It's like I fell off of the face of the Earth.

So, uh, yeah, I need to not do this every 3 years or something. Many things have changed but it has been confirmed that I am still an asshole. I am currently going through football withdrawl but I can say that a few unthinkable things have happened for the NFL teams I support in the past few hazy and lost years. The Lions made the playoffs(Playoffs?!? You wanna talk about playoffs?) and the Birds FINALLY unloaded Big Red. While I was not a fan of the Chipster hiring at first, and I damn sure HATE his choices for O and D coordinators, I am starting to come around a bit. I think I can compare it a bit to when you come out of a relationship and then you suddenly find yourself involved with a new partner and things are new, fresh and exciting. You flirt and such, there is heavy petting involved and you take risks and the sense of lust is overwhelming. I just hope to avoid the crash that always follows. I really do hope Chip Kelly succeeds but I detest Howie Roseman and Jeff Lurie still unless he brings back the Kelly Green full-time, then maybe I will be okay with him but that is doubtful. I will always hate Howie though. I am just glad they finally got a "football" guy in the FO in Tom Gamble. Smart move. So, time to bounce around the sports world a bit.



Hockey. The best playoff system that is out there. I am an ecstatic fanboy right now because my Red Wings have the hated Blackhawks on the ropes when the expectations for the Wings were not that high. Of course, then my feeling of euphoria is replaced by my realization that there is no God because the whiny, little bitch that is Cindy Crosby has the stacked Pens team chugging along. I still do not know how they were able to put together such a juggernaut of depth and not have cap issues. I blame Bettman and his love for Mario. I hate them. I am also glad to see the Rangers of the brink of elimination at the hands of the Bruins but after losing game 4, do the B's have some paranoia creeping in from when the Fly-guys came back from the grave to upend the Beantown boys a few years ago? Here's to hoping that John Tortorella chokes on a bag of dicks. I hate that guy.


This guy just screams "Douche"

Cindy, I loathe thee.

 J-Quick is again standing on his head in the playoffs as Flyers-West is up 3-2 on the always disappointing Sharks team. I have held out hope on San Jose figuring things out in the playoffs for years and they just always are missing something. I love Big Joe Thornton but I dunno what happens to him come time to chase Lord Stanley. I hope that they can one day figure it out because I secretly root for that franchise to win.



NBA, I hate you so much during the regular season then you suck me back in during the playoffs. There has been some GREAT basketball and I HATE saying that. I have become one of those guys that bitch and moan about how great basketball was when I was younger and I still believe that. However, the playoffs always seem to be electric. I know I am in the minority but I love seeing the Spurs chug along. I will hold out hope that OKC comes back strong and finds an inside presence to put them over the top because if KD doesn't get a 'chip at some point, it will be an injustice. The future looks bright out West. The East, meh. I really like Indiana. I have finally fully given up on the Sixers ever being relevant again. I am done. And here's to hoping the NBA finally does the right thing and brings the Sonics back. I do not get the love for Sac-town and why they fought so hard to keep a team that hardly anyone goes to see. At least that's my opinion. The NBA seems so top heavy with the have and have-nots that it is not as fun to me. I dunno. I guess I am getting old.


I don't even know where to begin with baseball. The Phillies are such a letdown anymore. It's time for change. It happens everywhere. I hated the Ryan Howard contract when it happened and I still hate it now. I know the guy had some amazing numbers but I was all about trying to sign A-Gon instead. Charlie's approach has gotten stale and the lineup just cannot hit. The minor leagues are void of much talent and I cannot stand what RAJ is doing with bringing up Michael Martinez(Really, Rube? REALLY?) while Chase is on the DL. There is an ebb and flow with success but it just seems to me that this era, while the most successful in franchise history, is kind of a letdown since there was only 1 World Series trophy paraded down Broad Street. I dunno. I am sad for Roy Halladay as I do not think there has been an athlete more deserving of a championship then that guy. Call it my two cents.


