"Wild Thing"

And The Athlete of the Day goes to......

Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn

The number 99 was not cool until this young punk with a cannon arm took the majors by storm. I know his career was short. But the amount of excitement he generated in those few short years has had no parallel.

Men wanted to be him and women wanted to sleep with him. Your mom wanted to sleep with him, yeah your mom. His strike out of Clue Haywood in the 9th during the epic Indians/Yankees one game playoff series of 89 ranks as one of the greatest moments in baseball history. Here's to you Ricky Vaughn, the sports world needed you, and you did not disappoint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE4Nms6fqAA

"Gamecock"

No way. I did not see this coming. You mean to tell me that Jadeveon Clowney, my cousin has the same first name by the way, is going to forgo his reaming years at South Carolina for a life of fun and excitement in the NFL? And by fun and excitement I mean concussions and brain bleeding. Amazing. But it's okay. Get that money Jadeveon. Buy mom a house. But for me though, I can't wait to watch you destroy some poor bastard and then wait a decade to see if that same poor bastard decides to blow a hole in his chest. Football. I love it!

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2014-01-01/jadeveon-clowney-nfl-draft-2014-declares-capital-one-bowl-south-carolina-gamecocks-wisconsin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZQu1-WQ-M0

"Ice Age"

Hockey has no fan base in the United States. Tell that to the 105,591 screaming fans that packed the Big House. Not sure how much a gimmick like this costs, but the NHL has to be thinking about hosting more of these. I wonder how much beer was drank during this game. I bet an ocean worth.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400484853

"Splash"

And the Wrestler of the Day goes to......

King Kong Bundy

No other wrestler in history has put as much fear in my heart as the legendary King Kong Bundy. I saw what he did to the Immortal Hulk Hogan's ribs. Didn't you? Bundy is from Atlantic City and last I checked, so is Bruce Springsteen. Not sure what those two things have in common, I just know Atlantic City is a rough town. I wonder why Springsteen never wrote a song about Bundy. That really would be a dream come true for me. You know what song I would listen to every time I went to the gym? That song, that magic Springsteen Bundy song. Springsteen Bundy? Just found my porn name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reU-N4uPuUM

"Toothpick"

And here we go.......... You know, I like Michael Vick. Minus the dog electrocution bullshit. I just feel defensive coordinators know his weakness's to well. He also breaks like a toothpick. But, I think he can start. I still do. Just don't know where.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10226074/michael-vick-philadelphia-eagles-expects-start-qb-team-2014

"Blackzillians"

He impressed me the other night. He kind of fights like Anderson Silva. Very explosive and powerful. He also seems to be a very intelligent fighter. I like the Blackzillians. I guess when you have Vitor Belfort in your camp everyone steps it up a notch or two. I mean look at this killer.

http://www.bjpenn.com/blackzilian-michael-johnson-wants-the-ufc-lightweight-belt/

"Help Ike"

And the "Son of a Bitch of the Day" goes to.......

Ike Turner.

I am proud of myself for thinking of this one. Ike Turner might be the grand daddy of "Son of a Bitches". Drug abuse? Check. Wife Beating? Check. Sense of entitlement? Check. Talent? Check. But for me, I aways thought his sense of style was top notch. I tried to dress like him when I was a kid. Usually got laughed at. Most children have no taste. I knew I looked good. And that was good enough for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPNEEm1vRGc