I wanted to take a moment followers to give thanks to those who deserve it in my life.
I have had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday after traveling eastbound after work on Wednesday to spend a night with the thing I am most thankful for in this world. While watching movies in the chair I could not be more thankful or happy for where I am now in this life. While I was only able to stay for a brief amount of time (one night) I did enjoy myself immensely as I got to put a smile on the face of the person I love most in this world.
Driving back to Texas the next day with my hair blowing in the wind (since my window wouldn’t roll back up) I got to thinking of how far I have come since I started learning the ways of the wings. I have met so many people and been a part of so many great moments in people’s lives that it really helps me to appreciate the great moments in my own.
I also got to jam to a Garth Brooks song that I was too afraid to listen to all summer.
Back at the family’s house though, my mom prepared a feast fit for kings. But she let her four boys join in and help devour the food. Steaks, twice-baked potatoes, salad and a green-bean casserole made up for my day of eating and another plate waiting for me to eat when I get to my house.
The sports are always a highlight in my Thanksgiving holiday. While I couldn’t get a family game of basketball going I still enjoyed sitting on the couch and watching football all day long.
*Side Note*
RGIII is pretty damn good!
However the holiday ends as it does every year and I find myself back at work on Friday. But don’t be discouraged as it’s only a half day and I spent the last hour watching college football games on gamecasts. (picture posted on twitter)
Now for some sports talk. Here are my big matchups this weekend.
LSU is traveling to Arkansas in the annual battle for the boot. LSU has the better team, but don’t ever count out a rival. The Razorbacks will come out strong in this game but will fall off later in the game, LSU wins 38-13.
The Iron Bowl is of course upon us and if you follow this blog you probably know where I stand in this game. Auburn had one thing going for them all year in this matchup, they needed the win more. But after a loss to Texas A&M, Alabama has MUCH more to gain with a chance at a trip to Miami for the National Championship on the line. Alabama wins 42-10.
Florida and Florida State do battle, with an outside shot at a trip to the National Championship on the line. Florida’s defense is playing well and quarterback Jeff Driskel is coming back for the Gators. This will actually be a really good game and I wish it weren’t on the same time as the Iron Bowl, I’m guessing Florida wins, 24-23.
Notre Dame is taking on Southern California for a chance to go to the National Championship in Miami. The Trojans are starting a new quarterback as Matt Barkley is out with a shoulder injury. This game is always close and USC has the talent to pull out the victory. With Barkley I would make my upset pick here, but without I think the Irish can hold on. Notre Dame wins 17-16.
I don’t want to get too winded on here and there are still plenty of games left that I’m not diving into. But those are the five that stand out in my mind and the ones I would choose to watch. Honorable mention for games this weekend are Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, Stanford and UCLA, Oregon and Oregon State and South Carolina and Clemson.
I enjoy rivalry week and think that some should be restored. This week needs Texas-Texas A&M, West Virginia-Pitt and Oklahoma-Nebraska. College football is all about rivalries and getting traditions in games, don’t turn into the NFL please.
Hope you had a great holiday and thank you for tuning in.
Roll Tide!
WingMan out!
Just the trials and tribulations that come with being a Wing Expert, who is becoming something better..
Friday, November 23, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
The truth can hurt.
This is so true that it even hurts me to admit it. I have found out over the past couple of weeks how much the truth can hurt.
However, I have also learned how much more important it is to tell the truth. The truth may hurt for a little while, but lies and untruthfulness seem to stick around much longer. They also sting harder and cause much more pain than the truth ever could.
I'm taking this moment to let everyone know that the truth could hurt now, but you shall be rewarded for it in the end.
That's the road I'm choosing to take, from here on out.
WingMan Out!
Yum, yum, yum!
Hello all and welcome to the Thanksgiving edition of my family pack!
I’m getting this family pack out so early to accommodate for the day of thanks. You don’t want to have to worry about dinner before thanksgiving because cooking seems endless! Especially if you’re my sweet mother, who is cooking for her four large boys.
But pressing on, here is my family pack for you before turkey day.
Kicking off the meal is of course a couple of quick carrots to get the muscles in my jaw working to chomp down these wings.
College basketball is here and makes me realize every year how exciting it is to watch. There is ALWAYS a game on and most of them are usually good games that come down to the wire. Alabama has played its first two games this year to the wire, requiring three-pointers at the buzzer to win the games. Roll Tide.
But even college basketball isn’t enough to keep me away from the television on a Saturday (wait, what?). I was definitely glued in Saturday watching some games that I have felt were on the horizon. It is a difficult task to make it through a whole season undefeated, ask Oregon.
Here is the meat of the family pack and the four flavors of college football.
