Woah. It certainly has been a long time since I updated this.
The New York Giants won the Superbowl earlier this month. Drinking screwdrivers at 7am was a hit. Ahmad Bradshaw rocked it hard. Victor Cruz was terrific. Mission accomplished. Tom Brady cries in his beer. His wife blames the defense.
March Madness is coming. The Tar Heels need to go on a winning streak, and beat Duke to win the ACC title and take top seed in one of the divisions.
Spring training has begun for all major league baseball teams. No more Jorge Posada in Florida cause he's retired. The Yankees signed ex Phillie Raul Ibanez, who is probably on his last legs. Got rid of the unproductive and erratic AJ Burnett, but signed Hiroki Kudora?! And overpaid. What were they thinking? Traded Jesus Montero and his red hot electric bat to Seattle for Michael Pineda.
3/4 of the batting lineup remains the same. Go for title 28. I can't wait for the season to start!
NBA all star weekend, uh, Jeremy Evans who was a late addition to the dunk contest won it. I was rooting for Derrick Williams of Minnesota. He was good, till he goofed on his final dunk. Ex UCLA kid Kevin Love rocked the 3 point shootout. Who says big men can't hit 3's? Proven.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Superbowl 2012: New England Patriots vs New York Giants.
Tom Brady is looking to avenge a loss at the last seconds of the game four years ago to Eli Manning's team, the last year the Patriots won the Superbowl, and a failed bid to have an undefeated season in 2007/08.
Remember Plaxico Burress scoring that touchdown? That image still lingers on in my head.
As a Yankees fan, I will be rooting for the Giants, despite supporting the Jets nowadays (and they didn't make the postseason anyway.)
Ahmad Bradshaw played the game of his life rushing for 74 yards. Lawrence Tynes did a great job scoring field goals. The game was full of tension, like a viking, rocking back and forth till the very end when the Giants took advantage of the 49'ers miscules and won the game with a field goal. 20-17.
After the Giants rocky season, I wasn't really banging on them to make it that far in the postseason, ie losing to the Falcons as I was arriving home from a 21 hour flight from none other than NYC itself. Was tempted to get a Jets tshirt as I walked by the team store but decided against it, and grrrrrrr I really should have bought something at Modell's on the second day. Had I known better! As for the Patriots, I was in Boston during the New Years but, really I'm not a fan so well. (more on my whirlwind trip to the East Coast, ie the final hurrah before graduation and a rude awakening to the real world awaits in May in another post coming soon)
Lets go Giants! Beat Belichick and his troop!
Tom Brady is looking to avenge a loss at the last seconds of the game four years ago to Eli Manning's team, the last year the Patriots won the Superbowl, and a failed bid to have an undefeated season in 2007/08.
Remember Plaxico Burress scoring that touchdown? That image still lingers on in my head.
As a Yankees fan, I will be rooting for the Giants, despite supporting the Jets nowadays (and they didn't make the postseason anyway.)
Ahmad Bradshaw played the game of his life rushing for 74 yards. Lawrence Tynes did a great job scoring field goals. The game was full of tension, like a viking, rocking back and forth till the very end when the Giants took advantage of the 49'ers miscules and won the game with a field goal. 20-17.
After the Giants rocky season, I wasn't really banging on them to make it that far in the postseason, ie losing to the Falcons as I was arriving home from a 21 hour flight from none other than NYC itself. Was tempted to get a Jets tshirt as I walked by the team store but decided against it, and grrrrrrr I really should have bought something at Modell's on the second day. Had I known better! As for the Patriots, I was in Boston during the New Years but, really I'm not a fan so well. (more on my whirlwind trip to the East Coast, ie the final hurrah before graduation and a rude awakening to the real world awaits in May in another post coming soon)
Lets go Giants! Beat Belichick and his troop!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Wheeling and dealings!
I can't keep up with the trades and free agency signings that are happening at the speed of lightning in the NBA. Non-stop. Training camp doesn't feel like training camp with coaches having one hell of a nightmare trying to figure out whos in and whos out of practice. That's what you get for having a lockout!
