And the streak continues! After losing our first 11 games, Order on the Court (My volleyball team with Willow Creek) has won 3 of 4. We have 7 players now, and the continual rotating of players really seems to work well for us. We first did it in Match 12 and it was our first win. At least we're competitive. If you know me, you know this is an issue for me, so let me make this clear. I don't mind losing, I do mind not being able to be competitive. I think we've improved a lot and we're clicking.
We're basically the same team (mostly short, mostly female) except my boss John is on another team (the team we beat 2 of 3 today!) and we got a new guy Mike. He's my height and I call him Tipper because he never spikes the ball at the net, he just tips the ball and paints the line. It works 90 percent of the time, so no problem by me.
I also has a couple of hard slides today on the hardwood court. I don't wear kneepads, which I'm becoming inmfamous for. This is the first time I admit they might have come in handy. Something about the sound of human flesh sliding on hardwood... Doesn't sound good. Doesn't look good. Nothing good about it.
Except the ooh's and ahh's of the other players. I've always liked hearing that.
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Friday, October 29, 2004
For us the bell tolls...
Well we're done. Wheaton Academy fell in double overtime to Sycamore 2-1, marking the second time we've fallen in the state quarterfinals. Tough finish is the best I can say.
The pace went back and forth in the first half. We had a corner kick less than a minute in and just missed. They took over for most of the first until we controlled the last 10 minutes. Scoreless at halftime. We had several good chances, but just couldn't convert. We scored on a complete fluke where the ball bounced toward the Sycamore golaie and the wind took it off his hands and it trickled into the net. Lucky yes, but at the 21 minute mark we went up 1. They scored with 10 minutes left after a doink off the cross bar. Loads of traffic in front of our goal and they put in the 17th rebound. They won it off a diagonal cross that our keeper had trouble judging in the heavy wind. He tipped it right to a Sick-amore player and that was it.
We had a goal nullified on an offside penalty, which I'm used to seeing in most high school and college soccer games (and I've seen a LOT!) So I don't have to worry about sneaking out of work to drive 45 minutes to Naperville to catch the end. The Warriors took care of that for me.
Saw CJ, who was the guy who admitted me into Wheaton Academy. Now he's working at Tyndale Publishing in design. He told me how hard it is to get in there for work. Not the news I needed to hear. But he was the first guy I met at WA and he helped set the tone for my next 2 years. Two good years too.
Also saw Channing, a really neat girl. Goes to Wheaton College. From Texas. Hadn't seen her in a while. We had a nice chat. No more details.
I did get to go up into the press room. They had catered meals and I had to help myself. Never mind I'd just had a cheesesteak sandwich; I found room. Amazing what a little Daily Herald punch card will do for you...
Well, it's football playoff time in Illinois and the scores are coming in. Time to work. I'll check back in tomorrow night. Peace peeps!
The pace went back and forth in the first half. We had a corner kick less than a minute in and just missed. They took over for most of the first until we controlled the last 10 minutes. Scoreless at halftime. We had several good chances, but just couldn't convert. We scored on a complete fluke where the ball bounced toward the Sycamore golaie and the wind took it off his hands and it trickled into the net. Lucky yes, but at the 21 minute mark we went up 1. They scored with 10 minutes left after a doink off the cross bar. Loads of traffic in front of our goal and they put in the 17th rebound. They won it off a diagonal cross that our keeper had trouble judging in the heavy wind. He tipped it right to a Sick-amore player and that was it.
We had a goal nullified on an offside penalty, which I'm used to seeing in most high school and college soccer games (and I've seen a LOT!) So I don't have to worry about sneaking out of work to drive 45 minutes to Naperville to catch the end. The Warriors took care of that for me.
Saw CJ, who was the guy who admitted me into Wheaton Academy. Now he's working at Tyndale Publishing in design. He told me how hard it is to get in there for work. Not the news I needed to hear. But he was the first guy I met at WA and he helped set the tone for my next 2 years. Two good years too.
Also saw Channing, a really neat girl. Goes to Wheaton College. From Texas. Hadn't seen her in a while. We had a nice chat. No more details.
