I'm kinda bitter that I can't go to the inaugural bowl game at RFK. I mean how cool is that??? A bowl game less than 20 miles from my house. Wait I thought you said bowl games were lame exhibitions.
Ok lame exhibitions aside, I'll always hold a special place in my heart for RFK. And even though I still frequent the place on a regular basis for soccer games, I always think about Redskins games when I'm there.
Navy v Wake Forest. I might be one of the only ones out there but I find that match-up kinda sexy. I love the way both teams play. I mean who doesn't love a little misdirection and option right?
I'll make sure to set the dvr, if for nothing else, just to check out the field and seating configurations.
I'm missing that bowl game for the Hoyas. It's amazing how fast time flies by. The Blue and Gray only have 2 more dress rehersals before the lights really come on in the Big East. They take on the Mountaineers from near-by Mount St. Mary's. Besides a win, there are a few things I'm looking for from the Hoyas.
1. Limit the 2nd chance opportunities
2. More crisp passing against the zone looks
2a. Summers to find that space around the free throw line against zone
3. Omar getting his feet set before getting his 3's off
4. Sims to contribute something, anything
Ok so last night I lost the NBA high scorer. My man Tony Parker got off 17 shots but only 3 of those shots found the bottom of the net.
OUCH!
Tonight I am going with Carmello Anthony. I think it will be a back and forth shootout with him and LeBron tonight. It should be pointed out that some loyal blogger reader picked Roy with a complete shot in the dark type guessing method. Congrats :)
So I noticed Brendan has Irish Spring in the bathroom. For some reason I couldn't remember their theme song from any commercials. I tried for a minute or two and then my mind immediately went to the Zest soap add. Those guys with Zest did a great job. I'm not sure if I've ever purchased Zest, but I'll never forget: You're not fully clean unless you're ZEST fully clean.
I hope those guys got a bonus.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
thank you danny
I really don't like to brag but I mean, C'mon! I freaking nailed it brah.
Who was last night's leading scorer in the NBA again?
Oh that's right. The guy I picked. My boy Danny Granger. He's my boy because I had him as my dark horse to winner rookie of the year in 2006. It's taken a little bit longer than I predicted, but he's turning into a damn good player.
Hawaii bound?: Any Redskins fan with a brain will tell you that over the last several weeks the only thing keeping them in their games has been the defense. The offense has been a complete nightmare - scoring 12 points a game over their last 5 outings.
Well those putrid numbers didn't stop the 'Skins from landing 4 offensive guys on the Pro Bowl Roster.
Congrats guys.
You really earned it.
Ok I can't be that mean. I'm actually happy for Portis and Sellers. Samuels is always overvalued and Cooley is, in my opinion, just whatever.
RIP 33: Slingin' Sammy Baugh passed away at the age of 94 yesterday. I'm a little bit too young to have seen him play but from everything I've heard and read about the man, he was a freaking bad ass.
Today's article in the Washington Post does him quite well. A couple of my favorite Baugh quotes are in there as well. Something I hadn't seen that really caught my attention was the little note about how he left coaching in 1964 because he couldn't properly maintain his cattle ranch. Pretty good.
I hope Jim Zorn has an out of control cattle ranch somewhere that I don't know about.
Ok tonight's pick is Tony Parker.
My reasoning: I think Orlando's guards suck.
Who was last night's leading scorer in the NBA again?
Oh that's right. The guy I picked. My boy Danny Granger. He's my boy because I had him as my dark horse to winner rookie of the year in 2006. It's taken a little bit longer than I predicted, but he's turning into a damn good player.
Hawaii bound?: Any Redskins fan with a brain will tell you that over the last several weeks the only thing keeping them in their games has been the defense. The offense has been a complete nightmare - scoring 12 points a game over their last 5 outings.
Well those putrid numbers didn't stop the 'Skins from landing 4 offensive guys on the Pro Bowl Roster.
Congrats guys.
You really earned it.
Ok I can't be that mean. I'm actually happy for Portis and Sellers. Samuels is always overvalued and Cooley is, in my opinion, just whatever.
