...and even though I'm excited for the weekend, I'm worried about yet another loss by my beloved Hurricanes to a team they should beat. The Canes play Central Florida this weekend and they just might lose because their coaches SUCK!
I'm taking a week off from my pool this week as we can take a bye week and I've chosen this weekend.
I'm excited about my Dolphins though, they are the only glimmer of hope in my sports world. Yes, I know that's kind of sad. Anyway, they play Houston this Sunday and will probably lose because that's the way my life is right now with sports! Woe is me, can someone tell me I'm pretty?
Just kidding sports freakitos; I'm just feeling sorry for myself.
10.10.2008
10.03.2008
Los Picks
Friends and freakitos, I'm sorry for such a boring ass blog entry this week but it's been crazy. I've been out of the office a lot this week and then when I'm here, I'm swamped. This is going to be very brief and to the point:
Florida St vs Miami: I don't think the Canes will bounce back from that horrible loss to nasty ass Butch Davis and those mangey leg humping Tar Heels last week. Pick: FSU.
The rest of these are based off my pool based on the spread, check 'em out:
Penn St at Purdue: Penn St by 12: Pick: Penn ST
Rutgers at West Virginia: WV by 14 Pick WVU
Kentucky at Alabama: Ala by 16.5: Pick: Kentucky
Texas Tech at Kansas St: TT by 7.5 Pick: TT
Navy at Air Force: AF by 6: Pick: Navy
Texas A&M at Oklahoma St: Okla St by 23: Pick Texas A&M
Texas at Colorado: Tex by 14: Pick: UT
Ohio St at Wisconsin: Ohio St by 3: Pick: Wisc
Oregon at USC: USC by 17: Pick: Oregon
Missouri at Nebraska: Mis by 11: Pick: Mizzou
Thoughts?
Florida St vs Miami: I don't think the Canes will bounce back from that horrible loss to nasty ass Butch Davis and those mangey leg humping Tar Heels last week. Pick: FSU.
The rest of these are based off my pool based on the spread, check 'em out:
Penn St at Purdue: Penn St by 12: Pick: Penn ST
Rutgers at West Virginia: WV by 14 Pick WVU
Kentucky at Alabama: Ala by 16.5: Pick: Kentucky
Texas Tech at Kansas St: TT by 7.5 Pick: TT
Navy at Air Force: AF by 6: Pick: Navy
Texas A&M at Oklahoma St: Okla St by 23: Pick Texas A&M
Texas at Colorado: Tex by 14: Pick: UT
Ohio St at Wisconsin: Ohio St by 3: Pick: Wisc
Oregon at USC: USC by 17: Pick: Oregon
Missouri at Nebraska: Mis by 11: Pick: Mizzou
Thoughts?
9.26.2008
Pickitos
Let's not beat a dead horse but what about that game last night between USC and Oregon St?! It just goes to prove how crucial home field advantage is in college football. Wow, kudos to the BEAVERS for an outstanding game. I thought USC was going to come back but alas, they did not. I hope there are more huge upsets this weekend!
Okay, here are my picks for this week; again, I'm basing this on my pool that's based on the spread.
Mississippi at Florida / Line is FL by 24 / My pick: Ole Miss
Houston at East Carolina / Line is ECU by 11 / My pick: undecided
Colorado at Florida St (in Jacksonville) / Line is FSU by 6 / My pick: Colorado
Arkansas at Texas / Line is Texas by 28 / My pick: Arkansas
Colorado St at California / Line is Cal by 25 / My pick: CSU
TCU at Oklahoma / Line is OU by 18 / My pick: OU?
Mississippi St at LSU / Line is LSU by 25 / My pick: LSU
Alabama at Georgia / Line is GA by 7 / My pick: AL
Illinois at Penn St / Line is PSU by 14 / My pick: PSU
Virginia Tech at Nebraska / Line is Neb by 7 / My pick: VT
Let me know what you think!!!
Okay, here are my picks for this week; again, I'm basing this on my pool that's based on the spread.
Mississippi at Florida / Line is FL by 24 / My pick: Ole Miss
Houston at East Carolina / Line is ECU by 11 / My pick: undecided
Colorado at Florida St (in Jacksonville) / Line is FSU by 6 / My pick: Colorado
Arkansas at Texas / Line is Texas by 28 / My pick: Arkansas
Colorado St at California / Line is Cal by 25 / My pick: CSU
TCU at Oklahoma / Line is OU by 18 / My pick: OU?
