This isn't the first time Digger Phelps has gotten his groove on, and it will most certainly not be his last. During Gameday, at Clemson University on Saturday, Digger decided it was high time to walk it out with a cheerleader, and here is the clip (wait until the 2 minute mark for it to get good)....

Obviously that little choreography was planned out in advance. I mean Digger couldn't know all of the lyrics to a Kelly Clarkson song, could he?

ESPN Analyst Digger Phelps Gets Down At Clemson Game (Palmetto Scoop)

It's not often that a College has a guest speaker that is willing to answer questions about how he picks up chicks, but most guest speakers aren't Dick Vitale. The Sporting Blog has unearthed this insanely long question and answer period with Dickie V at Mercer College, and while most of the 30 minute interview is about Basketball, he does take time to address how he picks up chicks. Namely his wife....

Isn't Dickie V the best? Not only is he one of the nicest guys ever, he even gives kids dating advice!!!

Dick Vitale Knows How To Woo A Lady (The Sporting Blog)

I still have yet to watch an entire episode of "Dancing With The Stars", but with the news of the latest group of wannabe dancers, I might have to check it out. Not only is the arch-enemy of Terrell Owens, Joanna Krupa, involved, but so are Natalie Coughlin, Chuck Liddell and THE Michael Irvin. And those are just the Sports stars (minus Krupa)! Here is the full list....

Kathy Ireland, 46
Joanna Krupa, 30
Mya, 30
Natalie Coughlin, 26
Chuck Liddell, 30
Tom DeLay, 62
Donnie Osmond, 51
Michael Irvin, 42
Louie Vito, 21 (Pro Snowboarder)
Mark DaCascos, 45 (Host of Iron Chef America)
Aaron Carter, 21
Macy Gray
Ashley Hamilton, 34 (Son of former DWTS competitor George Hamilton)
Melissa Joan Hart
Debi Mazar, 45 (Actress from Entourage)
Kelly Osbourne, 24

Now I don't know much about previous season, but this group of dancers seems like it has the potential to be the best. Best on an unintentional comedy level, I mean. Watching Chuck Liddel alone, hammered out of his mind, would be enough on its own.

Given that DWTS is an ABC show, and that EA is a huge draw in the 18-45 male demo, this actually seems like it could happen. Dan Steinberg interviewed her at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and this is what the sideline reporter had to say....

"I want to do it, because I think I'd be good at it," Andrews said yesterday, over a lunch of a hamburger and chicken noodle soup in downtown D.C. (I had iced tea. Too many freebie cookies from the Scripps National Spelling Bee.)

"I want to do it very badly," she continued. "That's the big push."

She joked with DWTS host Tom Bergeron about earning a spot last year during the Spelling Bee telecast, which Bergeron hosts. She said she would ask again this year; ABC is broadcasting the Bee finals tonight, with sideline reporting from Andrews.

"I love the show, and I've grown up around dancing," said Andrews, who, of course, was on the Dazzlers dance team when at Florida. "People say, 'Oh, you're a dancer, how could you do it?' But I've never taken ballroom, I've never partnered dance with anyone. I think I'd be in the top, unless I fall. I'm a big faller. If you fall, that's a hard fall, which I'm sure would make the Internet very happy."

Well then. I might not be speaking for everyone, but on the behalf of bloggers I say....pleeeeease make this happen ABC!

Erin Andrews Returns to Spelling Bee, Says She Wants to be on 'Dancing With the Stars' (The Sporting Blog)

Crazy things have happened during rain delays in the past (i.e.- Rick Dempsey), but this video might just put them all to shame. During a delay in the UConn-USF game, during the Big East Tourney, both teams decided to take to the field and potentially "serve" the other squad. It's a danceoff!

Now that is entertainment! Enjoy the holiday, and I'll see you more than likely on Tuesday.

Baseball Rain Delay Turns Into Massive Dance-Off (SbB)

There's nothing more odd, and less funny, than a segment which features Kenny Mayne, Jerry Rice and Dancing With The Stars' judge Len Goodman. But when you add the fact that Rice is shirtless, well....

She's got the "gear in the rear"? I'm going to have to remember that one. Oh and let's save the talk about Jerry Rice's anatomy, especially when he's wearing a vest and no shirt. Thank goodness I don't watch that show on a regular basis.

