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NBC Sports
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
To prevent prank calls next year, the NFL has plenty of work to do
The 2025 draft has reintroduced millions to the lost art of the prank phone call. The Jerky Boys did it. Bart Simpson has been doing it since 1989. It was one of the funniest moments in what had to have been one of Jerry Jones's favorite '80s movies, Porky's. Growing up in the '70s, when we had three TV channels (PBS didn't count, except when they rolled out the TV cart at school to show us the latest episode of Ripples) and the home video game technology generally sucked, we made prank calls. A lot of prank calls. (We tried to be a little more high-minded than asking, for example, 'Is your refrigerator running?' or 'Do you have Prince Albert in a can?') Now, the prank call is back. With a vengeance. And the NFL has a problem. This year, there were more than a few prank calls made to draft picks. It wasn't just Shedeur Sanders. It happened to Abdul Carter, Ty Warren, Josh Conerly Jr., Isaiah Bond, Kyle McCord, and others. Sanders ended up being the biggest of them all. Because his name was the biggest in the entire draft pool. Because the prank call, supposedly from Saints G.M. Mickey Loomis, traced to their biggest rival, the Falcons. Because, despite the NFL's misguided effort to paint this as some sort of serious breach of confidentiality, the league office sent Sanders's number to roughly 2,000 people. As the NFL under Roger Goodell has done in the past (most notably, to the Saints in 2012), the league has attempted to address a possible cultural problem by hammering the one team it caught red handed. But the NFL has direct responsibility for this one, and the league office needs to make changes far more substantive than wagging a finger at the 32 franchises and saying, 'This better not happen again.' For starters, no prospect's phone number ever should be communicated via the email address that distributes the daily transaction report. That's what happened with Sanders's updated contact information. And that's what put his phone number in Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbricht's email inbox. (We still find the official 'wandering by an open iPad that happened to have that one email visible' explanation to be convenient, and fishy.) The contact information for the draft prospects should go to at most three people per team: owner, G.M., head coach. Or it should go to only one person, with the team designating in advance who will receive it. And the very clear instruction should be that no one else in the organization may be given the number. While that would go a long way toward preventing leaks initiated by one of the 32 teams, it hardly solves the problem. Although Sanders said during his in-draft livestream that he received a new phone specifically for the draft from Boost Mobile (this would explain the separate email with his new number), most players are still using the cell phone that they have had for months if not years. Others have that number. Current friends. Former friends. Former friends who, in the aftermath of a failed romantic relationship, may now be enemies. The punishment of the Falcons has caused many to assume (incorrectly) that all of the prank calls trace back to one of the NFL's teams. Common sense suggests that most if not all of the others came from someone who already has the player's number, or who specifically obtained it from someone who does. (As we've mentioned on PFT Live a couple of times this week, a former player once received a prank call from one of his friends that he'd been traded. While on the way to the airport to fly to his new city, the player learned the truth when he called his agent.) One way to fix this would be to send new brand phones to all the prospects. Of course, that's a lot of phones. Unless the league can find an Official NFL Draft Prospect Burner Phone partner who will provide the phones for free (and also pay the NFL a giant pile of money), the league will have to pay for all of those new phones. (And if the NFL has by next year an Official NFL Draft Prospect Burner Phone partner, you're welcome.) Then there's the simple fact that the prank-call phenomenon will prompt potential copycats to accept the challenge of positioning themselves to do it in 2026. With mock drafts already popping up everywhere (unfortunately), it's not hard to come up with a list of the players who will be waiting for a phone call next April. If the prospect has the same phone number a year from now, the foundation is already in place for another