Here's a quick hitter on Reggie Bush. I might be the only one in the country not sold on this kid. I did watch the 500 yrd. game he put up against Fresno St., in fact i watched every snap. And watching that game it seemed like he could get yards any time he wanted to against that defense, but alas it was Fresno St. and they did just lose to Nevada. (Still 500 yrds. of total offense is sick).
Here's what worries me about him on the next level, ability to run inside. I've watched a surprising number of USC games in the last three years and he doesn't like to work inside. The USC media guide lists him as 6' 200 lbs. and we all know that schools exaggerate in their media guides. What is it going to be like in the NFL when there are linebackers that are nearly as fast and he can't beat them to the edge? He's not going to run over anyone. I think he's a good receiver and a good running back but i don't think he's great at either. He could create match-up problems in the NFL as well as being a great returner, but i don't think he'll be a great running back, i think that LenDale White will be a better running back in the pros than Bush.
Now this argument may be based on the fact that i hate USC or that i have nothing to lose by making the argument. If i'm wrong about Bush then so what, but if i'm right then i can tell everyone i knew Reggie Bush was going to be a bust. I'm not saying that either of those two reasons are true, i'm just putting them out there.
In Other News
Rapper 50 Cent wants to produce a vibrator that is molded from his penis. How gangsta is that, the internet is gonna go nuts. He says he wants his female fans to be able to pretend to have sex with him. Oh and its going to be blue.
http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/29/
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Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Guess who's back?
I realize that i have a blog and nothing has been posted since last wednesdy. But that's what happens to me around Thanksgiving especially when i've got a note hanging around my neck. There will be some posts of substance added eventually. Hopefully i can post my note at the end of the week. Until then R.I.P. Mr. Myagi.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
That U
Here is something i caught on Deadspin. (www.Deadspin.com) By now some of you have heard about the explicit rap song that was recorded by the University of Miami football team two years ago. For those who haven't the football team recoded a nine minute rap song about two years ago that deals mostly with a gang bang. A link was posted on a blog by a University of Miami student. (www.miamity.com) The student received some flak from other students after the media ran with this story. After, Miami's loss on saturday the University has decided that the student can no longer live in on campus housing. This is a affront to everything that the 1st Amendment stands for, write to the university and tell them to let the student back in. Here is the link to the dean of students contact information http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,2415-1;29082-3,00.html.
Deadspin also has the Dean's email. So hit it up get the kid back his housing.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Lou Holtz
I found this Holtz quote on some other blog, its Holtz commenting on the Ohio- Michigan rivalry
"Ohio and Michigan are the only two states to go to war against each other... In the 1860's, over some kind of border dispute. History doesn't record who won, but I have to assume Michigan did, because I highly doubt we'd fight to keep Toledo"
HHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, Toledo sucks. Lou Holtz smacking Toledo is one of the funniest things i've ever seen.
This is story is sort of true, Holtz has the jist of the story correct. Here's a link to the full story.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/toledo-war.htm
"Ohio and Michigan are the only two states to go to war against each other... In the 1860's, over some kind of border dispute. History doesn't record who won, but I have to assume Michigan did, because I highly doubt we'd fight to keep Toledo"
HHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, Toledo sucks. Lou Holtz smacking Toledo is one of the funniest things i've ever seen.
This is story is sort of true, Holtz has the jist of the story correct. Here's a link to the full story.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/toledo-war.htm
Monday, November 21, 2005
Hail to the Victors?
So caught my first Michigan- Ohio State game on Saturday. It was an experience to say the least.
First off the Big House is deceptive in its size. The place fits around 111,000 people but from the last row of the stadium its not that far to the field. That means that everyone has pretty good seats. The bad news is that you better like your neighbor because he'll be sitting in your lap by the time the game hits halftime.
Here's another thing that bugged me about the stadium, there's only one exit in each section. That wouldn't be bad if the sections were small. The stadium is one large bowl, with only one level. This means that each section was huge, about 70 rows of 20 seats. Now the problem with this is that people tend to get up and try to leave at the same time, either at half time or at the end of the game. This causes what can only be described as a human traffic jam. I waited about 30 min. Just to get from my seats to the exit. There has got to be a better way to do this. I understand that the stadium is old and that the majority of it is underground,but come on. Some of those allegedly brilliant engineers over at U of M can figure something out.
As for the game itself, the fact that it will be replayed on ESPN Classic as an instant classic says a lot. It was a tremendous game that shouldn't have been as close as the score. There is no reason that Michigan should have ever close to the lead in that game. The Buckeyes dominated on both sides of the ball, handily at that. The Michigan running game was held to less than 50 yrds. Rushing. Chad Henne showed no signs of being any better than John Navarre.
So, how did this game get decided in the last minutes when it was so thoroughly dominated by the Buckeyes. The answer special teams and defense. Ohio State tried to give this game to Michigan, who didn't know what to do with it.
The Buckeyes lost two fumbles that lead to 10 Michigan points. Another Michigan scoring drive came off a horrible A.J. Trappasso punt, i'll cut him some slack since the kick was into a strong wind(but 18 yards, that's shameful). Here's some more evidence of the Wolverine's good fortune; three of their four scoring drives were under 40 yards, Ted Ginn fumbled two punts that cost the Buckeye's serious chunks of yardage, not to mention the Buckeye's missed an extra point and a field goal (where have you gone Mike Nugent?) Not that any of that should be held against the Wolverines.
When you make mistakes like that you are supposed to lose, and John Cooper would have lost. But the Wolverines crapped the bed on this one. They mounted one real drive all day, 11 plays, 69 yards that ended in a Garrett Rivas field goal. This also was the only time that the Michigan offense crossed mid-field on its own. On most days this would have been a blowout Ohio State victory, mistakes kept the game close. But what else do you expect from an OSU- Michigan game.
All in all it was a beautiful day to watch a football game. And it was one of the better games i've ever seen. There's nothing like the deafening silence of 100,000 people who can't believe they lost. Again.
