Vaughan and Burse connect while impress at NFLPA BOWL

Dustin Vaughan and Isaiah Burse made an impact at the StubHub Center playing for Dick Vermeil's National Team.  Both seniors with their prospective accolades, eleven wins and drawing the attention from all the recruiters while trying to get to the next phase of their careers.

Dustin Vaughan under center for NFLPA Bowl photo ©desireeastorga.com

West Texas A&M's (11-3), Dustin Vaughan caught the eye of NFL Scouts at the NFLPA BOWL all week during practice and Saturdays game along with NFLDraftScout.com as one of the five standouts.  The 6'5, 220 pound Corpus Christ native shines as he looks ahead to the NFL draft.  Things they liked, his frame, functional mobility in the pocket and big arm.

One small-school standout at #NFLPABowl was @wtathletics QB Dustin Vaughan. http://t.co/LMtxvpCm87 Good #NFL size, strong arm. #NFLDraft
— Ron Clements (@Ron_Clements) January 21, 2014

At Calallen High School an all-state academic selection, who contributed to the basketball program along with aiding on his baseball team to a class 4A State championship.Vaughan not only excels on the field but in the classroom, the two-time Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-America selection and the Division II College Football Academic All-American of the Year in 2012-13.  The Biology major and pre-Med Vaughan earned the prestigious honor of being named to AFCA All-American Team in mid December while becoming the 10^th player in VT history.  The Harlon Hill Finalist has played 30 games with 25 starts and has 70 TD's with 19 INT's.   He has thrown for 8,124 yards making him the third-most in Buffs history.  He set the national D-II record for passing yards in a season with 5,401, breaking the mark of 5,207 set by Eric Czerniewski of Central Missouri in 2010.

Coming in as a DII sleeper with forecasted projections ranking Vaughan at 26th QB in the NFL Draft.  It’s not surprising that the bright talented QB has his team always at the forefront.

“Just the fact of putting so much work and effort into something such as football, that’s where a lot of guys receive their motivation, being able to work for something that you desire, not only individually but as a team,” Vaughan said. “I know there’s a lot of guys that, although they’re not going to be there receiving these accolades, they think in the back of their minds that they had a lot to do with it, which they absolutely did. This team has been amazing; it’s been an amazing 4½ years that I’ve had here.”

Isaiah Burse at NFLPA Bowl photo ©desireeastorga.com

Although only a handful of throws for Vaughan at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, one strong target also grabbing scouts attention was (11-2) Fresno State's, Isaiah Burse.  The Bulldog WR making an impression all season with QB Derek Carr and added 91 yards for the National teams win. Big heads up on Isaiah, his passion for the game and fearlessness on the field are not going unnoticed.

Utah State's head Coach Matt Wells raved prior to their match up.

"I don't look at depth," Wells said of the Bulldogs trio of wide outs, (Josh Harper, Davante Adams and Isaiah Burse) "but I do look at talent and they have three guys who can G-O.  Fresno State's wide receivers are like the globetrotters on grass."

Fresno's slot WR Isaiah Burse is a little baller too. Undersized but fearless over middle, quick pluck and some wiggle. Hungry too! #sleeper
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) January 16, 2014

The 6-0, 187 pound Modesto wide receiver and return man was selected as Honorable Mention All-Mountain Conference for 2013 and NFL draft projections land him 44 of 430 WR's.  His return skills definitely merit a higher rank lending an extra asset to land a job on special teams.  He chose Fresno State because of the program and the people (however he was also recruited by Arizona, Oregon and Kansas State).  The criminology correction major admires Mark Dobbins because he’s a standup guy and his brother who is always pushing him to do the right thing.

2013 receiving stats 99 for 1026 yards 6 TDs, along with 9 rushing attempts for 81 yards and 2 TD's.  At the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl, 5 for 39 yards and 1 TD.

Keep an eye out for these two prospects as the NFL Draft nears.

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Two Years Jammed In A Week

The NFL's last regular season game, final day of 2013, day one of 

2014, Christmas, Kwanzaa & NYE all packed in with selections made, 5 coaches fired, 2 hires and playoffs deciphered. Too many bowls to even mention, (an entire column I won't address now) Peyton breaking records and even Tebow-mania is going down south.