Atomic kicks off the bag and comes out on fire, kind of like the Fighting Irish who continue to win games, even if it was against Wake Forest. The luster is gone in the Notre Dame schedule; Oklahoma and Stanford are the only impressive wins that I see on that schedule. Wins against Michigan, Michigan State, Miami and BYU aren’t doing anything for me this year. But don’t purchase those plane tickets yet Irish faithful, USC is still circling this weekend and awaiting your arrival to dethrone you for a chance at season reconciliation. Also, you never know what Kiffin is going to do.
A little winded after those fiery wings, but moving on to some Barbeque. How it is laid on thick and the flavor never escapes you. Offenses in college football are fun to watch. I have said this over the last couple of years and I’m going to say it again, a good offense can win you a lot of games, but a good defense can win you championships! I’m not necessarily looking at you Oregon, but Kansas State. You have coasted through a mediocre Big 12 and have finally met a foe who’s defense showed up and stunned you. However if you’re defense had shown up, even a little bit, maybe your offense could have overpowered the Bears in the end and given the Wildcats a chance. Too bad, so sad.
I added a little garlic parmesan since there are some teams getting second chances at the BCS title game. They have a nasty taste in their mouths and don’t want to lose another shot at the title. Nick Saban, Will Muschamp and Mark Richt will likely play against ND in the title game, given mass chaos doesn’t take place again as it did in 2007 (Go Fighting Tigers?).
The final flavor in my family pack is definitely Cajun. Les Miles and the LSU Fighting Tigers played one of the most fun games of the season on senior night in Baton Rouge (the hairs on my arms are sticking up). Odell Beckham Jr. fired up the stadium with a Billy Cannon like punt return to tie the game up and give LSU hope that they had seemed to lose this year. Les Miles then gave a gladiator like post-game press conference after the game explaining that if you see his seniors, “put your arms around them and give them a big kiss on the lips…… If you’re a girl!” I am not counting out the Bayou Bengals, ever. However with the two teams from one conference rule, LSU will likely get snubbed and tear up some Big 12 team in the Cotton Bowl.
The French fries this week are soggy. Oregon has now probably lost another shot at the BCS Title game, because of a missed field goal. If you are a Ducks fan you are feeling the same as me last week, when my Tide fell to the Aggies. However one thing Alabama has is they play in the SEC and play superior opponents, not Colorado, California, Washington, Washington State and Arizona. Sorry Ducks, better luck next year.
My second side item is the creamy coleslaw. How can I pass on some coleslaw with Thanksgiving coming up? I hope that everyone gets a chance to spend it with people you care about and are thankful for. I’ll be at the parent’s house partaking in the annual, no-turkey dinner (yum!). I’m thankful for a lot of things this year: Bama’s championship in January, not attending one class all year, moving into a house with Papa Bear and finding my true joy in this life in the form of a silly little tiger in Baton Rouge.
My four dips are not lucky, they are true. College football went through mass chaos this week, as it seems to do each and every year. The SEC teams didn’t get lucky, they didn’t catch a break. The season just played out the way it does each and every year. The BCS finds the top two teams and plays them against each other. A season is 14 weeks long and if you play sub-par teams, you can’t afford a blemish. If you play teams like LSU, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Texas A&M, then you can afford to lose one game, or two. The Southeastern Conference has won the last six National Championships, each and every conference has had a chance to knock off those four teams. It’s not an easy thing to do and instead of being hateful and jealous towards the SEC, maybe you should appreciate what those teams have done. Then schedule tougher teams.
That has been my family pack and I am sorry I have been missing the past couple of weeks, but I wanted to get this out before the holiday and the naps that ensue after eating on Thursday. Have a great week and a wonderful holiday.
Safe Travels and Roll Tide!
WingMan Out.
I’m getting this family pack out so early to accommodate for the day of thanks. You don’t want to have to worry about dinner before thanksgiving because cooking seems endless! Especially if you’re my sweet mother, who is cooking for her four large boys.
But pressing on, here is my family pack for you before turkey day.
Kicking off the meal is of course a couple of quick carrots to get the muscles in my jaw working to chomp down these wings.
College basketball is here and makes me realize every year how exciting it is to watch. There is ALWAYS a game on and most of them are usually good games that come down to the wire. Alabama has played its first two games this year to the wire, requiring three-pointers at the buzzer to win the games. Roll Tide.
But even college basketball isn’t enough to keep me away from the television on a Saturday (wait, what?). I was definitely glued in Saturday watching some games that I have felt were on the horizon. It is a difficult task to make it through a whole season undefeated, ask Oregon.
Here is the meat of the family pack and the four flavors of college football.
