A Collection Of Nats Spelling Screw Ups

Let me first say that I work for a small local newspaper as a copy editor. I basically read other people's work and check to see if their spelling and grammar is correct. Let's just say the dictionary and thesaurus are my best friends.  I bring this all up because I hope the Washington Nationals hire me as their copy editor for I can correct their spelling mistakes. And trust me they need help in the copy editing department. There's a whole collection of Nationals spelling screw ups.

This happened a few years ago, but the Nationals actually wore jersey's with "Natinals" written across their chest.

The Nationals started this year off by misspelling John Lannan's name. (DC Sports Blog)

The Nationals honored the hero's of 9/11 only one problem with this though. They spell honoring wrong on the plaque. (DC Sports Blog)

MASN the TV partner of the Nationals also caught the bad spelling bug. How do you not spell players names correctly? (DC Sports Blog)

The Nats copy editing woes continued to their souvenir giveaways. According to the Nats there's two March 30th's. (DC Sports Blog)

Do the right thing Nationals and hire me as your copy editor. You definitely need the help in that department.

The Links

Sorry folks but there will be no Foul Ball today. I'm going to post the Links and the Baltimore Ravens preview then take off for the weekend. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend.

Blake Lively to start off the mourning... Jay Cutler is still a jerk.... "Inglorious Basterds" debuts today.... Twitter will be undergoing some changes.... A man starts to strip off clothes on a plane in mid-air.... 72-year-old pizza shop worker foils robber with a beer can.... Wait! They don't use condoms in porn?.... Cash for clunkers to end Monday.... Three videos today for your pleasure

The worst facial hair in sports. And of course Bobby Jenks makes the list (Detroit 4 Lyfe)

From movies to walk-on at Clemson (The Big Lead)

Pacman is still waiting for a call from an NFL team (PFT)

A quarterback controversy in Kansas City (KC Star)

Cities that could possibly host a World Cup game in the future (Fire Andy Reid Now!)

Oh God! The Red Sox host the Yankees this weekend. I guess I know where the ESPN Sunday Night game will be. (NY Post)

Usain Bolt is insane! (AP)

Andy Reid is at it again (SSReporters)

Another reason to love Nate Robinson (The Big Picture)

A man was tazed and then caught on fire!


Classic video of Steven Stegal as Mason Storm. "I will take you to the bank. The blood bank."


Ochocinco is now a placekicker

The Links

Kristen Bell..... Evan Rachel Wood nude photos..... Shockingly, the NY Post has no problems posting the nude photos of Erin Andrews from the peephole episode..... Do you approve Obama on health care?.... The GOP looks at Governor races.... NHL must nix the Olympics.... Now Marc Anthony owns a part of the Dolphins, is Madonna next?..... Old man Tim Wakefield to the DL, you know that couldn't last long..... K-Fed to star in a reality show?

Former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon is suing the NCAA for depriving former student-athletes from revenue streams (Yahoo Sports)

I forgot about this. But on last weeks episode of 'Entourage', they spend the entire episode making fun of Seth Rogan. Now he is pissed about it....(MovieLine)

Here's a good reason for never coming chome late from a soccer match (SI)

You have to read this series of posts. The stories are incredible (Basketbawful)

J.P. Losman signs with a UFL team (Niners Nation)

Stephon Marbury keeps getting interesting (Balls Don't Lie)

The Mets are more embarrassing off the field (Daily News)

China isn't happy with the NBA over Yao's foot injury (The Sporting Blog)

Now the Phillies are interested in Cliff Lee (MLB Trade Rumors)

WaPo's Mike Wise interview (Mister Irrelevant)

Jake Locker to Play Baseball?

Well not exactly. University of Washington quarterback Jake Locker, has meet with the Anaheim Angels to talk about his future in baseball.

The Angels picked Locker in the tenth round of the MLB draft a couple of weeks ago. Locker and his father Scott meet with the Angels to see what type of direction the Angels want to take him. If the Angels sign him, they hold his rights for six years. So even if he stays with the Washington football team, the Angels still hold his rights and he can show up anytime to play for them.

"It will be our first chance to see what direction thisis going," Scott Locker said on Tuesday morning before heading to Seattle for the meeting. Locker is acting as his son's adviser as Jake Locker cannothire an agent without losing his football eligibility.

One thing that has remained clear is, Jake Locker is committed to football and the Washington Huskies.

"His main goal in life is to be a next-level football guy," Scott Locker said. "He wants to play on Sundays, and that's the goal."

Locker is one of the best two sport prospects in a long time. Locker was highly recruited bycollege football teams coming out of high school and has the potential to be an NFL quarterback. He is also a top flight baseball prospect. He was drafted as a centerfielder and his baseball prowess has been called "hall of fame, type stuff."

Locker though may want to sign with the Angels to have another career to fall back on. Washington is rebuilding their football program which could hinder Locker's chances of being drafted in the 1st round of the NFL Draft. At least by signing with the Angels there is a back up plan for his future.

