I'm pretty pumped about the Winter Olympics. Until I got married and my wife introduced me to the greatness of Olympic sports, I had little to no interest in them. Yeah, when they were in Atlanta I went with my parents to see Boxing (and I got my picture taken with Butterbean...I'll have to post that one later), but I wasn't enthralled with it like I am now.
So, with the opening ceremonies kicking off, I wanted to post the greatest moment in sports history.
This was the equivalent of a college baseball team beating the Yankees. It's watching Appalachian State beat NOT MICHIGAN, but the New Orleans Saints. I would say it's like watching me (from my college years) taking down Roger Federer in a tennis match but the 1980 US Hockey team wasn't THAT awful.
Aside from sport, it was watching the beginning of the end of the Cold War. We beat the Soviets at their own game.
If I remember correctly, this is where the "U-S-A! U-S-A!" chant came from. And I like to believe without THAT chant, we have no "S-E-C! S-E-C!" chant.
If you haven't seen the movie Miracle, add it to your Netflix queue. It ranks just ahead of Cool Runnings in the "Best Olympic Movies" and slightly behind Chariots of Fire.
It also leads to awesome moments in parenthood like this.
...I could eat this child. No seriously, I want to bite him.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Your Favorite Olympic Athlete
The year, 1992. The Winter Olympics were held in Albertville, France. YouTube didn't exist...and neither did their "Embedding disabled by request" policy.
Few people remember this, but all Georgia fans had the same favorite Olympic bobsledder that year. Unfortunately the Olympic uniforms didn't include printing "34" in twelve inch lettering on the back.
Also, I remember 2 years ago watching replays of this video and thinking "Herschel Walker is doing MMA?!?"
After he demolished the competition in his first MMA fight last month, someone label Herschel Walker the "Alpha Human" on Twitter. You'll get no argument outta me. At 48 years old, if the man wanted to wear a bedazzled unitard and ice-dance with Johnny Weir, I wouldn't tell him no.
Do not poke the bulldog, or he will bite.
Few people remember this, but all Georgia fans had the same favorite Olympic bobsledder that year. Unfortunately the Olympic uniforms didn't include printing "34" in twelve inch lettering on the back.
Also, I remember 2 years ago watching replays of this video and thinking "Herschel Walker is doing MMA?!?"
After he demolished the competition in his first MMA fight last month, someone label Herschel Walker the "Alpha Human" on Twitter. You'll get no argument outta me. At 48 years old, if the man wanted to wear a bedazzled unitard and ice-dance with Johnny Weir, I wouldn't tell him no.
Do not poke the bulldog, or he will bite.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Super Bowl Photography Tricks
You know it's going to be a good day when someone sends you a semi-subtle gay joke pictorial to kick it off.
Thank you Fake TT...you've started my day on a high note.
Thank you Fake TT...you've started my day on a high note.
...oh, Matthew
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Matthew Stafford. I thought he was a great talent for Georgia and if Detroit can be a little more Ford and a little less Chrysler then perhaps he'll get a decent career outta the Lions.
That being said, it pains me to see him pushing AXE products.
Though I can see how advertising this stuff makes Middle School boys (who have no concept of smell radius) want to bathe in the stuff...but I like to think most grown men file this between "gold necklaces" and "Ed Hardy tshirts" in the category of Stuff Real Men Don't Actually Wear.
The product has more life in satire than shelf.
Matthew, if it makes you money by all means go for it...but we all know you don't need it. You don't have to smell like a middle school boy's locker room to get women. We saw your performance against Cleveland, and we know you're a man.
Of course, this is coming from a guy with a receding hairline and a 5 year marriage. Perhaps my idea of manhood falls more within the bounds of hard work and being a good husband, but there is something to be said for sewing your wild oats in your early 20's. More power to you. Have fun, kids.
That being said, it pains me to see him pushing AXE products.
Though I can see how advertising this stuff makes Middle School boys (who have no concept of smell radius) want to bathe in the stuff...but I like to think most grown men file this between "gold necklaces" and "Ed Hardy tshirts" in the category of Stuff Real Men Don't Actually Wear.
The product has more life in satire than shelf.
Matthew, if it makes you money by all means go for it...but we all know you don't need it. You don't have to smell like a middle school boy's locker room to get women. We saw your performance against Cleveland, and we know you're a man.
