Thursday, May 6, 2010
Please accept my apology...
Sorry I've been MIA lately. I've been very busy with lots of different things but I promise I will post something "worthy" very soon. Lots going on in the world of sports so it will be GOOD.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Madness is here!
Okay, so it's NCAA tourney time. Two things I'd like to point out this year: the Hogs are NOT going to the big dance, and the Horns are an 8 seed.
First of all, is anyone really surprised that the Hogs ended the season the way they did? Last year they started off so well, beating Oklahoma and Texas and then they tanked and went 2-14 in SEC play. This year, it was the opposite. They started out bad, got better and got on a roll, then tanked at the end when it was most important for them to play well. The let LSU beat them. LSU, a team that hadn't won a single conference game all year, and they beat Arkansas. Now, one could look at this two different ways: the first way being how horrible it seems, the second being that the Hogs were very nice and kind to LSU, giving them their first win so they wouldn't suffer through a win less conference season. You can pick which one you think it is. (LOL)
Second of all, the Horns really blew it. They were ranked #1 in the country for all of a day, then ended the season on the lowest note ever. When I watched their games on television, I thought I was watching AAU basketball or something. They didn't look like they were playing at the college level at all. I'm not sure what's going on with them. I suppose they could get hot right now and win it all, but does anyone believe that will actually happen? Maybe they are playing with my mind. Maybe they'll come out smoking and go to the Final Four or something. But, I'm a fairly realistic person and I don't believe that. I think they'll win that first game and then lose to Kentucky. Now, I'm not of the opinion that Kentucky is unbeatable or that they'll go all the way. I watched them play Mississippi State today in the SEC tournament final and they BARELY beat the Bulldogs. Miss State is a good team, but come on...Arkansas beat them. I think the Kentucky Wildcats are good, but I'm not ready to crown them the victors just yet. If Texas starts playing the way they played at the beginning of the season they could get past Wake Forest and then Kentucky. Who knows...maybe some of that New Orleans voodoo will work again the Demon Deacons and Wildcats and work FOR my Horns. I still love my buddies in burnt orange and I always will, but they've broken my heart many times this season and I'm bitter. Since I don't have another team to cheer for....Go Horns!
Now, I have to mention that the ONLY team from Arkansas in the tourney is the Golden Lions from UAPB. Great story here. I'll cheer for them, but they've got a tough road to get anywhere. They have to win the "play-in" game before they can even get to the actual tournament. I'll cheer for them. Assuming they can win the first game against Winthrop they'll have to turn around and play Duke. Good luck with that.
So, I'll fill out a bracket. I'm not going to call a winner here yet, but it'll be fun this year. Who wants to have a "bracket war" with me? Any takers or is everyone scared? :)
First of all, is anyone really surprised that the Hogs ended the season the way they did? Last year they started off so well, beating Oklahoma and Texas and then they tanked and went 2-14 in SEC play. This year, it was the opposite. They started out bad, got better and got on a roll, then tanked at the end when it was most important for them to play well. The let LSU beat them. LSU, a team that hadn't won a single conference game all year, and they beat Arkansas. Now, one could look at this two different ways: the first way being how horrible it seems, the second being that the Hogs were very nice and kind to LSU, giving them their first win so they wouldn't suffer through a win less conference season. You can pick which one you think it is. (LOL)
Second of all, the Horns really blew it. They were ranked #1 in the country for all of a day, then ended the season on the lowest note ever. When I watched their games on television, I thought I was watching AAU basketball or something. They didn't look like they were playing at the college level at all. I'm not sure what's going on with them. I suppose they could get hot right now and win it all, but does anyone believe that will actually happen? Maybe they are playing with my mind. Maybe they'll come out smoking and go to the Final Four or something. But, I'm a fairly realistic person and I don't believe that. I think they'll win that first game and then lose to Kentucky. Now, I'm not of the opinion that Kentucky is unbeatable or that they'll go all the way. I watched them play Mississippi State today in the SEC tournament final and they BARELY beat the Bulldogs. Miss State is a good team, but come on...Arkansas beat them. I think the Kentucky Wildcats are good, but I'm not ready to crown them the victors just yet. If Texas starts playing the way they played at the beginning of the season they could get past Wake Forest and then Kentucky. Who knows...maybe some of that New Orleans voodoo will work again the Demon Deacons and Wildcats and work FOR my Horns. I still love my buddies in burnt orange and I always will, but they've broken my heart many times this season and I'm bitter. Since I don't have another team to cheer for....Go Horns!