I did get to go up into the press room. They had catered meals and I had to help myself. Never mind I'd just had a cheesesteak sandwich; I found room. Amazing what a little Daily Herald punch card will do for you...
Well, it's football playoff time in Illinois and the scores are coming in. Time to work. I'll check back in tomorrow night. Peace peeps!
Fantasy football update
I don't have too much to say, so I thought I'd mention Blind Shock, my fantasy football team on Yahoo. I'm currently in 2nd place, which is pretty amazing. Out of my 5 wins, 3 of come by 8 points or less. TO and the Philly defense have done a lot of good for me. These are my thoughts on my guys this week and what I expect pointwise.
T. Green KC- Indy has the 32nd ranked passing defense in football. I want 2 touchdowns and 250 yards passing (17 points).
C. Martin JETS- Miami has their 2 defensive tackles back and they didn't play the Jets the last time these 2 teams played. 80 yards rushing would be a stretch, but I think he'll get 1 score. C-Mart always seems to find the endzone each week (12 points).
M. Moore Min- This one is the wild card. I picked this guy up this week and he may be that second running back I've been looking for all year. Apparently, he's set a team record for yards rushing in his first 3 games. I certainly don't want to see him kill the Giants, but they are around 20th in rushing defense and Randy Moss still isn't all the way back. Nonetheless, Minnesota will pass against the Giant suspect secondary (8 points).
T. Owens Phi- My first round pick after every running back was drafted. Give me another huge day for TO! (18 points)
R. Gardner Was- Just picked him up too with Michael Clayton of TB on a bye week. Just a fill-in (6 points).
J. McCareins JETS- Miami's passing defesne is excellent, so I can't expect too much from a guy who's done almost nothing for me. If he gets 60 yards catching or 1 score, that'll be fine (2 points).
B. Franks GB- Done nothing. Can Todd Heap come back soon enough? (2 points)
S. Janikoswki Oak- Passed Vanderjagt as my number one kicker. He's against SD and in 8 games against them, he has 13 field goals and 18 extra points. (12 points)
Phil. defense- No Jamal Lewis for Baltimore which improves my numbers considerably. I'll give the Raven offense 13 points, Philly 3 interceptions, and 2 sacks. (12 points)
79 points is a lot considering I average around 65 per week. As long as I outscore my opponent, it's fine by me. As of now, my opponent has no QB no No. 1 running back and no No. 1 WR because they're all from New Orleans and they're off this week. This one should be a cakewalk... Well off to CPK I go. And then onto the state tournament tonight. Go Warriors!!!!!
T. Green KC- Indy has the 32nd ranked passing defense in football. I want 2 touchdowns and 250 yards passing (17 points).
C. Martin JETS- Miami has their 2 defensive tackles back and they didn't play the Jets the last time these 2 teams played. 80 yards rushing would be a stretch, but I think he'll get 1 score. C-Mart always seems to find the endzone each week (12 points).
M. Moore Min- This one is the wild card. I picked this guy up this week and he may be that second running back I've been looking for all year. Apparently, he's set a team record for yards rushing in his first 3 games. I certainly don't want to see him kill the Giants, but they are around 20th in rushing defense and Randy Moss still isn't all the way back. Nonetheless, Minnesota will pass against the Giant suspect secondary (8 points).
T. Owens Phi- My first round pick after every running back was drafted. Give me another huge day for TO! (18 points)
R. Gardner Was- Just picked him up too with Michael Clayton of TB on a bye week. Just a fill-in (6 points).
J. McCareins JETS- Miami's passing defesne is excellent, so I can't expect too much from a guy who's done almost nothing for me. If he gets 60 yards catching or 1 score, that'll be fine (2 points).
