USAIN BOLT and Other Athletes that Can Play Another Sport

Usain Bolt told the Olympic press in London that he would like a tryout with Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United


By Shivam Amin 

Usain Bolt made global headlines Sunday night with a breathtaking performance en route to gold in the 100 meters. However on Monday he shocked a gathering of media when he said that he would like a tryout with Manchester United of the English Premier League. At 6'5 with speed that is incomparable to anyone in the world it would be intriguing to see how Bolt would preform on the pitch. The thought of Bolt wearing a Man U kit got me to thinking about other athletes that could make the two sport transition a success.

THE STARS

LeBron James, Football

LeBron James tosses the pigskin at Cowboys Stadium

I would have shown LeBron in the Browns uniform from the State Farm commercial, but I am from Cleveland and that only makes me sad. I'm no hater, so you can see the youtube video here. This is probably the biggest no brainer out of any current athlete in the game right now. LBJ is built like a cyborg and he never gets hurt (don't let a fake elbow injury his last season in Cleveland fool you), so basically he is indestructible. Line him up at WR/TE and he would instantly become the best in the game. He is 6'8 260 lbs with the speed of a point guard in the NBA which would translate to the fastest TE and above average WR speed. Any jump ball in the endzone would result in a touchdown if you put it remotely close. If the NBA season last year would have been scrapped it would have been interesting to see if he would have actually came over to the NFL. In high school at St Vincent St Mary he was first team All-State (sophomore year) at WR which is unheard of especially in a football hotbed like Ohio. If you were to give LeBron some time to learn the ins and outs of volleyball there is no doubt in my mind he would be unstoppable in that as well, I only say this because the Olympics make you think "what if" when you watch an event. (NOTE: I think it is pretty evident that a number of NBA players can make the jump to the NFL, but I doubt that anyone would dominate the league the way LeBron would)



 Joe Mauer, Football

Hi I'm Joe Mauer

Following a loss to Oklahoma in the 2000 BCS National Title Game, spirits were still high in Tallahassee. Daggumit! Bobby Bowden reached the National Title Game two years in a row (beating Virginia Tech in 99') and they were the class of the ACC. But there was a kid in St. Paul who Bowden was ready to hand the quarterback reigns over to and his name was Joe Mauer. Mauer was from the same high school (Cretin-Derham Hall, a private high school in St. Paul, Minnesota) as Chris Weinke (Heisman winner and 1999 National Champion for the Florida State Seminoles) and the pipeline from Minnesota was set. (Check out Mauer's high school resume. You can see why he was the talk of the town) After his senior year in baseball it was rumored that Mauer could go as high as the number one pick in the MLB amateur draft. With his hometown Twins having the number one pick how could he turn down being the savior of the city at the age of 18? What happened next is history: Mauer chose to play baseball, went number one overall, three batting titles, three gold gloves, 2009 AL MVP, and multiple endorsements (Head & Shouders, Pepsi, Playstation 3, and ESPN to name a few.) I remember the whole Mauer saga as it was going on as a kid. I would think to myself who the hell would pass up being the QB at FSU to play baseball? Then the lucrative two hundred million deals started to be made in the MLB and I saw things more clearly. It is often said that the position of quarterback is the hardest position to play in sports, something I wholeheartedly agree with. I also think that Mauer could have done it based on his upbringing and already stellar professional career in the majors. He was not just the top high school baseball player in the country, but also the top football player and an elite basketball player too (All-State First Team his junior and senior season) at 6'5", 220 pounds, Mauer had a cannon arm and great mobility in the pocket (some nice throws from a young Mauer) He has the prototypical body to play QB in the NFL, tall, strong armed, and mobile. It would have been amazing to think what the NFL would look like today if Mauer would have been as good of a quarterback as he is a catcher.



THE OMISSION

Calvin Johnson, Basketball

Listen, I get it, 6'5 240 lbs, 4.33 40 yd dash, 10.23 100 yd dash, 11 foot broad jump, 43 inch vertical, yadda yadda yadda. That doesn't mean he can ball out in the NBA. There are so many other factors that come into play regarding the transition to the NBA:

Can he dribble
Can he shoot
Can he pass
Can he defendIn regards to his size and speed: there are physical freaks who flunk out of NBA 101 right away (see Jonathon Bender.) The transition from basketball to football is an easier leap to make compared to the transition of football to basketball. But could you imagine a volleyball team of LBJ and Megatron???