However, right now Jake Locker will be the starting quarterback of the Washington Huskies next fall.

Football is still his priority, but Jake Locker to meet with Angels (Seattle Times)

The Links

One of my favorite girls of all-time, Mila Kunis.... The Terminator doesn't know how to run a state..... When Joe Biden speaks, you should listen.... Conan's first 'Tonight Show' drew huge ratings.... Rodney Harrison will retire and join NBC.... No need to make predictions about the NBA finals, Obama has already done it for you.... Simon Cowell will help Susan Boyle

Can we finally throw dirt on the WNBA? (Fanhouse)

The NCAA failed when it came to Memphis (Sporting News)

Play the sportscaster Twitter game (Awful Announcing)

Shaq admits he needed Kobe to win championships (Twitter)

Will Vince Young ever get it? (Tennessean)

The Penguins have new life after last nights win (Post-Gazette)

Congratulations to the Women Huskies Softball team (Real Clear Sports)

People love hockey again (With Leather)

Sacramento DJ's are under attack- I don't care what they did, their show is funny (KCRA)

Now Vince Young doesn't want to be traded (ESPN)

A Major League Player Can't Quit Smoking

Washington Post had a article on Washington Nationals pitcher Scott Olson. It seemed harmless, they were doing a profile on one of their players. Until you start reading the article and Olson talks about his habit of smoking cigarettes.

His vice, for this particular moment, lent only one benefit: Just weeks into his first spring training with the Washington Nationals, Olsen already had discovered his own private smoking nook, tucked just outside the right field corner at Space Coast Stadium. His teammates, less than an hour from their 1 p.m. exhibition game on Tuesday, clustered in the clubhouse. But Olsen sat outside in an unattended golf cart, legs up on the glass windshield, puffing away and telling the story of old bad habits.

A major league baseball player is like a kid in high school looking for the perfect smoking spot. At my high school kids would either go into the bathroom or walk across the street off of school property to light up. Or when we would go to lunch, they would light up then. But a major leagueer has to sneak away for a smoke break?

Olson's pension for chain smoking once got him in trouble with the umpires.

"But the situation was, [umpire] Joe West was behind the plate, and he's kind of a stickler for certain things and likes rules. We get eight warmup pitches per inning, so I threw five, and he said, 'One more.' So I threw more, and he didn't like that and I said something to him, he said something to me, and as I get off the field, Girardi walks over.

"He didn't even yell. He looked at me, crossed his arms, and asked, 'What happened?' I said, 'That guy over there, he didn't give me my eight pitches, and I'm [freaking] pissed.' I understand he's the umpire, don't piss him off, blah blah blah, but I'm like, I get eight pitches whether I'm a rookie or a 20-year guy. It's a rule. And I told him that. He said, 'Okay, just don't show up the umpire.' It's not a big deal. People see it on TV, they see Girardi grabbing my jersey, and they think, '[Expletive], he [messed] up again. Yeah, but not like you think I [messed] up."

Dude didn't even take all of his warmup pitches just for he could light up between innings. I love his excuse for when he will quite.

He tried to quit on his 25th birthday, in January, but that didn't work. Now he's thinking he'll give up the habit only when his girlfriend gets pregnant.

"I just have to get motivated," Olsen said.

You have to love a professional athlete who smokes. These are the people who are suppose to keep their bodies in perfect shape. Not Olson, he likes to pollute his lungs with smoke.

Hell if the President of the United States can smoke, why can't Olson? I guess it's better than planting your face in a bong, like Michael Phelps.

The Links

Albert Haynesworth signed a $100-million deal with the Redskins... Then the skins turned around and gave DeAngelo Hall $54 million.... Fred Taylor signs with the Patriots.... Tim Clarke beat Tiger Woods... The T.V. networks weep... In honor of the Brady-Bundchen marriage, here is Gisele

- Manny Ramirez rejected another offer from the Dodgers (ESPN)

- Cincinnati honored former coach Bob Huggins last night, and then they went out and beat his current team (Fanhouse)

- Redskins fans have seen this before (Kissing Suzy Kolber)

- Manny Ramirez "can go bleep himself" (Stiles Points)

- The federal government will stop raiding California marijuana dispensaries (SF Chronicle)

- Deferred payments are holding up the Ramirez signing (LA Times)

College Football Links

(What are you looking at?)

- Bob Stoops has a past at the Orange Bowl in Miami (KC Star)
- Alabama has to respect Utah (The Huntsville Times)

- Washington was introduced to Steve Sarkisian yesterday (Seattle Times)

- Bob Stoops hasn't had any recent luck in the BCS games (The Oklahoman)

- Texas is the latest victim of the BCS (Austin American Statesman)

- Ranking the bowls from worst to first (Rivals.com)

The Mourning After: Final Weekend of College Football

Barring any sort of computer breakdown, Oklahoma and Florida will meet in the national championship game.

Everyone and their mother will pick Florida over Oklahoma and with good reason. Their win was more impressive.

