Thursday, October 30, 2008

I mean enough is enough. John Daly was discovered, a few nights ago, drunk and unconscious - outside of a North Carolina Hooters. Police did take Daly to a detention center for the night, to sober up. Daly, who in his golf career has won two of the four major tournaments, has had many problems with alcohol. It is no longer funny (if it ever was) and the man obviously needs help. 













PHI-ANLLY! - The last time the Philadelphia Phillies won a championship (1980) - - stirrups, Michael Jackson, big hair, and Ronald Reagan were big deals. Now 28 years since the Phillies first championship, and 25 years since the city's last championship of any of its sports teams (last Philadelphia franchise to win a championship was the 1983 76ers, who were led by Dr. J & Bobby Jones). The Philadelphia Phillies destroyed the dreams of the storybook Tampa Bay Rays. I know who I picked and do not need a reminder, and want to congratule the champs. World Series MVP, Cole Hamels, was nearly unhittable. Ryan Howard found his home-run stroke at the right time. And Chase Utley was great at the plate and in the field. The PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES are the 2008 CHAMPIONS of baseball. 

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

MIKE SINGLETARY, a Hall of Fame linebacker with the Bears famous (85' defense - remember the Super Bowl shuffle - I don't either but my dad sure loves to remind me), is now the most intimidating force on any NFL sideline. Last week, the 49ers fired then head coach Mike Nolan, and turned to Singletary, then linebackers coach, to take over. I am not sure if the San Francisco will keep him around long, but he deserves a chance. Singletary's post game conference was an instant classic - - one that could be the next Coors' Light Beer commercial - - that followed the teams loss this past Sunday to the Seahawks. Watch out San Francisco, you have a man who is old-school and accepts no-nonsense. If the 49ers were smart they will see what he can do. I mean lets be honest it can not get any worse. 

Here is the post game conference from new head coach Mike Singletary:

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

*WORLD SERIES*
This is the biggest stage for the dirt diamond. It is the World Series. The Philadelphia Phillies have been a part of the Major League's for more than 100 years, but have only been able to muster one championship in that span. On the other side, the Tampa Bay Rays, formerly known as the Devil Rays, have been in existence for just over a decade with NO playoff experience in franchise history. They are a season removed from being the worst team in baseball and they are two seasons removed from a 101 loss season. The Rays have gone from baseball's door mate to the best team in the American League. NO one had the Rays winning more than half of their season games, but they won the AL East with a 97-65 record. The best story throughout all of sports this season (YES it trumps the Boston Celtics beating the Lakers and Michael Phelps gold medals). Game 1 tonight matches up a pair of left-handers: for the Phillies, Cole Hamels, and for the Rays, Scott Kazmir. This series is full of youth and will pit many of the games big young stars against one another. Ryan Howard. B.J. Upton. Chase Utley. James Shields. Evan Longoria. Jason Werth. David Price ("the secret weapon"). 

Prediction: I can't lie. I jumped on the bandwagon this year. But I was in love with this team last season. I am a sucker for young talent, in any sport, and I was hopeful to see what the future was going to hold. Well the future is now, and the Rays are definitely leading the way in the AL. They are not satisfied with just making it to the World Series, they want it all. The Rays are for REAL! As soon as Game 1 begins the cowbells will be ringing loud and in the end the Rays will be the victor - winning the series 4-2 behind their big bats (19HR's through the playoffs so far - don't be surprised if they break the record of 27 by the 2002 Giants) and stelar defense. 

Thursday, October 16, 2008

*SeVen JaMs of the wEEk*

1. "Heartless" - Kanye West - Kanye just keep doing his thing and this song is a step up  from Love Lockdown
2. "I'm Having a Relapse" - Eminem - I only heard a little bit of the song, but that is all I needed. I am just hoping that there is much more on the way.
3. "Call up the Homies" - Ludacris ft. The Game & Willy Northpole - just another song from Luda. Looking forward to what his new album has to offer. 
4. "Hustle" - Collie Buddz - Another strong track from Bermuda's Collie Buddz. He is doing his best to spread reggae through the states. 
5. "Carolina" - Eric Church - Not everyone is a country fan, but Church is one of the up-and-comers who is great. A very good single. 
6. "Through My Eyes" - The Game - Trying to figure out why this track didn't make it on his album. 
7. "Chicken Fried" - Zac Brown Band - Real cool sound, refreshing sound for country music. It has all started to sound the same and this is a relief. 