Now, I have to mention that the ONLY team from Arkansas in the tourney is the Golden Lions from UAPB. Great story here. I'll cheer for them, but they've got a tough road to get anywhere. They have to win the "play-in" game before they can even get to the actual tournament. I'll cheer for them. Assuming they can win the first game against Winthrop they'll have to turn around and play Duke. Good luck with that.
So, I'll fill out a bracket. I'm not going to call a winner here yet, but it'll be fun this year. Who wants to have a "bracket war" with me? Any takers or is everyone scared? :)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Dag Nab It!
Well, it seems that my Buddies in Burnt Orange and my Hogs are NOT on the same page. If Texas wins, Arkansas doesn't...if Arkansas wins, Texas doesn't. Will this season ever afford me the opportunity to see both of my teams win on the same night? So far, not so much!
Texas played well and had a big lead, then let it go, but pulled it out at the end. I'm glad they won this game, but they just aren't playing like the Longhorns should be playing. So much was expected from them and they have continually disappointed. The Hogs on the other hand, no one expected much out of them after the start of the season and their non-conference record. An online poll on a website I frequent asked people how many games the Razorbacks might win and the overwhelming majority said 9-14. Hardly anyone said 15-19 and even fewer said 20 or more. Fortson coming back to the team has been the major lift that the team needed. I have to admit, I was among the doubters. I thought this season was a loss. I thought last year's SEC record of 2-14 would be a good target when looking at this team at the beginning of the year. I, as many others, have been pleasantly surprised. I am happy to see their SEC record at 7-5. While they have started playing better and they seem to be gelling at the right time, I still don't think they have any chance of getting into the NCAA tourney UNLESS they win the SEC tourney and get the automatic bid. They would need to go 3-1 in the final four games too. Two of their final four opponents are Tennessee and Vanderbilt, two VERY tough teams so my hopes are not set too high. Don't get me wrong, I'm optimistic, but I'm also very realistic. I think they'll split the final 4 games and win a game, maybe two, in the SEC tourney and get an invite to the NIT. That wouldn't be too bad considering how the year started off.
I know the Winter Olympics are ongoing right now, and I know the USA is way ahead in the medal count, but I just can't bring myself to get too involved in it. I don't know why. Maybe I have a mental aversion to snow skiing after my experience in Crested Butte, CO in the 11th grade when I tore my knee completely apart skiing. I don't hate skiing, I just think it's dangerous. For Sonny Bono and I it was dangerous at least.
So, dag nab it...my teams can't win on the same day. Maybe the final games of the season will prove that last statement incorrect.
Whoo Pig Sooie...Hook 'em!
Texas played well and had a big lead, then let it go, but pulled it out at the end. I'm glad they won this game, but they just aren't playing like the Longhorns should be playing. So much was expected from them and they have continually disappointed. The Hogs on the other hand, no one expected much out of them after the start of the season and their non-conference record. An online poll on a website I frequent asked people how many games the Razorbacks might win and the overwhelming majority said 9-14. Hardly anyone said 15-19 and even fewer said 20 or more. Fortson coming back to the team has been the major lift that the team needed. I have to admit, I was among the doubters. I thought this season was a loss. I thought last year's SEC record of 2-14 would be a good target when looking at this team at the beginning of the year. I, as many others, have been pleasantly surprised. I am happy to see their SEC record at 7-5. While they have started playing better and they seem to be gelling at the right time, I still don't think they have any chance of getting into the NCAA tourney UNLESS they win the SEC tourney and get the automatic bid. They would need to go 3-1 in the final four games too. Two of their final four opponents are Tennessee and Vanderbilt, two VERY tough teams so my hopes are not set too high. Don't get me wrong, I'm optimistic, but I'm also very realistic. I think they'll split the final 4 games and win a game, maybe two, in the SEC tourney and get an invite to the NIT. That wouldn't be too bad considering how the year started off.
