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Meet Haley Reagan, our new spokes model!
Sep 11, 2016
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Every great website needs an identity, and we here at Notinhalloffame.com and The Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame decided to go one step further.
We have found ourselves a spokes model, and just in time, as we will be unveiling the Finals for the 2016 FAHOF Class.
Out of Wilmington, North Carolina, we would like to present to you Haley Reagan, an avid sports and pop culture buff who knows how to grill a perfect t-bone and pair it with just the right beer…but enough from us.
Let’s let Haley tell you about herself!
I grew up in Wisconsin. I think that despite what people think about the Midwest, or WI in particular, it’s the best place to be from. I once read this thing on Facebook that said Wisconsin girls are the ones you take home to meet your mom, but can out-drink your dad, which couldn’t be more true.
A large influence in my life was my brother, Mason, who served as a U.S. Marine. He and his best friends taught me pretty much everything I needed to know about growing up. Things like how to throw a punch and shotgun a beer, but also what friendship means, and the fine line between right and wrong. This is starting to sound like a country song… I sincerely apologize.
They also sparked my love for sports; I was the water girl for their football team growing up and loved every minute of it. The worst part was I wanted to get out there and play but my mom wouldn’t let me. I’ll never let her live that down!
Sports are a big part of my life. I look forward to different parts of the year based on seasons and play-offs. Life is just really complicated sometimes, and sports aren’t that bad. There are rules and guidelines, but for the most part it’s just up to who played better that day. Nice and simple. Plus, you can always disappear from reality for a bit watching Aaron Rodgers throw a hail-mary, or Cam Newton run in a touchdown. It’s constant, and sometimes that’s nice.
We asked Haley very pertinent questions revolving around the world of sports, fictional sports and what is the perfect beer pairing.
What is your favorite sports movie and why?
Well, this is easy. I grew up watching The Replacements with my brother almost every day. I loved it because of the same reason most guys do –
Annabell. She wasn’t just super hot, but she knew football & was a daddy’s girl, I really identified with her. And of course I love it because of Falco. Everybody loves an underdog, and he epitomizes that role. His character represented an all-out good guy, and great football player. And he wins! He gets the girl and wins the game… what more can you ask for?
What is your ideal sporting event to attend live?
A GB Packers vs. Carolina Panthers game. I was born in GB but have been living in the Carolinas for almost 5 years. It’s sort of like the Packers are my main squeeze but the Panthers are my side chick I can’t break it off with. I just have a soft spot for them. Ultimately I would wish for a Packer win though, if I had to choose.
Who is your favorite sports team in each major sport?
I like to keep it local. Green Bay Packers for football, All of my aunts, uncles, and cousins still live there and it’s a huge part of my family and who I am.
Baseball it’s the Brewers, because, well, have you ever tailgated at a Brewer’s game before? Yeah, shit gets wild. I know that is a bad reason…But they are the only baseball team I’ve really been able to watch. You don’t really have to expect a whole lot from them but a good time.
As far as basketball, let me premise this by saying I have really strong feelings about basketball. I get really angry watching it, but that is because I’m used to contact sports where people can handle a nudge or a shove, and it makes me CRAZY that basketball players fly back and throw their hands up every time someone looks their way. Anyway, I really have enjoyed watching the Golden State Warriors and seeing Steph Curry do his thing. I think he’s awesome for the game, and I’m all about heart – which that guy definitely has.
Hockey, now this is going to seem like it’s coming from left-field but the Philadelphia Flyers. I’ve had a chance to go to plenty of their games, and I love the atmosphere. Part of what I love about a team is their fanbase…
I get real deep and ask myself, what do I want to be a part of?
For Hockey, it’s the Flyers. If you really look into their history of being the most badass bunch of dudes in the NHL, it’s both interesting and exciting to me.
This season, a bit of a letdown, but the best part about sports is there’s always next season.
Golf is an easy one. Rory McIlroy. I just love the guy. I think he’s got so much talent, and such a way about him. He has the ability to conquer the game better than anyone because he’s got control of his thoughts (for the most part). That’s the secret after all, it’s a head game.
It has to be asked. What is the best beer to watch sports with?
Why thank you for asking. If I’m back home in WI, it’s Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewing Co. (I’ll be expecting my free case, thank you!). But, since moving to the Carolinas I’ve taken on another favorite, Yuengling. For those of you who aren’t familiar, it’s not a Chinese beer. I only say that because I actually went to a bar the few first months I was down here and asked for “That Chinese beer” and got a look like I had seven heads. Hey, not every moment is a proud one. But yeah, Yuengling is a great game-day beer without question.
