Big Cheater System and Other Games of Significance

It's that time again, as people debate over who's number one, two or whatever; and Bowl bids are handed out. By now, if you're reading this you know who's going where. But I'll tell you how (i think) it will shake out...

Jan. 1 Rose Pasadena, Calif. ABC 5 p.m. Southern Cal. 21 vs. Michigan 20

I'm not picking USC because I think they're sweet, but because a Lloyd Carr team that thinks they got screwed, probably isn't going to be prepared to fight. After all, Carr went on his tv show blasting Urban Meyer for 'Lobbying' for Florida. Get over it skip, and your players better not have your attitude, or it'l be a tough night in Pasadena.

Jan. 1 Fiesta Glendale, Ariz. FOX 8 p.m. Oklahoma 42 vs. Boise State 24

Boise State is a nice story. Little-league program gets to play with the big boys. But thats really the only thing nice about this game. Boise can score, but I don't think they're ready for prime time just yet. Going up agains the Big 12 and almost one-loss OK will be a test for the smurf-turfers.

Jan. 2 Orange Miami, Fla. FOX 8 p.m. Wake Forest 14 vs. Louisville 42

Wake is another 'nice' story from the very weak ACC. Louisville is battle-tested and have shown to be strong on both sides of the ball. This will be over at the half, don't you worry.

Jan. 3 Sugar New Orleans, La. FOX 8 p.m. LSU 52 vs. Notre Dame 17

This is my game of the week because it will show (again) why Notre Dame is overrated, overhyped and perennially non-deserving of BCS recognition. I don't even know how or why they're in this game. Maybe all schools should be independent and play the service academies and get publicity. The two times ND played anyone worth a damn, they got smoked on national TV. The Sugar Bowl won't be any different.

If ND thought Michigan and USC were rough and tough, wait til they go down to New Orleans and face LSU indoors in a practical home game. This will be ugly, and I can't wait.

Jan. 8 BCS Title Glendale, Ariz. FOX 8 p.m. Ohio State 35 vs. Florida 45

In a shootout the Gators take the spoils, and the BCS National Championship. I think OSU is good and all, but I'm still not 100% sold on them. It's fact that most of these teams would get handled mightily in the SEC and that hardiness will help the Gators. I feel bad for the SEC really, having so many good teams that beat up on one-another its time the conference got what it deserves with Florida playing for it all.

Dec. 31 MPC Computers Boise, Idaho ESPN 7:30 p.m. Nevada10 vs. Miami (Fla.) 35

Larry Coker packs a trophy in his bag on the way out the door as coach of the Hurricanes. This game is a fitting end as it shows exactly how much damage he's single-handedly done to this program in 5+ seasons at the helm. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Purple Reign...

We all know that the 'special' jersey or uniform of a team can have a great positive influence on a team. It can bring everyone together, and make the team feel as if they are part of history. This ownership in the school, team and themselves can be a bit much for an opponent to overcome.

Or it can become a trite played-out parody of itself. (Notre Dame, green jerseys anyone?) So when rumours were swirling about Clemson going with an all-purple strip against Georgia Tech on Saturday, its no surprise that there were a few skeptics. With nine of the teams meetings since '96 decided by less than a TD many were cautious as they didn't want the all-purple to go the way of the buffalo; and the Irish's green jersey.

The last time the Tigers wore an all-purple get up wasn't even in the 'modern era' of football. THIS truly is unique. Unlike a green jersey when you play USC.

Clemson and the purple strip went on to demoralize the Rambling Wreck 31-7 on National television, and in front of their insane crowd at Death Valley. So kudos to Clemson for getting it right: Bust out a special uniform, at a special time; And make sure it counts.

Missed It By THAT Much...

The fallout from the brawl in Coral Gables a week ago is still settling. Fans want the coaches head, media types think the punishment is too lenient from the 'Canes standpoint, and Miami is being played the scapegoat for a fight that was started by hooliganism on FIU's part; but thats another conversation.

The next step in getting back to 'normalcy' is playing a game. And with 12 Hurricane players suspended the Saturday afternoon game at Duke actually meant something for once. The Blue Devils held the 'Canes to 30 yards rushing on 26 carries. Yes, I said 30, and STILL managed to lose the game to a shorthanded Miami bunch.

Now with that all said it should be noted that Miami can STILL play in an ACC title game and win the conference. Would that scenario be enough to save Coker's job? I don't know, but it sure as hell would be interesting to watch.

This season now is what the players make of it. Not the coaches, fans media or anyone else. The Hurricanes have officially hit rock bottom in the Coker era, and now we get to watch them either get up like men, or sit back and let the world beat them down.

What In The....?

I'm no advertising executive, or marketing major or anything like that but I THINK i know what good and bad is as far as a hockey sweater is concerned. And I was DAMN sure that the new look of the Buffalo Sabres was as bad as it could possibly get.

