I could not believe my ears when I heard some of the plans for SuperBowl ads this week. You have to be kidding me that a guy is going to propose to his girlfriend and pay the $2 Million dollar price tag? Get the hell out of here. Can we bet on this outcome? There is only one way this 30 second spot would be worth watching and that is if she runs out of the room screaming with a resounding NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I am convinced that I do not belong on this planet or maybe this is a nightmare that I hope to wake up from soon.

Just imagine sitting with a large group of friends or bar buddies, expecting something spectacular like the BudBowl or even the stupid Pets.com sock puppet and you get this? I don’t even think women would find this appealing but who knows.

To me the mark of a good ad is longevity, how long you laugh when you first see it and how much you keep talking about it long after it’s left your screen. Some have all of the luster of watching Rick Fox get reamed in the rear on the show Dirt (probably the most disturbing image of recent memory) but then again we do get occasional winners like Terry Tate Office Linebacker.


Right now I get the feeling you are saying “oh yeah that guy who crushed people in the office for Reebok”. Exactly! You mention Terry Tate and watch someone light up with excitement with the usual response of “hey I miss that commercial, can we trade that one for the erectile dysfunction spots?”

For those who don’t remember Terry, he was the creation of Reebok for part of their cross training campaign in 2003. Each commercial showed Tate dressed in a football jersey inflicting pain on office personell that made stupid maneuvers like drinking all of the coffee and not making more. These idiots got their due punishment with a nasty de-cleating hit from Tate followed by a tagline………the coffee one gave us the great “You kill the Joe, you make some mo!”

Don’t click here unless you want to kill some time because the videos are stellar. Reebok-Terry Tate - Google Video


“Terrible” Terry Tate was played by actor Lester Speight who calls himself the Mighty Rasta. LESTERRASTASPEIGHT.COM
Even more hilarious than the nickname is one interesting fact that I found. Lester ran for Governor of California during the whole recall thing (eventually Arnold won) but according to one website “Filed to run for Governor of California, but did not complete all necessary paperwork”. I voted for Arnold but I would have at least thought about voting for the Office Linebacker had he put a cover letter on his TPS report. For the Gears of War fans out there he was also the voice of Augustus Cole.

In the 4 years since his ad in the SuperBowl I have quoted Tate in my office more than my coworkers appreciate and at times wished he would come flying around the corner for a snot bubble producing hit on some people who will remain nameless. That my friend is the mark of a great advertisement and also a great character. What can we expect this year with the Superbowl commercials…..noone really knows after looking at some of the proposed spots but one thing I do know, it wouldn’t hurt to bring back the pain train.
WHOOOO WHOOOOO Pain Time Baby!

For those that miss other past commercials check out this link and enjoy!
SuperBowl Commercials @ Superbowl-Info.com



Remember we are running a Giveaway for all three SuperBowl DVD packages and all you have to do is reply to be entered. This is the easiest contest in history with the exception of playing Deal or No Deal. Man, there are some mentally disabled contestants on that show!


Included in this package will be NFL Films: SuperBowl I-X, SuperBowl XI-XX Collectors Editions and on top of that you get the Greatest SuperBowl Moments I-XL DVD.

Here are the rules.......
-Reply to this weeks report or last weeks by February 4th to be eligible
-You can include a one word post but just tell us what your favorite SuperBowl was.
-Only people in the contiguous 48 states need apply
-Winner will be drawn at random after my hangover subsides on Monday February 5th
-Have to be 18 or older




As always this list of HD Sports Programming is shown by day and categorized by sport but…Please check your local listings for channels and availability.
Games and Times are listed in RED.....Games and Times in BLUE are do not miss.


Wednesday 1/24/07
NCAABB
7:00pm EST: North Carolina vs. Wake Forest ESPNHD in 720p
7:30pm EST: DePaul vs. Georgetown ESPN2HD in 720p


NBA
7:30pm EST: Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics (Regional) FSN NE in 1080i
9:00pm EST: Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs ESPNHD in 720p
10:00pm EST: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trailblazers (Regional) FSN NW in 720p
10:00pm EST: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings (Regional) CSN in 1080i
10:30pm EST: N.J. Nets vs. Golden State Warriors (Regional) FSN BA in 1080i
Baron is back, we have some bigger inside presence and now I am seeing advertisements for “Warriors post-season push ticket packages”. Could this be it? Might I be able to watch my boys in the postseason finally……cross the fingers.

NHL
8:00pm EST: NHL All-Star Game Versus / INHD in 1080i
Why not? If anything check this out while watching the UNC/Wake game on ESPNHD. All-Star games are usually lame in any sport but with players letting loose there are usually some highlight reel saves and open ice goals.

