Playing the Field - On Ignorance and Stupidity

Jul 30 2009

On Ignorance and Stupidity

By: Administrator
Thursday, 30 July 2009
We've tried to keep our distance from this Erin Andrews peephole situation because, let's face it, what's more cliche than women defending women in sports? But then we were alerted to this wonderful opinion piece written by a woman who is clearly in need of some sports therapy. We at Playing the FIeld discussed this amongst ourselves. Amidst the rage, disbelief, and desire to send Erbe a box of cat poop, we were able to form a few intelligent sentences in response to this poorly written, lazily researched, and self induglent piece of trash. READ MORE

Sooze Defending Erin Andrews

Tyler Ohmann thinks Erin Andrews orchestrated the inappropriate nude videos of herself which are floating around the internet. Therefore, he is on my **** list.

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Erin Andrews' Nude Hotel Video

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Melissa Rookie Hazing Is AWESOME

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This year's theme? High School Musical. FANTASTIC.

Holly All Tomorrow's Parties: Jacksonville [Yahoo!/Rivals]

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