50 cent has a lot more than cash riding on the Super Bowl game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots. If the Giants don't beat the spread, he could literally lose his shorts.
The rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has so much faith in his hometown team that he is willing to bet $1 million on the Giants in the Feb. 5 game, according to his Twitter account.
So much faith, that Fiddy even made a side bet with a female fan to post naked photos of his junk on Twitter if the G-Men lose.
The 36 year-old rap star is on a Giants roll after winning $500,000 last week when New York beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. He posted photos of the cold hard cash he won on a video as proof.
Now he is prepared to parlay his winnings and avoid indecency charges if the Giants win again.
"I'm up 500,000 off the last one. f*** it ill bet it back Ill put 1,000,000 on my G MEN. STUNNER you got the # hit me if you want it," he tweeted to his 5.6 million followers.
After last week's windfall, a female Patriots fan offered the raunchy Super Bowl bet to Fiddy.
According to the Daily Mail, he entered an agreement with a Twitter user to flash his package if the Giants lose.
She tweeted him: "Let's bet. If the Giants lose the Super Bowl, you must post your d*** on the Twitter. If they win I'll post my boobs and face on here. Bet?"
Mr. Jackson's simple reply: "OK."
50 Cent also posted his method of picking the winner along with a photo of himself after Big Blue's victory.
"Just watched a 500,000 football game... Sometimes I hear voices in my head they tell me thing like bet on GIANTS so I listen."
I wonder if the voices also tell him, "I know a good lawyer and accountant."
Tampilkan postingan dengan label San Francisco 49ers. Tampilkan semua postingan
Tampilkan postingan dengan label San Francisco 49ers. Tampilkan semua postingan
Jumat, 27 Januari 2012
Senin, 23 Januari 2012
Peyton To Eli: 'It's All About The Giants Now'
Peyton Manning was understandably proud of his younger brother Eli after the NewYork Giants 20-17 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC title.
The Indianapolis quarterback had a a quick chat and embraced Eli before he headed to the team bus for the flight back to New York and ultimately a trip to Indy for a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots on Feb. 5..
"Go Giants," said Peyton. "It's all about the Giants now,"
If the two siblings never get a chance to share the stage at MetLife Stadium— as Giants and Jets quarterbacks respectively— this might be the closest scenario.
And it sounds like big bro is more than happy to let Eli get the spotlight in Peyton's adopted hometown of Indianapolis.
Peyton had a lot to puff out his chest about.
This season, Eli stepped out of the shadow of his big brother— who was sidelined after neck surgery—in a big way. The younger Manning will actually have as many Super Bowl appearances under his belt as the "elite" Peyton and is one win away from having one more championship ring.
"I'm just proud as a quarterback to watch him compete," Peyton said after watching his brother get battered by the fierce Niners defense and still win. "And the way he's played, I'm even more proud of him as a brother."
While Eli's game yesterday wasn't a thing of beauty, it was a testament to his toughness.
Eli threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns with out any turnovers against a swarming San Francisco defense. There didn't seem to be an easy throw for Eli all day and he was hit 20 times. It seemed like he had a 49ers player draped on him during every play.
"It's what I expected him to do," said Peyton. "I'm just proud of Eli and how well he's played this year. He's been awesome. he's been clutch."
It's twice as ironic that Eli could win his second Super Bowl title in Peyton's adopted hometown— where fans have waited and hoped for four years to see their own Manning win in their home stadium—and against Peyton's arch-nemesis Tom Brady.
"Yeah, it's my home town," said Peyton. "I've just been proud of all year. I've really gotten to see a lot more of his games since I've been injured. It's fun to watch him play. he's been clutch all season long. Fourth quarter comebacks. when they needed him, he was always there."
Peyton had little to say about the prognosis for his injury or where he'll be playing. When asked about the possibility of playing for the Jets, he laughed, "Nahh. Giants, man. Go Giants."
For now, he's seems happy that in Super Bowl XLVI, at least one Manning is playing in front of the Lucas Oil Stadium crowd.
The Indianapolis quarterback had a a quick chat and embraced Eli before he headed to the team bus for the flight back to New York and ultimately a trip to Indy for a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots on Feb. 5..
"Go Giants," said Peyton. "It's all about the Giants now,"
If the two siblings never get a chance to share the stage at MetLife Stadium— as Giants and Jets quarterbacks respectively— this might be the closest scenario.
And it sounds like big bro is more than happy to let Eli get the spotlight in Peyton's adopted hometown of Indianapolis.
Peyton had a lot to puff out his chest about.
This season, Eli stepped out of the shadow of his big brother— who was sidelined after neck surgery—in a big way. The younger Manning will actually have as many Super Bowl appearances under his belt as the "elite" Peyton and is one win away from having one more championship ring.
