All Entries in the "OUT OF BOUNDS" Category
Fan catches ball in beer cup, chugs and rescues ball
There’s not bound to be much excitement at Safeco when your hometown Mariners trail the woeful Astros 8-3 in the eighth. Luckily, there are still foul balls to provide some form of entertainment. Not following? Check out the impressive clip below. The Good: Fan proactively using his cup as the intended “glove” for said foul [...]
Not Dick-in Around…Sporting Goods Retailer Steps Up Marketing Game
I’ve always been a sports fan. The whole marketing thing only developed over the past 15 years or so. So don’t mind me when I occasionally let the leisurely and professional co-mingle for awhile. Which takes me to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Truth be told, I’m not sure I’ve ever stepped into a Dick’s store. But [...]
Minnesota Timberwolves Slam Heat’s Harlem Shake
Know I’m late to this, but it’s my favorite sports video of the week. The set-up. This whole Harlem Shake epidemic is the latest mindless thing to blow up the Interwebs. You can’t escape it. It’s like Call Me Maybe all over again. Ganam-style to its most gag-tastic. My sincere hope is that it’s running [...]
Kate Upton’s latest for Skullcandy with Big Boi and Stevie Johnson
We like Skullcandy as a brand. We like Kate Upton as an…anything? So, naturally we are not opposed when the two come together in fairly humorous spots. The first time we saw the pair was for the debut of the cleverly-conceived “Take a Supermodel to Work” spots, alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden. Well, now, [...]
Denver Mayor makes good on bet, does the Ray Lewis dance
The tradition of sports bets between city mayors goes back throughout history… or at least that’s what we’re told. Regardless, the practice seems to be getting more commonplace, creative and public in this recent age of social media and the Interwebs. Luckily for us, some politicians are seeing these bets as what they can be [...]
Cap crazy: New post-game interview lids for Mets
Honestly, WTF. W. T. F. The photo to the left is what one Mets blog is reporting is the latest in a specialized cap arsenal from the New York Metropolitans. Let me correct that and clarify. This is not a phenomenon exclusive to my Mets. It’s a league-wide thang. First, it was “batting practice hats.” [...]
Cowboys fan uses guns and explosives to destroy Tony Romo jersey
Let’s just close the voting on “favorite video of January” right now. This gem really speaks on its own, so we’ll keep the description and lead-in straight factual. Any personal time you need to reconcile it all, well, that’s on you. The following is a video posted to YouTube by an apparent Dallas Cowboys fan. [...]
Damn You, Dick’s Sporting Goods Brotherly Glove Commercial
There’s a lot of stuff going on out there in the world. That, plus the holidays, has me all sorts of sentimental. It’s got me giving Ellie bear hugs at an unprecedented rate. It also has resulted in my crying at the drop of a hat and cursing any “emotional” advertising. So, thanks a lot [...]
The Brilliance of Pepsi Max’s “Uncle Drew”
I love sports. I love marketing (most of the time). But for my personal sanity, I don’t always like or desire to bring those worlds together in this forum. However, occasionally, something great demands it. In this case, it’s Pepsi Max and Uncle Drew. I’ve never tried a Pepsi Max, but they’ve already got me [...]
Must see video of the week: Welcome Home, Nets
The Brooklyn Nets open up this Saturday at the new Barclays Center. While we’re perhaps supposed to already abhor the Knicks now-for-real-crosstown rivals, I can’t help but love everything about this “new” franchise. Which leads me to my favorite video of the week… Matt Ufford has been one of my favorite “bloggers” to follow over [...]
Chargers PR man fumbles in awful note to fans
Oh baby, this was a fumble of rather comical proportions. As one who’s spent some time in the “PR” world and its concentric circles, I’ve never subscribed to the adage “all PR is good PR.” Sometimes it’s not. Ironically, Bill Johnston, the Director of Public Relations for the San Diego Chargers, provides us with a [...]
Behind-the-scenes with Pistons cheerleading hopefuls
Ever wanted to FEEL what it’s like to audition for an NBA cheerleading position? Me neither. But some folks might. In that spirit, check out this “behind-the-scenes” footage of recent tryouts for the Detroit Pistons Dancers cheerleading squad. Remember for all your aspiring Pistons gals. We’re looking for three things: 1. Physically fit 2. Personality [...]
