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Best Joker

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

Continuing our look at best actors and actresses to portray characters from Batman, let's look at some of the villains this week. We'll start with the most popular villain of them all... the Joker.

4) Cesar Romero

It's sad that I have to rank Cesar last. He really did a good job. And was in his 40's I believe when he played the Joker on the TV series. Adam West consistently praises his performance as the Joker and I have to agree, his energy is there. But sadly he pales in comparison to the next 3 I'm about to talk about.

3) Heath Ledger

I'm going to hear it about this. But trust me, this is where Heath belongs in the ranking. Did he do a good job in the Dark Knight? No. He did a fantastic job! The reason he's #3 is because he didn't play the Joker's character, he made one up on his own. The Dark Knight's Joker was more grim than how he's usually portrayed in... well in like every other thing out there! I thought Heath did a wonderful job and I'm not discrediting him, his portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime was unique and I'll give him credit for that.

2) Jack Nicholson

BARELY squeaking out a win over Heath Ledger is ole Jack. He played Joker in just the right way, with a sense of humor with a scary and demented underside. I watched these movies again last year and I almost would say this was one of Nicholson's BEST performances. (and he's had a lot!) But it wasn't enough to claim the #1 spot.

1) Mark Hamill

I didn't want to put voice actors in this category. But after many discussions with a friend of mine I've had to concede the point that Mark Hamill IS the Joker. Think about it folks, when you hear the Joker who's voice pops in your head? Yep, me too. Mark Hamill will always be known for 2 things, being Luke Skywalker and the Joker.

Don't think I'm biased because of his connection to Star Wars. I actually had to be convinced for several hours before realizing my buddy was right. Mark Hamill did the best Joker. (although I still lean back on Nicholson taking the title)

Ok folks, that's all for today. More tomorrow!

Best Commissioner Gordon

2012-01-27T08:00:00.001-06:00

The Commish has always been a mainstay character to the Batman series. The comic books write his character best. But over the years the actor's who've portrayed him have been able to add their spin on what Gordon's character is like. Let's rank'em!

#3 Pat Hingle

Let's face it, Tim Burton got it wrong with how he put Gordon into the script. It reminded me of the Mario Brothers movie and how we all sat went "WHO are these people and WHERE are the real Mario Brothers?"

Gordon didn't look or seem like anything other than a warm body who wandered onto the set right before they started shooting. Terrible performance.

#2 Neil Hamilton

According to Adam West he was terrible to work with. But we're not going by popularity on the set, so he gets into our list at #2 easily. Overall Hamilton's "over the top" acting is to be expected in his performance of Commissioner Gordon on the TV show, but what you can't miss is his particular portrayal of Gordon which didn't make him look like a complete idiot at times. (Note I said complete)

#1 Gary Oldman

Holy Crow. Whenever I see Oldman as Gordon I think "Wow, it couldn't have been anyone else." One thing the newer movies have done well is using Gordon as a intricate part of the story. Oldman's portrayal is spot on and doesn't require any further tweaking. He's got it. That's what Gordon should be like. No question.

So there you have it. Next week we'll take a look at some of Batman's villains. Stay tuned and have a great weekend!

Best Alfred

2012-01-26T08:00:00.006-06:00

You can't have a Batman movie without a good Alfred. That said, there were 3 people to play the faithful butler of Wayne Manor. But what does it take to be a good Alfred. Devotion. Devotion not only to Master Wayne but the duel life Alfred must live as well. Being a regular butler and taking care of Bruce Wayne and his secrets is no easy matter.

Let's see who portrayed this the best:

#3 Michael Cain

I love Michael Cain, but he goes underused in Nolon's movies. There's really nothing special about him unlike the other 2 candidates on the list. This isn't Cain's problem it's the story line that doesn't deal as well with the "modern day" Batman motif.

#2 Alan Napier

He lived up to 90 something before he died but he was never known for anything other than the lovable butler that brought the Alfred character back to life in the comic books. No seriously, Alfred was dead in the comic book when this TV show came out. It was the show that brought Wayne's butler back into the spot light and it's Nappier's clever portrayal that did it. This fact alone gives him a rightful place at #2.

Amazing job.

#1 Michael Gough

I bet if I didn't have a picture here but if I only had this picture and no title about what I was talking about, you'd say "Hey, what's with the picture of Alfred on his post?"

Making his way thru all 4 Batman films in the 90's Micheal Gough set the bar on how Alfred should be. I don't think we'll ever since such a marvelous performance from another actor ever again. I want to see someone argue this one on me. You can't deny that when you think of Alfred Gough's face is what pops up first!

One more left for tomorrow...

Best Batgirl

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

Once again there's only 2 choices to go by so once again I'll make this quick.

Alicia Silverstone (Bad)

What's there to say about her? She was totally forced into the script and gave no weight to the overall story line she was in. So did a terrible job but I think all the direction she ever got was that of a dogs. "Stay Alicia, stay. Good Alicia. Now bark!"

It's said no one gave any more thought to it than that.

