I hope you are doing well. I am OK but have been fighting a cold / flu for the past two and a half weeks. That will teach me to get a Flu shot. I got the shot over two weeks ago and have been coughing and felt rundown ever since. But, I am still doing fine.
-Since I last wrote my beloved Missouri Tigers have won three more games and are now 8-2. One of those wins was a huge victory last Saturday night on the road at College Station, Texas. The Tigers beat the Aggies 34-27. As I write this I am looking forward to the Tigers game tonight in Knoxville against the Tennessee Volunteers. Should the Tigers win tonight and next Friday against Arkansas, Mizzou will be back in the SEC Championship game for the second year in a row. The Tigers are in first place in the East and control their own fate.
-This could be a long basketball season for Mizzou. The Tigers lost their first game of the season against UMKC at home in Columbia. (That's the University of Missouri - Kansas City). They've won twice since then against Valparaiso and Oral Roberts. Missouri will get a tough test on Monday when they travel to Maui to play second ranked Arizona.
-The St. Louis Rams are showing signs of life but it is probably too late. Since I wrote last the Rams have beaten two of the league's premier teams. The Rams knocked off San Francisco on the road three weeks ago and then beat Denver and Peyton Manning last week 22-7. But, they remain an enigma. The Rams have also been beaten badly in two of the last three weeks by Kansas City and Arizona. I can't figure out the Rams.
-The new TV season is a disappointment. But, one program I have been watching is now on my "Record All Episodes" on my DVR. What show is it you ask? It's called "Madam Secretary". The show airs at 7 pm on Sunday evenings. I have always been a fan of Tia Leoni and she is believable as the US Secretary of State. My only criticism of the show is the producers and writers tend to dumb things down. I think the viewers are smarter than CBS thinks they are. If you haven't yet watched add it to your DVR list.
-That's all I have for now. I doubt I will have the time to write again before next Thursday. Let me take this chance to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! I know I have a tremendous amount to be thankful for this year.
Take good care of yourself and check back for updates.
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November 22, 2014
October 24, 2014
I Have a Lot to Write About but No Time to Write
I would start this post with; So... but I have come to hate that word. Instead I will start this post this way:
Hello there reader. There have been a lot of things that have transpired since I posted three weeks ago.
-The Cardinals are home for the holidays after being whipped by the Giants.
-My beloved Tigers are 5-2 having lost to Indiana and Georgia but winning on the road at Florida. Florida is terrible. The offense and special teams could work for months but they're not going to get any better. If I were Will Muschamp I would have someone update my resume.
-Seriously, did any of you pick Kansas City as the American League representative in the World Series? And does the fact they are playing the Giants mean they are playing to be the 9th best team in baseball?
-This new TV season is kind of a bust. There are few new shows I think will make it but the rest are pure crap. "Jane the Virgin" is funny and well written. I also like(d) "Manhattan Love Story". But, apparently no one else was watching it. It was cancelled earlier today by ABC.
-The Saint Louis Rams are an enigma. They have the talent but they haven't grown yet to the point they believe in themselves. They got off to big leads against the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers and then choked. This past week though they grew. They jumped on the defending world champion Seattle Seahawks and held on to win 28-26.
That's it in a nutshell. I will try to write soon but don't hold your breath. Adios.
Hello there reader. There have been a lot of things that have transpired since I posted three weeks ago.
-The Cardinals are home for the holidays after being whipped by the Giants.
-My beloved Tigers are 5-2 having lost to Indiana and Georgia but winning on the road at Florida. Florida is terrible. The offense and special teams could work for months but they're not going to get any better. If I were Will Muschamp I would have someone update my resume.
-Seriously, did any of you pick Kansas City as the American League representative in the World Series? And does the fact they are playing the Giants mean they are playing to be the 9th best team in baseball?
-This new TV season is kind of a bust. There are few new shows I think will make it but the rest are pure crap. "Jane the Virgin" is funny and well written. I also like(d) "Manhattan Love Story". But, apparently no one else was watching it. It was cancelled earlier today by ABC.
-The Saint Louis Rams are an enigma. They have the talent but they haven't grown yet to the point they believe in themselves. They got off to big leads against the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers and then choked. This past week though they grew. They jumped on the defending world champion Seattle Seahawks and held on to win 28-26.
That's it in a nutshell. I will try to write soon but don't hold your breath. Adios.
February 04, 2013
Congratulations to the Ravens!
It's been a day since the Baltimore Ravens won the 2013 Super Bowl. That's Super Bowl XLVII if you prefer to read Roman numerals. The bottom line is the Ravens jumped on the San Francisco 49ers early and held on to beat the NFC champs 34-31.
I thought Joe Flacco played a heckuva a game and made some nice throws to put the Ravens up 21-6 at half. But, if you go back and look at those plays, the 49er's Defensive backs were missing in action on several of the touchdowns. To me the most memorable play of the game was the 108 yard kickoff return to start the second half. When I saw Jacoby Jones take the kick deep in the endzone and start to return it my initial thought was "what a dumbass". But, as he streaked down the field my thoughts changed to "man that dude is fast".
I thought the power outage was unfortunate for the city of New Orleans trying to show off for the rest of the country after Hurricane Katrina crippled it eight years ago. I sure am glad I'm not the chief electrician at the Super Dome. There must be a lot of finger pointing today. One other thing I noticed about the power outage was CBS never showed a single commercial in the 40 minutes we waited for the game to resume. My guess is there is something in the contract between CBS and it's advertisers that allow them to be shown only when the game is actually being played.
