I was going to spend my self-allotted blogging time today writing haiku about NFL Wildcard weekend, but then the levee broke and EA announced the glorious return of NBA JAM for Wii – you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for playoff poetics.

“NBA JAM is one of the most recognizable franchises in videogame history,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “Diehard fans of the original game have been asking for a remake for more than a decade. We’re very excited to give them their wish this year with the return of this iconic franchise.”

Forget Namath’s daughter. Forget McGwire on steroids (thanks for the heads up, Capt. Obvious). Forget Ochocinco’s truck on steroids. This is the sports story of the day.

In a fun little twist, EA is letting you vote on which three players you’d like to be featured for the Kings, Clippers and Thunder. For instance, on the Clips, you can pick between Baron Davis, Blake Griffin, Al Thornton, Chris Kaman and Eric Gordon and Marcus Camby.

EA should probably just start working on the beard renderings now, because I don’t think Boom Dizzle has to worry that much about getting picked for BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA, the next generation. However, if I’m Baron, should I be somewhat offended that they’re putting it to a vote? He’s a ten year vet in the midst of serious 2010 campaign. And yes, there are some electric young guns to choose from here (and one older gentleman), but Baron is an established star, plus he has 2-3 other nicknames with the word boom in them.

For the record, I voted for Davis, Blake Griffin, and Camby for nostalgia.

Even though I’ve pretty much fazed video games out of my life, I can appreciate this. EA and NBA 2K9 announced a concert tour this week, that will feature a troupe of rap artists touring in support of the new game.

Go to Pitchfork and check out the tour dates; whether you’re a premiere team in the West or a mediocre team in the East (or you live in Aspen), they should be coming to a town near you. Check out some of the artists that’ll be seen on the 2K Sports Bounce Tour….

The 2K Bounce Tour kicks off November 5 in the Cool Kids hometown of Chicago

Q-Tip (http://www.myspace.com/qtip)
The Cool Kids (http://www.myspace.com/thecoolkids)
DJ Scratch (http://www.myspace.com/djscratch)
the Knux (http://www.myspace.com/theknux)

Tech leaders back sports blog network (via Busted Coverage)
Guitar Hero vs. Rock Band (Gunaxin)
Top 11 things we have learned so far in the NFL this year (Epic Carnival)
DETROIT NEWS WRITER ROB PARKER FABRICATES STORIES? (The World of Isaac)
The seven: Vampire movies with eye candy (Cuzoogle)
The Simpsons Spoof The Mad Men Intro (via Pop Candy)
Deron Williams, Chris Paul Wilderness Survival Guide, Video (NESW Sports)

Just in time for Halloween, MyZombiePinup.com releases a calendar of Pin-Up models, and BRAAAAAIIIIINS!!!!!

Since this is supposed to be a sports site, I sent them this email:

What do we have to do to get you involved in this event?!…

ZOMBIE KICKBALL

MH

After checking out all the talent, I decide that Miss September – with her torso half-devoured – was the one.

I assure you it is normal to be into this (Chris Illuminati agrees). More Calendar ghouls after the links…

CR Dunbar: Breeders’ Cup – Quick Thoughts (Hugging Harold Reynolds)
Week 8 NFL Power Rankings (My Sports Rumors)
UMass Cop Who Took Nut Shots Returns To Job (Busted Coverage)
Who Needs a QB When You Can Rush for 257 Yards? (Kissing Suzy Kolber)
A New Round of Stimulus Checks? HOW? (via The Big Lead)
Best Video Game Ever Tourney (via Pop Candy)

c/o milk and cookies.

He read that sharp right-to-left break nicely.

Darren Rovell posted this morning on a new video game destined to find its way into the Wii Sports Game pak…Major League Eating: The Game

MLE President Rich Shea calls this the game for people who want to be a professional athlete…right.

Check out some game footage below. All I was able to figure out from watching this is that you can burp hot fire at your opponent.

Here’s to hoping there is a code to unlock Eric “Badlands” Booker.