Yvonne Craig (Good)

Unlike her counterpart, Yvonne played the role of Barbara Gordon excellently. Being a librarian established her character as being knowledgeable on many subjects and made her character seem more realistic in the overall stories.

As with Ward I'd concede someone could still do better but as of yet no one's even gotten close, which leaves Ms Craig as the reigning champion of the role.

More tomorrow!

Best Robin

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

Whoa boy is this going to be short. There's only 2 boy wonders to speak about. I don't even think it's necessary to rank them so here goes:

Chris O'Donnell (Bad)

This wasn't Robin. This was some rebellious punk who didn't think much of Batman (at first) and wasn't really that smart to begin with. Everything Robin is, Joe Shumaucher took away and instead left of with some generic kid of the 90's who didn't "go by the rules" or care what other people thought. Pathetic portrayal.

Burt Ward (Good)

Like it or not the creator's of the show really took a lot of time and thought into what the boy wonder should be about. He was smart enough to figure things out without Batman's help at times and was devoutly faithful to the Bat without question.

Now can someone do a better job than Ward? Sure. I just haven't seen one do it yet.

Batgirl tomorrow.

Best Batman

2012-01-23T08:00:00.001-06:00

A few months ago I read an article on who the best actor to portray Batman was. They made the obvious choice of Christian Bale since he's the most recent one. But as I look at it, I'm not sure I agreed, which led me to making these next few series of post who I think did the best job portraying different super hero characters.

I start with Batman because he's my favorite super hero. My reasoning in ranking the actors was clear. It's not how you portray Batman, but rather how you personify his alter ego Bruce Wayne that defines whether you have the character down or not.

Think about it, Batman is a person with... no emotion right? So anyone can play him when it comes to putting on a cape, but what about Bruce? The "fake" disguise Batman pretends to be? Let's look at that, then the total package.

#5 George Clooney

The first person to play Bruce Wayne as a complete jackass. Seriously, this is the guy who comes to your party and everyone rolls their eyes at him and goes "Ah man, not THIS guy again!"

Clooney has been badgered constantly over how he played Batman but his performance as Bruce Wayne was just as awful.

#4 Christian Bale

Love him as Batman as much as you want but when it comes to playing Wayne, he's terrible. Honestly his Bruce Wayne is the closest resemblance to Batman and any movie. Grimm and moody with a "Don't mess with me" attitude. Bruce Wayne is supposed to be a playboy millionaire, not a guy that would scare half the people fighting in a UFC ring. I love Bale, but his Bruce Wayne just stinks.

#3 Michael Keaton

It's rough rating Keaton this far down, I did a lot of thinking on this but ultimately decided this is where he should be. Keaton played a quirky, socially detached Wayne and it came across marvelously in the films. He had a slight edge of intelligence which let you know he wasn't incompetent. I think Keaton's portrayal of Bruce Wayne is what made the movies so good to begin with.

#2 Val Kilmore

If I had not watched Batman Forever again last year I probably would've had Val behind Keaton, but seeing this film again really opened my eyes to how perfectly balanced Kilmore played Wayne. Playboy millionaire and businessman all rolled into one. Val had complete understanding of what Wayne should be like and executed the performance perfectly.

#1 Adam West

I'm going to hang for this one I just know it. But sorry folks, Adam West did the best!

Sure he's "Bright Knight" Batman closely resembled his Bruce Wayne but we're looking at just Bruce here remember? And by that analysis West pulled it off gloriously! In every episode of the old show what was Bruce Wayne up to? Attending social functions, charity organizations, going bird watching, star gazing, or fishing on his yacht. So uncharacteristic of who Batman is.

I love how West really got into the swing of Bruce and played him as a respectable yet fun loving guy. 2 thumbs up!

Ok, that's all for today. Tomorrow we'll talk about the boy wonder.

Return to the Lone Star State

2012-01-20T08:00:00.001-06:00

So for the past few weeks I've been traveling out to Dallas again to train new employees for JP Morgan Chase.

It's been a busy couple of weeks but it's finally coming to a close over here and I can finally return to Monroe!

Work's been so busy for me I can't believe we're almost done with this month already! Is it going fast or is it just me?

Other than work, things are going great. I'm looking forward to my Mets packing their bags for a season long stay in the basement of the NL East, I don't care or know who's still in the NFL playoffs and even the upcoming lure of March Madness means nothing to me.

This is the dead time for sports for me. Sure I cheer for my Red Wings, but since they hardly come on TV there's not much else to do but check the scoreboards every night.

Ok folks, lot's of fun coming up these next few weeks on the blog. We'll be doing a few reviews that should be sure top entertain.

Until then, hope everyone has a great weekend!

No cell phones, please (9)

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-06:00

No cell phones, please (8)

2012-01-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

No cell phones, please (7)

2012-01-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

I don't get it

2012-01-16T08:00:00.001-06:00

I don't understand what the fascination is with Apple products. Megan doesn't care for her iPhone hardly at all and my iPad 2 is 50% useless.

