I blogged the entire Cavs vs. Celtics game. However, Microsoft will not let me cut and paste my rambling so I will say this
Even Bill Belichicks hidden cameras could see the Cavs dominated the New England or as I affectionately call it, "Crap Corner" Celtics. That is all!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
One Liners
Read a great book called I'm Dying Up Here that tells the story of the stand-up comedy scene in Los Angeles during the late seventies. It has influenced me to throw a blog out there of nothing but one liners. They won't be funny, but more or less soundbites, which by the way, seems all people can fully absorb these days.
The Cavs preferred to have both Antawn Jamison and J.J. Hickson instead of just Amare Stoudemire, but next year this move could lead to only having Antawn Jamison and J.J. Hickson.
I would look for the Cavs to struggle early in the second part of the season, the same way the Cavs struggled at the beginning of the season with new additions to the lineup.
It's down to six teams for the NBA championship: Mavericks, Lakers, Nuggets, Magic, Celtics, and Cavs, I like the Mavericks after Big-Z signs with them.
To go a little further, yes I think Big Z is going to hold this against the Cavs and yes, I think he will be bought out and sign with the Mavericks.
I buy Tiger's apology, he is a broken man, I also buy into the fact that HE OWES US ALL ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, SO DEAL!
I am about 4 seconds away from recording a "Leave Tiger Alone!" video, the guy made multiple slime ball moves, but he didn't cheat on you.
My favorite show on ESPN, First Take, say what you want about Skip Bayless, I always liked the bad guy in professional wrestling, infinitely more interesting.
I'm am not concerned about Ohio State's "weak" recruiting class, too many legendary Buckeyes were sub-3 star recruits.
I'm much more concerned that a 13-year old already committed to USC, can we just start paying these guys already, it's a professional business.
Ohio State will not win a National Championship this season, away games at Wisconsin and Iowa will be the culprit.
I'd be much more interested in the Olympics if the writers of The View weren't producing every back-story for these games, hey its a competition!
The Indians held a press conference during the Cavs Antawn Jamison press conference to announce that Mark Shapiro will be promoted to team president..................next year! (I take back my initial comment that these one-liner wouldn't be funny, that's hilarious)
I find it ironic that Mark Shapiro has the same number of syllables as irrelevant.
The Browns 2010 draft? How did the Ravens and Steelers look when their franchise safeties were injured? Berry or Mays please!
Anyone else concerned that there might not be any football or basketball in 2011? I'm not, too many people will loose too much money.
PCPOTW (Pop Culture Pick of The Week)
How about the movie Grizzly Man. One my fondest memories of college was watching When Animals Attack while my roommate Scott openly cheered for the animals, he would love this flick. The film documents a human loony tune as he spends 11 years in Alaska living amongst the grizzly bear. Yes, it ends badly and yes, it's incredibly interesting. I would go ahead and put this at the top of your Netflix queue. Is it wrong to feel sympathy for someone, and yet still think they got whats coming to them in 2 hour period? Let me know.
The Cavs preferred to have both Antawn Jamison and J.J. Hickson instead of just Amare Stoudemire, but next year this move could lead to only having Antawn Jamison and J.J. Hickson.
I would look for the Cavs to struggle early in the second part of the season, the same way the Cavs struggled at the beginning of the season with new additions to the lineup.
It's down to six teams for the NBA championship: Mavericks, Lakers, Nuggets, Magic, Celtics, and Cavs, I like the Mavericks after Big-Z signs with them.
To go a little further, yes I think Big Z is going to hold this against the Cavs and yes, I think he will be bought out and sign with the Mavericks.
I buy Tiger's apology, he is a broken man, I also buy into the fact that HE OWES US ALL ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, SO DEAL!
I am about 4 seconds away from recording a "Leave Tiger Alone!" video, the guy made multiple slime ball moves, but he didn't cheat on you.
My favorite show on ESPN, First Take, say what you want about Skip Bayless, I always liked the bad guy in professional wrestling, infinitely more interesting.
