ZUNDELL FAMILY SET FOR EXPANSION (by Adam Zundell)
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – One of Laurel’s most fascinating couples, Adam and Kelly Zundell, announced today that they are expecting their first child. The offspring, known by insiders as “BZ” (Baby Zundell), is expected to arrive May 4, 2006.
“We are excited to announce the impending arrival of BZ,” family spokesman Adam Zundell said outside of the family’s modest two-bedroom apartment. “Mother and baby are doing well through the first trimester and we are optimistic that the pregnancy will continue to run smoothly. Basically, I just have to stay out of the way and cater to their needs.”
The announcement has sparked controversy in the couple’s inner circle as the two have decided not to learn in advance the sex of the baby. While the couple believes this will add excitement to the process, naysayers object that they have no direction in what they will be purchasing for BZ.
“They’re just being stubborn and giving us no direction,” a source close to the couple said on the condition of anonymity. “It’s a different time now – they should know what they’re having.”
Responding to the critics, Kelly Zundell said, “It’s our decision. We have the right to change our mind, but this is what we’ve decided to do at this point. Besides, we don’t want color-directed purchases for BZ like pink outfits for girls or blue outfits for boys. So, no matter what, we want green.”
“… or black,” Adam Zundell interjected.
“People can’t buy black outfits for the baby, that’s just silly,” Kelly Zundell shot back at her husband before the two retreated back into their apartment.
Also swirling around the couple will be the name of BZ. Reports are that a list of names exists in an undisclosed location, but that several names – including Blanket and Apple – have been eliminated early on in the proceedings. Because of Kelly Zundell’s occupation as a teacher, 90 percent of all names are also eliminated due to negative connotations associated with each of those names.
Despite NCAA regulations, rumors have circulated that a possible baby delivery due date pool might be set to serve as a fundraiser for BZ. Details on the pool are not yet final.
Adam Zundell and Kelly Zundell, who each obtained all-conference in cross country in each of their four seasons at Wheeling Jesuit University, have said they will not insist that BZ be a runner. With Adam Zundell’s genetic limitations (he’s listed in the Maryland Media Relations Media Guide at 5-7), BZ’s potential sports may be limited. Since learning of the pregnancy, the couple has continued to run regularly in the mornings.
Future updates and details will be released as they become available.
TRANSACTIONS: Kelly Zundell pregnant with her first child.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Testing my toloerance for protesting.
One of my pet peeves in the world is stereotypes. What infuriates me more is when people and organizations protest something and in this protest they encourage the very stereotype they claim to be against. Let me give you a couple examples from (of course) the world of sports.
The story broke a few weeks ago that at Iowa, the visiting locker room for football games was painted all pink. Everything is pink; Pink carpet, pink walls, pink lockers, pink toilets... Well, a group came out wanting the color changed because the use of the color is offensive to women and homosexual men.
By protesting this - aren't they essentially saying that pink is a color for women and gay men? Well, that is the stereotype - but it's not necessarily true. I have known straight men to wear pink. I have worn pink, I don't consider myself either female nor homosexual (not that there's anything wrong with that). So that's stereotype #1 that this protest actually supports. The second stereotype that this protest supports is that females and homosexual men are weaker than straight men and it is an insult to straight men to be called either. These are the things that I try to disspell. Just because someone is female, homosexual, straight, white, black, or anything doesn't necessarily mean that they are better or worse than the person beside them. Thank goodness we have the 'Equal Rights' protesters to point these things out.
The locker room has been painted this way for over 20 years. The coach who had the locker room painted this way had a degree in psychology. Each color has a psychological effect on people. Do you think it's just a coincidence that Burger King, Wendy's and McDonald's all share the yellow and red theme? No. It's all based on years of studies and the effect of colors. The effect of pink has a soothing, and calming effect on people. So when the coach had the locker room painted pink he was trying to give his team a psychological edge not by calling the other team "girls" or "gay." But by stunting their aggressiveness at the start of the game and the second half.
Doesn't that make more sense than some group going off half-cocked to uphold a stereotype and pretend to be against it?