round of prank calls. Another possibility that has been raised here and elsewhere (Bucs G.M. Jason Licht suggested it during an appearance with Rich Eisen) is a pivot to FaceTime. It would be instantly obvious that the call is coming from a draft room, not a dorm room. Then there's the nuclear option. The only way to neutralize the impact of a prank call. As a reader suggested via email (and this is one of those rare moments where I don't regret opening and reviewing them all), why do they need to call the player BEFORE he's drafted? It's not as if the player can say, 'No thanks.' It's a draft. Make the pick, and then call the player. The moment won't change. The tears will still flow. The owner, G.M., and/or head coach will have a chance to utter the same old cliches that will be clipped off for social media. And every player who gets the call after he has been officially picked won't be hearing the NFL equivalent of, 'Wanna lick? Psych!' Time and again, the NFL has shown that it is far more reactive than proactive. When reacting to the prank-call epidemic of 2025, the NFL must be very proactive — and creative — when it comes to ensuring that those who try to make prank calls next April will be wasting their time. Next April, we'll find out whether the league's strategy has worked. If there's even one prank call, the NFL will get an 'F' in what is a very clear and simple pass-fail proposition.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rarely seen 80s Hollywood star is unrecognizable from legendary comedy movies as he's spotted in LA – can you guess who?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE was the fresh faced star who shared the screen with Bill Murray in one of the biggest comedy hits of the '80s - but you'd barely recognise him now. A rarely-seen film star shocked onlookers this week after being spotted out and about in Los Angeles looking worlds away from his Hollywood heyday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 The former teen star was seen running errands and catching up with friends in Los Angeles. Credit: BackGrid 7 He was a fresh faced star of the 80s Credit: BackGrid 7 Scott Colomby with Michael O'Keefe and Hamilton Mitchell in Caddyshack Credit: Alamy 7 Scott in Porky's with Mark Herrier and Wyatt Knight Credit: Alamy He was once romantically linked to actress Valerie Bertinelli, and he's worked with some of Hollywood's biggest names from Michael Keaton to Farrah Fawcett and of course Bill Murray. The actor, 62, is best known for his role in the cult golf comedy Caddyshack alongside Murray. He played the cocky teen caddie Tony D'Annunzio in the 1980 film. Despite his success, Scott Colomby has kept a low profile over the years with fans rarely catching a glimpse of the former screen star. READ MORE ON HOLLYWOOD LUNCH WITH AN ICON Hollywood legend, 90, unrecognizable on boozy lunch with Stephen Dorff And gone was the mop of dark hair and tight vests showing off his ripped physique. Instead, he kept it casual in a dark T-Shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and sneakers. He also sported a pair of glasses hooked onto his shirt. Fans of the era might remember him not just from Caddyshack - which also starred Chevvy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight, but from the raunchy teen hit Porky's where he played smooth talking Brian Schwartz. The Brooklyn born star began his career in the early 70s and appeared in all three Porky films, which were major box office hits. The original flick in 1982, directed by Bob Clark, raked in a staggering $160 million off a modest $4-5 million budget. Shelley Hack: From Charlie's Angels Star to Hollywood Producer Porky's also featured a young Kim Cattral and followed a gang of high school boys in the 1950s Florida on a chaotic, coming-of-age quest involving strip clubs and revenge. Meanwhile, his former flame Valerie was seen out with her new man Mike Goodnough last year, but fans thought it was her body guard. The One Day at a Time star walked with him after she left the set of The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City. Another man stood, now known to be Mike, walked beside her on the sidewalk. A fan spotted them and uploaded the photo via Instagram Threads and captioned it "Hiding in plain sight." 7 Scott was romantically linked to Valerie Bertinelli Credit: Alamy 7 Valerie Bertinelli pictured last year with her boyfriend, writer Mike Goodnough Credit: Instagram / wolfiesmom
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rarely seen 80s Hollywood star is unrecognizable from legendary comedy movies as he's spotted in LA – can you guess who?
