So What's Dan Patrick's Big Announcement?

I've spoken to a handful of people and no one seems to have the slightest idea of what's going on. Other sites have asked their sources and found nothing as well. So who has a guess? Leave them in the comments, and the winner will get a Virtual AA High Five.... Also, you may have noticed the Out of Office assistant on the left there. In case you didn't AA will be on sabatical through July 9th. I may or may not have internet access where I am, so I thought I'd warn you ahead of time. I'll be sticking around until the "Big Announcement" and then high-tailing it to Ohio (Yes I know.....don't say it). Have a great holiday and Happy Birthday America! Dan Patrick's Big Announcement (The Big Lead) UPDATE: So Dan isn't even on the Radio today....he's got a fill in. Now I'm confused. Okay so Bob Valvano told me there is no announcement today because Dan isn't on the show. I don't even care anymore..... P.S.- Joe Morgan is on right now.....shoot me in the face. FINAL UPDATE: The rumor on the street (from multiple sources) is that Dan Patrick is leaving ESPN Radio. Not sure why that calls for him not announcing it today, but it could explain why Bob Valvano was doing the show. If that IS the case then ESPN Radio is pretty much cooked. Who's ready for a 4 hour show with Bill Simmons following Shrutebag?!?!?

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Who's Now?: The Video Clip

Just so you don't think I'm crazy about this whole Who's Now crap....AA has pulled the video. Don't watch it if you don't want your day ruined.... (In serious voice)..."The thing that's hurting Matt Leinart right now is that it's early in the game."- Herbstreit Now that's analysis folks!

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ESPN Is Officially MTV

I had purposely avoided the Who's Now SportsCenter bits up until yesterday. Mainly because I don't get home until after the show is over, but more likely I was just scared what my eyes would see. Well I got home early yesterday evening and took in the hour long show (Who's Now took up about 1/4th of it). Let's just say I'm glad Will Leitch's 24 hour viewing of ESPN didn't include this....I don't think he would have survived. Last night's episode of Who's Now featured an amazing roundtable of panelists in charge of explaining why Tiger Woods beat Matt Leinart. Stu Scott provided nothing but an introduction of Michael Wilbon, Kirk Herbstreit, and Keyshawn Johnson. The Panel then discussed the pros and cons of each. Tiger just had a baby...he has a new golf tournament in DC...etc, etc. Matt Leinart was then described as winning the Heisman and winning a National Championship. Umm okay....not that I care, but how in the hell does that Make him "NOW"?!?! That was two years ago. They then discussed the next day's matchup of Dwayne Wade versus Shawn White. Hmm, wonder who's going to win that one??? The thing is so predictable and just plain asinine that I feel dumber for watching it. My favorite part was when Stuart Scott said that Tiger Woods had this "locked and loaded and poised to win." Uh yeah...you think? Why even bother??? I know that this is just the way things are with ESPN these days, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't feel good to vent. I actually talked with a former ESPN SportsCenter employee recently and he conveyed the same thoughts. ESPN is officially MTV 2.0....After watching that I urge you to never watch the show again and pick up some of the books on Yahoo Sports writer Dan Wetzel's Summer Reading List.

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Occasionally Things Come Across AA's Desk So Awesome That He Just Has To (Talk In The Third Person) Deviate From The Norm

This my friends is Charlotte Weatherman Mark Mathis, and this my friends is amazing.... "HEY! WE GOT SOME BIG OLE' THUNDERSTORMS OUT THERE!!!" "Finger??? There's a town called Finger?!?!" For more fun....click here.

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Umm, Barry Zito....If You Don't Have A Ticket I'm Going To Have To Get One Of The 14 Mets On The Team To Kick You Off

They're all like this....players end up meeting up throughout the city that the All Star Game is held in, and hilarity ensues! Well this one has to be by far the cheesiest. P.S.- Did anyone else notice the Simpsons Movie ad? Cross Promotion at its finest!!!

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What ARE You Going To Do With All That Junk In The Trunk???

This is an old video, but new to me. I you haven't seen it enjoy! And I have you have....enjoy it a second time....kinda like corn.... Periwinkle Sky? Umm...okay, I guess.

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NBC Fires Bud Collins

78-Year Old Tennis Analyst Bud Collins has been let go in what is said to be a cost cutting measure. NBC insists it wasn't based on Collins' age, but you do have to wonder. I haven't really watched Tennis in years but when I was younger Collins' energy would keep me on the channel for at least a few points. P.S.- Anyone who wears pants like that (above) is okay in my book.

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You Create the Caption #38 (Now With Links!)

(Usually) Everyday (usually around noon) I'll throw out a photo from the AP or one of the bigger sites and you provide the caption. Hilarity ensues. I'm also adding a handful (or two) of links at the bottom of the page that you should check out each day. Friday's Winner..... "Q: What are you gonna do today, Joakim? A: Whatever I feel like I wanna do! Gosh!"- Ed. Are you funny enough to create a headline for this photo of Kobe Bryant giving a speech to kids at a Basketball Camp? Daily Links: The Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest is upon us. (We Suck At Sports) Draft stills and comedy! (The Sports Hernia) Anyone want to crank call some Sac Bee writers? (Cake Rocks the Party) Light Saber Baseball? (Red Sox Monster) What's Next for Gilbert? (Rumors and Rants) Midseason Future Lines that are good values (Vegas Watch) And finally, reader NV sent in this brief rant on Tim McCarver that I wanted to share.... Tim McCarver must have some sort of osmotic power that removes the brains of his broadcasting partners, because Kenny Albert is usually pretty good, but the two of them kept going on about baseball's "quadruple double" that apparently consists of reaching double figures in three statistical categories (doubles, triples, and home runs). The exchange occurred during the bottom of the 5th inning in Saturday's Mets-Phillies game. Now I don't know about you, but in my world a quadruple double would mean reaching double digits in four statistical categories. Am I a bad person for asking Kenny Albert to just kill McCarver? (Photo: Photo: Kelly Kline/WireImage.com)

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