The REAL. BIG. Blog

Blame me.  Go ahead.  I don’t know how you’ll do it, but judging from some of your past emails  – your “get back” will be both creative and devestating.  Sure, I may have known for months…and, sure, knowing might have saved you some big bucks on your holiday shopping.  But in my defense…things get REALLY busy at Fathead during the holidays and, honestly, it just slipped my mind!  For the few of you who don’t know yet, here’s the skinny:

Every day, Fathead.com offers two HOT products at HALF OFF called the REAL.BIG. Deal of the Day to members of Fathead Nation.  When I say hot, I’m talking some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment like Emmitt Smith and the Dark Knight!  Or LeBron James and Homer Simpson!  Or Brett Favre and Hannah Montana!  If you happened to click on any of the previously linked superstars, apologies, those are past and potentially future deals…but still pretty sweet wall graphics, huh?

To make up for my memory lapse and prevent reader retribution, here’s some super-secret inside information that nobody else in the world knows.  Only you are privy to this, my friend.  Tomorrow’s REAL.BIG. Deals of the Day are…

Peyton Manning and the Superman logo. Either can be yours at HALF PRICE – TOMORROW -  when you sign-up for Fathead Nation.  Just go to Fathead.com tomorrow and click on the ad that says “REAL.BIG. Pride.”  Then score yourself a Petyon Manning or a Superman logo Fathead for 50% off the regular price.

So…we’re cool now, right?

By Rebecca Moodie

After an exciting Wild Card Weekend, the stage is set for the next round of the playoffs.  All the teams who had a first round bye will now have a chance to prove their worth as they take on the wild card victors.

All eyes will be on the NFC East on Sunday as the defending Super Bowl Champs prepare to take on their division rivals in what should prove to be one of the more exciting games of the weekend.  Coming off a road victory in which they dominated the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles will fly to New York to face the New York Giants for the much anticipated game.

By Apryl DeLancey

Well, I must say that I was really missing old John Madden on Thanksgiving drawing silly pictures on the screen and making interesting references to the plays.  Yeah, the other commentators tried their best but nothing beats good, old Madden and his silliness.  I just wonder how much longer he’ll be on the air…I’ll always consider him the coach of the Oakland Raiders…

The poor Detroit Lions.  I just want all of you to know that the rest of us in the nation really do feel for you.  Not only do you have horrible weather right now but your football team stinks.  I mean really stinks.  There hasn’t been a significant reason to root for Detroit Lions football since Barry Sanders.  No wonder he retired in his prime.  The poor guy just couldn’t take it!  I’m guessing you’re showing up at the stadium with paper bags on your heads.

Oh and what is up with Plaxico Burress?  How on Earth do you actually carry a gun to a club?  And then – how do you shoot yourself?  Okay, let’s give him the benefit of the doubt first…he is a big-time NFL player that likely has to be concerned with his security.  Okay.  But what the heck – shooting yourself?  As Mr. Ricky Ricardo would say, “You have some ‘splaining to do!”  I hope it is all just a silly misunderstanding and all works out for him and the New York Giants.  Eli Manning will certainly miss him.  So will the rest of the Giants.

Oh, and don’t forget all of the NCAA football action this weekend.  Forget about a food coma – how about a football coma?  I’m watching the USC vs. Notre Dame game as I write this.  Oh, and hold on…one crazy announcer was saying that Lane Kiffin was not a good choice as the Tennessee Volunteers new coach.  He was going on and on about how that choice needed to be properly vetted and accounted for.  Are you kidding?  Is this person (who will remain nameless out of respect) really totally nuts or just high on too much turkey and stuffing?  The son of the defensive genius that is Monte Kiffin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that was only given very limited control over the Oakland Raiders is an excellent choice.  Simply because the man is in his early 30’s does not mean that he is not qualified.  I mean really!  His father invented the “Tampa Two”…how could some of this not rub off?

At any rate, the rest of the weekend should be interesting.  By the time you read this it will be Monday, Tuesday, or so…we shall see who else has moved or otherwise hurt themselves then…

Disclaimer: As usual, the opinions expressed here in no way represent those of Fathead, LLC.

By Apryl DeLancey

Can you believe that the Tennessee Titans are 8-0?  I was fortunate to pick up their amazing defense in my Fantasy Football draft at the start of the season.  I say fortunate since it was my very last pick and sort of an afterthought.  Bwahaha!  At any rate, let me just write that again – the Tennessee Titans are 8-0.  I find that remarkable since the team is buried deep in NCAA Football territory.  Most of the sports fans in the area are die-hard Tennessee Volunteers fans that aren’t big followers of pro football.  I’m guessing that’s changing.

