Hair update and other thoughts

1.  It's 2-2.  I'm not nervous yet.  But I seem to be taking more care of my hair lately.  Extra conditioner.  Cream rinse.  Washing it at just the right temperature. What the Mavs did last night was gutsy.  It could be 3-1 Mavs, but much more realistically, the series should be over.  The Heat have been in control of every game, but are just abysmal in the 4th quarter.

2.  The NFL owners and players are having secret meetings.  Good news.  Very good news.  Maybe we won't have a doomsday scenario after all.  The players have to negotiate now.  They've fired all their legal bullets.  Just get it done.

3.  Terrelle Pryor is out at Ohio St.  So is Jim Tressel.  I don't feel bad for "The Vest."  When you stick your neck out for someone who clearly has their own interests at heart, this is what happens.  Ohio St. is about to get very burned.  The worst part is that the university has done nothing until prompted by the media.  Jim Tressel's  resignation didn't come after it was revealed that he lied.  It came after an interview in Ohio St.'s student newspaper, The Lantern, revealed that players had been accepting tattoos and cash for 10 years.  And just before the SI article about even more violations.  Yahoo Sports blew the lid off the whole thing initially.  And Terrelle Pryor didn't leave the school until just 3 hours before an ESPN Outside the Lines report was to air about how he made up to $40,000 signing memorabilia.  What's troubling about this is, Ohio St. should have acted on this immediately.  When you only make big decisions when forced to by the media, it makes people think you have no moral compass.  I think that AD Gene Smith and university president Gordon Gee will be the next to go.  I can't see the board of regents at OSU thinking that keeping these 2 is good for their image.  And clearly that's how they have made all their other decisions.

4.  The Rangers look like they did last year.  If the offense gets really going, watch out.  They'll run away with the West again.  But Ron Washington is spinning his wheels with Ian Kinsler in the leadoff spot.  Ron, old buddy old pal, that ship has sailed. 

5.  I have a fundamental question about today's society.  Why in this age of technology, if you are a Congressman, do you think that taking sexual photos of yourself and sending them to people is a good idea?  You're going to get caught.  Anthony Weiner you're a dufus. Have Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Pam Anderson, and scores of other Hollywood idiots taught us nothing? Someone is always going to find your tapes and pictures.  Always.  Has Congress always been this full of idiots?  Back in the day did people in the Original 13 have to worry about this kind of stuff?  Do you think that Henry Clay ever sent a nude painting via Pony Express to a woman in another state?  I am sure that Congress clamors for the good old days of the 1880s when you could have a mistress in peace.   

6.  Tony Romo is married now.  How much do you want to bet that the first time he has a bad game that a group of Dallas fans blames the fact that he spends too much time with his wife?  It's going to happen.

7.  Is anyone else just flat out tired of Lady Gaga?

8.  We drove a Hyundai Equus up to Dallas for the Mavs game yesterday.  Awesome ride.  Just awesome.

9.  Do you think that NBA players have a hard time keeping up with their tattoos?  Most of them seem haphazardly put together.  Is there a method or do you just go in get a picture drawn on you and fill up the open space later?  I am trying to understand.  DeShawn Stevenson for one is all over the place.  Someone help me out.

10.  I am claiming that I am the only blogger to ever mention Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton, 1800s Congressman Henry Clay, and  DeShawn Stevenson in the same post.  Prove me wrong I dare you.

That is all.

My Hair is in Jeopardy and other Thoughts

1.  The Mavericks keep winning.  My on-air promise to shave my head if they win the title is 5 wins away.  I am in a pickle here.  It would be great if they won the title.  The city of Dallas deserves a payoff.  It's been a long time.  But on the other hand, I don't think the bald thing is good for me.  I went a long time with a buzz cut.  Looking back, I really cheated myself out of some glorious locks.  Hindsight is 20-20.  I also think the Heat are starting to look locked in.  We'll see.  I am confident. 

2.    The Rangers are starting to click a little.  I am still a little nervous about them.  They need to stay healthy.  The division is not that great.  They could make a move soon to separate themselves.  Bullpen depth is an issue they need to address.  And Ian Kinsler needs to start hitting. Boy does he.

