From Santa, Jesus and Me.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Bowen signed to be lockdown defender for ESPN’s Men’s Basketball League team
Former San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen was signed off waivers today by ESPN’s senior men’s basketball team, the Bristol Warriors in an" “attempt to strengthen their defense,” said Warriors General Manager Dr. Jack Ramsey. Bowen joins a roster full of former NBA players as their starting lineup consists of Avery Johnson, Jalen Rose and Tim Legler.
“Bruce will fit very nicely into what we are trying to do here. With his signing, I would say that we are the team to beat,” Bill Walton, the Warriors head coach, said in a press conference to announce the signing. “We were a good team last year but Bruce will add youth, energy and a tenacious defensive attitude. Something I feel we were lacking last year.”
Other teams in the league were not as pleased that Bowen was claimed. We asked a member of Huskies' Nation what his thoughts were on the signing and he wished to be anonymous in fear of getting dunked on. “It’s really not fair. I mean, a lot of them played in the NBA at one point of their lives and I just played some high school ball. The league was fun for all of the teams a few years ago but then ESPN decided to make a team with all of the NBA players that they have on their shows.”
It was three years ago that ESPN entered the Bristol Men’s Basketball League and they have still yet to lose a game. “We don’t want to say dynasty quite yet, but I believe that we are on our way there,” Dr. Jack Ramsey said. “We need to keep playing hard and playing our game to be spoken in the same breath as the NBA TV/TNT squad.” The squad that Ramsey referred to is the famed Hot-Lanta Showmen. A team that consists of Kenny Smith, Reggie Miller, Chris Webber, Eric Snow and coached by Charles Barkley.
“I’m excited to be a part of the winning tradition that the Warriors have,” Bowen said. “I hope to contribute right away and help out the team in anyway I can. I’ll to the late Sportscenter if they need me to. Or the morning one. Which ever. I’m pretty flexible.”
The addition of Bowen will very likely ensure another title for the Warriors and fans everywhere will debate which team is really better: The Hot-Lanta Showmen or the Bristol Warriors. I say, let the debate begin.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday Montage: 2 legit 2 quit
What has happened to me? Only one post for the month of December? What is up with that? I have been slacking but the time for procrastination has come to an end. I just picked up my new computer today so lets pop it's blogging cherry shall we? And what better way to do this then to bring back an old favorite...the Monday Montage.
What do we make of the Vikings struggling terrible on two straight nationally televised road games?
More specifically, what happens with the Chilly/ Favre fiasco on the sidelines during the game?
How much money have I spent at the McDonald's in Cannon Falls?
How many times can Big Ben throw a touchdown pass with no time on the clock to win a game?
What is up with the winter storm that destroyed much of the eastern half of the states? I can't avoid this damn white stuff no matter how hard I try.
I wonder what Royce White's plans are now that he quit Tubby's squad. If this is any indication, he might want to take a nice look at his life...
Speaking of the Gophers, have you heard if they still field a hockey team?
Speaking of field, will the Gopher football team even bother showing up on one during their bowl game?
How can I score 129 points one week in fantasy football and then score less then 50 the next week?
Are the Philadelphia Eagles now the favorite in the NFC?
What about the Chargers in the AFC?
Has anyone bought anything from QVC?
Are you down with OPP?
Yeah, you know me.
What do we make of the Vikings struggling terrible on two straight nationally televised road games?
More specifically, what happens with the Chilly/ Favre fiasco on the sidelines during the game?
How much money have I spent at the McDonald's in Cannon Falls?
How many times can Big Ben throw a touchdown pass with no time on the clock to win a game?
What is up with the winter storm that destroyed much of the eastern half of the states? I can't avoid this damn white stuff no matter how hard I try.
I wonder what Royce White's plans are now that he quit Tubby's squad. If this is any indication, he might want to take a nice look at his life...
Speaking of the Gophers, have you heard if they still field a hockey team?
Speaking of field, will the Gopher football team even bother showing up on one during their bowl game?
How can I score 129 points one week in fantasy football and then score less then 50 the next week?
Are the Philadelphia Eagles now the favorite in the NFC?
What about the Chargers in the AFC?
Has anyone bought anything from QVC?
Are you down with OPP?
Yeah, you know me.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Year review: In Music
Lots of goodies happened to this years music scene and while this is usually a space for my thoughts on the sporting world, I thought that I'd switch it up a bit. I've started to really get into the music scene a little over a year ago when I finally discovered The Current and I haven't changed my dial since. The great thing about The Current is that they do not play commercials (as they are a member supported radio station. Yes, I am a member) and they play great music most all of the day. Obviously there are songs/bands that I don't care for but that is the price you pay for greatness. With that, I wanted to give you my top 10 albums and songs of this past year...
Top Ten Albums of the Year
10. Rural Alberta Advantage - Hometowns
This little group is out of Canada and they use their fast paced drum beats to push their album along. Overall it's a nice little album that is worth a listen
9. P.O.S - Never Better
Local act P.O.S. steps out of the shadow that Atmosphere has cast and produced a very listenable album. Also, P.O.S. quotes a Mitch Hedberg joke in one of his songs which seals the deal for me.
8. Avett Brothers - I & Love & You
The Avett Brothers came out of no where this year to make one of the better albums of the year. The CD has picked up steam lately but my friend's brother was on to them in the middle of the summer so kudos to you Jackson.
7. Eels - El Hombre Lobo
It took me one listen to this CD for me to love it. If you just got dumped and/or got your heart broken then this CD is definitely for you, trust me. Good stuff though.
6. Mason Jennings - Blood of Man
Mason Jennings has cranked out cd after cd but perhaps Blood of Man is his best. We get to see a more rockin' side of Jennings that we have not seen before and it works very well for him. I also have tried many times to download this cd but I can't find it anywhere. If you can, you should help me out.
5. Metric - Fantasies
I was introduced to Metric in early spring and have been a fan since then. All of the songs on the cd are singable and if you ask me to sing them I just might...they are that good.
4. Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zero's - Up From Below
Good cd which is why it is all the way up at #4 in my countdown. 'Nuff said.
3. The XX - The XX
The XX is a group that I just started listening to but I like their cd so much that it's in my top 3 for the entire year. Their music is very simple and easy but that is what makes it so good. The tag-team speaks of love and hate and all that comes with it beautifully and they make it work well on their self titled cd.
2. Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Phoenix kicked off the year with a bang in releasing Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Saw these guys live and they put on one of the best shows that I've seen yet to date. The cd is packed with music to move your feet to and I can assure you that I have done so.
1. White Rabbits - It's Frightening
C'mon, like it would be any other cd? Of course that the White Rabbits made the best cd of the year. Hands down.
Top Ten Songs of the Year
10. White Rabbits - "Percussion Gun"
I start my top ten with the first White Rabbits song that I ever heard. The song basically sums up what the band is. Face-melting.
9. M. Ward - "Never Had Nobody Like You"
M. Ward could potentially the most boring singer/songwriter in the biz today but everyone wins when Zooey is on board.
8. Jason Lytle - "Yours Truly, the Commuter"
Very catchy, very singable, both very important when you are trying to decide the ten best songs of the year.
7. Glasvegas - "Geraldine"
This song falls into the same category as "Yours Truly, the Commuter" but it's a tad better in my mind. I always love when this song comes on the Current because I get to test my vocal range with the bridge of the song. Always a good time.
6. Grizzly Bear - "While You Wait for the Others"
Lots of people went gaga over the Grizzly Bear album but I am not one of those people, I really do like this song quite a bit.
5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Heads Will Roll"
This song just kicks ass. Not much else to say about it. They have came a long way since "Maps".
4. The XX - "Crystalised"
This is the song that got me hooked on The XX. Very simple, very rocking, very good.
3. Mason Jennings - "The Field"
The line that I love about this song is the line, "I don't want no victory, I just want you back". All of us has probably felt this feeling at some point of our lives and its a very true and telling line. Can you really win in the game of love?
2. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - "Home"
This song would be #1 if I hadn't stumbled upon the White Rabbits. I absolutely love this song and while it sounds cheesy, I want to be in love like the people in the song are someday with someone (preferably Jessica Alba)
And the #1 song of the year is.......
1. White Rabbits - "Lionesse"
Boom goes the dynamite. Listen to the crazy guy singing in the background of this Lionesse/Percussion Gun medley. What a weirdo. He must like the White Rabbits a lot.
There ya have it, my top tens in the music world for the year of 2009. If you don't agree, start your own blog and write about it.
Top Ten Albums of the Year
10. Rural Alberta Advantage - Hometowns
This little group is out of Canada and they use their fast paced drum beats to push their album along. Overall it's a nice little album that is worth a listen
9. P.O.S - Never Better
Local act P.O.S. steps out of the shadow that Atmosphere has cast and produced a very listenable album. Also, P.O.S. quotes a Mitch Hedberg joke in one of his songs which seals the deal for me.
8. Avett Brothers - I & Love & You
The Avett Brothers came out of no where this year to make one of the better albums of the year. The CD has picked up steam lately but my friend's brother was on to them in the middle of the summer so kudos to you Jackson.
7. Eels - El Hombre Lobo
It took me one listen to this CD for me to love it. If you just got dumped and/or got your heart broken then this CD is definitely for you, trust me. Good stuff though.
6. Mason Jennings - Blood of Man
Mason Jennings has cranked out cd after cd but perhaps Blood of Man is his best. We get to see a more rockin' side of Jennings that we have not seen before and it works very well for him. I also have tried many times to download this cd but I can't find it anywhere. If you can, you should help me out.
5. Metric - Fantasies
I was introduced to Metric in early spring and have been a fan since then. All of the songs on the cd are singable and if you ask me to sing them I just might...they are that good.
4. Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zero's - Up From Below
Good cd which is why it is all the way up at #4 in my countdown. 'Nuff said.
