Isn't funny how some people only seem to want to talk about your favorite team after something bad has happened? There are those that relsih in the failure of others. I have had more people come to me and ask my what happened to Marcus like I was on the field or in the parking lot during his recent demise. Then, when I refuse to make excuses for him, they hope I will insult him, call him a punk, that sort of thing. He was once a Hokie and even though I refuse to make excuses for him since he has been kicked off the team, at the same time I refuse to spout disparaging remarks about him because he once was part of the family........
Monday, January 16, 2006
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Smush
As far as I'm concerned, Smush Parker is the number 2 option on this team. Lamar doesn't have the consistency needed to be the secondary option. Smush has the right amount of aggresiveness, range, and athleticism to be Kobe's right hand man.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Heading to Seattle
Well,the situation is now reversed from last week. Last week, we had a chip on our soldiers stemming from the cheap win given to the Bucs during the regular season, and I intentionally say 'given'. That chip led us to a quick lead and defense did the rest. Now we waltz into Seattle knowing fully that we beat them in the regular season in overtime.
Both teams are completely different from that first matchup however. The Redskins are a little beat up on defense and offense. However, they are riding a 6 game win streak and the kind of heart and determination that can keep an underdog in the playoffs. Not to mention not a soul is giving them a chance.
Seattle comes to this game well rested, if not a bit rusty. They come into the playoffs as the number 1 seed, and consensus favorite at least in this game if not to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.
What needs to happen. Our offense needs to control the ball. Portis needs to keep running like he has and Chris Cooley needs to be 'first-down' huge on third down passing situations. Brunell must settle down early which means the o-line can't let him take a hit or two early in the game. Tends to make him antsy in the pocket.
Defensively, we have got to stop them on first and second down. They are near the bottom of the league in third down conversion attempts meaning they usually only need two plays to get a first down. Plugging up Shawn Alexander will go along way in controlling the tempo of this game....
I say that like it's easy.....;)
Both teams are completely different from that first matchup however. The Redskins are a little beat up on defense and offense. However, they are riding a 6 game win streak and the kind of heart and determination that can keep an underdog in the playoffs. Not to mention not a soul is giving them a chance.
Seattle comes to this game well rested, if not a bit rusty. They come into the playoffs as the number 1 seed, and consensus favorite at least in this game if not to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.
What needs to happen. Our offense needs to control the ball. Portis needs to keep running like he has and Chris Cooley needs to be 'first-down' huge on third down passing situations. Brunell must settle down early which means the o-line can't let him take a hit or two early in the game. Tends to make him antsy in the pocket.
Defensively, we have got to stop them on first and second down. They are near the bottom of the league in third down conversion attempts meaning they usually only need two plays to get a first down. Plugging up Shawn Alexander will go along way in controlling the tempo of this game....
I say that like it's easy.....;)
Like Jada, why?
Why does Kobe always end up hurt when he plays the Cavs? I'm not suggesting anything than pure irony here but it's happened the past three or four times the teams have met. He's either out with injury or gets hurt during the Cavs game....
ESPN.com - NBA - Recap - Cavaliers at Lakers
ESPN.com - NBA - Recap - Cavaliers at Lakers
Kobe overcomes wrist injury, sinks gamewinner
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Why is that?
Have you ever noticed that only men get questioned about who dresses them? I've never heard a man go up to a female coworker and say....'So, does your husband pick out your clothes?' I've heard this countless times. I know it's meant as a compliment but it has an underlying insult. Oh well....
By the way, I dress myself! Unless we're playing dressup . . . .
By the way, I dress myself! Unless we're playing dressup . . . .
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Excellent Article
ESPN.com - COLUMNIST - Wojciechowski: Two backs, two cautionary tales: "Common lives, plenty of questions for Vick, Clarett
Wojciechowski
By Gene Wojciechowski
ESPN.com
Archive
click this
The convenient reaction is to call Marcus Vick and Maurice Clarett thugs. Or punks. Or ungrateful, numb-from-the-neck-up crazies who co-authored the book, 'How To Screw Up Your Life Before Your 23rd Birthday.'
They had everything. They have nothing. Cautionary tales, right?
Call it coincidence, fate, sad destiny … whatever … but Vick and Clarett have more in common than recent photo sessions with police mug shot cameras. They share a childhood, a confusion, a confluence of circumstances that should give you pause before dismissing them as knuckleheads who deserve whatever bed they've short-sheeted.
In 2002, both were college freshmen in their home states: Vick at Virginia Tech, where he was expected to continue the legacy established by his famous brother, Michael; Clarett at Ohio State, where the Buckeyes soon would name him the first true OSU freshman to start at running back since 1943. No pressure there.
Vick grew up in a part of Newport News, Va., that was harder than the back of your father's hand. Visitors drove through quickly and with their car doors locked. That explains why Michael later used some of his Nike and Atlanta Falcons money to buy his mother a brand-new house in upscale Suffolk.
Clarett lived with his two brothers and 11 cousins at his grandmother's house in a Youngstown, Ohio, 'neighborhood' -- if you can call a ghetto a neighborhood -- where the sound of gunshots was commonplace. He ate pork and beans for dinner, a couple of folded slices of bologna (no bread) for lunch. By the time he enrolled at Ohio State, Clarett had attended the funerals of 10 friends, seen two people shot and killed in front of his grandma's house, and served three stints in a juvenile detention center.
I still have the blue no"
Wojciechowski
By Gene Wojciechowski
ESPN.com
Archive
click this
The convenient reaction is to call Marcus Vick and Maurice Clarett thugs. Or punks. Or ungrateful, numb-from-the-neck-up crazies who co-authored the book, 'How To Screw Up Your Life Before Your 23rd Birthday.'
They had everything. They have nothing. Cautionary tales, right?
Call it coincidence, fate, sad destiny … whatever … but Vick and Clarett have more in common than recent photo sessions with police mug shot cameras. They share a childhood, a confusion, a confluence of circumstances that should give you pause before dismissing them as knuckleheads who deserve whatever bed they've short-sheeted.
In 2002, both were college freshmen in their home states: Vick at Virginia Tech, where he was expected to continue the legacy established by his famous brother, Michael; Clarett at Ohio State, where the Buckeyes soon would name him the first true OSU freshman to start at running back since 1943. No pressure there.
Vick grew up in a part of Newport News, Va., that was harder than the back of your father's hand. Visitors drove through quickly and with their car doors locked. That explains why Michael later used some of his Nike and Atlanta Falcons money to buy his mother a brand-new house in upscale Suffolk.
Clarett lived with his two brothers and 11 cousins at his grandmother's house in a Youngstown, Ohio, 'neighborhood' -- if you can call a ghetto a neighborhood -- where the sound of gunshots was commonplace. He ate pork and beans for dinner, a couple of folded slices of bologna (no bread) for lunch. By the time he enrolled at Ohio State, Clarett had attended the funerals of 10 friends, seen two people shot and killed in front of his grandma's house, and served three stints in a juvenile detention center.
I still have the blue no"
Bill Simmons is an idiot
To understand Kobe's misguided choice, let's first retrace the
disappointing arc of his career. Once projected as MJ's successor, the
wheels came spinning off after Kobe's ego intervened. A power struggle
with Shaq, legal troubles, some memorably selfish play ... Kobe's
downward spiral was the basketball version of Tony Montana's in
Scarface. And using his contract leverage to orchestrate Shaq's
departure was his "Tony shot Manny!" moment. There was no going back. More
So here is another shining example of unfounded hatred on Kobe. In the first couple of stanzas, he remarks about some 'memorably selfish play'. But then he decides Kobe's defining moment has been missed because he didn't play after the third quarter in a 62 point effort. This is horse doo doo. He goes onto bring up Bird's game where he took the scoring title.
Once again, how do sports experts become experts when all they do is pass their personal opinion as fact.........
disappointing arc of his career. Once projected as MJ's successor, the
wheels came spinning off after Kobe's ego intervened. A power struggle
with Shaq, legal troubles, some memorably selfish play ... Kobe's
downward spiral was the basketball version of Tony Montana's in
Scarface. And using his contract leverage to orchestrate Shaq's
departure was his "Tony shot Manny!" moment. There was no going back. More
So here is another shining example of unfounded hatred on Kobe. In the first couple of stanzas, he remarks about some 'memorably selfish play'. But then he decides Kobe's defining moment has been missed because he didn't play after the third quarter in a 62 point effort. This is horse doo doo. He goes onto bring up Bird's game where he took the scoring title.
- Though that game 'is shown on ESPN classic', and in record books, it doesn't make it classy. I'd much rather have a 'legitimate' record. One where I wasn't being allowed to score, where teammates weren't fouling just so I could get the ball back and go for some record. That kills the point. Funny how when Bird does it, it's ESPN classic material. Just a couple of years ago, somebody padded their numbers (essentially what Bird and the other Celtics did) trying to get a triple double and was on the assend of jokes and criticism.
- If Kobe had 62 at the end of the third and the score was 75 -61, then he shouldn't leave the game. Records should come in the natural flow of the game, and this stands true of all sports. It shouldn't be helped along by people committing unintentional fouls, playing when they normally wouldn't play, etc..
- Funny how the media switches. If Kobe had played that quarter and gotten hurt....do you think journalistic hindsight would have said Kobe should be in the game? No, 'sports guy' (and I use this very loosely), no you wouldn't have. In fact, you would have questioned the decision for the entire time Kobe was out with injury.
- What in your head makes you think Kobe cares whether you think he's a good guy? Sports media would be a lot more respected if they could stop creating stories and just report them. 'Apparently, he thought that passing up a chance at immortality would prove he was a good guy.' Statement is shim sham, maybe he thought we've won the game. Showing up the Mavs or not, the game was over. He's a starter. When the game is in hand, you rest your starters. And you're right the Mavs may have killed themselves trying to stop him, in fact, they may have flagrantly tried to stop him....is that what you want? So you can label some more players 'thugs'?
- So people will remember that David Thompson (not even sure he has any rings) scored 53 in a half but they won't remember Kobe outscoring a team by himself after 3 quarters. Where does your freakin' hypocrisy end?
Once again, how do sports experts become experts when all they do is pass their personal opinion as fact.........
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Damn Holidays
I keep thinking the day after tomorrow will be friday but alas, no four day weeks for me for a while..
