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Friday, March 25, 2011
Courage
I'm reading Tony Dungy's book Uncommon and during last night's reading, the chapter was on Courage. It talked a lot about courage in the regular happenings of life, but Dungy also told a story about how the Steeler's began looking at small college talent, leading to the acquisition of the likes of Mean Joe Greene and Terry Bradshaw among many others.
The story goes that a sports writer in one of the Pittsburgh area papers had been dogging the way that the Steelers were playing and ignoring the smaller school talents, especially African Americans (both players and schools). Then, Dan Rooney invited that sports writer to lunch. This lunch wasn't to berate or threaten this guy at all, but to get his opinion. The team president of a NFL team, sat down to lunch with a sports writer and actually asked his opinion. In the end, the sports writer was hired as a scout and began instituting his thoughts.
All in all, the courage of the sports writer and the courage of Dan Rooney lead the Steelers to so many Super Bowls and lead the legendary careers of many players who otherwise might have not gotten a shot.
Where are you showing courage today?
The story goes that a sports writer in one of the Pittsburgh area papers had been dogging the way that the Steelers were playing and ignoring the smaller school talents, especially African Americans (both players and schools). Then, Dan Rooney invited that sports writer to lunch. This lunch wasn't to berate or threaten this guy at all, but to get his opinion. The team president of a NFL team, sat down to lunch with a sports writer and actually asked his opinion. In the end, the sports writer was hired as a scout and began instituting his thoughts.
All in all, the courage of the sports writer and the courage of Dan Rooney lead the Steelers to so many Super Bowls and lead the legendary careers of many players who otherwise might have not gotten a shot.
Where are you showing courage today?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
My Top 10 Movies
I am going to start a "My Top" series for the next few entries...
Today, I will do my top 10 favorite movies or all time...
10. Grown Ups
Some of my favorite comedians and a thought of what I hope happens when I grow up, that I don't lose the friends I grew up with...sappy, yes I know
9. Bambi/Robin Hood
I loved these movies when I was a kid. Still do.
8. Inception
This movie twisted my mind in so many ways! Amazing story and effects and junk. Plus, Ellen Page could be my wife...I wouldn't mind it.
7. The Dark Knight
Batman Begins got me back into Batman....Dark Knight kept me there!
6. Forrest Gump
Great movie about a simple guy.
5. The Ringer
I really thought it'd be awful because I thought it would pick on special people. Turned out to be great...when the &$%# did we get ice cream?
4. Braveheart
William Wallace was a bad mama jama. Scotland is one of my favorite things ever and this movie is amazing.
3.5 Tombstone
the old west...nuff said
3. The Hangover
CLASSIC!
2.5. Sling Blade
This is a family favorite of ours...it really is an awesome story...i'd venture to say its Billy Bob Thornton's best film
2. Man on Fire
Denzel taking revenge on people 1 by 1
1. The Departed
Ensemble cast...Nicholson, DiCaprio, Martin Sheen, Damon, Wahlberg, and Baldwin...Boston...Mafia...Irish...its a freakin awesome movie...yeah, there's a load of f-bombs...oh well I heard worse in the halls of Henderson High School...
others recieving votes (in no particular order): Friday Night Lights, The Bucket List, Pirates of the Caribbean (All 3), Goonies, Saving Private Ryan, Breakfast Club, True Grit (JW), Jack, Full Metal Jacket, The Princess Bride, Body of Lies, Cool Runnings, this list could go on and on....
Today, I will do my top 10 favorite movies or all time...
10. Grown Ups
Some of my favorite comedians and a thought of what I hope happens when I grow up, that I don't lose the friends I grew up with...sappy, yes I know
9. Bambi/Robin Hood
I loved these movies when I was a kid. Still do.
8. Inception
This movie twisted my mind in so many ways! Amazing story and effects and junk. Plus, Ellen Page could be my wife...I wouldn't mind it.
7. The Dark Knight
Batman Begins got me back into Batman....Dark Knight kept me there!
6. Forrest Gump
Great movie about a simple guy.
5. The Ringer
I really thought it'd be awful because I thought it would pick on special people. Turned out to be great...when the &$%# did we get ice cream?
4. Braveheart
William Wallace was a bad mama jama. Scotland is one of my favorite things ever and this movie is amazing.
3.5 Tombstone
the old west...nuff said
3. The Hangover
CLASSIC!