3.   Don't look now but the AL East could be very interesting all year.  The Red Sox have rebounded from a terrible April, the Evil Empire is going to win regardless, and the Rays are coming together.  Not to mention that the Jays and Orioles aren't ready to become the Jays and Orioles just yet.  Once again it looks like the Wild Card comes out of the East. 

4.  I saw Pirates 4 and Thor.  Can't wait for Hangover 2 this week.  Liked both films.  Didn't love them, but I had a good time watching them. I'll post a review of Hangover 2 after I see it this week.

5.  There's a new date for the rapture.  October 21st.  Really bro?  Really?  You are like 0-5 at this point.  Why would anyone believe this yahoo?

6.   Is there a dumber ownership group in the league than the Wilpons?  They are caught up in the Madoff scandal, they have made terrible contractual decisions over the years (they are still paying Bobby Bonilla 13 years after he played for them), and they are sitting on a goldmine if they sold the team.  Just do it fellas.  The Mets and their fans don't deserve this madness.

7.  I am going to say it right now.  No one can change my mind.  I am dead set.  There are too many singing/dancing competitions on TV.  They are all the same to me. And for what?  You aren't buying albums from these people.  You're not.  Don't pretend like you are.  Stop wasting your time.

8.  If you aren't watching Sports Show with Norm MacDonald.  You need to start.   Seriously. 

9.  Rest in peace Macho Man Randy Savage.  Even though I am not a fan of wrestling, I always enjoyed your enthusiastic demeanor.  You were great in Spiderman as well.

10.  Happy Birthday to my nephew, Leo.  The Tater Tot turned 2.   That's him above.  So sweet, so innocent.  So ready to tear apart my sister's house now that he is 2.  

That is all.

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Mavericks and Cowboys are Painfully Similar

We talked about this on the show yesterday but I wanted to elaborate more on it.  The Mavs and Cowboys are eerily similar.  Maybe it’s the city of Dallas.  Maybe it’s just me.  But I just think that when you boil it down the parallels are too big to ignore.  And I think it’s these parallels that have driven me to the edge as a fan.  So here you go. 

1. Mark Cuban and Jerry Jones are two peas in a pod.  Both of them are the face of the franchise, no matter who their superstar might be.  They are out in front all the time.  Both of them love the spotlight.  They are a far cry from the Rooneys and Maras of the world.  Heck, both have appeared on Entourage.  I doubt we’ll see Dan Rooney or Jeff Lurie hanging with Turtle and Ari.
2. Both teams’ rosters are often filled with all sizzle and no steak.  Jerry Jones loves flash (Terrell Owens).  So does Mark Cuban (Jason Kidd).  But the bottom line is, not only do you need superstars, you need worker bees.  Lunch pail guys.  The post Jimmy Johnson Cowboys have been fairly devoid of these types.  The Mavs are often criticized for “being soft.”  Most recently by their own head coach.  While you need studs to win the race, you need some mudders.  Year in and year out, this seems to be the case.
3. Both superstar players produce like crazy until it gets down to brass tacks.  Tony Romo has tons of regular season success.  But when it comes to the postseason, he has yet to yank the Cowboys out of their current seat in playoff Hell.  Dirk Nowitzki had the Mavs knocking on the door of a 3-0 lead on the Heat in 2006, but the Mavs lost game 3.  And then Games 4, 5, and 6.  After that point until the sweep of the Lakers, their postseasons have been full of huge embarrassing failures.  Fair or not, Dirk and Tony are the leaders of these teams.  They’ll get too much credit for wins and too much blame for losses; it’s like being the President.  But superstars drive the ship.  And these two have been ramming their ships into rocks for years. 
4. Anytime either team achieves the smallest bit of success, DFW goes bonkers.  Maybe this is because they are longing for a title again.  Maybe it’s just the way the fans are.  But the bottom line is, and I as a media member am guilty of this too, we put the cart before the horse.  In 2007 the Cowboys went 13-3.  I was polishing the trophy.  I was only scared of Tom Brady and the Pats.  How foolish I was.  The Mavs beat a Lakers team last week that was imploding.  And now I am hearing that they are the favorites to win it all.  Really?  Is this just by default?  Come on!!  Let’s let things play out. 
5. Both teams were actually almost ripped apart by a pop singer.  The Mavs famously had 2 players dating Toni Braxton.  Jessica Simpson is blamed by a host of idiots for being the reason those 2007 Cowboys lost to the Giants.  Not real reasons for failure.  But an eerie parallel none the less.
6. Both owners and fan bases love the conspiracy theories.   When the Mavs lose, it’s always the refs.  Never the fact that they may have played poorly.  The Cowboys never lose.  They were always screwed by a bad call.  Sometimes you have to look into your heart, and just try to get better.
7. No one can seem to hire a coach that everyone gets on board with.  Jerry had Bill Parcells in the building and that didn’t last.  Although Bill’s track record says he wouldn’t have stayed much longer anyway.  He replaced him with Wade Phillips.  A coach who has won nothing.  Avery Johnson was the Mavs coach, he had to go.  And replaced with a coach. Rick Carlisle, who has won nothing.  Am I being hard on Rick? Maybe.  But where’s the ring?