When does the fire Lloyd Carr talk start, has it started already and i wasn't told? The guy recruits well and is always keeping his team in the Big 10 race. Is it enough that he's lost 4 of 5 to OSU and is 2-7 in his last 9 against OSU and Notre Dame? He did win a fake national title in '97. (There are no legitimate co-national champions, its a contradiction in terms, but that's a whole other column.) How long do you let him hang around? OSU let John Cooper go 2-10-1 against Michigan. I don't think U of M will wait that long. (Wouldn't it be really ironic if they went after Butch Davis? )
Friday, November 18, 2005
Week 11 in the National Football League
Here's your week 11 picks given to you this time while I'm awake.
Arizona at St. Louis
The Cardinals cannot run the ball, absolutely no running game whatsoever. This killed one of my fantasy teams this year. (DAMN YOU J.J. Arrington). St. Louis does enough at home on the turf to beat the Cards, especially since Mike Martz has been de facto fired.
Carolina at Chicago
Surprisingly good game this week. At the beginning of the year i bet no one thought this would be a good game. Thomas Jones is coming back this week but that is still not enough to beat a team that looks like the best in the NFC. Panthers win in a close game.
Detroit at Dallas
The Joey Harrington revival comes to a stop on the road. By the way what happened to Kevin Jones, he sharing carries with Artose Pinner and Shawn Bryson. Not a good sign in Detroit. Cowboys either win this one big or lose because karma catches up with them for winning a game they shouldn't have last week. I say karma is a week late and the Boys win this one.
Indy at Cincinnati
Its gonna be cold in Cincy, and the Colts are a dome team that doesn't play well in the cold. Yea but its still the Bengals who have exactly one win over a team with a winning record. Colts defense carries them to a win on the road. However, they cannot stop Chad Johnson or his dancing.
Jacksonville at Tennessee
Titans are horrible as evidenced by their loss to the Browns. Jags force a bunch of turnovers and get the win.
Miami at Cleveland
Home game in the cold for the Browns. Dolphins are notorious for playing crappy in cold weather so Browns win on the strength of the weather. Braylon Edwards better be starting, because the only thing that Dennis Northcut is catching is feelings.
New Orleans at New England
Pats D is bad against the run and the pass so this game will be close but i don't trust Aaron Brooks on the road. Usually he makes huge mistakes but still puts up numbers this year he hasn't even put up numbers. Pats win
Oakland at Washington
I still don't understand how this Redskins team wins games. I understand that their defense is well above average but that offense is not good. They've got Mark Brunell at quarterback and only one decent receiver. Raiders find a way to win in spite of having Norv Turner as a head coach. I think Norv gets canned at the end of the year.
Philly at Giants
Giants win, come on they're not starting Mike McMahhon. I don't want to hear about how athletic he is or how strong he is. He's got one of the worst completion percentage in the history of the league. And when you can't run the ball and he's your quarterback you're not in good shape. The Giants bounce back from a freak loss to the Vikings last week.
Tampa Bay at Atlanta
Who knows? Maybe if the Bucs can find a running game they win. Atlanta's sliding in the wrong direction.
Seattle at San Francisco
I'm jumping on the Seahawks bandwagon right now. They've been pounding people all year. Clearly one of the two best teams in the NFC.
Buffalo at San Diego
When i said in this space last week that the Bills wouldn't win the rest of the year, that was assuming that Kelly Holcomb would be their QB. He got hurt and they won, the trend does not continue, Bolts are too much on offense.
Jets at Denver
I'm watching this Denver team waiting for the collapse. When is Jake Plummer going to implode, when is Courtney Brown going to get hurt, when is Gerrard Warren going to stop playing? These things may not happen. But i think they will, and i'll think it'll happen at an inopportune time. Just not this week, the Jets may be the second worst team in the NFL.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore
Another team in the running for worst team in the NFL. At least i can say about the Browns season is that they are better than the Ravens. As for this game i hope the stadium implodes and i hope that Art Modell is in it.
K.C. at Houston
Texans get their second win of the year. The Chiefs continue to unravel on their way to a 7-9 record. I guess Jaws can throw out that Chief's Super Bowl Blueprint now. Dick Vermil cries.
Minnesota at Green Bay
Dare I say that the Vikings have righted the ship? ( i'm not sure if i've made that joke already, i am sure that it's not very funny but i don't care) I'm gonna go with Favre on Monday night in Green Bay where it feels like the Antarctic already.
That's it for the weekend i'll be up in Ann Arbor for the OSU-Meeeeechigan game. Back with full highlights on Monday as well as that P.Diddy shit.
Arizona at St. Louis
The Cardinals cannot run the ball, absolutely no running game whatsoever. This killed one of my fantasy teams this year. (DAMN YOU J.J. Arrington). St. Louis does enough at home on the turf to beat the Cards, especially since Mike Martz has been de facto fired.
Carolina at Chicago
Surprisingly good game this week. At the beginning of the year i bet no one thought this would be a good game. Thomas Jones is coming back this week but that is still not enough to beat a team that looks like the best in the NFC. Panthers win in a close game.
Detroit at Dallas
The Joey Harrington revival comes to a stop on the road. By the way what happened to Kevin Jones, he sharing carries with Artose Pinner and Shawn Bryson. Not a good sign in Detroit. Cowboys either win this one big or lose because karma catches up with them for winning a game they shouldn't have last week. I say karma is a week late and the Boys win this one.
Indy at Cincinnati
Its gonna be cold in Cincy, and the Colts are a dome team that doesn't play well in the cold. Yea but its still the Bengals who have exactly one win over a team with a winning record. Colts defense carries them to a win on the road. However, they cannot stop Chad Johnson or his dancing.
Jacksonville at Tennessee
Titans are horrible as evidenced by their loss to the Browns. Jags force a bunch of turnovers and get the win.
