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      Niners’ Gore calls out teammate Davis

      August 10, 2009 /

      49ers running back Frank Gore is getting a little tired of tight end Vernon Davis’ immaturity.

      From the San Jose Mercury News:

      “It’s his fourth year now. Now it’s time,” Gore said.

      The 49ers running back spoke to reporters a day after Davis said some teammates were upset by his latest training-camp fight. Coach Mike Singletary punished the entire team after Davis’ scuffle by making players run sideline-to-sideline sprints. Gore was among those unamused.

      “I wasn’t mad about having to run gassers,” he said. “I just feel it’s his fourth year now, and I told him it shouldn’t be him now. Everybody makes mistakes but it shouldn’t be him. OK, a rookie? I accept that.”

      In three years, Davis has recorded 103 receptions for 1,132 yards and nine touchdowns. Those numbers might be suitable for a tight end that is the third passing option in an offense, but not one that was supposed to emerge as the next great tight end after being selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2006 draft.

      Davis is only 25, so there’s still time for him to turn his career around. But as Gore indicated in his comments, Davis needs to show more maturity as he enters his fourth season. He seems to be at a crossroads in his career, where he either starts living up to some of the hype that surrounded him when he was drafted, or head down bustville like so many top 10 picks that came before him.

      NFL

      Victorino ejected for arguing balls and strikes…from centerfield.

      August 10, 2009 /

      It’s not everyday that you see a player get ejected for arguing balls and strikes from centerfield. But that’s exactly what happened on Sunday when Phillies’ outfielder Shane Victorino was tossed during a loss to the Marlins.

      Here’s the umpire’s explanation for ejecting Victorino from the Philadelphia Inquirer:

      “The third pitch was called a ball and he was out there waving his arms like this,” said Rapuano, imitating Victorino. “So I stepped out, took my mask off, looked out there and gestured. Again, he went [waving his arms] and I said that’s it. You can’t do that from center field. I gave him the chance to not do it again.”

      Wow – great explanation. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a player being ejected for raising his arms in frustration over an umpire’s (brutal) ball and strike calls.

      Umpires feel way too empowered these days.

      MLB, Video

      NFL fines for uniform infractions, by Chris Cooley

      August 10, 2009 /

      The NFL is cracking down on uniform infractions, and Chris Cooley provides an overview on his blog.

      Just for fun I figured I would list some of the fines mentioned in our meeting and different amounts.
      $5000 fines
      – High/Low whites on socks
      – Pants not covering knees (no skin should show below the waist)
      – Bandana
      – Wrong nasal strip
      – Hand towel alterations – towel must be 7 to 8 inches and have no tape on it
      – Tape not the same color of the shoe.
      – Jersey untucked (usually there is a warning for this one)
      – Jersey cut too short
      – Sleeves coming out of jersey – only QB can have this and only a certain amount can come out
      – Chinstrap undone ($7500)

      $10,000 fines
      – Personal messages
      – Any second offense fine
      – Wrong attire 90 minutes previous and after a game – clothes must be Reebok apparel
      – Tinted visor – must have a doctors note for a tinted visor

      The entire post is an interesting read. Cooley is a character.

      NFL

      Rubio to stay with DKV Joventut?

      August 10, 2009 /

      Yes, according to TwinCities.com citing a report from a Spanish newspaper.

      In the latest episode of the Ricky Rubio soap opera, the Spanish newspaper El Periodico is reporting that the frustrated point guard has informed his current Spanish team of his intention to fulfill the final two years of his contract.

      The saga continues. This contradicts the statement by the team president that Rubio’s tenure with the team is over.

      Rubio may turn out to be an NBA star, but right now David Kahn looks a little silly for taking Rubio and Jonny Flynn back-to-back without a plan in place to get Rubio out of his contract with his Spanish team.

      NBA, News, Rumors & Gossip

      Blackhawks’ Kane arrested for robbery

      August 10, 2009 /

      Blackhawks’ winger Patrick Kane was arrested with his cousin in Buffalo over the weekend on charges of assault and robbery after giving a cab driver $15 for a $13.80 cab ride and then allegedly punching him in the face and head when he didn’t have change.

      Per TSN.ca:

      Buffalo police said the 20-year-old Kane and his 21-year-old cousin, James Kane, had apparently caught a cab from the city’s downtown nightclub district at about 4 a.m. ET. The cab driver suffered cuts to his face and his glasses were damaged, police spokesman Michael DeGeorge said.

      Both men were charged with felony robbery and misdemeanour counts of theft of services and criminal mischief. Patrick Kane, who earned US$875,000 last season, pleaded not guilty in local court Sunday, WIVB-TV reported. It was not immediately clear when James Kane will appear in court.
      The driver said he was punched and hit by both men because he did not have 20 cents in change to give them, according to the police report.

      Average playing salary in the NHL: $3.725 million.
      Cab ride in Buffalo: $13.80.
      Putting your hockey career at risk by punching a cab driver in the head and face over not having the correct change: Priceless.

      What a pathetic act by a professional athlete and an embarrassment to the Blackhawks organization. I’m sure EA Sports will be happy to hear about this, seeing as how Kane was supposed to grace the cover of NHL 10 this year.

      NHL

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