No explanation. Just enjoy.

Who is jamming up who?

Take a look to your right. Is Cory Maggette jamming up Don Nelson, or vice versa?

And, take a look at the dude in the blue, just over Maggette's back. Doesn't he kind of look like he's getting in on it?

I would love to see Maggette's face to find out if he's got a little smirk going. Classic!

I don't know, I'll call it a Code 2, just for kicks.

Thristing for Jam Up pics

I've been really hurting for quality Jam Up photos as I scan through various media lately.

These aren't classics, but some are pretty good. Two are from last night's Warriors vs. Kings game - but the first one is just a dude who just really looks Jammed Up. There is no Chauncey in the photo, but still a pretty good Fisher here.

On the the Kings/Warriors. The first pic here Corey Maggette is getting the ball smashed back in his face. He almost seems to find it comical, but the look on Francisco Garcia's face is one superiority and uber confidence, like "in your face Maggette."

The next shot is John Salmons nailing a game-winning shot in the third overtime. Andris Biedrins is obviously jammed up, and Salmons has a nice Kirk Cameron-ish fist pump going. If only he could have mustered a more Chauncey-like smile.

Did Pennington Jam Up Favre?

Chad Pennington jammed up the Jets for sure - I think beating the team that cut you in the last game of the season to determine who wins the division and makes the playoff is a nice Jam Up. Pennington did that.

But my question is, did Pennington Jam Up Brett Favre? Favre jams up everybody. That's what Favre does. It's his job. I could argue that Favre jammed up ESPN by not making the playoffs. Without being able to report on all things Brett Favre, what is ESPN to do during the playoffs?

So, in getting back to Pennington I don't think the Favre v. Pennington thing is personal .However, did he, as he beat the Jets (a Jam Up) jam up Favre by not letting Favre jam up the rest of the world via ESPN with a playoff run?

I know this is convuluted, but we need to know.

Reporter jams up Lions coach

Lions Coach Rod Marinelli was jammed up on Sunday after the Lions fell to 0-15. Not because of the bad record, but because columnist Rob Parker grilled him about the job his son-in-law Joe Barry is doing as the Lions d-coordinator.

"Do you wish your daughter had married a better defensive coordinator," Parker asked at the post game press conference. Click on the YouTube to watch the whole thing. Marinelli looks pretty jammed up, and while you can't see Parker, he said later that he was joking.

Now, ignore the analysis from the ex-player crew on Fox saying Parker should be fired from his job. That's a bunch of crap. Since Marinelli constantly avoided real questions about Barry's skill as a coach, I think even in mocking, the question serves what fans are thinking.

Commish jams up blog readers, McNabb jammed up by OT

First, I have to take my lumps. I've been jamming up you - faithful readers of The Jam Up - by not posting anything here in quite some time. I know you're at your computer everyday hitting refresh in 10 minute intervals, just waiting for a fresh Jam Up. And yes, that is funny to me so I am the Chauncey and you have been wearing Fisher Face.

Speaking of Chauncey, it should be recognized here that he has moved on - traded from the Pistons to the Nuggets. I believe that the people of Denver are going to soon learn (if they haven't already) Chauncey's charm.

Now, on to a relevant Jam Up. It was brought to my attention during SportsCenter yesterday that Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb had no clue -- no stinkin clue -- that an NFL game would end in a tie if nobody scores after a full 15 minutes of overtime. Are you kidding me? McNabb was jammed up by the rule book?

And of course after this admission, everybody got on his case - jamming him up with a giggle left and right. "What, McNabb never wondered why the Falcons were 9-6-1 a couple years ago?"

I was hesitant to call this a Jam Up, but it has now been re-appraised as a Code 1. Think of how McNabb must have felt when the refs told him the game was over, and it was tied.

Code 4 - Fisher gets it again.

This video is true Code 4 that will be placed in the Hall-of-Fame.Derek Fisher jammed up again after losing in the NBA Finals.