Miami at Cleveland
Home game in the cold for the Browns. Dolphins are notorious for playing crappy in cold weather so Browns win on the strength of the weather. Braylon Edwards better be starting, because the only thing that Dennis Northcut is catching is feelings.
New Orleans at New England
Pats D is bad against the run and the pass so this game will be close but i don't trust Aaron Brooks on the road. Usually he makes huge mistakes but still puts up numbers this year he hasn't even put up numbers. Pats win
Oakland at Washington
I still don't understand how this Redskins team wins games. I understand that their defense is well above average but that offense is not good. They've got Mark Brunell at quarterback and only one decent receiver. Raiders find a way to win in spite of having Norv Turner as a head coach. I think Norv gets canned at the end of the year.
Philly at Giants
Giants win, come on they're not starting Mike McMahhon. I don't want to hear about how athletic he is or how strong he is. He's got one of the worst completion percentage in the history of the league. And when you can't run the ball and he's your quarterback you're not in good shape. The Giants bounce back from a freak loss to the Vikings last week.
Tampa Bay at Atlanta
Who knows? Maybe if the Bucs can find a running game they win. Atlanta's sliding in the wrong direction.
Seattle at San Francisco
I'm jumping on the Seahawks bandwagon right now. They've been pounding people all year. Clearly one of the two best teams in the NFC.
Buffalo at San Diego
When i said in this space last week that the Bills wouldn't win the rest of the year, that was assuming that Kelly Holcomb would be their QB. He got hurt and they won, the trend does not continue, Bolts are too much on offense.
Jets at Denver
I'm watching this Denver team waiting for the collapse. When is Jake Plummer going to implode, when is Courtney Brown going to get hurt, when is Gerrard Warren going to stop playing? These things may not happen. But i think they will, and i'll think it'll happen at an inopportune time. Just not this week, the Jets may be the second worst team in the NFL.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore
Another team in the running for worst team in the NFL. At least i can say about the Browns season is that they are better than the Ravens. As for this game i hope the stadium implodes and i hope that Art Modell is in it.
K.C. at Houston
Texans get their second win of the year. The Chiefs continue to unravel on their way to a 7-9 record. I guess Jaws can throw out that Chief's Super Bowl Blueprint now. Dick Vermil cries.
Minnesota at Green Bay
Dare I say that the Vikings have righted the ship? ( i'm not sure if i've made that joke already, i am sure that it's not very funny but i don't care) I'm gonna go with Favre on Monday night in Green Bay where it feels like the Antarctic already.
That's it for the weekend i'll be up in Ann Arbor for the OSU-Meeeeechigan game. Back with full highlights on Monday as well as that P.Diddy shit.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Poorledo
Poorledo tonight to NIU, that makes me smile. Also, Bowling Green beat Miami in Oxford last night after a 2 1/2 hr. delay. Sometime during the game ESPN 2 switched to a college basketball game. Why would they switch to college basketball? There isn't a more meaningless regular season than college basketball. Everyone gets into the tournament, so you're only playing for seeding in the regular season. That's why college basketball sucks, wake me up in March.
Poorledo sucks.
As a follow up to the Sony/BMG story, the company has recalled all CD's that contain the copy protection software. So send that shit back if you bought it from Sony.
Diddy is a punk.
Poorledo sucks.
As a follow up to the Sony/BMG story, the company has recalled all CD's that contain the copy protection software. So send that shit back if you bought it from Sony.
Diddy is a punk.
Monday, November 14, 2005
The Old Ball Coach
There was talk over the winter when Notre Dame was searching for a football coach about how ND had fallen off and how it wasn't the same place it was 15 yrs. ago. There were even those haters who celebrated the fact that Urban Meyer spurned Notre Dame, allegedly his dream job, for the sunny skies of Florida.
Well not only does it look like ND made a better hire than Meyer, with Charlie Weiss. It also looks like Florida hired the wrong guy in Meyer. The Old Ball Coach, Steve Spurrier, punked Florida and Meyer on Saturday in Columbia. Spurrier beat Florida with less talent and Lou Holtz's players. Meyer's spread isn't working in Gainsville. Some even feel like its time for Meyer to take his "gimmick offense" back to the Mountain West. The folks at www.firecoachmeyers.com feel like its time for Meyers to go.
All I'm saying is that the celebratin at the demise of Notre Dame might have been premature.
Well not only does it look like ND made a better hire than Meyer, with Charlie Weiss. It also looks like Florida hired the wrong guy in Meyer. The Old Ball Coach, Steve Spurrier, punked Florida and Meyer on Saturday in Columbia. Spurrier beat Florida with less talent and Lou Holtz's players. Meyer's spread isn't working in Gainsville. Some even feel like its time for Meyer to take his "gimmick offense" back to the Mountain West. The folks at www.firecoachmeyers.com feel like its time for Meyers to go.
All I'm saying is that the celebratin at the demise of Notre Dame might have been premature.
Sony/BMG
Recently Sony/BMG incorporated a Digital Rights Managment system on some of its CD's to prevent the purchaser from copying the CD's. This created a problem when viruses and trojans were using the software as a disguise to infect people's computers. The DRM comes with a "rootkit" which is a cloaking device that allows hackers hide harmful files on your computer.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed in Europe and the States against Sony by people who's computers have been infected because the rootkit that came with a CD made their computers vulnerable. http://www.out-law.com/page-6332
Here is an article about what the End-User License Agreement, that comes with these CD's says. Keep in mind that the agreement is 3,000 words long and is agreed to by the consumer if they don't return the CD upon reading the agreemnt. http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/archives/004145.php
I'm not sure if this would hold up in court on an unconscionable charge, but its disturbing none the less.
The point of all this is don't buy Sony CD's. There is a list out there of what CD's contain this technology. The list isn't long maybe 20 CD's but i wouldn't buy anything from Sony or its sublabels.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed in Europe and the States against Sony by people who's computers have been infected because the rootkit that came with a CD made their computers vulnerable. http://www.out-law.com/page-6332
Here is an article about what the End-User License Agreement, that comes with these CD's says. Keep in mind that the agreement is 3,000 words long and is agreed to by the consumer if they don't return the CD upon reading the agreemnt. http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/archives/004145.php
I'm not sure if this would hold up in court on an unconscionable charge, but its disturbing none the less.