3. The XX - The XX
The XX is a group that I just started listening to but I like their cd so much that it's in my top 3 for the entire year. Their music is very simple and easy but that is what makes it so good. The tag-team speaks of love and hate and all that comes with it beautifully and they make it work well on their self titled cd.
2. Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Phoenix kicked off the year with a bang in releasing Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Saw these guys live and they put on one of the best shows that I've seen yet to date. The cd is packed with music to move your feet to and I can assure you that I have done so.
1. White Rabbits - It's Frightening
C'mon, like it would be any other cd? Of course that the White Rabbits made the best cd of the year. Hands down.
Top Ten Songs of the Year
10. White Rabbits - "Percussion Gun"
I start my top ten with the first White Rabbits song that I ever heard. The song basically sums up what the band is. Face-melting.
9. M. Ward - "Never Had Nobody Like You"
M. Ward could potentially the most boring singer/songwriter in the biz today but everyone wins when Zooey is on board.
8. Jason Lytle - "Yours Truly, the Commuter"
Very catchy, very singable, both very important when you are trying to decide the ten best songs of the year.
7. Glasvegas - "Geraldine"
This song falls into the same category as "Yours Truly, the Commuter" but it's a tad better in my mind. I always love when this song comes on the Current because I get to test my vocal range with the bridge of the song. Always a good time.
6. Grizzly Bear - "While You Wait for the Others"
Lots of people went gaga over the Grizzly Bear album but I am not one of those people, I really do like this song quite a bit.
5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Heads Will Roll"
This song just kicks ass. Not much else to say about it. They have came a long way since "Maps".
4. The XX - "Crystalised"
This is the song that got me hooked on The XX. Very simple, very rocking, very good.
3. Mason Jennings - "The Field"
The line that I love about this song is the line, "I don't want no victory, I just want you back". All of us has probably felt this feeling at some point of our lives and its a very true and telling line. Can you really win in the game of love?
2. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - "Home"
This song would be #1 if I hadn't stumbled upon the White Rabbits. I absolutely love this song and while it sounds cheesy, I want to be in love like the people in the song are someday with someone (preferably Jessica Alba)
And the #1 song of the year is.......
1. White Rabbits - "Lionesse"
Boom goes the dynamite. Listen to the crazy guy singing in the background of this Lionesse/Percussion Gun medley. What a weirdo. He must like the White Rabbits a lot.
There ya have it, my top tens in the music world for the year of 2009. If you don't agree, start your own blog and write about it.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
So Many Questions....
The college football regular season has come to a close and the bowl season is fast approaching. We think everything is settled but there are a few questions that need to be answered before we close the book on the 2009 season.
Who will coach at Notre Dame?
This answer seems well in hand as I write this and it looks like Cincinnati's Brian Kelly will be the guy to lead the golden domers next season but is he the right choice? Bigger names are out there (Oklahoma's Bob Stoops, Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, Stanford's Jim Harbaugh to name a few) but all have said no thanks to the job. So who is left? There is one person that Notre Dame should look at and no one has spoke of his name....The coach that Notre Dame should hire is none other then the Messiah himself, Jesus Christ. Look at the positives with this hire. 1) You know he'd be faithful to the Notre Dame's teachings and the school's way of life. 2) He could perform "miracles" and get the best recruits in the country (If Jesus was coaching Notre Dame 4 years ago, Tim Tebow would be more a living legend then he is now and probably would have won 3 Heisman's for the Irish). 3) He's Jesus Christ...what else do you need to know? Done and done.
Who will win this year's Heisman Trophy?
This one is not as simple as the coaching situation at Notre Dame. In my eyes there are only three players out of the five that were invited that have a chance of winning the award. Those three that have a chance are the following: Stanford runningback Toby Gerhart, Alabama runningback Mark Ingram and Nebraska defensive end Kdamukong Suh. Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy had decent years but to be a Heisman winner you have to be extraordinary for that season, something both of the qb's were not. So that leaves us with the three that I previously mentioned. So who wins? Touchdown Toby ended the season with 1,700+ yards and 26 touchdowns...miiiighty impressive. Mark Ingram carried his team to a 13-0 record and saved his best game for the SEC Championship game with 3 td's and 100+ yards. BUT....if I had a vote (which I should, I mean seriously) I would now vote for the big guy from Nebraska. The guy has 12.5 sacks from an interior lineman position which is unheard of. Even more unheard of is that he leads his team in tackles with 82. 82 tackles from a D tackle. That is just stupid. Stupid enough to win the trophy that recognizes the top player in the country.
Who will win the National Championship game?
Alabama. Did you watch them play Florida? Did you watch Texas play Nebraska? If not, then you are reading a blog that has no relevance to you. If so, you know why I am picking Alabama.
Who will win the Insight.com Bowl?
Oh you don't care about who wins between the 6-6 Minnesota Golden Gophers and the 6-6 Iowa State Cyclones? Well, I don't really either. It's a lose lose really. But, naturally I'd like to see the Gophers score a touchdown. That's all. Is that too much to ask?
Will there ever be a playoff in college football?
I sure as hell hope so. I stumbled across an article that someone wrote for Yahoo.com that laid out a very nice foundation for what a playoff would look like. Instead of the popular 8 team bracket this guy had a 16 team bracket that included all 11 FBS conference champions and 5 "at-large" teams. This would be very interesting and I think would please everyone involved. Too bad that it will never happen because the AD's and those types will never forgo the bowl system that is in place now. Especially when they pair two non-BCS schools together in a BCS bowl instead of having Iowa play Bosie St. in the Fiesta Bowl and TCU play Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl. Lame FBS. Lame.
You have your answers to the questions I know you are asking yourself. No need to thank me.
Who will coach at Notre Dame?
This answer seems well in hand as I write this and it looks like Cincinnati's Brian Kelly will be the guy to lead the golden domers next season but is he the right choice? Bigger names are out there (Oklahoma's Bob Stoops, Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, Stanford's Jim Harbaugh to name a few) but all have said no thanks to the job. So who is left? There is one person that Notre Dame should look at and no one has spoke of his name....The coach that Notre Dame should hire is none other then the Messiah himself, Jesus Christ. Look at the positives with this hire. 1) You know he'd be faithful to the Notre Dame's teachings and the school's way of life. 2) He could perform "miracles" and get the best recruits in the country (If Jesus was coaching Notre Dame 4 years ago, Tim Tebow would be more a living legend then he is now and probably would have won 3 Heisman's for the Irish). 3) He's Jesus Christ...what else do you need to know? Done and done.
Who will win this year's Heisman Trophy?
This one is not as simple as the coaching situation at Notre Dame. In my eyes there are only three players out of the five that were invited that have a chance of winning the award. Those three that have a chance are the following: Stanford runningback Toby Gerhart, Alabama runningback Mark Ingram and Nebraska defensive end Kdamukong Suh. Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy had decent years but to be a Heisman winner you have to be extraordinary for that season, something both of the qb's were not. So that leaves us with the three that I previously mentioned. So who wins? Touchdown Toby ended the season with 1,700+ yards and 26 touchdowns...miiiighty impressive. Mark Ingram carried his team to a 13-0 record and saved his best game for the SEC Championship game with 3 td's and 100+ yards. BUT....if I had a vote (which I should, I mean seriously) I would now vote for the big guy from Nebraska. The guy has 12.5 sacks from an interior lineman position which is unheard of. Even more unheard of is that he leads his team in tackles with 82. 82 tackles from a D tackle. That is just stupid. Stupid enough to win the trophy that recognizes the top player in the country.
Who will win the National Championship game?
Alabama. Did you watch them play Florida? Did you watch Texas play Nebraska? If not, then you are reading a blog that has no relevance to you. If so, you know why I am picking Alabama.
Who will win the Insight.com Bowl?
Oh you don't care about who wins between the 6-6 Minnesota Golden Gophers and the 6-6 Iowa State Cyclones? Well, I don't really either. It's a lose lose really. But, naturally I'd like to see the Gophers score a touchdown. That's all. Is that too much to ask?
Will there ever be a playoff in college football?
I sure as hell hope so. I stumbled across an article that someone wrote for Yahoo.com that laid out a very nice foundation for what a playoff would look like. Instead of the popular 8 team bracket this guy had a 16 team bracket that included all 11 FBS conference champions and 5 "at-large" teams. This would be very interesting and I think would please everyone involved. Too bad that it will never happen because the AD's and those types will never forgo the bowl system that is in place now. Especially when they pair two non-BCS schools together in a BCS bowl instead of having Iowa play Bosie St. in the Fiesta Bowl and TCU play Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl. Lame FBS. Lame.
You have your answers to the questions I know you are asking yourself. No need to thank me.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Nike: Just Did It
Nike has been at the forefront of innovation for years now starting with the Jordan shoe back in the early 80's and continuing today with the new Pro Combat football jersey's worn by 10 college football teams. Apparently, the jersey is suppose to be lighter and more agreeing to football type moves but it's really an excuse for Nike to push the envelope with jersey design. Most of the jersey combos look really cool actually as I think Nike got it right this time. Instead of every team looking alike, Nike decided to customize each jersey to fit the respected school. Let's take a look...
Florida Gators: This is my favorite Pro Combat jersey. It's very simple and I like the white helmet to go along with the all blue jersey.
Miami Hurricanes: This jersey is a close 2nd to the Gators jersey. The feature that I like most about this jersey is the white stripe the separates the two colors in the numbers. Really cool idea and very U'ish.
Florida State: Rounding out the Sunshine state, Florida State debuted their Pro Combat jersey's last week and they looked very sharp. The Black helmets were a surprise as we are used to seeing the gold and the all maroon jersey really finished off the bad ass look.
Texas: Not much to say here, they added numbers above the longhorn. Big whoop.
