I don't have anything to report. The NBA draft sucked. The Cavs took some stiff that will never see the floor in Cleveland. Derrick Brown dropped deep into the second round. Psycho T went to the Pacers. Finally, the Timberwolves drafted 3 point guards in the first 18 picks. In other news Xavier signed a recruit out of the 2009 class. Jeff Robinson originally committed to Purdon't but apparently he isn't down with academics and didn't quite make the cut there. I'm sitting here scratching my head at what strings Sister Rose pulled to get him in at Xavier. But I guess she did once deal with Drew Lavender. He should provide some depth in the front court and after reading up on him he seems to have the talent to go inside and outside. Coach Mack finally is rolling.
Be prepared for a live blog this weekend. I got a gang of homies coming in town to celebrate America's Birthday so I thought it would be a great idea to somehow document what goes down throughout the weekend. I'm going to try my best to keep it live and updated but no guarantees. In the mean time...
Michigan, you still suck...
In case people don't know that's where I'm from, that's what we do, and that's real college football.
Dayton, you definitely still suck...
In case you don't know, that's what Xavier does. W's and Rings. Championships.
-'Killa
31 Reasons Why Eric Wedge Needs Fired
1. 7 years, one playoff appearance.
2. One playoff appearance, one ultimate choke job.
3. We acquired the most versatile player in baseball to make a run this season and now we have to trade him.
4. Indians are the worst team in the AL. worse than baltimore. cool.
5. Even when we were healthy Wedge still couldn't figure out the best lineup. Here's 8 cheap reason and how the lineup should be when healthy.
6. Catcher: Victor Martinez
7. 1B: Travis Hafner
8. 2B: Jamey Carroll
9. 3B: Jhonny Peralta
10. SS: Asdrubal Cabrera
11. LF: Mark DeRosa
12. CF: Grady Sizemore
13. RF: Shin Soo Choo
14. Josh Barfield is good by the way. Bias? yep but try playing him.
note* number 15 is racist. get over it or dont read it.
15. Although there is no one to rely on in the bullpen stop calling on the fucking beaners. How about we get some loyal pen pitchers. White, black, asian i dont care just get someone who isnt in it for the money. These fucking puerto ricans all suck ass and dont give two shits about doing well. They just want to try and fuck anything in the states by using the tagline I pitch in the pros. Well guess what... you dont. You throw a ball for the worst team in the AL. that doesnt count rico.
16. I guess that mean that Wedge's decision making is terrible.
17. Small ball is for the national league. But jesus wedge. 1st and 2nd with no out and you still dont bunt when a good hitter is up. Then what happens? double play 2 outs runner on 3rd. GENIUS.
18. Wedge looks like a fucking turtle.
19. Jeremy Sowers has never pitched well. He has never had a solid start. Worst pitcher in baseball. Yet he still starts and takes up a roster spot. WHen do i get my shot?
20.Luis Valbuena is kinda hot right now. Otherwise I would call you the worst manager ever for not figuring outt o play Deorsa at 2nd with all these injuries and some fat obese kid in LF so we can bench him.
21. If nearly every Indians fan can 2nd guess the manager... its time to go.
22. Shapiro should go too. CLean house. That is still Wedge's fault.
23. After the Indians clean house, LeBron leaves too. #23, had to mention him. Browns actually have the best shot and i dont even like them. Mangini is awful, Mike Brown is awful, Wedge is awful. ITS A COMMON TREND!!! HOLY SHIT
24. no testicles
25. bad at interviews
26. never gets tossed
27. indians play without passion probably because they have no clubhouse leader or a manager who shows emotion
28. laffey got moved to the pen when sowers came back from injury earlier this year. thank god because laffey had about a 2 era and some wins.
29. look how many fans go to the games.
30. why dont fans go? because wedge sucks. definitely not because we are plagued with injuries and cleveland is poor
31. the indians are forced to sell now. def not bc of injuries once again. its because of wedge
2. One playoff appearance, one ultimate choke job.
3. We acquired the most versatile player in baseball to make a run this season and now we have to trade him.
4. Indians are the worst team in the AL. worse than baltimore. cool.
5. Even when we were healthy Wedge still couldn't figure out the best lineup. Here's 8 cheap reason and how the lineup should be when healthy.
