So during the Big East Tournament, UCONN and USF encountered a rain delay - relatively common in baseball, I’d say.

However, they decided they would settle their on-field problems …. with a good ol’ fashioned dance off.

Like men, these warriors of the hardball took to the field to show, via the “Souljah Boy” and the “Macarena,” amongst various other improved dances, their talent was superior to their opponents.

I want to make more jokes, but I can’t wait to watch this video again, so here goes:

Also, I’ve got to say: holy freaking crap. Are you KIDDING ME? These guys are freaking AWESOME. I mean, really - most teams would’ve taken it behind closed doors, taken a nap, etc..

Not these MEN. These men taunted each other from behind the plate, and ended up having a midfield meeting.

I mean, really: from now on, I vote NO OVERTIMES in sports. If there’s a tie game after four quarters, three periods, nine innings, or two halves …. DANCE OFF!!

-rb

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Well, we’ve been expecting this for some time - and by that, I mean since Tuesday. At the NASCAR Town Hall Meeting, Rick Hendrick was - for the first time in months - NOT willing to give Tony Eury Jr. a “vote of confidence” as Dale Jr.’s crew chief.

Now, it’s official: a spokesman from Hendrick Motorsports today said that Eury Jr. is out.

Dale has only one win in 48 races from NASCAR’s top stable of drivers, which includes three-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson, as well as Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin - all three who are in the top 12 in points after the Coca Cola 60… err… 307.

Some people feel the move will be a step in the right direction for both Dale Jr. and Hendrick Motorsports, which some feel it may set Little E back even further.

One thing is for sure: there’s been some animosity between the two since the late portion of the 2004 season. Dale has taken much criticism for wanting to run his machine his own way and not taking recommendations from Eury Jr. - or anyone else.

Good news or bad news?

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Posted at tipoff of the Lakers-Nuggets game 5, the Star Goddess, Janet Sciales (http://www.star-goddess.com), makes her picks for the NBA conference finals.

Keep in mind she does not follow basketball at all:

Looks to me like it will be Orlando and the Lakers — although the Lakers series goes the whole 7 games and will be a nail biter at the end.

Doesn’t sound too unreasonable and I can virtually guarantee that she’s closer than my predictions (Lakers in 6, Cavs in 5).

UPDATE:  Janet will be joining Rob and me on The Morning Wrap on Tuesday, June 2 during the 7:00 hour to give us her unique take on the NBA finals matchup.

~ Smokey Joe

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Now that I’ve joined the TwitterNation — @TheSmokeyJoe — it’s time to appease the Twitter gods and update my athlete tweet section.  Typos, misspellings, and inane comments were retained to preserve the full effect intended by the Tweeter.  My comments are included in italics:

From Matt Forte (@chitownforte22):   “Just because I’m home doesn’t mean it’s time to relax….headed to the the gymn in Slidell. ”

This bodes well for Bears fans…

From Champ Bailey (@champbailey):  “good morning twits! ooooh boy, dem lakers in trouuuuble!”

I think he’d do better to worry about dem Broncos…

From Dara Torress (@daratorresswims):  “Slept hard last night. Yay! Hate it when u dream about the same thing all night long!! Shout out 2 my handsome Ryan Lochte, good luck 2day! ”

Dunno who Ryan Lochte is but if he’s got Dara’s attention, good for him!

From Kenny “The Jet” Smith (@TheJetOnTNT):  “Lakers in 7 but they dont respect the league!”

Would love to find out exactly what the “respect the league” comment means…

From John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly):  “can someone please tell me why twitter hasn’t removed the guy impersonating ME? johndalygolf? i’ve reported him 3 times! help?! ”

Anyone surprised?

From Lane Kiffin (@LaneKiffinUT):   “Wow, was that a long meeting…Coach O’s recruiting meeting just lasted 6 hours… ”

Missed nap time, snack, and PowerRangers.  Lane’s particularly enamored of the the Orange one…

From Terrell Owens (@terrellowens81):  “Headed 2 Dallas!!! Only 4 a couple days then 2 good ‘ol Buffalo!!! ”

Yes, Terrell…you sound completely sincere with your “good ol’ Buffalo” comment.  I’m sure they believe you…

All tweets are the opinion of the tweeter (or me) and do not represent the opinions of WTKE-FM, the station management, the hosts, producers, sales team, or cleaning crew. 

And these are all authentic.  You can’t make this stuff up.

~ Smokey Joe (@TheSmokeyJoe)

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So, you know those “Hitler mourns over…” stuff? Well, our own Gator Bill has created one just for us. I won’t try to up it with one liners, or knock-knock jokes. Enjoy!

Rob Brown General

Somehow, I actually just awarded Tim Tebow some “that was really funny points.” They’re not redeemable for anything of value, other than I can now refer to Tebow as a prankster. Somehow, though, this story isn’t is awesome as the Tim Tebow thongs.

Anyway, here’s a clip of Tebow helping set up a zip-line over a lake, and then talking one of his friends into sliding across it. But, the zipline is too close to the water! Har-har, hilarity in 3…

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What a terrifying story and event - over the weekend, the practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys experienced a bout of bad weather. The facility - which is referred to as a “bubble” due to it’s shape and construction type - went through a “microburst,” a blast of downward air which is similar to a tornao. The microburst caused the structure to collapse on the players, coaches, and staff who were inside - including a number of rookies. One person - assistant scouting director Rich Behm, a 33 year old, was paralyzed permanently when his spine was severed by falling debris.

CNN had a cameraman inside who kept his tape rolling during the event. It ends up looking like a “point of view” monster movie.

God bless the friends and families of those who were hurt .. and the NFL is sending prayers your way.

-rb

Rob Brown Dallas Cowboys, NFL

Ok, so I brought up the game “cornhole” on the show, and like I expected, I immediate had listeners calling to tell me how completely inappropriate it was for me to be talking about “cornhole” on the air. Well, I feel like I must now explain this game, so here it is.

I'd explain it, but I don't get it either. Any Vanderbilt fans wanna step up and try?

While the game is played at tailgates at college football games, it is a nationwide phenomenon. Even Second Place State University plays!!

They play each other, that way they can win SOMETHING!

The game is simple. Boards on two sides, two teams of two players. Throw the CORN bag through the HOLE.

Now stop it. (Read that link up there for more info about cornhole…. STOP IT!!)

-rb

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