The 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Class is inducted!
Sep 10, 2016
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It is Basketball Hall of Fame weekend and dare we say that this is perhaps our favorite group since we started our site six years ago.
How can it not be as the top three players on our list, Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson and Yao Ming, were all selected, and it is hard to think of a triumvirate as different as those three.
Despite there being three first ballot Hall of Famers, there shouldn’t be a question as to which one is the headliner; it is the man who is also the biggest.
Shaquille O’Neal came into the NBA as the first overall draft pick in 1992, and the LSU Tiger did not disappoint. Instantly, the new Center for the Orlando Magic was a worldwide phenomenon and he took the Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995. O’Neal would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers later as a free agent and lead them to three NBA Championships, and would later help the Miami Heat win their first title. Shaq’s trophy chest contains an MVP, 15 All Star Game appearances, 8 First Team All NBA Selections, 2 Second Team All NBA Selections, 4 Third Team All NBA Selections and 2 Scoring Titles.
O’Neal currently is 7th all time in Points, 7th in Blocks and 13th in Rebounds. He remains a public figure on television most notably with his work on TNT’s Basketball broadcasts.
During the ceremony, O’Neal had the line of the night, thanking Kobe Bryant; “A guy that would push me and help me win three titles in a row (and) he would also help me get pushed off the team and traded to Miami”
While O’Neal was the headliner, Allen Iverson was clearly had the most entertaining speech of the evening.
In a 31 minute monologue, “A.I” covered everything from Michael Jordan, Biggie Smalls, Tupac and Dave Chapelle and reminded everyone why he was not just a basketball superstar but also an urban icon.
Known mostly for his exploits with the Philadelphia 76ers, “The Answer” took the Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals, the same season he won the MVP. The former Georgetown Hoya won four scoring titles and was named to seven All NBA Teams (three First, three Second and one Third) and was an 11 Time All Star. Iverson also led the NBA in steals three times.
Yao Ming, from China, becomes the first Chinese player to enter the Hall of Fame. Largely considered responsible for the basketball boom in China, Ming starred for the Houston Rockets and was chosen an All NBA Second Team member twice and went to eight All Star Games. The 7’ 6’’ Ming remains a basketball ambassador in China. Ming took China to three FIBA Asian Championships.
While there was no doubt that these three were the stars of the show, the Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed many more to Springfield, Massachusetts.
Current Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach, Tom Izzo was also inducted. Izzo currently has a 524-205 record and took the Spartans to the 2000 NCAA Title. He is also a former AP College Coach of the Year.
Sheryl Swoopes is this year’s female entrant. Swoopes was the first WNBA signee, and won three WNBA MVPS and three Olympic Gold Medals.
Chicago Bulls owner, Jerry Reinsdorf who presided over the Bulls dynasty of the 1990’s was also officially inducted.
The remaining inductees of this years class were 27 year veteran referee, Darrel Garretson, Early African-American Selection, Cumberland Posey, John McLendon, who is entering for the second time as a coach (he was previously inducted as a contributor) and Zelmo Beaty, who is a member of the all-time ABA Team.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this class and we look forward to continuing the debate as to who should go in next!
How can it not be as the top three players on our list, Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson and Yao Ming, were all selected, and it is hard to think of a triumvirate as different as those three.
Despite there being three first ballot Hall of Famers, there shouldn’t be a question as to which one is the headliner; it is the man who is also the biggest.
Shaquille O’Neal came into the NBA as the first overall draft pick in 1992, and the LSU Tiger did not disappoint. Instantly, the new Center for the Orlando Magic was a worldwide phenomenon and he took the Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995. O’Neal would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers later as a free agent and lead them to three NBA Championships, and would later help the Miami Heat win their first title. Shaq’s trophy chest contains an MVP, 15 All Star Game appearances, 8 First Team All NBA Selections, 2 Second Team All NBA Selections, 4 Third Team All NBA Selections and 2 Scoring Titles.
O’Neal currently is 7th all time in Points, 7th in Blocks and 13th in Rebounds. He remains a public figure on television most notably with his work on TNT’s Basketball broadcasts.
During the ceremony, O’Neal had the line of the night, thanking Kobe Bryant; “A guy that would push me and help me win three titles in a row (and) he would also help me get pushed off the team and traded to Miami”
While O’Neal was the headliner, Allen Iverson was clearly had the most entertaining speech of the evening.