I had been cheering for San Francisco to win the game because of the two Mizzou Tigers on their roster; Justin Smith and Aldon Smith. And I am not a fan of Ray Lewis. As one pundit put it..."most accomplices to murder go to prison. Lewis went to the Superbowl. Anyway, just my take on it. Everyone makes mistakes and I am sure he is sincere in his religion. Congratulations Ravens!
I thought Joe Flacco played a heckuva a game and made some nice throws to put the Ravens up 21-6 at half. But, if you go back and look at those plays, the 49er's Defensive backs were missing in action on several of the touchdowns. To me the most memorable play of the game was the 108 yard kickoff return to start the second half. When I saw Jacoby Jones take the kick deep in the endzone and start to return it my initial thought was "what a dumbass". But, as he streaked down the field my thoughts changed to "man that dude is fast".
I thought the power outage was unfortunate for the city of New Orleans trying to show off for the rest of the country after Hurricane Katrina crippled it eight years ago. I sure am glad I'm not the chief electrician at the Super Dome. There must be a lot of finger pointing today. One other thing I noticed about the power outage was CBS never showed a single commercial in the 40 minutes we waited for the game to resume. My guess is there is something in the contract between CBS and it's advertisers that allow them to be shown only when the game is actually being played.
I had been cheering for San Francisco to win the game because of the two Mizzou Tigers on their roster; Justin Smith and Aldon Smith. And I am not a fan of Ray Lewis. As one pundit put it..."most accomplices to murder go to prison. Lewis went to the Superbowl. Anyway, just my take on it. Everyone makes mistakes and I am sure he is sincere in his religion. Congratulations Ravens!
December 24, 2010
Thoughts on the Rams
Here it is Christmas Eve and the St. Louis Rams, who won only one game last year, are leading the NFC West. Granted they are not a good team, but they are the best in a mediocre division. And like it or not the winner of the division will host a playoff game. The Rams are 6-8 and tied with Seattle. But, the Rams beat the Seahawks earlier this season and hold the tie breaker at this point. Just one game back is San Francisco.
Up next is the 49ers on Sunday afternoon at the Jones Dome. The Rams lost to the Niners earlier this season at Candlestick Park in overtime. But, the Jones Dome has a definite home field advantage. The Rams should prevail on Sunday afternoon. After the Rams game finishes the Seahawks will be playing about 3,000 miles from their home at Tampa Bay. The Rams lost in Tampa earlier this season on the final play of the game.
The Rams will then wrap up the regular season with a road trip to Seattle the first weekend of the new year. That game will have a playoff atmosphere as the winner will most likely win the division and get to host the first round wild card game on the weekend of January 8th & 9th.
Up next is the 49ers on Sunday afternoon at the Jones Dome. The Rams lost to the Niners earlier this season at Candlestick Park in overtime. But, the Jones Dome has a definite home field advantage. The Rams should prevail on Sunday afternoon. After the Rams game finishes the Seahawks will be playing about 3,000 miles from their home at Tampa Bay. The Rams lost in Tampa earlier this season on the final play of the game.
The Rams will then wrap up the regular season with a road trip to Seattle the first weekend of the new year. That game will have a playoff atmosphere as the winner will most likely win the division and get to host the first round wild card game on the weekend of January 8th & 9th.
January 03, 2010
How 'Bout Them Rams!
The St. Louis Rams wrapped up their season today with a boring 28-6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners dominated the game and finish the season at 6-10. The Rams end the year at 1-15.
But, that's good news to Rams fans. The loss secures the Rams hold on the top pick in this year's NFL draft. Can you say Ndamukong Suh? (I had to check that spelling three times)!
But, that's good news to Rams fans. The loss secures the Rams hold on the top pick in this year's NFL draft. Can you say Ndamukong Suh? (I had to check that spelling three times)!
October 06, 2009
Rams Regressing
The St. Louis Rams may very well be the worst football team in the NFL. The club was embarrassed again this weekend by the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers mauled the Rams 35-0 and it could have been worse as the Niners were missing running back Frank Gore.
In four games the Rams have scored a whopping 24 points. The only game the Rams were in was against Washington and they fumbled that one away inside the Redskins ten yard line when they had a chance to go ahead in the fourth quarter.
This is not the fault of new head coach Steve Spagnulo. He is playing the hand he was dealt. The blame goes directly back to former general manager Jay Zygmunt for squandering numerous draft picks over the past five years. I suppose that's what happens when you let a lawyer who negotiated contracts judge talent.
Zygmunt has been replaced, but his efforts are going to be seen for several years. And my guess is St. Louisans will respond by voting with their feet and not showing up to see this lame excuse for a football team.
In four games the Rams have scored a whopping 24 points. The only game the Rams were in was against Washington and they fumbled that one away inside the Redskins ten yard line when they had a chance to go ahead in the fourth quarter.
This is not the fault of new head coach Steve Spagnulo. He is playing the hand he was dealt. The blame goes directly back to former general manager Jay Zygmunt for squandering numerous draft picks over the past five years. I suppose that's what happens when you let a lawyer who negotiated contracts judge talent.
Zygmunt has been replaced, but his efforts are going to be seen for several years. And my guess is St. Louisans will respond by voting with their feet and not showing up to see this lame excuse for a football team.
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