The next one comes from the world of the NBA. Recently David Stern (the NBA commissioner) instituted a dress code for the players when they travel to games and after the games during interviews (basically, whenever they are on "Company Time"). No caps, sleeveless shirts, no more shorts, or sunglasses indoors., headphones, medallions, jerseys, etc.
There is no denying that the NBA is predominantly African American. But some players have come out saying that the new dress code is "racist." My question is; How? The argument is that it's racist because the clothing not allowed to be worn includes those associate with the "hip-hop" culture. Marcus Camby of the New York Knicks said that is the league is going to require this, the NBA should provide a stipend to the players to get the appropriate wardrob. A stipend... for multimillionaires. Insane.
To claim that this is racist is absurd. First - though most of the NBA is African American - not everyone is. Everyone does have to adhere to the dress code. It would be racist if some people did not. Secondly, not all of the African Americans in the NBA dress in jerseys, medallions and caps. Michael Jordan always wore a suit. Magic Johnson always wore a suit. Kobe Bryant always wears a suit. To call the new policy racist means that these athletes aren't real African Americans, right? Thirdly, to call this policy racist implies that non-African Americans do not dress in jerseys, caps, and baggy jeans... ummm yeah they do. I see it all the time.
Here's the thing that these athletes just don't seem to get; most places of business have a dress code. My company has one, your company has one. I worked at a place where I had to wear a tie everyday. And I wasn't the only one who had to - every male had to - regardless of color. Women had a dress code as well. These athletes spend so much time crying about this and they don't realize that this is how the real world works. People have to follow the rules of the company and business. And I guarantee that none of my companies gave me a stipend to go buy appropriate attire. I had to do that myself (or through holiday and birthday presents :-)
So if they are trying to get sympathy from me or anyone else who has to select their daily wardrobe based on company policy - they are sadly mistaken. And to imply that it is a race issue is childish and diminishes protests against real racist issues that trickle under the radar. How many coaches we hired last week in professional sports? How many were African American or non-Caucasian? Don't know? You must have had your headphones on.
The story broke a few weeks ago that at Iowa, the visiting locker room for football games was painted all pink. Everything is pink; Pink carpet, pink walls, pink lockers, pink toilets... Well, a group came out wanting the color changed because the use of the color is offensive to women and homosexual men.
By protesting this - aren't they essentially saying that pink is a color for women and gay men? Well, that is the stereotype - but it's not necessarily true. I have known straight men to wear pink. I have worn pink, I don't consider myself either female nor homosexual (not that there's anything wrong with that). So that's stereotype #1 that this protest actually supports. The second stereotype that this protest supports is that females and homosexual men are weaker than straight men and it is an insult to straight men to be called either. These are the things that I try to disspell. Just because someone is female, homosexual, straight, white, black, or anything doesn't necessarily mean that they are better or worse than the person beside them. Thank goodness we have the 'Equal Rights' protesters to point these things out.
The locker room has been painted this way for over 20 years. The coach who had the locker room painted this way had a degree in psychology. Each color has a psychological effect on people. Do you think it's just a coincidence that Burger King, Wendy's and McDonald's all share the yellow and red theme? No. It's all based on years of studies and the effect of colors. The effect of pink has a soothing, and calming effect on people. So when the coach had the locker room painted pink he was trying to give his team a psychological edge not by calling the other team "girls" or "gay." But by stunting their aggressiveness at the start of the game and the second half.
Doesn't that make more sense than some group going off half-cocked to uphold a stereotype and pretend to be against it?
The next one comes from the world of the NBA. Recently David Stern (the NBA commissioner) instituted a dress code for the players when they travel to games and after the games during interviews (basically, whenever they are on "Company Time"). No caps, sleeveless shirts, no more shorts, or sunglasses indoors., headphones, medallions, jerseys, etc.
There is no denying that the NBA is predominantly African American. But some players have come out saying that the new dress code is "racist." My question is; How? The argument is that it's racist because the clothing not allowed to be worn includes those associate with the "hip-hop" culture. Marcus Camby of the New York Knicks said that is the league is going to require this, the NBA should provide a stipend to the players to get the appropriate wardrob. A stipend... for multimillionaires. Insane.