The point of all this is don't buy Sony CD's. There is a list out there of what CD's contain this technology. The list isn't long maybe 20 CD's but i wouldn't buy anything from Sony or its sublabels.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Week 10
I'm getting some feedback from people that they would like to see less sports and more of other subjects. So that's what we're going to go with, just not today.
Your NFL picks.
Arizona at Detroit
Take the Lions at home. Detroit fans come to realize that the choice between Garcia and Harrington isn't as bad as the choice between Warner and McCown.
Baltimore at Jacksonville
When the return of Kyle Boller is supposed to energize the offense something is horribly wrong. Ravens can't do anything on offense and can't win this game.
Houston at Indy
Who's on tap for Indy next week, Temple?
Kansas City at Buffalo
Kelly Holcomb's magic dust is starting to wear off. Bills won't win the rest of the year.
Minnesota at Ny Giants
I would take the giant's offense against the Viking's defense any day.
New England at Miami
Rebound game for the Pats not good for the dolphins
Frisco at Chicago
49ers are real bad REAL bad. The bears gotta pretty good team for playing with a rookie under center
Washington at Tampa
Bucs rebound, get a win against a skins team that might be on the decline.
Denver at Oakland
I don't understand why the Raiders don't run the ball more. But i also don't understand why Norv Turner is a head coach in the NFL. Broncos win Jake Plummer better have a good day.
Jets at Carolina
Panthers all day, might pitch a shut out against a bad Jets offense.
Green Bay at Atlanta
Mike Vick still can't throw, but he can still win games and that's all that matters. Packers are starting a running back who didn't start in college. This can't be good for their chances.
St. Louis at Seattle
I bet the Seahawks find a way to lose this game. The Rams have gotten on a semi-roll since Martz went down (I don't think that is a coincidence). So, i'm going with the Rams.
Cleveland at Pittsburgh
Steelers suck and so does Charlie Batch. I think the 8 points the Browns are getting is too much because Charlie Batch is starting. I'm going out on a limb and taking the Browns to win outright. What did you expect me to take the Steelers to win this game?
Dallas at Philly
No matter what Donovan McNabb says the team is not better on the field than it was two weeks ago. This is the week that the wheels start to come off the bus that is the Eagles season. Cowboys on the road.
I wrote half that post last night and fell asleep while typing so it might be incoherent, be back later with why sony is the devil.
Your NFL picks.
Arizona at Detroit
Take the Lions at home. Detroit fans come to realize that the choice between Garcia and Harrington isn't as bad as the choice between Warner and McCown.
Baltimore at Jacksonville
When the return of Kyle Boller is supposed to energize the offense something is horribly wrong. Ravens can't do anything on offense and can't win this game.
Houston at Indy
Who's on tap for Indy next week, Temple?
Kansas City at Buffalo
Kelly Holcomb's magic dust is starting to wear off. Bills won't win the rest of the year.
Minnesota at Ny Giants
I would take the giant's offense against the Viking's defense any day.
New England at Miami
Rebound game for the Pats not good for the dolphins
Frisco at Chicago
49ers are real bad REAL bad. The bears gotta pretty good team for playing with a rookie under center
Washington at Tampa
Bucs rebound, get a win against a skins team that might be on the decline.
Denver at Oakland
I don't understand why the Raiders don't run the ball more. But i also don't understand why Norv Turner is a head coach in the NFL. Broncos win Jake Plummer better have a good day.
Jets at Carolina
Panthers all day, might pitch a shut out against a bad Jets offense.
Green Bay at Atlanta
Mike Vick still can't throw, but he can still win games and that's all that matters. Packers are starting a running back who didn't start in college. This can't be good for their chances.
St. Louis at Seattle
I bet the Seahawks find a way to lose this game. The Rams have gotten on a semi-roll since Martz went down (I don't think that is a coincidence). So, i'm going with the Rams.
Cleveland at Pittsburgh
Steelers suck and so does Charlie Batch. I think the 8 points the Browns are getting is too much because Charlie Batch is starting. I'm going out on a limb and taking the Browns to win outright. What did you expect me to take the Steelers to win this game?
Dallas at Philly
No matter what Donovan McNabb says the team is not better on the field than it was two weeks ago. This is the week that the wheels start to come off the bus that is the Eagles season. Cowboys on the road.
I wrote half that post last night and fell asleep while typing so it might be incoherent, be back later with why sony is the devil.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Ralph Nader and T.O.
Terrell Owens found an unlikely ally today in the fight to get back on the field. Ralph Nader sent a letter to Eagles management asking that they put T.O. back on the field. Here's the link
http://www.nader.org/template.php?/archives/210-In-Defense-of-Terrell-Owens-Letter-to-Jeffrey-Lurie-and-Paul-Tagliabue.html#extended
Nader states that the suspension goes against this nations history of Free Speech protection. Now I am a BIG Nader guy, voter for him in presidential elections even. But, private employers don't have to protect anyone's free speech, I think that Nader knows this and just wants the Eagles to go with the spirit of the amendment. Still there are far greater afronts to free speech than what the Eagles did to Owens. There are far, far more worthy ideas that have been muted by private entities than what Owens said. So I am gonna have to disagree with Ralph on this one. Maybe Ralph is an Eagles fan.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Self titled debut post
Coming up with the appropriate title is always the hardest thing for me.
I went 11-3 in the NFL picks this week. If gambling were only that easy.
A debate arose on the message boards of Allhiphop.com today about the merits of file sharing, or for those without a computer, bootlegging. (I've lived in Cleveland all my life and downtown for a couple months and have never seen anyone bootlegging tapes on the street.) The argument against went like, if you really love the music and want to support the artist then you won't bootleg because it takes money out of the pockets of the artist.
