Morning YouTubeness: At Least The Lions Got This One Right

Thanks to RoyWilliams.Net, our Friday YouTube is a compilation of...you guessed it. Roy Williams.

While I would've preferred a little more than just UT highlights, there's no doubting this guy's talent. He should have a field day with the considerably shorter Washington Redskins cornerbacks this week, so hopefully Sean Taylor has his running shoes on. Oh, and just a warning - yet another video with Soulja Boy in the background. Undedited. Enjoy.

Morning YouTubeness: Kick Return Clinic

Morning, all.

While the Chicago Bears quarterback situation is an absolute disaster right now, it seems that the whole kick-returning thing is working pretty well.

If the Bears defense can just hold teams to field goals and then let Devin Hester get his hands on the ball, they may have a chance to win some games. A few more plays like this and we're going to see Hester in the backfield, you can pretty much guarantee it.

If only Howard Cossell could see this guy run. Enjoy!

Shaun Rodgers Humiliates Stripper

I apologize to the handfull of you that actually visit this here blog for the downtime that the server was dealing with. And if you weren't even aware of it - then, I don't apologize as you should've been attempting to log on!

Starting today off with some wonderful news. And by wonderful, I mean another NFL player having charges brought against him. This time, defensive lineman Shaun Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers is currently having a legal bout with a stripper that he allegedly assaulted.

The suit makes the same allegations the woman made to police -- that Rogers entered her dressing room at a Detroit strip club June 8 and forcibly groped her.

But wait...There's more.

But the suit, filed in Wayne County Circuit Court, also alleges a person claiming to be Rogers threatened her life if she pursued a complaint.

The dancer is reportedly suffering from emotional injuries including "humilialtion," and "embarassment."

Funny, I always thought that these sort of things were present to dancers even without being assaulted by 300 lb. men. You learn something every day.

(Detroit Free Press)

Romeo Crennel Is Not Impressed

Despite Brady Quinn looking like Joe Montana against the Lions third-string defense this past weekend, Browns head coach Romeo Crennel has named Charlie Frye the starting quarterback for the Browns preaseason game against Denver this weekend.

If you recall, Frye won the coin toss during the Chiefs game only to make a few bonehead moves in terms of game management. Derek Anderson got the nod this past weekend, proceeded to fumble the first snap of the game and throw an interception later on.

Quinn took over the game in the fourth quarter, threw for over 170 yards and a touchdown. But again, against a group of guys who will likely not even own warm-ups come September 6th.

While the third preseason game is typically the one to watch, Crennel says "not so fast" to all you reporting types.

The third preseason game traditionally has served as the formal dress rehearsal for the season opener. But there has been nothing traditional about the handling of this quarterback competition, and Crennel would not declare Frye the starter for the opener Sept. 9 against Pittsburgh.

"We'll reassess after every game," Crennel said. "Nothing is written in stone. In the NFL, it's competition, and every day they have to compete for their jobs."

All of this quarterbacking mess in Cleveland will likely result in either the trading of either Anderson or Frye, or the releasing of Ken Dorsey - who has actually looked relatively poised compared to the other two.

If there's one thing you can count on from all of this, it's more man boobs.

Morning YouTubeness: To Canada With Love

A little bit of a two-for-one this morning.

With news out of the Sports Review Magazine that Charles Rodgers is heading to the CFL to waste some more talent across country lines.

The best part of this report is that Rodgers has apparently lost some of his step. A 4.83 40-yard dash time is simply awful and shouldn't be associated with anyone under 300 lbs.

So, Canada, here's what you have to look forward to. Oh, and some of the language in the video isn't exactly SFW, so I apologize in advance. Enjoy.



(h/t to Deadspin)

Morning YouTubeness: Third Team All-Pro

Morning, folks. I apologize for no "Weekend" post. I'll make sure to cover everything I can today. Not to be a Quinn-apologist, but he did have the third team offense as weapons while beating on the third team defense for the Lions. For now, check out Brady Quinn toss about 15 passes to his halfback en route to quite a showing on Saturday night.

Your Morning Johnson Fix

While Peyton Manning and company took the limelight of preseason games last night, Carson Palmer's Bengals played against John Kitna's Lions locked horns about 1,200 miles north.

The aformentioned QBs didn't see a lot of time, with Palmer completing seven of 10 passes, and Kitna throwing five, completing three.

The highlight of the game (which ended in a 27-26 win for Detroit, as if it even matters) was all of the "__ . JOHNSON" jerseys that littered the field. A quick run-down of the Johnsons follows...

Rudi Johnson, the ever-so-large running back for the Bengals ran the ball five times, for a total of 32 yards - 6.4 yards per carry for you math majors. Significantly better totals than Kenny Irons (rumored to take a few snaps from Johnson this season) and his 17 yards on four carries. Couple that with a knee injury, and it just wasn't a good night for the rookie.

After Palmer threw his 10 passes, Doug Johnson entered the game - shocking thousands who thought that he had retired years ago. He actually threw 20 passes, completing 11 for 150 yards and a touchdown. He also threw a pick, but we're focusing on the positive here.

Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson caught two balls. He would've had three, but was rocked on one, resulting in an incomplete pass. His two successful receptions totaled 40 yards, which isn't too, too bad.

His colleague on the other team Calvin Johnson also caught two passes. Not to be outdone by Chad, Calvin's totaled 45 yards, but neither found the end zone as preseason touchdowns are apparently saved for guys named "Bellamy" and "McDonald."

Larry Johnson could not be reached for comment.