BCS
The first BCS standing are out. You'd think that I would have little to complain about with my beloved Buckeyes firmly sitting at #1. Well, "not so fast my friend!" Sorry, couldn't help myself. And, rarely will you find a pregnant woman with nothing to complain about:) As a Buckeye fan, it is in my blood to loathe the team to the North. However, I am a football fan. I don't only watch OSU and UT games, I watch football all day Saturday and reruns of games oftentimes throughout the week. I've seen teams from every conference. I've seen USC....I've seen the team to the North. Sorry to say their name Woody, but MI deserves the #2 spot. Obviously the majority of coaches in country disagree with me since they also have USC at #2...though come on, how many games do these coaches really get to watch? If you haven't noticed, they have something a little better to do with their Saturdays. Note: It's quite strange to be a completely (well, sort of) objective observer of the college football scene...I'm so used to hating MI b/c they're MI and FL for the same reason (more about FL below). Where my objectivity stops:
Tommy Tuberville
He is actually still bitching about being shut out of the National Championship two years ago. Really Tommy? How about you focus on this year and this team? You obviously didn't do that when preparing to play Arkansas! I don't know what it is about this man, but he just rubs me the wrong way. Do I think the BCS is fair? Not really. Do I have a better solution. No. Do I think it is really set up to screw conferences like the SEC? Of course...flash back to 2001 SEC Championship game that killed UT's hope of competing for Nat'l Championship. Nevertheless, BCS is what we have now, so quit bitching and deal with it. What does it matter now anyway...you lost to Arkansas!!!!
The "More on Florida"
Obviously, I'm a huge Troy Smith fan and I do support his Heisman candidacy. That fact may skew my next comments...though, honestly, as long as the Heisman winner has earned it, I won't be upset if Troy doesn't win...really. I don't think he cares much either...he's just a class act. Anyway, back to the point. Chris Leak for Heisman...Leak for Heisman? Really? I'm not sure that people are really strong in this belief when it's discussed, but it has been discussed. My problem with "Chris Leak for Heisman?" He is sharing the job! Sure, his stats are great, but he is not getting every snap! Meanwhile, Smith, White, Ange, etc. are the sole QBs on their teams...they take every snap....they are involved in every play (unless they're way ahead and want to give the second string a chance:). Tebow is taking a stronger and stronger role in the FL offense every game. I don't care if they are using him as a tailback...he is in as QB! Accordingly, I scoff at any mention of Leak for Heisman. Come on!
This concludes today's session of "a pregnant lady ranting about college football."
Monday, October 16, 2006
Thursday, October 05, 2006
LOST Thoughts
1. I assume the "new love interest for Jack" that I read about is going to be Julia/Juliet
[Kristen A Jones] - This may be naïve of me, but I like her. I want to know her story. Of course, I want to know all of their stories. Maybe it was the migraine, but Jack REALLY got on my nerves last night.
Yeah, the whole obsessive Jack was a bit annoying. But I also think she is just playing him...he is part of an experiment...so I'm not sold on her yet...she has to earn my trust. Also, I'm not convinced she had a whole file on Jack. Not that it's very likely, but they could have obtained all of that information in other ways (i.e. spying on them for the past 2 months)
[Kristen A Jones] Good Point! However, I do think they want him believe they have the power to get this info.
2. How creepy was it when Ben (Henry Gale) said to Kate...."because the next 2 weeks are going to be very unpleasant."???
[Kristen A Jones] - Yes, I found this eerie and wondered if they have been given the “sickness,” or if they are going to be put through grueling tests. I would have eaten the eggs and drank the coffee!
I'm not going to like this "defeated" Kate. It is just too sad...I love her and how strong she's always been. And, did you see her wrists? Poor thing!
[Kristen A Jones] Yes, it is sad, but wouldnÂ’t you be defeated too? I think I would just want to live with the others in civilization!
3. Guy that escaped....an Other? I think so.
[Kristen A Jones] Since he was young, maybe he was born into the Others, but does not share their ideals. Maybe he is rebelling like a young adult that moves across the country.
I think he's an Other and the whole thing was set up as part of an experiment to see if Sawyer would follow his lead and directions.
[Kristen A Jones] This is a really good point. It is just a big experiment.
4. Note that Julia/et used a CD at beginning of episode...so we can guess how long they've been there. No more than, what 12 or so years (large volume of cds, even if cds have been around longer, selection would not have been there...hmmm, i bet we could look up when that song was first released on cd).[Kristen A Jones] I think they have to have been there longer because of RussoÂ’s daughter growing up with them. I think this was a sign of contact with civilization. Her daughter is in her teens, right?
I didn't think about that. I think Alex is supposed to be about 16. Hmmm, interesting.