LEFTOVERS:

Tony Romo, Golf


The only reason people give a shit that he tries out for the US Open every year is due to the fact he is the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. End of story.

Carl Crawford, Football

Had a scholarship to play QB at Nebraska, would have loved to see him run the option.



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Frank Ocean Says Opening Up About His Sexuality Was Like Removing a “Boulder” from His Chest

The Guardian

Frank Ocean has said that his decision to open up about his sexualitywas “about my own sanity and my ability to feel like I’m living a life where … I’m happy when I wake up in the morning, and not with this freakin’ boulder on my chest.”

In an exclusive interview to be published in the Guardian Guide on Saturday, the 24-year old R&B singer also identifies an element of altruism in his decision. “I wished at 13 there was somebody I looked up to who would have said something like that, who would have been transparent in that way,” he said.



Ocean’s comments follow on from his Tumblr post, in which he talked about falling in love for the first time with a man, and the release of his critically acclaimed album Channel Orange. He said that his open letter was written in December 2011 with a view to include it in the album sleeve notes in order to pre-empt speculation that might arise from some of its songs addressing men. “I knew that I was writing in a way that people would ask questions,” he said. “I knew that my star was rising, and I knew that if I waited I would always have somebody that I respected be able to encourage me to wait longer, to not say it till who knows when.”

The Odd Future member also downplayed the risk in his coming out. “People are just afraid of things too much … Sure, evil exists, extremism exists. Somebody could commit a hate crime and hurt me. But they could do the same just because I’m black. They could do the same just because I’m American.

The interview can be read in full in the Guardian Guide on Saturday.

Here’s the Single Art for 2 Chainz’s Next Album Single With Kanye West

It looks like 2 Chainz will keep all of his art simplistic and refined when it comes to his debut solo album. Here’s the art for his next single with Kanye West, “Birthday Song.” It’s co-produced by both West and Sonny Digital. It officially drops on the 24th, but I’d expect a radio rip to land on the internets the day before.

Big Boi’s First Album Single is Called “She Hate Me” and Features Kid Cudi

Remember this photo that was posted on twitter a while back? Well, it looks like they got a single out of the studio session for Big Boi’s upcoming album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. “She Hate Me” with Cudi will be the first single for Big Boi’s album and they plan to shoot a music video in the coming weeks. Mind you, they have time. The album doesn’t come out until November.

For two previews of the album (what has been completed thus far), click here or here. Where was my invite, folks??

Sir Michael Rocks – #SummerTimeChi – Episode 1(video)

Watch Sir Michael Rocks in a video series capturing his moves through Chicago and abroad. It gives you a glimpse of his travels, recording, photo shoots and attractive women – it embodies the Lap Of Lux.

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CHILDISH GAMBINO – ROYALTY MIXTAPE (Download)

Our Homie Childish Gambino drops a free mixtape to his fans today called Royalty. ENJOY! Happy 4th!

Tracklist:

01. R O Y A L T Y


02. We Ain't Them


03. One Up (Feat. Steve G. Lover)


04. Black Faces (Feat. Nipsey Hussle)


05. Unnecessary (Feat. ScHoolboy Q & Ab-Soul)


06. Shoulda Known


07. R.I.P. (Feat. Bun B)


08. American Royalty (Feat. RZA & Hypnotic Brass Orchestra)


09. It May Be Glamour Life (Feat. Ghostface Killah)


10. Toxic (Feat. Danny Brown)


11. Silk Pillow (Feat. Beck)


12. They Don't Like Me (Feat. Chance the Rapper)


13. Arrangement (Feat. Gonage)


14. Won't Stop (Feat. Danielle Haim of HAIM)


15. Bronchitis


16. Wonderful (Feat. Josh Osho)


17. Make It Go Right (Feat. Kilo Kish)


18. Real Estate (Feat. Alley Boy, Swank & Tina Fey)


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The Human Rights Movement: a short commentary on Gay Marriage

Derek West
Head Writer


"They shouldn't have that right. They're not even real people!"

In 1955 that was a socially acceptable phrase and attitude towards African Americans. We weren't real people. We didn't deserve the same rights and liberties as white Americans. Why? Because our ancestors were slaves. Terribly interesting how the same people who made America the greatest country in the world by building it for free, couldn't even vote for the people who ran said country.