One might counter by saying that none of the artists are starving and that any money they might lose would only be spent on rims or homes or jewelry. But there are those artists who haven't made it big, these artists are usually the ones who end up getting bootlegged the most. Some times its easier to find an underground album on the internet than it is to find in a major record store.
Yet, i still don't see the merits in throwing people in jail for file sharing. Artists talk about the money that is coming out of their pocket when the biggest thief is the record label themselves. All of the execs are getting rich while hardly any of the artists are.
Anyways, I think the problem is overstated by the record companies. I would say that most people who download, download songs that they never intended to purchase, mostly singles that are played on the radio or older popular songs that you don't want to pay for an entire CD for. Other people who might download a whole CD might download it to hear it and then go out and buy it later. I'm sure some people hear the downloaded album and hate it or download it, love it and never go out and buy it. But damn if the quality of burned CD's doesn't suck.
This doesn't even get into intellectual property law, which i know nothing about. But i do know that there is a debate in IP law on the subject of file sharing, so it is not a settled issue. I say go out and swap files, its not stealing. Hell its not even like its going on for a commercial purpose. Its just like the public library without the pervs on the computers looking at porn.
Another topic
The most interesting thing about this whole blog thing is reading what other people have to say. There is a button in the upper right hand corner of this page, "Next Blog >>>>>", which allows you to click to another random blog.
Its strange and interesting that by clicking that button you get a small glimpse into people's lives. Some of the stuff that you come upon is equally fascinating and frightening. There's a lot of Republican blogs praising the war and the killing of Iraqis, some porn blogs, religious and atheist blogs, i found one blog of a 16 yr. old kid from Minnesota who was a white supremacist(sickening really), one blog of a high schooler who's father is an alcoholic. Truly amazing the spectrum of people's lives.
I went 11-3 in the NFL picks this week. If gambling were only that easy.
A debate arose on the message boards of Allhiphop.com today about the merits of file sharing, or for those without a computer, bootlegging. (I've lived in Cleveland all my life and downtown for a couple months and have never seen anyone bootlegging tapes on the street.) The argument against went like, if you really love the music and want to support the artist then you won't bootleg because it takes money out of the pockets of the artist.
One might counter by saying that none of the artists are starving and that any money they might lose would only be spent on rims or homes or jewelry. But there are those artists who haven't made it big, these artists are usually the ones who end up getting bootlegged the most. Some times its easier to find an underground album on the internet than it is to find in a major record store.
Yet, i still don't see the merits in throwing people in jail for file sharing. Artists talk about the money that is coming out of their pocket when the biggest thief is the record label themselves. All of the execs are getting rich while hardly any of the artists are.
Anyways, I think the problem is overstated by the record companies. I would say that most people who download, download songs that they never intended to purchase, mostly singles that are played on the radio or older popular songs that you don't want to pay for an entire CD for. Other people who might download a whole CD might download it to hear it and then go out and buy it later. I'm sure some people hear the downloaded album and hate it or download it, love it and never go out and buy it. But damn if the quality of burned CD's doesn't suck.
This doesn't even get into intellectual property law, which i know nothing about. But i do know that there is a debate in IP law on the subject of file sharing, so it is not a settled issue. I say go out and swap files, its not stealing. Hell its not even like its going on for a commercial purpose. Its just like the public library without the pervs on the computers looking at porn.
Another topic
The most interesting thing about this whole blog thing is reading what other people have to say. There is a button in the upper right hand corner of this page, "Next Blog >>>>>", which allows you to click to another random blog.
Its strange and interesting that by clicking that button you get a small glimpse into people's lives. Some of the stuff that you come upon is equally fascinating and frightening. There's a lot of Republican blogs praising the war and the killing of Iraqis, some porn blogs, religious and atheist blogs, i found one blog of a 16 yr. old kid from Minnesota who was a white supremacist(sickening really), one blog of a high schooler who's father is an alcoholic. Truly amazing the spectrum of people's lives.
Lets call this Tubby Tuesdays
I think this will end up just as a collection of random thoughts on Tuesdays
If you looked at pictures side by side, i think A.J. Hawk looks like Cameron Diaz. Don't ask questions just go find two pictures.
Isn't it time to give up the notion that college football players are "Student Athletes". They spend more time preparring for a game than most people do at work. When i was in college i barely had time to go to class between all the sleeping and drinking. So, i got no idea how these kids make it to class and do school work. I'm not saying pay them like it was their job, i'm just saying don't expect them to act like other students.
Congratulations go out to the my old high school Brush Arcs, who won their first ever State Playoff game in football. I think in my four years of high school they won maybe five games. But I blame that on Guy Trinetti.
Scooter Libbey got indicted a couple weeks ago. I mention it now because i didn't feel like doing it earlier. You've got to wonder about a presidency where the VP's chief of staff is charged with obstruction of justice in a case involving a matter of national security. But come on its not like he got head in the oval office, that would be HORRRRRRIBLE (Bill Waltonesque)
Terrell Owens apalogized today. I think that TO was justified in asking for a new contract, even if he just got a new seven year deal last year. (But that's an entire column). Even though he was initially justified he really is one of the worst teammates in the history of team sports. The Eagles had to shut him down for the year in order to attempt to salvage some part of their season.
Frank Jackson is the new mayor of Cleveland. There isn't really a comment that goes here. Good luck maybe. The city and the state are shrinking in both size and economy, and I'm not sure that Frank Jackson can stop it. Its going to take a complete reorgaization of local government to effect long lasting change in Northeast Ohio.
The Vice President and the White House want to remove the CIA from proposed legislation that would ban the use of torture by the U.S. govt. The white house's argument boils down to "we want to keep our options open". It doesn't shock me that the Bush white house would feel this way, it does shock me to hear it publically announced.
Fuck the FCC, (I hope i don't get in trouble for that).
