Newmark's Door

Hey, Nike

Time to make some new ads.

You could go with the ghost of Al Davis and "Just Lin, baby!"

But I'd prefer a sequel, with the new star, to "We Are All Witnesses". (This time it's for real.)

Cowabunga

"The incredible spot off the British coast that could produce the biggest surfable waves on Earth at 120ft-high".

Three at the buzzer!

"Ohhhhh . . . ohhhhhh . . . unbelievable!" (Dickie V. at his most eloquent.)

The best was the shot of a very proud dad and sister. More here.

"Is there a secret recipe for turning around an NFL franchise?"

Kind of. 

The formula, it seems, is some combination of leadership, stability, buy-in across the board, talent (especially at quarterback) and tough love.

Bad statistics in the news

"The One Number That Tells You Why The Patriots Will Win The Coin Toss On Sunday".

The first half is correct and but the second half--the part about regression to the mean--is really wrong.

Maybe the author is kidding.

"Don't think--it can only hurt the ballclub"

Argument that Tom Brady's recent lack of playoff success stems from thinking too much.

Also: "12 things to know about Tom Brady". Three important words: "Babe" and "new socks".

Department of "nobody knows anything"

Or not much, anyway: Mel Kiper's "Re-drafting the 2006 draft class".

"On Jim Harbaugh's Press Conference"

Sounds like a guy worth rooting for. I'm favorably disposed toward anyone who quotes The Old Man and the Sea.

Two on fumbles

"Forcing fumbles an art, not luck".

"Did Giants Strategically Concuss Kyle Williams?" (Two years in the NFL and he's already had four concussions?)

"These 20 Schools Spend The Most Money On Their Basketball Teams"

Who's number 1?

Duuuuuuuuuuke.