The Justin Bieber thing is weird.
Seriously.
Get off it already. Don't you see what we're doing? All the undue attention and idolizing... We're just setting the kid up for a horrific, drug-induced crash like Lindsey Lohan or something. The expectations that have been created for the kid, whatever they are, will NEVER be met. He's an A-list, mega-star celebrity at age 17.
Speaking of which, why does anyone know or care that his 17th birthday is today?
I truly, truly hope Biebs is surrounded by people that care about him, and good family and parents and shit. If not, he's probably already cracked out like Drew Barrymore was at his age.
Please, let's not ruin this human being like we have done with every young celeb before him.
Whatever happened to Haley Joe Osmen? The kid from Sixth Sense, remember? He must have made it out alive.
Monday, February 28, 2011
sad night
Tonight is a sad night.
Sporting Pi Kapp's season, once filled with great promise, came crashing down tonight. We lost our first round intramural soccer game to The Bombsquad, 3-2.
I'm truly disappointed about the result. I grew very attached to this team throughout the season because our games gave me something to look forward to at the end of every long, hard week.
Intramural soccer was my "carrot" to look forward to throughout this quarter.
Academics can be overwhelming. Me being the space cadet that I am, I can become especially overwhelmed at times. And there was just something about the way this quarter started too... It's probably related to the Forbidden Trip to the Sugar Bowl that I took (parents still don't know I went). That, along with the horrible car crash I witnessed on an Alabama highway. It was really, like, the worst start to a marking period you could imagine actually. But I always had Friday night and intramural soccer to look forward to.
There were many light-hearted moments and that list of moments begins and ends with goals. I can honestly say that I made the most of the chances I took during the season and I scored a couple marvelous goals. I tried to, as the Brazilians say, "play with joy in my heart." I think that by scoring some nice goals and enjoying the hell out of my goal celebrations, I brought the joy.
Best of all was that the team won.
Sporting Pi Kapp finished the regular season with a 2-0-2 record. I guess our final record would stand at 2-1-2. But we went undefeated in our group and even though we only finished in second place in the group, we emerged with the higher seed of the team that was ahead of us. We ended up being No. 3-seed in the playoffs... the team that won our group was 8 or 9 seed. Something dumb. We really killed it though.
Intramural soccer was a perfect diversion for me this quarter.
I just took a one hour+ break to play FIFA, my new diversion. I'll need to resume this stream of consciousness later.
Sporting Pi Kapp's season, once filled with great promise, came crashing down tonight. We lost our first round intramural soccer game to The Bombsquad, 3-2.
I'm truly disappointed about the result. I grew very attached to this team throughout the season because our games gave me something to look forward to at the end of every long, hard week.
Intramural soccer was my "carrot" to look forward to throughout this quarter.
Academics can be overwhelming. Me being the space cadet that I am, I can become especially overwhelmed at times. And there was just something about the way this quarter started too... It's probably related to the Forbidden Trip to the Sugar Bowl that I took (parents still don't know I went). That, along with the horrible car crash I witnessed on an Alabama highway. It was really, like, the worst start to a marking period you could imagine actually. But I always had Friday night and intramural soccer to look forward to.
There were many light-hearted moments and that list of moments begins and ends with goals. I can honestly say that I made the most of the chances I took during the season and I scored a couple marvelous goals. I tried to, as the Brazilians say, "play with joy in my heart." I think that by scoring some nice goals and enjoying the hell out of my goal celebrations, I brought the joy.
Best of all was that the team won.
Sporting Pi Kapp finished the regular season with a 2-0-2 record. I guess our final record would stand at 2-1-2. But we went undefeated in our group and even though we only finished in second place in the group, we emerged with the higher seed of the team that was ahead of us. We ended up being No. 3-seed in the playoffs... the team that won our group was 8 or 9 seed. Something dumb. We really killed it though.
Intramural soccer was a perfect diversion for me this quarter.
I just took a one hour+ break to play FIFA, my new diversion. I'll need to resume this stream of consciousness later.
Monday, February 21, 2011
NBA All-Star Game v. NFL Pro Bowl
I couldn't bring myself to watch the NBA All-Star game after watching the Rookies v. Sophomores game on Friday night.
The pathetic attempt at defense that was on display reminded me just how sad the actual All-Star game is.
Now, in the NFL Pro Bowl, at least they're still bangin' pads.
I distinctly remember Wes Welker being legitimately embarrassed and flustered after he got the ball stripped from him during this past Pro Bowl. At least in the Pro Bowl, there are hints of emotion and, I don't know, caring about the game.
People rail on the Pro Bowl like it is an abomination. But the NBA, with the myriad problems it is facing (labor talks, exaggerated parody, lack of distribution of talent, overall quality) puts on the three-ring circus it calls an All-Star game and people watch! They're content with it! They love the stupid circus dunks and bouncing the ball off the scoreboard. They should really institute a five-point shot from now on. Who the hell cares anymore? It is a joke.