NESW Sports came across a hilarious video of Dick Vitale yesterday, that I just had to share. Not only does Dick Vitale actually try to play The Temptations' "My Girl" while on the air, but he dances to it, and actually brings out Digger Phelps' ego....

No way! 66,000 hits, Digger!? That's unheard of on Youtube....that has to be some kind of record or something. Oh and Dick, you might want to try and test the levels next time. Pretty sure no one could hear the song on that one.

Dick Vitale Dancing, and Digger Phelps is a Narcissist, Video (NESW Sports)

Last year, the only scary thing about Dancing With The Stars, was Warren Sapp "matrixing" it up in a giant leather coat. Today, comes the news that a stalker of found his way through security and was trying to get to U.S. Gymnast Shawn Johnson. That's not the scary part though. The man was armed with a loaded .45 handgun and a loaded shotgun, and was also carrying duct tape, arm ties and a map on how to get to Johnson. Via Mavrix Online....

Shawn Johnson, the former olympian and current Dancing With the Stars contestant, jetted out of her trailer right before she was set to appear on the show.

It’s being reported that earlier today, a man who claimed he was “meant to be” with Johnson was arrested for trying to sneak onto the set. According to police, the man had two loaded guns ( a .45 handgun and a shotgun), duct tape, zip ties and a map to the victim in his car - items typically associated with a kidnapping - along with love letters, clippings and other information on the victim. Johnson’s mother, Teri, has filed a petition for a restraining order against the 34-year-old Robert O’Ryan seeking protection for Shawn, 17, her mother and father and dancing partner Mark Ballas.

Wow....just wow. I don't even have a follow up for that one. Thank goodness that security handled everything before it got worse.

Horror On The Set of DWTS!!! (Mavrix Online)

We've known for some time, that Digger Phelps is an interesting character, but I think this video from Bruins Nation makes him officially a wack job. Here is Digger breaking it down before the UCLA-CAL game yesterday....

Interesting technique to say the least. I'm pretty sure "Dancing With The Stars" won't be beating down his door to give him a spot next season.

Digger Phelps A Wimpy Tool (Bruins Nation)

I completely missed this during NBA All-Star Weekend, and many thanks for NESW for finding the club, but the rumored dance-off between the Glove and the Jet actually went down late Sunday night. Not only that, but the crew even decided to beatbox for Ernie following Kenny Smith's win. Enjoy!

Pretty impressive if you ask me, and going back to the break dance routine, nets you a win every time. Remember that for the next wedding you go to.

The All-Star Game failed to keep my attention once again this year, Shaq-Kobe blah blah blah, but leave it to Craig Sager to dress wild and botch a name or two. This time it was the name of the dance crew Jabbawockeez, and while that was entertaining, not nearly as entertaining as Shaq's dance routine with the troupe....

Went on a little too long, but still very entertaining.

Honestly, if I had to choose between the two, I might very well just choose Ellen. Kurt Warner made the trip to the Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, and of course the talk show host got him to "walk it out" before his interview. Via TSB....

Good times! I really could have skipped the rest of the interview, but the story of Warner bagging groceries never gets old!

Kurt Warner Got Moves, Yo (The Sporting Blog)

TNT broke the mold as far as ASG stunts go, when Barkley raced official Dick Baveta, and got a smooch after the win. So trying anything else might be pushing it. Especially if it's a Craig Sager inspired dance off between Gary Payton and Kenny Smith. Via Ball Don't Lie....

I was trying to find the Sager clip earlier because it's just about the most ridiculous dancing you've ever seen, but this will have to do. Oh and I've got my money on the Glove....the AA line is officially set at Payton -175/Smith +150. Any takers?

Video: Sager busts a move, GP challenges Kenny to a dance-off (Ball Don't Lie)

Everyone can relax now (*whew*), Rey Maualuga is deeply sorry for his playful dancing with ESPN Sideline Queen, Erin Andrews. I'm sure you've seen the clip, but after an uproar on the internet, Rey decided that it was necessary to send Ms. Andrews and email and a phone call to apologize for his shimmy before the Rose Bowl. Via the LA Times....

Responding to inquiries from media outlets, USC issued a statement regarding a video that captured linebacker Rey Maualuga dancing behind unsuspecting ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews before the Rose Bowl game.

