Say what you want about T.O., but clearly (and I mean clearly) he is NOT Charles Haley.
(Someone who loves me made this happen) I got Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty by Jeff Pearlman over the weekend. When the Cowboys were running roughshod through the NFL in the nineties, I was basically a casual sports fan. I had some sort of idea of what was going on, but not enough to really know more than the major players on the popular teams. Suffice to say, even if I was an avid follower of anything at that point, I had no idea the Cowboys got down like THAT. It's such an engaging and hard to put down book. I reccomend it for anyone who pretends to know football. Then you will know what my title is about.
In Other News...
-So Chris Brown says he's sorry and is seeking counseling for his assault incident 2 weeks ago. So are we supposed to just think it's all OK now that he's 'getting help?' I can't imagine that this was the first time he's had an 'explosion' with Rhianna. In abusive relationships, Most bouts of abuse were escalated incidents where he more than likely did other things before. So many celebrities either go to rehab or get counseling when their bad behavior is made public. I think it's all bullshit. I feel like they're only trying to make amends because they 'got caught.' Then again, that pretty much makes them like all of us.
-I have become ridiculously addicted to Guitar Hero. More on that later. As in, in an entirely separate entry. Yes, it's that deep.
-So Michael Phelps is not going to be charged with anything for the infamous photo that surfaced a couple of weeks ago. What kills me about this story is that allegedly, the renters of the house where the party took place said that they weren't at the party. Really. You live at the house where MICHAEL PHELPS IS COMING OVER TO PARTY, and you're not there. Really. Or, whatever.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Brett Favre Brett Favre Brett Favre
Somewhere, John Madden is crying. While eating a Bloomin Onion and spraying Tinactin everywhere.
So once again, Brett Favre Brett Favre Brett Favre (people get so wrapped up in him, I feel like you can't say his name without actually saying it three times. I'm going to make this easier for me by calling is retiring from football. For one, this gives sportscasters something else to talk about besides the steroid 'scandal' with A-Roid/Rod. Of course, it would help if people actually believed that Favre (x3) is actually gone this time. We all remember his tearful goodbye press conference last year. The SI cover is still on my wall. Then he decided to pull a pump fake on us and come back. Maybe this time, he's actually done for good. Who knows?
I find it way too ironic that I was playing Madden 09 last night with Brett (x3) and the Jets. It was pretty much the best and worst of Brett (x3). My first play from scrimmage was a 20 yard post route that turned into a 70 yard touchdown. My next pass was a 15 yard in route that turned into a (near) touchdown, only for Jericho Crotchery to fumble as he's crossingthe goal line. Then, the 2008 Brett (x3) showed up. I had a TAINT (which is an interception returned for a touchdown---it was run back from the end zone, mind you), five other interceptions, and two fumbles. In other words, typical. Throughout his career, Brett gave, and seemingly seemed to take away soon thereafter. I mean, does it really make sense that a quarterback can set the all-time mark for touchdown passes and interceptions??? Of course, there were things he did well. He did win NFL MVP three times, becoming the first player to do so. He also led the Packers from irrelevant to Super Bowl champions (even going back to the Super Bowl the next year). So this was not just some scrub we're talking about here. Even if he played like one from time to time.
Oh well, it was quite the ride, Brett (x3). Of course, the Jets really have no proven options at quarterback. I think I read on ESPN that New York intends to draft Mark Sanchez (can you really have confidence in a guy whose own coach does not think he's ready?) in the first round. They spent a lot of money on veterans who seemed to tire at the end of the season. They have a new coach who looks to be full of energy, and may not like the team he's given. Oh well...they're opening a new stadium!!!
...In 2010.
So once again, Brett Favre Brett Favre Brett Favre (people get so wrapped up in him, I feel like you can't say his name without actually saying it three times. I'm going to make this easier for me by calling is retiring from football. For one, this gives sportscasters something else to talk about besides the steroid 'scandal' with A-Roid/Rod. Of course, it would help if people actually believed that Favre (x3) is actually gone this time. We all remember his tearful goodbye press conference last year. The SI cover is still on my wall. Then he decided to pull a pump fake on us and come back. Maybe this time, he's actually done for good. Who knows?
I find it way too ironic that I was playing Madden 09 last night with Brett (x3) and the Jets. It was pretty much the best and worst of Brett (x3). My first play from scrimmage was a 20 yard post route that turned into a 70 yard touchdown. My next pass was a 15 yard in route that turned into a (near) touchdown, only for Jericho Crotchery to fumble as he's crossingthe goal line. Then, the 2008 Brett (x3) showed up. I had a TAINT (which is an interception returned for a touchdown---it was run back from the end zone, mind you), five other interceptions, and two fumbles. In other words, typical. Throughout his career, Brett gave, and seemingly seemed to take away soon thereafter. I mean, does it really make sense that a quarterback can set the all-time mark for touchdown passes and interceptions??? Of course, there were things he did well. He did win NFL MVP three times, becoming the first player to do so. He also led the Packers from irrelevant to Super Bowl champions (even going back to the Super Bowl the next year). So this was not just some scrub we're talking about here. Even if he played like one from time to time.
