That's right, I want to see how well I did. In blue is what I said, in red-what happened.
Devils over the Flyers in 6. Uh, not so much-Flyers in 5. Whoops.
Pittsburgh over Ottawa in 5. Shittsburgh in 6, sue me.
Washington sweeping Montreal. I couldn't be more wrong if I tried, but in my defense, I forgot an old saying I heard about quarterbacks, and I will relate it to goalies-if you don't have a #1, then you don't have anything...yes, this means you, Capitals...get a damn goalie. And as a bonus, it's nice to know that you can see something that has never happened before, like last night. Never before has a #1 seed led a #8 seed 3 games to 1 and blown it...until last night.
Bruins over Buffalo in 6. BINGO, I got BINGO!
Detroit over Phoenix in 5. Fine, Detroit took it in 7 games just to make it interesting.
Colorado over San Jose in 6. Didn't happen as the Sharks won in 6, but it was way too close.
Kings over Canucks in 6. Got the games right, just not who actually won them.
Chicago over Nashville in 4. Well, the Blackhawks won in 6, I still maintain had Nashville played remotely smart they'd have won the damn series.
Could I have done better? Maybe. Guess what else? Well-two things, one, I don't care, and two, hockey ain't my #1, 2, 0r 3 sport, so I'll take my lack of puck knowledge and consider it a decent job done. Now, on to the previews, since the Conference Semis start tonight, provided the Detroit Red Wings don't get arrested for flying in to San Jose too late. On to my picks-and as always, I have no clue what I'm talking about....
Eastern Conference
Montreal vs. Pittsburgh
I will give Montreal this-I haven't seen a team go down for a shot since the last porn I bought on Colfax. What, too much? Calm down. Hal Gill will be covering Sidney Crosby. And Montreal has the hot goalie. Shittsburgh thinks awfully highly of itself, but it is one damn talented team. I'm taking Malkin as the big scorer in this series, and it's going 6 games, as I think game 3 in Montreal is going to rattle Crosby for some reason.
Philadelphia vs. Boston
Do you really think I'm picking against the B's? Hell no! I've got a freaking salt-n-pepper beard growing on my mug in support, and I'm kinda liking it. If you like hitting, this is the series for you. It will not be easy, but the B's get a big lift from having C Marc Savard return. The psychological lift is great, but he helps in the way the lines are set up, puck movement and a little thing we like to call power play efficiency. Boston in 6, with some bloody knuckles along the way.
Western Conference
Detroit vs. San Jose
Sorry, but San Jose has become my 'prove it' team. Colorado took them to 6 games. And the Sharks have way more talent than the Avs. However, I look at Detroit as kind of a wily vet, or that crazy old guy you play basketball with at the Y. It looks like you should kick his ass, yet when all is said and done, you're losing 11-9 because he has all those old guy moves and relies on guile and the fact that he's pretty much seen it all. That's how I look at Detroit. I think Phoenix woke them up. That, and anytime you have to rely on Joe Thornton to rally the troops, I think, in a word, you're F@#$ed. There, I said it. Prove me wrong, but Red Wings in 6.
Vancouver vs. Chicago
Please read above what I wrote about Washington, then draw a ginormous arrow to Chicago. This series is going to be chippy, and oh there will be fights. When all is said and done, Chicago will sit back and wonder why it didn't trade for Tim Thomas (yeah, I said it!) to give itself a legit #1 goalie. Based on that alone, I'm taking Vancouver in 5.
Want me to write about something else? Tell me what you're looking for. I will follow up on the NBA playoffs soon enough (once all the 1st round series are over) and maybe a review of the NFL draft. But I'm open to suggestions.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
NBA Playoff picks...and something disturbing x2
I'll take care of the 2 disturbing things I've seen/read in the last two days right off the bat...
Disturbing item #1-uh, has anyone else read some of this stuff on Ben Roethlisberger? I could sit here and go on and on about how money corrupts the justice system and blahblahblah it to death, but that's not what is disturbing to me. It's his behavior. I'm not talking about it under the guise of a professional athlete or a 'two-time Super Bowl winning QB', I'm not. I'm appalled at his behavior as a guy. I read some of this stuff and wondered where this guy's parents are. Doesn't anyone teach decorum anymore? Or more importantly, do you really need to be taught that it's not okay to lock a girl in a bathroom stall and force yourself on her? Or that No means No? And in all honesty, if there is one civil lawsuit pending, a separate charge dropped, and a potential 3rd sexual assault case out there, to me that points to a blowout investigation all the way back to when Big Ben was in college. It's coming, and it ain't gonna be pretty. This guy needs help, no joking, because his head is not screwed on straight when it comes to dealing with members of the opposite sex, and it could cost him his livelihood. As much as I don't like the Steelers or the city of Shittsburgh, I don't want anyone to lose their job.
Disturbing item #2-Speaking of lack of decorum, tact, manners, etc.-when the hell did it become okay to belch and fart at a table in a dining establishment? Or to talk about those things in front of someone you don't know? So this trivia game business that I'm helping with, the owner's wife and stepdaughter show up late to the event. I was on a team with my friend/manager's 10 yr old daughter (we are-Team Bacon). These two 'women' (and I use that term loosely-should insert 'broads' here) proceed to just be rude. Oh, and did I mention I was eating? The owner's wife is in her late 40's, the stepdaughter 26ish. From the outside appearance, two attractive females (wait for it....). But I guess at my age/maturity level-alright fine, age-I don't find things attractive at all. I know what I like and will put up with. These two are as empty as empty gets. No crumbs in the Pringles can that is their collective heads. Stepdaughter kept belching, like no one would notice. I did, I'm 34, not deaf. Then Mom leans over and I hear her say she 'just tooted'. WTF???! The 10 yr old girl looked me and said 'is this okay?'...my response was 'no'. I was asked if we should always respect our elders. That answer was given to me by my Pops when I was 12-'if you can call BS on someone, do it, and if you don't like someone or their behavior, speak up'. I relayed that bit of info to a 10 year old, who nodded in agreement....this is one smart kid. Finally, after yet another belch, I shot a look, which got a sheepish 'oh, excuse me'. My look of disgust probably said it all, but I looked at her and said, "Stay Classy". I will end this little rant by stating that if this broad (bingo!) ever questions out loud why she is single, I will have an answer for her. What repulsive behavior. And since her Mom was next to her right in line with the same thinking, the old adage of the apple not falling far from the tree is certainly in line.