6. Catcher: Victor Martinez
7. 1B: Travis Hafner
8. 2B: Jamey Carroll
9. 3B: Jhonny Peralta
10. SS: Asdrubal Cabrera
11. LF: Mark DeRosa
12. CF: Grady Sizemore
13. RF: Shin Soo Choo
14. Josh Barfield is good by the way. Bias? yep but try playing him.
note* number 15 is racist. get over it or dont read it.
15. Although there is no one to rely on in the bullpen stop calling on the fucking beaners. How about we get some loyal pen pitchers. White, black, asian i dont care just get someone who isnt in it for the money. These fucking puerto ricans all suck ass and dont give two shits about doing well. They just want to try and fuck anything in the states by using the tagline I pitch in the pros. Well guess what... you dont. You throw a ball for the worst team in the AL. that doesnt count rico.
16. I guess that mean that Wedge's decision making is terrible.
17. Small ball is for the national league. But jesus wedge. 1st and 2nd with no out and you still dont bunt when a good hitter is up. Then what happens? double play 2 outs runner on 3rd. GENIUS.
18. Wedge looks like a fucking turtle.
19. Jeremy Sowers has never pitched well. He has never had a solid start. Worst pitcher in baseball. Yet he still starts and takes up a roster spot. WHen do i get my shot?
20.Luis Valbuena is kinda hot right now. Otherwise I would call you the worst manager ever for not figuring outt o play Deorsa at 2nd with all these injuries and some fat obese kid in LF so we can bench him.
21. If nearly every Indians fan can 2nd guess the manager... its time to go.
22. Shapiro should go too. CLean house. That is still Wedge's fault.
23. After the Indians clean house, LeBron leaves too. #23, had to mention him. Browns actually have the best shot and i dont even like them. Mangini is awful, Mike Brown is awful, Wedge is awful. ITS A COMMON TREND!!! HOLY SHIT
24. no testicles
25. bad at interviews
26. never gets tossed
27. indians play without passion probably because they have no clubhouse leader or a manager who shows emotion
28. laffey got moved to the pen when sowers came back from injury earlier this year. thank god because laffey had about a 2 era and some wins.
29. look how many fans go to the games.
30. why dont fans go? because wedge sucks. definitely not because we are plagued with injuries and cleveland is poor
31. the indians are forced to sell now. def not bc of injuries once again. its because of wedge
All the Freaks are on Parade
Well, the NBA draft is coming up so I figured I'd take some time to analyze the first round and the players currently being projected to go and where they are going. NBAdraft.net is my source for this little project. First and foremost the draft class of 2009 is so weak it's not even funny. It's arguably the weakest NBA draft class in the past 10 years if not the past 15 years. So, basically it's a bad break for those teams in the lottery because there are no OJ Mayo's, LeBron James', or well he's already bust in my mind but Greg Oden's. Basically I don't see any instant impact players in this draft. I only hope that someone will prove me wrong.
1. LA Clippers - Blake Griffin: Memo to Clips...how many times are you going to have the #1 pick and still suck? Because that's about all you do. Griffin is certainly ready for the League but I really don't see him being a game changer. Logical pick for the Clips.
2. Memphis - Hasheem Thabeet: Thabeet has skyrocketed up the draft board. Sure he's got tons of potential and could someday be the next Hakeem. Since Memphis is stacked with athletes and "tweeners" Thabeet will certainly be the presence down low they need. He needs to bulk up though. Yo dude, take it from me, I'm 6'4" and 200 pounds of chiseled granite rock.
3. Oklahoma City - James Harden: First of all I love that Ricky Rubio is dropping. I think foreign players are dumb. Harden was an absolute stud at Arizona State. he can basically do it all and with time could mold into a Brandon Roy type threat. Work on your outside game homie.
4. Sacramento - Ricky Rubio: I guess he's a good point guard. I've only seen him play in the Olympics. So he most likely is pretty bad.
5. Washington - Jordan Hill: Legit player, but again not an instant impact guy. He needs some more time to develop.
6. Minnesota - Steph Curry: Lights out off screens. His set shot is water. He's only working out for three teams, Minnesota, Knicks, and Raptors. I want him to go to the Knicks. People are already talking about how him and 'Bronny are boys and the potential set up in New York. Hopefully you'll light it up like pops Steph.