I am sure there are even more that I didn’t go into, but you see my point.  I am sending this out as a plea.  Jerry, Mark, Dirk, Tony please listen.  Please get us some titles.  Please stop the excuse train.  Get it done.  I have faith in you.  I do.  For the most part.  Make it so that I can’t write or talk about this anymore. 

That is all.

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As Promised, my NFL Mock Draft

Here is my foray into the mock draft world.  If I am wrong, so what? These things are unpredictable.  Also this is based on no trades happening.  I can’t predict the future.  And neither can you. 

1. Carolina (2-14) – Cam Newton QB Auburn

The Panthers won’t be able to resist.  Although this is a team with about 10 areas of need.

2. Denver (4-12) –  Marcel Dareus DE-DT Alabama

The Broncos need defense.  Also don’t be surprised to see a team come and get this pick for Blaine Gabbert.

3. Buffalo (4-12) -  Von Miller LB-DE Texas A&M

The Bills also have a ton of needs.  A Ton. 

4. Cincinnati (4-12)- A.J. Green WR Georgia

Who knows what the worst owner in the NFL is going to do?  Seriously. 

5. Arizona (5-11) – Blaine Gabbert QB Mizzou

The Cards need a QB.  In the worst way.  Don’t be surprised if a team moves up here to get Patrick Peterson of LSU.

6. Cleveland (5-11) - Julio Jones WR Alabama

The Browns need more playmakers on offens e.  And Julio is just a shade below AJ Green.

7. San Francisco (6-10)- Patrick Peterson CB LSU

In my opinion the BEST player in the draft.  Someone may trade up and get him.

8. Tennessee (6-10)- Nick Fairley DT Auburn

Scouts question his “want to” but he is a guy who can disrupt a game.

9. Dallas (6-10) – Tyron Smith OT USC

The Cowboys go OL here.  The biggest area of need.  Jerry is a bit of a wild card. 

10. Washington (6-10)-  Robert Quinn DE UNC

The Skins may reach for a QB here, but I am going to give Mike Shanahan the benefit of the doubt here.

11. Houston (6-10) – Aldon Smith DE-OLB Mizzou

Texans need defense.  Some experts have them moving up to get Peterson.  I don’t see that happening.

12. Minnesota (6-10)-  Andy Dalton QB TCU

This is my shocker pick here.  The Red Headed Stranger has been shooting up the boards.  No Favre means you need a QB.  Jake Locker could go here too.

13. Detroit (6-10) - Da'Quan Bowers DE Clemson

Bowers is falling due to injury concerns.  But when healthy, he is to quote Kanye West “a @#%$% MONSTER!”

14. St. Louis (7-9) - Corey Liguet DT Illinois

Saw this guy in the Texas Bowl.  He is dominant.  Great pick for the Rams should they make it.

15. Miami (7-9) – Mark Ingram RB Alabama

QB is a need here.  So is RB.  Could be Jake Locker as well.

16. Jacksonville (8-8) – Ryan Kerrigan DE Purdue

Jack Del Rio has been trying to shore up the defensive front for years. 