Catching up
I kept hearing about Torino 2006 and kept wondering what the hell is that. Then I remembered the Olympics alternate every couple of years and it's the white people's turn, oops I meant, the winter Olympics this time around ;)
A good win
Playing one of the top teams in the Eastern conference, though somewhat distracted with the Artest demands, it was nice to defend our home court. Bynum came in and was productive in his time allotted. And despite Kobe's 45, it didn't seem like a normal 40+ point night for Kobe. I'm not referring to the milestone he reached becoming the third player in NBA history (Elgin and Wilt) to score 45 four straight games. I'm referring to how it didn't seem like he was throwing the ball up every time down court. Indeed, it almost seemed like a quiet 45, if there is such a thing....
Monday, January 09, 2006
Sunday, January 08, 2006
ESPN.com - NFL - Williams to get $1 million bonus if he's not successor
ESPN.com - NFL - Williams to get $1 million bonus if he's not successor: "Still, he's not going anywhere and Mortensen has confirmed that if and when Joe Gibbs retires, Williams will get a $1 million bonus if he is still on staff and is not named as Gibbs' successor."
Friday, January 06, 2006
Whizzinator awards
Funny, funny....part of the whizzinator awards....
National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com - The Whizzinator II
National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com - The Whizzinator II
The Oakland Raiders: Starting with their 31-10 loss to Denver, they became the first team to broadcast games to the Navajo Nation in Navajo. "Raider Nation and Navajo Nation unite," Patty Herrera, director of multicultural initiatives for the Raiders, told the San Francisco Chronicle. "It couldn't be more perfect." Great. First we take their land; now we give them the Raiders.
Excitement mounting
So we're back in the playoffs, facing a team that was given a victory against us earlier in the season, on their home field, with a 5 game win streak.
The key to closing Tampa's season will be the overall health of Portis and Brunell. If Portis is 95% healthy and able to break off some early 5 or 6 yard runs, the field will open up for Santana Moss. If Brunell is 95%, Santana Moss and Chris Cooley should have big days. In fact, we need them to have big days. Our defense should be able to withstand the on again off again Bucs offense. It will be a matter of who can establish the run to open the pass.
The key to closing Tampa's season will be the overall health of Portis and Brunell. If Portis is 95% healthy and able to break off some early 5 or 6 yard runs, the field will open up for Santana Moss. If Brunell is 95%, Santana Moss and Chris Cooley should have big days. In fact, we need them to have big days. Our defense should be able to withstand the on again off again Bucs offense. It will be a matter of who can establish the run to open the pass.
Placing blame?
Just read some sportingnews.com messageboard where most of the posters were bashing Kobe even though he hasn't played in the past two games. The others were bashing the supporting cast. Here's an idea, how about we bash the single person truly responsible for the mediocrity that are My Lakers....
KUPCHAK.
Seriously, when was the last time the general manager made an intelligent roster move. Don't get me wrong, I was reasonably happy with our draft picks but we honestly haven't made a blockbuster move, positive blockbuster, since the Malone\Payton days. Trade deadline after trade deadline, and there are no moves.
Supposedly we are strapped for cash with the genius moves of Vlade Divacs and Brian Grants, but really, who orchestrated those nonsensical follies of ineptitude?
The word is we're gearing up for 2007. Well if that's the case, why don't we reduce ticket prices for the remainder of Lakers games this season. No point in charging your fans when you have no intention of producing this year, right? Let us save our duckets for 2007 as well.
KUPCHAK.
Seriously, when was the last time the general manager made an intelligent roster move. Don't get me wrong, I was reasonably happy with our draft picks but we honestly haven't made a blockbuster move, positive blockbuster, since the Malone\Payton days. Trade deadline after trade deadline, and there are no moves.
Supposedly we are strapped for cash with the genius moves of Vlade Divacs and Brian Grants, but really, who orchestrated those nonsensical follies of ineptitude?
The word is we're gearing up for 2007. Well if that's the case, why don't we reduce ticket prices for the remainder of Lakers games this season. No point in charging your fans when you have no intention of producing this year, right? Let us save our duckets for 2007 as well.
Kobe Bean's Rep
Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association - CBS SportsLine.com
But time passes on all things, and so it has with Kobe Bean Bryant.
But time passes on all things, and so it has with Kobe Bean Bryant.
Here we go. . . . .
NCAA Football - CBS SportsLine.com
Virginia Tech will suspend quarterback Marcus Vick for an undetermined number of games next season if he returns to school, two sources within the athletic department, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Newport News Daily Press.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Passing thoughts
1) Why doesn't anyone ever get a 'lower' respiratory infection? You only seem to hear of upper respiratory infections....
2) Why do stay at home moms find the most inopportune times to not stay at home??? Some of us only have an 30 minutes left for lunch, not the rest of our lives.....
3) Some days I'm alright, but is anyone ever allleft, or allwrong for that matter?
2) Why do stay at home moms find the most inopportune times to not stay at home??? Some of us only have an 30 minutes left for lunch, not the rest of our lives.....
3) Some days I'm alright, but is anyone ever allleft, or allwrong for that matter?
113649521329664945
It's a sign of the times when you can look at an 11-2 season and be slightly disappointed. With that said, I sincerely want to thank the Hokies football team for a great season.
Wouldn't it be a sad career note if the Marcus Vick stomping incident caused a penalty harsh enough for Marcus to consider the NFL draft early......?
Wouldn't it be a sad career note if the Marcus Vick stomping incident caused a penalty harsh enough for Marcus to consider the NFL draft early......?
Without Kobe
The Lakers, without Bean, looked decent for 7 quarters against Utah. I just wish they could have played two different teams. I don't know how to evaluate a team against the same opponent twice. Was it favorable, or at least somewhat favorable matchups with Utah, were they really playing pretty well together, or was it something with Utah???
ESPN.com - NBA - Recap - Lakers at Jazz
ESPN.com - NBA - Recap - Lakers at Jazz: "George got a technical with 4:24 remaining in the third quarter for complaining too much about a backhand to his face by Utah's Keith McLeod. No foul was called."
And we wonder why Kobe is saying what he's saying. Kobe gets elbowed and they call the foul on him. George gets slapped and it's a 'no call'. Until referees stop with their predetermined whistle blowing and actually make calls based on what happened instead of what they anticipate happening, expect players to a) get more physical, and b) become more abusive. Still don't know why ex-players aren't used as referees.....it's not like the current referees don't have their favorites...
And we wonder why Kobe is saying what he's saying. Kobe gets elbowed and they call the foul on him. George gets slapped and it's a 'no call'. Until referees stop with their predetermined whistle blowing and actually make calls based on what happened instead of what they anticipate happening, expect players to a) get more physical, and b) become more abusive. Still don't know why ex-players aren't used as referees.....it's not like the current referees don't have their favorites...
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Bitterness in the bowl win
Virginia Tech Hokies, NCAA Football - CBS SportsLine.com
Vick stepped on Dumervil's calf after the defensive end tackled the Hokies' junior quarterback. After the play, Vick seemed to pause before walking across Dumervil's leg.
I saw him do this and I knew we wouldn't be hearing the end of that.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Two Headed Snake for sale
href="http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment/content/shared-gen/ap/Feature_Stories/Rare_Snake_Sale.html" Snake for Sale for $150,000 | AccessAtlanta "ST. LOUIS — For sale: One snake. Albino. Has two heads. Asking $150,000 or best offer. The World Aquarium in St. Louis has been home to We, a one-of-a-kind two-headed albino rat snake, since 1999. President Leonard Sonnenschein has decided to sell the reptile, and bidding on eBay will start at $150,000."
Keeping it together
ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins give assistant Williams three-year, $8M deal
Gregg Williams, one of the league's most attractive candidates, and a man expected to have been courted by several teams seeking a new head coach, is off the market.
Monday, January 02, 2006
Bittersweet Bowl Victory
I must admit that I was unable to get excited for this bowl game. In fact, I was unable to yell or carry on like I normally would until midway through the 2nd quarter or so. I was, no, am still feeling the ill affects of our previous trip to Jacksonville.
With that said, the Hokies did show some heart in the second half. Some heart and some pride! I still question some of our offensive playcalling but whatever is whatever after a victory....
With that said, the Hokies did show some heart in the second half. Some heart and some pride! I still question some of our offensive playcalling but whatever is whatever after a victory....
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Bad Loss
No way in the world this game should have been lost. Memphis fought back but there were several questionable calls that allowed them to prevail. . . .an obvious missed call as the ball bounced off Damon Stoudamire's knee, Kobe's molestation on the final shot attempt .. . . .I could go on but what's the point?
Someone has to step up and be the wingman for Kobe here. Either step up or get shipped out. You can't expect Kobe to pass if there is no one that is a) confident enough to look for their own offense, and b) consistent enough to be a number 2 option. Lamar shows signs every blue moon. Kwame has improved since his injury but there's still a 50% chance that when he touches the ball, a turnover will occur. Smush Parker and Devean George are starting to look like our next two options. Smush isn't aggressive enough in penetrating. Devean still has a pretty limited game off the dribble. So now we're at Chris Mihm. He's got some decent game but he needs to be stronger, be an enforcer, know when to dunk a rebound and when to catch a rebound, and for Lakers sakes stop committing fouls.
What did Brian Cook do to get zero minutes last night????
Someone has to step up and be the wingman for Kobe here. Either step up or get shipped out. You can't expect Kobe to pass if there is no one that is a) confident enough to look for their own offense, and b) consistent enough to be a number 2 option. Lamar shows signs every blue moon. Kwame has improved since his injury but there's still a 50% chance that when he touches the ball, a turnover will occur. Smush Parker and Devean George are starting to look like our next two options. Smush isn't aggressive enough in penetrating. Devean still has a pretty limited game off the dribble. So now we're at Chris Mihm. He's got some decent game but he needs to be stronger, be an enforcer, know when to dunk a rebound and when to catch a rebound, and for Lakers sakes stop committing fouls.
What did Brian Cook do to get zero minutes last night????
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
FOXSports.com - NFL- Gibbs fumes after latest Arrington rant
FOXSports.com - NFL- Gibbs fumes after latest Arrington rant: "'Obviously, using me sparingly or not at all is a very clear message,' Arrington said. 'I'm not wanted here. I believe in my heart that the Redskins faithful love me as Ravens fans love Ray Lewis or Packers fans love Brett Favre. Some individuals hate it that there are more of my jerseys in the stands than anyone else's.'"
Great flippin' timing Lavar...we are on a four game win streak, last game of the season.....a win puts us in the playoffs and more importantly definitively knocks Dallas out....and you wanna go ranting and raving about stuff that isn't related to our last game.
