Read it, don't read it, I don't care...just needed to get some things off my chest.
In no particular order of chronology or importance...
It's gettin. It's gettin. It's gettin kind of hectic.
1) Is anyone else yet on the Syracuse basketball bandwagon? Sure, they played all of their early games at home like every other year, but are any critics out there NOT impressed by the ridiculous depth they have, along with top flight talent. I have loved this team from the beginning (see preseason Final Four picks), and am still riding shotgun on this bandwagon. The oddity is that their strength could also be considered its biggest weakness. Depth. TOO many good players. Great freaking problem to have. Their 70% FT % is a little low for my taste, but I would say the other odd problem they have is the uncertainty of who is their go-to guy when the game is on the line. This does, however, help them considerably if there are any injury problems. By the way, they could drop the game tonight at KU, but my little preseason Final Four pick of Baylor is looking pretty good right now also. I am still watching their PG play very carefully. Not quite sold yet (Damn. Too bad I don't change my stream of consciousness of what I wrote-they ended up getting SMOKED).
2) Jeff Fisher accepts the Rams job. Good call, bro. Go through that list of the open jobs. Pretty crappy teams overall, but I would much rather go into a gig knowing you have what looks like a true franchise QB than a gig where you have uncertainty at that position.
3) Undefeated womens basketball team. Baylor? Expected. Name the other one. I dare you. Can't? Neither could I. Wisconsin-Green Bay. I guess between the Miss America pageant, womens' basketball, and NFL football, two out of three ain't bad.
4) Tim Tebow was named most popular athlete in the US a little before they got smoked by the Pats on Saturday. He also has been officially named the starting QB going into OTA's this year. I am actually not interested in commenting on this. I want to talk about the white circle that hung over Sport Authority Field after the jet flyover. I was betting on how long it would take for me to get into a local conversation without someone calling it the h-word. Well, the answer was 3 days. I was talking with some co-workers who were also at the game. They were talking about that thing, and I said "you mean the white circle above the stadium?" The reply by the Bronco faithful was "the halo?" Ugghh.
5) I hear that Lost guy is coming out with a new show, called Alcatraz. I am glad that they have very clearly announced the time shifting plot. I had never watched one second of that Lost show as it was on during my part time bartending shift and I refuse to TIVO absolutely anything after the Arkansas-UNLV incident of 1991 (see previous rants). One day, after it was announced another season of the show was going to happen, I admit I said in front of people "how many times can these people get lost??"
6) Duke-UVA bball. The better team won, and a few bogus 3 pointers kept UVA at arm's distance, but I was impressed overall by how the Hoos hung in there. There defense is designed to pack it in, not allow drives, and put a hand in the face of all 3 pt shots. The moment that Seth Curry made a wide open 3 ptr in the second half, I knew it was over. I feel pretty good losing AT Cameron with our third leading scorer tossing out a big zero. I like that team a lot. By the way, how in the hell does Austin Rivers average 2.1 assists per game with that talent around him? Is he passing to Mason Plumlee at the free throw every time?
7) I hear Melo is fighting some injuries. I am not concerned if he misses any time, but if he does, I would be curious to know how many points they allow each game. They won't score as much, but I have a feeling the 3 spot from the opposing team will have a hand in his face each time.
8) Not being a homer, and a very small tidbit from the NFL this week with all of the big games, but I was glad to see Polamalu won his appeal of the 10k fine for him using his cell phone on the field during the game. There would have been too much irony in that story. Here, the NFL is now ultra concerned about concussions. Then, they fine someone who is simply calling his wife to tell her he is OK.
9) Prince Fielder is sure making his rounds. Nats talks earlier this week, and Rangers talk right now. Both admit signing him is unlikely. Dude is milking this for all he can. Hey, Prince. It might be a longshot, and you sure are making a career choice right now, but here are my 2 cents. If the Nats want to pay you, that is where I would go if there are no other obvious choices. You can make your own legacy. The heavyweights all have good 1st baseman, but I say give it a shot. They have a couple guys who are quality players, along with the next badass pitcher in the league. Side note. They just signed Gio Gonzalez to a 5 year contract. Get on that bandwagon, Prince.
10) Talk about a fly on the wall...or tree. Tiger Woods and Tony Romo are going to be paired at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Both are arguably the most physically skilled players at their position/ in their sport. One USED to win, ruined everything and is trying to get it back. The other should have won already, and is looking at the closing window of opportunity like it is on fast forward.