I know the Winter Olympics are ongoing right now, and I know the USA is way ahead in the medal count, but I just can't bring myself to get too involved in it. I don't know why. Maybe I have a mental aversion to snow skiing after my experience in Crested Butte, CO in the 11th grade when I tore my knee completely apart skiing. I don't hate skiing, I just think it's dangerous. For Sonny Bono and I it was dangerous at least.
So, dag nab it...my teams can't win on the same day. Maybe the final games of the season will prove that last statement incorrect.
Whoo Pig Sooie...Hook 'em!
Friday, February 12, 2010
The Eyes of Texas are upon....what?
Well, it's been a few days since I've posted anything. We fell victim to the Great Blizzard of 2010...LOL. But, all kidding aside, there was TONS of sports news. Where to start...
The Saints are Aints NO MORE! I picked the New Orleans Saints. I have to admit that I did NOT think they would actually win, but it was almost like fate, for lack of a better phrase. Is there any better story out there? A town that's built below sea-level is almost completely obliterated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Saints are displaced, people talk about the Superdome being razed, then the team comes back and they start playing like a real big-boy football team. Amazing!! Drew Brees comes from San Diego and no one knows how well he'll be able to play after his injury and he ends up being MVP of Superbowl LXIV. Is there any cuter picture ever captured than that of Brees and his young son with the confetti falling down after the win? It was great. The game was good and entertaining to the very end, especially the Pick 6 that put the Saints up 31-17. I like Manning, don't get me wrong, and it would have been just fine if the Colts had won, but I jumped on the wagon with other Saints fans. Plus, Manning grew up a Saint...being the son of Archie. Let New Orleans enjoy the celebration of a month/year long Mardi Gras and Superbowl victory.
Now, on to other breaking news...the Razorbacks have won 5 straight SEC games. Nope, you didn't misread that...the Hogs have won 5 straight SEC games. Those 5 wins DO include a couple of road victories. Where did this team come from? Is Fortson really the big difference? I don't know the answer to that, but whatever the difference, I LIKE IT. Keep it going. Pelphrey for Heisman. Wait, wrong sport. Ha Ha! I love my Hogs and I love the fact that they are winning. i love them even if they are losing, and they've had plenty of losing seasons lately, but it's soooo much easier to be a fan when your team is winning. Come to think of it, since I moved to Arkansas in 1994, the Hogs have had more losing seasons than they have winning seasons I think. Is it my fault? If so, I sincerely apologize! (But it won't be cause me to move away.) So, Go Hogs, keep on doing what you're doing because it's working!
Now, after talking about my Hogs and their winning streak, I'll breech the topic of my Buddies in Burnt Orange and their losing streak. What the heck is going on down in Austin on the hardwood? Rick Barnes's blood pressure must be through the roof right about now. I have a theory on what's wrong, but I'm no professional so I could be totally wrong. But, that won't keep me from voicing my opinion on what I think. I think Texas has too many GOOD players and not any GREAT players. There's no one or two players who play 35+ minutes on a regular basis. Barnes substitutes players and I think this causes disruption of the team dynamic and does not allow the team to get in a rhythm on the court. I would be glad to share this little nugget with Rick but he seems to have lost my phone number. If he ever gives me a call and asks what to do I'll be more than happy to offer my coaching services for a night. Who knows...maybe I'd be good at it!?!
I said before that I wasn't good at making picks. I was wrong because the picks I made were all right. But, I'm not going to quit my day job just yet! I will make one more pick...The Hogs will win at least 10 SEC games this season (I know, crazy!) and the Longhorns will win at least 10 Big 12 games this season (I know, crazy!). We'll see if I really am good at this stuff.
Whoo Pig Sooie
Hook 'em Horns
The Saints are Aints NO MORE! I picked the New Orleans Saints. I have to admit that I did NOT think they would actually win, but it was almost like fate, for lack of a better phrase. Is there any better story out there? A town that's built below sea-level is almost completely obliterated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Saints are displaced, people talk about the Superdome being razed, then the team comes back and they start playing like a real big-boy football team. Amazing!! Drew Brees comes from San Diego and no one knows how well he'll be able to play after his injury and he ends up being MVP of Superbowl LXIV. Is there any cuter picture ever captured than that of Brees and his young son with the confetti falling down after the win? It was great. The game was good and entertaining to the very end, especially the Pick 6 that put the Saints up 31-17. I like Manning, don't get me wrong, and it would have been just fine if the Colts had won, but I jumped on the wagon with other Saints fans. Plus, Manning grew up a Saint...being the son of Archie. Let New Orleans enjoy the celebration of a month/year long Mardi Gras and Superbowl victory.