Two Carolina Pather cheerleaders were arrested early Sunday when they got into a fight at a bar with another woman. The fight started because the cheerleaders were having sex in the bathroom. Two cheerleaders having lesbian sex in a bar bathroom, that's why the terrorists hate us.
If you are going to quote scripture, at length, in your blog DO NOT TRY TO JUSTIFY THE WAR. What would Jesus do? I don't know but he certainly wouldn't support the war. Somewhere over the past 1970 years Jesus become pro-rich, pro-war, and only for America.
If you looked at pictures side by side, i think A.J. Hawk looks like Cameron Diaz. Don't ask questions just go find two pictures.
Isn't it time to give up the notion that college football players are "Student Athletes". They spend more time preparring for a game than most people do at work. When i was in college i barely had time to go to class between all the sleeping and drinking. So, i got no idea how these kids make it to class and do school work. I'm not saying pay them like it was their job, i'm just saying don't expect them to act like other students.
Congratulations go out to the my old high school Brush Arcs, who won their first ever State Playoff game in football. I think in my four years of high school they won maybe five games. But I blame that on Guy Trinetti.
Scooter Libbey got indicted a couple weeks ago. I mention it now because i didn't feel like doing it earlier. You've got to wonder about a presidency where the VP's chief of staff is charged with obstruction of justice in a case involving a matter of national security. But come on its not like he got head in the oval office, that would be HORRRRRRIBLE (Bill Waltonesque)
Terrell Owens apalogized today. I think that TO was justified in asking for a new contract, even if he just got a new seven year deal last year. (But that's an entire column). Even though he was initially justified he really is one of the worst teammates in the history of team sports. The Eagles had to shut him down for the year in order to attempt to salvage some part of their season.
Frank Jackson is the new mayor of Cleveland. There isn't really a comment that goes here. Good luck maybe. The city and the state are shrinking in both size and economy, and I'm not sure that Frank Jackson can stop it. Its going to take a complete reorgaization of local government to effect long lasting change in Northeast Ohio.
The Vice President and the White House want to remove the CIA from proposed legislation that would ban the use of torture by the U.S. govt. The white house's argument boils down to "we want to keep our options open". It doesn't shock me that the Bush white house would feel this way, it does shock me to hear it publically announced.
Fuck the FCC, (I hope i don't get in trouble for that).
Two Carolina Pather cheerleaders were arrested early Sunday when they got into a fight at a bar with another woman. The fight started because the cheerleaders were having sex in the bathroom. Two cheerleaders having lesbian sex in a bar bathroom, that's why the terrorists hate us.
If you are going to quote scripture, at length, in your blog DO NOT TRY TO JUSTIFY THE WAR. What would Jesus do? I don't know but he certainly wouldn't support the war. Somewhere over the past 1970 years Jesus become pro-rich, pro-war, and only for America.
Friday, November 04, 2005
Week 9
Another edition of NFL picks, straight up no line. I think I'm just too lazy to look up the line.
Atlanta at Miami
The Falcons run defense is good enough to force Gus Ferrotte to try to beat them. On the other side the Falcons run more than anyone, probably because Mike Vick can't throw. I said that Vick wasn't going to be a good QB in the NFL when he got drafted, how much longer do we have to wait before i can say "I told you so"? Falcons win.
Carolina at Tampa Bay
Chris Simms is still playing quarterback which means i'm not taking him. Steve Smith is getting MVP buzz, so watch for him to crap the bed this week. But I still think the Panthers can win this one on the road. Only one more week to the Tim Rattay era in Tampa.
Chicago at New Orleans
I'm not sure if this game is in San Antonio or Baton Rouge but it sure isn't in New Orleans. The Bears slapped Jeff Garcia around last week and they will do the same this week. Bears win on the legs of Cedric Benson, here's hoping he doesn't cry. The Tom Benson hate-o-meter continues to climb.
Cincinnati at Baltimore
Stil no Ray Lewis or Ed Reed, means Bengals offense all day. The Steelers took the Ravens lightly last week, the Bengals won't do that. The Bengals defense should have an easy time stopping what amounts to a 1-AA offense. Take the Bengals, I think I've picked four straight road teams. Which means one or all of the above picks were wrong.
Detroit at Minnesota
The second coming of Joey Harrington, unfortunately for Lions fans he hasn't gotten any better. Vikings win this one on the strength of Brad Johnson, and promptly quit the season to end on a high note.
Houston at Jacksonville
Texans do not make it two in a row, Jacksonville bounces back from a disapointing loss to the Rams. What more can you say about this game except to hope for a bunch of turnovers from the Texans.
Oakland at Kansas City
Shootout, AFC West style. No defense in sight in this game. The Chiefs win at home, but it should be interesting. Does the ever increasing drama with Terrell Owens make Randy Moss look more stable every week? If TO keeps this up, he will make Moss look like Steve Largent, well without the whiteness.
San Diego at Jets
J_E_T_S, JETS, JETS, JETS... no i'm just fuckin with you. Chargers win on the road. LaDainian Tomlinsen has more touchdown passes than the entire Jets team. If Tomlinsen keeps throwing TD passes can I start him at QB in my fantasy league.?
Tennessee at Cleveland
The Browns are somehow favored in this game after losing to the worst team in football. Browns might win but i doubt it. The defense isn't good enough to stop Steve McNair. One day i think McNair will leave a body part on the field, and still go out the next week and throw for two hundred.
Giants at San Francisco
Matt Gulatta is starting this week for the 49ers, their line does a worse job at protecting him than the Brush Arcs circa 1997. (the mighty Arcs made the D-I state playoffs this year for the first time ever. You wish you were a Brush Arc!) Giants go into Candlestick and win.
Seattle at Arizona
No one is talking about the Seahawks. Don't know why, they're pretty good. Shaun Alexander is the second best running back in the league, we'll see how good he is once he gets that extension. I think Kurt Warner is starting this week for the Cards, and since his deal with the devil expired three years ago Hawks win.
