Thursday, February 5, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Triple T Gonna Condense the Nonsense
When you think Super Bowl Sunday, you think: the game, the 20 years past-their-prime half-time performers, the flashing lights and the flase hype of the Four Letter Network. And sandwiched between all that 100 times over, you have the commercials. There have been so many good ones. I have laughed, I have cried, I have pressed rewind many times over the years in response to these 30 second bits of magic. Many have changed people's lives forever, but none have more impact than the most feared co-worker of all time, "Terrible" Terry Tate.
This reminds me. What happened to Reebok?
I think Juvenile even questions his switch from Nike to Reebok.
This reminds me. What happened to Reebok?
I think Juvenile even questions his switch from Nike to Reebok.
The Sportstoilet Guarantee
As noted in one of the first articles ever published on the Toilet. I, T. Hirsh, predicted that the Steelers would win the AFC and would even go on to win the Super Bowl in a very bold pre-season prediction. While my reasonings for them getting this far were wayyyyyy off , they still managed to come through. Fellow Toilet talker, D Shay and I luckily placed a bet on the Steelers prior to the season, and look at us now America. That makes me 2 for 9 this decade. Word. Check back soon to see if I mushed myself as I usually do.
The softer side of Tony Parker
I mean, I don't like the guy but...
He does average 20 & 6
He locked down Eva Longoria
He does have 3 rings
and he can sing like an angel.
Fuckin Tony Parker
Fuckin Tony Parker
You're a winner, in the truest sense of the word.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Leg of Oden
Who's fault is this really? ESPN? The Blazers front office? Maybe people like myself who bought into the hype?
Someone is to blame for the one worst draft day decisions possibly ever. Greg Oden, has officially done nothing in his NBA career and it appears he is likely to not accomplish much during his playing days. Not since the Pistons chose Darko Milicic over Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Chris Kaman, Kurt Hinrich, David West, Josh Howard and Mo Williams, just to name a few. The Blazers had a bright future with a slew of young talent and an energetic fan base thirsty for a contending team. Why choose a guy with 2 different size legs when you can choose one of the future stars of the NBA, Kevin Durant. So far, Durant looks like a 10 time all-star, a face of a franchise and a very healthy young man. Why gamble on a 40 year old college senior? Was Kevin Duckworth not available in free agency 2 years ago? Whatever the case, it's sad that Greg Oden was ineffectual in his long awaited debut against The Los Angeles Lakers and it's even worse that Greg Oden may have suffered the second major injury of his very young NBA career. We wish the Old/Young Man a speedy recovery from the sprained foot because after all the hype, I would love to see this guy play.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
We're Back
Sorry for the delay ST fans, we are doing everything in our power to improve the site. The new website will be available around Thanksgiving.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Predictions about 2008 NBA Draft
Mock drafts don’t make sense because it all depends on team needs and other nonsense. And since we flush the bullshit, here at sports toilet ill give you my take on some of the names in this years draft based on my prediction of their impact on the league.
Derrick Rose – He is a good player. He plays hard. He plays good D. In his prime he will average 17 and 6 assists. He could be on a championship team(but not if he is the best player on the team.).
Michael Beasley – I don’t get what I am missing on this guy. He is incredible. In his prime he will go for 23 and 9 boards. And throw in a block and a steal and a 3. People keep saying he is a good player on a bad team kind of guy, but I don’t see that. Maybe he has just never been on a good team. I think the Bulls make the mistake of passing on him, when he is EXACTLY what they need.
OJ Mayo – The best player in this draft. His jumper is pure. His handle is nice. He can lock down on defense. (He held Rose, Jerryd Bayless, and Russel Westbrook all in single digits). Granted, I am a Trojan, so I am a little biased, but at the same time I saw every game of his freshman season. This guy is a leader, a winner, and a workhorse. He was never partying or messing around. He meant business. He will be one of those 23, 6 and 5 guys. I would be scared of a Mayo/D-Wade backcourt. He does not miss open jumpers even at the three point line. And we couldn’t say that about Kobe, Wade, or even Michael Jordan.
