TSP Podcast Episode 1, Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of The Sports Point's first podcast, debuting on 12/18/08. Join us as we discuss the bowl season kicking off, the Phillies-Mets trash talking, and week 16 of the NFL. Be sure to check out Part 2 as well.

Please note we are 2 different guys than the 2 immortals that bring you "The Sports Show." Be sure to check out their show as well, those guys are funny!

TSP Podcast Episode 1, Part 2

Maybe There is One too Many Bowl Games

You probably have seen reference to this story by now, but it's too amusing to not keep passing along. As of last week, the Roady's Humanitarian Bowl had only sold approximately 24 tickets, and that is not a misprint. The only reason it's approximate is that Maryland had to estimate its 16 tickets sold, while the University of Nevada knew it had sold exactly eight.

This is the bowl game integrity that the BCS system is trying to protect, right? If college football went to a playoff system, what would the family of eight from Nevada do during the holidays?

We'll avoid going off on a tangent about a college football playoff system, but let's try to figure out why the Roady's Humanitarian Bowl is struggling to sell tickets. Sure, it doesn't help having Boise State actually get invited to another bowl as it has this season, but why wouldn't you want to attend this game. This is how officials are trying to sell the game:

“The University of Nevada and the University of Maryland have two of the strongest football traditions in the nation,” said Kevin McDonald, executive director of the bowl. “Our fans should be in for a treat as both these teams have great athletes.

“This match-up will showcase college football’s most innovative and experienced coaches in the nation in Chris Ault and Ralph Friedgen,” said Kelly Rhinehart, president of Roady’s Truck Stops.

Even if that was remotely true, we still wouldn't visit Boise, ID. We aren't saying it's not an incredible place to visit, but we just checked the weather and it's currently 20 degrees. No thanks.

The Sports Show, Episode 2

Here's another installment from our friends at Sports Blog TV. We apologize if you have that Single Ladies song stuck in your head now.

Brian Giles Facing $10 Million Lawsuit

The ex-girlfriend of San Diego Padres outfielder Brian Giles is suing him for more than $10 million, alleging he caused her miscarriage by beating her in 2002.

The lawsuit was filed by Cheri Olvera December 5 and reported by the San Diego Tribune on December 16. According to the Associated Press:

The lawsuit accuses him of hitting and slapping her in the face, shaking and kicking her, and battering her twice when she was pregnant with Giles' child.

Coincidentally, the alleged battery was occurring during the same time period of Giles' most productive seasons at the plate. From 1999-2002, he hit more than 35 HRs each year, while his other 10 seasons in MLB failed to produce anything more than 23 HRs in a single season. We'll let you take it from there.

The Sports Show, Premiere Episode

"No, I will not smell your finger."
Before you comment, no the guy named Doug is not gay (of course, there is nothing wrong with that) although he does enjoy Gilmore Girls - they speak so fast, but they speak so true, Scrubs anybody? - and a good shop at Crate & Barrel every now and then. Our friends over at Sports Blog TV provide the entertainment.

Friday Blog Podge: Cool Golf Cart and the UK's Erin Andrews

Send us any links to stories or pics that you think might be a good addition to our daily Blog Podge post to thesportspoint@gmail.com.

Kayleigh Pearson via Horny Oyster.

Now this is a mint golf cart. Not that it matters because we don't golf, but still its pretty cool. (Golf Girl)

Bring your $1 bills if you plan on hitting up Safeco Field this year. (Lion In Oil)

Meet Charlotte Jackson, the UK's Erin Andrews. (SportsbyBrooks)

Is Kim Kardashian going to pose in Playboy magazine again? (Moondog Sports)

What NBA fans want for Christmas. (Cuzoogle)