RIP 33: Slingin' Sammy Baugh passed away at the age of 94 yesterday. I'm a little bit too young to have seen him play but from everything I've heard and read about the man, he was a freaking bad ass.
Today's article in the Washington Post does him quite well. A couple of my favorite Baugh quotes are in there as well. Something I hadn't seen that really caught my attention was the little note about how he left coaching in 1964 because he couldn't properly maintain his cattle ranch. Pretty good.
I hope Jim Zorn has an out of control cattle ranch somewhere that I don't know about.
Ok tonight's pick is Tony Parker.
My reasoning: I think Orlando's guards suck.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
unpaid scout
In my efforts to "scout" the Big East, I try and watch every team play at least one game before the conference schedule begins. You know back in the good old days this wasn't such daunting task. The current problem is that there are now 16 teams in the league for basketball purposes, and, to be quite honest with you, I have a hard time accepting the new ones as my own. Basically what I'm trying to say is that I feel as if South Florida is my new 17 year old step-son that I just don't give two shits about. He's off to college in the Fall and getting to know him would be a waste of my time.
So I tried to watch a little South Florida - Vanderbilt last night. Right before the first TV timeout it was 2-1 and my eyes were bleeding. I mean here I go giving them a chance and they prove to be exactly who I thought they were - aka hot trash.
Next up was Marquette - Tennessee. Marquette has had the same team for about 4 years now. Matthews, McNeal, and James just fly around the court trying to fast break on your ass. The trick is to get James to do most of the shooting while in a half court setting and you are silly. The only wrinkle is that they have a new coach this time around. Maybe he isn't a complete no talent like Tom Crean.
I missed most of the first half but during the second half I found myself saying, "This is being played at a pace where Georgetown could have beaten the Vols."
Turns out I was right. The Vols beat the (used to be called) Warriors 80 - 68. Three weeks earlier they had beaten Georgetown 90 - 78 thanks to some insane shooting from behind the arc. I mean they were 10 for 16 from downtown. Freaking Cameron Tatum, a freshman, went 5 for 6 all by himself in about 15 minutes of action.
Here's a little "Did you know" that only I will find interesting. That 90-78 loss on Nov 28 was the most points Georgetown has scored in a loss during the JT3 era. Before that the previous high in a loss was 73 - but that was in overtime.
In fact the Hoyas, under JT3, are 62 - 6 when scoring over 68 points. Not too bad.
So getting back to my "scouting" from the beginning of this post, it's never been actually used. By that I mean that none of the coaches have actually come to me for my advice on the opponents. Weird huh?
Ok I'm starting a new game today. I'm going to see if I can predict tonight's high scorer in the NBA.
Tonight I select Danny Granger from the Pacers.
My thinking: He scores a lot normally and tonight hes facing the Golden State Warriors. Seems like a winner to me.
So I tried to watch a little South Florida - Vanderbilt last night. Right before the first TV timeout it was 2-1 and my eyes were bleeding. I mean here I go giving them a chance and they prove to be exactly who I thought they were - aka hot trash.
Next up was Marquette - Tennessee. Marquette has had the same team for about 4 years now. Matthews, McNeal, and James just fly around the court trying to fast break on your ass. The trick is to get James to do most of the shooting while in a half court setting and you are silly. The only wrinkle is that they have a new coach this time around. Maybe he isn't a complete no talent like Tom Crean.
I missed most of the first half but during the second half I found myself saying, "This is being played at a pace where Georgetown could have beaten the Vols."
Turns out I was right. The Vols beat the (used to be called) Warriors 80 - 68. Three weeks earlier they had beaten Georgetown 90 - 78 thanks to some insane shooting from behind the arc. I mean they were 10 for 16 from downtown. Freaking Cameron Tatum, a freshman, went 5 for 6 all by himself in about 15 minutes of action.
Here's a little "Did you know" that only I will find interesting. That 90-78 loss on Nov 28 was the most points Georgetown has scored in a loss during the JT3 era. Before that the previous high in a loss was 73 - but that was in overtime.
In fact the Hoyas, under JT3, are 62 - 6 when scoring over 68 points. Not too bad.