B. Franks GB- Done nothing. Can Todd Heap come back soon enough? (2 points)
S. Janikoswki Oak- Passed Vanderjagt as my number one kicker. He's against SD and in 8 games against them, he has 13 field goals and 18 extra points. (12 points)
Phil. defense- No Jamal Lewis for Baltimore which improves my numbers considerably. I'll give the Raven offense 13 points, Philly 3 interceptions, and 2 sacks. (12 points)
79 points is a lot considering I average around 65 per week. As long as I outscore my opponent, it's fine by me. As of now, my opponent has no QB no No. 1 running back and no No. 1 WR because they're all from New Orleans and they're off this week. This one should be a cakewalk... Well off to CPK I go. And then onto the state tournament tonight. Go Warriors!!!!!
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
On to the state tournament!
Yes!
Wheaton Academy knocks off St. Francis 2-1 to advance to the Elite 8 state tournament this weekend in Naperville. For me any WA victory over St. Francis is sweet, but one to advance to a state tournament, well to quote Ric Flair, WHOOOOOOO!
Now it's us against Sycamore, probably the best team in Class A soccer. But Marmion tied them 1-1 and we beat Marmion twice this season.
Our team looks solid. Goalie Joe Selvaggio has given up just 16 goals in 20 games this year, less than 1 per game. No goalie is great without a reliable defense, and WA's with seniors Hunter Long and Colin Finch, has allowed 2 or more goals a game only twice this year.
Jason VanderVeen (who scored twice against the Spartans despite battling a flu bug), Alex Earl, and Tyler Keith our are top three scorers and they will have to utilize their excellent outside speed to get past Sycamore's aggressive (or dirty) defenders.
If WA can win this one, I say we have an excellent shot at winning the whole thing. Fenwick is out and Peoria Notre Dame and St. Viator are on the opposite side of the bracket. I'll be at North Central College Friday night and I'll give my report and thoughts on the game by Saturday. Will Wheaton Academy win girls and guys soccer state titles in one calendar year after never having won a state title in 130 years? Hmm, that wouldn't be bad... Let's Go Warriors!
Wheaton Academy knocks off St. Francis 2-1 to advance to the Elite 8 state tournament this weekend in Naperville. For me any WA victory over St. Francis is sweet, but one to advance to a state tournament, well to quote Ric Flair, WHOOOOOOO!
Now it's us against Sycamore, probably the best team in Class A soccer. But Marmion tied them 1-1 and we beat Marmion twice this season.
Our team looks solid. Goalie Joe Selvaggio has given up just 16 goals in 20 games this year, less than 1 per game. No goalie is great without a reliable defense, and WA's with seniors Hunter Long and Colin Finch, has allowed 2 or more goals a game only twice this year.
Jason VanderVeen (who scored twice against the Spartans despite battling a flu bug), Alex Earl, and Tyler Keith our are top three scorers and they will have to utilize their excellent outside speed to get past Sycamore's aggressive (or dirty) defenders.
If WA can win this one, I say we have an excellent shot at winning the whole thing. Fenwick is out and Peoria Notre Dame and St. Viator are on the opposite side of the bracket. I'll be at North Central College Friday night and I'll give my report and thoughts on the game by Saturday. Will Wheaton Academy win girls and guys soccer state titles in one calendar year after never having won a state title in 130 years? Hmm, that wouldn't be bad... Let's Go Warriors!
The Herminator
From msgnetwork.com
"Earlier this week, Jets coach Herman Edwards said his team could take something positive from playing a close game with New England despite losing.
But Edwards took a different tack Wednesday, railing against the perception the Jets took a moral victory from the 13-7 loss.
'That's hogwash,' Edwards said. 'For people to say that, it's a shame. Shame on them, because it's really sad, because when the game is over with, no one is in the locker room except the coach and the players and the staff. How I address the team, nobody hears that except for me and the players. For someone to write that, that's a sad, sad commentary.'"
So to anyone who thinks I or any Jet fan should be satisfied with a moral victory, I say you are basically clueless. Remember. You play to win the game! On to Miami back in East Rutherford and let's go to 6-1.
"Earlier this week, Jets coach Herman Edwards said his team could take something positive from playing a close game with New England despite losing.
But Edwards took a different tack Wednesday, railing against the perception the Jets took a moral victory from the 13-7 loss.