I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend and please remeber to thank out troops, past and present, and know that they lay it out there every damn day so we can sit here and bitch and moan about trivial things. Thanks to my dad, a Vietnam vet. I hate you sometimes but you sacrificed a lot and got crapped on. Cheers, pop. Happy Memorial Day everybody.

Hey look, this guy's still alive!

Hmm, it's been far too long, oh nobody who's reading this. Why am I starting again? BECAUSE I JUST DON'T KNOW WHEN TO QUIT! There's been alot that has happened since I last posted an entry for nobody to read. I won't bore you with details because hell, it's not like anyone is reading this garbage anyway. Who decided it was a good idea to allow just anyone to have a blog?

Anyway, onto the football part of my random bloggery. The Eagles. Fuck you guys. Seriously. It's time to let Kolb have his chance. Yes, Vick came in and all of a sudden, he's the next coming of Manning or Brady. No. Just, no. Kolb deserves a fair shot. While I don't think he's that great, I also don't think he's had a fair chance to prove what he can do. Actually, none of this matters as long as Fat Walrus is at the helm. Yes, Andy Reid. Fuck you, Andy. You have been coaching since Christ was a corporal and you STILL have no clock management skills. And the first offensive play of the season, YOU PUT VICK OUT THERE! WAY TO INSPIRE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR NEW QB, COACH BUTTFUCK!

And to those who think Vick has been a blessing, let me remind you he did it against the Lions. I grew up a Lions and Eagles fan, but mostly the Lions. While I am hoping they are on the way back to being borderline terrible instead of flatout awful, they still have a secondary that is equivalent to a peewee squad except for poor Delmas. Anyway..

I guess I will be attempting to keep up with ths again. Why, I have no idea. Consider yourselves lucky. For now, I'm off to sleep the sleep of the wicked...right after I watch a real team play football. You know, the defending champion Saints. Ugh. Will the Eagles win a Lombardi in my lifetime? Doubtful. Blogging for Assholes101

I hate Pittsburgh

Well, not all of Pittsburgh, just the part where Sidney Crosby resides. Seriously, fuck him.

He is not the best player in the game, he's a crying little bitch. The Penguin's took a 3-1 series lead on the Flyers and I am sure the hockey world will continue to blow Crosby. He's not even the best player on his team. Malkin is better than Crosby. I'll take Ovechkin any day of the week as well. I seriously want someone to board Sid the Kid one day and knock the piss out of him. If someone were to do that though, they'd be banned from the league for life. Fags.

Anyway. San Jose FINALLY got on board with a 4-3 win over Anaheim. I am still waiting for Joe Thornton to step up and get this team moving. While I am a huge fan of the Red Wings and Flyers, I will root for the Sharks and Bruins as well. I love watching Joe Thornton play. I hope this team gets their act together and gets out of the 1st round. They always seem to choke come playoff time and that never ceases to amaze me.

New Jersey was stunned with .02 seconds left and Carolina evened the series at 2 games a piece. Entertaining stuff especially when Marty slams his stick against the boards after the goal was allowed. Priceless.

Oh, and the Red Wings took a 3-0 series lead on Columbus. The Blue Jackets have a bright future with Steve Mason in goal and Rick Nash at the center position. Hopefully, Ken Hitchcock keeps on performing his masterful job at maximizing players and they build a contender there.

I know hockey is not considered a high-profile sport for a lot of people but next to football, I love hockey the most. Baseball is close and the NBA can just suck my used rubbers. This is my blog so I'll write what I want. Thank you.

Not a good week for baseball

These past few days have given the sport of baseball a punch to the gut. First, the tragic loss of Nick Adenhart at the hands of an idiot drunk-driver. Next, our beloved Harry Kalas collapsed and died before the Phillies game against the Nationals. On top of that, baseball lost one of ot's most colorful figures ever in Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. The Bird played the game like he was a big kid. Before the whole glamour age of me-first athletes who only want camera time, Fidrych played with pure, unbridled joy. Although I am too young to have seen him in person, I know those wh ohave who say he was a bright star who was derailed by injuries. It's a shame.

