The Hot Blogger Bracket: A call to arms. And abs.

unclesam.gif Bracket season has come and gone. The draft was ten years ago in internets time. What’s a number-crunching sports fan to do?

Never fear. The Ladies… proudly present: The 2007 Hot Blogger Bracket!

How This Will Work:

1. You have to be a guy. (Sorry, girls; for objectification of the fairer sex we direct you to the majority of our compatriots in the sidebar.)

2. You have to run or contribute substantially to a sports blog. (Exactly what constitutes “substantial” will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Ladies…, and not open to appeals.)

3. You will submit one (1) recent photo, of you, in focus, that gives a good look at your face and any other assets you wish to emphasize, and one (1) link to a post you feel best represents your superiority as a writer.

4. The Ladies… will spend what’s sure to be a delightful few days judging your sweet asses, and come up with a field, the size of which will be a multiple of four and determined by the quantity and quality of entries.

5. We’ll post our choices in bracket form, and here’s where the real fun begins. Voting for each round will take a couple days. Cheating, shenanigans, and ballot-stuffing are encouraged, especially if they’re undertaken in a blatant and hilarious manner. We remind all entrants that we are susceptible to flattery.

6. Repeat as needed until the champion emerges, to be showered with florid prose (by us) and mocked roundly (by the losers) until next year. Given proper incentive, we may even scare up a couple prizes.

And that’s it. Please direct all submissions to ladiesdotdotdot@gmail.com. You have until 11:59 PM PDT, Friday, May 11.

Go.

*(subject to change without notice at our whim. girls are fickle. affirmed.)

373 Responses to “The Hot Blogger Bracket: A call to arms. And abs.”

  1. SportsGirl365 Says:

    WOO HOO!!! Let’s see those bitchin’ thighs, Will!

  2. Holly Says:

    I…wow.

  3. jebushchrist Says:

    WOO HOO!!!
    …what?

  4. Texas Gal Says:

    Is it too early to post: Yes (x64) ?? And I will fully admit that I will be biased towards anyone who is a fan of the same teams I am.

  5. ladyandrea Says:

    I fully admit I will be biased towards the cutest ones, regardless of teams/blog/talent as a writer. I’m a sucker for a cute face.

  6. Holly Says:

    You want me to go back in and add the “blatant homerism” tag? We don’t use that one enough.

  7. metschick Says:

    Holly: I use that tag nearly every time I write a post.

    And this is going to be FUN!

  8. Texas Gal Says:

    I think almost every post I write is homer-ish, Metsy. I think I’m incapable of being neutral.

    I can’t wait for the roundtable discussions we’re going to have…

  9. SportsGirl365 Says:

    Make sure the geniuses over at GGS know this is for guy bloggers only. Unless, of course, you want your inbox flooded with fake tit shots.

  10. Lisa_from_Illinois Says:

    All photos of Captain Caveman must be in his unis.

  11. Lisa_from_Illinois Says:

    Or, of course, nude.

  12. Texas Gal Says:

    How about posed, Playboy “Girls of the Big XII” (or other conference) style, in football pants, or bball jerseys, or baseball pants? Eyeblack gets you bonus points.

  13. Chad'sMyGuy Says:

    MMMMMMEyeblack. Consider my day officially brightened. Bring it on, boys!

  14. Clare Says:

    Well, at least you’re honest, Andie.

    Any boy who plies me with cute photos of Cole/Chutley/Aaron Rowand/Big Baby Jesus gets a No. 1 seed in my bracket (not a euphemism).

  15. ladyandrea Says:

    I like that idea, Tex. “Guys of the Blogosphere?” With the wind blowing their hair back?

  16. Texas Gal Says:

    And eyeblack. Don’t forget the eyeblack.

    Mussy hair, damp with sweat, also is a good thing.

    (we’re practically writing a how-to guide for the boys right now)

  17. Clare Says:

    Tex, you know you’re basically describing Chutley without his helmet on, right?

  18. TheStarterWife Says:

    You guys know that I’ve been emailing peeps all over the place right? Guys who I think are brillant writers and find them hot even though I have no idea what they look like?

    It’s how StarterBoyfriend won me over. I thought he was just ok after our first date, (we had been set up by friends), but then he started sending me the most glorious emails every day and I loved his writing style so much I fell in love.