Atomic kicks off the bag and comes out on fire, kind of like the Fighting Irish who continue to win games, even if it was against Wake Forest. The luster is gone in the Notre Dame schedule; Oklahoma and Stanford are the only impressive wins that I see on that schedule. Wins against Michigan, Michigan State, Miami and BYU aren’t doing anything for me this year. But don’t purchase those plane tickets yet Irish faithful, USC is still circling this weekend and awaiting your arrival to dethrone you for a chance at season reconciliation. Also, you never know what Kiffin is going to do.
A little winded after those fiery wings, but moving on to some Barbeque. How it is laid on thick and the flavor never escapes you. Offenses in college football are fun to watch. I have said this over the last couple of years and I’m going to say it again, a good offense can win you a lot of games, but a good defense can win you championships! I’m not necessarily looking at you Oregon, but Kansas State. You have coasted through a mediocre Big 12 and have finally met a foe who’s defense showed up and stunned you. However if you’re defense had shown up, even a little bit, maybe your offense could have overpowered the Bears in the end and given the Wildcats a chance. Too bad, so sad.
I added a little garlic parmesan since there are some teams getting second chances at the BCS title game. They have a nasty taste in their mouths and don’t want to lose another shot at the title. Nick Saban, Will Muschamp and Mark Richt will likely play against ND in the title game, given mass chaos doesn’t take place again as it did in 2007 (Go Fighting Tigers?).
The final flavor in my family pack is definitely Cajun. Les Miles and the LSU Fighting Tigers played one of the most fun games of the season on senior night in Baton Rouge (the hairs on my arms are sticking up). Odell Beckham Jr. fired up the stadium with a Billy Cannon like punt return to tie the game up and give LSU hope that they had seemed to lose this year. Les Miles then gave a gladiator like post-game press conference after the game explaining that if you see his seniors, “put your arms around them and give them a big kiss on the lips…… If you’re a girl!” I am not counting out the Bayou Bengals, ever. However with the two teams from one conference rule, LSU will likely get snubbed and tear up some Big 12 team in the Cotton Bowl.
The French fries this week are soggy. Oregon has now probably lost another shot at the BCS Title game, because of a missed field goal. If you are a Ducks fan you are feeling the same as me last week, when my Tide fell to the Aggies. However one thing Alabama has is they play in the SEC and play superior opponents, not Colorado, California, Washington, Washington State and Arizona. Sorry Ducks, better luck next year.
My second side item is the creamy coleslaw. How can I pass on some coleslaw with Thanksgiving coming up? I hope that everyone gets a chance to spend it with people you care about and are thankful for. I’ll be at the parent’s house partaking in the annual, no-turkey dinner (yum!). I’m thankful for a lot of things this year: Bama’s championship in January, not attending one class all year, moving into a house with Papa Bear and finding my true joy in this life in the form of a silly little tiger in Baton Rouge.
My four dips are not lucky, they are true. College football went through mass chaos this week, as it seems to do each and every year. The SEC teams didn’t get lucky, they didn’t catch a break. The season just played out the way it does each and every year. The BCS finds the top two teams and plays them against each other. A season is 14 weeks long and if you play sub-par teams, you can’t afford a blemish. If you play teams like LSU, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Texas A&M, then you can afford to lose one game, or two. The Southeastern Conference has won the last six National Championships, each and every conference has had a chance to knock off those four teams. It’s not an easy thing to do and instead of being hateful and jealous towards the SEC, maybe you should appreciate what those teams have done. Then schedule tougher teams.
That has been my family pack and I am sorry I have been missing the past couple of weeks, but I wanted to get this out before the holiday and the naps that ensue after eating on Thursday. Have a great week and a wonderful holiday.
Safe Travels and Roll Tide!
WingMan Out.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
What a wild world of sports we live in…
You are looking back at this weekend either excited, or devastated.
Hello followers,
As I sit here in my dining room waiting on my hot dogs and macaroni to finish up, I am awaiting the publication/ presentation of the BCS Standings for Week 13 of your college football season.
Here is how I believe they should go down.
1. Notre Dame
2. Alabama
3. Georgia
4. Florida
5. Oregon
6. LSU
7. Florida State
8. Kansas State
9. Texas A&M
10. Stanford
I do not count Ohio State as they do not have any post-season opportunities, therefore don’t deserve a ranking.
Notre Dame is the last remaining unbeaten and therefore deserves the top ranking. But word to the wise ND fans, don’t count out USC.
Alabama is back where they’ve been all along, in the BCS Championship game… For now. But I wouldn’t bet against Saban to give up this second chance at the schools third championship in four years.
