Two time, Two Time MVP

The sequel ended up being almost like an exact copy of the first game. Too much time for Eli.  There was another “the Catch”. There was just enough time for Brady to make me lose a couple years off the end of my life by chucking it up and coming too close to breaking the game in the opposite direction.

Three stars of the game (Hockey style)

Third Star – Steve Weatherford….He went to the (F^&%ing) Superbowl and proved the worth of punters. He pinned the Pats deep and the field position helped the Giants D be effective.

Second Star –  Justin Tuck – led the defense in the tradition of Carson and Strahan. He is a rock on that line and will go down in the same breath as the aforementioned in Giant D lore

First Star – Eli Manning – Nothing left to say but Eli-te

Under the radar plays: Webster’s hit on branch to get the ball back.  JPP knocking down a 3^rd down pass to force a fg.

Games like this, seasons like this, make all the other previous debacles bearable. Without the Philly Meltdown last year when we had Dodge kick it and an entire stadium screamed NO at the same time, we would not have went out and obtained Weatherford. This is the same punter who was ‘terrible’ for the Jets. He was clutch all year for the Giants.

Without the awful losses to the Redskins and Seahawks, the team wouldn’t have come together at the right time and had the ”us vs. the world” mentality and go out and vanquish the Ryan brothers and then handle the 4 of the top teams in football in a row.

It is also fun to see Boston combust in the wake of the Moynihan/Vinatieri curse with Gisele cursing out the WRs and Gronk looking 100% on the dance floor. The Jets will need to spend some money on curtains now. They need one long enough to cover an NFC Championship and another Lombardi Trophy.

Best moment of the post game, Coach and Flav sharing a moment

I am grateful for this surprise of a title and I promise I won’t get mad at Gilbride or Fewell for at least the first 8 games.

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“Why is it that the only things easy to get and hard to lose are bad.  You know, like weight, STDs, bad reputations?” ~ Bill Sweeney

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UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit will be airing this Saturday, Feb. 4th  live from The Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas via PPV. The main card broadcast will start at 10 P.M. Eastern.

After going 3 for 3 on predicting last week’s UFC on Fox 2 main card fights  (not to mention being 2 for 3 on predicting the finish of the fights), here are my predictions for tomorrow night’s main card:

Ed “Short Fuse” Herman vs. Clifford Starks: Herman is a 26 fight MMA veteran and former “The Ultimate Fighter” contestant, while Starks is 8-0 and wrestled while at Arizona State University. Herman is a step up in competition for Starks, who was dominant in the smaller MMA promotions before making his UFC debut in October of last year. I think Herman’s experience will be the big difference in this fight as he avoids getting taken down by the former NCAA Division 1 wrestler and toughs out a 3 round victory. Prediction: Herman by decision.

Renan Barao vs. Scott “Young Guns” Jorgensen: The 25 year old Barao made his MMA debut back in April 2005 and lost via decision. He’s fought 28 times since then and has not lost once. Jorgensen is a former 3-time PAC-10 Wrestling champion out of Boise State, who’s lost only once in his last 8 fights, to UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz. Jorgensen is one of the top fighters at 135, but you don’t end up 27-1-1 like Barao does completely by accident. Expect this fight to end up on the ground somehow and for Barao to use his Nova União pedigree to submit Jorgensen. Prediction: Barao by 2nd round submission.

 Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce: Koscheck is one of the top 170-pounders in the world. When he was one of the contestants of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, his stand-up game was very rudimentary, in stark contrast to his world-class level wrestling (4-time All-American and former National Champion). His stand-up game has evolved by leaps and bounds and the only way I can see Pierce winning this fight is if he catches Kos somehow with a KO punch out of nowhere. Otherwise, Kos has just too much game. Prediction: Koscheck by 2nd round TKO.