Watch the first 10 second or so of the video below.



This video displays great Jam Up form .Watch Kevin Garnett put his head back and enjoy the Jam Up. Michael Strahan joins the party - but then, you get to poor Fisher whose fame from the Gold Standard precedes him.

Man, Fisher really is the Lakers' whipping boy. This is an awards show. Could they have panned to Kobe Bryant? Lamar Odom? Phil Jackson? No, when there's a Jam Up in LA, all you get is Fisher Face.

The Jam Up knows no bounds

Not in a million years did I ever think I would be typing a Laura Bush jams up Greg Oden post, but here we are. This pic is compelling evidence that the Jam Up can be implemented by anybody, anytime, anywhere.

I don't know what this Odd Couple is watching right now, but Oden is having none of it. Bush is obviously pleased.

Now, Edog sent this in and wanted to call it Code 3. I'm not making a call just yet, but seeking guidance on this rating. The photo itself screams Code 3. There's a Chauncey and a Fisher, and it being the unbelievable scenario of Laura Bush and Greg Oden only makes it that much better. so Edog is right on in initial reaction.

But in thinking about it further and conferring with DT over here, Code 3 may be a little heavy handed. DT mentions that Laura Bush "always looks like that," and suggested that Greg Oden could also very well "always look like that." I mentioned that maybe somebody told an unfunny joke that Bush laughed at to be diplomatic, but young Oden doesn't play that game. DT suggested that perhaps Oden - who barely finished his freshman year in college - just doesn't get the joke.

Don't get me wrong here. This is a classic Jam Up that shows that the Jam Up can be found anywhere. Please weigh in on your rankings.

Sideline reporter jammed up - but who's the Chauncey?

Who is Fox Sports sideline reporter Danyelle Sargent's, Chauncey? This newscaster is constantly getting jammed up.

In an interview with new 49ers coach Mike Singletary on Sunday, Sargent suggested that Bill Walsh was his mentor and that Walsh was the first to call him with congratulations on getting the Niners job. Well, as we know, Bill Walsh died last year, and was not Singletary's mentor.

From my view, this was a classic case of a producer who thinks Sargent is an idiot (she is, by the way, an idiot) and gave her bad info. A Jam Up of epic proportions. Somebody in the booth laughing hysterically as Sargent made a fool of herself in front of a Hall of Famer. We don't know who Chauncey is in this case - but good work friend. Good work.

But then, we found this on YouTube. Sargent got jammed up again - by again, a Chauncey who isn't identified.



If you skipped over it, Sargent is first unclear of what she's supposed to say. Obviously, she's jammed up because her teleprompter is turned off or something. This in turn jams up the dude next to her, but that's not our focus here.

Later in the telecast, she yells "what the fuck was that" as the dude is orating some college hoops highlights. Obviously, somebody off camera messing with Ms. Sargent. Classic, classic stuff.

Volunteering can lead to unintended Jam Ups

This comes from avid Steelers fan Big Mike regarding James Harrison's big mistake to volunteer as a long snapper - eventually losing the Steelers the game. My commentary (I disagree with Big Mike some here on how big of a Jam Up this is) is below.

How Volunteering can lead to a jam up!
After Steelers long snapper Greg Warren was carted off the field in Sunday's loss to the Giants, All Pro line back James Harrison volunteered for the job. Although having absolutely no experience at either the center or long snapper position, Harrison thought he could help his team in their time of need. With the Steelers nursing a 14-12 fourth quarter lead against the Giants, Mr. Harrison was sent out to snap the ball to punter Mitch Berger deep in their own territory. Harrison proceeded to snap the ball about 10 feet over Berger's head. Manute Bol probably could have not fielded the snap. The errant snap by Harrison gave the Giants a two point safety, a tie, the ball, and eventually the game. The next time Harrison goes up to coach Mike Tomlin and volunteers for anything other than playing linebacker, I hope Tomlin tells him to go "fuck himself".

