First off, I'm back up to 167...that was fast. Feeling better about myself working out and stuff, went to physical therapy again today and I'm coming along really well. Still can't really walk correctly, but am limping along, little worried about Syracuse ice f'ing my day up, but lets hope for a temperate Syracuse winter....HAHA
Some random thoughts:
-I'm filming a faux highlight and standup tomorrow back at Films for my demo reel thingie. Slightly nervous to be in those sweet studios on camera, but nobodys watching anyway (kinda like hopelesswalkon.com, where nobody is reading, so who cares anyway) ...dance like nobodys watc......no, no no...stop that
-In the Air Tonight...isn't it just timeless?
-Goin to the Mike Vick Debut...really looking forward to the people protesting and whatnot, it's going to be riotous and entertaining, no doubt. I'm rooting for the guy, not because I like him, but because he represents the anti-hero at this point, against all the sort of douchebags that I hate trying to dictate someone else's life. It's gone too far, Mikey (see previous posts) Show em all up, please.
-I got some football cleats, since previously in my vaunted flag football days I was using soccer cleats, and these were on sale and pretty damn cheap. I stare at them often.
-I'm looking forward to getting back up to 'Cuse and getting a look at our team. There is a walk-on meeting this week, which I will be going to, even though I clearly can't play this year. I'm going to see if I can get involved though in some capacity this year, whatever they need.
-Comments on the Ben Roethlisberger case to come tomorrow most likely. And more stuff. Come back and read. Please....please come back....
-Feeling good tonight, another good workout today. 10/4 over and out
Showing posts with label Michael Vick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Vick. Show all posts
Monday, August 24, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
1st Half Eagles Thoughts + Mike Vick? What?
Some first half thoughts on the Birds/Pats game and thoughts on the Mike Vick signing.
First, Vick. It's a 2 year deal, good call by the team. They can trade him after this year and get ridiculous value for him if he stays on the right side of the law this season and shows that he is the same athlete he once was. Giving up nothing and getting possibly as high as a first round, though more likely a 2nd or 3rd round draft pick is pretty damn good value. Also, whatever team who trades for him, assuming this scenario happens, will not face nearly the firestorm that the Eagles will, since this will have all basically died down by then.
However, for this value that the Eagles are getting, they must endure:
1. Losing a few fans (who needs those fans anyway, get over it, see previous Vick post)
2. National media partial firestorm
3. Going with that, a media circus at camp and during the season for AT LEAST his reinstatement game.
Not a big deal, really, considering how many distractions the Birds have dealt with in the last several years. Also, the Eagles enjoy a fanbase which is dedicated basically no matter what, so this signing will not affect popularity of the team. They have a lot more to gain than to lose. They are one of those franchises which is just money in the bank right now, no matter what. There's like a 20 year wait for season tickets.
I'm just in shock, basically. I'm not anti-Vick, as my earlier post said, or pro-Vick. Actually, thats a lie, I'm trying to become pro-Vick as we speak now. But moving on... (for now...god I'm tired of this Vick business and BAM we sign em, naturally)
1st half thoughts:
1. Jason Peters sucks right now. He needs more reps in practice.
2. Our revamped/now injured line sucks right now. They need more reps in practice. Actually these guys just need to get healthy so they can freakin all play together for 5 minutes. Winston Justice, haha, same old guy. Terrible. I really hope he can get his act together, I cheered when we picked him initially. Thought he was a steal in the second. Silly, silly me.
3. Desean Jackson is going to have a monster year. He ran just a gorgeous slant under the safety which Dmac hit him perfectly on, and looks to be improving his route running in general.
4. The Pats will have 2007 all over again. They will own the NFL again. God, I hate them, mostly because I want to be them. Straight Cash Randy Moss is still obscene, and apparently ageless.
5. I wonder if we're going to run some option with Vick in. Him, McCoy, and Westy in the backfield at the same time, or with DMAC back there with Westy and Vick. Oh, the possibilities. I wouldnt put it past Reid to run some crazy spread option business once in a while. I'm rambling now. Back to the game.
First, Vick. It's a 2 year deal, good call by the team. They can trade him after this year and get ridiculous value for him if he stays on the right side of the law this season and shows that he is the same athlete he once was. Giving up nothing and getting possibly as high as a first round, though more likely a 2nd or 3rd round draft pick is pretty damn good value. Also, whatever team who trades for him, assuming this scenario happens, will not face nearly the firestorm that the Eagles will, since this will have all basically died down by then.