17. New England - from Oakland (8-8) – J.J. Watt DE Wisconsin

Perfect 3-4 end.  Will flourish in Beantown.

18. San Diego (9-7) – Cameron Jordan DE Cal

Fits well in the defense there.  Can shore up a unit that wasn’t as good as it needed to be last year.

19. New York Giants (10-6) – Anthony Castanzo OT Boston College

       Not their biggest need, but a young tackle who you can build a line around.  Don’t be surprised if this pick gets traded.

20. Tampa Bay (10-6) – Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska

Aquib Talib’s legal troubles makes this an area of need for the Bucs.

21. Kansas City* (10-6) - Gabe Carimi T Wisconsin

The Chiefs continue to build the OL. 

22. Indianapolis* (10-6) – Nate Solder OT Colorado

Peyton Manning isn’t getting younger.  The Colts need a tackle to look after him.

23. Philadelphia* (10-6) – Mike Pouncey OG- Florida

You could see Danny Watkins of Baylor here.  But Pouncey may be ranked a touch higher on some boards.

24. New Orleans* (11-5)-  Adrian Clayborn DE  Iowa

The Saints biggest need is stopping the other guys right now.  Clayborn fits that mold.

25. Seattle* (7-9) – Jake Locker QB Washington

Perfect pick.  Perfect spot.  Perfect situation for Locker.

26. Baltimore* (12-4) – Jimmy Smith CB Colorado

This is if the Ravens ignore numerous off-field troubles.

27. Atlanta* (13-3) - Justin Houston DE/OLB Georgia

As evidenced by the beating they took in the playoffs, the Falcons must shore up their defense.

28. New England* (14-2) – Marvin Austin DT UNC

Bill Belichick is probably going to trade this pick.  Christian Ponder or Ryan Mallett could get drafted by a QB hungry team here.

29. Chicago* (11-5) - Derek Sherrod T Mississippi State

The Bears made a great run with a patchwork line.  That changes here. Sherrod has great feet and is never out of position.  That will help with a QB who likes to make it up as he goes, like Jay Cutler.

30. New York Jets* (11-5) – Phil Taylor NT Baylor

If you had asked me 2 years ago if this would happen, I would have said you were on meth.  Seriously.  His performance his junior year was terrible.  He improved last season, but I still think this is a reach.  But with his size and talent, Rex Ryan, Kris Jenkins and others to mold him, he has a HUGE upside. 

31. Pittsburgh* (12-4) – Aaron Williams CB Texas

Secondary and OL are the only 2 areas of immediate need for a stacked Steelers team. 

32. Green Bay* (10-6) Danny Watkins OG Baylor

As you all may know, we at ESPN Central Texas LOVE Danny Watkins.  I could see him going higher, but he is a great fit for the Pack.  They won the Super Bowl despite a ton of injuries, several along the O-Line.  Watkins is a junkyard dog out on the field and will not let you get to his QB without paying for it.  Aaron Rodgers will love him instantly.   

So there you have it.  My mock draft.  Email me at paul@1660espn.com.  You will be entered in the drawing to win 2 tickets to Schlitterbahn.  Include your name, address, and phone number in the email. 

It's Been a Long Time....

I'm back to the blogosphere!!!  Call it a month long writer's block, but after some time away I am lucid and ready to rock.  Here's my list for this week.  

1.  I actually took batting practice at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Saturday.  While I doubt Jon Daniels is working up a contract for me, I held my own.  It's quite an experience.  Great day all the way around.

2.  The Mavs better get with it.  The Blazers were the trendy pick to win this series.  And now we can all see why.  Portland plays great at home, and unless the mummy of Jason Kidd has his full powers, the Mavs don’t seem to have their best foot forward.  Memo to Dirk and the gang- WHEN YOU HAVE A 20 POINT LEAD, DON’T LET UP.

3.  The Spurs are in trouble too.  I guess you could say they are showing their age, but to me that is just an excuse for not playing well.  And it shows you how important a player Manu Ginobili is.  

4.  The NFL draft is this week.  Usually I have a good handle on who is going where and why.  But sans free agency, I really have no idea.  I’ll give you a mock draft on Thursday morning.  Promise.  I will not promise that it will be any kind of accurate.

