Known best as one of the greatest actors and founder/creator of the Newman's Own brand of organic foods (which over time has donated more than 250-million-dollars) passed away from complications with lung cancer at the age of 83.
In his lifetime, Newman came to be known as many things - an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, World War II veteran (served in the Navy - Pacific theater) and auto racing enthusiast. He won many awards for his brilliance on screen, including an Academy Award and an Emmy Award. He appeared in movies such as: Exodus, The Hustler, Cool Hand Luke, Slap Shot, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (where he paired with Robert Redford).
Newman also was an avid racing enthusiast. He belonged to the Sports Car Club of America, where he won several championships, and owned a Sprint Cup car (when it was the Winston Cup) before selling it to Penske Racing - now the #12 car.
This country lost somebody great and Paul Newman will always be remembered.
1.JAVON RINGERis a legitimate HEISMAN candidate. Not because of what he did against the Irish this past Saturday - *39 carries for 201 yards 2 td's*. No his numbers prove my point...LOOK. The kid is just killing every team he goes up against, through four games this season he has carried it 143 times for 699 yards (175 yards per game)... oh and on top of that he is leading the country with 11 td's. Need I say more? I don't think so, because so far Ringer is saying it all for me... and right now I want to see what he can do against the Big Ten. With Ringer, the Spartans are a sleeper that can snake bite those "top" teams(Penn St, Ohio St, Wisconsin, Illinois) of the Big 10.
2.CHASE DANIEL& the Missouri (Mizzou) Tigers are the real deal. Currently ranked fifth in the country, the Tigers are 4-0, while averaging just under 54-points per game. They did come out slow against Buffalo, but come on its Buffalo and the Tigers were able to turn on the after burners blowing away the Bulls. I know some people said last season was a fluke... while others said Daniel and the Tigers were not ready to be the top of the Big XII. Well I am here to say they are in a good spot right now to take over - watch out Oklahoma (before the season I picked Mizzou as my national champ)! Chase Daniel, on Saturday, threw for a career high 439 yards and 2td's. He completed 36-of-43 and at one point completed 20 passes in a row (a new Big XII record). Also Daniel only has thrown 13 incompletions over the last three games. On the season, Daniel has completed 101-of-133 passes for 1412 yards and 12 td's - crazy numbers through four games... they have only played one legitimate team - the Fighting Illini a week 1 52-42 victory - and the Big 10 is down this season, so they must be impressive in all of their conference games to gain that respect.
3. What is W-V-U doing? Two games in a row now for the Mountaineers have been bad. They will likely drop out of the top 25 following their second loss in a row... leaving them 1-2 on the season. East Carolina - led by their senior quarterback Patrick Pinkney - beat up and down the Mountaineers. Then, after a week off, headed out west to the Rockies, where Mr. John Denver was no help, and mountain momma became the evil stepmother. Colorado's young talented backfield(rushed for 187 yards)was too much for West Virginia's even more potent run game (311 yards rushing - White had 148 and 2 td's - Devine had 133). Most of the game head coach Bill Stewart looked confused standing alone on the sideline... and poorly managed the clock when it mattered most - finally falling 17-14 in overtime. Pat White who is usually superman-like in these situations wasn't able to save the day. After all that said, the Mountaineers can still go BCS bowling - all they have to do is win the Big East - which is easier said than done and USF looks strong.
4.NDmay have lost to Michigan State, but the better team won. Javon Ringer was too good, even for the resilient Notre Dame defense. And the hobbled Charlie Weis couldn't figure out what to do without a running game. To some a step back, but I think it is all part of the learning process. The Irish are loaded with underclassmen talent - Michael Floyd & Golden Tate - and are coming off the worst season in school history. A loss this season hurts more, but also fuels the fire. With a much lighter schedule and some shining youthful stars the Irish are looking better this season. So calm down, take a breath, and let it unfold because from your couch all you can do is yell and curse at the flat screen.