"I'm just proud as a quarterback to watch him compete," Peyton said after watching his brother get battered by the fierce Niners defense and still win. "And the way he's played, I'm even more proud of him as a brother."
While Eli's game yesterday wasn't a thing of beauty, it was a testament to his toughness.
Eli threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns with out any turnovers against a swarming San Francisco defense. There didn't seem to be an easy throw for Eli all day and he was hit 20 times. It seemed like he had a 49ers player draped on him during every play.
"It's what I expected him to do," said Peyton. "I'm just proud of Eli and how well he's played this year. He's been awesome. he's been clutch."
It's twice as ironic that Eli could win his second Super Bowl title in Peyton's adopted hometown— where fans have waited and hoped for four years to see their own Manning win in their home stadium—and against Peyton's arch-nemesis Tom Brady.
"Yeah, it's my home town," said Peyton. "I've just been proud of all year. I've really gotten to see a lot more of his games since I've been injured. It's fun to watch him play. he's been clutch all season long. Fourth quarter comebacks. when they needed him, he was always there."
Peyton had little to say about the prognosis for his injury or where he'll be playing. When asked about the possibility of playing for the Jets, he laughed, "Nahh. Giants, man. Go Giants."
For now, he's seems happy that in Super Bowl XLVI, at least one Manning is playing in front of the Lucas Oil Stadium crowd.
Minggu, 22 Januari 2012
Giants Punter Gets Really Excited About Going To Super Bowl
The most excited player on the field— after New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes booted the winning field goal to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game— was the guy who held the ball— punter and holder Steve Weatherford.
After the 31-yard overtime kick defeated the Niners, 20-17, Weatherford could be seen running around the field trying to pull his helmet off his head and screaming what looks like, "I'm going to the f---ing Super Bowl!"
Weatherford had good reason to be happy because he had a lot to do with the victory.
His superb foot kept the 49ers out of good field position all night and his sure hands were fast enough to gather the ball for the winning kick after a bad snap from the center. He prevented what could have been another long-snap fiasco in Frisco.
The defensive battle had him matching punts with the Niners Andy Lee all game long and the Giants punter kept pinning the Niners deep in their own side of the field. Weatherford punted 12 times on the rain-soaked field inside Candlestick Park for a 46.4 average.
Even the winning score was set up on one Weatherford's punts after 49ers punt returner Kyle Williams was stripped of the ball by Giants special teamer Jacquian Williams into the arms of teammate Devin Thomas in 49ers territory.
A few running plays and the sudden-death kick later, the Giants were heading to Indianapolis for a rematch with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LXVI.
Maybe after the Giants next game, Weatherford will be yelling, "I'm going to Disney World." But without the expletives.
After the 31-yard overtime kick defeated the Niners, 20-17, Weatherford could be seen running around the field trying to pull his helmet off his head and screaming what looks like, "I'm going to the f---ing Super Bowl!"
Weatherford had good reason to be happy because he had a lot to do with the victory.
His superb foot kept the 49ers out of good field position all night and his sure hands were fast enough to gather the ball for the winning kick after a bad snap from the center. He prevented what could have been another long-snap fiasco in Frisco.
The defensive battle had him matching punts with the Niners Andy Lee all game long and the Giants punter kept pinning the Niners deep in their own side of the field. Weatherford punted 12 times on the rain-soaked field inside Candlestick Park for a 46.4 average.
Even the winning score was set up on one Weatherford's punts after 49ers punt returner Kyle Williams was stripped of the ball by Giants special teamer Jacquian Williams into the arms of teammate Devin Thomas in 49ers territory.
A few running plays and the sudden-death kick later, the Giants were heading to Indianapolis for a rematch with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LXVI.
Maybe after the Giants next game, Weatherford will be yelling, "I'm going to Disney World." But without the expletives.
Niners Player Takes Out Own Teammate in Collision
A vicious collision between San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson and fellow defensive back Tarell Brown during the NFC Championship game against the New York Giants left Brown sprawled out in the middle of the field before he was assisted off the field.
Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw the ball in the direction of his wide-out Hakeem Nicks when the two 49ers players both dove towards the errant pass and met each other helmet-to-chest.
Goldson rolled over the prone Brown— who was lying on his back motionless on the ground.
A medical team surrounded Brown as Goldson nervously watched his teammate from the sidelines. Brown sat up after a few minutes, refused the services of a stretcher and was assisted off the field by two men. He later walked unassisted to the locker room for observation.
The Giants should consider themselves lucky because it looked like an easy INT if the two players didn't crash into each other.
The nasty smash-up occurred with a minute left in the 3rd quarter with the 49ers leading, 14-10, in the defensive tug-of-war.
Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw the ball in the direction of his wide-out Hakeem Nicks when the two 49ers players both dove towards the errant pass and met each other helmet-to-chest.
