It has always been a topic of debate in the sporting world; at what point is scoring too many points a sign of poor sportsmanship and lack of respect for the opponent. Is is Tom Brady and the New England Patriots putting up 52 points against the Washington Redskins, throwing deep passes late in the game? Some say yes, some say they are paid professionals, they get paid to put up points. Well, what about amateurs, like high school football.
This brings me to the Smith Center Redmen. Apparently, they have taken the act of scoring to a new level, an art form really. In nine games this season, this small town high school in Kansas has been outscoring 640-0 this season. That is an average of 71 points per game. Most recently, racking up 72 points in the 1st quarter. I understand the argument that a team is just doing what they are supposed to, but come on, how hard is it for a coach to send in the C squad, dummy the offense, and run up the middle when the score is 40+ to zero? Talking to friends who have watched this team play, they haven't done much to pull starters and simplify the offense, they continue to do what they do. Great team, probably, respectful, no way!!!!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Ahhhhh, Flowers!
I have been married now for 5 and a half years. I can still remember back to the day that I got married, it was a beautiful summer day, an awesome ceremony, and a wonderful reception. Of everything that went on that day, of everything that we did to prepare for one of the biggest days of our lives, there is only one thing that I remember vividly that made the day the best ever. That was the flower arrangement, I mean, without those flowers, the day would have been ruined.
I hope that you could sense the flowing sarcasm in that statement above. Honestly, of all the weddings that I have been at and been apart of, I can say with certainty that the flowers are the last thing that I notice and remember, heck, I don't even remember what flowers we had at my own wedding or even what color they were.
However, for Elana Glatt, the flowers are apparently the only thing that she can remember. She spent over $27K on the floral arrangement at her wedding. So, you can imagine that she was upset when the flowers were not the correct color, and apparently somewhat wilted. She has decided to sue the florist for ruining her wedding. Now, at this point I can see her point. If I paid that much for flowers, I would expect them to be correct. I get upset when I read the next fact of the case.
She isn't sueing to get her money back, instead she is sueing for more than $400K. Yes, that's right, more than $400K. Now, I understand wanting your money back, but come on do you really need 14 times what you paid, especially for something as insignificant as flowers. This is what I dislike about our justice system, someone can sue for any reason and any amount and the courts will hear it and sometimes side for stupidity because of some loophole or other retarded reason.
I hope that you could sense the flowing sarcasm in that statement above. Honestly, of all the weddings that I have been at and been apart of, I can say with certainty that the flowers are the last thing that I notice and remember, heck, I don't even remember what flowers we had at my own wedding or even what color they were.
However, for Elana Glatt, the flowers are apparently the only thing that she can remember. She spent over $27K on the floral arrangement at her wedding. So, you can imagine that she was upset when the flowers were not the correct color, and apparently somewhat wilted. She has decided to sue the florist for ruining her wedding. Now, at this point I can see her point. If I paid that much for flowers, I would expect them to be correct. I get upset when I read the next fact of the case.
She isn't sueing to get her money back, instead she is sueing for more than $400K. Yes, that's right, more than $400K. Now, I understand wanting your money back, but come on do you really need 14 times what you paid, especially for something as insignificant as flowers. This is what I dislike about our justice system, someone can sue for any reason and any amount and the courts will hear it and sometimes side for stupidity because of some loophole or other retarded reason.
How Good is Starbucks
The highlight of the week at my place of business is the fact that we have switched out our vending machine vendors and gone with a new company. They promise to provide a higher quality product, more selection, and less prices. Well, the price of pop and food did go down by a whole 10 cents, apparently there are healthier options for snacks, but most importantly, they switched out our coffee machines and put in new ones that serve up coffee, hot chocolate(made with milk or water), cafe mocha's, latte's, etc....(decaf versions, too). Of course, while it is free coffee, why would I want something that is from a lousy vending machine when I can get starbucks coffee(I can hit them on the way to work or our cafeteria sells it, as well).
Starbucks is one of the biggest brands in coffee in the U.S., great tasting, many believe you cannot get a better cup of coffee anywhere. Well, the other day I did get a better cup of coffee than Starbucks, it came straight out of the new coffee machine that was installed. I am no coffee guru, but it tasted as good as any cafe mocha that I have received from Starbucks, so I ask everyone, how good is Starbucks, really?
Starbucks is one of the biggest brands in coffee in the U.S., great tasting, many believe you cannot get a better cup of coffee anywhere. Well, the other day I did get a better cup of coffee than Starbucks, it came straight out of the new coffee machine that was installed. I am no coffee guru, but it tasted as good as any cafe mocha that I have received from Starbucks, so I ask everyone, how good is Starbucks, really?
Monday, September 17, 2007
Gaming Kills!!!!!
I am not an avid internet gamer, I have played some online games like WOW and City of Heroes, but I wouldn't call myself a gamer. Well, maybe I am since I do play console games often(Madden Rules!!!!). However, I play often enough to know that anytime I hear someone say that video games are bad and can cause violence, I declare shenanigans a insist that there are other factors that are not being considered. However, after reading this article, I am convinced that video games can be DEADLY!
Apparently, this man in China dropped dead from exhaustion after spending 3 straight days playing online video games(they wouldn't divulge what game he was playing). So, maybe video games can be deadly, and I am sure advocates who fight to rid the world of games will use this to their advantage. However, I implore people to look at what really happened here. You have some idiot who decided that playing video games was more important than sleep and an internet cafe who was unwilling to tell this guy to go home and get some rest. Clearly had nothing to do with the game itself.
