Roc’s 2008 Sports Turkey’s of the Year

Nov 29

Roc’s 2008 Sports Turkey’s of the Year

The following are my 2008 Sports Turkey’s of the Year. My definition of a Sports Turkey: A sports personality that Manuch and I either laughed about or discussed in a negative way this past year on our radio show. Basically, someone who we talked A LOT about on the air for the reasons below:

1. Brett Favre: I know a lot fans feel the Green Bay Packers organization should make this list. However, it was a waffling Favre, who created all this ridiculous off-season drama. First, he retired during a crying storm farewell retirement press conference a month after the Pack was one interception away from reaching another SuperBowl. Second, he tried to come back right before the draft, but later changed his mind and told his employer the Packers, I was still done. Third, he wanted to come back again, however, the Green Bay management said that they had already moved on and named Aaron Rodgers as their opening day starter. Four, Favre bitches and whines about not being able to go back to Green Bay, does a FOX News interview with Gretchen. So as a turkey, he demanded to be traded to the Packers’ biggest rival the Vikings. A complete mess! After more pouting to anyone who would listen, he gave in to a trade to the NY Jets. The rest is history and a possible Jets Super Bowl appearance. I totally respected Brett and considered him as one of my favorite quarterbacks of all time until this past year. I want him to fail! Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kACbVGsWN74

2. Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones: He gets to make this list every year and now owns stock in it. I’m so feed up with his antics. After just six weeks of returning to active status, he got involved in an alcohol-related scuffle with a member of the Dallas Cowboys security team. The thug guards were supposed to protect Pacman. This particular situation led to another four-week suspension. He is now back, why I have no idea! Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOVzZ0bVX7Q

3. Tie: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for allowing Pacman Jones to return to the NFL. How many chances can one individual get!? Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SaWTJTrPEo and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlYuc6×3wUw

4. Marion Jones: She finally gets out of prison and admits that she lied to federal prosecutors for doping. The funny part of it was that she went on Oprah and said she lied about her steroid use because “I didn’t love myself enough to tell the truth.” She loved herself enough to cheat! The irony of the entire situation is she will write a book and make millions! You are a turkey for buying her book. Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQtq9YMlCZg

5. Shaq: This might not sit well with Phoenix Suns fans, but how many times does a big time professional athlete do something stupid and get away with it. Shaq did an impromptu late-night rap this summer in NY and went off with the lyrics of “Kobe, tell me how my ass taste?” Are you kidding me? He also had a restraining order placed on him by 23-year old rapper Alexis Miller aka Mary Jane. The Barkley’s and Shaq’s of the world get away with murder – well kinda! Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-JsENTpFOA

6. Al Davis: This guy deserves to make the list every year. He is by far the most unique owner in professional sports. From his gym suits to his corny voice, Al Davis is just weird. His press conference in September detailing his firing of head coach Lane Kiffin — after a public standoff that lasted months — was so compellingly ridiculous you couldn’t take your eyes off of it. It’s a wonder why so many athletes want to play for this guy. Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bGgAPsKOWk

7. Max Mosley: I too had no idea who this guy was until the story broke. Max Mosley is the head of Formula One’s governing body who was caught with his pants down, literally after hiring five prostitutes to be part of an alleged Nazi-theme romp. I have some crazy fantasies too, but a Nazi romp! The British paper News of the World released the video of the romp and ironically, he was not fired. He actually won an invasion of privacy case against the tabloid. See looking for the video!

8. Pitcher Cody Martin and Catcher Matthew Hill, Stephens County (Ga.) High School: Their team was trailing 8-1 and the club was complaining about bad calls from the home plate umpire. So what did this battery of idiots do, they took the game into their hands. Literally! Hill seemingly ducked out of the way of a Martin pitch, allowing it to smack the ump in the facemask. This is truly the year’s prime example of poor sportsmanship. Words really don’t do justice -Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txd_Nl5BNR4

9. Jose Canseco: I love to put Canseco on any list. Canseco had a busy 2008. After writing Juiced a few years ago, which did open eyes to steroid use in baseball, he released Vindicated, in which he suggested that Alex Rodriquez was roiding. Short on cash he fought former Cardinal/Eagle Vai Sikahema in Atlantic City and was knocked out in less than 30 seconds. If that didn’t make his 2008, he was then arrested in last month for allegedly smuggling female fertility drugs across the Mexican border. Haha! Just makes you laugh! Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhqLXoa2BdE

10. Chad Johnson: I was a fan of Johnson over the past few years because I really enjoyed his entertainment value plus his ability to back up his antics with solid performances. However, that has all changed. It was hilarious at first, and then it simply got stupid. Who chances their name? Ocho Cinco – please! He is so annoying now. Video attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifeJ_3NA6IU