Hitting the Links: January 22, 2012

After a bit of a break, we're back with some tasty links from on the court, and even better ones from outside the lines. There's a deep buzzer-beater, a terrible ex-NBA player crushing average Bostonians one-on-one, and a 20-year old college student partying with Rick Ross. Sounds like a really weird and really awesome dream a sports fan might have.

• Let's start with this tasty story. Actually, it's not much of a story... you just need to see this picture of Heisman Trophy winner Johnny "Football Boss" Manziel partying with Rick Ross:

Ballin'!

• In actual sports news, the Washington Wizards have managed to turn themselves into a competent team, against all odds. Jordan Crawford hit a sick buzzer beater to beat the Blazers 98-95 last night.
• Rudy Gay also hit a buzzer beater to win... or almost did.
• Former NBA player Brian Scalabrine was tired of hearing guys off the street saying they could beat him so he issued a one-on-one challenge to the city of Boston. He then swept the 4 games, outscoring opponents 44-6. Don't do 'em like that White Mamba.
• Apparently, some NBA arenas have nails jutting out from the court... Kawhi Leonard found that out the hard way.
• Saints fans just don't like Roger Goodell.
• Not a link, but just so it doesn't fly under the radar: the Super Bowl will feature two coaches WHO ARE BROTHERS! (In case you haven't heard, it will also be Ray Lewis' last game).

We'll be back tomorrow with a couple highlights, and some outrageous stories.