As for the trivia-a 10 year old and I tied for 1st with a bunch of engineers, and since we are both tied to the company that runs the game, we couldn't win, but I thought it was pretty neat that me and a 10 year old could hang with the nerdery. If it weren't for that question about Star Trek I think we would've won outright....
NBA Playoff Time
It's no longer a great passion of mine, but there are some reasons to watch. Here are my predictions on the first round (if you bet with any of my knowledge best of luck...)
Eastern Conference
Chicago vs. Cleveland
You're kidding, right? LeBron James just came out and said Chicago hasn't seen this playoff monster yet. Uh Oh. I think we are about to see King James go all MJ '91 on us. Hello, domination, good bye Bulls. I still Chicago has enough fight to potentially snag a game, and I fully expect a chippy series, especially with Joakim Noah and Anderson Varejao battling it out for 'best hair'. Cleveland in 5.
Milwaukee vs. Atlanta
It sucks that Milwaukee starting C Andrew Bogut shattered his arm a couple of weeks ago (I'd hunt down the YouTube clip, but I don't promote anyone's injury/gag reflex) because that would have made this a real sneaky series to watch. That being said, here's on funny reason to watch, Milwaukee's PG Brandon Jennings and seeing if he comes out with the Bobby Brown/Gumby cut. What, like you don't remember the 'Every Little Step' video? Fine-
Atlanta is relatively healthy, and if F Josh Smith remembers that he can't shoot outside of 12 feet and dominates as I think he should, Atlanta in 5.
Miami vs. Boston
I have heard it already, Boston is old, ripe for an upset. First, a 5 seed beating a 4 seed is not an upset. These two teams, on paper, are going in the opposite direction. I will take old and battle tested over stupid youth everyday of the week. And in this day of basketball, it's all about the PG, and the C's have a HUGE advantage in Rajon Rondo vs. Carlos Arroyo. Boston as a team needs to look at Rondo and let him go attack. But there will be dumb officiating in this series, because that's just how it's going to go. The Celtics are more talented in the starting 5 overall and only lose 1 position battle, SG, where Dwayne Wade is going to average 30 pts in this series. Won't matter if Boston won't let it matter, but it'll take 6 games for the Celtics to pull it off.
Charlotte vs. Orlando
I feel bad that we're going to have to listen about Larry Brown will he/won't he leave for Philly after this series bologna. Charlotte has talent, and Brown can coach. But you can't coach height, and Orlando has it. Oh, and more talent. Magic in 5.
Western Conference
Utah vs. Denver
The latest news is that Utah F Andrei Kirilenko is out for this series. That does change things up a bit. This will be a fun series to watch, if you like watching teams run (I do). Carmelo Anthony is ready to blow up, and without Kirilenko there to check him, it's going to happen. Denver is one of those teams you don't know which version will show up. This series could go 7 or 4. I'm taking the Nuggets in 6.
Oklahoma City vs. Fakers
Yes, I hate LA. I was born to do it. And Phil Jackson is weaving his magic peyote bullshit smoke already. Phil, if you didn't jump on teams that were on the verge of winning championships, you'd be a hippie used up has been teaching philosophy at the University of Montana. Anyway, I'm glad that the country will get to watch OKC and league scoring champ F Kevin Durant. I hope he tears Ron Artest a new one, but I guarantee a chippy-fest, multiple technical fouls, and LA's frontline (or hell, just Pau Gasol) to be just plain better than the Thunder. And I can't tell you how much I wish this was in Seattle, you have no idea. Fakers in 6.
San Antonio vs. Dallas
This is the series you kinda hope goes to 7, but San Antonio is getting old. And much like Kobe Bryant on the Fakers, Tim Duncan of the Spurs has a ton of miles on those knees. But he was rested a lot during the season for the playoffs. I think Dallas is just too deep. If this comes down to the 8 guys on each squad, I like San Antonio's chances. I've flip-flopped in my head on this one, but I still have a like for San Antonio. Spurs in 7. And say hello to DeJuan Blair and every team that passed on the double-double machine off the bench.
Portland vs. Phoenix
Yet another series that would be so much better if a star wasn't hurt. Instead, Portland G Brandon Roy just had surgery to repair torn cartilage and is out for the series. Well, he'll have all summer to rest up and rehab. Without him, he will watch from the bench or a suite Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire pick and roll this team to death. It's going to be a clinic that you could probably watch old white guys (yes, I include myself in that group) at the rec center do all the livelong day. Phoenix in 5.
Two quick hockey notes-if you think I'm happy by calling the Avs over the Sharks, you're damn right. They leave San Jose with a split and losing last night in OT. Ask anyone that knows anything about hockey and if they'd be happy as an 8 seed walking out with a split, and the answer is going to get a resounding 'Hells Yeah!'
Now, when the B's win in Buffalo (puck drops in 10 minutes, yikes), yes, you heard me, I said when and not if, I'll be happy. The Bruins simply need more traffic in front of Sabres G Ryan Miller and all will be right with the world.
Happy Saturday!
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Now playing: Metallica - All Nightmare Long
via FoxyTunes
Disturbing item #1-uh, has anyone else read some of this stuff on Ben Roethlisberger? I could sit here and go on and on about how money corrupts the justice system and blahblahblah it to death, but that's not what is disturbing to me. It's his behavior. I'm not talking about it under the guise of a professional athlete or a 'two-time Super Bowl winning QB', I'm not. I'm appalled at his behavior as a guy. I read some of this stuff and wondered where this guy's parents are. Doesn't anyone teach decorum anymore? Or more importantly, do you really need to be taught that it's not okay to lock a girl in a bathroom stall and force yourself on her? Or that No means No? And in all honesty, if there is one civil lawsuit pending, a separate charge dropped, and a potential 3rd sexual assault case out there, to me that points to a blowout investigation all the way back to when Big Ben was in college. It's coming, and it ain't gonna be pretty. This guy needs help, no joking, because his head is not screwed on straight when it comes to dealing with members of the opposite sex, and it could cost him his livelihood. As much as I don't like the Steelers or the city of Shittsburgh, I don't want anyone to lose their job.