2.5. Sling Blade
This is a family favorite of ours...it really is an awesome story...i'd venture to say its Billy Bob Thornton's best film
2. Man on Fire
Denzel taking revenge on people 1 by 1
1. The Departed
Ensemble cast...Nicholson, DiCaprio, Martin Sheen, Damon, Wahlberg, and Baldwin...Boston...Mafia...Irish...its a freakin awesome movie...yeah, there's a load of f-bombs...oh well I heard worse in the halls of Henderson High School...
others recieving votes (in no particular order): Friday Night Lights, The Bucket List, Pirates of the Caribbean (All 3), Goonies, Saving Private Ryan, Breakfast Club, True Grit (JW), Jack, Full Metal Jacket, The Princess Bride, Body of Lies, Cool Runnings, this list could go on and on....
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Time Change...hated as of right now
The time change isn't that much of a bad thing...it gives us a chance to get that extra hour of sunshine and not feel like the day is over at 6:30 PM. The bad thing about it is, I feel like i should sleep but I can't...
The cool thing about education, and yeah as an RD I'm in education, is that I get Spring Break.
I've spent this Spring Break doing a lot....
Friday night Dad and I went to Olive Garden and then went to various stores in Longview. Good just chill time with Dad.
I bought MLB 2K11 while we were out and about.
Of course, I'm one of those guys that likes to play the My Player feature....so of course I come in and immediately create "myself"
6'0" 225 lbs First/Third Baseman...Houston Astros...took 6 years to get to The Show...won rookie of the year at age 30...played with the Astros for 2 seasons and then 11 games into the 3rd season got traded to the Boston Red Sox...currently playing for the Red Sox...wow did I just do that? I need a life....it is a fun game though...i recommend
The rest of my SB has been spent watching Seasons 16, 17, and 18 of SNL on Netflix Instant Play.
I must say these are the good ole days of SNL for me. Today the show is horrible and barely even funny. If the Lonely Island didn't do random shorts, it'd be the worst show ever.
Chris Farley was a great cast member and I really wish he wouldn't have let the drugs catch up to him. (Did you know? Kevin James character in Grown Ups was written for Farley...Grown Ups was written back before Farley passed away...)
Speaking of SNL, during one of the Weekend Updates, someone said how great it would have been if Colin Powell would have been Bush's VP in the 1992 Presidential Race...would have been awesome...Powell is a great man and we could have dodged the Clinton debacle....
Meanwhile, let's keep Japan in our prayers. Do whatever you can to help. There are a ton of organizations who are working to help the relief effort. Just make sure you do some background checks on the organizations first, you never know who could be tricking you...
If you can't give PRAY!
Baseball starts sooner than we know....should be a good season
March Madness is upon us...my brackets are in!
Thats all I have to say about that....
The cool thing about education, and yeah as an RD I'm in education, is that I get Spring Break.
I've spent this Spring Break doing a lot....
Friday night Dad and I went to Olive Garden and then went to various stores in Longview. Good just chill time with Dad.
I bought MLB 2K11 while we were out and about.
Of course, I'm one of those guys that likes to play the My Player feature....so of course I come in and immediately create "myself"
6'0" 225 lbs First/Third Baseman...Houston Astros...took 6 years to get to The Show...won rookie of the year at age 30...played with the Astros for 2 seasons and then 11 games into the 3rd season got traded to the Boston Red Sox...currently playing for the Red Sox...wow did I just do that? I need a life....it is a fun game though...i recommend
The rest of my SB has been spent watching Seasons 16, 17, and 18 of SNL on Netflix Instant Play.
I must say these are the good ole days of SNL for me. Today the show is horrible and barely even funny. If the Lonely Island didn't do random shorts, it'd be the worst show ever.
Chris Farley was a great cast member and I really wish he wouldn't have let the drugs catch up to him. (Did you know? Kevin James character in Grown Ups was written for Farley...Grown Ups was written back before Farley passed away...)
Speaking of SNL, during one of the Weekend Updates, someone said how great it would have been if Colin Powell would have been Bush's VP in the 1992 Presidential Race...would have been awesome...Powell is a great man and we could have dodged the Clinton debacle....
Meanwhile, let's keep Japan in our prayers. Do whatever you can to help. There are a ton of organizations who are working to help the relief effort. Just make sure you do some background checks on the organizations first, you never know who could be tricking you...
If you can't give PRAY!
Baseball starts sooner than we know....should be a good season
March Madness is upon us...my brackets are in!
Thats all I have to say about that....
Saturday, March 5, 2011
MLB Look-In: AL
I told you guys this blog would be about a lot of random stuff....
Opening Day is 27 days away. My two favorite teams open the season against each other. Maybe I will look at taking in a game during that weekend. Doubtful though. Anyway lets rundown the AL and NL and look at a few high points and get some predictions in.
AL WEST
The West is one of those divisions nowadays where it seems like every team could possibly end up winning it. If the Rangers can start off hot, then hold on, they should be able to take it. The race will be decided in late in the season and will only be decided by 3-5 games. Here's how it should fall...
