Big Ten Ideas

For years now there has been talk about the Big Ten Conference wanting to add a twelfth team. The problem is no one wants to step up to the challenge. Notre Dame would be the logical choice because they are in Big Ten country and they are one of the few Independent teams with some credibility. Not only would I want ND to join to make the conference an even 12 teams but also implement a championship game as well. If not ND there are other possible teams such as WVU, Rutgers, Syracuse, or even Nebraska. As a long time Big Ten fan, I am sick of seeing Big Ten teams play these weak teams late in the season. It does nothing to help them in the rankings.

By adding another team you can even out the schedule and have the Big Ten Championship game everyone wants to see. It hurts them by not having one since they finish their regular schedule 2 weeks before any other conference. This is only good for them if some of the stars are a little banged up and need time to rest before a bowl game. On the other hand, this hurts by allowing the players to become rusty. The Big Ten has been getting their asses handed to them in recent years once they play in the BCS games. This would also eliminate any confusion of who is the outright title holder instead of co-champs like in some recent years. I know and respect the tradition of the Big Ten Conference but it's time to step back and look at the big picture. They are losing highly rated recruits to top competitors because of these problems. The days of going to highly regarded educational schools are over. These kids want to win championships. Big Ten needs to make some changes.

When was the last time they won "the big game"...

Randoms

My thoughts on some recent news headlines...

Aerosmith seems to be breaking up. Wait now they're not and everything was all rumors. Who cares? At least  no one for the past least 5 years, you know before Steven Tyler started looking as bad as Bob Barker.

Elizabeth Lambert, the Loco Lobo soccer player who pulled the hair of another player had me interested in soccer once again or actually for the very first time. I thought I was watching rugby for a moment. Kudos to her for drawing so much publicity and youtube hits. Does anyone else suspect roid rage?

Larry Johnson was released from the Chief due to homosexual comments derived toward his coach. I can't say I blame Kansas City and I bet he is still making a boat load of money for the remainder of his contract. I'm sure some team will pick him up. I mean if the Eagles signed Vick then I see no reason Johnson won't be back on the field next season if not sooner for a playoff contender.

Apparently Lindsey Lohan was "dating" Heath Ledger around the time of his death. Are we still talking about this unfortunate event? All this does is bring down Ledger's respect level in my eyes. Somethings should probably not be reported.

David Hasselhoff got wild and drunk in a casino and had to be escorted out by guards. As long as Kitt can drive his drunk ass home I see no problem. Any man with a talking car should be allowed to get as wild in a casino he pleases.


Well that's all for today I guess. Until Next Time..

What's Next?

He was once a highly respected professional football player that was sentenced to spend time in the big house. Some were surprised they allowed Michael Vick back in the nfl after spending 18 months behind bars for his role in operating a dogfighting ring. His next project.... his own reality show. Maybe the show will be about how to be friends with "the sisters" in prison. Could be funny. Maybe it'll be about how he has become an animal activist and loves dogs and all of God's creatures. Doubtful. This show is about nothing but him and how he can improve his image. It will show his side of the story of going ro jail and what he went through with his financial issues. He just seems so damn self-centered. Unless he guarantees to donate all of his earnings from the show to PETA, I can't condone this kind of promoting by network tv.

The sad thing is people will allow their kids to watch this show and that's mainly because they have a hard time keeping track of what their children are watching. Which means that puts Vick back on the good gracious of the younger generation because they believe whatever they see (The Hills for example). Of course the editing of this reality show will make him out to look like such a nice guy who has begun a new chapter in his life. This coming from the same guy that once flipped of his own teams'  fans. The same guy that allowed dogs to be brutally beaten in his back year. The same guy who denied all allegations until he was suggested to take the plea deal. He's used up his 2nd chance in my mind and I can't believe they are allowing him back into spotlight like this. What's next; Roman Polanski gets his own show on the Disney channel?

The Showdown

If someone wakes up today from a 5 year coma and asks to see the sports page, they would find themselves quite shocked. Yes Brett Favre; the man, the myth, the legend is still playing football. But why is his  No. 4 jersey in purple and not green. Well this Monday night is the big showdown of Favre's new team, the Minnesota Vikings, verses his old team, the Green Bay Packers. Not only did Brett play with the Packers from 1992 to 2007 but he broke countless records and even won them a Super Bowl.

The name Favre has always been affiliated with the Packers team but now most of the fans have turned against him. They didn't mind seeing him play in another green jersey (NY Jets) for that one year because it was in a different confrence and not a divisional rival. His latest debacle of whether or not to play again lead him into the hearts of Vikings fans and outraged the die hard cheese heads. Just remember Green Bay that you brought this upon yourself. You gave Favre the ultimatum back in '07 to either make the decision to play next year or take a walk. Unfortunately for you, Brett isn't one of those players who can say goodbye to the sport they live for. You pushed the man away to replace him with "the future of the organization". Then why can you get mad about Favre prolonging his dreams with a franchise that wants his experience behind center.

It doesn't matter who wins this game because it proves nothing. The Packers want their former cheese head idol to suffer for following a different path than they wanted him to. The Vikings just want to do nothing but keep on their winning streak all the way to the playoffs, even if that means with the arm of an almost 40 year old man. In a decade, everyone will only remember Brett Favre as the great Green Bay Packers quarterback. Cheese heads can hold their short-term grudge but deep down they know they really love No. 4, no matter what color his jersey is. All wounds take time to heal.