7. Golden State - Jonny Flynn: I'm biased, but I think he's the best PG in the draft. I loved him at 'Cuse and I was upset to see him bounce. He's got the right style, vision, quicks, hops, work ethic, plus he won't stop smiling. Possible jersey purchase right here.
8. New York - Brandon Jennings: Dude you are dumb for not going to school. Oh wait, you are too dumb for school. How was Europe? I heard you got splinters in your ass. Is that true? Anyways, I guess you got that upside that the NBA loves. Good luck.
9. Toronto - Gerald Henderson: This guy took over games last year and has a solid tool set. Not sure how I see him as a pro. But I guess the scouts like him.
10. Milwaukee - Jeff Teague: Being a loose Bucks fan I love this draft choice. He can run the show. Look at what he did in the first 75% of last year's college season. He was arguably the best player in the country.
11. New Jersey - DeMar Derozan: A one and doner. I don't really know what he can do in the League yet. Unfortunately I think percentages may be against this cat. Good luck DeMar.
12. Charlotte - Tyreke Evans: One and Done. His true position is a ball handling two man I think. I can see him excelling if his outside game improves. His wingspan is crazy. I think he's ready. He could be a nice compliment to my guy Raymond Felton.
13. Indiana - DeJuan Blair: Man child. If the NBA doesn't work out I think he has a calling in the NFL. He'll rebound and that's about it. His NBA game will be below the rim. He will have to out hustle guys and work his ass off but his physicality might play as a strength to him.
14. Phoenix - James Johnson: The Sun is setting on the Suns of a few years ago. Amare is about to be out. Steve Nash is going to test the waters I think. Johnson has so much talent it's not even funny. He could be the guy to build a franchise around.
15. Detroit - BJ Mullens: Stupid. One and done. Dude you needed to stay one more year just like Kosta Khoufus needed to stay one more year.
16. Chicago - Earl Clark: A real solid player. Luol Deng type player.
17. Philadelphia - Chase Budinger: Him and Andre Iguodala can talk about the days of being Wildcats together. Chase has got mega hops and an inside game to copmliment his mid-range game. I really think he'll have a solid NBA career as a great role player.
18. Minnesota - Jrue Holiday: Minnesota is drafting the wrong UCLA guy here. Jrue is one and done. Darren Collison lead UCLA to 3 straight Final Fours. You tell me what's wrong here.
19. Atlanta - Wayne Ellington: Well, Atlanta, you were the first team that i gave a big OK to. Wayne can really lace it from deep and he is absolutely ready. Give the guy a few years and he'll be torching people.
20. Utah - Tyler Hansborough: I'm a Psycho T guy. I know a lot of people hate on the guy and say he won't do anything in the League. I think he'll be a solid role player. His hustle will make him good. Plus those who claim he traveled in college, well he'll certainly be able to do that in the NBA.
21. New Orleans - Eric Maynor: Biggest dark horse of the draft. An absolute steal for New Orleans. Maynor wil be a great serviceable back up to my mainest man CP3. I love this pick.
22. Dallas - Terrence Williams: I think Dirk will be a great mentor for this guy. Terrence's game is somewhat like Dirks in that he can go outside and inside.
23. Sacramento - Omri Casspi: I don't know who you are.
24. Portland - Derrick Brown: Holla back Xavier. We all knew he wasn't coming back once he said he was testing the waters. He's so athletic. He is like the Tyrus Thomas of this draft. I think he's got some really good upside and if his game continues to develop he eventually will catch on with the right system and make some bank.
25. Oklahoma City - Ty Lawson: Quick, quick, quick. I like the combo of him and Kevin Durant. He took over in the NCAA tournament and hasn't looked back.
26. Chicago - Sam Young: Really solid player. Won't wow you with flare. But he gets the job done.
27. Memphis - DeJuan Summers: AGain, not really flashy and honestly I don't see him really doing it in the NBA.
28. Minnesota - Austin Daye: Minnesota, this is your third pick in the first round. What the hell? Don't waste it on this guy. He needs one more year but oh well.
29. LA Lakers - Marcus Thornton: Big time player. Not sure how he fits in the triangle. I assume he can learn from Lamar Odom. At least he's hopping onto a team that just won the title.
30. Cleveland - Taj Gibson: Cleveland, I ask that you don't draft this guy and do what you can to try and get Derrick Brown.
