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.
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Monday, January 24, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, January 21, 2011
10 Things You Can Do to Make Strangers Not Hate You
1. If you almost cut someone off in traffic and then the person is nice enough to let you in, give them a wave. This happened to me this morning and it irked me.
2. If you are at a buffet and don't know what you want, take a step back. Unless you have a severe vision problem, you can see the food from 3 feet back. Let the people on a mission do their thing. Looky loos are the worst.
3. Fellow chunky dudes. If your shirt doesn't cover your gut, it doesn't fit. And it doesn't cover your guy unless you can lift up your arms and not see gut. I know it's a struggle. I battle this myself. But either hit the gym or buy bigger shirts. (A guy at our remote yesterday had a beer gut that would rival Chris Farley and was wearing a shirt that cut off above the belly button. Not cool bro. Not cool.)
4. Along the same lines, if you want to wear a jersey from your favorite team, make sure that maybe you could pass for an athlete at a quick glance. If Vince Wilfork can't wear that jersey, neither can you. This one has some more leeway, but you get the picture.
5. If you don't know how to work your computer, either learn or give up. Please alleviate the stress on people in the know. This also goes for cell phones, microwaves, DVD players, etc. I know technology changes by the day. But take a little time. Read the manual. You have a 30 day grace period from the time you get a machine to ask questions. After that, it gets bothersome.
6. When you go to work out, don't wear jeans. Not functional at all and everyone will think you have a screw loose. Plus you run a serious risk of splitting your pants.
7. Other gym etiquette for dudes. No one wants to see the outline of your jewels. Wear some loose shorts. Also, there should be at least a 6 foot bubble for drying off post shower. There's plenty of space.
8. If you are into musicals, that's cool. But don't be in one ALL THE TIME. You don't have to sing all day. Chances are no one will join in behind you in a dance number. I could be wrong here, but I've never seen it happen.
9. Don't blame the people at the airport ticket counter for weather delays. The reason your flight is delayed in bad weather is so that you don't die in a plane crash. They are doing you a favor. Enjoy your stay in a new city. Or your extra time in your own city. If they could control the weather, airlines would make tons more money than they do right now.
10. Balding guys, no matter how long you grow your hair around the bald spot, everyone can still tell you are bald. Get some Rogaine and embrace your situation. Go see a stylist or barber and get some advice. You won't regret it.
Most of you reading this probably don't do any of this. But pass it along. Help a friend who might be doing one of these things.
2. If you are at a buffet and don't know what you want, take a step back. Unless you have a severe vision problem, you can see the food from 3 feet back. Let the people on a mission do their thing. Looky loos are the worst.
3. Fellow chunky dudes. If your shirt doesn't cover your gut, it doesn't fit. And it doesn't cover your guy unless you can lift up your arms and not see gut. I know it's a struggle. I battle this myself. But either hit the gym or buy bigger shirts. (A guy at our remote yesterday had a beer gut that would rival Chris Farley and was wearing a shirt that cut off above the belly button. Not cool bro. Not cool.)
4. Along the same lines, if you want to wear a jersey from your favorite team, make sure that maybe you could pass for an athlete at a quick glance. If Vince Wilfork can't wear that jersey, neither can you. This one has some more leeway, but you get the picture.
5. If you don't know how to work your computer, either learn or give up. Please alleviate the stress on people in the know. This also goes for cell phones, microwaves, DVD players, etc. I know technology changes by the day. But take a little time. Read the manual. You have a 30 day grace period from the time you get a machine to ask questions. After that, it gets bothersome.
6. When you go to work out, don't wear jeans. Not functional at all and everyone will think you have a screw loose. Plus you run a serious risk of splitting your pants.
7. Other gym etiquette for dudes. No one wants to see the outline of your jewels. Wear some loose shorts. Also, there should be at least a 6 foot bubble for drying off post shower. There's plenty of space.
8. If you are into musicals, that's cool. But don't be in one ALL THE TIME. You don't have to sing all day. Chances are no one will join in behind you in a dance number. I could be wrong here, but I've never seen it happen.
9. Don't blame the people at the airport ticket counter for weather delays. The reason your flight is delayed in bad weather is so that you don't die in a plane crash. They are doing you a favor. Enjoy your stay in a new city. Or your extra time in your own city. If they could control the weather, airlines would make tons more money than they do right now.
