People sometimes ask me, what's my fascination with sports? A few things come to mind. I am a little obsessed with statistics, and using them to formulate why something is or isn't what it seems. Another reason would be that I like to play a lot of them. While I'm not very good, I enjoy working as a team and maybe in my mind, pretending that the game is bigger than it actually is.
But neither of those are the reason I am writing today. There is a third reason I love sports, especially watching them. You never know when you are going to see something special. A lot of times, you can feel that something could happen. It's a "wouldn't it be cool if..." moment. Sometimes, its an epic play or a huge upset, or a post game tirade. My favorite of all, is the late game comeback. You've seen or heard of the big ones, Bills-Oilers, Mavs-Heat, Yankees-Red Sox, among others, but the most amazing comeback I've ever seen wasn't on a field, or a court, or on a rink, but an octagon.
I'm not a huge MMA fan. It's fast pace and high action does make it more appealing than boxing. On Sunday, the UFC had an event in Pittsburgh, and what happened might be the most amazing 30 seconds ever. Cheick Kongo is a veteran MMA fighter. He's not the best, but he's still a pretty good fighter. His opponent, Pat Barry, (Not the FOX 19 Weatherman) is not a slouch either. They are the main event of the evening, and boy, was that a good call.
The round starts out with the two men sizing each other up, landing a few probing shots to figure out what their game plan is. After some slow building, Barry comes in and with one big punch sends Kongo down hard. As Barry tries to get on him, but Kongo gets to his knees and while he tries to stand, Barry continues the assault. Kongo gets to his feet and after another shot, he falls. Hard. He looks like Jenga blocks toppling over. And for a second he's on his back. Then, something happens.
Kongo struggles to get to his feet. Barry is trying to hold him down but allows Kongo to stand again. And honestly, how can you blame him? The last two punches Kongo took while standing floored him. It's going to happen again, right? Barry rushes in on his dazed opponent and gets caught with a punch while he is coming in. And then an uppercut, and wait... Pat Barry is out. He's out like VHS, Myspace, and Charlie Sheen's acting career.
On the video between 4:37 and 5:05, Pat Barry seemingly knocks his opponent out TWICE only to lose. It's an amazing comeback. It's an amazing series of events. And it's stuff like that fight that make sports so fun. Because for every blowout, late comeback that's thwarted, and just plain boring game, there is a Chieck Kongo becoming the Semi-Conscience Superman. And that's what makes sports the most rewarding form of entertainment. If you stick it out long enough, the amazing happens.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Support Your Local Sports Team
Cincinnati isn't the biggest city around. When it comes to national sports scene, people know us for Ochocinco, Bengals going to jail (which doesn't happen NEARLY as much as people would like to believe), the Reds, and college basketball. Success and star power is usually not seen outside of the 275 loop.
We have a chance to put Cincinnati in the spotlight. We know the Reds are good. We know guys like Brandon Philips, Joey Votto, and Jay Bruce are some of the best position players in the National League. Those guys are doing their part to get into the national spotlight, we need to do ours.
Last year, Joey Votto, the eventual National League MVP only made the All Star game because of the last man in vote. The final vote showed that we can rally for our guys, but we shouldn't put them behind the 8 ball in the first place. Vote Reds
We like to complain, myself included, that we don't get enough respect or attention in the national media. But at the same time, maybe WE don't give our own teams, other than the Bengals, enough attention. People say they don't go to Reds games because it's too high. You don't have to buy 8 dollar beers. In fact, you can bring your own drinks in. You can get really cheap tickets if you want. I'm not saying that everyone should by 10 game ticket packs. Just don't say, "(Insert Media Outlet) doesn't care about the Reds," when you haven't really supported the team yourself.
Vote Reds. Support our guys. Watch them on TV, vote for them in the All Star Game, and why not come to a game or two?
We have a chance to put Cincinnati in the spotlight. We know the Reds are good. We know guys like Brandon Philips, Joey Votto, and Jay Bruce are some of the best position players in the National League. Those guys are doing their part to get into the national spotlight, we need to do ours.
Last year, Joey Votto, the eventual National League MVP only made the All Star game because of the last man in vote. The final vote showed that we can rally for our guys, but we shouldn't put them behind the 8 ball in the first place. Vote Reds
We like to complain, myself included, that we don't get enough respect or attention in the national media. But at the same time, maybe WE don't give our own teams, other than the Bengals, enough attention. People say they don't go to Reds games because it's too high. You don't have to buy 8 dollar beers. In fact, you can bring your own drinks in. You can get really cheap tickets if you want. I'm not saying that everyone should by 10 game ticket packs. Just don't say, "(Insert Media Outlet) doesn't care about the Reds," when you haven't really supported the team yourself.
Vote Reds. Support our guys. Watch them on TV, vote for them in the All Star Game, and why not come to a game or two?
Friday, June 24, 2011
Unnecessary Changes
This weekend the Cincinnati Reds have their long awaited rematch from the 1970 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles. My memories of that series are... yea, I wasn't really around then. This is series marks the Reds playing at all of the American League parks. Great.
Look, I see the appeal to Inter-league play. Battle of Ohio is cool. Being able to see the Yankees play the Reds is definitely an attraction. The Reds had their first non-opening day Monday sell-out because of it. Money is to be made. Besides, the more teams that play each other, the less we have to hear about Red Sox versus Yankees. So that's a plus
I guess my gripe is that other than when we play the Indians or a marquee team like the Yankees or Red Sox, it's just another game. Sure, the Texas Rangers were in the World Series last year, but I wouldn't be clamoring to get tickets because the Rangers are in town.
More than any other pro sport, baseball has more tradition in the US than any other sport. There are a lot of things that make it unique. The DH Rule, 7th inning stretch, and not playing the other league. That's what makes it cool. I know that there are 162 games and that people might not want to see the Astros 14 times a year, but that's baseball. The fact that the team we play in the World Series may be the only time we play that team is pretty cool. And adds to the lore of baseball.
But in a world that likes to change things just because they feel like it, it was only a matter of time until inter-league play happened. And now there is talk of realignment and going from 2 leagues and 3 divisions to 2 leagues and 2 divisions. That's got an old school feel to it, and really makes winning a division mean a lot. I would be a big fan of realignment. Why should the Reds be in a 6 team division and the Rangers be in a 4 team one? So it'll be interesting to see how that pays out.
Just don't talk to me about an 18 game schedule.