Of course, this is coming from a guy with a receding hairline and a 5 year marriage. Perhaps my idea of manhood falls more within the bounds of hard work and being a good husband, but there is something to be said for sewing your wild oats in your early 20's. More power to you. Have fun, kids.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Signing Day Broadcast
If you weren't aware, GeorgiaDogs.com has a link to their live streaming broadcast of Signing Day 2010.
Its a great set-up.
Its a great set-up.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Da'Rick Rogers, Volunteer.
From what we are all hearing, Da'Rick Rogers switched commitments from UGA to Tennessee.
Does it suck to lose a great WR prospect? Yes.
Does it suck to lose him to a conference rival? Yes.
Does it suck that said rival is Tennessee? Abso-frickin'-lutely.
But you know what sucks even more? Having a bunch of Georgia fans (the term "fan" used loosely) harassing the kid for his decision via Twitter, Facebook, etc...
We wanted him, we didn't get him, water under the bridge. You burn furniture when your head coach skips town, not when a 17 year old boy doesn't want to be on your football team.
Da'Rick doesn't have to worry about sports writers, UGA bloggers, or Georgia fans in general...and he sure as hell doesn't have to worry about what douchebags like Jeffrey Johnson think of him.
The only people Da'Rick Rogers has to worry about crossing paths with are this guy now...
...and this guy later.
Save your worries for the Fall. Tomorrow is about celebrating who wants to be a part of our program. Good luck to the kids signing with their respective teams tomorrow, and may the best team win.
Go Dawgs!
Does it suck to lose a great WR prospect? Yes.
Does it suck to lose him to a conference rival? Yes.
Does it suck that said rival is Tennessee? Abso-frickin'-lutely.
But you know what sucks even more? Having a bunch of Georgia fans (the term "fan" used loosely) harassing the kid for his decision via Twitter, Facebook, etc...
We wanted him, we didn't get him, water under the bridge. You burn furniture when your head coach skips town, not when a 17 year old boy doesn't want to be on your football team.
Da'Rick doesn't have to worry about sports writers, UGA bloggers, or Georgia fans in general...and he sure as hell doesn't have to worry about what douchebags like Jeffrey Johnson think of him.
The only people Da'Rick Rogers has to worry about crossing paths with are this guy now...
...and this guy later.
Save your worries for the Fall. Tomorrow is about celebrating who wants to be a part of our program. Good luck to the kids signing with their respective teams tomorrow, and may the best team win.
Go Dawgs!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Jeff Whitaker Announcing Today
I know Signing Day is a couple days away, but unless I'm mistaken, Warner-Robins' defensive lineman Jeff Whitaker will be announcing his decision today.
Apparently this kid could be the future of CTG's D-Line at nose tackle. We're in the running with OurBarn and Miami, but I see this as being the first big splash for our defense and a recruiting victory for Grantham if he chooses UGA.
Here's his bio per Rivals...
Why I like our chances:
I like the placement of the "official visit", we came after Auburn, and before Miami. That puts forward the perfect scenario of going from Auburn (beyond Thunderdome) to Athens (indoor plumbing + electricity + 5 Star Day Cafe) to Miami (rampant gun-violence and Scarface scenarios).
Plus the kids from in-state and appears to have a good head on his shoulders.
Why he might not sign:
Per David Hale's post, Mr. Whitaker is quoted as saying:
...of course this was made last week and he might not have been trying to appear biased one way or the other. I like the kid, I want him as a Dawg and whomever he signs with will have a heckuva player.
UPDATE:
AJC is reporting a 2PM announcement. They are assuming he's leaning Auburn...we'll see.
Apparently this kid could be the future of CTG's D-Line at nose tackle. We're in the running with OurBarn and Miami, but I see this as being the first big splash for our defense and a recruiting victory for Grantham if he chooses UGA.
Here's his bio per Rivals...
Why I like our chances:
I like the placement of the "official visit", we came after Auburn, and before Miami. That puts forward the perfect scenario of going from Auburn (beyond Thunderdome) to Athens (indoor plumbing + electricity + 5 Star Day Cafe) to Miami (rampant gun-violence and Scarface scenarios).
Plus the kids from in-state and appears to have a good head on his shoulders.
Why he might not sign:
Per David Hale's post, Mr. Whitaker is quoted as saying:
"The thing I tell people all the time is that Georgia will be great with me or without me. It’s a great football program, and they have a great coaching staff."
...of course this was made last week and he might not have been trying to appear biased one way or the other. I like the kid, I want him as a Dawg and whomever he signs with will have a heckuva player.
UPDATE:
AJC is reporting a 2PM announcement. They are assuming he's leaning Auburn...we'll see.
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