Well, few days are more important to me every year as this one.
For once I was able to watch the entire first day of the draft thanks to the NFL network. Here's some thoughts...
Mario Williams was a great pick at number 1. Bush is not Michael Jordan despite what that insane troll Mayock might think.
New Orleans now has a superstar to market in Bush, and I could make a joke here about how this Bush got to NO much quicker than the other, but I won't.
Vince Young was a mistake, Leinart should have gone first at QB, unless you can wait, in that case Cutler was the pick. Young will be Aaron Brooks, average and frustrating with flashes of brilliance. Leinart will be Carson Palmer. Cutler will be Favre ... I'm fearless, bring it on!
Suzy Kolber asking Leinart (drafted in the top 10, voted one of the 50 most beautiful people, a Heisman winner, 2 time College Champion, dating Supermodels and hanging out with celebrities) if he has any advice for the kids who are outcasts out there !!!!!!
My neck almost snapped when I spun around to make sure I heard that and wasn't hallucinating. Leinart, an outcast??? Sure, and while you're at it ask Donald Trump for his advice to the homeless.
The rest of the first round was very unsurprising. My beloved Fish selected Jason Allen, a defensive back who can play multiple positions. I was hoping for Jackson, a receiver, but we got Hagan a very sure handed position receiver in the 3rd, so I'm happy.
But why did the OL drop so far? Winston & Justice ... Very weird.
Denver got Cutler, Javon Walker & a solid Tight End ... Very solid draft.
The Texans was able to add Eric Winston to Williams, for a good day as well. The Bills screwed up all kinds trading up to pick guys not on most boards, very sad. (hee hee)
I'll post another message soon with my thoughts on women sports and the title IX rules (special request), so stay tuned.
On another note... Stay away from Silent Hill. Unless you love the games, in that case wait for the DVD. Brutal!
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Weird Stat
I saw this on espn, had to put it here ...
44 years later, the Astros finally return to a .500 franchise record (3,507-3,507). The last time they were .500 was 6-6 in '62.
How's that for futility. For a franchise that had Nolan Ryan and the great run in the mid 80's that's pretty sad.
44 years later, the Astros finally return to a .500 franchise record (3,507-3,507). The last time they were .500 was 6-6 in '62.
How's that for futility. For a franchise that had Nolan Ryan and the great run in the mid 80's that's pretty sad.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Iguchi
I know it happened Saturday, but I can't stop thinking about what I saw.
Here's the deal. We're in the afternoon and I'm playing Strat with a buddy in a pub on the Danforth (street near Downtown, for the out-of-towners). The Blue Jays are playing the ChiSox on the big screen next to us.
We see Bobby Jenks come out in the 9th inning for the save (we notice this because Jenks is known as Gerald in our neck of the woods - but that's an unrelated matter). We're barely paying attention, I like the Sox, because of Guillen mostly and don't care for the Jays, and we see Glaus reach first with one out.
Bengie Molina is up to bat next and he hits a slow grounder on the first base side of the mound.
Tadahito Iguchi charges for the ball, dives head first, but there's no way he's making that play. Molina reaches first, with Glaus on 2nd and immediately Molina heads to the dugout, we laugh thinking he knew the Jays would want a faster runner right away (they were down by 2).
But we were wrong. Iguchi sacrificed his body and his face to make the most unbelievable play ever. We were speechless and simply stood up and bowed - the pub was pretty empty. Sweet Fancy Moses! What a play.
Here's the official description.
In one motion, Iguchi pushed himself up slightly with his glove hand and made an acrobatic, sidearm throw to Konerko at first.
When Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen first saw Iguchi try to throw as he was falling, he was thinking, "We got second and third with one out."
Click here to see a photo, and here for a smaller one.
I've been unable to find video. But if you go to TSN.ca this week and check out the plays of the week you will see it at around the 1 minute mark.
I'm saying it here, the only team that can beat my beloved Athletics are the Pale Hose.
Un-freakin-believable ... What a play!
