I feel at blame. I don’t mind, but I feel like it’s a lot of my fault.
I saw a couple tweets today from Darren Rovell, who writes for CNBC about sports business. He said,
“Guess those Dos Equis “Most Interesting Man In The World” ads work. Beverage Spectrum says sales are up 22% year to date.”
And then he added,
“Beverage Spectrum: Gatorade sales down 28.6 percent vs. last year”
I think I have done too much to make this happen.
OK, maybe not, although I do drink a lot more Dos Equis Amber now than I used to. Anyway, it was a pretty hopin’ day on Twitter and these were just a couple. So with that I figured I’d share some of the better ones I enjoyed today and felt like passing along, with some of my own comments following.
== Answer: No. I didn’t even know Atlanta had a WNBA team until like three weeks ago when sugar-mama mentioned it. That was the same conversation where we decided they were in the playoffs even, which we didn’t know existed. I’ve never seen anything around here except one billboard in Buckhead somewhere that mentioned them. And I don’t feel any less off for it.
BFeldmanESPN Denard Robinson amassed 94% of his team’s O on Sat. Vince Young’s highest gm was % was 84%, same as Tebow’s. Pat White’s was never near 80%.
== I can’t stand Michigan. Hate is too strong, but barely. But I will say, that dude can light it up. Wow.
TheBigLead Jets act like idiots, allegedly harass reporter Ines Sainz. At least they didn’t go Zeke Mowatt on her http://is.gd/f8EpA
== I have a thought on this. I’ll just leave it at that.
TFLN (661): It’s like the only way I know how to apologize is by giving a blow job.
== Textsfromlastnight.com is one of my favorite sites. Glad REALLY glad it didn’t exist in 1992.
TheHoopsReport Debate question for all of you: Who was a better college bball player- Jon Scheyer or Steve Wojciechowski? And is it debatable? Need input.
== That’s about on the same par as the question to me about WNBA tickets. Who the fuck cares? It’s Dook.
== The No. 1 thing I’ll miss about my time “freelancing” when it’s over? Not being able to listen to Matthew Berry’s podcasts every morning and know what fantasy plays to make.
It’s early, but so far the Jets are cashing Rex’s written checks. They are playing smash mouth football. Need fewer mistakes, though.1 minute ago via Twitter for iPad
Kris Jenkins, knee injury, is listed as questionable to return. That’s all Jets are reporting at this time6 minutes ago via web Retweeted by richeisen and 9 others
Revis vs. Walt Anderson. The matchup begins. Remember: Anderson crew called 9 pass-interference penalties in on Ravens game last year.3 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®Retweeted by richeisen and 1 other
A lights-out practice for the #Huskers. Storm in Lincoln causes minor power outage that shut off the Hawks Center lights for about 10 mins.4 minutes ago via web
Congrats! RT @jslim1020: got my first article for Demand Studios approved. I’m officially a Demand Studios writer. freelance of course.6 minutes ago via HootSuite
RT @CarrieMuskat: #Cubs Starlin Castro scratched Monday, bruised left hip. He was injured last wk, collision at 1B. Barney will start at SS21 minutes ago via Seesmic Web
#Cubs Starlin Castro scratched Monday because of bruised left hip. He was injured last Wed in collision at 1st base. Barney will start at SS23 minutes ago via web
Why i watch 0 pregame NFL shows RT @tyduffy Keys to the Game: Jets need to cover well, rush the passer, get good QB play…[great] insight!34 minutes ago via web
Listen to AM-750 and NOW 95.5 FM News/Talk WSB for live traffic updates thru the night! Call the Traff Ctr. 24/7: 4048977358 or #750 on VZW.40 minutes ago via TweetDeck
Column woulda gone up sooner but our alarm clock (my son) woke up at 7:45 (and not his usual 5:45), knocking my sked back 2 hrs. Blame him.45 minutes ago via web
Yes, to answer a question, Joe Flacco and Darelle Revis were teammates at Pitt in 2004 before Flacco transferred to Delaware.about 1 hour ago via TweetDeck
rt @smokiesbaseball Congrats to Brandon Guyer & Chris Archer, named by the #Cubs the organizations Minor League Player & Pitcher of the Yearabout 1 hour ago via web
I am giving C’mon Man to our guys because they didn’t include Alex Barron in segment; they hit on Cowboys 1st-half ending play instead.about 1 hour ago via TweetDeck
