Show Recap - Monday August 30, 2010

One way or another, it looks like Manny Ramirez is headed to Chicago. He made sure of that by melting down yesterday and getting himself ejected after one pitch while pinch hitting against the Rockies. When this Cat has had enough, he’s had enough and he doesn’t care if you’re still battling for a playoff spot or not. If the Dodgers were still unsure as to whether or not they were still in the hunt or if they should keep him, he made their decision for them. And how predictable. No one has ever started more brilliantly nor crashed more spectacularly in this town than Man-Ram. And if you’re surprised, you’re just not paying attention.

Photos: Manny Being Manny Through The Years

Sure, I was pumped when he got here, but deep down I knew it would end like this. It always does. He comes in, mashes, the fans fall in love with him, and before you know it, Manny begins being... More »

Muhammad Ali in his prime wasn’t going to beat Randy Couture Saturday night… so a flabby, way past his prime James Toney had no shot whatsoever. Not fighting MMA rules, he didn’t. Again, this proves nothing at all. We’re talking about different sports completely. It would be like asking Albert Pujols to beat Kobe Bryant in a game of one on one. Never going to happen. Toney’s only shot was to land a bomb standing up and there was no chance of that happening because there was no way that fight wasn’t going to the ground. Especially after Couture took him down with that junior varsity single leg.

Photos: Randy "The Natural" Couture

Photos: James "Lights Out" Toney

8 months in the gym, training for MMA and he couldn’t defend that move? What was he working... More »

There’s not a more congenial guy off the field than Lions rookie Ndamukong Suh. And I’m not sure there’s a fiercer dude on it. Ask Browns Q.B. Jake Delhomme; he found out the hard way Saturday, nearly losing his spleen in the process. Look, I’m not a referee. I don’t even play one on TV. But I’m pretty sure you’re not allowed to do that in the NFL. I’m not even sure you can do that in the UFC. Eaaaasy, killer hit the quarterback, good. Rip his head clean off his shoulders, bad.

Photos: Ndamukong Suh's Pro And College Days

Normally, when a guy tries to rip another guy’s head off, he releases and is like, my bad or hold his hands up as if to say, I didn’t do it. Not Suh, he was looking to finish that mug job and then body slammed him for good measure. In a way, while I can’t condone it, I have to admit I liked it. And you know Detroit fan liked it. And... More »

Info & Stats: Atlanta Falcons QB | 2008 AP Offensive Rookie Of The Year

Photos: Pro And College Career

Matt on rookie Julio Jones: “He’s gotten better week to week.”

Topics: Win over Minnesota | Rollin out to a slow 2011 start | Just wanting to get back to having fun | The team moving up to take Julio Jones | Julio has gotten better week to week | Figuring out how to use Jones better | Adjusting to the grind of the NFL | Post season success judges QB’s | Focus on the process | Losing to Green Bay last season in the Playoffs | Games coming down to a few plays | Tony Gonzalez | Tony’s consistency | Ndamukong Suh being suspended for two games | Thinks the league is doing enough to protect the quarterback | Mike Smith going for it on 4th and 1 in overtime | It’s the offenses fault not making the 4th and 1 play |

Info & Stats: Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach | 2002 AP Coach Of The Year

Photos: Andy's Years In Philly

Topics: Glad Jim’s back from vacation | Have a young team with a lot of excitement | Donovan McNabb | You can’t help but miss Donovan; but excited Kevin Kolb is here | Philly is a passionate town that will let you know if your doing bad | Feel like Kevin Kolb can handle this situation | Love Michael Vick | Vick is thankful everyday to be here | Michal has a huge heart and is to nice | Vick is pretty close to the football player he used to be | Team’s mindset | His family | Being a public figure and dealing with family matters | His boys have changed their direction and seem to be doing better | Eagles ownership and management support | Players could relate to his situation | Summer vacation in California | Easy to spot on the beach |

Info & Stats: Columnist SI.com |

Chris on Floyd Mayweather Jr.: “I don’t think any athlete in sports, has the work ethic he has.”

Topics: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Victor Ortiz | The vibe in Vegas right now | Everyone gets energized when Floyd fights | Floyd’s training | Doesn’t think any athlete in sports has the work ethic Floyd has | Floyd won’t get a lot of credit in boxing history until he fights Manny Pacquiao | Mayweather has to fight Manny | Bob Arum saying Manny has agreed to blood testing to fight Floyd | Floyd being tactical | Is Mayweather afraid of Manny? | Boxers losing it overnight | Speed and quickness are the first things to go in a fighter | Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight | Manny just never stops coming | Thinks Manny would knock Floyd out late | Ortiz charging Floyd | If Ortiz wins it will have to be early | Getting Floyd out of his game plan | Floyd’s a classic counter puncher |