To claim that this is racist is absurd. First - though most of the NBA is African American - not everyone is. Everyone does have to adhere to the dress code. It would be racist if some people did not. Secondly, not all of the African Americans in the NBA dress in jerseys, medallions and caps. Michael Jordan always wore a suit. Magic Johnson always wore a suit. Kobe Bryant always wears a suit. To call the new policy racist means that these athletes aren't real African Americans, right? Thirdly, to call this policy racist implies that non-African Americans do not dress in jerseys, caps, and baggy jeans... ummm yeah they do. I see it all the time.
Here's the thing that these athletes just don't seem to get; most places of business have a dress code. My company has one, your company has one. I worked at a place where I had to wear a tie everyday. And I wasn't the only one who had to - every male had to - regardless of color. Women had a dress code as well. These athletes spend so much time crying about this and they don't realize that this is how the real world works. People have to follow the rules of the company and business. And I guarantee that none of my companies gave me a stipend to go buy appropriate attire. I had to do that myself (or through holiday and birthday presents :-)
So if they are trying to get sympathy from me or anyone else who has to select their daily wardrobe based on company policy - they are sadly mistaken. And to imply that it is a race issue is childish and diminishes protests against real racist issues that trickle under the radar. How many coaches we hired last week in professional sports? How many were African American or non-Caucasian? Don't know? You must have had your headphones on.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Brought to you by.
One of the things that has been growing and growing and growing in sports is the sponsoring of different activities, or breakdowns during a game. "This trip to the bullpen is brought to you by Bud Light..." I'm not sure if it's because of the unpopularity of commercials, or just a new way to sell advertising.
I want to sell advertising too. If some pregnant chick can advertise ad space on her belly - I should be able to sell time in my day. I would make an advertising statement out loud when certain things happened during the day.
The Frito's Thursday Morning Itinerary
6:00am - "This morning's wake-up was brought to you by Serta Sleep."
6:01 - "The trip to the snooze button is sponsored by Timex."
6:06 - "The scratch of the crotch is brought to you by Gold Bond Powder."
6:27 - "Irish Spring brings you today's shower"
7:15 - "Clothing selection is brought to you by McDonald's"
8:00 - "When you want to drive - drive Pontiac."
8:36 - "The system start is sponsored by Apple - Think different."
8:39 - "The checking of the email is brought to you by Microsoft - Do something."
9:41 - "Coffee is by Starbucks"
Meetings could be sponsored by 3M and "Separations" (firings) can be sponsored by Trump Ice... Restroom breaks sponsered by the 'Dial' handsoap...
Now, how do I phrase this on eBay?
I want to sell advertising too. If some pregnant chick can advertise ad space on her belly - I should be able to sell time in my day. I would make an advertising statement out loud when certain things happened during the day.
The Frito's Thursday Morning Itinerary
6:00am - "This morning's wake-up was brought to you by Serta Sleep."
6:01 - "The trip to the snooze button is sponsored by Timex."
6:06 - "The scratch of the crotch is brought to you by Gold Bond Powder."
6:27 - "Irish Spring brings you today's shower"
7:15 - "Clothing selection is brought to you by McDonald's"
8:00 - "When you want to drive - drive Pontiac."
8:36 - "The system start is sponsored by Apple - Think different."
8:39 - "The checking of the email is brought to you by Microsoft - Do something."
9:41 - "Coffee is by Starbucks"
Meetings could be sponsored by 3M and "Separations" (firings) can be sponsored by Trump Ice... Restroom breaks sponsered by the 'Dial' handsoap...
Now, how do I phrase this on eBay?
Monday, October 17, 2005
My Last Name and My Weekend
People always mispronounce my last name- Zundell (ZUN-dull). Sometimes it's major - the worst being "zoon-deli." The most common is; zun-DELL. Now over the years, I have gotten used to it. Occasionally I will mispronounce it myself on purpose so it's spelled correctly, but people I work with - people who should pronounce it correctly - will mispronounce it.
I made a decision last week - to start mispronouncing last names. I have put up with it for so long. Sure I correct people on the first or second mispronunciation, but I let it go if it persists. I think it's disrespectful. So from now on - Dinger is Dinjer. Markowski is Marklesee, Starr is... well, I get no choice there, but I want to see what others do.