I cannot even get into the Adenhart situation. 22 years old. That is way too young to go. I am only 27 and it gives me chills. Why some dipshit with a suspended license was able to acquire another vehicle is beyond me. He should get life or the death penalty. Oh wait. Flaming liberals are against the death penalty. RIP Nick and the fellow victims of this senseless accident.

Now, the really tough part. The great Harry the K. The man was a legend. Humble, kind, friendly and he related to the city. He was one of the last of a dying breed. he broadcasted the game and only spoke when the need arose. The guys today talk way too much. Harry loved the game, city, fans and the Phillies. He also enjoyed a heater and a beer. He was the voice of the Phillies, NFL films, and even the Puppy Bowl. He started his legacy in Houston and worked his way to Philly four decades ago. He was not embraced at first but eventually, he was part of the family.

You knew it was time for spring and summer when Harry came on the radio. I didn't live here but my fathers family did and when we would drive down, I loved hearing Harry and Whitey. They helped to love the Phillies at a young age while living in the Pittsburgh vicinity. I was among the minority but I never wavered. When I made my way to the city, I was only too happy to turn on the radio and listen to Harry with the TV on mute. I made sure to do so during the World Series run last season. I turned the TV off in the 9th inning and let Harry take over like he had so mnay times before. Once he said: "Struuuck him ouuut! The Phillies are 2008 world champions of baseballll" it was official. Only when Harry said it was it so. That applied to everything.

When Richie Ashburn passed away, it was hard on Harry and the fans. Now, with Harry gone, the city truly mourns. He was not just an announcer. He was a fan. He was a common man. He was kind and generous and he connected with everyone. There is not one person with something bad to say about him. He is family. We will always love him. We will always remember him. We will truly miss him.

It's almost time for real baseball and I am excited.

Can you feel it? Can you? Punk? It's almost time. Spring is here and baseball is back. Time for the Phillies to defend their World Series trophy. I have been lucky enough to see my two favorite teams, the White Sox and the Phils, win World Series while I am alive. The excitement that overcame this city was unreal. I hope to experience it again eventually.

The Phils come into this season with almost the same team intact. They subtracted Pat "The Bat" Burrell and added Raul Ibanez. I was never the biggest fan of Pat but there's no denying when he was on, he was unreal. the problem was, when he was off, he was waaaay off. Ibanez is a little more consistent, albeit older and a lefty, so he should do well in CB Park. The two concerns are his age and the fact he's another left handed bat in a lineup that has a plethora of lefties.

I will say that Pat was a class-act even when there were those of us who were booing the hell out of him. He was a popular clubhouse guy and for the most part, he went about his business quietly. The one time he spoke out was against former teammate Billy Wagner who had recently signed with the hated New Choke Mets. Pat called him a "rat". It was beautiful. Pat also had a knack for playing his best against those Mets and we all loved him for it. Sitting in left field two rows back, I was a douche towards Burrell for a while. He always took it and interacted with the fans well. I never thought I'd say this but I am going to miss him. Good luck Pat, you delivered a big hit when we needed it and you were a classy guy.

This city drives me nuts...

Normally, I will try to stick to sports talk. However, today I am angered at some of my fellow Philly residents. A cop killer is on trial today and there are people actually attempting to defend him. Seriously. There have been more than a few police officers killed here in the past few years and every time, the same lines are used. "Oh, he's a good man." "I don't know why there were drugs in his possession." "The officers are racist." "He was setup." "He's a good father to his seven kids." Blah, blah, blah. Enough already! These idiots have all had multiple convictions yet they are free to roam the streets and cause havoc. There are too many bleeding-hearted liberals in charge who claim these animals are reformed. Give me a break. I've had enough.

