This is some really sad stuff; hate to have two of entertainment's most biggest stars/icons pass on the same day; "King of Pop"™ Micheal Jackson and former Charlie's Angels™ starlet, Corpus Christi and UT's own, Farrah Fawcett.
Cancer had to take another life away. Sad to have that happen to Farrah; I remember watching the special doc. of her on tv about roughly a month ago. And now it all came to an unfortunate end. May she rest in peace.
And for MJ; man, man, oh man. He was a "bad" man. A "smooth criminal" to the rest of the artists on the charts. A "thriller" of a man who you'd listen to over, over, and over...
"If they said that all the kids in the world died, I'd jump off the balcony and end my life." [Not word-for-word, but along the lines.]
He's practically larger than life, He is amazing. They're pretty much not enough words to express his talent and contributions in the world as well as the passionate fans he's had like I ever since the Jackson 5, "Off the Wall", "Thriller", "Bad", and so on. I have so many songs I love from him that I truly cannot pick out a sole favorite. I listened to his music pretty much throughout the past two days. Watched a DVD we own with the music videos that made Jackson who he is...and who is was...Me and my dad along with my uncle, we went to like Best Buy to look at laptops for myself for school, and we were just playing around to see if they had any Michael Jackson stuff; CDs, DVDs, whatever.
They didn't. ha. lol. Fry's, as well. [Also saw my buddy Edith at Best Buy; good to see her there.]
I also will remember where I was when I first heard the news of his passing. I was with my dad and we were just crusin' 'round like we'd do whenever he's off, and we were just coming from the Irving Mall, and we were listening to his [Michael's] music on 105.7...At the stop light on the corner of Beltline and Northgate heading home...I then thought that, "Hey, what's the occassion? Why are they playing his songs consecutively and such?"
Then after the song, the DJ says, "Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50."
Totally blew my mind and it just let me down, big time; just after waking up to hear that Farrah passed on, Michael did just the same later in the day.
People should just stop talking about the allegations of the kids and all that right now, b/c you know you wouldn't someone to talk about you once you pass, reflecting upon the things you've had mistakes at. Go and talk about the greatness and how he's a paragon in music and to other fellow artists that most of us all listen to. Michael Jackson, you'll be missed by everyone.
Another thing; the media should really express equally the lives of both MJ and Farrah Fawcett; great American icons that we cherish. I say this b/c of the enormity of attention to Jackson; of course, we ALL know why it's like the way it is, but really, they should equally reflect the lives of both. Me myself, I do not favor someone than the other, no matter who it is, and so it just bugged me a little while watching the news. Just sayin'.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Texas actually wasn't the "Team of Destiny"
Sorry about the month or so hiatus on here...really been busy just, well, watching sports and/or taking care of business:
Graduating high school. [Irving-MacArthur High, Class of '09]
But now on to the nature at hand.
UT pissed me off tonight.
Seemed like the "best pitching staff in baseball" couldn't get it done as they fall to LSU, 11-4.
Really?
And what really pissed me off is whenever Texas had LSU on 2 outs and then all of a sudden the pitcher wants to shy away from the strike zone letting those batters get on base.
I don't know, but makes me think that 25-Inning win vs. Boston College earlier in the season look like a fluke. Now, now, hold on there, yes that's a feat in itself to come out on top and last that long to win 2-1, but I mean, kinda speechless; other than actually yelling out expletives.
And this same Texas team that had to lose due to poor pitching the first game of the CWS Championship Series, they came firing back in Game 2, going with Taylor Jungmann [YOUNG-mann] throughout the whole game.
And he did it with style.
Though they sure didn't have any style this game; really thought ya'll had it in ya. Better luck next year, I guess. Really not trying to kick them to the curve, but could you really finish what you started?
So that you wouldn't be the next day's topic of foolery at the water cooler.
Graduating high school. [Irving-MacArthur High, Class of '09]
But now on to the nature at hand.
UT pissed me off tonight.
Seemed like the "best pitching staff in baseball" couldn't get it done as they fall to LSU, 11-4.
Really?