5. Looks like the love triangle is pointing toward the Kate/Sawyer match.
[Kristen A Jones] Yes, I think that is the way the people want it. I'd really be happy either way b/c I love them both. So sexy:)
6. I realize Jack had reason not to trust his father, but jeez louise!! He was a psycho stalker! He drove his Dad back to drinking!! No wonder he has issues! I think maybe we were just being mislead to think that there could possibly be something between Sarah and his Dad. It was terrible.
I felt so bad for him and was really pissed that she wouldn't just tell him who the guy was. I also think that this is the drinking binge when his dad goes to Australia and dies...would explain a lot. Also makes me feel so sorry for Jack.
I canÂ’t wait for next week when we get to see the rest of the survivors. Also, I thought the first two minutes of this episode was phenomenal. It literally made me sit up on the couch.
I also can't wait until the hot guy from Love Actually is introduced as a new character. Plus, what happened to Locke and DesmonEkod Ekko....so much to find out. Oh, and did you see the preview where it makes it look like Sun gets shot? Terrible.[Kristen A Jones] Yes, I am afraid she will lose the baby – or die since she has had sex on the island.
Also, do you think that Ben and Julia were involved at one time? I got a small vibe about that. Either that or he is the leader, but she doesn't "worship" him like everyone else and is her own, strong personality. [Kristen A Jones] I kind of thought Ethan was her husband. Maybe not, but at the beginning, when he was under the house fixing the pipes, I just assumed it was her husband under there. I definitely do not think she is the typical “Other.”
[Kristen A Jones] - This may be naïve of me, but I like her. I want to know her story. Of course, I want to know all of their stories. Maybe it was the migraine, but Jack REALLY got on my nerves last night.
Yeah, the whole obsessive Jack was a bit annoying. But I also think she is just playing him...he is part of an experiment...so I'm not sold on her yet...she has to earn my trust. Also, I'm not convinced she had a whole file on Jack. Not that it's very likely, but they could have obtained all of that information in other ways (i.e. spying on them for the past 2 months)
[Kristen A Jones] Good Point! However, I do think they want him believe they have the power to get this info.
2. How creepy was it when Ben (Henry Gale) said to Kate...."because the next 2 weeks are going to be very unpleasant."???
[Kristen A Jones] - Yes, I found this eerie and wondered if they have been given the “sickness,” or if they are going to be put through grueling tests. I would have eaten the eggs and drank the coffee!
I'm not going to like this "defeated" Kate. It is just too sad...I love her and how strong she's always been. And, did you see her wrists? Poor thing!
[Kristen A Jones] Yes, it is sad, but wouldnÂ’t you be defeated too? I think I would just want to live with the others in civilization!
3. Guy that escaped....an Other? I think so.
[Kristen A Jones] Since he was young, maybe he was born into the Others, but does not share their ideals. Maybe he is rebelling like a young adult that moves across the country.
I think he's an Other and the whole thing was set up as part of an experiment to see if Sawyer would follow his lead and directions.
[Kristen A Jones] This is a really good point. It is just a big experiment.
4. Note that Julia/et used a CD at beginning of episode...so we can guess how long they've been there. No more than, what 12 or so years (large volume of cds, even if cds have been around longer, selection would not have been there...hmmm, i bet we could look up when that song was first released on cd).[Kristen A Jones] I think they have to have been there longer because of RussoÂ’s daughter growing up with them. I think this was a sign of contact with civilization. Her daughter is in her teens, right?
I didn't think about that. I think Alex is supposed to be about 16. Hmmm, interesting.
5. Looks like the love triangle is pointing toward the Kate/Sawyer match.
[Kristen A Jones] Yes, I think that is the way the people want it. I'd really be happy either way b/c I love them both. So sexy:)
6. I realize Jack had reason not to trust his father, but jeez louise!! He was a psycho stalker! He drove his Dad back to drinking!! No wonder he has issues! I think maybe we were just being mislead to think that there could possibly be something between Sarah and his Dad. It was terrible.
I felt so bad for him and was really pissed that she wouldn't just tell him who the guy was. I also think that this is the drinking binge when his dad goes to Australia and dies...would explain a lot. Also makes me feel so sorry for Jack.
I canÂ’t wait for next week when we get to see the rest of the survivors. Also, I thought the first two minutes of this episode was phenomenal. It literally made me sit up on the couch.
I also can't wait until the hot guy from Love Actually is introduced as a new character. Plus, what happened to Locke and DesmonEkod Ekko....so much to find out. Oh, and did you see the preview where it makes it look like Sun gets shot? Terrible.[Kristen A Jones] Yes, I am afraid she will lose the baby – or die since she has had sex on the island.