Destinations are prelavant and prolific with weathers' variable depending on where your plane is heading

Honolulu, HI  bound Noah's Arc will sail, playoff permitting with all the NFL but 5 teams (Falcons, Jets, Giants, Packers, Jaguars) or a partridge and a pear tree.

8 Chiefs, 8  Niners, 7 Seahawks, 6 Broncos,  5 Panthers, 5 Browns, 4 Ravens, 4 Dolphins, 4 Patriots, 3 Cardinals, 3 Bills, 2 Cowboys, 2 Bengals, 2 Chargers, 2 Lions, 2 Bear, 2 Texans,  2 Rams, 2 Buccaneers, 1 Titan, 1 Redskin, 1 Viking, 1 Colt, 1 Raider.

Pro Bowl Selection

By now you've all heard or seen the 86 Pro Bowl selections, but what you might not know is the new format.  This year will be "unconferenced",  no longer will it be AFC vs NFC as in the past 43 years, they will be drafted by HOF's Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders who will select their respective teams January 22nd on The NFL Network for the first ever Pro Bowl Draft.  A new element where players could potentially be playing against team mates.

(Frank Gore)What are your thoughts on the new Pro Bowl?

“I think that’s the way they should have been doing it. Instead of by conference, you pick the top guys out of the league.”

What would it be like going against LB Patrick Willis or LB NaVorro Bowman?

“They better not hit me. We are teammates.”

(Patrick Willis) What are your thoughts on the new Pro Bowl format and it being unconferenced? You could potentially have to tackle RB Frank Gore.

“That’s a little strange, but if I have to, I have to. But, I wouldn’t want to go tackle Frank. That’s a little strange. There’s always rules. There’s always something new. You’ve got to adapt I guess.”

Players on the winning team will earn $53,000 while the losers will get $26,000 under the collective bargaining agreement.

Hunt for a spot, the last week of the regular season had many implications, percentages and equations especially where the AFC was concerned, Week 17 gave 59% to the Dolphins, who were the only team of the 4  that had the power in their hands, all they had to do was beat the Jets and they were in.  Ravens needed a little more help,  Fins to lose and come out with a win in Cincinati, Steelers needed the most help, which after a 0-4 start is quite miraculous, they needed three teams to lose and beat the Browns.  Three of the four vying for  a spot were morning games all but the Chargers who somehow found themselves kicking off with their own fate in their hands.  A crazy perfect storm arrived in San Diego vs a JV KC team, missed possible game winning FG, missed penalty, which had Steelers outraged and even warranted an apology from the NFL.  A 4th and long fake punt conversion by forward progress in OT finds the Chargers heading to the post for the first time since the 2009 season.

The NFC wasn't quite so dramatic, more straight forward as Aaron Rodgers was back and Packers edged over the Bears for the NFC North.   Chip Kelly or I should say Nick Foles Eagles eliminated the Cowboys.

In Less than 24 hours after the season ends, 5 coaches get walking papers, Black Monday started Sunday night.  Browns Rob Chudzinski was fired after the game, having lost his final 7 games and going (4-12).

"I was shocked and disappointed to hear the news that I was fired," said Chudzinski, who grew up a Browns fan. "I am a Cleveland Brown to the core, and always will be. It was an honor to lead our players and coaches, and I appreciate their dedication and sacrifice. I was more excited than ever for this team, as I know we were building a great foundation for future success."

Monday RedSkins' Mike Shanahan, Lions' Jim Schwartz, Vikings' Leslie Frazier and Bucc's Greg Schiano were terminated as well.

"It's a harsh business," safety Harrison Smith said. "As a player, we all love coach Frazier, as a coach, as a man. You can't meet a better guy. And also as a player, we didn't make enough plays on the field. So you just feel like you let him down a little bit."

Also, Gary Kubiak who was fired a few weeks ago by Houston, however, State College, PA will be looking for a new HC as Penn States' Bill O'Brien leaves a five year contract three years early and heads back to the NFL as Head Coach with the Texans.

Interesting to re-read his introduction presser for the Nittany Lions' almost 2 years ago.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bigten/story/2012-01-07/bill-obrien-penn-state-joe-paterno/52435590/1

Wednesday evening Lovie Smith returns to the NFL warmly greeted by Tampa as he becomes their fourth Head Coach in the last six years.