And what really pissed me off is whenever Texas had LSU on 2 outs and then all of a sudden the pitcher wants to shy away from the strike zone letting those batters get on base.
I don't know, but makes me think that 25-Inning win vs. Boston College earlier in the season look like a fluke. Now, now, hold on there, yes that's a feat in itself to come out on top and last that long to win 2-1, but I mean, kinda speechless; other than actually yelling out expletives.
And this same Texas team that had to lose due to poor pitching the first game of the CWS Championship Series, they came firing back in Game 2, going with Taylor Jungmann [YOUNG-mann] throughout the whole game.
And he did it with style.
Though they sure didn't have any style this game; really thought ya'll had it in ya. Better luck next year, I guess. Really not trying to kick them to the curve, but could you really finish what you started?
So that you wouldn't be the next day's topic of foolery at the water cooler.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Dirk's 44 keeps Mavs hopes alive
Hey Denver, time to put away those brooms, 'cause there isn't going to be no sweep around Dallas.
The Mavs, lead by no other than Dirk Nowitzki, came through in style as they rallied to win against the Nuggets 119-117.
Dirk was amazing; carrying the team on his back like he usually does, most especially in this series. 44 points; 19 of them coming from the 4th alone. That's a big difference from what he's been putting out in the last quarter of play in the past games this round. He's really coming into his own, and might I add, he showed a couple glimpses of defense.
What also fascinated me was the way he was attacking the basket. Now if you haven't already known or figured out, but Dirk's typically not the type of player that would slash his way to the basket like a Josh Howard would do, but he has made do with what he has; 7-foot, 245 pound frame coming at you. That should be something others can be frightened of.
There's also a stereotype that most Europeans that are in the NBA are known not to be hard nose, but to be soft; a frail piece of imported cardboard holding a leather orange ball. Which I think is right, sorry to say. I mean, most of the Euros that would play the game of basketball are always lengthy, tall and lean; wouldn't seem like they've got a lot of meat on them or look like much but they'd shoot the living daylights out of you.
The perfect specimen: Dirk Nowitzki. The patented sick fadeaway of his = flat out money.
He pretty much stands out alone as arguably THE [Notice the all caps.] best premier jump shooter coming from foreign soil. Does a lot of stuff many people his size cannot do.
He's one of my idols and I'm just glad he's on our team; I expect more of the same again with Dirk as we fight to stay alive vs. the dreaded Nuggets.
The Mavs just need to stay clear from the "thugs" out on the court. We don't need any of that nonsense. Hah.
The Mavs, lead by no other than Dirk Nowitzki, came through in style as they rallied to win against the Nuggets 119-117.
Dirk was amazing; carrying the team on his back like he usually does, most especially in this series. 44 points; 19 of them coming from the 4th alone. That's a big difference from what he's been putting out in the last quarter of play in the past games this round. He's really coming into his own, and might I add, he showed a couple glimpses of defense.
What also fascinated me was the way he was attacking the basket. Now if you haven't already known or figured out, but Dirk's typically not the type of player that would slash his way to the basket like a Josh Howard would do, but he has made do with what he has; 7-foot, 245 pound frame coming at you. That should be something others can be frightened of.
There's also a stereotype that most Europeans that are in the NBA are known not to be hard nose, but to be soft; a frail piece of imported cardboard holding a leather orange ball. Which I think is right, sorry to say. I mean, most of the Euros that would play the game of basketball are always lengthy, tall and lean; wouldn't seem like they've got a lot of meat on them or look like much but they'd shoot the living daylights out of you.
The perfect specimen: Dirk Nowitzki. The patented sick fadeaway of his = flat out money.
He pretty much stands out alone as arguably THE [Notice the all caps.] best premier jump shooter coming from foreign soil. Does a lot of stuff many people his size cannot do.
He's one of my idols and I'm just glad he's on our team; I expect more of the same again with Dirk as we fight to stay alive vs. the dreaded Nuggets.
The Mavs just need to stay clear from the "thugs" out on the court. We don't need any of that nonsense. Hah.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Blatant Foul Downs the Mavs 3-0
I really want to make this post G-rated.