HE was the fresh faced star who shared the screen with Bill Murray in one of the biggest comedy hits of the '80s - but you'd barely recognise him now. A rarely-seen film star shocked onlookers this week after being spotted out and about in Los Angeles looking worlds away from his Hollywood heyday. Advertisement 7 The former teen star was seen running errands and catching up with friends in Los Angeles. Credit: BackGrid 7 He was a fresh faced star of the 80s Credit: BackGrid 7 Scott Colomby with Michael O'Keefe and Hamilton Mitchell in Caddyshack Credit: Alamy 7 Scott in Porky's with Mark Herrier and Wyatt Knight Credit: Alamy He was once romantically linked to actress Valerie Bertinelli, and he's worked with some of Hollywood's biggest names from Michael Keaton to Farrah Fawcett and of course Bill Murray. The actor, 62, is best known for his role in the cult golf comedy Caddyshack alongside Murray. He played the cocky teen caddie Tony D'Annunzio in the 1980 film. Despite his success, Scott Colomby has kept a low profile over the years with fans rarely catching a glimpse of the former screen star. Advertisement READ MORE ON HOLLYWOOD And gone was the mop of dark hair and tight vests showing off his ripped physique. Instead, he kept it casual in a dark T-Shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and sneakers. He also sported a pair of glasses hooked onto his shirt. Fans of the era might remember him not just from Caddyshack - which also starred Chevvy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight, but from the raunchy teen hit Porky's where he played smooth talking Brian Schwartz. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity The Brooklyn born star began his career in the early 70s and appeared in all three Porky films, which were major box office hits. The original flick in 1982, directed by Bob Clark, raked in a staggering $160 million off a modest $4-5 million budget. Shelley Hack: From Charlie's Angels Star to Hollywood Producer Porky's also featured a young Kim Cattral and followed a gang of high school boys in the 1950s Florida on a chaotic, coming-of-age quest involving strip clubs and revenge. Meanwhile, his former flame Valerie was seen out with her new man Mike Goodnough last year, but fans thought it was her body guard. Advertisement The One Day at a Time star walked with him after she left the set of The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City. Another man stood, now known to be Mike, walked beside her on the sidewalk. A fan spotted them and uploaded the photo via Instagram Threads and captioned it "Hiding in plain sight." 7 Scott was romantically linked to Valerie Bertinelli Credit: Alamy Advertisement 7 Valerie Bertinelli pictured last year with her boyfriend, writer Mike Goodnough Credit: Instagram / wolfiesmom 7 Caddyshack also starred Chevvy Chase, Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rarely seen 80s Hollywood star is unrecognizable from legendary comedy movies as he's spotted in LA – can you guess who?
HE was the fresh faced star who shared the screen with Bill Murray in one of the biggest comedy hits of the '80s - but you'd barely recognise him now. A rarely-seen film star shocked onlookers this week after being spotted out and about in Los Angeles looking worlds away from his Hollywood heyday. 7 7 7 7 He was once romantically linked to actress Valerie Bertinelli, and he's worked with some of Hollywood's biggest names from Michael Keaton to Farrah Fawcett and of course Bill Murray. The actor, 62, is best known for his role in the cult golf comedy Caddyshack alongside Murray. He played the cocky teen caddie Tony D'Annunzio in the 1980 film. Despite his success, Scott Colomby has kept a low profile over the years with fans rarely catching a glimpse of the former screen star. And gone was the mop of dark hair and tight vests showing off his ripped physique. Instead, he kept it casual in a dark T-Shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and sneakers. He also sported a pair of glasses hooked onto his shirt. Fans of the era might remember him not just from Caddyshack - which also starred Chevvy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight, but from the raunchy teen hit Porky's where he played smooth talking Brian Schwartz. The Brooklyn born star began his career in the early 70s and appeared in all three Porky films, which were major box office hits. The original flick in 1982, directed by Bob Clark, raked in a staggering $160 million off a modest $4-5 million budget. Shelley Hack: From Charlie's Angels Star to Hollywood Producer Porky's also featured a young Kim Cattral and followed a gang of high school boys in the 1950s Florida on a chaotic, coming-of-age quest involving strip clubs and revenge. Meanwhile, his former flame Valerie was seen out with her new man Mike Goodnough last year, but fans thought it was her body guard. The One Day at a Time star walked with him after she left the set of The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City. Another man stood, now known to be Mike, walked beside her on the sidewalk. A fan spotted them and uploaded the photo via Instagram Threads and captioned it "Hiding in plain sight." 7 7 7