Indeed, people get Jammed Up often by people who think they are capable of performing a task they just cannot. James Harrison thought he could help his team, he ended up helping them lose. But, in the end, it's not a true Jam Up. Harrison isn't happy about the loss. He's not happy he made a bad snap. To be a true Jam Up, there needs to be a Chauncey and a Fisher. There are many Fisher's here - the Steelers, the fans, even Harrison himself. There is no Chauncey here. Sorry Big Mike. I can't call it a Jam Up.

Zito Jams Up SF Giants fans

It could be argued that Barry Zito jammed up the Giants for $126 million two years ago, but his newest venture cements his efforts to hand it to San Francisco.

Less than a month after the Giants season - a year in which Zito put up a pathetic 10-17 record, he's going to get his own billboard in SF. A model for a jeans company.

I'm all for athletes getting endorsements. The jean company claims to not even know who Zito is, but let's get to the real problem here: Giants fans want their $126M man on billboards representin' the orange and black. Or at least something to do with baseball. Instead, his 10-17 (21-30 overall) ass gets a billboard as a pretty boy jeans model.

Am I taking this one too personally as a Giants fan? I'm calling it Code 2.

BTW - thanks to our friend Front Office Boy for the Zito pic.

Favre cementing his Hall of Fame status

It's being reported that Brett Favre has been calling the opponents of the Green Bay Packers this year, providing them with scouting reports on his former team.

Here's the full report from Fox Sports' Jay Glazer.

Favre has already been given consideration for the Jam Up Hall of Fame because he's been jamming up the world with his pseudo-retirement act and his inability to stay out of the media spotlight. Other notable Farve Jam Up victims include Tony Romo, Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers and fanbase (multiple counts), and each and every ESPN viewer.

Now, he Jams Up the Packers again by volunteering scouting reports to their opponents. Doesn't Favre have a game of his own to worry about each week. Maybe if he spent less time telling the Detroit Lions how to defend Green Bay's running attack - Favre could, oh I don't know, beat the Raiders.

Brett Favre Jams Up Tony Romo

I'm toying with the idea of opening a Jam Up Hall of Fame, and Brett Favre is making serious run to be the second member inducted (Chauncey will be inducted first, of course).

We all know Favre jammed up the Packers the past couple of years with his whole I'm gonna retire, I'm not gonna retire, I'll let you know the day before the season starts if I'm going to retire act.

But this week, he took it upon himself to Jam Up Dallas QB Tony Romo.

Romo broke his pinky last week against Arizona. The team said he'd be out 4 weeks. That is, until Favre decided to call up Romo's cell to tell him he once played with a broken thumb, and he should man up.

Thanks Brett. Glad it's your business Brett. Good looking out for Romo's health, Brett. Why do you care, Brett?

I say all this, hoping Romo does play. He's my Fantasy Football QB. But, let's be serious. Favre is one of the All-Time Jam Up artists. He loves being the center of attention, and the media is happy to accomodate his Jam Up attempts at all times.

Magic jammed up by HIV

Actually, Magic has been jamming up HIV by not being sick since he made the announcement on my 13th birthday, Nov. 7, 1991.

However, here's the caption that went with this CLASSIC shot to your right.

Basketball great Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, seen here in May 2008, was outraged Friday after two Minnesota radio talk show hosts accused him of faking that he had contracted HIV, which can lead to AIDS.

So, while at first glance, this photo looks like an incomplete Jam Up - it is indeed full fledged. I'm calling it Code 2 - a major downgrade because the allegations come from a couple idiots on the radio who are trying to be controversial.

Jam Up or not a Jam Up?

For some context, this is a photo of Barry Bonds' former trainer and childhood friend Greg Anderson - who is of course tied to the BALCO steroids scandal.