I saw a fantastic football game this past weekend. I know Notre Dame and USC got a lot of press, and deservedly so. But in the Big East - WVU vs. Louisville - classic. WVU down 24-7 in the 4th quarter and they came back, tied it, and then won in triple overtime. We almost left early like so many did. But I turned to Rachael and said "Let's see what they do here. If we score, we're only down by 10..." Lo and behold, we scored - and then went on to recover an onside kick, kicked a field goal - kick off, have a huge defensive stop and then score a touchdown... unbelievable. Then it went into OT - and that was edge-of-your-seat excitement... so far on the edge we stood most of overtime.
The best thing though outside of the game, was seeing everyone and tailgating. It's always nice that we have the Green Lot to call home.
Sunday was a far worse football day for me and my wife - Lions lose in the last minute, Steelers lose in overtime, and the Browns lost to Baltimore.
Easy trade off I guess - we'll take a WVU win most of the time.... wins are far more precious in college football.
I made a decision last week - to start mispronouncing last names. I have put up with it for so long. Sure I correct people on the first or second mispronunciation, but I let it go if it persists. I think it's disrespectful. So from now on - Dinger is Dinjer. Markowski is Marklesee, Starr is... well, I get no choice there, but I want to see what others do.
I saw a fantastic football game this past weekend. I know Notre Dame and USC got a lot of press, and deservedly so. But in the Big East - WVU vs. Louisville - classic. WVU down 24-7 in the 4th quarter and they came back, tied it, and then won in triple overtime. We almost left early like so many did. But I turned to Rachael and said "Let's see what they do here. If we score, we're only down by 10..." Lo and behold, we scored - and then went on to recover an onside kick, kicked a field goal - kick off, have a huge defensive stop and then score a touchdown... unbelievable. Then it went into OT - and that was edge-of-your-seat excitement... so far on the edge we stood most of overtime.
The best thing though outside of the game, was seeing everyone and tailgating. It's always nice that we have the Green Lot to call home.
Sunday was a far worse football day for me and my wife - Lions lose in the last minute, Steelers lose in overtime, and the Browns lost to Baltimore.
Easy trade off I guess - we'll take a WVU win most of the time.... wins are far more precious in college football.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Billboard
I just wanted to share. I saw this billboard on the way to work. It said:
"Learn to Read" (amongst a few other things)
How much of a waste of money is that?
"Learn to Read" (amongst a few other things)
How much of a waste of money is that?
Sunday, October 09, 2005
My day watching the Lions. Yay!
Ok. I haven't posted in a while, I know. This Sunday, my favorite football team - the Detroit Lions - play the local Baltimore Ravens. What this means is, I actually get to see a Lions game before Thanksgiving (the Lions always play on Thanksgiving). My one and only hope is that the Lions prevail. Livin in Raven country - my life could be miserable for the next few days if they lose. Let's see what happens....
9:58 - Put on a half pot of coffee. Usually on Sundays I will put on a full pot - but I woke up late and there's and early game, which means beer starts at 12:30 or so...
10:00 - Sit down to watch the Sports Reporters. Rachael calls Mike Lupica "mousey" she says the same about John Clayton. They start with baseball talk. Playoff time. Is it possible the Yankees have a $200 million first round loser? Yep... at least I hope so. I am a Mets fans and hate the Yankees. Rachael rather likes the Yankees. To me, Tony LaRusa is like Bill Cower. You can get into the playoffs and be impressive during the regular season, but can't seem to put it together in the post season.
10:17 - Talk turns to Eli Manning. I really don't like him. I know he's good. I won't deny that, but he came off as a huge baby when he was drafted. I feel about Eli the same way I feel about Shaq - they are probably the best people in the world - I just don't like them... I just have a problem with people who take what they have for granted and try to cry their way into a better situation. I loved that the Chargers beat the Giants a couple weeks ago.
10:15 - LaDanian Tomlinson was compared to Barry Sanders... there is only one Barry Sanders. Nobody will ever be another Barry Sanders. Nobody.
