Lakers are down at the half…

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers continue to struggle (don’t know how else to put it?).  They are down at the half  to the Cavs, 54 – 39.  Perhaps they come back, perhaps they don’t.  This is just so hard to comprehend.  They are missing key pieces, Steve Nash, Pau Gasol, still they have Kobe, Dwight and others.  What is so wrong??  Stay tuned, maybe the final will change the story?

Final score: Cleveland 100 – Lakers 94, the song remains the same.  I am starting to get concerned, and  I am a believer, and I love LA!

Great game on between Knicks and the Nets!  Battle of NY, Knicks win!


Posted in basketball, Blog, sports figures | Comments Off on Lakers are down at the half…

Onward and upward for Texas A & M

Posted on December 11, 2012 by susan

The move to the SEC has been good for Texas A & M. According to recent reports, they are piling up the top recruits, doing very well in the state of Texas with stiff competition from the  University of Texas and others.  They have signed the number one recruit in the region and have a bounty of top rated recruits all ready signed and committed.  Their strong performance this year in their first year competing in the SEC, beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and QB Johnny Manziel winning the Heisman Trophy have been a huge boost for this program. The future is bright in College Station…


Posted in Blog, events, football, sports figures | Comments Off on Onward and upward for Texas A & M

MLB – Youikilis to the Yankees…

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis is headed to arch rival New York Yankees.  Reports indicate he has signed a one year deal with the Yankees.  He will replace injured Yankee, ARod at third base for New York.  No such think as loyalty any more, from the Red Sox to the Yankees…all about the almighty dollar and play ball!


Posted in baseball, Blog, sports figures | Comments Off on MLB – Youikilis to the Yankees…

NBA Updates…

Posted on December 11, 2012 by susan

Last night, the Miami heat pulled away from the 12 – 5 Atlanta Hawks in the second half, winning 101-92.  This was largely due to the outstanding performances of their two superstars, James scoring 27 points and Wade tossing in 26 points.

Tonight, the struggling Lakers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (former team of aforementioned LeBron James).  Steve Nash expects to miss two more weeks and Pau Gasol will continue to sit out with tendinitis in both knees. Can Kobe and Howard and the remaining cast get it done?


Posted in basketball, Blog, sports figures | Comments Off on NBA Updates…

NBA Updates…

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Last night, the Miami heat pulled away from the 12 – 5 Atlanta Hawks in the second half, winning 101-92.  This was largely due to the outstanding performances of their two superstars, James scoring 27 points and Wade tossing in 26 points.

Tonight, the struggling Lakers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (former team of aforementioned LeBron James).  Steve Nash expects to miss two more weeks and Pau Gasol will continue to sit out with tendinitis in both knees. Can Kobe and Howard and the remaining cast get it done?


Posted in basketball, Blog, sports figures | Comments Off on NBA Updates…

NFL news…ruling on the Saints’ player suspensions

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has made his decision, and he has vacated the suspensions of the Saints players involved in the “bounty scandal”.  While he agrees with the findings of current NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in finding the players’ conduct detrimental to the integrity and the public confidence in NFL football, he holds the Saints GM and head coach accountable, not the players.  Interesting???  The players’ suspensions have been overturned.  What do you think?  When we are talking about the NFL, not college, grown men earning paychecks, is all the accountability with the management and coaching staff, or are they accountable as well?  The ruling has been made, and will be abided by.


Posted in Blog, events, football, Human Interest, sports figures | Comments Off on NFL news…ruling on the Saints’ player suspensions

Well, I made it to the movie…and not such a good choice?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by susan

I finally got to the movies, saw Killing Them Softly.  Wish in all honesty I had made another choice.  Never a bad afternoon to see Brad Pitt.  Brad’s Production Company, Plan B also produced this movie.  That being said, I like the Brad Pitt in Moneyball!!

This movie was gruesome and explicit, just as the critics have said.  There is a lot of blood, guts, body tags, and just plain gross stuff!!  Interestingly, it continually plays against the backdrop of the 2008 election, TV is always on in the background with talk of the financial corruption and crisis in the country.  So, there is also no honor among thieves, or in this case, killers.  Brad is superb as a totally detached “hitman”, there is no knock on the acting.  James Gandolfini plays a washed up, drunk hit man and Ray Liotta makes an abbreviated appearance as a low rung swindler.  But it is just not a feel good movie, and it is of course, not meant to be.  I don’t know, after seeing Argo, Flight, and Skyfall, I was not thrilled.  Next time, chick flick!!


Posted in Blog, celebrities, movies, pop culture | Comments Off on Well, I made it to the movie…and not such a good choice?

From contender to pretender?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by susan

MNF last night showcased Tom Brady and the New England Patriots thumping the Houston Texans, 42 – 14.  This was never close.  Brady had 4 TD passes and Houston definitely looked like a pretender, not a contender.  They must now win next weekend to have a shot at clinching their division.  They fall to 11 -2 (same as the Atlanta Falcons).  New England, looks very strong and improves to 10 – 3.


Posted in Blog, events, football, sports figures | Comments Off on From contender to pretender?

Bobby Petrino gets a new gig…

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

Breaking news: Bobby Petrino has been named the new head coach at Western Kentucky.  Wow, this guy seems to always land on his feet doesn’t he?  (Well, maybe not ALWAYS).  Anyhow…

For pop culture fans, apologies.  I really wanted to see a movie and give a review but it pouring rain and I am a big baby and will not drive in the rain.  Will try again tomorrow!!


Posted in Blog, football, movies, sports figures | Comments Off on Bobby Petrino gets a new gig…

Commander-in-Chief Trophy

Posted on December 10, 2012 by susan

Just received a comment from a reader indicating that Air Force had held the Commander-in-Chief Trophy for the past two years.  I stand corrected and appreciate the comment and feedback.  Thank you!  Still, great game between Army-Navy!!


Posted in Blog, football | Comments Off on Commander-in-Chief Trophy