5. The Red Sox are slowly putting it together.  Watch out.  I never had any doubts.  And by never, I mean constantly.  I still have doubts.  That’s my life.  But still, watch out.
6. I am  sorry to see that adult film star and Charlie Sheen “goddess” Bree Olson has ended her relationship with Sheen.  If those two crazy kids and another woman with Daddy issues can’t make it, what hope do the rest of us have?
7. It’s almost summer movie season.  My favorite time of the entertainment year.  Lots of big budget stuff coming out.  I could do without another Transformers movie.  I just don’t care anymore.
8. Steve Carrell’s last episode of The Office is on Thursday.  I am sad to see him go and I hope the show can carry on without him.  Will Ferrell has been good, but he’s not a full time guy for the show.  
9. Sports Show with Norm MacDonald is hilarious.  Classic Norm.  I have been a  fan of his for a long time, so make your own decision. Take a look for yourself.
10. Can we please get some rain in Central Texas?  I have forgotten what it even looks like.

That is all.

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Live from Surprise

Smoaky and I completed Day 1 of our Arizona adventure.  It's wonderful out here.  If you haven't been I recommend you go.  The only bad part is that out here in the suburbs, there aren't many unique to the area restaurants.  Also, it's like South Canada down here. That's not a bad thing.  Just kind of a surprise. A ton of Canadian Snow birds have retired here.  It's a surprise that hockey is on it's way out.  I have heard a ton of "Aboots"  and "Eh's."  But everyone is surprisingly friendly.  South Canada.  Go Figure.

As for this week's list.

1.  Dez Bryant has given me a movie idea.  Mallrats 2: When entitled pro athletes and their posses strike! Seriously Dez, the mall may have been in the wrong to harass you, but you need to act like a pro.  There are worse places that he could be hanging out.  But more warning flags go up about this guy.  He needs some more stable influences in his life.

2.  The Sweet 16 starts today.  I am more fired up than ever.  It has a TON to do with my beloved Noles being there.  I hope they leave VCU bloodied and bashed.  Either way, it's been an interesting tourney.  I plan on never picking Pitt to do anything ever again. They do nothing but disappoint. The Panthers  or should we just call them "Kitties" have lost to a lower seed the last 4 times out.

3.  The Rangers pitching staff makes me nervous.  Who is in the rotation?  Who's the closer?  Is the bullpen a little shaky and old?  All these need to be answered.  But the lineup is solid.  One of the best in the league.  Hopefully that can carry them for awhile.  But we all know it always comes down to pitching depth.

4.  There is another Bigfoot video up.  http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=jGz8qqRgTVQ&feature=player_embedded  Really dude?  Really?  Come on!  When are we going to stop believing in this?  Let me know.

5.  The King's Speech is getting a PG-13 version.  They have dropped several "key" words.  It was a key scene, and a funny one at that.  But if you have been worried about it, take the kids now.  It's an excellent movie.  It's not "MacGruber," but honestly what is?

Short list.  I'm in AZ.  Sue me.

That is all.

Kansas City is Awesome and other thoughts

1.  Kansas City is a great place.  You need to come here.  Awesome nightlife.  Better food.  Great people.  We are having a blast here.  I have enjoyed Stroud's Fried Chicken, Gates BBQ, and Arthur Bryant's BBQ.  All of it was outstanding.  The Power and Light district is great as well.  No smoking and a 2:45 last call.  Plus Boulevard Wheat, one of America's greatest beers, on tap everywhere.  

2.  The NFL CBA could or couldn't be reached today.  I have no clue as to which way it's going.  I am hoping for a miracle.  Twitter is blowing up with contentious back talk.  GET IT DONE NFL!!!

3.  Chuck Greenberg is leaving the Rangers.  I thought he was a great face for the team, but now Nolan Ryan takes over as CEO.  Greenberg had a difference of opinion on some of the business matters with some other partners in Rangers Baseball Express.  It's too bad, but the team is in good hands.

4.  I am starting to enjoy the NBA again.  It has been a long time, but I am becoming more intrigued.  I can't tell you why, I just am.  Don't judge me.