Lavar, I've never been a fan of yours since you seemed pretty overrated to me. Nor did I like your contract negotiations when you've been injured....if you're hurt most of the time, which you seem to be, how are you going to ask for more money. More money for what? That free rehab you get in the Redskins training facilities....get over yourself dawg. Ask Rod Gardener about loving yourself more than your team!
Great flippin' timing Lavar...we are on a four game win streak, last game of the season.....a win puts us in the playoffs and more importantly definitively knocks Dallas out....and you wanna go ranting and raving about stuff that isn't related to our last game.
Lavar, I've never been a fan of yours since you seemed pretty overrated to me. Nor did I like your contract negotiations when you've been injured....if you're hurt most of the time, which you seem to be, how are you going to ask for more money. More money for what? That free rehab you get in the Redskins training facilities....get over yourself dawg. Ask Rod Gardener about loving yourself more than your team!
Rude work folk
Don't you hate rude coworkers. I am in a position where folks only really talk to me when they need something. Generally speaking, if you need something of someone else, you tend to ask considerately, politely, and usually unsarcastically. Except for those that think they are owed support. Granted it is my job to provide my support but I am not at your service. So if you need something, show me the same consideration you would show anyone else or you best believe you will not receive the service you expect.....
ESPN.com - NBA - Turiaf scores nine in first game since heart surgery
ESPN.com - NBA - Turiaf scores nine in first game since heart surgery: "BOISE, Idaho -- Former Gonzaga star Ronny Turiaf had nine points and five rebounds in his first game with the Yakama Sun Kings. They lost 120-111 Monday night at Boise."
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Moss Celebrates In Style
Moss Celebrates In Style: "For the season, Moss has caught 80 passes for 1,400 yards and nine touchdowns. The numbers proved deserving of a Pro Bowl nod last week. With 37 more receiving yards, Moss will have posted the most single-season receiving yards in franchise history, breaking Bobby Mitchell's record of 1,436 in 1963."
Washington Redskins, Mark Brunell, Patrick Ramsey, National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com
Washington Redskins, Mark Brunell, Patrick Ramsey, National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com: "Brunell: Knee injury 'day-to-day' with playoffs on line"
Monday, December 26, 2005
Loss Thoughts
We played a decent game tonite for it being a back to back. Still, this is a game we should have won. We came out flat in the second half, and were forced to rely entirely too much on three point offense and defense to pull back into it. Late offensive rebounds by the wizards killed us also.
Tough game coming up against Memphis. It's the first in Staples Center after splitting the previous two in Memphis, both by double digits.
Lamar Odom is starting to work his way into my favor (as if that matters). Initially, I just didn't feel like he fit in with the Lakers nor did I feel he wanted to but the past three weeks or so, it seems like he's getting to where we need him to be. He's not putting his game on the sideburner. Let's hope Smush can maintain his output and we get a step up from the bench.
Tough game coming up against Memphis. It's the first in Staples Center after splitting the previous two in Memphis, both by double digits.
Lamar Odom is starting to work his way into my favor (as if that matters). Initially, I just didn't feel like he fit in with the Lakers nor did I feel he wanted to but the past three weeks or so, it seems like he's getting to where we need him to be. He's not putting his game on the sideburner. Let's hope Smush can maintain his output and we get a step up from the bench.
Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, National Basketball Association, Miami Heat - CBS SportsLine.com
For instance, following the lackluster win, O'Neal of course heard the question "why didn't you shake Kobe's hand? You shook everyone else's?" "Why do you refuse to even look at him?"
His answer, a great one, was dead silence. He no doubt realizes there are much more pertinent issues in his own house that need addressing.
I rarely agree with anything Tony Mejia has to say. In fact, I question how exactly he became the basketball expert for cbs.sportsline.com. But this time around, he makes sense. That's the most I can bring myself to say about him.
His answer, a great one, was dead silence. He no doubt realizes there are much more pertinent issues in his own house that need addressing.
I rarely agree with anything Tony Mejia has to say. In fact, I question how exactly he became the basketball expert for cbs.sportsline.com. But this time around, he makes sense. That's the most I can bring myself to say about him.
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Police say Missouri woman swallowed cell phone whole to end fight | ajc.com
Police say Missouri woman swallowed cell phone whole to end fight | ajc.com: "Police say Missouri woman swallowed cell phone whole to end fight"
Womenfolk are crazy, just plain and simple...;)
Womenfolk are crazy, just plain and simple...;)
ESPN.com - NBA - Report: Jackson thinks Kobe, Shaq will work it out
ESPN.com - NBA - Report: Jackson thinks Kobe, Shaq will work it out: "'They will. That'll happen,' Jackson told the Los Angeles Daily News on Saturday. 'We've all been through this in this game where we've had rivalries with players. Maybe not as intense or as close as Kobe and Shaq's, maybe not teammates."
Saturday, December 24, 2005
That Playin Attitude
Lakers were victorious last night 104 - 88 over the Orlando Magic. I was impressed with their first half finish. I was sitting at my favorite Innebriation Vocational Institute when I noticed my need for restroom facilities. At this point it was 39 - 37 Orlando with about three minutes left in the half. After paying my tab both in the restroom and at the bar, I returned to my table to find that the score was now 54 - 40 as the Lakers had reeled off a 17 - 1 run. These are the things playoff teams do....
These Lakers are starting to get a swagger about themselves. A stagger that shows they respect themselves, they don't expect to lose or fail. This kind of thought process is necessary for winning teams to be competitive, for them to stay in games even if their 'A' game is leaning more towards a 'C' game. Let's hope they bring this with them tomorrow againt the Heat
These Lakers are starting to get a swagger about themselves. A stagger that shows they respect themselves, they don't expect to lose or fail. This kind of thought process is necessary for winning teams to be competitive, for them to stay in games even if their 'A' game is leaning more towards a 'C' game. Let's hope they bring this with them tomorrow againt the Heat
ESPN.com - NBA - Lakers' Profit out 4-6 months after Achilles surgery
ESPN.com - NBA - Lakers' Profit out 4-6 months after Achilles surgery: "EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers swingman Laron Profit had surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles' tendon in his left foot Friday."
This seriously messes with our depth. Laron had been handling his own off the bench. I would think that this may force us to work some kind of deal before the trade deadline in order to get our depth back.
This seriously messes with our depth. Laron had been handling his own off the bench. I would think that this may force us to work some kind of deal before the trade deadline in order to get our depth back.
Thursday, December 22, 2005
ESPN.com - NBA - Rovell: Kobe gets signature shoe
ESPN.com - NBA - Rovell: Kobe gets signature shoe: "Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is finally getting his own Nike signature shoe, exactly halfway into a five-year, $45 million deal with the shoe and apparel giant."
Stupid Hip Hop Lines #2
Artist: Jadakiss
Song: Why (not sure if that's the name, but he asks why alot so I'm going with it)
Lyric: Why they make the new 20's, cuz I got all the old ones...that's why!
Stupidity: Really Jada, you went out and bought all the 20 inch rims that were available? Come on dog, you sound stupid saying that. Here's why, earlier in your song you say something about you're selling the least. So if your album ain't sellin', how are you buying all the 20's. Not to mention you would need a lot of cars for all those rims. It disturbs that your machismo came in and messed what was a decent song with social commentary, kind of devalued the rest of the song.....
Song: Why (not sure if that's the name, but he asks why alot so I'm going with it)
Lyric: Why they make the new 20's, cuz I got all the old ones...that's why!
Stupidity: Really Jada, you went out and bought all the 20 inch rims that were available? Come on dog, you sound stupid saying that. Here's why, earlier in your song you say something about you're selling the least. So if your album ain't sellin', how are you buying all the 20's. Not to mention you would need a lot of cars for all those rims. It disturbs that your machismo came in and messed what was a decent song with social commentary, kind of devalued the rest of the song.....
Some more guidelines
Rules to proper drive thru etiquette:
1) If your window doesn't go down, don't use the drive thru. The car window and the drive thru work hand in hand. One works very well with the other. Opening doors in the drive thru is inefficient and quite frankly threatening (depending on your neighborhood, car type, style of dress, current song on radio, etc).
2) If you're buying more than just food, things like calendars, toys, promotional items, don't use the drive thru. Think of the drive thru as a prostitute at a seaport, get in and get out. No lingering, sampling the wares. Get food, get going.
3) If you're not sure what you want, don't use drive thru. Go inside, peruse the menu, see what fancies your delight. But don't make me sit behind you as you stare at fast food menu that has changed minimally in the last 15 years.
4) If you're buying for the office, don't use drive thru. It just isn't fair to the people who are using the drive thru for it's intended purpose which is quick orders--get in and get out. You office lunch purchasing departments are being lazy. 'I don't want to carry all that food'. Is your office coming down to your car to eat? No? Then the food will need to get to the eaters now won't it?
5) Exact change is great unless you are already at the cashier's window. At that point, just give them the dollars and get your change. The time wasted as you search for that which should have been in your hand already is longer than the time it would take for your fast food service professional to provide you with change.
1) If your window doesn't go down, don't use the drive thru. The car window and the drive thru work hand in hand. One works very well with the other. Opening doors in the drive thru is inefficient and quite frankly threatening (depending on your neighborhood, car type, style of dress, current song on radio, etc).
2) If you're buying more than just food, things like calendars, toys, promotional items, don't use the drive thru. Think of the drive thru as a prostitute at a seaport, get in and get out. No lingering, sampling the wares. Get food, get going.
3) If you're not sure what you want, don't use drive thru. Go inside, peruse the menu, see what fancies your delight. But don't make me sit behind you as you stare at fast food menu that has changed minimally in the last 15 years.
4) If you're buying for the office, don't use drive thru. It just isn't fair to the people who are using the drive thru for it's intended purpose which is quick orders--get in and get out. You office lunch purchasing departments are being lazy. 'I don't want to carry all that food'. Is your office coming down to your car to eat? No? Then the food will need to get to the eaters now won't it?
5) Exact change is great unless you are already at the cashier's window. At that point, just give them the dollars and get your change. The time wasted as you search for that which should have been in your hand already is longer than the time it would take for your fast food service professional to provide you with change.
ESPN.com - NBA - Lakers' draft pick Turiaf to sign with CBA squad
ESPN.com - NBA - Lakers' draft pick Turiaf to sign with CBA squad: "YAKIMA, Wash. -- Ronny Turiaf, the former Gonzaga Bulldogs star who had open-heart surgery just over six months ago, has signed a contract to play for the Yakama Sun Kings as part of his rehabilitation."
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Balled Tonite
Played ball tonite and actually surprised myself a bit. I was jumping with the spring of a 27 year old xpinionated. Hustling, getting to the ball, hell if I could have made my layups I would have had a great day. But it felt good. Felt real good.......