Goldson rolled over the prone Brown— who was lying on his back motionless on the ground.
A medical team surrounded Brown as Goldson nervously watched his teammate from the sidelines. Brown sat up after a few minutes, refused the services of a stretcher and was assisted off the field by two men. He later walked unassisted to the locker room for observation.
The Giants should consider themselves lucky because it looked like an easy INT if the two players didn't crash into each other.
The nasty smash-up occurred with a minute left in the 3rd quarter with the 49ers leading, 14-10, in the defensive tug-of-war.
Sabtu, 21 Januari 2012
Empire State Building Suddenly Goes from 49ers Colors Back to Giants Blue
New York Giants fans were blue in the face after noticing that the most recognizable landmark of the Manhattan skyline had been lit up in the San Francisco 49ers red and gold team colors just days before the two teams meet for the NFC Championship.
As the city darkened last night, people couldn't help but notice the symbol of New York awash in the California team's hues.
But on Saturday night, it looks like the city's most well-known structure has mysteriously turned blue once again and everything is back to normal in Giantsland.
While the fans were screaming foul, there was a logical— if not a bit untimely— reason from keeping the 86-story building blue— the Chinese New Year.
The ESB was bathed in the red and gold in honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year which begins Monday— the day after the big game.
While that explanation didn't satisfy most fans, the building was already committed to the colors which represent the "Year of the Dragon" until smarter heads prevailed.
Last week the ESB was bathed in glowing Big Blue until the most mythical symbol in Chinese culture took precedence.
And that was bad news for Giants fans.
The dragon— and its colors— is considered to be the luckiest and most powerful symbol in the Chinese zodiac.
Going back to blue was the right thing to do.
As the city darkened last night, people couldn't help but notice the symbol of New York awash in the California team's hues.
But on Saturday night, it looks like the city's most well-known structure has mysteriously turned blue once again and everything is back to normal in Giantsland.
While the fans were screaming foul, there was a logical— if not a bit untimely— reason from keeping the 86-story building blue— the Chinese New Year.
The ESB was bathed in the red and gold in honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year which begins Monday— the day after the big game.
While that explanation didn't satisfy most fans, the building was already committed to the colors which represent the "Year of the Dragon" until smarter heads prevailed.
Last week the ESB was bathed in glowing Big Blue until the most mythical symbol in Chinese culture took precedence.
And that was bad news for Giants fans.
The dragon— and its colors— is considered to be the luckiest and most powerful symbol in the Chinese zodiac.
Going back to blue was the right thing to do.
Kamis, 19 Januari 2012
Giants Fan's "You Down with J.P.P." Video Tribute
New York Giants defensive star Jason Pierre-Paul now has his own tribute video and one has to wonder why it took so long.
The video— sung by a Giants fan and dozens of background lip-synchers— combines Naughty by Nature's 1991 hit single "O.P.P." with the defensive end's nickname— "J.P.P."
The singer, Josh Hyman, titled his fun, home-made video song, "You Down with J.P.P." and the end result of the two songs go together like chocolate and peanut butter.
He even got an email from the Giants sack artist himself who said, "Hey, I dig it," according to Hyman.
Hyman remixed the original into an homage to the Giants and his favorite player before the team meets the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship game and is a big hit on YouTube.
The new version of the song opens with the lyrics "Blue army with harmony" and contains such lines as "Are you down with Big Blue D" to go with the chorus, "You Down with J.P.P.."
The Jackson Five sample is still in there too.
Mixed in with the homemade shots of Giants fans and cheerleaders are clips of J.P.P. sacking opponents and doing a celebration flip.
There is still a lot of debate surrounding what the original O.P.P. even stands for. Other People's Property or Other People's Privates are the consensus but, in this version, J.P.P. stands clearly for one thing— Jason Pierre-Paul and his sacks.
SEE COMPLETE VIDEO
The video— sung by a Giants fan and dozens of background lip-synchers— combines Naughty by Nature's 1991 hit single "O.P.P." with the defensive end's nickname— "J.P.P."
The singer, Josh Hyman, titled his fun, home-made video song, "You Down with J.P.P." and the end result of the two songs go together like chocolate and peanut butter.
He even got an email from the Giants sack artist himself who said, "Hey, I dig it," according to Hyman.
Hyman remixed the original into an homage to the Giants and his favorite player before the team meets the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship game and is a big hit on YouTube.
The new version of the song opens with the lyrics "Blue army with harmony" and contains such lines as "Are you down with Big Blue D" to go with the chorus, "You Down with J.P.P.."
The Jackson Five sample is still in there too.
Mixed in with the homemade shots of Giants fans and cheerleaders are clips of J.P.P. sacking opponents and doing a celebration flip.
