MSU Fake Field Goal To Beat ND In OT: How Did I Forget To Blog This

// September 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

You know the only thing better than watching Notre Dame lose?  Watching them lose in a living room full of Notre Dame fans.  I had my broadcaster hat on from calling the Hartford Colonials game on ESPN Radio earlier in the day, so when they cut to the shot of Brian Kelly (45 second mark above), I dropped an octave and let this loose, “A fake field goal to win it, bravado in spades for the Spartans, and the look of of disbelief on Brian Kelly’s face says it all…”

Well that was about as well received as AIDS by the Irish faithful in the room, who put down their Heinekens and Black Eyed Peas’ CD’s and called me a douche bag.  Sure UConn dropped it to Temple, but letting a fake field goal light you up for six, and ending it in overtime is too good not to be a little (okay, a lot) douchey.  You know when you’re coach almost dies of heart attack due to the excitement, its just good college football.

Slow clap, Michigan State.  Slow clap.

(and wishing you a speedy recovery Coach Dantonio)

Monday Morning Quarterback College Football Recap

// September 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

1. South Carolina
Other than my anger with Spurrier apologizing for losing to UConn, the SEC, nay, the BCS is open to the likes of the Gamecocks.  By beating Georgia they’ve got a leg up in the Eastern division of the SEC, not to mention that this is probably the most “complete” team that Spurrier has coached since his tenure began.  He’s always had solid targets at WR, but with a go-to running back in Marcus Lattimore, the ground game (and control of the clock) are now Spurrier’s.  There are still major hurdles when they face Florida and Auburn, but keep an eye on South Carolina–they are a serious contender.

2. The Big East
I am a self-promoting product of the Big East, yet this week was the first time we’ve seen a Big East win over an automatic BCS conference (WVU).  UConn is sitting at a disappointing 1-2, though not for a lack of effort with Jordan Todman rushing for over 20 yards, I’m  just wondering when the Huskies will be living up to their first billing as a preseason favorite.  Cincy has been underwhelming and while I’m obviously still a believer in Randy Edsall and the gang, it’s looking like PITT and WVU garnering all the media attention this season.

3. Alabama
Wow.  I know that Duke isn’t exactly a great opponent, but putting up 62 points on any Division I team is a tremendous feat.  Alabama is by far the most deserving school to be ranked #1, and anyone who argues the opposite at Week 3 should be shot.  I expect them to be playing for the distinction of team of the decade (yeah I said it), so more than just wins is on the line ever week for the Crimson Tide.

4. NC State
State might just be the gem of the ACC right now.  A definitive win over Cincy last Thursday was just a stepping stone in Week 3.  They’ll have a long week to prepare for their next contest, furthering the development of a young defensive line, but so far they’ve been beyond expectations of productivity for the 2010 season.  They might just be my darling for the hated ACC.

Wake Up! With Senseless Goat Violence

// September 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a pet goat.

According to police, a green van drove up and fired several shots at some goats that lived at home on the 1200 block of Declovina Street.
One of the goats, named Maria, was killed and police do not know whether or not the act was random or targeted.

Snitches get stitches, bitches.  If some goat wants to be out there running his mouth, he’s gotta know that street justice is just one drive by away.  Don’t get it twisted, this goat had it coming in a bad way.

Thanks to Lo for the tip.

Man Builds A City For Cats, Has Handlebar Mustache

// September 17th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Craig Grant didn’t like cats. But that changed when his son moved out, leaving his cat, Pepper, behind. And just when Craig was getting used to having one cat, he found out Pepper was pregnant. The cats started to be a problem for Craig. Not only were neighbors complaining but the cats were being harassed, like being shot with B.B. guns. A newspaper advertisement led him to a tree farm 100 miles away from his Jacksonville condo.

He immediately loved the tree farm and bought 30 acres where he quickly erected an office trailer as a cat shelter. It had pet doors and padded shelving for long cat naps. The sanctuary is in the middle of 100 acres of wildlife.

“Craig moved there himself in 2003.  We [currently] have 660 cats, we have barely touched on the first 5 acres of the 30 acres of land,” says Craig.

So here we have a man, living on 100+ acres of wildlife, with a handlebar mustache and 660 cats.  This man has taken to living there, by himself, and building them a little “cat city” complete with a Walmart and City Hall.  Color me unsurprised this is happening in Florida.  These cats are decimating the the grub worm population!  The birds are dying!  This can’t be what people actually concerned about, right?  There is a man living in the woods with six-hundred-and-sixty-fucking-cats, building them a cat sized village.

I think it’s finally happened, the cats have brain washed a human into building them their own city.  It’s really only a matter of time before they murder poor Craig in his sleep.  One thing is for sure, if this was a dude with 660 dogs, no one would even bat an eye, “Oh, that’s just Craig.  He’s a real dog lover…man’s best friend, ya know?”  But 660 pissing, whining, terrible cats = this guy is bat shit crazy, and the apocalypse is upon us.

P.S.

How sleepy is that cat kicking it on the roof of city hall.  Tired as shit.

The Rook Presents: Ayyy Papi!!

// September 16th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Alright.  This is totally a sign.  VIP right here.

Didn’t I tell you this stuff was the bees-knees??  Cancel your Thursday funday plans. Big Papi’s throwing a poppin poolside party. No freakin’ way!

