Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies

SITE NEWS: PSAMP Has Moved

2009-02-22T18:17:00.002-05:00

Guess what, guys? I've moved the site.If you came here, then you still haven't taken advantage of the updated domain name of psamp.com. This page will remain up as a loving tribute to a simpler time. All the archives will also be moved to my new home at Bloguin.I've been in contact with Derek at Bloguin since before Christmas, and it was a difficult decision to make the leap. I love the

I Love You, Becky And Ashley

2009-02-20T14:45:00.004-05:00

If you need a place for a wide range of Pittsburgh Internet links, TAE's Links N'@ is always a good place to start. I only say this now because they picked up on one of my stories today.I'm always up front with you when I'm shamelessly self-promoting. This is no different. Look, I've gotten links from sweet places like Deadspin, The Big Lead, Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Mag, Yahoo!, ESPN's Jim

This Dude's Hair Is The Key To The Penguins' Season

2009-02-20T12:04:00.004-05:00

I don't want to get ahead of myself and start making claims that "THE SEASON IS TURNED AROUND," but in this instance, it's acceptable.We have huuuge games coming up this weekend against Philly and Washington, and if we can scrape a few points out of these contests, then hopefully the Pens can pull back into the playoff picture. The Pensblog pulled out Hacksaw to re-ignite the team...I'll point to

Mini Pony of the Day 2-20-09

2009-02-20T09:32:00.001-05:00

For whatever reason, I love it when I can't make a picture larger. Makes 'em seem that much more exclusive, or something. Or I'm just dumb. These guys love hanging out in the meadow. Nothing wrong with that.Nothing wrong with any of these links, either:Me and Cotter talk 'saurs. [OFTOT]PENS WIN! Wow, we needed that. [The Pensblog]The NFL Scouting Combine is overrated. [The World According to

ESPN's Mount Rushmore Of Sports For Pennsylvania Includes 3 Guys That Weren't Born In The State

2009-02-19T15:21:00.005-05:00

ESPN just announced their Mount Rushmore of Sports for Pennsylvania. And it's just another weird way to get weird Rick Reilly to justify his weirdly huge contract.The legends are Joe Paterno, Wilt Chamberlain, Mario Lemieux and Roberto Clemente.I have no idea what criteria was used to determine these "faces," but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't confused. Here we have guys born in Brooklyn (

Vote For Me. Or For Igloo Dreams

2009-02-19T10:57:00.003-05:00

As I said in the MPotD, I'm a #1 seed in Sean's Best Pittsburgh Sports Blog tourney. I'm matched up against the fantastic Penguins blog, Igloo Dreams.Go vote for me here.That is all.

Mini Pony of the Day 2-19-09

2009-02-19T09:15:00.001-05:00

THE FUZZIEST! And by fuzziest, I, of course, mean cutest. Also......Hey, baby (x2).These links are incredibly cute:I'm a #1 seed in Sean's Pittsburgh Sports Blog tourney. More on this later. [Sean's Ramblings]If you're good at Photoshop, find Mike Therrien a job. [The Pensblog]The Padres. [Sharapova's Thigh]Derek Jeter hates A-Rod. [Josh Q. Public]Guillermo from Jimmy Kimmel interviews Shaq and

HOLYCRAPTHAT'SALOTOFLEGOS!

2009-02-18T11:42:00.001-05:00

Props to Jason Burik, who created a to-scale model of PNC Park...with Legos.I was a huge Lego fan back in the day. I'm also a huge Pirates fan, so right now, I'm drifting back to a time when the Pirates were still good, and Lego-building consumed most of my day. We visited the Lego phenomenon back during the toy's 50th birthday. My thoughts:I grew outta Legos when they started making those

Mini Pony of the Day 2-18-09

2009-02-18T09:32:00.000-05:00

It's a maniac, maaaaniac on the floor. And it's eating sugar cubes like it's never eaten them before.Sorry, the leg warmers threw me off. Read the following instead:The term One For The Other Thumb belongs to Cotter. Deal. [OFTOT]Bartolo Colon is not a model, nor a jockey. [Midwest Sports Fan]Sick GP2 Asia crash. Yikes. [Sports Rubbish]Sam Cassell is still ballin'? [The World of Isaac]Oh yeah,

Do It

2009-02-17T11:13:00.004-05:00

The Steelers need O-Line help, and a bunch of mock drafts have a guy like Cal C Alex Mack still available at pick 32. Apparently, winning the Super Bowl totally screws with your draft position.Look, I don't put a whole bunch of stock into mock drafts 2 months before the ACTUAL draft, but Mack's name keeps popping up as a potential Black and Gold prospect. Its no secret that the team will look for

Mini Pony of the Day 2-17-09

2009-02-17T09:14:00.000-05:00

Cool tapestry. I guess ancient people loved mini horses, too!I feel the same way about these links:Weird moves/releases. [OFTOT]Pens lost. In the shootout. With a coach that was hired less than 24 hours prior. Whatev. [The Pensblog]Big win by Pitt last night, including an epic takedown of Thabeet by Blair. [Pitt Blather]The Suns have set. [Cuzoogle]Penguins poems. [Hockey, Football and Stiletto

Why Is Rip Taylor Swearing And Trying To Be Jeff Reed?