The "almighty" iPad doesn't navigate well on Google+ or Blogger (too of the biggest sites I visit) I virtually have to do everything now thru our Accer netbook (which embarrassingly gets HOURS more use than the iPad)

iPad is only good for checking email and browsing select sites. I have to say select because is doesn't carry "flash" so because of that most sites I visit have to be from the netbook.

My assumption is that Apple products must be the "it" factor right now and that's why everyone wants it.

Oh well, it's Monday. Had to get my grip session on to start the week!

Have a good one folks!

Legend Alone - Mashup trailer

2012-01-13T08:00:00.000-06:00

No cell phones, please (6)

2012-01-12T08:00:00.000-06:00

No cell phones, please (5)

2012-01-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

No cell phones, please (4)

2012-01-10T08:00:00.000-06:00

Congratulations Bama

2012-01-09T22:19:00.002-06:00

As an Auburn fan it's hard to admit this, but Bama is indeed the BEST team in the SEC this year. They deserve to be #1.

I think this also showed how Saban beat himself in the last game against LSU by making bonehead calls.

But LSU is good. They deserve #2 (won't get it) but next year I see them holding the SEC coaches trophy high.

Good game. Good year.

Next time. War Eagle.

BCS... I mean, SEC Championship time!

2012-01-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

So here we go. Once again the SEC takes it's rightful place on the BCS Stage and this time we can't lose.

LSU vs Bama will be the best game of the year. It was good the first time around and it'll be good the 2nd time as well.

So who's going to win? WHO CARES?! I'm just happy it's another SEC championship year. Now all I have to figure out is who's going next year from the SEC?

Enjoy the game everybody!

Pixar's Up Trailer Recut (Gran Torino)

2012-01-06T08:00:00.000-06:00

No cell phones, please (3)

2012-01-05T08:00:00.000-06:00

No cell phones, please (2)

2012-01-04T08:00:00.000-06:00

No cell phones, please (1)

2012-01-03T08:00:00.000-06:00

Football notes

2012-01-02T23:16:00.005-06:00

The Good

Auburn played like I've never seen them before. Not BAD. Moseley cried his way out of the game after his second spine-less possession of the ball giving Trotter the chance to.... wait for it... be a quarterback!?! I was as shocked as the ESPN commentators were. (they just hid it better)

It made me feel like we actually have a chance next season.... we'll see. But with Dyer on the outs with Auburn I'm not really sure what to expect for 2012.

THE BAD

OK State played PATHETIC tonight. They should have lost the game but got lucky when "Super Doofus" Williamson missed a kick that any other kicker could have hit BACKWARDS! But I can't complain too much, thanks to the Cowboys win I killed it in points tonight on ESPN's pick-em's.

THE UGLY

Oregon's "costumes" they brought to the bowl game. Seriously, these guys are the Barbie dolls of college football. They spend more time on looking pretty for a game instead of playing it. Sure they won, but the also got on Joan Rivers "What are they Wearing?" list as well.

New Year's Resolutions

2012-01-02T08:00:00.000-06:00

Well folks, now that 2012 is finally upon us I think it's time to count off my resolutions for the year!

1) I will throw one thing a way each day of the year.

That's right! I've discovered this past year that I have accumulated a lot of junk! And so every day I'm going to throw one item away. I already threw away a few things last year but starting yesterday I'm going to start keeping track of it and making my house less junky!

2) Make more YouTube videos.

There's been s surge in subscriptions to my videos and I really don't post that much. (most things I just keep internally posted on the blog) But for all those subscribers I vow to get better at making more videos for them to enjoy.

3) Not hold out hope for the Mets.

Besides last year I think I stated at the beginning of Spring Training that the Mets were going to the World Series. Even last year when I conceded they'd only be shooting for 3rd place my heart still believed them to be a quality team when they had that great start to the season. (which unfortunenantly ended up in disaster) This year I'll just be begging them not to finish last in their division.

4) Write more.

I enjoyed writing that Star Wars fan fiction last year and would really like to try it again some time. I have another story in mind but that might take a while. I also have an idea for a Dinner Theatre I could write instead but I'd really need to flesh it out before I started on it. Either way, I want to do more.

Ok. So there's just a few resolutions I came up with. What's yours?

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

2012-01-01T09:00:00.000-06:00

Glitterfy.com - New Year Glitter Graphics

Welcome to 2012 folks!

Ready? Set? Let's do this!!

2011-12-31T09:00:00.000-06:00

All in all I'd have to say it's been a good year.

Work's been good and the blog has had it's biggest year yet! With a record number of over 600 posts, I doubt I'll be able to pull anything like this off ever again! Plus traffic on the blog is at an all time high!

Wow.

Also for some unexplained reason people keep subscribing to my YouTube posts even though I rarely make them anymore. (maybe that's something to work on for next year)

Anyway, I hope you all have an excellent final day of 2011!!

Happy Birthday to the Blonde One

2011-12-30T08:00:00.001-06:00

Her birthday wish list:

1) CJ Wilson back to the Rangers
2) CJ Wilson
3) Anything over $500 in price
4) A $1000 gift card (one month's supply) to Starbucks
5) A $1000 gift card to Old Navy (one day supply)
6) CJ Wilson
7) Ranger's season tickets
8) The Rangers franchise
9) A written letter of apology from Rangers General Manager John Daniels about not keeping CJ on the team
10) Anything pink

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBER!!!