Kinda hard to do when the Mavericks really got sandbagged by the referees this evening.
They are literally between a rock and a hard place now.
I mean it was clearly a foul; Carmelo had the arm out and pushed Mavs' Antoine Wright while the ref was right on the scene. Though I heard the analyst say that Dallas had a foul to give, making a point how Wright was probably wanting to foul Anthony; making Denver needing to reset from the sideline.
Déjà vu all over again; 2006, anyone?
Dirk was his usual self. 33 and 16. I know he's going to do his thing. Even when there was all this ruckus about the whole girlfriend hanging around his house and stuff. Felt bad for Dirk, because he's not the type to have his personal life all out there like another guy we all know in Dallas. (No knock on him, though.)
He still needs more from his team, Dirk does. Almost got it done, but almost doesn't count (Thanks Brandy), along with fouls here and there; left and right.
It's 3-0; don't know how they're going to do it now. It's not a fair fight when you have to battle the opposing team and also the dang refs.
Kinda hard to do when the Mavericks really got sandbagged by the referees this evening.
They are literally between a rock and a hard place now.
I mean it was clearly a foul; Carmelo had the arm out and pushed Mavs' Antoine Wright while the ref was right on the scene. Though I heard the analyst say that Dallas had a foul to give, making a point how Wright was probably wanting to foul Anthony; making Denver needing to reset from the sideline.
Déjà vu all over again; 2006, anyone?
Dirk was his usual self. 33 and 16. I know he's going to do his thing. Even when there was all this ruckus about the whole girlfriend hanging around his house and stuff. Felt bad for Dirk, because he's not the type to have his personal life all out there like another guy we all know in Dallas. (No knock on him, though.)
He still needs more from his team, Dirk does. Almost got it done, but almost doesn't count (Thanks Brandy), along with fouls here and there; left and right.
It's 3-0; don't know how they're going to do it now. It's not a fair fight when you have to battle the opposing team and also the dang refs.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Cowboys' Facility in Shambles
May 2, 2009; around 3:30 local time (central).The Dallas Cowboys indoor facility, located at Valley Ranch, is now history.
2003-2009; we hardly knew thee.
Weather was terrible around the area; bad rain along with gusty winds and thunderstorms were scattered throughout, so practically everywhere was wet and ugly. Around the time the news broke, I just finished watching Pros vs. Joes on Spike TV.
Very entertaining, by the way.
Anyway, so that episode was over and I was flipping through the television, seeing what was on or whatever, (I mean c’mon, it’s Saturday.) then I click onto the local news.
Once I saw the breaking news about the whole fiasco at Valley Ranch, I felt terribly bad; did someone get trapped? Hurt?
Killed?
I'm now glued to the set, wanting to know as much as possible to see if everyone’s alright and stuff. My sympathy side came over me that moment. Not just that, but my personal chauvinism of the Cowboys. I wouldn’t wish that upon anyone, because if I was in that moment, it’d suck, which is clearly an understatement.
I’m now going back and forth through FOX 4, channel 8 (WFAA), CBS 11*; pretty much any channel that was covering the news over at Valley Ranch. [*first saw the story there.]
Steve Dennis, a CBS 11 sports analyst and also “Radio Boy” on 103.3 ESPN FM was speaking from “ground zero”, if you will, and he said that he was called out to come inside the facility while he was in the news truck editing video. So basically he was lucky not to have been in the bubble in the first place.
The Cowboys were just about wrapped up with their second day of rookie training camp, among the players was former Texas A&M QB Stephen McGee; McGee played most of the ’08-’09 season as a backup when Jerrod Johnson; a guy that pretty much came out of nowhere; a 6’5”, 229 lb. red-shirt sophomore was practically thrown into the pack of wolves to get implemented to the college scene.
Back to the story; all of the players were accounted for (a phrase that was cliché by the end of the day.) along with the coaching staff. Both players and coaches including head coach (Don’t know how long we can be calling him that.) Wade Phillips and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett were helping out victims that were in distress. Though a few people did not get away unscaved by the collapse.
