Superstitious Sports Stats

The guys in the booth announcing college and pro football games (maybe it's baseball too, but I don't watch) are getting really weird with their obscure "what if" and "did you know" scenarios.

• "Brett Favre is 21 and 4 in home games after losing a previous game that fell on one of his relatives birthdays."
• "The Gators are 12 and 2 against Georgia when the Gators have had a bye week prior to the classic match-up, provided the temperature was above 72 degrees."
• "LaDainian Tomlinson averages 4.5 yards per carry in games that follow an evening of mild passion. With the way he's running today, Bill, it looks like he may have been involved in an orgy last night. Heh, heh."

Gloaters Aren't Pretty

After taking the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown, karma kicked in for Ohio State's much vaunted Ted Ginn Jr. as he celebrated in the end zone. Out of the game with an injured ankle received while dancing. "I know I hurt it on the celebration, but I really don't know exactly how." The rest of the game was all Gators.

All football players, please study LaDainian Tomlinson's on-field behavior this weekend when the Chargers send the Patriots back to New England in shame.

Make your own McD messages at Ronald McHummer.

Gatorade...Is It On You?

Click photo for bigness and a better look at the stoic face of the coach.

In the best NFL Action Shot of Week 16, Chargers Coach Marty Schottenheimer is caught in the nanosecond before he realizes he is already doused with Gatorade. The assistant coach at left appears unamused.

According to the late Mitch Hedberg, Gatorade's advertising efforts ignore a huge segment of the population by focusing solely on athletes:

"You don't have to be sweaty and holding a basketball to enjoy a Gatorade. You could just be a thirsty dude. Gatorade forgets about this demographic. I'm thirsty for absolutely no reason. Other than the fact that liquid has not touched my lips for some time. Can I have a Gatorade too, or does that lightning bolt mean 'No'?""

And for those who didn't know, the drink was invented at the University of Florida, hence the name.

Photo credited to Chargers.com