Besides, the Titans are living up to their name while the New England Patriots continue to bewilder some and amuse others.   The Pats loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9 puts their record at 5-3.  One bewildering fact is that they’ve managed to play an entire game earlier this season completely penalty-free.  Fans are also holding on to the hope that former USC Trojan Matt Cassel can continue to perform in Tom Brady’s absence.  So far he’s done a great job of stepping up.

Lastly, what the heck happened to the Dallas Cowboys?  First, Tony Romo suffers a minor injury that keeps him from playing.  Then, Terrell Owens can’t seem to buy a catch.  (In fact, I had to bench him from my Fantasy team this week.)  The Cowboys were lucky to make it past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8, but were utterly embarrassed in Week 9 by the New York Giants.  Brad Johnson threw many interceptions, but one of the Cowboys’ touchdowns came from an Eli Manning interception that was run back.  Luckily, the ‘boys have a bye week ahead of them and can pause to regroup.  Everyone predicted they would have a really great year…

Not surprisingly, the Atlanta Falcons went on the road and completely demolished the Oakland Raiders. I really would like to see the Raiders get it together…soon.

It has been a wild NFL season so far and I can’t wait to see how it all turns out!

BY JD BUTTERS

Well, the Oscars of the sporting world, the Espys, came off last Friday night in LA. In the galaxy of the Espys, the worlds of entertainment and sports collide in a manner that isn’t duplicated at any other event. For us residents of LA, it brings in athletes from all corners of the sports world. In fact, I ran into Greg Oden at the mall on Saturday! Of course, for once in my life, I didn’t have my camera on me. But I digress. Like many of the Oscar pundits and analysts who watch with pen and pad in hand, I thought I would do the same, and give my analysis of this year’s broadcast. Check it out – be sure to write in and let me know what YOUR favorite moments of this year’s excellent show were!

9:05 – Already, I can tell Justin Timberlake is going to do an excellent job. JT is the entertainment equivalent of a five-tool player, and he handled his opening remarks with aplomb, showing excellent comedic timing. And for all you chumps who’ll say some junk like “you lose your man privileges for fawning over JT like that,” I will simply say, game recognizes game.

9:10 – OK, what in tarnation is Danica Patrick WEARING?? I don’t even know what to describe it as! Is it a onesy? Is it a pantsuit with shorts? Beach wear?

9:33 – I don’t know if it’s purposeful, but Greg Oden is really getting a lot of mileage, and some good imaging, out of what appears to be a good sense of humor and a fun-loving, self-deprecating attitude. Look for him to help fill that gap when Shaq retires. Without the rapping, hopefully.

9:49 – Wow, Posh can actually crease that dour mug of hers into a smile. FASCINATING! How did a cat that seems as cool as Becks end up with THIS Cruella DeVille?

9:52 – I don’t care if she deserves to win for Best Breakthrough Athlete, but I hope she does just so I can see more Ana Ivanovic!

9:53 – DAMN that Adrian Peterson!!!

9:54 – OK, this Host Auditions Part I with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly is one of the funniest things I’ve seen this year. Their list of demands is both ridiculous and sublime!

10:02 – Steve Nash is super dapper in his grey 3-pc. suit. He’d BETTER be dapper, with that hair.

10:12 – John Carlos and Tommie Smith winning the Arthur Ashe Courage Award was one of those great moments that demonstrates how sports can transcend sport.

10:31 – I don’t know if he’s gonna win for Best Play, but Rick Nash looked like Harry Houdini on this goal. That was the hockey equivalent of breaking someone’s ankles!!

10:32 – From the look on his face, Nash was expecting to win.

10:33 – Wow, Eli Manning was actually glib during the acceptance speech. In other news, the forecast in hell is calling for heavy snow.

10:38 – OK, Host Auditions Part II are, again, HIGH-larious. I mean, who would have ever thought we would hear Joba Chamberlain sing Luther. And Greg Oden’s stone-faced “people tell me I’m hilarious. I’m like ‘yeah. . . .cool” is the comedic highlight of the entire broadcast.

11:18 – How weird. Just like the last Sopranos episode, my TV cut out right before they announced the winner of the Best Team award. Probably wasn’t anybody good anyway.