But this ugly poo-rag sweater is outselling every other NHL jersey at the NHL.com store as if they weren't even on the racks. For some reason hockey fans LIKE this crap. Just another reason I suppose why hockey and in particular the NHL may never fully become 'mainstream'.

This May Be the Nail in the Coffin...

For coach Larry Coker; or Choker, or Stroker. Insert your Coach Coker jokes here... Ok, done? Good now lets get down to business.

As we all know by now, the Hurricanes hosted Florida International on Saturday night and they got into a big-ass brawl, blah blah blah.

Thats shitty, I know but I'm not here to rip on players for brawling on the field... I'm here to rip on the piece of shit that recruited the brawlers in the first place.

Since he took over for Butch Davis Larry Coker has done one thing right: Stay out of the 2001 teams way as they won a National Title. Anyone could have coached that team to victory, hell Paris Hilton while texting on her sidekick could have at least got the team TO the Rose Bowl against Nebraska. And since Coker did it with Butch Davis' recruits I shall give him 0 credit for any of that. Or losing to OSU in the Fiesta Bowl the next year.

Are you shocked I didn't blame it on Coker? You shouldn't be. Those were Butch Davis' guys too, and sometimes you just plain get beat.

But since then each season under Coker has been a little bit worse than the last, culminating in a poor showing in a loss versus Florida State to open the year, then getting their asses handed to them by Louisville. Yeah, they used to hang 49's on teams like Louisville.

But now it seems as if the direction of the program is in the toilet, and hopefully so will Larry Coker's job.

Not So Fast My Friend...

So the Detroit Tigers are World Series bound. Who would have thought that a team that a few years ago being the laughing-stock of baseball would be in the Fall Classic. It's a wonderful story don't get me wrong, but I have one HUGE problem with it all.

Being a New York sports fan stuck living in Detroit isn't so bad. Well, it is but I have a high tolerance for nonsense. And my latest bit of nonsense I've noticed is with Detroit sports fans. Honestly, the only good sports fan in this town is a Lions fan. I say this because a Lions fan is there when they're 5-11 or 11-5, no matter what.

But since I've lived here and seen the resurgence of the Wings, Pistons and finally Tigers; it seems as if that loyalty is reserved only for the Lions. And of course the Universities but thats a different discussion.

Its so damn funny how a couple years back you couldn't give away Tigers tickets, unless of course the Yankees were in town. Now everyone and their brother is trying to hop on the bandwagon before it passes them by.

Tigers fans should look at how its REALLY done around the nation, and be there through the thin AND thick, like Lions fans. Thankfully this nonsense will all be over, very soon...

people are so lame...

It seems as if everytime I browse my buddylist on aim, 80% of my friends are offline. Now if you're like me you probably take this opportunity to read away messages. I don't know what's so fascinating about them anymore since I'm convinced that I am the only person alive whom actually SAYS what they're doing in their away message. It seems as if everyone is a poet nowadays, with their emoriffic drivel. Either that or they think all the people whom they associate with want to read lame song lyrics by the latest no-talent production band. Memo to aim users: give it a rest already, and restore the away message to what it was meant for.

The Gay Flight Attendant

My flight was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served us food and drinks. As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and said,“Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he'll be landing the big scary plane shortly, so lovely people, if you could just put your trays up, that would be super”.On his trip back up the aisle, he noticed this well-dressed and rather Arabic looking woman hadn't moved a muscle."

Perhaps you didn't hear me over those big brute engines but I asked you to raise your trazy-poo,so the main man can pitty-pat us on the ground." She calmly turned her head and said, "In my country, I am called a Princess and I take orders from no one!"to which (I swear) the flight attendant replied, without missing a beat,"Well, sweet- cheeks, in my country I'm called a Queen, so I outrank you."

Tray-up, Bitch.

god dammit

If the damn yankees were going to lose in the first round then why bother winning the East?? I'm real sick and tired of watching talented Yankees squads roll their helmets on the field and expect to win. The shit's absolutely GOT to stop!

The tigers are a good team and all, but under 0 circumstances should the Yankees have been rolled up by them like that, ZERO.

This offseason needs to be devoted to one thing and one thing only: PITCHING. And with Torre almost getting fired I would imagine that the motivation problem will be solved as well.

At least the Yanks made the playoffs, which is more than Sox fans can say for that sorry bunch...

Sidekick 2

I recently purchased a like-new (but used) Sidekick 2 from a young lady off of Craigslist. After over a year of wanting this piece of equipment I finally have one, and I must say it fucking ROCKS. Since online time is at a premium at my home its nice being able to go on MySpace, Facebook and mobile ESPN from my hiptop.

That and the fact it has AIM/Yahoo instant messenger keeps me connected to all my friends; which is a good and bad thing really. Plus the camera isn't too shabby either. I don't think I'll ever have any other phone for my T-Mobile to go than a sidekick. I love it more than anything else, besides my car which I bought the other day. But I'll fill you in on that more after the weekend.

It's Playoff Time!

So being in my current situation it's hard to find other good Yankees fans to watch the games with. Whats even worse is the fact that the Tigers didn't win the Central and had to play the pinstripers in the first round.