  19. TheStarterWife Says:

    I should say that my one friend - the most skilled writer of the bunch - responded with, “The only ‘hot anything contest’ I should be involved in at my age is a hot turkey sandwich eating contest.”

  20. Texas Gal Says:

    Clare- oh, boy, do I ever. Speaking of- fancy some Phillies action tonight?

  21. Signal to Noise Says:

    I suspect I am at a serious disadvantage here, yet I am vain enough to consider sending a photo.

  22. metschick Says:

    TSW: that’s the best way! That’s how my husband first snared me. I was all “eh, you’re all right.” But then he charmed the pants off me. Literally.

  23. Texas Gal Says:

    TSW- please tell any and all of them that the writing component is not for show. Right above “eyeblack” on the sexiest attributes list is “wit”.

    StN- do it. You know you want to.

  24. metschick Says:

    Damn you ladies for mentioning eye black - I’ve now spent the better portion of 40 minutes looking up pics of Beltran in eye black.

  25. Holly Says:

    S2N–I second that. Get in the ring.

    And seriously, the writing part matters. I can’t emphasize this enough.

  26. TheStarterWife Says:

    Wit is the hands-down SEXIEST thing on any man.

  27. Clare Says:

    Girl, like you have to ASK?

  28. devang Says:

    I knew i should have listened to my father and written flowery sports prose on my blog, but nooooo….I had to go to college, get a job, get married, have kids.

    And by flowery, I mean actually write something.

    I could have been somebody.

    OK, back to the Texans cheerleaders not getting paid enough post. They look nice.

  29. ladyandrea Says:

    A guy who can make you laugh is the best thing in the world. Witty banter is a must.

  30. Texas Gal Says:

    Wit… hot ass in baseball pants… wit…. hot ass in baseball pants. OK, wit wins- by a nose.

    Also: Clare- you, me, Chutley, Cole & Pat (and Greg and Wes and Ryan and Shane and Aaron), 9:40 @ DUAN. It’s a date.

  31. twoeightnine Says:

    The free world is lucky that you’re not doing this by site. WithLeather would steamroll the competition even with Kevin bringing the hotness level down to almost bearable levels.

  32. ladyandrea Says:

    twoeightnine, do you contribute to With Leather? : )

  33. twoeightnine Says:

    That I do…

  34. twoeightnine Says:

    I’m the real brains behind the site, Matt is the eye-candy.

    (But which Matt?????)

  35. ladyandrea Says:

    I thought it was just Matt, Kevin and you…..?

    And yes, we all know you’re some kind of puppeteer evil genius guy.

  36. twoeightnine Says:

    My name is Matt.

  37. ladyandrea Says:

    I know that, doof. I was acting as though your name is twoeightnine. You get very particular about it, capitalization and such. : )

  38. twoeightnine Says:

    I’m a real person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  39. Rob Says:

    TG, I’m an Astros fan since t-ball days. And I’m verifiably smoking hot.

    Too bad I don’t technically qualify as a sports blogger. More of a sports blog lurker if anything. Getting a question in on Simmons’ last chat is probably the closest I’ll ever get to internet noteriety.

  40. Holly Says:

    Both Matts AND Kevin are cordially invited to participate. C’mon, now.

  41. Holly Says:

    And you’re right, 289…the unholy triumvirate of hottness that is With Leather would win in a walk, near as I can tell.

  42. MDG Says:

    Is there any doubt that the final two are Mottram and Ufford??? I mean I may partake just for shits and giggles but maybe I won’t. My writing is subpar. I don’t have any pictures of me in eye black (yet) and I don’t like any of your teams. I don’t think my ego can take a 95% - 5% loss to Mottram in round one.

  43. ladyandrea Says:

    MDG, all are welcome! You never know what might trip our collective trigger.

  44. Holly Says:

    That’s also assuming Mottram and Ufford are inclined to participate, to be fair.

  45. Texas Gal Says:

    Considering we are 8 very different ladies from 8 very different walks of life and who grew up in 8 very different parts of the country… I don’t think there’s any way anyone can handicap who is going to win this race.

    For example, if Roger Clemens was in this bracket, I can guaran-damn-tee you I’d be the only one voting for him. (He is HOT, I don’t care what y’all say- everyone else pretty much hates him with the fire of a thousand suns.)

    There is no pre-ordained winner. Otherwise there would be no point.

