This is comical.  It almost seems as though it is scripted straight out of Hollywood.  I want out, the Buss is drunk, West says not in a million years, a pep-talk from the Zen Master, and now I want to stay?!?  The Buss says we will commit to immediate improvement.  Didn't he promise that before? Why would Buss' seemingly empty promises change his mind now? Well, either Kobe is extremely naive or he now knows something that would satisfy his desire to win.  Rumor mill has it that Jermaine O'Neal is on his way to LA and this is what the Zen Master said to him.  Because we all know it wasn't some drunken promise made by the Buss - which is what led to this drama in the first place.  Let's think about this for a minute though.  Just bringing in O'Neal does solve the front office mess.  What to do about "the little bus"? and the CupCake? And can we see a picture of this 23 year old?  What does Jenny think about al this? What do you guys think about all this?

Its kinda like dancing with the stars . . . not that I watch that show . . .

So Kobe, now you want out? I am surprised it took this long for you to realize this.  Yes the front office is a joke, no arguement there.  CupCake clearly road what Mr West had built then proceded to #### it up real good.  And Dr. Buss getting arrested for DUI with his 23 year old lady "friend" and joining the ranks of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan? It is a sign of the times for the Lakers.  This is a sad day for Laker fans.  I am real interested in hearing what Phil has to say about all this. Or even Magic for that matter.  So what is the future of our beloved team? Well, here are some senarios:

     1) Kobe stays, Kupchak goes, West steps in (for an obscene amount of money) to rectify the current mess.  Jim Buss thows a fit because daddy took the T-Bird away and gave it to West, they trim the fat and make a move to acquire a KG or J. O'Neal and get back in the running . . .

     2) Kobe goes (to the Bulls - and watch the MJ / Kobe comparrisons blow up), Kupchak stays, Jerry goes to rehab with Lidsay, PJ opts out because Jim Buss wants to re-build around Farmar and Bynum . . .

     3)  Jerry Buss and Lindsay become an item and are all over the tabloids, Kobe gets traded to Miami for D Wade and makes front page on FoxSports.com again giving Shaq a big hug and the title, "I missed you big papa", Jenny Buss officiates a UFC match between brother Jim "the little bus" Buss and Mitch "CupCake" Kupchak, Phil writes a book about it and makes $10M, Jerry West laughs at the offer for GM on the Letterman show then goes fishing with Barkley.

    4) Sound Off on what senario you think may happen . . .

A response to Bloody sock or not, Schilling was magnificent

What the Hell is all the commotion over the guys sock how many years later?  And funny how it blows up on the heals of the Sox sweeping the Yankees . . . coincidence?  I don't know about you but I don't believe in coincidence.  So some Yankee fan - like the coworker who I made a bet with over 3 weeks ago who still hasn't  honored her bet and worn the Sox T-shirt or jersey - decides to say (in that school yard whine), "yeah, well ummm Schilling painted his sock and is no hero".  Quit your whining.  Next thing you know the your moma slurs will be slung.  Did the guy have a great game bloody or painted? Yes. Will it change the outcome of the game? No. So why are we living in the past? Only because it's a slow news day. After the NFL draft, and more NBA play-off drama unfolds this issue will go away.  He will keep his $1M and the mockers will go home.

And BTW co-worker . . . pony up and wear the Sox gear. The longer you wait the more it will hurt. Just get it over with.

Maybe will paint your socks too :)

[update as of 5-10-07] Thus far, Ms. AE has worn the gear once (with 4 days to go to make good on the bet), and has decided that since there was no specific dates that the payment had to be completed by is stringing this along indefinately.  Here is the most recent exchange of IMs.

ME: you wearing Red and White?
AE: black and green
ME: we are going to have to start accessing penalities for delays
AE: we never set a date so where are the delays coming from?
ME: true there weren't specifics about the dates . . . however there has to be a statute of limitations
AE: hmmmm, nope
ME: alright it is gonna get ugly then

I'm thinking maybe decorate the cube with Sox gear . . . balloons, etc . . . any other ideas are welcome.

Well, I have 4 words for you . . .

