The Week That Was ... Abstruse

It means "hard to understand" or "esoteric." Look it up!

Getty Images

"Mama said there'd be days like this."

The sports world is confusing right now. What is the deal with the Tennessee Titans? How are they so good? Thankfully for all of us, Rick Reilly attempted to tackle the topic of their QB, Kerry Collins, and why you should love what he represents as a pro athlete. Where exactly is CC Sabathia going? We have no idea, but it's a good time to dredge up this old Buster Olney article—even though the prediction was wickedly off-base, the Sabathia stuff resonates. Can Tom Crean accomplish anything in basketball-mad Indiana this year? To hear him tell it, yes. And speaking of "esoteric," jeez, we talked to Malcolm Gladwell about sports this week too, then had one of our people equate it all back to Tim Lincecum. Life can be confusing, but here's what's not: click "Read More" and you'll get tons more content from this week at ESPN The Magazine.

Ever wonder what Bill Simmons' favorite YouTube clip is? Here's your answer.

This guy is a straight-up athletic freak.

Some of the best nicknames for defensive fronts in NFL history.

We have a deep and abiding appreciation for rodeo.

The Betting Life received a bunch of gambling horror stories this week.

We'll announce NEXT 2009 on December 5th, but seriously: who could be NEXT 2010?

Anyone else think Amare needs a YouTube channel?

The Dolphins are winning, and Reggie Torbor is cooking.

Give us ideas.

C.M. Newton talks hoops shop and NIT with us.

Big Daddy Drew from "KSK" is kinda angry about fantasy football.

Ever see a girl narrate a video while driving on California highways? Here ya go.

Jimmy Kimmel's got a sick house.

Pete Newell was a legitimate legend.

Brock Lesnar will become one.

Some quarterbacks are smart.

So is Stephen A. Smith.

Print Article . Email Article. Subscribe to The Magazine