The truth about Bread
Taken from www.eskimo.com
--
Research on bread indicates that:
1. More than 98 percent of convicted felons are bread users.
2. Fully HALF of all children who grow up in bread-consuming households score below average on standardized tests.
3. In the 18th century, when virtually all bread was baked in the home, the average life expectancy was less than 50 years; infant mortality rates were unacceptably high; many women died in childbirth; and diseases such as typhoid, yellow fever, and influenza ravaged whole nations."
Read More: "!!! BREAD IS DANGEROUS !!!
--
Research on bread indicates that:
1. More than 98 percent of convicted felons are bread users.
2. Fully HALF of all children who grow up in bread-consuming households score below average on standardized tests.
3. In the 18th century, when virtually all bread was baked in the home, the average life expectancy was less than 50 years; infant mortality rates were unacceptably high; many women died in childbirth; and diseases such as typhoid, yellow fever, and influenza ravaged whole nations."
Read More: "!!! BREAD IS DANGEROUS !!!
Historic 62
"'I've seen a few 60-point ballgames in my time, but none of them had been done by the third quarter... his 30-point third quarter was incredible.'"
Read more
Read more
Sixty Two - For really?
I knew something was going on last night when my wife uncharacteristically decided she wanted to come with me to watch the game. She rarely goes to the sports bar, after all she's not a sports fan. But alas, she went...and she drank. She rarely drinks, after all she's not a drinker.
So there we were. Me feeling a little weird with my wife actually with me at the bar. Her having a grand time with wine and one of her workout partners. Suddenly I notice something about the evening. Kobe's got 15 in the first quarter. Getting nervous because that can only mean the rest of the team isn't contributing. 32 at halftime and a nine point advantage. He's got 60% of our points. But my nervousness subsided when right before halftime, I saw something in Kobe's eyes that said tonite would be special indeed.
Kobe was discussing a call with the ref as they were headed to half time. Suddenly, Jason Terry of the Mavericks steps between Kobe and the ref, with his back to Kobe and starts a conversation with the ref. Yes, very rude. Kobe's face went from disbelief, to 'for really, who is this Jason Terry kid think he is', to a smirk saying your rudeness will be reaped tenfold. Kobe walked away with Jason still yapping, a smirk on Kobe Bean's face left that dangerous 'I'm kinda pissed by that' look on his face.
30 points later, Jason Terry wasn't doing much talking
So there we were. Me feeling a little weird with my wife actually with me at the bar. Her having a grand time with wine and one of her workout partners. Suddenly I notice something about the evening. Kobe's got 15 in the first quarter. Getting nervous because that can only mean the rest of the team isn't contributing. 32 at halftime and a nine point advantage. He's got 60% of our points. But my nervousness subsided when right before halftime, I saw something in Kobe's eyes that said tonite would be special indeed.
Kobe was discussing a call with the ref as they were headed to half time. Suddenly, Jason Terry of the Mavericks steps between Kobe and the ref, with his back to Kobe and starts a conversation with the ref. Yes, very rude. Kobe's face went from disbelief, to 'for really, who is this Jason Terry kid think he is', to a smirk saying your rudeness will be reaped tenfold. Kobe walked away with Jason still yapping, a smirk on Kobe Bean's face left that dangerous 'I'm kinda pissed by that' look on his face.
30 points later, Jason Terry wasn't doing much talking
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
5 rules to using Wal-Mart Self Checkout
During my drive home yesterday, I needed to stop and pick up a couple of birthday cards for my Nephew and my Pops. I'm thinking run into Wal-Mart (bad idea during the holiday season) grab some cards and be on my way. Running into Wal-Mart wasn't the problem, grabbing the cards went pretty well, being on my way sucked. I go to self checkout because I just have two cards and didn't really crave the human interaction, plus the machine says 'Welcome to Wal-mart' with so much more sincerity. So my waltz through Wal-Mart's self checkout produced the rules below....and they apply to any self checkout actually...
Rule 5 - If you don't know how to use self-checkout, don't choose to start during the holiday season, at rush hour!
Rule 4 - If you have fruits or vegetables, just go to a human who knows how to quickly take care of that sort of thing....in fact alcohol requiring id checks is on the fringe for violating self-checkout consideration bylaws.
Rule 3 - Form a single line and let the next person go to the next available self checkout machine. Don't stand behind a machine even though you see other people waiting...shady ass!
Rule 2 - If you have more than 10 items, go to a regular line. You're gonna run out of bags and places to put stuff.....
Rule 1 - If you are paying by check....I shouldn't have to explain this one .. . . . please go to the regular line. The fact that you still use checks is a whole other post but don't make us relive the early 90's with you....
Rule 5 - If you don't know how to use self-checkout, don't choose to start during the holiday season, at rush hour!
Rule 4 - If you have fruits or vegetables, just go to a human who knows how to quickly take care of that sort of thing....in fact alcohol requiring id checks is on the fringe for violating self-checkout consideration bylaws.
Rule 3 - Form a single line and let the next person go to the next available self checkout machine. Don't stand behind a machine even though you see other people waiting...shady ass!
Rule 2 - If you have more than 10 items, go to a regular line. You're gonna run out of bags and places to put stuff.....
Rule 1 - If you are paying by check....I shouldn't have to explain this one .. . . . please go to the regular line. The fact that you still use checks is a whole other post but don't make us relive the early 90's with you....
Playoffs ya say?
It's funny how football works sometimes....ya go into the weekend needing lots of help. Ya walk away with your playoff destiny in your own hands. . . . ehh for the most part anyway.
The 'skins can clinch this weekend with a win over the Giants AND losses by Minnesota (@Baltimore), Atlanta (@Tampa Bay), and Dallas (@Carolina).
Truth be told, I'm feeling pretty good about our chances. Now some of this could still be the beautiful afterglow of assaulting Dallas the way we did. And I know an upcoming game with the division leading Giants is gonna be a tough. But the way I see it, we have home field advantage and a 36 - 0 debacle to avenge. Tiki Barber is the only player I am concerned about. I know the hype about Plaxico and Eli but I think they still have a ways to go before they surpass Tiki as the Man of the Gameplan.
Unfortunately, I probably won't get to see this game Saturday which irks me a bit but we'll see...maybe Fox will make it the national broadcast.....
The 'skins can clinch this weekend with a win over the Giants AND losses by Minnesota (@Baltimore), Atlanta (@Tampa Bay), and Dallas (@Carolina).
Truth be told, I'm feeling pretty good about our chances. Now some of this could still be the beautiful afterglow of assaulting Dallas the way we did. And I know an upcoming game with the division leading Giants is gonna be a tough. But the way I see it, we have home field advantage and a 36 - 0 debacle to avenge. Tiki Barber is the only player I am concerned about. I know the hype about Plaxico and Eli but I think they still have a ways to go before they surpass Tiki as the Man of the Gameplan.
Unfortunately, I probably won't get to see this game Saturday which irks me a bit but we'll see...maybe Fox will make it the national broadcast.....
Monday, December 19, 2005
Comments broke again
I've been informed that the commetns functionality is functioning so I'll have to get on that....
ESPN.com - NCB - Virginia Tech 59, Stanford 52
ESPN.com - NCB - Virginia Tech 59, Stanford 52
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Virginia Tech's Coleman Collins had 16 points and Jamon Gordon added 12 points Saturday night as the Hokies overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to beat Stanford 59-52 in the nightcap of the Las Vegas Showdown."
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Virginia Tech's Coleman Collins had 16 points and Jamon Gordon added 12 points Saturday night as the Hokies overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to beat Stanford 59-52 in the nightcap of the Las Vegas Showdown."
ESPN.com - NBA - Shaq says Buss making excuses for siding with Kobe
ESPN.com - NBA - Shaq says Buss making excuses for siding with Kobe
I find it absolutely hilarious now. This big excuse of a man is still refusing to be 'the man'. Buss states that he thinks he made the right decision. That's it. And here comes the big ego with he's not an honest businessman.....uh...what?
Then to top it off he starts spouting off the number of Finals MVp awards he won...."How many years was Phil there? And how many years we went to the Finals? ... And how many points did I average and how many times was I the MVP?" You forgot one question, how many years was Kobe there and how many times did he bail you out of games where if you had made your flippin' free throws we all could have gone to be earlier? I'm sure you just overlooked that question Shaquille.
Really, why does the media still talk to this guy? Finally after his rant he says, "I don't take it personally. I haven't said nothing this year, but I am not going to let someone say something about me and then not come back." Uh, again, what did Buss say other than he feels he made the right decision. Big Idiot, it sounds like the only thing you are doing is taking this personally!
I find it absolutely hilarious now. This big excuse of a man is still refusing to be 'the man'. Buss states that he thinks he made the right decision. That's it. And here comes the big ego with he's not an honest businessman.....uh...what?
Then to top it off he starts spouting off the number of Finals MVp awards he won...."How many years was Phil there? And how many years we went to the Finals? ... And how many points did I average and how many times was I the MVP?" You forgot one question, how many years was Kobe there and how many times did he bail you out of games where if you had made your flippin' free throws we all could have gone to be earlier? I'm sure you just overlooked that question Shaquille.
Really, why does the media still talk to this guy? Finally after his rant he says, "I don't take it personally. I haven't said nothing this year, but I am not going to let someone say something about me and then not come back." Uh, again, what did Buss say other than he feels he made the right decision. Big Idiot, it sounds like the only thing you are doing is taking this personally!
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Quite Possibly
Quite possibly, the most least effective forms of human communications is trying to talk to a baby over the phone. If the baby can't speak to you in person, what reaction do you expect to get over the phone? It goes:
GLowing Grandma: Hi, hey,, hey
Baby:
Glowing Grandma: what're you doing, hey, (then a little louder, cuz volume will teach the baby to talk), HIIIIIEEEE, HEEEEEYYYEEEEE
Baby:
Mother: Guess he doesn't feel like talking now.....
Yes, useless communication......
GLowing Grandma: Hi, hey,
Baby:
Glowing Grandma: what're you doing, hey, (then a little louder, cuz volume will teach the baby to talk), HIIIIIEEEE, HEEEEEYYYEEEEE
Baby:
Mother: Guess he doesn't feel like talking now.....
Yes, useless communication......
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Told ya
Consider the season tainted. I said two weeks ago that I didn't like the hype up before the game. How it felt like another Miami setup. It's taken me two weeks to come back here and say anything and still I get that bit of bile in the back of my throat.