  46. Holly Says:

    There’s more to take into account than just looks and writing, too… Shanoff’s no slouch in either category, but his boundless enthusiasm for this endeavor since we came up with the idea months ago is winning him major early points.

  47. MDG Says:

    he he he he he trip your trigger

  48. twoeightnine Says:

    Will nude pictures give me a higher or lower seed?

  49. Radioman Says:

    Well, just let me know when y’all get a bracket for hot radio play-by-play guys, and I will nominate other people. While I am a radio play-by-play guy, I can’t claim any sort of hotness. I am funny, though.

  50. Suss-- Says:

    Will nude pictures give me a higher or lower seed?

    They would give all of us a lower seed count.

  51. Suss-- Says:

    In my day, when ital tags were left open, everyone felt it. And that’s the way it was and we LIKED IT.

  52. ladyandrea Says:

    twoeightnine, you can send those my way. I’ll be the judge……

  53. Shanoff Says:

    I’ve always felt that giving good… email… was undervalued. It’s nice to see it getting its due here in winning you over. It takes a caring, energetic and attentive… writer… to pull it off — someone who says, “It’s the… readers… needs I’m thinking about most.” And if you’ve never experienced the “QWERTY Swirl,” you’ve been missing out.

  54. extrapolater Says:

    Wow, I’m going to have to work really hard on my writing, unless we’re really doing the hot turkey eating. I can beat your friend and Prince Fielder with one mandible tied behind my back in that one.

  55. extrapolater Says:

    Or, you could do some of us a favor and start a senior circuit.

  56. AwfulAnnouncing Says:

    I’m with MDG on this one……the brackets will be rigged in favor of the man candy. I just hope one of my diatribes on the impact of announcing on Western Civilazation will knock off one of the juggernauts.

    Or, umm Cheerleader asses? Does that work???

  57. ladyandrea Says:

    The quality of writing and making us laugh is VERY HIGH on the list, AA.

  58. TheStarterWife Says:

    Did you guys not see the picture of TSB’s ass in the post above this one?

  59. Texas Gal Says:

    Also high on the list: not ripping on Pat Burrell. Extrapolator- you’re out.

  60. steve Says:

    I mean, he’s not strictly a blogger, but can we enter in Bill Simmons as a 32-seed?

  61. AwfulAnnouncing Says:

    Dammit Shanoff……stop buttering them up already. Umm, yeah butter ladies….you want me to rub it on you?

    Okay I suck at this….

  62. twoeightnine Says:

    I’ve seen AA, he needs to rely on his writing.

  63. twoeightnine Says:

    and the pic is already available online.

  64. ladyandrea Says:

    The picture of you naked?

  65. twoeightnine Says:

    maybe

  66. ladyandrea Says:

    I’m waiting……

  67. Suss-- Says:

    It’s not a nude photo, but I can provide an action still of me playing in a national curling tournament.

    No wait, strike that … it’s both.

  68. Radioman Says:

    Wow, twoeightnine, I would say you’re the leader in the clubhouse.

  69. twoeightnine Says:

    Action still? I don’t want to see any pictures of the action that you’ve been getting.

  70. Texas Gal Says:

    I think we need to add a bonus category: voice samples. Submit a reading of your favorite line from Top Gun, Caddyshack or Major League (mp3 format) to show off a deep voice or sexy accent.

  71. ladyandrea Says:

    C’mon, just put it on facebook…..real quick like…… : )

  72. twoeightnine Says:

    intergoogles can probably find it for you.

  73. twoeightnine Says:

    and i don’t know the meaning of quick.

  74. Radioman Says:

    I would submit a voice sample, but there would be no way that Andrea would ever vote for me, based on the clip I would show.

  75. ladyandrea Says:

    If it’s you calling the Iowa/Northwestern State game, then no. : )

  76. Suss-- Says:

    “I think we need to add a bonus category: voice samples.”

    Of all the samples you could have requested, you went with the least juvenile.

    “and i don’t know the meaning of quick.”

    I suppose 30 seconds *can* pass slowly.

  77. AwfulAnnouncing Says:

    Ouch 289…..ouch. The ladies appreciate money though I’m sure, and walking out on your bar tab screams deadbeat to me.

  78. Rob Says:

    @Texas Gal

    Which do you want on the audio clip, the full Texas accent or the neutral but resonant accent that I’ve cultivated for my work?

  79. twoeightnine Says:

    Thrifty! I call it thrifty!

