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April 28, 2009

Naked Frisbee

No pants, no frisbee.

Per Deadspin, that's the message a group of students in Oregon received from their peers.

The University of Oregon Ultimate Frisbee team had their season canceled by the student board after they played a recent match sans shirts and pants.

According the the Seattle Times, this isn't the first time the frisbee folks have ran afoul with the law. Keg parties, speeding cars, now nakedness.

The club plans on appealing to the school senate.

What is the Twitterverse saying about these streaking saucer tossers? Quite a bit, as you would imagine:

agehrett Front page of RG: swine flu, swine flu, 747 flyover of NYC, and naked ultimate Frisbee team. ....nice change of pace? 28 Apr 2009 from web

agentwells news from my alma mater. for the record, i think naked ultimate frisbee is just fine! http://tinyurl.com/cozs63 28 Apr 2009 from TwitterFox

TheSquare I'm SHOCKED, SHOCKED to learn that there's nudity and drinking among Ultimate Frisbee players in Eugene! http://is.gd/vd4b (h/t wweek) 28 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck

RuthOUTspoken @TheNewsChick Co-ed naked ultimate frisbee was popular at my school - UC Santa Cruz - but, of course, at Santa Cruz, clothing is optional 28 Apr 2009 from web

Just what is Ultimate Frisbee? Sure, this story has brought attention to the sport, but we found Tweets that have nothing to do with nudity:

Chaf @briandunphy just remember that there isn't any tackling in ultimate frisbee 28 Apr 2009 from Power Twitter in reply to BrianDunphy

notquiteawake I still have tan lines from a burn I got playing ultimate frisbee LAST JULY. Hello skin cancer. 28 Apr 2009 from web

nevershoutamy I'm covered in mud. Yay for ultimate frisbee! :) 28 Apr 2009 from txt

tbrown1025 @howertonjosh ultimate frisbee is football, but with a frisbee instead of a ball - sure there's more to it than that, but that's what I know 29 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck in reply to howertonjosh

April 27, 2009

Mark Sanchez Tweets on Draft Day

First Shaq, then Lance Armstrong, now the Twitterverse gives us Mark Sanchez.

On arguably the biggest day of his life Saturday, the 5th pick in the NFL draft Twittered about his experiences. A lack of experience--he only started 16 college games--was a frequent criticism of the USC quarterback. What you can't knock the guy for is a lack of charisma. His genuine excitement for being a new Jet comes through loud and clear in his Tweets:

Mark_Sanchez J-E-T-S... Jets! Jets! Jets!!! Hello NYC! 26 Apr 2009 from txt

Mark_Sanchez On the media tour w/ the Jets. Beautiful facilities, great personnel! I love the green and white! 26 Apr 2009 from txt

Mark_Sanchez Just did the Jets Nation and Wheel House on SNY. Now over to Radio City. Having a blast! 26 Apr 2009 from txt

Mark_Sanchez Love this city! Get to throw out the 1st pitch @ the Mets game tomorrow evening! 26 Apr 2009 from txt

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Sanchez was a hot name in NFL circles leading up to the draft, and the New York Jets traded up to pick Sanchez.

The Jets actually scooped the NFL, announcing the pick on Twitter before the NFL made the official announcement.

What do Jets fans feel about their new QB? Safe to say they are thrilled. Brett who?

JetsNFL NFL Draft >> Pick #5 >> @BrownsNFL trade the pick to @JetsNFL and select Mark Sanchez (QB) of USC @SCTrojans. #NFLdraft 25 Apr 2009 from TweetGrid

JenniBain Jets will win the Superbowl w-in the next 3 yrs, Mark (Sanchez) my word! ;-) 27 Apr 2009 from mobile web

daskippsta86 Supreamly excited about Mark Sanchez coming to the Jets!! Lets go gang green!!! 27 Apr 2009 from web

SportsBizNews The Jets first announced to the world they selected USC quarterback Mark Sanchez on Twitter -- good for Twtter but how does the NFL react 27 Apr 2009 from web

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April 24, 2009

Fitzgerald and Polamalu share Madden 10 cover

Per fanster.com, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu are the cover stars for Madden 10, making this the first time ever than two players have been on the cover and the first time for an Arizona Cardinal.

