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Fraser Davidson, a London-based animator, created this video inspired by Bill Maher’s comparison of the economics of pro football and baseball. He brings a two-minute excerpt from the audio version of Maher’s book, The New New Rules, to life with a blend of 1950s-style sports imagery and Soviet-era graphics.

So, Bill Maher won’t be watching the Super Bowl on Sunday?

(Also, a warning: NSFW language.)

“I’m just going to stay quiet and try and let this whole thing blow over. I appreciate you approaching me to tell my side of the story, but I think the statement on Facebook and our site says all that I could and would like to at this time.”

Former managing editor of “Onward State” Devon Edwards, in an email sent to me moment ago. Edwards resigned as managing editor after the organization published a report on former coach Joe Paterno’s death that was used without attribution by CBS Sports. The report was later refuted by a Paterno family spokesperson. (via producermatthew)
High-res “No, that is not mood lighting. That`s a power outage. Two power outages, actually. The first unexpected outage delayed kickoff [49ers - Steelers] by about 20 minutes. Leaving the crowd of 70,000 football fans in almost complete darkness until one emergency light came on. … Last week in one of those Washington, D.C., press releases that usually gets very little attention, our nation`s Department of Transportation announced a new round of funding for infrastructure projects around the country. … It also has the added benefit of keeping the lights on to better see the 49ers sack Ben Roethlisberger over and over and over again.” - Rachel Maddow

“No, that is not mood lighting. That`s a power outage. Two power outages, actually. The first unexpected outage delayed kickoff [49ers - Steelers] by about 20 minutes. Leaving the crowd of 70,000 football fans in almost complete darkness until one emergency light came on. … Last week in one of those Washington, D.C., press releases that usually gets very little attention, our nation`s Department of Transportation announced a new round of funding for infrastructure projects around the country. … It also has the added benefit of keeping the lights on to better see the 49ers sack Ben Roethlisberger over and over and over again.” - Rachel Maddow

Long Island high-school students suspended for 'Tebowing,' mimicking Broncos QB Tim Tebow's prayer pose - NYPost

The Tebow mania sweeping the nation sacked a group of Long Island high-school students who were suspended for mimicking the quarterback’s famous prayer pose.

Twin brothers Tyler and Connor Carroll of Riverhead HS and classmates Jordan Fulcoly and Wayne Drexel were hit with one-day suspensions for kneeling and bowing their heads like Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow does when he scores a touchdown.

Administrators said the weeklong “Tebowing” craze was a distraction and a hallway hazard after dozens of classmates followed their lead.