The Hater Nation

Well, this is awkward

2011-10-09T15:58:00.001-07:00

I don't have the heart to tell Hue Jackson that Al Davis died ten years ago.

Commitment to the Crematorium

2011-10-08T19:24:00.000-07:00

It seems rather fitting that on a year when we finally got the ruthless leader of the biggest terrorist organization this world has ever seen ... we also managed to get Bin Laden.

The Weak Ender

2011-10-07T06:38:00.000-07:00

Kristin Cavallari was bounced from Dancing With The Stars, and of course, Jay Cutler was on the sidelines doing nothing while HIS teammate was eliminated.

More coming later ...

Who is feeling LUCKy?

2011-09-27T14:59:00.001-07:00

Although I am verboten from writing the name on NFL.com, here is my Pick Six rankings of the teams heading towards the first pick in the draft. Which might or might not be used on that one quarterback from that team who everybody seems to be rather fond of.

In a mild upset, the fans are actually into this one. But then again, if you hated on this genius, then you really are scraping the bottom of the barrel.

Thankfully, the CMs were on to me here, fantasy winners and losers.

The one Super Bowl we would all like to see, Bills vs. Lions. Some moran (sic), I think it was Micheal Silver of Yahoo!, wrote that Jim Irsay would have a hard time getting rid of tickets for that Super Bowl. And since I get a lot of hate mail, I hate to bash another writer, but that was incredibly worse than anything I have ever been accused of writing. The fans of the Lions and Bills would take over Indianapolis, and I would imagine that the atmosphere would be better than any game with the Steelers or Patriots. That was kind of an odd thing to write.

I had a couple of fantasy blog posts, but do you actually care about those? Yeah, I feel you. Talk at you later.

America!

Pretend this was The Weak Ender

2011-09-26T11:40:00.000-07:00

Long-time readers of this site (depending on where you see this) are still clamoring for The Weak Ender. And it now lives in another form. The Like/Dislike fantasy column is about as close as we can get to TWE on NFL.com. I suggest you subscribe to my RSS feed on NFL.com or be sure to catch it. Because of the publishing time, I will try to add this every Friday morning just like always, but to be safe, I would ask you just be patient.

Here was the column from Friday.

And here was a view from the time machine.

America!

Who is leading for Andrew Luck?

2011-09-20T12:54:00.000-07:00

Who is the worst team in the NFL? I used my Pick Six column on Tuesday to handicap the race for Andrew Luck. Only, I am not allowed to say the name "Andrew Luck" on NFL.com. The Chiefs are this week's runaway winner, but I break down the top six right here.

Here is some of my other nonsense that I am spreading today (and getting you caught up on some of the older stuff).

Fox caves into pressure and plays Tim Tebow.

Sunday's fantasy winners and losers.

Here is my Pick Six biggest sucker punches of the weekend.

America!

Aaron Rodgers needs a new nickname

2011-08-30T11:14:00.001-07:00

Long time, no update, and much apologies to anybody clamoring for some new posts. The ball has been dropped like a pass from Eli Manning. Though, that would be an interception. Oh, and on that note, (expletive) me and my fantasy teams that have led me to draft Eli Messiah. What a flipping joke.

But by banking on Eli so much on my NFL.com and NFL Network leagues, this will give me a chance to start referring to him as Eli Messiah, so this could be a good thing.

In any event, the lead story today is that we need a new nickname for Aaron Rodgers. My Suggestion? Thunderlips, based on his new mustache. Spread the word people, this should really catch on.

Some links for you guys to catch up on.

Of course you knew I would have to weigh in on this Lane Kiffin deal, right? Here it is.

Time for some players to pay me back for a years of pain.

Did you know that I write a near-daily fantasy column, too? Well you can check out this one about -- who else -- Peyton Manning.

This is weird, my proclamation that the Cowboys are missing the playoffs has not drawn much heat at all. That is weird.

One more thing, check out my show, NFL.com Fantasy Live. We are on both NFL.com and NFL Network. But you can check it out here.

America!

Wait, what ... Eli really said that?

2011-08-17T17:43:00.000-07:00

Eli Manning believes that he is in Tom Brady's class. Whether you believe in something like that or not, I was glad that he said it, because it has been a long time since I had the chance to write some stuff on Eli. So this was a pretty good day for me.

You can catch the six things that Eli also believes right here. The NFL being a family site, I was unable to use the basic, "Believes that Casey Anthony is innocent," or "Believes that O.J. is looking for the real killers." You know the basic.

Oh, and if you have the chance, you can check out the six people you would not want to have with you if you were stuck in an elevator. Oh look, that also worked its way into another Manning-diss. I am killing it today.