5.  I have no idea who I am going to pick to win the NCAA tournament.  I have not seen one team this season that knocks my socks off.  I am interested to see Notre Dame in the tourney.  They run their offense well, maybe better than anyone in the country.  Maybe a 1 seed as well.  

6.  Men, go see Hall Pass.  It's hilarious.  I loved it.  Jason Sudekis was awesome in it.

7.  A little girl at the Lady Bears game just won Chik-Fil-A for a year.  I am jealous.  I love that place.  I'd have to do a 12 step program to shake it.  It's that great.  I wish they would let media members participate.  I would have dominated that race.  DOMINATED.

8.  Mark Cuban is talking to Charlie Sheen about doing a show on HDNet.  If they strike while the iron is hot, people may actually start watching HDNet. Charlie is ratings gold.  Unfortunately he spends that gold on coke and prostitutes.  

9.  I think I have a problem.  My parents are watching after my dog this weekend and I called to check on him like he is a kid.  Seriously.  Is that weird?  I know he's fine, so why did I HAVE to know?  I need answers to this.  Do all of the rest of you dog owners do this?

10.  2 weeks from now Smoaky and I will be in Surprise, AZ for Rangers Spring Training.   Where do I need to go in the greater Phoenix area?  Let me know.  Your tips will be awarded with a big smile from yours truly.    

This blog has been fueled this week by KC BBQ, Fried Chicken, and Boulevard Wheat.

That is all.

A few quick things

1.  Cam Newton had a bad combine weekend but it won't affect him all that much in the draft.  He'll have a doozy of a private workout at Auburn I'm sure.  My prediction is that he doesn't get past the 4th pick.  Even though Blaine Gabbert of Mizzou and Ryan Mallet of Arkansas are more NFL ready.

2.  How is Reggie Miller not in this year's National Basketball Hall of Fame Class?  I know he'll get in, but you have got to be kidding me.  He was easily one of the 3 most clutch players of his era.  He CARRIED the Pacers.

3.  The next time Jimmer Fredette is on TV, watch him.  The most exciting player in college basketball in my opinion.  He is fun to watch.

4. Von Miller ran a 4.46 at the combine.  What a beast.  After several years of not putting players in the NFL, A&M will make a big splash with Miller.  That is a boost to Mike Sherman and staff.

5.  The Baylor men keep hanging around.  They need to win their next 2.  They are better than Oklahoma St., but Stillwater is a tough place to play.  And the Cowboys need the win too.  And if the Bears win Tuesday, Texas is coming to town Saturday.  Never an easy win.

6.  The King's Speech cleaned up at the Oscars.  I was mad that True Grit went 0 for 10.  Social Network should have won Best Picture.  That movie was awesome.  I am on the fence about the hosts.  Anne Hathaway is beautiful, but eh.  James Franco is a funny guy, but I felt he was hardly on the show.

7.  Charlie Sheen has lost it.  He was on GMA this morning.  I could make tons of coke and hooker jokes, but my one liners would not do this justice.  Here you go-
Sheen said that he’s bored now with cocaine. But he said he “exposed people to magic” when they partied with him and that he loved doing drugs.
“What’s not to love?” he said on ABC. “Especially when you see how I party. It was epic. The run I was on made Sinatra, Flynn, Jagger, Richards just look like droopy-eyed armless children.”
“I am on a drug,” Sheen said. “It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body.”
 I rest my case.  The man needs help.  He is blaming CBS for the stoppage of the show, but had he not done what he did, the show would already be in the can for this season.

8.  My top 5 shows you should be watching right now:
a) Modern Family
b) Parks And Recreation
c) Archer
d) Justified
e) Community

That is all for now.

I know it's been too long

But I have a doozy of a list today.  Been cooking it up for 2 weeks. 

