The Georgia Bulldog football team will hit the practice field beginnning this Thursday in preparation for the 2011 football season. As practice picks up steam, we here at Dawg Sports will be taking a position-by-position look at the players who Mark Richt will be counting on to deliver this fall. We begin with the quarterbacks. It seems like forever since the Georgia Bulldogs began the season with… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : DawgSports Discovery Date : 01/08/2011 22:02 Number of articles : 4
Brandon Marshall is an immensely talented wide receiver whose personal life and off-the-field antics have often drawn more attention that his touchdown grabs or third down conversions. But now we know why: the All-Pro sat for 30 minutes with reporters after practice yesterday and said he was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder earlier this year. “For so long, I’ve been just trying to get help. I’ve been seeking help,” Marshall said. “I’ve been talking with doctors since I’ve been in the NFL. No one has ever helped me. So I was praying there was a treatment out there for what I suffered from and there was.” Said Mary Zanarini – the professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School who treated Marshall this summer – to The South Florida Sun- Sentinel : “BPD is a well understood psychological disorder. It’s not a form of misbehavior.” Marshall said he plans to lobby Congress for funds to assist research into the disease, adding: “There comes a time in a guy like myself’s life, with everything that I’ve been through, that you become bulletproof to the critics and to what the world thinks of you. Right now, today, I am vulnerable. I am making myself vulnerable. And I want it to be clear that this is the opposite of damage control. The only reason why I’m standing here today is to use my story to help others who may suffer from what I suffer from.” Most importantly, how should this admission affect Marshall’s status in your fantasy football draft? It’s not nearly as troublesome as the fact that Chad Henne is his quarterback. He probably shouldn’t be higher than your second wide receiver, at best. [Photo: WENN.com]
Jalen Rose managed to get a speeding ticket the same day of his DUI jail sentencing! Rose was going 46 miles in a 25 mph zone in Detroit suburban of Clawson reports TMZ.com . Jalen is to serve 20 days in jail starting August 2nd. Jalen Rose Sentenced To 20 Days In Jail ESPN Pulls Jalen Rose Off The Air Because Of DUI
Chrissy Bosh and the lil missus were spotted still taking in the sights of St. Tropez Thursday. He seemed to really be enjoying the tourist experience, taking photos as he walks up and down the street, while wife Adrienne was clearly loving the attention they were getting. Ahhh the spoils of NBA wife life! Adrienne was all dolled up in wedges and some lil doily shorts and completed the look with a lil hat to match her hubby’s. You likey???
We see a whole lot of Brooklyn Decker’s skin and an alien ship, but blink and you’ll miss Rihanna. By Eric Ditzian Photo: Universal Pictures “Battleship” may be based on a board game, but the action flick’s first trailer shows an influence far more cinematic than anything having to do with little plastic pegs and the faux-sinking of tiny seafaring vessels. The new footage, which Yahoo! premiered on Wednesday (July 27), begins like an ode to a “Blue Crush”-ish beach make-out movie, veers into “Armageddon”-esque father-vs.-daughter’s-boyfriend antagonism, then explodes in an orgy of a couple dozen alien-invasion movie references. Totally original, this one ain’t. But it’s also pretty damn entertaining, and we really are looking forward to checking out the madness when it hits theaters on May 18, 2012. Until then, here are our picks for the five key “Battleship” trailer moments. Brooklyn, Obviously One of these days, Brooklyn Decker is going to get a movie role that doesn’t require her to parade around a beach in a bikini. Or not. One thing is certain after checking out this footage and taking in her performance, such as it was, in Adam Sandler’s “Just Go With It”: Decker, the Sports Illustrated model, has been typecast. In “Battleship,” she finds herself in the middle of one of cinema’s oldest relationship pickles: in love with a bad boy whom her dad can’t freaking stand. Clearly the relationship between the boy (a naval officer played by Taylor Kitsch) and the daddy (Liam Neeson’s no-nonsense admiral) will factor into the battle with these aliens. Let’s just hope it doesn’t become the emotional focus. Don’t Tread on Me Everything in the Navy’s military exercises in the big blue ocean seems to be going well until they encounter a hulking contraption submerged in the water. One unlucky dude (Kitsch) is sent out to touch base, literally, with the alien ship, unleashing a whole lot of extraterrestrial terror. The aliens, we’ll soon learn, are here to utilize our oceans as a power source. This one shot raises a bunch of questions. Why are the ship’s defenses activated by simple touch, rather than the proximity of the Navy? What kind of tech do the aliens possess that they can send a sort of shockwave that hurtles a man so far, so quickly? And what’s inside the ship that we don’t yet see? What a Big Bubble