NBA Season 2 Cont...

So we are 1 game into each conference Final and I have to say it is nice to see Cleveland go down. You might ask yourself why I take joy in seeing Cleveland lose? I mean they haven't won anything and it's only the second conference final in a long time for them, so why no love?

1. Lebron James...scrrrreeeechhh, wait a minute, Zack has an issue with Lebron? We gotta hear this ... So I am not saying he isn't an amazing hoopster it's just I don't like him. I know he is just trying to be "a global icon" (his words not mine) and I am supposed to be a witness to King James but, I don't like him. I have thought this through many times and I am thinking it boils down to he carries himself like he has 15 years of NBA experience and many titles. It puts me off. It is more like he is a star in a movie (although it can be argued the nba is scripted) than an athlete. I am wierd, I have stated that before and it hasn't changed.

2. The supporting cast - i am supposed to be rooting for Delonte West, Varejao (sp), ilgauskis, and a washed up Joe Smith? No, I'll take my chances rooting for the Magic even though JJ Redick sees to much time on the floor (1/2 second is too long for him).

3. They are touted as great by dominating a couple of horrible teams from the East. They are finally playing someone that can play, in the Magic.

4. Non sensical fandom. The last thing is I just don't like them. Back when they had Brad Daugherty, Mark Price, and Craig Ehlo I rooted for them against MJ and the Bulls (another story) but not now.

So When the Magic actually beat the Cavs for the first loss in the Playoffs I was happy and then turned the channel to the Dodger Game :-)

NBA Season 2

I received a question about posting predictions for nba playoffs...while the first round is well under way I figure I should. And when the playoff season ends in august or September we can check back and see if I am right!
I tried to do this in a bracket format and had to basically fool blogspot or myself into the below. It's a bit blurry but click on the "picture" and you will see the full result.

Baseball and more

So baseball is starting again soon and I know that it's a long season and only "nerds" care to follow it all season long well, here I am - Giant Bird Nerd #1. I also swore I would never do what I am now doing which is play fantasy baseball. However it's not going to be as much fun because I just joined random leagues so I don't know anyone.

I will not only follow the Dodgers and everyone else along the way but I will be caring about player stats more than usual. Why oh why? With Ty's baseball, work, church callings, family, and book club (the order was unintended and wrong) I really shouldn't add the fantasy baseball but I did because that's just kinda guy I am (odd to the core).

So I think I will do what I copied Garrett on last year and throw my predictions for the Baseball Season on the blog:

National League:
West:
Dodgers
Giants
DBacks
Rockies
Padres

Central:
Cardinals
Cubs
Brewers
Astros
Reds
Pirates

East:
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Mets (I can't stand them so they automatically to the bottom)
Nationals

American League
West:
Angels
A's
Rangers
Mariners

Central:
Twins
Indians
Royals
White Sox
Tigers

East:
Rays
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Yankees
Orioles

March Madness

It's almost that most wonderful of times when brackets are king and bandwidth is wasted; yes, the NCAA Tournament (basketball of course) is almost upon us. With that comes the right/ritual of filling out your bracket and competing with others for braggin rights...some for money I hear. If you want to join our bragging rights competition either leave a message here with an email I can send an invitation or send me an email.

Also, this link will help you keep up on all the action and the action you want to watch http://mmod.ncaa.com/email/notify . It is great and I have used this service for the past few years to keep up on what's happening.

Book Club and Books

So our book club has been in existence for 1 month. We even talked about the book for about 45 Min. in our virtual meeting space. I had fun reading the book and then talking about it. I have decided (for my own recollections) to list the books I have read this year and a rating of the book. I am trying to read the book from our book club and then when done read one of the books Ty is reading. Jan = success. We will see how the year progresses.

Book Club

At a recent family gathering we discussed doing a book club. We know that all of us are spread out across the west and cannot meet in one location to talk books. I have put a yahoo group together to be able to have a one stop source for books we are reading, chat times and places, and any other info we want to share. I sent out an invite to those I thought would be interested. If you did not receive one I apologize for not thinking to send it out to you but if you are interested in joining there is a sign up link to the right of the page. We aren't the biggest brains in the world (at least I am not) so don't expect the books to be ultra-literary in nature. Expect more fiction that is entertaining. However, we will sneak in the occasional brainy book or spiritual book to make sure we are human still.

Thanksgiving

While there will be many blogs that seriously document thanks, I will go with my personality and go with the below. However, I do want to let everyone know that I am thankful for my family, health, America, the gospel, and extended family (order not necessarily in top to bottom etc.)

Thanks---
--I am thankful Michael Vick is in jail. This is only because there should be so many more NFLers in the Pokey and it's nice that a deserved occupant is there. Playmakers...remember remember.

--I am thankful I haven't watched biggest loser this year...my life is just fine without it.

--I am thankful the Clippers still stink and the Lakers are doing well

--I am thankful grateful for the daily delight and sarcasm of my favorite radio host Steve Czaban (foxsports radio and www.czabe.com)

--I am thankful for more delight and sarcastic comedy of the Office, Earl, and 30 Rock
--I am thankful for ABC bringing Scrubs to me...curse you NBC (evil shout inserted here)

--I am thankful I didn't read 'twilight' before the movie so I didn't want to stand in line with a bunch of 13 year old girls screaming and fawning...almost makes me not want to read the book but don't worry I still will.

--I am thankful I did not end up completley tanking in Fantasy Football (as of today I make the "playoffs")

--I am thankful I am such a nerd - makes life a bit more fun

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