2009-02-16T12:13:00.005-05:00

Videos are a shifty deal for sportsbloggers. Most of the vids out there in Youtubeland are straight dirt, and not nearly as funny as the uploader thinks. As a Pittsburgh sportsblogger, I like to focus on the fans as the fourth (of 4!) main aspects of the local teams (team/staff, players, media, fans). You can't get an accurate view of the teams if you choose to ignore any of these avenues.So

Mini Pony of the Day 2-16-09

2009-02-16T08:44:00.000-05:00

MPotD reacts to Mike Therrien getting the boot.These'll fill you in:PenguinsThe PensblogFaceoff FactorEmpty NettersPuck DaddyMirtlePenguins ExperienceOFTOTEddy SpaghettiStaal TacticsPuck HuffersSuburban Rob RossisPensburghFanhouseIgloo DreamsSmizikGet Me The Brandy

Mini H.O.R.S.E. Trophies Rule

2009-02-15T11:17:00.004-05:00

I see you, Noah.Kevin Durant won the NBA's H.O.R.S.E. tourney yesterday, something I totally missed. For his troubles, he won a trophy (plaque?) with a mini pony on it. I need to get one of these made for the person who submits the best future MPotD.Picture ripped directly from Deadspin this morning. Not even ashamed about it.

10 Year Old Kids Bowl Better Than The Penguins

2009-02-13T12:06:00.006-05:00

Feel-good stories rule.Yesterday, the Pens joined up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for the inaugural Pens and Pins tournament. This is the type of thing where you can actually smile when a local athlete sucks.The players who helped out served as a celebrity captain for each team. The newly-formed Penguins Wives Association set up the event, which included bowling, a bake sale and silent

Mini Pony of the Day 2-13-09

2009-02-13T09:13:00.002-05:00

Which one is real and which one is fake? 20 bucks if you can tell the difference. These cool things come from an awesome website, which provides mini horses for therapy. Looks like I've got a slew of future MPotDs.I also got some sweet links for you to read:25 random things about Cotter. [OFTOT]How much would it suck if you got assaulted with kebab meat? [Sports Rubbish]I would definitely read

I'm Cool With Jeff Reed, Pogo Balls

2009-02-12T16:01:00.003-05:00

For awhile now, I've been saying that when the weather gets nicer, I want to get a Pogo Ball and take it to Union Square and show up the skateboarders. You know, with Extreme Pogo Balling!So when I see pictures of Jeff Reed wearing a Pogo Ball shirt, I just nod my head and approve.h/t Deadspin and Busted Coverage...and whoops, didn't see that Mondesi had it up, too

That Dude Behind Dan Potash Sucks

2009-02-12T12:21:00.004-05:00

h/t to The Pensblog for the video.Guess what, dude? Dan Potash is unflappable.I've never really liked it when idiots purposefully interrupt stuff just to get their face on t.v. The only thing remotely close that was still acceptable was back when I was younger and still living in the 'Burgh, my dad had a business trip to New York City (where I now live), and waved to the camera on Good Morning

Mini Pony of the Day 2-12-09

2009-02-12T09:19:00.002-05:00

...And just when I thought the night terrors had finally left.I'm going to take solace in these links:A deeper look at Kevin Colbert's conundrum. [OFTOT]MOONDOG WAS ON THE JUICE, TOO! [The World According to Moondog]A-Rod, the night before he was busted. Nice chicks. [Josh Q. Public]Is Maria Sharapova pulling out of tennis tourneys because she's in love with a blogger? [Sharapova's Thigh]Steve

These Animals Look Thrilled

2009-02-11T13:22:00.003-05:00

Maybe it's the Super Bowl hangover. Maybe it's that I'm swamped at work. But dammit if I'm going to let you come to PSAMP and go away empty handed.These are pretty much the animal eqivalents of me right now. Thank you, Cute Overload.And thanks to my sister Kate for sending them to me.

Mini Pony of the Day 2-11-09

2009-02-11T09:27:00.002-05:00

Yo Fez, get outta the way. You're blocking the cool midget horse.These links are better than your face. BURN!Some bigger choices than we thought regarding the Steelers and free agency. [OFTOT]Sal Fasano is bringing his badass 'stache to Colrado. [Sharapova's Thigh]Kevin Durant just keeps getting better. [Josh Q. Public]The Pro Bowl cheerleaders just keep getting better, too. [FanIQ]LeBron made a

WHO IS THIS GUY?!?!?!

2009-02-10T11:41:00.003-05:00

MJD does the Lord's work, and had this posted on Friday. I was too busy bowing to my own greatness and ridiculing Mike Tomlin to squeeze this in. But now seems about right.This guy is apparently a Steelers mascot from the 1995 Pro Bowl. We all shat on Steely McBeam when he was introduced in the offseason of '07, but little did we know that the Steelers were all about mascots back in '95! And I'm

Mini Pony of the Day 2-10-09

2009-02-10T09:31:00.002-05:00

This mini horse looks extra large with the baby sitting on top of it. Or, it isn't a mini horse, but a massive, giant horse with a regular-sized human sitting on it. I'm thinking the latter.Link time:Hey kids, don't try and mess with wrestlers. Real or fake. [OFTOT]Not everyone hates Michael Phelps. [Josh Q. Public]Were you shocked that A-Rod used steroids? [Moondog Sports]STEROID TWINS! [More

Let's Embarrass Mike Tomlin Some More!

