27 days.
It felt like 270.
But after 27 days I'm out of the sling, or should I say the Sling Shot 2. I'd hate to see the older version.
My shoulder feels a lot better than it did last week, the week before, blah blah blah, but I'm still no where near where I need to be. They said I could drive, which I did after my appointment, but I'm not sure how "safe" I would call it. I mean I didn't use my left arm at all. Which meant I couldn't really use a turn signal. I guess it probably made me just blend in better with all the other incompetent drivers out there.
***So the Redskins won. They beat, in my opinion at least, the worst team in the NFL. At home. By 3 points. Not exactly awe inspiring stuff. It's amazing how. I'm glad that I have DirecTV coming soon. I need the ability to flip to other games.
***Shayne Graham ruined my day yesterday. I root for 3 things to happen each year.
The Redskins to win the Super Bowl.
A team to go 0-16.
A game to end in a tie.
Last year was incredible in that you had 2 of those things happen. The Bengals came dangerously close to going back to back years with a draw on their resume until a guy I went to camps with growing up just snuck one through the posts.
***This Vikings v Packers game is pretty entertaining. I hadn't watched a minute of MNF until tonight. For all the talk about Favre, the one thing that never made sense was why he "retired" two years ago. At that time he seemed as though he could go another 5 years and he still looks like that tonight.
ESPN has show a bunch of his throws from a camera hanging above his head so you can see what he sees when he releases the ball. Do you understand how sick you have to be to in order to make those throws? It's insane brah.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
living on a prayer
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
I'm obviously describing Notre Dame's defensive performance today. I mean they had 3 goal line stands but also gave up 30 points at home, including a last second field goal to force overtime. It sucks when you know that the other team has way too much time to score before the final whistle is blown. It sucks even more when you feel that way with only 60 seconds left.
Hey. 5 field goals? seriously?
It shouldn't be this stressful to watch college football on Saturday afternoons.
Hey does anybody else just love those Mums in between the 20's?
***Ok so I have Direct Kick, which is basically a season pass to almost every out of market MLS game. I think there are literally dozens of people across the country that have this sports package.
My complaint is that they are blacking out the DC United v Chivas game right now.
That sucks. What sucks is that I can't watch it Live because it's on delay locally because of the Caps.
Yeah I get it. All of a sudden everybody is a Caps fan. Rock the Red. blah blah blah. Look I like the Caps. If I see their score flash across the bottom of my screen I'd rather they be highlighted in yellow as opposed to being in white but can't VS pick up tonight's game.
Quick check. VS is playing Oregon State v Arizona State.
Man some of these Direct Kick games tonight are extra grainy. I mean we are taking Setanta bad. It's like a bootleg of a bootleg to watch Columbus v Seattle.
Uh oh!
Goal for the Sounders. Not so great.
until next time
I'm obviously describing Notre Dame's defensive performance today. I mean they had 3 goal line stands but also gave up 30 points at home, including a last second field goal to force overtime. It sucks when you know that the other team has way too much time to score before the final whistle is blown. It sucks even more when you feel that way with only 60 seconds left.
Hey. 5 field goals? seriously?
It shouldn't be this stressful to watch college football on Saturday afternoons.
Hey does anybody else just love those Mums in between the 20's?
***Ok so I have Direct Kick, which is basically a season pass to almost every out of market MLS game. I think there are literally dozens of people across the country that have this sports package.
My complaint is that they are blacking out the DC United v Chivas game right now.
That sucks. What sucks is that I can't watch it Live because it's on delay locally because of the Caps.
Yeah I get it. All of a sudden everybody is a Caps fan. Rock the Red. blah blah blah. Look I like the Caps. If I see their score flash across the bottom of my screen I'd rather they be highlighted in yellow as opposed to being in white but can't VS pick up tonight's game.
Quick check. VS is playing Oregon State v Arizona State.