You Have! Speaking of alien weaponry, the ship is capable of unleashing some kind of bubble force field that encompasses an enemy and, so it seems, destroys everything within it. We’ll just ignore, for now, how the bubble reminds us of that containment unit in “The Simpsons Movie.” Instead, let’s concentrate on the alien tech. We’re hoping for originality and cool visuals to join forces and deliver us a satisfying early summer movie experience. The bubble, perhaps, is the harbinger of fun, absurd, eye-popping stuff to come. She Needs an Umbrella “Battleship” marks Rihanna’s big-screen debut . In the trailer, blink and you miss her. But she’s there, standing up in a raft and looking wet as the alien craft flies overhead. She certainly looks freaked out. But we can’t yet get a sense of her acting chops from this footage; and hey, we might not be able to even after this popcorn flick’s credits roll. All we can say for now is she had a blast on the production. “Working with [director] Peter Berg is unbelievable,” she told us last fall. “I love doing movies now. It’s something I want to do more of. I just want to pick films that are wise for me and roles that I can pull off, nothing that is too big for me.” Taking Flight We have to say we’re surprised how much of the alien ship we get to see in this first trailer. We see how it’s a craft that can both plunge into the water and also take flight. We see how it can transform and shift and hover; quite a lot of control, those aliens have on this sucker. We see its cylinder-shaped weaponry. We see the front of the ship almost seems to have a face. So the question is: How much did filmmakers hold back? We haven’t, for instance, seen the aliens themselves. With so many alien flicks hitting theaters each year, it’s getting harder and harder to surprise audiences with those creatures. Can “Battleship” do it? Stay tuned. Check out everything we’ve got on “Battleship.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Photos Five Important Moments In The ‘Battleship’ Trailer Related Artists Rihanna
Now that NFL lockout has ended, EA ‘able to flip the switch on roster updates pretty easily,’ rep says. By Russ Frushtick Madden NFL 12 Photo: EA Sports What would the world be like without football? Thankfully, fans needn’t concern themselves with such a horrible scenario (at least for another 10 years), as NFL owners and the NFL Players Association came to an agreement to end a months-long standoff that might have cancelled the 2011-2012 season. Because the lockout ended early enough, there will be no impact on the season itself, but what about this year’s installment of “Madden”? “Madden NFL 12” is scheduled to be released in about a month, but video games are often finalized months before they hit store shelves. Does that mean anyone who buys “Madden” will be playing with out-of-date rosters from before the lockout was even settled? Anthony Stevenson, the director of marketing for “Madden NFL 12,” discussed how the development team is planning to keep everything up-to-date for fans. “From the game’s standpoint, what everyone wants to know is rosters,” he said. “You’re taking what historically would be five months of offseason activity and you’re condensing it into what would be as little as two to three weeks. So, there are going to be a lot of roster moves. And these aren’t inconsequential moves: There’s Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb; these are moves that could shape a division. But we’re fortunate that we’re able to flip the switch on roster updates pretty easily.” Mike Young, the game’s creative director, confirmed that the rosters would be up-to-date not only at the beginning of the season, but also straight on through to the Super Bowl. “Our ratings people and our roster guys are going to be really, really busy,” he said. “Day one, anybody with an online connection is going to have all these moves and up-to-date rosters. All season long, we’ll support that really well.” Young confirmed that while the rosters and player stats will be up-to-date, EA won’t be able to implement all of the just-agreed-upon rules. “Some of the new rules we will not get in the game this year. Unfortunately, [the end of the lockout] happened too late,” he explained. “It’s kind of a complicated system to change with something like a patch.” As for which new rules didn’t make the cut, Young revealed, “The rookie cap stuff, a lot of the business part of football. So your Franchise mode will be using last year’s rules for another year. That was the only disappointment. But, as far as rosters, I think we’re the best at having those up-to-date.” Those roster updates will require an Internet connection for your console. If you don’t have your console hooked up to the Internet, Young suggested taking advantage of nearby gamers. “Take it over to your friend’s house, plug it in,” he recommended. “There are a lot of free trials for Xbox Live and PSN [PlayStation Network] is free. Update your game, save it to your hard drive, and bring it home. You need the rosters!” Certainly, fans who are just thrilled to have an NFL season will consider updated rosters the cherry on top. Check out the Multiplayer blog , updated daily, for even more on “Madden NFL 12” and other gaming coverage.
