We need four. Not two. Kind of like a ghostbusting Rant Squad.
Read it, don’t read it, I don’t care…just needed to get some things off my chest.
In no particular order of chronology or importance…
On the clock. Morning speed rant before my golf tee time. Let’s turn and burn.
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1) Greetings and salutations, people. Thanks for joining me. Happy Memorial Day.
2) I was invited to so many Memorial Day parties that I decided to not hurt anyone’s feelings and therefore decided to go party-less. I am so polite.
3) I am SO lying about the party invites of course.
4) Ibaka not only changed the logistics and methodology of the Thunder, but he changed the mentality of them too. They looked solid last night. Talking X’s andO’s, Ibaka allows the Thunder guards to D up MUCH closer knowing their opponent can go around them and will NOT have a clear path to the hoop. That simple fact changes the game. All of a sudden we have a series.
5) By the way, did you SEE Westbrook’s missed dunk down the stretch? It would have been more embarrassing had they not been already pummeling the Spurs.
6) Now, if the Pacers can freaking CLOSE a quarter or game. Geez. You are trying to beat a proven champion. You can NOT blink and get comfortable in between the lines. One lazy pass, one mis-dribble, one dumb foul changes EVERYTHING. They are being outscored down each stretch EVERY time.
7) Personally, I will watch the game tonight, and once again root for the Pacers. That being said, I haven’t seen anything to suggest that the Pacers are ready to be more than just a talented team. Make the next step. Every champion does.
8) The Indy 500 was yesterday and was the second closest race in history. I watched the highlights. I perhaps could GO to a race and have a great time, but sure as hell am not going to plan my day when the sun is out on catching the end of 500 laps…or 500 miles…or whatever they do in the race. Nice to see an American win it though.
9) Weird how I by accident caught highlights of Beckett’s no hitter about 17 times before I finally by accident caught the end of the Indy race. As far as Beckett goes, he came into the game years ago and immediately got success. Damn, he had some nasty stuff in his twenties. He is 34, but after 3 straight wins, IF he gets anything CLOSE to his old stuff, the Dodgers catch the Giants easily.
10) Because Clayton Kershaw is just downright dirty already, and adding an uprising Beckett to that rotation would be nasty.
11) Thanks for doing that to my PHILLIES, Josh.
12) It would be funny to see the Dodgers and Giants battling each other down the stretch in that division with two pitchers (Lincecum and Beckett) both trying to find their older stuff.
13) Mr. Tanaka is now 7-1. I have been preaching this from day 1. Any nonbelievers out there still?
14) The show Silicon Valley is a Sunday staple for me. Try and catch it. Surprisingly funny, and the last two episodes proved to me it still has more upside.
15) The French Open is officially here. Yay. Check out Djokovic in his first round match pulling a ball boy under his umbrella during a changeover. I love the French Open. Some people need the briskness of grass. I love the athletic chess match that is the clay courts they play on. SO much more strategy needed, as you can’t simply overpower someone. Beautiful game.
16) I have never heard of Gordman’s, but I have now. Lindsey took me there for some clothes shopping. I believe I got the most out of $119 I ever have for clothes. I just got stuff I needed amazingly.
17) I will be FLOORED if the Kings pull that series out against the Blackhawks. Floored.
18) And then immediately tell you how that side beats the other side in a heartbeat.
19) And then remember that I am rooting for Martin St. Louis and HIS sad playoff story and the Rangers.
20) Damn you, Flyers, for getting eliminated.
21) I am not sure I go to the Griz if I am jeff Van Gundy. That guy has his pick of the litter over the next few years for jobs, and I think Memphis isn’t for him.
22) Who really wants to coach Zack Randolph?
23) Mark Sanchez made the news for something positive. His “butt fumble” jersey sold for $820. Good job, Mark.
24) I am still mad at the Landon Donovan thing, but I still really enjoyed this article. http://deadspin.com/landon-donovan-was-our-savior-all-along-1580496270
25) When Deadspin wants to write a serious article, they do NOT mess around.