THE QUILT - To describe this in one word - fresh - if I had to choose another it would be - cool. That is what this CD is. It is both fresh and cool. The sound and vibes make you just want to bob your head and just chill out listening to these guys. A fun sound - blending rock and hip-hop - it is like very few others out there. If I had to choose who I would compare GCH with... it would be in a group with - Linkin Park, Shwayze & Flobots - don't freak out I know what your thinking - "how did he come to that conclusion? none of them aren't alike?"... Well they kinda are. Think about it - Linkin Park blends the rock and hip-hop, they just do it with a harder, edgier rock sound. Shwayze just has that cool, hip-hop, pop, rock blend with flows as wiLd as Travis McCoy. And the Flobots rap over a rock, hip-hop sound too (they are just real politically charged). Gym Class Heroes is a little of all that, while maintaining their own twisted flavor. If you are looking for something different and crazy cool - this is it.
**4.71 (out of 5)**
*Top Songs - "Peace Sign/Index Down" ft. Busta Rhymes - "Like Father, Like Son (Papa's Song)" - "Blinded by the Sun" - "Catch Me If You Can"
- "Peace Sign/Index Down" Music Video -
7 Jams that wiLL have you rocKin'...
7. "L.A.X Files" - The Game - Off the new L.A.X CD (which is possible album of the year) that has too many hits to count.
6. "Live Your Life" - T.I. ft. Rihanna - Just a cool sounding song. T.I. the King and one of the hottest artists out there right now. Meaning you got a damn good song.
5. "Roamin'" - Shwayze - A man that may seem odd to many people (including myself) but he has combined Cali cool with hip-hop style and made it work, this song is an example.
4. "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" - Darius Rucker - Yes the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish, switched it up and went country. I was a little nervous when I first heard the idea, but I was the first to believe. His voice works and the album rocks. Real good stuff even if you hate on the down home sounds.
3. "Whatever You Like" - T.I. - I am just waiting for Paper Trail to come out. Best single he's dropped.
2. "Lock Lockdown" - Kanye West - The man is just different. he may complain and bitch about awards or life, but he rocked this song. I don't like the electronic voice box, but for this song it works. Just another side of Kanye no one saw coming (and now Lil' Wayne wants to sing).
1. "Peace Sign/Index Down" - Gym Class Heroes - These guys are out there like Shwayze, but this song is cool and different. Just something with a FRESH sound...
Also receiving votes: "Chill" - Nelly & St. Lunatics; "Green Light (Afroganic remix)" - John Legend ft. Andre 3000; "My Life" - The Game ft. Lil Wayne; "Money" - The Game; "Sun Come Up" - Rick Ross ft. Glasses Malone & Birdman
Josh HowaRd, are you serious? (video disclaimer - the clip does contain some crude language)
Why disrespect the national anthem of the country that pays you millions to play ball? Why say that and then name drop Obama? Maybe I don't get it because I am white, but that shouldn't matter. If people/players like Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, Chris Paul, etc... can go overseas to play for TEAM USA, what makes this guy hate the anthem those players stood for in the Olympics in Beijing? I know he has some issues and he has been in trouble before (admitted in an interview to smoking marijuana, street racing, and now this) but where does he get off saying that.
Good for him voicing his opinion and flexing his 1st Amendment right, cool, go for it. Just remember we live in a day and age where news is almost IMMEDIATE. Even Superman had a weakness - this may be your kryptonite.
But if this is what you want, I got an idea for you - follow Josh Childress over to Europe, because this country is full of athletes ready to fill your shoes.
8.My Best Friends Girl (Sept. 19th) - Dane Cook in another comedy... It looks funny, but I am still a little skeptical. I just hope it is better than the others he has done. Otherwise stick to Tourgasm.
7.Pride and Glory (Oct. 24th) - Another story of Police scandal and corruption, but this one takes place within a multi-generational family of NYC police officers. What makes this one seem better than the rest, Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, and Jon Voight all star as members of the family. A drama with I am sure a lot of kicking action.
6.Appaloosa (Sept. 17th) - A wild west tale about a Sheriff and his side kick who try to take back a town from a killer land owner. Something different.