Man some of these Direct Kick games tonight are extra grainy. I mean we are taking Setanta bad. It's like a bootleg of a bootleg to watch Columbus v Seattle.
Uh oh!
Goal for the Sounders. Not so great.
until next time
espn2 live from fountain head
I watched some of ESPN2's fine Fishing programming this morning and I couldn't help but to be jealous. These guys go fishing, and, get this, they catch fish. Not just a fish or two, but a fish or two every 5 minutes.
Unbelievable.
I'd love to see them shoot one of these episodes at Fountain Head Reservoir with me and my friends. Now that would make some killer TV. It's about time America sees what really happens on the water.
Even more random stuff:
***Who are these people that gather for the Olympic announcements? I had no idea it was such a big deal. I mean it was absolute pandemonium when that nerd came out and read the card that said Rio de Janiero.
The only thing that would get me that excited is if the card had read Kings Park 2016.
***So yesterday was the last day I had to make my required seat donation in order to retain my seats at the Verizon Center for Georgetown games. I, of course, waited until the last day to fork over what might as well be a King's ransom.
I was surprised at how difficult it was to give them my money. It seemed simple enough really. Just go to the website and click a few buttons. Well I was able to successfully navigate through to the very end until the "Error" message popped up.
Awesome.
Ok no problem. Just call them up. Strike two. I keep getting this one guy's voice mail. The best part was that even though I was calling once every 15 minutes, his voice mail message kept fooling me to thinking that he had answered my call. Very clever, and, at the same time, very cruel.
I started to think about the horror that would be me without my seats of the last 6 seasons when I got a call back.
Phew.
I'm sure the problem was that too many dummies, like myself, just had to wait until the very last day to do what they could have done 2 months ago. Chalk another one up for Team Procrastination.
***Today's EPL games aren't that great. Obvious problem is that Arsenal doesn't play until tomorrow. Chelsea v Liverpool is also tomrrow. Aston Villa v Man City is, I think, Monday. Man Utd plays today but they are so boring and will just 10 minutes extra time if they are losing or tied so what's the point of watching that?
Unbelievable.
I'd love to see them shoot one of these episodes at Fountain Head Reservoir with me and my friends. Now that would make some killer TV. It's about time America sees what really happens on the water.
Even more random stuff:
***Who are these people that gather for the Olympic announcements? I had no idea it was such a big deal. I mean it was absolute pandemonium when that nerd came out and read the card that said Rio de Janiero.
The only thing that would get me that excited is if the card had read Kings Park 2016.
***So yesterday was the last day I had to make my required seat donation in order to retain my seats at the Verizon Center for Georgetown games. I, of course, waited until the last day to fork over what might as well be a King's ransom.
I was surprised at how difficult it was to give them my money. It seemed simple enough really. Just go to the website and click a few buttons. Well I was able to successfully navigate through to the very end until the "Error" message popped up.
Awesome.
Ok no problem. Just call them up. Strike two. I keep getting this one guy's voice mail. The best part was that even though I was calling once every 15 minutes, his voice mail message kept fooling me to thinking that he had answered my call. Very clever, and, at the same time, very cruel.
I started to think about the horror that would be me without my seats of the last 6 seasons when I got a call back.
Phew.
I'm sure the problem was that too many dummies, like myself, just had to wait until the very last day to do what they could have done 2 months ago. Chalk another one up for Team Procrastination.
***Today's EPL games aren't that great. Obvious problem is that Arsenal doesn't play until tomorrow. Chelsea v Liverpool is also tomrrow. Aston Villa v Man City is, I think, Monday. Man Utd plays today but they are so boring and will just 10 minutes extra time if they are losing or tied so what's the point of watching that?
Saturday, September 26, 2009
college football 9/26 - who are you?
Excuse me if I sound punch drunk but I've been watching sports since before 7am when I rolled over and turned out the Zenit v CSKA Moscow game.
