I don't know if I'd call the Cards a "Doormat"...but hey, it's catchy.
I've read enough about picks, punishing defense, Kurt Warner, puppies, Polamalu, expert opinions and prop bets to last me well past tomorrow's game. Even Barack weighed in with his pick. So has Kobe. Both Steelers.
President or puppies? I'm torn. Kobe or puppies? Kobe, definitely.
As much as I'm hoping for a Cards win, at this point, all I really want is a good game. Not a blow out. Just an exciting game, cool commercials and a few beers. And a few face masks. Maybe a sack or two. Perhaps a two-point conversion? Personal fouls, anyone?
Actually, more than anything else, all I want is for Andrew Bynum to be better. He and Kobe collided today in the Grizzlies game, resulting in an injury to his right knee. It was painful to watch. As of now, word is that it's a sprain...which will hopefully be confirmed with the MRI test tomorrow.
Today was kind of a disappointing day in sports. Mavs and Spurs won. BJ Penn lost to "I'll fight everyone" GSP. Sigh. However, every cloud has a silver lining. And today's is that the Suns lost. At home. Yesssss.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Propositions, Propositions
Bets, that is.
I was recently educated on these...and apparently, these "prop bets" enable you to bet on just about anything. Really, anything!
Sure, you could bet on aspects of the game like...
- Will Arizona successfully convert at least one fourth down?
Sure why not...it is the Super bowl after all.
- Which will occur first for Kurt Warner? A touchdown pass or interception?
Touchdown please. For the puppies.
- What will be the number of chain measurements? 1? 2? 3? 4?
I hope at least 3. I enjoy the suspense.
- What will be the first penalty of the game?
Hmm...so many to choose from. Face mask is by far my fav penalty...but I'm pretty sure it won't be the first penalty.
But! Why stop there? There's so much more you can bet on!
- Which combo involving American Idol and the Super bowl will win this year?
I'm hoping for Male and Cards...which means it'll most likely be Female and Steelers.
- Who will have more points? Steelers (+1.5) or King James (-1.5) vs. Pistons
I enjoyed the NBA reference. Two of my fav sports in one question.
- What color Gatorade will drench the coach of the winning team?
3-1 odds that it will be yellow
- How many times will John Madden mention food?
Odds say say twice. I like this guy even more.
Speaking of Madden, the NFL 2009 simulation picks the Steelers over the Cardinals, 28-24. On Kevin and Bean this morning, the rep was explaining how this simulation has a 90% success rate...but of course missed the mark last year. You can view a summary of the simulation here.
I know this thing constantly updates with rankings and such, but how could it possibly account for Kurt Warner's motivation to get his kids a puppy? Is it Sunday yet??
I was recently educated on these...and apparently, these "prop bets" enable you to bet on just about anything. Really, anything!
Sure, you could bet on aspects of the game like...
- Will Arizona successfully convert at least one fourth down?
Sure why not...it is the Super bowl after all.
- Which will occur first for Kurt Warner? A touchdown pass or interception?
Touchdown please. For the puppies.
- What will be the number of chain measurements? 1? 2? 3? 4?
I hope at least 3. I enjoy the suspense.
- What will be the first penalty of the game?
Hmm...so many to choose from. Face mask is by far my fav penalty...but I'm pretty sure it won't be the first penalty.
But! Why stop there? There's so much more you can bet on!
- Which combo involving American Idol and the Super bowl will win this year?
I'm hoping for Male and Cards...which means it'll most likely be Female and Steelers.
- Who will have more points? Steelers (+1.5) or King James (-1.5) vs. Pistons
I enjoyed the NBA reference. Two of my fav sports in one question.
- What color Gatorade will drench the coach of the winning team?
3-1 odds that it will be yellow
- How many times will John Madden mention food?
Odds say say twice. I like this guy even more.
Speaking of Madden, the NFL 2009 simulation picks the Steelers over the Cardinals, 28-24. On Kevin and Bean this morning, the rep was explaining how this simulation has a 90% success rate...but of course missed the mark last year. You can view a summary of the simulation here.
I know this thing constantly updates with rankings and such, but how could it possibly account for Kurt Warner's motivation to get his kids a puppy? Is it Sunday yet??
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Terrell Owens Project
So this is what happens during the off-season.
I imagine the conversation going something like this:
me: So, now that your Superbowl dreams have been crushed...what are you going to do now?
TO: I'm going to VH1!
Excuse me? As if we haven't heard enough from this guy. He will paired with two of his very best girlfriends/matchmakers/therapists in his quest to find what else? True love... (cough) because apparently, that's what you find on VH1 reality shows.
Supposedly, the show plans to introduce a kinder, softer TO...but I think we've already seen him tear up a time or two.
Here comes my fav part, ahem...and I quote, " ...behind all the braggadocio, emotional histronics, and scuplted physique...there is also a quiet, sensitive and mild-mannered guy..."
Quiet? Sensitive? Mild-mannered? Exactly the qualities every football players should have!