Just because a couple decides to move in together doesn’t mean that you each need to lose your own personal space. In fact, having your designated “chick spot” and “mancave” can be extremely beneficial in domestic partnerships. Just as I like my closet to be my own place, men want their own nook of the house to make as “bro” as they need to. Surprisingly, however, I have found that there are some people who are against mancaves and feel that living together should mean every room is designed with each other in mind. Here are both sides of the story- let us know what you think! From the “Everyone Needs Their Own Cave” girl : Whether it’s a calender of girls in bikinis or every possible video game known to mankind, men have their own ways of decorating their crash spot. While you might not appreciate their favorite jerseys hung up in the kitchen, leaving their mancave up to them can give you both a sense of independence in your own home. Let him make the basement his own and you will get in fewer arguments about your living arrangements. When he needs to just kick it and do his own thing, you’ll feel a lot more comfortable when he goes to the basement to play some pool rather than the local bar. And let’s face it, if he’s going to come home with greasy take out, dirty shoes, and his best guy friends after shooting some hoops, you’d much rather have them enjoy it in his comfort spot rather than on the white living room couches that you just had dry-cleaned. From the “Moving In Together Means Sharing All Of Your Space” girl : If you’re moving in together but you still need designated spots of your own, then you’re not ready to move in together. You should design your house together in a way that both of you are comfortable. Setting up your home so that you can be apart from each other when you can’t stand each other is definitely NOT starting off on the right foot. Instead, make your whole home a comfort zone for both of you and you will find that your entire house is your escape. What are your thoughts on mancaves? It seems to make sense that your own space can provide a sanctuary for you to just kick back. But then again, is designing a mancave setting you up for a relationship with separation and necessary space apart? Fill us in on what you think!! Online Stalking: Helpful Or Hindering? Why It’s Important To Enjoy Sports With Your Man (And How To Start Trying To)
NBA champ Tyson Chandler of the Dallas Mavericks was spotted vacationing with his wife Kimberly in St. Tropez. Aren’t they the cutest couple? Tyson and Kim are touring the South of France with friends via yacht right now. St. Tropez seems to be very popular with the ballers right now. Shady Dream Team member Chris Bosh was also spotted there with his wife Adrienne. Photos of them, and lots more of Tyson and Kimberly when you continue.
Singapore#39;s Tao Li competes in the heats of women#39;s 100-metre butterfly swimming event in the FINA World Championships at the indoor stadium of the Oriental Sports Center, in Shanghai, on July 24, 2011. Tao Li still has a chance to make her mark in her pet event – the 50-metre butterfly – scheduled for July 30. Singapore#39;s top female swimmer Tao Li failed to make it into the finals of the 100-metre butterfly event at the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships in Shanghai. The 21-y
Nothing is more intoxicating than dating a toxic guy. You know – the ones you would never introduce to your family for fear of being scorned; the guy who doesn’t come to the door to get you for your date, but instead lays on the horn of his sports car with adult-labeled ‘noise music’ blaring. These guys are a part of almost every girl’s dating history, and something that usually manifests around the age of 16. I, personally, always assumed that girls like assholes and women like men; that is, as women mature, they will naturally want someone who can offer them more. However, I have friends who are well into their early and mid- twenties and still dating the bad boy who will never turn good. Looking at my own dating history (and cringing), I have to wonder: why are the bad boys so tempting? Bad boys are certainly our modern-day forbidden fruit. Every girl knows that when you start dating a bad boy, your relationship will most likely play out as predictably as clockwork. First, you will fall (and fall hard ) for his rough edges, constantly convincing yourself that he will change. (Girls, men are not like wine; they do not get better with age. Your relationship is usually at its best in the beginning!) This is quickly followed by the inevitable heartbreak. Yet, for some reason, bad boys are like drugs. Once you take one, all you want is more and more, in order to replicate that first euphoric experience. And as soon as you go cold turkey, not a day goes by that you don’t crave them, even if it is damaging to yourself. Perhaps it is the innate female tendency to change and help these bad boys. All women want to be ‘that girl’ who can make him renounce all of his bad vices, but it’s hard to recognize one cold fact: No matter how hard we try, girls can’t make bad boys into J.Crew-wearing, flower-bringing men. Perhaps women date bad boys for the same reason we wear high heels. Because even though we are well aware when we slip on a pair of 4-inch stilettos that we are actually doing real damage to the bones and tissues of our feet, as well as our backs, and will be cursing the heels in about four hours, we wear these shoes because of the way they make us feel. We walk with a little more attitude, and we feel more desirable and like a wanton goddess. Bad boys have the same effect because they make us feel nirvana in the beginning and then inevitably we end up cursing and crying about them. Standard rule of thumb; if you spend more time worrying if your guy is cheating on you, or you spend more time crying over him than laughing with him, you’ve got yourself a bad boy. So, from me to you: run for your life! 10 Ways To Go From Girlfriend To Wife Is He REALLY Single? Here’s 8 Ways To Tell