11) With some big names in college football leaving and some staying, one huge keeper was lost in the fine print. Arkansas's Tyler Wilson is coming back for the 2012 season. Talent is already there, and the incoming pull for next year is still top 30. With some of the quality QB's coming out this year, I think he will really benefit from staying the extra year...and make more money at the next level.
12) I have decided to wait and rent Contraband. Critics reviews persuaded me to not spend the $10. I am worried that I will end up comparing it to other "one last job" flicks such as Usual Suspects, Heat, and The Score (Gone in 60 Seconds doesn't qualify on this great list, although the plot sounds pretty similar) and not be impressed.
13) I think this whole Mike McCoy is really interested. He is Denver's offensive coordinator being interviewed for other gigs. What intrigues me is this. He had a system for the Broncos, and showed his genius by totally changing the system for Tim Tebow. That being said, and as much excitement as the Broncos generated this year, he has a system he believes in. As much as he may want to continue to ride the wave, he probably wants to use HIS system somewhere. I think he goes. The Broncos will hurt because of it.
14) I need a flowchart again. Sorry. I am the biggest fan of Sidney Crosby getting healthy, but I am kind of over the "Crosby is now skating" and "Crosby having symptoms again" thing. Occasional updates are ok, but let's remember to report that there are guys playing hockey right now too. So, to alleviate this problem, please institute this method. Media, every time you want to report something about Crosby, report on the best hockey game of the night. The next time there is something to report, you can tell us both reports in one. Next time, wait again. Like the hockey version of Brett Favre.
15) Hello, Comcast. You have a couple things going on that I don't like. Forget that without even asking for more options, my cable bill went from $60 to $100. That is BS. Sure I get more things that I don't know about with "Xfinity," but I DIDN'T ASK for them. My other problem is this. ESPN 3? I don't get the channel even though I specifically asked for your sports network before this whole Xfinity shit happened. WTF? Stop putting good basketball games on that channel, telling me about it, and then not letting me watch.
16) Stephen Colbert had an interview with Mike D from the Beastie Boys the other night. It was the same episode as when he is happy about actually beating a serious politician in the state of South Carolina, and then found out he was beating one person-John Huntsman. The interview with Mike D was easily top 5 for me of ones he has had on his show. Google it. Classic.
17) Hey, Kobe. You might be worried about going from the Zen Master to Mike Brown, and the Zen Master definitely knew what he was doing, but enjoying life right now? Brown's offense is naturally tailored to feeding the star, and you are playing in it right now after getting used to it. Results? Four straight 40 pt games, with 3 of them wins. Another thing, man. How you are doing this with a bad hand is beyond me and giving you a little more respect from me every day.
18) You can quote me on this whenever. Ryan Boatright is under a microscope again-for possibly an illegal plane ticket. UCONN's surprise this year IS Ryan Boatright. They are really good. Andre Drummond is just going to get better, but I don't think they beat the likes of Ohio State, Syracuse, and UNC in any late season game without that guy.
19) Another weekend night. Another Bourne on main TV. Another 2 hours of my life gone because I HAD to watch it, even though it had been a whole 6 days since my last viewing of any of my owned Bourne movies.
20) Last week, a horrible TV glitch was that cell phone going off for half the Ohio State game. This week, it occurred on ESPN U, where KU and Texas Tech were playing. There was a good 5 minutes during the game where the camera was only showing the top half of the court. Not lying. Unless Comcast figured out some other weird way of pissing me off, it was another ESPN glitch. Very surprising.
21) If I was Peyton Manning, and felt naughty, I would just keep releasing stories about him "talking" to teams. There was a little conspiracy theory after teammates were dogging Sanchez that perhaps Peyton would go there. Peyton, just keep planting stories. With Mr. Luck coming into the fold soon, I think you should have some fun. I am sure new Jets OC Sparano doesn't mind those rumors.
22) Saunders is saying John Wall picked up some bad habits over the summer. Hey, man, look at your roster again, be glad he didn't get busted doing bad things off the court, wasn't hangin out with Marcus Vick (sorry, it continues to be funny to me) and just count your blessings that one guy has a little upside on your team.