Anyhow, I ended up watching game 1 with six rowdy Tigers fans. Thankfully the rowdiness didnt last long, even after 'gum time'

Go Yanks, Go.

WTF Mang?

I was just thinking something as I was browsing MySpace profiles... Why is it (or so it seems) that every chick with a huge rack, is a HUGE chick, and ugly too. Thats saddening when you see clevage in the profile pic only to see the others and quickly want to hit the 'Back' button in your browser.

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Thick Girls Need Love Too...

Recently a lady friend of mine posed an interesting question to me: “Why is it that black guys like thicker girls, and white men don’t”. I didn’t have much of a reply to her query and we went on about the conversation. Then another lady friend of mine made a statement from a discussion she had with someone else: “Thicker white girls like black guys because white men don’t want them; and they know black men will. What do you think”? That was a bold statement of her colleague to make and even tougher for me to answer back with an opinion. And like last time I went on about the conversation in another direction.

But recent events with third friend of mine (not a romantic event) me thinking this. Is it white females adapting to what they know will work, or is it personal preference by black me like many racially-based questions, it’s not easy for me come up with something; but per usual I’ll try. I cannot and will not speak on behalf of male America, Black America or Black male America. But what I will do is speak on behalf of me America; the only one that counts after-all.

In my time I’ve dated/had relations with a few types of ladies. My personal preferences vary by situation, but as far as a sexual attraction, I like a little meat on the bones. Mainly in the chest and ass. A female with a nice set and a round bum is a beautiful thing to me. I don’t know if it has anything to do with my cultural upbringing, but that’s just me.

I can’t at all speak on behalf of white male America, but I’ll offer up an observation. In my days I’ve noticed that most white guys enjoy a slender broad. Hell, I enjoy a slender woman, but they typically do not hold the thicker women in as high regard. In my observation of Black male America I notice a regard for both. So what does this all mean? Not a damn thing in the grand scheme of things. Slender ‘hot’ chicks are going to get someone, ‘thick’ girls are going to get someone too. Now anyone can find their match, if they are willing to try. Find a hobby, join a club or group, it’s easier to find a mate if you have a common interest.

Men and women justify their racial preferences (or lack thereof) in a number of ways and reasons. For those seeking someone in today’s world of dating services, websites, clubs, groups, etc. it’s easier to narrow your preference and stick to it. I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing, but people like what they like, and really that’s all there is to it. I hope that cleared things up a bit for my friend whom posed the statement and asked my opinion on it.

Facebook... Til' Death Do Us Part.

In the long lineage of Profile sites facebook was bound to separate itself from the pack. A University-only network closed off from those not elite enough for higher education. Eventually they decided to become just like the pack, allowing in photo albums, then High Schoolers and the disaster known as 'The Feed', but I'll get into that later.

But one great thing about Facebook is that it keeps it's members honest. The reason I say the 'Bookers are at another level is simple: Relationship Status. Sure on MySpace you can SAY you're in a relationship, but without an immediate connection, it doesn't mean shit. This is where Facebook stepped-up. The ability to mention (and link to) your significant other was the equivalent of an apposable thumb for Humans. No lying about bein single when everyone can see your girlfriend/boyfriend. But like any great innovation, some will find humor and fun in it, and others of course will abuse it. But I'll focus on the fun stuff.

If you're reading this now, and you have Facebook, you fall into a neat convenient category. Read, and laugh, because you know you love it.

Female: "It's Complicated With"... One of your closest gal-pals. You hold each others hair in the bathroom after a long night at Theo's (or insert local bar name here) You workout together, share clothes and even talk of getting an apartment together. Best friends forever, and you love each other 'Sooo much'! The other branch of the 'Complicated' girl is one whom is comp. with an old high school friend who goes to a far away school. Being somewhat in a 'relationship' helps you stay close. All together now; awww.

Female- "Married to"... You're one whom dreams of the future, and lives hard and fast in the moment. Theres a 90% chance that your "husband" goes to school in another state and a 40% chance that its another time zone altogether. You both know it doesn't work right now, but at least one of you is keeping the faith. This 'marriage' will dissolve at least twice over the course of the school year.

Male- "Dating"... A stand-up guy whom is honest and mature about his relationship status. Probably focused on school and work, and a hobby along with the girlfriend. OR!- He is a major playboy whom calls his best looking female the girlfriend. Very crass and loves drama, and watching two females fight for his attention while he bangs a third on the side.

Female- "Dating"... They're really dating. At least SHE thinks so. As far as for him, refer to the previous category and take your pick.

I think that covered the major bases, if there's anything I missed, I'll let you guys know and fill you in later.

There You Aaaaare!

So yeah, since my main site ( and subsequent photo gallery ) is no longer, I decided to take the next step and get going into this blog thing. I don't like the MySpace blog, and I have far too many thoughts and ideas stewing in my brain. I can't keep going like this, I need to let it out. So here it is. I'll keep you all posted.