20 Most Hated People in Sports – 2006 Edition
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20 Most Hated People in Sports – 2006 Edition
Thursday, December 21, 2006
This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Hell, this is the moment I’ve been waiting for. I am adding one little stipulation to my list, which is that I am adding a few people associated with sports, not just Athletes. It’s time for me to count down my 20 Most Hated People in Sports – 2006. Before we get started I should apologize to guys like Ty Cobb and Michael Irvin; but I’m trying to keep the list current. So without further adieu, here we go.
20) Stephon Marbury: Somebody’s gotta be # 20. Stop sulking and play like we know you can.
19) Scott Boras: You are everything that is wrong with professional sports.
18) Jeremy Shockey: I want to like this guy, I really do; but it seems like Shockey spends more time spouting off at the mouth than he does coming up big when the Giants need him.*
17) George Karl: Everyone knows you were trying to stick it to Isiah Thomas by having J.R. Reed & Melo still in the game, but by 19 with 90 seconds to play. Why don’t you call him a piece of shit again, that was really classy. The NBA gets honorable mention here for not fining Karl in this situation. In MLB or the NFL, Karl probably would have to watch his team’s games at home for a few days and forfeit a game check.
16) Peter Angelos: Amazing how one bull headed man can hamstring an entire franchise. For further insight, see the work of George Steinbrenner circa 1982 – 1993.
15) Drew Rosenhaus: See # 19.
14) Kobe Bryant: I stood up for Kobe a few years ago during the “unpleasantness” in Colorado, but every time he scores some good guy points, he has to make comments like he made about Gilbert Arenas the other night. Kobe, you are not allowed to talk about anyone else hogging the ball. You’re just not allowed.
13) Adam Morrison: That dirty mustache? The unnecessary bravado? The totally insane on-court behavior? The hype machine working so hard the wheels feel off during the Elite Eight? And what has Captain Crazy done since getting to Charlotte? Oh yeah that’s right, nothing.
12) Pedro Martinez: Just because he pitches for the Mets now doesn’t change the fact that he headhunted Jorge Posada and tossed Don Zimmer to the ground like a sack of moldy potatoes.
11) Lleyton Hewitt: Weird, I know, but I still haven’t gotten over his comments about James Blake at the US Open. At least Ty Cobb will have another racist to hang out with when they’re both in hell. Not to mention, he is one cocky little pri#k.
10) Jim Mora(Jr.): Here’s a guy who should’ve never had this job to begin with. He was a defensive coordinator for a bad 49ers team, hired to solve the Michael Vick problem. Mora took Dan Reeves table scraps to an 11 – 5 record his first season, went 8 – 8 the second, and it looks like another .500 season isn’t far behind. Oh, and Mike Vick? Yeah, he still doesn’t know how to play QB. Not to mention, joke or not, who lobbies for another coach’s job when the guy is still employed?
9) Todd Bertuzzi: The biggest thug in a sport full of them. This guy broke Steve Moore’s neck, was silent for over a year, then attempted to apologize; all while displaying faux remorse. Worst part is, he’s still allowed to play hockey while Moore will most likely never play hockey again.
8) Tony Romo: Seriously dude, this is the last time I’m going to say this…at least until Sunday or so. Wipe that ridiculous grin off your face and Show. Me. Something! Show me something against an actual secondary and learn to throw a ball further than 15 yards. Shows you the sorry state of affairs when a guy with 16 TD’s and 10 INT’s makes it to the Pro Bowl.
7) A. J. Pierzynski: All this guy does is run his mouth. I don’t even think White Sox fans were pissed when Michael Barrett leveled “Dr. P” back in July.
6) Shawne Merriman: Hey, he’s a cheater. He’s got to go on the list. He also has no business going to the Pro Bowl. What about the guy who’s numbers are slightly worse who he beat out, how does he feel? It’s just not right.
5) Curt Schilling: Schilling is another one who never shuts up. He’s got an opinion on everything and he doesn’t care whether you want to hear it or not, he’s going to let you know what’s on his mind. Mark my words, this guy is going to fight Karl Malone to see who becomes the next spokesman for the NRA.
4) Matt Millen: How is this man still employed? HOW?!?!!?! Since taking over the team in 2001 the Lions have gone an anemic 23 – 71. He makes horrible decisions, drafts players using a dartboard (at best) and the teams own fans don’t want him there. The Ford family answers these charges by giving Millen an extension. Honestly, the guy could drive to work in a Datsun and they’d keep him around.
3) Phil Mickelson: All this chubby bastard does is sulk when he’s not in contention and pouted his way through the end of last season after his MAMMOTH collapse at the US Open. Hey jerk, how about being gracious in defeat? How about not talking shit about Tiger every chance you get? How about doing a sit-up every now and then?
2) Terrell Owens: This was a tough one, since I could’ve easily put Fat Phil here, but in the end as much of a douchebag as Mickelson is, TO always outdoes himself in the jackass category. Oh yeah, stop having Jerry Jones leak information about your injured finger and catch the balls thrown to you. If you need help, there’s plenty of video on Marvin Harrison out there; a guy who catches the balls thrown to him and has gotten to 1,000 catches almost an entire season faster than Jerry Rice did.
1) David Ortiz: Oh c’mon, was there any doubt in your mind that the person coming in at Number 1 was not going to be a member of the Red Sox?
My advice to anyone in the bottom 10 (11 – 20) would be to start playing nice so you can make your way off the list. My advice to those in the top 10…hit a soup kitchen pronto.
* If Eli Manning didn’t act like a mute all the time, he’d probably take Jeremy’s place on this list.