"I'm so excited for Lovie and the Bucs," said former linebacker Derrick Brooks. "It means so much to me personally. Hard to express it in words. Hard not to feel the franchise just got better tonight."

Weather and Blackouts looming;   Green Bay and Cleveland stand a chance that the game will be blacked out locally, hoping and thinking this will all be sorted by the time this comes out.  However if your into great playoff weather games, your in luck, looks like well have snow, wet and cold unless your in indy in the dome.

Of the twelve teams that move into the post three come from the AFCWest.

WILDCARD WEEKEND

SATURDAY JANUARY 4TH

• 4:35 PM KO @ Lucas Oil Stadium  37ºF/24ºF 0% Precip
• Chiefs (11-5, 6-2 away) at Colts (11-5, 6-2 home)

NFL rules for roof opening

The home team determines if the roof is to be opened or closed 90 minutes before kickoff. The roof remains open unless precipitation or lightning is within the vicinity of the stadium, the temperature drops below 40 °F (4 °C), or wind gusts are greater than 40 miles per hour (64 km/h), in which case the roof operators will close the roof. Once the roof is closed, it may not be reopened.

• 8:10 PM EST KO @ Lincoln Financial Field 33ºF/26ºF
• Saints (11-5, 3-5 away) at Eagles (10-6, 4-4 home) 13-6 all time in home playoff games

 SUNDAY JANUARY 5th

• 1:05 PM EST KO @ Paul Brown Stadium   37ºF/1ºF precip 100%
• Chargers (9-7, 4-4 away) at Bengals (11-5, 8-0 home)
• Breezy with rain changing to snow, 1-3"; watch for a rapid freeze up in the afternoon

• 4:40 PM EST KO @  Lambeau Field -3ºF/-20ºF
• 49ers (12-4, 6-2 away) at Packers (8-7-1, 4-3-1 home)
• Areas of low clouds, breezy and colder; extreme cold can be dangerous for outdoor activities

Lastly, Big congratulations to two Bronco's QB's. Mad props to current one and only Peyton Manning who somehow not exploited by the press surpasses Tom Brady with 55 TD passes in a single regular season.  In case you were wondering where the former QB Tim Tebow was, ESPN just hired him for SEC Network, you will be seeing him regularly in his broadcast debut soon.

Enjoy a weekend filled with Playoffs, the do or die, win or go home, finds some weather which will make the spectating of great playoff football even better!

Desiree Astorga

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INTERIM IN FOOTBALL, MEANS EXACTLY THAT

Let's just start with the definition: in·ter·im  (ntr-m)n.An interval of time between one event, process, or period and another.adj.Belonging to, serving during, or taking place during an intermediate interval of time; temporary: an interim agreement. See Synonyms at temporary.

Temporary, discontinuity, hiccup and  intermission some synonyms that may help you digest the true meaning.  An interval of time between one event, process, or period and another.

Don't be disilutioned that the interm, will become your head coach.

I have recently gone through this misconception, passion and emotion were contagious and resulted in Wins!  Hard not to when you can see the direct result, see players engaged and fighting for someone they love.  However, the end result was loosing one of the best recruiters and a "Interim" HC that had players playing passionately.  Brought in former players immediately for prep talks, amrcus Allen and Ray Lewis and even cookies back in the John McKay Center.

Remember its a business, and not just in the NFL, High School, College and the Pros.

No matter that Kubiak inherited  the 2-14 Texans, took them to playoffs had a stroke during a game, after the loss in Jacksonville, was fired, to be replaced by Wade Phillips who stepped in earlier after Coach was recouping. He also had 0-4 record.

Jack del Rio, stepped up and in for Coach Fox, 3-1 for the Broncos, meriting a game ball, Coach is back, so even though he also was persued by USC's Pat Haden for HC with the Trojans, he's back to D-cord.

USC's Pat Haden did the same, but to an interim who brought back USC football to the locker room, on the field and in the fans, after a loss to home town rival UCLA was abruptly replaced by WU Steve Sarkasian someone who had a PAC 12 record (24-21)  vs the "interim" Coach O's (6-1) record after taking the reins.