TCU: Staying in Texas, Nike decided to spend all of their time overhauling this jersey as compared to UT's jersey. Frog scales on the helmet and also a red streak down the center to signify the blood that squirts out of a horned frogs eyes if it feels cornered or threatened. Nike does it again.
Virginia Tech: VT has always been along for the Nike ride and this time it was no different. They used the same two-color effect for the numbers only instead of the colors being separated, the maroon and orange fuse together. Nice touch and again, something that hasn't been done before.
Oklahoma: Not many changes a la Texas. Sooner Magic is written in a few places, whatever that means. Not a fan of the blank helmet.
Missouri: The surprise team to me because I didn't even know that they were a big Nike school. Nonetheless Nike has gone and revamped to the max. I'm not a fan of the black on grey on the helmet and they also phased out too much gold for my liking. Still a cool jersey though.
Ohio State: Big changes for Brutus as the Buckeyes jersey gets a retro overhaul. They don't look like Ohio State jersey's and that is probably because the helmet is white. I like the silver.
LSU: This leaves me with the only Pro Combat jersey that I did not like. LSU is known for their purple and yellow colors. They aren't purple and vegas gold. When I turned on the game today I thought I was watching Tulsa play and I wasn't the only one that thought that. Bring back the yellow.
Eat your heart out Paul Lukas.
Florida Gators: This is my favorite Pro Combat jersey. It's very simple and I like the white helmet to go along with the all blue jersey.
Miami Hurricanes: This jersey is a close 2nd to the Gators jersey. The feature that I like most about this jersey is the white stripe the separates the two colors in the numbers. Really cool idea and very U'ish.
Florida State: Rounding out the Sunshine state, Florida State debuted their Pro Combat jersey's last week and they looked very sharp. The Black helmets were a surprise as we are used to seeing the gold and the all maroon jersey really finished off the bad ass look.
Texas: Not much to say here, they added numbers above the longhorn. Big whoop.
TCU: Staying in Texas, Nike decided to spend all of their time overhauling this jersey as compared to UT's jersey. Frog scales on the helmet and also a red streak down the center to signify the blood that squirts out of a horned frogs eyes if it feels cornered or threatened. Nike does it again.
Virginia Tech: VT has always been along for the Nike ride and this time it was no different. They used the same two-color effect for the numbers only instead of the colors being separated, the maroon and orange fuse together. Nice touch and again, something that hasn't been done before.
Oklahoma: Not many changes a la Texas. Sooner Magic is written in a few places, whatever that means. Not a fan of the blank helmet.
Missouri: The surprise team to me because I didn't even know that they were a big Nike school. Nonetheless Nike has gone and revamped to the max. I'm not a fan of the black on grey on the helmet and they also phased out too much gold for my liking. Still a cool jersey though.
Ohio State: Big changes for Brutus as the Buckeyes jersey gets a retro overhaul. They don't look like Ohio State jersey's and that is probably because the helmet is white. I like the silver.
LSU: This leaves me with the only Pro Combat jersey that I did not like. LSU is known for their purple and yellow colors. They aren't purple and vegas gold. When I turned on the game today I thought I was watching Tulsa play and I wasn't the only one that thought that. Bring back the yellow.
Eat your heart out Paul Lukas.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Curse of the Crabtree?
We all know the story. A rookie gets drafted into the NFL and after he thinks he should get paid more then the pick suggests. Case in point, one Michael Crabtree...
Crabtree came out of Texas Tech as their greatest player of all time and one of college football's most decorated receivers. He came into April's combine assuming he would wow all scouts and perhaps be a top 5 pick. Only the wowing didn't happen, just the owing. Crabtree injured his ankle in Indianapolis and the murmurs started about his durability, even though I can't remember a time that he was injured in college. Because of this (and because Al Davis is an idiot) Crabtree fell to the 49ers who occupied the 10 spot in the draft. The 49ers were ecstatic that a player of Crabtree's level fell to them because they were starved for a playmaker on offense to spread the field (a la ROY Percy Harvin, the 9er's along with 21 other teams passed on Percy. Whoops) Crabtree on the other hand, was not so pleased.
Apparently, Crabtree thought that wherever Mel Kiper Jr. says you should be selected, you should be selected and get paid like that pick should be paid (which is over paid but that's a different subject). Crabtree felt like he was a top 5 talent and he wanted to be paid as a top 5 talent. Or at least he should be paid as much as the 7th pick in the draft, fellow wide receiver Darius Hayward-Bey, got from Oakland (again, Al Davis....just die. Not in a mean sense but c'mon man. He's never going to step down and he is running a franchise into the ground) The 49er's wanted to pay Crabtree what other 10th overall selections in the draft usually get. Crabtree said no mas and negotiations were put on the back burner.
Fast forward to October. Crabtree has missed all team activities and the teams first 9 games (counting preseason) so you can imagine that he was behind in all of the team bonding and the hazing that rookies usually go through. Also, if you weren't aware, the 49er's have a coach that used to be somewhat of a badass linebacker for one of the most dominating defenses in the National Football League's history...He isn't to keen on bullshit. Singletary said all of the right things when Crabtree was holding out and rightfully so. The 9er's were 3-2 and looking like the surprise team of the season. When something amazing happened. An act of Deion.
Prime time himself stepped in and played peacemaker between the two sides and eventually they came to an agreement. Crabtree stood on a NFL field for the first time on October 25th in Houston. The 49er's lost. The lost their next game to the Colts. They lost their next game to the Titans. The 49er's lucked out and won a crappily played game vs the Bears on a Thursday night but then they turn that around into another loss to the Packers. That means the 49er's are 1-4 since Crabtree signed. Not good.
Crabtree is easily the 49er's best wide receiver option outside of Vernon Davis and should be an impact player for many years to come but what does this say about the 49er's? They caved into Crabtree's demands and look at what has happened. It could be coincidence. It could be related. I'm not here to judge.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Crabtree came out of Texas Tech as their greatest player of all time and one of college football's most decorated receivers. He came into April's combine assuming he would wow all scouts and perhaps be a top 5 pick. Only the wowing didn't happen, just the owing. Crabtree injured his ankle in Indianapolis and the murmurs started about his durability, even though I can't remember a time that he was injured in college. Because of this (and because Al Davis is an idiot) Crabtree fell to the 49ers who occupied the 10 spot in the draft. The 49ers were ecstatic that a player of Crabtree's level fell to them because they were starved for a playmaker on offense to spread the field (a la ROY Percy Harvin, the 9er's along with 21 other teams passed on Percy. Whoops) Crabtree on the other hand, was not so pleased.
Apparently, Crabtree thought that wherever Mel Kiper Jr. says you should be selected, you should be selected and get paid like that pick should be paid (which is over paid but that's a different subject). Crabtree felt like he was a top 5 talent and he wanted to be paid as a top 5 talent. Or at least he should be paid as much as the 7th pick in the draft, fellow wide receiver Darius Hayward-Bey, got from Oakland (again, Al Davis....just die. Not in a mean sense but c'mon man. He's never going to step down and he is running a franchise into the ground) The 49er's wanted to pay Crabtree what other 10th overall selections in the draft usually get. Crabtree said no mas and negotiations were put on the back burner.
Fast forward to October. Crabtree has missed all team activities and the teams first 9 games (counting preseason) so you can imagine that he was behind in all of the team bonding and the hazing that rookies usually go through. Also, if you weren't aware, the 49er's have a coach that used to be somewhat of a badass linebacker for one of the most dominating defenses in the National Football League's history...He isn't to keen on bullshit. Singletary said all of the right things when Crabtree was holding out and rightfully so. The 9er's were 3-2 and looking like the surprise team of the season. When something amazing happened. An act of Deion.
Prime time himself stepped in and played peacemaker between the two sides and eventually they came to an agreement. Crabtree stood on a NFL field for the first time on October 25th in Houston. The 49er's lost. The lost their next game to the Colts. They lost their next game to the Titans. The 49er's lucked out and won a crappily played game vs the Bears on a Thursday night but then they turn that around into another loss to the Packers. That means the 49er's are 1-4 since Crabtree signed. Not good.
Crabtree is easily the 49er's best wide receiver option outside of Vernon Davis and should be an impact player for many years to come but what does this say about the 49er's? They caved into Crabtree's demands and look at what has happened. It could be coincidence. It could be related. I'm not here to judge.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 20, 2009
My list of lasts...
My time in the great state of Minnesota is coming to an end (for now anyway). The last few weeks I have been actively looking for an internship with a minor league baseball team. I didn't really care where I would end up. I sent emails to about 20 teams and hoped that I would have a place somewhere to start. That somewhere is now the little town nestled close to the Blue Ridge Mountains called Salem, Virginia. This town of 25,000 (Minneapolis has over 400,000) is about 10 minutes outside of Roanoke and is home to the Salem Red Sox. It has been quite the whirlwind week. I nailed a few phone interviews. Sent out some thank you emails and in about a week I went from being unsure of what I was going to do after this semester to planning a move that will take me 20 total hours of driving (quick stop in Nashville to visit someone. I think his name is Abram or something...). It has been crazy to say the least. (on a side note: the fact that I will be paid and that housing is taken care of is probably the best news I have ever received in my life. Other then the news that baby Lucy was available, this has to rank right up there.) (side: side note: What am I? A parent? Lucy is just a dog...right. She is losing her baby teeth by the way. They grow up so fast)
Anyway, the internship starts January 11th and the tentative move-in date is the 8th. There isn't much of a plan yet because I only know that I have the internship but I'm thinking that I will leave sometime after New Years and head to Nashville to visit before mentioned half-Jew and Joe Mauer enthusiast, Samuel Leof and his budding "family" before finally making my way through Blacksburg, VA (home of VA Tech) finishing in Salem. It's going to be quite the change but I am ready for it. More to tell as they become more clear but for now I'm practicing my southern accent in preparation...
