Guess who’s back, back again, Chucky’s back, tell a friend

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Mark Davis started the press conference on Tuesday by saying, “Raider Nation, this is a big f-ing deal.” You can tell the owner of the Oakland Raiders, is clearly excited – as are we.

Why? Because Jon Gruden is out of retirement and he’s back in black (and silver), people.

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Side note: Since when did Davis and Gruden start going to the same barber?

Anyways, Gruden returns to the boys in black after serving as head coach from 1998-2001. And then, every member of Raider Nation remembers what happened next – Gruden headed east to coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

I remember as a little girl liking to watch the Bucs games simply because Gruden was the coach.

He’s enthusiastic. He’s real. And, as Gruden said one reason why he’s taking on a head coaching position again, is for a reason all teams want to hear.

“Most of all, I love to win,” Gruden said at the press conference.

 

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Let’s face it, Gruden is going to go down as a legend. Actually, he already has.

 

There are only four men to-date that have won the Super Bowl in their first season with a team. Per the NFL, here’s the elite to have done so:

• Don McCafferty – Baltimore Colts, Super Bowl X
• George Seifert – San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIV
• Jon Gruden – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Super Bowl XXXVII
• Gary Kubiak – Denver Broncos, Super Bowl 50. 

And let’s be clear, here – that Super Bowl win is the only one the Bucs have under their belt.

 

Who knows, maybe Sean McVay, the youngest NFL head coach ever (31), will get it done this year for the Los Angeles Rams, but that’s another story.

 

Gruden has taken a seven-year sabbatical from coaching and instead has been going the broadcast route, where I’m sure you’ve see him on Monday Night Football giving his Gruden Grinder.

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But if you’re thinking that his break from coaching will take a toll on his first season back, I’d think again.

 

He’s got a solid caliber team with a young leader of a QB in Derek Carr. He’s got the assets, so why not come out the gates hot?

 

Raider Nation’s thinking it, and I’m just saying it.

Even if you hate the Raiders, admit it – you can’t wait to see the headset-throwing, enthusiastic Chucky back on the sidelines, if only for sheer entertainment.

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Well, maybe not if it’s your team he’s knocking into the ground.

— Hailey
Instagram/@hschellin

 

 

Ladies, It’s Time to Turn Down… For WATT- JJ is Single & Ready to Settle Down

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So the world is freaking out about JJ Watt.

Right now you’re saying, “DUH Hailey.”

It’s no secret that JJ Watt is one of the hottest players in the NFL right now, if not arguably THE BEST player in the NFL. And when I say “hottest,” it comes with two equally important meanings. 🔥🏈

Catch my drift?

Turns out the most current “hot” topic on JJ Watt isn’t about his stats though. It’s about his personal life. More precisely, his difficult, yet hopeful search “to find the right one.” So, yes – you heard me – the whole world (every girl that watches the NFL) is freaking out about JJ Watt.

In his interview with NFL.com, Watt commented on how his dating life has been going lately.

“People [I know] think that I’ve never dated before, or whatever. But I’m trying. I’m trying. I’m just unsuccessful. My schedule’s so crazy and life’s so busy, it just hasn’t worked.”

And now it’s my turn to chime in on the chiseled all-world Houston Texans defensive end.🏆 Did I mention chiseled?💪🏼

Well JJ, you stole the words from my mouth. Like, sorry I’m not sorry for being a career driven woman with a busy schedule! Squeezing in a full-time boyfriend just hasn’t quite fit into my whole “building an empire” schedule yet.💁🏼

And, as all of this hit the internet this week, Watt posted an Instagram to drop the mic.

Oh yes JJ, you are fine. You are doing just fine, I meant. Just keep doin’ you.

But now that I’m thinking JJ, LIGHT BULB💡… We both lead similar lives- You’re single. I’m single.

Hey, just thought I’d throw it out there…😉

XOXO,

– Hailey

Drake & Serena Williams… A Perfect MATCH

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Drake and Serena Williams, DATING?!

Well, it wouldn’t be the first time we heard it. This has been discussed years ago (when Drake tweeted some raunchy ish at her)…

And then, more recently, when he was seen cheering Serena on at Wimbledon in July. But let’s just say that it has been confirmed that they are more than friends again.

