Well, summer is almost here. Well, that's what the calendar tells us, but the weather doesn't seem to want warm up and stay there. As summer approaches, many of us get excited about spending time outside as that beautiful weather is limited in Wisconsin. But what sports to you get most excited about? Are you a religous watcher of the Brewers? Or do you tune in weekly for NASCAR or the PGA Tour? What events do you most look forward to in the summer months?
As you know, I watch pretty closely what is happening in Brew Town with the Crew. I was a bit discouraged at the start of the season, (and I was still celebrating UNC's domination of the NCAA) but the team seems to have turned it around in the early going. Once again, it's all dependent on the pitching they get from Suppan, Parra, and Looper. You know what you're going to get out of Gallardo, and it seems as Dave Bush is turning into a solid start each time out. We'll see if they can keep up this pace and stay in it throughout the summer.
NASCAR, yadda yadda. I don't follow it, but I do pay attention to who wins once and awhile as my Dad is a big fan. All I know is Earnhardt Jr. hasn't won in like 2 years or something. It's the only sport I know where the most popular person in the sport, isn't one of the best 2-3 faces in the sport. That is if you consider it a sport.
Golf, love it. Love to watch Tiger hand out beat downs. It appears he's off to a slow start coming off his knee surgery, but he'll be fine. I think it's funny how he's off to a "slow" start but has finished in the top 10 in the Masters and the recent TPC at Sawgrass. It just goes to show how high he has set the bar. US Open is coming up at Bethpage and then I always love getting up early to watch the British. PGA Championship is at nearby Hazletine, and then next year right here in Wisconsin back at Whistling Straits.
Oh yeah, the NBA is still going. I thought basketball was a winter sport? Well I haven't had much of an interest in the past 10 years, (maybe because the Bucks are terrible?), but it appears to be back on the rise somewhat with big names like LeBron, Kobe, DWade, CP3, and others. Look for the Cavs to beat the Lakers in the NBA Finals, although I'd love to see George Karl and the Nuggets win it all.
So, there you have it. This is what I pay attention to for sports in the summer. What is it that you like best?
PS- I almost forgot, I also love following the World Series of Poker online. It starts in early June and runs for about 40 days. Maybe it's because I love Vegas and go out there each summer. It's great. Everyone should follow this great event!!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Blogging Time
Well, it's time to get back into this blog again. Throughout the hectic school year, having another child, and basketball season, I got away from doing this blog. I'm going to get back into it hopefully and try to get new things up here on a regular basis. What will help me stay motivated to do it, is having a bunch of you clowns get on here and let me know what your thoughts are! I know I can count on you!!!!
Let's start by hoping the Brewers continue to play well and sweep those lowly losers from the North Side!! Go Crew. Now, if they can continue to hit the ball as they have been of late and get decent pitching, they'll be in it until the end. If the pitching fails them as it did early in the first couple weeks of the season, they will stumble into a 3rd place finish behind the Cards and Cubs unfortunately. If this happens, look for Prince and possibly JJ Hardy to be dealt. I know this will make all the women of Wisconsin upset including my wife, but oh well. I think both of these guys are solid players, but Prince could prove to be unsignable and JJ is replaceable with young phenom Alcides Escobar playing well in Triple AAA. Prince is also replaceable with another hot prospect in Mat Gamel, who's about ready to be brought up. He won't be up until next season most likely, but they are looking at moving him from 1st base to 3rd paving the way for Prince to be dealt. Until any of this happens, let's hope the Crew continues their winning ways under new laid back manager Ken Macha. Talk about the anti-Yost, this guy needs to be checked many times throughout the game for a pulse. I think the guys like this type of laid back style compared to the nail biting Ned.