So getting back to my "scouting" from the beginning of this post, it's never been actually used. By that I mean that none of the coaches have actually come to me for my advice on the opponents. Weird huh?
Ok I'm starting a new game today. I'm going to see if I can predict tonight's high scorer in the NBA.
Tonight I select Danny Granger from the Pacers.
My thinking: He scores a lot normally and tonight hes facing the Golden State Warriors. Seems like a winner to me.
the official start of winter
I know that most calendars will tell you that the First Day of Winter is December 21st, but I'm here to tell you that it actually started today. I mark the beginning of Winter when I reach into the last box of Pumpkin Delights and come out empty.
This is how I know that Fall has ended. It's so sad but so very true.
So the NBA season tipped-off on Oct 28 and last night was the first time that I watched an entire game from start to finish. The Lakers outlasted the Knicks, 116 - 114 on NBATV. Now in my defense, this is the first season in forever where I am waiting for the mid-way point to purchase the NBA League Pass.
Ok so back to the game. I like how the Knicks are playing. I like the up and down style given their roster composition. I don't like the talk of trading David Lee to Charlotte for Boris Diaw and Raja Bell before the deadline. I also didn't like the way I knew that no matter how big the lead got, the Lake Show was going to comeback and win. I hate Derek Fisher.
Town and Country magazine. Ever heard of it?
Well I have now heard of it. You know why? Because one of you jokers is having it sent to my house in my name. I doesn't even say Robert Bancroft, rather it says Bobby Bancroft. Look I know I didn't sign up for this junk. Please identify yourself and prepare for the proper payback. Thanks.
FatHeads. I keep seeing commercial for these gigantic wall clings but I've never seen one in somebody's house. I've never even heard somebody talk about how their friend has one in there house. Does anybody know if these things are actually being purchased? I assume the answer is yes because they keep running commercials, but I've yet to see any physical evidence.
I love Christmas but I love waiting to buy Christmas presents even more. As of today I've bought zippy. I've got a 3 hour window on Sunday from the end of the Arsenal game to the start of the Redskins game where I'm hoping to knock out some names on my list.
This is how I know that Fall has ended. It's so sad but so very true.
So the NBA season tipped-off on Oct 28 and last night was the first time that I watched an entire game from start to finish. The Lakers outlasted the Knicks, 116 - 114 on NBATV. Now in my defense, this is the first season in forever where I am waiting for the mid-way point to purchase the NBA League Pass.
Ok so back to the game. I like how the Knicks are playing. I like the up and down style given their roster composition. I don't like the talk of trading David Lee to Charlotte for Boris Diaw and Raja Bell before the deadline. I also didn't like the way I knew that no matter how big the lead got, the Lake Show was going to comeback and win. I hate Derek Fisher.
Town and Country magazine. Ever heard of it?
Well I have now heard of it. You know why? Because one of you jokers is having it sent to my house in my name. I doesn't even say Robert Bancroft, rather it says Bobby Bancroft. Look I know I didn't sign up for this junk. Please identify yourself and prepare for the proper payback. Thanks.
FatHeads. I keep seeing commercial for these gigantic wall clings but I've never seen one in somebody's house. I've never even heard somebody talk about how their friend has one in there house. Does anybody know if these things are actually being purchased? I assume the answer is yes because they keep running commercials, but I've yet to see any physical evidence.
I love Christmas but I love waiting to buy Christmas presents even more. As of today I've bought zippy. I've got a 3 hour window on Sunday from the end of the Arsenal game to the start of the Redskins game where I'm hoping to knock out some names on my list.
Monday, November 10, 2008
eh?
Ok this is driving me nuts. We use the intercoms on our phones at work fairly often. It provides a lazy solution to those meaningless questions that come up throughout the day.
Ok well here's my problem. One guy in particular buzzes me the most and all of our conversations start out like this:
Him: Hey Bobby are you there?
Me: Yeah. (in my normal voice which, i might add, is more like an outdoor voice)
Him: Hello? Are you there?
Me: Yeah man what's up? (screaming)
Him: Wow you don't have to be that loud.
No. I do have to be that loud.
Dare me to disconnect my phone?