However, the Trojans (9-4) will be playing Saturday in the Las Vegas Bowl with yet one more (temporary) interim HC where they meet the (11-1) Fresno Bulldogs.  The last time these two met were at the Coliseum in 2005 with Pete Carrol at the helm.  The result 50-42 USC.

The dominos effect trickling as a direct result leaves Boise and Washington interims.

Many misconceived ideas arise, especially when the emotion and the W's come.  But remind yourself with what it actually means.

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JAMEIS WINSTON, THE 78TH HEISMAN WINNER HAS BIGGER DREAMS

The most prestigious award in college football goes to Jameis Winston whose eyes are set on much much more; The NFL, MLB and Florida State.

Filled with determination, confidence, humility and a sparkle in his eye, the 78th Heisman winner becomes the youngest to date, the second freshman, the 3rd seminole, a dual athlete and a desire to be better than Bo.

Jameis Winston joins Florida State's Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke on the Heisman List with 79.20% of the vote. The 19 year old dons the honor 23 days shy of his birthday. But don't think for a moment that he's putting down his glove, bat or his books. He has a vision and his heart is set on more .

"Education's always first thing," Winston said. "So when people keep asking, 'Jameis, are you leaving next year?' and all this stuff, I say, 'I need my education.' That's what it's really about."

The outfielder and relief pitcher already was drafted in 2012 in the 15th round to The Texas Rangers, but decided to stay in college. He continues to play both for FSU.

"I don't feel I can play football without baseball," Winston said. "I don't feel I can play baseball without football."

He is encouraged by FSU Head Football Coach Jimbo Fisher stating he has no problem with his star quarterback's plan to play baseball. In fact, he thinks it might help create a diversion from all the hype that will follow him winning the Heisman.

With a select group of dual Athletes, specifically NFL/MLB connection he stands a good chance to join an exceptional list. Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders , John Elway, Dan Marino, Jack Del Rio, Ronnie Brown, Bill Parcell's and even more recent Jake Locker, Colin Kaepernick, Brandon Weedon, Matt Moore and Brandon Jones.

The 6' 4" Alabama native holds Bo Jackson, the 51st Heisman Winner, in the highest esteem. Ironically Winston and his 13-0 Seminoles will meet Jackson's alma mater, the Tigers (12-1) in the BCS Championship game on his 20th birthday, January 6th, 2013 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

"He's a way better athlete than I ever will be," Winston said. "But hopefully I can be to his standard one day. Hopefully I can be better than Bo."

No possible way not to mention, Seminole's two time super bowl champ Deion Sanders, who also chimed in on Twitter

DeionSanders ‏@DeionSanders14 Dec
Yes Jamies Winston wins the Heisman. #FlaState Truth

Deion who in 1989 hit a home run in the majors and scored a TD in the NFL in the same week. Sanders also drafted in high school chose Florida State and was drafted again by the Yankees in 1988. He is the only man to play in both the Super Bowl and the World Series.

"Football is my wife and baseball is my mistress." Sanders

And with the Auburn Tigers in the talks, I can't omit Ronnie Brown, the outfielder also Drafted out of high school to the Seattle Mariners, opted to pick school, the college experience and play football at Auburn, but told me "baseball was really my first sport."  Brown continues to play in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers.

Congratulations Jameis!!
With a good head on his shoulders, strong team of mentors and drive, he is sure to make his dreams come to life. I, for one, am looking forward to watching that happen.


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KC 8-0; IS IT REALLY THAT SURPRISING??

8 - 0 KC

YES SIR!

The Chiefs are 8 and 0.

THE Only UNBEATEN team in the ENTIRE League!!
Critics are all alarmed and raving at this unbelievable feat, so they think.

I beg to differ.  

This seemed to be the perfect marriage, a few powerful sources needing refuge, direction, compassion, hope and some love. 

Andy Reid had a horrific year.  After years of heartache, August 5th loses his eldest son, Garrett Reid to a heroin overdose.

How does anyone ever get over this?? 

PLUS all the normally ranting Philly fans up in arms at a 4-12 record.  A Broken franchise in despair.   

While back in Kansas City they were dealing with horrific scenarios as well. Their 2-14 record being only a partial frustration. 

