Who Dat?

New Orleans just won the Super Bowl. Former LSU star, Joseph Addai was a serious thorn in the side of the Saints. But, his excellent performance was not enough to carry the Colts to victory.

Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees stated, "I felt like coming to New Orleans was a calling...To not only rebuild a team, but to help rebuild a city that had gone through Hurricane Katrina, that was a calling....The Who Dat nation is just as big a part of this as our team is..."

Can I get a Who Dat? The Super Bowl Champion Saints just brought a lot of joy to a city, much deserving resurgence and a profound sense of civic pride. Mardi Gras is gonna be rockin' in the French Quarter!

No one can ever call them Ain'ts no more. New Orleans is home of the Super Bowl Champs. And, Bourbon Street is currently filled with Saints fans asking one simple question... "Who dat?"

Way to Geaux Saints!
Click on the title of this post.

Super Bowl

You might be wondering what I have to say about the Super Bowl. To be honest, so am I. But, I'll tell ya what I know. I know that I don't care for either the Colts or New Orleans Saints. But, I'll be pulling for New Orleans. Why? Because Seyton Manning consistently torched my Dawgs, during his collegiate career at Tennessee. So, just for one day, I'll be sayin "WHO DAT?"

Click on the title of this post to see who's gonna win the Super Bowl. Hope you like the link JD.

Geaux Saints.

Hawks vs Clippers

Looks like the Hawks have their hands full with Eric Gordon and the Los Angeles Clippers. LA leads by 8 with just 8:58 left to play in the 4th quarter. Coming off a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta needs a win. Clippers center, Chris Kaman will be at the line for an and one opportunity following a TV timeout.

National Signing Day

Today was National Signing Day in college football.

Hawks Sweep Celtics

For the first time in 11 years, the Atlanta Hawks have swept their season series against the Boston Celtics. How 'bout that? Tonight's game featured a half court buzzer beater by Jamal Crawford and many terrible calls by the officials. And, in the end, Atlanta emerged triumphant with a 100-91 victory over Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics.

With 28 points and 6 assists, Crawford showed the world that he is the best 6th man in the NBA. Atlanta holds onto a scrawny half game lead over the Orlando Magic for 2nd place in the East. How long will the Hawks remain amongst the Eastern elite? That depends on what happens tomorrow night in Orlando, when Atlanta faces off against the Magic.

Click on the title of this post. The Celtics need to remember this, when they face our Hawks in the playoffs. Ha.

Hawks vs KG and the C's

Jamal Crawford has hit three huge 3s to give Atlanta a 35-26 lead over the Boston Celtics. As the first quarter expired, Crawford drilled a shot from half court to ignite Atlanta's offense. Joe Johnson is having a tough night from the floor, currently shooting 0-9. But, the Hawks are beating Boston with their hustle and efforts on the glass. Al Horford and ZaZa Pachulia are giving the Celtics trouble in the post. Atlanta leads 41-30 after another basket by Horford. Look for Crawford's half court shot on SportsCenter.

Later, Lane

In just one season at Tennessee, Lane Kiffin posted a 7-6 record as head coach of the Volunteers. During his days in Knoxville, Kiffin was a constant source of controversy. And now, he's gone. I believe the SEC is a better conference without his ignorant antics. But, I will definitely miss Kiffin's ludicrous sound bytes.

Speaking of that, Lil' Lane never got to sing Rocky Top all night after beating Florida. That was a "tradition" he was unable to embrace, because Kiffin's Vols couldn't get the job done against UF. Aided by his sudden departure, Kiffin did make good on one promise. After thumping UGA 45-19 in Neyland Stadium, LK stated that UT would never lose to Georgia as long as he was coaching the Vols. A bold statement after just one game against Tennessee's rival from the Peach State. This lame prophecy leaves me wondering, "How would Mark Richt have handled his shot at revenge against the shot taking Kiffin?"

Maybe the Dawgs would have stormed the field and personal foulishly danced after their first successful field goal against UT in 2010. But, now we'll never know. I just wish Richt could have given Kiffin a huge cup of STFU. Hopefully, UCLA can do that on his behalf next season. Go Bruins!

Click on the title of this post to hear a tribute to Lane Kiffin.
P.S. Thanks to Matt Chernoff of 680 the Fan for recommending this song.

Orlando Magic

At 26-15, the Orlando Magic are a half game behind the first place Atlanta Hawks in the Southeast Division. All Star center, Dwight Howard is averaging 17 PPG, 13.1 rebounds per game, with 1.6 assists and 1 steal per contest.