1.  If the Cardinals don't give Albert Pujols everything he wants, they are crazy.  Best player of this generation. His first 10 years compare to the GREATS.  Gehrig, Ruth, Mantle, Mays, Williams, etc.  In fact in certain cases he is better.  Not only should they pay him, they should agree to whatever other demands he has;  For example: ( and keep in mind this would be Albert Pujols demands.   Not mine.  Not mine at all.)

a)  I want to be on an episode of CHIPS.  What, CHIPS hasn't been on the air for more than 20 years?  Reunion show then.  Get it done.
b) I want a law passed that says Rascall Flatts can't perform in the USA anymore.
c) I want to meet Homer Simpson.  Not the guy who does his voice, Homer Simpson.  Make it happen.
d) I want the original Guns & Roses to get back together.  And I want Axl to go back to his 1991 form.  No excuses, get it done.  I don't care if he is crazy.
e) No more movies about wimpy vampires.  It's getting old. 
f) I want Cee-Loo Green's Muppet back-up singers from the Grammys to follow me wherever I go.

These are just a few.  Feel free to add your own.

2.  The Rangers will get things worked out with Michael Young.  There isn't a trade they can make that will be even close to beneficial for the team.  And they shouldn't make a trade unless they can get a pitcher back in return.

3.  Rob Ryan is a great hire for the Cowboys.  He brings an edge they haven't had a on staff for awhile.  I am already excited for the profanity laced tirades.  Cowboy fans have been longing for a tirade.  All they have gotten the last few years is crying.

4.  Has anyone seen the cast for the Celebrity Apprentice?  It includes Jose Canseco, Gary Busey, Meat Loaf, LaToya Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Lil Jon, and Star Jones among others.  Actually I think this cast could very well be on Celebrity Rehab as well.  What kind of Apprentice is Trump looking for?  Bold prediction: Gary Busey tries to kill someone.  I wouldn't spend 30 seconds alone in a room with that guy.  Much less sleep anywhere in his vicinity.

5.  Man the Spurs are good.  This may be their last hurrah, but I would love to see a rag tag group of vets take the title.  Everyone loves Boston vs. LA, but the Spurs are old school.

6.  TCU needs some PR help.  You pound your fist for years that you need to be taken seriously, even going so far as to say anyone, anytime, anywhere.  And then when an opportunity comes up with Wisconsin and you have a legitimate scheduling conflict, you let them beat you to the punch on the news.  It makes you look bad.  Then when BYU left the conference, your head coach, Gary Patterson, warns them to "be careful what they wish for."  A year later, TCU is on the way to the Big East.  And you are playing them at Cowboys Stadium when your schedule wasn't final.  Do you see how this makes you look TCU?  I am on your side.  Good luck in a BCS league.  You deserve more credit than you were getting.  But the incessant hypocrisy makes people not care about your plight.

7.  A British actor is playing Superman.  Henry Cavill is his name.  He better be good.  Not sure how I feel about a Limey getting a truly American role.  We'll see. 

8.   The Kardashians made 65 million dollars last year.  Are you kidding me?  This should be a major talking point in the next Presidential election.  You can make that much money for having people film what you were going to do anyway?  Sign me up.  Next week on "The Catalinas," Paul has a sandwich and goes to work out.  Later on he hosts a radio show and goes home to relax.  Maybe he'll have some beers with his friends.  Riveting stuff. 

Thank you.  That is all.

Super Blog Days 2 & 3

The last 2 days have been a madhouse here at Radio Row.  1st off the weather is absolute crap.  Of course you know that.  We are actually at the one spot in Texas that probably won't get a rolling blackout.  Too much media here for that.  So... sorry about that Texas.  I am going to give you are rundown of the last 2 days.

Tuesday 6:15 AM- Smoaky and I do a TV interview with KWTX.  I tried to look peppy.  Tried.  

 8:30 AM-Buses slowly depart for media day at Jerry World.  25 miles an hour the whole way there.

9:30 AM-media day starts.  What a circus.  A lot of people trying to get noticed.  And most of them aren't players and coaches.  Inez Sainz, Ross the Intern, some dude in a super hero outfit.  Crazy.

12:45-arrive back at radio row.  Interview about 7 or 8 people.  

7:15 PM-head to media party at the House of Blues.  Moose Johnston, Michael Johnson, Pat Summerall, Roger Staubach, Frank Luksa, many others all in attendance.  Old 97s played.  LOVE LOVE LOVE the Old 97s.  Free food.  Chicken, waffles, BBQ, all just amazing.  Open bar too.  We'll just skip that part.