'That's hogwash,' Edwards said. 'For people to say that, it's a shame. Shame on them, because it's really sad, because when the game is over with, no one is in the locker room except the coach and the players and the staff. How I address the team, nobody hears that except for me and the players. For someone to write that, that's a sad, sad commentary.'"
So to anyone who thinks I or any Jet fan should be satisfied with a moral victory, I say you are basically clueless. Remember. You play to win the game! On to Miami back in East Rutherford and let's go to 6-1.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
My prayer for this brutal series...
One comment and I'll end this post...
How great would it be if after the Red Sox came back from 3-0 to beat the Yankess, the Cardinals came back from 3 down to beat the Red Sox?!
How great would it be if after the Red Sox came back from 3-0 to beat the Yankess, the Cardinals came back from 3 down to beat the Red Sox?!
Monday, October 25, 2004
Ray Charles
I never go to movies. I've been inside a movie theater 4 times in the last 4 years. I saw Miracle, Ocean's 11 (where I fell asleep), and 2 others I can't remember. Guess that gives you an idea of how good those ones were. But I will be at Charlestowne, Batavia, or some where when Ray comes out. I'm pumped to see the new documentary on Ray Charles. He's a music legend, but not too well known when it comes to his personal life. Now I'm a huge fan of older music. But I didn't even know the man had a heroin problem. I hear it's a good honest portrayal of the Genius. I'll watch it and check back for a review.
Even though I don't watch movies in the theater, I probably should start assembling a DvD collection. Right now I have 4 DVD packages, 2 are wrestling (WHOOOOOO!) and 2 are live concerts (Eagles, Jim Croce). Good Lord, why am I admitting this? Here's my short wish list in no particular order:
1) Good Will Hunting (reminds me of college)
2) The Negotiator
3) A Few Good Men
4) In the Line of Fire (John Malkovich, enough said)
5) The Fugitive
Probably there are more, but that's all for now. For now, I should probably start replacing my CD's. Stupid things are getting all scratched! My first CD that I brought was the Creedence Clearwater Revival Chronicle. Guess I'm stuck in the 60's and 70's. If you ever see a rap album in my car, call 911, because someone has broken in. Later.
Even though I don't watch movies in the theater, I probably should start assembling a DvD collection. Right now I have 4 DVD packages, 2 are wrestling (WHOOOOOO!) and 2 are live concerts (Eagles, Jim Croce). Good Lord, why am I admitting this? Here's my short wish list in no particular order:
1) Good Will Hunting (reminds me of college)
2) The Negotiator
3) A Few Good Men
4) In the Line of Fire (John Malkovich, enough said)
5) The Fugitive
Probably there are more, but that's all for now. For now, I should probably start replacing my CD's. Stupid things are getting all scratched! My first CD that I brought was the Creedence Clearwater Revival Chronicle. Guess I'm stuck in the 60's and 70's. If you ever see a rap album in my car, call 911, because someone has broken in. Later.
Sunday, October 24, 2004
World Series Game 1 Notes and baseball musings, WA soccer
Well to my college pals in NE, good for you. At least I don't have to hear any more of that hogwash about how tortured Boston sports fans are.
I give St. Louis credit for coming back like they did. I didn't know if they would. And if Woody Williams didn't pitch like such a stiff, it might turn out differently. But Bill Mueller should be batting second. He'll always put the ball in play and move Damon around the bases when he has the chance. One note on my prediction of St. Louis winning. I forgot. How any team with Roger Cedeno can have the best record in baseball is an act of God. The 25 man rosters are interesting. St. Louis has 1 more pitcher on their roster than Boston and the longer that series goes, the more important that could become.
As for the Met manager search, there's one guy I want and I don't know if Omar Minaya will interview him... our former second baseman Wally Backman. Now I know this guy has no major league expereince but think about it. He's been managing in the minors for 5 years. He preaches a fast aggressive style of play. With Reyes Matsui and Wright leading off our order, they're perfect for that style. And Wally's teammates loved him. He was always a great clubhouse guy. So the players of today can probably relate to a guy with his enthusiasm and scrappiness. He's 1 of 3 finalists for the Arizona job. It would be good to see him get it. Wille Randolph would be fine too. As long as it's not Jim Riggleman. Just the name rings last place!