Now, on to other breaking news...the Razorbacks have won 5 straight SEC games. Nope, you didn't misread that...the Hogs have won 5 straight SEC games. Those 5 wins DO include a couple of road victories. Where did this team come from? Is Fortson really the big difference? I don't know the answer to that, but whatever the difference, I LIKE IT. Keep it going. Pelphrey for Heisman. Wait, wrong sport. Ha Ha! I love my Hogs and I love the fact that they are winning. i love them even if they are losing, and they've had plenty of losing seasons lately, but it's soooo much easier to be a fan when your team is winning. Come to think of it, since I moved to Arkansas in 1994, the Hogs have had more losing seasons than they have winning seasons I think. Is it my fault? If so, I sincerely apologize! (But it won't be cause me to move away.) So, Go Hogs, keep on doing what you're doing because it's working!
Now, after talking about my Hogs and their winning streak, I'll breech the topic of my Buddies in Burnt Orange and their losing streak. What the heck is going on down in Austin on the hardwood? Rick Barnes's blood pressure must be through the roof right about now. I have a theory on what's wrong, but I'm no professional so I could be totally wrong. But, that won't keep me from voicing my opinion on what I think. I think Texas has too many GOOD players and not any GREAT players. There's no one or two players who play 35+ minutes on a regular basis. Barnes substitutes players and I think this causes disruption of the team dynamic and does not allow the team to get in a rhythm on the court. I would be glad to share this little nugget with Rick but he seems to have lost my phone number. If he ever gives me a call and asks what to do I'll be more than happy to offer my coaching services for a night. Who knows...maybe I'd be good at it!?!
I said before that I wasn't good at making picks. I was wrong because the picks I made were all right. But, I'm not going to quit my day job just yet! I will make one more pick...The Hogs will win at least 10 SEC games this season (I know, crazy!) and the Longhorns will win at least 10 Big 12 games this season (I know, crazy!). We'll see if I really am good at this stuff.
Whoo Pig Sooie
Hook 'em Horns
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Is anyone even watching that?
Okay, so lots of "important" sports stuff happened today. Federer wins his 16th major with a win at the Australian Open. Does this surprise anyone? He's a phenom on the court. And, does anybody else find it interesting that all, or at least an overwhelming majority, of the international athletes speak English? Anyway, Federer wins again. So, that makes this year's Australian Open winners: Serena and Federer. Again, anyone surprised?
In NFL news: the AFC beat the NFC 41 to 34 in the Pro-Bowl. Did anyone watch this? I did, but I'm not normal (no jokes please!) Should this game even be played? When the NFL decided to move it from Hawaii to Miami and to the week before the Superbowl, it lost tons of appeal for spectators and players. It was entertaining, but it wasn't a real professional football game. No player plays at full speed during this game, except for maybe Ray Lewis, but he knows only one intensity level... The NFL needs to reconsider moving the game back to Hawaii. JMO
In the biggest news of the day, the Hogs played at Ole Miss. The game was originally scheduled to be played yesterday but due to the inclement weather, it was rescheduled for today. Did anyone expect the Hogs to win? I didn't, but I've been wrong before. I know, it's hard to believe that I was wrong, but I was. In my defense, the Hogs hadn't won a road SEC game in 2 years, 15 straight away games. Clark and Fortson had never won a road SEC game. That all changed today. They went to Oxford and won. It wasn't televised, but I listened on the radio. Admittedly, I wasn't giving it my full attention because I was watching the Pro-Bowl at the same time, but I caught the most important statistic of all....Ole Miss 73, Arkansas 80. What makes this win even better, if that's even possible, is that Ole Miss was ranked in the top 20...one poll ranking them #18. If I hadn't listened to it myself I might not believe it. Arkansas went on the road in the SEC and beat a ranked team. Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggity Dog!!!
So, I'll end this by saying...Who Dat, Pig Sooie and Hook 'Em!!!