2009-02-09T13:56:00.005-05:00

By now, you've probably seen the awesome picture of Mike Tomlin's flattop fade in his college identification picture (through either OFTOT, Deadspin or the P-G). But now, after showing a little blogger initiative, I've come across a few more younger-Mike pics that we can all laugh at in one way or another.The College Athlete:Where's the mini-fro, Mike? What, you didn't want it to get dented in

Steelers Fans With Walkers Rule

2009-02-09T11:41:00.002-05:00

I got nothing right now. If I was in town for the parade, and I had a walker with me, I'd probably do the exact same thing.

Mini Pony of the Day 2-9-09

2009-02-09T09:14:00.001-05:00

Nice, uh, bales of hay? Or furry collar? I can't tell which is better, because I'm more concerned with......Hey, baby.Just read on, man:Random Steelers musings this Monday. The offseason is here, dammit. [OFTOT]Adam "Van" Morrison is now a Laker. [Lake Show Life]Kevin Garnett pretty much has OCD about his outfits. I don't own any "outfits." [NESW Sports]Woulda been nice to win this one, Pens.

I Am Burning

2009-02-06T10:23:00.003-05:00

Check out this cool stuff.Yesterday, my post about Hines Ward and his gift of Crown Royal premium whiskey made it all the way from the dregs of the Internet to ESPN. A producer for Jim Rome is Burning asked permission to use the image and my website's url on the show. Rome used the pic and story as his Final Burn.I give ESPN a lot of flak, but sometimes, they do the right thing. It woulda been

Mini Pony of the Day 2-6-09

2009-02-06T09:24:00.002-05:00

I've used a lot of dog-and-mini-pony-together pictures, but I don't believe this one was ever used. The dog looks like he's smiling so hard. I would, too, if I was sitting next to a badass horse that was smaller than me.I smiled pretty hard when I first read these clutch links:The Steelers at the Pro Bowl. [OFTOT]Since Bert Blyleven hasn't been inducted into the HOF yet, my buddy Carson is

Pennsylvania Congressman Jason Altmire Is The Man

2009-02-05T13:12:00.001-05:00

Look, I'm not going to get into any great detail about his policies or anything like that, but Jason Altmire is now the man.He's a congressman from the Fourth Congressional District in Southwest PA, mainly covering Beaver, Mercer and Lawrence Counties.The second-term Congressman used time on the US House of Representatives floor to praise the Steelers for winning their unprecedented 6th Super

Mini Pony of the Day 2-5-09

2009-02-05T09:14:00.000-05:00

START 'EM YOUNG! Little baby has no idea why he's gonna love mini horses so much when he gets older. Unless he sees this picture.Dominate these links:The Phoenix News-Times sucks. [OFTOT]My buddy Adam goes Scarface on Larry Johnson. Damn. [Arrowhead Addict]Pens win! Finally! [The Pensblog]I think Memphis should upgrade conferences. They just won their 50th consecutive C-USA basketball game. [

[Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show. Super Bowl Episode Outtakes

2009-02-04T15:59:00.002-05:00

So this is the final installment of the show's outtakes reel for this season. Awesome.Cotter gives you all the info on how exhausting this thing is. Plus, the set is in a different state than me, which really adds to the tiring-ness (not a word).Maybe we'll get at you with a show for something big, like the draft or training camp, but for now, I'm going to enjoy not having to do this for

Hines Ward Is Giving Crown Royal Cask No. 16 To His Teammates

2009-02-04T14:25:00.005-05:00

Thanks to my buddy Rich for the tip.Hines Ward was so happy about winning his second Super Bowl ring that he decided to give a badass gift to each of his teammates. Crown Royal Cask No. 16, since he's a fan of the drink. Also, because Cask No. 16 shares the best color combination in the world, Black and Gold.Hines had this to say about the gift:"I’m so grateful to put on the Steelers uniform and

Santonio Holmes' TD Catch As Seen By Tecmo Super Bowl

2009-02-04T11:31:00.002-05:00

Longtime readers will remember that my alias used to be tecmo_bowl_bo_jackson, as an homage to a fantastic video game and one of it's best players. But, in the spirit of brevity, I shortened my name to just tecmo.Which is why I nearly shat my pants when I came across this video of Santonio Holmes' epic touchdown grab, as it would've looked on Tecmo Super Bowl. And with Al Michaels' original call!

