Violence at the US Open: Can I get a witness?

September 3, 2010, 9:44 am
By Mary Paoletti
CSNNE.com

I need to have something explained to me.

How did this woman describe her side of the "US Open brawl" story to security?



The broski with the clean sideburns gets most of the blame on this one; he's the agitator who wouldn't shut his filthy yap. I get that part. Not only do I understand it, but I also agree with it. Just look at him. If he's not be the tool who inspired 2007's "My New Haircut" YouTube sensation, then he's somehow related to that tool.

But our little kitten in the white pants isn't innocent. Let's go back to the idea of her debriefing with securitas.

Security: How did this start?
Woman: His language was uncouth; it was disgusting. This is the U.S. Open and fans should act with dignity and respect. So my husband and I confronted him.
Security: So, your husband tried honor you and the prestige of the U.S. Open by attempting a Pedro Martinez-esque Face Buster on the offender?
Woman: Yes.
Security: And after your husband went down, you tried to avenge the indignity further by pimp-slapping the offender?
Woman: Yes.
Security: Makes sense.

If any of you gentle readers have experience with US Open violence please feel free to chime in via the comment section.

Dinner's on me

September 3, 2010, 7:51 am

VIDEO: Keep the weekend of September 12 open, because Chad Ochocinco wants to invite you to dinner.

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The Dino Radja Experience: Episode 2

September 2, 2010, 9:26 pm
By Rich Levine
CSNNE.com

When they speak of the greatest athletes in Boston sports history, the conversation invariably turns to Dino Radja.

The majestic 6-foot-10 big man dominated the parquet from 1993-97, and in the process left an indelible legacy on the city and it's fans.

The Dino Radja Experience (DRE) is a podcast tribute to his wonder.

Every week on the DRE, host Rich Levine and a roster of rotating guests sit down to discuss all that matters in the Boston sports scene (and a few things that don't matter at all). It's casual, light-hearted, and, best of all, it's free.

So have a listen. Please?

Today's guest: CSNNE.com Red Sox Insider Joe Haggerty.


Rich Levine's column runs each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on CSNNE.com. Rich can be reached at rlevine@comcastsportsnet.com. Follow Rich on Twitter at http://twitter.com/rlevine33

Not using your head? Ndamukong Suh will remove it for you

September 2, 2010, 1:26 pm

I bet next time Jake Delhomme sees Suh, he will know how to pronounce "Ndamukong" correctly. Silly mistake.

10 "Hard Knocks: New York Jets" spin-off shows

September 2, 2010, 9:24 am
By Mary Paoletti
CSNNE.com

1. Jim Leonhard's Pro Football Playhouse: The tiny safety shares football knowledge and tips on how to sneak onto the most exciting amusement park rides in the country.

2. Daytona Shore: Life's a beach for Joe Namath. In the first season, Broadway Joe and seven other elderly celebrities will spend winter shacked up together on the shore. Collars and back pills will be popped on the daily, whiskey and Ensure will flow, and Joe just might find love.

3. LOST: Everyday life with Jason Taylor: Faith, reason, destiny and free will all clash as New Jersey offers the linebacker opportunities for both corruption and redemption . . . but as to how to get to New Meadowlands Stadium or the dry cleaners? It's navigating NJ that's the greatest mystery of all for Taylor.

4. Habla-ing español with Mark Sanchez: One man, one language, several Tex-Mex restaurants. Get your fill of foreign language AND taquitos.

5. Tubby time with Rex Ryan: Every week, the Jets head coach will have an intimate interview with one NFL guest. In a hot tub.

6. Seven kids and counting: Sail the seas of paternity with Antonio Cromartie and his "boatload" of babies. Since 'Tony is a sure shooter, you know that whathisandherfaces will have more brothers and sisters soon enough!

7. Darrelle Revis's ultimate hide-and-seek: Teams of two -- couples, siblings, friends -- take just a canteen, flashlight and sleeping bag go hunting for the Jets CB. [Note to ESPN employees: We appreciate your enthusiasm but please stop applying to the show.]

8. Can you catch a cornerback? The object of this game show is as fun as it is self-explanatory! The real fun? The contestant who catches the corner gets to hog-tie and degrade him.

9. What not to say: Our cameras follow Bart Scott around, capturing his best zingers and one-liners. Is there anyone that wacky Bart won't offend?!
 
10. Breaking the Band: Rex Ryan goes through his post-surgery food journal(s) to examine exactly how, exactly, he murdered his lap band. This show is not for the squeamish.