Look, I see the appeal to Inter-league play. Battle of Ohio is cool. Being able to see the Yankees play the Reds is definitely an attraction. The Reds had their first non-opening day Monday sell-out because of it. Money is to be made. Besides, the more teams that play each other, the less we have to hear about Red Sox versus Yankees. So that's a plus
I guess my gripe is that other than when we play the Indians or a marquee team like the Yankees or Red Sox, it's just another game. Sure, the Texas Rangers were in the World Series last year, but I wouldn't be clamoring to get tickets because the Rangers are in town.
More than any other pro sport, baseball has more tradition in the US than any other sport. There are a lot of things that make it unique. The DH Rule, 7th inning stretch, and not playing the other league. That's what makes it cool. I know that there are 162 games and that people might not want to see the Astros 14 times a year, but that's baseball. The fact that the team we play in the World Series may be the only time we play that team is pretty cool. And adds to the lore of baseball.
But in a world that likes to change things just because they feel like it, it was only a matter of time until inter-league play happened. And now there is talk of realignment and going from 2 leagues and 3 divisions to 2 leagues and 2 divisions. That's got an old school feel to it, and really makes winning a division mean a lot. I would be a big fan of realignment. Why should the Reds be in a 6 team division and the Rangers be in a 4 team one? So it'll be interesting to see how that pays out.
Just don't talk to me about an 18 game schedule.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Xbox Love Triangle
I have to admit something. I've been with Jess for six years, but there has always been another love in my life. It's been an affair that I hope to get out in the open and see if I can make it work with Jessica. I love video games.
Jess has never been a big fan of video games. Sure, she plays the occasional Wii party game, and she loves them on her iPhone, but the Xbox360 and Jess have been rivals for years. I hope that I have found a way to bridge the gap between the two. LA Noire.
As I've written before, I really like LA Noire. And one thing Jess and I like to watch are police shows. I feel like this game could be a happy medium for both of us enjoy. I've been through a complete playthrough before, so I know we can make it 'til the end. It will be interesting to see how her detective work is compared to mine. She'll probably blow my scores away.
We'll see how this works. I'm excited, and she's... on board. It'll be an interesting experiment to see if I can make my two loves love each other. Maybe not love each other, but at least not be at each others throats.
Is there anything you've tried to get your significant other interested in? Did it work? Did it fail with hilarious consequences? Let me know. Post a comment or leave a message on Facebook. (I'd prefer you leave the message here.)
Jess has never been a big fan of video games. Sure, she plays the occasional Wii party game, and she loves them on her iPhone, but the Xbox360 and Jess have been rivals for years. I hope that I have found a way to bridge the gap between the two. LA Noire.
As I've written before, I really like LA Noire. And one thing Jess and I like to watch are police shows. I feel like this game could be a happy medium for both of us enjoy. I've been through a complete playthrough before, so I know we can make it 'til the end. It will be interesting to see how her detective work is compared to mine. She'll probably blow my scores away.
We'll see how this works. I'm excited, and she's... on board. It'll be an interesting experiment to see if I can make my two loves love each other. Maybe not love each other, but at least not be at each others throats.
Is there anything you've tried to get your significant other interested in? Did it work? Did it fail with hilarious consequences? Let me know. Post a comment or leave a message on Facebook. (I'd prefer you leave the message here.)
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Father's Day
Today is Father's Day and I wanted to take the time to talk about my dad. When it comes to athletics my dad was an awesome baseball player. Then again, Peebles didn't have football, he was too short for basketball, and my dad hates hockey (he can't skate). He did get his hitting genes from his dad. Big Ralph could hit a ton and listening to people talk about it is like hearing a tall tale. "One time, Ralph hit a ball so hard it went over the Peebles High School and reports were that it was spotted in Maysville." Who am I to judge? He was hitting balls better than me the last time we were at the diamond. They say talent skips a generation, which is why I royally suck at baseball more than anything else.
Nowadays my dad doesn't play baseball much, but usually you can find him playing horseshoes. He used to have a three-wheeler, thankfully he got rid of it. He was crazy dangerous on it, and if we didn't get rid of it, I'd probably not be writing this today. So thanks dad and mom for getting rid of it. I appreciate it. So does Jess.
When it comes to watching sports, my dad isn't a big pro sports fan. He loves College Sports and the Little League World Series. My dad actually buys the College Football Package from DirectTV. That might not seem like a big deal to you, dear reader, but let me tell you. That is HUGE. It's like 200 bucks! I can't tell you the last time my dad spent 200 bucks on anything else. Maybe their car. My parents have no movie channels, but on Saturday if you want to see Northern Illinois vs Middle Tennessee State, come to their house.
College Sports fit my dad's personality. He's not one to boast, other than about the computer he built. He doesn't like the pro sports because its all about the money. He's an honest man, and I think that's one reason he doesn't like Pete Rose. Even though Pete is a lot like my dad with his work ethic, he cheated. My dad won't tolerate a cheater, no matter what else they did. I respect that. You know what you're getting with my dad. He's a fine husband, (I'm told) a great guy, and a super dad. One day I hope that I can be as good at those three things as he is, because I'll never be that good of a ball player, sorry dad.
Happy Father's Day, to my dad and all the other Dads out there.
Nowadays my dad doesn't play baseball much, but usually you can find him playing horseshoes. He used to have a three-wheeler, thankfully he got rid of it. He was crazy dangerous on it, and if we didn't get rid of it, I'd probably not be writing this today. So thanks dad and mom for getting rid of it. I appreciate it. So does Jess.
When it comes to watching sports, my dad isn't a big pro sports fan. He loves College Sports and the Little League World Series. My dad actually buys the College Football Package from DirectTV. That might not seem like a big deal to you, dear reader, but let me tell you. That is HUGE. It's like 200 bucks! I can't tell you the last time my dad spent 200 bucks on anything else. Maybe their car. My parents have no movie channels, but on Saturday if you want to see Northern Illinois vs Middle Tennessee State, come to their house.
College Sports fit my dad's personality. He's not one to boast, other than about the computer he built. He doesn't like the pro sports because its all about the money. He's an honest man, and I think that's one reason he doesn't like Pete Rose. Even though Pete is a lot like my dad with his work ethic, he cheated. My dad won't tolerate a cheater, no matter what else they did. I respect that. You know what you're getting with my dad. He's a fine husband, (I'm told) a great guy, and a super dad. One day I hope that I can be as good at those three things as he is, because I'll never be that good of a ball player, sorry dad.