It blows my mind that most NHL teams don’t open all (or even most) of their practices to fans. Every Thrashers practice is open.about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Eagles also signed tight end Garrett Mills. The Eagles had been carrying only two tight ends, and Mills also can play some fullback.about 1 hour ago via web
One day after losing Pro Bowl FB Leonard Weaver to season-ending knee injury, Eagles signed former Seahawks fullback Owen Schmitt.about 1 hour ago via web
@Huskers Safeco Field – the Mariners/Rangers play Fri nite & AL Cy Young candidate Felix Hernandez is scheduled 2 pitch! Tix @ Mariners.com.about 1 hour ago via web in reply to Huskers
No, but I bet someone on Twitter does. RT @mccukes Emergency! We had an owner quit our 10 team league. Open invitation..want to join?about 1 hour ago via web
First delay of game of the night: Game time pushed back at least 30 mins because of rain, lightning. #Jets#NFLabout 2 hours ago via web Retweeted by Adam_Schefter and 71 others
Sitting here with my buds, just ordered up some Papajohn’s pizza, getting ready for some football. Hope u r enjoying similar good times!about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter
Does Ray Lewis have a knife? RT @KevinGArmstrong Message on Meadowlands video boards: “Please head to concourses until further notice”about 2 hours ago via web
The #Texans ran 32 more times than the #Colts Sunday. In ’09, teams were 5-1 when they ran 30+ more than opponent, according to Elias. #NFLabout 2 hours ago via web Retweeted by MikeAndMike and 9 others
for recreational purposes, going w/ home teams on MNF: Jets -2, Chiefs -4. Sunday, 9 of 13 home teams covered. 5 of 6 home favorites coveredabout 2 hours ago via web
Let me add the last three years Nebraska had played 11 games on PPV. Next year all of those games will be on the Big Ten Network – for free.about 2 hours ago via web from Hartley, Lincoln
Since 2003 NU has had 20 games on PPV. If NU fans bought all of them it would’ve cost $629. The Big Ten Network can’t get here soon enough.about 2 hours ago via web from Hartley, Lincoln
QB Matthew Stafford has second-degree separated shoulder; planning to visit Dr. James Andrews as early as this week. Out this week at least.about 2 hours ago via web
Congrats to staff writer @trippmickle for his Green Eyeshade Award for story on the rise and fall of NHL wanna-be owner ‘Boots’ Del Biaggio.about 3 hours ago via HootSuite
Just watching the highlight reel from Saturday’s game. Martinez’s acceleration is off the hook. #Huskersabout 3 hours ago via web Retweeted by HuskerLocker
got a Fenty robo-call…I’m already voting for the guy tomorrow, but still don’t appreciate any robo-calls…no matter the person.about 3 hours ago via web
And worse for AVCA poll, how does Toledo go 1-3 against unranked teams and go from no votes to 12 votes? Even if win was vs. Creighton?about 3 hours ago via HootSuite
This week’s AVCA poll is messed up. #1 Penn State gets swept on neutral floor by nation’s #2 team, yet still maintains 2 first place votes?about 3 hours ago via HootSuite
I-75/nb slow in Cobb Co. from Windy Hill to Chastain. I-575/nb trouble still clearing at Sixes Rd. (exit 11). Delays from Woodstock.about 3 hours ago via TweetDeck
Brush fire doused I-85/nb north of Hamilton Mill. Crash I-85/nb at I-285 in DeKalb. Slow traffic I-85/nb from I-285 to Jimmy Carter.about 3 hours ago via TweetDeck
RT @dvinoLV: Join us for football tonight in our bar. We’ve got happy hour specials 5-7 pm including $3 appetizers and $5 well drinksabout 3 hours ago via TweetDeck
Prepping for 1st podcast on NFL.com, going up tomorrow. First guests: Ray Lewis & Dan Patrick @dpshow. Will be avail on iTunes. Good times.about 3 hours ago via ÜberTwitter
Dis my third drug test already dis year who think ima beat the record I had 10 last year dis the perks of being cj2k #DRUGFREEabout 4 hours ago via ÜberTwitter
$2 beers at the Cub Club for Monday Night Football! The restaurant at Principal Park opens to the public at 5pm. Menu – http://bit.ly/aupx5Rabout 4 hours ago via web
Big F.U. to Turner Gill who ruined my Sat. with a win over a shitty ACC team. Your do-goody ass ruined my parlay and cost me $900.about 4 hours ago via web