    And I didn’t know that it happened until the next day. Besides everyone knows it really was Mottram. It’s always the pretty one.

  80. Texas Gal Says:

    Full accent, baby. Southern accents are a killer.

    So, the checklist so far is: eyeblack, Southern accent, rapier wit, cute butt… am I missing anything?

  81. ladyandrea Says:

    great smile

  82. Texas Gal Says:

    How could I have left that off the list?

  83. metschick Says:

    While I am a radio play-by-play guy, I can’t claim any sort of hotness. I am funny, though.

    Funny = hot. Don’t sell yourself short!

  84. mcbias Says:

    Ladies, I’ll have to seriously consider entering the contest. I’ve liked being faceless on my blog, but who can resist the siren call of the ladies? Just promise me that stalker insurance is provided. Us hot bloggers need protection from the weirdos out there.

  85. Suss-- Says:

    Not when we are the weirdos.

  86. mcbias Says:

    Shh!!! Suss, we don’t start spreading the rumors about Mottram and Ufford until the quarterfinals. Follow the script already!

  87. ladyandrea Says:

    MCBias, I think you should give in to the Ladies’ temptation….

  88. Suss-- Says:

    Sorry. I thought I was in this scene.

    Exeunt.

  89. Mike White Says:

    Should I throw my hat into the ring? I think my face (and my hair) would make me a darkhorse mid-major pick.

  90. undergroundbto Says:

    Mottram makes me swoon. And I’m a dude.

    Seriously, though - the competition is lucky that DeadOn is about pop culture, and not sports, or I would kick some bootay.

  91. extrapolater Says:

    TG - I didn’t rip on Burrell. I’m a faciliatator, not an agitator. Of course, maybe we SHOULD get the brackets done before the Roger Clemens edition of Voodoo Sabermetrics comes out…

    In fact, maybe TG has to recuse herself from judging me based on prior knowledge. Which sounds waaaay dirtier than it really is.

  92. extrapolater Says:

    Actually, my radio voice usually kicks in about 50% of my appeal (if my wife is to be believed), so maybe I should send in a clip.

  93. extrapolater Says:

    The combination of vanity and rank fear the male bloggers are exhibiting is fascinating.

  94. thegoldfishcowboy Says:

    LA, MC - Tell Holly I’m good looking and have a rapist wit.

  95. extrapolater Says:

    By the way, I will be VERY DISAPPOINTED if all memebers of AA’s Channel Four News Team aren’t in the contest.

  96. mcbias Says:

    “The combination of vanity and rank fear the male bloggers are exhibiting is fascinating.” Uh-oh, I see who’s winning the writing part of the competition! Funny.

  97. Chad'sMyGuy Says:

    Great arguments, guys. NOW TAKE OFF YOUR SHIRTS!

  98. Holly Says:

    Ladies, I’ll have to seriously consider entering the contest.

    MCB, I’m telling you, you’re on my list. Put on a helmet and pads and get in here.

    Tell Holly I’m good looking and have a rapist wit.

    Hi, darlin! Fancy seeing you here.

  99. Holly Says:

    DOES CARL MONDAY HAVE A BLOG??

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  101. Holly Says:

    For the record:

    Number of responding contestants who have referenced the surpassing radiance of Mottram: SIX. Yes, really.

  102. TheStarterWife Says:

    I think McBias should enter with the FIST shot. I love those pictures. Something seems so tough about them.

  103. Holly Says:

    I had the same conversation with him a few weeks ago ,actually.

    Y’hear, MCB?

  104. Texas Gal Says:

    Every guy apparently has a man-crush on Mottram. It’s kind of cute.

  105. mcbias Says:

    Mottram has been on TV multiple times. I have been in a small-town newspaper once, and they did not include my picture. Advantage: Mottram. There’s plenty of reasons for our healthy respect (and sneaky attempts to throw him under the bus once the competition is underway. :-p)

  106. mcbias Says:

    *There are, I should say. Writing counts in the contest too!

  107. Mike White Says:

    Have you invited Rod Benson?

  108. toddzilla Says:

    “I like that idea, Tex. “Guys of the Blogosphere?” With the wind blowing their hair back?”

    Lady Andrea-

    Did you mean “wind blowing their back hair”? That might open up the field a bit.

  109. ladyandrea Says:

    Ewwwwwwwwah!

  110. Texas Gal Says:

    No. Just… no.

