ESPN Signs Mike to a Lucrative Contract

Yes, yes. The rumors that have been swirling around college campuses all day are true. ESPN knew it couldn't afford to lose me to Sports Illustrated, NBA.com, or even worse, have me start my own sports empire. So today they formally extended an offer to me.

At first, I thought about all my fans. The Teos and the Mitches and the Susans of the world. I thought about how I wouldn't be able to make fun of the Nickster, or create the greatest video of all time, or continue to court my little Brookie. So many memories have been created here at Albermarle All-Stars. I didn't want to become a sell out. I didn't get into blogging for the money and I certainly didn't want to jeopardize my artistic integrity by teaming up with the most powerful force in sports. I looked at myself in the mirror, and all I saw was the next T-Pain of the blogosphere.

But that lasted all of .2 seconds before I said, "Sure thing, where do I sign?" Because let's be honest, I'm all about me. You guys have been great, you really have. My self-esteem (cockiness) was pretty high before and this experience has blown the roof off of it. But it's like I always say, "When ESPN comes knocking on your door, you not only answer it, but you give then the damn keys."

So now, be sure to check me out at CelticsHub.com, your home for everything Celtics. The site links directly to ESPN.com and you can find the latest posts on the Celtic's ESPN page. And definitely be sure to read all of B Robb's great work, as well. He's the man behind all this.

P.S. Albermarle All-Stars isn't actually going anywhere. TTYL