There is still a lot of debate surrounding what the original O.P.P. even stands for. Other People's Property or Other People's Privates are the consensus but, in this version, J.P.P. stands clearly for one thing— Jason Pierre-Paul and his sacks.
SEE COMPLETE VIDEO
Giants' Chris Canty Warns 49ers: Sunday's Game Will Be A "Bloodbath"
It sounds like New York Giants Chris Canty thinks the 49ers should have a few extra EMS units parked outside the stadium for this Sunday's NFC Championship game— just in case.
The defensive tackle is talking more like a street fighter than a football player and warned the 49ers that this weeks match-up will be more like an alley fight than a walk in Candlestick Park.
"Physical, physical, physical," he said when asked what to expect. "This is not going to be a cute football game. It's not going to be for the meek and mild. This is going to be a bloodbath."
The 49ers side— who pride themselves on playing a physical style of ball— didn't take the threat lying down and thinks we'll find out if the visiting team really bleeds Giants blue— lots of it.
"If that's the kind of game this is gonna turn out to be," the 49ers Hall of Fame cornerback Ronnie Lott told the New York Post. "It means it bodes well for the 49ers because they've been in those kind of battles all year long."
"I think they would say, 'Hey, bring it on! You're talking our language.' I don't think they will shy away from something like that," claims Lott.
Just toss in a few show tunes and we can call it West Coast Story.
"They don't try and make it a secret, and they want to beat you up," Canty said. "And we pride ourselves on being a physical football team. Something's got to give, and this football team is preparing itself to be able to put ourselves in a situation where we can be successful, and a big part of that is going to be our physicality."
The Giants players think they are now battle-tested road warriors
" Most championship teams got to fight through some sort of adversity— whether that's injuries, whether that's not playing your best early in the year," said Giants defensive end Justin Tuck. "Toughness is just fighting through those things."
Tuck was asked if the Giants are tough enough to back up the smack talk.
"We'll find out," he said. "I think we're pretty tough though. But we're going into the hostile environment of a team that's pretty tough too, so we'll see... we'll see how tough we are this week."
Not to be left out of all the pre-game trash talk, Jason Pierre-Paul was asked by a reporter if any team is tougher than the G-Men? Pierre-Paul's reply, "God is tougher than us."
Way to get the big guy on your side. Tim Tebow would be proud.
The Giants and 49ers met earlier in the season in San Francisco and New York lost, 27-20, in a game most Giants players still think they should have won.
"After the last time we played them, we walked away saying that's a very physical team," said Giants offensive lineman Chris Snee. "And the only way to beat them is to out-physical them."
Canty thinks the Giants can take it to the 49ers even on San Francisco's home turf.
"We got some experience in tough road ballgames, not always turning out the way we wanted them to, but we've had that experience nonetheless and we played in tight ballgames before," he said. " So having that experience definitely means a lot for us going into this football game. I think this football team has shown what it can do on the road, and we're looking forward to being able to demonstrate that again."
Then again, a lot of rain is being forecast leading up to Sunday, so this game might be remembered more as the Mud Bowl than the Blood Bowl.
Either way, players check your brass knuckles and switchblades at the gate and watch out for Officer Krupke.
The defensive tackle is talking more like a street fighter than a football player and warned the 49ers that this weeks match-up will be more like an alley fight than a walk in Candlestick Park.
"Physical, physical, physical," he said when asked what to expect. "This is not going to be a cute football game. It's not going to be for the meek and mild. This is going to be a bloodbath."
The 49ers side— who pride themselves on playing a physical style of ball— didn't take the threat lying down and thinks we'll find out if the visiting team really bleeds Giants blue— lots of it.
"If that's the kind of game this is gonna turn out to be," the 49ers Hall of Fame cornerback Ronnie Lott told the New York Post. "It means it bodes well for the 49ers because they've been in those kind of battles all year long."
"I think they would say, 'Hey, bring it on! You're talking our language.' I don't think they will shy away from something like that," claims Lott.
Just toss in a few show tunes and we can call it West Coast Story.
"They don't try and make it a secret, and they want to beat you up," Canty said. "And we pride ourselves on being a physical football team. Something's got to give, and this football team is preparing itself to be able to put ourselves in a situation where we can be successful, and a big part of that is going to be our physicality."
The Giants players think they are now battle-tested road warriors
" Most championship teams got to fight through some sort of adversity— whether that's injuries, whether that's not playing your best early in the year," said Giants defensive end Justin Tuck. "Toughness is just fighting through those things."
Tuck was asked if the Giants are tough enough to back up the smack talk.
"We'll find out," he said. "I think we're pretty tough though. But we're going into the hostile environment of a team that's pretty tough too, so we'll see... we'll see how tough we are this week."
