4 Days and counting to the Super Bowl and I don't really care. I should, it's the culmination of a record-breaking season. The 18-0 Patriots against the over-achieving Giants, New York vs Boston, all the hyperbole and all of the cliches, who cares?
My Prediction:
Patriots 38
Giants 21
MVP - Tom Brady
The Patriots than will kick Mercury Morris out of his kitchen!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
A Slice of Democracy
Today was the Florida Primary elections. And for some stupid reason, only one of the parties were campaigning here (I don't think I'll ever truly understand why Democratic Party takes it out on Americans?) It got me thinking about how can our Country improve and who could lead us to that improvement. We have such problems with the Economy, the Dollar is weak, The Housing Market is slumping, Gas and Food are out of control. Our Education System is not up to par. Our Health Care System needs a complete overhaul. We are fighting a war for oil, yet we are paying more money than we ever had, does this make sense?
The short of it, our Country is in disarray. Our President has done a horrible job in the oval office for the average American. There is no middle class anymore and we are all struggling to get by. I wish I could right a few lines to solve all of the problems, but I wouldn't even know where to begin? This is what I know, Things stink and they have to change. We need to do the complete opposite of what we are doing.
For every Conservative who cannot stand the sight of Bill Clinton, just remember, how things were prospering under his reign and look at the current leadership in office now and see where we are?
I had a hard time voting today, I don't know if anyone can help us out of the problem we are in. I think every candidate should stop making hollow promises and honestly take into consideration what most Americans are going through now.
The short of it, our Country is in disarray. Our President has done a horrible job in the oval office for the average American. There is no middle class anymore and we are all struggling to get by. I wish I could right a few lines to solve all of the problems, but I wouldn't even know where to begin? This is what I know, Things stink and they have to change. We need to do the complete opposite of what we are doing.
For every Conservative who cannot stand the sight of Bill Clinton, just remember, how things were prospering under his reign and look at the current leadership in office now and see where we are?
I had a hard time voting today, I don't know if anyone can help us out of the problem we are in. I think every candidate should stop making hollow promises and honestly take into consideration what most Americans are going through now.
Friday, January 25, 2008
What I Learned This Week...
This is what I learned this week:
1. Love Bill Clinton or Hate Bill Clinton, our Country had a $2.5 Trillion Surplus, not a $2.5 Trillion Deficit
2. Maybe Jim Brown should put himself in Tiger Woods Shoes' for a few weeks
3. Ron Paul makes more sense than the other Republican candidates combined
4. Roger Federer is human
5. Maybe we should give Eli Manning a little more credit and Brett Favre a little less
6. Al Davis is senile and should probably leave the Raiders to someone who is a little more in tune with 2008
7. Pitchers and Catchers Report in a month
8. I wish the WGA and the Studios would settle their strike
9. Big Companies really don't like the little guy and want to take advantage of us any and every way they can
10. If I see someone lying in bed dead, don't call Mary Kate Olsen or for that matter her sister
1. Love Bill Clinton or Hate Bill Clinton, our Country had a $2.5 Trillion Surplus, not a $2.5 Trillion Deficit
2. Maybe Jim Brown should put himself in Tiger Woods Shoes' for a few weeks
3. Ron Paul makes more sense than the other Republican candidates combined
4. Roger Federer is human
5. Maybe we should give Eli Manning a little more credit and Brett Favre a little less
6. Al Davis is senile and should probably leave the Raiders to someone who is a little more in tune with 2008
7. Pitchers and Catchers Report in a month
8. I wish the WGA and the Studios would settle their strike
9. Big Companies really don't like the little guy and want to take advantage of us any and every way they can
10. If I see someone lying in bed dead, don't call Mary Kate Olsen or for that matter her sister
Monday, January 14, 2008
The Mighty Dolphins
Today is the 35th anniversary of the Miami Dolphins capping off their 17-0 perfect season. Any time a team wins a championship, its a tremendous feat. But a team going undefeated in any sport is special.