Good news. Wheaton Academy beats Kaneland 1-0 and we're in the Sweet Sixteen. And it's the lovely Spartans of St. Francis and we're playing them Tuesday in the Somonauk sectional. Somonauk is a good hour and 20 minutes west of Wheaton. It's getting into rural Illinois, like DeKalb and NIU. Doesn't it seem weird that both these teams have to travel 1:20 west to play this game. Win this and it's into the state tournament where we'll probably play ultra-tough Sycamore. We'll see how it all shakes up.
I took Hogan for a walk through Wheaton College today. It's real easy to attract attention when you have a cute blonde with 4 legs and a flopping tongue by your side. He saw a really big blonde dog and boy did he want a piece. I wonder what feelings are really behind the growl.
Gotta get up at 6 am to go to the airport. On a Sunday! Just not right. just not right. just not right. Well the fried chicken will make it better... Later everybody.
I give St. Louis credit for coming back like they did. I didn't know if they would. And if Woody Williams didn't pitch like such a stiff, it might turn out differently. But Bill Mueller should be batting second. He'll always put the ball in play and move Damon around the bases when he has the chance. One note on my prediction of St. Louis winning. I forgot. How any team with Roger Cedeno can have the best record in baseball is an act of God. The 25 man rosters are interesting. St. Louis has 1 more pitcher on their roster than Boston and the longer that series goes, the more important that could become.
As for the Met manager search, there's one guy I want and I don't know if Omar Minaya will interview him... our former second baseman Wally Backman. Now I know this guy has no major league expereince but think about it. He's been managing in the minors for 5 years. He preaches a fast aggressive style of play. With Reyes Matsui and Wright leading off our order, they're perfect for that style. And Wally's teammates loved him. He was always a great clubhouse guy. So the players of today can probably relate to a guy with his enthusiasm and scrappiness. He's 1 of 3 finalists for the Arizona job. It would be good to see him get it. Wille Randolph would be fine too. As long as it's not Jim Riggleman. Just the name rings last place!
Good news. Wheaton Academy beats Kaneland 1-0 and we're in the Sweet Sixteen. And it's the lovely Spartans of St. Francis and we're playing them Tuesday in the Somonauk sectional. Somonauk is a good hour and 20 minutes west of Wheaton. It's getting into rural Illinois, like DeKalb and NIU. Doesn't it seem weird that both these teams have to travel 1:20 west to play this game. Win this and it's into the state tournament where we'll probably play ultra-tough Sycamore. We'll see how it all shakes up.
I took Hogan for a walk through Wheaton College today. It's real easy to attract attention when you have a cute blonde with 4 legs and a flopping tongue by your side. He saw a really big blonde dog and boy did he want a piece. I wonder what feelings are really behind the growl.
Gotta get up at 6 am to go to the airport. On a Sunday! Just not right. just not right. just not right. Well the fried chicken will make it better... Later everybody.
Friday, October 22, 2004
Fantasy basketball outlook
Well, I'm trying to get past the disappointment of no hockey this year by doing something I didn't think I'd do again. Following basketball. I signed up for 2 fantasy leagues, and I have basically have the same roster for both teams.
Here they are:
Clyde da King
Steve Francis, Orl
Jamal Crawford, NY
Baron Davis, NO
Richard Jefferson, NJ
Kurt Thomas, NY
Wally Sczerbiak, Min
Eddy Curry, Chi
Stromile Swift, Mem
Dwayne Wade, Mia
Bonzi Wells, Mem
Shane Battier, Mem
Vin Baker, NY
Brian Grant, LAL
I didn't realize how many Memphis Grizzlies I have on this team. Ouch.
Here's number 2. (Bold names are repeated).
Garden Party
Steve Francis
Bonzi Wells
Baron Davis
Richard Jefferson
Samuel Delambert, Phi
Kurt Thomas
Eddy Curry
Emeka Okafor, Cha
Jason Kidd, NJ
Tim Thomas, NY
Reggie Miller, Ind
Stromile Swift
Vin Baker
Well I for one think team number 2 looks a little better. Hopefully I'll do well enough in one to keep my interest and not make me miss hockey too much.
