Bah, explosions are awesome and all, but for the more musically-inclined, this is the way to get rid of the Hump Day blues:

"I notice you wear braces. I wear braces too."

Actually, I kind of was disappointed there was no mention of Blazers-Raps, but I'm stupid like that. [deadspin.com]

So this is where we talk about that great Blazers-Raptors game, right?

Right when "Lust For Life" was playing on the TV, Jet's "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" came on my radio. TV wins, big time.

@Disgruntled Goat: Thanks Goat, I appreciate it. You guys put up a good effort, and battled until the end. Next year, you guys should be locked and loaded.

@pr0ff3ss0r_j3rkwh3at: There's Hoi Polloi and Cajun Boy In The City. We'll have to meet up somewhere!

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! T-I-G-E-R-S!!!

G-E-A-U-X TIGERS!

The hot new game of the season? Lou Carvallo's Putting Challenge.

You know, if LSU wasn't deserving to play in the National Championship game, the voters could have decided that another team could have been number 2. They could have voted in Georgia as number 2, they could have voted for USC, for Kansas, for whoever. But they didn't. Instead, we have the team that was voted…

The Blazers are tied with the 3rd most wins in the Western Conference. If that doesn't give you a clue to how unbelievable this all is, then I don't know what will.

@LeagueofShadows: I didn't think I'd ever see a reference from The Soup, but kudos.

Wow, I have no idea what the hell that was

@ihateyourteam: They're looking pretty sweet right now. Good times in Portland these days.

@pr0ff3ss0r_j3rkwh3at: Truth. That is an impressive memory you have, sir.

@becky: Travis Outlaw has stolen the fire from Blake. It's getting ridiculous.

@pr0ff3ss0r_j3rkwh3at: It's a quality weedeater for a quality bowl.

The Saints miss the playoffs in heartbreaking fashion? Just like old times.

This does not surprise me one bit. Kudos to Suss for the great title pun.