Disturbing item #2-Speaking of lack of decorum, tact, manners, etc.-when the hell did it become okay to belch and fart at a table in a dining establishment? Or to talk about those things in front of someone you don't know? So this trivia game business that I'm helping with, the owner's wife and stepdaughter show up late to the event. I was on a team with my friend/manager's 10 yr old daughter (we are-Team Bacon). These two 'women' (and I use that term loosely-should insert 'broads' here) proceed to just be rude. Oh, and did I mention I was eating? The owner's wife is in her late 40's, the stepdaughter 26ish. From the outside appearance, two attractive females (wait for it....). But I guess at my age/maturity level-alright fine, age-I don't find things attractive at all. I know what I like and will put up with. These two are as empty as empty gets. No crumbs in the Pringles can that is their collective heads. Stepdaughter kept belching, like no one would notice. I did, I'm 34, not deaf. Then Mom leans over and I hear her say she 'just tooted'. WTF???! The 10 yr old girl looked me and said 'is this okay?'...my response was 'no'. I was asked if we should always respect our elders. That answer was given to me by my Pops when I was 12-'if you can call BS on someone, do it, and if you don't like someone or their behavior, speak up'. I relayed that bit of info to a 10 year old, who nodded in agreement....this is one smart kid. Finally, after yet another belch, I shot a look, which got a sheepish 'oh, excuse me'. My look of disgust probably said it all, but I looked at her and said, "Stay Classy". I will end this little rant by stating that if this broad (bingo!) ever questions out loud why she is single, I will have an answer for her. What repulsive behavior. And since her Mom was next to her right in line with the same thinking, the old adage of the apple not falling far from the tree is certainly in line.
As for the trivia-a 10 year old and I tied for 1st with a bunch of engineers, and since we are both tied to the company that runs the game, we couldn't win, but I thought it was pretty neat that me and a 10 year old could hang with the nerdery. If it weren't for that question about Star Trek I think we would've won outright....
NBA Playoff Time
It's no longer a great passion of mine, but there are some reasons to watch. Here are my predictions on the first round (if you bet with any of my knowledge best of luck...)
Eastern Conference
Chicago vs. Cleveland
You're kidding, right? LeBron James just came out and said Chicago hasn't seen this playoff monster yet. Uh Oh. I think we are about to see King James go all MJ '91 on us. Hello, domination, good bye Bulls. I still Chicago has enough fight to potentially snag a game, and I fully expect a chippy series, especially with Joakim Noah and Anderson Varejao battling it out for 'best hair'. Cleveland in 5.
Milwaukee vs. Atlanta
It sucks that Milwaukee starting C Andrew Bogut shattered his arm a couple of weeks ago (I'd hunt down the YouTube clip, but I don't promote anyone's injury/gag reflex) because that would have made this a real sneaky series to watch. That being said, here's on funny reason to watch, Milwaukee's PG Brandon Jennings and seeing if he comes out with the Bobby Brown/Gumby cut. What, like you don't remember the 'Every Little Step' video? Fine-
Atlanta is relatively healthy, and if F Josh Smith remembers that he can't shoot outside of 12 feet and dominates as I think he should, Atlanta in 5.
Miami vs. Boston
I have heard it already, Boston is old, ripe for an upset. First, a 5 seed beating a 4 seed is not an upset. These two teams, on paper, are going in the opposite direction. I will take old and battle tested over stupid youth everyday of the week. And in this day of basketball, it's all about the PG, and the C's have a HUGE advantage in Rajon Rondo vs. Carlos Arroyo. Boston as a team needs to look at Rondo and let him go attack. But there will be dumb officiating in this series, because that's just how it's going to go. The Celtics are more talented in the starting 5 overall and only lose 1 position battle, SG, where Dwayne Wade is going to average 30 pts in this series. Won't matter if Boston won't let it matter, but it'll take 6 games for the Celtics to pull it off.
Charlotte vs. Orlando
I feel bad that we're going to have to listen about Larry Brown will he/won't he leave for Philly after this series bologna. Charlotte has talent, and Brown can coach. But you can't coach height, and Orlando has it. Oh, and more talent. Magic in 5.
Western Conference
Utah vs. Denver
The latest news is that Utah F Andrei Kirilenko is out for this series. That does change things up a bit. This will be a fun series to watch, if you like watching teams run (I do). Carmelo Anthony is ready to blow up, and without Kirilenko there to check him, it's going to happen. Denver is one of those teams you don't know which version will show up. This series could go 7 or 4. I'm taking the Nuggets in 6.
Oklahoma City vs. Fakers
Yes, I hate LA. I was born to do it. And Phil Jackson is weaving his magic peyote bullshit smoke already. Phil, if you didn't jump on teams that were on the verge of winning championships, you'd be a hippie used up has been teaching philosophy at the University of Montana. Anyway, I'm glad that the country will get to watch OKC and league scoring champ F Kevin Durant. I hope he tears Ron Artest a new one, but I guarantee a chippy-fest, multiple technical fouls, and LA's frontline (or hell, just Pau Gasol) to be just plain better than the Thunder. And I can't tell you how much I wish this was in Seattle, you have no idea. Fakers in 6.
San Antonio vs. Dallas
This is the series you kinda hope goes to 7, but San Antonio is getting old. And much like Kobe Bryant on the Fakers, Tim Duncan of the Spurs has a ton of miles on those knees. But he was rested a lot during the season for the playoffs. I think Dallas is just too deep. If this comes down to the 8 guys on each squad, I like San Antonio's chances. I've flip-flopped in my head on this one, but I still have a like for San Antonio. Spurs in 7. And say hello to DeJuan Blair and every team that passed on the double-double machine off the bench.