Joe DeCamillis, 43, the new special teams’ coach that was brought in from Jacksonville, suffered a fractured vertebrae; had surgery and is now out of the hospital; he suffered no paralysis.
But for another aide in the Cowboys’ personnel, he, unfortunately is.
Rich Behm, 33, who is one of the Cowboys scouts is accounted for paralysis from the waist down after suffering a similar injury as DeCamillis. There is a trust fund under his name where people can help out the Behm family after now what has happened to the man of their household. In all, 12 people were injured.
This shows how life truly is a fragile piece of work.
So where’s the big bossman in all of this?
Jerry Jones was actually at the Kentucky Derby.
Yes, the Kentucky Derby; one of the most storied and followed sporting events in modern civilization; guess he was there to be seen; maybe he’s a betting man, I don’t know. With the money he has, I think he could dip his toes into a little horse race. He truly is a betting man once it comes to signing a player and not knowing what you’re getting in return.
“Ah, but don’t hold that against me.” [*Jerry Jones’ accent.*]
I was wondering where he was in the whole thick of things; though he was properly informed by his people here about what has gone down; literally. And he showed some of his concern as he was interviewed by renowned sportscaster Bob Costas.
Another person that was hurt was an assistant athletic trainer Greg Gaither, who sustained a broken leg. He too has gone through surgery as well.
Now the news is that the company that has built the Cowboys indoor facility has come out to say that they have built 3 other similar structures. It now leaves the Cowboys to finish up rookie mini-camp at local high school grounds.
ALL of which have come down since the Cowboys got there so called “bubble” in ’03. They have also had to replace the facility last year, though the repairs then were never inspected, when it’s actually required by law in Irving.
Those people are the real losers in this story. Not the ‘Boys, and not the City of Irving, either.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Underdog Mavs win the Battle of Texas
We got it made. Well so far.
The Mavs, who were clearly the underdog in the this bout between elite state rivals came out and came through the first round. Both teams really came with it in the games
But Dallas was clearly the stronger team.
San Antonio definitely has the experience; note that they’re also the oldest team in the league with wily veterans like Duncan, former Mav Mike Finley, as well as a few others that are probably “weak at the knees.”
Dallas was pretty much too much for them; Manu Ginobili was no where to be found on the court other than on the bench with a suit and unbuttoned shirt.
Now, it’s now an even tough task at hand as the home town heroes take to the Mile High City to go up against the Denver Nuggets, where they, the Mavs, have not won a game against them this season. (0-4)
Then again, Josh Howard and Jason Kidd were not a part of the games.
Let’s see how the tide turns when they’re present.
The Mavs, who were clearly the underdog in the this bout between elite state rivals came out and came through the first round. Both teams really came with it in the games
But Dallas was clearly the stronger team.
San Antonio definitely has the experience; note that they’re also the oldest team in the league with wily veterans like Duncan, former Mav Mike Finley, as well as a few others that are probably “weak at the knees.”
Dallas was pretty much too much for them; Manu Ginobili was no where to be found on the court other than on the bench with a suit and unbuttoned shirt.
Now, it’s now an even tough task at hand as the home town heroes take to the Mile High City to go up against the Denver Nuggets, where they, the Mavs, have not won a game against them this season. (0-4)
Then again, Josh Howard and Jason Kidd were not a part of the games.
Let’s see how the tide turns when they’re present.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Mavs v. Spurs; I-35 Showdown
This is getting good.
The first round series of the Mavs and Spurs has really been tough for both teams. My Mavs are now on the up and up [notice the 2 “up’s” as wins.] from winning last night’s game 88-67, making the series 2-1 in the ‘Good guys’ favor.
Yes, the Spurs got annihilated.
That lousy outpour of 67 points was the least amount of points ever allowed by the Mavericks in franchise history.
And they’ve been in the league since 1980. That’s saying something. Though after that night when the Spurs did a number on them in Game 2…
We’ll just call it even.
Certain key players have been up and down, but that trend’s got to go and should be replaced with consistent play; hard-nose defense, especially with Spurs G Tony Parker; and for the Mavs team itself, they should just put the orange ball into the bucket.