Mini Pony of the Day 2-4-09

2009-02-04T09:13:00.000-05:00

It's been awhile since we had a vid for MPotD. This little guy is smart, and is trying to get shown up by the dog. Not gonna happen on a website devoted to mini horses.Read these:Love how all the haters come out when you win a Super Bowl. [OFTOT]The Quest for G, a Gatorade spoof of Monty Python with some big stars. I love G. [NESW Sports]What's the big deal about Phelps smoking weed? [Moondog

The Ballad of Black and Golddust

2009-02-03T11:05:00.004-05:00

Let me tell you a story about a man named Black and Golddust.The idea of Black and Golddust came about during taping for the first regular-season installment of the [Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show. The Steelers were about to play the Texans, and Cotter and I were just starting up our Youtube venture. One way or another, I mentioned that Black and Golddust would be the Steelers' unofficial mascot

Mini Pony of the Day 2-3-09

2009-02-03T09:22:00.000-05:00

Right? The frequency of mini horse glamour shots on the Internet is unreal. This is ripe for a ......Hey, baby.Now, the links:Naked Domski, and other Steelers Super Bowl musings. [OFTOT]Ginchar is cleared for contact in practice!!!! [The Pensblog]Kobelieve. [Josh Q. Public]Video of all of Kobe's 61 points last night. [NESW Sports]National signing day is coming up. [Moondog Sports]Jimmy Harry,

Monday Morning Chrysler New Yorker

2009-02-02T09:22:00.005-05:00

SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!Just wanted to say that again. I woke up this morning to find out that the absolute elation of a Super Bowl-winning touchdown drive in the closing seconds was no dream. Big Ben was good Big Ben in those final minutes, and Santonio came up huge, seemingly making all the tough catches look easy.A lot of people are complaining about the lack of replay on that final Warner fumble.

SUPER BOWL XLIII CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-02-01T22:30:00.005-05:00

SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!!!!!!!What an amazing win!First team to win 6 rings. Pick-6 came through, literally AND figuratively.Santonio's game-winning TD is below.

ON METH

2009-02-01T20:16:00.004-05:00

Remember when I said Pick-6 was my tagline for the drive for 6 Lombardi Trophies?Silverback is doing everything he can to make it happen!Go Steelers! Not a bad first half.Video of the amazing play is below.

Puppy Bowl V Liveblog Thread

2009-02-01T12:56:00.040-05:00

"Game" starts at 3 PM...this is the only thread on the Internet that you need pay attention to for the 3-5 PM time slot. Liveblog is below.---1:00 PM - Posted liveblog thread1:02 PM - Come back closer to 2:45-3ish1:13 PM - Puppy Bowl Livetweet right here!2:50 PM - Yes! So close to puppies!3:01 PM - Harry Kalas, doing work already3:03 PM - Holy crap, someone need to get that Pepper the Parrot

[Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show. Super Bowl

2009-02-01T12:27:00.001-05:00

Not even typing anything substantial here. Too anxious.Go Steelers!Watch it over at OFTOT.

For All The Marbles

2009-01-30T16:28:00.001-05:00

Black and Golddust makes himself known for the final time this season. He's going...ahem...balls out against the Cards.Time to leave it all out there, fellas. We're playing for a ring.Go Steelers!

How Do You Spell ROETHLISBERGER?

2009-01-30T14:31:00.001-05:00

h/t Yardbarker

This Chick Is Totally Ready For The Super Bowl

2009-01-30T12:12:00.002-05:00

Big props to the incomparable twoeightnine for finding this awesome Steelers fan. With the big game only days away, she's about to work the shit outta those pom-poms.From her Pogo (really?) profile:BottledBlonde822Age: 48Gender: all womanLocation: Would you know if I said Luv ya Black and Gold?Occupation: Pretty good (ed. - ?)Relationship: In LOVE with a wonderful younger man!!! :)ALL woman, hmm?

Mini Pony of the Day 1-30-09

2009-01-30T09:29:00.003-05:00

This looks Photoshopped as hell, but that won't stop me from using it. The two chicks in the back both get their own......Hey, baby. Hey, baby.The first half of this link dump is going to be ridiculously self-serving. Just warning you:I took part in MPIE. [OFTOT]My socks are at Sean's place. [Sean's Ramblings]Yesterday's MPotD, I linked to a list of blogger Twitters. Here's another badass list

Chris Berman Sucks

2009-01-29T16:11:00.003-05:00

...but Mike Tomlin rules.Best. Picture. Ever?h/t Wingman Blog and Deadspin

Melodicas Are Great For The Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Steelers Polka

2009-01-29T15:53:00.004-05:00

With all the weird Steelers parody songs you've probably heard the past week or so, it's nice to go back to basics. On the Melodica.Try and hate on that instrument. That takes some serious skill and lung power.Jeez, I'm not gonna make it to Sunday. I'm starting to get all anxious and shit.GO STEELERS!