Portland vs. Phoenix
Yet another series that would be so much better if a star wasn't hurt. Instead, Portland G Brandon Roy just had surgery to repair torn cartilage and is out for the series. Well, he'll have all summer to rest up and rehab. Without him, he will watch from the bench or a suite Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire pick and roll this team to death. It's going to be a clinic that you could probably watch old white guys (yes, I include myself in that group) at the rec center do all the livelong day. Phoenix in 5.
Two quick hockey notes-if you think I'm happy by calling the Avs over the Sharks, you're damn right. They leave San Jose with a split and losing last night in OT. Ask anyone that knows anything about hockey and if they'd be happy as an 8 seed walking out with a split, and the answer is going to get a resounding 'Hells Yeah!'
Now, when the B's win in Buffalo (puck drops in 10 minutes, yikes), yes, you heard me, I said when and not if, I'll be happy. The Bruins simply need more traffic in front of Sabres G Ryan Miller and all will be right with the world.
Happy Saturday!
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Now playing: Metallica - All Nightmare Long
via FoxyTunes
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Stuff and NHL 1st round picks!
So the NBA might be investigating why LeBron James is sitting for the Cavaliers while waiting for the playoffs. I swear, this is just like the NFL 'investigating' why Peyton Manning sits in week 17. Uh, how about because their teams wrapped up the best record in the conference and there's nothing left to prove? Manning and James are different situations, but who really cares?
Enough of that crap....the NHL playoffs start tonight!!! Here are my picks for each series. Want someone else's take, here's a link to Shitsville....by the way, anyone want to bet me that if ESPN had the NHL TV contract their coverage might be a wee bit better? Nah.....
Eastern Conference
Philadelphia vs. New Jersey
Well, at least everyone can go home after the game, as I think the teams are like an hour car ride between arenas. Whoop-di-dam-doo...anyone excited for this series? Me neither. Devils in 6.
Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh
Let the BS calls against the Senators begin 4 minutes after the puck drops. Here's hoping Matt Cooke gets his ass whooped again. For me, it can't happen enough. Someone should deck him before his first step hits the ground off the bus. I don't see Ottawa putting up much resistance on the ice. Pittsburgh in 5.
Montreal vs. Washington
I hate the Canadiens. Always have, always will. But there is a small amount of intrigue. The goalies, as in do the coaches know who the hell is starting between the pipes. I've read rumors of Caps goalie Jose Theodore not starting in Montreal because the fans might be too harsh. Oh come on, he's a grown man, and he's been the hot goalie before. Montreal will muck this up, guarantee it. Capitals in 4....that's right, I said sweep.
Boston vs. Buffalo
People will call this an upset. I won't. Bruins goalie and probable stud Tuukka Rask was 4-1 against Buffalo. I think Buffalo hero Ryan Miller was 2-2 vs. the B's. What does it all mean? Miller could be the guy standing on his head, but even the feeble Bruins offense is better than Buffalo, and the B's have had some time to gel. I'm taking the B's in 6, in a grinder of a series.
Western Conference
Phoenix vs. Detroit
Rooting for the Red Wings is like rooting for the Yankees and Lakers, it just feels unnatural. The Coyotes are a nice story (as a team, not as an ownership...in a word, clusterfudge), but Detroit has way too much experience and talent. Detroit in 5.
Colorado vs. San Jose
It's upset pick time. Why? Because I hate San Jose. And Joe Thornton. I don't care that the Avs are the 8 seed. They will show up and out-skate the other 2 lines for San Jose, and win the series in 6....damn right I said it.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver
Buh-bye Mother Canuckers. Vancouver is one of those teams that is really good during the regular season, but you know they don't have the stones to push themselves when the grind of the playoffs comes around. Hello LA....the Kings in 6.
Nashville vs. Chicago
While others can worry about the goaltending situation of the Blackhawks, I will defer and tell you to watch how talented the rest of the team is, and put up damn near 5 goals a game in this series. They sweep the Predators and make everyone wonder why on God's Green Earth there is hockey in Tennessee. Someone get a damn team up in Winnipeg already! Loan me $200 million and I'll do it. Chicago and Cabbie-puncher Patrick Kane in 4.
On a personal note, I was turned down for a job last week due to lack of sales experience and training. I'm not mad about it, because I firmly believe that something will happen for me when it is meant to. But you really can't train anyone to be a salesperson. They either have it or they don't. I may not have a ton of experience in that field, but in 3 months that I have been working on my own little IT consulting gig, I've closed one deal, working on others. And the pub games gig, gee, in less than a month I've got 2 bars signed up. So, am I decent in sales? I'd sure like to think so. Just another company that loses out on a real hard worker. Oh well. On to the next.
Happy Wednesday!
Enough of that crap....the NHL playoffs start tonight!!! Here are my picks for each series. Want someone else's take, here's a link to Shitsville....by the way, anyone want to bet me that if ESPN had the NHL TV contract their coverage might be a wee bit better? Nah.....
Eastern Conference
Philadelphia vs. New Jersey
Well, at least everyone can go home after the game, as I think the teams are like an hour car ride between arenas. Whoop-di-dam-doo...anyone excited for this series? Me neither. Devils in 6.
Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh
Let the BS calls against the Senators begin 4 minutes after the puck drops. Here's hoping Matt Cooke gets his ass whooped again. For me, it can't happen enough. Someone should deck him before his first step hits the ground off the bus. I don't see Ottawa putting up much resistance on the ice. Pittsburgh in 5.
Montreal vs. Washington
I hate the Canadiens. Always have, always will. But there is a small amount of intrigue. The goalies, as in do the coaches know who the hell is starting between the pipes. I've read rumors of Caps goalie Jose Theodore not starting in Montreal because the fans might be too harsh. Oh come on, he's a grown man, and he's been the hot goalie before. Montreal will muck this up, guarantee it. Capitals in 4....that's right, I said sweep.
Boston vs. Buffalo
People will call this an upset. I won't. Bruins goalie and probable stud Tuukka Rask was 4-1 against Buffalo. I think Buffalo hero Ryan Miller was 2-2 vs. the B's. What does it all mean? Miller could be the guy standing on his head, but even the feeble Bruins offense is better than Buffalo, and the B's have had some time to gel. I'm taking the B's in 6, in a grinder of a series.