In NFL news: the AFC beat the NFC 41 to 34 in the Pro-Bowl. Did anyone watch this? I did, but I'm not normal (no jokes please!) Should this game even be played? When the NFL decided to move it from Hawaii to Miami and to the week before the Superbowl, it lost tons of appeal for spectators and players. It was entertaining, but it wasn't a real professional football game. No player plays at full speed during this game, except for maybe Ray Lewis, but he knows only one intensity level... The NFL needs to reconsider moving the game back to Hawaii. JMO
In the biggest news of the day, the Hogs played at Ole Miss. The game was originally scheduled to be played yesterday but due to the inclement weather, it was rescheduled for today. Did anyone expect the Hogs to win? I didn't, but I've been wrong before. I know, it's hard to believe that I was wrong, but I was. In my defense, the Hogs hadn't won a road SEC game in 2 years, 15 straight away games. Clark and Fortson had never won a road SEC game. That all changed today. They went to Oxford and won. It wasn't televised, but I listened on the radio. Admittedly, I wasn't giving it my full attention because I was watching the Pro-Bowl at the same time, but I caught the most important statistic of all....Ole Miss 73, Arkansas 80. What makes this win even better, if that's even possible, is that Ole Miss was ranked in the top 20...one poll ranking them #18. If I hadn't listened to it myself I might not believe it. Arkansas went on the road in the SEC and beat a ranked team. Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggity Dog!!!
So, I'll end this by saying...Who Dat, Pig Sooie and Hook 'Em!!!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Tails Never Fails
Number of SEC wins for the Hogs: 2
Days Texas stayed ranked at #1: 1.5
Number of picks I got right last week: 2
First Superbowl trip ever for a franchise (and after a terrible hurricane destroyed the entire city and everyone thought the team would leave): Priceless!
In an earlier post I said that I'm not very good at making picks. Well, I was wrong, at least when it comes to the picks I made last weekend in the NFL Playoff games. I picked Indy and New Orleans to win. Indy won in convincing fashion. At the beginning of the game, the Jets were outplaying them and I briefly thought the underdogs might do it again. Then Manning started being...well, Manning...and the Colts are going to another Superbowl.
As for New Orleans...what can be said about a team that has never been to a Superbowl in the history of the franchise? They didn't play well enough to win last weekend, yet when the clock ran out, the score was even and they had a chance to win it in overtime. The Vikings played horribly, turning the ball over 5 times. Favre was harassed all night long, he was pressured and he ended up on the ground too many times to count. He had a chance to win it for his team at the end of regulation, but he did what he always does...he threw an ill-advised pass and it was intercepted. (Big surprise! After all, this is Brett Favre we're talking about.) To make matters worse, the Vikes called Heads during the coin toss for overtime. Haven't they ever heard that "tails never fails" when it comes to overtime? Apparently not, and the Saints got the ball. They drove the field, had some help with some calls from the officiating crew, and got the GW FG to send them to the Superbowl. The Saints are the Aint's No More!!! I anticipate the Superbowl will be a thriller. (At some point, I will get into the differences of NFL and NCAA overtime rules.)
Well, Texas stayed at #1 for all of a day and a half before losing to Kansas State, then to U Conn, then to Baylor today. Is Texas headed for major trouble? Will they get back on track and start winning? I can understand losing to Kansas State, but U Conn and Baylor? My buddies in Burnt Orange are giving me heartburn lately every time they step on the hardwood. Dexter Pittman is a beast and a force to be reckoned with, but when will he and the rest of the team start playing like Texas basketball should? I'd prefer sooner rather than later. If only Rick Barnes would take my call...
After Arkansas lost in terrible fashion, they played a great game against Mississippi State, at home, and won. Fortson had 30+ 2nd half points to lead the Hogs to the much needed win. The Hogs were set to take on the Rebels of Ole Miss this afternoon, but a Thursday night ice/winter storm caused difficulties in travel and the game has been postponed until tomorrow, Sunday. This Arkansas basketball team seems to have more personalities and mood swings than a menopausal woman, so my question is this...which Arkansas team will show up tomorrow against the Rebels? (On another note, will HDN be in attendance? I'm just saying...)