Tonight, Orlando is hosting the 14-27 Indiana Pacers. The Magic lead 33-17 with little time left in the first quarter. Dwight Howard leads all scorers with 10 points in the period.

Back in Atlanta, the Hawks lead Sacramento 27-25 in the early moments of the 2nd quarter. Kings PG Tyreke Evans has 9 points in the contest.

Hawks vs Kings

The Hawks (26-14) couldn't hit the broad side of the barn in their contest against the OKC Thunder on Martin Luther King Junior's birthday. But, with 4 scrawny seconds left, Jamal Crawford had a chance to send the game into OT. Unfortunately, his 3 point attempt clanked off the iron and Atlanta went down in defeat.

Tonight, the Hawks look to "right the ship" against a Sacramento squad that is just 15-25 on the year. Rookie PG Tyreke Evans has been sensational is his first NBA season. The kid from Memphis is averaging 20.5 PPG with 5 assist and 1.5 steals per game. Opening tip is just a few minutes away.

RS Sports Radio Awards

Live from Sandersville, these are the first ever RS Sports Radio Awards. Ha.

Let's get things started with the State Champs of Atlanta Sports Radio:
The winner is Buck and Kincade of 680 the Fan. Featuring legendary Bulldog Buck Belue and proud Philadelphian John Kincade, this is the best show on Atlanta sports radio. Buck and Kincade are live Monday through Friday from 3PM -7PM (6:30PM when the Thrashers play). Their show provides interesting and often contrasting views on both local and national sports. With most of its content centered around the local area, the Buck and Kincade show gives listeners of 680 The Fan the most compelling show on Atlanta sports radio. Personally, I'm eagerly awaiting the first "Mets Song" of 2010.

The first runner up goes to Chuck and Chernoff of 680 the fan. These guys set the stage for Buck and Kincade with strong sports opinions from 12PM to 3PM Monday through Friday. The show features a healthy balance between Matt Chernoff's sophomoric sense of humor and Chuck "The King" Oliver's strictly business attitude. Regular guests of the show include former Dawgs coach Jim Donnan and Dan Reeves.

Knocking on the door, is 790 The Zone's Brandon and Woolvey. Their show airs from 11AM to 1 PM Monday through Friday. The broadcasts feature strong sports opinions from Dawg fan Brandon Adams and Georgia Techster Jeff Woolverton. This is the house divided of Atlanta sports radio. Except for one thing... the co-hosts are always cordial, even when broadcasting differing views. These guys bring class to "Clean, old fashioned hate."

Finishing in 4th place are The 2 Live Stews of 790 The Zone. A couple years ago, Doug and Ryan would have been battling Buck and Kincade for first. But, the format of their show has gravitated more toward national sports radio than what's going on locally. I'm happy to see these guys succeed. But now that the 2 Live Stews are nationally syndicated, their show is a very different broadcast. In order to reach a broader audience, the Atlanta sports scene has taken a back seat during their time on the airwaves. You can hear The 2 Live Stews on 790 The Zone Monday through Friday from 1PM to 3PM. Also, look for them on ESPN First Take, where they have become regular guests.

Mayhem in the AM of 790 The Zone comes in at 5th best show on local sports radio. The lineup features Steak Shapiro, Sandra Golden, Chris Dimino, and Nick Cellini. Shapiro is the front man, but Cellini and Dimino are what makes the show work. They both have a dry sense of humor that will either make you cringe or laugh your azz off, early in the morning. You can listen to Mayhem in the AM on 790 The Zone Monday through Friday from 6AM to 11AM.

Honorable mention goes to The Rude Awakening of 680 The Fan. Leo Mazzone, Perry Laurentino, and Christopher Rude provide good insight on local sports. Recently, Buck Lanford of Fox 5 has filled in nicely for Christopher Rude. You can listen to the Rude Awakening Monday through Friday from 6AM to 10AM on 680 The Fan. Get well soon, Rude.

And for the Worst show on local sports radio, the Turn the Dial Award goes to:
The Herd on 680 The Fan from 10Am to 12PM Monday through Friday. This isn't a knock on Colin Cowherd. The man is good at what he does. But, The Herd doesn't appeal to me, because I'm not looking for any ESPN flavor from my local sports stations. If I need to check out SportsCenter, I know where that channel exists on my television set. As far as I'm concerned, local sports radio should be (wait for it...) LOCAL. The existence of this show keeps my radio away from 680 The Fan until it ends at 12PM.

For those of you residing outside the metro Atlanta area, you can listen to all of these shows online, by visiting www.680thefan.com and www.790thezone.com. If you have any good sports radio stations you think I'd be interested in, please let me know and I'll check 'em out.