Georgia keeps winning and has another big test this weekend when the Bulldogs take on the Yellow Jackets.
Florida follows closely behind because of the loss to Georgia. However, I would not like to meet them in a bowl game this year.
Oregon falls four spots with a loss to Stanford last week. It was a loss at home, in overtime, after a missed field goal. They Ducks fell to USC last year when their kicker missed.
LSU keeps winning games, Les Miles style. The Fighting Tigers played one of the craziest and exciting games of the weekend and Miles didn’t let the post-game press conference settle for average either. Hats off the mad-hatters passion.
Florida State lost once this year. The Seminoles don’t seem to receiving much love though as they continually win games… In the ACC. A big win against Florida though would definitely help any chances.
Kansas State was outplayed from the beginning by Baylor. The Bears D intercepted Heisman hopeful, Collin Klein three times and absolutely gassed the Wildcat defense. Kansas State with a loss to a sub-.500 team kills any chances at BCS Championship game. Refer to Oklahoma State last year.
Texas A&M hit the airwaves after a stunning victory in Tuscaloosa as Johnny Manziel and the Aggies beat the Tide. The Aggies have two losses this year, to Florida and LSU. They are a good team, but not BCS material, too tough of a conference. Welcome to the SEC.
Stanford rounds out my top ten after going on the road to knock off the number two team in the country. Stanford plays a tough game against anybody and will probably be playing in an Orange Bowl against another fast-paced offense.
These are my BCS rankings that I believe truly are the top ten teams in college football this year. But if you missed the countdown Sunday night or forgot to check here is how the top ten turned out.
1. Notre Dame
2. Alabama
3. Georgia
4. Florida
5. Oregon
6. Kansas State
7. LSU
8. Stanford
9. Texas A&M
10. Florida State
As for next week, stay tuned as the Irish and Tide have big rivalry games to get through to look into their BCS Championship hopes.
I’ll be back in touch soon, likely Wednesday or Thursday. I’m working on that NFL Draft post and have some others in the making.
If you find yourself a little bored of this blog (not possible). You can roll over to another blog I’ve started with some friends of mine.
www.zonedefenders.blogspot.com
Currently in the process of getting the other authors to write on it, but when they do, watch out because it will be fun!
You can email me at thewingexpert.gmail.com or follow me on twitter @thewingexpert
Until next time,
WingMan out!
Hello followers,
As I sit here in my dining room waiting on my hot dogs and macaroni to finish up, I am awaiting the publication/ presentation of the BCS Standings for Week 13 of your college football season.
Here is how I believe they should go down.
1. Notre Dame
2. Alabama
3. Georgia
4. Florida
5. Oregon
6. LSU
7. Florida State
8. Kansas State
9. Texas A&M
10. Stanford
I do not count Ohio State as they do not have any post-season opportunities, therefore don’t deserve a ranking.
Notre Dame is the last remaining unbeaten and therefore deserves the top ranking. But word to the wise ND fans, don’t count out USC.
Alabama is back where they’ve been all along, in the BCS Championship game… For now. But I wouldn’t bet against Saban to give up this second chance at the schools third championship in four years.
Georgia keeps winning and has another big test this weekend when the Bulldogs take on the Yellow Jackets.
Florida follows closely behind because of the loss to Georgia. However, I would not like to meet them in a bowl game this year.
Oregon falls four spots with a loss to Stanford last week. It was a loss at home, in overtime, after a missed field goal. They Ducks fell to USC last year when their kicker missed.
LSU keeps winning games, Les Miles style. The Fighting Tigers played one of the craziest and exciting games of the weekend and Miles didn’t let the post-game press conference settle for average either. Hats off the mad-hatters passion.
Florida State lost once this year. The Seminoles don’t seem to receiving much love though as they continually win games… In the ACC. A big win against Florida though would definitely help any chances.
Kansas State was outplayed from the beginning by Baylor. The Bears D intercepted Heisman hopeful, Collin Klein three times and absolutely gassed the Wildcat defense. Kansas State with a loss to a sub-.500 team kills any chances at BCS Championship game. Refer to Oklahoma State last year.
Texas A&M hit the airwaves after a stunning victory in Tuscaloosa as Johnny Manziel and the Aggies beat the Tide. The Aggies have two losses this year, to Florida and LSU. They are a good team, but not BCS material, too tough of a conference. Welcome to the SEC.
Stanford rounds out my top ten after going on the road to knock off the number two team in the country. Stanford plays a tough game against anybody and will probably be playing in an Orange Bowl against another fast-paced offense.
These are my BCS rankings that I believe truly are the top ten teams in college football this year. But if you missed the countdown Sunday night or forgot to check here is how the top ten turned out.