Here's the deal. We're in the afternoon and I'm playing Strat with a buddy in a pub on the Danforth (street near Downtown, for the out-of-towners). The Blue Jays are playing the ChiSox on the big screen next to us.
We see Bobby Jenks come out in the 9th inning for the save (we notice this because Jenks is known as Gerald in our neck of the woods - but that's an unrelated matter). We're barely paying attention, I like the Sox, because of Guillen mostly and don't care for the Jays, and we see Glaus reach first with one out.
Bengie Molina is up to bat next and he hits a slow grounder on the first base side of the mound.
Tadahito Iguchi charges for the ball, dives head first, but there's no way he's making that play. Molina reaches first, with Glaus on 2nd and immediately Molina heads to the dugout, we laugh thinking he knew the Jays would want a faster runner right away (they were down by 2).
But we were wrong. Iguchi sacrificed his body and his face to make the most unbelievable play ever. We were speechless and simply stood up and bowed - the pub was pretty empty. Sweet Fancy Moses! What a play.
Here's the official description.
In one motion, Iguchi pushed himself up slightly with his glove hand and made an acrobatic, sidearm throw to Konerko at first.
When Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen first saw Iguchi try to throw as he was falling, he was thinking, "We got second and third with one out."
Click here to see a photo, and here for a smaller one.
I've been unable to find video. But if you go to TSN.ca this week and check out the plays of the week you will see it at around the 1 minute mark.
I'm saying it here, the only team that can beat my beloved Athletics are the Pale Hose.
Un-freakin-believable ... What a play!
Sunday, April 16, 2006
RNR HOF
After Beth we drove to Cleveland and last Saturday visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
I was hoping for a boatload of Janis, Jimi, Sex Pistols, Doors & Lou Reed. With a heavy dose of history, including John Lee Hooker, Chubby Checker, Little Richard and the other pioneers.
I did get some of that, but it was a lot of Elvis, Ricky Nelson and the others from the bland 50's & 60's ...
The first thing when you get there is a huge sign from Moby & Gwen (Stefani) ... Not exactly hardcore R&R. After paying the 20 bucks and being forced to check the cameras - because no pictures are allowed!! - we stepped into the exhibit hall. The first thing there is 2 short films 15 minutes each about the history of Rock. The first one was without dialogue and covered everything before Elvis. I was disappointed because I wanted acknowledgement of where Rock came from, but they only showed LeadBelly, Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters, they never explained what they meant. The second film was better, only because it had Janis and Patti Smith's Babelogue that she recites before Rock & Roll Nigger. But even that was interspersed with Madonna talking about Sex.
How does Michael Jackson (twice) and Brenda - Rocking around the Christmas tree - Lee make it in, but there's no Pearl Jam or Nirvana, and the Sex Pistols & Black Sabbath just make it in now. That's like having a Baseball Hall of Fame and not including Babe Ruth, the person or band that changed music.
There was stuff from Madonna and Britney & Christina Aguilera, all very disturbing.
The Hall has many interactive stations, which are supposed to be the reason for the fee and should be a highlight. I'll agree that the ones on the 4th floor, with all the inductees was cool. But the others were sorely lacking. The ones with the top 500 songs (how that was determined is unnerving in itself, with the 90's having very little representation and the bulk being in the 60's - not the cool part) was the worst. You can't listen to the music while you navigate through the menus and the accompanying text is cropped to fit the screen but is missing huge chucks making it frustrating more than anything else.
In all, there's some cool stuff like the Ramones lyrics' pages and the poster for the Mookie Blaylock concert (Pearl Jam's original name). But for 20 bucks I was expecting more.
The memorabilia for sale was almost all Elvis & Rolling Stones, nothing for Dylan.
Plus without the ability to capture any of the stuff on camera, I have to rely on a failing memory.
At least P-Funk was acknowledged ... Now let's get funked.
I was hoping for a boatload of Janis, Jimi, Sex Pistols, Doors & Lou Reed. With a heavy dose of history, including John Lee Hooker, Chubby Checker, Little Richard and the other pioneers.