I am in favor of the death penalty. It should be mandatory. I say bring back public hangings. Maybe I am just angry. Sure, there are corrupt cops out there but the majority outweighs the minority. Our society seems to only glorify these hoods and their actions. It's a joke. And people wonder why racism is thriving? Seriously? It's even more of a joke when I sit here and listen to these people spew their garbage about these convicted felons innocence. Unbelievable.

I think that the victim's families should have an opportunity to be locked in a room with the animals that have taken their loved ones lives. That seems only fair. The last officer that was gunned down was 25 years old and married with a wife who is pregnant with their first child. Now, that child will grow up never knowing its father. This is bullshit. I'm tired of all the excuses for these punks who grow up disadvantaged. Do something about it! Work hard! Now we have a government who wants to reward people for doing nothing! WAKE UP PEOPLE!! Enough is enough! I've had it up to here!!!!!

Yes, I am a conservative. Yes, I despise the liberal agenda. Unfortunately, I am the minority here in Philly. Every time another democrat is elected, it's more of the same B.S. And yet we wonder why? Really? We had one of the worst mayors in HISTORY for any city in John Street. He was as corrupt as they come. Now, Mayor Nutter is in charge and I actually had a small glimmer of hope for him even though he was another Dem. Now, after hearing his regurgitated rhetoric, I know nothing will change. It's not a new day, it's just another dark one. Another black eye on the city. It won't change until we get these thugs off of the streets. Black, white whatever, they are all scum. Get rid of them!!! I will protect my family by any means necessary. ANY MEANS NECESSARY. I don't care what it takes. I am trying to raise my children to view everyone as equal but it gets harder and harder by the day. Hopefully, something will change and we can all prosper in harmony. It's a pipe dream, but a dream nonetheless.

Who knows? Maybe one person can make a difference? I doubt it, but there's always hope.

Again, I am in a haze.

I have come to the conclusion that I should invest in sleep sometime. I just take the approach that I will sleep when I am dead. However, I am running on fumes today, much like every other day. I just don't have the ability to sleep in no matter how much I want to. Anyway, back to the topics at hand.


Villanova. Wow. After almost laying a turd against American in the 1st round, they are playing some amazing basketball. While I can say that Pitt is a team I normally root for, I love seeing Nova keep their season going. They deserve to be in the Final Four. I don't know if they can keep up with Carolina but I will not be surprised to see them win. Not anymore. Jay Wright is fantastic. That game against Pitt was a classic. Love this team.

This is a really good Final Four this year. Each of these teams deserve it. This is the first year I didn't fill out at least one bracket with my boys from UNC winning it all. I was concerned about Ty Lawson's health. When he is on the court, I don't think anyone can match up with Carolina. Their depth is ridiculous. Roy Williams has built so much depth that they can sit their five starters and still hang with just about anyone. But Ty lawson is the key. He is a perfect example of a floor general. The guy just makes them go.

What can I say about Tom Izzo. The man is one hell of a coach. He preaches defense and this team is relentless in their harrassment of opposing players. I was glad to see them knock Pitino's Cardinals out of the tourney. I don't know if they can hang with UConn but they won't roll over either. Should be a good physical game.

I hate Jim Calhoun . Despise him. But man, UConn is really good. I mean really good. The Big East is the best conference in college basketball. It isn't even close. I think they have too much for MSU with Jeff Adrian, AJ Price, and Thabeet manning the paint, but MSU will challenge them. There have been times where UConn looks disinterested but in this tourney, they look hungry. They could be scary to go up against. I think they have more offensive fire power than MSU but defense is the key.

Whatever happens, I have really enjoyed the tourney this year. I love college basketball and I am sad to see it go. I really want to see Nova or UNC win it all but either way, this should be a great Final Four and Championship game. I am just happy Coach K's boys failed again. Priceless. I hate that guy.