10:18 - Old Spice body wash has a commercial that alludes to a guy masturbating in the shower. Why would this make me want to buy it? I find it not only disturbing, but disgusting.
10:23 - Did you know that they actually sell "Easy Buttons" at Staples? Is that the modern day version of "Magic Beans?" What purpose could this serve? "Hey, look at me. I have an 'Easy Button' ha ha ha ha." It's not even remotely funny.
10:32 - Sunday SportsCenter. Since I watched sports all day yesterday, I can flip around.
10:36 - Sunday Morning is a breeding ground for Evangelists and infomercials...weight loss infomercials. Not to be confused with late night TV that is a breeding ground for "Girls Gone Wild" and other "mating" infomercials.
10:52 - I put together 'The Shark.' This is a small rechargeable vacuum. We have a full sized vacuum. But we now have this one too. I'm not sure why. I was going ot use it, but it has to be charged for 20 hours before it's first use. 20 hours!!!
11:00 - 12:18 - I cleaned a little. What of it? I;m domestic like that.
12:19 - I went to the grocery store to get some butter for the wings. Check that. I went to the convenience store. They didn't have any. Then I went to the grocery store. I hate the grocery store. I tried to look mean so the people outside begging for money wouldn't ask me for anything. It worked.
12:37 - Got home and put a sauce pan on the warmer.... I wonder how many tablespoons is in a 'stick' of butter. I'm guessing 8.
12;55 - Sat down to watch a little pre-game.
2:30 - Okay - I left a lot of time out. I made some wings and damn were they tasty. Adam and Kelly got me a Wing fryer for a wedding present (did I say "me" I meant "us" heh heh... and "we" have put it to good use. Thanks, Ad and Kelly!)I have been sitting on the edge of my seat the whole game. The Lions have forced a number of turnovers and started off with 14 points, but they have not been able to move the ball at all on offense. Let me comment on Harrington - he's not as bad as people think but he's not as good as I had hoped. Roy Williams went out hurt. Harrington has thrown a couple interceptions. 1 was completely his fault. The other was a bomb throw. There have also been a few drops by receivers. Marcus Pollard put one hand out for a pass that he was going to get hit. Milke Williams has dropped at least 2 passes. I'm starting to think that Harrington would be better if he had confidence in his receivers. I have read in some articles that a few of his interceptions in the past have been because of receivers running incorrect routes. The result is he waits until the route is complete and there is no timing whatsoever. Regardless - the Lions cling to a 4 point lead at half time. It was an ugly half. If the Lions remain inept on offense I fear the game will go to the Ravens.
2:55 - The Lions just stopped them on the firs possession of the second half. Thank God. Just out of Bryant's FG range. (sigh) at this point I just want them to hold on. But I know in order to do that they have to be aggressive.
Every time I clap the dog barks. I wonder if she's on our side? She's in the bedroom with Rach watching the Browns game (the Browns are Rachael's team). I don't know if the dog is actually watching the game, but it'd make sense as she could be an honerary member of the "Dawg Pound." (corny, I know.)
2:58 - Run to Jones. This guy has to get going. The announcers echo my sentiment. Either I'm smart or it's just that obvious.
3:00 - They must have heard me. 3 straight runs to K. Jones. and...uh-oh...he fumbled... maybe...wait...okay...whew -tripping called on the defense, Lions keep the ball. Man, the Ravens have been sloppy. I think that's the only reason the Lions are still in the game.
3:02 - Marcus Pollard - again - does not run the route properly and there's an incomplete pass. He could have had a 20 yard gain there.
3:04 - Kevin Johnson catches one for 10 yards - this is the only guy that Harrington has good timing with.
3:06 - Scott Fines? Who is this guy? He just made a catch for a first down inside the 10! What the Hell... GO SCOTTY!
Timeout Baltimore
Time for another beer.
3:09 - Kevin Jones throws Will Demps off like a rag doll and gains a couple.
3:11 - Suggs (for the Ravens) is thrown out of the game for contact with an official. Mike Carey is the only official I know by name he seems to call every single game. I swear, he's Superman.