Happy Father's Day, to my dad and all the other Dads out there.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
I Hope It Was Worth It, Bill
In 2001, Bill Simmons was starting to come into his own at ESPN. Still new with the company, his Page 2 Column started to take off. In the 10 years since, Bill has been a writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live, moved to LA, become the biggest writer for ESPN, produced huge documentaries, and now launched his own site, grantland.com. Besides his accomplishments, sports and entertainment from Boston has exploded. Take a look at this:
Even if my theory isn't true, I think Boston has become what we always pictured New York to be. The city that has all the winners, the city that can put something over your head because they are better than your city. One day, I plan to meet Bill Simmons and ask him myself if this is true. And if it is, I'm going to then find Jerry Springer and find out why he did the same thing but only got a trashy talk show and a few years as host of America's Got Talent.
- New England Patriots, 3 Time Superbowl Champs
- Boston Celtics, 1 NBA Title
- Boston Red Sox, 2 World Series wins
- Boston Bruins, 1 Stanley Cup
- Dana White and UFC explode
- Jay Leno gets his job back from Conan
- The Departed wins best picture
- The Fighter and The Town, also about Boston come out
- John Cena (from West Newberry, Mass) wins estimated 45,000 matches and 1,000 WWE championships
- Sam Adams beer becomes super popular
- People listen to the Flogging Mollys
Even if my theory isn't true, I think Boston has become what we always pictured New York to be. The city that has all the winners, the city that can put something over your head because they are better than your city. One day, I plan to meet Bill Simmons and ask him myself if this is true. And if it is, I'm going to then find Jerry Springer and find out why he did the same thing but only got a trashy talk show and a few years as host of America's Got Talent.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Game 7
A few summers ago I went to a Cyclones hockey game. The game happened to start around the same time as the Reds were playing next door. A Cubs fan looked at my jersey and asked me if there was a playoff hockey game going on. I told him yes, it was Game 7. When I told him it was Game 7, he told his friends there was a change of plans, they were going to see two minor league hockey teams play a Game 7 instead of his favorite team playing the Reds.
That is one story of how big a Game 7 in hockey is. I have more, and any hockey fan can tell you how big these games are. Game 7 isn't just the final game in a series, its the most intense 60 minutes (or more) in sports. Hockey players are already wired differently. They are mentally and physically tough. They always play with intensity and that ratchets up in the playoffs. And for Game 7? For the greatest trophy in pro sports? To have your name forever etched on Lord Stanley's Cup? Hide your kids, hide your wife...
The Canucks play the Bruins tonight in Vancouver at 8pm on NBC. Or CBC, watch it on there if you can. Don Cherry is awesome. He's like a reverse Jackie Robinson, breaking the color barrier on crazy looking suits. The entire spectacle of the Stanley Cup Final is fantastic to watch. And as for the teams, there is a TON of side storys.
USA versus Canada. Will Luongo look like games 1, 2, and 5 (2 goals) or 3, 4, and 6 (15 goals)? The Canucks are the faster team, and came in statistically better. But Boston has shown to be very tough. And in the playoffs, toughness and goal tending is the name of the game.
I think this game will be decided by one man. Roberto Luongo, the Canucks goaltender. When he has been on, they don't lose. But when he is off, man is he off. So far, he's been able to handle the pressure when he's at home. But will those 15 goals allowed, and the Boston crowd chanting his name all night Monday. That has to get to him, that has to break him down eventually. And in the biggest moment of the biggest game of his life, will he be able to handle it? We will find out tonight. Game 7.
That is one story of how big a Game 7 in hockey is. I have more, and any hockey fan can tell you how big these games are. Game 7 isn't just the final game in a series, its the most intense 60 minutes (or more) in sports. Hockey players are already wired differently. They are mentally and physically tough. They always play with intensity and that ratchets up in the playoffs. And for Game 7? For the greatest trophy in pro sports? To have your name forever etched on Lord Stanley's Cup? Hide your kids, hide your wife...
The Canucks play the Bruins tonight in Vancouver at 8pm on NBC. Or CBC, watch it on there if you can. Don Cherry is awesome. He's like a reverse Jackie Robinson, breaking the color barrier on crazy looking suits. The entire spectacle of the Stanley Cup Final is fantastic to watch. And as for the teams, there is a TON of side storys.
USA versus Canada. Will Luongo look like games 1, 2, and 5 (2 goals) or 3, 4, and 6 (15 goals)? The Canucks are the faster team, and came in statistically better. But Boston has shown to be very tough. And in the playoffs, toughness and goal tending is the name of the game.
I think this game will be decided by one man. Roberto Luongo, the Canucks goaltender. When he has been on, they don't lose. But when he is off, man is he off. So far, he's been able to handle the pressure when he's at home. But will those 15 goals allowed, and the Boston crowd chanting his name all night Monday. That has to get to him, that has to break him down eventually. And in the biggest moment of the biggest game of his life, will he be able to handle it? We will find out tonight. Game 7.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Don't Take This Personal
There is a disconnect between most athletes and fans. The most recent example was LeBron's post game tirade. If you haven't seen it, here's a sample:
"Because at the end of the day, all the people that was rooting on me to fail, at the end of the day they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They have the same personal problems they had today." - LeBron James
And he's right, when I woke up after they lost, I still was without a full-time job. My bank account still only contains 3 digits. I still don't have a BMW in the driveway of my 30,000 square foot compound. There were two things that really bothered me about what he said, he didn't take responsibility for his team losing and instead of addressing supporters, he addresses his haters.
Why feed to the trolls? If you are so worry more about the people that don't like you, eventually, nobody will like you. Instead of making remarks like that, hit the gym and make yourself better. LeBron, you CAN be the "Chosen 1" you CAN dominate any and every game. That's what drives me crazy. I want to hate you because I know you will dismantle my favorite team effortlessly, not because you cowardly hide behind your words.
LeBron is the latest in a long line of athletes that play the, "you're just jealous you aren't me" card. Sure, I'd love to make that kind of money, I'd like to make Jerome Simpson money. But that's not the reason for the hate. This is a career for athletes; it's their livelihood. However to sports fans, this is entertainment. At the end of the day, pro sports are something we like to talk about, argue about, and just watch like any other form of entertainment.
I have no personal issues with LeBron James. Or any other athlete, except maybe Kimo. (Curse you Kimo) Athletes that take what we say personally need to get over it. If you're on TV, people are going to dissect you. That's how it works. Instead of taking shots at the people that make you relevant, change their opinions by proving them wrong. Show them you are willing to put in the time to earn your spot.
