7.08.2008
You Know....
I'm getting a little sick and tired of getting busted on MY OWN DAMN BLOG about what I do write about and what I do not write about. I was on vacation this weekend people, so back the hell off!
6.28.2008
Goodbye Uga VI
The University of Georgia's mascot, Uga VI, died last night in his sleep. You know that I am not a Georgia fan; in fact, I really dislike them but you also know that I just love that dog!
Regardless of which Uga it was, it's always the best mascot in sports and you gotta love them! I love the way he just barrels onto the field, barks at the camera-man and of course, watching him resting on his bag of ice.
According to the article below and his owner, Uga died peacefully in his sleep in Savannah. I know all dogs go to heaven so rest in peace Uga!
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/16736131/detail.html?treets=atl&tml=atl_break&ts=T&tmi=atl_break_1_12000106282008
Regardless of which Uga it was, it's always the best mascot in sports and you gotta love them! I love the way he just barrels onto the field, barks at the camera-man and of course, watching him resting on his bag of ice.
According to the article below and his owner, Uga died peacefully in his sleep in Savannah. I know all dogs go to heaven so rest in peace Uga!
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/16736131/detail.html?treets=atl&tml=atl_break&ts=T&tmi=atl_break_1_12000106282008
6.25.2008
Euro Cup 2008
I know, I know, no one who reads my blog is a soccer fan but I must admit, the Euro Cup has captured my interest. I am not a big soccer fan either but I do watch the World Cup every 4 years and I have been watching the Euro Cup this year.
Tomorrow, Spain goes against Russia in a semi-final match and the winner goes on to face Germany on Sunday. I've only one thing to say: VIVA LA ESPANA!!
Also, Wimbledon is going on and Le Tour de France begins July 5th. I'm a huge cycling fan and especially for Le Tour so I can't wait as I will be glued to my Versus channel throughout July. Hey, I gotta watch something waiting for college football and since my Braves are sucking.
By the by, freakitos, I am in Vancouver, Canada this week for work and I must say, it is a beautiful city. Speaking of that, I have to get ready for dinner so ciao for now. There's a lot of sports going on this weekend and next week for a summer month so tune in.
Ciao.
Tomorrow, Spain goes against Russia in a semi-final match and the winner goes on to face Germany on Sunday. I've only one thing to say: VIVA LA ESPANA!!
Also, Wimbledon is going on and Le Tour de France begins July 5th. I'm a huge cycling fan and especially for Le Tour so I can't wait as I will be glued to my Versus channel throughout July. Hey, I gotta watch something waiting for college football and since my Braves are sucking.
By the by, freakitos, I am in Vancouver, Canada this week for work and I must say, it is a beautiful city. Speaking of that, I have to get ready for dinner so ciao for now. There's a lot of sports going on this weekend and next week for a summer month so tune in.
Ciao.
6.18.2008
Alas, It Is Over
The NBA Finals ended last night, thank God.
Fret not dear NBA fans because the season starts back up again in about 3 weeks (insert lots of sarcasm here)!
Geez.
Fret not dear NBA fans because the season starts back up again in about 3 weeks (insert lots of sarcasm here)!
Geez.
6.13.2008
College World Series and Other Misc Items
Well, well, well, my freakitos, here I am FINALLY making a new post on my blog. It's been awhile and I do apologize for that. I'm not making any excuses but it's been a busy 5 months for me work-wise and that's why the blog has suffered. No excuse though.
Anyway, I wanted to talk about the college world series that starts this weekend. My beloved Hurricanes are the top national seed and will start out playing Georgia Saturday night! Now, I'm a little concerned because there are so many expectations for the Canes that I have a bad feeling about this. They should beat Georgia easily but...... GO CANES!
I also wanted to touch on the NBA finals because an anonymous poster gave me shit about not writing about it and here is what I have to say: I don't give a DAMN about the NBA finals!
