Weekly Crush: 10 Videos of Kate Upton

It's Father's Day weekend and it seems appropriate to give our dad readers a treat. After you open your gifts (probably ties and golf balls), relax and watch some Kate Upton videos.

The Sports Illustrated cover model has appeared in movies "Tower Heist" and "The Three Stooges" and even made a small cameo in an episode of "Saturday Night Live" last season. I assume that she will soon host an episode herself.

Upton is the current 'it' girl in modeling. She has been connected to New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and she will probably be connected to a few more before she settles down.

Here are 10 of the best YouTube videos of Kate Upton...
The most searched terms on Google are 'Kate Upton playboy', "Kate Upton nude", and "Kate Upton naked". I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but she has never posed for Playboy or has ever posed nude for any video or publication.

I'm sorry to ruin your day, but keep your chin up and watch these videos of Kate Upton doing things.

Skullcandy's 'Take A Supermodel To Work Day' featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and James Harden.

This is the video that started her ascent to fame. All it took was her doing 'the Dougie' at a Los Angeles Clippers game.

The Dougie video lead to this video of her doing the 'Cat Daddy'. It was even taken down from YouTube at one point because it violated the site's sexual content rule...it was later put back up.

Here is a Bikini.com video with Kate Upton. She talks about her rise from horseback rider to runway model.

A video of Kate Upton's 2011 "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue shoot.

Carl's Jr./Hardee's banned Super Bowl commercial starring Kate Upton.

Kate Upton's appearance on Comedy Central's "Tosh.0"

Video of Complex Magazine's farm-themed photo shoot with Kate Upton.

Beach Bunny Swimwear 2012 photo shoot

Kate Upton attempts to do the 'Cat Daddy' on "The Dan Patrick Show"...but the song wasn't right.

Must Watch: NBA TV's 'Dream Team' Documentary

There wasn't a definitive documentary about the most important basketball team ever created. HBO was rumored to be working on a documentary about 'The Dream Team', but nothing materialized.

ESPN's '30 for 30' documentary series raised the bar for sports documentaries. Bill Simmons once said in a podcast that he wanted to make a 'Dream Team' documentary, but the rights to the video from the 1992 Olympics were too expensive.

NBA TV stepped up to the plate and is debuting their documentary The Dream Team tonight at 9pm EST. I have viewed parts of the movie which is certain to be an instant classic. It contains never-before-seen video of a scrimmage that you will never believe the outcome. I list a few of the intriguing moments you will see tonight and post a video of the movie trailer.

The most talked about moment in The Dream Team will be the video of the Dream Team losing a scrimmage to a group of college all-stars. The college team consisted of Grant Hill, Chris Webber, Bobby Hurley, and other talent that ended up in the NBA. The 62-54 defeat wasn't an official loss and mostly forgotten about because of the team's complete domination in the 1992 Olympics.

The long-awaited footage of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson going head-to-head in a scrimmage is also one of the film's highlights. The MJ/Magic practice footage was one of the reasons why Bill Simmons wanted to include this topic in his '30 for 30' series. Karl Malone commented on the competitive nature of MJ and Magic when he appeared on 'The Dan Patrick Show' this afternoon. He was asked who were the two most competitive guys on The Dream Team? Malone answered, "Michael and Magic. They were never on the same team during scrimmage and coach (Chuck) Daly didn't have to worry about us playing hard."

The exclusion of Isiah Thomas is explained. Everyone believed that Jordan made sure that Thomas wasn't on the team because of the Detroit Pistons team snubbing the Chicago Bulls after losing in the previous season's Eastern Conference Finals. The call seemed to be made by the commissioner's office. They didn't like the unsportsmanlike conduct that Thomas was a part of in the Finals. It was clear that Scottie Pippen and Jordan didn't care for him, which could have helped the commissioner's office come to their decision.

Other topics include the forgotten fact that Charles Barkley was the team's leading scorer, the opposing teams treating Team USA like The Beatles, and how Larry Bird and Magic officially passed the torch to Jordan during the Olympics.

Here is a trailer for NBA TV's The Dream Team.

The Dream Team is a must watch for any basketball fan. You will feel nostalgic and see the team in a new light. That team did more for the international growth of the sport than any other team. In the last 20 years, European teams have challenged Team USA and have even beaten them in international competition.

Indiana Hip Hop Station Runs 'Child Support' Contest

I was scanning radio stations trying to find 'The Dan Patrick Show' on my way back from a meeting this morning. I stopped when I heard "Ni**as in Paris" (it's my jam) and left it on the station. After the song, a DJ read the copy for a contest that made me laugh and scratch my head at the same time.The local hip hop station is running a contest in which they would pay a month of the winner's child support.

I have heard my fair share of creative radio promotions and contests. I grew up with an older brother who was a radio DJ.. He worked at a country station, so it was a different demographic.

