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We rank 'em. You react. That's how the Daily List rolls.9/02/2008 02:23:00 PM Top Five College Mascots
By Lang Whitaker, SI.com
Few mascots are as original as the Stanford Tree.Jeff Gross/Getty Images
With the return of college football, this also signals the return of something very important: Mascots. My school, the University of Georgia, recently introduced UGA VII, the latest in a long line of hairy dawgs, causing great celebration and attention. At their best, mascots should inspire and unite. Here are my five favorite college mascots.
1. UGA: UGA VII will have a lot to live up to, considering the bite of some of his predecessors.
2. Ralphie: When Colorado's multi-ton Bison comes barreling out onto the field, it's a pretty intimidating sight. Especially when stuff like this happens.
3. The Hawks: St. Joe's mascot is the epitome of perpetual motion, flapping its arms nonstop as long as it's in view.
4. The Stanford Tree: Since the school's nickname is actually a color, the school uses a person in a tree costume to stand around and ironically represent the university. Still, the Tree backs down from nobody.
5. Chief Osceola: Before every game, Florida State's mascot gallops onto the field atop a horse and chucks a flaming spear into the ground.
What's the best college mascot of all time? Let us know below...
Lang Whitaker is the executive editor of SLAM magazine and writes daily at SLAMonline.com8/28/2008 12:18:00 PM Worst sports-related songs of all-time
By Lang Whitaker, SI.com
Deion Sanders' "Prime Time" album is the comedy gift that keeps giving.Gene Blevins /Getty Images
This week in People magazine, Jessica Simpson reveals that she wrote a song for Tony Romo called You're My Sunday. Can't tell you how much I love the mental image of Simpson playing the song the first time for Romo, and Romo pretending he loves it as he attempts to hide a look of horror. Simpson is currently in midst of transforming her career, after years as a struggling pop singer, she is now a struggling country singer. So I'm guessing You're My Sunday must be in the country vein, which could make it even more excruciating/awesome.
Since the world has not yet been privy to You're My Sunday, let's run down the worst sports-related songs of all-time.
1. Prime Time Keeps Ticking: This was actually the second single off Deion Sanders' debut (and final) album, "Prime Time," and this single followed "Prime Time Keeps Ticking," which sampled the Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like An Eagle." Deion is one of my favorite athletes of all-time, but this song was a dud. I still keep the CD here on my desk, though. Seriously.
2. Talkin' Baseball: I guess at some point this song was considered edgy and fun, but by the time Terry Cashman customized his song for different MLB franchises, I was ready to stop talkin' baseball.
3. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry: Please, please, please, just watch this video. Terry Bradshaw, you complete me. (Apparently Terry had some issue with being lonesome.)
4. You're The Best: No, actually, you're not.
5. Piazza, New York Catcher: This song sounds like it's just begging to be included in a slo-mo scene in a Wes Anderson movie.
What is the worst sports-related song of all-time? Let us know below...
Lang Whitaker is the executive editor of SLAM magazine and writes daily at SLAMonline.com8/25/2008 02:20:00 PM Slowest People in Sports
By Lang Whitaker, SI.com
Even slow guys like Peyton Manning need to stretch the hamstrings.Gene Blevins /Getty Images
During the Beijing Olympics, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt proved that he is, without a doubt, the fastest man in the world. It was fun watching him run, but I think I'd prefer to watch a race to determine the slowest man in sports, where whoever finishes last would actually finish first. Here are my top five contenders for the title of slowest person in sports...
1. Peyton Manning: He's currently recovering from knee surgery. Which only enhances his chances at this award.
2. The Great Khali: This WWE wrestler stands 7-3 and weighs 420 pounds. There's no way he can get down the track with any urgency.
3. Frank Thomas: He was never exactly fleet of foot, but the last few years have seen Thomas take a precipitous dip toward complete stagnation.
4. Jerome James: The Knicks center has never been known for his velocity, which should make for some interesting moments this season in Mike D'Antoni's fastbreak offense.
5. John Daly: Because it must be hard to sprint with a Diet Coke in one hand and a cigarette in the other.
Who gets your nod as the slowest person in sports? Let us know below...
Lang Whitaker is the executive editor of SLAM magazine and writes daily at SLAMonline.comRecent PostsArchives
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