Linebacker Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers is joining Tom Brady on the sidelines after telling the team he’s going to undergo season ending knee surgery. Merriman played with two torn ligaments in his left knee in the season opener, but said he didn’t feel right and now he’s shutting it down. I wonder if he still had his party?

Damn… I feel bad for Lights Out, but what about all of the party goers? When Merriman throws a party it’s the shit.

Gotta love Hollywood.. If you watched until the end you got to see some chick from Wildin’ Out season four claiming to be a star. Somebody needs to pull ‘er to the side, sit her down, and let her know that playing charades on MTV does not a star one make.

If there’s a bright spot in the middle of the Merriman injury storm it’s that he gets to work on his Madden game now.

Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers has decided to play on his left knee with two torn ligaments which means we’ll be seeing the “Lights Out” dance whenever he makes a big play. If you’re not a fan of the Chargers the dancing is probably annoying, but there’s a reason Shawne Merriman likes to get down.. It’s in his genes.

Shawne Merriman’s mother Gloria Williams is joined by JacQuetta Clayton, the mother of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton, for a little bowling alley boogie. I’d comment on Merriman’s mama’s moves, but bad knee or not I’m not trying to see Lights Out.

Shawne Merriman, San Diego Chargers, mom, youtube

EA Sports combined random fans, NFL stars, Kimbo Slice, and bagpipes playing Amazing Grace in this commercial for the 20th edition of Madden football. The game’s Tuesday release helped shares of EA jump 2.2%, and guaranteed that video game junkies will remain without girlfriends through the winter.

Madden, EA Sports, commercial, Kimbo Slice

EA Sports is holding an election for the cover of it’s NFL Tour 2008. It seems like EA is rolling out a new NFL game every week. There’s Madden, NFL Street, NFL Head Coach, NFL Dogfighting, and the hardest game of all, NFL Black Quarterback. Here’s what EA’s latest installment is all about:

NFL Tour is a new NFL licensed video game that offers players a fun and engaging experience with the NFL and its talented players. Gamers will be able to embark on a fictional NFL road show. With real NFL players as teammates, players will travel across the country to play against each of the NFL teams in newly designed stadiums. As players defeat each of the NFL squads, they come one step closer to winning a NFL contract.

Yaaawwn.. Sounds like fun… The candidates for the NFL Tour are Jason Taylor, Shawne Merriman, and Dwight Freeney, and you can cast your vote here. If you haven’t decided on who deserves your vote, check out their ads.

Jason Taylor:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=148a70NoaT8[/youtube]

“Follow me to victory.” Yeah not quite JT. Not quite.

Shawne Merriman:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO5qtU1UjBo[/youtube]

According to Mr. Merriman he’s tough, soo pretty, and he hears them cry when they see him coming. That was a step up from Taylor’s vid. Wooo!!

Dwight Freeney:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oqhzq2rt98[/youtube]

If Dwight wins, I hope they wake him up for the cover shoot. I’d have to give my vote to Merriman if it’s based on these commercials, Freeney if it’s based on “team success”, and Taylor if it’s based on bad acting.

Decision ’08. Courtesy of EA Sports

EA Sports Announces Cover Athlete Election. Courtesy of 360 Daily News

Tags: EA Sports, Video Games, NFL Tour, Jason Taylor, Shawne Merriman, Dwight Freeney

I’ve been busy to say the least so I haven’t been running a lot of my normal features. There’s been no Headphones On In The Locker Room, and no luv from me in the form of Bloggas Be Typin.. So here’s my apology, the mother of all BBTs.

The Starting Five:
A must read interview with Rob Parker, and a look at some double standards in Major League Baseball.

Signal To Noise:
The Mansnitch got ratted out by Brian Billick. Plus, a shout out to the WNBA champions..Ahh that’s sweet.

Ball Hype:
A man’s dream… A bunch of female sports bloggers in one place. I don’t know a sexy way to say this one, just more incredible NBA stat breakdowns.

Larry Brown Sports:
LB is all over LT acting like a B-A-B-Y, and Avery Johnson calling out “Lil D” in Big D.

DeadSpin:
Thank God for Isiah Thomas’ sexual harrasment trial. Does Steve Phillips get paid for his opinions?

Epic Carnival:
Hot chicks and all things MMA. Reggie Bush vs. Lendale White..Right now White’s winning.

The Big Lead:
ESPN replaces Byron Leftwich with O.J. Simpson. Elijah Dukes is in the news and it’s not all bad.

With Leather:
Shawne Merriman hanging out with porn stars? Polo on Segways= Watch this video.

The Big Picture:
A conversation between Byron Leftwich and Joey Harrington.

Mr. Irrelevant:
An Eagles’ fan Monday night pain.

Edge of Sports:
Nixon, Belichick, and cheating.

We Are The Postmen:
Taco Bell hopes nachos can ease Charlie Weis’ pain.