It seems that Cindy Sheehan's time is up.
I am torn on how I feel about her, but this picture is priceless.
Monday, November 28, 2005
15:01?
It seems that Cindy Sheehan's time is up.
I am torn on how I feel about her, but this picture is priceless.
Badger Hoops...A Broken Record?
Again, the Wisconsin basketball team seems to be falling into the same season they have for the past couple of years. It starts with no national recognition/respect, and ends with them making a run in the NCAA's. Here is how I see it:
1. No preseason national respect.
2. A solid non-conference record against an average schedule. still on the outside of the top 25.
3. A good conference record...people start talking and they break into the bottom of the 25.
4. A finish in the top 3 in the conference and/or strong B10 tourney showing.
5. We think they should get a solid seed, but they get a 7 and play in Boise or Salt Lake City.
6. They lose to a very good team (Maryland, Kentucky, UNC, etc) in the ncaa's
1. No preseason national respect.
2. A solid non-conference record against an average schedule. still on the outside of the top 25.
3. A good conference record...people start talking and they break into the bottom of the 25.
4. A finish in the top 3 in the conference and/or strong B10 tourney showing.
5. We think they should get a solid seed, but they get a 7 and play in Boise or Salt Lake City.
6. They lose to a very good team (Maryland, Kentucky, UNC, etc) in the ncaa's
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Champions Times Two
Monday was a pretty good day for UW Athletics. Most people know that the men's basketball team won a tough game against Old Dominion to become the 2005 Paradise Jam Champions.
The lesser known championship won yesterday is much more prestigious. The men's cross country team brought home a NCAA Championship in a dominating effort. Three Badgers finished in the top 10, including the individual National Champion, Simon Bairu.
Congrats to both teams. GO RED!
The lesser known championship won yesterday is much more prestigious. The men's cross country team brought home a NCAA Championship in a dominating effort. Three Badgers finished in the top 10, including the individual National Champion, Simon Bairu.
Congrats to both teams. GO RED!
Sunday, November 20, 2005
My Favorite Season
After reading my last post, you should be well aware that we are in the first month of my favorite season, College Hoops. So far, it has not disappointed. Here is a quic run-down of what has happened that has made this season great so far.
The Badgers won a nail-biter in double overtime Saturday night. Wish it was on TV, but it was a great game to listen to. They play again Monday in the championship game of the Paradise Jam tournament, which is supposedly being broadcast on Fox Sports, but be sure to check your local listings.
Marquette lost in the Blue and Gold "Classic" Saturday night (at home!) to a team from Wintrhop that will probably surprise more people as the season goes along. On a side note, would this have been called "The Gold Classic" if the name change would have went through??
And finally, my faavorite team in the land further glorified the Sports Illustrated Jinx. My "beloved" Michigan State Spartans laid an egg at Hawaii, losing by 20 Sunday. Adding to the thrill was the fact that four Spartans suffered cramping during the game, including Paul Davis, who wanted to prove that his ability to cramp up in close games was not a flash in the pan.
Another very interesting week of hoops is on tap this week, as the tournaments in Maui and Alaska take place. I am VERY interested in the Maui Invitational this year. The teams in it include 6 teams who have won an NCAA title in the past 20 years (Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland), everyone's favorite mid-major (Gonzaga), and my new personal favorite team, Chaminade, who will become the second team from Hawaii this year to upset the Spartans!
Look for more College Hoops updates and commentary as the season goes along.
GO RED!
The Badgers won a nail-biter in double overtime Saturday night. Wish it was on TV, but it was a great game to listen to. They play again Monday in the championship game of the Paradise Jam tournament, which is supposedly being broadcast on Fox Sports, but be sure to check your local listings.
Marquette lost in the Blue and Gold "Classic" Saturday night (at home!) to a team from Wintrhop that will probably surprise more people as the season goes along. On a side note, would this have been called "The Gold Classic" if the name change would have went through??
And finally, my faavorite team in the land further glorified the Sports Illustrated Jinx. My "beloved" Michigan State Spartans laid an egg at Hawaii, losing by 20 Sunday. Adding to the thrill was the fact that four Spartans suffered cramping during the game, including Paul Davis, who wanted to prove that his ability to cramp up in close games was not a flash in the pan.
Another very interesting week of hoops is on tap this week, as the tournaments in Maui and Alaska take place. I am VERY interested in the Maui Invitational this year. The teams in it include 6 teams who have won an NCAA title in the past 20 years (Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland), everyone's favorite mid-major (Gonzaga), and my new personal favorite team, Chaminade, who will become the second team from Hawaii this year to upset the Spartans!
Look for more College Hoops updates and commentary as the season goes along.
GO RED!
The Four (Or Two) Seasons
When we are all in school, we learn that the four seasons are spring, summer, fall (or autumn for those who try to sound high class) and winter. I have decided that these seasons are never correct, as it can be 90 degrees in April (definitely summer weather) and 35 degrees in September (definitely winter weather).
Therefore, I am proposing that there only be two seasons, and that they have nothing to do with the weather. Here they are:
The first season starts in April. To be specific, it starts on the first Monday in April. This season is called "Baseball". This season lasts unti mid-October, depending on how many games the World Series lasts.
The second season unofficially starts right after this, but doesn not officially start until the first weekend in November. This is my favorite season. This is called "College Hoops". This season lasts until the first Monday in April. Coincidentially, this is the exact same date that Baseball starts. How convenient.
Some people will try to tell you that there are other seasons out there, but don't believe the hype!
With this system, there is little debate to what season we are in, and we don't have to hear peole complain about how it is supposed to be warmer or colder than it really is. We have a roof over the baseball field (or not if it is nice out!) and a gym to watch hoops in. No need to complain!!
Therefore, I am proposing that there only be two seasons, and that they have nothing to do with the weather. Here they are:
The first season starts in April. To be specific, it starts on the first Monday in April. This season is called "Baseball". This season lasts unti mid-October, depending on how many games the World Series lasts.
The second season unofficially starts right after this, but doesn not officially start until the first weekend in November. This is my favorite season. This is called "College Hoops". This season lasts until the first Monday in April. Coincidentially, this is the exact same date that Baseball starts. How convenient.
Some people will try to tell you that there are other seasons out there, but don't believe the hype!
With this system, there is little debate to what season we are in, and we don't have to hear peole complain about how it is supposed to be warmer or colder than it really is. We have a roof over the baseball field (or not if it is nice out!) and a gym to watch hoops in. No need to complain!!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Playing the Waiting Game
I am sure that Grandma Temke (Rhoda) is happy about this, as she left for Hawaii yesterday, but we are now officially playing the waiting game.
Who knows how long this will go on, but I am sure that Melissa would vote for less waiting over more.
We will keep everyone posted. As far as we know, everything is well with baby Anna. According to the doctor, she is "a good size"...whatever that means!!
Who knows how long this will go on, but I am sure that Melissa would vote for less waiting over more.
We will keep everyone posted. As far as we know, everything is well with baby Anna. According to the doctor, she is "a good size"...whatever that means!!
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