I did get some of that, but it was a lot of Elvis, Ricky Nelson and the others from the bland 50's & 60's ...
The first thing when you get there is a huge sign from Moby & Gwen (Stefani) ... Not exactly hardcore R&R. After paying the 20 bucks and being forced to check the cameras - because no pictures are allowed!! - we stepped into the exhibit hall. The first thing there is 2 short films 15 minutes each about the history of Rock. The first one was without dialogue and covered everything before Elvis. I was disappointed because I wanted acknowledgement of where Rock came from, but they only showed LeadBelly, Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters, they never explained what they meant. The second film was better, only because it had Janis and Patti Smith's Babelogue that she recites before Rock & Roll Nigger. But even that was interspersed with Madonna talking about Sex.
How does Michael Jackson (twice) and Brenda - Rocking around the Christmas tree - Lee make it in, but there's no Pearl Jam or Nirvana, and the Sex Pistols & Black Sabbath just make it in now. That's like having a Baseball Hall of Fame and not including Babe Ruth, the person or band that changed music.
There was stuff from Madonna and Britney & Christina Aguilera, all very disturbing.
The Hall has many interactive stations, which are supposed to be the reason for the fee and should be a highlight. I'll agree that the ones on the 4th floor, with all the inductees was cool. But the others were sorely lacking. The ones with the top 500 songs (how that was determined is unnerving in itself, with the 90's having very little representation and the bulk being in the 60's - not the cool part) was the worst. You can't listen to the music while you navigate through the menus and the accompanying text is cropped to fit the screen but is missing huge chucks making it frustrating more than anything else.
In all, there's some cool stuff like the Ramones lyrics' pages and the poster for the Mookie Blaylock concert (Pearl Jam's original name). But for 20 bucks I was expecting more.
The memorabilia for sale was almost all Elvis & Rolling Stones, nothing for Dylan.
Plus without the ability to capture any of the stuff on camera, I have to rely on a failing memory.
At least P-Funk was acknowledged ... Now let's get funked.
Beth Orton
It's been awhile, but I have a few things to say.
First, I need to talk about Beth Orton and the evening of bliss she gave me last week.
She played the Carlu in Toronto, a small club on the 7th floor of a building adjacent to a mall downtown. Opening for her was Willy Mason who was accompanied by the very lovely and talented Nina Violet. She apparently has a solo record coming out. A must buy.
I've always liked Beth, she has a great voice that's sweet and endearing. She Cries Your Name & Stolen Car were her big hits, but the new album (comfort of strangers) was filled with great songs, so anticipation was high.
She killed! Her voice has the power of Janis but can be as sweet as Tori's. She didn't do her 2 hits until the 2nd encore and she changed them and made them fresh, it was truly an awesome experience. People who had never heard of her, were moved by songs like Shadow of a Doubt and Heart of Soul. And of course Comfort of Strangers was a highlight.
She's vaulted herself into my top 5 current Ladies, with Tori, PJ Harvey, Bjork & Beth Gibbons (Portishead). Go and buy her albums.
So I thank Beth & her guitar for a great night.
First, I need to talk about Beth Orton and the evening of bliss she gave me last week.
She played the Carlu in Toronto, a small club on the 7th floor of a building adjacent to a mall downtown. Opening for her was Willy Mason who was accompanied by the very lovely and talented Nina Violet. She apparently has a solo record coming out. A must buy.
I've always liked Beth, she has a great voice that's sweet and endearing. She Cries Your Name & Stolen Car were her big hits, but the new album (comfort of strangers) was filled with great songs, so anticipation was high.
She killed! Her voice has the power of Janis but can be as sweet as Tori's. She didn't do her 2 hits until the 2nd encore and she changed them and made them fresh, it was truly an awesome experience. People who had never heard of her, were moved by songs like Shadow of a Doubt and Heart of Soul. And of course Comfort of Strangers was a highlight.
She's vaulted herself into my top 5 current Ladies, with Tori, PJ Harvey, Bjork & Beth Gibbons (Portishead). Go and buy her albums.
So I thank Beth & her guitar for a great night.
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