Quite honestly, the Gator Bowl is a disappointment. No disrespect to Louisville, who may very well catch us with our pants around our ankles, but this season I was looking for at least, at least BCS game. I'm trying to muster some anticipation, some excitement but I find myself looking up Va Tech Bball scores just to avoid reading about another late season collapse (although that is somewhat harsh given the collapses of previous years which were true collapses).
My Problem With ACC Conference Championship Game
Personally, and this is not meant to be an excuse, I don't think the ACC Championship game should be in the state of Florida. There is no way in hell they can consider that mutual. It should be in Tennessee or Kentucky or even Washington D.C. (which is still a 4 hour trip for Hokies fans, not that it matters since our fans travel everywhere pretty well). But having the game in Florida is like telling FSU or Miami that they are playing in their backyard.
Divisions should be used for scheduling only. Instead of having Division winners meet in the Conference championship game, have the two best conference records meet. Hell, Va Tech's conference record is STILL better than FSU's even with the loss. This game cost Va Tech millions, and I truly think the outcome was one of those 2 out of times type of things. If these two teams played a season's worth of games against each other, I feel Va Tech would walk away from that 8 - 3.
Lastly, change the ACC's bowl affiliation if you're going to keep the championship game in Jacksonville. There's a pretty good chance that the team losing the ACC championship game will end up right back in Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl. The bowl games are meant to be a reward to these kids....go somewhere you've never been, see new things, these kids were here a month ago and didn't enjoy it then.....
Quite honestly, the Gator Bowl is a disappointment. No disrespect to Louisville, who may very well catch us with our pants around our ankles, but this season I was looking for at least, at least BCS game. I'm trying to muster some anticipation, some excitement but I find myself looking up Va Tech Bball scores just to avoid reading about another late season collapse (although that is somewhat harsh given the collapses of previous years which were true collapses).
My Problem With ACC Conference Championship Game
Personally, and this is not meant to be an excuse, I don't think the ACC Championship game should be in the state of Florida. There is no way in hell they can consider that mutual. It should be in Tennessee or Kentucky or even Washington D.C. (which is still a 4 hour trip for Hokies fans, not that it matters since our fans travel everywhere pretty well). But having the game in Florida is like telling FSU or Miami that they are playing in their backyard.
Divisions should be used for scheduling only. Instead of having Division winners meet in the Conference championship game, have the two best conference records meet. Hell, Va Tech's conference record is STILL better than FSU's even with the loss. This game cost Va Tech millions, and I truly think the outcome was one of those 2 out of times type of things. If these two teams played a season's worth of games against each other, I feel Va Tech would walk away from that 8 - 3.
Lastly, change the ACC's bowl affiliation if you're going to keep the championship game in Jacksonville. There's a pretty good chance that the team losing the ACC championship game will end up right back in Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl. The bowl games are meant to be a reward to these kids....go somewhere you've never been, see new things, these kids were here a month ago and didn't enjoy it then.....
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
On Another Note
Am the only purple and golder who finds the lack of information at Lakers.com depressing? They don't update daily as shown by today still showing the score of Friday night's loss despite the big win in big D last night. I never really find any info there that is not readily available on any generic sports site. It's really sad that this site represents one of the greatest franchises in sports history.
Great win over Dallas
The Lakers waltzed into Dallas last night and emerged with a 109 -106 victory over the stunned Mavericks. Who would have thought Kwame Brown would have his best night to date as a Laker? 6/6 for 12 points, and he was able to catch entry passes.. . . with his hands! Seriously, Kwame had a great game and gave us what we were hoping to get from him in the first couple of weeks of the season.
Lamar Odom showed the same aggressiveness he has shown on this recent road trip that has been making this guy writing a little more accepting of the big L.O. L.O. finished with 15 pts, 11 rebs, and 5 assists.
Smush Parker had his second consecutive down game with a 5 point effort. To his credit, there were some ticky tack calls in the first half that cost him quite a bit of playing time.
And oh yeah, Bean dropped 43 including a 3000 ft 3 pointer with hands in his face as the shot clock expired late in the fourth quarter that milked the soul from Mavericks for all intent and purpose.
This was a game we were supposed to lose. The experts say we just wanted to make a good showing. I must admit the current road trip has given me renewed hope in what's happening with this team. 4 -1 on a six game road trip. That total equals the number of wins we have at home all season(4 -5)!!!
Lamar Odom showed the same aggressiveness he has shown on this recent road trip that has been making this guy writing a little more accepting of the big L.O. L.O. finished with 15 pts, 11 rebs, and 5 assists.
Smush Parker had his second consecutive down game with a 5 point effort. To his credit, there were some ticky tack calls in the first half that cost him quite a bit of playing time.
And oh yeah, Bean dropped 43 including a 3000 ft 3 pointer with hands in his face as the shot clock expired late in the fourth quarter that milked the soul from Mavericks for all intent and purpose.
This was a game we were supposed to lose. The experts say we just wanted to make a good showing. I must admit the current road trip has given me renewed hope in what's happening with this team. 4 -1 on a six game road trip. That total equals the number of wins we have at home all season(4 -5)!!!
NFL.com - NFL Conference Standings
NFL.com - NFL Conference Standings: "2005 NFC Seeding"
The AFC West has singlehandedly made this an uphill climb for the 'Skins. They are 7-6 overall, 7-2 against the NFC but losses to Oakland, KC, Denver, and San Diego have made playoff chances slim to none and we would still need some help.
The worst part is every loss this year except to the Giants (which as we all know when a member of a team's family passes away, it's almost inevitable that said team will put up an enormous performance), every game was winnable and\or suspect. Oakland - never should have lost to them. KC had something like 21 points off turnovers in 7 point victory. Denver held on for a 2 point victory. And the Chargers were dominated for most of the game until defensive collapses in the fourth and OT caused an 'L'. And let's not talk about the Tampa Bay fiasco....officiating cost us a victory there and unknowingly may change the face of the playoffs as Tampa now leads their division....
The AFC West has singlehandedly made this an uphill climb for the 'Skins. They are 7-6 overall, 7-2 against the NFC but losses to Oakland, KC, Denver, and San Diego have made playoff chances slim to none and we would still need some help.
The worst part is every loss this year except to the Giants (which as we all know when a member of a team's family passes away, it's almost inevitable that said team will put up an enormous performance), every game was winnable and\or suspect. Oakland - never should have lost to them. KC had something like 21 points off turnovers in 7 point victory. Denver held on for a 2 point victory. And the Chargers were dominated for most of the game until defensive collapses in the fourth and OT caused an 'L'. And let's not talk about the Tampa Bay fiasco....officiating cost us a victory there and unknowingly may change the face of the playoffs as Tampa now leads their division....
Monday, December 12, 2005
.500
Well, last week proved to be the most successful week of the season with some dominating wins (though against arguably sub par teams) and only a single loss. The most telling trend from last week's performance was the balance in all facets of the game. In our loss, Kobe had 35. I wonder how long before we can truly come together as a team and trust ourselves not to give the ball to Kobe due to our own lack of confidence.
Also, I hate to say it, but I am sort of glad the Kwame Brown is out. I never wish an injury on a player nor do I want him to stay injured. But not once has he shown that he deserves to be a starter on this team. His biggest problem? He can't catch...basketball is a pretty hard sport to thrive in iff'n you can't catch....
Also, I hate to say it, but I am sort of glad the Kwame Brown is out. I never wish an injury on a player nor do I want him to stay injured. But not once has he shown that he deserves to be a starter on this team. His biggest problem? He can't catch...basketball is a pretty hard sport to thrive in iff'n you can't catch....
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Eery
This week's game against FSU is starting to feel ominously like the Miami game. Every one saying it should be a blowout...everyone chalking it up....playing on a dreaded Saturday night! Hokies have to keep their heads on in this one. It's another fast defense and we've gotta be ready for it. A loss in this game would seriously taint the season.....
Florida State Seminoles, NCAA Football, Virginia Tech Hokies - CBS SportsLine.com
Florida State Seminoles, NCAA Football, Virginia Tech Hokies - CBS SportsLine.com: "The quarterback for fifth-ranked Virginia Tech figures to be severely tested by Florida State in the ACC championship game Saturday night. A heavy pass rush is anticipated, and Vick has strict orders to get rid of the ball."
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
FOXNews.com - U.S. & World - No Jail Time for Florida Teacher in Sex Case
FOXNews.com - U.S. & World - No Jail Time for Florida Teacher in Sex Case: "The deal provides that Lafave will not serve one day in jail in connection with multiple sex acts with a 14-year-old student unless she violates the terms of the plea agreement, which includes three years of house arrest and seven years' probation.
'To place an attractive young woman in that kind of hell hole is like putting a piece of raw meat in with the lions,' Lafave's attorney, John Fitzgibbons, said in July of the possibility of jail time. 'I'm not sure she would survive.'"
So no jail time because she's pretty? There's horse fecal matter....reverse the situation and have a male middle school teacher sleeping with a student...multiple times....and in the company of other teens and they would have thrown the book at him. He could have looked like Matthew McConannahguay and he still would have to be worried about his rectal virginity.
And house arrest as punishment? I think most people do all they can to spend as much time at home as possible. Who is going to pay for her 'house arrest' since she doesn't have a job? Ridiculous verdict...just like the Tampa Bay white girl who knowingly ran over some black kids and left the scene....her punishment...some house arrest...meanwhile in the same Florida city a black truck driver hits a minivan and gets like 5 or 15 (can't remember which) years in prison....and he didn't leave the scene.....
'To place an attractive young woman in that kind of hell hole is like putting a piece of raw meat in with the lions,' Lafave's attorney, John Fitzgibbons, said in July of the possibility of jail time. 'I'm not sure she would survive.'"
So no jail time because she's pretty? There's horse fecal matter....reverse the situation and have a male middle school teacher sleeping with a student...multiple times....and in the company of other teens and they would have thrown the book at him. He could have looked like Matthew McConannahguay and he still would have to be worried about his rectal virginity.
And house arrest as punishment? I think most people do all they can to spend as much time at home as possible. Who is going to pay for her 'house arrest' since she doesn't have a job? Ridiculous verdict...just like the Tampa Bay white girl who knowingly ran over some black kids and left the scene....her punishment...some house arrest...meanwhile in the same Florida city a black truck driver hits a minivan and gets like 5 or 15 (can't remember which) years in prison....and he didn't leave the scene.....
Monday, November 21, 2005
Magdeline's Shoe Offers
These are the shoes currently being considered. It's down to a two rim choice really now with the front runner being the bottom right rim followed by the top left rim....