10. Balding guys, no matter how long you grow your hair around the bald spot, everyone can still tell you are bald. Get some Rogaine and embrace your situation. Go see a stylist or barber and get some advice. You won't regret it.
Most of you reading this probably don't do any of this. But pass it along. Help a friend who might be doing one of these things.
Monday, January 17, 2011
So Talking Trash Actually Works and Yes I Watched the Globes
1. Big up to Rex Ryan and the Jets. Way to back it up. Now you have to beat the Steelers. In Pittsburgh. Good Luck. Most of America will be behind you because Big Ben is probably the least likable player in the NFL.
2. Rob Ryan to the Cowboys. It's a novel thought. I think it will work. You need some contrasting personalities on staff. Plus he coached Nmadi Asoughma played under him in Oakland. Maybe that will help.
3. Aaron Rodgers is becoming a SUPERSTAR before our very eyes. He carved the Falcons like a Thanksgiving turkey on Saturday. Now he has to win in Chicago for the second time in a month.
4. Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears. SNL may have to give George Wendt a call if "Da Bears" wind up in the Super Bowl. Guess all the Jay Cutler haters have to take some time off. That trade has certainly paid off.
5. I watched a lot of the Golden Globes last night. I think Modern Family keeps getting robbed by Glee. Chances are that if you are a Glee fan you don't read this blog or listen to the radio show. (Which you can do around the globe at 1660espn.com from 3-6. Thanks to SuperCentex.com) So I am going to unleash on Glee. I don't give a crap about your singing. In fact, if you want to stop I'll gladly abide you. And stop ruining good songs. And Britney Spears songs are bad when she sings them. Worse when you clowns do. There, I have said my peace.
6. January Jones. Not a Golden Globe winner in the sense that she actually has a trophy. But a winner in my book. Dang.
7. Two things I promise happen on this season of American Idol. 1- Steven Tyler is sued for sexual harassment. 2- Jennifer Lopez has someone killed for looking better than her. Yes I think she is that sinister. It's probably happened before.
8.. I am in Week 3 of boot camp. Lots of running today. Man I am out of shape. But getting there. A listener saw me running today and stopped to tease me. It didn't help that I was at the back of the pack and sucking serious wind.
9. We had our first weekend with no college football. I am adjusting slowly. I am being serious here, given a few different life choices I could have been one of these guys. I am that big of a college football fan. Glad I went a different way though.
2. Rob Ryan to the Cowboys. It's a novel thought. I think it will work. You need some contrasting personalities on staff. Plus he coached Nmadi Asoughma played under him in Oakland. Maybe that will help.
3. Aaron Rodgers is becoming a SUPERSTAR before our very eyes. He carved the Falcons like a Thanksgiving turkey on Saturday. Now he has to win in Chicago for the second time in a month.
4. Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears. SNL may have to give George Wendt a call if "Da Bears" wind up in the Super Bowl. Guess all the Jay Cutler haters have to take some time off. That trade has certainly paid off.
5. I watched a lot of the Golden Globes last night. I think Modern Family keeps getting robbed by Glee. Chances are that if you are a Glee fan you don't read this blog or listen to the radio show. (Which you can do around the globe at 1660espn.com from 3-6. Thanks to SuperCentex.com) So I am going to unleash on Glee. I don't give a crap about your singing. In fact, if you want to stop I'll gladly abide you. And stop ruining good songs. And Britney Spears songs are bad when she sings them. Worse when you clowns do. There, I have said my peace.
7. Two things I promise happen on this season of American Idol. 1- Steven Tyler is sued for sexual harassment. 2- Jennifer Lopez has someone killed for looking better than her. Yes I think she is that sinister. It's probably happened before.
8.. I am in Week 3 of boot camp. Lots of running today. Man I am out of shape. But getting there. A listener saw me running today and stopped to tease me. It didn't help that I was at the back of the pack and sucking serious wind.
9. We had our first weekend with no college football. I am adjusting slowly. I am being serious here, given a few different life choices I could have been one of these guys. I am that big of a college football fan. Glad I went a different way though.
That is all.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Coaching Changes, BCS Title Game, and Malcolm Jamal Warner
1. Big Hire for Baylor. Phil Bennett is a top of the line defensive coordinator. They will see results in a hurry.
2. Ray Sherman is out as Cowboys WR coach. This could hurt the Cowboys in the short term, but Jason Garrett has run into issues with Terrell Owens, Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton all had run-ins with the Cowboys new HC. It's also good news that Jason Garrett can build his own staff.