  111. Orson Swindle Says:

    We were going to submit a picture of Tim Tebow, but the magic gnomes have concocted a picture whose likeness is close enough for government work.

    And that is what happens when you tell someone you look like the love child of Dwight Schrute and Jack Black. Which we do.

  112. ladyandrea Says:

    Oh my god, that is terrifying. Terrifyingly awesome.

  113. Holly Says:

    I still think Tebow’s the way to go, for the drama of saying with a perfectly straight face to whoever would be losing to you outright, “Whatever do you mean, that’s Tim Tebow? That, my friend, is your conqueror Orson Swindle. Look it up.”

  114. twoeightnine Says:

    Not as terrifying as this:

    http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2007/05/warning-if-they-mated-is-horrible-game.html

  115. Fornelli Says:

    It’s about god damn time I had a chance to be recognized for the sexy beast that I am.

  116. Orson Swindle Says:

    Or the concept that whomever you’re looking at from the University of Florida, you’re really just looking at an avatar of Tim Tebow.

  117. Texas Gal Says:

    Wait- are you telling me that every guy at UF looks like Tim Tebow? Road trip!

    Oh, that’s not what you meant. Dang.

  118. Holly Says:

    (Let me get this out of the way: Swindle and Peter from Burnt Orange Nation have a considerable leg up on the competition by way of letting me cuss and Texy refuse to cuss on the radio every week. Adjust your lines accordingly.)

  119. Texas Gal Says:

    The fact that they let us on the radio at all practically makes them gods in my book.

  120. SA Says:

    I knew there was a reason I never had a problem with Florida. Now I know.

    289, I don’t know what to say about that picture. Speechless.

  121. The Big Picture Says:

    shit, i want to get in on this, but i don’t want my real identity exposed…though it may have to be…

    can i just send a pic of ron jeremy’s junk?

  122. Texas Gal Says:

    Now what’d we ever do to you, TBP? No one deserves that.

    And quit fighting it and join in.

  123. AwfulAnnouncing Says:

    Question is the post we are to submit a previously written, or an essay saying why we are the bees knees of hotness?

  124. AwfulAnnouncing Says:

    I already lose points for an impossible to read sentence, but I think you know what I mean.

  125. ladyandrea Says:

    I think we’re going for posts you’ve already written.

  126. DMtShooter Says:

    Wow, this is taking blogwhoring to a whole new level…

    What the hell. My terrible MLB picks at NBX.com ain’t exactly bringing in the clicks.

  127. TattooedMess(iah) Says:

    So considering I just started a blog, I’m guessing my entrance (and subsequent trouncing of the rest of the field) is inevitable. Time to go make sure my tan is in full effect (thanks for something, Florida).

  128. Jen P Says:

    any other assets you wish to emphasize

    Wow, you ladies are opening yourselves up to a world of hurt …

  129. Radioman Says:

    Okay, so a sense of humor is sexy? Then why are there no pictures of Steven Wright or Ralphie May up here with discussions of their relative hotness?

  130. Say Hey Says:

    Blog-ger?

  131. Jordi Says:

    I am starting to think this is just a way to get bloggers to reveal their identities. Sorta like when Bugs Bunny dressed as a woman to seduce Elmer Fudd.

    But I’ll be damned if I am not really thinking about it. If CC gets bonus points for a military uni, so should I, right?

  132. Texas Gal Says:

    Radio- because this blog isn’t about funny comedians, it’s about hot athletes. Now if someone wants to start up a funny comedian blog, I’d like to nominate Gallagher.

    But when we’re talking about hot bloggers, it ain’t just the pretty in the face- it’s also the pretty in the wit that counts.

  133. goathair Says:

    I can’t decide whether to enter or not. I’m thinking yes, just so I can be totally humiliated. It’s nice to have your ego kept in check.

  134. Preciousroy Says:

    Does overly-frequent Deadspin commenter qualify as “contribute substantially to a sports blog”?

    If so, Ladies…

  135. Radioman Says:

    I think Sam Cassell is sort of funny….

  136. TattooedMess(iah) Says:

    Stupid “sports blogs only” stipulation. I work in a baseball/softball store, dammit. I could’ve been wearing nothing but tight baseball pants and eyeblack. Oh well, what could have been…

  137. jebushchrist Says:

    How can you not enter? For you guys to be ogled by these Ladies… should be an honor. Even if they make fun of you. Better to be made fun of by a beautiful woman than ignored. Everybody knows that. It’s Guy Rule #27. Every one of you guys needs to enter.

