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The On Deck Circle Podcast Volume 9

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 11, 2008

We’re back at it, even during exams. Paul O’Neill is back on the show this time, and we talk NHL Playoffs, NHL Awards, and we talk juuuust a little bit about bitties, if you’re picking up what I’m putting down. Warning: this is the most juvenile Podcast to date, it’s awesome.

Guest: Paul O’Neill
Topic: NHL Playoffs, NHL Awards, Women

Download/play:
The On Deck Circle Podcast Volume 9

Note: The opening line makes absolutely no sense because I removed the song ‘Who Hotter Than Me’ by Plies from the intro music. It’s awkward.

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Trash Talk! Video of the Day

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 9, 2008

Apparently this is what the hockey fans want to see to get ready for the playoffs…

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Exam Time Mailbag - Now Accepting Questions

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 8, 2008

This may turn out to be my best or worst idea yet. Since site activity has been way up and pointless sports-related MSN conversations are also way up, I figured…shit, it must be exam time, and I better get studying. Then I thought better of that and decided that you all need a time killing outlet, and that could be an ODC Mailbag.

For those who don’t know, a mailbag would just be me answering (or making fun of) a random assortment of questions that you’ve sent me. Simmons does it lots, and a few other sites/people do it occasionally, and I’m ready to rip it off.

So kill 10 minutes of your exam studying (you’re on Facebook right now, anyways), or kill time at work or whatever non-students are doing, and e-mail me a question or two or three at [email protected] or [email protected]. It can literally be about anything, any sport, fantasy or real, or even non-sports topics like hip hop music, The Wire, etc. I’ll answer anything to avoid Pharmacology studying.

Your question will be used and, of course, credited to you (with a link, if you have a site or are an ODC homie). The Mailbag will go up sometime during exams, whenever I have enough questions to make it legit. Send ‘em in!

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One Shining Moment! Video of the Day

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 8, 2008

As if it was going to be anything else today…

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Unsung Player Day

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 5, 2008

Today is Unsung Player Day. The day has been organized by with-malice.com and is a fantastic and long overdue idea. You can head here to view the hub for all Unsung Player Day posts from around the internet.

We here at The ODC have a storied history of appreciating unsung players. Below, you can click on today’s submissions and older submissions that fit the theme.

Today’s Submissions
Blake Murphy - The Unsung International Game
Stu Wilkinson - All NCAA Tournament Unsung Team
Alex Snyder - The NBA’s Most Underrated

Older Submissions
Stu Wilkinson - Gary Roberts Wednesdays - Mario Chalmers
Stu Wilkinson - Gary Roberts Wednesdays - Joey Dorsey
Blake Murphy - Interview with Carl English
Stu Wilkinson - Gary Roberts Wednesdays - Mark Few
Blake Murphy - The Parker Plan - A New Path for Those on the NBA Bubble
Stu Wilkinson - Gary Roberts Wednesdays - Greg Paulus
Blake Murphy - Kevin Durant - Supportless in Seattle
Blake Murphy - Carlos Delfino - Stay or Go?
Adam Conn - Who is Primoz Brezec?
Samuel Cassady - The West’s Ugly Duckling

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Man Crush! Video of the Day

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 5, 2008

Ok, so this video should probably be Unsung Player Day-related. But I saw this clip and couldn’t wait until Monday for it to be the VoD. For those of you who fell in love with Stephen Curry in the NCAA tournament and have since turned on him because he made you late for Wrestlemania, this video should take you right back to where you were last Friday. Not only is he an unreal baller, he’s funny and smart, too. xoxo

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The On Deck Circle Podcast 8

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 4, 2008

Back at it again, Trevor Smith is the first ever two time Podcast guest as of…right now. Congratulations. Today we talk NCAA Final Four, the NBA Western Conference playoff battle, and we discuss whether it’s better to cheer for winning teams (Trevor) or local teams (Blake).

Also - we are now guaranteeing the Podcast to be 20 minutes or under each week, just for YOU.

Guest: Trevor Smith
Topics: NCAA Final Four, NBA Western Conference playoff picture, the merits of different types of fanhood

Check it out here.

Or download it!

Madness Pool Update
1. B.J. O’Brien and HowWeDo
3. Love the Drake
Based on the scenario generator, HowWeDo, B.J. O’Brien, UNC=NCAA CHAMPS, Rob Shaw, the one, and Love the Drake could all still emerge victorious.

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High Five! Video of the Day

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 3, 2008

Via Brew Hoop, this is just too good to explain. It really does seem like something I would do.

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Bad Youzhny! Video of the Day

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 2, 2008

This is how every athlete should punish themselves for mistakes. Imagine Vernon bashing his face with a bat after stranding runners…

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Love Loves It! Video of the Day

Posted by Blake Murphy on April 1, 2008

Of course Kevin Love loves practice. Did you expect anything less from the grandson of a Beach Boy? It’s not all sunshine and gnarly waves for Kev-Love.

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