I have the graphic for the contest after the jump...it is, um, different.

I called WHPP 106.3 "ClickHop.com" and spoke with J. Hall, the afternoon at the station. I was curious about the rules of this contest. Do they only pay one baby mama or will they pay your total child support payment, no matter the amount of women? He said you just fill out the form and put in your total support payment. When I asked if it was for only one baby mama, he said, "No, that would be too confusing...too much breeding going on."

The stereotypical hip hop fan is thought to have numerous baby mamas and smoke their fair share of marijuana (think Chris Tucker's character combined with Shawn Kemp). ClickHop.com is not doing their genre any favors by adding to the unfortunate stereotype. The picture promoting the contest on their website speaks for itself.

If you're interested in signing up for the contest, go to ClickHop.com and click on the second flash picture that appears in the middle of the page. The picture will be the same as the image above.

'ClickHop.com' (WHPP 106.3) is a station controlled by the listeners. You go on the site, click the songs you want to listen to and the top songs get played. You can stream the station online at ClickHop.com or catch it on 106.3 in the Northeastern Indiana area.The station has the minimal amount of commercials, which are mostly local promotions read by the DJ.

Michael Beadle Leaves ESPN, Appears on 'Dan Patrick Show'

Michelle Beadle  has been the co-host of 'SportsNation' with Colin Cowherd since its inception three years ago. Her contract with ESPN ended on May 31st and she announced that she has signed a contract with NBC.

She didn't waste any time before she appeared on the 'Dan Patrick Show'. She appeared during the last hour on Friday, June 1st. She discussed her time at ESPN, her rumored feud with Erin Andrews, and what she will be doing at NBC. She also announced that she will be receiving her own sports show that will appear this fall.

Now that Beadle has left the network, what is the fate 'SportsNation'? Who will be replacing her as co-host?

We also have video of Beadle's appearance on the 'Dan Patrick Show' and her final segment on 'SportsNation'.
I will always have soft spot for 'SportsNation'. My Twitter page and tweet was featured in the first episode. I think I was one of the first tweets that was read on their airwaves. Even though the show has changed considerably, I would still watch it because Beadle is such a likable person. She even made Cowherd seem human.

I have been in contact with a person who has worked on the show since the beginning. We direct message each other on Twitter and he would ask me what I thought of recent changes to the show. I would always be very honest and usually say that I didn't like them.

Beadle will be the new co-host of 'Access Hollywood', appear at various NBC sporting events, and she announced on the 'Dan Patrick Show' that she will have a new sports show on NBC this fall. Here is her appearance on the show...along with an 'Against the Grain' segment she did with Andrew 'McLovin' Perloff.

In Michelle Beadle's last segment, many ESPN personalities make cameos. Matthew Berry, Eric Mangini, and Skip Bayless pop up to wish her well. The show teases the show's next co-host, but only shows her legs. It is rumored to be Charissa Thompson, who has filled in for Beadle numerous times. She is the current host of ESPN's 'Numbers Never Lie'.

'Numbers Never Lie' is rumored to be changing to a format most resembling 'First Take. The network believes that she would be a better fit on 'SportsNation'.

Thompson has experience as a sideline reporter for Fox and was a fill-in co-host on Fox's 'The Best Damn Sports Show Period'.

She has a natural chemistry with Cowherd, who is rumored to be leaving the show at the end of 2012 for his own half-hour show. It is unknown how much longer 'SportsNation' will last without Beadle and Cowherd. Let's hope that it isn't as awkward as when Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla left 'The Man Show' only to be replaced with Joe Rogan and Doug Stanhope.

Here is Beadle's last segment on 'SportsNation' along with the Thompson teaser at the end.

Best of luck goes out to Michelle Beadle at her new gig at NBC. Let's hope that she is able appear at some WWE events in the near future. She will be based in NYC and next year's 'Wrestlemania' will be held at the new Meadowlands in the NJ/NY area. We know that she is a big fan. Maybe she can talk them into reviving 'Saturday Night's Main Event' which aired on the network.

Skip Bayless Is "The Glenn Beck Of ESPN"

I was unfortunate this morning and flipped the channel to ESPN's "First Take." I was lucky enough to only deal with a few moments of Skip Bayless trolling America. He is one of the reasons why ESPN programming is no longer viewed as being elite. Bayless drains an ounce of what's left of their journalist integrity every day that he is on the air. Can a write-in campaign stop his madness? Here's some of what I witnessed today and why ESPN needs to get rid of Skip Bayless.

The few moments that I witnessed of today's show blew my mind. It wasn't the kind of mind-blowing television that I enjoy, it blew my mind that someone can make such stupid uninformative opinions on a mainstream outlet. The single thing that he said was that "the best place for Tim Tebow is Cleveland. Bayless added, "he would flourish there because they don't have any decent quarterbacks on their roster." Lets analyze this insane comment and dissect it.