Show off

2011-12-29T08:00:00.000-06:00

Something tells me she wasn't impressed

Little Jerry and the Monotones Mad

2011-12-28T08:00:00.000-06:00

Before Bray sang Opera, he'd lip sync to this.

I'm Batman WalMart Commercial (Batman Arkham City)

2011-12-27T08:00:00.001-06:00

For anyone who missed it, here's Wal-Marts hilarious Batman: Arkham City Commercial.

My Xmas haul

2011-12-26T08:00:00.000-06:00

So what'd all I get this year? Well besides the regular clothes I got:

1) Ewoks cartoon on DVD
2) Crochet Set
3) Scream 4
4) A terrible cold

Besides the last one, it was a good Xmas overall. Now if I can just kick this blasted cold I'll be having an awesome holidays. (an Auburn win over Virginia this week would be nice too)

2011-12-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

Glitterfy.com - Christmas Glitter Graphics

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!!

2011-12-24T09:00:00.000-06:00

Glitterfy.com - Christmas Glitter Graphics

Twas the Night before Christmas
and all through the room
the kitchen was messy
so I picked up a broom
then in the corner what did I discover?
it seemed like a moron who looked like my brother

Caleb? I said, "What are you doing here?"
He was wearing pink undies, which looked awful queer
"Oh man" he replied as he was scratching his head
"Santa robbed me blind and left me for dead!
He broke in our house and was stealing our stuff
and when I saw him I'd had quite enough!"

So I tried to tackle him like I did in the game!"
(He meant the Santa Bowl which was extremely lame)
"But he lifted his fist and hit me so fast
I fell to the floor and busted my ass
Then he looked at me with a smile and said
I think I'll just rob this kid instead!

So he took all my clothes and he took all my cash
and before I could yell, he was gone in a flash!"
I looked at my brother with moderate doubt
then knew what happened, I figured it out.
"Wait a minute" I said, "You're jobless and broke
You don't have any money, this is some kind of joke!

You sold your clothes to buy Christmas presents
now you have nothing and look like a peasant!"
"You're right" Caleb said, looking so sad,
"Can you give me a lift back home to Dad's?"
I starred at Caleb and asked "How's your health"
He said "Very good", so I made him walk home himself.

Happy X-mas Eve everyone!

In the Army (6)

2011-12-23T08:00:00.001-06:00

In the Army (5)

2011-12-22T08:00:00.001-06:00

Damage control

2011-12-21T22:43:00.003-06:00

Ok, I made the mistake of showing Megan old photos of me tonight and now they're already on Facebook. (I hate social media)

So let me explain this picture before anyone gets any ideas...

You see... this is what I really am. Yep. You should have known it this whole time. Wings and all... I appear on your shoulder and give you good advice when you can't make up your mind.

Ok seriously, this was a Holloween costume I had a few years back. I even made a video (posted on the blog earlier this year) about it too.

Ok, that's all!

In the Army (4)

2011-12-21T08:00:00.001-06:00

TV Show countdown

2011-12-20T08:00:00.002-06:00

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

This season...the shows are a little better (which isn't saying much considering last season) but it has been an improvement. Still, this show has gone on 2 seasons too many and is starting to wear thin.

It has Star Wars in the title so of course I'm going to watch it but I won't miss it when they take it off the air that's for sure.

Dexter

By now you should know this is my favorite show. Season 6 didn't disappoint either. This is still one of the best shows out there in my opinion! This season they raised the stakes in the finale this past Sunday and came away with another amazing season!

Walking Dead

If you aren't watching this, you're missing one of the best shows on TV. I thought this show would be enjoyable, but I never imagined it would rival Dexter in being my favorite show?!

Holy Crow! I've read the comics but never thought it would be just as good!! What makes it better is that it doesn't necessarily follow the comic books so everyone episode differs. It's just GOOD.

Survivor Review

2011-12-19T08:00:00.001-06:00

Wow.

So this is how it ends. Sophia wins?! Possibly the lamest player in Survivor history (2nd only to Versepia from Survivor: Marquesas)

Face it folks, she was hardly ever shown on camera (obviously was not interesting to the producers) and it's the first time in history I've ever seen Jeff Probst spend only 1 minute on the winner!!

If you saw the live show you know what I mean. He knew Sophia was boring to the viewers as well. She did no strategic moves in the game and played the tole of your basic "coat tail rider" that was it.

But what about next season? 2 tribes, living as one but competing against themselves? Gotta admit, I kinda like it.

But for now I'll have to sit back and wait till February to find out how it goes!

My new look

2011-12-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

For folks who don't see me every day, this is my new look, taken for a practical joke we did for work. (long story)

Anyway, it's kind of a slow weekend. Nothing really much to post about and I had this pic and thought, "Eh, why not!"

X-mas Shopping

2011-12-17T09:18:00.002-06:00

Got all my shopping done for the year. This has to be a record for me. I'm never done this early. But this year all the presents came from Amazon. Quick and easy! Now all I have to do is sit back and let the packages come to me!