Brook Lopez – Him and his brother the other 10 white stiffs on his team to a #2 seed in the tourney and only lost to Texas because his guards couldn’t dribble. He has an amazing post up game, hes tough, he blocks shots. He isn’t a great rebounder, but match him up front with one and you have a great player. (Or perhaps he was just relying on his brother, and he can learn that skill as well, since he’s only 19). He has a lot of Pau Gasol’s types of offensive skill, but he’s willing to go up and dunk it. He could easily be a 16, 7 boards, 2 blocks guy in the meat of his career.
Kevin Love – the hardest person to figure out. I think he struggles in the league, as he did matched up against the Lopez’s and Memphis’s athletic front line. He can definitely play pick and pop, and knows the game, and he will be in the league for 10 years. But I don’t really see more that 10 and 8 out of him. I mean how many minutes can he play? And how much of a defensive liability is he?
Jerryd Bayless – I think he is overrated. He got to the rack in college by bullying people, but he wont be able to do that at the next level. Unless he learns how to play point guard, I could see him scoring 16 or 17 points but on 40% shooting.
Russel Westbrook – the first time I saw this guy in person, his freshman year I was in awe with his athleticism. He is a hard worker, is a willing learner, and desperately needs to work on his flat jumpshot. I don’t think he will ever be an elite scorer, but he is a winner and an outstanding defender who can totally disrupt the other teams best guard. He made OJ Mayo (granted he had no one to pass to) want to cry. He could pressure like Lindsay Hunter up the floor all game. I think he could be the third best player on a great team. But if he is your second best player you are not going far.
Eric Gordon – I never got what the hype was about. He is out of shape. Doesn’t have a great handle, and the clippers of course love him. He actually reminds me of their current SG, Cuttino Mobley, undersized, and supposedly a good shooter, but the numbers say otherwise. I think he could be a good six man, but you wouldn’t want him starting on a team with championship aspirations.
Brandon Rush – Solid player. Tries hard, and is a good shooter and defender. Will probably average 12 points a game but will be efficient. I could see him in his prime being a solid starter on a good team.
Sleeper players:
Courtney Lee – played great in the NCAA tournament and I think could be a great complimentary player. Could turn out to be a Bruce Bowen type. He is tough, and he defends, and has a nice 3 point shot so he could space the floor.
Robin Lopez – just like how Brook didn’t rebound cause he had Robin. I think Robin didn’t score cause he had Brook. But he has the skill. He put up big numbers when Brook was ineligible at the beginning of the season. Plus he hustles, bangs, and isn’t afraid to mix it up.
Busts –
Since I have never seen those foreign guys, I wont comment on any of them. But I think DJ Augustin is a bust. Hollinger has him ranked high. And I know the guy can put up numbers. But can you remind me of the last time a guard under 6 feet won the title? The 60’s, maybe. He is shorter than Jameer Nelson, and as we see with Nelson (who is also waaaaay buffer than Augustin), guards like Chauncey Billups eat him up. Like TJ Ford, I think he will have a fine PER, but he will never win it all. But enjoy his 14 and 7 dimes on a bad team if you wish.
Derrick Rose – He is a good player. He plays hard. He plays good D. In his prime he will average 17 and 6 assists. He could be on a championship team(but not if he is the best player on the team.).
Michael Beasley – I don’t get what I am missing on this guy. He is incredible. In his prime he will go for 23 and 9 boards. And throw in a block and a steal and a 3. People keep saying he is a good player on a bad team kind of guy, but I don’t see that. Maybe he has just never been on a good team. I think the Bulls make the mistake of passing on him, when he is EXACTLY what they need.
OJ Mayo – The best player in this draft. His jumper is pure. His handle is nice. He can lock down on defense. (He held Rose, Jerryd Bayless, and Russel Westbrook all in single digits). Granted, I am a Trojan, so I am a little biased, but at the same time I saw every game of his freshman season. This guy is a leader, a winner, and a workhorse. He was never partying or messing around. He meant business. He will be one of those 23, 6 and 5 guys. I would be scared of a Mayo/D-Wade backcourt. He does not miss open jumpers even at the three point line. And we couldn’t say that about Kobe, Wade, or even Michael Jordan.
Brook Lopez – Him and his brother the other 10 white stiffs on his team to a #2 seed in the tourney and only lost to Texas because his guards couldn’t dribble. He has an amazing post up game, hes tough, he blocks shots. He isn’t a great rebounder, but match him up front with one and you have a great player. (Or perhaps he was just relying on his brother, and he can learn that skill as well, since he’s only 19). He has a lot of Pau Gasol’s types of offensive skill, but he’s willing to go up and dunk it. He could easily be a 16, 7 boards, 2 blocks guy in the meat of his career.