Even though there's been a bunch of great soccer today, Arsenal held on for an uncharacteristic scrappy, ugly win and Chelsea lost to Wigan, I need to get talk about some jekyll and hyde teams in college football.
I've got a question for the following teams:
Miami
Virgina Tech
Oregon
Cal
Florida State
Georgia Tech
UNC
BYU
WHO ARE THE HELL ARE YOU?
I've never seen so many teams look so different from one Saturday to the next.
I'm glad I'm not betting on these games because I would have lost my ass today.
Even though there's been a bunch of great soccer today, Arsenal held on for an uncharacteristic scrappy, ugly win and Chelsea lost to Wigan, I need to get talk about some jekyll and hyde teams in college football.
I've got a question for the following teams:
Miami
Virgina Tech
Oregon
Cal
Florida State
Georgia Tech
UNC
BYU
WHO ARE THE HELL ARE YOU?
I've never seen so many teams look so different from one Saturday to the next.
I'm glad I'm not betting on these games because I would have lost my ass today.
Monday, September 21, 2009
mo field goals mo problems...
So the Redskins failed to score a touchdown yesterday but still managed to get the win.
From the second the game ended I have been wondering about how often that happens. Since it's still pretty annoying to sit at a computer desk with this sling on my arm I waited until today at work so I could get paid to look it up.
I mean it usually takes at least one 7 pointer to get the W in the NFL. Funny how going into the game the big Jim Zorn stat was all about how his offense had yet to score 30 points in a game. He then promptly goes out and can't even get double digits. Awesome.
(I'm now searching for the last time the 'Skins won a game w/o the aid of a touchdown.)
2005: Washington 9 Chicago 7
Well that's not too long ago. I should have remembered that. I was at that miserable game.
FedEx has been the location of three games ending 9-7 this decade. The 'Skins are 2-1 in such games. The lone loss resulted in Norv Turner's job.
(I'm now searching for the 2nd most recent time the 'Skins won a game w/o having to kick an extra point.)
1992: Washington 15 Minnesota 13
And that was on the road!
More nerdy stats: The last two times the Redskins won a game without scoring a touchdown they have gone on to not only make the playoffs, but to win a road playoff game. I'd be stunned if that stat held up this season.
I'd also like to point out that we are heading into Week 3 and Hunter Smith, the punter, is leading the team in rushing touchdowns.
That's awesome.
From the second the game ended I have been wondering about how often that happens. Since it's still pretty annoying to sit at a computer desk with this sling on my arm I waited until today at work so I could get paid to look it up.
I mean it usually takes at least one 7 pointer to get the W in the NFL. Funny how going into the game the big Jim Zorn stat was all about how his offense had yet to score 30 points in a game. He then promptly goes out and can't even get double digits. Awesome.
(I'm now searching for the last time the 'Skins won a game w/o the aid of a touchdown.)
2005: Washington 9 Chicago 7
Well that's not too long ago. I should have remembered that. I was at that miserable game.
FedEx has been the location of three games ending 9-7 this decade. The 'Skins are 2-1 in such games. The lone loss resulted in Norv Turner's job.
(I'm now searching for the 2nd most recent time the 'Skins won a game w/o having to kick an extra point.)
1992: Washington 15 Minnesota 13
And that was on the road!
More nerdy stats: The last two times the Redskins won a game without scoring a touchdown they have gone on to not only make the playoffs, but to win a road playoff game. I'd be stunned if that stat held up this season.
I'd also like to point out that we are heading into Week 3 and Hunter Smith, the punter, is leading the team in rushing touchdowns.
That's awesome.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
4 hours to go...sign Zidane
Since I've wasted a lot of time since June 1 reading thread upon thread of ridiculous transfer rumors for Arsenal, I've decided that I might as well just keep Sky Sports News on in the background as the Transfer Window mercifully comes to an end today. It should have been yesterday but some Bank Holiday in the UK gave us an extra day of "fun".
