Between Twitter and Facebook, I have to remind myself to update this blog. It sometimes gets lost in the shuffle.
There's so much going on in the national sports scene. I just don't want to write about it.
The whole Penn State mess? I guess this is what happens when you treat football coaches like Gods.
The Syracuse crap? I honestly don't think Jim Boeheim had any idea. Why would he be so defiant initially if he knew his long-time friend was doing something so heinous?
Tim Tebow? That question is tougher to answer than the meaning of life. I watched my Raiders get Tebow-ed. It wasn't so much what he did. The Raiders, almost literally, gave the game away with stupid penalties and just horrible play in the second half. Watching this guy win games is baffling. I swear, he's not any good. How the hell is he winning? This could go down with the pyramids as one of the world's great mysteries.
LSU vs. Alabama for the national championship? They're by far the two best teams. Of course they should play again. People who say otherwise are just jealous or angry about the success of the SEC.
I'm also sick of people griping about how boring the first game was. It wasn't boring. It was football. I'd rather watch a game where every yard on the field is contested than one of those Big 12 7-on-7 flag football, arena league, no-defense playing pieces of garbage. When a team lines up in the shotgun on fourth-and-goal from the 1, that ain't football.
NBA lockout is over? Who cares? Actually, I'm a little bummed about it. I was hoping those ignorant suckers would miss the entire season. Billionaires arguing over money while regular folks struggle to keep their lights turned on? Screw 'em all.
On a lighter note, I finished the first draft of "Culled."
The first few chapters drag and I have to revise it. That's why I haven't sent out more copies, yet. I got a good review from my friend Marandalynn, though. She gave me some great insight and brought up some valid points - both positive and negative.
I have three more copies out being read. Interested in getting more feedback.
I have to admit, Marandalynn has given me a boost of confidence. She's the first person to read it and, since this is different from the other things I've written, I was very nervous when she called. She said she thinks it's the best thing I've written so far, which is a big relief.
Thanks Maranda.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Big Red makes history
I can't believe I've failed to note the signing by Junction City's Courtney Lowe to a softball letter-of-intent at Louisiana Tech last week. I've been here since fastpitch softball became a high school sport and Lowe is the first athlete ever from Union County to sign a Division I letter for softball out of high school.
Junction City's Teresa Ritchie played softball at Oklahoma State but she signed with Henderson State and transferred to the Cowgirls' program.
C-Lowe, or as I like to call her, "Big Red" will conclude the most distinguished softball career ever in the county. She's already led her team to two state championship games, losing only to powerhouse Foreman. She's a two-time News-Times Player of the Year.
"Courtney is a great local product," La. Tech Coach Sarah Dawson said on the school's website. "She is another gifted athlete with a lot of promise. Courtney has grown so much in her skills and knowledge of the game over the last year and I know she will continue to blossom once we get her on campus. We look for Courtney to play a corner position for us."
Big Red played infield for a nationally-recognized softball team the last two summers. She's been a fixture at camps in Ruston since she started her career.
"I chose Louisiana Tech because I've grown up watching them play," Lowe said. "I have always wanted to be a part of the program. It is a great school and the coaching staff is awesome."
Junction City's Teresa Ritchie played softball at Oklahoma State but she signed with Henderson State and transferred to the Cowgirls' program.
C-Lowe, or as I like to call her, "Big Red" will conclude the most distinguished softball career ever in the county. She's already led her team to two state championship games, losing only to powerhouse Foreman. She's a two-time News-Times Player of the Year.
"Courtney is a great local product," La. Tech Coach Sarah Dawson said on the school's website. "She is another gifted athlete with a lot of promise. Courtney has grown so much in her skills and knowledge of the game over the last year and I know she will continue to blossom once we get her on campus. We look for Courtney to play a corner position for us."
Big Red played infield for a nationally-recognized softball team the last two summers. She's been a fixture at camps in Ruston since she started her career.
"I chose Louisiana Tech because I've grown up watching them play," Lowe said. "I have always wanted to be a part of the program. It is a great school and the coaching staff is awesome."
Friday, November 11, 2011
Man is fallible
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
Somebody should tell the students rioting at Penn State that Joe Paterno didn't say that.
Man is fallible.
From Tiger Woods to Michael Jordan to the heads of the Catholic Church.
I hear people saying how they can't believe JoePa's alleged involvement in the cover-up at Penn State. They're stunned, shocked, clothed in disbelief.
Stop putting men on a pedestal because they will inevitably fall.
DO NOT PUT YOUR FAITH IN MAN!
Somebody should tell the students rioting at Penn State that Joe Paterno didn't say that.
Man is fallible.
From Tiger Woods to Michael Jordan to the heads of the Catholic Church.
I hear people saying how they can't believe JoePa's alleged involvement in the cover-up at Penn State. They're stunned, shocked, clothed in disbelief.
