Eric Kay

Arizona recruit Brandon Jennings isn't just using Europe as a basketball backup plan if his SATs don't come through, but as an actual career scenario. Gary Parrish reported that.

The Euro/Asia emigration doesn't stop there.

Sasha "Jackie Moon" Kaun is taking his alley oops back to Russia, signing with team CSKA for three years and a reported $4.6 million.

That's not all the news out of Moscow (Russia, not Idaho). It's good to be Terence Morris today. The former Maryland Terrapin and one-time Magic and Rockets street-clothes wearer signed with CSKA for three years at 2.6 million Euros per. That's roughly $12.12 million dollars.

Here's why the Russians opened their coffers for the one-time NBDL fodder, Morris:

"During his university years NBA scouts evaluated Morris as one of the best forwards in America. Last season confirmed that CSKA's conscript demonstrates a performance of highest level. During the season Terence was named Euroleague's Best Defensive Player, was included in All-Euroleague Team, was the first in Euroleague in blocked shots, second - in rebounds, and fifth - in the MVP rankings." -- CSKA website. 

We'll ignore that first sentence.

Back to Jennings, the Arizona recruit. The 19-year-old's advisor Kelly Williams says the guard could be a very rich man before turning 20.

"In all honesty, I think Brandon wants options," Williams said by phone to Parrish. "If he has the opportunity right now to make $800,000 from a team and get a shoe contract and make more than $1 million before he even goes into the draft, then why wouldn't he do that?"

I know college is the best time of one's life. I could imagine that being a role player in the NBA and making a few million dollars here and there ain't a bad way to exist either. 

But $1 million before the age of 20? Twelve million before the age of 35 and treated like a golden god in Russia? Those ain't bad options either. And you can thank David Stern for creating those options.

His mission to globalize the game may reap billions for the league. But it's also created auxiliary markets for basketball players. The NCAA will likely get its first taste of this through Jennings. The league, while still the envied Dark Side, may start to see more role players fall through the Euro/Asia cracks -- particularly if the U.S. dollar keeps crapping out vs. it's Old World currency counterparts.

First Terence Morris, next, Dan Dickau. You heard it here first.

Badgers Ballers Hollers breaks down the BCS Conference, the Top 25, All-Americans, All-Conference teams and early Heisman standings for the upcoming seasons. It's thorough, right Maude Lebowski?

What to do with Ben Sheets is the question Views From the Front Row is asking? The blog wants him back. I say one healthy year shouldn't cloud several unhealthy ones at the bargaining table.

The Braves are an injury-riddled mess. But that's not curbing What I do instead of work's enthusiasm.

Move over Derek Jeter. Watch out for your job Darrell Rasner. Joba sits in awe. Why? Sidney Ponson is in the Bronx, The Florida Faux Sports Report reports.

Introducing the friar and the skullet

Who needs the Fu Schnickens?

Shaq proves he can still rap, horribly, and take down Kobe (and Patrick Ewing, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) in one fell swoop. Oh, and he also rhymes "mil" with "Shaquille."

Watch, and enjoy.

BTW, sounds like there won't be any more li'l Shaq's coming down the pipeline.

The Wall Street Journal started the ultimate bar room debate. The publication has listed the world's Top 10 athletes. And the winner is probably somebody you're not familiar with.

His name is Roman Sebrle and he's a Czech Republic decathalete. Here's the skinny on Sebrle:

"The Czech decathlete could jump over Shaquille O’Neal. He could throw a 16-pound ball the length of a 53-foot yacht. From a running start, he could leap over a two-lane highway. Mr. Sebrle has ideal size, according to physiologists, and expertise over a range of athletic pursuits, employing the speed of an NFL back and the vertical jump of an National Basketball Association forward. Some judges questioned whether Mr. Sebrle could withstand a tackle by an NFL lineman, but none questioned his talent in the 10 track and field events that make up the decathlon. He has won Olympic gold and silver medals for the Czech Republic and is the current world champion."

He beats out more recognizable names like LeBron James (No. 2), Floyd Mayweather (No. 3) LaDainian Tomlinson (No. 4), Roger Federer (No. 5), Sidney Crosby (No. 6) and Alex Rodriguez (No. 10).

No Dmitri Young?

Again, only four out of 10 beards on the Kay's Korner BES scale (Beard Entertainment Scale). The blizzard element added a second of suspense, but without a money chart and with the pathetic existence of Drew Sherwood, the show doesn't have the bite it did in Season 1.

I want more Bear Swensen (how about a Polar Bear vs. Bear dash for the cash?) and some clips of a (Eric) Dufresne family reunion, which, I imagine, would go something like this.

When The Office loses to Alf in the first round of the Greatest Comedy in TV History bracket, is it considered an upset? What's On My Mind has Round 2 ready to go.

The NHL Draft was last Friday and Just Another Sports Blog was there in Ottawa as a bloggin' correspondent. The blogger reports back that hockey is like they all say: tribal, not national.

The Most Ballin Blog is ranking the Top 100 MLB players and No. 3 is a guy whose name rhymes with Larry Londs.

Rumor has it Ol' Pee Hands Alou may be collecting his last set of MLB paychecks this season. Always one of my favorite players, it's sad to see ya go Moises. MLB Trade Rumors reports.

The object of baseball is to be safe, safe at home! Lost one of the best earlier today.