Man this baseball game's a complete joke. An absolute catastrophe. I just cannot and will not root for New England against New York. That said, I will take a Jet win this Sunday if it means the Red Sox win tonight. It would be beautiful to see the Jets end that 20 game winning streak the Pats have. Well mom I know you don't just want to read my thoughts on sports so I'll switch the subject. Later folks.
Here they are:
Clyde da King
Steve Francis, Orl
Jamal Crawford, NY
Baron Davis, NO
Richard Jefferson, NJ
Kurt Thomas, NY
Wally Sczerbiak, Min
Eddy Curry, Chi
Stromile Swift, Mem
Dwayne Wade, Mia
Bonzi Wells, Mem
Shane Battier, Mem
Vin Baker, NY
Brian Grant, LAL
I didn't realize how many Memphis Grizzlies I have on this team. Ouch.
Here's number 2. (Bold names are repeated).
Garden Party
Steve Francis
Bonzi Wells
Baron Davis
Richard Jefferson
Samuel Delambert, Phi
Kurt Thomas
Eddy Curry
Emeka Okafor, Cha
Jason Kidd, NJ
Tim Thomas, NY
Reggie Miller, Ind
Stromile Swift
Vin Baker
Well I for one think team number 2 looks a little better. Hopefully I'll do well enough in one to keep my interest and not make me miss hockey too much.
Man this baseball game's a complete joke. An absolute catastrophe. I just cannot and will not root for New England against New York. That said, I will take a Jet win this Sunday if it means the Red Sox win tonight. It would be beautiful to see the Jets end that 20 game winning streak the Pats have. Well mom I know you don't just want to read my thoughts on sports so I'll switch the subject. Later folks.
Music, voting, Enterprise
That "Some Beach" by Blake Shelton is one catchy song. Now if you live in the New York area, there's no way to know that since they have no country radio. But as the temperature is dropping, that song makes me feel pretty good. Especially with the little aggravations I deal with day to day. Reminds me of the hammocks at the camp I laid in over in Ecuador. When I go to Mexico in November, it'll definitely kick in. Should be a sweet tip over Thanksgiving. Don't know what kind of turkeys they have down there, but we'll see. I'll just make sure I don't drink the water.
Oh, this post was originally supposed to be about music. Never mind that, let's move on. I got some voting information at church last Sunday. I've never voted, but this November, I believe I will. These papers compared where the 2 candidates side on the main subjects. Kerry's support of stem cell may be good or bad, hard for me to say at this point. But Bush supports the recent tax cuts, opposes abortions, and opposes gay marriages, so right now, that's who I'm voting for. And to my friends in Boston, please don't vote for Kerry just because he roots for the Red Sox!
The last election was hysterical. I was at Gordon, sophomore year. All of us (Ferrin Hall, Floor 3), stayed up until 3 a.m. positive we'd find out the winner. We were watching this like it was Sportscenter. We're calling each other into each other's rooms. Bush got Tennessee! The way Florida was going, none of us knew how they'd break that state down. It was like Gore got Miami, Bush got Tampa, and Gore got Disney World!
Had a job interview at Enterprise for a management training program. Should hear from them by Tuesday. It went about 25 minutes and I think it went well. Pretty positive conversation and I think she was looking to see how well I could speak with people. But we'll see what happens. And to a ceratin somebody, no, if I don't get the job, I won't take it personally. Ok, off to the Daily Herald. It's football pairings night. To all my peeps, later
Oh, this post was originally supposed to be about music. Never mind that, let's move on. I got some voting information at church last Sunday. I've never voted, but this November, I believe I will. These papers compared where the 2 candidates side on the main subjects. Kerry's support of stem cell may be good or bad, hard for me to say at this point. But Bush supports the recent tax cuts, opposes abortions, and opposes gay marriages, so right now, that's who I'm voting for. And to my friends in Boston, please don't vote for Kerry just because he roots for the Red Sox!