Western Conference
Phoenix vs. Detroit
Rooting for the Red Wings is like rooting for the Yankees and Lakers, it just feels unnatural. The Coyotes are a nice story (as a team, not as an ownership...in a word, clusterfudge), but Detroit has way too much experience and talent. Detroit in 5.
Colorado vs. San Jose
It's upset pick time. Why? Because I hate San Jose. And Joe Thornton. I don't care that the Avs are the 8 seed. They will show up and out-skate the other 2 lines for San Jose, and win the series in 6....damn right I said it.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver
Buh-bye Mother Canuckers. Vancouver is one of those teams that is really good during the regular season, but you know they don't have the stones to push themselves when the grind of the playoffs comes around. Hello LA....the Kings in 6.
Nashville vs. Chicago
While others can worry about the goaltending situation of the Blackhawks, I will defer and tell you to watch how talented the rest of the team is, and put up damn near 5 goals a game in this series. They sweep the Predators and make everyone wonder why on God's Green Earth there is hockey in Tennessee. Someone get a damn team up in Winnipeg already! Loan me $200 million and I'll do it. Chicago and Cabbie-puncher Patrick Kane in 4.
On a personal note, I was turned down for a job last week due to lack of sales experience and training. I'm not mad about it, because I firmly believe that something will happen for me when it is meant to. But you really can't train anyone to be a salesperson. They either have it or they don't. I may not have a ton of experience in that field, but in 3 months that I have been working on my own little IT consulting gig, I've closed one deal, working on others. And the pub games gig, gee, in less than a month I've got 2 bars signed up. So, am I decent in sales? I'd sure like to think so. Just another company that loses out on a real hard worker. Oh well. On to the next.
Happy Wednesday!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
It's time
Alright, the puck drops in a couple hours on the B's...please, let's hope there is an extremely loud crowd out there and that the power play works. Hit 'em early and often, then they can watch Philly beat up on the Rangers tomorrow. Yeah, that would be nice.
I've got errands to run, but will be in front of the TV for the NCAA hockey final tonight, BC vs. Wisconsin. I have no idea who to take, because both dismantled their opponent in the semifinal round. Oh hell, I'm taking the Badgers.
I've got errands to run, but will be in front of the TV for the NCAA hockey final tonight, BC vs. Wisconsin. I have no idea who to take, because both dismantled their opponent in the semifinal round. Oh hell, I'm taking the Badgers.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Oh come on! Pt. 2
I was just going to write quick note about the hypocrisy of the NCAA, in regards to the whole name change of the University of North Dakota, and then something else caught my eye.
First, the NCAA is full of crap. I've read this thing 3 times and still can't figure out why UND needed to change its name. So that they could be a part of the Summit League? Hey, NCAA, why don't you worry about not screwing up Division 1 basketball, improving the hockey tournament, telling the BCS to pound sand and getting us a playoff. I swear the people in the NCAA and in Washington DC have the same rectal-cranial inversion affliction. Who is the Fightin' Sioux name offending? Is this why Syracuse and St. John's changed their team names from Orangemen and Redmen to Orange and Red Storm? Hasn't anyone figured out that the PC culture is killing language? I saw a teacher get in trouble for using the word 'niggardly', because it sounds racist...uh, how? Learn the damn language. I swear, colleges and universities are doing this just to control thought....George, take it away:
Hey NCAA, figure out graduation rates and quit strokin' me. A nickname isn't offensive, and in case no one told you-you don't have the right to not be offended.
Second, and my rant about LT2 yesterday? Well Jeff Pearlman over at Sports Illustrated backed me up, whether he knows it or not...LaDanian, it ain't looking so hot, but again-I'm so glad you're a Jet, so very very glad. Can't wait for your first media meltdown, it's going to be awesome.
And lastly, I mentioned Tiger Woods commercial yesterday. Well, other people have weighed in as well. Disgusting. How about Pathetic. I was willing to let it go, I really was. I was almost on the side of 'get over it'. But then I read this by Gene Wojciechowski, and I snapped. Nah, snapped is far too kind. I'm royally pissed. Here is the line, and if you don't have the stomach or any clue what I'm talking about, I'm fine with you being done reading this post:
"Any son who's lost a father, who meant so much in their life, I think they would understand the spot."
GRRRRRRR. Hey Tiger, go fuck yourself. Before I go any further I want it known that I said on Monday that I hope he wins the Masters by 10 strokes and has the Hawaiian Tropic girls blowin' him as he accepts the green jacket. Now? Him catching VD and a beatin' will be far too kind. How dare you compare you and I. Your gall knows no bounds. Tiger, you're a better golfer and celebrity than I will ever be. It stops there. You're a jackass, a horrid husband, a terrible father, and worst of all, a shit son. As a man who lost his father over a year ago, you brought things up that I thought weren't even there. But you have the nerve to tell the world how I think. Fuck You. You have no idea what it means to respect your father nor the deceased. I respect my Pops every damn day by being me, the good and the bad. You better hope I never make it as a standup comic and run into in a green room, because I will ruin you. And I don't mean physically. I mean with my rhetoric. You're an asshole to the nth degree. This isn't a joke. I'm offended as a man, hell with a sports fan. What you do in your house is your business, but you dared ventured a guess as to who would respond well to your creepy ad, and it proved to me what you are all about, saving face in order to keep money in your bank account. Good luck being a corporate shill. Oh, and Nike can kiss my ass, too. Never again will you see dime one of my money by putting this thing out. You can join the likes of MCI, Progressive Insurance, the RNC and JetBlue not getting my money. Jagoffs.
Sorry, but I never would wish the anger that stupid comment just fired up in me wished upon anyone. Hopefully by Sunday I nothing Tiger Woods. This has nothing to do with race, as being a self-righteous narcissist knows no color on the human palette.
Happy freakin' Friday.