I'm am not concerned about Ohio State's "weak" recruiting class, too many legendary Buckeyes were sub-3 star recruits.
I'm much more concerned that a 13-year old already committed to USC, can we just start paying these guys already, it's a professional business.
Ohio State will not win a National Championship this season, away games at Wisconsin and Iowa will be the culprit.
I'd be much more interested in the Olympics if the writers of The View weren't producing every back-story for these games, hey its a competition!
The Indians held a press conference during the Cavs Antawn Jamison press conference to announce that Mark Shapiro will be promoted to team president..................next year! (I take back my initial comment that these one-liner wouldn't be funny, that's hilarious)
I find it ironic that Mark Shapiro has the same number of syllables as irrelevant.
The Browns 2010 draft? How did the Ravens and Steelers look when their franchise safeties were injured? Berry or Mays please!
Anyone else concerned that there might not be any football or basketball in 2011? I'm not, too many people will loose too much money.
PCPOTW (Pop Culture Pick of The Week)
How about the movie Grizzly Man. One my fondest memories of college was watching When Animals Attack while my roommate Scott openly cheered for the animals, he would love this flick. The film documents a human loony tune as he spends 11 years in Alaska living amongst the grizzly bear. Yes, it ends badly and yes, it's incredibly interesting. I would go ahead and put this at the top of your Netflix queue. Is it wrong to feel sympathy for someone, and yet still think they got whats coming to them in 2 hour period? Let me know.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
5 Things Super Bowl
1. Its with a heavy heart that I comment on the Super Bowl. I just got done watching The Who's half time performance on YouTube. I missed the performance in real time because I was en route to my second stop of the evening. I wish I could say I enjoyed it. I absolutely love The Who. The band's Live at Leeds Deluxe Edition with the Tommy album played in it's entirety is my favorite live recording of all time. To know that only four people created that sound on stage is absolutely mind-blowing. Having said that, The Who's half time performance reminded me of my own mortality. If one of the most bone-crushing live bands of all time (they murdered, wrote a eulogy, and buried the Beatles when it came to performance) could become what I saw on Sunday, then we're all screwed. Thanks Super Bowl! Thank you for absolutely ruining my perception of one of the greatest rock acts of all time.
Please watch this video of The Who in their heyday, absolutely annihilating the song Young Man Blues. It should do a good job of erasing the Super Bowl's attempt at destroying them.
2. Tim Tebow's commercial proved to me the that modern day American culture is a reason to drink heavily. If Tim and I shared a meal (I'd prefer beer, but he doesn't drink) we would probably disagree on just about everything political, but I found the commercial perfectly acceptable. Maybe Tim Tebow is even better than we thought, maybe he really is a revolutionary. Think of it, an America who feels strongly about what he believes in and communicates it while not acting irrationally, suing someone, screaming liar, communist, or (gasp) stupid! I can think of about, I don't know, 100 million people or so that can learn from this guy.
3. The Saints kicked and recovered an on-sides kick and Peyton Manning blew the game with an interception, that is the long end and short of the sports story here. Analysts can talk about defensive schemes, blown routes, game plans etc., but at the end of the day, a Saints risk paid off and a top-ten quarterback made a crucial mistake. That crucial mistake caused for what I thought, was one of the more interesting aspects of the Super Bowl, the post-game interview. Peyton Manning's responses: (paraphrasing) "Disappointed," Sorry for the fans." Some of the greatest restraint in modern day American history. I couldn't handle it, me as Peyton:
Press: "How do you feel right now?"
Me: "How do I feel? I just lost the Super Bowl and found a way to put a giant dent in my legacy as the greatest ever. I wish I was dead, I wish the Saints were dead, I wish you were dead, and I could make it happen too; I am a professional athlete. I could slam a few shots, run you over with my car, serve 24 days in jail, and get a- try out with a team who resides in the town that built said car. I suggest you jot that down, take note, and get out of my way."
