Posts Tagged “phoenix suns”
And here’s Earl Clark in a banana suit
By: Miller | October 6th, 2009 | Category: SportsA big tinks goes out to loyal Pinkie reader ‘Pickle’ Phillips for sending me this. In regards to this photog of Earl Clark….I have no words.
Actually, the ’splanation is quite simple. This was all part of rookie hazing done by the Phoenix Suns. Twas all in good fun and fortunately, Earl has not lost his mind.
Williams, Clark finalize NBA contracts
By: Miller | July 13th, 2009 | Category: CardsFormer Louisville standouts Terrence Williams and Earl Clark finalized their NBA contracts over the weekend. Williams, the 11th overall pick, signed with the New Jersey Nets for a guaranteed two years and $4.2 million with team options for a third and fourth year. The terms of Clark’s contract were not disclosed, but under the NBA rookie salary scale Clark will make around $1.47 million in his first season. Clark was drafted by the Phoenix Suns at number 14.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY ON CLARK’S SIGNING
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY ON T-WILL’S SIGNING
The Diesel is Back
By: nickev | February 16th, 2009 | Category: Sports - VideosAfter missing last year’s NBA All-Star game due to injuries, the 36-year old Shaquille O’Neal stole the show in his return. He started off by telling Craig Sager that his Terry Porter question was very unprofessional, then performed with the Jabberwockees as he was introduced and when he hit the hardwood he looked like his old self, scoring 17 points and recording five rebounds in just 11 minutes.
Much was said about O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson being reunited on the West Squad, but nobody expected this dramatic of a performance. Bryant and O’Neal appeared to kiss and make up as they were named Co-MVP’s of the game. Jackson appeared emotional as he watched the award ceremony from the bench.
“I think it is a great life lesson for people,” said West coach Phil Jackson, who led O’Neal and Bryant to their titles with the Lakers. “This is something that the people work together, people find a way to get through situations, find harmony in their life, find cohabitation.”
Bryant finished with a game-high 27 points and had this to say about O’Neal.
“We are not going to go back to the room and watch ‘Steel Magnolias’ or something like that, you know what I’m saying, crying, all that stuff,” Bryant said. “We had a good time. That’s all.”
When told that they (Bryant and O’Neal) both had joined Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson as three-time All-Star MVP’s, the Diesel referred to himself and Kobe as, “The Big Legendaries”.
It is scary to think what these two could have accomplished if they both would have remained in Los Angeles. Check out Shaq’s dance with the Jabberwockees.
Mascot Mania: Simply Baffling
By: Carl H | January 12th, 2009 | Category: Sports
SAY WHAT????
A couple of days ago (they all run together when you live hammered), I had a ‘Finkle is Einhorn’ moment only I needed not to suction my face with my plunger. I’m just wonderin’ why in the world there aren’t more colleges and universities out there with a monkey as its mascot… I mean monkeys are hilarious!!! You could have Orangutans, Baboons, Gorillas, Chimpanzes, Marmosets, Spider Monkeys, Wooly Monkeys, etc. Imagine the hilarity that would ensue betwix a roaming monkey and the kiddos at every home game!! (Look how beloved the Phoenix Suns’ Gorilla is…)
Anyhow, here’s a small sample of some of the mascots out there:
Anteaters (University of California-Irvine), Antelopes (Grand Canyon University in Phoenix AND University of Nebraska-Kearney), Banana Slugs (University of California-Santa Cruz), Boll Weevils (University of Arkansas-Monticello), Camels (Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina), Cobbers (Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota), Ephs (Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts), Humpback Whales (University of Alaska-Southeast), Kangaroos (Austin College in Sherman, Texas AND University of Missouri-Kansas City), Koalas (Columbia College in South Carolina), Moose (University of Maine-Augusta), Nads (Rhode Island School of Design), Wasps (Emory and Henry College in Emory, Maryland).
Seriously, you tellin’ me out in Santa Cruz they’d rather be sportin’ hoodies w/ Banana Slugs on ‘em than a Baboon?? Come on. And the Nads of Rhode Island? Really? Do they chant “Go Nads!” at every each home game? Boll Weevils? You WANT to be named after a beetle pest who ruins cotton harvests and Mrs. Rudy’s flower gardens? Kangaroos and Koalas? Why not have Crocodile Dundee as your mascot!! Ephs? What the Eph?!?!?! Moose? Shouldn’t they be the UM-A Meese?!!? And Humpback Whales? I’d love to hear their battle cry/chants!!
I Just Don't Get It!!
Monkeys are even fierce beasts, and one of the dominant species in all the jungle. Gorillas’ only enemies are humans, and occasionally leopards, no one else dares mess with them. There’s not an animal out there than can measure up pound-for-pound to the sheer strength of a Silverback Gorilla. Wouldn’t this be a good mascot to have? Hilarious and Powerful? Entertaining and Dangerous?
Then there’s a whole slew of schools out there who don’t even have a nickname or mascot!! Like the University of Sarasota (Florida), Allen College (Waterloo, Iowa), Bastyr University (Seattle, Washington), and Sage College of Albany (New York). Again, the Bastyr Baboons? Sarasota Spider Monkeys?? Sage College of Albany Apes???
Bastyr Baboons???
The only monkey mascot I could stumble upon was the Pittsburg State University Gorillas out of Pittsburg, Kansas. And due to such they are now in my Top Six favorite institutions of learning. If any of yall know of any more schools out there repped by monkeys, please let me know…
RESPECT & RECOGNIZE!!
Fox’s Lockses – Lakers at Suns (+203)
By: Carl H | November 20th, 2008 | Category: Pinkie's PicksNeed to halt my two game slide real quick. The Lake Show and the Suns are going to get up and down the court tonight so take the over of 203. It’ll get you and me both back on track.
Career Record (4-4)
Fox’s Lockses – Suns at Jazz (-2)
By: Carl H | November 17th, 2008 | Category: Pinkie's PicksFoxy is lookin’ to get back on a lil’ winning streak following the Saints covering the Chiefs yesterday. I will now lock in on the Moormans covering the two point spread as they host the Suns, the hottest team in the Western Conference. Leandro Barbosa is questionable as he has missed the last two games due to the passing of his mother.
Career Record (3-2)