Not to be left out of all the pre-game trash talk, Jason Pierre-Paul was asked by a reporter if any team is tougher than the G-Men? Pierre-Paul's reply, "God is tougher than us."
Way to get the big guy on your side. Tim Tebow would be proud.
The Giants and 49ers met earlier in the season in San Francisco and New York lost, 27-20, in a game most Giants players still think they should have won.
"After the last time we played them, we walked away saying that's a very physical team," said Giants offensive lineman Chris Snee. "And the only way to beat them is to out-physical them."
Canty thinks the Giants can take it to the 49ers even on San Francisco's home turf.
"We got some experience in tough road ballgames, not always turning out the way we wanted them to, but we've had that experience nonetheless and we played in tight ballgames before," he said. " So having that experience definitely means a lot for us going into this football game. I think this football team has shown what it can do on the road, and we're looking forward to being able to demonstrate that again."
Then again, a lot of rain is being forecast leading up to Sunday, so this game might be remembered more as the Mud Bowl than the Blood Bowl.
Either way, players check your brass knuckles and switchblades at the gate and watch out for Officer Krupke.
Rabu, 18 Januari 2012
Eli Manning Leaves Practice Early With "Illness"
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning left Wednesday's practice early because of symptoms that head coach Tom Coughlin called "a stomach bug, hopefully a 24-hour deal."
The Giants have weathered a battery of player's injuries and sicknesses all season but, as the team gets ready to face the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship game, Manning is the one player they can't do without.
Manning was put on the injury report for the first time this season after he missed the majority of today's practice.
The Giants QB started practice but couldn't finish and didn't hang around the locker room to talk.
The Giants officially listed Manning as limited due to "illness." Coughlin said he had a "stomach flu."
Manning may have left practice prematurely but few— if any—of his teammates expect him to miss Sunday's game.
"If there is one guy who can miss a practice Wednesday mentally, it's No. 10," said guard Chris Snee. He was probably here on Monday and Tuesday looking at game film."
"He's probably going to spend the rest of the day doing that," agreed tight end Jake Ballard.
Backup quarterback David Carr took over for Manning— who the Giants hope will return on Thursday.
The team noticed Manning looked a little queasy from the start of today's practice session.
"You could tell he was hurting bad," said Ballard. "He usually toughs things out like that. You could tell he was dragging, and you don't like seeing your Pro-Bowl quarterback throwing up or feeling like that. Hopefully, he'll be better tomorrow."
Also limited on Wednesday were defensive ends Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee), Justin Tuck (shoulder), cornerback Corey Webster (hamstring) and linebacker Mark Herzlich (ankle).
Another concern is Ahmad Bradshaw who completely missed practice with a foot problem. The running back has been frequently sitting out practices while nursing the injury over the past few weeks.
While all the talk in the locker room centered around Manning, his teammates claimed that it will take more than a bug to keep their battle-tested leader out of this weekend's game.
"There's no way," said fullback Henry Hisnoski. "I think he'll play no matter what."
The Giants have weathered a battery of player's injuries and sicknesses all season but, as the team gets ready to face the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship game, Manning is the one player they can't do without.
Manning was put on the injury report for the first time this season after he missed the majority of today's practice.
The Giants QB started practice but couldn't finish and didn't hang around the locker room to talk.
The Giants officially listed Manning as limited due to "illness." Coughlin said he had a "stomach flu."
Manning may have left practice prematurely but few— if any—of his teammates expect him to miss Sunday's game.
"If there is one guy who can miss a practice Wednesday mentally, it's No. 10," said guard Chris Snee. He was probably here on Monday and Tuesday looking at game film."
"He's probably going to spend the rest of the day doing that," agreed tight end Jake Ballard.
Backup quarterback David Carr took over for Manning— who the Giants hope will return on Thursday.
The team noticed Manning looked a little queasy from the start of today's practice session.
"You could tell he was hurting bad," said Ballard. "He usually toughs things out like that. You could tell he was dragging, and you don't like seeing your Pro-Bowl quarterback throwing up or feeling like that. Hopefully, he'll be better tomorrow."
Also limited on Wednesday were defensive ends Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee), Justin Tuck (shoulder), cornerback Corey Webster (hamstring) and linebacker Mark Herzlich (ankle).
Another concern is Ahmad Bradshaw who completely missed practice with a foot problem. The running back has been frequently sitting out practices while nursing the injury over the past few weeks.
While all the talk in the locker room centered around Manning, his teammates claimed that it will take more than a bug to keep their battle-tested leader out of this weekend's game.
"There's no way," said fullback Henry Hisnoski. "I think he'll play no matter what."
