Monday, April 30, 2007

Weird ending spoils Talladega

It was a descent race. But i wish NASCAR had thrown just one more caution so everyone wouldn't be worried about fuel. Twards the end the whole "get in lone and follow the leader" thing was getting old. Larry, Darrell and Mike did a good enough job keeping us semi interested until 10 lamps to go.
My problem is this. Well, I have a few problems.
#1 - I have a problem with Kyle Busch, always have, and i like his brother. This i think will be the 3rd time this year he has left the track with out being interviewed buy fox or NASCAR. Tony (missing his balls and all, see previous post) stayed around and actually spoke with the reporters. If he doesn't want to be in the limelite get out of racing. If he doesn't want to be fined for sayng something stupid, hire and an interpretor like a japanese pitcher.
Alot of people hate Jeff Gordon, but he does not shy away from the good or the bad press. He even made a joke about it in victory lane. I'll admitt i never root for him (unless i pick him in my pool) but that showed some class. He puts fans in the seats even though those people are hoping he hitts the wall at 200mph. Kyle on the other hand acts like a 2 year old that didn't get his icecream and went up to his room to cry. I read no reports anywhere that said he was hurt from either the crash on saturday or the one on sunday. If he's injured that is one thing, if he's just pissed, that's another.
#2 - if NASCAR had a catagory for "comback driver of the year" right now it would be Jamie McMurray. With all the attention on Gordon and JR. Does anyone else realize he's 7th in points? (HELLO McFLY!!!!!). Nice job so far Jamie.
#3 - Also some earlie atta-boy's to Kurt Busch (brutal season lasty year) Clint Bowyer (goes unnoticed every year) David Stremme (roockie) and Elliot Saddler (gotta love a guy with 400 hound dogs) For hanging in the top 15 in points and letting everyone else know "we ain't going no where".
#4 - On to Smoke. Back off McMurray. The only thing David Gilliland didn't do was climb in Jamie's car and turn the wheel into Tony. You want to blame someone for your bad finish you have your choice of Mcdonalds, Wendy's or BK. If you fat ass lost 25 pounds you'd probley get alittle better gas milage. (not really, but i'm venting, bare with me).
#5 - For all his hype coming into this year Kasey Kahne has layed a big egg. Is he doing too many commercials with the 3 crazy chicks? Or is he doing the 3 crazy chicks and is too tired to race? (Things that make you go Hmmmmmm........)

Other Update's
"Pacman" to appeal his suspension. Yup, knew that was going to happen. He's gonna loose what 2.3 million this year if he doesn't play? Gotta keep that posse armed and feed.....

Steinbrenner say's he beleives in Torre. Can anyone say "kiss of death?"
He's gone. Not even Jeters wining and A-rods homeruns could save his ass. Stick a fork in him.

Have a good afternoon.

Dave

Alot happened this weekend

So we'll just highlite unless i get off on a tangent about something.
THE DRAFT
I'm not too big on the draft because except for the class of 83 most of the "better" NLF players have come from the lower rounds. Brady Quinn will be just fine as long as everyone give him his one crappy year. (hopefully he does not pull en Eli Manning and have to go threw 3 of those years). But how is it that the biggest buzz of the draft is Moss going to the Pats? Now they have something they have not in the past few years, too many good receivers. Moss, Wes Welker, Donte Stallworth, Troy Brown, and Kelly Washington. All i can say ig good think Troy like to play defence and return kicks.

THE NBA
The HEAT are gone.
The Lakers are on the brink.
The nets are about to kick the Raptors to the curb.
And Golden State (holy crap, GOLDEN STATE!) Is about to drop the Mavs. Jessica Alba is Golden State's #1 fan. NUFF SAID!

Michael Vick
Meet with the league and is sorry for anything he might have done. If Pacman and Henry deserved there suspensions what do we do with Vick? Slap him on the rist and tell the rest of the league it "wasn't as bad" as Jones and Henry? Too bad Altanta traded there best quarterback to houston or this may have turned out diffrent.