And here I was thinking that there would be at least some practice going on. Practice? Silly me.
I imagine the conversation going something like this:
me: So, now that your Superbowl dreams have been crushed...what are you going to do now?
TO: I'm going to VH1!
Excuse me? As if we haven't heard enough from this guy. He will paired with two of his very best girlfriends/matchmakers/therapists in his quest to find what else? True love... (cough) because apparently, that's what you find on VH1 reality shows.
Supposedly, the show plans to introduce a kinder, softer TO...but I think we've already seen him tear up a time or two.
Here comes my fav part, ahem...and I quote, " ...behind all the braggadocio, emotional histronics, and scuplted physique...there is also a quiet, sensitive and mild-mannered guy..."
Quiet? Sensitive? Mild-mannered? Exactly the qualities every football players should have!
And here I was thinking that there would be at least some practice going on. Practice? Silly me.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Too Late to Apologize
Tooooo laaaaattttteeee....
I mean, that's what I would say if I was Chase Budinger, and I got my face stepped on. Especially if the apology sounded something like this:
My comments are in (...)
“I want to apologize to Chase Budinger for what happened Saturday night. (Oh, this is going to be good.) I never meant to step on him,” (I never meant to make it look like I stepped on him.) Coleman said in a statement issued by the school. “I have never been in an incident like this before, and I have nothing but respect for him as a great player. (So much respect, that I felt the need to step on his face, intentionally.) I love the game too much to do something like that intentionally. (But I did anyway.) I want to say I am sorry from the bottom of my heart,” (Because I guess I should feel a little sorry.) Coleman said. “I know that God knows what is in my heart, but I am hopeful that Chase will understand and forgive.” (But if it were me, I wouldn't be so forgiving.)
Dripping with insincerity, wouldn't you say?
Of course he meant to step on him. Sorry from the bottom of my heart? Please. I present to you Exhibit A.
Come on, Coleman. You can't even do that in football...perhaps UFC.
Speaking of football, the Superbowl is this Sunday!!! Sort of a bittersweet sort of time. On the bright side, it's the Superbowl! But, at the same time, it also marks the end of football season. What the heck am I going to do on Sundays? Surprisingly, the majority of America does not share my excitement. According to a poll on ESPN, which I participated in...
Very high excitement: 19%
High: 22%
Moderate: 35%
Low: 24%
Low?? Seriously? Who are these people? Definitely not the Hawaiians, as they ranked in the "High" category. I'm thinking they're mostly excited for the food at the Superbowl parties...but then again, who isn't?
Check these funny Superbowl shirts:
Haha!
Speaking of Hawaiians, BJ Penn is scheduled to for a fight this weekend against St. Pierre. It's gonna be good. Especially since I'm not a fan of St. Pierre...at all. He's a little to kick-boxerish for my liking. I'm pretty sure there won't be much face-stomping, but it'll still be a good fight.
With my newfound free time (no football on Sunday or evening Laker game), I decided to make the Barefoot Contessa's Strawberry Country Cake. And so glad I did. The cake itself was by far one of the best I've made. I think the addition of sour cream and citrus (lemon and orange) zests had something to do with it. Sour cream goes great in most everything! Cakes, muffins, cookies, mashed potatoes...yummy! This is a layered cake, but since I wasn't serving the whole thing, I used my little fluted cookie cutter to make mini strawberry shortcake napoleons! So yummy and cute and bite size!
I mean, that's what I would say if I was Chase Budinger, and I got my face stepped on. Especially if the apology sounded something like this:
My comments are in (...)
“I want to apologize to Chase Budinger for what happened Saturday night. (Oh, this is going to be good.) I never meant to step on him,” (I never meant to make it look like I stepped on him.) Coleman said in a statement issued by the school. “I have never been in an incident like this before, and I have nothing but respect for him as a great player. (So much respect, that I felt the need to step on his face, intentionally.) I love the game too much to do something like that intentionally. (But I did anyway.) I want to say I am sorry from the bottom of my heart,” (Because I guess I should feel a little sorry.) Coleman said. “I know that God knows what is in my heart, but I am hopeful that Chase will understand and forgive.” (But if it were me, I wouldn't be so forgiving.)
Dripping with insincerity, wouldn't you say?
Of course he meant to step on him. Sorry from the bottom of my heart? Please. I present to you Exhibit A.
Come on, Coleman. You can't even do that in football...perhaps UFC.
Speaking of football, the Superbowl is this Sunday!!! Sort of a bittersweet sort of time. On the bright side, it's the Superbowl! But, at the same time, it also marks the end of football season. What the heck am I going to do on Sundays? Surprisingly, the majority of America does not share my excitement. According to a poll on ESPN, which I participated in...
Very high excitement: 19%
High: 22%
Moderate: 35%
Low: 24%
Low?? Seriously? Who are these people? Definitely not the Hawaiians, as they ranked in the "High" category. I'm thinking they're mostly excited for the food at the Superbowl parties...but then again, who isn't?