23) My favorite story of the week? MLK-George Raveling. I learned this during the bball game against Syracuse for those of you who think I don't learn non-sports things here and there. George went to school at Nova, and then was head coach at a few places, along with being an assistant as his alma mater. That is not the cool thing. The cool thing is this. He was a volunteer security guard for MLK's "I have a Dream" speech. He got lucky again in getting a stage spot. He got lucky a third time when he had the proactive thought to ask MLK for the paper copy as he was leaving the stage. MLK gave it to him, and it is now his and safe in a safety deposit box somewhere. Personally, I can't think of many things cooler to own that I would NEVER think about selling.
24) Insult to injury. It is bad enough that that freaking pig "Weeeee" commercial is on TV. It is a whole other problem that it is frequently on TBS, where Family Guy resides primarily, and ESPN, where the rest of my productive life resides. On a positive note, here is my new undercover favorite commercial. Those Florida Orange Juice commercials, where people sit around a table and tell the person drinking OJ how many things will go wrong with their day. Then the person says "at least I am drinking Florida Orange Juice." The side note is that I also love OJ. However, I would find them funny even if it was a commercial for green olives, pickles, or black olives. Another commercial note, there is a new commercial for Celebrex. We all listening to the side effects. They are fun, and make us think about how we can enjoy running through that fun-looking meadow having those symptoms. That being said, one of the side effects of Celebrex is...you guessed it...death. And they say it on the commercial. Ok. Not done with commercials yet. I LOVE the Cheetos commercials, and it has nothing to do with me cheating on Cheez-Its with Cheetos. That Tiger is hilarious, and the fact that I laugh out loud at a party in a yet to be constructed house, on top of a mattress, or at a piano store...is awesome. Seriously, they are the best tasting snack food. EVER.
25) I feel better in life knowing that although Hubie Brown will eventually retire from broadcasting, that Jay Bilas is relatively young in announcer age. LOVE listening to his games.
26) He He He. UNC? Meet Deividis Dulkys. Deividis? Meet UNC. Guys, watch some old MJ or Kobe championship games. If you don't somehow get that eye of the tiger in your eyes to go along with your talent, you will NOT be winning your last game of the season. Crazy Saturday. Iowa crushes #13 Michigan (Michigan is what I would call a "bipolar basketball team), OU demolishes K State (who just destroyed Missouri (flow chart please?)), Tennessee almost beats another top ten team in UK (Wow, UT, that kid Stokes is a KEEPER), and UCONN ends Notre Dame's home streak (I was unaware they had a home streak to be honest).
27) I ran out of milk this week. I had my nightly Cheerios by hand-dry. It made me remember how much I used to eat as a kid. My mom once came home to her latch key kid, watching Inspector Gadget, and having a Cheerios lodged up my nose. True story. My poor mom used to have to have buckets of Cheerios in the cupboard, and I guess I ate them a little fast that afternoon before homework.
28) I understand the concept, but does anyone else think that it is funny when a basketball player gets "turf toe?" Derrick Rose, get healthy, man. That team is ok without you, but you are the gas/ oil that makes that team go. Actually you are both of those AND the freaking wheels too.
29) I made a bet with a friend, Maroney, this weekend. $10. I am saying this because I am a retired bettor. However, I did the math, and it was a smart bet...until the Pack got smoked the next day. I took the field against the Pats with two games to go...straight up. I am feeling not as sure about that bet with the Saints and Pack out of it. Now I guess I am in the precarious position of rooting against my man crush list guy, rooting for a Delaware grad (going local to my hometown), for a guy named Alex Smith, or for Peyton's little brother. Uggghh.
30) I don't think Shannon Sharpe ever cried during a game. Crying during his HOF induction was cool...actually beyond cool. That being said, it was kind of disconcerting watching a physical specimen like Vernon Davis cry after scoring in the craziest ending to a playoff game I remember since the Music City Miracle.
31) Houston lost their game against the Ravens. Is anyone going to argue with me that we all wish Matt Schaub was still healthy and playing? I think Mr. Brady would be a little more scared against that young squad than an aging defense with a QB that is just getting by. Plus, I think that maybe the Texans would have been playing at home aginst the Pats this weekend if Matt had played the entire season.
32) Funny post play action I did NOT find offensive, and thought it was well timed. The Giants, in the middle of a runaway game, doing the Discount Double Check move after sacking Rodgers.
33) Refs. We are getting out of hand. It didn't affect the game's outcome, but that roughing the passer call that allowed the Pack to score was utterly ridiculous. Come on. Protect them, but please...PLEASE...remember they are still football players.
