Thursday Backpasses: Mardi Gras is crazy, huh?

Just a heads up for those of you in our Facebook group: On Sunday, I will be posting a thread where you can vote in the UF Power Poll.

Today's Dirty Tackle of the Day is a classic [Dirty Tackle]
For the ladies. Mirko Vucinic. I don't remember if he's in the Hottie World Cup, but he wants to be [The Beautiful Game]
Becks and KG shoot some hoops [The Spoiler]
Five quick n' dirty ways for MLS to build buzz [Match Fit USA]

San Diego Sockers need a new song and they are willing to pay [La Jolla Light]
A possibly legit (though likely not) mock up of the new Philly MLS jersey and crest [MLS Rumors]
Weymouth have a whole lot of players trying out for them [BBC]
Maple Leafs player tries out his footy skills on a breakaway [Gunaxin]
Remaining Champions League members' managers since 2000 [The Best Eleven]

Deadspin don't need our links, but you may not have seen this. A Cristiano Ronaldo Mardi Gras float in Portugal has a little something extra [Deadspin]