That was, until the final bell sounded. Without warning, Jason “Mayhem” Miller pounced into the ring and started a mid-interview brawl with Jake Shields, the winner of the previous bout, challenging him to a rematch.  It wasn’t long before CBS cut to commercial, but we were able to see a little bit of bare-fisted action.

This sorta thing shouldn’t be surprising coming from a group of guys who are paid to inflict pain on each other.  But if this is how Mayhem Miller acts on national TV, what’s he like at an open bar?

Does anyone else appreciate the irony of watching a fight get broken up in a place built only for fighting? That’s like someone pulling you off the toilet while you’re mid-crap.

Lefty could certainly use one of these: the Tan-Through Golf Shirt. (The Bachelor Guy)

As the Lakers prepare for Kevin Durant and the Thunder, it’s the perfect time for another MACHINE video. (Lakers-Fan.com)

“I can’t help that I LOOK like a sexual deviant.”

We knew what meth use did to a person’s face, but this!? (Hail Mary Jane)

Nothing like a classic Seinfeld bit to weigh in on Big Ben’s penis controversy. (The Sports Hernia)

MSF Podcast w/Gil Brandt takes a look at the upcoming NFL Draft. (Midwest Sports Fans)

DeShawn Stevenson’s tattoo channels the spirit of our 16th President. (NESW Sports)

Phillies fan throws beer, spews vulgarities and intentionally vomits on other fans. (Busted Coverage)

Tim Lincecum doesn’t deserve this kind of treatment. (Tirico Suave)

A Krispy Kreme attendant gets the customer of her life. (Yep Yep Gibbs)

“Read my knuckles…”

“King Mo” Lawal may be facing his toughest competition yet in light heavyweight champion Gegard “The Dream Catcher” Mousasi, but the challenger doesn’t seem the least bit worried. So what if this is King Mo’s 7th professional fight and everyone and their brother is picking Mousasi to dominate?

When we caught up with King Mo and asked how he’s feeling about this weekend’s highly anticipated Strikeforce matchup on CBS, he was full of confidence, bravado, and of course, that lovable Texan charm.

C’mon, little bitch!

Soccer player transitions to kicking ass in Street Fighter. (The Sports Hernia)

Athletic greatness on the field…mediocrity on the screen: the 11 Worst Athletes-turned-Actors. (StreetLevel)

Florida Marlins fans enjoy a miniscule payroll almost as much as a good brawl. (Zoner Sports)

T’Wolves fans can get all frothy over this: Ricky Rubio’s Top 5 Plays for FC Barcelona. (The Hoop Doctors)

The ‘It’s in the Hole!’ Guy finally gets his due. (Joe Sports Fan)

The Ten Silliest Pro Wrestling Characters of All Time. (Guyism)

Ron Washington tweaks balls in cartoon form. (Dallas Sports Fans)

Providence players live out the college dream and beat up an R.A. (With Leather)

We asked a bunch of the fans, and we quickly learned that each team identifies with a different member of the The Beatles.

Duke and Butler say Hello…Michigan State and West Virginia say Goodbye.

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Forget the Colts, forget the Pacers…with their improbable run, the Butler Bulldogs have won over the city in a way that only a true underdog can.

Let’s hope the cops are prepared for Monday night…

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But this past weekend, while the city played host to the NCAA’s West Regional finals, the streets had an entirely different feel. Instead of missionaries in freshly pressed suits, there were seventy year-old Wildcat fans donning purple from head-to-toe, and frat boys in bulldog masks barking at each other.

Perhaps the only thing more surprising than Butler’s win was the fact that their coach, Brad Stevens, has a daughter. We had no idea he’d already hit puberty…

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Both coaches are considered two of the NCAA’s finest, but they couldn’t be more distinct in their styles. On one hand, there’s the fire and passion of Coach Martin, whose head looked like it might explode at any moment throughout the tourney.  And on the other, there’s the cool and collected Coach Stevens, who never seems to break a sweat.

While both coaches are held in extremely high esteem by their own fans, the opposition didn’t seem to share the same sentiment. So as we wandered the streets of Salt Lake City soaking up the Mormon March Madness, we gave fans the chance to speak directly to both Coach Martin and Coach Stevens…

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One of the first things we realized when we got to town was that there was Wildcat Purple everywhere.  But the Wildcats aren’t the only top-tier squad that hails from the Sunflower State.  So we started asking around: who plays the best hoops in the state of Kansas?

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But we’ve found something to tide you over until the action starts up again: the NCAA Vault.  We’re talking about every minute of every game from the Sweet Sixteen through the Finals, for the past 10 years. Plus, it’s easier to navigate than the dewey decimal system.