MLB
Stud of the weekend. Troy Tulowitzki. Not sure who he is? Here's a hint. Made an unassisted triple play and hitthe game winning HR over Altanta.
In case your missing it, funnest team to watch in the league, The Diamondbacks.
(Yankee fans please turn your head)
We will not talk about the 509ft homer by David or Mr. Cora's (essentially game winning) homer, but will will mention these facts.
Johnny Damon 4 for 32
Bobby Abreu 2 for 30
Hideki Matsui 3 for 17
Robinson Cano 1 (ONE) for 18

Cubs / Cards game is canceled to to the passing of pitcher Josh Hancock.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, teammate's and fans.
Smell the roses, see a sunset, feel the ocean under your feet..................

Dave

Friday, April 27, 2007

Stewart backs off

We need to send out a search party. Tony Stewart lost his balls.
When he emerged from the metting this afternoon his tune about NASCAR's cautions changed quicker than his belt size after a big meal. No matter what you read in the paper or on the web here's how the meeting really went.
NC = NASCAR
TS = Tony Stewart

NC - Good to see you Tony, Sit down and shut up.
TS - What?
NC - Who do you think you are?
TS - I'm tony Stewart, The Home Depot and subway guy. Why Don't you know who i am?
NC - Look, you need to shut you mouth about us calling cautions. We call them for a good reason.
TS - Jeff or JR. get a lap down?
NC - That's the answer we expected from you Tony. Dr. Phil, will you please come in here.
Dr. P - Hey Tony. Good race last week. You did really, really well.
TS - Thanks DR. P. (looks at NASCAR) What he doing here?
Dr. P - Tony, NASCAR just wanted me to talk to you about you attutude lately. You seem to be holding some anger. And the way your lashing out it concerns me. what's wrong Tony, did i hit something?
TS - "sniff" No......
Dr. P. - We all need to get along and play by the rules. Everyone is cooperating except you.
TS - "sniff" That's not true. Kyle (Busch) doesn't have to play by the rules. He get to leave races earlie and not get fines, Then Jr. gets to drive his car around the track!
Dr. P. - (speaking in a strick tone) Tony, were gojng to keep you home this weekend if you can not follow the rules and also take away all of your teams toys and
NS - FINE YOU $50,000.00 TOO!
Dr. P. Now NASCAR, you know your not going to fine Tony after all he is a good boy and were really making progress here, (turning to tony and nodding) Arn't we Tony?
TS - "sniff" Ya, i guess we are.......
Dr. P - Now Tony, are you going to go out there and tell everyone that we talked it over and that you now agree with the caution that NASCAR throws?
TS - YA, I guess. But what's in it for me?
NC - Why you little son-of-a BIT
Dr.P. Now Nascar, you need to get along with Tony too. He has a point. If he's going to a good little boy and follow the rules you have to give him something in return.
NC - Fine, what do you want?
TS - To still be able to make fun of Kyle (busch's) pencil neck, big ears and horse teeth on national T.V.
NC - Fine, but do it after the race.
TS - Can i go now? I'm hungry and need to hit McBurgerqueen.
Dr. P. - McBurgeerQueen?
TS - Ya, McDonalds 1st, Then Burger King on the way to Dairy Queen. A mans gotta eat a balanced meal, right?
NC - Just go or i'll fine you right now for annoying me.
Dr. P. - Tony i'd like to schedule another meeting with you. When is best for you?
TS - Usually after Bristol......
NC - GET HIM OUT OF HERE!
TS - Gotta go. Eat Fresh - Race HARD!
Tony leaves. NASCAR and Dr. P are still in the room looking at each other.
NS - Think that will work?
Dr. P. - Should. If not you still have that left over Matt Kenseth Robot you can replace him with.
NS - Na, That will never work. the robot demanded more money after the season ended because he won more races than matt and claimed he could have looked "much better" in the Gatorage commercial.
Dr. P and NASCAR start laughing to the point were milk starts coming out of there nose...................

And there you have it.
Who ever is going to look for Tony's balls i suggest you start looking in NASCAR's back pocket. They probley there for safe keeping.....