“if Ingram was smart, he’d sit out Duke … next game is big one.” /via @Quackarazzi Interesting. What do you think? Should Ingram wait?about 4 hours ago via CoTweet
Sarkisian said the NU DBs are always well-prepared, thus they react quickly to opponents’ various route combos. “When they know, they go”about 4 hours ago via web
Just an FYI: A friendly traveling homeless man outside the gas station just told me that the apocalypse is coming sometime before 2012.about 4 hours ago via web
Sarkisian characterized the signing of Taylor Martinez as a “steal” for NU, because most coaches viewed Martinez as an athlete (not a QB)about 5 hours ago via web
Steve Sarkisian’s talking Nebraska today. Said the NU defense, as sound as any unit he’s ever seen, can’t be compared to anyone in the Pac10about 5 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
BIG TEN NOTES: MICH’s Robinson becomes ninth NCAA player and second Big Ten player to surpass 200 yards passing and rushing in one game.about 5 hours ago via TweetDeck
Good news for arian foster(fantasy):the other 10 RBs on the list of best opening-day performances nearly all had good yrs http://is.gd/f8W8aabout 5 hours ago via Echofon
Falcons coach Mike Smith to address the media @ 3 p.m. I want to know about the offense. Send along your questions, I’ll try to get them in.about 5 hours ago via web
Disarray = Boehner vs Cantor, Boehner vs McConnell & McConnell vs McConnell – why hold middle class tax cuts hostage to these disagreementsabout 5 hours ago via web
Panthers coach John Fox says Matt Moore is “feeling way better” from his concussion and will start if healthy vs the Buccaneers.about 5 hours ago via web
Must have that hashtag included for a chance to win the jersey – or any of the cool items we’re giving away all afternoon. Thanks!about 5 hours ago via web Retweeted by e10rowley and 8 others
FYI: The holding call to end the Cowboys game wasn’t worse than what 3 of the 5 Giants o-lineman did during the helmet catch.about 6 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
RT @mortreport Mike McCarthy says Ryan Grant as a “signifcant ankle injury” out this week…and readng between lines, out for quite awhile.about 6 hours ago via web
What’s Saban reading? Not the new Grisham. It’s a book by Duke’s Coach K. “It’s a good book.”about 6 hours ago via web Retweeted by AP_Top25 and 1 other
RT @pdaveb: @mortreport any word on the cowboys tryin 2 bring in someone to replace Barron? Have they cut him yet? >> Barron is backup OTabout 6 hours ago via TweetDeck
Mike McCarthy says Ryan Grant as a “signifcant ankle injury” out this week… and readng between lines, out for quite awhile.about 6 hours ago via TweetDeck
VB: The Huskers also rank No. 1 in top match attendance with 11,892 fans attending last Saturday’s match against No. 3 Illinois. NU won 3-2.about 6 hours ago via TweetDeckRetweeted by Huskers and 1 other
VB: 8 Big 12 teams are among the national attendance leaders, including Nebraska who leads the nation averaging 6,704 fans per contest.about 6 hours ago via TweetDeckRetweeted by Huskers and 3 others
Andrey Zubarev looks really good at Thrashers rookie camp. Pettersson also stood out in my eyes. Aliu was diagramming plays for Telegin.about 6 hours ago via TweetDeck
Looks like Glads defenseman Sam Roberts was a late addition to the Thrashers rookie camp roster, was wearing 70 today.about 6 hours ago via TweetDeckRetweeted by BenThrashers
nastiest NFL injury yesterday: Leonard Weaver’s knee bending a way it should not. (warning: very painful looking) http://is.gd/f7BjJabout 7 hours ago via web
REACH LAUNCH COUNTDOWN: Tonight at midnight! Re-Tweet and follow for a chance to win 12-month Xbox LIVE subscription.about 7 hours ago via TweetDeckRetweeted by JeremyFoote and 100+ others
What do we make of this Sainz-Jets “controversy?” Calling her a reporter is a real stretch. And ripping the Jets is a real stretch.about 7 hours ago via web Retweeted by TheBigLead and 16 others
Debate question for all of you: Who was a better college bball player- Jon Scheyer or Steve Wojciechowski? And is it debatable? Need input.about 7 hours ago via web
Thanks 4 watching everyone. I know I had a good night when I wake up with tape on my back & glitter on my face. Now, I have to go do my showabout 7 hours ago via ÜberTwitter