John Madden Cover Curse

A response to Alexander's foot not healing as expected

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Well thes are good picks however what about the game winners UCLA over Gonzaga in the final seconds?  What about Texas game winner versus WV?  These were amazing shots that caused erruptions of cheers across the nation's sports bars.   Not to mention George Mason over UConn or Villanova over Boston. . . these were some exciting games that truely contained at least one (each) of the tourny'e top ten . . . It was a great run for the Gators and hats of to the young guys dominating the field of play.  Truely played like champions.  Congrats.

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Latest Breaking News:  Ron Artest and Terrel Owens have announced they will be teaming up in a new league . . .  on the PBA tour.  It seems as though they can not find happiness in the NFL or NBA so they have mutually decided to try the PBA.  Since they will not have to rely on anyone else but themselves, they figure it will be best this way.  Artest has already signed a 5 year deal with Brunswick and T.O. is currently in negotiations with Bowlers Paradise for a 1 year deal.  They seem to be apprehensive to sign him for anything long term for fear of hold-outs and renegotiations for more money half way through.

"I'm excited about the new direction I am going, especially since it is all about me," says Artest. "I have been bowling since I was a kid, and can throw down with the best the PBA has to offer." 

T.O. told reporters, "This is the best thing that ever happened to me.  I have even installed a 3 lane bowling alley in my house so I can practice between situps." 

No immediate response was returned from either Brunswick or Bowlers Paradise.

I have been trolling the blogs for a good thorough take on the Super Bowl and have come up empty.  Why is this? Well, many are simply blogging their loyal support to their team (good for you as you should), others are front running and wearing swag no one has seen them wear all season, and still others are spoutings of armchair quarterbacks under the influence of too many of Milwaukee's best.

I enjoy a good read just like the next guy, but what makes it good? Do your homework, get together some stats, research past the last 2 games.  Give us some meat instead of jello.

I would like to see something obscure and abstract to think about not the obvious, give some statistical breakdowns on the special teams, o-line, the secondary.  Even random seemingly unrelated trivia that somehow ties in. 

And reference your sources instead of spewing data that has no support.  And if you are posting up about Anna Benson at a benefit xmas party for kids wearing inapropriate attire,
post a freakin' photo.  It looks as though the old addage is true . . . if you want something done right, do it yourself.

Stay tuned for my abstract blog about Super Bowl XL filled with obscure factoids and how it will play out . . .

Well, the stage has been set in the Motor City . . .  The defensive, gritty, get 'er done Steelers versus the offensive, MVP owning, too many options Seahawks.  Personally, I am greatful the Steelers beat up on the Broncos because I had a lunch bet (which I won), nothing like a free lunch.  My hope is since I am a Giants fan and the NFC is THE conference to be in, I default to the Seahawks (and since they hammered on the Panthers who ended our season).  I hope you all enjoyed the conference games as much as I did.  Enough babble on to the predictions:

Seahawks:  28
Steelers:  17

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What an awesome game. By far if not the best game I've ever seen at least the best National Championship Game ever played.  Texas D focused on Reggie Bush for the most part shut him down unless of course he was recieving, USC moiving the ball effortlessly with White and Leinart.  But the MVP, Vince Young single-handedly picking apart the USC D, running for over 150 yards and 3 TDs, and passing for even more than that . . . . and scoring the game winning TD with 30 seconds left . . .  WOW is all that is left to be said . . .

mad props to Texas and Vince Young who, IMHO should of received the Heisman, got something better . . . the National Championship Title . . .

My only hope is that the Super Bowl can be as exciting as this game was . . .

good night and go Giants . . .

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Please post your prediction . . . rooting for the underdog . . . my favorite pasttime

Ok, so Reggie wins the Heisman, and take out a mulit-million dollar insurance policy on himself,  Matt wins it last year and comes back to try for a 3rd - never been done before - national championship, and Vince, arguably the most talented of the 3 as he does both jobs well, will compete in this years most anticipated College Bowl Game.  Who will be going into the NFL draft? Who will be taking home the roses? Who will be National Champs?

USC - 28
Texas - 24