Did you hear about Kansas Jayhawk coach Mark Mangino getting lost in Kansas City?
Seems as if Mangino stopped and had to ask a kid at a gas station for directions. Mangino said, "Say, can you tell me how to get to 435"?
The kid says "Try eating salads".
October 28, 2007
Another win for the Tigers
My beloved Missouri Tigers picked up another win yesterday but not without a little struggle. They beat Iowa State 42-28, but a touchdown by the defense turned a close game into a Tiger victory.
Mizzou is now 7-1 with four games to go. Next week they travel up to Colorado to take on the Buffs in Boulder. Then they are at home against a down Texas A&M team. Then on the 17th they walk into that snake pit out in Manhattan, KS to play the Wildcats. And finish the season against those lowlife Kansas Chickenhawks.
Kansas is undefeated but they still have a lot to prove. They beat Texas A&M on the road last night, but A&M as I wrote above is down this year. And they have not played either Texas or Oklahoma and through the draw of their schedule and wont have to either.
It would appear as if the Tigers and ugly little birds are headed for a showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City two days after Thanksgiving. I think both schools will lose at least once between now and then. And Mizzou has a real problem with the loss of Pig Brown to injury. Brown in my opinion is the team's best defensive player. Brown ruptured his Achilles Tendon late in the game and is out for the season. It is a definite blow to the defense which has had more than it's share of problems. Someone, maybe an underclassman, needs to step up for Mizzou.
Mizzou is now 7-1 with four games to go. Next week they travel up to Colorado to take on the Buffs in Boulder. Then they are at home against a down Texas A&M team. Then on the 17th they walk into that snake pit out in Manhattan, KS to play the Wildcats. And finish the season against those lowlife Kansas Chickenhawks.
Kansas is undefeated but they still have a lot to prove. They beat Texas A&M on the road last night, but A&M as I wrote above is down this year. And they have not played either Texas or Oklahoma and through the draw of their schedule and wont have to either.
It would appear as if the Tigers and ugly little birds are headed for a showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City two days after Thanksgiving. I think both schools will lose at least once between now and then. And Mizzou has a real problem with the loss of Pig Brown to injury. Brown in my opinion is the team's best defensive player. Brown ruptured his Achilles Tendon late in the game and is out for the season. It is a definite blow to the defense which has had more than it's share of problems. Someone, maybe an underclassman, needs to step up for Mizzou.
October 21, 2007
More Televison Takes
I have watched a number of hours of television this fall looking at the prime time offerings of the five big television networks. As I wrote about a month ago I was looking forward to seeing the season premiers of "My Name is Earl", "The Office", "ER", and "Saturday Night Live".
All but "The Office" have lived up to my expectations. The Office has been running hour long episodes, that should be only a half hour long. It's as if the writers are stretching things when the story could be told in half the time.
Earl, ER and SNL have all lived up to what they have done previously. In fact, I think that SNL is just as good as it was in the early '90s. It has been laugh out loud funny at times.
And I have found two more programs that you might want to take a look at if you haven't yet seen them. The best new show of the season is "Reaper". It is hilarious. The concept is a 21 year old man has had soul sold to the devil without his knowledge. Each week he is actually doing good by sending escaped evil souls back to hades. The role of the devil is played well by Ray Wise. Each week's episode thus far has been funny and entertaining. If you haven't seen it yet, it is on Tuesday nights at 8 .
The best new comedy I have found is "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS at 7:30 Monday nights. The program is about four nerds living in an apartment next to a hot babe. It is well written and acted and has had some truly funny dialogue. Take a look at it.
Finally, don't waste your time watching this new show: Cavemen. It is boring and the actors look as if they are bored while doing their thing. Earlier this fall I wrote "Back to You" was worth watching a second time. Well, I was wrong it's predictable and boring. It's a waste of time.