20 Most Hated People in Sports – 2006 Edition
Thursday, December 21, 2006
This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Hell, this is the moment I’ve been waiting for. I am adding one little stipulation to my list, which is that I am adding a few people associated with sports, not just Athletes. It’s time for me to count down my 20 Most Hated People in Sports – 2006. Before we get started I should apologize to guys like Ty Cobb and Michael Irvin; but I’m trying to keep the list current. So without further adieu, here we go.
20) Stephon Marbury: Somebody’s gotta be # 20. Stop sulking and play like we know you can.
19) Scott Boras: You are everything that is wrong with professional sports.
18) Jeremy Shockey: I want to like this guy, I really do; but it seems like Shockey spends more time spouting off at the mouth than he does coming up big when the Giants need him.*
17) George Karl: Everyone knows you were trying to stick it to Isiah Thomas by having J.R. Reed & Melo still in the game, but by 19 with 90 seconds to play. Why don’t you call him a piece of shit again, that was really classy. The NBA gets honorable mention here for not fining Karl in this situation. In MLB or the NFL, Karl probably would have to watch his team’s games at home for a few days and forfeit a game check.
16) Peter Angelos: Amazing how one bull headed man can hamstring an entire franchise. For further insight, see the work of George Steinbrenner circa 1982 – 1993.
15) Drew Rosenhaus: See # 19.
14) Kobe Bryant: I stood up for Kobe a few years ago during the “unpleasantness” in Colorado, but every time he scores some good guy points, he has to make comments like he made about Gilbert Arenas the other night. Kobe, you are not allowed to talk about anyone else hogging the ball. You’re just not allowed.
13) Adam Morrison: That dirty mustache? The unnecessary bravado? The totally insane on-court behavior? The hype machine working so hard the wheels feel off during the Elite Eight? And what has Captain Crazy done since getting to Charlotte? Oh yeah that’s right, nothing.
12) Pedro Martinez: Just because he pitches for the Mets now doesn’t change the fact that he headhunted Jorge Posada and tossed Don Zimmer to the ground like a sack of moldy potatoes.
11) Lleyton Hewitt: Weird, I know, but I still haven’t gotten over his comments about James Blake at the US Open. At least Ty Cobb will have another racist to hang out with when they’re both in hell. Not to mention, he is one cocky little pri#k.
10) Jim Mora(Jr.): Here’s a guy who should’ve never had this job to begin with. He was a defensive coordinator for a bad 49ers team, hired to solve the Michael Vick problem. Mora took Dan Reeves table scraps to an 11 – 5 record his first season, went 8 – 8 the second, and it looks like another .500 season isn’t far behind. Oh, and Mike Vick? Yeah, he still doesn’t know how to play QB. Not to mention, joke or not, who lobbies for another coach’s job when the guy is still employed?
9) Todd Bertuzzi: The biggest thug in a sport full of them. This guy broke Steve Moore’s neck, was silent for over a year, then attempted to apologize; all while displaying faux remorse. Worst part is, he’s still allowed to play hockey while Moore will most likely never play hockey again.
8) Tony Romo: Seriously dude, this is the last time I’m going to say this…at least until Sunday or so. Wipe that ridiculous grin off your face and Show. Me. Something! Show me something against an actual secondary and learn to throw a ball further than 15 yards. Shows you the sorry state of affairs when a guy with 16 TD’s and 10 INT’s makes it to the Pro Bowl.
7) A. J. Pierzynski: All this guy does is run his mouth. I don’t even think White Sox fans were pissed when Michael Barrett leveled “Dr. P” back in July.
6) Shawne Merriman: Hey, he’s a cheater. He’s got to go on the list. He also has no business going to the Pro Bowl. What about the guy who’s numbers are slightly worse who he beat out, how does he feel? It’s just not right.
5) Curt Schilling: Schilling is another one who never shuts up. He’s got an opinion on everything and he doesn’t care whether you want to hear it or not, he’s going to let you know what’s on his mind. Mark my words, this guy is going to fight Karl Malone to see who becomes the next spokesman for the NRA.
4) Matt Millen: How is this man still employed? HOW?!?!!?! Since taking over the team in 2001 the Lions have gone an anemic 23 – 71. He makes horrible decisions, drafts players using a dartboard (at best) and the teams own fans don’t want him there. The Ford family answers these charges by giving Millen an extension. Honestly, the guy could drive to work in a Datsun and they’d keep him around.
3) Phil Mickelson: All this chubby bastard does is sulk when he’s not in contention and pouted his way through the end of last season after his MAMMOTH collapse at the US Open. Hey jerk, how about being gracious in defeat? How about not talking shit about Tiger every chance you get? How about doing a sit-up every now and then?
2) Terrell Owens: This was a tough one, since I could’ve easily put Fat Phil here, but in the end as much of a douchebag as Mickelson is, TO always outdoes himself in the jackass category. Oh yeah, stop having Jerry Jones leak information about your injured finger and catch the balls thrown to you. If you need help, there’s plenty of video on Marvin Harrison out there; a guy who catches the balls thrown to him and has gotten to 1,000 catches almost an entire season faster than Jerry Rice did.
1) David Ortiz: Oh c’mon, was there any doubt in your mind that the person coming in at Number 1 was not going to be a member of the Red Sox?
My advice to anyone in the bottom 10 (11 – 20) would be to start playing nice so you can make your way off the list. My advice to those in the top 10…hit a soup kitchen pronto.
* If Eli Manning didn’t act like a mute all the time, he’d probably take Jeremy’s place on this list.
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