Save for the Local Natives' Guerrilla Manor, I can't think of a debut album that I enjoyed more in recent times than the Rural Alberta Advantage's Hometowns. In March, the RAA will release their follow-up Departed, and the first single "Stamp" just hit the internet.
All the explanation of my fascination with this particular piece of sports journalism you need can be found in the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on Marcus Dupree: The Best That Never Was.
As an aside, if you're not watching the ESPN 30 for 30 series and you're a fan of culturally affected sports history, you are missing out. Last night, I finally got a chance to watch The Best That Never Was (premiered on Nov. 9), which is a real tragedy with some real evil characters. I combed the SI Vault for a link to the cover story that followed Dupree's freshman year at Oklahoma - the year where he went from the #1 recruited high school running back in America to a player at odds with his coach and on the verge of some very transient behavior. Help me find this article. ESPN 30 for 30
This is where Lebron took his eating and sleeping habits, and hopefully a substantial collection of silk robes. What do you think?
(via The Big Lead)
In bad taste?
I think this is hilarious, but I'm biased. I love the Patriots (and neon reflective vests).c/o Deadspin
H/T to The Basketball Jones for putting this together. They only gave the '11-8?? Looks like you left your talents in Cleveland' poster a 6.0, I think it's at least an 8.5. Check out the rest of the signs that were in Quicken Loans Arena last night.