4. When Phil Simms does color commentary he sounds like the smart kid in class that raises his hand every five minutes, thoroughly annoying. That is all.
5. New Orleans has to be one of the most fun cities to watch celebrate a Super Bowl victory. I can't imagine what would happen in Cleveland if the Browns ever win a Super Bowl. I don't even think it would be celebratory, it might actually be hard to watch. There of course, would be a moment of euphoria, but then I feel like the whole town would collectively break down and cry. I call it the Extreme Home Makeover effect, you're happy the folks have what they really need, but you change the channel when they give each other a group hug and weep openly.
PCPOTW (Pop Culture Pick of The Week)
I was ready to go to bed after the Super Bowl, but six Diet Cokes disguised as Bud Lights (best commercials of the night) kept me up. I turned on the television and what did I see? A live Clash concert! Henry Rollins once described The Clash as playing each one of their songs like they were "use once and destroy," I couldn't agree more. Every song was absolutely decimated, a desperate sense of urgency never seen before or since. The Clash look like four guys that went AWOL after boot camp and then brought their new found training to rock n roll. I suggest all of their albums and anything you can find on YouTube.
Please watch this video of The Who in their heyday, absolutely annihilating the song Young Man Blues. It should do a good job of erasing the Super Bowl's attempt at destroying them.
2. Tim Tebow's commercial proved to me the that modern day American culture is a reason to drink heavily. If Tim and I shared a meal (I'd prefer beer, but he doesn't drink) we would probably disagree on just about everything political, but I found the commercial perfectly acceptable. Maybe Tim Tebow is even better than we thought, maybe he really is a revolutionary. Think of it, an America who feels strongly about what he believes in and communicates it while not acting irrationally, suing someone, screaming liar, communist, or (gasp) stupid! I can think of about, I don't know, 100 million people or so that can learn from this guy.
3. The Saints kicked and recovered an on-sides kick and Peyton Manning blew the game with an interception, that is the long end and short of the sports story here. Analysts can talk about defensive schemes, blown routes, game plans etc., but at the end of the day, a Saints risk paid off and a top-ten quarterback made a crucial mistake. That crucial mistake caused for what I thought, was one of the more interesting aspects of the Super Bowl, the post-game interview. Peyton Manning's responses: (paraphrasing) "Disappointed," Sorry for the fans." Some of the greatest restraint in modern day American history. I couldn't handle it, me as Peyton:
Press: "How do you feel right now?"
Me: "How do I feel? I just lost the Super Bowl and found a way to put a giant dent in my legacy as the greatest ever. I wish I was dead, I wish the Saints were dead, I wish you were dead, and I could make it happen too; I am a professional athlete. I could slam a few shots, run you over with my car, serve 24 days in jail, and get a- try out with a team who resides in the town that built said car. I suggest you jot that down, take note, and get out of my way."
4. When Phil Simms does color commentary he sounds like the smart kid in class that raises his hand every five minutes, thoroughly annoying. That is all.
5. New Orleans has to be one of the most fun cities to watch celebrate a Super Bowl victory. I can't imagine what would happen in Cleveland if the Browns ever win a Super Bowl. I don't even think it would be celebratory, it might actually be hard to watch. There of course, would be a moment of euphoria, but then I feel like the whole town would collectively break down and cry. I call it the Extreme Home Makeover effect, you're happy the folks have what they really need, but you change the channel when they give each other a group hug and weep openly.
PCPOTW (Pop Culture Pick of The Week)
I was ready to go to bed after the Super Bowl, but six Diet Cokes disguised as Bud Lights (best commercials of the night) kept me up. I turned on the television and what did I see? A live Clash concert! Henry Rollins once described The Clash as playing each one of their songs like they were "use once and destroy," I couldn't agree more. Every song was absolutely decimated, a desperate sense of urgency never seen before or since. The Clash look like four guys that went AWOL after boot camp and then brought their new found training to rock n roll. I suggest all of their albums and anything you can find on YouTube.
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