Let's start by hoping the Brewers continue to play well and sweep those lowly losers from the North Side!! Go Crew. Now, if they can continue to hit the ball as they have been of late and get decent pitching, they'll be in it until the end. If the pitching fails them as it did early in the first couple weeks of the season, they will stumble into a 3rd place finish behind the Cards and Cubs unfortunately. If this happens, look for Prince and possibly JJ Hardy to be dealt. I know this will make all the women of Wisconsin upset including my wife, but oh well. I think both of these guys are solid players, but Prince could prove to be unsignable and JJ is replaceable with young phenom Alcides Escobar playing well in Triple AAA. Prince is also replaceable with another hot prospect in Mat Gamel, who's about ready to be brought up. He won't be up until next season most likely, but they are looking at moving him from 1st base to 3rd paving the way for Prince to be dealt. Until any of this happens, let's hope the Crew continues their winning ways under new laid back manager Ken Macha. Talk about the anti-Yost, this guy needs to be checked many times throughout the game for a pulse. I think the guys like this type of laid back style compared to the nail biting Ned.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Selfish Brett
It appears the Brett Favre saga is going to be in full force again this summer. I am so over this and him, I don't even care. I won't give it the time of day. I don't care if it's Minnesota, Seattle, Tampa Bay or the Arena Team near you, this jackass is proving he's the most selfish person in all of sports. It's very sad, the guy whom all Packer fans loved, has turned this into a circus. His legacy will be tarnished forever no matter if he signs with Minnesota or not. Part of me wants his dumb ass to sign and just totally suck and watch his suffer in front of the millions and millions of people he can't live without. Go away Brett. Nobody cares anymore!!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Nothing Could Be Finer
Than being in Carolina right now! Congrats to the Heels on their 5th National Title and 2nd in five years. It's become pretty apparent that UNC has been the class of college basketball the last five years along with Florida (2 Titles) and a few others that have been dominant in their leagues and in the tourney.
I will write more when I have time, but it's great to look at all those Dook fans and tell them to kiss our ass.
I will write more when I have time, but it's great to look at all those Dook fans and tell them to kiss our ass.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Burning Questions
Let me hear your input on these. I like this kind of discussion.
Who will play in more Pro Bowls in their career. Aaron Rodgers or Matt Leinart/Jamarcus Russell combined?
Who will play in more MLB All Star Games? Ryan Braun or Prince Fielder?
Who will win more Big Ten Titles in their career? Bo Ryan or Tubby Smith
Who will have more in 2009? Losses by the Lions or wins by the Super Bowl Champ?
What league will fold first in the down economy? The WBNA or MLS?
Who's more selfish? Terrell Owens or Chad Johnson
Who would you rather have next year on your team? Kurt Warner or Brett Favre
Who will last longer in Green Bay? Ted Thompson or Mike McCarthy
Who's hated more? Dook, Yankees, or Cowboys
LAST ONE - What will be the biggest sports story of 2009???? Let me hear ya!!!
More to come later. Enjoy.
Who will play in more Pro Bowls in their career. Aaron Rodgers or Matt Leinart/Jamarcus Russell combined?
Who will play in more MLB All Star Games? Ryan Braun or Prince Fielder?
Who will win more Big Ten Titles in their career? Bo Ryan or Tubby Smith
Who will have more in 2009? Losses by the Lions or wins by the Super Bowl Champ?
What league will fold first in the down economy? The WBNA or MLS?
Who's more selfish? Terrell Owens or Chad Johnson
Who would you rather have next year on your team? Kurt Warner or Brett Favre
Who will last longer in Green Bay? Ted Thompson or Mike McCarthy
Who's hated more? Dook, Yankees, or Cowboys
LAST ONE - What will be the biggest sports story of 2009???? Let me hear ya!!!
More to come later. Enjoy.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
College Bowl Season
Bowl games. Some love them, some think there are way too many. 34 bowl games might seem to be too many. However, I love the bowl season. I know some of it has to do with a pool I run, but they are great to watch.