The last election was hysterical. I was at Gordon, sophomore year. All of us (Ferrin Hall, Floor 3), stayed up until 3 a.m. positive we'd find out the winner. We were watching this like it was Sportscenter. We're calling each other into each other's rooms. Bush got Tennessee! The way Florida was going, none of us knew how they'd break that state down. It was like Gore got Miami, Bush got Tampa, and Gore got Disney World!
Had a job interview at Enterprise for a management training program. Should hear from them by Tuesday. It went about 25 minutes and I think it went well. Pretty positive conversation and I think she was looking to see how well I could speak with people. But we'll see what happens. And to a ceratin somebody, no, if I don't get the job, I won't take it personally. Ok, off to the Daily Herald. It's football pairings night. To all my peeps, later
I've decided not to title this one.
Well, let's see.
World Series = Boston vs. St. Louis.
Lineups
I think the Cards are better 3-5 but the Red Sox are better 1-8/9.
Pitching
Haven't heard the rotation for St. Louis yet. Boston has Wakefield Schilling and Pedro and probably Lowe. I'm guessing Williams, Marquis, Morris, Suppan. Red Sox get the edge. I like St. Louis in the bullpen. The Red Sox seem to have more, but the Cards have some guys who just get the big guys out. (Tavarez, Haren, King).
I expect a lot of 6-5 or so games. Count on some runs being scored. But I think Edgar Renteria and Jim Edmonds will have great series and I say St. Louis wins in 7.
1918 LIVES!
Good news from high school soccer playoff action. Wheaton Academy knocks off Marmion 2-1 to win the regional and is going to Somonauk (1 hour from home)to play Kaneland on Saturday. Should be pretty easy. The Knights can score, but they have no defense at all. Kind of like the New York Rangers. Then we'll probably play our buddies, St. Francis, who beat us at home last year to knock us out. Let's return the favor this year. Win that, and we're in the elite 8 state tournament. Since I'm off from work on Saturday, I may go.
Remember the White House? The fried chicken? The onion rings? The mashed potatoes? The rolls? The salad bar? OK, I haven't spent much time at the salad bar, but I hear it's good. I'm going Sunday. So I'll try to eat OK before I load up. And then I'm supposed to play volleyball that afternoon! How will I be able to move? Odds are we'll get our butts whipped again, as we're 0-3 in matches and 0-9 in individual games played. I just want to win ONE GAME! Is that too much to ask?
And of course, it's the Jets vs. the lovely Patriots. I absolutely believe the Jets can win. I just don't think it's going to happen. I think it'll be a 17-14 game or so, with a lot of turnovers and punts. But it's only Week 6. There's a lot more regular season to come. Whether Gang Green wins or loses, I won't make too big a deal out of it.
Well that's all for now. Write me some comments and let me know if this is a good read. Even if you don't think so, say it's a good read anyway.
World Series = Boston vs. St. Louis.
Lineups
I think the Cards are better 3-5 but the Red Sox are better 1-8/9.
Pitching
Haven't heard the rotation for St. Louis yet. Boston has Wakefield Schilling and Pedro and probably Lowe. I'm guessing Williams, Marquis, Morris, Suppan. Red Sox get the edge. I like St. Louis in the bullpen. The Red Sox seem to have more, but the Cards have some guys who just get the big guys out. (Tavarez, Haren, King).
I expect a lot of 6-5 or so games. Count on some runs being scored. But I think Edgar Renteria and Jim Edmonds will have great series and I say St. Louis wins in 7.
1918 LIVES!
Good news from high school soccer playoff action. Wheaton Academy knocks off Marmion 2-1 to win the regional and is going to Somonauk (1 hour from home)to play Kaneland on Saturday. Should be pretty easy. The Knights can score, but they have no defense at all. Kind of like the New York Rangers. Then we'll probably play our buddies, St. Francis, who beat us at home last year to knock us out. Let's return the favor this year. Win that, and we're in the elite 8 state tournament. Since I'm off from work on Saturday, I may go.