3:12 - 2 runs from the 2. No TD so far. They need a TD. If Baltimore stops them... and they did. Damn. Wait 2 flags? The commentator says - "no idea what they did be but it can't be good...." no kidding. For who? Unsportsman like conduct against the Ravens. 1st and goal for the Lion-kitties... another sigh of relief.
3:14 - Run to Jones. He dives, and doesn't get in. Ugh. They can't choke here.
3:15 - Run to Jones... not in again... and Kevin Jones is hurt. The Ravens D is showing great resolve (which I reluctantly admit). This is a key possession.
3:16 - Atrose Pinner gets in... THANK GOD! Man, I can't believe it... and of course, it's challenged (reviewed by instant replay).
3:19 - There is no good replay angle. So....
3:20 - The ruling on the field stands! Sweet. Not enough cameras I guess, because I don't think he actually got in.
3:22 - #46 is ejected from the game for - guess what? - contact with an official. The Ravens got 30 yards worth of penalties on an extra point play. Unbelievable. The Ravens are coming unglued... actually, they probably came unglued a number of plays ago. Replay shows that Ed Reed should have been the one ejected.
3:29 - Deflected pass - 4th down for Baltimore.
3:31 - R.W. McQuarters - runs it down to inside the 20 and then there is a 15 yard facemask by Baltimore.
When did the braids out of the helmet become so popular?
3:32 - Artose Pinner runs down to the 1.
3:40 - "The wheels are starting to fall off" the commentator says in reference to the Ravens... ummm... that happened a long time ago. The wheels are off, and the car is on cinder blocks. Illegal block in the back by the Ravens... I am so happy right now. There is nothing more that I would want than the Lions beating the Ravens. I hate the Ravens.
3:45 - The Ravens have had 21 penalties. Almost 150 yards. I thought they were disciplined, but they are doing a great impersonation of the Raiders this week.
3:49 - A 15 yard penalty on Derick Mason. He caught a ball out of bounds and threw the ball at the wall when it was called incomplete. He's a baby.
3:50 - It seems the Ravens may break the record for penalties in a game! Only one more... these guys are above average? They were selected by some to go to the Super Bowl? If the score holds up the Ravens will have 1 win in 4 games in a division with the undefeated Bengals and the Steelers.
3:51 - The 3rd penalty is called on the Lions. The 3rd - the Ravens have 21.
3:53 - The Ravens score a TD... I am again worried about this game.
4:00 - Shawn Bryson runs for a 77 yard touchdown! 34-17 the Lions on top. How incredible will this win be without 2 of their top receivers? No Charles Rogers. No Roy Williams. 34 points. And it's against the #2 defense in the NFL. Deon Sanders just couldn't catch up... I never liked him much either. Even after he 'found Jesus.'
4:07 - The Ravens fumble. Dre Bly recovers. He's had 2 ints and 1 fumble recovery... nice game for him.
4:08 - I haven't seen Kevin Jones in a while. I wonder where he is? Did he get that hurt on the goal line?
4:22 - Lions win! Hallelujah! I can go to work and not take crap from anybody!
It was as ugly of a win that could be had. Harrington threw for less than 100 yards. The Ravens took so many penalties that they were backed up almost back to Baltimore from Detroit.
5:24 - I am watching the Ravens post game and listen to them cry. The consensus is that Billick (the Ravens coach) has to go. A lot of people are talking about the great goal line stand the Ravens had. I think it's lost on them that the Lions scored a TD on that drive. But I guess you have to find something positive.
Did I mention I don't like the Ravens? I can't wait to listen to the radio shows tomorrow.
9:58 - Put on a half pot of coffee. Usually on Sundays I will put on a full pot - but I woke up late and there's and early game, which means beer starts at 12:30 or so...
10:00 - Sit down to watch the Sports Reporters. Rachael calls Mike Lupica "mousey" she says the same about John Clayton. They start with baseball talk. Playoff time. Is it possible the Yankees have a $200 million first round loser? Yep... at least I hope so. I am a Mets fans and hate the Yankees. Rachael rather likes the Yankees. To me, Tony LaRusa is like Bill Cower. You can get into the playoffs and be impressive during the regular season, but can't seem to put it together in the post season.