Maybe I generalize too much though.
Maybe people aren't wholly content with the NBA All-Star game. But in all fairness, that game deserves to be railed on as hard as the NFL gets hit with Pro Bowl complaints. I don't see Jim Rome or other pundit/losers bashing on the NBA All-Star game.
It's just...I can't even watch. Regular season NBA basketball is harsh enough as it is. And then the All-Star game and John Wall's dancing...I just can't. I can't do it anymore.
I give up.
The pathetic attempt at defense that was on display reminded me just how sad the actual All-Star game is.
Now, in the NFL Pro Bowl, at least they're still bangin' pads.
I distinctly remember Wes Welker being legitimately embarrassed and flustered after he got the ball stripped from him during this past Pro Bowl. At least in the Pro Bowl, there are hints of emotion and, I don't know, caring about the game.
People rail on the Pro Bowl like it is an abomination. But the NBA, with the myriad problems it is facing (labor talks, exaggerated parody, lack of distribution of talent, overall quality) puts on the three-ring circus it calls an All-Star game and people watch! They're content with it! They love the stupid circus dunks and bouncing the ball off the scoreboard. They should really institute a five-point shot from now on. Who the hell cares anymore? It is a joke.
Maybe I generalize too much though.
Maybe people aren't wholly content with the NBA All-Star game. But in all fairness, that game deserves to be railed on as hard as the NFL gets hit with Pro Bowl complaints. I don't see Jim Rome or other pundit/losers bashing on the NBA All-Star game.
It's just...I can't even watch. Regular season NBA basketball is harsh enough as it is. And then the All-Star game and John Wall's dancing...I just can't. I can't do it anymore.
I give up.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thoughts on Sport
Did you see the Islanders vs Penguins game on the island last night?
Spectacular. The NHL needs at least one fight-filled game per year because the on-ice riots get major play in the media. Last night certainly helped fill that quota. The Isles and Pens totaled 346 penalty minutes, the only game in history with more penalties and penalty minutes was Flyers/Senators a couple years ago. They had 400+ penalty minutes dished-out.
Wild.
I see that College Game Day set up shop at Villanova University's Pavilion for the game today. Right in the heart of Philadelphia's Main Line, The Pavilion is one of the underrated basketball barns in the country. Nova has a contract to play most of their high-profile games at the Wells Fargo Center, regular season home of the 76ers and Flyers. That is pretty much on-par with the rest of the Big East- they all play in NBA-style arenas, if not actual NBA arenas. I think it is really great that they still manage to play half their home games at the Pavilion because all their history is there. Ed Pinckney and what not, Kerry Kittles. Their national championship team played their entire regular season there back in the day. And it is a unique set up as far as arenas go. Hard to describe without showing you a picture or being there in person, check out the telecast today though. It is a very cool place.
And the big news from last night was that the Cavaliers ended their losing streak. That truly is something everyone can be happy about. The Cavaliers are a very sympathetic team in the NBA and no one wants to see them stay down for too long, considering the very personal and public disruption they suffered last summer with the whole Lebron saga. I think the owner is wacked out of his damn mind, I think he was a fool to let both Lebron and Mike Brown leave in the same off-season. Not to mention that way he slandered Lebron for making a perfectly reasonable, professional decision He needs to get immense blame for the current state of the team. The Cavs are going to be a team that people pay attention to for the foreseeable future, Lebron's presence in the franchise made them an NBA mainstay. Even with Lebron gone, people watch the team intently. And I think everyone wants to see them rebound from this bad year.
Well, it looks like the Buckeyes are going to suffer their first loss of the season. Wisconsin just pulled down a big board with 2 minutes and change left. Disappointing obviously, especially to have another undefeated, No. 1-ranked OSU team go to Madison, Wisconsin, and come home with a loss. Maddeningly frustrating considering the sizable lead that was built up in the second half- they lead by 15 at one point. The Kohl Center is a tough barn to play in though. Can't say this is a total shocker. The goal for this season isn't to beat No. 14-ranked Wisconsin though, our objectives can still be achieved come March. Stay up, Buckeye Nation.
Spectacular. The NHL needs at least one fight-filled game per year because the on-ice riots get major play in the media. Last night certainly helped fill that quota. The Isles and Pens totaled 346 penalty minutes, the only game in history with more penalties and penalty minutes was Flyers/Senators a couple years ago. They had 400+ penalty minutes dished-out.
Wild.