Roy “Big Country” Nelson vs. Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum: Werdum is one of the best BJJ practitioners in the world and was responsible for ending Fedor’s 10 year winning streak in MMA via Triangle Choke. Nelson has his own Black Belt in BJJ also; while he’s not in Werdum’s class, he is skilled enough on the ground that I don’t think he’ll get submitted. Nelson has more KO power in his hands, but I don’t think that’ll play a factor here. This fight will end up on the ground, and while Werdum won’t be able to submit Nelson, he’ll dominate from that position and get the win. Prediction: Werdum by decision

For the UFC Interim Welterweight Title – Nick Diaz vs. “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit: This fight has gone through so much twists and turns in the last few months. Diaz was originally supposed to fight Georges St. Pierre this past October for the UFC Welterweight title. Diaz was pulled out of the fight and it was given to Condit after Diaz no-showed several UFC events to promote the fight. GSP then got injured, and Condit decided to not fight in October and wait for GSP to heal and fight him in Feb. 2012 instead. In the meantime, Diaz ended up beating down B.J. Penn in the main event of that October UFC card and during his post-fight interview, called out GSP by saying he didn’t think GSP was really injured, he was just scared to fight. Because of that, GSP demanded that he fight Diaz next instead of Condit. Condit was then pulled from his scheduled title fight with GSP, and Diaz was booked for it instead. Then, while training for the fight in late 2011, GSP tore his ACL and as a result will miss most of 2012. UFC then booked Diaz vs. Condit with the winner being declared the UFC Interim Welterweight Champion, with the eventual goal being a title unification match with GSP once fully healthy.

Got all that? Good.

Diaz is one of the most volatile and interesting personalities in MMA today. But he is a skilled fighter, no doubt about it. His MMA boxing is pretty unique, in that he does not try for the one punch knockout at all. Instead, he overwhelms his opponent by throwing short, “low-power” punches non-stop, but the accumulated damage ends up being too much to handle. He is also a black belt in BJJ, has one of the best chins in the game, and is one of the most fit athletes in the sport (his pastimes include running Triathlons and going Mountain Biking for hours).

Condit, besides having my favorite MMA nickname of all-time, is also a very skilled fighter. Unlike Diaz, Condit has pure KO power and has it in a variety of ways. In his last 2 fights, Condit knocked out 2 guys who had never gotten KO’d in their careers  until that point in Dong-Hyun Kim  (via a flying knee) and Dan Hardy (via a one-punch left hook KO).  Condit is one of the best finishers in the sport – of his 27 wins, only 1 has come by decision. 13 have come by KO and another 13 via submissions, ample evidence of his very good all-around game.

Condit’s ability to KO guys with great chins might play a factor here, as Diaz loves to take a punch or two so he can get inside and deliver 6 or 7 of his own. Diaz’ relentless pace and style just wears people down however. This should be The Fight of the Night, and I expect 5 full rounds of non-stop action from both. In the end, I think Nick’s relentless pace and punches will give him the Interim Title. Prediction: Diaz by decision.

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I don’t look like this...

Yes, I thought the red scourge had passed, somehow leaving the Sweeney residence without molesting mom and dad. Then, I found out that Jack, one of our dogs, was attacked by Pinky the Spreader.

Yes, that’s right, the dog.

Can you believe that? Granted, he took the medicine quite well, much better than the liquid meds has had to take a few months ago, but still. Isn’t that a little bizarre? So, that’s fine. I have to give him the medicine 2-3 times a day for a week. I do it, and run to the sink to wash my hands. I DO NOT want to catch this. It’s annoying.

Then, lo and behold…3 days ago…I wake up with my left eye sealed shut and both eyes dry and itchy. WTF? Are you serious? The kids were done with pink eye over 2 weeks ago! Did I get Pink Eye…from Jack?  How is that possible?

I caught Pink Eye from a dog.

Take a trip to my doctor just to be sure, and you betcha. Pink Eye it is. Now, I’m back to separating towels, always cleaning sheets, walking in a HAZMAT suit, basically just staying away from everyone. It’s like the plague, or leprosy. It stinks, but it could be worse I suppose. The drops are working great and today I feel MUCH better, though I’m still a little gluey in the mornings, still a little itchy and red.

I have never gotten Pink Eye before. I’m 35 for heaven’s sake! Now, I get it. What’s next?

I should be better soon, hoping to finally stamp out this scourge from our home. I will defeat you!

I thought you were gone, Pinky the Spreader…I thought you were. Tricky bastard.

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“Boy, wouldn’t it be great if the self that self cleans my oven would learn how to self clean the stove top, too.” ~ Bill Sweeney

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Ok, I know. This isn’t really appropriate, but it’s pretty funny. Just a montage of middle fingers…most I think you know. Just be CAREFUL…in addition to the finger waving, the soundtrack is Cee-Lo’s “Forget You” but the uncensored version.