Puppy Bowl V Liveblog Reminder

2009-01-29T11:27:00.005-05:00

Back when I planned to liveblog Puppy Bowl V, I had no idea that the Steelers would make it to the Super Bowl. Now, my Super Bowl Sunday is shaping up to be the busiest, most hectic day ever.But maybe that's what I need.I've been pretty level-headed throughout the past week and a half, making it through the bye week relatively unscathed and ready for Sunday to be here like never before. But the

Mini Pony of the Day 1-29-09

2009-01-29T09:16:00.003-05:00

Thanks to reader Kate for these pics. She snapped 'em while in Paris. I'm in Amerca, freezing both of my asscheeks off, not looking at real mini animals.And for Doug, the chick in the puffy white jacket gets a......Hey, baby!Whetev. On to the links:The feel-good stories of the Super Bowl. [OFTOT]You guys know I'm on Twitter, right? Apparently, I'm the Mario Lemieux of sports blogs to follow. [

Big Ben is a Human Wrecking Ball

2009-01-28T12:15:00.001-05:00

It's amazing how much a unique-looking fatass like Ben Roethlisberger looks like so many weird people. Remember Ben in Rock Band 2?Well, Ben also resembles a dude on one of my favorite shows, Human Wrecking Balls on G4. The HWBs are Paul and Craig Pumphrey, dudes who have made their name by, well, breaking things with their bodies. Craig is a balding oldass, but his younger brother Paul, known

Mini Pony of the Day 1-28-09

2009-01-28T08:55:00.000-05:00

Nice...fence? And......Hey, baby.Jeff Reed came in to media day with his old gang. [The Sports Hernia]The Cards got a liiiitle handsy at media day. [OFTOT]Hey, cool Steve Nash man-shrine, dude! [The Sports Culture]The Super Bowl means super eating. [Intentional Foul]The "integrity" of football reporting. [Awful Announcing]Yellow Gatorade is my shit, too. [DC Steeler Nation]

Congrats, Ben McCauley

2009-01-27T22:45:00.004-05:00

Congrats to NC State senior Ben McCauley for scoring his 1,000th career point in tonight's thrilling 84-81 OT win over Miami. Hope that's something to scream about.Ben was a few years younger than me in high school. Always nice to see a fellow grad from that tiny school make some noise.He was good at ping-pong.

My MSPaints Will Help Destroy Arizona

2009-01-27T15:39:00.003-05:00

Oh, yeah, the Steelers are playing the Cardinals.Here's my best two MSPaints involving Arizona. I rule so hard.The above one is from this post. The one below is from here.

The Thirstbuster is Money

2009-01-27T12:24:00.002-05:00

I know Tampa isn't really cold, but if this dude can somehow tweak his invention to serve beer, he'd be the hit of any Super Bowl XLIII tailgate.Some inventions are downright crazy. Octa-bongs, motorized beer coolers, wiffle bats as beer cups...they do little more than blow your mind. This guy had some damn initiative, using 4 1/2 hours to make something to keep him and his friends warm during

Mini Pony of the Day 1-27-09

2009-01-27T08:59:00.000-05:00

Wow...I'm never going to run out of badass pictures of mini ponies. This one might be the cutest ever.I'll shut down the blog when I exhaust the Internet's supply.Supply these links to your eyes:Rich Eisen ain't down. [OFTOT]More Stanford Tree goodness. [The Sports Culture]Gary Payton says Kevin Garnett isn't an All-Star? [NESW Sports]Steelers Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert IS a

I'm Next

2009-01-26T15:01:00.002-05:00

Big thanks to my buddy Eric, formerly of one of my favorite, now-defunct sites, Extrapolater and now of the fantastic Storming the Floor for tipping me off about my inclusion in ESPN the Mag's "The Next: Site to Bookmark" thingy.This doesn't change things, ESPN. One link won't redeem the entire company. But it is a nice gesture. I certainly didn't expect it.So I'm Next, fools. I guess soon, I'll

This Bear Can Cut A Rug

2009-01-26T11:49:00.003-05:00

I'm swamped at work, so you're gonna have to deal with very little commentary on this video. From what I can tell, I have stiff competition in the Best MSPaint category. This one is clean as hell.I've been vanquished.Go Steelers.

Mini Pony of the Day 1-26-09

2009-01-26T09:05:00.001-05:00

Big boy in the back is confused by the group of minis.Link time:Oh, the Cardinals... [OFTOT]I hate the Spurs, too. [Lake Show Life]The economy is affecting sports. [Moondog Sports]Case study: Miro Satan. [The Pensblog]What's up with this Torre book? [Larry Brown Sports]What color Gatorade will be dumped on the Super Bowl-winning coach? [Stock Lemon]

James Harrison > You

2009-01-23T15:01:00.002-05:00

Remember when James Harrison used to be number 42? As in, before he was cut by the team and signed to the practice squad in 2002?I only post this because my buddy Bob and I love the numbers 14 and 42 for some reason. Makes us giggle. They're just fun numbers to say.Pre-Silverback is plotting his eventual conquest of the DMVP award.

