Creepy Communications Guy Can’t Keep Hands To Himself

// May 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Rob Lunn, Uncategorized

First off who is the Ken Brockman look-a-like covering this story.  Second off, the “meeting after the meeting” line is priceless, “I’m sorry I can’t attend there is, uh, a meeting after the meeting” someone has been to the Michael Scott School of Business I take it.  Anyway, how many times do you tell this guy to get his hands off you before you make him take them off, I think the generally accepted number is 4.  Yeah, 4 times then you can punch him in the nose.

Go Ahead, Let These Two Cats Ruin Your Day

// May 13th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Justice, Rob Lunn, Uconn, Uncategorized

Oh man, do I hate cats.  I’ve hated them my entire life.  Not their fault, really though.  See, anytime I get within 10 yards of a cat I have a god-awful allergic reaction.  And if a cat rubs up on me, dare he sneezes on me?  It’s game over for the Fat White Guy, get that epi-pen ready and start the show, it’s about to get ugly.  Think of that scene from Pulp Fiction, needle straight to the heart is the only way I’m coming back.

Even my girlfriend, who got this cat “Jinxy” for her first communion, still alive when we first got together was banished to the outside once I started coming around.  Poor cat died a year later, but that is the price you have to pay.  A Few dead cats along the way to loving your boyfriend.  I’ll be honest I’ve completely forgot where I was going with this.  Oh yah, the video.  One cat trying to wake his buddy up from the big sleep, with the low rent “Eres Tu” soundtrack in the background.

At first I was like, okay this redeems cats, one guy trying to bring his pal back to life.  But then I realized, shit this cat is just dancing on his buddies cold lifeless body.  Not to mention these to cats just ruined my entire day, getting me all worked up and it’s not even noon.  Typical cat, ruining shit for everyone.

Steven Seagal Sued For Sexual Assault: My God, I Hope The Poor Girl Is Okay

// April 13th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Rob Lunn, Uncategorized

I saw this headline and I had to think of the gentlest way to say this.  First, sexual assault on any woman is no joke.  But sexual assault from Steven Seagal is downright dangerous.  I’ve seen him deal with terrorists and ninjas, even ninja-terrorists. You’re talking about the deadliest monotone in all of Hollywood.  You thought BenRoethlisberger was bad?  Well Roethlisberger doesn’t have the disarming charm, boyish good looks, nor the mastery of the martial arts that our friend Seagal does.  Pray for us all.

America’s Curiosity (and Insensitivity) Reflected In The Beauty Of Google Search

// February 9th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Rob Lunn, Uncategorized

This is what happens when you start to search for “What happened to Scott Norwood”.  Search on America.  Search on.

Seal is having the last laugh.  Heidi Klum.

2010 Senior Bowl Players To Watch (Yes Tim Tebow Is On There)

// January 29th, 2010 // No Comments » // Justice, Minnesota, Rob Lunn, Uncategorized

You should watch this year’s senior bowl for several reasons.  Not only is it a precursor to the combine and draft, but it is also infinitely more entertaining than the Pro Bowl.  Sure, its an All Star game, but these guys actually have something to prove, which makes them very dangerous people.  So here are my players to watch.

QB - Tim Tebow, Florida Gators - Tebow is probably the prospect that everyone is watching. He had an outstanding career at Florida but has a ton of questions to answer as an NFL prospect. Can he play under center? (probably  not) Can he make drop backs second nature? Can he fix his extremely long release? (that’s what she said)

WR - Danario Alexander, Missouri Tigers - Great Size (6′5, 221 lbs.) Went under the radar at Missouri. His speed is the big question mark. There are a lot of good receivers in this draft but many are small guys with blazing speed. He is a different type of WR.

RB/WR - Dexter McCluster, Ole Miss Rebels - Kid can fly. I mean not literally, but pretty close. Many people will question his size (5′8, 165 lbs.) but the NFL is built for speed, not comfort (like Dr. Quinn’s boobs)  Current examples in the NFL include DeSean Jackson, Darren Sproles, and Percy Harvin.  His stock is sky rocketing and I’m going on the record saying he’ll be a 2^nd round pick.

DT - Terrence Cody, Alabama Crimson Tide - I just wrote him in because rarely do you get to watch guys close to 400 lbs play football. He weighed in at 370 lbs. An absolute monster in the middle. Cody says he will drop 20 lbs. before the combine but for how big he is, he is athletic and can move. He clogs up the middle and will allow LBs to run free through holes to make stops in the back field.