My take on Ndamukong Suh was rather genius, too. Even for a guy who is not considered one of the "football guys."Seriously, this is the kind of stuff that the Lions should be doing. If I was one of the Ford Family, I would be so rich I would not care about stuff. I would also pay any fine that Suh incurs.

Oh look, I got some on-air stuff working, too. This is about me being the "expert of the experts." Take a look.

America!

This advice will cost you one Schrute Buck

2011-08-15T17:55:00.001-07:00

Excuse the lack of updates last week, as I had a huge show at the Brea Improv on Thursday. Sold out show at the Brea Improv, and it was a gasser. Thank you to everybody who came out, it was a blast.

We will start out this week, with some fantasy advice to The Office's Rainn Wilson, who has the third pick in his fantasy draft. Hopefully, he takes my advice.

Some things you may or may not have missed over the last week.

Six things we learned over the weekend.

Six things more believable than Favre is going to stay retired.

We got The Miz on the Dave Dameshek Football Program.

And here is some straight talking football.

If you guys can, please subscribe to the Dave Dameshek Football Program via iTunes. Listen once, download twice. Seriously, just downloading would be awesome.

The Post Mortem: Did he mean it?

2011-08-08T23:01:00.000-07:00

Was Deion Sanders sincere in his Hall of Fame induction speech? That is the question often asked of me.

And my answer is yes.

But remember, I also love professional wrestling, so I might not be the right person to ask. I made a Pick Six of my favorite moments from the Hall of Fame, but they wouldn't let me say Deion reading the name of his kids as my favorite moment, so I'm not linking to it.

Monday's Pick Six: Guys who stuck it to their former team by signing with their hated rival. Props to me for the John Lackey include.

Here is my take on the rookie I am looking forward to watching this week. Notice the comment section, I am the only guy who gets called out. I know I have seen a couple of our CMs (and have even seen a CM reference or two) trolling there. Take the time to sign up, because I would find it hilarious.

America!

The Weak Ender: Anne Hathaway new Catwoman

2011-08-05T17:29:00.001-07:00

Are we alright with the selection of Anne Hathaway as the new Catwoman? I am down with it. Actually, I'm digging it. The thing that would make it better is if Hathaway's penchant for nudity would make it into this film. What was the name of that Romcom where she spent a lot of time naked? I never saw it because even that seemed like too much to sit through to she here. But I would be willing to sit through the latest Batman to catch a glimpse of her.

Here are some links to get you through today.

Road trip! The Dave Dameshek Football Program makes a road trip from Pittsburgh to the Hall of Fame. There is plenty of hooey and applesauce as the host likes to say.

And look, it's a bonus podcast with Marcus Allen, be sure to listen.

More Marcus Allen: Let's get Damon Allen in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It is the "Pro" right.

Even more Marcus Allen: At least he's on my side here on the return of football to Los Angeles.

Well, my opinion might be here eventually. Keep checking back.

America!

O.J. Simpson on two greatest lists

2011-08-03T19:13:00.000-07:00

O.J. Simpson is in the top-five of two special lists -- and neither one has to do with getting away with murder. No, Simpson is one of the greatest running backs ever, and he is also one of greatest NFL actors to portray a policy officer.

And with the passing of Moses Hightower, here is a look at the six greatest leaps from the gridiron to on-screen cop.

There is another list that was put together when trying to figure out Marshall Faulk's place among the all-time great running backs. He has to be behind Simpson here, too, right?

America!

Getting hit by the Bus

2011-08-02T14:23:00.000-07:00

Well, I have already had to swear off one former Los Angeles running back, so why not one more? Jerome Bettis agrees with Eric Dickerson’s assessment that the NFL should not return to L.A. Thankfully, Bettis is raising money for concussion awareness as part of the Pace program.

You can read the story here.

Today’s Pick Six: Ultimate Dream Teams, including the original Dream Team. No not that one, the other one. (Don’t worry, it will all make sense to you when you click on the link.)

Ray Lewis said he would kill for an ice cream cone. Let's hope it does not come to that.

Jermichael Finley sure can multitask. Check out this grab.

America!

We have bush!

2011-08-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

Justin Verlander called Erick Aybar's bunt attempt to breakup his no-hitter in the eighth inning "bush league." Even though Verlander's own manager Jim Leyland was cool with it.

What really is "bush league" is throwing the ball away on purpose. Which is what it appears that Verlander did when he tossed Aybar's bunted ball into right field. Amazing how somebody can be so in control, yet throw the ball so wildly.

The who incident inspired this Pick Six about possible unwritten NFL rules that we would love to see.

Also on Monday:

Jets coach Rex Ryan might have the worst tattoo of anybody who isn't rushing a fraternity this fall.