Since my time is limited and I don't know how many times I will be back in the Minni Apple, I want to compile a "list of lasts". Example: Last piece of Mesa pizza or last time drinking a summit at Mannings. You know, the important stuff. Here is what I have come up with so far and if you have any other suggestions, please pass them along my way. I'm pretty open to most suggestions. Even perhaps: First and last time visiting the Vu. Not saying that I will, not saying I won't.
Eat at Al's Breakfast: I've heard good things but never been. I should go.
Have a Long Island Iced Tea from Barney's: Historically sugary and will rot your stomach the next day. Historically they also get you drunk.
Check out Target Field: Not sure if I will be able to go to the home opener next year at the field that I have been waiting for as a Twins fan. A big bummer if you think about it but that is why I need to get over there before hand.
Bar hop on Cedar and NE: Again, never been. I should go.
Get an ice cream cone from Sebastian Joe's: I know it will be the winter and I'm not sure if it's open right not but it's damn good.
Walk around Lake Calhoun: It will be cold but Lucy probably will enjoy it. Gotta make the pup happy.
Ride a Campus Connector: Preferably, one driven by Jazz Man. You just have to be a student here to get that one.
Walk down frat row: For old time's sake. I may steal a brick or two. Haven't decided yet.
Have a piece of Steak and Fries pizza from Mesa: Best pizza ever. Not sure if I will find that in Salem.
Go to MOA and stay there all day: It's the Mall of America. It's huge. Plus at the Best Buy there you can play the drums. Real drums. Where else can you ride a roller coaster, have a dance party in abercrombie, play the drums and have the choice to either eat a Big Mac or stare at some hooters while eating wings. Can't beat it.
Well, that is all I have for now. I'm sure I've missed something but like I said, send ideas my way if you have any. It has been a pleasure to all I have met in my time in Minneapolis but it's not over yet. Catch ya on the phlip side.
Anyway, the internship starts January 11th and the tentative move-in date is the 8th. There isn't much of a plan yet because I only know that I have the internship but I'm thinking that I will leave sometime after New Years and head to Nashville to visit before mentioned half-Jew and Joe Mauer enthusiast, Samuel Leof and his budding "family" before finally making my way through Blacksburg, VA (home of VA Tech) finishing in Salem. It's going to be quite the change but I am ready for it. More to tell as they become more clear but for now I'm practicing my southern accent in preparation...
Since my time is limited and I don't know how many times I will be back in the Minni Apple, I want to compile a "list of lasts". Example: Last piece of Mesa pizza or last time drinking a summit at Mannings. You know, the important stuff. Here is what I have come up with so far and if you have any other suggestions, please pass them along my way. I'm pretty open to most suggestions. Even perhaps: First and last time visiting the Vu. Not saying that I will, not saying I won't.
Eat at Al's Breakfast: I've heard good things but never been. I should go.
Have a Long Island Iced Tea from Barney's: Historically sugary and will rot your stomach the next day. Historically they also get you drunk.
Check out Target Field: Not sure if I will be able to go to the home opener next year at the field that I have been waiting for as a Twins fan. A big bummer if you think about it but that is why I need to get over there before hand.
Bar hop on Cedar and NE: Again, never been. I should go.
Get an ice cream cone from Sebastian Joe's: I know it will be the winter and I'm not sure if it's open right not but it's damn good.
Walk around Lake Calhoun: It will be cold but Lucy probably will enjoy it. Gotta make the pup happy.
Ride a Campus Connector: Preferably, one driven by Jazz Man. You just have to be a student here to get that one.
Walk down frat row: For old time's sake. I may steal a brick or two. Haven't decided yet.
Have a piece of Steak and Fries pizza from Mesa: Best pizza ever. Not sure if I will find that in Salem.
Go to MOA and stay there all day: It's the Mall of America. It's huge. Plus at the Best Buy there you can play the drums. Real drums. Where else can you ride a roller coaster, have a dance party in abercrombie, play the drums and have the choice to either eat a Big Mac or stare at some hooters while eating wings. Can't beat it.
Well, that is all I have for now. I'm sure I've missed something but like I said, send ideas my way if you have any. It has been a pleasure to all I have met in my time in Minneapolis but it's not over yet. Catch ya on the phlip side.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Na na na na naaaa naaaa, I told you so
Week three of the NBA season has kicked off and who is the darling that everyone is talking about? Lebron James? Nope. How about Dwyane Wade? Nope again. It can't be the one person that I told everyone about and the one person that I knew was going to be the steal of the draft even if picked number one can it? No.....
Well I hate to tell ya folks, but I TOLD YOU SO! Brandon Jennings was once suppose to be a top 20 pick. He went 10. Brandon Jennings was suppose to see little action this season coming off the bench. He is starting. Brandon Jennings wasn't suppose to be this good was he? Well the answer is now very easy to see my friends.
People laughed when I wanted the wolves to pick him. He only averaged 6 points per game last year they'd say, he won't be that good. Yet he is the team leader on a team coached by strict, no bull shit coach in Scott Skiles and he is flourishing . Maybe it is the structure that Skiles creates for Jennings. Maybe it is the countless amount of extra hours that he has put in at the gym as he basically lives there when he isn't at home. Maybe it was me...who knows.
Whatever it is, it's working and I've never been so proud to be a fan of a player. Brandon isn't living it up as a NBA player. He knows that just getting to the NBA isn't enough. He wants to win. He wants to improve. He has drive to go along with his top notch skill and that is something seldomly seen in today's sport world. Dropping 55 in a game isn't a bad start either...
I recently went to the Bucks v Wolves game to see my new hero live. He didn't play all that well (4-16 shooting) but the Bucks won and he was still fun to watch. Here are some pictures from said night...
Stroking 3's during warm-ups
Hopefully this becomes a fun rivalry
#3 on Sportscenter's top 10 that night. Bogut dunk off a behind the back pass from Brandon
Breaking down J Flynn
Last shot of the night, one of his four makes
Scotty passes on wisdom
Well I hate to tell ya folks, but I TOLD YOU SO! Brandon Jennings was once suppose to be a top 20 pick. He went 10. Brandon Jennings was suppose to see little action this season coming off the bench. He is starting. Brandon Jennings wasn't suppose to be this good was he? Well the answer is now very easy to see my friends.
People laughed when I wanted the wolves to pick him. He only averaged 6 points per game last year they'd say, he won't be that good. Yet he is the team leader on a team coached by strict, no bull shit coach in Scott Skiles and he is flourishing . Maybe it is the structure that Skiles creates for Jennings. Maybe it is the countless amount of extra hours that he has put in at the gym as he basically lives there when he isn't at home. Maybe it was me...who knows.
Whatever it is, it's working and I've never been so proud to be a fan of a player. Brandon isn't living it up as a NBA player. He knows that just getting to the NBA isn't enough. He wants to win. He wants to improve. He has drive to go along with his top notch skill and that is something seldomly seen in today's sport world. Dropping 55 in a game isn't a bad start either...
I recently went to the Bucks v Wolves game to see my new hero live. He didn't play all that well (4-16 shooting) but the Bucks won and he was still fun to watch. Here are some pictures from said night...
Stroking 3's during warm-ups
Hopefully this becomes a fun rivalry
#3 on Sportscenter's top 10 that night. Bogut dunk off a behind the back pass from Brandon
Breaking down J Flynn
Last shot of the night, one of his four makes
Scotty passes on wisdomTuesday, November 17, 2009
Casilla and Mijares wonder where that other spanish speaking player went
In an unsuspecting trade, the Minnesota Twins traded the center piece of their trade with the New York Mets for Johan Santana, Carlos Gomez to the Milwaukee Brewers for short stop J.J. Hardy. Many in the organization were surprised by the move as Gomez was an intricate part of late inning defensive replacement situations. "It's going to be weird looking behind me and seeing Denard (Span) out in center instead of Go-Go," Twins set-up man Matt Guerrier said, "I'm used to coming out in the 8th inning and Carlos would always be there."
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said the trade wasn't all that easy, "We are going to miss Go-Go swinging at the first pitch and his enthusiasm for getting on TV." While the trade was a surprise for some, others saw that the time was right to make the move. Twins MVP catcher Joe Mauer was one of those people. "I'm excited to bring in a quality player like J.J.," Mauer said, "I think he will fit in very nicely here. Also, I could never understand a word that Carlos said to me."
Perhaps the players that will miss Gomez the most are 2nd basemen Alexi Casilla and relief pitcher Jose Mijares. "I remember talking in spanish with another player on this team but I haven't seen him around lately," Mijares said, "I wonder what happened to him?" Casilla, perhaps the most distraught over the trade that sent his best friend to Milwaukee, "Carlos and I were the best amigos and we did everything together. Now I have to hang out with Jose and he always wants to drink dos equis and watch telemundo. Carlos never liked to do those things"
With Gomez gone, the Twins are rumored to be in dealings with the Toronto Blue Jays for a swap that would consist of the Jays trading 2nd basemen Aaron Hill and pitcher Jesse Carlson to the Twins for the before mentioned Casilla and Mijares. "With us moving into the new stadium next year," Twins General Manager Billy Smith said, "we went to create an All-American atmosphere for our fans. Being understood when we talk helps us create that."
It is yet to be seen if outfielders Denard Span and Delmon Young will be on the trading block but with the recent moves the Twins have made, it will not be surprising if those players are gone by Opening Day.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said the trade wasn't all that easy, "We are going to miss Go-Go swinging at the first pitch and his enthusiasm for getting on TV." While the trade was a surprise for some, others saw that the time was right to make the move. Twins MVP catcher Joe Mauer was one of those people. "I'm excited to bring in a quality player like J.J.," Mauer said, "I think he will fit in very nicely here. Also, I could never understand a word that Carlos said to me."
