Foot Fetish

Not since White Boy's escapades on I Love NY has so much attention been paid on a person's toes.

After Deadspin editor emeritus Will Leith posted the above picture on his Tumblr page with the caption "ONE FOOT DOWN! ONE FOOT DOWN!," Politico's Ben Smith linked it with the text "The Cardinals were robbed."

Smith's post prompted faithful HHR reader Christian Jones to fire him off the following email, which he forwarded us (and Smith subsequently ended up posting):

Mr Smith:

You posted a disingenuous photo today on your blog from a Mr. Leitch and claimed that the Cardinals were "robbed." You clearly linked to said photo without doing any fact checking. This is simply unacceptable and unbecoming of a journalist.

I demand a correction.

Please click see the below link and see that Holmes did have two feet in bounds and on the ground with possession of the ball.

http://www.steelersdepot.com/blog/2009/02/picture-of-santonio-holmes-with-2-two-feet-down-for-touchdown/

Mr Leitch is a Cardinals partisan and you should not be spreading his lies.

You need to do a better job of fact checking, Sir.

Unless you make a correction I am done with your second rate blog.

Sincerely,

Christian Jones

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Q-Tip to Leitch: Yo, What the Scenario

In a pop music review published last month by New York Magazine, Blog Crusader Will Leitch profiled Midnight Marauder Q-Tip in a piece The Ballad of Q-Tip "In which an iconic, pioneering rapper attempts a return to glory, in the shadow of his offspring."

Of the former Tribe Called Quest Frontman's new release The Renaissance, the former Deadspin editor writes:

Q-Tip’s flow on his new disc remains mellow, freewheeling, and vaguely inspirational. But it doesn’t feel relevant (e.g., the perfectly serviceable but random duet with Norah Jones). He talks about playing parties with fellow old-timer D.J. Scratch and being taken aback by how “the kids” sing along with Ice Cube and the Pharcyde. “There’s a thirst for information,” he says. But mostly, they want Kanye West.

Still, it’s West who’s winning Grammys and endorsing soft drinks, while Q-Tip is trying to warm up a hostile Knicks crowd. And now Kanye has his own album coming out, 808s & Heartbreak, that’s sure to dwarf The Renaissance.

Well, Q-Tip didn't take to kindly to Will's words and let him know so in the comments section...

"damn mr. leitch!! why are u shitting on me and dick riding kanye. seems like its an assignment you didnt want to do so why do it? you should have done a DL4 assignment or better yet a 'whatever happened to fallout shelters in a Mc Carthy era new york?' piece!!! i'm good... you??? JADED!! yes this is qtip."

Later: "oh i forgot... ASSHOLE."

Leitch makes huge career move, becomes a blogger?

I am not sure if this is a step down for former Deadspin editor Will Leitch or proof that the MSM has finally begun to embrace bloggers and hired the former king of the mountain.

BOSTON (August 18, 2008) – WEEI.com announced today the additions of six first-rate journalists joining its staff, along with the first upgrade to the website’s content and design. Joining WEEI.com editor Rob Bradford and columnist Mike Felger are a collection of top print and online journalists with excellent experience and reputations both in Boston and nationally.

Will Leitch, the founder of popular sports blog Deadspin.com, will be joining WEEI.com to provide an outsider’s look at Boston sports and its fans. Leitch has authored three books, including “God Save the Fan” and is currently a contributing editor to New York Magazine.

In fact, Leitch's first blog is up today. (EDITOR'S UPDATE- check out the sidebar in Leitch's column. He is a huge fan of this very blog's founders. We are humbled.)

It's an interesting concept for a running column on a Boston radio/website but it just seems like a desperate move to pull a big name blogger and hope his legions of fans translate to page views. Of course, they made sure to hire a fan of a team they've already beaten in a World Series just a few summers ago. They can only take so much.

Another interested tidbit in the announcement is the hiring of former Globe writer Ron Borges. I am not sure if he will be doing his own column or just plagerizing everything Leitch and the rest of the new crew write.

Related: Monday Morning Media Matters - Edes Debuts at The Y!; NBC Discloses What ESPN Won’t (Scott's Shots)

Who Won't Be Deadspin's New Editor

Buzz around the blogs this past week has focused on who will follow Will Leitch as Deadspin's new editor.

Fanhouse's Michael David Smith broke it down pretty well today, putting odds on some of the favored candidates.

Frankly, no one is more deserving of the post than HHR's the chief. Ignoring, of course, his lack of commitment and inconsistency.

Let's a take a look at some other folks around the Interwebs who, while deserving, will never get a look.

Doug Sheckler, Epic Carnival, on205th Magazine

Epic Carnival's ring leader and on205th's purveyor of porn, Sheckler's street cred among the sports blogosphere's lower tiers is second-to-none.

Jarrett Carter, Numerous Blogs

Carter's contributions to sports blogging is not solely limited to his own domains, as his ability and willingness to comment on others' allowed him to spread his seed across the webs.

Harvey Bars, Tirico Suave

Anyone of TS's boys could and should be on this list, but we will go with the Jersey native. Their photoshop ability rivals only mine, and video production is top notch - not to mention their writing ability.

Sean Leahy, Going Five Hole, Pop Jocks, Yahoo!

If only people cared about hockey.

Anon, The Sports Hernia

Hands down my favorite place on the 'Net. Very underrated. Comedic Genius.

Chris, Blog of Hilarity

Far too preoccupied on the comings and goings of his gay roommate.

Dave Mountain, Five Tool Tool

The world needs more top 12 lists.

The Postmen, WeAreThePostmen

Actually surprised Smith didn't give them any love.

Dewey, Yardbarker

The site itslef attracts all types of athletes, ranters and blindly loyal Eagles fans. The YBN has some of the best blogs out there.

Amir Blumenthal, TonyHomo, Dice Gay, Collegehumor.com Sports, and Jake and Amir

Creator of good solid original content. He's one of the bigger names you've never heard of. But with the rise of Jake and Amir, that will change. Check the March Madness video. The main thing going against him is that whole Lakers-fan problem he has, in that, he is one.

Tonight: Will Leich to Live Out Blogger's Wet Dream

From News Day's Neil Best:

Bob Costas owes Delgado the heartiest thanks of all, because the timing was exquisite for the "Costas Now" he will host on HBO at 10 tonight.

The topic is the "volatile" sports media landscape, and the live panelists are to include Michael Strahan, Chris Russo, Buzz Bissinger, Will Leitch, Joe Buck, Mike Tirico, Dan Patrick, Tiki Barber and John McEnroe.

DO YOU SEE THOSE NAMES?

My God! What a field day!

Only one fella missing...

Photo: Deadspin

Click here for HBO's episode guide. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear Mr Leitch will have the pleasure of going head on with the likes of the Doggy, Buck and Tiki.

An interview with Will Leitch

Our buddy Illuminati over at phillyBurbs.com got an interview with Will Leitch.

Check it out here.

Not sure how he swung that. He gets to talk to Leitch and I can't get the lady at Dunkin Donuts to talk to me long enough to explain that donuts help me think and I am sorry if she only made three dozen Boston Creme this morning. PUT THEM ALL IN A BAG! I am a god damn paying customer! You think this body just happens?



Don't let her fool you.