Contributor Edog e-mailed this photo in, a shot of Anderson possibly getting jammed up the pink shirted woman as he heads in to court.

I'd like to seek opinion though? Does this photo depict a Jam Up? Or not?

Anderson, for his part, has undoubtably been jammed up by Bonds. He has been in-and-out of the slammer the past few years in order to protect Bonds' steroid-using ways. So, the question is whether on not this photo alone calls for a Jam Up, and if so, at what level?

I say Code 1 at best, but feel free to argue.

A reader writes in: Al Davis jamming up the Raiders

Can an NFL owner jam up his own team? DeezNuts from Portland, OR writes in:

I hate the raiders and always have, but gotta feel sorry for the team. Since the release of Jon Gruden as coach, the team has been completely mislead including coaching assignments as well as drafts & free agent pick-ups. There are some examples of solid free agent pick-ups that ended up not working out, simply because of the shotty leadership of the club (e.g. Sapp, Moss).

If Al Davis doesn't turn this around (i.e. sell the team), then I'm afraid some newcomers will have a tough career (maybe a short career) including Jamarcus Russell. Too bad...

I think you're right DeezNuts. Al Davis is jamming up the Raiders, and it's at minimum a Code 3 Jam Up. The only reason it's not Code 4 is because Al is also jamming himself up, and because he's so old and senile, I'm not sure he has full comprehension of what he's doing.

We usually love it when Duke gets Jammed Up

This pic comes courtesy of Jam Up enthusiast and North Carolina alumnus DT. DT loves it when Duke gets Jammed Up, obviously.

This shot shows a Duke player in obvious pain while two West Virgina players dry hump behind him. A jam up indeed. Code 2, though, because NCAA tourney wins are legit cause for celebration - and let's face it - it's no Chauncey.

The weak dollar is jamming up America

The value of the American dollar keeps slipping, something that probably won't be helped by today's $700 billion bailout of financial institutions by the U.S. government.

The dollar is weak, and this guy in the photo is obviously being jammed up by these dollar bills, which have been bitten into.

It's a Code 1, but a Jam Up nonetheless.

Food for thought - Jamming yourself up

Let's just take a minute to chew on a chunk of Jam Up philosophy, specifically on what it means to Jam yourself up.

A Jam Up is most efficient when one entity jacks another. That said, there are classic cases of people jamming themselves up. Look to your right. Chris Webber jammed himself up hard in the 1993 NCAA Final Four by calling a timeout when his team had none.

(Another example is Joe Biden's recent suggestion that FDR was president during the 1929 stock market crash)

It could be argued that Webber jammed his team up, a valid argument I might add, but in the grand scheme of life C-Webb jammed himself up because he's never heard the end of it (Eric Montross with victory arms in the background of this photo does not help either.).

Webber looked like a major ass after this game, and has never lived it down. However, he did go on to be the No. 1 pick in the draft, Rookie of the Year, and an All-Star for the Wizards and Kings. He made upwards of $200M in his career and is still beloved in Sacramento where his crappy restaurant thrives.

So, the debate - did Webber really jam himself up? Did he just jam his team up? Is he being jammed up by the historical significance of his gaffe? Did he overcome the timeout as to make it less of a Jam Up?

What say you? Also, if you think it's a Jam Up, give it a rating.

The quarterback sack is always a Code 1

This is a photo of the Texans Travis Johnson obliterating Miami's Trent Green. A quarterback sack, by definition, is a jam up. A sack is the defense jamming up the offense (both the O-line and the QB). That said, it's part of the game, happens very frequently, and the defensive player always draws attention to himself after getting the sack.

Now, this pic has some thinking Code 2. Green, after all, was down with a concussion for several minutes as Johnson lumbered over him with dominance. However, the fact that Green is 180 pounds and Johnson is 300, hurting him doesn't add anything to the jam up.

Long story short. A QB sack is a jam up, but can never be rated as anything higher than a Code 1.