1. Notre Dame
2. Alabama
3. Georgia
4. Florida
5. Oregon
6. Kansas State
7. LSU
8. Stanford
9. Texas A&M
10. Florida State
As for next week, stay tuned as the Irish and Tide have big rivalry games to get through to look into their BCS Championship hopes.
I’ll be back in touch soon, likely Wednesday or Thursday. I’m working on that NFL Draft post and have some others in the making.
If you find yourself a little bored of this blog (not possible). You can roll over to another blog I’ve started with some friends of mine.
www.zonedefenders.blogspot.com
Currently in the process of getting the other authors to write on it, but when they do, watch out because it will be fun!
You can email me at thewingexpert.gmail.com or follow me on twitter @thewingexpert
Until next time,
WingMan out!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Good job baseball.
Baseball, you once again proved to be right with your end of the year awards. (Clap, clap, clap!)
The two Cy Young Awards went to pitchers who won games on struggling teams. R.A. Dickey was the only bright spot for the whole season on the Mets. Your knuckleball danced like a man named Rico and helped you climb atop the N.L. in strikeouts. David Price turned in his usual performances of being absolutely unhittable. With a healthy lineup, would've won 20 games. Easy.
Where you really excelled though was your most recent Most Valuable Player Award. Buster Posey wasn't only the best catcher in baseball, he was the best player and most important to his team in the N.L.
Now I get to the hot stove where writers, including myself, have tried to give Mike Trout the A.L. MVP award all year. But cooler heads prevailed and you gave it to Miguel Cabrera. Miggy won the Triple Crown, something that happens once in a lifetime. I realize that Trout is fun to watch and is a great story, but the award went to Cabrera on this turning factor. The Detroit Tigers made the playoffs and played for the World Series, the Los Angeles Angels finished third in the A.L. West. Trout and Cabrera both had phenomenal seasons, but Miggy lead his team to victory, while Trout prepared for next year.
Great job again, baseball. You've knocked this out of the park!
WingMan Out.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Favorite time of the year.
Hello, hello!
I know that I promised an NFL Draft preview, but you'll have to bear with me. It's in the works however so keep an eye out for it.
I want to take a minute to discuss the part of the year that has become my favorite part. I celebrate a birthday in November, but immediately following that comes cooler weather, college basketball and soon thereafter, college Bowl games!
Watching the Kentucky-Duke game got me over the edge last night, with the high-flying Wildcats falling short to some clutch plays by Duke guard, Seth Curry.
If you missed the game, then I'm sorry, but there is still plenty of games left to watch!
Email me your thoughts or ideas at thewingexpert@gmail.com and follow me on twitter @thewingexpert.
It's going to be a great season and a spectacular couple of months, especially if you're like me and have someone to spend them with.
Also letting you know, I posted this via mobile phone/ hand held device. Be ready for many many random posts.
Have a wonderful day,
WingMan out!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Johnny Heisman and the art of #winning
I know, I know, I know…..
I told you’d I’d post this weekend and you came and checked with nothing new there. I’m sorry, but not really. I’ve spent the last weekend holding back anger and enjoying sweet victory at the same time.
Yes, it’s true, Alabama lost. They lost to a not immensely better Aggie football team, but one that this blogger, didn’t think could play at that level in the SEC for a FULL season.
Johnny Manziel, a.k.a. Johnny Football, a.k.a. Johnny Heisman (as will henceforth be known on this blog) has captivated the country with his sleek “elusiveness” his “stunning” accuracy and his uncanny “ability” to make big plays. I realize that putting those words in quotes makes it seem like I am not a believer in Johnny Heisman and it’s true, I’m not. I’m not AS BIG of a believer as everyone else, quite yet. I am however, as much as I hate admitting it, coming around on this freshman quarterback as he has led a youthful Aggie offense on the road in a tough SEC environment and gave his team a chance to win. Hats off to you Johnny Heisman, you’ve won this battle and I cannot wait for Nick Saban and the Bama boys to get you again.
I also want to take a moment to point out my absolute love for the SEC and how it is the supreme conference in the land. With Bama steamrolling it’s way to another BCS National Championship after a solid win on the road at LSU (as the media has put it), you can NEVER overlook a team in the South Eastern Conference. The Aggies have proved themselves SEC tough by staying in games and winning big ones. The SEC West is the best collection of any handful of seven teams in any conference; you can even pick and choose the seven you want. Every week is a new week and every opponent can come out on top, hence the reason of Nick Saban destroying the media for hyping up his Crimson Tide.
Moving away from the anger side of my weekend, which I have learned a lot from, I’d like to step into my winning side and enjoying my sweet victory.