Label:
Ahmad Bradshaw,
Eli Manning,
Jake Ballard,
Justin Tuck,
New York Giants,
NFC Championship game,
Osi Umenyiora,
San Francisco 49ers,
Stomach flu,
Tom Coughlin
Vernon Davis Keeps Showing His Softer Side by Singing Adele's "Someone Like You"
Wow! Vernon Davis is really showing his softer side. The San Francisco 49ers tight end— who was last seen tearing up on the sidelines at Candlestick Park on Saturday— got in front of a microphone and belted out Adele's hit love song, "Someone Like You," for a local web-cam show.
The English singer-songwriter's weeper is a resignation to a lost love and contains the lyrics: "I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited" and "I am bound by surprise by your glory days."
Not exactly bulletin board material for the New York Giants— as they roll into San Francisico to meet the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday— but probably enough for a good laugh.
Davis was coaxed into belting out his off-key version of the song on "The Joe Show," an online comedy web show on 49ers.com.
Davis caught the last second TD pass that beat the New Orleans Saints, 36-32, last weekend and sent San Francisco into the championship game. After his game-winner, he had tears of joy running down his face as he was hugged by teammates.
The sensitive side of Davis is quite a reversal from the insubordinate, young player who was pulled in the midst of a game for taunting an opponent by head coach no-nonsense Mike Singletary only a few years ago.
When Davis sang Adele's words," I wish nothing but the best for you," you can bet they weren't for Giants defensive linemen, Justin Tuck or Jason Pierre-Paul, who hope Davis will be singing the blues on Monday's show.
The English singer-songwriter's weeper is a resignation to a lost love and contains the lyrics: "I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited" and "I am bound by surprise by your glory days."
Not exactly bulletin board material for the New York Giants— as they roll into San Francisico to meet the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday— but probably enough for a good laugh.
Davis was coaxed into belting out his off-key version of the song on "The Joe Show," an online comedy web show on 49ers.com.
Davis caught the last second TD pass that beat the New Orleans Saints, 36-32, last weekend and sent San Francisco into the championship game. After his game-winner, he had tears of joy running down his face as he was hugged by teammates.
The sensitive side of Davis is quite a reversal from the insubordinate, young player who was pulled in the midst of a game for taunting an opponent by head coach no-nonsense Mike Singletary only a few years ago.
When Davis sang Adele's words," I wish nothing but the best for you," you can bet they weren't for Giants defensive linemen, Justin Tuck or Jason Pierre-Paul, who hope Davis will be singing the blues on Monday's show.
Rabu, 14 Desember 2011
Jet Fan Beaten Outside MetLife Stadium After Being Mocked About 9/11
In what seems like an unlikely scenario, a die-hard New York Jets fan was severely beaten by a pack of drunken Kansas City Chiefs fans on the home turf parking lot of MetLife Stadium after the Jets routed the visiting team on Sunday.
The whole incident began—reported the New York Post— after one of the Chiefs fans screamed "F--k you New York" then "You all deserved what happened on 9/11!" claims the victim's family.
James Mohr, 23, was set upon by up to seven of the goons as he walked through Parking Lot J of the Jets home stadium after the 37-10 victory.
The incident is being compared to the brutal beating of a San Francisco Giants fan outside Dodger Stadium at an opening day game last March 31.
In that attack, Giants fan Brian Stowe suffered brain damage.
Mohr, a Bronx physical-education teacher was wearing Jets gear in the parking lot when a woman hanging out with a pack of men started screaming the tauts at him.
Any reference to 9/11 might have a deeper meaning to New York and New Jersey residents and this one did.
According to Mohr's sister Anna, her brother was offended by the nasty remarks and called them "disrespectful."
"Our brother is a fireman, and my father is retired FDNY, so you can understand why a 9/11 comment would especially irk him," she said. "He was shocked anyone would actually say something like that."
Mohr was jumped by the thugs as he was walking alone after leaving a group of his own friends. One of the cowardly muggers was wearing a Chiefs football jersey a police source reported.
The lifelong Gang Green fan suffered a fractured jaw, cheekbone and eye socket and also has bleeding on the brain due to the attack. Mohr underwent hours of surgery to repair his battered face.
"He's hanging in there and he's scheduled for surgery," said his sister. "We won't know too much until that's done."
New Jersey state troopers arrested one of the alleged attackers—who is, surprisingly, from New Jersey—and charged him with simple assault, but a police spokesperson said the investigation will continue.
The similarity between Sunday's attack at MetLife Stadium and the preseason fights at San Francisco's Candlestick Park during a 49er's/Raiders game are glaring. The NFL declared war on drunken fans after numerous people were pummeled inside and outside that stadium last summer.
Mohr's father Dan said attendants in the hospital ER where they took his son were not surprised by another beating.
"When we go to the hospital, the people in the ER said, 'Oh, not another one,' and told us this happens all the time," said the father.