  138. Yinka Double Dare Says:

    Well, at least some of us are happy to reveal our true identities via various events under the moniker “Pants Party”, but I guess it’s a bit different to do so on the ebays for all the world to see.

    Of course, I am not a blogger, so I don’t count anyway. Mostly I contribute unfunny, witless statements to Deadspin comment threads. The remainder of my writings are patents, legal briefs and patent opinions, where wit and humor really count.

  139. extrapolater Says:

    So, YDD - You’re With Patent Leather?

  140. Texas Gal Says:

    Funny-looking, yes, Radioman. Not funny ha-ha.
    (and I say that as a Houstonian and Rockets fan)

  141. ladyandrea Says:

    Tattooed Mess, I’m actually sad about that too. I’ve seen your pics on myspace…..

  142. Jerkwheat Says:

    so you have to be 1) hot 2) funny 3) good writer 4) profit?

    I’m not even an 8 seed in the MEAC tournament at this this point..

  143. Burnsy Says:

    I may throw my hat in. Andrea, hold my wallet. Let’s just say there may or may not be Cards/Cubs tickets for July 24-26. I guess that’s up to you.

  144. TattooedMess(iah) Says:

    Thanks, Andie. I might send in some eye candy anyway. God knows there aren’t enough incriminating photos of me on the web yet.

  145. drdoom Says:

    1. have a good picture (no i smile like an idiot in all photos)
    2. be a good writer (no, i guess not)
    3. be funny (are we laughing with or at)
    4. be profitable (no not really)

    so I have no credentials and no reason to be in the tournament, can I be arkansas?

  146. Radioman Says:

    @ TG,

    Barkley? Funny guy, weird round head and speech impediment…

  147. Matt Says:

    Damn, I’ve got the physical attributes locked down…unfortunately my contributions to Blogkind are rather lame. Ladies… any advice?

    PS- AKA A-fennel-wreath-and-paper-pants / The Claudine Longet Firearm Training Academy / The Ghost of Luke Ward

  148. Yinka Double Dare Says:

    Extrapolater, the only leather with me is my belts, shoes, and that one pair of black leather pants in my closet that probably don’t fit me anymore.

  149. Chamomiles Davis Says:

    If anyone needs me, I’ll be over in the corner curled up in the fetal position, weeping softly. (Just like on prom night!)

  150. BigRicks Says:

    Having a blog mention on Deadspin, does that classify one as a sports blogger, even if the blog has been defunct for say…6 months?

  151. ladyandrea Says:

    Burnsy, you know where my heart lies. I’ll take it.

    TattooedMess, we’ll always take gratuitous eyecandy.

    And like our Illustrious Leader said, “substantial” will be determined by the Ladies on a case-by-case basis, so you might as well give it a shot.

  152. Say Hey Says:

    Has anyone mentioned how pretty you all are lately?

  153. rupertentwistle Says:

    I can only imagine the street cred that will come from being named the hottest blogger. Street & Smiths will be banging down my door.

  154. Burnsy Says:

    I think you get your own hour on ESPNU.

  155. ladyandrea Says:

    Burnsy, I checked out your blog. I love the picture of you with the giant St.L ball. Very cute.

  156. Yinka Double Dare Says:

    If a Hot Blogger gets an hour on ESPNU, but no one is there to see it, did it really happen?

  157. Burnsy Says:

    Cute doesn’t cut it. I’ll have to dig up my picture of me laying on a Fredbird skin rug.

  158. Texas Gal Says:

    Burnsy just got negative points from me. Sorry, darlin’ - Cubs fan rules require it.

  159. ladyandrea Says:

    Fredbird skin rug just made me snort with laughter. And also: ewwwwww.

    Yeah, sorry Burnsy. Texas is all about homer teams.

    I’m not sure if I could give points to a Cubs fan or not…..he’d have to be pretty cute…..

  160. Dan L. Says:

    Hmmmm… could we be in here? Yes, but only here. It’s like competing with the faces of radio, except it’s all new-agey…

  161. Scrap Says:

    Blogger? I barely know her. Bah-dum-bum.

  162. Burnsy Says:

    I hope you’re not calling me a Cubs fan. I can take a negative point for being a Cards fan. I’ll just put it next to our World Series trophy.