There was a time that I hated Kobe Bryant. He was an arrogant ball hog that only got to where he was because of Shaq. He was a diva, that drove his teammate and coach out of town. Even prompting Phil Jackson to write a book about him. But then something happened, Kobe starting winning again. Kobe didn't seemed to let his play do the talking for him. He worked his butt off and became the best player in the world. What a concept.
"Because at the end of the day, all the people that was rooting on me to fail, at the end of the day they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They have the same personal problems they had today." - LeBron James
And he's right, when I woke up after they lost, I still was without a full-time job. My bank account still only contains 3 digits. I still don't have a BMW in the driveway of my 30,000 square foot compound. There were two things that really bothered me about what he said, he didn't take responsibility for his team losing and instead of addressing supporters, he addresses his haters.
Why feed to the trolls? If you are so worry more about the people that don't like you, eventually, nobody will like you. Instead of making remarks like that, hit the gym and make yourself better. LeBron, you CAN be the "Chosen 1" you CAN dominate any and every game. That's what drives me crazy. I want to hate you because I know you will dismantle my favorite team effortlessly, not because you cowardly hide behind your words.
LeBron is the latest in a long line of athletes that play the, "you're just jealous you aren't me" card. Sure, I'd love to make that kind of money, I'd like to make Jerome Simpson money. But that's not the reason for the hate. This is a career for athletes; it's their livelihood. However to sports fans, this is entertainment. At the end of the day, pro sports are something we like to talk about, argue about, and just watch like any other form of entertainment.
I have no personal issues with LeBron James. Or any other athlete, except maybe Kimo. (Curse you Kimo) Athletes that take what we say personally need to get over it. If you're on TV, people are going to dissect you. That's how it works. Instead of taking shots at the people that make you relevant, change their opinions by proving them wrong. Show them you are willing to put in the time to earn your spot.
There was a time that I hated Kobe Bryant. He was an arrogant ball hog that only got to where he was because of Shaq. He was a diva, that drove his teammate and coach out of town. Even prompting Phil Jackson to write a book about him. But then something happened, Kobe starting winning again. Kobe didn't seemed to let his play do the talking for him. He worked his butt off and became the best player in the world. What a concept.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Maybe Next Time, LeBron (Alternate Version)
During Game 4 of the NBA Finals, I wrote this blog about if Miami won. I really felt like LeBron was in a lose-lose situation. Even if he won, he didn't.
In the 1980's, Ted Dibiase was always trying to get the WWF Title. He had the money, the skills, and everything it took to get that belt, but he never could. And then, "The Million Dollar Man" came up with his most devious plan. He had Andre the Giant fight, and defeat, WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan. Once he was awarded the belt, he gave to Ted DiBiase. A dastardly move by a dastardly man. Of course, it didn't last long, we soon found out that an evil twin ref was used and there was a fast count, and the Million Dollar Man's plan was foiled.
This time there was no "evil ref". (2006, anyone?) But when LeBron couldn't win the title on his own, he joined his own version of the Million Dollar Team. (Chris Bosh as Virgil) And like Ted DiBiase, even though he held the title, everyone knew it wasn't his. Maybe to him it doesn't matter. Being a champion is being a champion. No matter how you got there, it's yours.
Am I calling LeBron a fraud? Not exactly. His team won the title and he was a major contributor. He is a big reason they made it as far as they did. But nobody that has watched this NBA Finals can tell you LeBron carried this team. This has been D Wade's team. He's been the fire, he's been the reason they won. He's the reason the team is even together.
LeBron is too good to not have a title. Many times, he's the best player on the court. He's the most amazing physical force in the NBA since a young Shaq. If it wasn't this year, it could be next year, or the next. As long as he's healthy, any team with LeBron James in the lineup is a legit title contender. But maybe this time, it wasn't really his. It's a shame for him that people won't let him enjoy it the way he will want to, but he's still the champ. For now.
In the 1980's, Ted Dibiase was always trying to get the WWF Title. He had the money, the skills, and everything it took to get that belt, but he never could. And then, "The Million Dollar Man" came up with his most devious plan. He had Andre the Giant fight, and defeat, WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan. Once he was awarded the belt, he gave to Ted DiBiase. A dastardly move by a dastardly man. Of course, it didn't last long, we soon found out that an evil twin ref was used and there was a fast count, and the Million Dollar Man's plan was foiled.
This time there was no "evil ref". (2006, anyone?) But when LeBron couldn't win the title on his own, he joined his own version of the Million Dollar Team. (Chris Bosh as Virgil) And like Ted DiBiase, even though he held the title, everyone knew it wasn't his. Maybe to him it doesn't matter. Being a champion is being a champion. No matter how you got there, it's yours.
Am I calling LeBron a fraud? Not exactly. His team won the title and he was a major contributor. He is a big reason they made it as far as they did. But nobody that has watched this NBA Finals can tell you LeBron carried this team. This has been D Wade's team. He's been the fire, he's been the reason they won. He's the reason the team is even together.
LeBron is too good to not have a title. Many times, he's the best player on the court. He's the most amazing physical force in the NBA since a young Shaq. If it wasn't this year, it could be next year, or the next. As long as he's healthy, any team with LeBron James in the lineup is a legit title contender. But maybe this time, it wasn't really his. It's a shame for him that people won't let him enjoy it the way he will want to, but he's still the champ. For now.
Maybe Next Time, LeBron
In the 1980's, Ted Dibiase was always trying to get the WWF Title. He had the money, the skills, and everything it took to get that belt, but he never could. And then, "The Million Dollar Man" came up with his most devious plan. He had Andre the Giant fight, and defeat, WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan. Once he was awarded the belt, he gave to Ted DiBiase. A dastardly move by a dastardly man. Of course, it didn't last long, we soon found out that an evil twin ref was used and there was a fast count, and the Million Dollar Man's plan was foiled.
And over twenty years later, the good guys won again. No matter how good Ted DiBiase's team was, (Chris Bosh is Virgil) Hulk Hogan prevailed. Like he always does, Hulk showed up in the end. The bad guys can try to beat him, physically or mentally, but Dirk wouldn't let his team or his fans (Mavamaniacs?) down. Fadeaways, free throws, spin move layups, and three pointers. It seemed like whatever the situation, Dirk has the answer.