Have you ever had a toy that you loved to play with? Wouldn’t leave home without it and couldn’t fathom not having it with you every night when you fall asleep? Well consider my favorite toy found. I cannot explain the joy that has overcome with this finding. I have realized that I don’t want another toy, but that I want MY toy. I have learned over the summer, in the absence of my toy, that if you love something you can’t let it go and you’ve got to fight for it. Consider this me buckling down and throwing on the gloves to get back what I cherish most in my life. Geaux Tigers!
I’ll be dropping by later this week with an NFL draft post. If you’re looking for something to do in the meantime, the new James Bond movie is pretty spectacular.
Wing Man Out and Roll Tide!
I told you’d I’d post this weekend and you came and checked with nothing new there. I’m sorry, but not really. I’ve spent the last weekend holding back anger and enjoying sweet victory at the same time.
Yes, it’s true, Alabama lost. They lost to a not immensely better Aggie football team, but one that this blogger, didn’t think could play at that level in the SEC for a FULL season.
Johnny Manziel, a.k.a. Johnny Football, a.k.a. Johnny Heisman (as will henceforth be known on this blog) has captivated the country with his sleek “elusiveness” his “stunning” accuracy and his uncanny “ability” to make big plays. I realize that putting those words in quotes makes it seem like I am not a believer in Johnny Heisman and it’s true, I’m not. I’m not AS BIG of a believer as everyone else, quite yet. I am however, as much as I hate admitting it, coming around on this freshman quarterback as he has led a youthful Aggie offense on the road in a tough SEC environment and gave his team a chance to win. Hats off to you Johnny Heisman, you’ve won this battle and I cannot wait for Nick Saban and the Bama boys to get you again.
I also want to take a moment to point out my absolute love for the SEC and how it is the supreme conference in the land. With Bama steamrolling it’s way to another BCS National Championship after a solid win on the road at LSU (as the media has put it), you can NEVER overlook a team in the South Eastern Conference. The Aggies have proved themselves SEC tough by staying in games and winning big ones. The SEC West is the best collection of any handful of seven teams in any conference; you can even pick and choose the seven you want. Every week is a new week and every opponent can come out on top, hence the reason of Nick Saban destroying the media for hyping up his Crimson Tide.
Moving away from the anger side of my weekend, which I have learned a lot from, I’d like to step into my winning side and enjoying my sweet victory.
Have you ever had a toy that you loved to play with? Wouldn’t leave home without it and couldn’t fathom not having it with you every night when you fall asleep? Well consider my favorite toy found. I cannot explain the joy that has overcome with this finding. I have realized that I don’t want another toy, but that I want MY toy. I have learned over the summer, in the absence of my toy, that if you love something you can’t let it go and you’ve got to fight for it. Consider this me buckling down and throwing on the gloves to get back what I cherish most in my life. Geaux Tigers!
I’ll be dropping by later this week with an NFL draft post. If you’re looking for something to do in the meantime, the new James Bond movie is pretty spectacular.
Wing Man Out and Roll Tide!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Behind
I'm here to tell you followers, that I have nothing....
I have taken the lazy route this week as I celebrated a birthday recently and have not written my weekly family pack. I may work a quick one out and set up a preview, but will definitely have a story for you Saturday.
I wanted to inform you so that you didn't think I was going to disappear for another five months. Just keep checking as I'll add insight throughout the weekend.
Roll Tide
Wing Man out.
I have taken the lazy route this week as I celebrated a birthday recently and have not written my weekly family pack. I may work a quick one out and set up a preview, but will definitely have a story for you Saturday.
I wanted to inform you so that you didn't think I was going to disappear for another five months. Just keep checking as I'll add insight throughout the weekend.
Roll Tide
Wing Man out.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
In progress
Hello followers,
I'm currently falling behind on my blog writing this week. However after softball tonight I will be writing and working on my family pack for this week.
Will be diving into top players in college football right now and whether or not I believe they are ready for the NFL.... Since I have so much knowledge and experience. But everyone else gets a voice, so why shouldn't I?
But keep checking in throughout the week as it will be posted sometime before Friday.... Hopefully.
Thank you again and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Wing Man Out!
I'm currently falling behind on my blog writing this week. However after softball tonight I will be writing and working on my family pack for this week.
Will be diving into top players in college football right now and whether or not I believe they are ready for the NFL.... Since I have so much knowledge and experience. But everyone else gets a voice, so why shouldn't I?
But keep checking in throughout the week as it will be posted sometime before Friday.... Hopefully.
Thank you again and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Wing Man Out!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Something about the first weekend in November...
