
The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Eagles offensive lineman Evan Mathis inaugurates the first Twitter Pro Bowl:
Pro Bowl Halftime = check Twitter mentions.@Jkelce @JJWatt pic.twitter.com/urQ3AisrvE
— Evan Mathis (@EvanMathis69) January 26, 2015
And he’s also calling out Colts punter Pat McAfee:
Just saw @PatMcAfeeShow watching Miss Universe on his phone during halftime.
— Evan Mathis (@EvanMathis69) January 26, 2015
Though it’s safe to say Pat McAfee‘s mind is probably not on the game:
This stadium smells of lovely cinnabon
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 26, 2015
Meanwhile, on the field, Texans defensive end J.J. Wattis staying active:
Just having some fun #ProBowl pic.twitter.com/h8YUOZZsRY
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 26, 2015
Former NBA guard Jalen Rose is a fan:
I wonder if JJ Watt will adopt me?! #beast
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) January 26, 2015
Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali snapped a Pro Bowl-worthy portrait of Bills’ defensive end Mario Williams:
IF THIS DOESNT SCARE YOU @bbwolf94 #PROBOWL @nfl pic.twitter.com/HvFV0LSuNF
— Tamba Hali (@TambaHali91) January 25, 2015
Giants offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz has some advice for Pro Bowl viewers:
If you're watching the #ProBowl, don't tweet about lack of tempo or hitting. You knew what to expect when you turned it on. #ProBowl2015
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) January 26, 2015
NFL linebacker Scott Shanle throws a little shade at the NBA:
Why does everyone get so bent out of shape about the NFL Pro Bowl? Its equivalent to watching a regular season NBA basketball game #effort
— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) January 26, 2015
Former NFL WR Chad Johnson offers up his pre-coffee thoughts:
At Starbucks but they're not open yet, just sitting here playing thumb war against myself...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 26, 2015
My left thumb lacks the competitive drive & passion to win, lost 3 games straight...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 26, 2015
Knicks forward Quincy Acy doesn’t fear the beard. The impending East Coast storm on the other hand…
Heard it's about to get crazy snow out here, hope my Texas beard at least keep me warm #ImInexperiencedInTheseConditions #IAintScaredTho lol
— Quincy Acy (@QuincyAcy) January 26, 2015
Ok, they just mentioned the storm during the NFL Pro Bowl, I may be getting worried, bout to go get some crackers & cheese lol #DontJudge
— Quincy Acy (@QuincyAcy) January 26, 2015
Cavs guard and Ohio State fan LeBron James never played college ball, but he’s got love for Coach K:
Coach K you're flat out unbelievable and its a true honor having u as my coach throughout FIBA play! U showed me what it truly meant to...
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 26, 2015
represent my country and do it with dignity! Congratulations on 1K wins today!! Only right u did this #CoackK1K #LivingLegend
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 26, 2015
Warriors guard Stephen Curryadds his ode to Coach K:
Congrats to Coach K, reaching that crazy 1k wins milestone yesterday. Learned a lot from you during team USA! Hoops Legend. #1KforCoachK
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) January 26, 2015
Not right now, Michael Waltrip:
what's your favorite thing about Mondays?
— Michael Waltrip (@MW55) January 26, 2015
MMA fighter Felice Herrig, preach:
* don't wanna get outta bed *
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) January 26, 2015