Who The Hell Is Chuck Norris?

[Editor's Note: Wanted to post this yesterday but hey, you can't always get what you want, right Mick Jagger?]

So I'm pretty sure we're all familiar with the pop culture icon Chuck Norris and his alleged inimitable feats of man-god proportions. Well, I'm here to tell you -- Walker, Texas Ranger ain't got nothing on another man from the Lone Star State, Casey "Big Snack" Hampton.

In keeping form with said Chuck Norris feats of strength (or whatever you want to call them), below are 10 things you might be surprised (but probably not) to learn about Casey Hampton, none of which are true (because if they were it just wouldn't be funny).

10 More Reasons to Love and Fear Casey Hampton:

1. Casey Hampton once ate a 12-inch Chili Cheese Dog in 3 bites!
2. If you thought Alan Greenspan was the man behind the US economy in recent years, you're sorely mistaken.
3. Casey Hampton doesn't take names, he just kicks ass
4. Casey Hampton invented the internet. Al Gore took all the credit.
5. In High School, Casey Hampton was voted "Most Likely to Test The Boundaries of Manhood"
6. Casey Hampton trains with Cheetahs on the African Plains
7. Casey Hampton's Personal Assistant is the Man Otherwise Known as Diddy
8. Casey Hampton was choking bitches before Wayne Brady was born
9. Casey Hampton says forget SUVs, I drive a tank.
10. Casey Hampton has 3 favorite foods - Raven, Bengal Tiger, and Browns fan...yes, you heard me.

What have YOU heard about Casey Hampton??

Casey Hampton Ain't Got No Time for Jibba Jabba!

For all you suckas out there who don't know 'bout big Casey Hampton -- behold the 6'1", 325 pound mountain of man that is the Steelers #98.

In case you hadn't already guessed, Hampton is probably my favorite Steeler (and maybe yours). So, when I read this article in Monday's the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, I was encouraged to hear that Casey's getting a chance to be more of a leader now that Joey Porter (and his mouth) is gone and that it seems a natural fit for him. Not surprised though. Who better than a guy that has made the pro bowl 3 out of the last 4 years and consistently takes on two, sometimes three guys at a time?

Casey has already led by example, but as the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review points out, he is now becoming more vocal with his teammates. What's more, Casey is one of those guys who is constantly challenging himself to do better. So you would assume he will expect nothing less from his fellow defenders. Probably a good thing after last season, in which the defense spent an exorbitant amount of time on the field, underachieved a bit, and would understandably be regaining their collective self esteem. Casey will hopefully keep the fire going under their asses and encourage them to be the Big Nasty D that we all as Steeler fans have been spoiled enough over the years to expect.

Plus, this dude knows how to party...and judging by the inset picture, fully understands the unwritten rule that a pimp must make sure his outfit is coordinated at all times.

Rock on Casey, and if Ike Taylor gives you any lip, punch him in his face and tell him to spend less time on his website and more time working on his shutdown corner skills.

Monday Fun-day Links For Yinz...

In case you happened to notice, I didn't post anything yesterday because frankly, I posted enough on Saturday for like three days worth of One For The Other Thumb. Nonetheless, I'm back and better than ever this morning with an early edition of fun linkage.

PS - for the record, I hate rainy Mondays!

For your general Monday morning amusement:

• Ladies and Gents, the newest member of the Centre County PA Chapter of Hells Angels, Joe Paterno...


• Turns out Cinnamon Chili makes you delusional too...Let's be honest, this man lives in fear of October 28.


• A Fake Day In The Life of Charlie Batch...if this is anything close to reality it sounds like Chuck ought to buy stock in every fast food establishment within 50 miles of Pittsburgh...or maybe just have an Eat n' Park installed in his backyard...wait, I want that...if we could just get them to expand to Hoboken...


• Bryant McFadden - Always a bridesmaid, never a bride...


• 6'3" 230, rabid appetite for destroying opponents, serious work ethic (annoyed that NFL scouts told him he did not have to lift at the combine), and super human strength...No, not Lawrence Timmons or Lamar Woodley, SEPULVEDA!


• Cleveland repurposing the Steelers logo for Cavaliers games? Come on Brownies...you can do better.


• 10 bucks says this kid would meet his match in Casey Hampton...


• Troy Polamalu, Philanthropist, All Around Exemplary Human Being and Role Model for all those with excessively long hair who wish to succeed in contact sports...

Ain't Nothin But a Casey Hampton Party...

This pic from DrunkAthletes(see links) just makes me love Casey Hampton more...

Nothing more entertaining than a 300+ pound Nose Tackle bringin sexy back and makin it rain on some hoe's.

Oh, and as for the DrunkAthletes blogger referring to Casey as "obscure"...dude, are you living in a cave? We're talking about a three-time pro bowler and as Wikipedia points out, a player who is tied for the best DT rating on Madden '07, a 97!

See post here for more