*Cha-CHING* Gotta have that Mavs’ Money Ball in the hoop. [a 3-point shot.]
The first round series of the Mavs and Spurs has really been tough for both teams. My Mavs are now on the up and up [notice the 2 “up’s” as wins.] from winning last night’s game 88-67, making the series 2-1 in the ‘Good guys’ favor.
Yes, the Spurs got annihilated.
That lousy outpour of 67 points was the least amount of points ever allowed by the Mavericks in franchise history.
And they’ve been in the league since 1980. That’s saying something. Though after that night when the Spurs did a number on them in Game 2…
We’ll just call it even.
Certain key players have been up and down, but that trend’s got to go and should be replaced with consistent play; hard-nose defense, especially with Spurs G Tony Parker; and for the Mavs team itself, they should just put the orange ball into the bucket.
*Cha-CHING* Gotta have that Mavs’ Money Ball in the hoop. [a 3-point shot.]
Monday, April 6, 2009
140 points is somethin'
Sunday afternoon, Mavs win 140-116 vs. the Phoenix Suns; Jason Kidd passes Magic for 3rd all-time in assists. He piled up 20 assists to go along with his 19 points.
Funny how things turn a full 180 with this Mavs team.
*I pretty much went a little ahead of myself with that last post. You just never know what you're going to get.
Funny how things turn a full 180 with this Mavs team.
*I pretty much went a little ahead of myself with that last post. You just never know what you're going to get.
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Maverick Blues
Don't mind if I quote the late great Green Bay Packers' coach Vincent Thomas Lombardi:
"What the hell's going on out here?!"
Yes, what is going on here? The Mavericks right now aren't looking too good at all. The season's nearing a close, and there's no progress showing by the team. Dirk is maintaining his share of the points being scored, but sorry to say, during the end of a few game late, all of a sudden the shots he'd make earlier in the game won't fall in.
Then at the same time, other players aren't being consistent with not hitting shots or not clearing the boards with the rebounds that are vital for second-chance points and also getting down on the other end to score. The Mavs are one of the best teams in the league in rebounding, but they lack to show that they do in the games.
Dallas is presently in the 8th spot in the Western Conference; the last spot in qualifying for the NBA Playoffs. Lately the Utah Jazz haven't been doing well, sitting there at the 7th spot. The Mavs should use their initiative; start winning these last few games of the season so they wouldn't have to face Kobe and Co. the first round.
Or out of the playoff picture totally, just like their fellow inhabitants on the "cool side" of AAC, the Stars.
And from past experiences with Kobe, those meetings do not turn out very well.
"What the hell's going on out here?!"
Yes, what is going on here? The Mavericks right now aren't looking too good at all. The season's nearing a close, and there's no progress showing by the team. Dirk is maintaining his share of the points being scored, but sorry to say, during the end of a few game late, all of a sudden the shots he'd make earlier in the game won't fall in.
Then at the same time, other players aren't being consistent with not hitting shots or not clearing the boards with the rebounds that are vital for second-chance points and also getting down on the other end to score. The Mavs are one of the best teams in the league in rebounding, but they lack to show that they do in the games.
Dallas is presently in the 8th spot in the Western Conference; the last spot in qualifying for the NBA Playoffs. Lately the Utah Jazz haven't been doing well, sitting there at the 7th spot. The Mavs should use their initiative; start winning these last few games of the season so they wouldn't have to face Kobe and Co. the first round.
Or out of the playoff picture totally, just like their fellow inhabitants on the "cool side" of AAC, the Stars.
And from past experiences with Kobe, those meetings do not turn out very well.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Cycling's great is down...but out?
7-time Tour De France winner Lance Armstrong has taken a tumble overseas in the Vuelta of Castilla and Leon; a 5-day, 5-stage tour. From the outcome of the crash, he broke his right clavicle, also known as the collarbone.Once I heard the news, I just wondering how he was going to overcome an injury when he's got the Tour De France not far from now. Without question, the best cyclist of all-time, Armstrong has been through it all.