Off topic: What about Big Brown? Ugh, horse racing needed a positive outing and the Triple Crown would have been just that but Big Brown had other ideas. No one will ever know, barring health issues, why Big Brown ran the way he did last Saturday in the Belmont but what a disappointment. It literally broke my heart, HOWEVER, not as much as the heartbreak I felt when Eight Belles was euthanized on the track at the Kentucky Derby. I still believe that horse racing needs to be evaluated for the better of the horses and if Kent Desormeaux (I know I misspelled that) felt that he "had no horse" last Saturday, then I'm going to go with that. I would rather that and have the horse lose as he did than have a hurt or dead horse for the sake of a Triple Crown! Maybe next year...
It's only 2 months until the football season and it's gonna drag! And I would feel pleasure in the thought of baseball but let's face it, my professional team is spiralling (I know I misspelled that as well). My hometown Braves cannot win on the road and lately not at home either. I can't talk about it anymore, just as I will probably never see a Triple Crown winner, I will probably never see my Braves win another World Series.
And with that, I will leave you for now. Take care my faithful readers and thanks for stopping by! Ciao.
Anyway, I wanted to talk about the college world series that starts this weekend. My beloved Hurricanes are the top national seed and will start out playing Georgia Saturday night! Now, I'm a little concerned because there are so many expectations for the Canes that I have a bad feeling about this. They should beat Georgia easily but...... GO CANES!
I also wanted to touch on the NBA finals because an anonymous poster gave me shit about not writing about it and here is what I have to say: I don't give a DAMN about the NBA finals!
Off topic: What about Big Brown? Ugh, horse racing needed a positive outing and the Triple Crown would have been just that but Big Brown had other ideas. No one will ever know, barring health issues, why Big Brown ran the way he did last Saturday in the Belmont but what a disappointment. It literally broke my heart, HOWEVER, not as much as the heartbreak I felt when Eight Belles was euthanized on the track at the Kentucky Derby. I still believe that horse racing needs to be evaluated for the better of the horses and if Kent Desormeaux (I know I misspelled that) felt that he "had no horse" last Saturday, then I'm going to go with that. I would rather that and have the horse lose as he did than have a hurt or dead horse for the sake of a Triple Crown! Maybe next year...
It's only 2 months until the football season and it's gonna drag! And I would feel pleasure in the thought of baseball but let's face it, my professional team is spiralling (I know I misspelled that as well). My hometown Braves cannot win on the road and lately not at home either. I can't talk about it anymore, just as I will probably never see a Triple Crown winner, I will probably never see my Braves win another World Series.
And with that, I will leave you for now. Take care my faithful readers and thanks for stopping by! Ciao.
5.06.2008
Horse Racing
La Chica just returned from a mini vacation to San Diego (California, that is) and it was wonderful to get the hell out of Atlanta for a long weekend. Geez!
As most of you know, I am a huge fan of thoroughbred racing. I love the Derby and all the pageantry that goes with it and I pray for a Triple Crown each year. However, after this past weekend's events with Eight Belles, I have changed my mind. As much as I love sports and the Triple Crown, I'm an animal lover first and foremost and I can no longer watch a sport where animals die.
I was torn on this 2 years ago when Barbaro was injured during the Preakness and then had to be put down a year later but Saturday's incident with Eight Belles sealed the deal for me. I know these horses are bred and born to run but not at the expense of dying when they're a mere 3 years old.
I know this will not impact anything in anyone else's life but for me, I'm not watching anymore horse races. It breaks my heart to decide this but it doesn't compare to the heartbreak of watching a horse have to be euthanized after running the race of her life. I was cheering emphatically for the filly on Saturday as she was the lone filly this year and the first one to run in the Derby since 1999 but no more.
That's my entry for today. Ciaosito freakitos.
As most of you know, I am a huge fan of thoroughbred racing. I love the Derby and all the pageantry that goes with it and I pray for a Triple Crown each year. However, after this past weekend's events with Eight Belles, I have changed my mind. As much as I love sports and the Triple Crown, I'm an animal lover first and foremost and I can no longer watch a sport where animals die.
I was torn on this 2 years ago when Barbaro was injured during the Preakness and then had to be put down a year later but Saturday's incident with Eight Belles sealed the deal for me. I know these horses are bred and born to run but not at the expense of dying when they're a mere 3 years old.