Olympics in Chicago

Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games has the support of some of the world's most famous people such as President Obama, Oprah, MJ, and Michael Phelps. Of course that must mean everyone is jumping on board and hoping for the same. Unfortunately, in a recent poll done online showed that the city is split. So if their is a low public support then why are they pushing so heavily for the bid? These celebrities only care about their front row seats they'll be given. Of course the Chicagoans will have to deal with the even more brutal traffic, possible jobs given to people hand picked by Mayor Daley, and not to mention the money that will be spent on construction to pay for everything. Why not take those billions to put into the schools, hospitals, and even the infrastructure. I just don't think this is something our country needs to be taking on with our current economic status. This is one situation where the city needs to listen to it's residents.

X-Rated Wal-Mart

Recently in Oklahoma, two men were arrested at their local Wal-Mart for playing an x-rated dvd in the display tvs. I don't know about you, but walking by those cheaply built plasma tvs with some porn playing might make me stop in my tracks like a deer in headlights. That kind of entertainment would only increase my chances of buying one. These two guys were probably just checking out the picture and sound quality. And what better way to do that than with a movie that they frequently watch at home. It's a visual upgrade at wally-world if you ask me. Most of the time you see nothing but Michael Bolton concerts playing over and over to the point where you run away from the entertainment section just so your ears don't start bleeding. I hope the judge has a good sense of humor when sentencing these two individuals. Clean up in aisle three and bring some disinfectant.

Universal Health Care

One of the biggest debates in our country right now is on our health care situation. Health care is a mess right now and for so many people with large families can be way too expensive to afford. Would free health care mean higher taxes? Most likely. Would it mean you are forced to go see certain doctors? Probably. Would you be getting the same treatment for having the flu as your neighbor? Yes, and it wouldn't cost a dime. I mean realistically we are the richest country in the world (or so we've been told for so many years). Then why don't we have the luxuries like smaller countries do such as free health care?

That's why I think they are going about this all the wrong way. My plan you ask yourself? Get some of the smartest young people (since that's the generation that will have to live with this plan the longest) in our nation to sit down in an enclosed room with no outside distractions. That's right, a think tank. No cell phones, no computers, and of course no outside interference from politicians. Just start brainstorming on how to set up the perfect plan for our needs as a country.

I know the president isn't going to ask me for my input so why waste my time explaining on what I would personally do. I just know that something needs to be done. If that means paying a little bit more in taxes then maybe that's not so bad. Taxes are constantly being increased anyways so at least this increase would be for a good cause. There are plenty of countries that have free universal health care right now. So why don't we ask them about their pros and cons in their system. I'm sure they would be more than willing to share their ideas. Our biggest problem in getting something done within our government.. too many dumb ass politicians with their greedy hands in other projects. Every one of them has some sort of motive behind their decisions and trust me, they don't care about the average Joe. That's why we need some outside opinions along with our bright young minds to figure out this whole debacle. I'm sure it can be done.

Police Play Wii

In a recent news article found on tbo.com, it states that cops were caught playing a Wii bowling game while enforcing a drug raid on a house. Apparently, detectives were competing against each other by throwing strikes and spares while other detectives hauled out evidence (you know, their so-called job). According to the search warrant, their mission was to search for drugs, stolen property and any illegal drug activity. What the police did not know was that a wireless security camera connected to a computer inside the household was recording their activity. Now there are questions on how the impromptu bowling tournament might affect the case against the man that was arrested. Will a friendly game of knocking down little graphic pins throw this case out the door? Even though I don't condone what this individual was arrested for, I find it too humorous to sentence this guy to any amount of criminal justice. The best part of the story is that the video of the cops was shown on the local news station. I bet those piggies feel like a bunch of jackasses. Silly shenanigans.

Mayweather Plays Race Card

In a recent interview, Floyd "Money" Mayweather said "If Floyd Mayweather was white, I'd be the biggest athlete in America. The biggest, the biggest. I know that for a fact." So, Mr. Money believes that in our day of age, the color of ones skin determines your popularity. I find this so hard to believe. Allow me to throw out a couple of athletes names to freshen up your memory; Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, or even the king himself.... Lebron James. All of these athletes have reached the top of their known sport and popularity level. They have all become rich, famous, and house hold names in their own right. Oh and by the way, none of them are white. Not only has Floyd become an attention needing person but also a whiny complainer. He complains that because his skin color is the same as some of the greatest sports stars to walk our planet, it somehow holds him back from being the biggest of all time. Maybe it's not your skin color that people care about. It's probably the fact that you are part of a dying sport. Enjoy the fame you have now while it lasts; you ego maniac.

Thoughts on commercial.

I saw this commercial on tv last night while watching the Bears vs Packers game. It made me question the marketing style of the Cialis company. At the end of the ad I wasn't thinking about what Cialis could do for me (even though I know I don't need it) but what I could benefit from having a bath tub outside. I can only imagine how awake I would feel after washing up in the early hours right underneath the beaming sun. Well, not only would the crisp cold breeze against my freshly cleansed skin wake me up but the loud early morning rush hour on the nearby highway could do wonders for my attentiveness. Additional thought; if Cialis is a sexual improving prescription, why wouldn't they be in the same bath tub. That seems more intimate to me. Oh well.

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