Ahhh... X-mas shopping made easy, now THAT'S CHRISTMAS!!

Star Wars vs Star Trek

2011-12-16T08:00:00.000-06:00

So if you haven't heard Carrie Fisher and William Shatner have been been "hee-hawing" each other about which sci-fi genre is the best. I'm sure this battle has waged on for years but honestly I've never talked about it much to anyone, but I thought today I could put in my 2 cents.

Of course I love Star Wars the most, but I do enjoy Star Trek as well. If we combined it on paper I actually think it's pretty even...

1) Best TV series. We have Clone Wars which sadly, makes Star Trek Voyager look genius in comparison! (point Trek)

2) Original movies. Star Wars, Empire and Jedi going up against movies like Star Trek 1,3 & 5... hands down Wars gets a point!

3) Newest movies. I loved the new Star Trek film (who didn't) putting it up against the Prequels (or Clone Wars the movie) Trekkies gain another point.

4) Lead Actors. Shatner vs Hamill. I love you Mark but c'mon! It's Shatner we're talking about here!

5) Leading Actress. Carrie Fisher in a metal bikini vs.... I'm sorry where were we? I just lost my train of thought. (point Wars)

We could go on and on, but the point that hits home to me the most is continuity. Star Wars has it. From their books to their comics, the movies and that step above the Holiday Special called Clone Wars, Star Wars has it.

Star Trek continuity? Forget it. They don't even have it in their tv to movie series, not in their books either. It's like someone just kept writing "what if" stories and Trekkies didn't care.

I hate Lucas, but his death grip he has over the story has been impressive. Knowing that some stories get cut and even authors get booted off a project *cough cough Karen Traviss* Lucas has kept the story line pretty linear and complete.

I also love Star Wars because it doesn't deal with Time Travel like Star Trek does. How many times have they tirelessly used the same "go back in time" story line in their books, movie and series? Too many to number.

Star Wars doesn't deal with all that mess and that's what makes it better. Shatner said in a YouTube video to Fisher recently that Star Wars only had special effects but Trek had the story. For the prequels he'd be right, but overall well... I love you Mr Shatner but at least our stories have continuity.

C-ya tomorrow folks!

Bye Gus!

2011-12-15T09:09:00.003-06:00

Well, it finally happened. We lost Gus Malzahn.....TO ARKANSAS STATE!?!?

This is the man who could have just about any Head Coach job in the nation and he's going to the Sun Belt? THE SUN BELT!!!

They even reported that he'll be the highest paid Sun Belt coach just beating out Willie Taggart's $40,000 salary by $62 bucks!!

Ok, I kid there, but Arkansas State????

I know he's from the area and I know he's always wanted to go back. Arkansas' fans should be happy because they now know who they will have as their next head coach after Petrino leaves.

Now here's the kicker. That means Gus will actually be in Monroe next year when they play the Warhawks. This will be the equivalent of watching Cam Newton retiring to teach preschooler's how to color.

I'm at a loss for words here. But at least he's happy and NO ONE will criticize his game play ever again!

Good luck in oblivion Gus!

In the Army (3)

2011-12-15T08:00:00.000-06:00

In the Army (2)

2011-12-14T08:00:00.000-06:00

In the Army (1)

2011-12-13T08:00:00.000-06:00

Oh Mets....

2011-12-12T08:00:00.000-06:00

Well, what can I say...We couldn't keep Reyes, I saw that coming. Expected it even. But now we've traded Angel Pagan for a couple of no names???

It's like they don't even want to hide the fact that the Mets have NO money to spend and won't for a very long time.

I don't hate the Sandy Alderman (the Mets GM) He wasn't the one that got us in this situation in the first place, but it is disheartening to see the Mets taking one step backwards every year.

No doubt about it, the way the Marlins have gotten aggressive this off season has made my realize we will be the last place team in our division next year.

Our minor league are in shambles, we're broke and there's nothing we can do but sit back and watch every other team in major league baseball outplay us like we're a girls softball team.

It's sad.

The agony of defeat

2011-12-11T09:00:00.000-06:00

So now that I've had more time to think about what went wrong, I'd like to break down yesterday's game for you in more detail and point out the keys to success and the reasons for defeat at the Santa Bowl this year.

Keys to Success: With all their practicing the youth didn't stand a chance in the first half. The Adult's were clearly in control 12-0. But in the 2nd half everything changed.

The Youth had the run and that's the ONLY thing they had. But they used their speed well and won the game with it, because hey! If it works every time why stop it right? The Youth now have a plan to do the same thing year after year until the Adults show they can stop it.

Reasons for defeat: Albert Einstein defined insanity as "doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result." This was exactly what the Adults did. Defenses in the past 2 years have been able to shut down the run. The Youth aren't stupid. They didn't just figure out the power of running the ball after 11 years! They've never run it successfully. The defense in the past was able to shut it down every year by bringing the secondary in and boxing the the run.