1. Texas
2. LA
3. Oakland
4. Seattle
AL EAST
Up until the Rays unloaded, they were pushing to make the East a 3 horse town. I really think that the Yankees and BoSox will have a stranglehold on this division until the Rays, Jays, or O's get a few more build years in. Rumors are Big Papi could be NY bound...that hurts me...but if the BoSox can come out of that trade the winner then it'll be great. As usual, this division comes down to the NY-Boston series...
1. Boston
2. New York
3. Toronto
4. Tampa Bay
5. Baltimore
AL CENTRAL
The AL Central is a tough race to call. Judging by Spring Training after 6 games the Royals seem to be playing good baseball, but I don't think they can overcome Chicago or Minnesota. White Sox and Twins should trade blows during the season and fight right up until July when the Twins, barring injuries, lock it up.
1. Minnesota
2. Chicago
3. Kansas City
4. Cleveland
5. Detroit
Opening Day is 27 days away. My two favorite teams open the season against each other. Maybe I will look at taking in a game during that weekend. Doubtful though. Anyway lets rundown the AL and NL and look at a few high points and get some predictions in.
AL WEST
The West is one of those divisions nowadays where it seems like every team could possibly end up winning it. If the Rangers can start off hot, then hold on, they should be able to take it. The race will be decided in late in the season and will only be decided by 3-5 games. Here's how it should fall...
1. Texas
2. LA
3. Oakland
4. Seattle
AL EAST
Up until the Rays unloaded, they were pushing to make the East a 3 horse town. I really think that the Yankees and BoSox will have a stranglehold on this division until the Rays, Jays, or O's get a few more build years in. Rumors are Big Papi could be NY bound...that hurts me...but if the BoSox can come out of that trade the winner then it'll be great. As usual, this division comes down to the NY-Boston series...
1. Boston
2. New York
3. Toronto
4. Tampa Bay
5. Baltimore
AL CENTRAL
The AL Central is a tough race to call. Judging by Spring Training after 6 games the Royals seem to be playing good baseball, but I don't think they can overcome Chicago or Minnesota. White Sox and Twins should trade blows during the season and fight right up until July when the Twins, barring injuries, lock it up.
1. Minnesota
2. Chicago
3. Kansas City
4. Cleveland
5. Detroit
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Are You Ready for This?
So I sat down this morning with my buddy Jason Havner this morning and laid the foundation for a podcast that we will be doing about sports...I'll try to get the audio here...but we will see if it works....we are hopefully going to be shelling some out...maybe even putting them on itunes...
The Sports Guys
The Sports Guys
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
And Here's Kalon with the Sports report...
How could I have my thoughts written out and not talk about my second love in the world? Sports.
To say the very least I have an affinity for the Texas Longhorns. My office has a burnt orange wall and Longhorn memorabilia all over every inch of wallspace. It is AWESOME. That said, I am also a fan of the Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Duke Blue Devils, Boston Celtics, and I don't exactly have a favorite team, but I enjoy watching NFL Football (even though I think they all are blinded by money). So let's get a run down of predictions and stuff for the coming seasons and maybe some of my perspective on news and notes...
What's Left of Basketball (NCAA and NBA)
To say the least, the Longhorn basketball team is having a rough go as of late. 1-3 in their last 4 is not a good way to end the regular season. They dropped a 15-plus point lead to Colorado and then let an injured player lead K-State to victory over them. They finish out the season against Baylor and that won't be easy, considering Baylor is playing to be part of the last few in the big dance. Texas won the last meeting by 9 and needs to play great on both sides of the ball or they could be headed for disaster in the upcoming Big 12 tournament. I think Texas will pull out with a 1-seed, barring a complete collapse at the Big 12 tourney. Look for their exit in the Elite 8. (That's what I think, not what I hope.)
Sticking with the college theme, let's move to Duke. Duke will always and forever be my early pick to win the NCAA tournament every year. I really like Coach K and the way he runs his program and the teams he puts together. This year has been an interesting one for anyone who has gotten to the top of the rankings. Number 1 is always an awful number to be, at least in my opinion, especially in NCAAB. Duke hosts Clemson tonight, the previous meeting being decided by 13 points. Then they traverse Tobacco Road to visit UNC and finish out the regular season. I think Duke will be able to pull out a 1-seed in the Big Dance and should ride it all the way to Houston and win the championship.