A little Xavier update for you followers. I scoped out the NBA Top 100 Camp this week here at UVA. It gave me the opportunity to see Jordan Latham play. Jordan is a 2010 commit and from what I saw I like his style of play. I think he will fit the "Xavier Way" perfectly. He runs the floor well and can back you down in the post. I also think he has some midrange game but I didn't see it on display when I saw him play. I was also informed that Chris Paul aka CP3 is helping Coach Mack out. How so you may ask? Well, he's apparently getting in contact with guys that Xavier is looking at and more or less telling them to go to Xavier. Since CP3 is not a Xavier grad he is allowed to do so. So that's big time. It's really awesome to see one of the best young studs in the League hollering at some up and coming player and telling them Xavier is the spot. I also got to see Juwan Staten play at this camp. Now, you may recall that he was a Xavier recruit until he made a REALLY poor life decision and chose to commit to Dayton. Well, sorry Juwan, I know you got skill but you're going to get waxed while you play at Dayton. I hope you like the decision you made because Dayton sucks.
The US Open is trying to go down. It's been a little moist at Bethpage Black this week. I'm not afraid to say it, I'm a Tiger fan so I really haven't been pleased to see him not on his game. However, I am also a Justin Leonard fan and what he's been doing has been nice. How about David Duval?! My friend Jarrett is the only David Duval fan I know so I gotta think he's been feeling it for Duval. Actually, cue the Tiger charge as I'm writing this......?
I'm going to begin incorporating a new feature to my blogging. The current hot tracks I'm feeling.
1. All Night - T.I.
2. Sun Come Up - Glasses Malone ft. Birdman and Rick Ross
3. We Be Steady Mobbin' - Lil' Wayne ft. Gucci Mane
4. Always Strapped (remix) - Birdman ft. Lil' Wayne, Young Jeezy, and Rick Ross
5. Wonderful Day - O.A.R.
6. Corn Bread- Dave Matthews Band
7. Anything off of Big Whiskey & The GrooGrux King (Dave Matthews Band)
8. Maybach Music Pt. 2 - Rick Ross ft. Lil' Wayne, T-Pain and Kanye West
The following video is a song that will never get old. In fact at one point in time my one of my freshman roommates, BK, used to play it at least 20 times a day. So don't be scared to include it on every playlist you make because I'm pretty sure it's on at least 60% of my playlists.
War sunglasses, windows down, music up, and a nice Sunday drive.
-'Killa
1. LA Clippers - Blake Griffin: Memo to Clips...how many times are you going to have the #1 pick and still suck? Because that's about all you do. Griffin is certainly ready for the League but I really don't see him being a game changer. Logical pick for the Clips.
2. Memphis - Hasheem Thabeet: Thabeet has skyrocketed up the draft board. Sure he's got tons of potential and could someday be the next Hakeem. Since Memphis is stacked with athletes and "tweeners" Thabeet will certainly be the presence down low they need. He needs to bulk up though. Yo dude, take it from me, I'm 6'4" and 200 pounds of chiseled granite rock.
3. Oklahoma City - James Harden: First of all I love that Ricky Rubio is dropping. I think foreign players are dumb. Harden was an absolute stud at Arizona State. he can basically do it all and with time could mold into a Brandon Roy type threat. Work on your outside game homie.
4. Sacramento - Ricky Rubio: I guess he's a good point guard. I've only seen him play in the Olympics. So he most likely is pretty bad.
5. Washington - Jordan Hill: Legit player, but again not an instant impact guy. He needs some more time to develop.
6. Minnesota - Steph Curry: Lights out off screens. His set shot is water. He's only working out for three teams, Minnesota, Knicks, and Raptors. I want him to go to the Knicks. People are already talking about how him and 'Bronny are boys and the potential set up in New York. Hopefully you'll light it up like pops Steph.
7. Golden State - Jonny Flynn: I'm biased, but I think he's the best PG in the draft. I loved him at 'Cuse and I was upset to see him bounce. He's got the right style, vision, quicks, hops, work ethic, plus he won't stop smiling. Possible jersey purchase right here.
8. New York - Brandon Jennings: Dude you are dumb for not going to school. Oh wait, you are too dumb for school. How was Europe? I heard you got splinters in your ass. Is that true? Anyways, I guess you got that upside that the NBA loves. Good luck.