From Dwayne Wade’s dominance at Marquette, to Greg Oden swatting balls out of the air like flies, every memorable NCAA moment is at your finertips.  And whether you’re a fan of any team from Butler to Duke, there’s something for just about everyone.

Sure, it’s a bit like saying that a few pieces of nicorette will tide you over until you find another pack of lucky strikes.  But it sure beats watching the Half Baked Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on repeat:

And starting this Friday, the GSF will be in Salt Lake City to provide on-the-ground coverage of the West Regionals of the NCAA Tournament, courtesy of Champion and the great folks at Yardbarker. Be sure to watch out for new original videos from us and some other blogging heavyweights here.

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But there’s also something about the NCAA tournament that reminds every red-blooded American youth of their own college experience. Whereas in the NBA, most guys look in prime condition (Brian Scalabrine being the most obvious exception) — during March Madness, we get a look at players who more often resemble the everyday college student, imperfections and all:

1) Lucas O’Rear, Northern Iowa – Reminiscent of the frat brother who drank box wine and had a nickname that referenced some beast of burden, like “Ox.” Routinely got so drunk that he would soil his bedsheets. Bears resemblance to the O’Doyle Family.

2) Omar Sanham, St. Mary’s — that giant foreign student of ambiguous ethnicity. Loved X-box and black leather shoes. Routinely heckled by other students with cries of “HEY YOU GUYS!” due to his uncanny resemblance to Sloth from The Goonies.

3) Steven Gray, Gonzaga — A cool guy but insanely meticulous about his hair care. Had some hidden talent, like playing the oboe. Would magically appear at your door everytime a joint was lit, asking “Y’all bunnin’?”

4) Jon Jaques, Cornell University – Engineering student who you always ran into in the laundry room. When everyone else moved off campus, he became an R.A. and hung out only with his ugly girlfriend. Wore socks w/sandals.

5) Jordan Davidson, Duke University — Proud captain of the Tennis team. Outfit of choice included pennyloafers and a popped collar. Had an inexplicably hot girlfriend who apparently didn’t think he was a douchebag.

And starting this Friday, the GSF will be in Salt Lake City to provide on-the-ground coverage of the West Regionals of the NCAA Tournament, courtesy of Championand the great folks at Yardbarker. Be sure to watch out for new original videos from us and some other blogging heavyweights here.

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From your office pool to the nonstop TV coverage, the NCAA Tournament is everywhere. President Obama even filled out his bracket on national TV.

Charles Barkley is no different…but after a few cocktails last night, all the teams were starting to blur together.  Syracuse or Kansas St.? Baylor or Villanova? And is Kentucky mature enough to make a run?  For some help, Sir Charles decided to dial up a few of his friends…

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And in the coming weeks, the GSF will be off to Salt Lake City and Indianapolis to provide on-the-ground coverage of March Madness, courtesy of Champion and the great folks at Yardbarker. Be sure to watch out for new original videos from us and some other blogging heavyweights here.

Captain Kirk’s ready for March Madness.

LeBron James gives his list of the Best Ever NBA Players, by position. (The Hoop Doctors)

Dock Ellis’ “Tripsburgh” shirt is far fuckin’ out, man. (PSAMP)

10 pranks that are sure to end relationships. (Hail Mary Jane)

Watch out for the feared “ballbag uppercut” this March Madness. (The Sports Hernia)

A trendy pick: Beware the Butler Bulldogs. (Paneech)

Clark Kellogg and the Bang Bus. (Tirico Suave)

The Cardinals lose out in the Derek Anderson sweepstakes. (Major League Jerk)

Blogs with Balls Radio sits down with our friend, Matt Sebek of JoeSportsFan. (Blogs with Balls)

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A can’t-miss interview with Bear Grylls, complete with photos. (Warming Glow)

The localization of online sports media. (Blogs with Balls)

The Jean-Claude Van Dance. (Guyism)

The Bracket Buster: after using statistical analysis and simulating the tournament 2000 times, here’s the results. (WhatIfSports)

The Packers unveil some horrendous new jerseys. (ChicagoNow)

Wanna apply online to be a the head basketball coach at DePaul? Now you can. (Tremendous Upside Potential)

MSF sits down with the legendary Gil Brandt. (Midwest Sports Fans)

So while guys like John Wall are living the dream, young men like Jon Wallenstein (cousin of the GSF’s own Henry Lowenfels) are forgotten, living the typical lives of pimple-faced teens.  For the sake of comparison, we put together a handy chart that maps out the differences between the 19-year-old hero and 19-year-old zero.