Then December 1st Jovan Belcher shot his girlfriend and then went to Arrowhead Stadium thanked GM Scott Pioli and HC Romeo Crennel for giving him a chance in the NFL then turned away and pulled the trigger.   

How does anyone get over this??

Alex Smith, being shunned after a great season start to loosing his position in San Francisco after an injury never to return.  Plus other side notes, that I won't address.

Devastated Ones', but when you unite wounded hearts something magical can happen.  It reminds me a little bit the 2006 New Orleans Saints, which I have nicknamed, the island of misfit toys. Hurricane Katrina, a 3-13 record, an era of brown bags, an unwanted QB, Drew Brees and HC, Sean Peyton unite with the aid of a heisman trophy winner Reggie Bush.  All join together for a broken community and bring a NFC South Division Title to the Bayou.

   

Chiefs aren't misfits, but a collection of misfortunate ones, bonding together to strive to incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.  It doesn't seem vengeful as I felt with The Saints, at times, it appears therapeutic and perfectly suited.

Hence why I believe its no mistake.  Simply the bond that can occur when people have come from the same hard experiences life brings and are able to rechannel and have a glimpse of hope. Your experience, strength and HOPE,  It's a healing gift for all and unquestionably transformed on to the field as it obviously is in the locker room.

Although per the Legend John McKay,

 "Emotion is highly overrated in football. My wife Corky is emotional as hell but can't play football worth a damn." 

I think there are exceptions especially with these variables.

TROJAN HC HUNT ON HOLD! COACH O IN THE HOUSE

From Crazy Vegas odds to a settled fan base, at least at present.

USC TROJAN FOOTBALL has been a roller coaster ride.

But it is game 2 of the season in LA.
Its been a batty few years, since Pete left, to be precise.

Sanctions, #FireKiffen RANTS actual campaigns,  LAX Departure papers
to an interim HC Ed Orgeron.

With a just over 2 weeks from the momentum changer, Coach O has brought back cookies, welcomed back the media, former players and inspirational ones.  But if you saw them play Arizona, even more so the purpose,  passion and love back to John McKay Center and the Coliseum.

Watching last Thursday nights game vs the Wildcats, I thought it's a WIN WIN for Coach O, if he doesn't get the job he's auditioning for a new one.  Passion! Passion! Passion!  Something I crave in sports with myself and as a spectator, just makes me tick!!  Orgeron brought that in less than 10 days.
You've heard it before, but it is true, players take on the personality of their coach.  Even Phil Simms on Inside the NFL touched on the importance of coaching, means a lot just look at The Chiefs and The Saints.

Marcus Allen #33 forever at USC, No introduction needed, SuperBowl Champ & MVP, 6 time Pro Bowler (which, by the way, is why I became a RB in 3rd grade) delivered 3 minutes of motivation pep pre-game last Thursday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QVBAihThfQU

On Monday 2 time SuperBowl Champ and 7 time ALL PRO Linebacker, the one and only, RAY LEWIS brought inspiration to the locker room.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZXR4hdclnBE

The search?  Vegas odds are at bay at present, obviously pending the outcome of each game, but I don't see any bashing from fans or the media if they continue to play behind this positive force and accountability.

Former players had told me (during the Lane era) that it wasn't USC football.  After the annihilation in Arizona at Sun Devil Stadium which finally led to walking papers for Lane ( I however thought the last straw was Sun Bowl classless appalling conduct)  heartbreaking to see those players beat, not just physically but emotionally. Simply exhausted with poor/limited rotations and looking hopeless

Not sure what will happen in South Bend Saturday, but with Marqise Lee questionable and a slew of backs bringing the run.  Just to name a few;  Tre Madden, Justin Davis, Javorious Allen, Silas Redd, Ty Isaac. (Which rings memories of McKay/Robinson era in addition to the name association with Allen and Davis).  O-line opening up lanes and a determined passion instilled Defense.  A QB, not the strength, however with a rushing game it opens it up for a manageable passing game,  a balanced one.

Historical Note
 • USC has not lost since 2001
 • Only 2 USC coaches ( John Robinson and  Paul Hackett) have beaten The Fighting Irish on their   first meetings
 • No USC Coach has won a debut at Notre Dame Stadium.