9. Toronto - Gerald Henderson: This guy took over games last year and has a solid tool set. Not sure how I see him as a pro. But I guess the scouts like him.
10. Milwaukee - Jeff Teague: Being a loose Bucks fan I love this draft choice. He can run the show. Look at what he did in the first 75% of last year's college season. He was arguably the best player in the country.
11. New Jersey - DeMar Derozan: A one and doner. I don't really know what he can do in the League yet. Unfortunately I think percentages may be against this cat. Good luck DeMar.
12. Charlotte - Tyreke Evans: One and Done. His true position is a ball handling two man I think. I can see him excelling if his outside game improves. His wingspan is crazy. I think he's ready. He could be a nice compliment to my guy Raymond Felton.
13. Indiana - DeJuan Blair: Man child. If the NBA doesn't work out I think he has a calling in the NFL. He'll rebound and that's about it. His NBA game will be below the rim. He will have to out hustle guys and work his ass off but his physicality might play as a strength to him.
14. Phoenix - James Johnson: The Sun is setting on the Suns of a few years ago. Amare is about to be out. Steve Nash is going to test the waters I think. Johnson has so much talent it's not even funny. He could be the guy to build a franchise around.
15. Detroit - BJ Mullens: Stupid. One and done. Dude you needed to stay one more year just like Kosta Khoufus needed to stay one more year.
16. Chicago - Earl Clark: A real solid player. Luol Deng type player.
17. Philadelphia - Chase Budinger: Him and Andre Iguodala can talk about the days of being Wildcats together. Chase has got mega hops and an inside game to copmliment his mid-range game. I really think he'll have a solid NBA career as a great role player.
18. Minnesota - Jrue Holiday: Minnesota is drafting the wrong UCLA guy here. Jrue is one and done. Darren Collison lead UCLA to 3 straight Final Fours. You tell me what's wrong here.
19. Atlanta - Wayne Ellington: Well, Atlanta, you were the first team that i gave a big OK to. Wayne can really lace it from deep and he is absolutely ready. Give the guy a few years and he'll be torching people.
20. Utah - Tyler Hansborough: I'm a Psycho T guy. I know a lot of people hate on the guy and say he won't do anything in the League. I think he'll be a solid role player. His hustle will make him good. Plus those who claim he traveled in college, well he'll certainly be able to do that in the NBA.
21. New Orleans - Eric Maynor: Biggest dark horse of the draft. An absolute steal for New Orleans. Maynor wil be a great serviceable back up to my mainest man CP3. I love this pick.
22. Dallas - Terrence Williams: I think Dirk will be a great mentor for this guy. Terrence's game is somewhat like Dirks in that he can go outside and inside.
23. Sacramento - Omri Casspi: I don't know who you are.
24. Portland - Derrick Brown: Holla back Xavier. We all knew he wasn't coming back once he said he was testing the waters. He's so athletic. He is like the Tyrus Thomas of this draft. I think he's got some really good upside and if his game continues to develop he eventually will catch on with the right system and make some bank.
25. Oklahoma City - Ty Lawson: Quick, quick, quick. I like the combo of him and Kevin Durant. He took over in the NCAA tournament and hasn't looked back.
26. Chicago - Sam Young: Really solid player. Won't wow you with flare. But he gets the job done.
27. Memphis - DeJuan Summers: AGain, not really flashy and honestly I don't see him really doing it in the NBA.
28. Minnesota - Austin Daye: Minnesota, this is your third pick in the first round. What the hell? Don't waste it on this guy. He needs one more year but oh well.
29. LA Lakers - Marcus Thornton: Big time player. Not sure how he fits in the triangle. I assume he can learn from Lamar Odom. At least he's hopping onto a team that just won the title.
30. Cleveland - Taj Gibson: Cleveland, I ask that you don't draft this guy and do what you can to try and get Derrick Brown.