A MetLife Stadium representative had this statement, "This is an unacceptable attack on one of our guests and we have been working with the New Jersey State Police to make sure the man arrested is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
The Jets fans have long had a reputation for rowdiness and brawling. Anyone who has been to a few Jets games over the years can attest to the fact that beefed-up stadium security has curbed the hell-raising.
It's apparent that there is still more to be done.
The whole incident began—reported the New York Post— after one of the Chiefs fans screamed "F--k you New York" then "You all deserved what happened on 9/11!" claims the victim's family.
James Mohr, 23, was set upon by up to seven of the goons as he walked through Parking Lot J of the Jets home stadium after the 37-10 victory.
The incident is being compared to the brutal beating of a San Francisco Giants fan outside Dodger Stadium at an opening day game last March 31.
In that attack, Giants fan Brian Stowe suffered brain damage.
Mohr, a Bronx physical-education teacher was wearing Jets gear in the parking lot when a woman hanging out with a pack of men started screaming the tauts at him.
Any reference to 9/11 might have a deeper meaning to New York and New Jersey residents and this one did.
According to Mohr's sister Anna, her brother was offended by the nasty remarks and called them "disrespectful."
"Our brother is a fireman, and my father is retired FDNY, so you can understand why a 9/11 comment would especially irk him," she said. "He was shocked anyone would actually say something like that."
Mohr was jumped by the thugs as he was walking alone after leaving a group of his own friends. One of the cowardly muggers was wearing a Chiefs football jersey a police source reported.
The lifelong Gang Green fan suffered a fractured jaw, cheekbone and eye socket and also has bleeding on the brain due to the attack. Mohr underwent hours of surgery to repair his battered face.
"He's hanging in there and he's scheduled for surgery," said his sister. "We won't know too much until that's done."
New Jersey state troopers arrested one of the alleged attackers—who is, surprisingly, from New Jersey—and charged him with simple assault, but a police spokesperson said the investigation will continue.
The similarity between Sunday's attack at MetLife Stadium and the preseason fights at San Francisco's Candlestick Park during a 49er's/Raiders game are glaring. The NFL declared war on drunken fans after numerous people were pummeled inside and outside that stadium last summer.
Mohr's father Dan said attendants in the hospital ER where they took his son were not surprised by another beating.
"When we go to the hospital, the people in the ER said, 'Oh, not another one,' and told us this happens all the time," said the father.
A MetLife Stadium representative had this statement, "This is an unacceptable attack on one of our guests and we have been working with the New Jersey State Police to make sure the man arrested is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
The Jets fans have long had a reputation for rowdiness and brawling. Anyone who has been to a few Jets games over the years can attest to the fact that beefed-up stadium security has curbed the hell-raising.
It's apparent that there is still more to be done.
Label:
Candlestick Park,
James Mohr,
Kansa City Chiefs,
Los Angeles Angels,
MetLife Stadium,
New York Jets,
Oakland Raiders,
Parking lot beating,
San Francisco 49ers
Senin, 19 September 2011
Cowboys' Show-Boating Holley Cost Dallas Bettors $72 Million
San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner's shoe-string tackle of Dallas Cowboys receiver Jesse Holley cost Dallas more than a touchdown, it cost Cowboys bettors an estimated $72 million.
An estimated $100 million was bet worldwide on the Cowboys-49ers game, with an estimated 86% of that action on Dallas.
In overtime, Holley was caught from behind and tackled on the two-yard line by Whitner, leading to the Cowboys winning field goal. As he approached the goal line, Holley slowed down and raised the ball over his head then Whitner grabbed his ankles and brought the receiver down.
If a TD had been scored the Cowboys, as 3-point favorites, would have cashed for bettors. The Cowboys opted for the immediate three-pointer and won, 27-24.
A touchdown would have covered the spread. Instead, all bets were returned on a tie [called a 'push'].
So that means a so-called meaningless shoe-string tackle resulted in bettors winning $0 instead of an estimated return of $72 million.
Playing with a fractured rib, Dallas QB Tony Romo hit Holley on the 77-yard completion on the first play of overtime that set up Dan Bailey's winning 19-yard field goal, and Dallas rallied for the victory yesterday in San Francisco.
Bailey kicked a tying 48-yard field goal as time expired in regulation.
Whitner bit on the decoy play, that left the rarely used Holley wide open, before the 49ers safety raced down field after the hot-dogging receiver to bring him down at the two yard line.
Holley told ESPN he wasn't showboating, but that he had just finished playing special teams and "the Ferrari ran out of gas."
Cowboys fans are happy for the win but it could have 72 million times sweeter if Holley dove over the goal line.
An estimated $100 million was bet worldwide on the Cowboys-49ers game, with an estimated 86% of that action on Dallas.
In overtime, Holley was caught from behind and tackled on the two-yard line by Whitner, leading to the Cowboys winning field goal. As he approached the goal line, Holley slowed down and raised the ball over his head then Whitner grabbed his ankles and brought the receiver down.