I don’t even care that this guy is a BoSox.  David Ortiz aka ‘Big Papi’ has love for Vitamin Water.   Which probably comes in form of an endorsed, watermarked paycheck.  Ayyy Papi indeed *insert seductive tousle of hair here*.

I could go on and on and ON, but my daddy does read this, and does not want to hear his little girl going on about BoSox.

The dude is a total pimp tho.  Don’t ya just digg the floaties?  It’s about time these pros started endorsing some actual products.  Joe Montana - shove those sculpting Sketchers up thine ass that they have shaped oh so perfectly.

Reality Check:  got tickets for the Florida Panthers v. Boston Bruins preseason game in lil’ old ROC.  Suckers.

Ted’s Bar Password Winners

// September 16th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Success! Karaoke night and free cover, and a couple of beautiful babies courtesy of FWG and Ted’s.  For those of you not quite “in the know” we are running a weekly password for free cover/drinks/bad decisions/etc.   I also like that there were good looking women taking advantage of this, because I was pretty sure it would be 10 frat guys (see video below) all elephant walking around the bar.  But I should have known better, Ted’s has never let me down before, why would the start now.  That’s right, they wouldn’t.

Tonight At Ted’s: Free Cover For Karaoke Courtesy of FWG

// September 15th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Uncategorized

If you’re a student at UConn, a professor, an alumni, or even a passer-through, if you’ve been to Storrs at night, then you’ve been to Ted’s. It’s practically a campus institution, where I spent the majority of my free time in college.  It was also the scene for one of the greatest set ups in history:

Since it is fall, and I’m all full of the nostalgia-bug I’ve decided to give  free cover tonight at Ted’s for their Karaoke Night and $2.00 drink specials (God, I miss college).   We’re thinking of doing this every week, so get out and make it a success.  Just give this password at the door (password: MEATBALL).  That’s it.  You’re welcome.

Wake Up! FWG Gets Sold Out By Pandora/Facebook On A National Level

// September 15th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Quick question, when did Pandora start linking up with Facebook, sharing intimate likes/dislikes of Artists and songs?  That was supposed to be private…I TOLD YOU THAT IN CONFIDENCE, PANDORA!  Now here I am enjoying Bieber Radio in the privacy of the blogging lair (its like a Bat Cave, but with flat screens) getting sold out to the world.  Well, consider this my preemptive strike America.  Here I am, loud and proud: I love Justin Bieber Radio on Pandora.

Screw you, Zuckerberg.

The Rook Presents: Hard Knocks, say what

// September 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

[TV Azteca's Ina Sainz, 2007]

Does that look like a chick who is phased by ‘hooting and hollering’ from any football team?

Female reporter, Ines Sainz, and her camera woman had an interview with QB1 Mark Sanchez. love mark sanchez.  Couple of the coaches had some verthrown passes her way, twitter among the guys in the locker room.

So now there’s a full-blown sexual harassment issue at hand.  Huh?

Sainz said Monday that Jets owner Woody Johnson called her to apologize. ESPNNewYork.com reported earlier Monday that Johnson said he offered an “open apology” to her. Her response was, “I was surprised to wake up on Sunday and have a call from the NFL, saying that they wanted to talk to me about what had happened at the Jets; and I asked… what happened?” [FoxNews]

Sorry - I have to say it…Woody Johnson?  Are we sure that the Jets are the focus of tv series Hard Knocks and not…um?  I work with a guy, last name of “Hiscock”.  How do you make it through middle school with names like that?

Anyways.  The reporter chick was CLUELESS.

As my kid brother would say…is it not problem that women have smaller brain?

In all honesty.  Refer to FWG’s girlfriend post.  Getting hit on by and getting numbers from barbarians?  Girls who look like Sainz get that all the time.   Not exactly a secret.

No doubt what happened was the camera woman got pissed that Sainz (aka former Miss Spain) was casting a shadow with her sparkly crown and spring break bod - so camera woman cried lawsuit to the NFL.

Jealousy is an ugly stepsister.  But so was the Bills’ home opener.

Leave Reggie Alone

// September 13th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Like some bad deleted chapter from “1984″ the University of Southern California continues their attempts to erase the Reggie Bush era from our memories.  This weekend the Trojans removed Bush’s jersey from his tenured position juxtaposed to fellow Heisman winner Matt Leinhart in the Colosseum (just in time for Saturday’s home opener against Virginia).  This comes after the USC’s copy of Bush’s Heisman Trophy were removed from Heritage Hall on campus.

I have to pause and ask myself, “Isn’t all this just a little bit ridiculous?”  I know that the school is trying to do all the can to comply and cozy up to the NCAA, but shouldn’t they be standing up for a player who brought so much notoriety and attention to the University?  NCAA “violations” are one thing, but denying that he ever existed is a slap in the face to what he did for USC while still a student-athlete.

When will a school finally decide to cut their own path and honor players for the amazing accomplishments they …uh…accomplish while enrolled.  The NCAA can have their sanctions, their disillusions of “amateurism”, but why can’t USC (or any other university) stand up and tell them where to stick it?  Keep Reggie Bush in the record books, in Heritage Hall, his Heisman on display.  All the real players and people that matter know what it is like to be a part of a major college football program, his accomplishments are just that: his.  No amount of scrubbing the history books can erase that truth.