And as for Albert Pujols bolting to Anaheim for more money, the second largest contract ever in baseball history (A-Rod comes first), it gives meaning to the analogy "It ain't St Louis without Budweiser." That's how big an icon Pujols is. The face of the city. Two years in a row, two franchise players take their talents to a hotter and more happening place, RE: Lebron James going to Miami. Oh, and just as the Houston Astros were relieved that they're moving to the American League in 2013 and would not have to face Albert Pujols and his big bat...apparently they're stuck with him for another 9 years (not counting next year). Nightmares!
CJ Wilson signs with his hometown team, Anaheim. What a traitor. Signing with a divsion rival. He should have gone to the National League. Jose Reyes signs with Miami, cause the Mets couldn't offer him enough to stay. Mark Burhele (how do I spell his name?) goes to the Marlins, too. He can't get away from Ozzie Guillen whom I believe he loves playing for. Jonathan Papelbon is off to Philly. Now the National League gets to see how good he is, or how he had an epic collapse.
And as for Albert Pujols bolting to Anaheim for more money, the second largest contract ever in baseball history (A-Rod comes first), it gives meaning to the analogy "It ain't St Louis without Budweiser." That's how big an icon Pujols is. The face of the city. Two years in a row, two franchise players take their talents to a hotter and more happening place, RE: Lebron James going to Miami. Oh, and just as the Houston Astros were relieved that they're moving to the American League in 2013 and would not have to face Albert Pujols and his big bat...apparently they're stuck with him for another 9 years (not counting next year). Nightmares!
CJ Wilson signs with his hometown team, Anaheim. What a traitor. Signing with a divsion rival. He should have gone to the National League. Jose Reyes signs with Miami, cause the Mets couldn't offer him enough to stay. Mark Burhele (how do I spell his name?) goes to the Marlins, too. He can't get away from Ozzie Guillen whom I believe he loves playing for. Jonathan Papelbon is off to Philly. Now the National League gets to see how good he is, or how he had an epic collapse.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
In a hungover state of mind, and not wanting to do any form of school related work, I have decided to come up with a post listing quotes that I deem worthy in a humorous way, coming straight out of a certain professor's mouth.
It makes me feel better when I give you that F.- in reply to when I said I wouldn't mind slaving for your class despite not getting an A for it for sure.
If you can't find a spa/eatery next to a run down shophouse or a mosque/temple, photoshop it!
(Insert my name) is a good student, she can co-ordinate a birthday party, make a strong drink, and control her group members.
You've asked for an essay exam throughout the past 1.5 years and when I finally give one you couldn't come through .
You deserve a drink since you're done with the mid term. (Don't I have a 3 page essay due in two days time as what you said before?)
It's 5pm on a Saturday afternoon, finish up now and its time for food and beer!
(insert professor's name) is an example of someone who is socially awkward. (Then he goes on for ten minutes about the briefcase story.)
You asked me what I'm doing. I could be eating. Or killing students like you. (at the bus stop after the mid term)
Will think of more later. Uufff. Why didn't I come up with this during the semester? Would have been way more fun, seriously. Now I'm struggling to recall all the nonsensical things that cracks me up.
It makes me feel better when I give you that F.- in reply to when I said I wouldn't mind slaving for your class despite not getting an A for it for sure.
If you can't find a spa/eatery next to a run down shophouse or a mosque/temple, photoshop it!
(Insert my name) is a good student, she can co-ordinate a birthday party, make a strong drink, and control her group members.
You've asked for an essay exam throughout the past 1.5 years and when I finally give one you couldn't come through .
You deserve a drink since you're done with the mid term. (Don't I have a 3 page essay due in two days time as what you said before?)
It's 5pm on a Saturday afternoon, finish up now and its time for food and beer!
(insert professor's name) is an example of someone who is socially awkward. (Then he goes on for ten minutes about the briefcase story.)
You asked me what I'm doing. I could be eating. Or killing students like you. (at the bus stop after the mid term)
Will think of more later. Uufff. Why didn't I come up with this during the semester? Would have been way more fun, seriously. Now I'm struggling to recall all the nonsensical things that cracks me up.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
This ain't sports related but since it's Thanksgiving, I decided that I'd do a dedication post here instead.
What am I thankful for?