Lots has happened in the world of sports in the last week. I didn't even mention the retirement announcement from Kurt Warner, Serena wins the Australian Open, and the Pro-Bowl is this weekend. I think having the Pro-Bowl BEFORE the Superbowl is stupid. I also think the NFL requiring the players from the Colts and the Saints to be at the game is stupid. They aren't going to play so why make them fly to Miami, stand on the sidelines, then fly back home only to turn around and fly BACK to Miami the very next day to practice for the big game? Incredibly asinine, but Roger Goodell is doing the same thing Rick Barnes is...he isn't taking my calls! I understand that the winning Pro-Bowl players get $45,000 to attend and the losing players get $22,500 but to these guys, that's pocket-change and the disadvantages are far greater if they are required to attend...again, JMO.
So, I'll end this posting by making another pick for the Superbowl. I pick...
New Orleans!
Days Texas stayed ranked at #1: 1.5
Number of picks I got right last week: 2
First Superbowl trip ever for a franchise (and after a terrible hurricane destroyed the entire city and everyone thought the team would leave): Priceless!
In an earlier post I said that I'm not very good at making picks. Well, I was wrong, at least when it comes to the picks I made last weekend in the NFL Playoff games. I picked Indy and New Orleans to win. Indy won in convincing fashion. At the beginning of the game, the Jets were outplaying them and I briefly thought the underdogs might do it again. Then Manning started being...well, Manning...and the Colts are going to another Superbowl.
As for New Orleans...what can be said about a team that has never been to a Superbowl in the history of the franchise? They didn't play well enough to win last weekend, yet when the clock ran out, the score was even and they had a chance to win it in overtime. The Vikings played horribly, turning the ball over 5 times. Favre was harassed all night long, he was pressured and he ended up on the ground too many times to count. He had a chance to win it for his team at the end of regulation, but he did what he always does...he threw an ill-advised pass and it was intercepted. (Big surprise! After all, this is Brett Favre we're talking about.) To make matters worse, the Vikes called Heads during the coin toss for overtime. Haven't they ever heard that "tails never fails" when it comes to overtime? Apparently not, and the Saints got the ball. They drove the field, had some help with some calls from the officiating crew, and got the GW FG to send them to the Superbowl. The Saints are the Aint's No More!!! I anticipate the Superbowl will be a thriller. (At some point, I will get into the differences of NFL and NCAA overtime rules.)
Well, Texas stayed at #1 for all of a day and a half before losing to Kansas State, then to U Conn, then to Baylor today. Is Texas headed for major trouble? Will they get back on track and start winning? I can understand losing to Kansas State, but U Conn and Baylor? My buddies in Burnt Orange are giving me heartburn lately every time they step on the hardwood. Dexter Pittman is a beast and a force to be reckoned with, but when will he and the rest of the team start playing like Texas basketball should? I'd prefer sooner rather than later. If only Rick Barnes would take my call...
After Arkansas lost in terrible fashion, they played a great game against Mississippi State, at home, and won. Fortson had 30+ 2nd half points to lead the Hogs to the much needed win. The Hogs were set to take on the Rebels of Ole Miss this afternoon, but a Thursday night ice/winter storm caused difficulties in travel and the game has been postponed until tomorrow, Sunday. This Arkansas basketball team seems to have more personalities and mood swings than a menopausal woman, so my question is this...which Arkansas team will show up tomorrow against the Rebels? (On another note, will HDN be in attendance? I'm just saying...)
Lots has happened in the world of sports in the last week. I didn't even mention the retirement announcement from Kurt Warner, Serena wins the Australian Open, and the Pro-Bowl is this weekend. I think having the Pro-Bowl BEFORE the Superbowl is stupid. I also think the NFL requiring the players from the Colts and the Saints to be at the game is stupid. They aren't going to play so why make them fly to Miami, stand on the sidelines, then fly back home only to turn around and fly BACK to Miami the very next day to practice for the big game? Incredibly asinine, but Roger Goodell is doing the same thing Rick Barnes is...he isn't taking my calls! I understand that the winning Pro-Bowl players get $45,000 to attend and the losing players get $22,500 but to these guys, that's pocket-change and the disadvantages are far greater if they are required to attend...again, JMO.
So, I'll end this posting by making another pick for the Superbowl. I pick...
New Orleans!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Arkansas and Texas
My two favorite college teams of all time are the Texas Longhorns and the Arkansas Razorbacks. YES, it IS possible to like both of these teams equally. I've been argued with and people try so hard to convince me that I can not like both of these teams, but be assured that it IS possible.