34) The sky is blue, and the grass is green, unfortunately in this case. Nadal wins his first Aussie Open match, and then "still has a hurting knee." I don't want to make lame Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady references. PLEASE, Rafal. Get healthy somehow. I think you can win all four, and put your name next to Rod Laver. I will put you on my wish list next to Sidney Crosby.
35) Bad week for Indiana basketball. Not really though. Stick to the plan, Tom Crean. Don't sweat your two losses this week. OSU might win it all, and keep in mind that although this is fun and all, that your squad is still two years away from cutting down the nets. Remember you have a top 3 recruiting class coming in, and don't play Cody too many minutes-you don't want him to leave anytime soon. Side note. I am SO glad I don't bet anymore. I would have taken a HURTING on that home loss to Minnesota.
36) Wagner wins the Sony Open! Wagner wins the Sony Open! I am always the first to admit my flaws, but I had to look up his first name. Dude looks like he did 70's porn, and Tiger starts play soon. Don't worry about pulling a Christina Applegate and remembering his name and chance having some important knowledge leak out.
37) Article that I didn't open, but chuckled just from reading the headline. "Yao Ming is legislative adviser in Shanghai." It is like that Larry the Cable Guy Prilosec commercial. The joke is there-I just can't find it and word it right.
38) The Falcons new Offensive Coordinator? He must have a freaking GREAT personality. Dirk Koetter. Last job? Jacksonville. NFL offensive rank? 32nd. Number of teams in the NFL? 32.
39) Another sky is blue, grass is green take. The esteemed advisers in the NBA have added Blake Griffin to the Olympic "pool." Go figure. Welcome to earth, people. Just curious. Are you the same people who put Joel Anthony from the Heat on the All-Star "pool?" Just wondering.
40) Yay. Bulletin board material. Lamar Odom is still "angry" at the Lakers for trading him. I plan on going nowhere with this for now. Just saying, sometimes I just report stuff and it sounds fun.
41) The Nuggets are a little bipolar too, because NO one knows who the hell they are. The Nuggets beat the Heat handily, and then drop a home game to Utah. What?
42) I have never seen any of the movies, but I might have to this weekend. I have noticed suddenly in the last week how hot the chick from the Underworld movies is. Another movie side note. I know nothing about the movie "Man on a Ledge" except the previews. It reminds me of that "Phone Booth" movie with Kiefer Sutherland. Basically, where everything in the entire movie is centered on one, single scene.
43) I won't go too much into this, but Pack OC Philbin being away from the team couldn't have helped their chances against the Giants. Not saying he should have been there because other things are much more important, but from a football standpoint only, it sucked on many levels.
44) I hear that Bud Selig is going to be commissioner through 2014. PLEASE tell me there is something in the new contract to not mess with the playoffs any more. Please. That is the same "please" as I would say to the BCS committee-to get a freaking playoff.
45) Sure, they are a bunch of young kids hitting their prime. That being said, the Hawks losing Al Horford until playoff time KILLS them. This was supposed to be a year where they got a 2,3,or 4 seed. Now, they will end up playing the Heat or Celtics in the first round with no home court advantage. Joe Johnson might be the pure talent on that squad, but Horford makes that car go.
46) How things have changed. Real life Jerry McGuire sports agent Steinberg files for bankruptcy. Really, man? What the HELL did you do with all of that dough?
47) Hello, Kevin Garnett. Sure, you have a title. Sure you are stronger, faster, and a little taller. But playing playground ball (bodying him up at the three point line) on the final possession of a ballgame to a guy (Dirk) who has a title and an MVP title, and then getting taken to the whole, was just dumb. In the words of Keyshawn, come on, man.
48) I have talked before about my extreme fear of bees. True. My mom sent me an article about possible Africanized honey bees killing someone in Florida. Not only did I get squirmish while simply reading the article, but I immediately went to my Africanized honey bee US map and updated it. Scary. I am serious. I worry about it. If you ever want to post a video of me on Facebook, either tape me doing the Running Man during Snap, or release a bee within 10 feet of me. I run like a little girl. One time, one of my friends was mad at me. He planned the ultimate revenge. He let me watch him release a bee into my apartment. I got a hotel that night. I also almost drove off a Colorado mountain because I knew a bee just flew into my car. I pulled over after almost hitting three cars in the middle of the day, opened all of my doors, and stayed there for 45 minutes. They are very SCARY. Not even allergic, before you ask.