Mississippi St at LSU / Line is LSU by 25 / My pick: LSU
Alabama at Georgia / Line is GA by 7 / My pick: AL
Illinois at Penn St / Line is PSU by 14 / My pick: PSU
Virginia Tech at Nebraska / Line is Neb by 7 / My pick: VT
Let me know what you think!!!
9.19.2008
Picks and Other Items
Hola freakitos. Before I dive into this week's games, let me discuss last night's game between West Virginia and Colorado: I said this in January when WVU hired Bill Stewart as their head coach and I will say it again, it is a LarryCokerization all over again. Bill Stewart is going to run the Mountaineers into the ground.
Did anyone see that horrible time management at the end of last night's game? He was the main reason that game went into overtime and thus causing his team the game. WOW! That's all I can say except I feel sorry for WV fans and alumni because the pain they are about to endure during the Cokerization is unbearable and no one deserves to go through it. Okay, I'm done. On with this week's picks.
This week is a little different, I'm going to introduce you to my weekly pool. I've mentioned it before but it's based on the spread and then you have to assign points to each game. The goal is to obviously pick as many games correctly as possible and to also assign point values to the right games and accumulate the most points, capice? Let's go.
Alabama at Arkansas, Line Ala by 9.5. My pick: Ala
Florida at Tennessee, Line Fla by 8. My pick: FL
Boise St at Oregon, Line Oregon by 12. My pick: Boise St
Miami at Texas A&M, Line Miami by 4. My pick: Miami
Notre Dame at Michigan St, Line MSU by 8.5. My pick: ND
Utah at Air Force, Line Utah by 7.5. My pick: Utah
Wake Forest at Florida St, Line FSU by 4. My pick: I'm still thinking
Rice at Texas, Line Texas by 31. My pick: Texas
LSU at Auburn, Line LSU by 3. My pick: LSU
Georgia at Arizona St, Line Georgia by 6.5. My pick: GA (even GA screwed me by 1 point last week).
Let me know what you think about my pickings.
Did anyone see that horrible time management at the end of last night's game? He was the main reason that game went into overtime and thus causing his team the game. WOW! That's all I can say except I feel sorry for WV fans and alumni because the pain they are about to endure during the Cokerization is unbearable and no one deserves to go through it. Okay, I'm done. On with this week's picks.
This week is a little different, I'm going to introduce you to my weekly pool. I've mentioned it before but it's based on the spread and then you have to assign points to each game. The goal is to obviously pick as many games correctly as possible and to also assign point values to the right games and accumulate the most points, capice? Let's go.
Alabama at Arkansas, Line Ala by 9.5. My pick: Ala
Florida at Tennessee, Line Fla by 8. My pick: FL
Boise St at Oregon, Line Oregon by 12. My pick: Boise St
Miami at Texas A&M, Line Miami by 4. My pick: Miami
Notre Dame at Michigan St, Line MSU by 8.5. My pick: ND
Utah at Air Force, Line Utah by 7.5. My pick: Utah
Wake Forest at Florida St, Line FSU by 4. My pick: I'm still thinking
Rice at Texas, Line Texas by 31. My pick: Texas
LSU at Auburn, Line LSU by 3. My pick: LSU
Georgia at Arizona St, Line Georgia by 6.5. My pick: GA (even GA screwed me by 1 point last week).
Let me know what you think about my pickings.
9.16.2008
Go Chica Go Chica Go Chica!
Hola freakitos, I just wanted to be obnoxious and braggadocious for a minute as this will probably be my only chance this season; your Chica won her pool for last weekend's games.....YEAH!
That's right, freakitos, out of 75 entries, I won the most games. Now, you may be saying to yourself, big deal but let me just say: it is! This pool is not just based on picking who is going to win the game but it's based on the spread and that's hard as hail. Then once you decide that, you have to assign point values to each game. See what I'm saying?
This week, I'm going to introduce you guys to the pool and maybe you can help me (smile).
Look for my post later this week.
Off Topic: Did anyone watch the Monday Night Football game last night? If so, you saw the bonehead move that DeSean Jackson made for the Eagles when he made an awesome catch and would of had a touchdown had he not started showboating before he reached the endzone! MORON
That's right, freakitos, out of 75 entries, I won the most games. Now, you may be saying to yourself, big deal but let me just say: it is! This pool is not just based on picking who is going to win the game but it's based on the spread and that's hard as hail. Then once you decide that, you have to assign point values to each game. See what I'm saying?