  163. Marco Says:

    This is a fantastic idea…..where do I submit my photo/mugshot?

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  165. Marco Says:

    This is like TBP’s “Would You Do” Tournament….only the complete opposite

  166. Texas Gal Says:

    Dear Burnsy, I’m calling myself an Cubs fan. Andie can translate my post to Card-speak if need be. And right now, the Brewers are rockin’ all our worlds, so at least we share that.

  167. Burnsy Says:

    Touche.

  168. Dan L. Says:

    This is like TBP’s “Would You Do” Tournament… only the complete opposite

    Apparently, they decided having Chris Berman wasn’t going to work, so they called on us clowns.

  169. Vinny Tremblay Says:

    Questionable looks, questionable writing skill. I figure I’m at least play-in game material. I hear Dayton is lovely this time of year.

    Besides, somebody has to represent the Yinzer Mafia. (Translation: I’m leaning on TSW as much as the STL fans are leaning on Andrea.)

  170. Texas Gal Says:

    If I remember correctly (and the bourbon may have warped my memory)- this whole hot blogger thingie was conceived as a way to cleanse the Ladies… collective palettes after one of us instigated a lengthy discussion on sexing Chris Berman.

  171. ladyandrea Says:

    Tex, the Brewers rocking our collective worlds is so depressing.

    Marco, submissions can be sent to ladiesdotdotdot@gmail.com

  172. TheStarterWife Says:

    All members of the Yinzer Mafia can count on me. We all know the Three Rivers is thicker than blood.

  173. Suss-- Says:

    Where do we send our karaoke renditions of 80s monster ballads?

  174. awful chief Says:

    Ok, so the winner gets his picture in the banner at the top of your page, right?

  175. rupertentwistle Says:

    Are we allowed to submit entries as a posse if our blogs have a couple contributors?

  176. Clare Says:

    All members of the Yinzer Mafia can count on me. We all know the Three Rivers is thicker than blood.

    They can count on me too, since Dan and Enrico are being — to use Grandpa Jamie’s word — wimps about the bracket. (You hear that? I’m calling you out!)

  177. Radioman Says:

    Rupert, I think you should be able to combine all of your contributors’ best qualities Photshop-style to make an uber-hottie for your blog. The opposite of the Olbermann-Lobo lovechild.

  178. Clare Says:

    Where do we send our karaoke renditions of 80s monster ballads?

    Straight to my pants, baby.

  179. ladyandrea Says:

    Rupert, you cannot submit as a site. We have previously discussed how With Leather would pretty much mop the floor with y’all. But you each can feel free to submit.

  180. TheStarterWife Says:

    I for disagree with “mop the floor”, but then again, I’ve never seen 289.

    Plus, he’s a Saber fan.

  181. Suss-- Says:

    I meant besides there, Clare.

  182. rupertentwistle Says:

    Damn, we do a mean Voltron too.

  183. Radioman Says:

    I just appreciated the fact that Voltron had a fat guy in one of the Lions. Made me feel like a superhero.

  184. twoeightnine Says:

    It’s true, I love fencing!

  185. drdoom Says:

    wouldn;t the opposite of a olberman lobo love child be a nba player and ann coulter love child, assuming ann coulter was capable of love.

  186. Texas Gal Says:

    Go Voltron!

    LA: The Brewers rocking our teams sucks, yes- but JJ Hardy can rock my world anytime. Geoff Jenkins, too.

  187. ladyandrea Says:

    Oh, I have nothing against the Brewers’ players. There are some cuties up there. “The Good Land,” indeed.

  188. Texas Gal Says:

    And beer. For all that is good and holy, do not forget about the beer.

  189. goathair Says:

    Please tell me we get to contribute profiles with age, favorite teams, and all that sort of stuff on it.

  190. svpimh Says:

    Hmmm, I’m wondering what rules me out more: That my blog is not exclusively about sports or the fact that I haven’t written regularly for it in months and months. It’s quite the question.

    Or the fact that no one really cares what I said about anything, haha.

  191. Texas Gal Says:

    Profiles might be a good idea. Little tidbits about yourself. Warning in advance: saying anything negative about the Texas Longhorns will get you torpedoed. I’m not even kidding about this.

  192. drdoom Says:

    does previous spamming get you torpedoed?

  193. ladyandrea Says:

    I don’t mind somebody liking a team I happen to dislike, but negativity about any of our homer teams will be frowned upon.

