AC was my dawg back in the day. I loved seeing that maize and blue #1 streak up the sideline. I gave Chris Webber one of his Anthony Carter’s football cards and the look on his face said it all. Here’s one of the biggest plays in Michigan football history.

The Time is Right…

Only the true Talib Kweli fans appreciate the power of this track off Liberation. Short, sweet and when the initial beat goes boom…instant gratification.

Wednesday night, a Rashard Lewis shot went bang precisely when his team needed the rock to knock. His three was the game-winner in a nationally televised contest. The Magic went up early, the Sixers took the lead late and the

Magic finished what they started.

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Marc Fein, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley

Smith on Knicks guard Stephon Marbury declining to play against the Pistons on Tuesday: “The Knicks handled it wrong.  You should never ask a player before the game, ‘do you want to be a part of something?’ When you ask guys before the game what should they do, you give them an option.  When you’re asked before the game and you’re already told you’re not part of the team and you’re not part of the plan, you give a guy an opportunity to say you’re not part of the team.   You’ve got to tell (Marbury) to play.  You don’t give him that option, he’s on your payroll for $22 million.”

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Thanksgiving and Football. Whether you’re taking in your high school game, for me it’s Central vs. Northeast (Alma Mater). Maybe you’ll chose to take in the Detroit Lions around noon and the Dallas Cowboys a while later as the tryptophan kicks in. My favorite is the annual Turkey Bowl, every neighborhood has one, it’s the one day of the year where guys that have done nothing all year come out to try and recapture some gridiron glory and bragging rights.

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Tim Wise’s satirical riff on a “post racial America”

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Sorry I’m late on this. This has been a bad year for the entertainment industry. Eric MC Breed died in Ypsilanti, Michigan at a friends house of kidney failure at age 36. He’d been sick for awhile so at least now he can rest. He had a couple of knockers and released 12 albums since debuting in 1991. RIP brothaman…

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Yesterday was a day of movement in the NFL, the N.Y. Jets officially moved the Tennessee Titans from the ranks of the unbeaten with a stunning win on the road. In Baltimore, Eagles coach Andy Reid moved his quarterback Donovan McNabb one step closer to the door by benching him with the Eagles down only three points at the half. Finally the Giants continue to move closer to the division title with a hard fought win over the Arizona Cardinals.

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For those who have pushed the rock, made a big block or swished a shot at the end of the clock, there are some things you notice when a team walks in the gym. Some look intimidating and some do not. Some are physical and some are not. Some yell and play with passion to win and again, some do not. The Golden State Warriors are a team full of horses. They come at you in waves to catch you off guard and hopefully frustrate you to not have it in you to guard an open three or defend a cut. Nellie’s bunch has historically been of this ilk and just because he’s a little shorthanded (Al Harrington/Jamal Crawford trade) means nothing. His teams go and fight with full intentions of winning. They came up short against the Philadelphia 76ers last night 89-81, but after being dominated for most of the game, they almost pulled it out.

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Waiting for the EL on a Friday is something different. People’s personalities are on display in full flavor, adding to the excitement waiting to happen.

This one cat in particular set the mood right. I knew what was playing on his iPod because as he rapped the lyrics loud enough for those in Mt. Airy to hear. The track happened to be Once Again It’s On by State Property—more specifically, Hov and Beans. I thought to myself, It’s cool, he ain’t hurting anybody. But what he did was giving the night hype. Yeah, the hype where I knew this night would be right.

This was a night I circled because Baron Davis, Al Thornton and the Los Angeles Clippers were coming into town. This would be the first night Elton played against his former team—and the coach who thought Elton bounced on him without so much of a word.

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Menace II Society

Remember, these are mine. Please list yours without prejudice. Educate me. This has been fun the last few weeks. I’ll finish up when I get the chance later on tonight or early tomorrow after I return from Sixers/Clippers.

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Ted Ginn Jr. and the rest of the Miami Dolphins are going for the season sweep of the New England Patriots which would put the Dolphins in sole possession of second place in the AFC East.

Other games of importance include: N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, Carolina at Atlanta, N.Y. Giants at Arizona and Green Bay at New Orleans.

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Alright TSF Family the argument was brought to me last week that the New York Giants should be ranked number one instead of the Tennessee Titans due to the impressive wins that the Giants have mounted both in and out of the Conference. What I am going to do today is allow you, the fan decide who sits at the top of the NFL food chain this week.

But for now I’ll list the top two as I see it.

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“I got it sewn, I’m so authentic…and you’re not official like a ref at a scrimmage…”

Wale - Daytona Squared

Tuesday I drove to DC to cover the Wizards versus Heat game. I picked up Michael and we were on our way. Once we got on I-95 near the Chester exit, we were greeted with some traffic and a host of snow flurries. It’s been really cold lately, just how I like it, nevertheless it would take more than some precipitation to deter me from a trip home.