This week, I'm going to introduce you guys to the pool and maybe you can help me (smile).
Look for my post later this week.
Off Topic: Did anyone watch the Monday Night Football game last night? If so, you saw the bonehead move that DeSean Jackson made for the Eagles when he made an awesome catch and would of had a touchdown had he not started showboating before he reached the endzone! MORON
9.12.2008
Los Pickitos
Better late than never freakitos, here are my picks for this week:
Friday:
#13 Kansas vs #19 South Florida - I was the only person who didn't join the USF bandwagon last year and I still don't like them but this game should be a fun one to watch. I love a lot of offense and this should provide that for me. I'm going to go with the Bulls simply because they're at home. Pick: USF
Saturday:
#2 Georgia vs South Carolina - Spurrier always provides a bit of a spark and interest in these SEC games against tougher opponents. Last year Carolina beat GA at home so look for the Bulldogs to avenge their loss. I don't think it's going to be a blowout but what do I know?! I do think Georgia will win, however. Pick: UGA
UCLA vs #18 BYU - After UCLA's victory against Tennessee, I thought they deserved a spot on my blog. BYU should handle them at home but look out for the Bruins! Pick: BYU
Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech - even though VT is struggling so far, I think this should be a fun game to watch. Those obnoxious Va Tech rednecks will be good and drunk by kickoff so it should very loud up in there. Pick: GT
#5 Ohio State vs #1 USC - Geez, if I hear the name "Beanie" Wells or whatever the hell his name is one more time on ESPN, I may vomit. "The best running back in history" may not even play tomorrow night and I think that irony is hysterical. Personally, I think USC will destroy the Buckeyes but who knows. I also thought Florida would destroy my beloved Canes but they did not so anything can happen. Pick: USC
#10 Wisconsin vs #21 Fresno State - I love that Fresno State is ranked and I love that they have a shot at beating a Big 10 school! Wisconsin has issues winning on the road so with that, I'm going with the Bulldogs. Pick: Fresno St
I'm done for now, next week I'm going to introduce you to my football pool I'm in this year. I need your help, it's based on the spread and God knows I am horrible at that! Hell, I'm horrible at prognostications period so help me freaks!
Friday:
#13 Kansas vs #19 South Florida - I was the only person who didn't join the USF bandwagon last year and I still don't like them but this game should be a fun one to watch. I love a lot of offense and this should provide that for me. I'm going to go with the Bulls simply because they're at home. Pick: USF
Saturday:
#2 Georgia vs South Carolina - Spurrier always provides a bit of a spark and interest in these SEC games against tougher opponents. Last year Carolina beat GA at home so look for the Bulldogs to avenge their loss. I don't think it's going to be a blowout but what do I know?! I do think Georgia will win, however. Pick: UGA
UCLA vs #18 BYU - After UCLA's victory against Tennessee, I thought they deserved a spot on my blog. BYU should handle them at home but look out for the Bruins! Pick: BYU
Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech - even though VT is struggling so far, I think this should be a fun game to watch. Those obnoxious Va Tech rednecks will be good and drunk by kickoff so it should very loud up in there. Pick: GT
#5 Ohio State vs #1 USC - Geez, if I hear the name "Beanie" Wells or whatever the hell his name is one more time on ESPN, I may vomit. "The best running back in history" may not even play tomorrow night and I think that irony is hysterical. Personally, I think USC will destroy the Buckeyes but who knows. I also thought Florida would destroy my beloved Canes but they did not so anything can happen. Pick: USC
#10 Wisconsin vs #21 Fresno State - I love that Fresno State is ranked and I love that they have a shot at beating a Big 10 school! Wisconsin has issues winning on the road so with that, I'm going with the Bulldogs. Pick: Fresno St
I'm done for now, next week I'm going to introduce you to my football pool I'm in this year. I need your help, it's based on the spread and God knows I am horrible at that! Hell, I'm horrible at prognostications period so help me freaks!
9.05.2008
Picks
Hola freakitos. I usually send this out earlier but better late than never. Here are some picks for this Saturday, however, keep in mind that there are only a handful (if that) of games that are interesting this weekend. Second week of the season and the games still suck!