5.Body of Lies (Oct. 10th) - A wild and crazy movie about the uncovering of a major terrorist cell starring Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio. A lot of action and a ton of explosions. Another movie by Ridley Scott (American Gangster, Black Hawk Down & Gladiator), I am sold on that alone. He is one of the best in the business now.
4.Eagle Eye (Sept. 26th) - Shia LaBeouf takes the lead, as this movie winds through twists and turns, all directed by a women he has never met. I am not sure what it is all about, but it looks great (he did a great job in Transfomers) and the tagline - "If you want to live, you will obey."
3.Miracle at St. Anna (Sept. 26th) - "A Spike Lee Joint" that takes place during WWII in a small Tuscan village. The four black american soldiers, all part of the 92nd Buffalo Soldier Division, fight behind enemy lines to save each other. Just watch the trailer it looks amazing.
2.Max Payne (Oct. 17th) - Based on a video game I never played, Mark Wahlburg stars as a DEA agent teamed up with a hot assassin as they are hunted by police and the mob. I know enough said.
1.Righteous Kill (Sept. 12th) - Two of the best all-time are together finally headlining a movie. Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino, both Academy Award winners, come together as two NYC veteran detectives who try to solve a recent murder that connects to one from their past. I don't think it even matters what this movie is about. These two greats together, equals a must see flick!
NASCAR's has their own version of Lebron James. His name isJOEY LOGANOand he has won at every level he has raced at. A career which all began when he was just two-years-old. His parents, when he was 10, lied about his birth certificate so he could race with the 12-14. In return he won the first three of his races... however, people quickly found out he was too young and was kicked out. Since he began racing at around two years old, Joey Logano has been dominate behind the wheel of a race car, while his parents have shelled out just over one-million dollars to further his career. And it looks as though this is all going to pay off. Logano has signed a long-term deal with Joe Gibbs Racing. SLICED BREAD is ready to race. That is what he loves to do.
Some may be asking yourself, why I call him sliced bread? Well, that is the nickname he has been deemed with. While still a youngster racing, Randy LaJoie after seeing him race, called the kid "the best thing since sliced bread" and it stuck. With that, Sliced Bread will have all eyes on him tomorrow afternoon, when he gets set for his Sprint Cup debut from Richmond, for the Cevy Rock'n'Roll 400. He will be taking over the #20 ride, full-time next season, when Tony Stewart leaves JGR.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
DAVID PRICE
I can't wait to see this kid pitch for the Rays. The hype and the talk are non-stop. With all the pitchers problems throughout the MLB (Joba, Prior, etc...) the Rays are taking extra time to make sure Price is ready.
Price has been a star since he was in little league. He ran into a little trouble freshman year, at Vanderbilt, it was all mental, but with the help of family and coaches, he has dominated up until now.
After all the hype and praise I just want to see what the former #1 overall pick has to offer.
5 days till the Fightin' Irish open their 2008 season. I can't wait. Yea yea they were 3-9 last season, but stop living in the past. And for once stop hating on ND, you got what you wanted last season, but don't expect the same this year. It is over and done with and the new season features a lighter schedule. Saturday afternoon won't come fast enough.
GO IRISH!
Monday, September 1, 2008
MAX PAYNE
MOVIE TRAILER
I never played the video game (I do know people who loved it), but when I saw this trailer tonight, I thought it needed to be shared. With Mark Wahlberg the star it has to be good. He doesn't do bad films, and Ludacris is in it too.
T.I.
PAPER TRAIL
the CD will be released September 30... I can't wait! I know I know I know... He had a run-in or two with the law and has to deal with the courts system, but the man knows what he is doing and truely should be crowned "King of the South." He has been one of the most consistent artists and really has helped to keep hiphop a float (we already know everyone is Jockin' Jay-Z).
Everything T.I. has pre-released for this album is a chart topper with more to come... It is believed that he has a song with Gym Class Heroes, another with Weezy, and something with Mr. West.
Known best as one of the greatest actors and founder/creator of the Newman's Own brand of organic foods (which over time has donated more than 250-million-dollars) passed away from complications with lung cancer at the age of 83. 