Kevin Love – the hardest person to figure out. I think he struggles in the league, as he did matched up against the Lopez’s and Memphis’s athletic front line. He can definitely play pick and pop, and knows the game, and he will be in the league for 10 years. But I don’t really see more that 10 and 8 out of him. I mean how many minutes can he play? And how much of a defensive liability is he?
Jerryd Bayless – I think he is overrated. He got to the rack in college by bullying people, but he wont be able to do that at the next level. Unless he learns how to play point guard, I could see him scoring 16 or 17 points but on 40% shooting.
Russel Westbrook – the first time I saw this guy in person, his freshman year I was in awe with his athleticism. He is a hard worker, is a willing learner, and desperately needs to work on his flat jumpshot. I don’t think he will ever be an elite scorer, but he is a winner and an outstanding defender who can totally disrupt the other teams best guard. He made OJ Mayo (granted he had no one to pass to) want to cry. He could pressure like Lindsay Hunter up the floor all game. I think he could be the third best player on a great team. But if he is your second best player you are not going far.
Eric Gordon – I never got what the hype was about. He is out of shape. Doesn’t have a great handle, and the clippers of course love him. He actually reminds me of their current SG, Cuttino Mobley, undersized, and supposedly a good shooter, but the numbers say otherwise. I think he could be a good six man, but you wouldn’t want him starting on a team with championship aspirations.
Brandon Rush – Solid player. Tries hard, and is a good shooter and defender. Will probably average 12 points a game but will be efficient. I could see him in his prime being a solid starter on a good team.
Sleeper players:
Courtney Lee – played great in the NCAA tournament and I think could be a great complimentary player. Could turn out to be a Bruce Bowen type. He is tough, and he defends, and has a nice 3 point shot so he could space the floor.
Robin Lopez – just like how Brook didn’t rebound cause he had Robin. I think Robin didn’t score cause he had Brook. But he has the skill. He put up big numbers when Brook was ineligible at the beginning of the season. Plus he hustles, bangs, and isn’t afraid to mix it up.
Busts –
Since I have never seen those foreign guys, I wont comment on any of them. But I think DJ Augustin is a bust. Hollinger has him ranked high. And I know the guy can put up numbers. But can you remind me of the last time a guard under 6 feet won the title? The 60’s, maybe. He is shorter than Jameer Nelson, and as we see with Nelson (who is also waaaaay buffer than Augustin), guards like Chauncey Billups eat him up. Like TJ Ford, I think he will have a fine PER, but he will never win it all. But enjoy his 14 and 7 dimes on a bad team if you wish.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Barca is Coming to America
According to FC Barcelona's website, the Spanish club has agreed to a 5 year deal with the MLS. Barthalona is the first club to sign a deal with the MLS to play friendly matches on an annual basis. Vice-presidents Ferran Soriano and Jaume Ferrer signed the agreement on Thursday in New York. FC Barcelona will play at least thix friendsly matches on US thoil on the next 5 years. In return Barthalona will hope to push their brand to the US market which they feel is on the verge of including thoccer as a major sport in it's country. More info will be released next week, I'm excited, I love these guys. Barcelona is a fine town, I didn't really notice the lisps everyone talks about, but they do say buenath diath (buenas dias). My friend Mo Lipton would kill it over there, his lisp would be a non issue and he kinda looks like Pau. Club vice-president for economic affairs, Ferran Soriano, told us: “Barça will support and strengthen football in the United States. Through this promotion we will also promote and support the Barça brand in North America. We are keen to capture sponsors and brands that, in the future, can associate with the name of FC Barcelona in the United States”. The grandeur of Barça MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, was also pleased: “The FC Barcelona brand is known throughout the world for its great history, extraordinary footballers, dynamic playing style and successes. In addition, Barça has shown itself to be more than a Club thanks to its commitment to global causes. The MLS is delighted to help spread the history of FC Barcelona and the development of its brand in North America”.
FC Barcelona also has a mean handball and wheelchair basketball teams, hopefully they also play on US soil as part of this huge agreement.
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