Other Programming
3:00am EST: BIKINI DESTINATIONS HDNET in 1080i
"Moscow - Part history lesson, part current events expedition, post-Communist Moscow serves as one of the most unusual backdrops for Bikini Destinations to date as its models explore the art, architecture, culture and cuisine of one of the world's oldest and largest capital cities. They sample regional recipes, stroll through a mosaic of open-air markets and dance until dawn in its equally colorful nightclubs."





Thursday 1/25/07
NCAABB
7:00pm EST: Clemson vs. Duke ESPNHD in 720p
Clemson, Clemson, Clemson. I keep hearing about them and how they will make a serious run at the title this year. This is a good test at Cameron indoor with the Dukies running wild. Duke and UNC may be caught in an off year but even in an off year they produce powerhouse teams. Should be a great match-up and the can’t miss game of the night.

NBA
8:00pm EST: Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls TNT-HD in 1080i
10:30pm EST: N.J. Nets vs. L.A. Clippers TNT-HD in 1080i
If the Clippers would get it together this might be a great Thursday night doubleheader. Dallas looks really good again and I always love seeing the top Western Conference teams play the better Eastern Conference teams during the season. Kind of gives you a pre-playoff glimpse and food for thought come post season time.

Other Programming
3:00am EST: BIKINI DESTINATIONS HDNET in 1080i
"Ukraine - Bikini Destinations journeys deep into the heart of history as the crew uncovers the "real" Ukraine - from Crimea's celebrated vineyards to the imperial palace where the Cold War began. Then the girls experience contemporary culture as they taste traditional dishes in the region's most popular restaurants and work it all off dancing the night away in Yalta's trendiest clubs."

7:00am EST & 12:30pm EST: FACE 2 FACE WITH ROY FIRESTONE HDNET in 1080i
Jerry Colangelo - If there is one man to thank for bringing sports to the miserable desert state of Arizona its Colangelo. If you enjoy Arizona sports just watch this interview and thank him repeatedly through the TV. Wish all owners had this much positive influence on their sports organizations.





Friday 1/26/07
NBA
7:00pm EST: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers (Regional) CSN in 1080i
7:00pm EST: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers ESPNHD in 720p
8:30pm EST: Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks (Regional) FSN N in 720p
10:30pm EST: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Seattle SuperSonics (Regional) FSN NW in 720p

NHL
7:00pm EST: Buffalo Sabres vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (Regional) FSN OH in 720p
7:00pm EST: Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes (Regional) FSN S in 720p
8:00pm EST: Detroit Red Wings vs. St. Louis Blues (Regional) FSN MW in 720p
8:30pm EST: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Dallas Stars (Regional) FSN SW in 720p
9:00pm EST: Phoenix Coyotes vs. Colorado Avalanche (Regional) Altitude in 1080i

Other Programming
3:00am EST: BIKINI DESTINATIONS HDNET in 1080i
"Rio de Janeiro - Bikini Destinations descends upon Rio de Janeiro with visions of white-sand beaches, string bikinis, Carnival dancers and scores of beautiful people. This sultry Brazilian city doesn't disappoint. The crew will enjoy unparalleled views from atop Sugar Loaf Mountain, bank over Rio's famous beaches on a helicopter tour, take sightseeing to the extreme by hang-gliding across rainforests and cityscapes, and dance the night away in Rio's pulsating club scene."

7:00am EST & 12:30EST: FACE 2 FACE WITH ROY FIRESTONE HDNET in 1080i
Mike Krzyzewski - I think Mike has officially reached Yankee status as someone sports fans just can't stand to listen to or see anymore. If you can stand to listen to him then by all means here is another chance.

9:30pm EST * Premiere * & 12:30pm EST:- HDNet BOXING in 1080i
"New York, NY - From the Paradise Theater in the Bronx, HDNet brings you another exciting night of boxing. In the main event, Terrance Cauthen (32-3, 9 KOs) challenges Raul Frank (27-5-3, 13 Kos) for the USBA Light Middleweight belt. This fight is also an IBF Light Middleweight Title Eliminator bout and will decide the #2 spot. **Fight Card subject to change**"




Saturday 1/27/07
NCAABB
1:00pm EST: North Carolina vs. Arizona CBS in 1080i
7:00pm EST: Syracuse vs. Louisville ESPNHD in 720p
9:00pm EST: Michigan State vs. Ohio State ESPN2HD in 720p
Nice! Great slate of games for Saturday. North Carolina is a dream matchup as we approach February and will gives us a good idea if Arizona is worth all of the hype. That and it’s a good barometer of how Pac-10 basketball looks compared the top conferences.

Golf
3:00pm EST: Buick Invitation -- 3rd round - Torrey Pines Golf Club CBS in 1080i
This is a momentous occasion. Golf is in HD so lets check it out and see what CBS can do. Some people would rather watch the View in HD than Golf but it may look really good so it’s worth a look if you like watching golf.

