Briefly about the three best NBA players Hardaways:
- Penny Hardaway
- Tim Hardaway
- Tim Hardaway Jr.
Now back to your regular nightcaps.
As soon as I saw UTEP play tonight, I thought about Hardaway. And when I realized I wanted to turn on the way back machine and tell 1/3 “Run TMC” I shot OutKick Dan Dakich text asking about two-stage UTEP.
Most of you already know this, but before being on Don’t @Me with Dan Dakich, our guy Dan was a standout player for the Indiana Hoosiers. After his playing career, he spent more than two decades as a college coach, including at Indiana, and remains the team’s best player.
I knew he knew Hardaway, so I asked Dakich what was so unique/impressive about UTEP’s two-step system. Dakich answered as only he can:
“We (IU) kicked Tim Hardaway’s ass in the 1989 NCAA Tournament. His move only worked against pathetic NBA PLAYERS, not IU players!!!”
I was so inspired by Dakich’s comment that soon after, I was playing one-on-one with my son in the driveway. My two-step was not enough and I lost to a guy who literally had a broken arm. But it normal. It’s still bedtime for him, and I’m getting paid to write about pizza (we’ll get to that part eventually, I promise), so I’m still the big winner here.
Kirby Smart has no idea who Miley Cyrus is
We go from one legendary coach to another thanks to Georgia’s Kirby Smart. After Georgia’s dismantling of Kentucky, Smart admitted to reporters that he had no idea who Miley Cyrus was. And I believe him.
When a reporter compared Georgia to a wrecking ball and then mentioned Miley Cyrus, Smart responded lamely:
“I don’t know who Miley Cyrus is. What does it have to do with breaking the ball? Smart then added, “I know Eric Church Wrecking Ball.”
Church, by the way, sings “Like a Wrecking Ball.” Miley, of course, hums “Wrecking Ball.”
Kirby’s comment almost makes me root for Georgia.
Perhaps next week a member of the media can refer to another pop star and see if Smart is in the know. And if not, there will always be another mountain. Right, Miley?
Introducing Sam LaPorta’s girlfriend Callie Dellinger
I’m willing to bet Smart has heard of Lions rookie Sam LaPorte, but maybe not his girlfriend Callie Dellinger. And that’s a shame. Dellinger is a former member of the Iowa Hawkeye rowing team and clearly has first-team NFL WAG potential.
LaPorta has 25 receptions, three touchdowns for the Lions, while Dellinger has already made a name for herself on Instagram. She is or was (no need to go into detail) a SoulCycle instructor and can now consider herself a card-carrying member of the Nightcaps community.
Apparently, Motor City has two tight ends! Who knew?
Oh, and how sweet was that play on Sunday?
Just when you thought Dan(Tallika) Campbell couldn’t get any hotter, the Lions head coach dials up this beauty.
How about free Domino’s pizza?
Campbell probably knows how to ring a domino, too. I mean he’s a typical man. There’s no way he’s going to waste his time ordering an IPA and a $30 honey Sriracha pizza from some fancy place with an owner who smokes vapes. Nope. Campbell keeps it a secret, orders Domino’s and has it delivered in 30 minutes or less, and probably pairs it with Bud Heavy.
I will not hear any arguments against this vision.
Either way, Campbell and everyone else should be happy to know that Domino’s is offering free “emergency pizza” to its customers.
As part of a new promotion, the pizza chain is giving away a free medium-sized pizza to customers in need of a pizza fix.
“Whether you burned dinner, the power went out, or maybe your family just stopped by unannounced, no matter the emergency, Domino’s believes free pizza can make anything better,” Kate Trumbull, Domino’s senior vice president and chief operating officer. brand, This is stated in the press release explaining the promotion.
To receive the free pizza, customers must sign up for Domino’s loyalty program and place an online order of $7.99 or more. Once they do this, they will receive a free “emergency pizza” until February 11th.
The only thing better than pizza is free pizza. Sign me up.
Shania Twain and Foo Fighters team up
If free pizza isn’t enough for you, how about a collaboration between some of the ’90s greats? And if you don’t like the 90s, please watch for yourself. Or just write me an angry email, like that time a Nightcaps reader didn’t like my sarcasm or Diet Coke commercial.
You know, you can’t be too careful with aspartame.
Where were we? Oh yeah, a little ’90s themed get-together of musicians and musicians at Austin City Limits.
During the weekend concert festival, Shania Twain took to the stage with Foo Fighters. They performed Foo’s hit “Best of You” together in front of a surprised audience.
On Sunday, Twain went to X to share how much he enjoyed performing with the rock legends: “For me, it was one of my dreams! First of all, thank you @foofighters for inviting me on stage – you’re all so generous and ridiculously cool. I’m a big rock fan.”
I don’t like Miss Twain’s red hair, but it’s always great to see worlds collide. And in my opinion, Foo Fighters can do no wrong.
And I’ll tell you what: Shania looked pretty comfortable there. Almost as comfortable as she feels naked…
It’s not goodbye, it’s see you… next Wednesday
Now we sit with the gift of free pizza and a chest of 90’s references. I’ve done my part, the rest is up to you – at least until we gather in this space again next week. In the meantime, enjoy this side of internet babes without ruining your dinner!
Be careful on your way out!
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