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I understand this is a sports blog but those of us who have significant others are all in some way or another going to be forced to watch the upcoming season of American Idol that starts tonight. It is pretty much payment for all the NCAA and NFL games we have been watching lately.
And if you have any bit of pop culture in you, then you are aware that Simon Cowell (the only reason to watch the show) has decided to leave it at the end of the season. Which has got people talking on who would be a great replacement. That is why I give you three options on a replacement. It took a minute, but here is the sports connection.
Coach Bob Knight: Who better then a man who has molded young minds for so may years as a coach, mentor and now as a announcer and personality than Coach Knight. Imagine an American Idol hopeful starting to sing and having to avoid being choked or getting a chair thrown at them. This would be both unexpected and welcomed on live television. Plus it would be on SportsCenter every night. The new viewers would add a new audience and the ratings would be through the roof.
Mike Tyson: This one is pretty simple. Just having Mike Tyson speak is worth the price of admission. Imagine what his critiques would be for Idol hopefuls, and his banter with fellow judge Ellen DeGeneres. That would become an honorary winter olympics event, and they both would receive the gold. Plus with a potential meltdown by Iron Mike in the season could equal or surpass anything Coach Knight could offer.
Gilbert Arenas: Everyday that goes by is another day Gilbert Arenas will be looking for a new job. The NBA star who is dumb enough to risk losing his career and over 100 million dollars for a locker room gun incident could be a perfect fit. He’d be able to teach the Idol hopefuls what it is like to be on top of the world, and mean absolutely nothing in such a short time. Kind of like Paula Abdul.
Well that is three thoughts, I can only imagine what you all could think of in the comments section. So feel free to add to my picks or come up with some of your own. Now that I’m still in this world of make believe, I’ll go back to bed and have more sex with Gisele. Don’t tell Tom.
This post was written by Russ Weakland, who is convinced Paula Abdul’s song, “Rush Rush” was originally called “Russ Russ”.