Whether it's climbing up the Alps, competing with other top bike riders in the world, or it's the media who would speculate whether or not he's taken performance-enhancing drugs. Lance makes sure he's at his best no matter what is thrown at him.
He's actually taken the drug testing regimen to another level, using a hair sample that normally others do not do, in order to attempt to clear his name out of the speculation. This wasn't not too long ago; about a month or so.
Lance Armstrong's a true hero, personally to me and everyone else who idolizes him and everything he stands for. Ever since he's been diagnosed with cancer on October 2, 1998, he and his foundation, LiveSTRONG, as well as other scientists have been working hard in order to rid the case of cancer. I wear a LiveSTRONG band for Lance Armstrong; because of his 7th Tour De France win on July 25, 2005 (haven't taken it off since then) and to show awareness of the disease.
Though I'm thankful that no one in my family has been stricken with the case, my next door neighbor's wife passed on about a month ago and she was on the obituaries a day later. They [next door neighbors] have been really close to my family because whenever they need help with anything, since they're elderly, we do anything we can in order to make sure they're fine and they do the same to us. My family's thoughts and prayers are with the neighbor's family.
Other than that, I'm really hoping everything with the rehabilitation for the injury comes out great so that we can all see him back on top of the Tour De France for a record 8th title.
Friday, March 6, 2009
T.O. is no mo' in Dallas
I guess you can say the popcorn machine's worn out; done; obsolete.Terrell Eldorado Owens is no more a Dallas Cowboy. Now did you really see this one coming?
Eh, you can have your opinions; which you're entitled to, but I'll stay true to my own.
I personally and glad and a bit struck by this whole ordeal. I was getting ready to hit the sack while my television was on you guessed it, ESPN, and it's all like, "BREAKING NEWS": Cowboys have released WR Terrell Owens, according to sources.
It was actually broken down by ESPN columnist Michael Smith, and I was stunned and surprised; T.O. was as well, the media says he was. (I don't know; can you really trust the media?)
Now Owens is left without a team, but believe me, he's going to get picked up pretty fast if the deal's right, especially when he has a notorious agent Drew Rosenhaus who loves to run his mouth. (And also if the team's desperate for an answer at WR, or an answer in general.) The Cowboys certainly don't have to deal with his mouth, behavior, or even dropped balls anymore.
Though we're definetly going to miss all of his TDs. You know? The stuff that makes you win games?
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tiger's back on the Prowl
Golf's greatest is back, ladies and gentlemen.
The Tiger Woods began playing along with his "equals" last week at the Accenture Advantage golf tournament where it was head-to-head matches instead of the regular you vs. the field.
He won his first match in the first round after coming back from ankle surgery. The last major tournament he was in was the Masters at Augusta, Georgia.
That event was one for the ages. Tiger literally played all those holes, walking up and down the fairways with just one leg! He had to go through a golf "OT"; extra holes; a playoff between 46 year-old golfer Rocco Mediate.
Back and forth, back and forth they went at it like a heavyweight bout between Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier.
Until the Tiger awakened from the short slumber. Woods perserved on the course, and truly through his ankle.
Now back to the present: Tiger eventually lost in the second round to a guy by the name of Tim Clark. This loss makes Woods 32-7 all-time in match-play.
The Tiger Woods began playing along with his "equals" last week at the Accenture Advantage golf tournament where it was head-to-head matches instead of the regular you vs. the field.
He won his first match in the first round after coming back from ankle surgery. The last major tournament he was in was the Masters at Augusta, Georgia.
That event was one for the ages. Tiger literally played all those holes, walking up and down the fairways with just one leg! He had to go through a golf "OT"; extra holes; a playoff between 46 year-old golfer Rocco Mediate.
Back and forth, back and forth they went at it like a heavyweight bout between Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier.
Until the Tiger awakened from the short slumber. Woods perserved on the course, and truly through his ankle.
Now back to the present: Tiger eventually lost in the second round to a guy by the name of Tim Clark. This loss makes Woods 32-7 all-time in match-play.
Friday, February 20, 2009
2009 NBA All-Star Game
The 2009 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix was definitely a great game to watch! As always, All-Star weekend had the glits and glam with the famous people attending, but the game, was something else.