The Yankees and Tar Heels! Round the year sporting action that I never get bored of watching: Formula One racing, baseball, college hoops, college football, ice hockey and of course NBA which I dearly miss cause of the lock out.
Non-sports wise:
Still being in college, having a roof over my head.
Encouraging and star professors ie young Kris who taught me medical sociology (I took a class under him last year and he was good enough so I did another one and did way better!), Andy, the third class I've taken under him, one every year with the exception of 2010. Chris.... oh my god. Where do I even start? One of th most amazing professors I've had in my whole life in college, and possibly high school. I'd never get tired of listening to his lectures and attending classes, to date I've yet to skip a class taught by him all semester. Teaching style keeps me wanting to read up after the lecture has ended and even when I ask a million questions and make him repeat what he just said, in simpler terms, dude never gets mad. One of the few professors I'd let my mates meet, and they actually like him. I'll never get an A for any classes but it's still worth slaving for.
Friends that I could talk for hours to: Renny and Kevin Mcgahan, the other Kevin, Hillbilly, Zarena.
I'll think of more later.
What am I thankful for?
The Yankees and Tar Heels! Round the year sporting action that I never get bored of watching: Formula One racing, baseball, college hoops, college football, ice hockey and of course NBA which I dearly miss cause of the lock out.
Non-sports wise:
Still being in college, having a roof over my head.
Encouraging and star professors ie young Kris who taught me medical sociology (I took a class under him last year and he was good enough so I did another one and did way better!), Andy, the third class I've taken under him, one every year with the exception of 2010. Chris.... oh my god. Where do I even start? One of th most amazing professors I've had in my whole life in college, and possibly high school. I'd never get tired of listening to his lectures and attending classes, to date I've yet to skip a class taught by him all semester. Teaching style keeps me wanting to read up after the lecture has ended and even when I ask a million questions and make him repeat what he just said, in simpler terms, dude never gets mad. One of the few professors I'd let my mates meet, and they actually like him. I'll never get an A for any classes but it's still worth slaving for.
Friends that I could talk for hours to: Renny and Kevin Mcgahan, the other Kevin, Hillbilly, Zarena.
I'll think of more later.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Thoughts relating to the sporting world
The NBA lockout seems pretty damned serious. No games till December 15. Hopefully very soon the owners and players would come to an agreement- the recession is bad, and this makes things even worse, leaving tens of thousands of employees out of jobs. And speaking of the exhibition tour, what on earth happened to it? It was supposed to start in early November but nothing has happened. The players are fed up. Some of them have taken their talents across to Europe and China. If this persists, many more will soon be seen across the world.
In the mean time I'm watchng college basketball and football and NFL.
Can't wait for Tuesday morning local time. The AL MVP will be announced. Justin Verlander stands a strong chance of winning it, the second big prize he'd be taking home in a week, which would put him in the likes along hall of famers. Curtis Granderson is a strong candidate to win it.
As for the NL MVP which would be announced the following day after, Matt Kemp, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder are in the mix.
Winners of the rookie of the year award, cy young and manager of the year have been extremely deserving.
I can't wait to see the rankings in college football after this week's shake and bake. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Clemson and Nebraska amongst the ranked teams losing to a lower seeded team. Since the Sooners lost, this might give Alabama a chance to regain the second spot, and if they can hold on, an all SEC BCS would happen come January. LSU and Alabama to duke it out, sounds like a dream matchup and a rivalry for the decade.
In the mean time I'm watchng college basketball and football and NFL.
Can't wait for Tuesday morning local time. The AL MVP will be announced. Justin Verlander stands a strong chance of winning it, the second big prize he'd be taking home in a week, which would put him in the likes along hall of famers. Curtis Granderson is a strong candidate to win it.
As for the NL MVP which would be announced the following day after, Matt Kemp, Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder are in the mix.
Winners of the rookie of the year award, cy young and manager of the year have been extremely deserving.
I can't wait to see the rankings in college football after this week's shake and bake. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Clemson and Nebraska amongst the ranked teams losing to a lower seeded team. Since the Sooners lost, this might give Alabama a chance to regain the second spot, and if they can hold on, an all SEC BCS would happen come January. LSU and Alabama to duke it out, sounds like a dream matchup and a rivalry for the decade.
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