This year for some reason our secondary stayed way out in no man's land to "catch the run" when it came their way. Did it work? Sometimes, after the Youth gained 30 more yards! It was the worst defense we've ever had. They knew the run was coming but made no effort to try and stop it, lining up he same way every play.

The other reason for our demise is the play calling. Our final play ended up being a fake punt (that no one fell for) where are receiver was double covered and even if he'd caught the ball he was a full 10 yards away from the goal line and would have been down ending the game anyway.

I can only wonder what would've happened if we'd kicked the field goal. The Youth had only 5 on the line. Like I said NOBODY bought the fake kick.

But I'm glad the Youth won. They deserved it this year. They played tough and exposed our weaknesses we refused to correct. I believe our failings are linked to one need.

A coach.

Plain and simple that's what we needed. We needed someone who everyone on the team would listen to and follow on the field. Someone who would've told the Adults how to run a defense and what plays to call at critical times.

Finding a coach won't be easy. They'd have to dedicate their time to the team, running plays and analyzing the opponent. It'll also be hard getting someone everyone will listen too. It seems as though we have too many cooks in the kitchen and each one is cooking a recipe for disaster. This has to stop.

We could've won that game. We SHOULD have won that game, but we didn't due to ignorance on the field in offense and defense.

Something we'll have to work on next year....

SANTA BOWL recap

2011-12-10T17:00:00.002-06:00

HUMILIATED IN DEFEAT!

Youth win for the 2nd time ever, 19-18

Adults dominated the 1st half of the game and made it 12-0 at the half. Youth scored in the 3rd and the Adults answered 18-6.

But then darkness covered the field as the Youth decided to run the ball and the Adults terrible defense couldn't figure out a way to stop them. They score with 34 seconds left and the game ends 19-18.

SANTA BOWL 2011

2011-12-09T08:00:00.001-06:00

That's right boys and girls! Once again it's time for the annual Santa Bowl, the Youth vs the Adults.

In our decade of dominance I don't see much hope for our Youthful warriors. They've lost all but one of these meetings (and to be honest that one win was a fluke) so I don't see them winning this year either.

The Adults strength comes from the fact that we now have so many folks on our team we have them divided into Offense and Defense, so that way no one tires out and we can come out the Youth 100% fresh every time!

But if I know the Youth they have some "secret" plan of taking us down this year. I don't see that happening but then again it is the Santa Bowl, crazier things have been done.

C-ya tomorrow with the update!

Alien Xmas (6)

2011-12-08T08:00:00.000-06:00

Alien Xmas (5)

2011-12-07T08:00:00.000-06:00

Alien Xmas (4)

2011-12-06T08:00:00.000-06:00

The Me update

2011-12-05T08:00:00.001-06:00

So what's been new with me? Been a while sine I've done an update so I decided today would be a great opportunity to do one!

I'm done traveling to Dallas (at least for now) No word on how much travel I'll have for next year though. Could be a little, could be a lot, depending on how much they decide to let that department grow, but overall work is great.

What I'm getting ready for now is my HR Certification test. Usually people study 3 to 6 months for these but I only have 1!! So I've been hitting the books pretty hard. I don't know if I'll be able to pass it on the first time but I'm really hoping I do. (these test are expensive) If I don't pass, I'm doubtful if I'll take it again. I guess it all depends how I do. The test isn't for another few weeks but still it nerve-wrecking!

This is why I never miss my old days back at school. Sure we look back on them with fond memories because we tend to forget the headache of test and papers due, but not me! I loathed every study time I had! That's why I'm never going to pine over the "good ole days" when I was in school.

Anyway, besides that, life is good and I have no complaints.

Have a great week everybody!

Let's try this again shall we?

2011-12-04T09:00:00.000-06:00

PollPub.com VoteWhat's your favorite thing about the Holidays?

McRib Count

2011-12-03T09:00:00.001-06:00

29 and counting...

BCS Blessed

2011-12-02T14:12:00.003-06:00

Since the Holiday Poll turned out to be a bust let me m=make a comment about the upcoming BCS Championship Game.

Won't it make Kirk Herbstreit glad to know that an SEC team will finally LOSE a Championship this year?

Hmmm...maybe not.

Holiday poll!

2011-12-02T08:00:00.000-06:00

Alien Xmas (3)

2011-12-01T08:00:00.000-06:00

Alien Xmas (2)

2011-11-30T08:00:00.000-06:00

Alien Xmas

2011-11-29T08:00:00.000-06:00

I don't know what to say about this

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-06:00

Watch this without putting your hand over your mouth and you'll have done much better than I did, watching this...this.... well, this.

Surfing a 90 foot wave!

2011-11-27T09:00:00.001-06:00

Looks easy, don't it?

Iron Bowl 2011

2011-11-26T09:00:00.001-06:00

Ok.

Let's do this.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR EEEEEEEAGAL!!!

(I hope we don't get killed)

Black Friday Bub (2)

2011-11-25T18:00:00.002-06:00

The "bub" stayed up all night with the "crazies"

But she got an HP laptop for under $250 and a flat screen TV for $98

Incredible.

C-ya tomorrow folks!