10:17 - Talk turns to Eli Manning. I really don't like him. I know he's good. I won't deny that, but he came off as a huge baby when he was drafted. I feel about Eli the same way I feel about Shaq - they are probably the best people in the world - I just don't like them... I just have a problem with people who take what they have for granted and try to cry their way into a better situation. I loved that the Chargers beat the Giants a couple weeks ago.
10:15 - LaDanian Tomlinson was compared to Barry Sanders... there is only one Barry Sanders. Nobody will ever be another Barry Sanders. Nobody.
10:18 - Old Spice body wash has a commercial that alludes to a guy masturbating in the shower. Why would this make me want to buy it? I find it not only disturbing, but disgusting.
10:23 - Did you know that they actually sell "Easy Buttons" at Staples? Is that the modern day version of "Magic Beans?" What purpose could this serve? "Hey, look at me. I have an 'Easy Button' ha ha ha ha." It's not even remotely funny.
10:32 - Sunday SportsCenter. Since I watched sports all day yesterday, I can flip around.
10:36 - Sunday Morning is a breeding ground for Evangelists and infomercials...weight loss infomercials. Not to be confused with late night TV that is a breeding ground for "Girls Gone Wild" and other "mating" infomercials.
10:52 - I put together 'The Shark.' This is a small rechargeable vacuum. We have a full sized vacuum. But we now have this one too. I'm not sure why. I was going ot use it, but it has to be charged for 20 hours before it's first use. 20 hours!!!
11:00 - 12:18 - I cleaned a little. What of it? I;m domestic like that.
12:19 - I went to the grocery store to get some butter for the wings. Check that. I went to the convenience store. They didn't have any. Then I went to the grocery store. I hate the grocery store. I tried to look mean so the people outside begging for money wouldn't ask me for anything. It worked.
12:37 - Got home and put a sauce pan on the warmer.... I wonder how many tablespoons is in a 'stick' of butter. I'm guessing 8.
12;55 - Sat down to watch a little pre-game.
2:30 - Okay - I left a lot of time out. I made some wings and damn were they tasty. Adam and Kelly got me a Wing fryer for a wedding present (did I say "me" I meant "us" heh heh... and "we" have put it to good use. Thanks, Ad and Kelly!)I have been sitting on the edge of my seat the whole game. The Lions have forced a number of turnovers and started off with 14 points, but they have not been able to move the ball at all on offense. Let me comment on Harrington - he's not as bad as people think but he's not as good as I had hoped. Roy Williams went out hurt. Harrington has thrown a couple interceptions. 1 was completely his fault. The other was a bomb throw. There have also been a few drops by receivers. Marcus Pollard put one hand out for a pass that he was going to get hit. Milke Williams has dropped at least 2 passes. I'm starting to think that Harrington would be better if he had confidence in his receivers. I have read in some articles that a few of his interceptions in the past have been because of receivers running incorrect routes. The result is he waits until the route is complete and there is no timing whatsoever. Regardless - the Lions cling to a 4 point lead at half time. It was an ugly half. If the Lions remain inept on offense I fear the game will go to the Ravens.
2:55 - The Lions just stopped them on the firs possession of the second half. Thank God. Just out of Bryant's FG range. (sigh) at this point I just want them to hold on. But I know in order to do that they have to be aggressive.
Every time I clap the dog barks. I wonder if she's on our side? She's in the bedroom with Rach watching the Browns game (the Browns are Rachael's team). I don't know if the dog is actually watching the game, but it'd make sense as she could be an honerary member of the "Dawg Pound." (corny, I know.)
2:58 - Run to Jones. This guy has to get going. The announcers echo my sentiment. Either I'm smart or it's just that obvious.
3:00 - They must have heard me. 3 straight runs to K. Jones. and...uh-oh...he fumbled... maybe...wait...okay...whew -tripping called on the defense, Lions keep the ball. Man, the Ravens have been sloppy. I think that's the only reason the Lions are still in the game.
3:02 - Marcus Pollard - again - does not run the route properly and there's an incomplete pass. He could have had a 20 yard gain there.