First, the NCAA is full of crap. I've read this thing 3 times and still can't figure out why UND needed to change its name. So that they could be a part of the Summit League? Hey, NCAA, why don't you worry about not screwing up Division 1 basketball, improving the hockey tournament, telling the BCS to pound sand and getting us a playoff. I swear the people in the NCAA and in Washington DC have the same rectal-cranial inversion affliction. Who is the Fightin' Sioux name offending? Is this why Syracuse and St. John's changed their team names from Orangemen and Redmen to Orange and Red Storm? Hasn't anyone figured out that the PC culture is killing language? I saw a teacher get in trouble for using the word 'niggardly', because it sounds racist...uh, how? Learn the damn language. I swear, colleges and universities are doing this just to control thought....George, take it away:
Hey NCAA, figure out graduation rates and quit strokin' me. A nickname isn't offensive, and in case no one told you-you don't have the right to not be offended.
Second, and my rant about LT2 yesterday? Well Jeff Pearlman over at Sports Illustrated backed me up, whether he knows it or not...LaDanian, it ain't looking so hot, but again-I'm so glad you're a Jet, so very very glad. Can't wait for your first media meltdown, it's going to be awesome.
And lastly, I mentioned Tiger Woods commercial yesterday. Well, other people have weighed in as well. Disgusting. How about Pathetic. I was willing to let it go, I really was. I was almost on the side of 'get over it'. But then I read this by Gene Wojciechowski, and I snapped. Nah, snapped is far too kind. I'm royally pissed. Here is the line, and if you don't have the stomach or any clue what I'm talking about, I'm fine with you being done reading this post:
"Any son who's lost a father, who meant so much in their life, I think they would understand the spot."
GRRRRRRR. Hey Tiger, go fuck yourself. Before I go any further I want it known that I said on Monday that I hope he wins the Masters by 10 strokes and has the Hawaiian Tropic girls blowin' him as he accepts the green jacket. Now? Him catching VD and a beatin' will be far too kind. How dare you compare you and I. Your gall knows no bounds. Tiger, you're a better golfer and celebrity than I will ever be. It stops there. You're a jackass, a horrid husband, a terrible father, and worst of all, a shit son. As a man who lost his father over a year ago, you brought things up that I thought weren't even there. But you have the nerve to tell the world how I think. Fuck You. You have no idea what it means to respect your father nor the deceased. I respect my Pops every damn day by being me, the good and the bad. You better hope I never make it as a standup comic and run into in a green room, because I will ruin you. And I don't mean physically. I mean with my rhetoric. You're an asshole to the nth degree. This isn't a joke. I'm offended as a man, hell with a sports fan. What you do in your house is your business, but you dared ventured a guess as to who would respond well to your creepy ad, and it proved to me what you are all about, saving face in order to keep money in your bank account. Good luck being a corporate shill. Oh, and Nike can kiss my ass, too. Never again will you see dime one of my money by putting this thing out. You can join the likes of MCI, Progressive Insurance, the RNC and JetBlue not getting my money. Jagoffs.
Sorry, but I never would wish the anger that stupid comment just fired up in me wished upon anyone. Hopefully by Sunday I nothing Tiger Woods. This has nothing to do with race, as being a self-righteous narcissist knows no color on the human palette.
Happy freakin' Friday.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Oh come on!
Did anyone find the contract that the front office of the Bruins signed with Lucifer last season? This team looks like a damn M*A*S*H* Unit (they're in danger of going from 1st overall in the conference to out of the playoffs, not cool!), and tonight they get to play Buffalo. Lucky them. It's not like the Sabres have a hot goalie....crap, nevermind. I want the B's to make the playoffs, if only so I don't have to watch any more interviews with Rangers head coach John Tortellina, Tortilla, oh who cares whatever that blowhard's name is. Every time I hear him I wonder how none of his guys has rifled a puck or 12 at him. As it stands right now the B's are a whopping 1 point ahead of NY. If they win tonight and the Rangers lose tomorrow night at home against Philly, it's pretty much a done deal. The Bruins need to show up tonight like it matters, like they are wounded and maybe taken lightly, get two quick goals and play smart. That's how to get out of Buffalo with points. Not bad for a dummy, huh?
Frozen Four is tonight, I'm going with Wisconsin and Miami...and it's on ESPN! 'Bout damn time.
Rarely do I agree with any official, but Joe West, feel free to starting calling balls and strikes if guys want to delay the game of baseball....maybe that will get them to stop adjusting and fidgeting. Is anyone else curious is someone with OCD freaks out watching a baseball game?
Fine, it's just me then.
Oh, and to Red Sox fans....breathe, damn it! It was the beginning of the season. It's 3 games against the biggest payroll in the game. Relax. There is no need to freak out-as I'm sure is happening on talk radio right now. Allow me to sum up the 3 games:
Game 1-Beckett can't hit his spots, the offense comes back, NYY bullpen sucks.
Game 2-Too many walks to the NYY offense equals bad night. And an error, for shame. It happens, not the end of the world.Game 3-Youk gets hit, and in the next inning, newcomer John Lackey earns his new teammates trust by hitting Jeter in the arm, right where he was supposed to. Game went into extra innings, and Papelbon gave up a solo HR. And?What, that Big Papi can't hit right now? That he's starting off slow? 3 games, 1 RBI. The only thing I will concede on this is the bat speed. It is slowing down. Bound to happen once a player gets to a certain age and at bats. Just try and remember those numbers from 2003-2007, and clam up and see what happens by the end of the month. Hell, wait until tax day before jumping off the bandwagon.This means nothing. I really am not thrilled that MLB couldn't give us a week of buildup before this crap started, but they are whores to the almighty dollar, so that's what we get.
Last thing about baseball for today, I think we're all hoping this kid Jason Heyward isn't too good to be true. Who knows, maybe people in Atlanta will go to a baseball game this summer instead of dressing up like empty seats. Hope I'm not reaching on that one...
Did anyone else see this new Tiger Woods commercial? You stay classy, Eldrick. Here's hoping your old man whoops your ass in another lifetime-for simply allowing Nike to use a dead man's voice to make you seem like less of a sleazebag. I really don't care that he cheated on his wife, that's between them, but I'm tired of the corporate shills and the massive PR firms trying to plate this man back as the platinum standard when he just wants to bang whores and cheat on his wife. That's his deal. Thank goodness I don't idolize athletes anymore, or else I'd be really let down. Glad I kept my head buried in the sand.