I know this will not impact anything in anyone else's life but for me, I'm not watching anymore horse races. It breaks my heart to decide this but it doesn't compare to the heartbreak of watching a horse have to be euthanized after running the race of her life. I was cheering emphatically for the filly on Saturday as she was the lone filly this year and the first one to run in the Derby since 1999 but no more.
That's my entry for today. Ciaosito freakitos.
4.30.2008
The Blog Is Not Dead!
La Chica has been working!
And for the record, the NFL Draft is not my biggest concern; I'm more worried about the Kentucky Derby this weekend!
I have not had a chance to check out how my Dolphins did in the draft. I know we got Jake Long as our number 1 pick but is that good? How about the Falcons getting Matt Ryan? As one of my buddies said (Tara), Matt will be seeing a lot of Grady Hospital during his tenure in Atlanta; unless of course, Arthur got him some awesome OLine men.
How did your teams do? How about the Hawks being tied with the Celtics in the playoffs? As you all know, I hate the NBA but how much fun would it be if the measly Hawks beat the team who was supposed to win it all this year?!
Gotta run for now freakitos, talk amongst yourselves for a bit!
And for the record, the NFL Draft is not my biggest concern; I'm more worried about the Kentucky Derby this weekend!
I have not had a chance to check out how my Dolphins did in the draft. I know we got Jake Long as our number 1 pick but is that good? How about the Falcons getting Matt Ryan? As one of my buddies said (Tara), Matt will be seeing a lot of Grady Hospital during his tenure in Atlanta; unless of course, Arthur got him some awesome OLine men.
How did your teams do? How about the Hawks being tied with the Celtics in the playoffs? As you all know, I hate the NBA but how much fun would it be if the measly Hawks beat the team who was supposed to win it all this year?!
Gotta run for now freakitos, talk amongst yourselves for a bit!
4.08.2008
Bow to La Chica
La Chica won one of her pools last night with Kansas winning it all. Now, for all of you yahoos who made fun of me for picking ALL NUMBER 1 SEEDS IN THE FINAL FOUR: "how ya like me now?"
I have to get back to work. Ciaosito freakitos.
I have to get back to work. Ciaosito freakitos.
4.07.2008
La Chica Rocks!
The Final Four championshiop game is on tonight and check this out: Your Chica doesn't even need Kansas to win for her to win her pool! Even though, KU was my pick for the national championship, they do not need to win for me!
Damn, I wish I was this good at picking football games!
Damn, I wish I was this good at picking football games!
4.02.2008
Final Four Is Set..
...As you know, the Final Four is set and for the first time in history all the number 1 seeds made it to the Final Four! To the yahoos who gave your Chica shit for picking all number 1 seeds in one of my picks: HA!
Here it is:
(1) Memphis vs (1) UCLA
(1) UNC vs (1) Kansas
Remember, this is what I picked and my championship game is: Memphis vs Kansas.
I'm pretty certain Memphis can take UCLA but I now have my doubts about Kansas upsetting UNC; I don't think it's going to happen. If it does, I win my pool! Cheer for La Chica!
Here it is:
(1) Memphis vs (1) UCLA
(1) UNC vs (1) Kansas
Remember, this is what I picked and my championship game is: Memphis vs Kansas.
I'm pretty certain Memphis can take UCLA but I now have my doubts about Kansas upsetting UNC; I don't think it's going to happen. If it does, I win my pool! Cheer for La Chica!
3.25.2008
Super Ugh
Yeah, yeah, yeah: I know I should not have picked UConn to go to the Final Four but your Chica uses history as part of her pickings. For example, when UConn won its last two national championships in '99 and '04 respectfully, they were not picked to go all the way. Or even picked to make it to the Final Four....so there!
Regardless, your Chica is still in one of her pools. I'm in 3rd place in one of my pools!!!!
Go Kansas!!! And for the record, it's all well and good to see these tiny, underdog schools do well BUT NOT WHEN IT JACKS UP MY BRACKETS!!!
I'm just sayin'.
Regardless, your Chica is still in one of her pools. I'm in 3rd place in one of my pools!!!!