I Love Living in Queens

2009-01-23T11:10:00.001-05:00

Oh Manny, if only you understood blue screen technology.Living in Queens, we get a bunch of crazy public access shows, some even about sports. Ghetto Sports with Manny is one of 'em, and they're always fun to watch when nothing else is on.And some days, you get the hosts showing up in blue shirts while they stand in front of blue screen technology. The result ends up being a detached head and a

Mini Pony of the Day 1-23-09

2009-01-23T09:06:00.000-05:00

Whoever took this picture did so at the perfect time. Look at that hair wave! Little kid knows it.After you look at it for a few minutes, look at these links:Hines Ward will have his hyperbaric chamber in Tampa. Phew. [OFTOT]10 reasons the Steelers can't lose the Super Bowl. [Five Tool Tool]10 most valuable sports franchises. Glad the Patriots, 'Skins, Cowboys, Giants, Jets and Texans are all

Happy 2 Year Anniversary, Mike Tomlin

2009-01-22T12:11:00.005-05:00

It seems like everyone is trying to find some sort of angle to over-expose to the media with the Super Bowl on the horizon. Pittsburgh trying to be the first franchise to win 6 rings, Ben vs. Whis, and Whis vs. Tomlin. We're all guilty of it, because there's only so much you can talk about when you have two weeks until the game.The Whis vs. Tomlin debate is cool, only because both guys are young,

Mini Pony of the Day 1-22-09

2009-01-22T09:31:00.000-05:00

Cool dog and pony show.Chocolate Terrible Towels? Ok! [OFTOT]I kinda need this beer-fetching robot. [Moondog Sports]Nene is getting married, so Chris Webber and Gary Payton give him grief. [NESW Sports]Vern shits all over some asshole Patriots writer who doesn't know shit. [You Lay on the Ice Like a Broad!]The Browns are doing well. 40 people, or 25% of their staff, will be laid off. [Cleveland

HOPE

2009-01-21T18:39:00.002-05:00

Troy inspired me. Pick-6 is my slogan for the Super Bowl run.Go Steelers!

I Guess It's Cool To Hate On The Penguins When They Struggle

2009-01-21T12:03:00.003-05:00

Welcome to the All-Star break, Penguins fans. Or should I say, Penguins haters?Your team sits at 23-21-4, 4th place in the 5-team Atlantic Division and 1 point out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The team that played for the Stanley Cup last season has 34 games to change their fate.What I don't get is the horde of supposed Penguins fans who are constantly shitting on the team

Mini Pony of the Day 1-21-09

2009-01-21T09:24:00.000-05:00

Nice! Old-school western midget cowboys riding mini horses. I'll allow it.I'll allow these links for the most part, too:Happy 21st birthday to Lori. [Hockey, Football and Stiletto Shoes]Idiot Cards fans burned McNabb's yard at his home in Arizona. [OFTOT]Moondog doubts there'll be a government-mandated CFB playoff. [Moondog Sports]ESPN's way of fixing Sunday Night Baseball is to add Steve

I'm On Hard Drugs

2009-01-20T11:59:00.002-05:00

Look, I'm a pretty badass, hardcore, diehard, any-other-similar-adjective kinda Steelers fan, but I'd like to think my style doesn't come off as acid-trip inducing. I love the team as much as the next guy, but there's certain limits.As in, lay off the Alvin and the Chipmunks voice.I'll give props to the guy for being that devoted to the team. Hell, I'll even respect the A-Ha, Take On Me graphics.

Mini Pony of the Day 1-20-09

2009-01-20T09:16:00.000-05:00

HOLY WEIRD HORSE! I still can't place what dude's problem is.It can't be these links:The second part of Kobe's viral Ankle Insurance video. [NESW Sports]I'm cool with Alba and Hayden. [Sharapova's Thigh]Jerry Jones is an idiot. Dallas wants to pay way too much for Ray Lewis next year. Hahaha. [Ravens Insider]Hartford wants an NHL team again. [SPORTSbyBROOKS]Arizona's trick play. [Larry Brown

Your Steelers AFC Championship Scrapbook

2009-01-19T14:46:00.004-05:00

My words cannot adequately do the win justice. At some point, I'll end up stumbling over my words and just shout out a, "PITTSBURGH'S GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL! WOOOOO!!"So here's all your memories from the thrilling 23-14, AFC Conference-winning game.Santonio's TouchdownRyan Clark's hit on Willis McGaheeLimas Sweed destroys Corey IvyTroy's interceptionMike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger Post-Game

Mini Pony of the Day 1-19-09

2009-01-19T11:55:00.000-05:00

Happy MLKjr day. Yes, I see the goat.I'm still all hopped up from the big win. We are going back to the Super Bowl. Can you believe it?Links:Cotter's take on the win. [OFTOT]Pens won yesterday, too. [The Pensblog]Pre-Arlovski interview for Fedor. [Fanhouse]So what about the Pirates talking to Pedro Martinez? [WHYGAVS]Are WAGs bad role models? No. [Kickette]Steelers playoffs MVPs. LaMarr and...

Monday Morning Chrysler New Yorker

2009-01-19T08:55:00.001-05:00

Guys, we just punched our ticket to the Super Bowl with that 23-14 win. Through the long year, countless injuries and a ridiculous schedule, our Steelers kept doing work to ensure that the Hunt trophy made it to Pittsburgh.And now the team is about to do everything in its power to respect the honor of the Hunt trophy, and represent the AFC as only the Steelers can.Look, you know how the team did,

Pittsburgh's Going to the Super Bowl!

2009-01-18T22:20:00.003-05:00

Your Pittsburgh Steelers are AFC Champions! 23-14 Pittsburgh over Baltimore.In honor of the win, Gavin is checking in with some Steelers love from the Great Wall.GO STEELERS!

[Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show. AFC Championship Game

2009-01-18T14:04:00.002-05:00

I'm hurt up from Cotter's birthday party.Watch this. Then watch the game.Go Steelers!OFTOT has it, too.

Gavin Took His Steelers Allegiance to Tian'anmen Square

2009-01-17T13:11:00.005-05:00

Waking up all hungover at 1 in the afternoon is only badass when you get an email and video from dear friend Gavin in China. Here's what I got:It's Tian'anmen Square. You have to wake up early to get a bus to _____ (the last one leaves at 10 am) or you end up taking a very expensive cab because it is 2 hours away. I'm gonna head out there tomorrow, hopefully. I mean, I'm not gonna drink tonight,

Purple Sucks

2009-01-16T16:29:00.002-05:00

LAST CHANCE TO DOOKIE ON THE AFC! BLACK & GOLDDUST IS READY! ARE YOU?Go Steelers! So hard!

Lawrence Timmons Is So Much Cooler Than You

2009-01-16T14:09:00.001-05:00

Need any more proof that Lawrence Timmons is a badass? Check out how grounded he is as a player and as a human. Here's a few excerpts from his blog, which was just updated after the Chargers win.On his team and the playoffs:"You can see how the playoffs are different, especially with a veteran team like we have. Everyone takes the game so serious, everyone plays so perfectly. People are way more

Pittsburgh Zoo Animals Will Show You What's Up

2009-01-16T11:57:00.004-05:00

I guess the Pittsburgh Zoo didn't take too kindly to the fact that stupid Ravens fans were trying to snake our idea of getting team support from animals.So we got elephants and sea lions, bitches!At first, I'm thinking, "What does an elephant eating a Here We Go, Steelers sign have to do with supporting the team?" Then, I quit caring about that part because sea lions start furiously twirling

Mini Pony of the Day 1-16-09

2009-01-16T09:16:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Sheena for pointing this out. Apparently, it's from some SNL skit about mini horses as pets or something. Sure. SNL is just about as relevant as ESPN, so I'm not really up to date on the latest skits.Still, cool mini horse reference.These links are better than SNL:Um...what? [OFTOT]One of my long-time favorites...Catherine Bell. [Moondog Sports]The Dugout was one of my favorite sites

ESPN is Dead to Me

2009-01-15T18:42:00.005-05:00

ESPN has sucked for awhile, but I've still gone to it as a somewhat-reliable sports-news source.Heh.Right now, the lead story on the .com is some bullshit, factless piece of turd article about former Steelers doctor Richard Rydze and his connection with HGH. A year and a half after the story's been dead. And 3 days before the Steelers play in the AFC Championship game.And in the middle of the

Happy Birthday Cotter

2009-01-15T16:21:00.001-05:00

Cotter's birthday is today. So, time to break out my standard birthday video.Ignore the "belated" part.That song kicks ass.Happy birthday.

LaMarr Woodley is a Douchebag?

2009-01-15T11:40:00.000-05:00

One of our favorite big-armed pass rushing OLBs was on NFL Live last night, talking about something, something, something, blah blah blah football.Oh, it was LaMarr Woodley, and I was too distracted by his annoyingly loud Tapout shirt that I failed to pay attention to what he was saying. Probably had to do with the Ravens, or the playoffs, or something of that ilk.Really, LaMarr? Tapout? You

Mini Pony of the Day 1-15-09

2009-01-15T09:25:00.000-05:00

Sea cow. Fatass./jim gaffigan'dHonestly, mini dude needs to lose some weight. Looks like he's eating a regular horse's portion.And then there's the links:Happy birthday to Cotter. [OFTOT]MUST READ**. I always admired Evan Tanner as a fighter. Take a minute and read this awesome piece about his compelling, and ultimately tragic, tale. MUST READ**. [Men's Journal]I love Stacy Keibler. [Moondog

Jets Looking at Ravens' Rex Ryan

2009-01-14T15:14:00.002-05:00

A 5 hour interview?LeBeau used those 5 hours to prepare for Baltimore.Go Steelers.

Jack's Back!

2009-01-14T13:01:00.001-05:00

Best feature ever? Best feature ever.Gavin popped in with yet another Steelers fan-video from China. This time, we got Jack again, the same guy who toasted the 2008 NFL regular season with a unique flair.Jack became a hit with his original toast, making it to Deadspin and beyond. I asked Gavin to get Jack to send a greeting along to Deadspin, which Jack does at the beginning of the vid (Dead-pin?

