CollegeHumor: Chris Barth http://www.collegehumor.com/user/6839308 Funny Videos, Funny Pictures, Funny Links! /article/6872960 http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6872960/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spring-training Everything You Need to Know about Spring Training Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:28:03 -0500 The Ref fills you in on all the sports news you missed this week


Spring Training Starts Today! Here's What You Need To Know:

Giancarlo Stanton Got Hit In The Head. Hard.

After a turbulent offseason that saw the Marlins trade away literally all of their stars except Stanton, the team's slugger got off to a rough start in Spring Training. Prospect Jose Fernandez hit the star outfielder in the head with a 95-mph fastball during a simulated game. After being hit, Stanton reportedly stared down the young pitcher angrily, before yelling "I asked you to kill me. Please. I can't take another losing season with this team."


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Notre Dame And Louisville Played A 5-OT Game

The game, essentially the length of two full length games, was the longest regular season clash in Big East history. Notre Dame ended up getting the best of Louisville, winning 105-101. Unfortunately, the Catholic university's number one supporter wasn't around to see the end of the game, as Pope Benedict XVI gave up halfway through the third overtime.


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Europol Found Over 680 Soccer Games May Have Been Fixed Since 2008

A report from Europe's police (I assume that's what Europol is) found that almost 700 soccer games had 'suspicious' qualities, suggesting that the soccer matches may have been fixed. These suspicious qualities include players being seriously hurt from non-existent injuries, and many games in which neither team scores a goal.


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The Miami Heat Visited The White House

The 2012 NBA champs were rewarded for their success with a trip to the White House. Before the team arrived, the event announcement caused panic amongst presidential staffers, as 'Bringin' the Heat to the White House' is usually what Joe Biden yells before sunbathing on the South Lawn.


The Ref: PEDs, The Heat At The White House, and MORE - Image 1 /article/6864417 http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6864417/the-ref-nfl-playoffs-manti-teo-and-more The Ref: NFL Playoffs, Manti Te'o, And MORE Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:53:52 -0500

Manti Te'o's Girlfriend Didn't Exist

An investigative report by Deadspin revealed that the supposedly dead girlfriend of Notre Dame star football player Manti Te'o was actually a hoax. The girlfriend, who Te'o claimed had been in a very bad car accident and then killed by leukemia, in fact never existed, and is thought be the product of a Catfish-like joke. Te'o maintains his innocence, claiming that he had been talking to her, on the phone, for a very long time. Also talking to her for a very long time? Clint Eastwood at the Republican National Convention.


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Joe Webb Tried To Throw A Football, Mostly Failed

After the Vikings surprisingly scratched starting quarterback Christian Ponder due to an elbow injury, second-string QB Joe Webb attempted to lead the Vikings to victory over the Packers. Unfortunately, his performance left it unclear as to whether he had actually ever played football before, and the Vikings lost handily. The game marked the first time in history my mom has yelled, "C'mon, I could throw better than that!" and actually been correct.


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The Eagles Fired Longtime Coach Andy Reid

The sacking came on the NFL's much-hyped "Black Monday" which saw 7 head coaches get the boot. I obtained an exclusive transcript of the conversation between team management and Reid:

Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie: Sorry Andy, but you're fired.
Andy Reid: Wood-fired pizza! My favorite!
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Rex Ryan Announced QB Mark Sanchez Will Be Benched For The Jets Next Game

The Jets decided to bench their starting QB after a disappointing game/season/career/life. Starting in place of the Sanchize will be third-string QB Greg McElroy. The move came as a surprise to many fans, who were disappointed that backup Tim Tebow was passed over. "Him?" asked coach Rex Ryan. "I thought he was the team Chaplain. Can he play football?"


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Novak Djokovic Bought All Of The World's Donkey Cheese

This is not a joke, people. The world's top-ranked tennis player just spent over $500/pound to buy the entire annual supply of global donkey cheese. The cheese is also known as "pule," not to be confused with "puke," which is of course what happens after you eat donkey cheese.


Football Happened:

  • The Seahawks Crushed The Cardinals 58-0
    /article/6854379 http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6854379/the-ref-bronies-wizards-and-other-sports-news THE REF / Bronies, Wizards, and Other Sports News Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:40:24 -0500 Every week, Chris Barth updates you on the important events in the sporting world – the ones you may have heard of and the ones you definitely missed. He's watching the games and calling things as he sees them. This is The Ref.



    LeBron James Was Named Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsman Of The Year'

    The Miami Heat star graced the cover of SI's 59th annual SOTY issue, showcasing his newly-won NBA Championship ring. Unfortunately, the SOTY award ceremony was marred by a heated confrontation between James' fanclub, "The 'Bronies" and a confused group of obsessive My Little Pony fans, "The Bronies."


         /article/6848717 http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6848717/the-ref-the-1972-dolphins-nascar-fights-and-more The Ref: The 1972 Dolphins, NASCAR Fights And MORE Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:41:33 -0500 Every week, Chris Barth updates you on the important events in the sporting world – the ones you may have heard of and the ones you definitely missed. He's watching the games and calling things as he sees them. This is The Ref.



    Football Happened:

    • The New Orleans Saints Delivered The Atlanta Falcons' First Loss
      ...]]> /article/6845801 http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6845801/the-ref-sad-eli-manning-nba-flops-and-more The Ref: Sad Eli Manning, NBA Flops, and MORE Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:16:50 -0500 Every week, Chris Barth updates you on the important events in the sporting world – the ones you may have heard of and the ones you definitely missed. He's watching the games and calling things as he sees them. This is The Ref.


      The NHL Canceled The Winter Classic

      As the National Hockey League's lockout neared the end of its second official month, the league announced the cancellation of its annual New Years Day game, which was set to feature the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The cancellation answered the age-old question, "If a league makes an announcement and nobody is there to hear it, does it make a sound?"


      ...]]>             /article/6843769 http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6843769/the-ref-the-world-series-bumblebee-uniforms-and-more The Ref: The World Series, Bumblebee Uniforms, and MORE! Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:58:00 -0400 Every week, Chris Barth updates you on the important events in the sporting world – the ones you may have heard of and the ones you definitely missed. He's watching the games and calling things as he sees them. This is The Ref.



      The Giants Won The Pennant, And Also The World Series

      The San Francisco Baseball Giants swept the Detroit Tigers to win their second World Series in three years. TV viewership for the series was the lowest in history, but I bet the viewers in San Francisco were the highest, if you catch my drift. After the Giants' series-winning victory in extra innings, San Francisco fans rioted in the streets, lighting fires and flipping cars in an elaborate and complex piece of socio-political performance art, demonstrating the uprising of technology-hub cities as America's heartland industry-based cities flounder. Either that or they were really drunk and wanted to light shit on fire.


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