If a TD had been scored the Cowboys, as 3-point favorites, would have cashed for bettors. The Cowboys opted for the immediate three-pointer and won, 27-24.
A touchdown would have covered the spread. Instead, all bets were returned on a tie [called a 'push'].
So that means a so-called meaningless shoe-string tackle resulted in bettors winning $0 instead of an estimated return of $72 million.
Playing with a fractured rib, Dallas QB Tony Romo hit Holley on the 77-yard completion on the first play of overtime that set up Dan Bailey's winning 19-yard field goal, and Dallas rallied for the victory yesterday in San Francisco.
Bailey kicked a tying 48-yard field goal as time expired in regulation.
Whitner bit on the decoy play, that left the rarely used Holley wide open, before the 49ers safety raced down field after the hot-dogging receiver to bring him down at the two yard line.
Holley told ESPN he wasn't showboating, but that he had just finished playing special teams and "the Ferrari ran out of gas."
Cowboys fans are happy for the win but it could have 72 million times sweeter if Holley dove over the goal line.
Senin, 22 Agustus 2011
Woman Holds Crying Baby Inches From Brawling NFL Fans at Candlestick Park
Another camera shot and another angle of the brawl in the stands at Saturday's Oakland Raiders/ San Francisco 49ers game shows a woman clutching a wailing child, just inches from the punches being wildly thrown down, putting her and the infant in harm's way.
The much-publicized incident, one of many which marred the NFL exhibition game at Candlestick Park, is being investigated by San Francisco authorities and the NFL.
It topped off a game where there were numerous fights in the stands and two shootings, one where a 24 year-old man wearing an anti-49ers T-shirt was shot in the stomach outside in the parking lot. The assault victim was severely beaten in a men's restroom inside the stadium.
Both are in serious condition at San Francisco General Hospital. The other gun-shot victim was not hurt seriously.
Police say the confrontations were not team vs. team issues, but gang-related. In the video, you can see one thug in a red Niners jersey fight another guy in white Raiders garb, then turn on another guy wearing the Niners colors.
In the fight video above-- which lasted over a minute until it was broken up by security personnel-- you can see a blond woman jump from her seat when the slug-fest breaks out. The woman holds a crying young child, clad in a Raiders jersey and hat, as she scrambles away from the 200-pound-plus brawlers whose punches sail right by the kid's head.
There is little help from any other spectators who crowd the wild scene and turn their attention from the game and towards the melee. The concerned woman is left to fend for herself, but it looks like she has seen this kind of behavior before. Caught in the fracas alongside her is a single child of about 12 years of age.
At one point it looks like the woman is raising the child to give him a better view of the action.
Police are seeking witnesses to all of the incidents and have detained a "person of interest" in one of the shootings after he was pulled from a party bus in the parking lot.
The annual exhibition game, known to locals as the "Battle of the Bay" reported no incidents last year.
The NFL, San Francisco mayor, Ed Lee, and Oakland mayor, Jean Quan, released statements saying violence at stadiums during games will not be tolerated.
The much-publicized incident, one of many which marred the NFL exhibition game at Candlestick Park, is being investigated by San Francisco authorities and the NFL.
It topped off a game where there were numerous fights in the stands and two shootings, one where a 24 year-old man wearing an anti-49ers T-shirt was shot in the stomach outside in the parking lot. The assault victim was severely beaten in a men's restroom inside the stadium.
Both are in serious condition at San Francisco General Hospital. The other gun-shot victim was not hurt seriously.
Police say the confrontations were not team vs. team issues, but gang-related. In the video, you can see one thug in a red Niners jersey fight another guy in white Raiders garb, then turn on another guy wearing the Niners colors.
In the fight video above-- which lasted over a minute until it was broken up by security personnel-- you can see a blond woman jump from her seat when the slug-fest breaks out. The woman holds a crying young child, clad in a Raiders jersey and hat, as she scrambles away from the 200-pound-plus brawlers whose punches sail right by the kid's head.
There is little help from any other spectators who crowd the wild scene and turn their attention from the game and towards the melee. The concerned woman is left to fend for herself, but it looks like she has seen this kind of behavior before. Caught in the fracas alongside her is a single child of about 12 years of age.
At one point it looks like the woman is raising the child to give him a better view of the action.
Police are seeking witnesses to all of the incidents and have detained a "person of interest" in one of the shootings after he was pulled from a party bus in the parking lot.
The annual exhibition game, known to locals as the "Battle of the Bay" reported no incidents last year.
The NFL, San Francisco mayor, Ed Lee, and Oakland mayor, Jean Quan, released statements saying violence at stadiums during games will not be tolerated.
Langganan:
Postingan (Atom)