Over a decade of 50 plus win seasons, coaches and players changed around him, but Dirk was a constant in Dallas. When they blew a series against the 8th Golden State Warriors a few years back, it seemed like Dirk's chance was 2006. A postseason marred by a referee scandal, a 2-0 series lead was blown, and that seemed like that's the last time we'd hear from the Mavs. The Lakers got better, much better, the Spurs wouldn't die, the Hornets showed flashes, as did the Suns and Nuggets. The Mavs seemed lost in the shuffle.
Then came the summer of 2010. A ton of star players could, and would move around. One player didn't move, Dirk. The Mavs were an older team, and a lot of people thought Dirk might leave to chase a ring, but he was too loyal to the team that took him 13 years earlier. When the playoffs came around, the Mavs looked like an also ran. The Lakers looked to three-peat in Phil's last hoorah, the Thunder were a sexy pick, and the Spurs had the best record in the league. The Celtics, Heat, and Bulls loomed in the Eastern Conference. But, in Hulk Hogan fashion, Dirk took his team to another level. No matter the odds, they just couldn't be stopped.
One day, I'll be writing about LeBron's championship, he's just too good to not have a title. Many times, he's the best player on the court. He's the most amazing physical force in the NBA since a young Shaq. If it wasn't this year, it could be next year, or the next. As long as he's healthy, any team with LeBron James in the lineup is a legit title contender. It didn't work out this year. Maybe next time, LeBron
And over twenty years later, the good guys won again. No matter how good Ted DiBiase's team was, (Chris Bosh is Virgil) Hulk Hogan prevailed. Like he always does, Hulk showed up in the end. The bad guys can try to beat him, physically or mentally, but Dirk wouldn't let his team or his fans (Mavamaniacs?) down. Fadeaways, free throws, spin move layups, and three pointers. It seemed like whatever the situation, Dirk has the answer.
Over a decade of 50 plus win seasons, coaches and players changed around him, but Dirk was a constant in Dallas. When they blew a series against the 8th Golden State Warriors a few years back, it seemed like Dirk's chance was 2006. A postseason marred by a referee scandal, a 2-0 series lead was blown, and that seemed like that's the last time we'd hear from the Mavs. The Lakers got better, much better, the Spurs wouldn't die, the Hornets showed flashes, as did the Suns and Nuggets. The Mavs seemed lost in the shuffle.
Then came the summer of 2010. A ton of star players could, and would move around. One player didn't move, Dirk. The Mavs were an older team, and a lot of people thought Dirk might leave to chase a ring, but he was too loyal to the team that took him 13 years earlier. When the playoffs came around, the Mavs looked like an also ran. The Lakers looked to three-peat in Phil's last hoorah, the Thunder were a sexy pick, and the Spurs had the best record in the league. The Celtics, Heat, and Bulls loomed in the Eastern Conference. But, in Hulk Hogan fashion, Dirk took his team to another level. No matter the odds, they just couldn't be stopped.
One day, I'll be writing about LeBron's championship, he's just too good to not have a title. Many times, he's the best player on the court. He's the most amazing physical force in the NBA since a young Shaq. If it wasn't this year, it could be next year, or the next. As long as he's healthy, any team with LeBron James in the lineup is a legit title contender. It didn't work out this year. Maybe next time, LeBron
Saturday, June 11, 2011
The Rocky Awards
Since the Rocky franchise is my favorite movie franchise, its was just a matter of time for me to do an article about it. So here they are the Rocky Awards.
Worst Movie: Um. Really? Rocky 5
Best Song: One thing that is big is Rocky movies, the music. From the instrumentals, to the classic 80's rock songs. Of all the memorable songs in the series. I have to go with the Original Theme. Classic. Unmistakeable. And gives you hope.
Most Overrated: When I was playing intramural sports at OU we played Eye of the Tiger before everyone flag football game. We lost every one. It's so overdone and I just don't like it. It's super overrated.
Worst Fight: Rocky 5 versus Tommy Gunn. In the street, and that move just sucks.
Best Story: The original. Rocky was a Million to One story. It wasn't about winning. It was about going the distance and you can't quit on your dreams.
Best Action: Rocky 3. Clubber Lang times two AND a fight against Thunderlips? Great stuff. The first two were dramas, the next two were action movies.
Most Dated Movie: Rocky 4. I don't care that the original movie mentions the year 1976 and that is a theme of the movie. NOTHING is more dated than Rocky 4. Which adds to its charm.
Best Bad Guy: Clubber Lang. It's not even close. If you have Drago, Lang, Creed, and Gunn in front of you, the LAST guy you would want to fight is Lang. Mr. T was terrifying. He really would knock you into tomorrow.
Best Montage: Rocky 4. The entire movie is a montage.
Most Ridiculous Moment: Rocky 4. The entire movie is ridiculous.
Best Fight: The Original. You really think Rocky might win. He hurts Creed, and maybe he could do it. But he doesn't. Rocky 2 is a close second.
Best 80's Song: No Easy Way Out. If I'm driving at night, there is a good chance I reenact that scene.
Best Training Montage: Rocky 2. When he's running and runs with the kids. He flies up those stairs. Rocky 2 went from OK to amazing after Mick says, "Well what are we waiting for?"
Best Comedy: The fight with Thunderlips. It's a good time.
Best Side Character: Paulie. Mick is great and Creed is really good too, but Paulie is a loveable dirtbag. Hard to pull off.
Worst Character: Adrian. I wish Drago punched her instead of Apollo.
Lost Plot Item: In Rocky 2, Rocky is practically blind on one side, forcing him to fight Apollo right handed, yet this blindness is never talked about again even though Rocky fights like another 16 times.
Most Underrated: Rocky 2. People don't realize that its a really good movie. Yea, slow at first, but it's good. Really good.
No Homo Moment: The Beach Scene.
Best Movie: The first four are all great in their own way. Three is a great action movie. Four is such an
easily mindless entertaining movie. And two is right there. But the first is the best. It usually is.
Worst Movie: Um. Really? Rocky 5
Best Song: One thing that is big is Rocky movies, the music. From the instrumentals, to the classic 80's rock songs. Of all the memorable songs in the series. I have to go with the Original Theme. Classic. Unmistakeable. And gives you hope.
Most Overrated: When I was playing intramural sports at OU we played Eye of the Tiger before everyone flag football game. We lost every one. It's so overdone and I just don't like it. It's super overrated.
Worst Fight: Rocky 5 versus Tommy Gunn. In the street, and that move just sucks.
Best Story: The original. Rocky was a Million to One story. It wasn't about winning. It was about going the distance and you can't quit on your dreams.