All but "The Office" have lived up to my expectations. The Office has been running hour long episodes, that should be only a half hour long. It's as if the writers are stretching things when the story could be told in half the time.
Earl, ER and SNL have all lived up to what they have done previously. In fact, I think that SNL is just as good as it was in the early '90s. It has been laugh out loud funny at times.
And I have found two more programs that you might want to take a look at if you haven't yet seen them. The best new show of the season is "Reaper". It is hilarious. The concept is a 21 year old man has had soul sold to the devil without his knowledge. Each week he is actually doing good by sending escaped evil souls back to hades. The role of the devil is played well by Ray Wise. Each week's episode thus far has been funny and entertaining. If you haven't seen it yet, it is on Tuesday nights at 8 .
The best new comedy I have found is "The Big Bang Theory" on CBS at 7:30 Monday nights. The program is about four nerds living in an apartment next to a hot babe. It is well written and acted and has had some truly funny dialogue. Take a look at it.
Finally, don't waste your time watching this new show: Cavemen. It is boring and the actors look as if they are bored while doing their thing. Earlier this fall I wrote "Back to You" was worth watching a second time. Well, I was wrong it's predictable and boring. It's a waste of time.
Mizzou - Rah!!!
My beloved Missouri Tigers rolled yesterday beating up on the Texas Tech Red Raiders 41-10. It was a warm fall afternoon and a great day to be a Tiger fan.
I was particularly impressed with the defense that is getting better every game. They are young but the improvement they have shown since the start of the season has been impressive. Texas Tech had come into the game leading the nation in offense. But, Mizzou held them to ten points all day and shut out Tech in the second half. The D picked off four Graham Harrell passes and converted one for a touchdown in the first quarter to send the Tigers on their way. Harrell has been included on several lists as a Heisman trophy candidate.
The Missouri offense also played a great game with a balanced running and passing attack. The score was 10-7 at the half but Mizzou scored on it's first four possessions of the second half to put the game away.
The game lasted three and a half hours since Harrell threw the ball 69 times. And ABC showed the game regionally which made the commercial time outs longer than usual. But, still it was a great day to be at a football team and spend time with friends.
I was particularly impressed with the defense that is getting better every game. They are young but the improvement they have shown since the start of the season has been impressive. Texas Tech had come into the game leading the nation in offense. But, Mizzou held them to ten points all day and shut out Tech in the second half. The D picked off four Graham Harrell passes and converted one for a touchdown in the first quarter to send the Tigers on their way. Harrell has been included on several lists as a Heisman trophy candidate.
The Missouri offense also played a great game with a balanced running and passing attack. The score was 10-7 at the half but Mizzou scored on it's first four possessions of the second half to put the game away.
The game lasted three and a half hours since Harrell threw the ball 69 times. And ABC showed the game regionally which made the commercial time outs longer than usual. But, still it was a great day to be at a football team and spend time with friends.
It wasn't as bad as I expected
I just bought a brand new car. It's something that in the past I have detested because of having to deal with some real low life salesmen. But, this car buying experience turned out to be fairly pleasant.
I bought a brand new '08 Chevrolet Impala from a dealer just south of the metropolitan area. I got a pretty good deal on the car and I only visited three dealers, drove four cars and dealt with four sales reps.
The guy who sold me this brand new car, S, was knowledgeable and didn't pressure me for the sale. I wanted a little more from the dealer for my car but S told me he couldn't budge any more and that "he wasn't into playing games". I believed him and bought the car. The other dealer I visited had an '08 Toyota Camry. But, he just couldn't get the price down to what I was willing to pay. The new Chevy is Metallic Silver and it is the first brand new car I have bought in over 20 years. (I decided to buy the new one rather than a factory car or one a year old). I am very happy with it after four days of driving including a trip to Columbia yesterday for the Mizzou football game.
I bought a brand new '08 Chevrolet Impala from a dealer just south of the metropolitan area. I got a pretty good deal on the car and I only visited three dealers, drove four cars and dealt with four sales reps.