How will you remember Randy Moss? And what team will you remember him with? I will always remember him for being upset that his posse wasn't allowed on the field prior to the 2000 NFC Championship Game. Oh, and running over a cop.

The Tweet of the day is right here.

America!

When is this returning?

2011-06-14T14:35:00.000-07:00

If you have followed this blog for any amount of time, you may or may not have known that our beloved founder went on to be rather famous. Or infamous. And since we're tired of just lifting his stuff, we have asked him to come back and contribute.

So look for him to return in the near future. Maybe as soon as today.

Suck It, Chowds!

2011-06-01T20:40:00.001-07:00

I'm not going to pretend that I pay a lot of attention to the NHL, but any time a bunch of Massholes get their hearts ripped out on national t.v., we as a people are better for it.

I've been to Vancouver. It's clean and quiet for a large city. It is surrounded by tree covered mountains and lapidary waterways. The men are polite and somewhat stoic. The women are demur but can down a beer or clear a bong with the best of them.

I've been to Boston, too. It smells like pee.

The Ultimate Weak Ender: Ready for the Apocalypse?

2011-05-19T20:38:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, the world will end on Saturday.
Since our host is preparing himself by pounding Zima tall boys and making a Norah Jones mix cd, it falls to me to post the final word here on THN.

Now, some of you may just think that doomsday predictions are the currency of the pathologically narcissistic- folks convinced on some unconscious level that, unlike the billions of human beings before them, their deaths will not be part of the ongoing cycle of life like rain returning to the sea. No, theirs will be a transformation of space and time itself. The very universe shall cease to be at the exact moment that they do. What's so conceited about that?

Others here will be quick to point out that the "Rapture" doesn't appear anywhere in the Bible. They will assert that it is a wilful misreading of lines stripped of their context performed by the theologically illiterate. A misreading designed to let the believer indulge in not only a sense of moral superiority, but the certitude that all those who think, love, or worship differently than they do will be visited with unimaginable suffering while the believer gets to watch. What could be more Christian than that? Let's see where your fancy book-learning gets you while you're bobbing for offal in a lake of molten lava, Smart Guy!

And sure some of you will assume these folks have the same level of gullibility as the ones who forward that email to 10 friends so that Mr. Gates will donate the money for little Timmy's operation. Fine, like you never sold your Rascal scooter to pay for the transfer fee on secret Nigerian government funds!

Look all I'm saying is- let's cut a deal. If you make it and I don't, can I have any beer, kerosene, firearms, porn, beans, asbestos lined undergarments, beer, shamwows, porn, Biz Markie cds, beer and porn that you leave behind? If I make it and you don't, can you drop by and feed my dogs? You can even have my copy of 2Pacalypse Now...

The Weak Ender: Sit Down. I Got This.

2011-05-13T10:44:00.000-07:00

Alright. Since our host is currently busy trying to erase the memory of the Lakers/Mavs Game 4 by throwing back Butter Baby's and putting "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" on repeat, I'll take care of your traditional Friday post. Here's your hot sports-personality chick, SoCal's own Elita Loresca. Elita is the sports anchor on the NBC morning broadca...

WHAT?

She's not a sports anchor? You're kidding!

She's the weather girl? Well, (bleep) me! You all have my sincere apologies. I don't know how this happened. I will work on correcting this immediately...
I'm going to get right on it...

Really...

Should be fixed any minute...

A yup...

any minute now...

The Weak Ender: Osama bin Lackey Gets His

2011-05-05T23:09:00.001-07:00

Well I figured that most of you have found some other neighboring site that you would rather spend your time with. But for those of you who still want to hang out, here is the miss Kelly Brook just for fun.

Honestly, I have no justification for having that photo. And in the years of doing this site, I've always prided myself on having a reason or a connection for The Weak Ender girl, even if it was super flimsy.

That has changed here.

And here is the the thing. Lots is going to be changing. I promise to sort things out with this site real soon, but The Hater Nation is going to be stronger than ever.

I did, however, want to touch on what a great day it was on Thursday. The Angels finally cracked the Boston curse for the season. Rebounding from a potential heart-breaking loss to not only winning in extra innings on Wednesday night/Thursday morning, but pounding that a-hole John Lackey for everything that he is worth in the finale.

A split in Boston felt like a sweep.

It is really tough with these Boston games, the Mos Eisley of America. Losing can be bad. And being owned by say the Twins or Indians is one thing. But when it's Boston, well, it is just tough to take.

Thankfully the Angels put them away. And I am optimistic for the future of the team.

That's all for now. Thank you to those still coming by. I really do appreciate it. And if you know my real name and my real job, you know where to find me and I am writing more than ever. So look it up.

Oh hell, The Hatriot coined Osama bin Lackey, too.

USA! USA! USA!