And lastly, speaking of class, welcome back LT2!!
did you forget that? I didn't! It's an edict for life, if someone says that they are something, chances are they are exactly the opposite of what they are claiming to be. How many times have you heard a woman say she isn't easy? Or a guy say he isn't a pig? What happens? LaDanian, after the above outburst, got blasted by Deion Sanders:
and that allowed this to happen:
And now he's decided to put his former team on blast. He's now blaming he play calling? What freaking planet is this guy on? Classy, really screams class here. Classy players don't put down their former employers after they give a guy a fat contract and more red zone carries than are warranted. KC Joyner already did the math. Want more? Here it is, from Football Outsiders:
"Although San Diego had a historically great passing offense that led the league in DVOA, their -11.2% DVOA when running the ball was dead last. They were the worst team in the league running in short-yardage power situations, 31st in second-level yards, and again worst in open field yards. (An explanation of those statistics can be found here.) They barely combined to run for 1,000 yards as a unit."
LT2, I mean this with the utmost in sincerity-I'm soooooo glad you're now a New York Jet. Watching you bitch on the sideline while sitting behind a guy that punked you in the playoffs last year is going to be hilarious. Oh, and why did you say nothing about the Jets mocking your move, but the Patriots are classless?
Happy Thursday
Frozen Four is tonight, I'm going with Wisconsin and Miami...and it's on ESPN! 'Bout damn time.
Rarely do I agree with any official, but Joe West, feel free to starting calling balls and strikes if guys want to delay the game of baseball....maybe that will get them to stop adjusting and fidgeting. Is anyone else curious is someone with OCD freaks out watching a baseball game?
Fine, it's just me then.
Oh, and to Red Sox fans....breathe, damn it! It was the beginning of the season. It's 3 games against the biggest payroll in the game. Relax. There is no need to freak out-as I'm sure is happening on talk radio right now. Allow me to sum up the 3 games:
Game 1-Beckett can't hit his spots, the offense comes back, NYY bullpen sucks.
Game 2-Too many walks to the NYY offense equals bad night. And an error, for shame. It happens, not the end of the world.Game 3-Youk gets hit, and in the next inning, newcomer John Lackey earns his new teammates trust by hitting Jeter in the arm, right where he was supposed to. Game went into extra innings, and Papelbon gave up a solo HR. And?What, that Big Papi can't hit right now? That he's starting off slow? 3 games, 1 RBI. The only thing I will concede on this is the bat speed. It is slowing down. Bound to happen once a player gets to a certain age and at bats. Just try and remember those numbers from 2003-2007, and clam up and see what happens by the end of the month. Hell, wait until tax day before jumping off the bandwagon.This means nothing. I really am not thrilled that MLB couldn't give us a week of buildup before this crap started, but they are whores to the almighty dollar, so that's what we get.
Last thing about baseball for today, I think we're all hoping this kid Jason Heyward isn't too good to be true. Who knows, maybe people in Atlanta will go to a baseball game this summer instead of dressing up like empty seats. Hope I'm not reaching on that one...
Did anyone else see this new Tiger Woods commercial? You stay classy, Eldrick. Here's hoping your old man whoops your ass in another lifetime-for simply allowing Nike to use a dead man's voice to make you seem like less of a sleazebag. I really don't care that he cheated on his wife, that's between them, but I'm tired of the corporate shills and the massive PR firms trying to plate this man back as the platinum standard when he just wants to bang whores and cheat on his wife. That's his deal. Thank goodness I don't idolize athletes anymore, or else I'd be really let down. Glad I kept my head buried in the sand.
And lastly, speaking of class, welcome back LT2!!
did you forget that? I didn't! It's an edict for life, if someone says that they are something, chances are they are exactly the opposite of what they are claiming to be. How many times have you heard a woman say she isn't easy? Or a guy say he isn't a pig? What happens? LaDanian, after the above outburst, got blasted by Deion Sanders:
and that allowed this to happen:
And now he's decided to put his former team on blast. He's now blaming he play calling? What freaking planet is this guy on? Classy, really screams class here. Classy players don't put down their former employers after they give a guy a fat contract and more red zone carries than are warranted. KC Joyner already did the math. Want more? Here it is, from Football Outsiders:
"Although San Diego had a historically great passing offense that led the league in DVOA, their -11.2% DVOA when running the ball was dead last. They were the worst team in the league running in short-yardage power situations, 31st in second-level yards, and again worst in open field yards. (An explanation of those statistics can be found here.) They barely combined to run for 1,000 yards as a unit."
LT2, I mean this with the utmost in sincerity-I'm soooooo glad you're now a New York Jet. Watching you bitch on the sideline while sitting behind a guy that punked you in the playoffs last year is going to be hilarious. Oh, and why did you say nothing about the Jets mocking your move, but the Patriots are classless?
Happy Thursday
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Cleaning up my Firefox queue
I just wanted to clean out some things I've had tabbed for a bit of time. Here goes...
Take it from a guy who had one parent there all the time at every game, and one show up sporadically, it means something. Please, read this, pass it along, talk about it. It matters.
I'm all for causes, and supporting some people's ideas-but enough is enough. Seriously, stay out of my eating habits, stay out of my kitchen, leave me the hell alone. Who knew I'd have to extend libertarian views to food...of course it's Cambridge.
It's not that Google is taking over the world, but here are some things you might be interested in checking out....or not. Maybe you knew about some of these, but I doubt you know about all of them.
Remember when the faculty and certain media types were freaking out about those Duke lacrosse players? No, you don't? Or the fact that they were suspended without all of the facts, that the coach had to leave? I do. I remember it being the big thing in sports, the front page of espn.com....weird how I had to stumble upon this while looking for stuff on BC's new basketball coach. Way to bury the news, what is this, the New York Times?
I think a lot of folks will agree that the Sports Guy has lost some of his luster...but there is only one word for this article, and that is 'Bullseye'. Can the C's cut 'Sheed before the playoffs start? Or restructure his contract for next year to include a "No Moobies" clause? Please?!
That's all I've got. Have a happy Wednesday.
