Skier Hangin' Out Pantsless On Lift

Seriously, how does this happen?

They say that the undisclosed man (age 48) fell through the lift after the fold-down seat he was supposed to sit in failed to lower in the right position.

One of the funniest pictures of 2009 so far! But only because he's perfectly OK. Let's just thank God that he wasn't at the top of the mountain or over a deep valley!

And oh ya, this happened over the weekend in Vail, CO., one of the more "ritzier" ski resorts. Kind of makes you wonder how much YOU need to pay to be depantsed in the middle of winter in front of hundreds of people.

See more pictures here.

Russian Lady Has 130 Cats!?

Every neighborhood has that infamous "cat lady," but this woman in Siberia is taking the term to a whole 'nother level. Can we say.. Ridonculous!

Who Else Is Happy To See UNC Lose?

I know I sure am!

In case you missed it, Boston College totally upset 1North Carolina at home today 85-78.

North Carolina really looked like another team that could go unbeaten. Earlier this year after they thrashed Michigan State, even I bought into how great of a team they are/could be. Today was a little of a relief though. I would really hate to see a team go perfect. It's simply no fun. (unless of course it's YOUR team that is doing it)

I'm from the country. A cornfield. Downstate Illinois. I lived my childhood breathing basketball and loving the Fighting Illini. So I'm really partial to the 2005 team that ALMOST went all the way. Which is also why I probably don't like the Tar Heels. I'm still pretty bitter about the 2005 national championship game in which many (not just me) felt Illinois didn't get a fair call.

So I know how you feel Memphis! The 2005 Fighting Illini will be one of the greatest teams to not win the national title. They won 37 games, now tied for second in NCAA history (behind Memphis' mark of 38 last year). The Tigers will be up there as well.

But enough of the history lesson (just in case you're wondering, the last team to go undefeated was the 76' Hoosiers), I guess I'm just really hoping that the 2009 Tar Heels will fall in that same category...or worse: One of the greatest teams to NOT win the national title.

Also please note! Just because UNC lost today, doesn't mean you should count them out in March. Unfortunately I can almost guarantee they will be the favorite to win the national title. They'll probably be my own personal pick. Again, unfortunately.

I don't like to hate. And I won't. But boy is North Carolina fun to root against. There are a ton of you UNC fans out there. Does anyone else like to see the Tar Heels lose!?

For your viewing pleasure, some pics from the 2005 National Runner-Up University of Illinois Fighting Illini.


First, there were a ton of bandwagon fans that year, including Bill Murray. People....uh er...crazy Illini fans, went nuts when he showed up in the stands.


D-Will. After the Arizona win.


One of the greatest comebacks of all-time. Illinois over Arizona in OT in the Regional Finals. Luther Head.

Valkyrie Is Good, But Don't Expect Surprises

I caught the movie "Valkyrie" last night and it pretty much delivered what I expected.

Some are saying they don't like the film because it is predictable. The problem with those movie-goers is that they are looking at the film as a fictional thriller, something that can have twists and turns and leave you on the edge of your seat. In reality, Valkyrie is a historical reenactment of true events that took place at the end of WW II.
If you go into the movie with the mindset that it is a sort of historical re-play, then you shouldn't be disappointed. The acting is great and Tom Cruise, as usual, puts on an intriguing performance. (Please note: I said Tom's ACTING...not personal beliefs. haha)

But enough jib-jab. Let's talk language. Before the movie I was thinking the same thing you probably are; how annoying and inaccurate will it be to watch a movie in which Germans are speaking English? Well kudos to director Brian Singer who gave us a creative way to start the film in which Colonel Stauffenberg (played by Cruise) actually speaks German, which slowly dissolves into a translation of English. This gives us the feel that they are speaking their native tongues throughout the movie, and we, the audience, is simply hearing the translated version. Very neat and very well done in my book.

But enough jib-jab. If you are a big history buff, or simply fascinated with WW II and Nazi Germany, then you will like Valkyrie. If you are looking for something more, (you were more of a math or English nerd than a world history one) then don't waste your time.

Valkyrie really does leave you on the edge of your seat though, especially when they are literally feet away from Hitler in multiple scenes. Just don't expect a twist at the end. (there is a real historical one, but I won't give it away!)

And on a final note, this movie also gives you a different look at Nazi Germany in that you see in detail (and in my case for the first time) that there was actually a secret anti-Hitler Germany. It really opens your eyes to give you an alternative view at good ole' Deutsch land. The final scene was even the real location of where the events took place in 1944 Berlin. But you'll have to see the movie to find out which scene I'm talking about!

Valkyrie gets 3 stars out of 5.

Ken Bannister Boasts World's Largest Banana Collection!

This is one of my favorite stories I did in 2008. You meet Ken "the banana man" "bananister" Banister just once and he will make an impression on you for life. One of the greatest, most kind, funniest guys I have ever met.

Talk about a way to impact the world! Ken "The Top Banana" has done so through collecting anything having to do with the yellow fruit.

Check out my story to see more! I shot this back in the spring of 08'.

USC's Rose Bowl Monopoly

It really is ridiculous how good USC is year in and year out. If they didn't have their annual once a year "screw-up" (Oregon State in 2008, Stanford in 2007. etc.) then they would have a possible monopoly over the entire NCAA. But for now, it's the Rose Bowl. Which is still pretty amazing.

Thursday night they won their third straight, being in it 4 straight. I covered it last year, but this year I was able to get reaction on the field right after the game as they were celebrating. It was a good time. I even got some texts from friends saying they saw me on ESPN. Too funny.

Rose Bowl Atmosphere Is CRAZY!

I'm up in the press box right now for the Rose Bowl game, and based on the pregame atmosphere alone, this game is probably going to be one to remember.

Check out my pregame stories I shot this morning. I love these fans!