Ravens Fans Suck at Using Dogs to Motivate Their Team

2009-01-14T11:42:00.002-05:00

Yo Ravens fans...quit hopping on the bandwagon and trying to get dogs to legitimize your team. We've had several instances on PSAMP of dogs helping motivate the Steelers and their fanbase.Now, some Baltimore jerks feel like its their turn to use man's best friend to their benefit. But instead of some harmless dry-humping, barking or howling, Ravens fans threaten their dogs with...death. This

Mini Pony of the Day 1-14-09

2009-01-14T09:13:00.000-05:00

Gang war! Bloods mini ponies versus Crips mini ponies!/contorts fingers to weird mini horse gang signThese two guys are too badass for me. As are these links:Know your enemy (if your enemy has male cheerleaders.) [OFTOT]Hit this up if you're a sportsblogger with a Twitter. [Moondog Sports]Here's the site, set up by my buds at HHR. [#sblog tweets]More dookie conversations. [Sharapova's Thigh]Pens

16 Year Old Chinese Boys Think The Ravens Suck

2009-01-13T11:42:00.003-05:00

We've got more fantastic video from my bud Gavin over in China. You may (should) remember Gavin from the 3,000 Chinese Steeler fans video, and the video of an old guy named Jack toasting the NFL season.Since Gavin is a displaced fan with the biggest game of the year and potential Super Bowl bid coming up, he made sure to make his voice heard. Well, not exactly his voice, but you get what I'm

Mini Pony of the Day 1-13-09

2009-01-13T09:21:00.002-05:00

Is...is his hair frozen like that? Beard, too?Old boy needs a Snuggie. And these links:Gaah...jumping the gun! Thanks(?) to reader Sammi for that. [PA Super Bowl dot com]Ray Lewis eats babies...and more Ravens hate. [OFTOT]NBA blog power rankings. [With Malice]The Pensblog is back to talking about hockey. Wooooo! [The Pensblog]Lions fan burn! [Moondog Sports]Old school/new school T-Mobile

[Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show Outtakes

2009-01-12T14:30:00.002-05:00

The man (Youtube) took down the show, since we used "Cleveland Rocks" without permission. Or something like that.That still doesn't kill the outtakes.Fight the machine!Watch this again at OFTOT.

Mini Pony of the Day 1-12-09

2009-01-12T12:24:00.000-05:00

I took this picture while we were taping the [Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show on Saturday. Be sure to tune in to David Letterman at some point this week...Former Yankee Billy Crystal is doing something with a mini horse.He should just read these links on air:Cotter's take on the win. [OFTOT]Why did the Broncos bring in another offensive genius? [Sharapova's Thigh]Joey Graham is "The Wrestler." [

Monday Morning Chrysler New Yorker

2009-01-12T09:34:00.002-05:00

Every win from here on out will probably be coupled with some sort of exclamation like, "What a win!" There are no shitty wins in the playoffs, and each victory is special in its own way.Yesterday, the Steelers made it clear that they wanted no part of another 11-10 pissfest. The 35-24 final was actually a lot closer than the story of the game. We let the same thing happen as the last time we

Steelers Win!

2009-01-11T19:56:00.001-05:00

Movin' on to the AFC Championship game!Video is of Santonio's touchdown.Go Steelers!

[Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show. Postseason Game 1

2009-01-11T13:54:00.004-05:00

Finally.We haven't had a show in awhile...the postseason hopefully brought out the best (worst?) in us.Go Steelers.Watch it again at OFTOT.

Sunday is Coming

2009-01-09T15:47:00.003-05:00

Time to wake Black and Golddust from his slumber.Chargers suck!Go Steelers!

Wiener Dogs Are So Much Cooler Than Chargers Fans

2009-01-09T12:05:00.004-05:00

Wow, I really don't know what to do with myself now that the Steelers have a game this weekend. Last weekend had me all sorts of pumped up for football, only to remember that we had a bye. I watched some football, found out who we were going to play, and immediately started thinking of Steelers/Chargers scenarios. But now the game is almost here. We could count down in hours if we really wanted

Mini Pony of the Day 1-9-09

2009-01-09T08:51:00.000-05:00

The Manheim (PA) Merchandiser rules!These mini ponies were sent in by Dug E Fresh, PSaMP reader and devout mini horse lover. Of course, the local paper wouldn't be online, so we get pictures of the hard copies.These links, however, ARE online:The latest MPIE. [OFTOT]I had the "3 Wipe Uh Oh" this morning :( [Sharapova's Thigh]Girl, you got a ten piece, now don't be stingaaay. [You Lay on the Ice

Force Music Down Your Ear Holes

2009-01-08T14:26:00.002-05:00

Cotter started a music blog and I'm an idiot a contributor. Check out my latest post, and help me place what the sample is in the featured song.

China Toasts the 2008 NFL Season

2009-01-08T11:22:00.003-05:00

Last month, we found a video of 3,000 Chinese people cheering for the Steelers in unison and posted it to the site. It was one of those things that boggles the mind, and something you don't really expect to see.Well, I got in touch with the guy who led the cheer, a guy named Gavin, who is teaching English in China until sometime in June. Those were his students supporting Pittsburgh. He keeps a

PSaMP is the Devil

2009-01-08T09:41:00.002-05:00

Check out that countup timer in the top left of the sidebar.<---- That way.PSaMP has been online for 666 days. Thanks (?) to reader The White Boom Boom for pointing that out.

Mini Pony of the Day 1-8-09

2009-01-08T09:16:00.004-05:00

Today's MPotD comes from reader Damon from BetUS.com. I know I've used this picture many, many moons ago, but its a classic, and Damon's explanation was gold:I’m not sure if it’s a close up of a rare, but fascinating, mini pony fight, or a candid look at a mini pony high five. You can decide, after all you’re the expert, I’m just a fan.Kickass. I'd high five these links, too!The Anchorman