Thursday, October 20, 2011

The stitches are out of my mouth and Upset Specials

Hi there. It's been pretty much a quiet week, but I do have a couple of observations plus you get your Upset Specials.  First the Upset Specials.  Last week 1 for 2.  Win on the UConn Huskies, lost on the Carolina Panthers.  So this week to change up things, we'll start with the pro, where I see the J-E-T-S beating the San Diego Chargers. Now for your college, and in the battle for Kansas I'm going with the Jayhawks to beat the K-State Wildcats at home in Lawrence.
On to other things.  For once I'm going to defend Rex Ryan.  His latest controversy revolves around him saying that he would have won a couple of Super Bowl rings if he had gotten the Chargers Head Coaching job over Norv Turner.  Good for him.  If you actually listened to everything he said, he went out of his way to compliment Turner and Bolts GM A.J. Smith for the job they've done.  What was he supposed to say, "I wasn't worthy of the gig and they chose the right guy?"
Sportsmanship or no sportsmanship, the whole Jim Harbaugh/Jim Schwartz post game handshake tussle was totally overblown.  I don't think coaches should have to shake hands after a game.  The players yes. If you lost, would you want to go out to mid field and shake the hand of the guy who beat you?  This was not high school, pee-wee or college.
I wonder what intellectually challenged individual at the NHL made the decision to put the jersey numbers of its players on the front of the helmets this year.  It looks stupid!  Probably the same guy who decided that this area is the broadcast territory of the Buffalo Sabres.
As far as I'm concerned the NBA can stay in a work stoppage until the end of eternity or until I meet a woman and end up in a serious relationship.  Which ever comes first.
Dan Wheldon's death was a horrible tragedy to a really good guy and classy individual.  We all know the risk involved getting behind the wheel of one of those cars.  Before we do anything crazy, let calmer heads prevail and we all can work together to make every aspect of racing safer from the cars, to the tracks so it doesn't happen again.
After seeing Lindsey Lohan in court the other day, I thought that is one messed up individual who has a lot of demons she needs to get out of her life and get her head back on straight.
Went to Core last Saturday during their official Grand Opening and it was nice to see that they adopted the colors of the Houston Oilers for their logo.  Luv ya Blue!  Just kidding!  Felt real good to be back with my friends and the gym freaks again.
My niece Morgan Pavlot turns 6 years old Monday.  Happy Birthday kiddo!  Remember to share your Halloween candy with Mommy (who's my sister) O.K.
If you get a chance, check out and cheer on the athletes competing in the Special Olympics this weekend at different locations in the area.
High School football on WWSC at Fort Edward Saturday afternoon.  Hope you can tune in..Leccese out.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Upset Specials and I'm craving a bacon cheeseburger

Hi there.  Lots to talk about now that its been 10 days since my dental surgery which consisted of multiple extractions, a bone graft, and a post put in for an implant that takes place in the near future.  I actually came out of the surgery feeling that good that I wanted to take a fitness class at Core later that day just 7 hours after being sedated.  I've been real careful with my eating and the good thing about having the surgery is that I've lost weight since I have no desire to eat at night and chewing in general still isn't a comfortable experience.  I have been craving apple cider donuts or a bacon cheeseburger.
Upset specials first.  Another 0 fer weekend.  Iowa in Happy Valley, didn't happen.  Cardinals beating the Vikes, ditto.  First for the college where I'm going to the Big East (and what's left of the football playing schools) where the UConn Huskies are an 8 point underdog at home against the South Florida Bulls.  Take the Huskies.  Now for your pro upset special.  Carolina Panthers knock off the Atlanta Falcons on the road in the Georgia Dome.
Notes on my favorite college and pro football teams.  Rutgers first, where for the third straight year, Greg Schiano can't decide on a starting quarterback and he ends playing his back up who has happens to be a true freshman.  How can you consistently win when you can't decide who's starting week after week? The defense has been downright nasty in a good way and I am pleased with the 4 and 1 start.
As for the Giants.  Credit goes to Boomer Esiason for this observation.  The Giants have this bad habit of playing these stinkers at home.  Last year Cowboys and Eagles.  Last week an embarrassment in the Meadowlands to the Seahawks.
I feel bad for the Colts and their struggles this year without Peyton Manning.  I would be loving it more though if Tony Dungy were still coaching them.
As for the Jets and their disfunctional struggles.  It's nice to see arrogance humbled.
Whether you loved him or hated him, Al Davis was a football lifer who loved the game, his team and he did it his way.  He also was a visionary in the way offense was played and he was a big part of the NFL/AFL merger.
Those baseball picks I made were as bad as my upset specials!
Man am I sick of hearing about Dancin' with the Stars, The X-Factor, and any other lame white trash reality shows that are on tv.
Watched Tim Allen's new show, "Last Man Standing."  I was hoping for at least one little grunt for old times sake, especially when he did that vlog thing during the show.
The Big Bang Theory is been spot on really funny this year.
That Toyota Prius commercial where the 18 people come together and create one person is just plain creepy if you ask me.
Maybe I should thank Hank Williams, Jr for comparing President Obama's golf game with John Boehner this past summer to if a German dictator who slaughtered millions of innocent people for their religious beliefs played golf with the Israeli prime minister.  We won't have to hear the Monday night football theme ever again. Yes!!!!!  Are you ready for some football?! Maybe.
Brandon Kelly, the guy who threw a hot dog a Tiger Woods last weekend while he was putting during a golf tournament over the weekend did it because he wanted to do something "courageous" and "epic."  The idea came while watching the movie, "Drive." Stupid is a better word for it.
After hearing about this guy who hacked into about 50 celebrities e-mails, cell phones and other electronic devices, I have to wonder if they arrested him in moms basement typing away on his computer next to a microwave oven and freezer full of Hot Pockets.
When it comes to visionaries, I'd rank the late Steve Jobs up there with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison.
Finally, if you want to experience something truly incredible and meet some great people, stop by 15 East Washington Street Saturday between 7am and 3pm.  It's the official Grand Opening of Core and you'll find out why I'm a gym freak.  Just to let all the gym freaks know in advance, I have no surprises up my sleeve. No arrangements edible or floral.  I did that thing in July when you didn't expect it.  However, I will be ending my exile early.  It could be as soon as two weeks or a month from now.  Just make sure to save me a spot in Combat and Pump classes O.K. guys...Leccese out.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Screw the Buffalo Sabres and Upset Specials

Hi there.  Since I'm dealing with recovering from the serious oral surgery I had Wednesday, just a quick edition this weekend.  I'll delve more into Hank Williams Jr, Nancy Grace and her flatulence, my disasterous baseball predictions and other stuff next week. 
Upset special time and last week was 1 for 3 with the only winner being Clemson.  Up first, the college upset special and I like the Iowa Hawkeyes on the road in Happy Valley knocking off Joe Pa and the Nittany Lions of Penn State.  For the pro, the Cardinals are a surprising 2 pt dog on the road in Minnesota.  I think they rebound from the Giants loss and take out the Vikings.
Hockey kicks off this weekend.  Gotta love it.  Hey Phantoms fans, you finally happy now that the weekly coaches show will be at some restaurant/bar?  Leccese out.