I’m sure you can tear yourself away for a minute and a half! If not, put it on mute and hover over the screen. It’s funny. What can I say?

C’mon, you know you want to…

Source: eBaum’s World

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Is it me? Is it just my kids? Am I just insane? Or does it seem like each and every day is the first time your kids have ever lived a day before…at least when it comes to things like getting ready for school or cleaning things up.

I mean, it’s the same story every morning. Does this sound about right?

Kids wake up and try to sneak into the living room to watch TV. I get up and start getting breakfast and their lunch ready. Once it’s ready, I tell them to sit down. They ignore me, in a trance. I say “turn it off, time for breakfast.” After 3 times, I get angry and then they look at me, dazed and puzzled, as if to say “what do I do with said breakfast, and why do I need to do it right now?” I then have to remind them that we have to get ready and go to school. Again. As usual. There’s a meek and faded sense of acknowledgment at that point. We then have to actually have them accept the food that is given to them (“daddy, I wanted X”/”daddy, I don’t like Y”). Then we have to have them eat, without spilling it all over and without annoying the crap our of each other in the process. Once that is done, it’s vitamin time…a good time since it’s all like candy (gummy, goodness I must say). Then, it’s time to wash up. Inevitably at this point, there’s whining and the questions of “why do I have to wash up?” and “do I have to wash up right now?” Again, I remind…school. After that (yes, you do have to wash your hands, your face, and brush your teeth) is completed, we have to dress them. This is a process, usually with my daughter who has to wear frilly, swirly dresses even when it’s snowing outside. Throughout the process I keep reminding them that we have to hurry or we’ll be late. Late? Late for what? We have to be somewhere, and at a certain time? Really?

It’s remarkable, it’s constant, and it’s something I cherish being able to do each morning. I know it will end soon, so despite the madness and fits of rage, I do try to enjoy every minute of it…right down to the piggy back walks to school and the kisses good bye. These are good times. Fleeting and good.

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What do you think about “Toddlers & Tiaras”

I’m sorry if you think it’s cute or sweet, but I do not. There are parts that may be, but it seems like it’s all stripped away by the insanity of this whole little toddler pageant world. To me, it’s just not right. These little girls need to be little girls. Not teenagers.

And what’s with these moms? They should have their heads examined, if not brought up on charges. You can’t spank or even yell at your kids it seems, but these people prance around and get reality shows filmed about them? It’s madness.

Look at this train wreck. You tell me..is this wholesome fun?

Honey Boo Boo Child…WTF is that???

“Honey Boo Boo Child” Performs Her Daisy Duke Routine
on “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers” airing February 2nd at 3:00pm on The CW

Alana aka “Honey Boo Boo Child” of “Toddlers & Tiaras” performs her Daisy Duke routine on the set of Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers and she is crowned “Lifechanger’s Grand Supreme.”

Tune in to watch Honey Boo Boo Child’s first daytime interview on “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers” on Thursday, February 2nd at 3:00pm on The CW!

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It truly amazes me how loud my kids are. They are so little yet so loud. I mean, really, truly loud. I mean, really truly most of the time. It never ends. Unless they are engulfed in a TV or Nintendo DS induced coma,  they are loud.

I have tried to measure this phenomenon. The ratio of loud to body mass index is off the charts. It’s like solving for the true value of Pi (not that round of stuff). It could very well be man’s greatest mystery.

I’m sure it’s perfectly normal, I’m sure every kid is like that. I’m sure I was like that, as well as you. But, really, how? How is it possible?

From the minute  they wake up to the last gasp before bed. I ask them to keep quiet because mommy is sleeping. That lasts for 28 seconds. I ask them when I’m on the phone. That lasts 31 seconds. They truly forget. I don’t think it’s a malicious attempt at getting attention or at irking me. They are just loud, by nature. Like a pack of wild dogs.

Sometimes, like in the bathroom, I feel my eardrums being demented. I have to cover my ears. It’s like a sonic boom, warping my brain. It could be a weapon vs. terror. Have one kid in a bathroom on every plane, then pipe the sound in if something is going down. Problem solved.

The only time they are not really loud and not entranced is when they are trying to hide from me or do something they should not be doing. With the hiding, they forget, too, though…and start making noise so I find them after 33 seconds. Doing something naughty…that’s pretty solid silence.

Am I crazy here? Does anyone know how this is possible? I, and my sanity, would just love to find out.

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