The two were recently spotted making out while in a restaurant in Cincinnati. Not sure what the couple ordered to eat, but it was definitely hot and steamy over at their table! One thing we do know they ordered was tequila shots! Aye, aye!

I couldn’t think of a better way to feel more comfortable getting all kissy feely with a man at a high end restaurant, with six other people, might I add. TOTALLY gives justification. A woman and her tequila– ya, there’s a lot of things that can happen. AND, we all know that Drake could have totally been whispering in her ear some of his loveable rap lyrics…

“If you let me, here’s what I’ll do,
I’ll take care of you…”

Mhmm… We don’t doubt that you would Drakey boy.

Drake and Serena are both very private people, and they say that they are both each other’s types.

Serena’s ex, Common even weighed in on the subject…

http://www.tmz.com/videos/0_t2y3qk0b

Although these are both words familiar to Serena on the court, it looks like she might be having a whole lot of love in this match off the court. 😉

 -Hailey

Julianne Hough is Engaged to Hockey Stud Brooks Laich

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Well, we know that Julianne Hough is shining bright like a diamond right now! I mean, HELLOOOO, she just got engaged to a bangin’ pro hockey player!

 Sorry boys, she’s officially off the market for good, and has been taken by one truly swift gentleman.

The little blonde bombshell recently just got engaged to the NHL Washington Capitals hockey player, Brooks Laich! Laich worked with Lorraine Schwartz for months on designing the custom ring that would perfectly suit Hough. Lorraine Schwartz? Custom ring? But WEIGHT, there’s more…..

IT’S OVER 6 CARATS! 

The couple both posted the exciting news on August 18th on Hough’s Instagram with the caption:

• juleshoughWe are overwhelmed with joy and excitement to share with you our recent engagement! #fiancé #love

And then this presh photo a couple days later on her Instagram with the caption:

• juleshoughWhat a week it’s been! I’m just so happy and feeling so loved from all of you, and wanted to give you a quick update on everything. I can’t wait to share our wedding planning adventures with you over the next few months — you guys always give the best advice! Check my post today and stay tuned! juliannehough.com (link in profile)

The two of them have been together since February of 2014 and we couldn’t be more excited for them!

CONGRATS TO THE LUCKY COUPLE and that boss a$$ ring.

Feel free to invite TCD to the wedding, we’d love to cover it… 😉

XOXO,

-Hailey

#andSTILL, Rowdy Ronda Rousey Holds the Belt

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If you didn’t manage to catch UFC 190 with Ronda Rousey completely knocking Bethe Correia the f*ck out in 34 seconds, I’m here to help you. Let’s start with a recap.

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The Brazilian Bethe Correia came into this fight with nine wins, no losses.

The reason why there was so much hype surrounding this fight was Correia’s way of letting Rousey know she wasn’t scared of her.

She sh*t talked Rousey the whole time, getting absolutely out of control at the weigh in and even added a “I hope you don’t kill yourself when I beat you” to Rousey.

For those of you who don’t know, Ronda’s father unfortunately took his own life. Once Correia said that, Rousey took this fight more personal. OBVIOUSLY.

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She wanted to “beat (Bethe Correia) in the most embarrassingly way possible, in her hometown.” Which is exactly what the queen of the cage did. Obliterate Correia in just 34 seconds in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. *Evil laugh*

All the fights leading up to the main event seemed to have had Brazilians, which is not uncommon in the UFC. But, all the Brazilians who entered the octagon that night had the crowd on their side. Until, Rowdy Ronda Rousey took the Octagon, walking out to “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett. The whole arena erupted for Rousey.

Looks like Correia got beat before she got beat. At least in my book.

Money talks, and bullish*t walks.

– Carly

Shout Out to All the Lefties!

IT’S LEFT-HANDER’S DAY! August 13th that is…

Cheers to a happy, happy day to these pro sports lefties! You da real M.V.P.

Manu Ginobili 🏀

James Harden 🏀

Clayton Kershaw ⚾️

Phil Mickelson ⛳️

Rafael Nadal 🎾

Shaquille O’Neal 🏀

Chris Sale ⚾️

Tim Tebow 🏈

Michael Vick 🏈

Bubba Watson ⛳️

Stay weird my friends.

