Pete Carroll informs twitter of the delicate nuances of college recruiting

After the daily recruiting violations from new Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, it's nice to hear from one of the more respected college coaches. Pete Carroll on what it means to recruit new blood for his always-awesome USC Trojans:

Incredible. Such wisdom, such verbage, such insight...and the man didn't even use 140 characters! Yes, either you are competing or you're not. I haven't heard a line that powerful since John Madden's pre-recorded lines about what it mean to be a winner from Madden 2002.

Still, at least the man made the meeting and isn't doing something useless like watching old Oliver Stone films...

I stand corrected.

By the way, that song he is referring to is from the new ESPN highlight clip house band Green Day, which Carroll gushes over in this tweet:

Mr. Davis goes to Washington

So, I haven't seen anything about this on ESPN, or read any post mocking this on Deadspin, but according to Baron Davis' Twitter, the LA Clippers point guard is going to speak to Congress this afternoon apparently about the Youth Promise Act.

Lets not downplay Davis' efforts here. The Youth Promise Act is important in that aims to provide local communities with the resources to decrease gang and juvenile delinquent activity. But the biggest problem of the visit will probably keeping congress awake through out the entire viewing of Crips And Bloods.

Mark Sanchez takes on the Big Apple

Well, it's only been a few days since the New York Jets moved up in the NFL draft and scooped up hot USC quarterback commodity Mark Sanchez. While it may be months until the New York media lets us know how they feel about Mr. Sanchez, it seems the young man has already fallen head-over-heels for the Big Apple.

Not only has Sanchez thrown out the first pitch at a NY Mets game...

But the man is already conquering Broadway.

But I find the most curious aspect of his twitter-updated whirlwind NYC tour is that he's never once ridden the subway before? Really?

No offense, but the NYC subway is the last place I'd consider even talking to people. Honestly, it seems like Sanchez is genuinely excited to be a part of New York City sports history. Congratulations to the young man, but hopefully he realizes the pressure and the microscope he'll be under come next fall. Don't get too comfortable now, Mark. It is New York.

Barry Zito geeks out...

So with an ERA of 10 and a Win-Loss record of 0-2, Barry Zito sure has a lot on his mind...um...except baseball. Here are a few of his recent tweets:

Zito's thought on Radiohead reissues...

Zito wants a...drum kit? Betcha he works on his jazz chops more than his fastball....

And lastly, uh, Transformers? Really?

And the pic?

Right.

THE_REAL_SHAQ: Great Twitterer or Greatest Twitterer? - Shaquille O'Neal's Top Twitter Moments

Shaq is not only a force in the paint, but the man is possibly the most innovative Twitter user on the plant or in all of "Twitteronia." A term Big Diesel himself coined.

In what will become a weekly, and probably monthly installment at his rate, we'll highlight the best Shaq-meets-Twitter moments for you're viewing pleasure. This week:

Shaq's Treasure Hunt!

As this Deadspin.com post points out, beginning last February, Shaq posted little clues about his wherabouts during Phoenix Suns home and away games. When a @THE_REAL_SHAQ follower on Twitter would decipher the mind warping clues and eventually find the big man, a prize of free game tickets would be waiting. If you're lucky enough then you might even get to snap a photograph that will live in the Intertubes forever for people to laugh at!




Yep. When Shaq's online, every geek with a Tweetdeck and/or iPhone/Blackberry is a winner!

Tweetalete Bloggers Master List

Ok so after doing some reasearch, here is the current MASTER LIST of all known professional athletes using Twitter at the moment:


Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns: @the_real_nash

Chris Cooley, Washington Redskins: @thecooleyzone

Curt Shilling, MLB (Retired): @gehrig38

Jalen Rose, NBA (Retired): @jalenrose

Barry Zito, San Francisco Giants: @BarryZito

Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors: @chrisbosh

Tiger Woods, PGA: @RealTigerWoods

Jason Richardson, Phoenix Suns: @jrich23

Baron Davis, LA Clippers: @Baron_Davis

Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics: @paulpierce34

Serena Williams, Tennis: @serenajwilliams

Dave Zabriskie, cycling: @dzabriskie

Charlie Villanueva, Millwaukee Bucks: @CV31

Nick Swisher, New York Yankees: @NickSwisher

CC Sabathia, New York Yankees: @CC_Sabathia

Kerry Rhodes, New York Jets: @kerryrhodes

Morgan Pressel, LPGA: @morganpressel

Taylor Phinney, cycling: @taylorphinney

Kyle Petty, NASCAR: @kylepetty

Shaquille O'Neal, Phoenix Suns: @THE_REAL_SHAQ

Troy Murphy, Indiana Pacers: @troy_murphy

Robbie McEwen, cycling: @mcewenrobbie

Levi Leiphemier, cycling: @Levi_Leipheimer

Bobby Labonte, NASCAR: @bobbylabonte

George Hincapie, cycling: @ghincapie

Tony Hawk, skateboarding: @tonyhawk

Natalie Gulbis, LPGA: @natalie_gulbis

Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers: @dgranger33

Christian Vande Velde, cycling: @ChristianVDV

Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner: @Mark_Cuban

Pete Carroll, USC football coach: @PeteCarroll

Tyson Chandler, New Orleans Hornets: @tysonchandler

Sources:
[Chicago Sun Times]
[wkbw.com]
[blackvoices.com]


*If you've found other professional athletes on Twitter not included on this list, please let us know by emailing tweetalete@gmail.com

Professional Athletes on Twitter?

Yes, pro athletes do, indeed, use the social networking service Twitter. So this blog will keep track of who said what from the sidelines or where you can find Shaq at the current moment. Also, from time to time I will provide my additional commentary on why so-and-so is awesome at tweeting and why Barry Zito isn't.


Anyway, have fun! This is going to be TWEET!