First, he believes that Tebow has a shot in Cleveland. If you look at the Browns roster, they lack a running game and have been adding parts in their receiving corps for the last few season. Greg Little has a shot at being an elite wide receiver, but not with Tebow at quarterback. I understand that Colt McCoy isn't the long-term answer there, but Tebow would be taking a step backward. Also, the Browns have two first-rounds picks this year, their early pick won't likely be a QB, but there will a few nice options with their later pick. Ryan Tennehill may still be available or they could trade down, gain some other picks, and pick either Brandon Weeden, Brock Osweiler, or Kirk Cousins.

Secondly, he's assuming that Tim Tebow is more than a system quarterback. John Fox helped design a system that fit Tebow's strengths. They relied on their defense to generate favorable field position, which the Browns currently lack. The Broncos would be asking for a high draft pick for Tebow, which I don't see that happening.

I know that Skip Bayless says nothing but contrarian statements in hopes of drawing ratings. From all accounts from people who have met him, they have nothing but positive things to say about his personality. It sounds like the exact same thing that you hear about Glenn Beck. They both go on television & radio and say things to cause a stir. Once the microphone is off, they put their characters away and become sane people.

I don't agree with ESPN changing their "First Take" format. I don't enjoy hearing Stephen A. Smith yell over Skip Bayless for a few hours. ESPN needs more programming like "Outside The Lines," "E:60," & "The Sports Reporters." I understand that those shows aren't exactly ratings monsters, but they need more of those shows to bolster their image. I'm saying that ESPN should feature a guy like Bob Ley over Colin Cowherd (no offense Michelle Beadle, you're still my girl).

I don't want "First Take" very often, because it just raises my blood pressure. More sports radio shows are getting their own morning/afternoon television shows, so there are more options to watch. I'm a big fan of "The Dan Patrick Show" and have been a listener since before they took the show to DirecTV. I would rather hear a guy be honest, who tells both sides of the story, and have guests on who are knowledgeable about specific topics (Chris Mannix, Bruce Feldman, Tony Dungy, etc). Don't even get me started on "Mike & Mike In the Morning," that is an entirely different post.

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Will Dungy Cut Ties With Vick?

Dick Ebersol, the head of NBC Sports, has recently met with Tony Dungy about his relationship with Michael Vick. Dungy is a football analyst for NBC's "Football Night In America." A possible conflict of interest could be taking place with Dungy's involvement with Michael Vick's career. He has been instrumental in landing him a job with the Philadelphia Eagles and his spiritual guidance over the last few months. Do you think Dungy's relationship would interfere with his job at NBC?

I was listening to the Dan Patrick Show and he mention that Ebersol told Dungy that he needs to end his relationship with Michael Vick, due to conflict of interest. It is reported that Dungy has obliged and will end the professional relationship with the trouble quarterback. Now that he has a job, Ebersol thinks that Dungy's job is over. I believe he would still help Vick spiritually, since he preaches religion in all of his public speaking engagements and in his book, "Quiet Strength."

Dungy did have a conflict of interest with Vick, but it would be the same conflict that would happen if Peyton Manning would call him about information on an opponent. It's a double-edged sword and NBC didn't want that to muddle up the broadcasts.

I believe that Dungy would be critical of Vick if he had to on a national broadcast. If he ends up playing and made a horrible play, I believe Dungy would call him out on it. He has integrity and knows that he has a job to do, even if he has a strong personal or professional relationship with Michael Vick. I hope he can keep his nose clean without Dungy checking up on him. I know he has done horrible, horrible things in the past, but I believe in second chances. I haven't posted much about Michael Vick in the past, because I believe that everything about him, was overly-opinionated and so one-sided, it wasn't fair. I hope he turns around his life and can find piece without the competition of dog fighting forever.

Song Of The Day - The Arcade Fire (Wake Up)

I am bringing back an oldie with this post. I used to post a different "Song Of The Day" everyday and I got a good response. I am not a huge fan of the band The Arcade Fire, but I do love this song. I didn't hear of the song until about a year ago, I actually heard it on The Dan Patrick Show. They sing the yelling part at the beginning of the song every Friday to close out the show.

I was turned off by The Arcade Fire for awhile, because I knew a girl who liked crappy art-rock and she loved them. I hated about 95% of the bands that she liked, the only one that I remember liking was Interpol. I was surprised when I found out that "Wake Up" was by The Arcade Fire, I had to re-think my stance on hating that girl's favorite bands. I listened to some their other stuff, but I'm still not a huge fan.

Well, here's the video for The Arcade Fire's "Wake Up." As a tribute to the Dan Patrick Show, please all sing along to the beginning. 1, 2, 3, Go!