Perhaps the players that will miss Gomez the most are 2nd basemen Alexi Casilla and relief pitcher Jose Mijares. "I remember talking in spanish with another player on this team but I haven't seen him around lately," Mijares said, "I wonder what happened to him?" Casilla, perhaps the most distraught over the trade that sent his best friend to Milwaukee, "Carlos and I were the best amigos and we did everything together. Now I have to hang out with Jose and he always wants to drink dos equis and watch telemundo. Carlos never liked to do those things"
With Gomez gone, the Twins are rumored to be in dealings with the Toronto Blue Jays for a swap that would consist of the Jays trading 2nd basemen Aaron Hill and pitcher Jesse Carlson to the Twins for the before mentioned Casilla and Mijares. "With us moving into the new stadium next year," Twins General Manager Billy Smith said, "we went to create an All-American atmosphere for our fans. Being understood when we talk helps us create that."
It is yet to be seen if outfielders Denard Span and Delmon Young will be on the trading block but with the recent moves the Twins have made, it will not be surprising if those players are gone by Opening Day.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Where, O Where, have my little students gone?
That is the question that Gophers AD Joel Maturi has been asking over the last two weeks. It was first brought up in this article after the big L to last place Illinois. What did Maturi expect to happen, is the question that I want answered...
Did he think that just because you build a new stadium and conventional wisdom says that there is a new stadium hangover effect (which means that people will go to games based on the awe factor) that people will come regardless? Has he watched this Gopher team this season? They do everything they can to drive off their fan base with the way they play. They are the worst team in the Big Ten in terms of 3rd down conversions on offense and defense. In layman's terms, they can't stay on the field on offense and they can't get off the field on defense. Couple that with the fact that they are the most penalized team in the conference and no Eric Decker leaves you with a fan base chanting for a quarterback who has thrown less then 10 passes in his collegiate career.
So, what is to blame for the empty seats in the student section? It's quite simple and it is something that nobody talks about. History. The Ohio State Buckeye's have it. The Michigan Wolverines have it. Hell, even the dumb Wisconsin Badgers have it. The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers have none. Zip. Zero. Oh sure they won a national championship in 1960, but both of my parents were swimming around as mindless cells with tails at that time. They haven't been to a January bowl in who knows how long and we just got this brand new stadium and nothing to cheer about. It's like I said to a few friends after the game, the students knew that Illinois was going to win that football game. It's what we are used to and come to expect out of Gopher athletics. Why do we want to go see our team choke and let us down? What is the point?
The Gophers have been disappointing to say the least and it all started when this happened, then this happened, and we can't forget about this either. Quoting a fan from the South Dakota State game, "This is why we don't come to football games. You suck Maturi."
Did he think that just because you build a new stadium and conventional wisdom says that there is a new stadium hangover effect (which means that people will go to games based on the awe factor) that people will come regardless? Has he watched this Gopher team this season? They do everything they can to drive off their fan base with the way they play. They are the worst team in the Big Ten in terms of 3rd down conversions on offense and defense. In layman's terms, they can't stay on the field on offense and they can't get off the field on defense. Couple that with the fact that they are the most penalized team in the conference and no Eric Decker leaves you with a fan base chanting for a quarterback who has thrown less then 10 passes in his collegiate career.
So, what is to blame for the empty seats in the student section? It's quite simple and it is something that nobody talks about. History. The Ohio State Buckeye's have it. The Michigan Wolverines have it. Hell, even the dumb Wisconsin Badgers have it. The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers have none. Zip. Zero. Oh sure they won a national championship in 1960, but both of my parents were swimming around as mindless cells with tails at that time. They haven't been to a January bowl in who knows how long and we just got this brand new stadium and nothing to cheer about. It's like I said to a few friends after the game, the students knew that Illinois was going to win that football game. It's what we are used to and come to expect out of Gopher athletics. Why do we want to go see our team choke and let us down? What is the point?
The Gophers have been disappointing to say the least and it all started when this happened, then this happened, and we can't forget about this either. Quoting a fan from the South Dakota State game, "This is why we don't come to football games. You suck Maturi."
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Update
I haven't been posting much recently, so what have I been doing? Well let me check the list...
It has been a lot of nothing really. I got "terminated" from my lovely promotions job at clear channel because of "some decisions and a lack of hours". That was their words. The real reason I was fired was because I wanted to see how long it takes someone to fire someone. Go back and read the State Fair piece, do you think I was happy with my job? Anyway, when I would go into the office I was never told what to do or what to work on. That makes working tough when you have nothing to do. So, I was let go. Worked out for me because I had wanted to quit but two people already beat me to the punch in the office so I felt like I had to stay on.
It was also the first time that I had ever been fired from a job. I can remember the first meeting I had with my boss after the State Fair. He fed me some bullshit about what was going to happen and he told me to check my email a lot for events and what have you. I continued to check my email for events and maybe a list of things that need to get done but I never got that email, or any other emails for that matter. So, like any good employee would do when they didn't know what to accomplish that day, I sat around and watched youtube videos and checked my fantasy teams. So I was let go.
Have I told you that I have a puppy? Well, I do. And she is an attention whore. That is another reason why I have been lazy I suppose. I will try to sit down and write and Lucy will start whining about me not looking at her. So I have to pick my spots to do homework (which I don't do much of anyway) and when to post on here. Lucy is getting very big and still has a lot to grow which is scary. Right now she weighs approximately 40 pounds and 30 more can be expected in the coming months. She is now potty trained (after some funny incidents) and has learned a few tricks. I have stockpiled some pictures from our walks that I will unveil to the world sometime soon.
What else is there to get caught up on? The Vikes look good, although I couldn't care either way. My boy Brandon Jennings is awesome, like I knew he would be. School is school, which I never go to. That's about it. Hopefully I will update this more often but until then...
It has been a lot of nothing really. I got "terminated" from my lovely promotions job at clear channel because of "some decisions and a lack of hours". That was their words. The real reason I was fired was because I wanted to see how long it takes someone to fire someone. Go back and read the State Fair piece, do you think I was happy with my job? Anyway, when I would go into the office I was never told what to do or what to work on. That makes working tough when you have nothing to do. So, I was let go. Worked out for me because I had wanted to quit but two people already beat me to the punch in the office so I felt like I had to stay on.It was also the first time that I had ever been fired from a job. I can remember the first meeting I had with my boss after the State Fair. He fed me some bullshit about what was going to happen and he told me to check my email a lot for events and what have you. I continued to check my email for events and maybe a list of things that need to get done but I never got that email, or any other emails for that matter. So, like any good employee would do when they didn't know what to accomplish that day, I sat around and watched youtube videos and checked my fantasy teams. So I was let go.
Have I told you that I have a puppy? Well, I do. And she is an attention whore. That is another reason why I have been lazy I suppose. I will try to sit down and write and Lucy will start whining about me not looking at her. So I have to pick my spots to do homework (which I don't do much of anyway) and when to post on here. Lucy is getting very big and still has a lot to grow which is scary. Right now she weighs approximately 40 pounds and 30 more can be expected in the coming months. She is now potty trained (after some funny incidents) and has learned a few tricks. I have stockpiled some pictures from our walks that I will unveil to the world sometime soon.
What else is there to get caught up on? The Vikes look good, although I couldn't care either way. My boy Brandon Jennings is awesome, like I knew he would be. School is school, which I never go to. That's about it. Hopefully I will update this more often but until then...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
...Not So Fast!
I know I haven't posted in a while (more on this developing story later) but I wanted to be "on record" for this World Series so I'll do a quick rundown of what could be a very compelling championship series.
The 2009 World Series between the American League Champion New York Yankees and the defending World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies will be an instant classic if a few things happen. And since there are seven games in a series, the following will be the seven key factors (in reverse order of importance) for this matchup...
1) Shane Victorino/ Johnny Damon - Both are the 2 hitters for their respected teams and which ever player hits better will give his team the edge
2) Jayson Werth - The Phillies right fielder has been hot so far this post season giving the Phillies a big hitting right handed batter in their lineup. If he can hit the Yankee's lefties then the Phills will have a huge advantage.
3) Cole Hamels - Hamels was last years playoff darling but has struggled so far this post season. Hamels had a baby in the first round of the playoffs so that may be a reason for his struggles but he will need to pitch well at home in game 3.
4) A-Rod/ Ryan Howard - Both are the sluggers for their teams and each will be forces to be reckoned with. The question here is will A-Rod continue to contribute at the level he currently is? And if so, what will Howard do in response? Chicks dig the long ball.
5) Mark Teixeira - The Yankee first basemen has been struggling this post season and has only hit one home run while batting around .200. For the Yankees to win, they need him to drive guys in and not leave it all to A-Rod (that is weird to say).
6) Game 2 - Game 2 will feature Pedro vs AJ Burnett and the game has come under a bit of scrutiny. Cole Hamels would have been the logical choice to start game 2 if you were a logical person. Only this isn't a game of logic, it's called baseball. Pedro was signed for this moment. Of course he isn't the Pedro of old but he is still Pedro and he will handle pitching a World Series game in New York much better then a struggling Cole Hamels would. This has been the topic that has caused much debate but this is a no brainer. This game will become that much more important depending on who wins game 1.
7) The most important factor for this years World Series is....Game 1 - Who ever wins Game 1 is in the drivers seat. First off, you have both ace's on the mound (Cliff Lee for the Phillies and CC Sabathia for the Yanks) so which ever team wins will have confidence the next time around. Also, which ever team wins will have the upper hand in what will be a race to win 3 games.
Who do I have winning? Yankees.
Why do I have them winning? Because they are the best team.
How many games will it go? 7
The 2009 World Series between the American League Champion New York Yankees and the defending World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies will be an instant classic if a few things happen. And since there are seven games in a series, the following will be the seven key factors (in reverse order of importance) for this matchup...
