Prometheus

Car of the Day: 1968 Pontiac Ram Air II Firebird

Via High Performance Pontiac.

Stanton-ed

Pity the Michigan State quarterback in the NFL draft. Kirk Cousins was selected in the fourth round today by the Washington Redskins. Being selected by Washington is bad enough, but the 'Skins had already selected Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick. So KC1 has ended up in a scenario where he either plays the bad guy by outperforming the top draft pick, who is much loved by the media, or he's left with little opportunity to prove he can play the game at an NFL-level. I think calling it being "Stanton-ed" adequately sums up the situation.

Don't take Calvin Johnson...

...in the fantasy draft, he's going to be on the cover of Madden '13.

Car of the Day: Lamborghini Urus

Approximately $200,000.

When do you take a RB?

At the WSJ (via Right Field), there's a short article about when to take a running back in the NFL draft. An excerpt:

In recent years, drafting a running back in the first round hasn't been a worthwhile investment at all. Since 2002, 28 backs have been selected in the first round. Less than a third have ever made a Pro Bowl; on average, they gain a so-so 730 yards per season.

There's more data at the link. I looked into it a little more myself and using other measures the data holds up. For example, here are the leading rushers in the NFL last season. Of the top ten only four (7-10) were taken in the first round. Only two of those were picked earlier than #20 (Marshawn Lynch and Ryan Mathews). The sweet spot for taking a running back? Early second round.

Car of the Day: 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Car of the Day: 2011 Ford Evos Concept

The style of the Evos is clearly seen in the new Fusion and, according to this report in the WSJ, will also serve as a guide for the new Mustang.

Cheerleader

This guy deserves to be mocked mercilessly. Of course, if you're dealing with a man trying out to be a Denver Broncos cheerleader, there's not really much else to say is there?

Video Games Live: Halo Suite

Car of the Day: Piss'd Off Pete

Picture from Blastolene. You can read more about Pete here.

Car of the Day: 2013 SRT Viper GTS

Chrysler unveiled the new Viper today which will arrive in the fall. Key facts: 640 HP, 600 lbs. of torque, top speed of 206 mph, and "the highest naturally aspirated torque engine... in the world."

New Nike Lions Uniform

Any complaints? There look to be some changes on the technical side, but no major adjustments to the design, except for the Pro Combat-style gloves. Gallery here.

Car of the Day: 2009 Corvette Stingray Concept

Via Jalopnik

Car of the Day: Pagani Zonda F

Car of the Day: Aston Martin One-77

More than $1,000,000.