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ESPN Announcers Lose It Over Katherine Webb During BCS National Championship Game [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:02:50 +0000

Last night during the BCS National Championship game between Alabama and Notre Dame, the ESPN cameras came going back to Alabama Quarterback AJ McCarron’s girlfriend, Katherine Webb. Listen to what the announcers had to say about the former Miss Alabama hottie. During a conversation between announcers Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit, Musburger said, “You quarterbacks, [...]

The NFL Voids Sean Payton's Contract Extension With New Orleans Saints

Chris Reed — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 18:46:01 +0000

ESPN announced that the National Football League has reviewed the contract of New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, and that they have released him of his contract extension with the Saints organization. There was a clause in Payton’s contract that stated if anything happened to Saints’ GM, Mickey Loomis, Payton would be let out [...]

4 Ways To Get On National TV During The Cajuns Game

Sam Stokes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:19:22 +0000

So what's the best way to get your beautiful Ragin Cajun mug on national TV? We've put our heads together and come up with 4 Ways To Get On National TV During The Cajuns Game.

The Top-5 Reasons Why The 2012 Football Season Needs To Start Now

Chris Reed — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:01:21 +0000

Like most football fans, I am beyond ready for the 2012 football season. We have reached that time of the year in sports, in my opinion, where there is nothing really exciting going on. Sure, the Olympics are days away, but nothing in my book replaces college and professional football season. Being that we are [...]

Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints Agree To Record Contract – Five Years, $100 Million

DJ Digital — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:04:48 +0000

After months of waiting and a LOT of nail biting in the Who Dat Nation, ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints have come to an agreement on a five-year, $100 million contract.

Stephen A. Smith Has Words For Skip Bayless In New LeBron James Song 'So Disrespectful' [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:55:38 +0000

ESPN First Take is one of my favorite television programs and I knew that this mornings episode would be epic following the Miami Heat winning the NBA Championship last night and LeBron James FINALLY getting his first ring. DJ Steve Porter is known for his chopped up auto-tune video skills and he left no stone unturned creating this amazing song based off of one of Stephen A. Smith's signature lines when defending LeBron James during his famed arguments with the ever-so-LeBron-hating ESPN analyst Skip Bayless.

Vanilla Ice Raps 'Ice Ice Baby' On SportsCenter [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:15:20 +0000

Not only is Vanilla Ice an avid dancer and the creator of a throwback classic, he is also a big sports fan. He stopped by ESPN to chat with Lindsay Czarniak and delivered a small treat before exiting. Check out ~~Rob Van Winkle~~ Vanilla Ice spitting 'Ice Ice Baby' live a cappella, and also check him out with Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg in 'That's My Boy.'

Former Coach Bob Knight Falls Asleep On ESPN Set [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:05:34 +0000

During the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four coverage in New Orleans, former Indiana Men's Basketball Coach, Bob Knight, fell asleep while on the set of ESPN. Knight who is now an analyst on ESPN had trouble staying awake while the panel were discussing an upcoming game in the Final Four.

Landon Collins Announces Where He Will Play College Football…Mother Disagrees With Decision [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:17:49 +0000

The highly talented football recruit from Louisiana, Landon Collins, was on ESPN when he made the big announcement as to where he will bring his game to at the next level.

Re-Live The Kick Heard Around The State As UL Defeats San Diego State [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:52:06 +0000

On Saturday December 17th history was made in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. The Ragin Cajuns won their first ever bowl game as they defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 32-3o in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.

Erin Andrews Files $10 Million Lawsuit Over Nude Video

Kathy Landin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:15:25 +0000

When staying in a hotel, there is an expectation of privacy, right? Well, ESPN correspondent Erin Andrews lost that privacy big time in 2008 when video was taken of her naked through a hole in her hotel room wall and then leaked onto the Internet. Andrews is now filing suit.

ESPN Blog Acknowledges UL Head Coach Mark Hudspeth's Success

Chris Reed — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:46:49 +0000

ESPN.go has a great blog on the first year head coach of UL's Ragin Cajuns Football Team. For what was expected to be a "down year" or "rebuilding year" for the program, Coach Hudspeth has taken the reigns and single handily re-built a program over night. The Cajuns are 6-1 on the season, and undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play. “Our team has bought into the work ethic I wanted to bring into our program,” Hudspeth said in a recent phone interview.

Hank Williams, Jr. to ESPN: "You Can't Fire Me, Cuz I QUIT!"

DJ Digital — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:54:54 +0000

Hank Williams' comments comparing President Barack Obama to the likes of Hitler earlier this week have officially hit snowball status. At first, the country singer's remarks caused ESPN to pull Williams' famous "Are You Ready For Some Football" intro from Monday's game. Williams then later called his remarks dumb, but never really apologized for what he said, and this morning ESPN had their own remarks for Hank: "You're fired."

'Evolution of Dance' Guy Acts Out Famous Touchdown Dances [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:36:56 +0000

You may not know Judson Laipply’s name, but you’ve almost surely seen him in action. The comedian’s ‘Evolution of Dance‘ video went viral in 2006 and has since been viewed 177 million times.

So several weeks ago when ESPN began mulling ways to laud the inevitable end of the NFL lockout, he was a natural choice. “The idea started by thinking about how we should celebrate a return to football,” said Kevin Kirksey, ESPN’s senior director of marketing. “Judson was a perfect partner to work with.”

The Ultimate NFL Theme Song Compilation [AUDIO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:06:33 +0000

Football is back and if you are like me, the excitement is already starting to build for the 2011 NFL season. That first snap from scrimmage will be coming soon enough, and whether you are a Saints fan or just a fan of football in general you are more than likely familiar with the theme songs from the various networks that broadcast the NFL games.

Fourth Of July Hot Dog Eating Contest [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:14:01 +0000

In what has become a tradition on ESPN has now become a tradition in my own home for the Fourth of July. No, we don't overly indulge in hotdogs, but we always make it a point to watch The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.

A Second Chance Heaven Sent

DJ Digital — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:19:57 +0000

A lot can happen in 24 hours.

Ted Williams was recently standing on the corner in Columbus, OH, holding up a sign that read "God-given gift of a great voice." A local paper shot a video of Williams telling an abbreviated version of his story, and soon the clip went viral. 4 million views and counting later, the Cleveland Cavaliers have extended a job offer, as well as a home offer.