Travis Outlaw Yams All Over Rudy Gay

Now I like Rudy Gay. Great player, and he wears the number 22, so you know the Monster likes that. But Travis Outlaw gave him the BUSINESS the other night. That was just wrong, Travis!!! DAMN!

Dick Vitale interviews 17-year-old Shaq in 1989

I think it’s safe to say that Shaq’s voice got a little deeper and he filled out, wouldn’t you?

Harlem Globetrotters on Sesame Street

This week is the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. Check out this old school clip of some Harlem Globetrotters doing their thing on the show! Happy Birthday Sesame Street! You do the damn thing for the kiddos! I still think Cookie Monster should be eatin’ dem cookies all the time and not in “moderation” with “vegetables,” but I feel you I guess.

Where You At Wednesday: THROWBACK JERSEYS

 

Dear Throwback Jerseys,

Like last week’s WU@W (Velour Jumpsuits), you had a nice run. It was a multi-year run in fact. You were hot for a few years back in the early 2000’s. In theory, you are an excellent idea. A way for sports fans to express their fan-ship for a past player, past team, or past style of uniform. In the beginning, that’s all you were worn for. Then Fabolous took the throwback game over.

I’m a Fabolous fan. Always liked him, still do in fact. “Loso’s Way” is a good CD. But I don’t think anyone would deny that he brought the fashion trend to the mainstream. In nearly all of his videos back then, he wore you with pride. He even had a entire song dedicated to you on one of his albums, and shouted different types of you out in numerous songs. At this point, you became a trend, more so for the rarity or ridiculousness of the player as well as the color combination of the jersey than for fan-ship. Looking back, this was kind of sad, and probably the reason you fizzled out.

I, however, have not given up on your true meaning. I’m still on the search for an affordable, appropriately sized, Gary Payton throwback jersey from the old style Sonics (not the ‘96 Finals joints). I hope to one day find and wear with pride. But until then, I’ll just wonder what exactly brought the reign of the throwback jersey down. Even Fab doesn’t wear them no mo’.

Until next time,

The Mixtape Monster

PS – I’d love to see a Mitchell & Ness earnings chart from like 1998-2008 if anyone can find one.

FAMOUS – Goddess Girl Scene 6 “Fresh Cut”

You already know what it is. Only 2 more weeks and 2 more songs to this ish. Get caught up on the short film at www.goddessgirlmovie.com, or purchase on iTunes here.

Click here to download: Famous – Fresh Cut

Mitchy Slick (Strong Arm Steady) – Won’t Stop Being Blood

Mitchy Slick of Strong Arm Steady (Talib Kweli affiliated) comes through with a new joint that will be on his album called “Yellow Tape,” which drops on December 15th. The joint is called “Won’t Stop Being Blood” and features Jay Rock and west-coaster Messy Marv. Check this ish out!

Click here to download: Mitchy Slick – Won’t Stop Being Blood (feat Jay Rock, Messy Marv)

Dirtiest Trick Play in Pee-Wee Football

Pretty cheap and dirty, but hey, it worked! Thoughts?

Game Recap: Opening Night vs. FIU

The Heels got their first victory of the season last night against the Isiah Thomas coached FIU squad. I was impressed with FIU in the sense that they hustled all game and didn’t make it too easy on the Heels. It is clear early on that Roy is intent on developing the freshmen and getting them game time early. This is something crucial to the Heels’ success this year.

I’m really excited about this team. The past couple of years, no matter who was put in front of us, I believed we would stomp them out. It’s exciting to have a year every now and then with a lot of unknowns, and seeing this team grow should be special. They have a monster schedule, and will probably drops some games here or there, but I honestly believe they will be a great team come March if/when they get it figured out.

Next game is this Wednesday against NC-Central again at The Dean Dome.

Shawn Kemp Coast-To-Coast for Dream Team II

THE REIGNMAN!

Drought Season 2 Snippets

Drought Season 2 droppin next Tuesday. Check out some snippets from the album here. Wanted to get these up quick, actually about to peep myself now!