Go Kansas!!! And for the record, it's all well and good to see these tiny, underdog schools do well BUT NOT WHEN IT JACKS UP MY BRACKETS!!!
I'm just sayin'.
3.19.2008
The Tourney
We all know the NCAA Basketball Tournament starts tomorrow (March 20th) at noonish. If you haven't made your picks, what are you waiting on?? I just filled out mine today and did 2 versions. I've got UNC winning it (I think) in one and Kansas winning it all in another. I always get screwed when I pick number 1 seeds to go all the way, by the way!
Here's what I have:
SportsChica1: Final Four = UNC vs Kansas and UConn vs Memphis. Yes, freakitos, I went with UConn making it to the Final Four in this bracket and I know I will get screwed on this! So anyway, I've got UNC vs UConn in the championship game with Carolina winning it all.
SportsChica2: Final Four = UNC vs Kansas and Memphis vs UCLA. In the championship game, I have Memphis vs Kansas with the Jayhawks winning it all.
Honestly, now that I look back at my brackets, I'm a little scared. Okay, I've told you what I have, now let me know about your final picks!
P.S. Everyone says the Monday after the Super Bowl should be a holiday, well I also think the first 2 days of the Madness should be paid time off as well. I'm just sayin'!
Here's what I have:
SportsChica1: Final Four = UNC vs Kansas and UConn vs Memphis. Yes, freakitos, I went with UConn making it to the Final Four in this bracket and I know I will get screwed on this! So anyway, I've got UNC vs UConn in the championship game with Carolina winning it all.
SportsChica2: Final Four = UNC vs Kansas and Memphis vs UCLA. In the championship game, I have Memphis vs Kansas with the Jayhawks winning it all.
Honestly, now that I look back at my brackets, I'm a little scared. Okay, I've told you what I have, now let me know about your final picks!
P.S. Everyone says the Monday after the Super Bowl should be a holiday, well I also think the first 2 days of the Madness should be paid time off as well. I'm just sayin'!
3.17.2008
La Chica is still around...
Fret not my freakitos, I am still alive and kicking.
I will be posting a blog entry this week about the Madness! I have several questions and one of them is why did the ACC only get 4 bids to the tourney? And yes I am shocked the Canes are one of them. I have a feeling St Mary's school for girls will beat them on Friday.
I'm not bashing my team but they are sloppy most of the time and inconsistent!
Anyway, I'll be back to talk some smack with you all.
Ciaosito.
I will be posting a blog entry this week about the Madness! I have several questions and one of them is why did the ACC only get 4 bids to the tourney? And yes I am shocked the Canes are one of them. I have a feeling St Mary's school for girls will beat them on Friday.
I'm not bashing my team but they are sloppy most of the time and inconsistent!
Anyway, I'll be back to talk some smack with you all.
Ciaosito.
2.26.2008
Hey Y'all
Sorry, I could not resist that "Britney" greeting. I'm sitting here at home, working on WORK. Yes, that's what I said, freakitos. It's 7:05 in the PM and your Chica is working. Hence, the reason for no recent blog entry.
I'm not making excuses but it's just been busy since I started my new gig. I'm not bitching though, I just wanted to let you all know why LA CHICA has not been posting!
We are coming up on March Madness in a couple of weeks and this freaks me out because I cannot believe it's almost that time of the year. GEEZ. I promise I will post some entries on the Madness when the time gets closer.
Also, baseball season is fast approaching or at least Spring Training and that's exciting. There is nothing like a baseball game on a beautiful lazy Sunday in the Spring at Turner Field and I can't wait. Grrrrl.
I know this is a sports blog but this election stuff is crazy. I am a little tired of it already and we still have the rest of the year to deal with these candidates. I'm not going to lie, I really don't like any of them but anyway......(sorry but I've got Fox News on in the background and that's all they talk about)
Alright, freakitos, time for your Chica to chill out for the evening. Stay tuned......
I'm not making excuses but it's just been busy since I started my new gig. I'm not bitching though, I just wanted to let you all know why LA CHICA has not been posting!