However, for this value that the Eagles are getting, they must endure:
1. Losing a few fans (who needs those fans anyway, get over it, see previous Vick post)
2. National media partial firestorm
3. Going with that, a media circus at camp and during the season for AT LEAST his reinstatement game.
Not a big deal, really, considering how many distractions the Birds have dealt with in the last several years. Also, the Eagles enjoy a fanbase which is dedicated basically no matter what, so this signing will not affect popularity of the team. They have a lot more to gain than to lose. They are one of those franchises which is just money in the bank right now, no matter what. There's like a 20 year wait for season tickets.
I'm just in shock, basically. I'm not anti-Vick, as my earlier post said, or pro-Vick. Actually, thats a lie, I'm trying to become pro-Vick as we speak now. But moving on... (for now...god I'm tired of this Vick business and BAM we sign em, naturally)
1st half thoughts:
1. Jason Peters sucks right now. He needs more reps in practice.
2. Our revamped/now injured line sucks right now. They need more reps in practice. Actually these guys just need to get healthy so they can freakin all play together for 5 minutes. Winston Justice, haha, same old guy. Terrible. I really hope he can get his act together, I cheered when we picked him initially. Thought he was a steal in the second. Silly, silly me.
3. Desean Jackson is going to have a monster year. He ran just a gorgeous slant under the safety which Dmac hit him perfectly on, and looks to be improving his route running in general.
4. The Pats will have 2007 all over again. They will own the NFL again. God, I hate them, mostly because I want to be them. Straight Cash Randy Moss is still obscene, and apparently ageless.
5. I wonder if we're going to run some option with Vick in. Him, McCoy, and Westy in the backfield at the same time, or with DMAC back there with Westy and Vick. Oh, the possibilities. I wouldnt put it past Reid to run some crazy spread option business once in a while. I'm rambling now. Back to the game.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Michael Vick
Can I just say that I'm really, really tired of hearing about Mike Vick? REALLLLLLLLLY tired.
I'm mostly tired of the douches being like, "he must show that he's really and truly changed, and is a reformed and better person..."
Reallllly. I forgot that to play in the NFL, you must be a model citizen. For years, the NFL has prided itself on letting only quality individuals (and never sick, twisted motherfuckers) play in the League. GODDDDDDDDDD forbid that Mike Vick not show complete and utter contrition for his behavior. Especially because there are guys in the NFL who have killed ACTUAL PEOPLE. One is playing DE at this very moment for the St. Louis Rams. I know we all love our dogs, me being a huge dog lover, and can't possibly imagine someone killing a dog but lets be honest here. Can we take a step back from this hoopla drama BS and just see this for what it is? The guy spent 20 some months imprisoned for this already. IN JAIL. Think about what thats really like for a few minutes.
The point is, it doesn't take an exceptionally quality individual to play in the NFL. I'm aware that playing in the League is a privledge, not a right. As it should be. That said, a man should be able to make a living. Just not neccessarily playing football, since that is a privledge and all. But shutting him out of the game at this point is just downright hypocritical, considering the model citizens that have occupied the sport since it's inception. It takes a crazy dude sometimes to play a crazy, violent sport.
So at this point, if a team wants to sign him, can we please leave the signs stating what a horrible person he is at home? We already know. Get over it, and go back to thinking that all the guys on your team are model citizens.
(I dont even like Michael Vick, just to be clear. This is more of an outcry to some of the idiots on sports talk radio, websites like PFT, and ESPN)
I'm mostly tired of the douches being like, "he must show that he's really and truly changed, and is a reformed and better person..."
Reallllly. I forgot that to play in the NFL, you must be a model citizen. For years, the NFL has prided itself on letting only quality individuals (and never sick, twisted motherfuckers) play in the League. GODDDDDDDDDD forbid that Mike Vick not show complete and utter contrition for his behavior. Especially because there are guys in the NFL who have killed ACTUAL PEOPLE. One is playing DE at this very moment for the St. Louis Rams. I know we all love our dogs, me being a huge dog lover, and can't possibly imagine someone killing a dog but lets be honest here. Can we take a step back from this hoopla drama BS and just see this for what it is? The guy spent 20 some months imprisoned for this already. IN JAIL. Think about what thats really like for a few minutes.
The point is, it doesn't take an exceptionally quality individual to play in the NFL. I'm aware that playing in the League is a privledge, not a right. As it should be. That said, a man should be able to make a living. Just not neccessarily playing football, since that is a privledge and all. But shutting him out of the game at this point is just downright hypocritical, considering the model citizens that have occupied the sport since it's inception. It takes a crazy dude sometimes to play a crazy, violent sport.
So at this point, if a team wants to sign him, can we please leave the signs stating what a horrible person he is at home? We already know. Get over it, and go back to thinking that all the guys on your team are model citizens.
(I dont even like Michael Vick, just to be clear. This is more of an outcry to some of the idiots on sports talk radio, websites like PFT, and ESPN)
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