In sports, a lot of time it comes down to dumb luck and it's generally even, you make a play, you miss a play. But to have everything go your way, is an incredible thing. Were the 72' Dolphins the best football team ever? Who knows, but they have the resume to stake their claim.
The 2007 Patriots are flirting with destiny. Some are arguing they are the best team ever. All of the bounces have gone their way. Their mistakes have been minimal compared to the other teams'. I still think they will lose either this week against San Diego or in The Super Bowl. I just believe the law of averages will catch up with them.
Until than, It's been an incredible journey. Much like it was in 1972 for the Dolphins.
In sports, a lot of time it comes down to dumb luck and it's generally even, you make a play, you miss a play. But to have everything go your way, is an incredible thing. Were the 72' Dolphins the best football team ever? Who knows, but they have the resume to stake their claim.
The 2007 Patriots are flirting with destiny. Some are arguing they are the best team ever. All of the bounces have gone their way. Their mistakes have been minimal compared to the other teams'. I still think they will lose either this week against San Diego or in The Super Bowl. I just believe the law of averages will catch up with them.
Until than, It's been an incredible journey. Much like it was in 1972 for the Dolphins.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
The Process Begins...
Today is the Iowa Caucus, the first step in electing the new president of the United States. I don't understand what a caucus is and why we still have it, but for whatever reason, this is what Iowa does to nominate their parties' representation.
I look at all of the candidates and its pretty easy to find faults with each. Some of the faults are warranted and some are just ludicrous. But there is no one who stands out as the next President of the United States.
So let the democratic process take its first step and I can't wait to see how this all plays out.
I look at all of the candidates and its pretty easy to find faults with each. Some of the faults are warranted and some are just ludicrous. But there is no one who stands out as the next President of the United States.
So let the democratic process take its first step and I can't wait to see how this all plays out.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Outdoor Hockey
Happy New Year! Hoping 2008 is better than 2007
On January 1st, NBC and the NHL played their hopefully annual "Winter Classic" featuring Sidney Crosby and The Pittsburgh Penguins and The Buffalo Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo. There was something about watching a hockey game in the elements that made the game a little more fun. Both NBC & The NHL did a great job in the broadcast. But the atmosphere stole the show. 70,000+ screaming fans, falling snow and ski-caped goalie made a lasting impression and reminded me what the NHL has to offer.
Hockey isn't for everyone. But if the NHL can carve more of a niche and get more casual fans to tune in, they will be on their way to better fortunes. If you missed this game, you really missed out on something different. And as for the hockey itself, the elements added to the excitement. When The Penguins scored in the first minute, to my surprise, I thought it could turn into a scoring-fest, but just one other goal in regulation was scored, which is what I thought what was going to happen.
The NHL couldn't ask for a better outcome - 1-1 tie in regulation, scoreless, exciting 5 minute 4 on 4 overtime period and the game ended with a shoot out, Sidney Crosby beating Ryan Miller to win the game.
On January 1st, NBC and the NHL played their hopefully annual "Winter Classic" featuring Sidney Crosby and The Pittsburgh Penguins and The Buffalo Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo. There was something about watching a hockey game in the elements that made the game a little more fun. Both NBC & The NHL did a great job in the broadcast. But the atmosphere stole the show. 70,000+ screaming fans, falling snow and ski-caped goalie made a lasting impression and reminded me what the NHL has to offer.
Hockey isn't for everyone. But if the NHL can carve more of a niche and get more casual fans to tune in, they will be on their way to better fortunes. If you missed this game, you really missed out on something different. And as for the hockey itself, the elements added to the excitement. When The Penguins scored in the first minute, to my surprise, I thought it could turn into a scoring-fest, but just one other goal in regulation was scored, which is what I thought what was going to happen.
The NHL couldn't ask for a better outcome - 1-1 tie in regulation, scoreless, exciting 5 minute 4 on 4 overtime period and the game ended with a shoot out, Sidney Crosby beating Ryan Miller to win the game.
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