26) Funny story about the article. I enjoyed it and sent the link via email to my co-blogger, Mr. Royal. He was reading it AT the time I sent it. We are totally synced even though we have never met each other.
27) So, I was just a year ahead of myself. Toronto Blue Jays are RAKING, and the Red Sox are flaming out. Actually, I just knew the FIRST thing would happen at SOME point with Toronto’s payroll. Anyway, think about this. Train, Matchbox Twenty, and Lifehouse were at the top of the Billboard charts the last time the Red Sox lost this many in a row.
28) Chris Anderson bought his Heat teammates HUNTING KNIVES. Literally, the only use for them would be cleaning game or killing someone. Like Rambo knives. He is so silly.
29) Gregg Popovich is like the funniest coach interview…ever.
30) Oh, Jesus (sorry, Mom). Johnny Manziel has started partying with Gronk. Throw in Ron Artest and Jameis Winston, and we have the sports version of Ghostbusters.
31) A shout out for Lindsey’s mom, Debbie, who not only celebrated her birthday yesterday, not only called out my Godzilla hook the other day, but evidently reads this thing more than my fiancée.
32) Someone tell me if the rumor is true or not. I have another offer for Halloween (thank you, Steve, by the way about the Aspen thing), but the heavy rumor around the insiders is that Panic is coming to Colorado for Halloween. I need to know. And I am a HORRIBLE planner.
33) What WOULD Aspen be like on Halloween? Hmmmm.
34) Lindsey made some lasagna last night that was incredible, which is convenient for my life as lasagna is my favorite food ever. Works well.
35) Lance Stephenson says that LeBron talking trash to him shows weakness. Correct me if I am wrong, but the Heat are UP 2-1 right now, right? Stop talking like you are in control, Lance.
36) Wow. The college from right around my tiny home town is in the DIII World Series. http://www.nj.com/south-jersey-sports/index.ssf/2014/05/cumberland_county_college_advanceds_in_njcaa_division_iii_world_series.html
37) You are lucky today, Logan. I don’t have time for a lot of pictures today. Actually NO pictures. Read away at work in peace.
38) I was very impressed by Kurt Busch getting 6th at the Indy 500 in a car he doesn’t regularly drive. He is a very good turn left guy.
39) I just made my second racing hook.
40) K. Need to ramp this up. I need driving range time.
41) Love how Rory won a PGA title immediately after breaking up with Ms. Wozniacki.
42) Yesterday was the anniversary of the greatest prediction in sport of all time. It is one thing to be on a team and be involved in your confidence. It is a whole other thing to score a hat trick the time you guarantee it, Mr. Messier. Props.
43) Lionel Hollins is interviewing most likely with the Cavs and Lakers. Good. Someone give that guy a freaking head coaching job. He just…wins.
44) I don’t know much about the rapper T.I. I DO know it is a bad idea to try and throw a punch at Floyd Mayweather.
45) The U.S. women beat the Jamaicans at the 4×100 relay this weekend, meaning at least the girls are doing something about this sudden Jamaican onslaught in sprinting.
46) Kid is Astros prospect. Kid plays for Quad City affiliate. Kid hits home run. Kid’s dad catches it. That is amazing.
47) I forget his name, but love the NBA announcer who says “Bang,” and nice to have that tagline when Ray Allen catches fire in a game.
48) Mine is “Boom.” I am not on TV though.
49) Rob Ryan was at the Greek Festival this week in New Orleans if you somehow think the Ryan family is normal suddenly.
50) The Slash Star Spangled Banner wasn’t exactly Jimi Hendrix, but damn good regardless.
51) That is it. Time to go hack up a golf course. Hope you enjoyed or are at least more informed. Will I blog tomorrow? That is a CLOWN question, bro. Peace.
52) Damn. TOTALLY forgot Manny in baseball again. You will be fine making up your own hook/ joke. Sorry. Gotta go.