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Lamar Odom on his relationship with Phil Jackson

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Lamar Odom explains that he respects Phil Jackson because "He's tough on me, but he cares."

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Tebow, Myer on Big Win over LSU

playingforpeanuts playingforpeanuts posted 10/11/2009 from dailyvideobuffet.com

Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow spoke with Tracy Wolfson after his team defeated the LSU Tigers 13-3. Head coach Urban Meyer also talked about his star player.

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Red Sox Fans Discuss the Playoffs

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Fans talk about their interest in the 2009 Red Sox playoffs.

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Video: Andrew Bynum on health, post-contract pressure | dailyvideobuffet.com

playingforpeanuts playingforpeanuts posted 10/6/2009 from dailyvideobuffet.com

Lakers center Andrew Bynum talks about his health and post contract pressure at practice on Monday, Oct. 5 in El Segundo.

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I’m Reading: Backman Pettition, Miscalculations, Looking Ahead

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Bring Wally Backman to the Mets - sign the petition!

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Video: Phil Jackson, on Andrew Bynum, Kareem, refs and preseason | dailyvideobuffet.com

playingforpeanuts playingforpeanuts posted 10/5/2009 from dailyvideobuffet.com

During the Lakers' 10.02.09 practice, Phil Jackson talks about Andrew Bynum working less with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, replacement refs and preseason games.

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Kobe Bryant, on his pinkie and getting offseason rest | dailyvideobuffet.com

playingforpeanuts playingforpeanuts posted 10/4/2009 from dailyvideobuffet.com

During the Lakers 10.02.09 practice, Kobe Bryant talks about a rare offseason spent mostly relaxing and his pinkie, which he doesn't plan to get fixed through surgery.

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Jeff Pearlman on the South Coast League and "Wally Ball" (video)

playingforpeanuts playingforpeanuts posted 9/2/2009 from blip.tv

Jeff Pearlman discusses what Wally Backman brought to the South Coast League, in terms of fan interest and excitement. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won" - compares Backman's managerial style to former Yankees manager Billy Martin.

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Jeff Pearlman on the South Coast League and Wally Backman (video)

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Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's future as a professional manager. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won" - maintains that Backman would have been better off if he never accepting the job in the first place because it was so poorly run.

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Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman's Future (video)

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Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's future as a professional manager. Pearlman believes Backman still has hope that he will manage at the major league level. Pearlman is the author of "The Bad Guys Won," the story of the 1986 Mets.

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Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Second Chances (video)

playingforpeanuts playingforpeanuts posted 9/1/2009 from blip.tv

Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's future as a Major League manager. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won," discusses Arizona's claim that they failed to do a background check on Backman and says Backman's best chance at making a comeback will be getting hired by a former teammate.

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Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman and the Arizona Diamondbacks (video)

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Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's hiring as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004. Pearlman - author of "The Bad Guys Won"- maintains that the Diamondbacks mishandling of the situation has destroyed Backman's managerial career.

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Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman and Corporate Image (video)

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Jeff Pearlman discusses Wally Backman's future as a Major League manager. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won," thinks teams are so focused on their corporate images that Backman will not get a second chance. He compares Backman to former Yankees, A's and Tigers manager Billy Martin.

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Jeff Pearlman on Wally Backman and the '86 Mets (video)

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Jeff Pearlman discusses the '86 Mets and Wally Backman. Pearlman says the attitude and style of players like Backman, Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson and Ray Knight resonated with the fans and played a large part in the team's success.

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Jeff Pearlman on the '86 Mets and Wally Backman (video)

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Jeff Pearlman discusses the '86 Mets and Wally Backman. Pearlman - the author of "The Bad Guys Won," maintains that the team's gritty attitude resonated with fans. "It was like being a member of KISS and being a baseball player at the same time." - Jeff Pearlman

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Minor League Manager Blows Up After Loss (video)

playingforpeanuts playingforpeanuts posted 8/29/2009 from blip.tv

South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman rips his team in a postgame speech, following the team's 6-5 loss in the home opener.

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Peanuts Home Opener - Final Out of Home Opener (video)

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Peanuts manager Wally Backman discusses the quality of umpiring with opposing 3B Ramon Downing. Peanuts catcher Nick Prosise grounds out to end the game. The Peanuts lost their home opener to the Charlotte County Redfish by a score of 6-5.

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Peanuts Coaches Complain About Missed Signs (video)

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The South Georgia Peanuts coaching staff discusses missed signs and missed bunts during the team's home opener.

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Manager Blows Up After Botched Squeeze Play (video)

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South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman tells the runner that he may put on a squeeze play. After a few pitches, he whispers "yup" to signal the play is on. Backman lets the F-bombs fly after his batter misses the bunt, resulting in an out at the plate.

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Wally Backman Discusses the Double Switch (video)

playingforpeanuts playingforpeanuts posted 8/29/2009 from blip.tv

Wally Backman talks with his coaches about the double switch and how the umpire was unfamiliar with National League rules. Once again, Backman walks the umpire and the opposing coach through the basics of National League rules.

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