Alright followers I’m back with some insight into what you should be partaking in this weekend. We have an exciting one on our hands this week, big-time college football matchups, NBA kicking into season and even some solid NFL matchups.
Let’s not linger, I’ve only got thirty minutes for lunch!
Kicking off my ten-piece combo is the most anticipated game on my schedule every year. Alabama travels to LSU this weekend to take on the Mighty Tigers. Alabama is 8-0 on the year and have won each game by a more than Alabama margin this year. Let me dissect the five keys to the game.
(I) Quarterback play will affect who wins this game but it WILL NOT decide this game, however it will play an impact in it, as you could guess. A.J. McCarron holds an edge now, but Zac Mettenberger could show up and be what he’s supposed to be any week. However Mettenberger cannot run like Jordan Jefferson could, so LSU will be looking for a new game plan. Look for quick receiver routes early to set up a big pass later.
(II) Defenses WILL decide this game. These are the two best defenses in the country. Sorry Notre Dame, but I’ve seen all three play and believe that these are the two best defenses in the country. Offense is not lacking in the SEC, the defenses are just that good! It’s a different type of defense, one that hits you in the mouth, gets up and then hits you again. LSU’s defensive line can take over a game by rushing Alabama, but they’ll also have to stay disciplined enough to stop the run. Alabama’s secondary is young but talented, while LSU’s passing attack is limited. Look for the linebackers to be up on the line guarding the run and looking to take away the underneath routes.
(III) Running backs are plentiful with these two teams as both have relied on multiple bodies to gain yards; and they all have. Spencer Ware has slowed down this year, but the rising of Jeremy Hill has to worry Alabama’s defense as he is a good combination of speed and power (typical LSU running back). Eddie Lacy can and will run down tacklers while T.J. Yeldon will shift his way through tackles.
(IV) Coaching has its advantages and its disadvantages. Nick Saban brings a controlled fierceness to the field as his team is taught to do their jobs. Les Miles has a little les control over his decisions and his team. He has motivated his team to listen up and enjoy the moment. Both coaching philosophies work for each team. LSU has grown cocky and believes that they can beat anybody, especially at Tiger Stadium (as they should be). Bama has an edge that they are better, just trying to prove it through doing their jobs.
I didn’t give a score in my family pack this week, but I will give you who I think will win and why.
I think that LSU plays really well at home, maybe the best home-field advantage in football. But Alabama’s A.J. McCarron comes out confident like he did in the BCS Championship game and does just enough to give his team the edge. LSU has lost some playmakers in its secondary and has some good ones playing now, just not as experienced. (V) Bama wins this week, but the starters will not be out in the 3rd quarter, I hope.
Oregon headlines the other big game this week as they take on USC in Los Angeles.
Oregon may have the quickest offense in the NCAA but USC still has the capabilities of being the No. 1 team in the country. Lane Kiffin has a knack for coaching up these games (referring to last year’s win in Eugene). Am thinking that (VI) USC wins this game with Barkley throwing touchdowns throughout the game and USC’s defense does just enough for the Trojans to get the win.
The (VII) NBA has tipped off its season and with that comes the creation of my weekly NBA talk that I do with my main bro, Papa Bear (wait for future post for explanation of nickname). Kobe Bryant is “injured” but still dropping 30 points a night. Bryant is the best fantasy scorer, I draft him in every league because he fits the shoot the ball mentality that fantasy teams need.
Atlanta has always had a great baseball team in my mind, but this year it’s all about Matty Ice and the football team. The (IX) Falcons have been unbeatable this year (granted they don’t have Alabama on the schedule), but I’ve said the addition of Julio Jones makes any offense very potent.
Hats off to (X) Sam Montgomery and his classy gesture to wear the number “21” for the rest of the year in honor of his friend, Marcus Lattimore. I’ve enjoyed rooting for Montgomery and will have a hard time this weekend when he targets my Tide’s QB. But a great move by a great player.
My French fries in today’s combo have seen better days, they’re a little stale. Several SEC coaches could be feeling like my fries today. Gene Chizik’s Auburn Tigers have won one game this year, however he does have a championship and a good recruiting class coming in next year. Joker Phillips coaches at a basketball school in Kentucky. However, they’ve had some good players come through the program, just can’t get any consistency. Derek Dooley has been on a tight leash with his orange pants. Tennessee isn’t used to losing, especially for this long. Then we come to Arkansas and John L. Smith, who’s presser comes to mind, when he is telling the media to smile after his team got man-handled by Alabama. Out of these four, I believe three are looking for new work next year, wouldn’t be surprised to see Chizik back one more year, especially if he can somehow manage to upend in-state rival, Alabama (knock on wood!).
Have a wonderful day people and enjoy your weekend!