"They're not as smart as us, they can't do the things we do, they shouldn't be treated as equals"

In 1915 that was the general attitude and a socially acceptable thought towards women. They raised children, kept a household, and held the American family together, but had no say in the matters that effected the American family.

"Why should they be allowed to marry? It destroys the sanctity of the institution of marriage! "

This is an attitude and opinion a colleague of mine recently took during a debate about gay marriage he and I had. Do you know what these three phrases and opinions have in common?

They're all bullshit.

Make no mistake my friends gay rights IS the new civil rights movement. There's no way around that. And let me be clear, in a country where there is a 50% divorce rate, the "sanctity of marriage" is already a joke and has been for a long time. Any ban on gay marriage is a clear violation of human rights. Period.

The fact of the matter is that if there is any decency or fairness in this country, eventually our musical theater loving counterparts will indeed have the right to get married. For no other reason than it is the right thing to do. It doesn't effect anyone else. The same way rednecks avoid everyone who is different already will not change. Nothing will, the world will keep turning. No one will turn to ash, the country will no implode.

These people get up everyday, they take showers, they brush their teeth, they get dressed, they have breakfast, they get in their cars, and they go to work. And do you know what happens then? I'll tell you; they pay taxes and contribute as much to society as all the rest of us half divorcing slobs. And if this was my only valid point I'd be comfortable resting my case. This is more than just a civil rights issue, this my friends is a human rights issue.

The government already forces and imposes itself in almost ever facet of our lives. THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT ISSUE. As far as I can tell the government has much larger problems on the horizon so much so that the last thing they should be worried about is dictating who can and can't get married. If Joe Doughnut from down the block wants to marry his goat, who gives a shit? Does it really effect you? Does it really make a difference? If two meth addicts want to go to Vegas and get married no one will tell them they can't, therefore no one should be able to tell Leon ad Stevie or Janice and Marie shouldn't have that same opportunity.

And for all the religious zealots, right wing nutjobs, and backwards hillbillies who call the people fighting for their basic human rights sick, I give you this simple piece of advice on the matter: Go find something to do! The general opinion is not your opinion and quite honestly no ones gives a shit what you think.

I'm not saying I agree or disagree. I'm not saying its right or it's wrong. I'm not naive enough to try and make that call. All I'm saying is what most of us are thinking which is its not our business or place to call it. We're too busy being enthralled in reality television shows about pregnant teenagers, celebrity drug problems, and talents shows to care anyway. Just in case you missed it allow me to repeat: we watch shows about pregnant teenagers...who are the sick ones in the equation?

Reebok Retro 2012-2013 Preview

Here are some snaps of the upcoming Reebok lineup for the rest of the year and heading in to 2013. Those runners in the picture below are hands down one of the most comfortable sneakers I have ever owned. Still waiting on the Answer 1′s to pop up. More info over at TSG

adidas Scraps Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals Roundhouse Mid "Handcuffs" Sneaker

We cant continue to be this sensitive , if you are familiar with the Jeremy Scott Adidas line, you know that all of his shoes are weird in a artsy, cool kind of way.........CHILL OUT PEOPLE !

Air Jordan 1 Phat Obsidian/White

Coming this July will be this new Air Jordan 1 Phat in a sharp looking obsidian and white colorway. Red Jordan branding is visible and the sneakers also come with gold colored laces. The simple colorway works well on the shoes. Be sure to check for these this coming July.

2 Chainz - No Lie (Explicit) ft. Drake

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Transparent Shoe Sculptures by Haroshi

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DreamWorks Animation Creates New Social Photo and Video App

By Damien Scott | Jun 13, 2012 | 6:27 pm | Permalink

 

Instagram, Viddy, Cinemagram—the list of apps that let you create and share images, both moving and still, grows by the day. Well, today it gets a little longer with the news of a new app called Ptch made by the folks over at DreamWorks Animation.
Ptch (pronounced "pitch) will let users create a slideshow, called a Ptch, using images and video stored on their phone or from the Internet. Once you're done you can share the Ptch with other Ptch users or on other social networks.
Liz Gannes from All Things D got to see the app in action and spoke to some of the people behind the app. Head over there for more info.