Pittsburgh at Green Bay
I'm taking the Packers in this one, for no other reason than i hate the Steelers. If you want a better explanation, Charlie Batch. There's a reason he hasn't started a game in three years. As bad as the Packers are they have been in almost every game this year. Favre is at the point in his career, like Marino at the end of his, where he can still put up numbers but can't win a game byhimself. Except i don't think Favre will have the chance to lose by 50 in the playoffs.
Philadelphia at Washington
This one kinda depends on if TO plays or not. Say what you will about his off the field antics, the man guts it out on the field. If TO plays the Eagles win, if not then its a close game. This Skins team isn't that good, and when their defense doesn't show up they get blown out like they did last week. I think they'll rebound this week, but its still not good enough.
Indy at New England
Regardless of what Bill Simmons thinks the Colts are going to win this game. The Patriots are too banged up to beat the best team in the league. It will be close but Manning will have a field day on the depleted secondary. But, if the Colts lose Manning will bever win a big game, ever like John Elway before Terrell Davis carried him to two Super Bowls.
Too many road teams got picked so it might be a bad week for me, but you get what you pay for.
Atlanta at Miami
The Falcons run defense is good enough to force Gus Ferrotte to try to beat them. On the other side the Falcons run more than anyone, probably because Mike Vick can't throw. I said that Vick wasn't going to be a good QB in the NFL when he got drafted, how much longer do we have to wait before i can say "I told you so"? Falcons win.
Carolina at Tampa Bay
Chris Simms is still playing quarterback which means i'm not taking him. Steve Smith is getting MVP buzz, so watch for him to crap the bed this week. But I still think the Panthers can win this one on the road. Only one more week to the Tim Rattay era in Tampa.
Chicago at New Orleans
I'm not sure if this game is in San Antonio or Baton Rouge but it sure isn't in New Orleans. The Bears slapped Jeff Garcia around last week and they will do the same this week. Bears win on the legs of Cedric Benson, here's hoping he doesn't cry. The Tom Benson hate-o-meter continues to climb.
Cincinnati at Baltimore
Stil no Ray Lewis or Ed Reed, means Bengals offense all day. The Steelers took the Ravens lightly last week, the Bengals won't do that. The Bengals defense should have an easy time stopping what amounts to a 1-AA offense. Take the Bengals, I think I've picked four straight road teams. Which means one or all of the above picks were wrong.
Detroit at Minnesota
The second coming of Joey Harrington, unfortunately for Lions fans he hasn't gotten any better. Vikings win this one on the strength of Brad Johnson, and promptly quit the season to end on a high note.
Houston at Jacksonville
Texans do not make it two in a row, Jacksonville bounces back from a disapointing loss to the Rams. What more can you say about this game except to hope for a bunch of turnovers from the Texans.
Oakland at Kansas City
Shootout, AFC West style. No defense in sight in this game. The Chiefs win at home, but it should be interesting. Does the ever increasing drama with Terrell Owens make Randy Moss look more stable every week? If TO keeps this up, he will make Moss look like Steve Largent, well without the whiteness.
San Diego at Jets
J_E_T_S, JETS, JETS, JETS... no i'm just fuckin with you. Chargers win on the road. LaDainian Tomlinsen has more touchdown passes than the entire Jets team. If Tomlinsen keeps throwing TD passes can I start him at QB in my fantasy league.?
Tennessee at Cleveland
The Browns are somehow favored in this game after losing to the worst team in football. Browns might win but i doubt it. The defense isn't good enough to stop Steve McNair. One day i think McNair will leave a body part on the field, and still go out the next week and throw for two hundred.
Giants at San Francisco
Matt Gulatta is starting this week for the 49ers, their line does a worse job at protecting him than the Brush Arcs circa 1997. (the mighty Arcs made the D-I state playoffs this year for the first time ever. You wish you were a Brush Arc!) Giants go into Candlestick and win.
Seattle at Arizona
No one is talking about the Seahawks. Don't know why, they're pretty good. Shaun Alexander is the second best running back in the league, we'll see how good he is once he gets that extension. I think Kurt Warner is starting this week for the Cards, and since his deal with the devil expired three years ago Hawks win.
Pittsburgh at Green Bay
I'm taking the Packers in this one, for no other reason than i hate the Steelers. If you want a better explanation, Charlie Batch. There's a reason he hasn't started a game in three years. As bad as the Packers are they have been in almost every game this year. Favre is at the point in his career, like Marino at the end of his, where he can still put up numbers but can't win a game byhimself. Except i don't think Favre will have the chance to lose by 50 in the playoffs.
Philadelphia at Washington
This one kinda depends on if TO plays or not. Say what you will about his off the field antics, the man guts it out on the field. If TO plays the Eagles win, if not then its a close game. This Skins team isn't that good, and when their defense doesn't show up they get blown out like they did last week. I think they'll rebound this week, but its still not good enough.
Indy at New England
Regardless of what Bill Simmons thinks the Colts are going to win this game. The Patriots are too banged up to beat the best team in the league. It will be close but Manning will have a field day on the depleted secondary. But, if the Colts lose Manning will bever win a big game, ever like John Elway before Terrell Davis carried him to two Super Bowls.
Too many road teams got picked so it might be a bad week for me, but you get what you pay for.
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Tuesday, November 01, 2005
NFL Week in review
Arizona at Dallas
I guess you don't need Julius Jones when you've got Marion Barber III. Larry Fitzgerald didn't show up and i only got 3 points out of my fantasy receivers, but i still won. So, its all good. I don't get what happened to this Cards team. They were everyone's sleeper pick, i guess it goes to show that no one knows what they are talking about.
Chicago at Detroit
That's right Detroit Jeff Garcia sucks.
Cleveland at Houston
I guess the odds makers were right. Ugly game that the Browns should have won. This loss was not Dilfer's fault, he had a typical Trent Dilfer day. (Aside from that fumble in the second half.) The problem was special teams. How bad is Kyle Richardson? He kicked a 10 yard. punt, 10 yards! Lets hope he's not on the team next week. But hey Chris Gardoki hasn't had a punt blocked in 3.5 million attempts.