1) Shane Victorino/ Johnny Damon - Both are the 2 hitters for their respected teams and which ever player hits better will give his team the edge
2) Jayson Werth - The Phillies right fielder has been hot so far this post season giving the Phillies a big hitting right handed batter in their lineup. If he can hit the Yankee's lefties then the Phills will have a huge advantage.
3) Cole Hamels - Hamels was last years playoff darling but has struggled so far this post season. Hamels had a baby in the first round of the playoffs so that may be a reason for his struggles but he will need to pitch well at home in game 3.
4) A-Rod/ Ryan Howard - Both are the sluggers for their teams and each will be forces to be reckoned with. The question here is will A-Rod continue to contribute at the level he currently is? And if so, what will Howard do in response? Chicks dig the long ball.
5) Mark Teixeira - The Yankee first basemen has been struggling this post season and has only hit one home run while batting around .200. For the Yankees to win, they need him to drive guys in and not leave it all to A-Rod (that is weird to say).
6) Game 2 - Game 2 will feature Pedro vs AJ Burnett and the game has come under a bit of scrutiny. Cole Hamels would have been the logical choice to start game 2 if you were a logical person. Only this isn't a game of logic, it's called baseball. Pedro was signed for this moment. Of course he isn't the Pedro of old but he is still Pedro and he will handle pitching a World Series game in New York much better then a struggling Cole Hamels would. This has been the topic that has caused much debate but this is a no brainer. This game will become that much more important depending on who wins game 1.
7) The most important factor for this years World Series is....Game 1 - Who ever wins Game 1 is in the drivers seat. First off, you have both ace's on the mound (Cliff Lee for the Phillies and CC Sabathia for the Yanks) so which ever team wins will have confidence the next time around. Also, which ever team wins will have the upper hand in what will be a race to win 3 games.
Who do I have winning? Yankees.
Why do I have them winning? Because they are the best team.
How many games will it go? 7
Friday, October 16, 2009
Mirror Mirror on the wall...
...which alum cover is fairest of them all?
That is for you to decide. Vote on the poll and let your voices be heard. This is America people!
The Lettermen, in a field somewhere
What can John Gary not do?
I don't even know
Generic black group #1
Generic black group #2
I'm Rick James bitch
Love Lies, but you can still dance to it
I love you Neil
The forgotten Jackson
That is for you to decide. Vote on the poll and let your voices be heard. This is America people!
The Lettermen, in a field somewhere
What can John Gary not do?
I don't even know
Generic black group #1
Generic black group #2
I'm Rick James bitch
Love Lies, but you can still dance to it
I love you Neil
The forgotten JacksonMonday, October 12, 2009
Damn....
Well that celebration was short lived...
The Twins were swept.
Hearts were broken.
Let's remember the good times.
Ladies and Gentlemen...
The Twins were swept.
Hearts were broken.
Let's remember the good times.
Ladies and Gentlemen...
GAME 163: In PiCTures
This is Twins Ter...Ok so they "share"
Jacque Jones with the first pitch. My favorite Dome mement envolves him hitting a triple
Win or go home...
We thought this was cool
In a normal game this curtain would be all I would see
Last ever dome dog. Sad.
OOooooOOOoooOOOOooo
"Act happy"
O-Cab bomb? Thank you.
It's like looking into a mirror
nervous Kal
Happy Kal. Nervous Murrda
TWINS WIN!
Happy Everybody!
The Minnesota Twins, Your American Central League Champs
wow
MVP!
No one wanted to leave
Kal is still happy
This is Twins Ter...Ok so they "share"
Jacque Jones with the first pitch. My favorite Dome mement envolves him hitting a triple
Win or go home...
We thought this was cool
In a normal game this curtain would be all I would see
Last ever dome dog. Sad.
OOooooOOOoooOOOOooo
"Act happy"
O-Cab bomb? Thank you.
It's like looking into a mirror
nervous Kal
Happy Kal. Nervous Murrda
TWINS WIN!
Happy Everybody!
The Minnesota Twins, Your American Central League Champs
wow
MVP!
No one wanted to leave
Kal is still happyWednesday, October 07, 2009
Game 163
You know that feeling that you get in your stomach when you go into a class and there is a pop quiz that day and you had no clue what it is on? Your stomach is turning and you feel like the only way you would feel better is if you threw up? Well I had that feeling yesterday before game 163 between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers. It was either nerves or the left over subway I had eaten the night before (I'm not sure which).
After skipping classes (priorities people) I made my way to the dome for perhaps the last time ever. I was nervous. I was excited. But most of all I was glad I was at the dome. Just to be there was the most important thing and to say the dome was rocking would be like saying that Lucy likes to chew on things, it would be to obvious. Upon receiving our homer hankies (its a Twins thing) Z and I proceeded to our seats (which were above the baggy. Those who have never sat above the baggy, don't. Just don't).
The first two innings were quick with neither team posing a threat but that all changed in the top of the 3rd inning. The Tigers struck first when notorious Twin killer Magglio Ordonez knocked a single into center field scoring Curtis Granderson from 2nd. Fresh off being arrested for fighting with his wife and being very drunk, Miguel Cabrera had a lot of pressure riding on his broad shoulders and he responded by blasting a 2-run shot over Denard Span's head and into the folded up center field seats to make it a 3-0 game. Another heartbreak loss looked to be in store for us Twins fans...
The Twins got a run back in the bottom of the 3rd as Rick Porcello was a little bit too worried about Denard Span at first base and threw the ball past Cabrera, which bounced and hit Twins first base coach Jerry White in the stomach. This was actually a break for the Tigers as Span would have easily advanced to 2nd if not 3rd base and there was only one out at the time. The Twins then went quietly the rest of the inning. Both team actually went quiet until Jason Kubel stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the 6th with two outs and blasted a Porcello offering into the upper deck in center field. The home run made it 3-2 in Detroits favor and things were looking up. I kept saying to myself that if they Twins can keep it a one run game that I liked their chances.
I liked their chances even more if they had a one run lead...something they had after Orlando Cabrera's 2-run home in the bottom of the 7th inning. I remember the crack of the bat and Z saying "oh, get out" just as O-Cab connected. The crowd went absolutely bonkers and I squeezed my 2nd Nesler at the Twins game (the first being after Alexi had the game winning hit vs the White Sux last year) But yet again, our jubilation was short lived as Magglio struck again and lined the 2nd pitch of the 8th inning over the left field wall, tying the game up at 4. And yet again we were left slumping in our seats wondering what else was in store for game 163...
The Tigers had the best threat to win the AL Central in the 9th inning. Twins closer, Joe Nathan was on the bump and Magglio was again at the plate with one out. I feared the worst as a hot liner shot off Magglio's bat...and right into Orlando Cabrera's glove. Cabrera then threw a bullet to Cuddyer at first which doubled up the sleeping Curtis Granderson and ended the inning stranding a Tiger runner on 3rd.
Now we get to the meaty stuff...Top of the 10th inning the tigers scratch a run across as Brandon Inge lined a two-out double to the left field wall scoring Don Kelly (?) from 2nd. As the inning ended the Twins played their regular "Don't give up fans" video with all of the players saying that its not over. Perhaps it was foreshadowing the feature. But the thing that got my attention the most was when over the loud speakers we hear the opening of Don't Stop Believing by Journey. Stereotypical yes. But the reason why this time was special was the addition that we Twins fans put on the song. It went like this, "Just a city boy, born and raised in south de-booooooooooooo". The crowd started cheering and instead of thinking normally (the Twins will blow it) I thought, no, I felt that something good was going to happen. We didn't have to wait long as Cuddy stepped up to the plate and delivered a triple and dropped right in front of the sliding Ryan Raburn. Cuddy later scored to tie the game (on a Matt Tolbert dribbler up the middle) and on to more extras we went...
After each team left guys on base in the 11th (how many? I don't know, its all fuzzy now) the 12th was set up to be a classic. First the Tigers filled the bases up with one out in the inning. Again it was Brandon Inge at the plate with runners on and again he should have had a go ahead rbi. I say should because even from where I was sitting I could see that the ball hit Inge's jersey but good thing that I wasn't an umpire for the game because Randy Marsh (not this Randy Marsh) saw it otherwise. Inge then bounced a ball up the middle over Bobby Keppel's head and the play that Nick Punto made will be overlooked but shouldn't be. Punto had no play to 2nd base so he fired home to get the force out at home, preventing the go ahead run to score and Keppel got Laird to strike out to end the 12th.
And we all know the rest. Alexi again came up huge and Gomez scored the winning run. The Twins won the American League Central. The feeling that I had was indescribable as we were hugging everyone that was close enough to hug. Meredith almost broke my ribs, she squeezed me so hard and we didn't know what to do next. Do we stick around until they make us leave? Do we chant until we lose our voice? I was very jealous of the fans in the lower bowl that got to slap hands with the Twins players but I felt as if the Twins high fived my heart. Thats why I love the Twins. They don't and won't give up. Ever. I don't even have to say that the Twins were the first team to win a division title after trailing 3 games with 4 games to play. The Twins capped off the Tigers historical collapse as they were they 4th team in the modern era to blow a 7 game lead in August. Victory is ours!
Bring on them Yanks...
After skipping classes (priorities people) I made my way to the dome for perhaps the last time ever. I was nervous. I was excited. But most of all I was glad I was at the dome. Just to be there was the most important thing and to say the dome was rocking would be like saying that Lucy likes to chew on things, it would be to obvious. Upon receiving our homer hankies (its a Twins thing) Z and I proceeded to our seats (which were above the baggy. Those who have never sat above the baggy, don't. Just don't).
The first two innings were quick with neither team posing a threat but that all changed in the top of the 3rd inning. The Tigers struck first when notorious Twin killer Magglio Ordonez knocked a single into center field scoring Curtis Granderson from 2nd. Fresh off being arrested for fighting with his wife and being very drunk, Miguel Cabrera had a lot of pressure riding on his broad shoulders and he responded by blasting a 2-run shot over Denard Span's head and into the folded up center field seats to make it a 3-0 game. Another heartbreak loss looked to be in store for us Twins fans...