The guy who sold me this brand new car, S, was knowledgeable and didn't pressure me for the sale. I wanted a little more from the dealer for my car but S told me he couldn't budge any more and that "he wasn't into playing games". I believed him and bought the car. The other dealer I visited had an '08 Toyota Camry. But, he just couldn't get the price down to what I was willing to pay. The new Chevy is Metallic Silver and it is the first brand new car I have bought in over 20 years. (I decided to buy the new one rather than a factory car or one a year old). I am very happy with it after four days of driving including a trip to Columbia yesterday for the Mizzou football game.
October 18, 2007
Stay Tuned Kids
I haven't dropped off the face of the earth. No, I have just been buying a new car.
Stay tuned this blog will be updated very soon.
Stay tuned this blog will be updated very soon.
October 08, 2007
ESPN Blows Another One
ESPN had two highly rated Midwest football teams playing this past Saturday night. Missouri was playing host to Nebraska and the game started at 8:15 and had been set to start at that time two weeks earlier by none other than the very same ESPN.
So what did the Eastern Sports Network decide? It started an ACC game about an hour later than it should have and as a result it ran way long. That meant that fans of Mizzou and Nebraska and Midwestern football in general had to wait until barely four minutes were left in the first quarter before they could see any of the action.
As I have posted in the past ESPN tries to have it all. But, it is at the expense of games in the Central time zone, when the Eastern games run long. ESPN told it's viewers who wanted to see the game it was available on ESPN 360. ESPN 360 is an Internet Video feed that is limited to only some broadband subscribers. And when I tried to get into when the game started, the site was so flooded it never would connect.
Come on ESPN get your head out of your butt.
So what did the Eastern Sports Network decide? It started an ACC game about an hour later than it should have and as a result it ran way long. That meant that fans of Mizzou and Nebraska and Midwestern football in general had to wait until barely four minutes were left in the first quarter before they could see any of the action.
As I have posted in the past ESPN tries to have it all. But, it is at the expense of games in the Central time zone, when the Eastern games run long. ESPN told it's viewers who wanted to see the game it was available on ESPN 360. ESPN 360 is an Internet Video feed that is limited to only some broadband subscribers. And when I tried to get into when the game started, the site was so flooded it never would connect.
Come on ESPN get your head out of your butt.
How 'Bout Them Tigers
My beloved Missouri Tigers are ranked number eleven in the nation after burying the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday night 41-6. This is the highest ranking in 26 years for the Tigers who are now 5-0 overall and 1-0 in Big XII play.
The Tigers dominated the game from start to finish, and the defense stepped up with some big plays early in the game when they were needed. While I am very proud of my alma mater, I have to wonder about just how good Nebraska is this season. The Tigers are very good but Nebraska made them look a little better than they really are.
Next up a roadtrip to Norman, Oklahoma and the Sooners on Saturday evening. It should be a better test of how good Mizzou is.
The Tigers dominated the game from start to finish, and the defense stepped up with some big plays early in the game when they were needed. While I am very proud of my alma mater, I have to wonder about just how good Nebraska is this season. The Tigers are very good but Nebraska made them look a little better than they really are.
Next up a roadtrip to Norman, Oklahoma and the Sooners on Saturday evening. It should be a better test of how good Mizzou is.
October 02, 2007
Tickets are Still Available
The Major League Baseball playoffs begin tomorrow afternoon at three venues. And believe it or not there are still tickets left at three of the four playoff stadiums.
I have a hard time comprehending this living in the best baseball city in the nation but tickets are still available for the first two games of the Cubs - Diamondbacks games. And the D'Backs aren't alone. There are still tickets left for the weekend games at Edison Field in Anaheim for the Angels - Red Sox series and at Coors Field in Denver for the Rockies - Phillies series.