XOXO,

Napoli is Going Going, Back Back to TEXAS

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First Josh Hamilton, and now Mike Napoli.

Oh yeah, Napoli is once again a Texas Ranger. The deal went down last Friday which will send Napoli back to Texas for cash or a player to be named.

This could be huge for Texas. If you can remember, Napoli was a huge contributor to the Rangers during their road to the World Series in 2011. Although they would end up losing to the St. Louis Cardinals, Napoli’s clutch hits did not go unnoticed.

But hey, props to him, because he did what they couldn’t do over at the Red Sox- Won himself a championship and a nice piece of bling in 2013. 💁💍

Nap has said he doesn’t care where he plays back in Texas, he just wants to contribute to the team and help them win. This year he is batting .205, has 13 HR and 40 RBIS.

But what he can bring back to Texas goes beyond the field. Napoli is THAT guy. A leader with playoff and World Series experience. He knows how to fire up his teammates, as well as the stadium with his badass walk up songs.

Globe Life Park in Arlington will be hearing the chants of “NAP­O­LI” once again.

Love ya Nap, you the BOMB!

– Paige

Here’s a Jawbreaker- Geno Smith is OUT

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Geno Smith is OUT. And the reason why is a jawbreaker… Literally.

IK Enemkpali “sucker punched” Smith in a locker room altercation over something described to be something you might see in “sixth grade” leaving Smith with a broken jaw (two fractures) and a seat on the bench for 6-10 weeks.

According to coach Todd Bowles,

“It was nothing to do with football. … It was very childish,” coach Todd Bowles said. “He got cold-cocked … sucker punched, whatever you want to call it, in the jaw. He’s got a broken jaw, a fractured jaw.”

Let’s go over that again.

I’m sorry, but if you are Enemkpali, you are described as a MARGINAL player and you’re going to SUCKER PUNCH the to be STARTING QB. In what world did that seem like a good idea? Needless to say, Enemkpali was released immediately after the altercation.

“It was something very childish, something sixth-graders could’ve talked about,” Bowles said. “It had no reason to happen.”

For REAL.

But don’t worry NY Jets fans. Your precious pony boy is in high spirits. Smith channelled his inner Arnold Schwarznegger posting this selfie saying “ILL BE BACK!”

So now the question we’re all wondering about… Who’s stepping up to the QB plate now?

The Jets have Ryan Fitzpatrick and Bryce Petty to work with now, but really were not planning on using them this soon. Just months ago we had coach Bowles over and over reassuring Jets fans Geno Smith would indeed be there starter. But hey, this is sports- In other words, be prepared for anything. Like a marginal player sucker punching your season’s future in the face. Fabulous.

Just before the altercation occurred coaches were telling media how pleased they were with Smith’s performance in practice heading into the season. Until Monday, Smith hadn’t even thrown an interception. That’s not to say the back up QB’s are not prepared or qualified to take over. After all, let’s not go over Smith’s past season records…

Veteran back up QB Fitzpatrick will take over for the Jets, but Bowles did indicate they may be adding another QB into the mix. Cue Bryce Petty. Although Petty hasn’t been giving the best performance we’ve seen during camp, the kid is still talented.

But back to Fitzpatrick.

This is NOT a bad deal for the Jets at all. Yeah, I said it. Numbers never lie folks… Last season with Houston, Fitzpatrick killed it for the Texans and frankly, shamed Smith’s numbers.

Last season Fitzpatrick accumulated a career-high 56.7 Total Quarterback Rating on the strength of a 63.1 completion percentage and a touchdown-completion ratio (2.12) that ranked No. 13 in the NFL. Compare that to Smith, whose 1.0 touchdown-interceptions ratio ranked No. 30 in the league. Smith’s QBR of 44.3 ranked at a low No. 26.

See what I’m saying here? Not a bad deal at all.

Smith is one of the most inconsistent QB’s in the league. Yes, the Jets franchise is trying to prove a point as to making a decision in whether Geno is their go to guy moving forward, but it’s not too far off to say the Jets just got blessed by an angel with this jawbreaking news…

– Courtney