Roll Tide!
Wing Man Out!
Let’s not linger, I’ve only got thirty minutes for lunch!
Kicking off my ten-piece combo is the most anticipated game on my schedule every year. Alabama travels to LSU this weekend to take on the Mighty Tigers. Alabama is 8-0 on the year and have won each game by a more than Alabama margin this year. Let me dissect the five keys to the game.
(I) Quarterback play will affect who wins this game but it WILL NOT decide this game, however it will play an impact in it, as you could guess. A.J. McCarron holds an edge now, but Zac Mettenberger could show up and be what he’s supposed to be any week. However Mettenberger cannot run like Jordan Jefferson could, so LSU will be looking for a new game plan. Look for quick receiver routes early to set up a big pass later.
(II) Defenses WILL decide this game. These are the two best defenses in the country. Sorry Notre Dame, but I’ve seen all three play and believe that these are the two best defenses in the country. Offense is not lacking in the SEC, the defenses are just that good! It’s a different type of defense, one that hits you in the mouth, gets up and then hits you again. LSU’s defensive line can take over a game by rushing Alabama, but they’ll also have to stay disciplined enough to stop the run. Alabama’s secondary is young but talented, while LSU’s passing attack is limited. Look for the linebackers to be up on the line guarding the run and looking to take away the underneath routes.
(III) Running backs are plentiful with these two teams as both have relied on multiple bodies to gain yards; and they all have. Spencer Ware has slowed down this year, but the rising of Jeremy Hill has to worry Alabama’s defense as he is a good combination of speed and power (typical LSU running back). Eddie Lacy can and will run down tacklers while T.J. Yeldon will shift his way through tackles.
(IV) Coaching has its advantages and its disadvantages. Nick Saban brings a controlled fierceness to the field as his team is taught to do their jobs. Les Miles has a little les control over his decisions and his team. He has motivated his team to listen up and enjoy the moment. Both coaching philosophies work for each team. LSU has grown cocky and believes that they can beat anybody, especially at Tiger Stadium (as they should be). Bama has an edge that they are better, just trying to prove it through doing their jobs.
I didn’t give a score in my family pack this week, but I will give you who I think will win and why.
I think that LSU plays really well at home, maybe the best home-field advantage in football. But Alabama’s A.J. McCarron comes out confident like he did in the BCS Championship game and does just enough to give his team the edge. LSU has lost some playmakers in its secondary and has some good ones playing now, just not as experienced. (V) Bama wins this week, but the starters will not be out in the 3rd quarter, I hope.
Oregon headlines the other big game this week as they take on USC in Los Angeles.
Oregon may have the quickest offense in the NCAA but USC still has the capabilities of being the No. 1 team in the country. Lane Kiffin has a knack for coaching up these games (referring to last year’s win in Eugene). Am thinking that (VI) USC wins this game with Barkley throwing touchdowns throughout the game and USC’s defense does just enough for the Trojans to get the win.
The (VII) NBA has tipped off its season and with that comes the creation of my weekly NBA talk that I do with my main bro, Papa Bear (wait for future post for explanation of nickname). Kobe Bryant is “injured” but still dropping 30 points a night. Bryant is the best fantasy scorer, I draft him in every league because he fits the shoot the ball mentality that fantasy teams need.
Atlanta has always had a great baseball team in my mind, but this year it’s all about Matty Ice and the football team. The (IX) Falcons have been unbeatable this year (granted they don’t have Alabama on the schedule), but I’ve said the addition of Julio Jones makes any offense very potent.
Hats off to (X) Sam Montgomery and his classy gesture to wear the number “21” for the rest of the year in honor of his friend, Marcus Lattimore. I’ve enjoyed rooting for Montgomery and will have a hard time this weekend when he targets my Tide’s QB. But a great move by a great player.
My French fries in today’s combo have seen better days, they’re a little stale. Several SEC coaches could be feeling like my fries today. Gene Chizik’s Auburn Tigers have won one game this year, however he does have a championship and a good recruiting class coming in next year. Joker Phillips coaches at a basketball school in Kentucky. However, they’ve had some good players come through the program, just can’t get any consistency. Derek Dooley has been on a tight leash with his orange pants. Tennessee isn’t used to losing, especially for this long. Then we come to Arkansas and John L. Smith, who’s presser comes to mind, when he is telling the media to smile after his team got man-handled by Alabama. Out of these four, I believe three are looking for new work next year, wouldn’t be surprised to see Chizik back one more year, especially if he can somehow manage to upend in-state rival, Alabama (knock on wood!).
Have a wonderful day people and enjoy your weekend!
Roll Tide!
Wing Man Out!
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