Fitzgerald and Polamalu are the latest athletes who will try to beat the "Madden curse" and not have a serious injury stricken them in the upcoming season.

Twitterers shared their two cents and had their own predictions.

dkelz1888 It wasn't enough for Madden to curse just one player, now they're toying with the careers of two different guys! http://bit.ly/5yvgb 24 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck

gcacho Pittsburgh should consider drafting another safety. Cardinals should keep Boldin. Polamalu, Fitzgerald on Madden cover http://bit.ly/gckjp 24 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck

genjones32 A dual Madden Cover ~ OMG hopefully they both dont get cursed, I think this will be the true test of the madden curse 24 Apr 2009 from web

funnykeithlyle Let's play "Guess the season ending injury" Troy Polamalu And Larry Fitzgerald Are Your New Madden Cover Boys 24 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck

jakeingeneral madden is expanding the curse to 2 players. 24 Apr 2009 from txt

AlwaysSilky @Stillers SAY IT AINT SO!!!! Doesn't Polamalu know about the Madden curse??? *banging head on wall* 24 Apr 2009 from web

April 23, 2009

Davidson's Stephen Curry to enter NBA draft

Son of former NBA player Del Curry, Davison Wildcat guard Stephen Curry will forego his senior year at Davidson College and enter the NBA draft, according to davidsonwildcats.com.

“My goal since I can remember has always been to play in the NBA, and that goal has now become a viable opportunity for me,” the 21-year-old Curry said. “After weighing my options, I came to the conclusion that it is in my best interest to take hold of that opportunity now.”

In the 2008-09 season, Curry led the nation in scoring average (28.6). He carried Davidson to the Elite Eight in the 07-08 season for the first time since 1969.

North Carolina's Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington also declared for the draft Thursday.

Reactions to Curry's decision as well as his potential as a pro were mixed.

JasonEncite Stephen Curry joins the NBA draft. He's set to go top 10. D'Antoni likes him which may mean Curry to Lebron alley oops. I can dream. 23 Apr 2009 from web

hpanic7342 Stephen Curry is in the draft. I see a third guard off the bench, nothing more, nothing less. 23 Apr 2009 from web

andrewweiser So glad to hear that Stephen Curry has declared for the NBA Draft. Now just wondering where he'll go. Predictions? http://tinyurl.com/decdlq 23 Apr 2009 from Tweetie

joe_rod Stephen Curry going to NBA, Tony Gonzalez going to Atlanta & some dumb kid is dropping out of H.S. to go play hoops in EU. What a sports day 23 Apr 2009 from web

GODS_Favorite_B Hyped that Stephen Curry is coming to the NBA 23 Apr 2009 from twidroid

shhhJon I hope Stephen Curry doesn't get drafted til 3rd round 23 Apr 2009 from mobile web

April 22, 2009

Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose named NBA Rookie of the Year

Per the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Bulls' guard Derrick Rose will be given the award for top NBA rookie in 2008-09.

Rose finished the regular season averaging 16.8 points, second only to Memphis' O.J. Mayo (18.5), led all rookies in assists (6.3) and minutes played (37.0).

In two playoff games, Rose has averaged 23.0 points and 11.0 assists.

Michael Jordan and Elton Brand are the only other Bulls to have won the award.

The Bulls are expected to officially announced the award at a 2 p.m. CST news conference Wednesday.

Twitterers were unsurprised and happy for the 6-3 Memphis grad.

sugui Hey Derrick Rose, apparently there's a package for you at the Berto Center. It's shaped like a trophy. hmm... 22 Apr 2009 from web

j_dub70 Derrick Rose NBA rookie of the year! Chicago bulls lovers rejoice!!! 22 Apr 2009 from twitterrific

AJthegraduate Derrick Rose will be awarded the Rookie of the Year trophy. WELL DESERVED! Press conference this afternoon in the CHI. 22 Apr 2009 from TwitterBerry

realgt not a big surprise that Derrick Rose is #nba rookie of the year....i'm just hoping Beasley can be Most Improved player next year ;) http ... 22 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck

tommychoi It's official, I can buy a Derrick Rose jersey now!!! Wish I could trade in my Ben Wallace, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich ones. 22 Apr 2009 from Tweetie

Manny_Nunez Derrick Rose is NBA rookie of the year!!!! he deserves it! 22 Apr 2009 from web