Also, do you think that Ben and Julia were involved at one time? I got a small vibe about that. Either that or he is the leader, but she doesn't "worship" him like everyone else and is her own, strong personality. [Kristen A Jones] I kind of thought Ethan was her husband. Maybe not, but at the beginning, when he was under the house fixing the pipes, I just assumed it was her husband under there. I definitely do not think she is the typical “Other.”
Monday, October 02, 2006
Catching up . . .
Since it has been so long, I thought there would be no harm if I made two posts today.
Why I think we're having a girl:
1. Had a dream it is a girl (though I was disappointed in said dream!);
2. High heartbeat, which some claim points to girl (though absolutely no scientific correlation);
3. Chinese Calendar says girl (though one Chinese calendar I consulted said boy?);
4. From day 1 Andy and I both have had a strong "girl vibe;" and
5. God is sure to punish me (pay me back) for all of the bickering, fighting and headaches I caused my own mother over the years.
My biggest fear if I find out in 4 1/2 weeks (i'm not counting down or anything:) that we're having a girl: having a sudden urge to buy all things PINK. Ugh! I know I'll do it, I'm sure it's inevitable. Meanwhile, I'm telling myself that the nursery will still be blue and yellow and red and green (all primary colors) and that I will NOT give in to the Pink!
Why I think we're having a girl:
1. Had a dream it is a girl (though I was disappointed in said dream!);
2. High heartbeat, which some claim points to girl (though absolutely no scientific correlation);
3. Chinese Calendar says girl (though one Chinese calendar I consulted said boy?);
4. From day 1 Andy and I both have had a strong "girl vibe;" and
5. God is sure to punish me (pay me back) for all of the bickering, fighting and headaches I caused my own mother over the years.
My biggest fear if I find out in 4 1/2 weeks (i'm not counting down or anything:) that we're having a girl: having a sudden urge to buy all things PINK. Ugh! I know I'll do it, I'm sure it's inevitable. Meanwhile, I'm telling myself that the nursery will still be blue and yellow and red and green (all primary colors) and that I will NOT give in to the Pink!
So, given that it's been quite awhile, I have a plethora of pinatas...I mean topics to choose from. I could talk about the pregnancy and how it is going well and how we'll find out the gender on November 3rd!!! Or, I could discuss all of the horrendous shootings in the news. Or, I could be depressing and discuss loss in general, since there has been plenty to go around lately. Instead, I'm going to talk about Ohio and Poop.
Several weeks ago, Andy and I were in the middle of our Saturday morning ritual, watching College GameDay, who happened to be covering Ohio State...at Texas. One can't help but scan the dozens of signs in the crowd. Well, I actually missed one in particular, but thanks to the DVR, Andy alerted me and we were able to rewind and verify... There, on national TV, from Austin, TX, on a white poster board with simply black lettering was the most articulate sign I've ever seen: OHIO = POOP
No, not Ohio State equals poop...just the state of Ohio in general. I must say, I'll never forget that sign and never fail to laugh each and every time Andy and I bring it up! Well, GameDay happened to cover OSU again this weekend and here were my two favorites:
1. "Troy Smith Loves Unicorns" (with a pretty rainbow behind the lettering) Really, is this supposed to be an insult? Who doesn't love unicorns.
2. "Go Hawkeyes, Beat Tressels Nuts" Bravo! Someone who knows and understands what a Buckeye is!!! Interestingly, I believe it was during the Texas coverage, one sign had something to do with eating said nuts...joke is still on the Horns b/c if you eat them, you will be poisoned (and since they are from OH, be eating some form of Poop as well:)!!!
Several weeks ago, Andy and I were in the middle of our Saturday morning ritual, watching College GameDay, who happened to be covering Ohio State...at Texas. One can't help but scan the dozens of signs in the crowd. Well, I actually missed one in particular, but thanks to the DVR, Andy alerted me and we were able to rewind and verify... There, on national TV, from Austin, TX, on a white poster board with simply black lettering was the most articulate sign I've ever seen: OHIO = POOP
No, not Ohio State equals poop...just the state of Ohio in general. I must say, I'll never forget that sign and never fail to laugh each and every time Andy and I bring it up! Well, GameDay happened to cover OSU again this weekend and here were my two favorites:
1. "Troy Smith Loves Unicorns" (with a pretty rainbow behind the lettering) Really, is this supposed to be an insult? Who doesn't love unicorns.
2. "Go Hawkeyes, Beat Tressels Nuts" Bravo! Someone who knows and understands what a Buckeye is!!! Interestingly, I believe it was during the Texas coverage, one sign had something to do with eating said nuts...joke is still on the Horns b/c if you eat them, you will be poisoned (and since they are from OH, be eating some form of Poop as well:)!!!
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