AmeriGAY Idol

For those of you who are regular readers to my blog, you know I am a huge fan of BAD reality television. Yes, I am sucked in by American Idol.

Last night's episode had one of the most ridiculous auditions ever. I found this to be extremely humorous. Don't get me wrong, I'm not happy to be playing up a guy/girl/Pat that is a total publicity whore....but I couldn't help but nearly piss myself around 8 bells last eve.

My early Super Bowl prediction. Me = - $400 in lost betting money

Manning....good or great?

On the eve of the big AFC Championship game, many people are wondering if Peyton Manning will ever make it to the big game.

Manning has put up Hall of Fame numbers (NFL record 3,000+ yards since his rookie season in 1998) and has been an ironman at his position, starting every game since he came into the league 9 seasons ago. With all of his credentials but no Super Bowl appearances (and no college national titles...or, and with apologies to Jersey Girl, just like Troy Smith, no victories over U. Florida), should Manning not be considered among the elite of all time?

I feel that championships can be somewhat overrated. I'm sure what I just said has some people pissed off and ripping me (not the first time I'm sure)....but hear me out.

John Elway went most of his career without a crown but once he had Terrell Davis in the backfield (arguably the best RB in the league) to help him win the title, he was put in a different stratosphere. And I'm not just talking about from a commercial standpoint....although it seems as though he's attached his name everything from beer to car dealarships to jock straps in the Denver area. What if he had no support his entire career? He'd still be a great player and would have made the Hall of Fame but would he still have been the deity Coloradians have praised for years?

Put Tom Glavine on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for his entire career. Is he even considered as a Hall of Famer? If Derek Jeter is the shortstop for the Tigers with no supporting cast in the previous decade, are we putting him on his pedestal? Look at Brett Favre recently.....he's looked at as one of the best QBs ever yet hasn't made the playoffs the past two seasons with a questionable supporting cast.

I realize we're dealing strictly with theoreticals because these guys all played on the greatest stages in their sport at one time and managed to perform well under pressure, but the people around them is definitely critical.

I remember Michael Kay discussing how important Randy Johnson was to the Yankees rotation this past season and that they'll have a tough time replacing his 17 wins. Even though Johnson had an ERA over 5.00, Kay said he "pitched to the score." So, if the Yanks were up 8 runs, he'd give up 6 runs but still hold off the opponent to earn the "W". I don't really buy into that idea and feel wins are an overrated stat. Then again, my baseball career ended when I got nailed in the wedding tackle with a baseball as a Little League catcher many years ago....I'm convinced that, and not cigarettes, stunted my growth......so what do I know?

Congrats to Cal Ripken and Anthony Gwynn for their H of F selections (yeah...like they're going to even read this). For those of you looking forward to future potential Hall of Fame selections in baseball....here's what's on tap:

2008: David Justice, Robb Nen, Tim Raines (Nen...who might have considered changing his name to Bob to make the all-palendrome squad)

2009: Mark Grace, Rickey Henderson, Matt Williams (Can you imagine the number of "I"s in Henderson's speech? That kid has 3 favorite people in his life...Ricky, Mr. Henderson, and R. Henderson. Why do I have a feeling he'll be attempting a comeback again this season?)

2010: Roberto Alomar, Andres Galarraga, Barry Larkin, Edgar Martinez, Fred McGriff (Figure Alomar and Edgar to make it...I wonder if fans will hock a loogie on Alomar's bust)

2011: John Franco, Juan Gonzalez, Rafael Palmeiro, Larry Walker, Sammy Sosa (Is baseball going to have to create its own Roid Wing for some of these cats?)

I went 4-0 last weekend. Gotta go with Pats (+3) and the Saints (+2.5) this weekend. The Bears defense hasn't been good for weeks now. Losing Tommy Harris and Mike Brown were big for that unit.

How can you go against Tom Brady in ANY playoff game? I wonder if he used the same broker Michael Jordan did when he sold his soul to the devil....

BANG, BANG, BANG!

Forwarded chain mail can be a pain in the arse.

I have determined that 99 % of the crap that is sent to me or posted is a waste of my time. Sometimes, you do run into quality shtick.

For example, Jersey Girl posted this to her blog and I've watched it about 20 times (and laughed every time)

About 6 years ago, I received this from a friend and spend a whole weekend pissing myself. Make sure you have the sound turned up. (And if you're starting a karoke of this and DESPERATELY need the lyrics...)

My LCP (Lock City Picks) of the weekend. It's ALL dogs.

Eagles (+5), Seahawks (+9), and Pats (whatever the line is). I like the Colts (+3.5), too....but the game is midway through the 1st quarter while I typed this, so I don't want to get ripped for picking a game midway through.

Happy New Year....and Happy Groundhog's Day, too

Someone wished me a Happy New Year yesterday. That's 10 days after the actual event. Is this the norm? I mean, I understand things in the world are a little out of whack with the whole greenhouse effect causing 70 degree weather....but 10 days?

Punxsutawney Phil and Auld Lang Syne don't mix, people.

Some things that came through my mind recently....

-- When the summer hits, there's always a "Christmas in July" celebration somewhere. How come there are no "July 4th in December" parties?

-- Is George Bush really THIS stupid? Sending more troops to Iraq is akin to dropping a batch on the hood of a police car with the officer IN the vehicle and then eating a Taco Bell value meal and, well.....you get the picture. I think.

-- This just in. Barry Bonds says he's not black. He actually borrowed some skin from Moises Alou and didn't realize it was that color. He's actually Indian and is moving to Iselin.

-- If Justin Timberlake is bringing sexy back, it ain't in Diaz's neighborhood. When is this guy going to pull a Lance Bass and come out of the closet? (I'm sure that's not going to earn me brownie points from the girlfriend).

And isn't he on Minute 15 yet?

I went to the Rutgers/Syracuse game last night and it was one of the most boring tilts I had ever watched. This has to be one of the worst teams I've seen in the Scarlet and White....the offense was woeful....it doesn't help that the entire scoring attack has set up shop on a bench somewhere in Sacramento.

Watching the game from the next to last row at the RAC was a new experience for me. Even though I have been to dozens of games there, I had never been so high that I was fearful of planes nailing me. The last time I was that high at a sporting event was a rainy Jets/Pats game with Mr. Sandman.

High with Mr. Sandman. Well, that's kind of redundant.

I just want to wish Jersey Girl the best with her "procedure". We are scheduled for a group outing and although I have a feeling her drugged up arse will still show up, she will be greatly missed with the many clowns, shills, and yahoos in attendance.

My Coke Rewards up to 2003. Off I go to fire out expletives while watching Seton Hall beat the piss out of St. John's. Oh, so painful.