3:04 - Kevin Johnson catches one for 10 yards - this is the only guy that Harrington has good timing with.
3:06 - Scott Fines? Who is this guy? He just made a catch for a first down inside the 10! What the Hell... GO SCOTTY!
Timeout Baltimore
Time for another beer.
3:09 - Kevin Jones throws Will Demps off like a rag doll and gains a couple.
3:11 - Suggs (for the Ravens) is thrown out of the game for contact with an official. Mike Carey is the only official I know by name he seems to call every single game. I swear, he's Superman.
3:12 - 2 runs from the 2. No TD so far. They need a TD. If Baltimore stops them... and they did. Damn. Wait 2 flags? The commentator says - "no idea what they did be but it can't be good...." no kidding. For who? Unsportsman like conduct against the Ravens. 1st and goal for the Lion-kitties... another sigh of relief.
3:14 - Run to Jones. He dives, and doesn't get in. Ugh. They can't choke here.
3:15 - Run to Jones... not in again... and Kevin Jones is hurt. The Ravens D is showing great resolve (which I reluctantly admit). This is a key possession.
3:16 - Atrose Pinner gets in... THANK GOD! Man, I can't believe it... and of course, it's challenged (reviewed by instant replay).
3:19 - There is no good replay angle. So....
3:20 - The ruling on the field stands! Sweet. Not enough cameras I guess, because I don't think he actually got in.
3:22 - #46 is ejected from the game for - guess what? - contact with an official. The Ravens got 30 yards worth of penalties on an extra point play. Unbelievable. The Ravens are coming unglued... actually, they probably came unglued a number of plays ago. Replay shows that Ed Reed should have been the one ejected.
3:29 - Deflected pass - 4th down for Baltimore.
3:31 - R.W. McQuarters - runs it down to inside the 20 and then there is a 15 yard facemask by Baltimore.
When did the braids out of the helmet become so popular?
3:32 - Artose Pinner runs down to the 1.
3:40 - "The wheels are starting to fall off" the commentator says in reference to the Ravens... ummm... that happened a long time ago. The wheels are off, and the car is on cinder blocks. Illegal block in the back by the Ravens... I am so happy right now. There is nothing more that I would want than the Lions beating the Ravens. I hate the Ravens.
3:45 - The Ravens have had 21 penalties. Almost 150 yards. I thought they were disciplined, but they are doing a great impersonation of the Raiders this week.
3:49 - A 15 yard penalty on Derick Mason. He caught a ball out of bounds and threw the ball at the wall when it was called incomplete. He's a baby.
3:50 - It seems the Ravens may break the record for penalties in a game! Only one more... these guys are above average? They were selected by some to go to the Super Bowl? If the score holds up the Ravens will have 1 win in 4 games in a division with the undefeated Bengals and the Steelers.
3:51 - The 3rd penalty is called on the Lions. The 3rd - the Ravens have 21.
3:53 - The Ravens score a TD... I am again worried about this game.
4:00 - Shawn Bryson runs for a 77 yard touchdown! 34-17 the Lions on top. How incredible will this win be without 2 of their top receivers? No Charles Rogers. No Roy Williams. 34 points. And it's against the #2 defense in the NFL. Deon Sanders just couldn't catch up... I never liked him much either. Even after he 'found Jesus.'
4:07 - The Ravens fumble. Dre Bly recovers. He's had 2 ints and 1 fumble recovery... nice game for him.
4:08 - I haven't seen Kevin Jones in a while. I wonder where he is? Did he get that hurt on the goal line?
4:22 - Lions win! Hallelujah! I can go to work and not take crap from anybody!
It was as ugly of a win that could be had. Harrington threw for less than 100 yards. The Ravens took so many penalties that they were backed up almost back to Baltimore from Detroit.
5:24 - I am watching the Ravens post game and listen to them cry. The consensus is that Billick (the Ravens coach) has to go. A lot of people are talking about the great goal line stand the Ravens had. I think it's lost on them that the Lions scored a TD on that drive. But I guess you have to find something positive.
Did I mention I don't like the Ravens? I can't wait to listen to the radio shows tomorrow.
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