A little Xavier update for you followers. I scoped out the NBA Top 100 Camp this week here at UVA. It gave me the opportunity to see Jordan Latham play. Jordan is a 2010 commit and from what I saw I like his style of play. I think he will fit the "Xavier Way" perfectly. He runs the floor well and can back you down in the post. I also think he has some midrange game but I didn't see it on display when I saw him play. I was also informed that Chris Paul aka CP3 is helping Coach Mack out. How so you may ask? Well, he's apparently getting in contact with guys that Xavier is looking at and more or less telling them to go to Xavier. Since CP3 is not a Xavier grad he is allowed to do so. So that's big time. It's really awesome to see one of the best young studs in the League hollering at some up and coming player and telling them Xavier is the spot. I also got to see Juwan Staten play at this camp. Now, you may recall that he was a Xavier recruit until he made a REALLY poor life decision and chose to commit to Dayton. Well, sorry Juwan, I know you got skill but you're going to get waxed while you play at Dayton. I hope you like the decision you made because Dayton sucks.
The US Open is trying to go down. It's been a little moist at Bethpage Black this week. I'm not afraid to say it, I'm a Tiger fan so I really haven't been pleased to see him not on his game. However, I am also a Justin Leonard fan and what he's been doing has been nice. How about David Duval?! My friend Jarrett is the only David Duval fan I know so I gotta think he's been feeling it for Duval. Actually, cue the Tiger charge as I'm writing this......?
I'm going to begin incorporating a new feature to my blogging. The current hot tracks I'm feeling.
1. All Night - T.I.
2. Sun Come Up - Glasses Malone ft. Birdman and Rick Ross
3. We Be Steady Mobbin' - Lil' Wayne ft. Gucci Mane
4. Always Strapped (remix) - Birdman ft. Lil' Wayne, Young Jeezy, and Rick Ross
5. Wonderful Day - O.A.R.
6. Corn Bread- Dave Matthews Band
7. Anything off of Big Whiskey & The GrooGrux King (Dave Matthews Band)
8. Maybach Music Pt. 2 - Rick Ross ft. Lil' Wayne, T-Pain and Kanye West
The following video is a song that will never get old. In fact at one point in time my one of my freshman roommates, BK, used to play it at least 20 times a day. So don't be scared to include it on every playlist you make because I'm pretty sure it's on at least 60% of my playlists.
War sunglasses, windows down, music up, and a nice Sunday drive.
-'Killa
Boom Boom Pow
I really have no direction with this post so I'm just gonna roll with it. I guess I should start off by mentioning LA. The Lakers won the NBA Title last night. They did it in five games like I said. So good work LA. Kobe won his fourth title and Phillip got his 10th ring. Adam Morrison got a ring. Cool, well not really. This should've been the Cavs year but since management in Cleveland refuses to go out and help LeBron then they will continue to suck and not get the job done. I mean it's only a matter of time until 'Bronny heads off to New York or New Jersey. However, there are rumors swirling of a possible Big Cactus trade to Cleveland. I guess that would be cool, but I really dont see how Shaq would put the Cavs over the top since he is in the decline of his career. If Shaq was in Cleveland, what does his new nickname become? I'm having trouble thinking of one. I was always a fan of The Big Aristotle.
We now enter the most boring part of the year, at least in sports. I'll get my fix of baseball and watch the major golf tournaments. But there is nothing going on until September when football gets underway. The best thing about that is that basketball is just right around the corner.
I will update you on some Xavier news. Jordan Latham recommitted to X this past week. About time something good happened, well, something happened in general. I feel that since Mack took over that program was just sitting there doing nothing. D. Breezy decided to stay in the League, but who really thought he would come back anyways? With the recommit of Latham rumors have been swirling that Air Spoon will commit as well. that would be a great hit for Mack and the 2010 class. However, he has yet to get anyone in for 2009. I know you're being picky and I definitely wouldn't take a guy to take a guy, but I think it's about time to scope the Juco circuit and see what's out there.
Generally I would save this story for the e-mails with the fellas, but I was actually asked if I would write about this adventure in the blog so I obliged. In fact I think the direct quote was, "Are you going to write this in your blog? About how great a life you live in Charlottesville and the great friends you have?" Everyone knows how much of a Dave fan I am and everyone knows that they started here in Charlottesville. I was invited yesterday to go to Coran Capshaw's pool. Those of you who don't know, Coran is the manager for DMB. So I'm pretty stoked. But remaining calm. I got to see some really cool stuff. I saw some really neat pictures of the fellas and all of their albums that hit platinum and such. Hopefully, some day I'll get to meet Carter because he's the man. What I'm trying to get at with this story is that recently I've really been doing the things out here. The run from about mid-April to now has been a run of all runs. I know Ross and Gallagher are coming out here for the 4th of July so I'm looking forward to that, but many of you are really missing out here in VA. Things get done and we like to get it going early and often. I'd like to give a big shout out and thanks to Emilie, Christin, and Chas for the adventure yesterday.
