The mystery of who Blake Griffin sounds like has been solved

This year, unlike many other years, I have decided to watch some of the NBA playoffs on television.  Because of this, I have gotten to see over and over again the same Kia Optima ads featuring Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers (pictured above). It struck me that Blake Griffin sounds remarkably like someone I'd heard before, and, after a little research, I was able to figure it out.

First, here is one of the commercials. Listen to grown-up version of Blake.

Second, here is the opening scene of the 1998 movie Rushmore. Listen to the math teacher (starting around 0:38).



Clearly, the two men sound almost exactly alike. The only question is-- why?

Match report: Milan 1 - Napoli 1

• Goals scored: Campagnaro 13', Inzaghi 26'
• What happened: With Inter's 1-1 tie against Palermo yesterday, Milan would have moved into first place in the Serie A if they had won this match. They did not, however.
• Milan players who were unable to play today due to injury: Nesta, Bonera, Borriello, Abate, Beckham (there are more)
• Milan players who returned from injury to start today's match but were unable to finish the match due to injury: Pato
• Combined age of Milan's starting eleven: 336 years old (average age=30.545454 years old)
• Milan players who celebrated their birthday today: Ronaldinho
• Ronaldinho's current age: 30 years old
• Treatments commonly used by Serie A trainers to help injured players who are lying on the pitch: Pouring water on the affected area, spraying the affected area with magic spray, massage, slapping injured players lovingly but repeatedly in the face
• Milan's place in the standings: Second, one point behind Inter
• What this match teaches us: Milan are still in second place

What I have been listening to lately #44

15 to 20 by the Phenomenal Handclap Band

What I have been listening to lately #43

Keine Melodien by Jeans Team