Black Friday Bub (1)

2011-11-25T17:30:00.000-06:00

Last night I ventured out to see what was going on for Black Firday... here's what I found...

Time to start Tebowing

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

It's that time of the year folks! Here are the things I'm Tebowing for this season:

1) Please let us beat Bama tomorrow.

2) Ok, so that first one was a little too much.... but please make it close.

3) You know what, never mind. Bring me world peace, that would be easier.

4) Please let me have all my Xmas shopping done by the end of the month.

5) Please let me not receive any cheesy Star Wars related gifts this year.

6) Don't let the Youth cry too hard when we beat them again in the Santa Bowl this year.

7) Please let us beat Bama

8) Let the Mets farm system get better so we'll stop over paying ball players for mediocre seasons.

9) I'm sorry about #7, just had to put that in again....give me a millions dollars instead.

10) On 2nd thought, I'd rather beat Bama, so keep the money if that helps.

C-ya tomorrow!

2011-11-24T08:00:00.002-06:00

Comments by ZingerBug.com

As you all know, this is my favorite holiday of the year. That's right, it's not Christmas. Though I enjoy that holiday as well noting makes me happier than to sit around a table with my family and be thankful for all the many things God has given me.

I'm thankful for the life I've been given and I couldn't be more content with it!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

Black Friday (6)

2011-11-23T08:00:00.000-06:00

Miami/Florida Marlins Home Run Feature

2011-11-22T14:30:00.000-06:00

In their new ballpark, when the Marlins hit a Homerun, THIS is what they'll. I'M NOT JOKING!!

The sound of gun shots you hear are Marlins fans shooting themselves in the head.

Black Friday (5)

2011-11-22T08:00:00.000-06:00

Black Friday (4)

2011-11-21T08:00:00.000-06:00

Herbie's bane

2011-11-20T14:15:00.004-06:00

Poor Kirk.

Tonight the BCS is going to acknowledge what the whole world has known for years... the SEC DOMINATES college football.

With the Top 3 teams in the BCS standings now being from the SEC West, it'll now be near impossible for Kirk not to admit.

While listening to him Friday talk about how Oregon should be the deserving team to go he even suggested LSU may not be able to beat them a 2nd time! Okm say it with me... "WHAT?!?!"

But now that dreams over as is Oklahoma's so Herbstreit has no where else to go but to the SEC! (but watch him turn back into a Standford fan just for the fun of it)

Either way, it'll be interesting to see how the most biased person in college football's going to handle this one tonight... let's wait and see.

Ikea (4)

2011-11-20T10:30:00.002-06:00

Ikea (3)

2011-11-20T10:00:00.001-06:00

Ikea (2)

2011-11-20T09:30:00.001-06:00

Ikea (1)

2011-11-20T09:00:00.000-06:00

Later on that same day Megan got to see Ikea for the first time... and I got to know what the face of true horror looks like....two floors of nothing but furniture. AAAAHHH!!!!

More to come throughout the day.

Ice Princess (5)

2011-11-19T11:00:00.001-06:00

Ice Princess (4)

2011-11-19T10:30:00.001-06:00

Ice Princess (3)

2011-11-19T10:00:00.001-06:00

Ice Princess (2)

2011-11-19T09:30:00.001-06:00

Ice Princess (1)

2011-11-19T09:00:00.000-06:00

Megan on ice...nuff said.

Rangers Tour Part 2

2011-11-18T09:00:00.002-06:00

The aftermath.

More videos over the weekend if you want to check back with us!

Have a good weekend folks!

Rangers Tour

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

Last week Megan got to go one a tour of Rangers stadium. Here's a video of her in the dugout. (one more to come later today)

Black Friday (3)

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

Black Friday (2)

2011-11-16T08:00:00.000-06:00

Black Friday (1)

2011-11-15T08:00:00.000-06:00

Half Price Books

2011-11-14T08:00:00.000-06:00

So I just got back from another business trip to Dallas this week and the blonde one got to go with me.

One of the places we stopped at whenever we could find one was Half Price Books.

They sell new and used books, cd's and movies. Each store had it's own uniqueness to it and it was a very interesting place to visit.

Megan enjoyed it the most spending more there then she did on clothes. (no joke)

But we're back and I've got some great footage to show later on.

Until then, have a great Monday everybody!

There goes the season

2011-11-13T17:32:00.002-06:00

Losing to the Bulldogs this weekend was tough. I have to admit.

My highest hopes for the season was 10-2, my lowest was 8-4. Now it looks like 7-5.

Yuck.

I just hope we get a cream puff (aka Big East team) in a bowl game.

Samford next week will be a joke and the week after that will be Bama, which will be a disaster, but oh well. I'll be watching either way.

Fear the Hedges!

2011-11-12T09:00:00.001-06:00

College football today!

If the hedges can hold these guys back hopefully so can Auburn's defense.

War Eagle.

Daddy's Scary Laugh

2011-11-11T08:30:00.000-06:00

Have a good weekend folks!

Baby Scared By His Own FART !!!

2011-11-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

Scared kids are so funny!

One more to come later...