Take it from a guy who had one parent there all the time at every game, and one show up sporadically, it means something. Please, read this, pass it along, talk about it. It matters.
I'm all for causes, and supporting some people's ideas-but enough is enough. Seriously, stay out of my eating habits, stay out of my kitchen, leave me the hell alone. Who knew I'd have to extend libertarian views to food...of course it's Cambridge.
It's not that Google is taking over the world, but here are some things you might be interested in checking out....or not. Maybe you knew about some of these, but I doubt you know about all of them.
Remember when the faculty and certain media types were freaking out about those Duke lacrosse players? No, you don't? Or the fact that they were suspended without all of the facts, that the coach had to leave? I do. I remember it being the big thing in sports, the front page of espn.com....weird how I had to stumble upon this while looking for stuff on BC's new basketball coach. Way to bury the news, what is this, the New York Times?
I think a lot of folks will agree that the Sports Guy has lost some of his luster...but there is only one word for this article, and that is 'Bullseye'. Can the C's cut 'Sheed before the playoffs start? Or restructure his contract for next year to include a "No Moobies" clause? Please?!
That's all I've got. Have a happy Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The questions...
They keep coming and I have no answers.
Why is it that someone can track me down via LinkedIn, email me, follow up on my voicemails, and then not schedule something that they say they will? Then, when I email them this morning to make sure they got my resume and when we were scheduling our next meeting, I get called with a VP on the phone. No, I'm not trying to make excuses, just explaining things. I'm none too pleased with myself. Mostly because this is a job I want, I can do, and excel at. It was a competitor of a previous company I had worked for, and some of my coworkers lost deals to these guys. It is a small Business Intelligence software firm, and they are looking for 2 direct sales people. I really do hope I am one of them. Hopefully I didn't bomb as bad as I think I did.
Now, I'm agreeing with a Yankee??? Apparently the world is upside down today. I am kind of curious about this revenue sharing in baseball, though. Where is the money that teams like the Yankees and Red Sox have given back to the league in form of a luxury tax? Are teams spending the money on their lineup, or are they hoarding it like the Florida Marlins? In case you need a refresher course, Florida was chastised by MLB and the Players Union to spend some money this past offseason. I think Bob Costas was right, not only does baseball (and every sport) need a salary cap, they need a salary floor as well.
On to hockey...well, kinda. This story sickens me. How could our neighbors to the north do this? Now hear me out on this-I realize that we don't know all the details of this story. But based on that link, are you thinking what I'm thinking-What the Hell??? How does no one know where this guy is? How do you not tell the people that this coach molested? I remember watching stories about this monster, and now he-in theory-could be coaching again, under a different name, right?
Now here is the part that should horrify everyone: Parole board spokeswoman Caroline Douglas said the pardons process does not generally take into account the nature of the crime, even those the public finds particularly upsetting.
Why is it that someone can track me down via LinkedIn, email me, follow up on my voicemails, and then not schedule something that they say they will? Then, when I email them this morning to make sure they got my resume and when we were scheduling our next meeting, I get called with a VP on the phone. No, I'm not trying to make excuses, just explaining things. I'm none too pleased with myself. Mostly because this is a job I want, I can do, and excel at. It was a competitor of a previous company I had worked for, and some of my coworkers lost deals to these guys. It is a small Business Intelligence software firm, and they are looking for 2 direct sales people. I really do hope I am one of them. Hopefully I didn't bomb as bad as I think I did.
Now, I'm agreeing with a Yankee??? Apparently the world is upside down today. I am kind of curious about this revenue sharing in baseball, though. Where is the money that teams like the Yankees and Red Sox have given back to the league in form of a luxury tax? Are teams spending the money on their lineup, or are they hoarding it like the Florida Marlins? In case you need a refresher course, Florida was chastised by MLB and the Players Union to spend some money this past offseason. I think Bob Costas was right, not only does baseball (and every sport) need a salary cap, they need a salary floor as well.
On to hockey...well, kinda. This story sickens me. How could our neighbors to the north do this? Now hear me out on this-I realize that we don't know all the details of this story. But based on that link, are you thinking what I'm thinking-What the Hell??? How does no one know where this guy is? How do you not tell the people that this coach molested? I remember watching stories about this monster, and now he-in theory-could be coaching again, under a different name, right?
Now here is the part that should horrify everyone: Parole board spokeswoman Caroline Douglas said the pardons process does not generally take into account the nature of the crime, even those the public finds particularly upsetting.
"We cannot discriminate based on the crime committed," Douglas said. "Very few people are ineligible for a pardon. Everyone else is eligible no matter their crime. We have to follow the law."
WHAT????? How can you not take into account the nature of the crime? If you don't pay parking tickets, that's pretty much a harmless crime, unless you consider the lack of ticket revenue a crime (I don't). But preying on little kids and using your position as a coach? Really, this isn't that big of a deal? I thought hockey was Canada? How could this slip thru the cracks? We have to be missing a ton of information here, but if they haven't found this guy, then the Mounties need to get on it. Call Dudley freakin' DooRight and go get him and put him back in jail. I don't know if jail in Canada is like jail here in the US, but I know (because I know people) that in a US prison, they deal with child molesters a whole lot differently than drug dealers. There is a pecking order, for certain.
Please, for the sake of kids everywhere, find this guy. Put him back where he belongs, behind bars, not out in the open. The chances of him doing something inappropriate again are extremely high.
Sorry, but that just creases me to no end.
Monday, April 5, 2010
today...tonight
From Opening Day at Fenway last night (uh, just in case no one told you, the fat underbelly of the Yankees is their bullpen, except for Mo Rivera), to all the fun today, it's been fun to watch.
Well, tonight is national championship night for college basketball, and as much as I want Butler to win, it's not happening. Duke wins, enraging fans all over the globe.
And remember, the Frozen Four starts on Thursday night-who knows, maybe it'll even be on TV.
Well, tonight is national championship night for college basketball, and as much as I want Butler to win, it's not happening. Duke wins, enraging fans all over the globe.
And remember, the Frozen Four starts on Thursday night-who knows, maybe it'll even be on TV.
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