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Ridiculous
Fucking pitiful. No offensive touchdowns. Mark Brunell threw the ball out of bounds an inordinate amount of times. THere is no reason in hell we should be beat by Oakland, especially if it's Jerry Porter bustin' our ass....really? Jerry Porter....ashamed I am.
Now, I will admit this is the second straight week that the referees have blown calls that have costed us games. But when you're up 13-3 and can't find a way to win the game, the refs are the last ones you need to hound. Started off 3 - 0 and now we're 5-5...
Now, I will admit this is the second straight week that the referees have blown calls that have costed us games. But when you're up 13-3 and can't find a way to win the game, the refs are the last ones you need to hound. Started off 3 - 0 and now we're 5-5...
Friday, November 18, 2005
Get me to shut up about them
Go buy your rims if it will get you to shut up about them....
From a person spending four grand on unneeded bedroom furniture, 600 on unnneeded coffee tables and end tables, 500 on a Dyson....that hasn't done anything particular special.
I swear I don't ask for a lot. I covet things but deny the urge to go and get them. When she wants something, it's an immediate purchase. When I want something, it's find a good deal, save for it, etc. Was the four grand a good deal? I should say not since the frame broke within a week. It's been fine since being replaced but I'm sure rooms to go had something a little more responsible price wise....wait...we didn' t even need the furniture.
How can I get across to my wife that the only thing I feel is 100% COMPLETELY MINE is my car. The house is her playground. My car is my car. My entire driving life, I've wanted a car with rims, a nice system, a little custom touch to it. When I was single, never had the money to do it. Since I've been married, everytime I think I may do it, the money is either spent on something else or sent to a credit card or something happens where what I've saved is put back into the joint account. Quite honestly, I'm sick of it.
I'm tired of hearing 'I want...' and 'Can we . . . '. I love my wife dearly but I do not think she will ever be content, ever. Simply put.
I guess I have to come to grips with knowing that getting the bigger things that I want will be few and far between.. . . . . . . . . .
From a person spending four grand on unneeded bedroom furniture, 600 on unnneeded coffee tables and end tables, 500 on a Dyson....that hasn't done anything particular special.
I swear I don't ask for a lot. I covet things but deny the urge to go and get them. When she wants something, it's an immediate purchase. When I want something, it's find a good deal, save for it, etc. Was the four grand a good deal? I should say not since the frame broke within a week. It's been fine since being replaced but I'm sure rooms to go had something a little more responsible price wise....wait...we didn' t even need the furniture.
How can I get across to my wife that the only thing I feel is 100% COMPLETELY MINE is my car. The house is her playground. My car is my car. My entire driving life, I've wanted a car with rims, a nice system, a little custom touch to it. When I was single, never had the money to do it. Since I've been married, everytime I think I may do it, the money is either spent on something else or sent to a credit card or something happens where what I've saved is put back into the joint account. Quite honestly, I'm sick of it.
I'm tired of hearing 'I want...' and 'Can we . . . '. I love my wife dearly but I do not think she will ever be content, ever. Simply put.
I guess I have to come to grips with knowing that getting the bigger things that I want will be few and far between.. . . . . . . . . .
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Comments are back
For those that care, I am allowing comments once again though there is now a verification process. Thoughts?
Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com
Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com: "A woman receiving treatment for diabetes at a state-run hospital in eastern India lost one of her eyes after ants nibbled away at it, officials said on Tuesday."
See, this is exactly why I hate ants! The poor woman can't really sue since it doesn't sound the hospital has riches worth going to court for....
See, this is exactly why I hate ants! The poor woman can't really sue since it doesn't sound the hospital has riches worth going to court for....
Sunday, November 13, 2005
50 cent is Garbage
Okay, now that 50 Cent owns hip hop and pop radio, I must admit that I cannot stand this new-age Mace.
Reason 1: Reason 1 is actually pet peeve 274. I can't stand when a person's mouth is never closed. I'm talking in a won't shut up kind of way. No, I mean, physically their mouth is never closed. Like a venus fly trap awaiting pray his mouth is always slightly open...I know he has big teeth but really? Never closing your mouth can't be healthy...
Reason 2: He is not a great lyricist. Hell, he's not even that good. 'Same two step with a little twist....'
Reason 3: Has he ever rapped about anything? I mean I know you have to put those three or four songs on your album that are made for the radio\club but usually there is something of content on your album....usually....
Reason 4: He feels responsible for Kanye West's success. No, the reason for Kanye West's success is variety. Even though he's sampled more than a fat kid at Baskin Robbins, at least he is talking about something...from Sierra Leonne to Golddigger, at least he's reaching people on more than just a Dre beat.
I'm sure if I didn't feel like I was adding to 50 cent's buzz by this post, I could continue until the wee hours. However, I feel like reading now....
Reason 1: Reason 1 is actually pet peeve 274. I can't stand when a person's mouth is never closed. I'm talking in a won't shut up kind of way. No, I mean, physically their mouth is never closed. Like a venus fly trap awaiting pray his mouth is always slightly open...I know he has big teeth but really? Never closing your mouth can't be healthy...
Reason 2: He is not a great lyricist. Hell, he's not even that good. 'Same two step with a little twist....'
Reason 3: Has he ever rapped about anything? I mean I know you have to put those three or four songs on your album that are made for the radio\club but usually there is something of content on your album....usually....
Reason 4: He feels responsible for Kanye West's success. No, the reason for Kanye West's success is variety. Even though he's sampled more than a fat kid at Baskin Robbins, at least he is talking about something...from Sierra Leonne to Golddigger, at least he's reaching people on more than just a Dre beat.
I'm sure if I didn't feel like I was adding to 50 cent's buzz by this post, I could continue until the wee hours. However, I feel like reading now....
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Spammers
Unfortunately, spam has now hit comments, guestbooks, and so forth. That is part of the reason there have been less posts on here. I miss the response from the sparse readers I have but I was starting to receive comments daily from people (used loosely) trying to sell me penis enhancement creams and prescription drugs. And quite frankly, the side effects weren't worth it.
Maybe I'll put the comments section back up here and see if Blogger will do anything about it. If not, I may have to at the very least restrict commenting to only other blogger users.
Maybe I'll put the comments section back up here and see if Blogger will do anything about it. If not, I may have to at the very least restrict commenting to only other blogger users.
Up and down
Up and down you're turning me.....
Nice win over Philly, although watching the game I felt that we should definitely have won by more than a touchdown. I almost felt like we dominated but kept floundering just enough to make a game of it.
Chris Cooley is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.
Santana Moss has been quiet the past two weeks and it doesn't seem like we're as eager to go deep as we were the first couple of games after flagellating on Dallas. Wonder why?
Nice win over Philly, although watching the game I felt that we should definitely have won by more than a touchdown. I almost felt like we dominated but kept floundering just enough to make a game of it.
Chris Cooley is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.
Santana Moss has been quiet the past two weeks and it doesn't seem like we're as eager to go deep as we were the first couple of games after flagellating on Dallas. Wonder why?
Dreams
Last night I had a dream that I was playing with two babies. I don't know if they were mine or not but I was very much into playing with these two kids. They were probably around 2 and I can't remember if they were twins or not.
I've noticed that I find myself smiling quite a bit at the site of babies and toddlers lately (still don't like teenagers).
I've noticed that I find myself smiling quite a bit at the site of babies and toddlers lately (still don't like teenagers).
Smush Parker - New Fan Favorite
- Ranks #7 in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage(0.6)
- Ranks #7 in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage(0.6)
- Ranks #1 in the NBA in Steals Per Game(3.0)
- Ranks #10 in the NBA in Three-Point Field Goals Made(8.0)
- Ranks #13 in the NBA in Three-Point Field Goal Attempts(20.0)
- Ranks #1 in the NBA in Steals(12.0)
- Ranks #6 in the NBA in Steals Per Turnover(2.4)
- Ranks #6 in the NBA in Steals Per 48 Minutes(3.92)
Early Season report
I went to the Hawks - Lakers game last night and I saw some good things and some bad things...
Good Things:
-Though we don't have a definitive interior presence, we are still pretty aggressive defensively resulting in a lot of awkward offensive trips for opposing teams.
-Smush Parker. Where has this kid been? 17.8 ppg, 60% from the field, 40% from 3 pt range. And he does consistently for the entire game....oh and 3 steals per game along with nearly 4 assists.....
-Kobe Bryant. Four games into the season, four games of 30+ per game. Mid-season form in the first week.
Bad Things:
Lamar Odom. What's this new found love he has for shooting threes. He's not good at that. I don't ever remember him being good at that. And of course, he still has his fadeaway layups....I'm finding it hard to cheer for him, just not sure what he brings to the table.
Kwame Brown. Can't catch. Can't shoot. Can't make free throws. And he's a bit foul prone. Let's move him if at all possible by the trade deadline.
Lack of playing time for Bynum. Granted we haven't really had too many situations for Bynum to get some good run in but I'd like to see firsthand what the kid can do.
Slava and McKie are not seeing the floor. Although I like Slava, we are 3 -1 so I can't complain about lineups or rotation. I will say that I find it hard to cheer for Phil after some of the things I've read about him. Maybe Kobe should keep a diary....;)
Good Things:
-Though we don't have a definitive interior presence, we are still pretty aggressive defensively resulting in a lot of awkward offensive trips for opposing teams.
-Smush Parker. Where has this kid been? 17.8 ppg, 60% from the field, 40% from 3 pt range. And he does consistently for the entire game....oh and 3 steals per game along with nearly 4 assists.....
-Kobe Bryant. Four games into the season, four games of 30+ per game. Mid-season form in the first week.
Bad Things:
Lamar Odom. What's this new found love he has for shooting threes. He's not good at that. I don't ever remember him being good at that. And of course, he still has his fadeaway layups....I'm finding it hard to cheer for him, just not sure what he brings to the table.
Kwame Brown. Can't catch. Can't shoot. Can't make free throws. And he's a bit foul prone. Let's move him if at all possible by the trade deadline.
Lack of playing time for Bynum. Granted we haven't really had too many situations for Bynum to get some good run in but I'd like to see firsthand what the kid can do.
Slava and McKie are not seeing the floor. Although I like Slava, we are 3 -1 so I can't complain about lineups or rotation. I will say that I find it hard to cheer for Phil after some of the things I've read about him. Maybe Kobe should keep a diary....;)
Friday, November 04, 2005
Stupid HIP HOP lines #1
Artist: Lil Kim or Foxy Brown (sound the same to me in my ol' age)
Song: Put your lighters up (may be just the chorus, whatever)
Lyric: I come from Bedstuy, where niggas do or they don't die....