I am taking some flak in Iowa for spending too much time talking Denard Robinson…but how can you not? We are watching history here.about 9 hours ago via TweetDeckRetweeted by BigTenNetwork and 5 others
GA PRSSA Students:Sign up 4 @PRSAGeorgia‘s Fall Shadow Day on 9/30.Spend the afternoon w/ top PR Pros.E-mail Ada@cookerly.com 2 RSVP by 9/20about 8 hours ago via TweetDeckRetweeted by prsageorgia
Hainsey says Modin is a big addition if he stays healthy. Says he can be counted on for 20 goals every year, plus he has winning pedigree.about 8 hours ago via TweetDeck
Oregon trail: your oxen have died: http://es.pn/a5NnCx Israeli team signs center Michael Dunigan, leaving UO with nine scholarship players.about 8 hours ago via bitly
Creighton basketball great Nate Funk, Creighton soccer goalie/brick wall Brian Holt and UNI coach Ben Jacobson on Bluejay Banter tonight.about 8 hours ago via web Retweeted by IamRobSimms
The South Dakota State vs. Nebraska game will be a 6 pm kickoff and it will be televised on Fox Sports PPV for $39.95. #huskersabout 8 hours ago via web
It’s official: Nebraska’s game with South Dakota State will be a 6:00 pm pay-per-view game…the last of the Husker era, we hope!about 8 hours ago via TweetDeck
What’s one good thing about Mondays? Monday Night Football! Now at the Cub Club with $2 beers. Yup, 2 bucks! http://bit.ly/aupx5Rabout 8 hours ago via web
One more loss Pittsburgh will have to overcome: Steelers OT Max Starks’ high ankle sprain is expected to sideline him about one month.about 9 hours ago via web
Video: OU’s men’s hoops team accepts commemorative surfboard from the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational and visits with fans. http://bit.ly/9T0ftJabout 9 hours ago via web
ILL QB Nathan Scheelhaase connected on 14 of 18 passes (77.8 pct.) for 229 yards and 2 TDs in win over Southern Illinois.about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck
OSU K Devin Barclay matched school record with five FGs vs. Miami (Fla.), the second highest single-game total in Big Ten history.about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck
MSU K Dan Conroy tallied career-high 12 points in win over Florida Atlantic, include perfect 3-of-3 on field goals from 44, 41 and 50 yardsabout 9 hours ago via TweetDeck
MICH QB Robinson set school record with 502 yards of total offense and Big Ten record with 258 rushing yards by QB at Notre Dame.about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck
MICH QB Denard Robinson becomes first player to earn back-to-back offensive accolades since MSU RB Javon Ringer in 2008.about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck
Just gave our new fall #interns our Social Media guidelines! Lots of em’ on Facebook, only a few Tweet! They’re ready for a great semester!about 9 hours ago via Echofon
Big Ten POWs for Sept. 11 games – MICH’s Robinson (OFF), OSU’s Chekwa (DEF), MSU’s Conroy (ST), OSU’s Barclay (ST), ILL’s Scheelhaase (FR)about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck
Denard Robinson amassed 94% of his team’s O on Sat. Vince Young’s highest gm was % was 84%, same as Tebow’s. Pat White’s was never near 80%.about 9 hours ago via web Retweeted by SportsCenter and 100+ others
Retired HOF VP of PR Don Smith passed away yesterday. He is one of the founding fathers of the current NFL passer rating system.about 9 hours ago via web Retweeted by SportsCenter and 23 others
is @Pgammo account really Peter Gammons? weird RT @pgammo Inez Sainz may not be Mika Brzezinski, but the Maxim readers now know who she isabout 9 hours ago via web
Have you ever been told couldn’t board an airplane because you were pregnant? If so, reply to @AP or e-mail aclendenning@ap.org. -ASabout 9 hours ago via CoTweet
I will be in Hastings at noon on Wednesday at Hastings Keno to breakdown the Idaho game and preview the match-up with Washington. #Huskersabout 9 hours ago via web from Hartley, Lincoln
Here’s what the NFL rule book says on the Calvin Johnson play. Before you say, ‘it’s the rule’ … read it yourself. http://is.gd/f7CCPabout 9 hours ago via web
Speed partners with Soft Pauer to launch MotoGP app for mobile devices. The app shows track maps, gap between drivers and timing info.about 9 hours ago via HootSuite