Saturday:
Georgia Tech vs Boston College
Aren't there about 14 players hurt on Tech's team? I'm just kidding but I don't think this young Tech team will beat the Eagles in Baaahston. I don't know how to spell a really annoying New England accent, sorry. Pick: Boston College
Ole Miss vs #20 Wake Forest
Geez, if Wake loses at home to Ole Miss then the ACC should cease playing out the rest of the year. Actually, in all seriousness, Ole Miss has improved so..... Pick: Wake Forest
#8 West Virginia vs East Carolina
I put this game on here because I'm curious to see what ECU will do after their "upset" of Virginia Tech last week. Go Pirates! Pick: WVU
Miami vs #5 Florida
Sportschica talking to God: Dear Lord, please do not let my beloved Hurricanes be humiliated in front of 90,000 obnoxious Gator fans and the rest of the country watching on television. Please do not let Randy Shannon look like a chicken with his head cut off during the game. And finally, Lord, please do not allow the obnoxious Gator fans to throw beer on my beloved Hurricanes.
I think that sums up how I think this game will go! Pick: Florida
Saturday:
Georgia Tech vs Boston College
Aren't there about 14 players hurt on Tech's team? I'm just kidding but I don't think this young Tech team will beat the Eagles in Baaahston. I don't know how to spell a really annoying New England accent, sorry. Pick: Boston College
Ole Miss vs #20 Wake Forest
Geez, if Wake loses at home to Ole Miss then the ACC should cease playing out the rest of the year. Actually, in all seriousness, Ole Miss has improved so..... Pick: Wake Forest
#8 West Virginia vs East Carolina
I put this game on here because I'm curious to see what ECU will do after their "upset" of Virginia Tech last week. Go Pirates! Pick: WVU
Miami vs #5 Florida
Sportschica talking to God: Dear Lord, please do not let my beloved Hurricanes be humiliated in front of 90,000 obnoxious Gator fans and the rest of the country watching on television. Please do not let Randy Shannon look like a chicken with his head cut off during the game. And finally, Lord, please do not allow the obnoxious Gator fans to throw beer on my beloved Hurricanes.
I think that sums up how I think this game will go! Pick: Florida
9.02.2008
Last Weekend and a New Dog
Before I begin to recap my sucky weekend, well sucky as far as my picks go, I wanted to show this photo of Georgia's new mascot: Uga VII
Now, again, before I get hate mail about showing any kind of favortism towards Georgia: yall know me by now! I do love that dog though; I'm not going to lie.
Okay back to this past weekend, here is what I have to say about it: WTF????!!!!! Your Chica is involved in a pool where you bet on 10 games a week based on the spread and I stunk it up!!! See, this is why I don't pick games based on the spread. I'll keep you posted on my status but I'm sucking.
Now, what about the game last night between UCLA and Tennessee, that was fun and I'm happy that the Bruins pulled the minor upset.
As for the Clemson Tigers and the rest of the ACC (insert Virginia Tech), wow! Alabama came to play and Clemson believed all the bad kool aid they were fed. Number 9 team in the country my ass.
I have to get back to my day job but watch out for my picks for this upcoming weekend. I'm concerned about Hurricane Hanna as that b*tch is likely to cancel my game versus Florida on Saturday night. We shall see.
Have a great week my freakitos.
8.27.2008
CORRECTION
Not that a lot of you care, but the Clemson/Alabama game is at the Georgia Dome and not Death Valley this Saturday night.
I'll say this again, I'm really looking forward to this game. I hope Clemson doesn't pull their usual choke job!
I'll say this again, I'm really looking forward to this game. I hope Clemson doesn't pull their usual choke job!
8.22.2008
That Time of the Year
Hola Freaks! It's that time of the year again so most of us are so happy. I'm so ready to bid farewell to summer and bring on the crispy Saturdays of fall. BRING IT!
With that said, I've been out of the loop due to the day job but here are the picks for next week's games. I know, it's a bit early but I need to do it while the doing it is good. I'm going to change it up during the season and maybe add a little "spread" but for this first entry, let's just do it the good ole fashioned way.
I'm going to warn you, the pickings are slim. It's the first weekend of the year and every team is playing a weak-ass opponent and I'm not going to waste my time surveying those games. Here are 3 games I am interested in and of these 3, only 2 involved teams that are both ranked.
