More stuff we missed bloggin this summer...

during our little vacation...



We did not miss out on the double record, though, which rocks.  Empties Crushed is proud to say we submitted some of the live video you see in that clip.

We don't see the problem...

Miller is WAY outside of his protective crease area. He's playing the puck. The hit isn't malicious, it's not high to the head, it's body on body. Lucic doesn't leave his feet. It probably would've caused more damage had Lucic tried to avoid the hit, and ended up having a knee-on-knee type of collision. For chrissakes, the dude is wearing a sumo suit!!!

I know Miller is embarrassed, because he looks pretty silly as he swings around with his stick flailing, and emo hair looking all sloppy and floppy. And it's unfortunate Buffalo doesn't have anyone to stand up to Lucic. But this appears to be a little bit of a whineberg moment for Miller.

Dry your eyes, and quit with the talk of a concussion. Our bet: now that Lucic has been dismissed by Sheriff Shanahan without a suspension, Miller will be back in net for the Sabs next game, and there will be no more concussion talk. He's fine...just some wounded pride from Mr Emo.

Steelers "Scoreboard Guy" angers John Harbaugh...

...calls Ravens QB Joe Montana a little girl. Can't believe our "scoreboard guy" would do such a thing. John Harbaugh is known worldwide (outside of Baltimore) as the whiniest bitch-boy in the NFL. But in this case, we agree with him. "Scoreboard Guy" needs to choose his placement of Lynyrd Skynyrd tunes more wisely. We don't know what he was thinking. What a jerk.

read HERE.

Built to Spill - Benefit Braddock

Awesomely swell times in Braddock last night. Seated show...no booze. But it was fun. Got second row, thanks to our new pal Liz. "Stab" was played. "Stop the Show." "Carry the Zero" ended the night with a slew of other nuggets in between. Some dude behind us kept yelling for the cover of "Cortez the Killer", but to no avail. Friendly and excited crowd, with an equally enthused Doug Martsch, who stuck around afterwards shaking hands and handing out setlists. We're not huge Atlas Sound fans, but there's no denying the talent of Bradford Cox, and I can see what the hub bub is about.

visuals from us...

You Were Wrooooooooooooooong!!!!!!



"Strange"....



FCKYA!!!!

more pics HERE from your truly.

That's Doo Doo!! (Built to Spill in Braddock tonight kids!)

check out the dude in the aqua blue "Staff" tee at the 1:05 mark. Rock on!!



3-night "Benefit Braddock" thingy got under way last night at the Carnegie Library in Braddock with Andrew Bird and Kurt Vile. Tonight it's Atlas Sound (Bradford Cox from Deerhunter) and Built to Spill. We love our Built to Spills!!



AFTER A WHILE YOU KNOW THEIR STYLE AND THAT'S ENOUGH TO KNOW THEY SUCK!!!!!

Appears all 3 nights are sold out. Tomorrow it's the Hold Steady and Titus Andronicus.

We still hate the Flyers, buuuuuuut...

we loudly applaud the delay tactics they deployed against the Bolt last night...



Teams that play this garbage trap are a joke. PLAY THE GAME TAMPA BAY...NOT GAMES!

OK Guys, Letestu is out. Who's gonna take his place?

Is the answer Jesus?

No, but better. Sid.

Test Tube has been traded to C-bus for a 4th Rounder. Being an undrafted free agent signing in 2007, I'd say that's a solid ROI. Especially considering Testy was a healthy scratch the few occasions when we had a healthy enough roster this year. The emergence of crazy Joe Vitale obviously made this easier. In Ray we trust.



Kinda wished Testy woulda slugged Soupcan after the latter went down too easily and early.

I liked Test Tube. Solid face off guy, and chipped in some goals last year. A fond farewell, and best wishes to him in the future. He'll be easily forgotten though once #87 gets back on the ice, which sounds like it could be as early as Friday against Dallas. Gentlemen...start your boners.

Empties Crushed is officially done with Joe Pa and Penn State

Sad, sick, and embarrassed. Pretty much sums up the feelings from this life long Penn State fan. No blind support here. This will be the second team we've disowned in the last 5 years, and the reasons surrounding this dismissal are brutally different than the last one.

Anyone want or need a 1993 Ki-Jana Carter jersey? I'd burn it, but Carter had nothing to do with this. We'll burn the flag instead. Lots of room has suddenly opened up in the man cave.

As soon as we talk to our EC banner gfx dude, that old dick will be removed.

Stillers lose. Ho-hum.

John Harbaugh makes history by becoming the first coach ever to win 2 Super Bowls by Week 9. What a douche. Steelers 3rd down D sucked balls, and that was pretty much the story. Joe Montana completed 27 of 28 3rd down conversions and drove 170 yards on the final drive of the game. End of story.

Still doesn't mean we can't make fun of our rivals.

From the official box score, the stat line for Ray Lewis reads:

1 forced pregame on-cam diatribe
1 moronic dance
2 tackles



What a turd. Ray Ray was also heard post game giving himself credit for Torrey Smith's game winning TD grab and telling his team to "be in a positions to win the game, man."

Smith was having a rough game, getting called for a holding penalty on Ray Rice's opening play TD scamper, and then dropping a bunch of passes from Montana.

Smith then caught the game winning TD, and was happy his "team kept face in him."

the 3 Stars for the game:

1. Joe Montana
2. Terrell Suggs' upper gums
3. Ray Lewis.  Just ask him.

Position Yoself!

Last note:

Can the NFL hire Brendan Shanahan to do his little videos over what constitutes helmet-to-helmet contact? Ryan Clark gets penalized for his hit on Dixon, while Ray Ray gets nothing for the same thing on Hines Ward. We suspect Clark will get fined, and Ray Ray will get nothing. Just sayin.

Top 5 Human Beings Ever

Probably top 2...



MARIO!!!!! At the current injury rate, Mario will be lacing up the skates by Xmas, and then injured by New Years.

CAPSIZED! has arrived!

Uncle Bob's 36th record of 2011. First spin is a WINNER!!! Leave the Knife Curtis!!!

nice little proper review over at The Fire Note. much more proper than we could ever do here. BUY at Rockathon.

This Jug's For You!

Ben Lovejoy = broken wrist. The "Hockey Gods" can bite me. I'm an atheist.

Let's Play Hockey?

First Pens game since forever (5 days) tonight. First one we've been able to watch live in 9 days due to weddings and stuff. let's go Pens!!!!



WTF? Kid on the right looks like a bad ass.

Wild Flag - "Electric Band"

GBV - "Doughnut For a Snowman"

more NEW stuff!! thanks again to gbvh, my #1 source for all things ILB. PLAY:

Guided By Voices - Doughnut For A Snowman by FIRE RECORDS

This 7" is being released on Fire Records, and can be pre-ordered thru Rockathon. Contains 4 non-LP B-sides (four!!!), and will ship November 28 (per Rockathon).  $6.

The previously discussed "The Unsinkable Fats Domino" 7" from Matador can also be pre-ordered via Rockathon HERE.  $6.  Release date is November 22.

A 3rd 7" will be made available from GBV Inc, called "Chocolate Boy", also available from Rockathon, and it appears they will ship in December (pre-order HERE). This one has a non-LP Tobin Sprout tune as the B-side.

And finally...the LP!! Shipping from Rockathon on New Years Day. Pre-order Let's Go Eat the Factory HERE.