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 80s comedy actor who starred with Bill Murray looks unrecognizable during a rare outing in Los Angeles
A Hollywood star who is known for appearing in classic comedy films throughout the 1980s was spotted enjoying a rare outing in Los Angeles. He has worked alongside a number of celebrities over the years such as Bill Murray, Michael Keaton, Farrah Fawcett, Kim Cattrall and Chevy Chase. The actor began his career - which has spanned around six decades thus far - in the early 70s with small roles in both film and television. He then landed a lead role in a comedic movie which became a box office hit and was followed by two sequels. The star was also romantically linked to Valerie Bertinelli after the pair worked together on a beloved sitcom. But can you guess who he is? It is Scott Colomby, 72 - who is known for his roles in Caddyshack (1980) and also Porky's (1981). The actor was seen stepping out to run a few errands this week on Monday in sunny L.A. and also had the chance to mingle with a close pal. He kept it casual wearing a short-sleeved, black shirt as well as a pair of dark gray pants. The star completed the outfit by slipping into comfy black sneakers. Colomby portrayed the role of Tony D'Annunzio in Caddyshack - who was the rival of fellow caddie Danny Noonan, played by Michael O'Keefe. The cast had also included Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight as well as Bill Murray. The premise of the sports comedy is: 'An exclusive golf course has to deal with a flatulent new member and a destructive dancing gopher,' per IMDB. Caddyshack was a box office success and raked in $60 million on a budget of around $4-$6 million. Eight years later, a sequel was released - although Colomby did not appear in the movie. In 1982, Scott had the chance to further show off his comedic skills in the film titled Porky's - with the cast also starring Sex And The City alum Kim Cattrall, Kaki Hunter, Nancy Parsons, Alex Karras and Susan Clark. The actor was seen stepping out to run a few errands this week on Monday in sunny L.A. and also had the chance to mingle with a close pal He kept it casual wearing a short-sleeved, black shirt as well as a pair of dark gray pants. The star completed the outfit by slipping into comfy black sneakers The premise is: 'In 1954, a group of Florida high-school guys try to help their buddy lose his virginity, which leads them to seek revenge on a sleazy nightclub owner and his redneck sheriff brother for harassing them,' per an IMDB synopsis. Colomby took on the role of Brian Schwartz in the film - which was also a box office success upon its release. The movie - which was directed by Bob Clark - raked in $160 million on a budget of around $4-$5 million, and also became the sixth highest-grossing film of the year as well. Two additional movies were made, which Scott also appeared in: Porky's II: The Next Day (1983) and Porky's Revenge! (1985). Scott was born in 1952 in Brooklyn, New York and later attended Beverly Hills High School where he graduated from in 1970. He later furthered his passion for performing and acting while taking theater arts classes at the Immaculate Heart school. Colomby kicked off his professional acting career in the early 70s such as with the film Montserrat (1971) and appearances in shows such as Room 222, Sons And Daughters as well as Charlie's Angels. From 1977-1978, Scott starred as Cliff Randall in the sitcom One Day At A Time - where he first met Valerie Bertinelli. The pair reportedly dated during his time as a guest star on the series - and were pictured together on more than one occasion. Also in the late 70s, the actor appeared in a total of 15 episodes of the short-lived comedy series Szysznyk. Along with his roles in Caddyshack and the Porky's films, the 80s was busy for Scott - who also was seen in shows such as The A-Team and Dirty Dancing. In 1988, he began playing the character of Jose Torres in the soap opera Days Of Our Lives throughout 18 episodes. In the 1990s, Colomby starred alongside Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston in the movie Jack Frost (1998). Scott's last credit on IMDB is the 2023 film All Of It Happened On A Thursday - where he portrayed the role of Alligator Swanson. To further his passion for the arts, the star also co-founded a performance company called Big Elvin & The Professors' Blues Theater.
