I LOVE ME SOME ME...

Terrell Owens coined the phrase "I love me some me"...but several thousands of amateur/professional athletes live by this motto (even though they won't express this publicly). Here are some of Minnesota's best selfish acts throughout the years:

Kris Humphries - 0.7 assists per game during his only season as a Golden Gopher. Big men in general are not supposed to have high assist totals, but he was doubled (sometimes tripled) team when catching the ball on the low block the majority of the time (if not every time). He preferred his points over the team's general success. The next year...without Kris Humphries...Gophers make it to the NCAA tourney with virtually the same roster (add Vincent Grier in place of him).

Jack Morris - I might be crossing the line when ripping our own legend, Black Jack...but, he came "home" for one year...had an emotional press conference introducing himself as one of the new additions to the ballclub. The Twins win the World Series in his home state behind his brilliant performance in Game 7...then auctions himself off to highest bidder (Toronto). I'm not saying he should of stayed...but, don't give us some spiel about how special it is to play where you grew up...only to leave us the very next year because your stock went through the roof.

Isiah Rider - Anyone that proclaims in their first interview with their new team that their goal is to win the slam dunk contest...loves me some me. This is a team sport that actually plays 82 games that matter...well, that's probably not the case if you play for the Timberwolves.

Dwayne Rudd - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_Rudd ...this link sums up Dwayne's career...the biggest article on his page is under "premature celebration"...priceless. If he would've transferred the time and energy involved in his celebratory dances over to his "game"...he...well...I can't guarantee you anything, other than he wouldn't be on my blog right now.

Clint Brewster - There's always something hilarious when the coaches' son (a red shirt freshman quarterback buried on the depth chart) talks smack to the opposing teams' kicker. As if the 1-11 record wasn't bad enough for your dad to have to endure during his first year as head coach...he has to answer to your actions, because you can't even speak to the media (team rule) since you haven't played an official college football down. Ladies and gentlemen...Gopher Nation.

Bert Blyleven - You deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. However, people don't need to hear you on various media outlets (local and national) stating your own case on why you should be in...that's lame. Speaking of lame..."Circle me Bert" signs need to be put to bed. I know it gets you off to see your name on all these signs, but we have a brand new stadium...we don't need to manufacture entertainment...the game itself will do just fine in the new ballpark. Thank you.

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