S - Taylor Mays, USC Trojans - At 6′3, 231 lbs, Taylor Mays is like a LB playing safety. He is an absolute freak athlete. He runs very well and is a student of the game. He struggles in the play action passing game and some scouts question his football instincts. He had a down year at USC and it will hurt his draft stock a little. Sometimes Mays takes bad angles to the ball. There has been talk that Mays will move to LB in the NFL.

Monday Morning QB: Jay’s Recapping NFL Playoff Picks

// January 18th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Rob Lunn, Uncategorized

Jay here.  Hi.  Well, week 2 of the playoffs was  pretty kind to me.  Kinder than last week, where I had even my own mother questioning my intelligence.  So What did I do? I locked myself in a cold dark room, poured over hours of game day and, BOOM, this week: NFL Playoff Gold. 3-1, killed the spread.  Payin’ this months rent, and as an added bonus this post has not one, not two, but THREE Kim Kardashian pictures.

Here ya go…

Saturday

Prediction: Saints 34 - Cards 31. Outcome: Saints 45 - Cards 14

Manning and Brees were at the top of their games on Saturday.

It was great to see Reggie Bush of USC resurface for a few electrifying plays. I loved how after his

punt return for a TD they flash to Kim Kardashian and her mom hugging, like they really have any clue what is going on (they don’t).

Prediction: Colts 27 - Ravens 17. Outcome: Colts 20 - Ravens 3

Not sure there was ever any doubt here.  Manning being Manning.  The most surprising thing to come out of this game was that Ed Reed and not Ray Lewis is looking at retirement.  I love Ray Ray and his murderin’ linebacker ways, but his time might be up.

Sunday

Prediction: Vikings 31 - Dallas 24. Outcome: Vikings 34 - Dallas 3

Prediction: Chargers 27 - Jets 16. Outcome: Jets 17 - Chargers 14

After watching Brett Favre sling it all over the field on the Cowboys and improve my picks to 3-0, the Chargers go out there and let me down and mess up my chance for a perfect weekend. By the way, WTF is up with kickers this postseason?!?! Nate Kaeding only missed 3 FGs all year and he misses three in this game? Thanks Nate you really let your team down.  More importantly, Nate,  yout let me down.

**Another side note, they must have told the story about how Mark Sanchez was at the playoff game last year when the Colts played the Chargers like 5 times. The announcers kept saying that he sat 6 rows from the top. This is probably part of his Mark Sanchez-every-man campaign. Really Mark? Your better than that. Rose Bowl MVP and future 1^st round draft pick sitting in the Helen Keller seats?  A QB sitting where he can’t even see the game?  Hmm…

Its Official: Kelly To Notre Dame, And Players. Are. Pissed.

// December 11th, 2009 // No Comments » // Rob Lunn, Uncategorized

Brian Kelly, Chucks The Deuces At His Team

“He went for the money,” Gilyard told The Associated Press. “I’m fairly disgusted with the situation, that they let it last this long.”

“We already knew what he was going to say. We weren’t giving him a round of applause or anything,” tight end Ben Guidugli said. “It’s like somebody turned their back on us. We brought this whole thing this far. We’ve come this far. To have someone walk out now is disappointing.”

“Just blindsided by the fact that it’s a business,” Gilyard said. “People lose sight of that. At the end of the day, NCAA football is a business. People have got to make business decisions.”

[ESPN]

// November 18th, 2009 // No Comments » // Rob Lunn, Uncategorized

This morning I woke up, made my eggs and hopped on my computer. Like most mornings, I was sifting through the muck to discern the day’s tasks. Then I clicked on an e-mail from my Austrian Football League coach, Bob Bradley. You can read all about my adventure there. But while that chapter in my life is closed, a football adventure is just beginning for one of my teammates from Austria.

His name is Matic (pronounced mah-TEES) Pirnat, he is Slovenian and he loves American football. Coach Bradley informed me that Matic was trying to come to America to go to school and play football. He had reached out to Coach to see what he thought of his talent and if he had any contacts that could aid in the process.

Not to wax patriotic, but is there any greater testament that the United States is the land of opportunity, not to mention that football is the greatest game on Earth?

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Kill, Romance, Marry: Your Road Trip Guide To Football

// November 13th, 2009 // No Comments » // Rob Lunn, Uncategorized

Perhaps you’ve played the game on some long road trip with your buddies, weaving your way through the comedic obstacles til the inevitable occurs, “Kill, romance or marry,  Ryan’s Mom, Coach Baker, Ghandi”.  Tough, and hilarious all the same.  Well, today taking a look around the college football landscape I’m going to throw out a few names, and my own Kill, romance, and marry.  Feel free to join in in the comments section, which lately has been a great outlet for my “readership”……”I can’t believe they actually pay you for this drivel” Yes, I can’t believe it either, sir.

