There are some random-ass stories out there in the sports world right now. Rather than make a post for each, let’s just talk about them all in one.

— We’ll start in Lexington, Kentucky, where the Arrogant Blue Nation finally discovered that there are indeed limits to how many times you can pleasure yourself. ESPN reported today that the University of Kentucky basketball museum has closed due to a complete and utter lack of anyone wanting to visit it. Particularly enjoyable was this paragraph:

Consultants had told the original staff that the museum would bring in 130,000 visitors in its first year and average 110,000 visitors yearly thereafter, Florence said, according to the Courier-Journal. Instead, it drew 27,000 visitors in 1999 and averaged about 18,000 visitors yearly.

110,000 visitors a year??? From where, exactly? I won’t even make the obvious joke about most fans not wanting to go to the trouble of getting their car off of the blocks in their front yard.

More after the jump.

— The smart teams keep getting richer in the NHL, as the newly minted Stanley Cup champion Red Wings nabbed Marian Hossa on a one-year contract. Excellent pick-up by Detroit, although I have to wonder what Hossa is thinking in turning down an extended deal with another team. Yes, Detroit could very well win the Cup again next year, and I’m sure that was the major factor in taking just a one-year contract. But I’d think that a guy who’s already torn a ligament in his knee earlier in his career might be more interested in long-term security. Granted, $7.5 million will buy a lot of jeans in Slovakia, but still.

— Looks like the Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay is off to a rip-roaring start already. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (or whatever the hell they call it) got an advance copy of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, which features the new Packers starting QB. The money shot from the article is the following quote from Rodgers, who was asked if he felt pressured to connect with the fans in the wake of Greybeard retiring:

“I don’t feel I need to sell myself to the fans,” Rodgers responded. “They need to get on board now or keep their mouths shut.”

YES!!! I really really hate the Packers, but I like this Rodgers kid already. This obsessive cult of personality that grew up around Favre in Wisconsin was both frightening and stupid.

Of course, no one ever lets their words stand anymore, so Rodgers immediately backpedaled when the paper contacted him about the quote. Come on, Aaron! Stick to your guns on this one.

— TMC friend Sarah Trotto had an odd status update on her Facebook profile yesterday. I saw it, and wasn’t sure what to make of it: “What the hell is a testicular fracture?”

I didn’t quite grasp the significance until I saw the news today. Apparently, Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder suffered a testicular fracture yesterday, courtesy of a really poorly placed foul ball.

I’ll be sitting with my legs crossed for the rest of the day, thanks.

Incidentally, if you’re interested, here’s the lowdown on what we’ll just call “TF” from now on. I think Chris Snyder has safely captured the “worst sports injury of 2008″ award away from Kaz Matsui and his anal fissure.