Here are the two things that currently puzzle me 1) It looks like Senderos is staying and 2) who exactly does Wenger plan on playing while Song is gone at the African Cup of Nations?
I'm a little bummed about the international break this weekend. I'd really like to watch another game and wipe out last weekend's dreadful collapse out of my memory bank. Nothing like giving the ref a chance to call and a pk and then score an uncontested own goal for the road loss. It's actually quite impressive to lose like that. Oh and I also forgot to mention Gallas being called for offsides while Van Persie scored what looked to be the equalizer in the 95th minute. At that moment I broke my phone.
Seriously.
Ok I've decided that I want Arsenal to pick up Zidane.
I think it's only fair. I also think it would be hilarious.
Random
**I couldn't sleep last night so I went to the gym around 445am. I sent up a fairly difficult circuit in the studio and went at it for about 40 minutes. You can get good odds in Vegas on me falling asleep at my desk before lunch.
**David James would probably sell his soul to the devil to get out of Portsmouth.
**The Nats stranglehold on the most losses in MLB has dwindled down to 6 games. I'm officially worried.
**Every time I consider cleaning out my truck I always put it off because a trip to RFK is only days away. I mean why clean your truck out when it's destined to pick up miscellaneous crap down there.
**It's impossible to buy a decent College Football preview magazine. After having no luck over the past two days at about 8 different local stores - Giant, Safeway, CVS, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Target, etc - I will be making a trip to Barnes and Noble today.
**I'm not sure what I've seen more of recently: Starbucks or Fantasy Football magazines. I had no idea that the public's thirst for meaningless rankings was at such an all-time high. I'm not sure what it means, but I doubt it's a good thing.
**I wonder what couch Rocky is sleeping on right now.
Here are the two things that currently puzzle me 1) It looks like Senderos is staying and 2) who exactly does Wenger plan on playing while Song is gone at the African Cup of Nations?
I'm a little bummed about the international break this weekend. I'd really like to watch another game and wipe out last weekend's dreadful collapse out of my memory bank. Nothing like giving the ref a chance to call and a pk and then score an uncontested own goal for the road loss. It's actually quite impressive to lose like that. Oh and I also forgot to mention Gallas being called for offsides while Van Persie scored what looked to be the equalizer in the 95th minute. At that moment I broke my phone.
Seriously.
Ok I've decided that I want Arsenal to pick up Zidane.
I think it's only fair. I also think it would be hilarious.
Random
**I couldn't sleep last night so I went to the gym around 445am. I sent up a fairly difficult circuit in the studio and went at it for about 40 minutes. You can get good odds in Vegas on me falling asleep at my desk before lunch.
**David James would probably sell his soul to the devil to get out of Portsmouth.
**The Nats stranglehold on the most losses in MLB has dwindled down to 6 games. I'm officially worried.
**Every time I consider cleaning out my truck I always put it off because a trip to RFK is only days away. I mean why clean your truck out when it's destined to pick up miscellaneous crap down there.
**It's impossible to buy a decent College Football preview magazine. After having no luck over the past two days at about 8 different local stores - Giant, Safeway, CVS, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Target, etc - I will be making a trip to Barnes and Noble today.
**I'm not sure what I've seen more of recently: Starbucks or Fantasy Football magazines. I had no idea that the public's thirst for meaningless rankings was at such an all-time high. I'm not sure what it means, but I doubt it's a good thing.
**I wonder what couch Rocky is sleeping on right now.
Friday, August 28, 2009
worst shoulders ever
When you schedule your very first MRI appointment over the phone, they ask you if you are claustrophobic or not. Also trying to sound like a big, tough guy to some woman on the phone that I will NEVER see in my life I naturally say "No". It's possible that I even laughed at the mere possibility that I could somehow be claustrophobic. Like that's possible right?
It's really not until you slowly slide back, arms pushed up against the sides, into that big tube, head first of course, that you realize that it's very possible that you actually ARE very claustrophobic.
