Arena The We're Bored So Let's Talk About Whatever Arena Thread

I especially liked his line that "if OJ Simpson was making his name in 2014, he wouldn't be able to hide his true self for one week."

Also, a stinging admission at the end of his monologue that he had been part of the media that turned a blind eye to Simpson's blatant and horrid record of domestic battery simply to keep the aura of this "great hero" alive. Keith will never be described as humble, but he is able to criticize himself and his industry in retrospect when applicable.

 

Sorry Tunes, I must have missed the tag. I love this show, and more specifically, the ease with which Keith goes totally off-subject (generally in multiple directions), but always finds a way to loop it back to the main story. It's unique - he's an incredibly bright and talented analyst.

Thought the Cornell piece was great-still working on watching the new vid.

Edit: Oh man. That was so good. I'm guilty of so much of the stuff he talks about, but it was really good. Especially loved the shout-out to the great FIFA EA series and the fact that MLB's only playable game is available on one console alone.

 

If you were to ask me to imagine a scenario in which three of the most random, unconnected people in the world were joined together, you'd get

Dick Vitale live-tweeting a Lionel Ritchie and Cee Loo Green concert



And the first tweet that was totally inevitable, of course: "ALL NIGHT LONG, BABY!"

 

It's Jimmy V season at the Worldwide Leader. They're doing tons of Ebay auctions, here are some of the more interesting ones with values:

Signed Steph Curry jersey - $1325
Notre Dame tour and game - $2612
Joe DiMaggio signed baseball - $2225
Goodyear blimp ride for 5 - $1225 and $3550
Tampa Bay Rays box seat and tour - $860
Vitale Gala VIP tickets - $5400
US Open Finals tickets and court play with Chris Evert - $6200
US Open Finals tickets and court play with John McEnroe - $8101
Jets tour and game with Schlereth - $3000
Signed and Framed Bird/Magic jerseys - $2335
MNF Game, Countdown, Catch with Steve Young - $6743
Day at NFL Films with Jaworski - $3050
Golf and NFL HOF Ceremony with Berman - $3000
Bears MNF game hold flag - $1625
Golf with Herm Edwards - $3050
Day with Colin Cowherd - $6100
Sacramento Kings honorary captain - $610
ESPN Magazine cover shoot - $1550
Custom Mike and Mike bobblehead on their desk - $2025
Anaheim Ducks pregame watch from penalty box - $995
Attend NFL Live - $1550
Rose Bowl VIP Experience - $3605
VIP Star Wars Rebels Experience and Screening - $4051
Disney Vacation and Gruden QB Camp - $15,314
Lunch with UNC Coach Roy Williams - $1525
Day with Van Pelt and Russillo - $3050
Knicks game with Stephen A Smith - $4550
Sugar Bowl VIP Experience- $2030
First Take and NBA ASG - $4300
LeBron James signed Heat jersey - $2015
Baylor tour and game - $1325
Celtics game courtside seats with owner - $3321
NHL Playoffs with Barry Melrose - $2050
Fantasy Football Draft with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Matthew Berry - $7000
Orioles game with Tim Kurkjian - $3050
Role in This is Sportscenter Commercial - $2600

And the highest I've seen..

Watch a Mavericks game with Mark Cuban - $35,600

There are tons more that I missed. Just find this fascinating.

 

Well played.

And I think the Cowherd auction has to be a troll. I can purchase two knives to jam into my ears for much cheaper than 6 grand.

Cuban auction is now up to 45k. I guess someone thinks he's going to give them genius business advice or a couple mil while they're watching the game.

 

Haha, maybe, Juliet. However, a 45k entry fee for a TV show may be a bit steep. Would have to be one great idea!

 

Stuart Scott just got the Valvano award, and there wasn't a dry eye in that auditorium. One of the most incredible speeches I've ever heard.

 

Here's Stu Scott's remarkable speech:



I also had no idea, but he's totally blind in his left eye, as well. What a champion this guy is, dealing with all of this and still just exuding positivity and spirit. Respect.