Best Action: Rocky 3. Clubber Lang times two AND a fight against Thunderlips? Great stuff. The first two were dramas, the next two were action movies.
Most Dated Movie: Rocky 4. I don't care that the original movie mentions the year 1976 and that is a theme of the movie. NOTHING is more dated than Rocky 4. Which adds to its charm.
Best Bad Guy: Clubber Lang. It's not even close. If you have Drago, Lang, Creed, and Gunn in front of you, the LAST guy you would want to fight is Lang. Mr. T was terrifying. He really would knock you into tomorrow.
Best Montage: Rocky 4. The entire movie is a montage.
Most Ridiculous Moment: Rocky 4. The entire movie is ridiculous.
Best Fight: The Original. You really think Rocky might win. He hurts Creed, and maybe he could do it. But he doesn't. Rocky 2 is a close second.
Best 80's Song: No Easy Way Out. If I'm driving at night, there is a good chance I reenact that scene.
Best Training Montage: Rocky 2. When he's running and runs with the kids. He flies up those stairs. Rocky 2 went from OK to amazing after Mick says, "Well what are we waiting for?"
Best Comedy: The fight with Thunderlips. It's a good time.
Best Side Character: Paulie. Mick is great and Creed is really good too, but Paulie is a loveable dirtbag. Hard to pull off.
Worst Character: Adrian. I wish Drago punched her instead of Apollo.
Lost Plot Item: In Rocky 2, Rocky is practically blind on one side, forcing him to fight Apollo right handed, yet this blindness is never talked about again even though Rocky fights like another 16 times.
Most Underrated: Rocky 2. People don't realize that its a really good movie. Yea, slow at first, but it's good. Really good.
No Homo Moment: The Beach Scene.
Best Movie: The first four are all great in their own way. Three is a great action movie. Four is such an
easily mindless entertaining movie. And two is right there. But the first is the best. It usually is.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Hello America, it's me, the NBA.
I have a lot of friends that watch sports. We can talk for hours about them, debate topics, and make fun of each others teams. A lot of my friends don't watch the NBA. Somewhere down the line, something happened that turned them off. Here are a few examples.
These two teams have been doing everything to win these first four games. And while the big stars, Dirk and Dwyane especially, have been major factors, role players have been a story this series. Mario Chalmers and Deshawn Stevenson have hit some big threes to start or to end runs. Guys like Bosh and Jason Terry have had moments of greatness as well. We're still waiting on LeBron's big game, and it's coming.
Tonight at 9 is game 5 of the NBA Finals. And as far as I'm concerned, it's the biggest game of the series. For Dallas, winning at home means only needing one win in Miami, a place that has only one home playoff loss this year, For the Heat, it's a chance to break Dallas and know they have two chances to finish them off at home. Dirk said that this is their game 7 and he's right. The Dallas Mavericks shouldn't be in this situation. they should have been out already. But they are too tough, too gritty, and just won't die.
One guy can kill them. LeBron. There has been a ton of talk about LeBron's lack of heroics at the end of the game, including this LeBron James game 4 highlight reel. If LeBron wants to be taken more seriously, and not just as Wade's sidekick, he needs a big game. Tonight. This is the biggest game of the year and if he doesn't come out tonight with a killer instinct, then I don't know if he really has it.
Look, it's summer time. And unless you love CSI reruns, you need to be watching the NBA Finals tonight on ABC. The last three games have come down to the final shot. There is star power, pure basketball skill, and athleticism by the truckload. You want passion? You've got a veteran team looking at maybe their last shot at being a winner, and another team wanting to shut all their detractors up. This game is going to be huge. It should almost be on PPV. Don't tell the NBA I said that, though. Free is good.
I'll see you at 9.
- They whine and cry to the refs.
- The refs slow the game way down.
- It's all just one-on-one, not real basketball.
- The college game has more passion.
These two teams have been doing everything to win these first four games. And while the big stars, Dirk and Dwyane especially, have been major factors, role players have been a story this series. Mario Chalmers and Deshawn Stevenson have hit some big threes to start or to end runs. Guys like Bosh and Jason Terry have had moments of greatness as well. We're still waiting on LeBron's big game, and it's coming.
Tonight at 9 is game 5 of the NBA Finals. And as far as I'm concerned, it's the biggest game of the series. For Dallas, winning at home means only needing one win in Miami, a place that has only one home playoff loss this year, For the Heat, it's a chance to break Dallas and know they have two chances to finish them off at home. Dirk said that this is their game 7 and he's right. The Dallas Mavericks shouldn't be in this situation. they should have been out already. But they are too tough, too gritty, and just won't die.
One guy can kill them. LeBron. There has been a ton of talk about LeBron's lack of heroics at the end of the game, including this LeBron James game 4 highlight reel. If LeBron wants to be taken more seriously, and not just as Wade's sidekick, he needs a big game. Tonight. This is the biggest game of the year and if he doesn't come out tonight with a killer instinct, then I don't know if he really has it.
Look, it's summer time. And unless you love CSI reruns, you need to be watching the NBA Finals tonight on ABC. The last three games have come down to the final shot. There is star power, pure basketball skill, and athleticism by the truckload. You want passion? You've got a veteran team looking at maybe their last shot at being a winner, and another team wanting to shut all their detractors up. This game is going to be huge. It should almost be on PPV. Don't tell the NBA I said that, though. Free is good.
I'll see you at 9.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
MLB Draft, It's a Real Thing
In case you didn't notice, the MLB Draft started yesterday. The Cincinnati Reds took a pitcher by the name of Robert (don't call me Louis) Stephenson. Apparently, he's out of high school. He is also right handed. He can throw up to 97 miles per hour. He has a curveball. And a change up. Zzzzzz... Let me know when you wake up.
There are a lot of things that work against the MLB Draft. It's in the middle of the season, it doesn't include international players, these guys might not see the Majors for at least a season or two. By the time he gets drafted, the buzz (if there was one) is probably gone by anyone not a hardcore fan.With so much working against the draft, Major League Baseball can't do things to make it worse.
Mo Egger (of ESPN 1530 fame) has a great idea of having the draft the day after the All-Star Game. Which makes sense, because its the only day in the US that none of the four major sports are in action. Basically, a perfect oppurtunity for them to capitalize on sports boredom. Also, with no sports being on, ESPN or some other sports network might pick it up for America to watch.