College Football
4:00pm EST: Senior Bowl - Mobile NFL Network in 1080i
I haven’t received my offer to be an NFL scout yet so I think I will pass on this one.

NHL
7:00pm EST: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals HDNet in 1080i
7:00pm EST: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals (Regional) CSN in 1080i
7:00pm EST: Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins (Regional) NESN in 1080i
7:00pm EST: N.Y. Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers (Regional) CSN in 1080i
7:30pm EST: N.J. Devils vs. Florida Panthers (Regional) FSN FL in 720p
8:00pm EST: St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators (Regional) FSN S in 720p

NBA
8:00pm EST: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls (Local) WGN in 1080i
8:00pm EST: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls NBA/INHD in 1080i
10:30pm EST: Charlotte Bobcats vs. Golden State Warriors (Regional) FSN BA in 1080i
10:30pm EST: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. L.A. Clippers (Local) KTLA in 1080i

Other Programming
3:00am EST: BIKINI DESTINATIONS HDNET in 1080i
"A Year in Review - In 2004, Bikini Destinations explored far-flung locales from the glacier mountains of Alaska to the sun-swept beaches of Bora Bora and everywhere in between. Join some of the most beautiful women in the world, as they revisit 12 of the most exotic places on the planet for The Best of Bikini Destinations: A Year in Review."

7:00am EST: FACE 2 FACE WITH ROY FIRESTONE HDNET in 1080i
Antonio Gates, Shawne Merriman - Chargers standout players and are the most
exciting players on the team not named LaDainian Tomlinson. Wonder if Roy will ask Shawne about his steroid pop this season. Roy?





Sunday 1/28/07
El Futbol Non-Americano
10:58am EST: Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Bilbao WorldsportHD in 1080i

NBA
1:00pm EST: Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ABC in 720p
3:30pm EST: San Antonio Spurs vs. L.A. Lakers ABC in 720p
6:00pm EST: Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics (Regional) FSN NE in 1080i
6:30pm EST: Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons (Regional) FSN D in 720p
6:30pm EST: Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons ESPNHD in 720p
10:00pm EST: L.A. Clippers vs. Seattle SuperSonics (Regional) FSN NW in 720p

NCAABB
1:00pm EST: Tennessee vs. Kentucky (Regional) CBS in 1080i
1:00pm EST: Wisconsin vs. Iowa (Regional) CBS in 1080i
During my season of EA Sports NCAA March Madness I played Wisconsin and they not only cheat but make unbelievable shots at the perfect time. Tough team to play in the game and if they are anything like that in real life look out!

7:00pm EST: North Carolina vs. Maryland ESPN2HD in 720p
8:00pm EST: UCLA Bruins vs. Stanford Cardinal FSN-HD

Golf
3:00pm EST: Buick Invitation -- Final round - Torrey Pines Golf Club CBS in 1080i
If you pick one day to watch Golf in HD just watch the final round. Shots are more important and it seems like the players actually care on this day.

NHL
3:30pm EST: Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings NBC in 1080i

Other Programming
6:50am EST: HDNet TEST PATTERNS HDNET in 1080i
We spoke with the HDNET representative recently and she said she gets more praise for this 10 minute segment than most of the shows on HDNET. Honestly it's worth recording if you have a DVR and if you are lucky enough to get HDNET. I am not.




Monday 1/29/07
NCAABB
7:00pm EST: Pittsburgh vs. Villanova ESPNHD in 720p
9:00pm EST: Kansas vs. Nebraska ESPNHD in 720p

NHL
7:00pm EST: N.Y. Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Versus / INHD in 1080i
7:00pm EST: N.Y. Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Versus/INHD in 1080i

NBA
8:00pm EST: Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Regional) FSN N in 720p
8:30pm EST: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets (Regional) FSN SW in 720p





Tuesday 1/30/07
NBA
7:00pm EST: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (Regional) FSN Ohio in 720p
7:00pm EST: Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards (Regional) CSN in 1080i
7:00pm EST: Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards NBA/INHD in 1080i
7:30pm EST: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat (Regional) Sun Sports in 720p

NHL
7:00pm EST: Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins (Regional) NESN in 1080i
7:00pm EST: Tampa Bay Lightnings vs. Philadelphia Flyers (Regional) CSN in 1080i
7:30pm EST: Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (Regional) FSN P in 720p
8:00pm EST: Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche Versus / INHD in 1080i
10:30pm EST: Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks (Regional) FSN BA in 1080i

NCAABB
9:00pm EST: Michigan State vs. Illinois ESPNHD in 720p




Finally this is dedicated to the memory of a big sports fan and most importantly a good friend. Goodbye Don Cossi, rest in peace Sir.