Dave

Schilling dares media to prove sock is fake

And offer up a million bucks!
Schilling on his blog http://www.38pitches.com/ is now offering a million dollars to the charity of choice to anyone who wants to have his sock tested to prove it is/isn't blood. If it is blood (and we all hope it is) the the individual/corporation who has the sock tested will have to pony up $1,000,000.00 to Curt's ALS charity, if proven it not blood, Curt will pony up $1,000,000.00 to the charity of the there choice. THAT IS AWESOME. Somebody has got to accept that offer. That has to be the ultimate double-dog-dare!
Gary Thorne had back off of his original statement saying he "misunderstood" Mirabelli's statement. What a load of crap....
How could you misunderstand? You have been covering hockey for how many years? Ever heard in interview with a hockey player? Sounds like two 1st grades discussing nuclear physics, and for some reason you "misunderstood" Doug. (a man who speaks perfect English and the only man alive who can catch Wakefield's knuckleball).
I really, really, really, want someone to take Curt up on his bet and, I'm only guessing, but i really think someone will. I have a few people in mind i would like to see step forward.
#1 - John Henry and the boston red sox.
Sure the 1st thing a yankee fan would think is that they had to do it. How else could they cover up the fact it was paint? But to me this would be the ultimate show of support to Curt (and also he might not be soo pissed anymore he did not get a contract extension over the winter).
#2 - George Steinbrenner - New York Yankee's
If anyone could say "OH-YEA?" to the ultimate double-dog-dare it would be Georgie. I could just see him up in his office sitting there and then jumping up from his chair (like an 18yr old who just got caught by his mom pulling it in the bathroom) and saying "F-IT!, why not. They hate me anyway, let stir the pot a little more!". That would be classic.
#3 - Boston Rob from survivor. Standing at a podium screaming "Curt Schilling is GOD!"
#4 - Big Poppy.. Just so he could look at the camera and say "YEA, I got his back".
#5 - A-rod. He needs a tax write off this year.

Your thoughts are welcome.

Dave

Yankee's slide, Boston rolls and notes from around the league

Yankee's loose there 6th straight. Johnny Damon (and i quote) "There's going to be some panic soon if we do not start winning". A couple thoughts on this statement.
#1 - We now see exactly how much starting pitching is worth. Phil Hughes was not that bad but the kid is not pitching in triple a anymore. (plus he's only 20)
#2 - A.J. Burnett was fantastic last night. He had command of every single pitch he threw and keep the "bronx bombers" off balance all night.
#3 - If Vernon Wells is getting hot. If all the stories were not about a-rod we might start talking about Well's start (of for that fact Cleveland's Travis Hafner). But only local sports writes pay attention to Canada and Cleveland.
#4 - This is there longest loosing streak since 2005 and to make it worst there now one game behind the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the standings. Living here in Connecticut you can almost hear Red Sox nation walking around with there chest out.
- Speaking of the Red Sox,
The only thing that saved Beckett last night was Wily Mo's granny. I like Josh, hell what not to like about a 95mph fastball. But half the time he spends on the mound his face looks like he's gotta take a crap. Every time he doesn't get the for a strike on a close pitch he breaks out the Patton Manning face. (Thank you Bill Simmons).
- Colon strikes out 11....
Holy crap, Who saw THAT coming?
He was awesome last night. I truly believe that the batters were distracted by the fact that #1 he's still pitching in the league, and he now has a striking resemblance to Captain Caveman.
- Giants will 8th straight. No homers for Barry thought. Watching the high lites of the game last night there playing excellent small ball.
- One highlight you have to see is Tony Clark (Who with the grey hair looks 10 years older than he actually is) Destroying a baseball. 409ft homer, NICE......

WHAT TO WATCH FOR THIS WEEKEND
Big Unit vs. Big head(bonds)
Yankee's vs. Red Sox (yawn, unless there going to be a bench clearing brawl there's no reason to watch. Prediction, Sox sweep again).
NFL draft (noon time ESPN) See who goes 1 threw 10 then change the channel.
Tigers / Twins
Cubs / Cardinals
Dodgers / Padres

And last but not least........................
TALLADEGA BABY.....
Wait for "the big one" then clean up the mess and go racing....
Should be an interesting weekend with Tony's comments about the "mystery cautions". Lets see how NASCAR plays it this weekend with everyone watching the track when/if a caution comes out for deb re.
Besides the 500 this is the must see race of the year. I am interested to see how montoya handles the draft. Especially if Kyle Busch, JR. or Stewart get behind him and give him a little "tap" to get him out of the way.