Garage Sale (6)

2011-11-10T08:00:00.000-06:00

Garage Sale (5)

2011-11-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

Garage Sale (4)

2011-11-08T08:00:00.000-06:00

The most interesting men in the world!

2011-11-07T08:00:00.000-06:00

Destined for glory

2011-11-06T21:17:00.003-06:00

Unbelievable game last night eh? SEC at it's finest. And guess what? Now that Bama only dropped to the #3 spot you know what that means? REMATCH!

I just want to say that I called this happening if the game ended too close. (as it did) I think it'd be awesome too!

Let's be honest, there's not a soul out there who believes OK State can beat the Sooners so it's looking like a re-match for the BCS Championship and oh what a game that would be!!

Again, this just goes to show you how the SEC dominates college football. I'm happy for both teams (I really am) I love my Tigers but they are going to be pummeled in the Iron Bowl and it's not going to be pretty.

Is LSU/Bama Part 2 even possible you ask? Well if you recall past BCS games it almost happened years ago to Michigan/Ohio State so my answer would be yes.

LSU won in a tight game this time, but would they be able to win back to back??? OOOhhh, it'd be interesting to find out.

Top 5 Star Wars comics

2011-11-06T09:00:00.010-06:00

#5 Crimson Empire

The whole reason I got this idea was that after over a decade of waiting Crimson Empire III has just come out. Let's hope it's as good as the first two were, when the story line was about the Crimson Guard after the death of their beloved Emperor. I have no idea what they plan to do in this long awaited sequel, but I have the feeling it'll be a lot like Godfather 3, ok, but a little too late for it's time.

#4 Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction

While most people will wonder why this isn't at the top, I have to admit when it comes to Boba Fett in the comics, the story really bottoms out. But not in this one as Fett tracks down a long time impostor Jodo Kast and what turned out to be the best Boba Fett story the comics ever told!

#3 The Making of Baron Fel

Almost forgot about this book when making my Top 5, but it simply has to be in here. One of the finest books of the X-Wing series, this comic established one of the most popular characters ever from a comic book series. Though now the books mainly linger on his son, Baron Fel's story is truly a classic!

#2 Tales of the Jedi

Hard to beat an original series! When Dark Horse took over the comics, years before books would be popular, this was the only Star Wars series you could find. Based 1000 years before Episode IV this series had one of the best stories DH will ever put out and I think they know it too.

#1 Dark Empire series

Clearly the best of the bunch! The Emperor has been cloned and Luke has joined the Dark side!! Great story, Luke's power in the Force is shown strongly throughout the books. It was so good author Kevin J Anderson became the first person to link the comics in with the books continuity. Genius!

2011-11-05T09:00:00.007-05:00

So I did my best and worst Star Wars books, now it's time to do the comic books too I guess.

Instead of calling this the Bottom 5 let's just say these were the most disappointing.

#5 Rogue Squadron

If any lover of Star Wars comics read this post they're going to kill me, but remember this is "most disappointing" comic book series and that being said you have to admit, this one was a bummer. The author PROMISED he would connect his comic book series to his beloved Book series that was out around the same time...and he didn't. I love it when a plan comes together, but I hate it when I realized I've been hosed.

#4 Marvel Comic Series

Yikes, what a disaster! Too many points to be made here, but one that tops everyone's list is Jax, the giant green bunny who befriends Han Solo on many adventures together. Oh yeah, you heard me right. This was back in the day when nobody really cared what the story was about, just only that it was Star Wars.

Oddly enough the Legacy of the Force Book series took a character from this very series and incorporated her as one of the main villains. It makes my stomach churn slightly as I wonder if that now means everything in this series is considered "cannon"

#3 Jabba the Hutt

For some strange reason back in the early days of Dark Horse Star Wars run, they thought it would be a good idea to make a series of books based on Jabba the Hutt and why not? He was an intergalactic gangster! Surely they could come up with a good story line around that?

Short answer: Uh, no. They can't.

#2 Dark Times: Blue Harvest

You wait over 3 years after issue #1 comes out you hope it's going to be worth the wait right? Sadly this wasn't the case. The thing I don't understand was why it took them years to finish this pointless and forgettable story line?! This is the comic book "Pitt" of the Star Wars Universe. (only comic nerds will get that joke, sorry)

1# Union

Luke Skywalker get married! What a great story right?? Well grab a pillow because you'll be bored the whole time through this series. Let me save you the time and sum it up for you. Han and Luke get into a bar fight at the bachelor's party, a pro-imperial tries to bust the wedding up, Luke and Mara get married.

You can thank me now. I just saved you an hour easily right there.

So there you have it! I'll have the Top 5 posted up tomorrow. C-ya then!

My new role

2011-11-04T08:00:00.000-05:00

So Megan has asked me to help out with her dance class's Christmas recital titled "Winter Wonderland" and who am I set to play? Yep, you guessed it, the Grinch. Not just that but Jim Carey's Grinch.

Should be fun. Speaking of fun, I hope each one of you had exactly just that this weekend. C-ya!

Garage Sale (3)

2011-11-03T08:00:00.000-05:00