I was in Phoenix about six weeks ago and had the chance to attend a game there. At the time the D'Backs were in first place and playing the Milwaukee Brewers who were also a contender in the NL Central. To add to the excitement Brandon Webb of the Diamondbacks had a 42 inning scoreless streak at the time. I thought it would be a sellout and I might have hard time finding a ticket. But, no. That wasn't the case at all. I ended up sitting behind home plate and the D'Backs sold only 35 thousand tickets on a night that should have been a sellout. You would think more people than that would have stumbled into the stadium to beat the 112 degree heat since it is always 75 degrees inside the domed stadium.
I have a hard time comprehending this living in the best baseball city in the nation but tickets are still available for the first two games of the Cubs - Diamondbacks games. And the D'Backs aren't alone. There are still tickets left for the weekend games at Edison Field in Anaheim for the Angels - Red Sox series and at Coors Field in Denver for the Rockies - Phillies series.
I was in Phoenix about six weeks ago and had the chance to attend a game there. At the time the D'Backs were in first place and playing the Milwaukee Brewers who were also a contender in the NL Central. To add to the excitement Brandon Webb of the Diamondbacks had a 42 inning scoreless streak at the time. I thought it would be a sellout and I might have hard time finding a ticket. But, no. That wasn't the case at all. I ended up sitting behind home plate and the D'Backs sold only 35 thousand tickets on a night that should have been a sellout. You would think more people than that would have stumbled into the stadium to beat the 112 degree heat since it is always 75 degrees inside the domed stadium.
What a Game
If you didn't see it, the baseball game last night between the Padres and Rockies will go down as one of the best ever. The Rockies ended up coming from behind in the 13th inning and beating San Diego to advance to the National League playoffs.
It was back and forth and nip and tuck all night long in a game that was pressure packed to say the least. The San Diego crew went up over Colorado in the top of the 13th by a count of eight to six. With it's all star closer Trevor Hoffman coming on in relief it appeared as if the Pads were playoff bound. But, Colorado rallied in the bottom of the inning and pulled it out 9-8 with four extra base hits in a row off the previously untouchable Hoffman. Matt Holiday scored the winning run on a sacrifice fly. Some will say the umpire blew the call but no one from San Diego argued it. From the replay I could not tell if Holiday touched the plate or not but I have to believe the Padres would have been raising cain if they thought Holiday was out.
Wow, what a game!
It was back and forth and nip and tuck all night long in a game that was pressure packed to say the least. The San Diego crew went up over Colorado in the top of the 13th by a count of eight to six. With it's all star closer Trevor Hoffman coming on in relief it appeared as if the Pads were playoff bound. But, Colorado rallied in the bottom of the inning and pulled it out 9-8 with four extra base hits in a row off the previously untouchable Hoffman. Matt Holiday scored the winning run on a sacrifice fly. Some will say the umpire blew the call but no one from San Diego argued it. From the replay I could not tell if Holiday touched the plate or not but I have to believe the Padres would have been raising cain if they thought Holiday was out.
Wow, what a game!
What's That in My Sports Section?
I was reading the Sports Section of the Post-Dispatch from Sunday and I got a big surprise while turning the pages.
Right smack dab in the middle of it was a full page of classified ads. What the heck is up with this move? Has the Post-Dispatch lost what little self respect it has left for itself?
Come on Lee Enterprises. Just how bad is your business that you try to get a response out of the sports section when these ads should be in the classified section? This is a small market move in one of the largest markets in the country.
Maybe if you invested some money in your news and sports coverage and editing , people might want to read your product.
Right smack dab in the middle of it was a full page of classified ads. What the heck is up with this move? Has the Post-Dispatch lost what little self respect it has left for itself?
Come on Lee Enterprises. Just how bad is your business that you try to get a response out of the sports section when these ads should be in the classified section? This is a small market move in one of the largest markets in the country.
Maybe if you invested some money in your news and sports coverage and editing , people might want to read your product.
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