The Legend Grows: With Alabama taking a four point lead over Florida and controlling most of the clock in the 3Rd quarter. You would think Florida would counter that with quick touchdowns wouldn't you. Wrong. Florida controlled the clock and ate up 5 minutes and scored the game winning touchdown. They added another score to put the game out of Alabama's reach. The Crimson Tide have nothing to hang their heads on. They improved vastly this year and only have room to improve. And with Nick Saban as their coach and lead recruiter, I wouldn't be surprised to see them in the SEC championship game next year.

Will They Get Exposed: Whitlock had a great column today talking about how Missouri's spread offense got exposed by defenses that can get pressure and make open field tackles. He also talked about how Oklahoma could get exposed by Florida. Sam Bradford and the rest of the Big 12 quarterbacks have had great years because of the week defenses in the conference. But if they face a tough defense that can get pressure Bradford might get exposed. He doesn't have the arm strength or accuracy to deal with the pressure. This should be an intriguing matchup.

Their Is Only Room For Improvement: While UCLA lost again to USC, their is only room to improve for this team. A young offensive line and injuries hurt this team this season. If Rick Neuheisel and Norm Chow can find a great quarterback look out, the monopoly in LA could end. While the Rose Bowl will get a great matchup between USC and Penn St.

If They Provide It, Then Don't Come: Virginia Tech and Boston College played in the ACC championship yesterday in an half-full Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The ACC championship has been an utter disappointment since its foundation. It doesn't help though that neither Florida St. or Miami haven't played in it. But Florida is just not ACC territory. North Carolina is ACC territory, and hopefully for the ACC when their championship moves to Charlotte in 2010, the stadium will be full.

East Carolina Is Still Relevant: After beating West Virginia and Viriginia Tech in the opening weeks, East Carolina looked like a team heading for a BCS berth. But after a loss to N.C. State the bottom fell out. They eventually recovered and won the Conference USA east division tittle. Yesterday they forced Tulsa into seven turnovers and won the Conference outright.

Player of the Week: While Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford both had great games, Cal running back Jahvid Best had the best day. He ran for 317 yards on 17 caries and four touchdowns, beating a horrible Washington team. While I know the SEC likes to proclaim that they have the fastest players in college, Jahvid Best might be the fastest player in college football.

Going Out In Style: Last week Phil Fulmer lead Tennessee to a win in his last game. So this week it was up to Tyrone Willingham. And good ole Ty definitely went out in style. He watched his team lose 48-7 and give up 300 yards to Best. He won't be missed in Washington.

Heisman Watch:

1. Tim Tebow, Florida

2. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

3. Colt McCoy, Texas

4. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech

5. Javon Ringer, Michigan St.

Bow Projections:

National Championship Game: Florida vs. Oklahoma

Rose Bowl: USC vs. Penn St.

Orange Bowl: Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech

Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Texas

Fiesta Bowl: Ohio St. vs. Utah

The bowl picks come out today and we will report on it then.

College Football Links

- The Spread offense turns decent quarterbacks into statistical legends (KC Star)

- UCLA showed against USC that there are better days ahead (LA Times)

- Saban accepted responsibility for Alabama's loss yesterday (Scarblog.com)

- The Willingham era is finally over in Washington (Seattle Times)

- The Final weekend winners and losers (Rivals.com)

College Football Links

- What went wrong before Tuberbille walked away (Scarblog.com)

- Still don't know if Percy Harvin will play for Florida on Saturday (Gainesville Sun)

- Washington named USC offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as their new coach (Seattle Times)

- Oklahoma is on the verge of winning their 6TH Big 12 Championship (The Oklahoman)

- Nate Davis has been the focal point of Ball St. football since 2006 (Muncie Star Press)

- USC football has not been the same since Norm Cow left (LA Times)

- The Big 12 Championship game has always been unpredictable (SI.com)

Washingotn Still Searching for the Right Man

Well I guess Mike Leach and Pat Hill didn't like the Evergreen State. Because both men pulled their name from consideration today for the Washington job.

- Pat Hill was supposedly hot for the Huskies job, but wanted to know by Wednesday if the job was his. Apparently Washington officials were waiting for Mike Leach.

- Mike Leach, apparently didn't want to go for a second interview, and couldn't wait no longer.

All these reports are not looking good for Washington. They suggest an unstable environment that a current head coach wouldn't want to be at right now. But lets look at the other facts keeping Washington from finding a proven head coach.

- Their facilities are a mess right now. Huskies stadium is one of the worst stadiums in the country and it doesn't look like it will be repaired anytime soon.

- Their alumni and boosters are hard to deal with. Tyrone Willingham is a laid back guy, who could handle the Norte Dame alumni and boosters. But in Washington they expect to much of you. They want the school to be as good as it was in the early 90's under Don James. But with the current facilities hardly any recruits want to play up their.

There is a lot of speculation that Washington will stick to the West Coast in their job search. But they must understand that a proven current head coach has no ambitions to coach there right now. They have to start looking at some of the best assistants in the country.