I already mention about how much I hate these idiots. But, I guess they're back at it again. Apparently they did a collabo with Common. You can find it here. Anyways, that's pretty stupid.
Most of you know how much I get down with boats. It's definitely a dream of mine to own a boat in the future and just rock that thing daily on Lake Huron. But, I'll tell you what. You want to talk about being on a boat? Check this out. That's unreal and I think I could get used to that. Blazin.
This is definitely still one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Step ya game up US soccer. Giuseppe Rossi, you are like Benedict Arnold. You were born in the US and grew up in the US but you play for Italy.
War players playing for their own country.
-'Killa
We now enter the most boring part of the year, at least in sports. I'll get my fix of baseball and watch the major golf tournaments. But there is nothing going on until September when football gets underway. The best thing about that is that basketball is just right around the corner.
I will update you on some Xavier news. Jordan Latham recommitted to X this past week. About time something good happened, well, something happened in general. I feel that since Mack took over that program was just sitting there doing nothing. D. Breezy decided to stay in the League, but who really thought he would come back anyways? With the recommit of Latham rumors have been swirling that Air Spoon will commit as well. that would be a great hit for Mack and the 2010 class. However, he has yet to get anyone in for 2009. I know you're being picky and I definitely wouldn't take a guy to take a guy, but I think it's about time to scope the Juco circuit and see what's out there.
Generally I would save this story for the e-mails with the fellas, but I was actually asked if I would write about this adventure in the blog so I obliged. In fact I think the direct quote was, "Are you going to write this in your blog? About how great a life you live in Charlottesville and the great friends you have?" Everyone knows how much of a Dave fan I am and everyone knows that they started here in Charlottesville. I was invited yesterday to go to Coran Capshaw's pool. Those of you who don't know, Coran is the manager for DMB. So I'm pretty stoked. But remaining calm. I got to see some really cool stuff. I saw some really neat pictures of the fellas and all of their albums that hit platinum and such. Hopefully, some day I'll get to meet Carter because he's the man. What I'm trying to get at with this story is that recently I've really been doing the things out here. The run from about mid-April to now has been a run of all runs. I know Ross and Gallagher are coming out here for the 4th of July so I'm looking forward to that, but many of you are really missing out here in VA. Things get done and we like to get it going early and often. I'd like to give a big shout out and thanks to Emilie, Christin, and Chas for the adventure yesterday.
I already mention about how much I hate these idiots. But, I guess they're back at it again. Apparently they did a collabo with Common. You can find it here. Anyways, that's pretty stupid.
Most of you know how much I get down with boats. It's definitely a dream of mine to own a boat in the future and just rock that thing daily on Lake Huron. But, I'll tell you what. You want to talk about being on a boat? Check this out. That's unreal and I think I could get used to that. Blazin.
This is definitely still one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Step ya game up US soccer. Giuseppe Rossi, you are like Benedict Arnold. You were born in the US and grew up in the US but you play for Italy.
War players playing for their own country.