We are coming up on March Madness in a couple of weeks and this freaks me out because I cannot believe it's almost that time of the year. GEEZ. I promise I will post some entries on the Madness when the time gets closer.
Also, baseball season is fast approaching or at least Spring Training and that's exciting. There is nothing like a baseball game on a beautiful lazy Sunday in the Spring at Turner Field and I can't wait. Grrrrl.
I know this is a sports blog but this election stuff is crazy. I am a little tired of it already and we still have the rest of the year to deal with these candidates. I'm not going to lie, I really don't like any of them but anyway......(sorry but I've got Fox News on in the background and that's all they talk about)
Alright, freakitos, time for your Chica to chill out for the evening. Stay tuned......
2.14.2008
More on Spygate...
Hola freakitos, your Chica has been crazy busy with work but fret not, my regularly scheduled blog entries will start up again soon. And since we are in a "down cycle" with sports right now, meaning the only thing I care about is college basketball at this time of year, if you have any suggestions for blog entry topics, let me know!
Okay, this link talks about Roger Goodell's meeting with Senator Arlen Spector and accuses Belichick of "cheating" since 2000! Check it out:
http://www.ajc.com/falcons/content/shared-gen/ap/General_Football_News/FBN_Goodell_Specter.html?cxntnid=sprt021408e
I'll be back later.
Okay, this link talks about Roger Goodell's meeting with Senator Arlen Spector and accuses Belichick of "cheating" since 2000! Check it out:
http://www.ajc.com/falcons/content/shared-gen/ap/General_Football_News/FBN_Goodell_Specter.html?cxntnid=sprt021408e
I'll be back later.
2.07.2008
National Signing Day
Finally, we Hurricane fans have something to be happy about. Yesterday was national signing day and here is the way ESPN ranked the top 5:
1. Miami
2. Clemson
3. Alabama
4. Florida
5. Georgia
Check out the rest of the list here:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/columns/story?columnist=luginbill_tom&id=3233826
Who knows what this means, a lot of times these kids do not pan out but sometimes they do. That's what La Chica is hoping for!
1. Miami
2. Clemson
3. Alabama
4. Florida
5. Georgia
Check out the rest of the list here:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/columns/story?columnist=luginbill_tom&id=3233826
Who knows what this means, a lot of times these kids do not pan out but sometimes they do. That's what La Chica is hoping for!
2.04.2008
HA!
I hate to be obnoxious but I'm only following the lead of some of my readers who left nasty little comments about the 1972 Miami Dolphins and how the Patriots could beat that team, blah, blah, blah. Well guess what: the Patriots LOST!!!!
I'm overjoyed; if I had more time this morning, I would go off on such an annoying tangent but I have to get to work
Go NY Giants! I'm so happy you beat an over-confident NE team and shattered their "perfect" season. They may have gone 18-0 but it doesn't mean a damn thing if you do not win the Super Bowl.
The truth hurts, no?
I'm overjoyed; if I had more time this morning, I would go off on such an annoying tangent but I have to get to work
Go NY Giants! I'm so happy you beat an over-confident NE team and shattered their "perfect" season. They may have gone 18-0 but it doesn't mean a damn thing if you do not win the Super Bowl.
The truth hurts, no?
1.31.2008
Aye!
Hola sports freakitos! It's been awhile but your Chica has excuses.
I've started a new "real" job this week and thus have not had much time to write blog entries. Plus, I've had issues with my personal laptop which has hindered me from traveling on the web. Hence, no new entries.
And, I don't have a lot of time right now so let me get to the down and dirty: the Super Bowl.
We all know it's on Sunday at 6pm eastern time. We all know who is playing. We all know who is going to win BUT we all know who La Chica wants to win! Go Giants!!!
I hate all NY teams and I hate all NE teams but as a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan, I want my team to hold the record for the only perfect season in NFL history. Do I think that will hold up, no but a Chica can dream.
Go Giants! I've got to run but ciao for now and enjoy the hell out of the Super Bowl!
I've started a new "real" job this week and thus have not had much time to write blog entries. Plus, I've had issues with my personal laptop which has hindered me from traveling on the web. Hence, no new entries.
And, I don't have a lot of time right now so let me get to the down and dirty: the Super Bowl.