Of course, my guy Dirk was voted into the game; though whenever he gets onto the court, he hardly ever sees action to shoot the ball!
Now that really gets on my nerves when that happens. Of course, since it’s the West team he’s on, there’s a bit more superstars on the court. You got your Kobe, your Chris Paul, etc., etc., yadda, yadda, yadda, and so on.
So basically it comes down to the other four on court other than Nowitzki having all the fun. Then I guess when they’re a bit tired after all the alley-oops and such, then they find Dirk for an open 3 from downtown, or a perimeter jump-shot.
There was one play; it was on a fastbreak, where Dirk was keeping pace to attempt to score, and the gave actually gave it to him!
Finally.
I believe that it was New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul who dished it out to Dirk for the easy lay-in. And after that score, he found the ball a couple more times; one point when he was in the left wing and he drained a fade-away, and he also sunk in another and got in a couple free-throws, with a grand total of 7 points.
Hah! [no knock on Dirk.] Ah well. Dirk’s biggest scoring All-Star game was when he had 13 points. It was the 2007 All-Star game in Philadelphia, if I’m not mistaken.
Though the MVPs of the night, (Yes, there wasn’t just one winner.) were 2 rivals, Shaq and Kobe. Shaq provided as usual the little tricks he’d have up his sleeve when All-Star weekend rolls around, and as for Kobe, he led all scorers that night, so he was a no-brainer for the award.
I just can’t wait for the All-Star celebration to come to Dallas! It will be, hands down, the greatest All-Star weekend in history; a very important date in sports history, as well.
The great business minds of Cowboys GM and President Jerry Jones and the Mavs owner Mark Cuban banded together to get the NBA festivities here in North Texas. This is the breakdown: the Skills Challenge, Shooting Stars, 3-point Shootout, and the Slam Dunk competitions are all going to be held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, while the actually All-Star game…
It’s at the Cowboys’ boss-hog bowl over at Arlington. This will definitely be a day to remember for a long time to come; just imagine all that money that’ll be coming to D/FW area; it’s staggering to really think about.
And another thing that’ll make All-Star weekend even more special: LeBron James finally decides to compete in the Slam Dunk event. He’s no question the player to watch in that competition, probably even the favorite.
It’s going to be one heck of a spectacle to witness, folks.
Of course, my guy Dirk was voted into the game; though whenever he gets onto the court, he hardly ever sees action to shoot the ball!
Now that really gets on my nerves when that happens. Of course, since it’s the West team he’s on, there’s a bit more superstars on the court. You got your Kobe, your Chris Paul, etc., etc., yadda, yadda, yadda, and so on.
So basically it comes down to the other four on court other than Nowitzki having all the fun. Then I guess when they’re a bit tired after all the alley-oops and such, then they find Dirk for an open 3 from downtown, or a perimeter jump-shot.
There was one play; it was on a fastbreak, where Dirk was keeping pace to attempt to score, and the gave actually gave it to him!
Finally.
I believe that it was New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul who dished it out to Dirk for the easy lay-in. And after that score, he found the ball a couple more times; one point when he was in the left wing and he drained a fade-away, and he also sunk in another and got in a couple free-throws, with a grand total of 7 points.
Hah! [no knock on Dirk.] Ah well. Dirk’s biggest scoring All-Star game was when he had 13 points. It was the 2007 All-Star game in Philadelphia, if I’m not mistaken.
Though the MVPs of the night, (Yes, there wasn’t just one winner.) were 2 rivals, Shaq and Kobe. Shaq provided as usual the little tricks he’d have up his sleeve when All-Star weekend rolls around, and as for Kobe, he led all scorers that night, so he was a no-brainer for the award.
I just can’t wait for the All-Star celebration to come to Dallas! It will be, hands down, the greatest All-Star weekend in history; a very important date in sports history, as well.