Dave

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Gary Thorne, 741, Landis

Gary Thorne claim he knows Curt Schilling's bloody sock was a fake (after 2-1/2 years, he brings this up now?) and the Doug Mirabelli told him so. (Doug vehemently denies doing so). My question is this. Why is this just coming up now? Did Curt write something bad about the man in his own blog? Did he not get an interview before the game? We have a liquid lunch in the 3rd inning and this just kinda "slipped out?" I do not get it. With everything else going on why are we re-hashing news stories from 2004? LIKE......

Bonds hit #741 and The giants win!

Floyd Landis is crying foul and is blaming the France officials of going on a witch hunt (again).

Jake Peavy strikes out 16 batters in 7 innings and LOOSES.....(nice bullpen work guys.)

And a a more upbeat note scientists have found a new planet that, looks like Earth, Could be Earth, and is 741 trillion miles away. (Day trim anyone? Anyone scan the planet for apes yet? No?) Look, let try and make this planet a little better before we go and screw up another one.

Lithonia lighting has come out with there new Omero Shoebox. Not sure how long this has been out but it is a sexy looking fixture. Great distribution. Check it out for your self in the "what's new section" at www.lithonia.com


DJD


Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Tony Stewart Blast NASCAR

I am a NASCAR fan. And i do believe tony is right. I have watched a few races where they have a caution for debre and the fox camera's can not find any. Always seems to happen when they need to take a commercial or we went threw too long of a green flag run. Not every race can be Bristol where there is a caution every 5 laps. Then again maybe they should try and get a little more bang for the buck. Nascar is all about the advertising dollar. Weather it's on the car, or during a commercial. This year all the fan fair have been on Montoya and J.R. Fair or not these are the guys selling the tickets. Everyone wants to see J.R. take the checkered flag and every single American fan wants to see Tony put Montoya into the wall, followed by him getting out of the car and beating the crap out of Kyle Busch. I know the old adage about watching guys drive in circles butt this is the same reason we slow down when there's a car accident, we have to watch.
This is also the reason we have more night races. During the summer no one wants to stay in the house and watch 4 hours of guys driving in circles, unless your Fat, Lazy or both.
If Nascar wants to make the races more exciting put a ramp right down the middle of the straight away and give a drive 25 bonus point every time he make the jump. (wait, we already do that. It's called motor-cross)
If anyone ever views my blog your welcome to comment.

Dave

Edision Report

My mistake on the link to the wen site.
It's actually www.edisonreport.net
Sorry.

Dave

I hope he hit a 100

Bonds on A-Rod.
Ya know, I kinda feel for Barry. Don't get me wrong, we all know he cheated, but let it go already. He's abviously off the juice (cough, cough), mabey. After he's done with baseball the man will probley go to jail, if not for lying then for tax enasion, but all that will be after he's done playing baseball.
If Alex does break his record, not saying he will as the man has to cool off sometime, it will take all of the pressure off of him and then he can go back and start enjoying playing baseball. I have already pick a date for Ales to start his downward spiral so we will see what happens.

DJD

EDISION REPORT

For those of you do not know this is the best free information in the web about the lighting industry and there reports on profit, loss. (HA! Loss my ass. These people NEVER loss money). You can also keep track of who's buying eho these days.
www.edisonreport.net.

Dave

Everyone should know

About the best site on the internet.
www.ilovebacon.com
Is fun for all.

Dave

New page - New address

Morning all.
Random thoughts for today.
First, Sports.
Can we get the draft over with already. Everytime i turn on espn i have to hear about the mock draft. Can we just sign Russell and Quinn to a contract now and be dome with it?

For all of you not watching you missing a hell of a play off series. (HOCKEY!)

Can someone please rip off Wade's arm, He isn't using it anymore.

Rosie's leaving "The View". There goes my morning. I'll never be the same.

With the weather breaking around most of the United States baseball is in full swing. Here's some bold statement that might or might not come true.
May 15TH, The day A-Rod's collapse starts.
Jume 1st - J.D. Drew's 1st trip to the DL.
Joe Mauer repeats as batting champ and catches 120 games.
Ichiro starts heating up in 5 - 4 - 3 - 2- 1......
Someone bitches about something Barry Bonds or Curt Schilling did.
One more game get canceled by snow.