"The situation was addressed immediately," the statement said. "Rey both e-mailed and spoke to Erin and apologized to her. He realized he made a mistake and used poor judgment. He deeply regrets his actions."

Andrews has declined to comment. Maualuga could not be reached for comment.

"We appreciate the apology," ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz said.

All joking aside, it's good that he took the time to apologize. It was seemingly harmless, and I'm sure EA took it in stride, but it was a bit disrespectful and unprofessional. I really didn't think about it like that during the first post, so good on Maualuga to come to that understanding as well.

USC's Rey Maualuga apologizes to ESPN's Erin Andrews, school says (LA Times)

I think I've found a new favorite athlete out there, and after you view this video, I'm pretty sure he'll be yours as well. A fan in the stands at the Rose Bowl captured this hilarious clip of USC Linebacker, Rey Maualuga, sneaking up behind Erin Andrews before the game, and give her a little bit of the "business"....

Now that my friends is comedy. The sheer fact that he shrugs his shoulders afterward is going to keep me smiling all morning. Bravo sir!

So ex-contestant, Kenny Mayne spent a good bit of time on Dancing With The Stars last night promoting his new show. While he has to be happy with the millions viewing that hear his plug, the segment was just about the oddest thing I've ever seen. Kenny, the evil British Judge and a drag queenish Jerry Rice, were in a segment called "Dance Center". Here it is if you missed it....

Seriously though....what the hell was Jerry Rice wearing? Not only did he have a fake afro on, but bedazzled eyelashes??? Okaaaay.

Just a quick note that I wanted to pass along here, but Joe Theismann will be with the Inside the NFL crew on Showtime tonight, instead of Warren Sapp. Sapp will be on the Dancing With The Stars set tonight in some sort of team, battle royale event that I know nothing about. So in his stead, Showtime decided to bring in Theismann to fill the vacancy.

I think Theismann is much better in these formats, rather than live games, so if you're tuning in and looking for him to flub through the show, you might be disappointed. Joseph will be on at 9pm with JB, Phil and Cris, so check it out if you're so inclined. The topics will be The Colts and Patriots, as well as how the Packers are faring without Brett Favre....you know....new stuff!

Oh and Kenny Mayne will also be on Jimmy Kimmel Live as well.

Inside The NFL (Showtime Sports)

So ESPN just shot out their mid-week PR update, and as I was sifting through I noticed this catchy headline....

"Stephen A. Smith Weighs in on Dancing with the Stars in the New Issue of ESPN The Magazine"

Of course I was intrigued so I read on and found this snippet from next week's S.A.S. piece on ESPN The Mag....

"I'm actually thinking about it. Why not? So what if I'd have to put in six hours a day of grueling practice sessions? Who cares if I couldn't eat cheeseburgers and fries in fear of burping in the face of a gorgeous partner? I mean, what are the odds that I'll be worse than Evander Holyfield was in Season 1?"

"DWTS producers have discovered athletes of all types are ideal contestants for the show because they're disciplined and competitive. That explains why Helio Castroneves, Apolo Anton Ohno, Emmitt Smith and Kristi Yamaguchi have all ended up with the cheesy mirrored disco ball. And yes, that thing would look great in my den."

I know what you're thinking right now, and I'm right there with you. Please....PLEASE!....make this happen ABC. He's already been on a soap opera, so a reality show is the next logical step. If he's dancing on said reality show....even better! Plus, he's not really doing much of anything these days. Look at him up there.....all alone and scared....

That's it....I'm starting an internet campaign!

(Via ESPN)

I haven't been paying too much attention to Dancing With The Stars, but when The Sports Hernia pulls photos like the one above, I'm going to take a gander. Here's Sapp's all-leather, Matrix'esque performance from last night....

Again, I'm rather impressed by Sapp's moves, but that leap did not look nearly as good in video form as it looks in that picture. The big man is still alive though and I'll be watching for some more performances like this down the line.

Bedazzled Undertaker invades Dancing With the Stars (The Sports Hernia)

Last year I was intrigued by Mark Cuban's foray into dancing on the reality show and this year it's Warren Sapp who I wanted to check out. Here's his first go at the "cha cha" from last night's debut....

Anytime a dude with a belly can pull something like that off, it's sure to impress some people. The NFL continues to own this show, and while I'm not going to be watching it again the rest of the season, I fully enjoyed that performance. Good job Warren, now go and make Inside The NFL exciting too.