major advancements in driver safety, the pleasure we enjoy when watching a wreck generally doesn’t have to come with a side of guilt.

For those of you who like a solid dose of off-the-track drama, NASCAR certainly isn’t lacking. Whether it’s Kurt Busch going on a tirade against the media, Allmendinger failing a drug test, or Danica blaming everyone but herself for a poor finish (added bonus- she looks even hotter when she’s ticked!), there will surely be stories to keep you licking your chops in between races.

I’ve also come to appreciate how difficult the sport truly is, and the amount of talent it takes to be a successful driver. Drivers must be able to endure highly unpleasant in-car conditions, including temperatures in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, lack of oxygen, and extreme G-forces. They also need a tremendous amount of strength to handle the steering, breaking, and the impact from collisions. Both physical and mental toughness are key to the success of any NASCAR driver.

If you’re not a fan of NASCAR, you should be. Once you give racing a chance, you’ll realize that many of the stereotypes about the sport are simply not true. Plus, you may end up embracing the few typecasts that perhaps do have some validity to them, as they give the sport character and an added entertainment factor for the fans. Race day is sure to give you a large serving of strategy, rivalry, and action-filled entertainment both on and off the track. NASCAR has surely made football’s offseason more tolerable and created a lot of enjoyable and memorable weekends for me. Once NFL season kicks off, if you (like I often do) find your team blacked out or in a blowout, flip it to the race for a quick pick-me-up. You won’t regret that you did.

 

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Olympics

Shocker: Unsportsmanlike Conduct at 30th Olympiad

By Diane M. Grassi

The entire world is watching, and given the attention that the global media has recently dedicated to unethical behavior of certain Olympic athletes, sports fans could mistake it for a newly introduced Olympic sport of its own, during these 2012 London Summer Games.

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All Other Sports

Lance, Inc. Too Big To Fail

By Diane M. Grassi

Shortly after 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to Super Bowl XLVI, U.S. Attorney, Andre Brigotte, Jr., of the United States District Court for the Central District of California, quietly issued a three sentence press release.

And the federal investigation against Lance Armstrong had been terminated without an indictment being filed against him.

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General Sports

2/10 Episode of Poor Man’s PTI: Oh So Close

>Ryan and Vin discuss the Super Bowl (“the one with the safety”) and, because it’s February, fill time with tv and movies.

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This week’s topics include:

  • Wrapping up the NFL Season
  • Gronk is party
  • The prop bet outcomes
  • Duke-UNC classic ending
  • Just because you didn’t get caught doesn’t mean you’re not guilty
  • Can’t shop at JC Penney anymore
  • In Time and Hunger Games
  • Downton Abbey and Stringer Bell winning the Golden Globe

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General Sports

Obscure Sports Weekly: Joe Paterno Fired

As you are likely aware, legendary Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno has been removed of his post by the Penn State Board of Trustees at a little after 10pm ET on Wednesday night. Mike Ciccarone and Burton DeWitt talk about what led to this, the reaction, and what could have and should have been done.

Cricket blogger and Penn State alumnus Subash Jayaraman joins in at the hour mark to discuss the feel in State College and give his view of the feeling of shock and anger that plagues the town this week.

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General Sports

8/25 episode of Poor Man’s PTI: Hurricanes and Hookers

Ryan and Vin discuss the unviolent national anthem, Cam Newton’s lack of tats, and a threeway at Fenway.

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This week’s topics include:

  • 1997 threeway at Fenway
  • 347 people at a Marlins game
  • Does Jerry Richardson have a right to ask Cam Newton about tats and piercings?
  • ESPN reporters not allowed to break news on twitter anymore
  • Georgetown vs China
  • Two people shot after Raiders/Niners game and no one cares

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General Sports

8/12 episode of Poor Man’s PTI: Preseason Shape

Ryan and Vin discuss the drugs Rex Grossman is taking, Channing Crowder’s retirement, and Tim Tebow’s whining.

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This week’s topics include:

  • Rex Grossman says Redskins will win the NFC East
  • The Best Channing Crowder quotes
  • Dan Uggla’s hit streak
  • The worst teams in MLB history
  • 7 year old signed by Real Madrid
  • Hope Solo sorta naked in ESPN’s weak attempt at a sensationalistic skin issue
  • Top 10 List: SI Covers

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