2011-05-02T14:34:00.000-07:00

(Via the Hatriot)

Free show this Saturday

2011-04-22T10:44:00.001-07:00

If you are looking for a good time this Saturday, some of the friends of THN will be performing at a benefit show for tsunami relief at the Harp Inn, Costa Mesa from 3-7 p.m.

Lounge-O-Rama
CrownVic
Adam Rank

Be sure to check it out.

Oh, and it's FREE! Was that mentioned.

The Weak Ender: This Isn't Happening

2011-04-21T23:38:00.000-07:00

The NFL released it's schedule this week. What a bunch of Billy Mumphrys -- a bunch of cockeyed optimists believing that there will even be a season next year. But a couple of things stand out about the Chargers schedule.

The Chargers play four of it's first five games at home. Which will be awesome when the first month of the season is erased.

The Chargers also don't have a game in late October, ensuring that there will not be a glimpse of the Chargers Girls in Halloween costumes.

NFL.com noticed this, too, and pointed it out here.

That writer for the NFL was on fire this week. He had a number of great stories.

Here are some fantasy football predictions.

Here are some gift ideas for Candice Crawford in honor of Tony Romo's birthday.

And NFL.com continues to take the piss out of Hugh Jackman, too.

Never forget

2011-04-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

The Post Mortem: What a melt down

2011-04-10T22:44:00.001-07:00

Holy Tin Cup, Batman. That poor Rory McIlroy ... could you even watch such a thing? That was just awful.

And then you realize that he plays golf for a living, and then you really don't give a (expletive).

Besides, how upset were the Masters folks that an African-American won the tournament?

Just kidding people, lighten up.

I HAVE the most hate for Boston. A terrible, nearly worthless city. And their sports teams are even worse. On Friday, the unthinkable happened to me at the gym. No, it wasn't that I was actually at the gym. Rather, I cheered when A-Rod hit a home run.

Sure it was against the Sox. Sure it was against John Lackey. But there should never be a circumstance where rooting for the Yankees is acceptable.

However, you have to love how the Boston fans are finally starting to turn on Lackey. The boos, and even the newspapers are starting to rip him. Maybe the Angels knew what they were doing when they let him go.

Though, they should not make that mistake with Jered Weaver. And any organization which wants you to buy a schedule magnet on the home opener starts to wary me just a touch.

OH AND did I mention that it was cold for the 14 inning game I stayed for? That was the kind of game where you would have been better off drinking beers in the parking lot for nine innings and then coming in for the rest of the game.

GOMER'S WIFE is upset that newspapers have been reporting the birth of her twins.

That's probably because the kids don't look like Peyton.

AND FINALLY ...

What you have all been waiting for, the Cowgirl interview.

The Weak Ender: At least the Sox are losing

2011-04-07T23:42:00.000-07:00

I'll be honest, I have no discernible reason for having a photo of Ursula Andress up here. Maybe I'm just in a Rat Pack mood. Although not a classic Rat Pack gal, she had been linked to many entertainers of her era, and I believe she was married to John Derek at one point.

But let's get down to business. Our pal the Reverend still is not over the U Conn win on Monday. And the text keep coming in daily. But maybe U Conn's good fortune is bringing doom and gloom to the Red Sox.

The (rhymes with bunts) are currently 0-5, and what's interesting to note here, is that no team has ever started 0-5 and then gone on to win the AL pennant. But watch, they will sweep the Yankees and then the Sox will start to run away with the division.

Still, it's entertaining to see the team that many thought could go 162-0 (seriously) stumble so badly out of the gate. And that base running error to end the game on Thursday was priceless.

D.J. Gallo of the Sports Pickle said it best saying that the Red Sox could do the reverse Patriots and lose every game except for the last one. That would be kind of cool. But even then, ESPN would have the Sox in its top five power rankings.

But let's hope for America's sake that the Sox continue to lose.

And look, the Angels home opener is on Friday. Of course, the weather sucks this week. But nothing beats this weekend. Finally on a Friday again. Get ready for some drunk tweets this weekend.

PICK SIX is a new daily feature on NFL.com that I have become rather fond of. A couple of the better ones this week.

Martellus Bennett's greatest hits. Although, the author -- likely because of NFL.com's restrictions -- was very vague about Bennett's video escapades which included the "Black Olympics" featuring the Cowboys tight end calling himself the Michael Phelps of fried chicken. But the author did get Bennett again right here.

My favorite, potential assailants for the Donovan McNabb hit and run. Love No. 5 on that list. Guess you can say whatever you want about Rush Limbaugh.

AND FINALLY ...

There are conflicting reports, but Raiders owner Al Davis could be in serious condition up in Oakland. All kidding aside, he could be near the end.