I see that College Game Day set up shop at Villanova University's Pavilion for the game today. Right in the heart of Philadelphia's Main Line, The Pavilion is one of the underrated basketball barns in the country. Nova has a contract to play most of their high-profile games at the Wells Fargo Center, regular season home of the 76ers and Flyers. That is pretty much on-par with the rest of the Big East- they all play in NBA-style arenas, if not actual NBA arenas. I think it is really great that they still manage to play half their home games at the Pavilion because all their history is there. Ed Pinckney and what not, Kerry Kittles. Their national championship team played their entire regular season there back in the day. And it is a unique set up as far as arenas go. Hard to describe without showing you a picture or being there in person, check out the telecast today though. It is a very cool place.
And the big news from last night was that the Cavaliers ended their losing streak. That truly is something everyone can be happy about. The Cavaliers are a very sympathetic team in the NBA and no one wants to see them stay down for too long, considering the very personal and public disruption they suffered last summer with the whole Lebron saga. I think the owner is wacked out of his damn mind, I think he was a fool to let both Lebron and Mike Brown leave in the same off-season. Not to mention that way he slandered Lebron for making a perfectly reasonable, professional decision He needs to get immense blame for the current state of the team. The Cavs are going to be a team that people pay attention to for the foreseeable future, Lebron's presence in the franchise made them an NBA mainstay. Even with Lebron gone, people watch the team intently. And I think everyone wants to see them rebound from this bad year.
Well, it looks like the Buckeyes are going to suffer their first loss of the season. Wisconsin just pulled down a big board with 2 minutes and change left. Disappointing obviously, especially to have another undefeated, No. 1-ranked OSU team go to Madison, Wisconsin, and come home with a loss. Maddeningly frustrating considering the sizable lead that was built up in the second half- they lead by 15 at one point. The Kohl Center is a tough barn to play in though. Can't say this is a total shocker. The goal for this season isn't to beat No. 14-ranked Wisconsin though, our objectives can still be achieved come March. Stay up, Buckeye Nation.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Most Tortured Sports Franchise/City- take your pick!
SportsNation's FB page sparked an interesting debate tonight.
The Royals haven't had a sniff of the playoffs since 1985 (though they did win the World Series that year). They haven't had a winning season since 2003, and they have a whopping total of 3 winning seasons sine 1990. They've also lost 85+ games in a season 16 times since 1990.
Enough said. The Royals stink. It can't get any worse.
Obviously, the much-maligned city of Cleveland is now in mourning over the Cavaliers' 25-game losing streak. That, coupled with the departure of Lebron James and the general state of pro sports in Cleveland has those poor people feeling pretty bad for themselves.
Pat Brennan is a man of the people, and I'm with you guys. I was in the same position... until 2008 when the Phillies made me a winner again. I sympathize though.
The Cavaliers-inspired debate had people nominating the most unfortunate and unlucky sports teams/cities. I scrolled through a good many posts and you had some obvious picks- Detroit Lions, the city of Buffalo, the New York Islanders, and of course the Chicago Cubs. The list went on for a while.
There were also a few creative and funny picks for most tortured sports franchise/city. Personally, I was a fan of the yahoo that said the Washington Generals. Someone pointed out the Pittsburgh Pirates, which hasn't made baseball's playoffs in 15 years.
My personal favorite...well, I'll just let you read it:
"Mets r always losing, phillies r always winning."
Yes, I think that person makes a strong, albeit grammatically incorrect argument that the New York Mets are the most unfortunate professional sports team. After suffering the greatest collapse in baseball history back in 2007, Mets ownership is now being sued for $1 billion for alleged involvement in the Barnard Madolf ponzi scheme.
Not good for business.
For all the posts and wild arguments people were making, I did not see one person argue that the Kansas City Royals are the most tortured team in American sports right now.
Do you know how I know its the Kansas City Royals? Because as soon as I brought them up, you all were like "damn I should be checkin' my facebook right now," or "mmhmm I need to pay those online bills." You switched gears, you took a mental holiday.
You see, nobody wants to talk about the Royals because they are depressing. When you see a Royals highlight come onto Sportscenter, you lose interest. You can't change the channel fast enough. You see their empty stadium and sea of vacant, blue seats and the whole thing just makes you want to gag. They don't have good players and when they do manage to stumble onto someone they could structure their franchise around, like Zack Greinke, they trade him away. Just today on ESPN, someone wrote an article saying "the Royals did what they had to do by selling Greinke away."
Really?
What happens when you've traded every decent prospect the team has had in the last 10-15 years? They are perpetually selling-off their top talent to "reload" their farm system- a farm where talent does not grow in great enough quantities.
The Royals haven't had a sniff of the playoffs since 1985 (though they did win the World Series that year). They haven't had a winning season since 2003, and they have a whopping total of 3 winning seasons sine 1990. They've also lost 85+ games in a season 16 times since 1990.
Enough said. The Royals stink. It can't get any worse.
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