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20 May 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.
Hey, go (expletive) yourself. - (Name withheld)
I really appreciate this. A girl took the time to write in, but also kept it short and sweet so as not to take up too much space in this week's version of "Girl Who Writes To Mock Me In The Mailbag." It's amazing how many women I've scorned in such a short life.
Ha! Have you seen these Reds fans walking around lately? They act as if they won the pennant and it's not even June. What a bunch of clowns. You know a little something about teams being in first place for a long time and not making the playoffs, don't you, Met fan? - RG, Lexington, KY
First off, I gave up baseball so I'm not a fan of the Mets anymore. Baseball games are boring.
But, I can appreciate the humor of watching Reds fans act as if this is 1990. Twitter and Facebook about had to shut down over the weekend when the Reds took over first place from all the, "1st place, baby!" and "This is the Reds year!!!" posts. I had to take some Pepto it was so nauseating.
I will give every cent I make writing for this blog to Gage if the Reds win the Central Division.
Terrence Jones just signed with Kentucky last night. Will he be a Lamar Odom type player for the Cats or Alex Legion Version 2.0? - Ian (actual submission!)
In case you didn't see, Scout's #2 PF, Terrence Jones committed to play for the Wildcats last night. He had previously committed to Washington, less than a month ago. This is what gets some people all riled up. I don't think it's a big deal. Jones announced at a press conference at his school (where four other players announced their college choices) that he was going to Washington. Jones admitted he had no idea where he was going when he got on the stage. He had a change of heart, and chose to come to the greatest program in the history of college basketball. Who can blame him (besides you, Washington Husky fan)?
Arguably, before signing Jones, Kentucky had the #1 recruiting class in the country. 5-star players Brandon Knight and Enes Kanter, 4-star players Doron Lamb and Stacey Poole and JUCO stud Eloy Vargas were already in the fold. Jones takes this class to another level. Kentucky has, far and away, the best recruiting class in the country (again).
As for a Jones comparison, I will give him the nod towards Lamar Odom. They are both skilled big men who can shoot it pretty well and put it on the floor. Plus, they're both left-handed. Here's hoping Terrence Jones isn't addicted to Skittles like Lamar is. Here's also hoping Jones gets a Kardashian and brings her to games like Lamar does.
Unless I really hated a kid, I would never compare a player to Alex Legion. No one's mom is that crazy. I hope.
Click Read More, it's for the kids.
Is Dwight Howard really Superman? Will LeBron have to call Delonte West 'Dad' at Thanksgiving or will he call him 'Mr. West?' - @TylerKY (actual submission!)
I really hope Dwight Howard isn't Superman. I would hope that the real Superman has a post move or two in his repertoire. Seriously, Dwight Howard has the least amount of basketball skill of any dominant basketball player ever. He's a physical freak, but can barely dribble the ball, struggles to shoot outside of dunking and shows no passing skill. All that said, I hope he dominates at the Olympics again in 2012!
To answer your question, Dwight Howard isn't really Superman. Christopher Reeve really is. Was.
As for your second question, I think 'Dad' would be the most appropriate. Delonte is older than LeBron and is sleeping with LeBron's mom. While Delonte may not be LeBron's teammate next year, it's safe to say they still might see each other around the holidays. That is, if Delonte hasn't been murdered by one of LeBron's boys by then.
Thoughts on Hanley Ramirez? - (multiple readers)
Hanley Ramirez is a superstar. Superstars, from T-ball through the majors, should be treated differently. If he wants to lollygag after a ball once every seven years, let him do it. If you don't want to let him do it, there are 29 other teams that will.
Also, this is the most exciting thing to happen to baseball all season. Note to Manny Ramirez, your move.
Tiger Woods has added the British Open to his tour schedule. Do you think Bridget Jones will become #14 on Tiger's hit it list? Does Tiger really stand a chance to win with his lingering base camp injury? - Scott, Georgetown, KY (actual submission!)
Last week, we touched on Tiger's injury. There are only two ways to get a hurt neck: a car crash or cunnilingus (base camp). Tiger is a big fan of both, apparently.
I never count Tiger Woods out. The dude was banging multiple women for the past decade and was one of the greatest golfers of all time. You think a base camp injury is going to keep him down? Me neither.
While you bring up Bridget Jones, how about Renee Zellewegger as our hot female of the week!
Just kidding, fat girls can't be the hot female of the week.
Hello, Blake Lively!
How pumped are you for the finale of LOST? - @scott_ish (actual submission!)
It's tough to put in words how excited I am for the finale of LOST. I guess I'm excited that I'll be able to go eat wherever I want on Sunday night because all you nerds will be watch 12 straight hours of that weird show. Isn't it just a ripoff of Survivor?
Well, I think I pissed enough people off for the day. It's safe to say that any baseball fans, LeBron James, Dwight Howard and all LOST fans will never read the blog again. If you are none of those people, please keep reading. Please keep submitting questions and please drive in the right lane and pass in the left.