We all know it's on Sunday at 6pm eastern time. We all know who is playing. We all know who is going to win BUT we all know who La Chica wants to win! Go Giants!!!
I hate all NY teams and I hate all NE teams but as a die-hard Miami Dolphins fan, I want my team to hold the record for the only perfect season in NFL history. Do I think that will hold up, no but a Chica can dream.
Go Giants! I've got to run but ciao for now and enjoy the hell out of the Super Bowl!
1.20.2008
Is It So Wrong?
Is it so wrong to be a sports fan and to love one's respective teams? This is a constant argument or uncomfortable conversation that I continue to have with one of my best friends. I always come away from it pissed off and wondering why I even have to answer.
As a devoted fan of the Miami Hurricanes and Dolphins and my Atlanta Braves, it sucks! All of my teams seem to be in a bad place right now, there is light at the end of the tunnel but that's not the topic of this particular entry, the point is: Why would someone choose such pain unless it was a passion? I grew up loving sports, unfortunately. Don't get me wrong, we all know that when our teams win and win championships, it's orgasmic, but when they lose it's painful and heartbreaking. So, why would one choose this passion? Why would one choose this pain?
I know, I'm being a bit dramatic but I'm trying to get my point across. I'm done making excuses for what I love; it's who I am (LA CHICA!) and if people don't like it then don't deal with me.
So today, I'm going to continue on my merry way and watch some football. I hope you do the same.
Ciao.
As a devoted fan of the Miami Hurricanes and Dolphins and my Atlanta Braves, it sucks! All of my teams seem to be in a bad place right now, there is light at the end of the tunnel but that's not the topic of this particular entry, the point is: Why would someone choose such pain unless it was a passion? I grew up loving sports, unfortunately. Don't get me wrong, we all know that when our teams win and win championships, it's orgasmic, but when they lose it's painful and heartbreaking. So, why would one choose this passion? Why would one choose this pain?
I know, I'm being a bit dramatic but I'm trying to get my point across. I'm done making excuses for what I love; it's who I am (LA CHICA!) and if people don't like it then don't deal with me.
So today, I'm going to continue on my merry way and watch some football. I hope you do the same.
Ciao.
1.15.2008
NFL Playoffs
Well, the conference title games are set for this weekend as follows:
AFC
San Diego vs New England - Sunday at 3:00
NFC
New York Giants vs Green Bay - Sunday at 6:30
Here's my thing, I just want someone to beat New England but now that the Colts are out of it, I doubt San Diego will be successful. They might not be with their starting quarterback and running back, Tomlinson. That will suck. It's difficult to beat New England as it is but especially without key starters.
Speaking of the Chargers quarterback, Philip Rivers, when did he become a taunter? He was taunting the fans at Indy after last Sunday's game versus the Colts. How old is this guy? This is not behavior indicative to an NFL quarterback worth anything. You never see Peyton or Brady doing this. Nor did you ever see the other greats doing it: Marino, Elway, Montana, Favre, etc.
Grow up FREAK and just play ball!
At this juncture, La Chica is going to cheer for the Packers and the old man, Favre. As long as he doesn't cry during press conferences. Once one tear is shed, I'm out!
AFC
San Diego vs New England - Sunday at 3:00
NFC
New York Giants vs Green Bay - Sunday at 6:30
Here's my thing, I just want someone to beat New England but now that the Colts are out of it, I doubt San Diego will be successful. They might not be with their starting quarterback and running back, Tomlinson. That will suck. It's difficult to beat New England as it is but especially without key starters.
Speaking of the Chargers quarterback, Philip Rivers, when did he become a taunter? He was taunting the fans at Indy after last Sunday's game versus the Colts. How old is this guy? This is not behavior indicative to an NFL quarterback worth anything. You never see Peyton or Brady doing this. Nor did you ever see the other greats doing it: Marino, Elway, Montana, Favre, etc.
Grow up FREAK and just play ball!
At this juncture, La Chica is going to cheer for the Packers and the old man, Favre. As long as he doesn't cry during press conferences. Once one tear is shed, I'm out!
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