Look at the bright side, after he dropped dead, there were about 100 other internet users who left the cafe in fear after the death. Hopefully, the were fearing their own demise. If this man's death somehow inspires other gamers and internet junkies to take some time to rest in between these marathon battles and surfing, and saves their lives, then his death carries with it an inherent nobility that we should all be so fortunate to possess. So, while some say "poor China Man", I say poor us!
Apparently, this man in China dropped dead from exhaustion after spending 3 straight days playing online video games(they wouldn't divulge what game he was playing). So, maybe video games can be deadly, and I am sure advocates who fight to rid the world of games will use this to their advantage. However, I implore people to look at what really happened here. You have some idiot who decided that playing video games was more important than sleep and an internet cafe who was unwilling to tell this guy to go home and get some rest. Clearly had nothing to do with the game itself.
Look at the bright side, after he dropped dead, there were about 100 other internet users who left the cafe in fear after the death. Hopefully, the were fearing their own demise. If this man's death somehow inspires other gamers and internet junkies to take some time to rest in between these marathon battles and surfing, and saves their lives, then his death carries with it an inherent nobility that we should all be so fortunate to possess. So, while some say "poor China Man", I say poor us!
My Lucky Day
For the past several months, I have been looking high and low to find a Guitar Hero controller for my Xbox 360. I have GH2 and love it, but with only one guitar, the experience is limited. I have searched several Best Buys, Wal-Marts, Targets, GameStops, etc. consistently over the last several month with no luck. I even tried Ebay, but with s&h, it just wasn't a good deal. Finally, I go into GameStop on Sunday as another desparation attempt, and the heavens opened up, angels sang, they had a controller.
Now, this isn't the end of my lucky day, it gets better. They actually had a used one for $30, and a new one for $60, well, I don't care if it is new, so I said give me the used one(which was even in a box). So, I paid my $30 + tax(thanks Uncle Sam) and went home to share my new found fortune with the whole family. As I opened up the box and pulled out the controller, something seemed odd, it was still all wrapped up, stickers weren't even opened, and it had a certain new car smell to it. After further investigation, I found that the cashier gave me the wrong box and handed me the new controller, rather than the old. Looks like I will need to go to church next week to show my appreciation!!!
Now, this isn't the end of my lucky day, it gets better. They actually had a used one for $30, and a new one for $60, well, I don't care if it is new, so I said give me the used one(which was even in a box). So, I paid my $30 + tax(thanks Uncle Sam) and went home to share my new found fortune with the whole family. As I opened up the box and pulled out the controller, something seemed odd, it was still all wrapped up, stickers weren't even opened, and it had a certain new car smell to it. After further investigation, I found that the cashier gave me the wrong box and handed me the new controller, rather than the old. Looks like I will need to go to church next week to show my appreciation!!!
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Coaching Tirades
As a KU fan, the 52-7 blowout of defending MAC champions Central Michigan over the weekend was a great site to see. Of course, it may not have been as sweet for WR Raimond Pendleton. It started off great, he returns a punt 77 yards for a touchdown, unfortunately, he dove into the endzone and was flagged 15 yards. Well, this is what coach Mark Mangino had to say about it.
I hope he doesn't think twice before returning a kick, just diving into the endzone.
I hope he doesn't think twice before returning a kick, just diving into the endzone.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
The Gods Have Spoken!
The thing I enjoyed most about this Labor Day weekend is be start of the college football season. And what a way to start, with blowouts, nail-biters, and even the ever popular upset. Now, as a football fan, there is one principle that I believe in very deeply, and that is the presence of the all powerful, Football Gods!!! That's right, there are Football Gods, and they know everything and punish anyone who does not honor their existence. If you don't believe me, just ask the Michigan Wolverines!
See, the Wolverines kicked off their run at the National Title in style, by losing to D1-AA Appalachian State. This is the first time that a D1-AA school has beaten a ranked D1-A opponent. Of course, I am a firm believer that this embarrassing loss if they wouldn't have upset the Football Gods. How did they do this you might add. Well, last year when they were not chosen to play in the national title game, they moaned, whined, complained that they should be there over Florida because their only loss was to Ohio State, and that they were being punished for not playing. Nevermind the fact that they didn't play any other major opponents, lost to OSU already, and didn't even play in a conference championship game. Well, when teams moan, whine, and complain, then the Football Gods get angry and will get their revenge. So, after Michigan lost their bowl game last year, another reason why they didn't belong in a title hunt, and talked this year about how they would win it all, the Gods showed them that they can't take anything for granted. I say good for them and good for Appalachian State, I can't think of a better way to start off the college season!
See, the Wolverines kicked off their run at the National Title in style, by losing to D1-AA Appalachian State. This is the first time that a D1-AA school has beaten a ranked D1-A opponent. Of course, I am a firm believer that this embarrassing loss if they wouldn't have upset the Football Gods. How did they do this you might add. Well, last year when they were not chosen to play in the national title game, they moaned, whined, complained that they should be there over Florida because their only loss was to Ohio State, and that they were being punished for not playing. Nevermind the fact that they didn't play any other major opponents, lost to OSU already, and didn't even play in a conference championship game. Well, when teams moan, whine, and complain, then the Football Gods get angry and will get their revenge. So, after Michigan lost their bowl game last year, another reason why they didn't belong in a title hunt, and talked this year about how they would win it all, the Gods showed them that they can't take anything for granted. I say good for them and good for Appalachian State, I can't think of a better way to start off the college season!
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