Archive for February, 2010
It's that time of year: high schools across the country start playing in state basketball tournaments. Most go smoothly, but some reach such a fever pitch that when the game is over the handshakes turn into punches and the players, coaches and fans a.. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.28.10 | No Comments
Growing up in Indiana, everyone (it seems) knew of Carmel High School in wealthy suburb north of Indianapolis. It's a powerhouse in many sports and considered one of the top public schools in the state. Apparently though, being one of the elite does .. Read More
Hazings | 02.28.10 | 1 Comment
There's not much to the story here, but the mug sot of one Edward "Skippa" Diaz caught our attention. It can also be found in the dictionary next to the word "surprised." Farrington High School's revered former football coach and athletic director Ed.. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.26.10 | No Comments
The University of Michigan wanted to turn its football program around after the last several mediocre seasons under former head coach Lloyd Carr . . . and they have. In just two short years the Wolverines have turned a once dominant powerhouse progra.. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.24.10 | No Comments
Sports loudmouth Tony Kornheiser's days as a fashion commentator appear to be over. The big boys at ESPN have decided that the way he made fun of Hannah Storm's recent outfit (didn't this happen, like, two weeks ago?) on his radio show was not approp.. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.24.10 | No Comments
It's not often that swimmers and divers make our pages here at BadJocks. Even less frequent are the gals and guys who make their fame doing so in synchronized competition. You know, where two or more contestants try to duplicate each other's moves? I.. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.23.10 | No Comments
Vince McMahon should sign Jacqueline Beems for the next Wrestle Mania. She seems to be the only one who can put the beat down on the Nature Boy, Ric Flair. At right, Ms. Beems mug shot picture which doesn't look to us like she's ready to tap out for .. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.22.10 | No Comments
For some reason, we are seeing lots of media reports about how popular the Olympic sport of curling--actually WOMEN'S CURLING--is this time in Vancouver. (US Women Beat Great Britain for Second Win in a Row!)Could it be less about the sport and more .. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.22.10 | No Comments
If the cops put up a barricade and tell you that you can't come through, best to turn around and go. No sense demanding you be let through . . . especially when you're drunk.Dolphins CB Will Allen was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Miami.. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.21.10 | No Comments
Thanks dad! Once again, adults are ruining youth sports. This time, a father of a sixth grader accused the ref and coaches of cheating during a game and afterward punched a league official who tried to calm things down.An upset parent punched a youth.. Read More
Uncategorized | 02.19.10 | No Comments
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