Rick Hates Rudy

How many homo-erotic statements can Rick Majerus unknowingly make in :57 seconds?

PS: Big ups to JonnyCat for sending me the link.

Bend it!

Despite not having cable (and thus, no ESPN) in the Mills household, we were somehow blessed to receive ESPN2. And although the Deuce sometimes garbage like poker and nascar, last night I got to see David Beckham lead the LA Galaxy over the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS. Beckham played beautifully (1 goal, 1 assist) and would have had at least two more dimes if he was dishing to Wayne Rooney rather than Andy Rooney.

The problem with America's reception of Becks is that most thought Beckham was a goal scorer when he crossed the pond last year. Yes, Beckham can score when he needs to; in reality though, he's the Steve Nash of soccer--not the Kobe Bryant. Also, he played last season on a new continent, with two injuries, and a wife planning a comeback. So expect a season of beautifully sewn passes from a guy who's slightly better looking than me.

Kudos to you David Beckham. You played last season on a jacked up knee and ankle, you're unselfish, and a good sport.

How would you change soccer to increase its popularity in the US?