Check these funny Superbowl shirts:
Haha!
Speaking of Hawaiians, BJ Penn is scheduled to for a fight this weekend against St. Pierre. It's gonna be good. Especially since I'm not a fan of St. Pierre...at all. He's a little to kick-boxerish for my liking. I'm pretty sure there won't be much face-stomping, but it'll still be a good fight.
With my newfound free time (no football on Sunday or evening Laker game), I decided to make the Barefoot Contessa's Strawberry Country Cake. And so glad I did. The cake itself was by far one of the best I've made. I think the addition of sour cream and citrus (lemon and orange) zests had something to do with it. Sour cream goes great in most everything! Cakes, muffins, cookies, mashed potatoes...yummy! This is a layered cake, but since I wasn't serving the whole thing, I used my little fluted cookie cutter to make mini strawberry shortcake napoleons! So yummy and cute and bite size!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
They Call Me Mellow Yellow...
Quite rightly.
As if I wasn't sad enough about missing the inaugural festivities, I missed a fab speech given by Rev. Joseph Lowery.
The best part? He's got a sense of humor! The rhyming just adds.
"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around ... when yellow will be mellow ... when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen."
And I missed it!
As if I wasn't sad enough about missing the inaugural festivities, I missed a fab speech given by Rev. Joseph Lowery.
The best part? He's got a sense of humor! The rhyming just adds.
"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around ... when yellow will be mellow ... when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen."
And I missed it!
Monday, January 19, 2009
There's a Thing Called Toughness...
Which tonight was epitomized by Kobe Bryant!
As you all should know, tonight was this season's very first meeting of the Lakers and Cavaliers. Now, I know I hate a lot of teams...Suns, Spurs, Celtics, Mavs, Queens, just to name a few. But, I can't hate the Cavs. Maybe my dad's love for LeBron is slowly rubbing off on me. But Lebron is undeniably amazing and completely awesome to watch...but I mean, let's be real. He's got nothing on Kobe.
Tonight our hero sustained an early injury to his ring finger on his right hand. Dislocated actually. My heart skipped a beat! But being the man that he is, he just taped it up and played. I mean...what key player sits out a game due to a finger injury, right Tony Romo? Who does that?
As you may have guessed the Lakers came away with the win tonight. I was so happy to see them play a little tougher!
He pouts, too! Cheer up, Kobe!
As you all should know, tonight was this season's very first meeting of the Lakers and Cavaliers. Now, I know I hate a lot of teams...Suns, Spurs, Celtics, Mavs, Queens, just to name a few. But, I can't hate the Cavs. Maybe my dad's love for LeBron is slowly rubbing off on me. But Lebron is undeniably amazing and completely awesome to watch...but I mean, let's be real. He's got nothing on Kobe.
Tonight our hero sustained an early injury to his ring finger on his right hand. Dislocated actually. My heart skipped a beat! But being the man that he is, he just taped it up and played. I mean...what key player sits out a game due to a finger injury, right Tony Romo? Who does that?
As you may have guessed the Lakers came away with the win tonight. I was so happy to see them play a little tougher!
He pouts, too! Cheer up, Kobe!
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If you haven't gotten on the Cardinals band wagon yet, here is yet another compelling (and heart-warming) reason why your support is necessary.
From an email to ESPN's Bill Simmons:
This e-mail from Richard in Islamabad, Pakistan, arrived Saturday, only I didn't read it until the second quarter of the Cards game (and we won't edit it so you get the full flavor): "I HOPE YOU GET THIS E-MAIL IN TIME. I put big money on the CARDS and you should do the same!!! I just got done reading your column and you said 'If you like the Panthers, you'd better really like them.' That is great but I just read a story where Kurt Warner was talking about his kids and said, 'My wife (Brenda) kind of put words in my mouth and told them if we won the Super Bowl, they could get a puppy.' YOU CANNOT BET AGAINST GOD AND PUPPIES. After I read the last story I put everything on the Cards. I wish I could have told you sooner but I'm in Pakistan and things move a lot slower here ... WE LOVE YOU OVER HERE."
This dude is awesome. The kids need a puppy!
From an email to ESPN's Bill Simmons:
This e-mail from Richard in Islamabad, Pakistan, arrived Saturday, only I didn't read it until the second quarter of the Cards game (and we won't edit it so you get the full flavor): "I HOPE YOU GET THIS E-MAIL IN TIME. I put big money on the CARDS and you should do the same!!! I just got done reading your column and you said 'If you like the Panthers, you'd better really like them.' That is great but I just read a story where Kurt Warner was talking about his kids and said, 'My wife (Brenda) kind of put words in my mouth and told them if we won the Super Bowl, they could get a puppy.' YOU CANNOT BET AGAINST GOD AND PUPPIES. After I read the last story I put everything on the Cards. I wish I could have told you sooner but I'm in Pakistan and things move a lot slower here ... WE LOVE YOU OVER HERE."
This dude is awesome. The kids need a puppy!
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