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29 April 2010
You wouldn't think it, but we get hundreds (if not thousands) of emails a week from StadiumDrives.com readers. Some of them tell us how great we are, others how bad we are. Often, we'll get tips of stories. Sometimes, sites will even let us know that they stole our work, it was a hit on their site and thank us. Others just write in for advice or have questions about their life. I decided to give the old inbox a cleaning again and pick out some of the best (and worst) emails.* If you can't decipher our e-mail address from the sidebar and would like to send something in, send it via Twitter to @JoshCohron.
Good effort. Seriously, good effort. You stood no chance ever, but you gave a valiant effort. Now, please never contact me again. - (Name withheld), (Location irrelevant)
Ah, the tradition continues. A female writes into the inbox and makes me feel bad to get things started. And people say that tradition is dead.
Fact or fact? The Stanley Cup Playoffs is the greatest postseason in the sports world. - @scott_ish (Actual reader submission!)
Normally, if someone made a comment like that about hockey, I would ban them from the site forever. But, if you've seen the number of hits we've received lately, you know that we shouldn't be banning anyone.
It's no secret, I don't enjoy hockey. Similar to why I don't enjoy watching soccer, I like scoring. (Obligatory scoring/sex joke).
The only time you'll catch me watching hockey is if the Stanley Cup Playoffs go to a Game 7. If the score is close going into the last period, I might tune in. I just can't commit to something like that right now, though.
As much as most people hate it, the BCS is the greatest postseason in the sports world. The two best teams in the sport play one game to determine the champion. How many other sports can say the same?
The GM of the Dolphins asked Dez Bryant if his mom was a prostitute in a pre-draft interview. Surely you have some thoughts on this. - Mike, Huntsville, AL
Of course I have thoughts on this. First off, Jeff Ireland shouldn't have to apologize for the question. This isn't a job interview, this is a pre-draft interview. Ireland should ask whatever he deems necessary to judge Bryant's (already questionable) character. Second, that's not even that bad of a question. I can think of many questions that would be a lot worse to be asked in an interview. Let's use bullet points to look at some:
- "Are you a prostitute?"
- "Do you know where Jerome Bettis is from?"
- "Do you know where I could get any meth?"
- "Is your dad a prostitute?"
- "Taylor Swift is hot. Do you think she's a 9 or a 10?"
- "Can you bend over?"
- "Want to come over and watch Monday Night Raw with me?"
- "Do you have a copy of the new Lady GaGa album?"
- "Is your grandfather a prostitute?"
See, it's all about context. Plus, did anyone ever get Dez Bryant's answer to the question? Maybe his mom is a prostitute. And I don't blame her. It's a rough economy, people have to put food on the table any way they see fit.
Click Read More or I'll post another hockey question.
My question is: where the (expletive) is the party? - (Name withheld), The Ville
Ah, yes. Finals are ending at college campuses all over the country.
The party is most definitely in Louisville, KY this weekend, which is why I wouldn't get near that place. Until I'm rich enough to be on Millionaire's Row at the Derby, I have no desire to be there.
I'm pretty sure the infield of Churchill Downs on Derby Day is what Hell looks like. Minus the alcohol. Plus more mud. Minus hot girls. Plus more fat girls.
When an MMA fighter is accused of domestic violence (Tito Ortiz, for example), why does everyone assume he is guilty? And are you interested in dating Jenna Jameson now that she is available? - Scott, Georgetown, KY (Actual reader submission!)
It obviously doesn’t bother him that his girlfriend gets gangbanged by random guys on camera, so what could make Tito Ortiz so mad that he beats his girlfriend? - Tyler, Perryville, KY (Actual reader submission!)
Yes, the Inbox received two actual submissions about Tito Ortiz. I'll try and answer the questions in order.
I think everyone assumes Tito Ortiz is guilty because he's twice the size of Jenna Jameson, he's on steroids and he beats the hell out of people for a living. If someone else had beaten the crap out of her, she would just have told Tito and he could have killed them in about .04 seconds.
What could make Tito so mad that he would want to beat his girlfriend? Steroids. Or, maybe someone asked him if his mom is a prostitute in an interview.
And, no, I am not interested in dating Jenna Jameson now that she's available. Unlike Tito, I would not be able to know that my girlfriend got gangbanged by random guys on camera. Call me crazy.
(For the record, Jenna Jameson is not getting her picture on here. Mainly because I am afraid of what the results would do to my computer.)
Hot girl of the week? I suggest Sandra Bullock. She's had a rough couple of months and she's still a cougar! - Chase, IN
I agree! If Sandra gave me a chance, I would do my best to not cheat on her. And, if I did cheat on her, it wouldn't be with some tattooed lady that's obsessed with Nazis.
I know you're a big fan of Pandora. This new marriage between Facebook and Pandora is really weird. - Dave, Charlotte, NC
Thanks for bringing that up! That is a great point. In case you don't know, Pandora and Facebook had some sort of merge and you can now see your Facebook friends' Pandora stations. There are positives and negatives to this.
If you're a stalker, I'm sure you see no negatives. This is the highlight of your year.
Pandora, I don't need to know that my ex-girlfriend likes the same Brett Dennen song that I do. Thanks, but no thanks.
Facebook, quit selling our information to anyone that will give you a dollar. If you would put a limit on the number of pictures someone can post from the Drake concert, maybe you wouldn't be in such debt.
NBA Playoffs! They're fantastic! - Tom
Yes, Tom, they are. Let's go bullet points again!
- LeBron is dominating games and storylines (his elbow is going to be fine).
- The Mavs are... the Mavs.
- The Celtics are showing some life in their old age.
- The Thunder's bandwagon is officially "standing room only."
- Dwight Howard is the worst Defensive Player of the Year ever.
- Gregg Popovich is coaching Tim Duncan and a bunch of clowns, proving how good he is.
- The Nuggets need George Karl. Desperately.
- The Lakers are playing when they want to.
- When you get out-coached by Scott Skiles, you aren't very good (I'm talking to you, Mike Woodson).
- LeBron is the best. What else is there to say?
I think I need to end this or there may just be too many bullet points for one mailbag. As always, these emails are fake unless otherwise noted. Email or tweet your questions!
