It’s a beautiful thing. [but NSFW]
Luke Warm Linkage

About that whole 2012 thing...
- Prince Fielder struck a bow for fat guys everywhere, as he’s set to sign a 9 year $214 Million deal with the Detroit Tigers.
- Wyoming’s Larry Nance, Jr. does his best Jordan impression with a “jumpman” dunk of his own.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning have fired their Thunderbug mascot for spraying a fan with silly string. I’m assuming the fan developed an incurable case of vaginitis from the ordeal.
- The Pennsylvania governor is using Joe Paterno’s funeral to distract from his own inaction. Surely not…
- Terrell Owens is broke and stuck playing for the Indoor Football League. He must be on the Antoine Walker retirement plan.
- Solar flares have resulted in the most spectacular Northern Lights displays in a long time.
- This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of cockroaches. Ew.
- It’s the Roast of Weed… heh… roast…
EJSIC College Basketball Top 25 – Week 12

Pre-Season | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
After a stunning loss at Notre Dame, Syracuse fell from the top of our poll this week. They were replaced by Kentucky whose only loss came on a last second three pointer at Indiana.
Remember that this poll also includes a combined ballot from the polls submitted by readers. If you would like to have your poll included in the combined ballot, post it on the Message Board in the appropriate thread. If you can’t find the thread, you probably shouldn’t be voting…
So… Without further ado… Here’s our poll.
1. Kentucky 19-1 (225 – 9)
2. Syracuse 20-1 (211)
3. Missouri 18-1 (210)
4. Kansas 16-3 (195)
5. Ohio State 17-3 (188)
6. Baylor 17-2 (167)
7. Duke 16-3 (164)
8. North Carolina 16-3 (161)
9. Georgetown 16-3 (147)
10. Michigan State 16-4 (138)
11. Murray State 20-0 (134)
12. San Diego State 17-2 (114)
13. Creighton 18-2 (105)
14. UNLV 18-3 (100)
15. Mississippi State 16-4 (88)
16. Florida 15-4 (73)
17. Saint Mary’s 19-2 (68)
18. Marquette 16-4 (63)
19. Virginia 15-3 (53)
20. Wichita State 17-3 (46)
21. Indiana 16-4 (42)
22. Harvard 16-2 (41)
23. Florida State 13-6 (26)
23. Kansas State 14-4 (26)
25. Wisconsin 16-5 (25)
Others receiving votes: Michigan (18), Gonzaga (14), Louisville (14), Southern Miss (14), Saint Louis (13), West Virginia (13), Vanderbilt (12), Connecticut (10), Cincinnati (5), Davidson (2)
Luke Warm Linkage
RIP, Joe. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
- Joe Paterno passed away over the weekend. I can’t think of a more tragic end to an otherwise glorious sports career than this one. Friend of the blog, Mark Buerger gives his take on the situation.
- Super Bowl XLVI is set and it features a familiar pairing. With all the Harbaugh versus Harbaugh talk, I guess it makes sense that neither brother would make it.
- Terry Bradshaw is an (old) lady’s man. Ew.
- Is Chip Kelly leaving the Ducks for the Bucs? It sure looks like it.
- Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari are expecting a baby. That whole “reconciliation” thing makes more sense now.
- College Basketball warns people not to get too excited yet. Too late.
- 5 historic sex scandals that put Bill Clinton to shame. That’s assuming Bubba can still feel shame.
- There are parenting fails… and then there’s this.
LWL Video Friday
Video Friday is taking you back.
In West Philadelphia born and remixed…
What is rap? Well, it’s nothing you’ll see below.
Dogs love Star Wars.
Clean With Your Schticky
I’m pretty sure this is a parody acting as a real commercial, and thus inadvertently parodying itself.
EJSIC College Basketball Top 25 – Week 11

Pre-Season | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
Although there were many upsets this past week, Syracuse remains number one in this week’s poll. After two very close wins, Kentucky falls back to number two. Murray State made another climb this week as they continue to remain unbeaten.
Remember that this poll also includes a combined ballot from the polls submitted by readers. If you would like to have your poll included in the combined ballot, post it on the Message Board in the appropriate thread. If you can’t find the thread, you probably shouldn’t be voting…
So… Without further ado… Here’s our poll.
1. Syracuse 20-0 (318 –
2. Kentucky 17-1 (310 – 2)
3. Baylor 17-0 (308 – 3)
4. Duke 15-2 (280)
5. Ohio State 16-3 (262)
6. Missouri 17-1 (258)
7. Kansas 14-3 (251)
8. North Carolina 15-3 (229)
9. Michigan State 15-3 (199)
9. Murray State 18-0 (181)
11. Indiana 15-3 (167)
12. UNLV 16-3 (164)
13. Georgetown 14-3 (153)
13. UConn 14-3 (153)
15. San Diego State 15-2 (142)
16. Virginia 14-2 (131)
17. Creighton 16-2 (111)
18. Mississippi State 15-3 (109)
19. Louisville 14-5 (79)
20. Kansas State 12-4 (74)
21. Illinois 15-3 (73)
22. Florida 14-4 (65)
23. Michigan 14-4 (50)
24. St. Marys 17-2 (39)
25. Seton Hall 15-3 (31)
Others receiving votes: Marquette (30), Wichita State (17), Gonzaga (12), Vanderbilt (12), Alabama (9), Wisconsin (8), New Mexico (7), Harvard (7), Stanford (6), West Virginia (4), Saint Louis (3), Middle Tennessee State (1)
Luke Warm Linkage

So much for that...
- The AFC and NFC title games are set, as the Pats, Ravens, Giants, and Niners all survived the weekend.
- One of the Bernie Fine accusers has admitted to lying about his alleged abuse. Considering his particular allegations were already past the statute of limitations, this was, legally, a non-issue anyway.
- Now we know what’s wrong with Ole Miss basketball…
- Did the lock-out cost Louisville it’s best shot at an NBA team? I didn’t think NBA players were allowed to play in Louisville anyway.
- I’m guessing that this Sumo Referee may be re-thinking his professional choices.
- Philip Morris introduces their new Sinus PM cigarettes.
- 5 secrets of reality TV that they don’t want you to know. If these secrets result in Hulk Hogan/monkey team-ups, maybe we should leave well enough alone.
- 1996 + Bon Jovi + very little talent = Epic win.