Wednesday-8:30 AM- With the open bar making me pay for it, we head to radio row.  A flurry of interviews await us.

9:00 Leon Lett

9:20-Christian Okoye

9:40-Jerry Kramer

10:00-Arian Foster

10:45-Miles Austin

11:30 Wendell Middlebrooks-Miller High Life Guy

12:00-Erik Williams and Coach Billy Joe

12:45-Jay Mohr

And that takes us up to now.  And we haven't even started the show or talked about signing day.  

Tata for now.  

Super Blog Day 1

Ok, we are in the books for Day 1 of Super Week.  It's crazy here.  People come and push interviews on you like you wouldn't believe.  Yet the people you want, you have to beg for.  It's crazy.  We are having a blast.  Here are my Super thoughts for today.

1- Maurkice Pouncey doesn't look like a guy who is going to play.  Tim Legursky is going to get eaten alive by BJ Raji if he isn't ready.

2- Is it just me or does Mike Tomlin look mad all the time?  Even when they win.  Seriously bro, stop and smell the roses.  But whatever works I guess.

3-Had the worst steak of my life last night.  Really the only downside to this trip so far.  Just terrible.

4- For some reason Tony Shaloub, star of Monk, is scheduled to appear on radio row.  Kind of hoping for that one.

5-It's going to be cold as all get out this week.  ESPN TV is going to have to huddle together for warmth at Sundance Square in Ft. Worth.

I'll be back tomorrow.

It's the Steelers vs. Packers...ugh

1.  While I think it will be a good Super Bowl, it will be difficult to hide my disdain for Ben Roethlisberger.  This article by Sports Illustrated in May should make your skin crawl.  Hopefully he has changed since they wrote this article.  He is the prime example of an entitled and spoiled athlete.  I would also guess that because of this Big Ben is one of the most despised players in the NFL.  Read the article. 

2.  Even as a lifelong Cowboy fan, I am really enjoying this Packers team.  Aaron Rodgers is fun to watch.  Great defense.  They are a hard team to pull against.  Plus they present HUGE matchup problems for the Steelers corners.  Should make for a great game.

3.   Did Jay Cutler quit?  We'll never know for sure.  The Bears medical staff said it was their call.  It probably wouldn't hurt for Jay Cutler to come out and get mad that people think he quit on his team.  His teammates didn't think so.  But if you have been a cry baby in the past, it follows you.  

4.  The Jets run of trash talking is over.  I think they should have done more of that this week.  2 AFC title games in a row and 2 losses.  They aren't going anywhere.  Young team, strong defense, brash but good coach. 

5.  The Mavericks are going all Euro. Peja Stojakovic, Sasha Pavlovic, Roddy Beaubois and Ian Mahimini are all now on the team with Dirk Nowitzki.  They may never win the NBA title but they could win the Eurobasket in a walk.  There's probably not a swimsuit that hits the knees in the whole bunch.  Troubling.  I say this all in jest, but I would like Mark Cuban to take this to heart.  When you are trying to build a championship team, maybe bring in guys that have been there before.  Jason Kidd was the first move of this nature that bothered me.  Or go get Melo.  That would help a ton. 

6.  I am not going to watch the Pro Bowl.  If you do watch the Pro Bowl I can assume you are a.) 8-12 years old or b.) in a full body cast and not able to change the channel.  I wish they would get rid of it.  What a meaningless all-star game.

7.  Finally saw the Social Network.  Excellent film.  Should win big time at the Oscars.  If you haven't seen it yet, do it.  

8.  Parks and Recreation is back.  Just for your personal growth here is the Swanson Pyramid of Greatness.

9. I am 6 days away from heading to DFW for our coverage of the Super Bowl. My personal goal is to become friends with a B-List celebrity.  "Hey Paul, who keeps texting you?- Oh it's just my good buddy Kevin Dillon."  I'd like to aim a little higher.  But you get the picture. 

10.  Into Week 4 of TUF Boot Camp.  It really takes rigorous exercise to realize how fat you are.  You haven't been shamed until a 50 year old woman zooms past you on a stadium run.  Granted she is in great shape, but still.