The great business minds of Cowboys GM and President Jerry Jones and the Mavs owner Mark Cuban banded together to get the NBA festivities here in North Texas. This is the breakdown: the Skills Challenge, Shooting Stars, 3-point Shootout, and the Slam Dunk competitions are all going to be held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, while the actually All-Star game…
It’s at the Cowboys’ boss-hog bowl over at Arlington. This will definitely be a day to remember for a long time to come; just imagine all that money that’ll be coming to D/FW area; it’s staggering to really think about.
And another thing that’ll make All-Star weekend even more special: LeBron James finally decides to compete in the Slam Dunk event. He’s no question the player to watch in that competition, probably even the favorite.
It’s going to be one heck of a spectacle to witness, folks.
Friday, February 13, 2009
A-Rod The Fraud?
Yankees 3rd baseman and former Texas Ranger Alex Rodriguez has been found out to have been using a banned substance during the 2001-2003 seasons with his time with the Rangers.
During an interview with Katie Couric, Rodriguez was asked about if he had ever taken any performance-enhancing drugs/banned substances. Here’s a video of the interview.
Now he has come out to say that he actually did take performance-enhancing drugs during the tenure as a Ranger, and he went to ESPN Baseball analyst Peter Gammons for his truthful tellings of the whole ordeal.
I used to be big on A-Rod, especially whenever I already knew that Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and most notoriously, Barry Bonds. Since Bonds "allegedly" became the home-run king, I was all like, "A-Rod's the closest into becoming the real home-run champ after Henry Aaron".
Well, I guess he isn't one of the clean ones. You just have to play the game; no matter the sport; with the God-given talent you possess and play your heart out and work hard. Not to take any short cuts.
Because you end up getting cut short.
During an interview with Katie Couric, Rodriguez was asked about if he had ever taken any performance-enhancing drugs/banned substances. Here’s a video of the interview.
Now he has come out to say that he actually did take performance-enhancing drugs during the tenure as a Ranger, and he went to ESPN Baseball analyst Peter Gammons for his truthful tellings of the whole ordeal.
I used to be big on A-Rod, especially whenever I already knew that Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and most notoriously, Barry Bonds. Since Bonds "allegedly" became the home-run king, I was all like, "A-Rod's the closest into becoming the real home-run champ after Henry Aaron".
Well, I guess he isn't one of the clean ones. You just have to play the game; no matter the sport; with the God-given talent you possess and play your heart out and work hard. Not to take any short cuts.
Because you end up getting cut short.
Friday, February 6, 2009
The "Bullet" Hits Its Target
Former Cowboys WR and ex-Olympian Bob Hayes makes it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the class of 2009, though passing away at the age of 59 battling problems with his liver and prostate cancer on September 18, 2002.
This announcement has come to be very late; well after he’s been eligible to be inducted into the Hall during recent years, especially for the 2004 class. Many questioned why he wasn’t able to get in that year. There were and still are rumors of how the committee handles votes, on how they might have a certain bias voting in Dallas Cowboy members.
That just isn’t right, especially to a certain few Cowboys that are exceptionally deserving of the honor and that are still long awaiting. Though the last of the “Triplets” in the ‘90’s era shouldn’t have a hard time getting in.
Emmitt Smith is who I’m referring to; being the NFL’s leading rusher with 18,355 yards, 164 career TDs, and don’t forget the 3 Super Bowl Championship rings to go with it; he’s definitely getting in on the first ballot.
That's only if people are just in their right minds to vote him in instead going on the Cowboys-bias.
This announcement has come to be very late; well after he’s been eligible to be inducted into the Hall during recent years, especially for the 2004 class. Many questioned why he wasn’t able to get in that year. There were and still are rumors of how the committee handles votes, on how they might have a certain bias voting in Dallas Cowboy members.
That just isn’t right, especially to a certain few Cowboys that are exceptionally deserving of the honor and that are still long awaiting. Though the last of the “Triplets” in the ‘90’s era shouldn’t have a hard time getting in.
Emmitt Smith is who I’m referring to; being the NFL’s leading rusher with 18,355 yards, 164 career TDs, and don’t forget the 3 Super Bowl Championship rings to go with it; he’s definitely getting in on the first ballot.
That's only if people are just in their right minds to vote him in instead going on the Cowboys-bias.
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