Oh well, it was quite the ride, Brett (x3). Of course, the Jets really have no proven options at quarterback. I think I read on ESPN that New York intends to draft Mark Sanchez (can you really have confidence in a guy whose own coach does not think he's ready?) in the first round. They spent a lot of money on veterans who seemed to tire at the end of the season. They have a new coach who looks to be full of energy, and may not like the team he's given. Oh well...they're opening a new stadium!!!
...In 2010.
Monday, February 9, 2009
I Want This To Be Great.
Finally...I have come back to the world of blogging.
For the one (me) person that has kept up with my blogging over the years, I never really had a purpose back then. I wanted to just have an outlet to write about things that were near and dear to me. I'd pretty much just end up telling too much about my personal life. That never really creates allies, so I've noticed.
Anyway, my mind is still full of nonsense. Like, why would M.I.A. dress up like a ladybug to perform at the Grammy's last night? And, how come (more than likely) 60 percent of people who have cell phones have never turned them off? Or, if Julius Peppers really wanted to play for a winner, what's so bad about that his current employer...who just so happened to go 12-4 and win the NFC South? I may or may not turn this into a long list of questions. Let's go with the former!
-Why are people really so up in arms about Alex Rodriguez using steroids? Don't we call the mid to late 90s through...right now the Steroid Era in baseball?
-Am I going to get a rebate check this year?
-Do people still care about the NHL?
-Are there other black people who are actually entertained by NASCAR?
-Did Chris Brown beat up Rhianna because she made fun of his dancing?
-(Should I really be so shocked to know that my spell checker considers 'Rhianna' spelled correctly?)
-If you're going to an exotic island for a vacation, why do you 'need' to get your e-mail at all times exactly?
-If your e-mail address is 'iluvmyboocuzhedo69right@hotmail.com,' are you really fooling anyone by saying that's your 'business' address? (Unless your business is adult related---whatever. Even those e-mail addresses would be legit.)
-What if that's actually someone's e-mail address?
-Did Phoenix, Dallas, Detroit, Toronto and Philadelphia really think about...hmmm, I dunno...winning basketball games with the moves they've made?
-Why does Steve Spurrier have a job exactly?
-If I say, 'Call (insert number here)' from your cell phone, should you have to respond with, "Do I need to press 'Send?'?"
So it's with a lot of excitement that I introduce The Blacktooth Files. Of course, the name comes from a guy who I was helping over the phone at work who said his Blacktooth wasn't working. He may or may not have meant 'Bluetooth.' And no, I really don't know what he actually meant. I do want this to be great. Even if it's just a great big turd sandwich that will make you feel better about yourself. Um...that's...at least something great. Right??
Of course, I'm not going to answer all these questions. (We may be onto something if I answer THREE OF THEM.) But I'm hoping that I'll make some things happen. Even if it's just a bunch of loose rambling. Then again, that's pretty much how I do things. I want to try and update every night. Apparently that can be done from my cell phone as well. We sure shall put that claim to the test.
For the one (me) person that has kept up with my blogging over the years, I never really had a purpose back then. I wanted to just have an outlet to write about things that were near and dear to me. I'd pretty much just end up telling too much about my personal life. That never really creates allies, so I've noticed.
Anyway, my mind is still full of nonsense. Like, why would M.I.A. dress up like a ladybug to perform at the Grammy's last night? And, how come (more than likely) 60 percent of people who have cell phones have never turned them off? Or, if Julius Peppers really wanted to play for a winner, what's so bad about that his current employer...who just so happened to go 12-4 and win the NFC South? I may or may not turn this into a long list of questions. Let's go with the former!
-Why are people really so up in arms about Alex Rodriguez using steroids? Don't we call the mid to late 90s through...right now the Steroid Era in baseball?
-Am I going to get a rebate check this year?
-Do people still care about the NHL?
-Are there other black people who are actually entertained by NASCAR?
-Did Chris Brown beat up Rhianna because she made fun of his dancing?
-(Should I really be so shocked to know that my spell checker considers 'Rhianna' spelled correctly?)
-If you're going to an exotic island for a vacation, why do you 'need' to get your e-mail at all times exactly?
-If your e-mail address is 'iluvmyboocuzhedo69right@hotmail.com,' are you really fooling anyone by saying that's your 'business' address? (Unless your business is adult related---whatever. Even those e-mail addresses would be legit.)
-What if that's actually someone's e-mail address?
-Did Phoenix, Dallas, Detroit, Toronto and Philadelphia really think about...hmmm, I dunno...winning basketball games with the moves they've made?
-Why does Steve Spurrier have a job exactly?
-If I say, 'Call (insert number here)' from your cell phone, should you have to respond with, "Do I need to press 'Send?'?"
So it's with a lot of excitement that I introduce The Blacktooth Files. Of course, the name comes from a guy who I was helping over the phone at work who said his Blacktooth wasn't working. He may or may not have meant 'Bluetooth.' And no, I really don't know what he actually meant. I do want this to be great. Even if it's just a great big turd sandwich that will make you feel better about yourself. Um...that's...at least something great. Right??
Of course, I'm not going to answer all these questions. (We may be onto something if I answer THREE OF THEM.) But I'm hoping that I'll make some things happen. Even if it's just a bunch of loose rambling. Then again, that's pretty much how I do things. I want to try and update every night. Apparently that can be done from my cell phone as well. We sure shall put that claim to the test.
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