Today, both of my teams played basketball. Arkansas played the Kentucky Wildcats, currently ranked #2, but will be ranked #1 after today. The final score was Kentucky 101, Arkansas 70. The score is indicative of the huge schism between the way the two teams played. Arkansas was embarrassed, totally! At one point, I actually turned the channel to HGTV because I just couldn't stand to watch it. On one hand, I feel sorry for some of the players. On the other hand, I see the effort some of them bring to the court and it's hard for me to feel sorry for them. Last year's 2 and 12 SEC record is looking unattainable if they continue to play this way. We'll see how bad is gets before it gets better(if it does).
Texas was ranked #1 before a loss earlier in the week to Kansas State, their first loss of the season. They played U Conn today @ UConn and they lost again. The score was UConn 88, Texas 74. I was flipping back and forth between this game, the game between Arkansas and Kentucky and HGTV because I was so disappointed in BOTH of my teams. I briefly thought about finding a totally new and different team to cheer for this season since it looks like I might be disappointed in at least one team at a time, if not both. I'm not the type of person who allows my allegiance to come and go that quickly, though I can be tempted to feel that way, especially after a weekend like this. BUT...I will regroup and hopefully Arkansas and Texas will pull themselves together and start playing better SOON.
So, I'll end by posting this. Whooo Pig Sooie! and Hook 'em Horns!!!
Today, both of my teams played basketball. Arkansas played the Kentucky Wildcats, currently ranked #2, but will be ranked #1 after today. The final score was Kentucky 101, Arkansas 70. The score is indicative of the huge schism between the way the two teams played. Arkansas was embarrassed, totally! At one point, I actually turned the channel to HGTV because I just couldn't stand to watch it. On one hand, I feel sorry for some of the players. On the other hand, I see the effort some of them bring to the court and it's hard for me to feel sorry for them. Last year's 2 and 12 SEC record is looking unattainable if they continue to play this way. We'll see how bad is gets before it gets better(if it does).
Texas was ranked #1 before a loss earlier in the week to Kansas State, their first loss of the season. They played U Conn today @ UConn and they lost again. The score was UConn 88, Texas 74. I was flipping back and forth between this game, the game between Arkansas and Kentucky and HGTV because I was so disappointed in BOTH of my teams. I briefly thought about finding a totally new and different team to cheer for this season since it looks like I might be disappointed in at least one team at a time, if not both. I'm not the type of person who allows my allegiance to come and go that quickly, though I can be tempted to feel that way, especially after a weekend like this. BUT...I will regroup and hopefully Arkansas and Texas will pull themselves together and start playing better SOON.
So, I'll end by posting this. Whooo Pig Sooie! and Hook 'em Horns!!!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Introduction
Okay, so I'm new to this. I've heard of people having a blog. My own mother has one and it's quite entertaining to read. So, I thought "what they hey...why not have one of my own?!" I began to think about a topic for a blog, one that people would actually be interested in. I love sports. If you know me at all you already know this. So, I've decided to start a blog about sports. It might seem unusual for a girl, a young woman, to be so interested and educated when it comes to sports but I am unique. My daddy and I watched sports regularly when I was growing up. He helped foster my love for sports from a very early age. (Thanks Dad!)
Anyway, having said all of this, my blog will be different than some. I will try my best to bring a different viewpoint to this topic. I will start off by making some picks, only because it's the popular thing to do. The NFL Playoffs are going on and this weekend is the Conference Championship games. The first is Indianapolis v. New York Jets. I pick Indy. The second is New Orleans v. Minnesota. I pick New Orleans. We'll see how good I am at making picks. It's not my strongest attribute; I tend to pick on emotion, so I'm not hopeful that I'll have a good record on this.
So, please be patient and let's see if I can make this fun. Thanks and enjoy!
Anyway, having said all of this, my blog will be different than some. I will try my best to bring a different viewpoint to this topic. I will start off by making some picks, only because it's the popular thing to do. The NFL Playoffs are going on and this weekend is the Conference Championship games. The first is Indianapolis v. New York Jets. I pick Indy. The second is New Orleans v. Minnesota. I pick New Orleans. We'll see how good I am at making picks. It's not my strongest attribute; I tend to pick on emotion, so I'm not hopeful that I'll have a good record on this.
So, please be patient and let's see if I can make this fun. Thanks and enjoy!
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