-'Killa
Weekend Special
I'm going to jump right into this one right off the bat. LeBron is a poor sport?! Come on. As everyone by now knows, after losing to the Magic 'Bron walked off the court not going through the handshake line and then skipped his presser. All of a sudden people want to jump on 'Bron and say he did the wrong thing and is a poor sport. That's where everyone needs to stop. Ever since he has been in the League he has done everything right and couldn't have been a better player, spokesman, and image for the League. I'll be the first to tell you I had concerns with him coming out of high school and how he would be in the League. I thought after some of the incidents he had in high school, notably the Hummer incident in which he was suspended a game or two for and the birthday party in NYC that LeBron would have a hard time adjusting to the League. But, he proved me wrong and then some. LeBron has handled himself so well it's not even funny and now people want to crack the guy for taking a loss personal. I think Bill Simmons said it best, "When you caused a controversy by storming off the court after Game 6 and refusing to attend your press conference, you did something even better: You brought us back to the days when "rivals" didn't hug each other like Red and Andy after every game, when NBA stars actually took losing personally and treated their peers like enemies instead of friends. I loved it. That was an old-school move. And as reader Brian Naftaly points out, you accomplished something even better: You made your teammates cover you in the postgame press conference, marking the first time all series they did something or helped you in any way. That was genius. Hold your head up high, LeBron James. You could not have done more with the possible exception of coaching the team … and really, that might not have been a bad idea (Bill Simmons)." Now, the NBA wants to fine 'Bron for that move. Seriously, get over yourself NBA. You should be thankful for LeBron because he, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, and a few others have brought back what the NBA once had with MJ and those other dudes who balled in the late 80's and 90's. David Stern, get a grip, LeBron has saved the League and you should not be punishing him for caring about a loss. Look what the guy did this year. He more or less singlehandedly carried the Cavs all year with minimal support. You are going to punish the guy for not going little league baseball or youth soccer and not going through the handshake line?! Get outta my face. I don't need that and certainly neither does anyone else.
It's the Lakers versus the Magic in the League Finals. I think last night was a pretty good indicator of how it could go down. I said Lakers in 5 and I'm sticking to that. It may have been first game jitters for the Magic. But woah Orlando. Why could you not play like that against the Cavs? Thanks a lot.
UVA is playing in their first ever Super Regional down in Oxford, Mississippi against 'Ole Miss. Let's go Hoos and get the job done this weekend. Everyone needs to represent for UVA.
As most of you know I like to end my posts by "warring" something. Well, I last "unwarred" the WNBA, but 99.9% of the time you'll see me signing off with a war this or a war that. I'm sure you're all wondering where does that come from. Well, it comes from the Jim Rome radio show. Very often callers or e-mailers will end their takes by saying war "something." So I decided to carry it over to my blogging just as a closing thought. I'm sure you are still wondering the origin of the "war." Well it comes from the Auburn football country. In a nutshell, Auburn's rallying cry is "War Eagle!" Much like Ohio State fans go with the "O-H....I-O!" or UVA fans go with "Wahoowa." After attending a Georgia v Auburn game it was clear that not only is it a rallying battle cry but it's part of their language, their lexicon if you will. For example, someone will be like, "Hey, good morning. War Eagle." It's simply just part of conversation. It can be a question, statement, or even if you're mad. At some point in time on the Jim Rome show someone warred something other than Eagle. So it became popular to war whatever you like: themselves, their team, cars, gear, food, etc. It has nothing to do with actual wars like tanks, guns, bombs, or Germany.
Here is a little tribute to freshman year and Kevin McKean aka Enorm.
War making it rain.
-'Killa
It's the Lakers versus the Magic in the League Finals. I think last night was a pretty good indicator of how it could go down. I said Lakers in 5 and I'm sticking to that. It may have been first game jitters for the Magic. But woah Orlando. Why could you not play like that against the Cavs? Thanks a lot.
UVA is playing in their first ever Super Regional down in Oxford, Mississippi against 'Ole Miss. Let's go Hoos and get the job done this weekend. Everyone needs to represent for UVA.
As most of you know I like to end my posts by "warring" something. Well, I last "unwarred" the WNBA, but 99.9% of the time you'll see me signing off with a war this or a war that. I'm sure you're all wondering where does that come from. Well, it comes from the Jim Rome radio show. Very often callers or e-mailers will end their takes by saying war "something." So I decided to carry it over to my blogging just as a closing thought. I'm sure you are still wondering the origin of the "war." Well it comes from the Auburn football country. In a nutshell, Auburn's rallying cry is "War Eagle!" Much like Ohio State fans go with the "O-H....I-O!" or UVA fans go with "Wahoowa." After attending a Georgia v Auburn game it was clear that not only is it a rallying battle cry but it's part of their language, their lexicon if you will. For example, someone will be like, "Hey, good morning. War Eagle." It's simply just part of conversation. It can be a question, statement, or even if you're mad. At some point in time on the Jim Rome show someone warred something other than Eagle. So it became popular to war whatever you like: themselves, their team, cars, gear, food, etc. It has nothing to do with actual wars like tanks, guns, bombs, or Germany.
Here is a little tribute to freshman year and Kevin McKean aka Enorm.
War making it rain.
-'Killa
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