I have a few more ideas, can we get mock drafts? Big boards? A combine? A guy like Mel Kiper, Jr with too much hair gel and an "I'm way smarter than the other guy I'm arguing with" aura? We care about football because if we watch sports TV enough, we feel like we learn who the top 5 weak side linebackers and which running back could be a Day 2 sleeper. Knowledge equals intrest, intrest equals demand, demand equals TV time, and TV time equals money. See how that works?
Another thing that would help would be ease of info. If you don't want talking heads, give me numbers. Give me stats and ratings on things like curveballs or fielding range. Why should I have to pay ESPN to find out any in depth info? 40 times and bench reps are all over when it comes to football.
MLB needs to take this seriously if they want us to take it seriously. Draft coverage was at the bottom of the page. Their headline story was about the Red Sox and Yankees, two things that are more worn out than (insert joke here). I want to care about Robert Stephenson, and in time, maybe I will. But the draft is supposed to rejuvenate hope in your team. That a certain prospect will take your team to the next level, or become a franchise player. If the Reds didn't draft a guy named after an author, I never would remember him. Maybe later they'll take shortshop Ralph Emerson.
There are a lot of things that work against the MLB Draft. It's in the middle of the season, it doesn't include international players, these guys might not see the Majors for at least a season or two. By the time he gets drafted, the buzz (if there was one) is probably gone by anyone not a hardcore fan.With so much working against the draft, Major League Baseball can't do things to make it worse.
Mo Egger (of ESPN 1530 fame) has a great idea of having the draft the day after the All-Star Game. Which makes sense, because its the only day in the US that none of the four major sports are in action. Basically, a perfect oppurtunity for them to capitalize on sports boredom. Also, with no sports being on, ESPN or some other sports network might pick it up for America to watch.
I have a few more ideas, can we get mock drafts? Big boards? A combine? A guy like Mel Kiper, Jr with too much hair gel and an "I'm way smarter than the other guy I'm arguing with" aura? We care about football because if we watch sports TV enough, we feel like we learn who the top 5 weak side linebackers and which running back could be a Day 2 sleeper. Knowledge equals intrest, intrest equals demand, demand equals TV time, and TV time equals money. See how that works?
Another thing that would help would be ease of info. If you don't want talking heads, give me numbers. Give me stats and ratings on things like curveballs or fielding range. Why should I have to pay ESPN to find out any in depth info? 40 times and bench reps are all over when it comes to football.
MLB needs to take this seriously if they want us to take it seriously. Draft coverage was at the bottom of the page. Their headline story was about the Red Sox and Yankees, two things that are more worn out than (insert joke here). I want to care about Robert Stephenson, and in time, maybe I will. But the draft is supposed to rejuvenate hope in your team. That a certain prospect will take your team to the next level, or become a franchise player. If the Reds didn't draft a guy named after an author, I never would remember him. Maybe later they'll take shortshop Ralph Emerson.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Jerome-mania
I want to start off by saying that I have nothing against Jerome Simpson as a person. In fact, you have to pull for a guy that goes to a school like Coastal Carolina and instead of getting money for his jersey, he got money by delivering pizzas. To make it to the NFL, drafted in the 2nd round no less, takes talent and hard work.
Having said that, he's been in the league for 3 years, and up until this season, he had one catch for two yards. In 2010, he "exploded" for 20 catches, 277 yards and 3 TDs. Not bad, though in 2009, Brandon Marshall had 21 catches for 200 yards and 2 scores... in one game. In his defense, Jerome basically did all of his magic in the last few games of the season, but the question needs asked, WHAT TOOK SO #$%& LONG?
We've been keeping this guy on the roster, while letting other WRs go and bringing in tons of new faces. drafting seven wideouts, two tight ends, and bringing in TO and Antonio Bryant since drafting Jerome Simpson. The Bengals have desperatly been looking for more weapons and a future successor to Chad Ochocinco as the number one wideout.
Side Note: Not that it matters, but if the Bengals had drafted small size DeSean Jackson over small school Jerome Simpson, we would have our big play guy. And if we would have made a better offer to Mike Vick, we wouldn't be discussing Carson at all. Of course, two years ago I would have thought bringing in Vick would have been dumb. And maybe Chad's antics paired with DeSean's unpredictability would have been volitile. Hindsight 20/20 I guess.
Ok, so why all the Jersome Simpson talk? Well, certain retailers are now carrying Jerome Simpson jerseys and having him do autograph signings. Really? Twenty-one catches in three seasons makes you marketable? After the team you play for drafted a guy at the same position in the top 5 of the draft? All I'm saying is maybe we should cool off Jerome-mania.
And I'll say it right here, if Jerome Simpson has any of the following, 10 TDs in a season, 1,000 yards in a season, or 100 catches in a season, I will wear a Jerome Simpson jersey for an entire week. And if he makes a Pro Bowl, I will hand write an apology for this article and deliver it in person. And if Jerome Simpson makes the Hall of Fame, I will legally rename myself "Jersome Simpson's Number One Fan".
Having said that, he's been in the league for 3 years, and up until this season, he had one catch for two yards. In 2010, he "exploded" for 20 catches, 277 yards and 3 TDs. Not bad, though in 2009, Brandon Marshall had 21 catches for 200 yards and 2 scores... in one game. In his defense, Jerome basically did all of his magic in the last few games of the season, but the question needs asked, WHAT TOOK SO #$%& LONG?
We've been keeping this guy on the roster, while letting other WRs go and bringing in tons of new faces. drafting seven wideouts, two tight ends, and bringing in TO and Antonio Bryant since drafting Jerome Simpson. The Bengals have desperatly been looking for more weapons and a future successor to Chad Ochocinco as the number one wideout.
Side Note: Not that it matters, but if the Bengals had drafted small size DeSean Jackson over small school Jerome Simpson, we would have our big play guy. And if we would have made a better offer to Mike Vick, we wouldn't be discussing Carson at all. Of course, two years ago I would have thought bringing in Vick would have been dumb. And maybe Chad's antics paired with DeSean's unpredictability would have been volitile. Hindsight 20/20 I guess.
Ok, so why all the Jersome Simpson talk? Well, certain retailers are now carrying Jerome Simpson jerseys and having him do autograph signings. Really? Twenty-one catches in three seasons makes you marketable? After the team you play for drafted a guy at the same position in the top 5 of the draft? All I'm saying is maybe we should cool off Jerome-mania.