The Dallas Mavericks are having a GREAT season. They sit 5 games back of the Spurs for the lead in the West and are playing well together, despite the absence of Caron Butler. Currently they're 24-8 against the West and 20-8 against the East. An even 22-8 at home and on the road. The problem is the 6-5 record in the Southwest Division. Dirk's averaging 22.8 pts a game with 6.7 rebounds in an average of 34 minutes per game. Jason Kidd recorded his 107th career triple-double to place himself at 3rd place on the all-time list. Tyson Chandler was an awesome addition to the team, he's averaging 9.4 rebounds at this time. The future looks promising for the Mavs if they can continue their dominance. Maybe a return to the Finals? Maybe.
The Boston Celtics are looking to make another run to the Finals this year. However, I think they might have cut off one of their legs with a trade they made at the deadline. Kendrick Perkins was a scary, scary man in the low post for them and just held such a presence down there and was a great player. Granted, he'd only seen 12 games of action this year after being plagued by injury. But as many analysts have said, he was Boston's answer to Bynum for the Lakers. Although, I don't see the Lakers making it to the Finals this year, but I've been wrong before.
CBA and why I don't care...
The NFL and the NFL Players' Union is still negotiating the CBA and honestly I could care less. This is why I'm not an outright fan of the NFL. Too much legalistic bs. If they don't have a season I WILL survive. College Football offers me so much more to watch in one day than the NFL does in a month. And yeah, NFL is the top tier of football, but I don't know, I get way more enjoyment out of watching even the smallest college football team than I do any NFL game.
That's all for today. Tune in next time when I talk MLB.
To say the very least I have an affinity for the Texas Longhorns. My office has a burnt orange wall and Longhorn memorabilia all over every inch of wallspace. It is AWESOME. That said, I am also a fan of the Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Duke Blue Devils, Boston Celtics, and I don't exactly have a favorite team, but I enjoy watching NFL Football (even though I think they all are blinded by money). So let's get a run down of predictions and stuff for the coming seasons and maybe some of my perspective on news and notes...
What's Left of Basketball (NCAA and NBA)
To say the least, the Longhorn basketball team is having a rough go as of late. 1-3 in their last 4 is not a good way to end the regular season. They dropped a 15-plus point lead to Colorado and then let an injured player lead K-State to victory over them. They finish out the season against Baylor and that won't be easy, considering Baylor is playing to be part of the last few in the big dance. Texas won the last meeting by 9 and needs to play great on both sides of the ball or they could be headed for disaster in the upcoming Big 12 tournament. I think Texas will pull out with a 1-seed, barring a complete collapse at the Big 12 tourney. Look for their exit in the Elite 8. (That's what I think, not what I hope.)
Sticking with the college theme, let's move to Duke. Duke will always and forever be my early pick to win the NCAA tournament every year. I really like Coach K and the way he runs his program and the teams he puts together. This year has been an interesting one for anyone who has gotten to the top of the rankings. Number 1 is always an awful number to be, at least in my opinion, especially in NCAAB. Duke hosts Clemson tonight, the previous meeting being decided by 13 points. Then they traverse Tobacco Road to visit UNC and finish out the regular season. I think Duke will be able to pull out a 1-seed in the Big Dance and should ride it all the way to Houston and win the championship.
The Dallas Mavericks are having a GREAT season. They sit 5 games back of the Spurs for the lead in the West and are playing well together, despite the absence of Caron Butler. Currently they're 24-8 against the West and 20-8 against the East. An even 22-8 at home and on the road. The problem is the 6-5 record in the Southwest Division. Dirk's averaging 22.8 pts a game with 6.7 rebounds in an average of 34 minutes per game. Jason Kidd recorded his 107th career triple-double to place himself at 3rd place on the all-time list. Tyson Chandler was an awesome addition to the team, he's averaging 9.4 rebounds at this time. The future looks promising for the Mavs if they can continue their dominance. Maybe a return to the Finals? Maybe.
The Boston Celtics are looking to make another run to the Finals this year. However, I think they might have cut off one of their legs with a trade they made at the deadline. Kendrick Perkins was a scary, scary man in the low post for them and just held such a presence down there and was a great player. Granted, he'd only seen 12 games of action this year after being plagued by injury. But as many analysts have said, he was Boston's answer to Bynum for the Lakers. Although, I don't see the Lakers making it to the Finals this year, but I've been wrong before.
CBA and why I don't care...
The NFL and the NFL Players' Union is still negotiating the CBA and honestly I could care less. This is why I'm not an outright fan of the NFL. Too much legalistic bs. If they don't have a season I WILL survive. College Football offers me so much more to watch in one day than the NFL does in a month. And yeah, NFL is the top tier of football, but I don't know, I get way more enjoyment out of watching even the smallest college football team than I do any NFL game.
That's all for today. Tune in next time when I talk MLB.
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