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.