In a 31 minute monologue, “A.I” covered everything from Michael Jordan, Biggie Smalls, Tupac and Dave Chapelle and reminded everyone why he was not just a basketball superstar but also an urban icon.
Known mostly for his exploits with the Philadelphia 76ers, “The Answer” took the Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals, the same season he won the MVP. The former Georgetown Hoya won four scoring titles and was named to seven All NBA Teams (three First, three Second and one Third) and was an 11 Time All Star. Iverson also led the NBA in steals three times.
Yao Ming, from China, becomes the first Chinese player to enter the Hall of Fame. Largely considered responsible for the basketball boom in China, Ming starred for the Houston Rockets and was chosen an All NBA Second Team member twice and went to eight All Star Games. The 7’ 6’’ Ming remains a basketball ambassador in China. Ming took China to three FIBA Asian Championships.
While there was no doubt that these three were the stars of the show, the Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed many more to Springfield, Massachusetts.
Current Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach, Tom Izzo was also inducted. Izzo currently has a 524-205 record and took the Spartans to the 2000 NCAA Title. He is also a former AP College Coach of the Year.
Sheryl Swoopes is this year’s female entrant. Swoopes was the first WNBA signee, and won three WNBA MVPS and three Olympic Gold Medals.
Chicago Bulls owner, Jerry Reinsdorf who presided over the Bulls dynasty of the 1990’s was also officially inducted.
The remaining inductees of this years class were 27 year veteran referee, Darrel Garretson, Early African-American Selection, Cumberland Posey, John McLendon, who is entering for the second time as a coach (he was previously inducted as a contributor) and Zelmo Beaty, who is a member of the all-time ABA Team.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this class and we look forward to continuing the debate as to who should go in next!
The Hockey HOF TBD section has been updated
Sep 09, 2016
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Many of our regular visitors are aware that in our Hockey section, we put up active players who are on the downside of their career. The reason we do this is that for the Hockey Hall of Fame, retired players are eligible after only three years and the “HOF Clock” begins much sooner.
As such, we have added additional active players to our TBD (to be determined) list.
They are as follows:
Chris Kunitz, a former First Team NHL Star and three time Stanley Cup Champion.
Daniel Sedin, a former Art Ross Trophy Winner.
Dany Heatley, a former Calder Trophy winner and First Team All Star.
Francois Beauchemin, a former Stanley Cup Champion and Second Team All Star.
Henrik Sedin, a former Hart Trophy and Art Ross Trophy Winner.
Martin Havlat, a former two time All Star.
Ryan Miller, a former Vezina Trophy Winner.
They join existing players, Alex Tanguay, Andrei Markov, Brian Campbell, Dan Boyle, Eric Brewer, Jarome Iginla, Jaromir Jagr, Joe Thornton, Marian Hossa, Mark Streit, Mike Ribeiro, Niklas Backstrom, Patrik Elias, Patrick Marleau, Pavel Datsyuk, Roberto Luongo, Shane Doan, Shawn Horcoff, Simon Gagne, Stephane Robidas and Zdeno Chara.
You know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this crop of potential Hockey Hall of Fame inductees and tell us if they belong in Toronto.
As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support!
As such, we have added additional active players to our TBD (to be determined) list.
They are as follows:
Chris Kunitz, a former First Team NHL Star and three time Stanley Cup Champion.
Daniel Sedin, a former Art Ross Trophy Winner.
Dany Heatley, a former Calder Trophy winner and First Team All Star.
Francois Beauchemin, a former Stanley Cup Champion and Second Team All Star.
Henrik Sedin, a former Hart Trophy and Art Ross Trophy Winner.
Martin Havlat, a former two time All Star.
Ryan Miller, a former Vezina Trophy Winner.
They join existing players, Alex Tanguay, Andrei Markov, Brian Campbell, Dan Boyle, Eric Brewer, Jarome Iginla, Jaromir Jagr, Joe Thornton, Marian Hossa, Mark Streit, Mike Ribeiro, Niklas Backstrom, Patrik Elias, Patrick Marleau, Pavel Datsyuk, Roberto Luongo, Shane Doan, Shawn Horcoff, Simon Gagne, Stephane Robidas and Zdeno Chara.
You know what we want you to do!
Take a look at this crop of potential Hockey Hall of Fame inductees and tell us if they belong in Toronto.
As always, we here at Notinhalloffame.com thank you for your support!
Awards = HOF? Part Twenty-One: The Cy Young Award
Sep 09, 2016
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