Here we go.
Rich Rodriguez.  Kill.
As with all things Malafronte, I am going to agree with him on this one.  Despite (or because of) his Ralph Maccio/Scott Baio-esque good looks, hes dead on with how everyone should be feeling about good ol Dick-Rod right now:

40 consecutive winning seasons and 33 straight bowl appearances, the Wolverines are on the verge of a losing record for the second time in two years since Rich Rodriguez took over. It’s sort of like if the 2009 Yankees, with all the talent and money they spent, had to battle with Baltimore to the final day of the season to stay out of the cellar in the AL East — for a second straight year. Still, Michigan’s athletic director is asking fans to be patient with Rich-Rod. Hmm. I’m sure that directive will settle them down.

[Runway Ramblings]

Randy Edsall.  Marry.
Do you take this man to be  your lawfully wedded coach?  In two point conversions and overtimes?  In personal fouls and new offensive coordinators? To have before practice and after meetings?  In ACL tears and sprained ankles, as long as your eligibility is active?  I do.
Coach Edsall has been a guiding light for UConn this season.  His job description changing drastically this past October.  Part head coach, part mentor, part emotional and spiritual rock, he’s a great coach, who still (trust me) has his players fighting for every inch on the football field.  UConn is 15 points away from being undefeated.

BYU Head Coach, Bronco Mendenhall. Romance.
I have a few young kids that read this blog.  “Romance”…you get it.
Although I’ve violated a few Christian principles insinuating such a relationship, those “principals” are on loose ground here in Massachusetts anyway.  Bronco, in concurrence with his kick-ass name, has quietly lead BYU to a 7-2 showing thus far this season.  BYU has a very small recruiting pool from which to pull players.  Selling them not only on the football program but also the lifestyle at BYU.  I love this guy simply because he’s 5-0 on the road, which is a testament to the player’s preparation and determination, but also his ability as a head coach to focus his players in amidst all the distractions that come with playing an away game.  So, yeah I’d like to meet Bronco Mendenhall at TGI Fridays for a few Apple-tinis.

Tim Tebow.  Marry.  Then Divorce.
Maybe I’m one of the adoring millions who worship Tim Tebow on a daily basis.  But much like Tyler Lorenzen at UConn, it’s not necessarily his play making ability which makes him a success, but rather his ability to know how to win.  Finding a way to win is an incredible ability.  You know that characteristics I look for in my future spouse will be solid work ethic, consistency, humbleness, and a nice rear end.  Well, check, check, check, and double check.  So yeah, I’d marry the heck out of Tim Tebow right now, followed by a speedy divorce.  No way I’m going to the Philippines.
Tim Tebow Messiah Watch [DEADSPIN]

Hat Tip To Syacuse Football, And Greg Paulus

// November 3rd, 2009 // No Comments » // Rob Lunn, Uconn, Uconn Temple Justice, Uncategorized

Syracuse.com Syracuse, NY — Tears filled the eyes of Syracuse University head football coach Doug Marrone as he made a passionate defense of starting quarterback Greg Paulus, who was booed by some Syracuse fans during the team’s 28-7 Big East Conference loss to Cincinnati on Saturday at the Carrier Dome….I have never seen an athlete, at any level including the NFL, work as hard, mentally and physically, as Greg has worked since he’s joined us here at Syracuse. Really, what he’s accomplished is extraordinary. Maybe it can’t be fully appreciated because most don’t know just how difficult it is to play quarterback at a Division I program.

“In the era of video games, virtual reality, it’s easy to believe that throwing a pass, reading a defense, avoiding a sack is as easy as the push of a button, that any of us can do. The problem, it’s not that easy. We can’t do that.”

Well, I think everyone knows that I’d like to go ahead and really give it to the Syracuse football program.  But when a coach is this honest, this forthright about the shortcomings of his own ability, and supports his players to this degree I just can’t.  I don’t believe in moral victories, and there aren’t a lot of notches in the “W” column this season for ‘Cuse, but this is something to behold.  Marrone puts it best, it easy for people to get mad at Syracuse, unable to comprehend why they can’t win.  Has a culture of losing taken over at Syracuse?  Certainly not.  Every week is a battle, and players prep just as hard for every opponent.  You NEVER go into a game expecting to lose.  I think that is what Marrone is trying to say here, every week Paulus, despite a lack of on-field success, is preparing to his fullest, working the hardest.  Unfortunately we don’t see the blood, sweat, and tears that goes into Saturdays game.  No, all we see is the 4 quarters of football, when really players and coaches alike have spent countless hours in the weightroom, film room, and on the practice field.

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