It's never a good sign when the last thing the technician says to you is, "Most people find it more relaxing to keep their eyes closed". I think that's the politically correct way to say, "You are less likely to freak out if you keep your eyes shut."
Ok so up first was my right shoulder. Well more like my right pectoral major but it goes to my shoulder so whatever.
Things that crossed my mind right before the first series of loud ass noises started:
What if they start filling this thing up with water?
What if a rat got in here?
What if they keep moving me back into a furnace?
Can my tongue touch the top of this thing?
What if they freeze my body? Only to wake up in future.
Well luckily none of those things happened. Oh and for the record, my tongue could not touch the top but it was pretty damn close.
So one of my hands is wrapped around the "freak out" buzzer - just in case I gets tough in there. The other one, my right, is propped up with towels so that they get a good readout. I've got my headphones on with some sound of nature crap being pumped in when the tech says, "Ok first test. 4 minutes."
Then you get 4 solid minutes filled with sounds similar to those that come from the Tipods in the recent movie version of War of the Worlds. My strategy was to try and count to 4 minutes. About 4 tests or so into the entire scan I got restless leg syndrome or at least a light touch of it. Keep in mind you arent supposed to move at all.
So after 40 minutes or so when I finally got out of there the tech tells me that it wasn't an exact 4 minutes.
Wow. Talk about ruining a game. Thanks for nothing. I need exact times or else I can't concentrate. What's the point of playing a game if you can't win? That's like being DC United in the Champions League.
Wait did I mention the call I got a day later?
So the next day I get a call from the good people at Alexandria Inova letting me know that they need me to come back because they didn't get everything they needed during my 40 minutes of fun. Remember how I said it was kind of a shoulder MRI but they also needed some of my chest? Well they needed more of my chest.
Terrific.
I said I'd see them again when I came back for my left shoulder.
Pretty cool.
more later
It's really not until you slowly slide back, arms pushed up against the sides, into that big tube, head first of course, that you realize that it's very possible that you actually ARE very claustrophobic.
It's never a good sign when the last thing the technician says to you is, "Most people find it more relaxing to keep their eyes closed". I think that's the politically correct way to say, "You are less likely to freak out if you keep your eyes shut."
Ok so up first was my right shoulder. Well more like my right pectoral major but it goes to my shoulder so whatever.
Things that crossed my mind right before the first series of loud ass noises started:
What if they start filling this thing up with water?
What if a rat got in here?
What if they keep moving me back into a furnace?
Can my tongue touch the top of this thing?
What if they freeze my body? Only to wake up in future.
Well luckily none of those things happened. Oh and for the record, my tongue could not touch the top but it was pretty damn close.
So one of my hands is wrapped around the "freak out" buzzer - just in case I gets tough in there. The other one, my right, is propped up with towels so that they get a good readout. I've got my headphones on with some sound of nature crap being pumped in when the tech says, "Ok first test. 4 minutes."
Then you get 4 solid minutes filled with sounds similar to those that come from the Tipods in the recent movie version of War of the Worlds. My strategy was to try and count to 4 minutes. About 4 tests or so into the entire scan I got restless leg syndrome or at least a light touch of it. Keep in mind you arent supposed to move at all.
So after 40 minutes or so when I finally got out of there the tech tells me that it wasn't an exact 4 minutes.
Wow. Talk about ruining a game. Thanks for nothing. I need exact times or else I can't concentrate. What's the point of playing a game if you can't win? That's like being DC United in the Champions League.
Wait did I mention the call I got a day later?
So the next day I get a call from the good people at Alexandria Inova letting me know that they need me to come back because they didn't get everything they needed during my 40 minutes of fun. Remember how I said it was kind of a shoulder MRI but they also needed some of my chest? Well they needed more of my chest.
Terrific.
I said I'd see them again when I came back for my left shoulder.
Pretty cool.
more later
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