    Dr. Doom, I would direct your question to Queen of the Ladies…, Holly.

  194. TheStarterWife Says:

    Andrea - Which means all of CC’s Seahawk love could kill him. (While Ape rises in the power listing.)

  195. goathair Says:

    Yeah, if you all had a template the contestants had to fill out. Sort of like a tournament resume. And you can get Lunardi to evaulate everything; he’s not busy anyways.

  196. Holly Says:

    Yyyyyeah, I’m gonna go with “no”.

  197. ladyandrea Says:

    Heh heh.

  198. One More Dying Quail Says:

    If AA’s Channel 4 News Team gets involved in this, the world may never be the same.

    And not in a good way.

  199. Holly Says:

    Whoever gets Monday to join of his own free will gets an automatic one-seed.

  200. drdoom Says:

    does that include me Holly?

    guesing the response is no.

  201. The Hog Blogger Says:

    I may have to get in on this.

    You might be surprised at how many teeth I actually do have.

  202. Dan L. Says:

    I’m definitely concerned my team affiliations could hurt me here — even if I didn’t grow up in Boston, still pronounce all of my “r’s” and can’t STAND ben affleck at red sox games.

  203. twoeightnine Says:

    Torpedoed? Is that anything like the Smokey Tornado?

  204. Mike White Says:

    I know G-Money and SA have a severe dislike for my Alma Mater (UNC). I think the fact that more than one of the Ladies…hate a team for which I have undying loyalty is going to hurt me.

    I’m just glad I haven’t told you about the time my mom (who has been a Longhorn) was at the Lone Star Showdown in 1981 at College Station wearing a giant hat that said “I’m an Aggie and I’m Proud of It.”

    Uh-oh.

  205. ladyandrea Says:

    twoeightnine, it’s the Ladies’ version of the Smokey Tornado.

    Mike White, thank god there really aren’t any Iowa State fans around, well, anywhere…..

  206. Mike White Says:

    Okay, I have two defenses for that last statement:

    1. My mom is from Spain, and at the time was attending her very first American football game. (I should mention that as far as hotness is concerned, having Spanish blood is a huge plus.)

    2. Apparently, the Texas A&M student who sold the hat to her was, to this day, one of the hottest guys she has ever seen.

  207. jebushchrist Says:

    I heard the annoying spam slinging jackhole bracket is coming up in June. Start doing your crunches, Dr Doom!

  208. Marco Says:

    All of the Channel 4 News Team needs to be involved in this…..and as the Sex Panther, I think that I get a nice head start on the competition…

  209. Radioman Says:

    Andrea, can I just assume that based on my audio clip and my team affiliation that I am immediately eliminated on your judging ballot? I do like Amazing Race, though, so maybe that helps.

  210. ladyandrea Says:

    I’m not sure what your audio clip or your team affiliations actually are.

  211. Disco Stu Says:

    When are the WordPress gerbils eligible for free-agency? I ask, ’cause I think that Denton needs to pony up for ‘em… I am surprised this nigh 200 comments post didn’t break WordPress, but since it didn’t, that speaks well to the engines of the blogonomy. Here, at least.

  212. twoeightnine Says:

    (I should mention that as far as hotness is concerned, having Spanish blood is a huge plus.)

    So you’re saying your mom is hot.

  213. One More Dying Quail Says:

    Mike, you might wanna sit the next few plays out…

  214. Mike White Says:

    When she was “available”, she was smoking hot. AND she was a physician. She had the triple-whammy of being hot, smart, and exotic.

  215. Run Up The Score Says:

    Should I book a flight to Dayton for the play-in game?

  216. TheStarterWife Says:

    hey my apologies to the person who just IM’d me to say they liked the blog. I accidently clicked the close button. Sorry.

  217. One More Dying Quail Says:

    Mike,

    Freud called. He wants you to call him back, something about his friend Oedipus.

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  219. twoeightnine Says:

    So she’s “no longer” “available?”

    DIBS!

  220. drdoom Says:

    where will this be held jebus?

    as if anyone could compete with me.

  221. Mike White Says:

    That’s just wrong, OMDQ.

  222. HG Says:

    i imagine i would be a dark horse

  223. MDG Says:

    is it wrong that I sent in pictures of 289 as my entry?

  224. ladyandrea Says:

    We can never have too many 289 pics.

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