Category Archives: AYK (Are you Kidding??)

AYK: HS bans use of “Cougars” as nickname because offensive to women

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Roy Kessel

This is an unusual one. This HS decided that the nickname “Cougars” could be perceived as offensive to women in certain age demographics and therefore determined it would not be allowed as the school nickname.

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High School students suspended for Tebowing

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

This Tebow craze is out of control in general, but now we have schools suspending high school athletes for Tebowing? Let’s get this straight, we have PSU, Ohio State, Syracuse etc etc We have players getting DUIs, using PEDs etc … finish reading High School students suspended for Tebowing

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Sepp Blatter believes no racism in soccer; uproar widespread

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Sepp Blatter is already one of the least popular leaders of the sport he governs.  When you look around the US, despite differences of opinion and feelings that certain decisions are improper, there does not exist the universal contempt for … finish reading Sepp Blatter believes no racism in soccer; uproar widespread

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Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

News just keeps pouring out about the connections of Second Mile to all types of celebrities, former athletes and now politicians. This Sports by Brooks article shows that PA governor Tom Corbett provided a grant of approximately $3 million for … finish reading Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

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Where does the Penn State saga leave us

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

What a wild week at Penn State Where does the school go from here?  How do they play a football game on Saturday What is the best way to proceed. The opinions vary widely and many questions remain: Here’s how … finish reading Where does the Penn State saga leave us

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Cooley claims he is victim of lockout; but he deserves part of blame

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Chris Cooley is claiming that he is a victim of the lockout because he was not able to properly rehab from his injury. To be fair, Cooley ackowledges some of the responsibility for the problems because he did not hire … finish reading Cooley claims he is victim of lockout; but he deserves part of blame

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Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is always amazing when you see lawsuits filed by agents against players even in the wake of the ongoing improper benefits which were provided by that agent. The allegations were first reported by The Washington Post  which has a … finish reading Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits

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Wisconsin court rules on HS football playoffs, but are delays over

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

And here we go on the unending drama of Wisconsin High School football.  I wonder if ESPN is ready to put this on full time coverage on ESPNHS. So the court rules that the Messmer/Shorewood team would be allowed into … finish reading Wisconsin court rules on HS football playoffs, but are delays over

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Senators looking to ban tobacco from World Series

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Yes I understand that the World Series is a big stage and that the athletes are role models, but it hardly seems like a good use of congressional resources to start to get into debates over tobacco at this point. … finish reading Senators looking to ban tobacco from World Series

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Seriously?? Texas Tech tries to disclaim excrement vandalism

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Texas Tech is trying to disclaim the vandalism which occurred on the Texas A&M buses over the weekend. So in order to “minimize” the damage today they issued a statement saying that the buses were not vandalized with excrement but … finish reading Seriously?? Texas Tech tries to disclaim excrement vandalism

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AYK: Texas Tech fans vandalize A&M buses

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You hate to see fans taking the rivalry beyond the realm of the sport and the crazy banter. But to smear exrement and vandalize team buses goes way beyond the scope of a bitter rivalry. While you cannot hold a … finish reading AYK: Texas Tech fans vandalize A&M buses

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Who has liability for falling billboard

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

So who has liability for a billboard that falls and injures a participant in a race?  Tough question to answer.  Crazy situation. (AP)  Belgian cyclist Yannick Eijssen has been forced out of the Tour of Beijing after an accident apparently caused … finish reading Who has liability for falling billboard

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Hank Williams apology not enough to keep him on ESPN

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Hank Williams comparison of Obama playing golf with House Speaker Boehner to Hitler playing Netanyahu was too much for ESPN to become overcome by an apology. Williams apologized but even in his apology Williams ruffled more feathers with this statement: … finish reading Hank Williams apology not enough to keep him on ESPN

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WAC apologizes for 22 minute replay delay

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Western Athletic Conference commissioner Karl Benson on Tuesday apologized for an “excessive” delay during Saturday’s Hawaii-Louisiana Tech football game in Ruston. As you can see in this AP report, the officiating crew took 22 minutes to conduct an instant replay … finish reading WAC apologizes for 22 minute replay delay

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Cheap Shot of the Week: Illinois LB Jonathan Brown

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Football is always a violent game and there are always a few extracuricular shoves, pushes, hits and other related shenanigans. However, you rarely see something as outrageously blatant as the action by Illinois LB Jonathan Brown in the Illini’s Homecoming … finish reading Cheap Shot of the Week: Illinois LB Jonathan Brown

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Berrian gets into Twitter war with Iraq war vet

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We have all seen the dangers of getting into Twitter wars but it takes on an added element when you start challenging someone who has gone to war for our country. Bernard Berrian apparently got upset with being challenged and … finish reading Berrian gets into Twitter war with Iraq war vet

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Detroit police chief wants to end mobile strip clubs

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the Lions are preparing to host their first MNF game this century, the police chief wants to find a way to eliminate the improper appearance of a mobile strip club that has been making its rounds. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Police-chief-wants-to-end-mobile-strip-club-at-Lions-games.html

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Mets NYPD, FDNY hats cause stir with MLB

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite all of the tributes going on for 9/11, apparently the New York Mets were told that they are not allowed to wear NYPD or FDNY baseball hats. MLB clearly missed the mark on this one as they apparently felt … finish reading Mets NYPD, FDNY hats cause stir with MLB

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Dez Bryant still facing debts, lawsuits

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The sad statistics show that an ovewhelming majority of professional athletes are suffering from financial crises within 3 years of completing their professional careers. But we cannot think of another situation where a SECOND YEAR PLAYER is already out of … finish reading Dez Bryant still facing debts, lawsuits

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Artest name change delayed by arrest warrants

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Ron Artest is seeking to change his name to Metta World Peace. One element of name change petitions is that the petitioner cannot be using the name change to hinder creditors or avoid other legal proceedings. So Artest’s petition is … finish reading Artest name change delayed by arrest warrants

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