And I'll say it right here, if Jerome Simpson has any of the following, 10 TDs in a season, 1,000 yards in a season, or 100 catches in a season, I will wear a Jerome Simpson jersey for an entire week. And if he makes a Pro Bowl, I will hand write an apology for this article and deliver it in person. And if Jerome Simpson makes the Hall of Fame, I will legally rename myself "Jersome Simpson's Number One Fan".
Friday, June 3, 2011
Movie Mad Libs (There be spoilers, yo!)
Yesterday, four people, including me watched "The Hangover 2" at AMC Newport. (best theatre in Cincinnati, btw) Now when I watch a movie, things I look for are entertainment, special scenes/moments, pacing, and story. Maybe not in THAT order every time, but it's big for me.
"The Hangover 2" or TH2 as it'll be called from now on, was entertaining, had scenes that will unfortunately stick with me for a while, and didn't drag on too much. A lot happened in 104 minutes. There was a problem with it, though. As entertaining and funny as it was, I'd seen it all before.
TH2 was a carbon copy of the original. There is no way they actually wrote a 2nd script. I think they watched the first movie and said, we can't have a baby, let's have a monkey! We surprised everyone with Mr. Chow jumping out of a car, so let's have him jump out of an ice box! I couldn't find myself enjoying the movie, as I was thinking of gags from the first movie that were going to happen in this movie.
In the honor of the Movie Mad Libs, TH2 was, I thought I would go ahead and make TH3:
Two years after the events in Bangkok, the gang is going to Alan's wedding. Alan, a big fan of parties, talks the guys into going to Tijuana. When they wake up the next day, Alan's friend Carlos is missing and they must retrace their steps to find him. Instead of a baby or monkey, the guys are in charge of a baby chicken. Mr. Chow, who escaped Interpol and is hiding out in Mexico gets involved when the group has to make a trade with a drug cartel for their friend. Mike Tyson makes an appearance at this point, jumping out of a trash can with Uzis spraying bullets "Dead Presidents" style. Instead of their friend, Carlos, they get another guy with the same name. During their travels Stu gets his tongue pierced and also tries to have relations with a donkey. Alan admits that he gave the rest of the group drugs, much to Stu's chagrin. Right before the wedding is called off, they find their friend in a place that's easy and the story wraps up quickly.
Did I miss anything?
"The Hangover 2" or TH2 as it'll be called from now on, was entertaining, had scenes that will unfortunately stick with me for a while, and didn't drag on too much. A lot happened in 104 minutes. There was a problem with it, though. As entertaining and funny as it was, I'd seen it all before.
TH2 was a carbon copy of the original. There is no way they actually wrote a 2nd script. I think they watched the first movie and said, we can't have a baby, let's have a monkey! We surprised everyone with Mr. Chow jumping out of a car, so let's have him jump out of an ice box! I couldn't find myself enjoying the movie, as I was thinking of gags from the first movie that were going to happen in this movie.
In the honor of the Movie Mad Libs, TH2 was, I thought I would go ahead and make TH3:
Two years after the events in Bangkok, the gang is going to Alan's wedding. Alan, a big fan of parties, talks the guys into going to Tijuana. When they wake up the next day, Alan's friend Carlos is missing and they must retrace their steps to find him. Instead of a baby or monkey, the guys are in charge of a baby chicken. Mr. Chow, who escaped Interpol and is hiding out in Mexico gets involved when the group has to make a trade with a drug cartel for their friend. Mike Tyson makes an appearance at this point, jumping out of a trash can with Uzis spraying bullets "Dead Presidents" style. Instead of their friend, Carlos, they get another guy with the same name. During their travels Stu gets his tongue pierced and also tries to have relations with a donkey. Alan admits that he gave the rest of the group drugs, much to Stu's chagrin. Right before the wedding is called off, they find their friend in a place that's easy and the story wraps up quickly.
Did I miss anything?
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Randy's Random Rants
David Robinson, Rik Smits, Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutumbo, Alonzo Mourning, and now Shaq. When I was a kid, it seemed like nearly every team had a big time center. And of all of them, Shaq was the biggest. He was literally larger than life. You could youtube Shaq and find tons of videos. He was a physical monster, and the way the sport has evolved, I don't know if we'll ever see anything like him again.
If you like sports, (and judging by you reading this, you do!) you should check out the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Last night's 1-0 contest between the Canucks and Bruins was filled with action, drama, and biting! Game 2 is Saturday night on NBC and I believe you are doing your inner sports fan a disservice by not checking it out.
Other quick notes:
Terrelle Pryor's driving privileges in Ohio have been suspended. Isn't it a little late for that? He's already caused enough trouble with cars.
The NFL and Players Association had a secret meeting in Chicago. It was so secret, that even my lowly blog is reporting it happened. Let's just get this over with.
Steve Spurrier floats the idea of paying players. "It worked at Florida," he said.
Lance Armstrong wants an apology from 60 Minutes for their story on Lance taking performance enhancing drugs. I am still waiting for the "Thank You" note from Lance for defending him on my blog. So if you see him, let him know I'm waiting.
I got a decent amount of blog hits for my (the) Ohio State University story. No death threats. I'll try harder next time.
I'm going to watch "The Hangover: Part 2" later today. Full report tomorrow. Why review a movie before it makes over 100 million dollars in a weekend? Truth is, I got a lot of free time during the week, so I usually check out a movie midweek. If you want me to review a movie, give me 14 dollars and I'll bang it out for you.
If you like sports, (and judging by you reading this, you do!) you should check out the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Last night's 1-0 contest between the Canucks and Bruins was filled with action, drama, and biting! Game 2 is Saturday night on NBC and I believe you are doing your inner sports fan a disservice by not checking it out.
Other quick notes:
Terrelle Pryor's driving privileges in Ohio have been suspended. Isn't it a little late for that? He's already caused enough trouble with cars.
The NFL and Players Association had a secret meeting in Chicago. It was so secret, that even my lowly blog is reporting it happened. Let's just get this over with.
Steve Spurrier floats the idea of paying players. "It worked at Florida," he said.
Lance Armstrong wants an apology from 60 Minutes for their story on Lance taking performance enhancing drugs. I am still waiting for the "Thank You" note from Lance for defending him on my blog. So if you see him, let him know I'm waiting.
I got a decent amount of blog hits for my (the) Ohio State University story. No death threats. I'll try harder next time.
I'm going to watch "The Hangover: Part 2" later today. Full report tomorrow. Why review a movie before it makes over 100 million dollars in a weekend? Truth is, I got a lot of free time during the week, so I usually check out a movie midweek. If you want me to review a movie, give me 14 dollars and I'll bang it out for you.
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