Stupidity: People do or don't die everywhere, it's kinda the cycle of life. Or living and not living. I woke up this morning and was lucky to 'don't die', so far anyway....I'm confused what do dying or don't dying have to do with Bedford Stuyvesant in particular....well I'm gonna get back to don't dying now....
Song: Put your lighters up (may be just the chorus, whatever)
Lyric: I come from Bedstuy, where niggas do or they don't die....
Stupidity: People do or don't die everywhere, it's kinda the cycle of life. Or living and not living. I woke up this morning and was lucky to 'don't die', so far anyway....I'm confused what do dying or don't dying have to do with Bedford Stuyvesant in particular....well I'm gonna get back to don't dying now....
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
50 Cent Disagrees With Kanye West | ajc.com
50 Cent Disagrees With Kanye West | ajc.com: "50 Cent Disagrees With Kanye West
NEW YORK — Rap feuds aren't usually about differing opinions on President Bush. However, that appears to be the case between 50 Cent and Kanye West."
Okay, this is ridiculous. The media is trying to create a feud where no logical feud exists. 50 cent (whom I dislike but more on that perhaps later) says that Hurricane Katrina was an act of God. Kanye West says dubya doesn't care about black people. What exactly do those two statements have to do with each other. 50 is talking about the hurricane, Kanye is talking about the relief effort....uh apples and oranges.
Then the fun begins when 50 says he is responsible for Kanye's success. Not necessarily feud material but it is a ludicrous assumption that folks were so tired of confrontational lyrics that they were looking for something different. However, many people, including myself, were tired of hearing 50's same ol, lame ol lyrics and style. Actually, for me anyway, to the point where I started listening to the Sirius Blues channel just to avoid 'the same ol' two step with a twist'....shot nine times, etc...
Anyway, back to the original point, for all the media claims to do that's helpful, they are the biggest propagator of divide and conquer....
NEW YORK — Rap feuds aren't usually about differing opinions on President Bush. However, that appears to be the case between 50 Cent and Kanye West."
Okay, this is ridiculous. The media is trying to create a feud where no logical feud exists. 50 cent (whom I dislike but more on that perhaps later) says that Hurricane Katrina was an act of God. Kanye West says dubya doesn't care about black people. What exactly do those two statements have to do with each other. 50 is talking about the hurricane, Kanye is talking about the relief effort....uh apples and oranges.
Then the fun begins when 50 says he is responsible for Kanye's success. Not necessarily feud material but it is a ludicrous assumption that folks were so tired of confrontational lyrics that they were looking for something different. However, many people, including myself, were tired of hearing 50's same ol, lame ol lyrics and style. Actually, for me anyway, to the point where I started listening to the Sirius Blues channel just to avoid 'the same ol' two step with a twist'....shot nine times, etc...
Anyway, back to the original point, for all the media claims to do that's helpful, they are the biggest propagator of divide and conquer....
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Wartime "sluts" caused diplomatic waves
Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com: "Wartime 'sluts' caused diplomatic waves"
Never saw this on the history channel....?
Never saw this on the history channel....?
ESPN.com: Page 2 : Sacred ignorance
ESPN.com: Page 2 : Sacred ignorance: "'Limitation of their attention span … due to too much rap music'? 'Prison garb and thuggery … that has come along with hip-hop music'?
Forget calling the kettle black, let's just call the hypocrite white.
Or should I say, hippie?
One who was a member of an anti-American culture that made marijuana mainstream, one that dressed in Woodstock and Vietnam garb.
But before we go there, let's deal with the greater issue: the cultural and racial ignorance of Phil Jackson."
Wow....Scoop Jackson writes an excellent article here that definitely has me thinking....
Forget calling the kettle black, let's just call the hypocrite white.
Or should I say, hippie?
One who was a member of an anti-American culture that made marijuana mainstream, one that dressed in Woodstock and Vietnam garb.
But before we go there, let's deal with the greater issue: the cultural and racial ignorance of Phil Jackson."
Wow....Scoop Jackson writes an excellent article here that definitely has me thinking....
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Great awkward moment
I asked a group of co-workers if they knew how much our health plans contributed to getting Lasik surgery. One of the coworkers, who has a glass eye states, 'I so wanna get that done but I'm worried about the risk, having just one eye and all'.
It was funny. Funnier than the laugh she received. But I didn't realize just how ironically funny it was. And I wanted to say, 'well at least it would be cheaper'. I know, I know, I'm bad.
It was funny. Funnier than the laugh she received. But I didn't realize just how ironically funny it was. And I wanted to say, 'well at least it would be cheaper'. I know, I know, I'm bad.
ESPN.com - NCF - Gilmore: Is USC really No. 1?
ESPN.com - NCF - Gilmore: Is USC really No. 1?: "At the midpoint of the college football season, it's always a good idea to step back and re-examine our perspective on things. For me, one of the top topics is USC. Has USC established itself as the best team during the first half of the season? I don't think so. In my opinion, Virginia Tech and Texas have outplayed USC in the first half.
USC certainly deserved to start the season as the No. 1 team after routing Oklahoma 55-19 in last season's BCS championship game to win its second consecutive title. The Trojans have a win streak of 27 games, which includes season opening blowouts over Hawaii and Arkansas. Immediately, the comparisons started: is USC the greatest team ever, with the greatest player ever (Matt Leinart)? However, USC has struggled in conference play the last three weeks while Virginia Tech and Texas have recorded impressive wins on their way to undefeated records. Are we blinded by the bling-bling of Reggie Bush, Matt Leinert, LenDale White and the Trojans pursuit of a third straight title?
If you simply look at performance during the first half of the season, Texas and Virginia Tech have had more impressive first halves than USC. Texas had a big road win against a top 10 Ohio State team and dominant wins over Missouri (on the road) and nemesis Oklahoma. Virginia Tech had impressive road wins over solid NC State and West Virginia teams and also blew out everyone else (including a good Georgia Tech team). In short, Texas and Virginia Tech have met the bar set for them as title contenders."
USC certainly deserved to start the season as the No. 1 team after routing Oklahoma 55-19 in last season's BCS championship game to win its second consecutive title. The Trojans have a win streak of 27 games, which includes season opening blowouts over Hawaii and Arkansas. Immediately, the comparisons started: is USC the greatest team ever, with the greatest player ever (Matt Leinart)? However, USC has struggled in conference play the last three weeks while Virginia Tech and Texas have recorded impressive wins on their way to undefeated records. Are we blinded by the bling-bling of Reggie Bush, Matt Leinert, LenDale White and the Trojans pursuit of a third straight title?
If you simply look at performance during the first half of the season, Texas and Virginia Tech have had more impressive first halves than USC. Texas had a big road win against a top 10 Ohio State team and dominant wins over Missouri (on the road) and nemesis Oklahoma. Virginia Tech had impressive road wins over solid NC State and West Virginia teams and also blew out everyone else (including a good Georgia Tech team). In short, Texas and Virginia Tech have met the bar set for them as title contenders."
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
The BCS Blundering coming
Texas Longhorns, NCAA Football - CBS SportsLine.com: "Not only is Texas No. 3 in the BCS standings behind Virginia Tech (source: collegebcs.com), it will probably debut that way when the first official BCS ratings come out on Monday. This is news because any human poll you want to use has the Longhorns as the country's consensus No. 2."
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Offshore outsourcing sucks! What good is saving money on the consultant's fees if you can't understand the consultants. Inevitably, that will lead to delays in the project plan, which means paying lower fees for a longer amount of time and poof goes your savings. Especially when the consultants would be pretty suspect regardless of the communication gaps!
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Death of Movie theatres
A lot has been made of Hollywood not making the money it once did. Critics and reporters say it's due to other forms of entertainment. Some say it's due to movies just not being as good. Well, after another theatre going experience ruined by other patrons I think I have my own spin on why Hollywood isn't getting the moolah from movies the way it used to:
People are rude. They go to the theatre to show off their cell phone. They come in late and leave early. They talk through the entire movie just loud enough to be heard by everyone in their near vicinity with hopes of drawing laughter from a stranger outside of the party they came to the theatre with. This is what's killing Hollywood. I personally am having second thoughts about ever going to a theatre on a Friday or Saturday night again.
I need to win the lotto so I can buy my own theatre and actively enforce my right to refuse service to folks. In fact, upon entering my theatre, you will be given a ticket that corresponds to a bin in which your cellphone and any other electronic products will be placed for the duration of the movie. Theatres will be actively patrolled for habitual conversations. And folks would be thrown out after only one warning. Thrown off the premises.....
People are rude. They go to the theatre to show off their cell phone. They come in late and leave early. They talk through the entire movie just loud enough to be heard by everyone in their near vicinity with hopes of drawing laughter from a stranger outside of the party they came to the theatre with. This is what's killing Hollywood. I personally am having second thoughts about ever going to a theatre on a Friday or Saturday night again.
I need to win the lotto so I can buy my own theatre and actively enforce my right to refuse service to folks. In fact, upon entering my theatre, you will be given a ticket that corresponds to a bin in which your cellphone and any other electronic products will be placed for the duration of the movie. Theatres will be actively patrolled for habitual conversations. And folks would be thrown out after only one warning. Thrown off the premises.....
Friday, October 07, 2005
No posts
I have been pretty bad at keeping the blogs updated. I don't have an excuse for it, just not enough or being lazy....
In any case, Va Tech is looking really good this year. They are finding ways to snatch the momentum from any team they face at critical junctures in the game. A blocked field goal against Ga Tech to a recovered punt return fumble against WVA, things definitely seem to be going the Hokies way.
This week, we're up against Marshall. This should be a pretty easy win for the Hokies but I don't want to look past anyone. The thundering herd has had their fair share of upsets and we're not looking to become one of them.....
In any case, Va Tech is looking really good this year. They are finding ways to snatch the momentum from any team they face at critical junctures in the game. A blocked field goal against Ga Tech to a recovered punt return fumble against WVA, things definitely seem to be going the Hokies way.
This week, we're up against Marshall. This should be a pretty easy win for the Hokies but I don't want to look past anyone. The thundering herd has had their fair share of upsets and we're not looking to become one of them.....
New Jersey
Well I'm in Jersey after one of the longest flights I think mankind has ever had the displeasure of traversing. Airlines should have a baby section in the back of the plain that has some kind of soundproof barrier so the rest of the world can enjoy their flight.
People seem to talk louder here. Just an observation...and they talk alot, almost like their scared to be alone with their own thoughts so they keep talking even if they are just saying the same thing in a new and exciting way.
