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Pete Bell
Oct 27, 2013
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The Contributors
Pete Bell seemed to be a knock off of famed Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Coach, Bobby Knight, which always seemed a little off especially considering Knight actually, appeared in the film. Though the movie was known (or responsible) for launching the “acting career” of Shaquille O’Neal, Nolte was the film’s primary focus, as we watched him struggle with the changing game of College Basketball and the pressures of recruitment without violating the rules. The film probably did not go far enough, but that was not Nolte’s fault, which was really given a thin character to work with. Pete Bell may not get into our Hall of Fame, but maybe he can throw a chair at it when we build the facility.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Blue Chips (1994)
Actor:
Nick Nolte
Role Portrayed:
Head Coach of the Western University Dolphins
Why you should vote for him:
He got more out of Shaq than Stan Van Gundy.
Why you should not vote for him:
It wasn’t Nolte’s best work.
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Pepper Brooks
Oct 27, 2013
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The Contributors
Far too often when we watch sports, we bemoan the countless cliché’s that commentators (regardless of the sport, and usually the color commentating ex-player) dispense on a nightly basis. We can’t say that for Pepper Brooks in Dodgeball (shown on ESPN 8: The Ocho), as he certainly never visited the cliché factory. Actually, we have no clue what broadcasting school he went to as he was equally candid as he was clueless; however he was always hysterical; which is exactly what you wanted in this role. Who knew Jason Bateman had it in him after being the comedic straight man so many times.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Actor:
Jason Bateman
Role Portrayed:
Dodgeball Color Commentator
Why you should vote for him:
Many laughs in this movie were attributed to him.
Why you should not vote for him:
How good a commentator could he be if he was buried on the “Ocho”.
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Paulie Pennino
Oct 27, 2013
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We enjoyed watching Paulie Pennino in the Rocky Films, but we are happy that he is not our friend. Actually, you have to wonder why Rocky Balboa was ever friends with the guy in the first place, as he was always spouting off negative comments, drank too much, treated his sister like crap, tried to break Rocky’s arms, and signed over power of attorney which bankrupted Balboa. Even appearing as a corner man for Rocky, he was five shades of useless; only offering up the advice to “hit the one in the middle” in Rocky IV as a moment of “sage advice”.
With all of those problems, Paulie was still loyal to Rocky, as was Rocky to him. Sure, it was dysfunctional, but would those films (and he did appear in all six) be the same without him? Probably not.
The Bullet Points:
Movies Appeared:
Rocky (1976)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Actor:
Burt Young
Role Portrayed:
Bum/Friend/Corner Man of Rocky Balboa
Why you should vote for him:
How about because he was the owner of our favorite 80’s robot?
Why you should not vote for him:
Considering he was Rocky’s friend, he was sure a pain in the ass to the champ.
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Paul Aufiero
Oct 27, 2013
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We all know fans like this. Often, we hope we don’t become one. The story of Paul Aufiero is one that is scary, has no happy ending and puts sports in a perspective that we should all remember. Played by Patton Oswalt, Aufiero is a near middle aged parking lot attendant who still lives with his mom whose love of the New York Giants reaches levels of pitifulness; especially after he is assaulted by his favorite player. This is one of those roles where after watching you evaluate your own fandom of your favorite team.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Big Fan (2009)
Actor:
Patton Oswalt
Role Portrayed:
Superfan of the New York Giants
Why you should vote for him:
Perhaps, because you are also a fan of the New York Giants to that degree.
Why you should not vote for him:
This is far from a feel good sports story here.
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