3. I am torn on who to cheer for tonight. Leaning towards Oregon. I don't like cheering for teams with unresolved NCAA issues (Cam Newton). So I think I will quack instead of yell "War Eagle." But ultimately, I don't care FSU isn't in the game. So I can just watch as an outsider.
4. And speaking of NCAA issues, I am going to fight all my future traffic tickets with their standard new argument against suspension. "I didn't know." Cam Newton's defense that he didn't know his father was trying to broker a deal for his son at Mississippi St. has kept him eligible. Ohio St.'s Terrelle Pryor and the Free Tattoo Crew used it to play in the Sugar Bowl. The NCAA should be ashamed of themselves. They have opened a door that will be difficult to close.
5. Marshawn Lynch finally rolled into Beast Mode. It only took 5 years. The Seahawks were dominant on offense. Roman Harper was run ragged by the Matt Hasselback.
6. Our producer, Zach Burke, doesn't know who Malcolm Jamal Warner is. It's sad to me that an entire generation of our youth are unfamiliar with the former Theo Huxtable.
7. Is anyone else tried of Jersey Shore and the attention they are getting? MTV's mission statement has to be that they want to make America dumber 30 minutes at a time. What else could be the reason for such crap shows?
8. I have been going to TUF Boot Camp for 2 weeks now. Great workout. Now if I could only get my legs to work at the same time. Sore is not even the word.
9. Excited to see old friends Shaun "Fudge" Gaines and Mike Manasco at the AFCA convention in Dallas tomorrow. I would share some stories of our FSU days on this blog, but it could prevent all three of us from gaining employment in the future. Especially Manasco.
10. For a state that claims to be bigger and tougher than everyone, Texas sure gets frightened by winter weather. I watched a local news outlet do 5 minutes of stories on how to prepare your house for it to be 35 degrees and rainy. Look I am a weather wuss. I like warm weather. But I don't think we need to call FEMA if it isn't going to freeze. Please stop the madness.
2. Ray Sherman is out as Cowboys WR coach. This could hurt the Cowboys in the short term, but Jason Garrett has run into issues with Terrell Owens, Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton all had run-ins with the Cowboys new HC. It's also good news that Jason Garrett can build his own staff.
3. I am torn on who to cheer for tonight. Leaning towards Oregon. I don't like cheering for teams with unresolved NCAA issues (Cam Newton). So I think I will quack instead of yell "War Eagle." But ultimately, I don't care FSU isn't in the game. So I can just watch as an outsider.
4. And speaking of NCAA issues, I am going to fight all my future traffic tickets with their standard new argument against suspension. "I didn't know." Cam Newton's defense that he didn't know his father was trying to broker a deal for his son at Mississippi St. has kept him eligible. Ohio St.'s Terrelle Pryor and the Free Tattoo Crew used it to play in the Sugar Bowl. The NCAA should be ashamed of themselves. They have opened a door that will be difficult to close.
5. Marshawn Lynch finally rolled into Beast Mode. It only took 5 years. The Seahawks were dominant on offense. Roman Harper was run ragged by the Matt Hasselback.
6. Our producer, Zach Burke, doesn't know who Malcolm Jamal Warner is. It's sad to me that an entire generation of our youth are unfamiliar with the former Theo Huxtable.
7. Is anyone else tried of Jersey Shore and the attention they are getting? MTV's mission statement has to be that they want to make America dumber 30 minutes at a time. What else could be the reason for such crap shows?
8. I have been going to TUF Boot Camp for 2 weeks now. Great workout. Now if I could only get my legs to work at the same time. Sore is not even the word.
9. Excited to see old friends Shaun "Fudge" Gaines and Mike Manasco at the AFCA convention in Dallas tomorrow. I would share some stories of our FSU days on this blog, but it could prevent all three of us from gaining employment in the future. Especially Manasco.
10. For a state that claims to be bigger and tougher than everyone, Texas sure gets frightened by winter weather. I watched a local news outlet do 5 minutes of stories on how to prepare your house for it to be 35 degrees and rainy. Look I am a weather wuss. I like warm weather. But I don't think we need to call FEMA if it isn't going to freeze. Please stop the madness.
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