Could this be a first?  Can the Trojans go into South Bend on the Kentucky Blue Grass
and get a W?  I sure hope so!

Can emotion be a key factor? 

"Emotion is highly overrated in football. My wife Corky is emotional as hell but can't play football worth a damn."  

John McKay

Not sure but I think PASSION & Purpose can!

FIGHT ON!! TROJANS !

Florida's Vanilla Ice singing "The Macarena-Tainted Love" remix looped

I've never been of fan of Tim Tebow or Florida or the SEC for that matter.  I can't stand a QB who acts like a RB, (I'm sorry that's not a mobility, but lack of throwing ability) however my heart does goes out to him.  One thing that stuck with me is after losing to the Pats in the AFC Divisional round, he actually walked out helmet off and was a good sportsman .

Surprised that no one has been able to utilize him, he is NOT a good QB, he's proved that with all his inaccuracies and fundamental issues,  a full back-TE, yes!  But what he does have is leadership, along with "it" which rallies players to come together, which any team needs. 

Coach McCoy was able to harness his assets for the best interest of the team, (The Broncos) I had thought John Fox was the brilliant mind behind, credit due to Broncos for trusting the utilization which equalled post season appearances.  A sign of great coaching, ability  to utilize your resources !  Hat is off!  But don't think that SD will grab him either.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/May/29/chargers-mike-mccoy-tim-tebow-broncos/

Jets unable to incorporate, all they did is add more media attention and help frustrate the locker room along with Mark Sanchez.

Pats, I thought the brilliant Belicheck would of turned him into a FB, even  TE, especially with all of Brady's losses in receiving targets.  Once again, CUT!

Reports that Tim was even practicing with a trainer at the USC baseball outfield, pretty heartbreaking and has yielded notta.

I feel like I'm watching  a *One-hit wonder special on VH1

Jacksonville fans vying for their Florida's Milli Vanilli to help rescue their Jags, who are considered the worst team in the NFL at present, with a 20 point underdog line going into Seattle this week.

http://espn.go.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/166/denver-was-beginning-end-of-tebow-time

The perfect analogy of how difficult it is to play in the NFL and the challenges from college to the pros.
Will he ever play again?  Or is he truly "a one-hit wonder"?? I guess time will tell.

*A one-hit wonder is a person or act known mainly for only a single success. The term is most often used to describe music performers with only one hit single or for having one signature song that overshadows their other work. However, the term is used as well to describe other, related phenomenon such as a software company that only has one widely successful release and an athlete known for only one major career event.

VH1's list of "100 greatest one-hit wonders"[edit source | editbeta]

In 2002, the American cable network VH1 aired a countdown of the VH1's 100 Greatest One-hit Wonders, hosted by William Shatner.^[7] It listed musicians with only one American hit, regardless of international success, which has been substantial and long-lived for musicians like a-ha and Nena (see below). In fact, if the "only one American hit" criterion had been strictly applied, a-ha and Falco would not be eligible for the list, as they each actually had two top-20 US hits—although as noted above their second hits were greatly overshadowed in the US by the prior hit. The same goes for Vanilla Ice: his follow up to his #1 hit was a #4 hit titled, "Play That Funky Music". Gerardo also had another Top 15 hit. Los del Río likewise had two top 40 hits, though both were versions of "Macarena."
The countdown also omitted acts such as Jimi Hendrix and Grateful Dead who, while technically charting with only one single, became too well known for their entire bodies of work to merit inclusion on the list. They did get mentioned, though, in a short segment of one-hit wonders that had popular followings. The top ten consisted of:

1. Los del Río — "Macarena" (1996)
2. Soft Cell — "Tainted Love" (1982)
3. Dexys Midnight Runners – "Come On Eileen" (1983)
4. Right Said Fred — "I'm Too Sexy" (1992)
5. Toni Basil — "Mickey" (1982)
6. Baha Men — "Who Let the Dogs Out?" (2000)
7. Vanilla Ice — "Ice Ice Baby" (1990)
8. a-ha — "Take On Me" (1985)
9. Gerardo — "Rico Suave" (1990)
10. Nena — "99 Luftballons" (1984)