Also receiving votes: "Get Up" - 50 Cent     "By My Side" - Jadakiss ft. Ne-Yo     "Feel That Fire" - Dierks Bentley

Sunday, October 12, 2008

WEEK 6 FANTASY FOOTBALL 
Pocket Aces & Team Jokers

Ace**** -- Clinton Portis against one of, if not THE worst team in the league equals a BIG day for the Redskins offense, but an even bigger day for Portis as he runs all over the Rams behind theose big ole HOGS up front. 

Ace** -- Adrian Peterson & Roy Williams. Their alma mater's battle in the Cotton Bowl yesterday and now the former Sooner and the former Longhorn will go at it in their own version of the Red River Rivalry in Minneapolis. Both the key to their teams offense and both should have strong games. (too bad for Roy his Lions won't be able to do what his alma mater Texas did the Sooners yesterday). 

Ace*** -- Ronnie Brown & Steve Slaton make the Dolphins-Texans game very intriguing and exciting to watch. The rookie Slaton has been stellar in the backfield for the Texans (even when the back-up quarterback is giving away the game). And the Dolphins Brown has been taking direct snaps in the Wild Phin formation that has been a terror for defenses to try and figure out this season. Both should enjoy BIG days against the opposing teams defense

Jokers -- Phillip Rivers has completed just over 50-percent of his passes the past two weeks while throwing just 2 TD's and 2 INT's. And until LT has his big game (which I still think is going to happen soon) it is not a good day to play him as the Patriots come to town for a little Sunday night football. 

Jokers -- The Rams coaching staff. Need I say more. They need a lot of help to get back on track and now traveling to the nation's capital to take on a white hot Redskins team. Not good for them. Good luck with the number pick in the 2009 draft. 

Saturday, October 4, 2008

*SeVen JaMS of the wEEk*

1. "She Got Her Own" - Ne-Yo ft. Jamie Foxx & Fabolous - Come on... look at who is in the song. Simply the best song out right now, plus any song with Mr. Foxx and Fabo is going to be cool.
2. "Undisputed" - Ludacris ft. Floyd Mayweather - Ludacris is BACK with this song. Punch line after punch line... Ludacris goes back to Word of Mouth Luda and kills it on this track.
3. "Private Show" - Collie Buddz - A reggae artist from bermuda who, Buddz has dropped a couple new singles and this one was is real cool. A track that you can just let play over and over. 
4. "What Them Girls Like" - Ludacris ft. Chris "Breezy" Brown & Sean Garrett - Just a club song, but for one I actually like this one... Luda is starting to make some noise for his new album on the horizon.
5. "Saving Grace" - Everlast - His new album dropped this past Tuesday and this song was one of many that were good. He got a unique sound and like Heavy D keeps changing up his sound and it works. 
6. "My Life Your Entertainment" - T.I. ft. Usher - It was hard to choose just one song off this album, because they are all jams... this one is one you just keep repeating several times before you move on to the next song.
7. "No Matter What" - Heavy D - Big man dropped a new CD, however this is a reggae album Vibes and the album is sweet. Just one of the many good songs.

Other tracks receiving votes: "Nightmares" - The Game     "Hustle" - Collie Buddz     "Co-Sign(He Ain't Hot)" - Red Cafe     "I'll be in the Sky" - B.o.B     "Please Don't Stop the Rain" - James Morrison     "Magic" - Robin Thicke     "Addicted" - Saving Abel
Politics are not my thing. I do not follow them like I follow sports, but it is a time when everyone has to become a political activist in some manner. And this video is something everyone MUST watch! I watched it on - http://ddisbored.wordpress.com - by far the BEST political commercial, p-s-a, piece of propaganda, or whatever you choose to call it. Something must CHANGE.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

- Think About This -

There have not been many times since Ricky Williams was drafted by the Miami Dolphins that Williams' name has been headline news related to marijuana. The outspoken running back, has been in the NFL's substance abuse program since 2002, and has previously tested positive for marijuana.

Williams won the Heisman Trophy in 1998, while at Texas, and then became the NFL's rushing champ in 2002, openly said he had "an urge" during the Dolphins bye week, this past week. The week off allowed players time away from football - a little freedom - and that is when Ricky was faced with a decision. 

Let's be honest, Ricky Williams has always been open, too open, about his marijuana use. His saga when he quit football, to me, was comical and weird. Now, following a the bye week Williams admitted to the media he overcame the urge to smoke by meditating. He has already been in trouble 4 times for marijuana and if it happens again this time most likely would be his last. Good for you. I think it is great he can go out to the media and say i thought about smoking pot, but didn't because I have too much to lose. Maybe Ricky is a new man... if he is look out because he is a hell of an athlete and player (too bad Ronnie Brown had 5 td's the other week - Ricky may be the back-up again)