http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog Jock Talk Blog Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:09:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I would have thought that wearing a nipple ring while playing football would be a wee bit dangerous, but that did not stop Brendon Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens this weekend at Miami. Does anyone know if this is common or a hazard? Thanks to a reader for this. Click here ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/06/nipple-ring-on-the-football-field/ ESPN columnist LZ Granderson gave an interview to Michigan-based online mag MLive.com and talked about being a gay sports journalist, gay athletes, Prop 8 and dissing Michael Jordan. He also spends several paragraphs talking about the lack of out gay athletes in the pros. The truth is, I'm not so sure ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/06/granderson-pro-athletes-are-quietly-out/ This story from Yahoo proves conclusively that college football's BCS system sucks and that the two teams that get to play in the title game are there for reasons other than their on-field success. Some voters in the Harris Interactive Poll, which helps determine BCS rankings, NEVER WATCHED UTAH PLAY! ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/06/some-pollsters-never-saw-utah-play/ A cool little contest has come down from ESPN and the Tribeca Film Festival. They’re calling all filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers, jocks, fans and the like to develop a short 30-second trailer to promote the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival. The challenge is this: Take a scene from Cool Runnings or Remember ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/06/tribecaespn-sports-film-festival-contest/ Pro tennis player Amelie Mauresmo rarely talks about her sexual orientation, so I was a little surprised to see a two-page article about her in the latest issue of The Advocate. But not as surprise, it seems, as Mauresmo was to find out she was doing an interview with the ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/06/amelie-mauresmo-talks-before-australian-open/ The boss of a successful British Formula One racing team is being accused of homophobia and racism in a complaint filed with a British employment tribunal. Peter Boland (right), 27, claims he was fired by McLaren Mercedes head Ron Dennis of firing him because he's gay. McLaren Mercedes is known ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/06/homophobia-alleged-at-formula-one-boss/ Peyton Manning up close was just one of the great sights as I went to San Diego to see the Colts-Chargers wild card playoff game this weekend. I had a field pass, a police escort to the stadium and a memorable day with Dave Kopay. I was shocked, though, by ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/05/a-wild-card-trip-to-see-the-colts/ Yes, I know Utah won't win the mythical national championship since the absurd BCS system settled on Florida and Oklahoma as the two teams to play for the BCS title. But after watching the Utes dismantle Alabama, 31-17, in the Sugar Bowl, they have as much claim to the title ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/03/utah-rips-bama-stakes-claim-to-no-1/ When in doubt, go with an old standby. That's what voters for the NFL MVP Award said today by selecting Peyton Manning the League MVP. Not a terrible choice: He played pretty well overall, very well down the stretch, and his team went 12-4. Manning's response couldn't have been more ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/02/if-only-his-name-were-chad-manning/ We all love our college football and will be sad to see it go.  But it's the 3rd week of exhibition match ups and we've still got a couple of (lol) meaningful games to go,  including the biggest one of all: The Gators National Championship Coronation Game.   So, one more ... http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2009/01/02/going-bowling-week-3/