I'm here for a wedding for one of Mrs Xpinionated's friends. Not really looking forward to being away from home but gon' try to make the best of it. Gonna go to sleep now though.
People seem to talk louder here. Just an observation...and they talk alot, almost like their scared to be alone with their own thoughts so they keep talking even if they are just saying the same thing in a new and exciting way.
I'm here for a wedding for one of Mrs Xpinionated's friends. Not really looking forward to being away from home but gon' try to make the best of it. Gonna go to sleep now though.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association - CBS SportsLine.com
Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association - CBS SportsLine.com: "Ronny Turiaf was simply taking another step in his recovery from open-heart surgery.
'I'm feeling great. I'm feeling fantastic. I'm alive,' Turiaf said. 'I'm working out every day. I'm just doing everything I can to be on the basketball court, so I'm doing good.'"
It's good to see the association with the team. Get well soon Ronny!
'I'm feeling great. I'm feeling fantastic. I'm alive,' Turiaf said. 'I'm working out every day. I'm just doing everything I can to be on the basketball court, so I'm doing good.'"
It's good to see the association with the team. Get well soon Ronny!
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com
Oddly Enough News Article | Reuters.com: "SEATTLE (Reuters) - An Oregon woman whose doctor convinced her that he could cure her lower back pain by having sex with her is suing him and his medical clinic for $4 million, according to legal documents obtained on Monday."
She really shouldn't get any money though. He definitely should be punished but sex as a cure.....how hard is this cure to research? How stupid/naive/gullible would one have to be to fall for this?
She really shouldn't get any money though. He definitely should be punished but sex as a cure.....how hard is this cure to research? How stupid/naive/gullible would one have to be to fall for this?
Monday, October 03, 2005
Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get all the toys I want in life. It just seems like anytime we get a bit of money, there's something else waiting that it is to be used for. Is this what we spent our youth rushing towards, to times where we have jobs to earn money that we can't spend on the stuff we really want....?
Unfortunately
I have to disable commenting on this blog because I have been getting spammed through the comments link. As such, until Blogger has a way to stop this or I figure out a different solution, there will be no commenting here. I hate spammers and con artists and spammers....jackasses...
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Movie depiction irks flight attendants | ajc.com
Movie depiction irks flight attendants | ajc.com:
Flight attendants boycotting a movie...uh oh...that movie is destined to flop now....wait... shouldn't their asses be on the damn plane anyway....there's no new releases on planes....silly flight attendants...
Flight attendants boycotting a movie...uh oh...that movie is destined to flop now....wait... shouldn't their asses be on the damn plane anyway....there's no new releases on planes....silly flight attendants...
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Statements Recant?
I guess my loyal readers are expecting something in reference to the last post and the results of last night's amazing game......wells, though I am excited as any Redskins fan in regards to the thrilling 14-13 victory over the Cowgirls, I am not quite ready to jump on the Brunell/Gibbs bandwagon.
In fact, I can only hope the success of the offense in the last 4 minutes will lead Gibbs conservative playcalling in another direction. Instead of the ineptitude of the WR Screen, perhaps speed down the middle will calm these blitzing defenses to back off a little bit...in turn opening the middle for Portis to do some damage.
No, friends, it's gonna take more than 4 minutes of true Redskins caliber football to pull Gibbs and Brunell out of the shithole section of my opinions.....
In fact, I can only hope the success of the offense in the last 4 minutes will lead Gibbs conservative playcalling in another direction. Instead of the ineptitude of the WR Screen, perhaps speed down the middle will calm these blitzing defenses to back off a little bit...in turn opening the middle for Portis to do some damage.
No, friends, it's gonna take more than 4 minutes of true Redskins caliber football to pull Gibbs and Brunell out of the shithole section of my opinions.....
Friday, September 16, 2005
31
I've denied, resisted, and passionately fought against the aging process, and mentally I've won that battle. I still act like a mature 26 year old. However, my 30.9753425 year old body just officially announced is retreat to the aging process. For the second time in a year, I have eaten McDonald's and everything that is me is rejecting this food. I feel horrible, not strangely happy as in years past.....disgusted, thick McDonald's spit in my mouth.....just bad.....and I had to wait ten minutes to get this atrocity called lunch!
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Football Season
Ah, this beautiful time of year when the pigskin is a'flyin' and the hot days of summer aren't so hot.
Check the Hokies and the Redskins blogs over thataway in the sidebar for updates on the teams I love. I haven't been updating them as I should but hopefully I will get back to it and you'll have a layman's view of the sport that is fit for kings....particular the king of beer....BUDWEISER!!
Check the Hokies and the Redskins blogs over thataway in the sidebar for updates on the teams I love. I haven't been updating them as I should but hopefully I will get back to it and you'll have a layman's view of the sport that is fit for kings....particular the king of beer....BUDWEISER!!
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Bad News
After the excitement of finding out that we were expecting, we were hit with the disappointment of a miscarriage. Initially, we found out last week on Wednesday. The wife had symptoms that are common to a miscarriage but that are also common in an early pregnancy. After her doctor's appointment the following day, there was a slim chance that a miscarriage had not occurred but given the evidence it was unlikely.
I took the news kind of hard. I don't think I showed it outwardly so much as I tried to stay optimistic hoping the follow up appointment would result in us still being pregnant. I think the absence of 100% proof helped my wife handle it better as she was able to fortify herself for bad news this week should the miscarriage prove to be true. It helped me as well. Even though I remained hopeful, in the back of my mind I think I knew what the follow-up would show. In any case, I think we've handled it quite well.
We've also found ourselves becoming much more knowledgeable concerning pregnancies, particularly early pregnancies and the exact biological processes occuring that make it happen.
Unfortunately, I sometimes wonder if karma is rearing its head due to the two previous abortions I went through with ex-girlfriends in college. Though I am pro-choice, I can certainly say that I will never advocate an abortion if there is any other possible solution.
I took the news kind of hard. I don't think I showed it outwardly so much as I tried to stay optimistic hoping the follow up appointment would result in us still being pregnant. I think the absence of 100% proof helped my wife handle it better as she was able to fortify herself for bad news this week should the miscarriage prove to be true. It helped me as well. Even though I remained hopeful, in the back of my mind I think I knew what the follow-up would show. In any case, I think we've handled it quite well.
We've also found ourselves becoming much more knowledgeable concerning pregnancies, particularly early pregnancies and the exact biological processes occuring that make it happen.
Unfortunately, I sometimes wonder if karma is rearing its head due to the two previous abortions I went through with ex-girlfriends in college. Though I am pro-choice, I can certainly say that I will never advocate an abortion if there is any other possible solution.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Tuesday Morning Recap
The 'Skins came out on top of a defensive battle that either highlighted two really good defenses . . . .or lowlighted two really bad offenses. Oddly enough, some fellow skins fans and I predicted the score would be 9 -7 early in the first quarter. Sitting at the sports bar, we were discussing how fans of other teams were shouting and carrying on because they were scoring and how we were calmly watching our game reminiscing about the special feeling a touchdown gives you . . . .
ON a side note, Gibbs has really fallen very far from my most popular list. He shows this fake faith in Patrick Ramsey saying he's the starter etc, the kid gets a minor injury and I swear I think I saw Gibbs smile. The kid says he's ready to get back in the game and Gibbs holds him out. Now P-Ram is 6/11 for 102 yards. Ol' Brunell? He finished with 70 yards passing.....Then after the game Gibbs, being the honest upfront man he is, says he'll wait a couple of days to determine his starter based on how folks heal up.....so a couple of hours later he names Brunell the starter.
Gibbs should be ashamed of the way he's treated P-Ram. He should be upfront with the kid and say I'm going to do my best to not play you. YOu may want to look elsewhere. Gibbs has been through two offseasons and managed to pick qb's both seasons....no support for the incumbent. I wish P-Ram the best and sincerely hope he leaves the Redskins high and dry as soon as he gets a chance. And then I want him to go on and have a phenomenal career to spite Gibbs.....
I never thought I'd say it but I'm really not feeling this Gibbs guy.......
ON a side note, Gibbs has really fallen very far from my most popular list. He shows this fake faith in Patrick Ramsey saying he's the starter etc, the kid gets a minor injury and I swear I think I saw Gibbs smile. The kid says he's ready to get back in the game and Gibbs holds him out. Now P-Ram is 6/11 for 102 yards. Ol' Brunell? He finished with 70 yards passing.....Then after the game Gibbs, being the honest upfront man he is, says he'll wait a couple of days to determine his starter based on how folks heal up.....so a couple of hours later he names Brunell the starter.
Gibbs should be ashamed of the way he's treated P-Ram. He should be upfront with the kid and say I'm going to do my best to not play you. YOu may want to look elsewhere. Gibbs has been through two offseasons and managed to pick qb's both seasons....no support for the incumbent. I wish P-Ram the best and sincerely hope he leaves the Redskins high and dry as soon as he gets a chance. And then I want him to go on and have a phenomenal career to spite Gibbs.....
I never thought I'd say it but I'm really not feeling this Gibbs guy.......
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Letting Folks Know
We told the parents last night about our pregnancy. My mom was clearly excited as was my dad. I think her mom almost cried. I'm still in shock for some reason. I guess I need something physical to see or touch because I don't feel any different, my wife doesn't look any different.....there's not that thing that puts it smack dab in my face that says PREGNANT. I am excited though.....
Nike Air Blacksburg Michael Vick, Nike Air Blacksburg Michael Vick Atlanta Falcons
That there is clout....when you can get Nike to name a shoe after THE TOWN that your college is in....that's clout....
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Official
I'm going to be a father, a pops, a daddy, a role model. I will be responsible for another human being. Feeding, housing, protecting. I'm going to be a daddy.
I must say that I'm still in shock. Don't doubt that I'm happy because I'm ecstatic and relieved that we are able to have children. But still shock is pretty prevalent too.
I found out Friday night around 10:15 after arriving home after a two week business trip. 'I'm late', she said with a slight smile. I was overwhelmed, instantly antsy despite a long drive. I couldn't stop moving. She went to the doctor this morning and found out she is 6 weeks along.
I'm going to be a daddy!
I must say that I'm still in shock. Don't doubt that I'm happy because I'm ecstatic and relieved that we are able to have children. But still shock is pretty prevalent too.
I found out Friday night around 10:15 after arriving home after a two week business trip. 'I'm late', she said with a slight smile. I was overwhelmed, instantly antsy despite a long drive. I couldn't stop moving. She went to the doctor this morning and found out she is 6 weeks along.
I'm going to be a daddy!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)