Green Bay at Cincinnati
You know how i know that the Bengals aren't that good. They intercepted Favre 5 times and only won by a touchdown. Not only that it was close at the end. The Packers are starting Taco Wallace at receiver, whenever you are starting a guy named Taco you better start preparing for the draft.
Jacksonville at St. Louis
How did the Jags lose this game? Maybe Mike Martz is that bad of a coach that the team is better without him. Maybe covering Kevin Curtis would have been a good idea.
Miami at New Orleans
Should have listened to myself, when the home team doesn't have a home and the owner is threatening to rip them out of the N.O., don't pick them. Not only is Tom Benson threatening to move the team but he's attacking camera men. He's kind like Lex Luthor just not bald. But still not Art Modell.
Minnesota at Carolina
The boat is sinking into Lake Minnetonka, save the strippers. With Culpepper out for the year Mike Tice better be preparing his resume to be someone's tight ends coach next year.
Oakland at Tennessee
Steve McNair mos def has sack. But that doesn't make the rest of the team good. Memo to Norv Turner, RUN THE BALL.
Washington at NYG
Another game that i should have listened to myself. You know the Skins aren't that good and the Giants beloved owner dies during the week, telltale signs of a blowout.
Kansas City at San Diego
K.C. doesn't play defense but the Bolts still almost chocked this one away. When LT has more touchdown passes than the Jets team is that more impressive for LT or depressing for Jets fans?J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS.
Philly at Denver
If Woody Hayes was still alive i think he would have shot Andy Reid by now. Why don't they run the ball, it boggles my mind? Jake Plummer still hasn't killed his team in a big game. But isn't that thought in the back of everyone's mind? I think everyone is waiting for that game when Jake throws that costly INT late in a game. I'm waiting for it and he's only on my fantasy team, i would hate to be a Broncos' fan in a close game down the stretch
Tampa at San Fran
What did i say about Chris Simms? Lets hope Phil has a job for him cause he's not going to be starting much longer. Never thought i'd see the day that people were fondly remembering the Brian Griese era.
Buffalo at New England
Closer than it should have been. Kelly Holcomb still sucks and still can't manage a game. But New England's secondary is atrocious. It going to be tough for them to make it through the playoffs.
Baltimore at Pittsburgh
This game was way too close. For some reason the Steelers decided to throw the ball 30 times. Maybe Cowher was trying to prove something maybe who knows. I do know that Anthony Wright should not be a starting quarterback in this league, but neither should Kyle Boller so they're stuck either way.
I guess you don't need Julius Jones when you've got Marion Barber III. Larry Fitzgerald didn't show up and i only got 3 points out of my fantasy receivers, but i still won. So, its all good. I don't get what happened to this Cards team. They were everyone's sleeper pick, i guess it goes to show that no one knows what they are talking about.
Chicago at Detroit
That's right Detroit Jeff Garcia sucks.
Cleveland at Houston
I guess the odds makers were right. Ugly game that the Browns should have won. This loss was not Dilfer's fault, he had a typical Trent Dilfer day. (Aside from that fumble in the second half.) The problem was special teams. How bad is Kyle Richardson? He kicked a 10 yard. punt, 10 yards! Lets hope he's not on the team next week. But hey Chris Gardoki hasn't had a punt blocked in 3.5 million attempts.
Green Bay at Cincinnati
You know how i know that the Bengals aren't that good. They intercepted Favre 5 times and only won by a touchdown. Not only that it was close at the end. The Packers are starting Taco Wallace at receiver, whenever you are starting a guy named Taco you better start preparing for the draft.
Jacksonville at St. Louis
How did the Jags lose this game? Maybe Mike Martz is that bad of a coach that the team is better without him. Maybe covering Kevin Curtis would have been a good idea.
Miami at New Orleans
Should have listened to myself, when the home team doesn't have a home and the owner is threatening to rip them out of the N.O., don't pick them. Not only is Tom Benson threatening to move the team but he's attacking camera men. He's kind like Lex Luthor just not bald. But still not Art Modell.
Minnesota at Carolina
The boat is sinking into Lake Minnetonka, save the strippers. With Culpepper out for the year Mike Tice better be preparing his resume to be someone's tight ends coach next year.
Oakland at Tennessee
Steve McNair mos def has sack. But that doesn't make the rest of the team good. Memo to Norv Turner, RUN THE BALL.
Washington at NYG
Another game that i should have listened to myself. You know the Skins aren't that good and the Giants beloved owner dies during the week, telltale signs of a blowout.
Kansas City at San Diego
K.C. doesn't play defense but the Bolts still almost chocked this one away. When LT has more touchdown passes than the Jets team is that more impressive for LT or depressing for Jets fans?J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS.
Philly at Denver
If Woody Hayes was still alive i think he would have shot Andy Reid by now. Why don't they run the ball, it boggles my mind? Jake Plummer still hasn't killed his team in a big game. But isn't that thought in the back of everyone's mind? I think everyone is waiting for that game when Jake throws that costly INT late in a game. I'm waiting for it and he's only on my fantasy team, i would hate to be a Broncos' fan in a close game down the stretch
Tampa at San Fran
What did i say about Chris Simms? Lets hope Phil has a job for him cause he's not going to be starting much longer. Never thought i'd see the day that people were fondly remembering the Brian Griese era.
Buffalo at New England
Closer than it should have been. Kelly Holcomb still sucks and still can't manage a game. But New England's secondary is atrocious. It going to be tough for them to make it through the playoffs.
Baltimore at Pittsburgh
This game was way too close. For some reason the Steelers decided to throw the ball 30 times. Maybe Cowher was trying to prove something maybe who knows. I do know that Anthony Wright should not be a starting quarterback in this league, but neither should Kyle Boller so they're stuck either way.
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