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Anthony Gilbert and I checked in at the Heat/Wizards game last night. I idn’t get a chance to speak with any of the Wizards because both teams showered quick and shot on the road. Spoke with Dwyane Wade about criticism, Shaun Livingston about his comeback from a devastating knew injury, Michael Beasley about Kevin Durant and comparing his class to the class of 2006, Mario Chalmers about that Manhattan dagger, Daquan Cook on Dwight Anderson and Big Tigger on the demise of Rap City. Pearl was there…so was Serena and the usual overabundance of Chocolate City’s finest. Click on the pic to dig it on SLAM.

That’s my dawg. Thanks to Todd Cooper for the video.

Gives me a chance to post that pic AG.

I wonder what Sonny was talking about. They both seem amused.

The Sixers have won three straight after losing three. The OKC game (110-85) was a game they should have won and they took care of business. Since the game wasn’t really a focus, I wanted to give you a look into some of the personalities within the Oklahoma City Thunder locker room as this young team in transition (1-9 record heading into tonight) looks to make its mark in not only the city, but the league. I also get 5 minutes with Assistant General Manager Troy Weaver to get a sense of the team’s pulse. There’s also some quick Sixers quotes at the end. To access the link on SLAM, click on Durant’s pic.

Leading off, I had to get with reigning ROY to see what was going on with his young career The Sixers pretty much locked him up-he definitely was the defensive focus-but even in defeat, the player I call Smooth Jazz was very eloquent speaking to the media.

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Anquan Boldin is playing like a man possessed, in yesterday’s contest against the Seattle Seahawks Boldin recorded 13 receptions for 186 yards. The Arizona Cardinals were able to hold off a late rally from the Seahawks to win 26-20 and keep their division title hopes alive.

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Uh…well…not technically, but I’m subbing for the master prediction, TSF football, expert dude…yeah this week. Don’t panic folks, he’ll be back next week doing what he does.

Let’s start this thing off right.

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Continuing the musical and cultural current vibe of Friday Fire, The Starting Five highlights the greatest men of musical soul.

I’m only going five here but you all can go ten. Obviously there are others (Al Green, Barry White, Teddy, Bobby Womack, Isaac Hayes, Gerald Levert, Smokey Robinson–to name a few–but these five are the ones who have hit me the hardest personally. Educate me. Ladies I did the best I can here so please do what you do and blow up this post like all those hound dogs (You Bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yays) did the ladies. Where you at J?

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This idea was brought on by a post a week ago about how the Pittsburgh Steelers have produced some of the best linebackers in NFL history.

What I’ve decided to do is allow you to pick a team and chose one position that you feel a particular team has excelled at over the years. Here are my choices:

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The Aleem Brothers discuss with Michael Tillery of The Starting Five the release of original material recorded with the legendary Jimi Hendrix before his passing. This deal, coordinated with the twins, Hip Hop artist and producer Spyda D and Jimi’s estate, has been in the works for over a year.  This comes a day after Jimi Hendrix’ drummer, Mitch Mitchell, died.

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TNT’s NBA Thursday Coverage Continues Thursday, November 20 at 8 p.m. ET with a doubleheader featuring the Detroit Pistons @ Boston Celtics followed by the Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns

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Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley

Barkley on the Detroit Pistons getting the better of the trade with the Nuggets: “It’s a better trade for Detroit because they are going to have cap space (after the season).  (Rasheed Wallace and Allen Iverson) understand this is their last year in Detroit.  (The Pistons) just signed Rip Hamilton to a big contract.  They aren’t going to give another big contract to another 30-something year-old guy and they are going to get rid of Rasheed Wallace after this year.  The Pistons have to win a championship this year.  That’s why I love the trade for them; it’s a great trade by (Pistons GM) Joe Dumars.”

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After Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, the inevitable question has surfaced; Can the Tennessee Titans run the table? Five of their next seven opponents are teams still in the playoff hunt, we’ll find out beginning Sunday in Jacksonville.

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Mike Tillery is currently experiencing some problems with his modem and his home network. Things should be resolved by three this afternoon.

Thanks.

The eyes that peered into those of Joe Montana, Phil Simms and John Elway are now bespeckled, but his heart and those same eyes still rage with the fire and intensity that made Mike Singletary the force behind arguably the greatest defensive unit in NFL history.

Today, Singletary has the unenviable task of bringing the San Francisco 49ers back among the elite of the NFL. In an age where coaches are being coached, Singletary has let it be known he’s in charge - and can care less who’s watching. 

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