Remember the White House? The fried chicken? The onion rings? The mashed potatoes? The rolls? The salad bar? OK, I haven't spent much time at the salad bar, but I hear it's good. I'm going Sunday. So I'll try to eat OK before I load up. And then I'm supposed to play volleyball that afternoon! How will I be able to move? Odds are we'll get our butts whipped again, as we're 0-3 in matches and 0-9 in individual games played. I just want to win ONE GAME! Is that too much to ask?
And of course, it's the Jets vs. the lovely Patriots. I absolutely believe the Jets can win. I just don't think it's going to happen. I think it'll be a 17-14 game or so, with a lot of turnovers and punts. But it's only Week 6. There's a lot more regular season to come. Whether Gang Green wins or loses, I won't make too big a deal out of it.
Well that's all for now. Write me some comments and let me know if this is a good read. Even if you don't think so, say it's a good read anyway.
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Welcome to the main event
So this is a blog...
Nice.
Maybe I'll stay around for a while.
I'll be going to work early tomorrow so I'll just write down a few thoughts I have now.
1) Why does it have to feel like it's 20 degrees outside when we haven't hit Halloween yet?
2) I just got a new watch, an NFL workout watch from Avon. Nice stuff. I've never worn a watch for more than 24 hours at a time in my life. Yet for some reason, I like this one. It's not too complex, but it's got that really nice blue light that glows.
3) I haven't had GOOD fried chicken in a while. There's this one place, the White House in Dixon, IL that is phenomenal. And you should taste their onion rings, hot, crispy, yet, not a heavy oily taste. But you bite into KFC and you can't tell the juice from the grease. Ahh.
4) Yanks win 3, Red Sox win 3. This will be an awesome game 7. Even if the Red Sox win it, you know what will happen? Houston wins the NL and Clemens beats Boston in Fenway in Game 7!
5) Whatever happened to everyone I knew on AIM? My old computer crashed in June and I just got a new one in mid September. I knew 20 people on AIM from college, church, etc. I think I've chatted with 4 of them in the last month. Is there some sort of abduction going on? Oh, those tycoons at Yahoo...
6) You know Ken Jennings, the guy who won 76 consecutive Jeopardy! games? (Notice you have to put the exclamation point afterwards.) Omar Minaya, meet the new manager of the New York Mets!
7) It's tough living in Illinois when so many of my friends are in New England. And as much as I work it's tough to have a social life. Tough, but I do what I can.
8) I like to write. That way, I can go back and change what I've said. I wish I could do that in my conversations each day. I could get used to this...
Nice.
Maybe I'll stay around for a while.
I'll be going to work early tomorrow so I'll just write down a few thoughts I have now.
1) Why does it have to feel like it's 20 degrees outside when we haven't hit Halloween yet?
2) I just got a new watch, an NFL workout watch from Avon. Nice stuff. I've never worn a watch for more than 24 hours at a time in my life. Yet for some reason, I like this one. It's not too complex, but it's got that really nice blue light that glows.
3) I haven't had GOOD fried chicken in a while. There's this one place, the White House in Dixon, IL that is phenomenal. And you should taste their onion rings, hot, crispy, yet, not a heavy oily taste. But you bite into KFC and you can't tell the juice from the grease. Ahh.
4) Yanks win 3, Red Sox win 3. This will be an awesome game 7. Even if the Red Sox win it, you know what will happen? Houston wins the NL and Clemens beats Boston in Fenway in Game 7!
5) Whatever happened to everyone I knew on AIM? My old computer crashed in June and I just got a new one in mid September. I knew 20 people on AIM from college, church, etc. I think I've chatted with 4 of them in the last month. Is there some sort of abduction going on? Oh, those tycoons at Yahoo...
6) You know Ken Jennings, the guy who won 76 consecutive Jeopardy! games? (Notice you have to put the exclamation point afterwards.) Omar Minaya, meet the new manager of the New York Mets!
7) It's tough living in Illinois when so many of my friends are in New England. And as much as I work it's tough to have a social life. Tough, but I do what I can.
8) I like to write. That way, I can go back and change what I've said. I wish I could do that in my conversations each day. I could get used to this...
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