I do wish however that the NCAA would figure it out. There needs to be some sort of playoff system implemented. They can still have the bowls and go to a +1 system where the top four teams are in a mini playoff. Then they go to a true national championship game a week later. Eventually however they need to get to where the four BCS bowls are considered the 1st round of the playoff. Play them all on New Years Day, and then go a week later for the semis and a week later, the BCS National Championship game and rotate that game around the country. It would be great for football, the fans, and the NCAA. You can't tell me that would draw more interest. You can still have your silly BCS Standings, it's just that now the top 8 go to the playoff. If someone feels they got screwed at #9, that's tough beans. At least we don't have teams getting screwed at #3 and having no chance.
This years teams are very good. I have no arguments about Florida and Oklahoma. However, I really believe that Texas and USC should have had something to say about it. Not a fan of USC at all, but nobody in the country would want to play them right now. And what about the fighting Utes of Utah? They finished 12-0 and should have been in there as well!
You can argue any way you want and it's holds no weight with me on why we shouldn't have a playoff. They aren't going to miss any more school than they already do. Hell, most schools are on semester break anyway and classes aren't even in session.
I do wish however that the NCAA would figure it out. There needs to be some sort of playoff system implemented. They can still have the bowls and go to a +1 system where the top four teams are in a mini playoff. Then they go to a true national championship game a week later. Eventually however they need to get to where the four BCS bowls are considered the 1st round of the playoff. Play them all on New Years Day, and then go a week later for the semis and a week later, the BCS National Championship game and rotate that game around the country. It would be great for football, the fans, and the NCAA. You can't tell me that would draw more interest. You can still have your silly BCS Standings, it's just that now the top 8 go to the playoff. If someone feels they got screwed at #9, that's tough beans. At least we don't have teams getting screwed at #3 and having no chance.
This years teams are very good. I have no arguments about Florida and Oklahoma. However, I really believe that Texas and USC should have had something to say about it. Not a fan of USC at all, but nobody in the country would want to play them right now. And what about the fighting Utes of Utah? They finished 12-0 and should have been in there as well!
You can argue any way you want and it's holds no weight with me on why we shouldn't have a playoff. They aren't going to miss any more school than they already do. Hell, most schools are on semester break anyway and classes aren't even in session.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Favre A Pro Bowler?? Are You Kidding?
Well, I have some extra time now with Christmas vacation approaching, so I'll try to post a blog every few days for everyone.
Brett Favre is a Pro Bowler. Unreal. There is no way you can justify this award this year unless you doing it as a Lifetime Achievement Award. He should have been beaten out by Chad Pennington for sure and probably Matt Cassel as well. Of course I'm bitter about the whole thing as Favre screwed the Packers in my opinion. This entire season has been rough, and one of the issues has to be the circus that was Green Bay for about 2 months this past summer. I know Rodgers has made some poor decsions in the 2 minute drill, but I'm really glad he's our guy. The franchise is set up with a really good QB for years to come, and we're not in a funk like the post-era Broncos with Elway or Dolphins with Marino.
I'll debate anyone on this, but letting go of Brett Favre was the right move. They're going to get a high draft pick and hopefully sign some free agents and they'll be BACK next year. Ted Thompson better not sit on the that big ass pool of money he has to sign players. Get out there and get busy. Dream scenario would be Albert Haynseworth and Jason Taylor.
Brett Favre is a Pro Bowler. Unreal. There is no way you can justify this award this year unless you doing it as a Lifetime Achievement Award. He should have been beaten out by Chad Pennington for sure and probably Matt Cassel as well. Of course I'm bitter about the whole thing as Favre screwed the Packers in my opinion. This entire season has been rough, and one of the issues has to be the circus that was Green Bay for about 2 months this past summer. I know Rodgers has made some poor decsions in the 2 minute drill, but I'm really glad he's our guy. The franchise is set up with a really good QB for years to come, and we're not in a funk like the post-era Broncos with Elway or Dolphins with Marino.
I'll debate anyone on this, but letting go of Brett Favre was the right move. They're going to get a high draft pick and hopefully sign some free agents and they'll be BACK next year. Ted Thompson better not sit on the that big ass pool of money he has to sign players. Get out there and get busy. Dream scenario would be Albert Haynseworth and Jason Taylor.
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