The Twins got a run back in the bottom of the 3rd as Rick Porcello was a little bit too worried about Denard Span at first base and threw the ball past Cabrera, which bounced and hit Twins first base coach Jerry White in the stomach. This was actually a break for the Tigers as Span would have easily advanced to 2nd if not 3rd base and there was only one out at the time. The Twins then went quietly the rest of the inning. Both team actually went quiet until Jason Kubel stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the 6th with two outs and blasted a Porcello offering into the upper deck in center field. The home run made it 3-2 in Detroits favor and things were looking up. I kept saying to myself that if they Twins can keep it a one run game that I liked their chances.
I liked their chances even more if they had a one run lead...something they had after Orlando Cabrera's 2-run home in the bottom of the 7th inning. I remember the crack of the bat and Z saying "oh, get out" just as O-Cab connected. The crowd went absolutely bonkers and I squeezed my 2nd Nesler at the Twins game (the first being after Alexi had the game winning hit vs the White Sux last year) But yet again, our jubilation was short lived as Magglio struck again and lined the 2nd pitch of the 8th inning over the left field wall, tying the game up at 4. And yet again we were left slumping in our seats wondering what else was in store for game 163...
The Tigers had the best threat to win the AL Central in the 9th inning. Twins closer, Joe Nathan was on the bump and Magglio was again at the plate with one out. I feared the worst as a hot liner shot off Magglio's bat...and right into Orlando Cabrera's glove. Cabrera then threw a bullet to Cuddyer at first which doubled up the sleeping Curtis Granderson and ended the inning stranding a Tiger runner on 3rd.
Now we get to the meaty stuff...Top of the 10th inning the tigers scratch a run across as Brandon Inge lined a two-out double to the left field wall scoring Don Kelly (?) from 2nd. As the inning ended the Twins played their regular "Don't give up fans" video with all of the players saying that its not over. Perhaps it was foreshadowing the feature. But the thing that got my attention the most was when over the loud speakers we hear the opening of Don't Stop Believing by Journey. Stereotypical yes. But the reason why this time was special was the addition that we Twins fans put on the song. It went like this, "Just a city boy, born and raised in south de-booooooooooooo". The crowd started cheering and instead of thinking normally (the Twins will blow it) I thought, no, I felt that something good was going to happen. We didn't have to wait long as Cuddy stepped up to the plate and delivered a triple and dropped right in front of the sliding Ryan Raburn. Cuddy later scored to tie the game (on a Matt Tolbert dribbler up the middle) and on to more extras we went...
After each team left guys on base in the 11th (how many? I don't know, its all fuzzy now) the 12th was set up to be a classic. First the Tigers filled the bases up with one out in the inning. Again it was Brandon Inge at the plate with runners on and again he should have had a go ahead rbi. I say should because even from where I was sitting I could see that the ball hit Inge's jersey but good thing that I wasn't an umpire for the game because Randy Marsh (not this Randy Marsh) saw it otherwise. Inge then bounced a ball up the middle over Bobby Keppel's head and the play that Nick Punto made will be overlooked but shouldn't be. Punto had no play to 2nd base so he fired home to get the force out at home, preventing the go ahead run to score and Keppel got Laird to strike out to end the 12th.
And we all know the rest. Alexi again came up huge and Gomez scored the winning run. The Twins won the American League Central. The feeling that I had was indescribable as we were hugging everyone that was close enough to hug. Meredith almost broke my ribs, she squeezed me so hard and we didn't know what to do next. Do we stick around until they make us leave? Do we chant until we lose our voice? I was very jealous of the fans in the lower bowl that got to slap hands with the Twins players but I felt as if the Twins high fived my heart. Thats why I love the Twins. They don't and won't give up. Ever. I don't even have to say that the Twins were the first team to win a division title after trailing 3 games with 4 games to play. The Twins capped off the Tigers historical collapse as they were they 4th team in the modern era to blow a 7 game lead in August. Victory is ours!
Bring on them Yanks...
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
You play to win the game...
Never is that more true then this afternoon for the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers. Winner goes to New York for the start of the ALDS and the loser goes home to watch the game on their 52 inch plasma big screen tv's. Never has a team played in a play-in game in back to back seasons as the Twins look to reverse last year's fortune and make the playoffs for the 4th time this decade.
We all remember last years play in game. The 1-0 letdown of a game vs the White Sux. Thome's lone solo shot in the 7th inning was preceded by Cuddy getting thrown out at the plate in the 5th. One run is all it took to send the Twins home. One run. And today we get to do it all over again. Only this time we are home. This time will be different...I hope.
I've never been so excited to go to a Twins game and it has trickled down to Lucy
Just look at the face of excitement....Let's Go Twins!
We all remember last years play in game. The 1-0 letdown of a game vs the White Sux. Thome's lone solo shot in the 7th inning was preceded by Cuddy getting thrown out at the plate in the 5th. One run is all it took to send the Twins home. One run. And today we get to do it all over again. Only this time we are home. This time will be different...I hope.
I've never been so excited to go to a Twins game and it has trickled down to Lucy
Just look at the face of excitement....Let's Go Twins!
Monday, October 05, 2009
The world will destruct in 5...4...3....2...1...
BOOM!
Monday Night Football
Vikings vs Packers
Brett Favre vs Aaron Rodgers
Me vs Chase and Kier
Lets do this...
7:23: Welcome to the 26th avenue man cave. Coming to you live on the University of Minnesota campus. With me tonight are resident cheese heads Chase and Kier and I will be taking the role as bandwagon Vikings fan.
7:29: Kier says "c'mon!" while all of the studio heads pick the vikings to beat the packers tonight. Obviously he foolishly things that the packers are going to win
7:30: We are again turned down by Kier. I won't say for what.
7:36: A replay of AP's badass run, brought to you by Van Heusen at JC Penny's...
7:42: The game is underway and I have to say, the dome is really rocking. You can feel how loud it is in your living room.
7:49: Number 69 for the Vikings brushed off a weak cut block, stripped Rodgers of the football and the Vikings recover. Rodgers was 5-5 on the drive. Quite the drive killer...
7:50: These are two consecutive quotes from Chase, "Well, you have to take the positives from that drive Kier." and "Brett Favre time..." Well said.
7:51: Six minutes into the game we have this exchange,
Kier: ooooo Lucy pooped.
Me: Really?
Kier: yep
Me: Damnit
Chase: You have to put that in (the diary)
consider it done.
7:59: How do Packer fans feel about Brett Favre?
Kier: I want him to get hit like Tim Tebow did.
Chase: Do you want him to get hurt? Like, I want him to get blindsided down field. Him going down field to make a dumb block and get blown up.
Kier: Maybe not hurt, but hit really hard...
now you know.
8:03: Brett Favre 1 Packers 0. Favre tosses a one yard touchdown pass to Visanthe Shiancoe. Vikings go up 7-0 and it is silent in the cave. Kier gets tag-teamed by a father son duo with text messages. Some variation of "Touchdown Brett"
8:11: What an answer by the Pack. Rodgers finds Jermichael Finley on 3rd down for a 62 yard touchdown. Bam. Kier gets another text from the father and it said "Ouch". Ouch is right.
8:25: A 4th and 3 play turns into a first down for the Pack as the Rodgers throw deflects off of Finley's foot into the diving arms of Greg Jennings. Brad Childress was to busy petting his beard to get the challenge flag onto the field before the packers run a play. Next play Rodgers throws in into the diving arms of Antoine Winfield, only Winfield plays for the Vikings. Packers just doubled their turnovers for the season with the two first half ones tonight.
8:30: The 392832 commercial break takes place. At this point I think we have view more minutes of commercial time then of game play. In fact I know we have. It is 8:30 right now and there is 11 minutes to go in the 2nd quarter. That means in one hour we have seen 18 minutes of game play and 42 minutes of other things... Monday Night Football everyone.
8:39: Brett Favre 2 Packers 1. Favre finds a crossing Sidney Rice for the score. 14-7 Vikings, prompting Kier to say, "We've given them 14 points...". Given...Taken...its a matter of perspective really.
8:51: Another equalizer by the Packers. AP runs to the left side of the line and is stood up by the Packer D and stripped by Clay Matthews to be returned for a touchdown. ESPN shows the graphic that AP has the most fumbles (17) since he has been in the league.
Kier: Yeah, he's not that good.
Chase: Yeah, I don't know what all the hype is about.
9:02: Touchdown Vikings. AP takes it in after a questionable pass interference call set it up at the one. 21-14 Vikes with 30 seconds to go in the half. Time for me to walk the dog...
9:20: Didn't get to far as it was raining and Lucy was not about to walk in the light rain. I don't really blame her. 2nd begins. Before it does, let's play two truths and a lie...
Brett Favre has two passing touchdowns for the Vikings against the Packers
The Minnesota Twins are the first team to play in the one game play-in game in back to back seasons
Hell Froze over
9:30: Brett Favre 3 Packers 2. Brett Favre floats the ball to a wide open Bernard Berrian for the score. Looking puurrdy good in his debut vs the Pack. 28-14 Vikes
9:38: Jared Allen is everywhere. He just picked up his 2.5 sack of the game to go along with a force fumble. Jon Gruden said he has "a motor". Is that related to having a hamstring while being hurt? "Adrian Peterson has a hamstring but it looks like he is good to go..."
9:48: Donald Lee drops a touchdown on 4th and goal from the 1. Vikes with the huge goal line stand. You can't pass through the Williams Wall without asking. And we all know Wisconsin people are not as nice as us Minnesota folk.