Saturday
#24 Alabama vs #9 Clemson - This game should be awesome. It's in Death Valley and for those of you who have been to a game at Clemson, you know it is louder than hell up in there! I hope Clemson doesn't lay a fat egg and choke as they normally do. I hate Alabama and I hate their coach so for that reason alone, I'm pulling for the Tigers! Clemson wins (I hope). 8:00 on ABC
#20 Illinois vs #6 Missouri - No, these are not typos, yes both Illinois and Missouri are ranked in the top 25 to begin the season. One wonders how upside down the universe is when these 2 loser teams are ranked and meanwhile, my beloved Hurricanes might lose to Charleston-Southern.....sigh. I don't care about this game in the slightest but I'm going to pick Mizzou. 8:30 on ESPN
Monday
#18 Tennessee vs UCLA - There are many things that I love about the opening weekend of college football but in the last couple of years, the main thing is that there is at least one game on each night starting on the Thursday before the first weekend.....God bless this wonderful country. The Vols should destroy UCLA but it will be fun to watch the Bruins and their new coach Rick Neuhisel. I know I completely butchered the spelling of his last name but you know who I'm talking about. Going with Tennessee on this one. 8:00 on ESPN
With that said, I've been out of the loop due to the day job but here are the picks for next week's games. I know, it's a bit early but I need to do it while the doing it is good. I'm going to change it up during the season and maybe add a little "spread" but for this first entry, let's just do it the good ole fashioned way.
I'm going to warn you, the pickings are slim. It's the first weekend of the year and every team is playing a weak-ass opponent and I'm not going to waste my time surveying those games. Here are 3 games I am interested in and of these 3, only 2 involved teams that are both ranked.
Saturday
#24 Alabama vs #9 Clemson - This game should be awesome. It's in Death Valley and for those of you who have been to a game at Clemson, you know it is louder than hell up in there! I hope Clemson doesn't lay a fat egg and choke as they normally do. I hate Alabama and I hate their coach so for that reason alone, I'm pulling for the Tigers! Clemson wins (I hope). 8:00 on ABC
#20 Illinois vs #6 Missouri - No, these are not typos, yes both Illinois and Missouri are ranked in the top 25 to begin the season. One wonders how upside down the universe is when these 2 loser teams are ranked and meanwhile, my beloved Hurricanes might lose to Charleston-Southern.....sigh. I don't care about this game in the slightest but I'm going to pick Mizzou. 8:30 on ESPN
Monday
#18 Tennessee vs UCLA - There are many things that I love about the opening weekend of college football but in the last couple of years, the main thing is that there is at least one game on each night starting on the Thursday before the first weekend.....God bless this wonderful country. The Vols should destroy UCLA but it will be fun to watch the Bruins and their new coach Rick Neuhisel. I know I completely butchered the spelling of his last name but you know who I'm talking about. Going with Tennessee on this one. 8:00 on ESPN
8.07.2008
Favre to NYC!
Evening sports freakitos. It's been awhile! I'm in Chicago for work but I couldn't resist writing this entry.
It's almost mid August and we all know that means football is right around the corner; I'm going to put together an entry on the preseason college polls but what do you guys think about Georgia getting a number 1 ranking? Is it deserved? Is this finally Georgia's year (hell it's been 28!)? Or, is this preseason ranking the kiss of death? I can't wait to find out.
Now, we'll discuss all that later but as you guys have heard by now, Brett (1 t or 2?) Favre is headed back to the NFL to the NY Jets! Unbelieveable.
Thoughts? Of course, now we have to continue to hear about whether or not he's going to retire after this season or if he's coming back. Or, if he retires, if he's going to come back after he retires. Or, if he doesn't retire, will he retire, BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH! I'm so sick of it.
It's almost mid August and we all know that means football is right around the corner; I'm going to put together an entry on the preseason college polls but what do you guys think about Georgia getting a number 1 ranking? Is it deserved? Is this finally Georgia's year (hell it's been 28!)? Or, is this preseason ranking the kiss of death? I can't wait to find out.
Now, we'll discuss all that later but as you guys have heard by now, Brett (1 t or 2?) Favre is headed back to the NFL to the NY Jets! Unbelieveable.
Thoughts? Of course, now we have to continue to hear about whether or not he's going to retire after this season or if he's coming back. Or, if he retires, if he's going to come back after he retires. Or, if he doesn't retire, will he retire, BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH! I'm so sick of it.
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!
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