
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:
LeBron James was all-in for Ohio State last night:
O-H!!!!!!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
Keep cooking Devin!!! They better double you or it's feast time as it's been. #GoBucks
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
Yes sir!!!!! Pick 6. #OH
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
Well I know what that was! A pick. Lol #GoBucks
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
How does that happen! That's a no way
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
Trying to figure out how Zeke didn't touch the rock that possession... Huh, what!?!?
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
My stomach racing like I'm playing in the game
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
YESSIR!!!!! OH!!!!! #GoBucks
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
Bears offensive lineman and Oregon alum Kyle Long saw yesterday’s win in the clouds:
Mariota already throwing touchdowns this morning in the sky %goducks pic.twitter.com/F7BcTt9PnW — Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) January 1, 2015
Brandon McCarthy on college football’s most hallowed time-filler during broadcasts:
football has too many commercials but I'd be willing to take 2 or 3 more if it meant skipping the look ins at the marching bands
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) January 2, 2015
Panthers kicker and FSU alum Graham Gano lost a bet:
So I lost a bet with Brandon Williams AKA Swole Bones and I have to wear this bump hoodie today... #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/yPmEFE7CiS
— Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) January 2, 2015
Brett Anderson on the likely logic behind FSU’s halftime performance:
"Most everyone hates our football team...let's try to win them over by playing Beyonce."- Florida St Band Director.
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) January 2, 2015
Oilers captain Andrew Ference might be a genius:
@ben_scrivens I set up a couple new prototypes for you to try. pic.twitter.com/16xgiCBkD5
— Andrew Ference (@Ferknuckle) January 1, 2015
Maria Sharapova,speaking on behalf of all of us:
Dear New Years Resolution, Well it was fun while it lasted. Sincerely, January 2nd
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) January 1, 2015
Baron Davisgets it:
Y'all recover yet lol. New Years really start on the 2nd
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) January 2, 2015
Michael Latta on playing in the Winter Classic:
Coolest experience of my life. Thanks for all the fans for coming out. That's one for the books. #theCLASSSSIC!!!!
— Michael Latta (@Latta17) January 1, 2015
Fathering advice with Drew Brees:
Zurg tells Callen this morning, "Eat your eggs or else...!" pic.twitter.com/TDXqLwfc7D
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) January 2, 2015
Troy Brouwerof the Washington Capitals after scoring the game-winning goal in the Winter Classic:
What a way to start the New Year. #Caps #WinterClassic2015 happy new year to everyone
— Troy Brouwer (@TroyBrouwer36) January 1, 2015
Soccer player Heather O’Reilly on the question that divides us all:
On a long car ride. Imp. debate going on that I need your help with. Better Doritos flavor? Retweet for Nacho Cheese. Like for Cool Ranch
— Heather O'Reilly (@HeatherOReilly) January 1, 2015
And in case you wanted some closure on that last tweet:
Clear winner was Cool Ranch. Thx for helping solve a crucial life ques. Thanks too for the guidance that you can't "like" on Twitter. My b.
— Heather O'Reilly (@HeatherOReilly) January 1, 2015
Former NFL player Mark Schlereth has a pretty good idea for a commercial:
I'd like to train with Meat Head Rob Lowe!
— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) January 1, 2015