10:03: Tick, tick-tick, tick, tick-tick
10:08: Packers try a trick play to catch the Vikings off guard only they forgot Chilly never sleeps, therefore he is always prepared. Nice try Cheeseheads.
10:14: Kier wants a sympathy punt for the packers. It's been that kind of game.
10:18: The first sex boat joke was made
Jon Gruden: This guy loves contact (Antoine Winfield)
Chase: Sexual contact...on a boat...
10:20: Jared Allen collects his 342523 sack of the game (and go down as a safety) as Chase goes upstairs to sulk and Kier repeating "I don't even want to watch this anymore". Brett Favre and the Vikings whoop up on the Pack. The Vikes get 7 sacks vs the terrible offensive line of the Packers. Vikings go to 4-0 and 2-0 in the division, the Packers fall to 2-2 and 1-1 in the division. Vikes have the look of a very good team and everyone in Minneapolis is going to jump on the bandwagon after tonight if they haven't already. Be weary pseudo Viking fans, it's only week 4 of 17. Loooong way to go before Super Bowl talk.
10:33: Rodgers leads the Pack down the field for the quick score making it 30-20 before the 2 pt try...which failed. 10 pt lead for the Vikes with 3 minutes and 40 seconds to go in the game. Rodgers was pressured again before barely getting the pass off. Vikes also recovered the onside attempt basically sealing up the victory. Vikes played a dominate overall game tonight. The question will be if the Vikings can play like this week in and week out. It will be interesting...
10:44: I keep wanting to end this running diary but the Packers won't quit. They are in Vikings territory at the two minute warning. Can't fault them for trying, I mean...it it their job.
10:50: Pack kick a field goal to make it interesting 30-23 but fail to recover the onside kick again. Favre takes a few snaps in the victory formation and the victory is his.
Final score: Brett Favre 1 Packers 0
Monday Night Football
Vikings vs Packers
Brett Favre vs Aaron Rodgers
Me vs Chase and Kier
Lets do this...
7:23: Welcome to the 26th avenue man cave. Coming to you live on the University of Minnesota campus. With me tonight are resident cheese heads Chase and Kier and I will be taking the role as bandwagon Vikings fan.
7:29: Kier says "c'mon!" while all of the studio heads pick the vikings to beat the packers tonight. Obviously he foolishly things that the packers are going to win
7:30: We are again turned down by Kier. I won't say for what.
7:36: A replay of AP's badass run, brought to you by Van Heusen at JC Penny's...
7:42: The game is underway and I have to say, the dome is really rocking. You can feel how loud it is in your living room.
7:49: Number 69 for the Vikings brushed off a weak cut block, stripped Rodgers of the football and the Vikings recover. Rodgers was 5-5 on the drive. Quite the drive killer...
7:50: These are two consecutive quotes from Chase, "Well, you have to take the positives from that drive Kier." and "Brett Favre time..." Well said.
7:51: Six minutes into the game we have this exchange,
Kier: ooooo Lucy pooped.
Me: Really?
Kier: yep
Me: Damnit
Chase: You have to put that in (the diary)
consider it done.
7:59: How do Packer fans feel about Brett Favre?
Kier: I want him to get hit like Tim Tebow did.
Chase: Do you want him to get hurt? Like, I want him to get blindsided down field. Him going down field to make a dumb block and get blown up.
Kier: Maybe not hurt, but hit really hard...
now you know.
8:03: Brett Favre 1 Packers 0. Favre tosses a one yard touchdown pass to Visanthe Shiancoe. Vikings go up 7-0 and it is silent in the cave. Kier gets tag-teamed by a father son duo with text messages. Some variation of "Touchdown Brett"
8:11: What an answer by the Pack. Rodgers finds Jermichael Finley on 3rd down for a 62 yard touchdown. Bam. Kier gets another text from the father and it said "Ouch". Ouch is right.
8:25: A 4th and 3 play turns into a first down for the Pack as the Rodgers throw deflects off of Finley's foot into the diving arms of Greg Jennings. Brad Childress was to busy petting his beard to get the challenge flag onto the field before the packers run a play. Next play Rodgers throws in into the diving arms of Antoine Winfield, only Winfield plays for the Vikings. Packers just doubled their turnovers for the season with the two first half ones tonight.
8:30: The 392832 commercial break takes place. At this point I think we have view more minutes of commercial time then of game play. In fact I know we have. It is 8:30 right now and there is 11 minutes to go in the 2nd quarter. That means in one hour we have seen 18 minutes of game play and 42 minutes of other things... Monday Night Football everyone.
8:39: Brett Favre 2 Packers 1. Favre finds a crossing Sidney Rice for the score. 14-7 Vikings, prompting Kier to say, "We've given them 14 points...". Given...Taken...its a matter of perspective really.
8:51: Another equalizer by the Packers. AP runs to the left side of the line and is stood up by the Packer D and stripped by Clay Matthews to be returned for a touchdown. ESPN shows the graphic that AP has the most fumbles (17) since he has been in the league.
Kier: Yeah, he's not that good.
Chase: Yeah, I don't know what all the hype is about.
9:02: Touchdown Vikings. AP takes it in after a questionable pass interference call set it up at the one. 21-14 Vikes with 30 seconds to go in the half. Time for me to walk the dog...
9:20: Didn't get to far as it was raining and Lucy was not about to walk in the light rain. I don't really blame her. 2nd begins. Before it does, let's play two truths and a lie...
Brett Favre has two passing touchdowns for the Vikings against the Packers
The Minnesota Twins are the first team to play in the one game play-in game in back to back seasons
Hell Froze over
9:30: Brett Favre 3 Packers 2. Brett Favre floats the ball to a wide open Bernard Berrian for the score. Looking puurrdy good in his debut vs the Pack. 28-14 Vikes
9:38: Jared Allen is everywhere. He just picked up his 2.5 sack of the game to go along with a force fumble. Jon Gruden said he has "a motor". Is that related to having a hamstring while being hurt? "Adrian Peterson has a hamstring but it looks like he is good to go..."
9:48: Donald Lee drops a touchdown on 4th and goal from the 1. Vikes with the huge goal line stand. You can't pass through the Williams Wall without asking. And we all know Wisconsin people are not as nice as us Minnesota folk.
10:03: Tick, tick-tick, tick, tick-tick
10:08: Packers try a trick play to catch the Vikings off guard only they forgot Chilly never sleeps, therefore he is always prepared. Nice try Cheeseheads.
10:14: Kier wants a sympathy punt for the packers. It's been that kind of game.
10:18: The first sex boat joke was made
Jon Gruden: This guy loves contact (Antoine Winfield)
Chase: Sexual contact...on a boat...
10:20: Jared Allen collects his 342523 sack of the game (and go down as a safety) as Chase goes upstairs to sulk and Kier repeating "I don't even want to watch this anymore". Brett Favre and the Vikings whoop up on the Pack. The Vikes get 7 sacks vs the terrible offensive line of the Packers. Vikings go to 4-0 and 2-0 in the division, the Packers fall to 2-2 and 1-1 in the division. Vikes have the look of a very good team and everyone in Minneapolis is going to jump on the bandwagon after tonight if they haven't already. Be weary pseudo Viking fans, it's only week 4 of 17. Loooong way to go before Super Bowl talk.
10:33: Rodgers leads the Pack down the field for the quick score making it 30-20 before the 2 pt try...which failed. 10 pt lead for the Vikes with 3 minutes and 40 seconds to go in the game. Rodgers was pressured again before barely getting the pass off. Vikes also recovered the onside attempt basically sealing up the victory. Vikes played a dominate overall game tonight. The question will be if the Vikings can play like this week in and week out. It will be interesting...
10:44: I keep wanting to end this running diary but the Packers won't quit. They are in Vikings territory at the two minute warning. Can't fault them for trying, I mean...it it their job.
10:50: Pack kick a field goal to make it interesting 30-23 but fail to recover the onside kick again. Favre takes a few snaps in the victory formation and the victory is his.
Final score: Brett Favre 1 Packers 0
Friday, September 11, 2009
Summer 2009: in picTURES
This is the summer that you did not get to see...
I could have been doing this same thing if it were not for Casey
Take that Wisconsin
Do-Division Street Fest in Chicago. Not sure if this is street legal.
Don't just stand there bust a move
Do not enter
I miss you
Had to get a picture of Rock the Garden
Chase Loves Minnesota
Lake Florida. Heaven on Earth basically
Thee only place that I have witnessed the Northern Lights. It was not this summer but I'm just sayin'. Pretty sweet
Fireworks on the 4th
This is my best friend Ben's Grandmother. She couldn't resist Twist and Shout
Look below you!
I've got double vision
Yeah, it got a little crazy out there on the boat
The moon is going streaking
10,000 Lakes Festival
Looks like we got everything
Rain, rain go away
The wrong line that we got into
At least Greg was excited...
Our campsite for the first day
Our campsite the following days. Miiiinor upgrade...
Pete Francis wishes that Dispatch was still together
That's what you get for laying down in the grass without a shirt on...I bet your back is going to itch forever
The campground I wish I was in
The only battle caught on film between Chief eight-pack and Greg
Ready? Fight!
Greg goes for the body slam...
Oh what's this? The Frogzlam
Boom goes the dynamite
Chief tries to lend a hand to Greg...
Greg's final push
Smoking a victory cigarette later that night
What is going on inside that tent?
The Johnson Family Band, that's what!
Hmm, what's this?
Aww, pretty
This is what cheeto does...all the time...24/7. 365
We have two moons?
What ya drankin'?
What are all of these people doing?
They are watching this my friends
Rainy day on the dock
Oh hey puppy
She does three things outside: go to the bathroom, roll around in the grass, and eat sticks. It's weird
Gaze into the eyes of innocence...
Take it to the Bank
The first meaningful game played in TCF Bank Stadium...even if it was on the score board
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