49) Commercial win for advertising people. I don't know what MIO is, and am very confused how flavored water hasn't caught on more, but you have sold me. I am going out to buy MIO this weekend...and then pour it in some water. It will be fun. Another random food/ beverage comment. That chocolate waterfall at Golden Corral? I don't see that working, or looking good. When I go set some MIO, maybe I will swing by there and grab lunch.
50) If you have never seen "great moments in hookup history" on the Chappelle Show, Google it and go watch it. Classic. I don't want to explain all the ways it is funny. Dave would be mad because the funniness would get lost in translation.
51) NFL breakdown (short style):
-Saints/ 49ers: I now respect the 49ers, because after the Saints fought back from being down 17-0 like it was nothing, and then the multiple chances to blow it in the final few minutes, I still can't believe they denied Drew Brees-mulitple times.
-Pats/ Broncos: That option shit is cool and all, and you can hate the "hoodie," but did anyone really think it was going to happen in THEIR crib?
-Texans/ Ravens: Could be the best team in the NFL...with no QB for these playoffs.
-Giants/ Pack: Hey, Eli. Not saying I would take you in a game to win all games, but just saying this. You win this year? I think you at least start a debate 10 years from now about dad/ big brother/ little brother dominance. It would be a fun bar conversation at least.
52) This Baylor/ KU game is awesome so far. Great basketball. Sign that you play at a tough place to win? #7 KU is playing #3 Baylor. The spread is 5 pts. KU's way. Wow.
53) Aussie Open Preview (short style):
MEN:
OK. I have been saying it for months. I don't think Nadal is healthy enough, and I think if Federer makes a statement, it will be on grass at Wimbledon, so I am sticking to my guns. Winner? Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Take THAT and rewind it back.
WOMEN:
Whoever makes it out of the Venus Williams/ Sharapova bracket. And I promise it has NOTHING to do with how freaking hot Maria is or that I like the Predator movies. Swear.
54) NHL midseason report (short style):
IF Crosby makes it back a month or more before the playoffs, give me Pittsburgh over Boston, and San Jose over Vancouver, with Pittsburgh taking it. IF Crosby is NOT healthy, throw Washington into the equation instead of Pittsburgh, and the finals will be San Jose over Boston.
55) NFL Draft (short style):
1) Luck (best QB prospect since Elway)
2) Kalil (new coach who wants St. Louis to protect their franchise stud-perfect fit)
3) Justin Blackmon (good pick-one of those receiver where you say "Jerry Rice didn't run a 4.3 40")
4) Trent Richardson (I don't care if I sell software-there is NO WAY an RB is going this high in the draft these days)
5) Morris Claiborne (agree. No, I don't. Take this guy before Richardson)
56) NFL predictions (short style):
Pats over Ravens (three words. IN. THEIR. CRIB.)
Giants over 49ers (am I a closet Manning fan? I don't know. But Alex Smith being in the Super Bowl will make Trent Dilfer jealous)
57) NCAA TOP TEN (short style):
1-Syracuse (real. Final Four)
2-UK (real. Final Four)
3-Baylor (well, after watch KU presently smoke them, my concern in their guard game is accentuated)
4-Duke (not real. Don't have the athletes to win 6 straight)
5-Missouri (not real. Playing a 40 minutes of hell roster with a more patient system. Won't work.)
6-OSU (real. Arguably has the best player in the country at two positions)
7-KU (not real. It is simply too large of load for Thomas Robinson to carry, even though he will win player of the year)
8-UNC (real. if they stop acting like prima donna's. Talent is just simply sick)
9-Mich State (real. Elite Eight minimally)
10-Georgetown (not real. Best passing big man in the country, and system to match, but too much talent lost)
58) Shit. Not ONE Seinfeld reference. Damn. How about this? It is the best comedy that has ever been on TV, and SO glad it came along before cell phones. 4G and Jerry could not have co-existed.
59) That is it. I suddenly wish I had some Cheetos in the cupboard. Peace.
59a) Hey, I can make one more take since I have decided my background will be a bee. Seinfeld. Putty. The Bee Movie. Yay.
59b) One more thing. I am investing in this blog timewise, as you can tell. Please. PLEASE. Do me one favor. If you like what you have read, please pass my URL to 5 people this week. I would appreciate it very much, and am trying to build this thing the old school way. Thanks so much.
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