To make matters worse I got dressed in a dark room this morning and I'm fairly certain that I don't match. Check that. I'm positive that I don't match. I will be the guy that everybody points out and whispers about during lunch at Chick-fil-A.
Things like, "Mommy that strange man's clothes are hurting my eyes".
Awesome.
Ok well here's my problem. One guy in particular buzzes me the most and all of our conversations start out like this:
Him: Hey Bobby are you there?
Me: Yeah. (in my normal voice which, i might add, is more like an outdoor voice)
Him: Hello? Are you there?
Me: Yeah man what's up? (screaming)
Him: Wow you don't have to be that loud.
No. I do have to be that loud.
Dare me to disconnect my phone?
To make matters worse I got dressed in a dark room this morning and I'm fairly certain that I don't match. Check that. I'm positive that I don't match. I will be the guy that everybody points out and whispers about during lunch at Chick-fil-A.
Things like, "Mommy that strange man's clothes are hurting my eyes".
Awesome.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
tgih
Well with Halloween just around the corner somebody at my office thankfully took it upon themselves to replenish the candy bowl. I'd like to say that I am ecstatic at the selection. I mean it's an all-star lineup of candy. A who's who of the sugar community if you will.
Skittles
Sour Skittles
Starburst
Sour Starburst
Sweet tarts
Nerds
Why did Willy Wonka stop with Nerds? Why not have Dorks, Geeks, or Dweebs? Well wikipedia once again proved to be super useful. It turns out that they ran out a cavity causing candy in the early 90's by the name of Dweebs. Apparently it was just too close to Nerds and the product sadly disappeared from shelves.
Charm City: Well I made it up to Baltimore last night since Kary was staying at the Westin. I'm not sure why people live in Maryland but it seems like a lot of people still do. We had a great dinner at Ciao Bella. As usual I ate almost of the pre-dinner bread. It's sorta my thing. The couple behind us were on some sort of awkward first date that evidently involved a lot of surfing lies. I was kinda waiting for Kary to call the guy out on his constant fibbing but she refrained.
We also tried to figure out how the US could advance out of the group stage at the next world cup. I can only hope that Bob Bradley was somewhere trying to figure out different lineups and formations in some secret US Soccer Compound in the mountains around Rushmore. Unfortunately for us he was most likely on Google vehemently searching for ways to keep Eddie Lewis forever young.
Awesome.
Skittles
Sour Skittles
Starburst
Sour Starburst
Sweet tarts
Nerds
Why did Willy Wonka stop with Nerds? Why not have Dorks, Geeks, or Dweebs? Well wikipedia once again proved to be super useful. It turns out that they ran out a cavity causing candy in the early 90's by the name of Dweebs. Apparently it was just too close to Nerds and the product sadly disappeared from shelves.
Charm City: Well I made it up to Baltimore last night since Kary was staying at the Westin. I'm not sure why people live in Maryland but it seems like a lot of people still do. We had a great dinner at Ciao Bella. As usual I ate almost of the pre-dinner bread. It's sorta my thing. The couple behind us were on some sort of awkward first date that evidently involved a lot of surfing lies. I was kinda waiting for Kary to call the guy out on his constant fibbing but she refrained.
We also tried to figure out how the US could advance out of the group stage at the next world cup. I can only hope that Bob Bradley was somewhere trying to figure out different lineups and formations in some secret US Soccer Compound in the mountains around Rushmore. Unfortunately for us he was most likely on Google vehemently searching for ways to keep Eddie Lewis forever young.
Awesome.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
absentee blogger
Yeah that's me. You would think that I am the busiest man in the world based upon the fact that I just don't post on a consistent basis. The other day I was thinking about all of the things I have failed to give proper blog attention to in the past couple of months.
The travel list includes:
Cedar Point
Chicago
Boston/Cape Cod
Costa Rica
Kary's hometown/Columbus game
Can I retro blog?
I swear on my Georgetown Season Tickets that I will.
The travel list includes:
Cedar Point
Chicago
Boston/Cape Cod
Costa Rica
Kary's hometown/Columbus game
Can I retro blog?
I swear on my Georgetown Season Tickets that I will.
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