Stop putting men on a pedestal because they will inevitably fall.
DO NOT PUT YOUR FAITH IN MAN!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Kiss my black ----
Tiger Woods' former caddie, Steve Williams, admitted he wanted to shove it up his former employer's "black ----" when his new boss won the previous golf major.
Williams is a giant cad. Always has been. He's also an ingrate, who made millions of dollars because of his relationship with Woods. If it wasn't for Tiger Woods, no one would know Steve Williams.
Biting the hand that's fed him so magnificently for the past decade is the epitome of stupid. He comes off as a jilted junior high lover.
But, using the phrase "black ----" does not equate to racism. If it does, then put me down as a racist. Put a whole lot of folks down as racists.
As a person of color, I can appreciate people's sudden sensistivity to racial issues. It's about friggin' time. But, everytime the word "black" or "white" is used, it shouldn't automatically be considered racist.
I'm black. Believe it or not, I have a black derriere as well. You're not insulting me by pointing out the obvious.
If a beautiful woman said she wanted to kiss my black face, I certainly wouldn't consider her a racist. In fact, if you hear a beautiful woman say she wants to kiss Tony Burns' black face, please let me know.
Please! I promise, I won't be offended.
Williams is a giant cad. Always has been. He's also an ingrate, who made millions of dollars because of his relationship with Woods. If it wasn't for Tiger Woods, no one would know Steve Williams.
Biting the hand that's fed him so magnificently for the past decade is the epitome of stupid. He comes off as a jilted junior high lover.
But, using the phrase "black ----" does not equate to racism. If it does, then put me down as a racist. Put a whole lot of folks down as racists.
As a person of color, I can appreciate people's sudden sensistivity to racial issues. It's about friggin' time. But, everytime the word "black" or "white" is used, it shouldn't automatically be considered racist.
I'm black. Believe it or not, I have a black derriere as well. You're not insulting me by pointing out the obvious.
If a beautiful woman said she wanted to kiss my black face, I certainly wouldn't consider her a racist. In fact, if you hear a beautiful woman say she wants to kiss Tony Burns' black face, please let me know.
Please! I promise, I won't be offended.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
First time, good time
There can only be one first time and whether it’s good or bad, it will always be remembered.
Union County’s trio of Kanedria Andrews, Whitney Frazier and Savanna Langston all played their first-ever collegiate game Monday as Louisiana Tech pounded UA-Monticello in an exhibition at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston.
Via Facebook, they all said it was a positive experience.
“My first game was exciting and had me very nervous,” said Frazier, who scored 18 points with five rebounds in 27 minutes. “I think I did pretty okay for it to be my first college game. But, I could’ve rebounded better.”
Langston scored three points with six rebounds and two blocked shots in 22 minutes.
“Oh, it was great,” she said. “I was so nervous, though. But, it was so much fun.”
Andrews recorded three rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes of action.
“Before the game started, I was nervous, sweating bullets,” she said. “But, once I got out there, I think I played good.”
Union County’s trio of Kanedria Andrews, Whitney Frazier and Savanna Langston all played their first-ever collegiate game Monday as Louisiana Tech pounded UA-Monticello in an exhibition at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston.
Via Facebook, they all said it was a positive experience.
“My first game was exciting and had me very nervous,” said Frazier, who scored 18 points with five rebounds in 27 minutes. “I think I did pretty okay for it to be my first college game. But, I could’ve rebounded better.”
Langston scored three points with six rebounds and two blocked shots in 22 minutes.
“Oh, it was great,” she said. “I was so nervous, though. But, it was so much fun.”
Andrews recorded three rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes of action.
“Before the game started, I was nervous, sweating bullets,” she said. “But, once I got out there, I think I played good.”
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Frazier makes splash in debut
RUSTON, La. - El Dorado freshman Whitney Frazier scored 18 points Tuesday in her collegiate debut as Louisiana Tech topped UA-Monticello 79-52 in an exhibition at the Thomas Assembly Center.
Tavasha Anderson scored a game-high 19 points and Whitney Jones added 18 points each to lead Louisiana Tech.
Anderson added 10 rebounds and Jones pulled down 13 boards to both record double doubles as the Lady Techsters outrebounded the smaller Cotton Blossoms 54-26 in the game.
"That's the one thing I mentioned in the locker room the rebounding of Whitney and Tavasha," Coach Teresa Weatherspoon said. "It's important for our bigs to get rebounds every night. But to take a look at the stat sheet and see a guard with 13 rebounds, it's excellent. Whitney has the ability to get it done every night on the boards."
Frazier hit 7-of-12 field goals and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. The Lady Techsters also got contributions from three other rookies in Courtney Hayes (6 points, 3 rebounds), Parkers Chapel's Savanna Langston (3 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks) and El Dorado's Kanedria Andrews (3 rebounds, 2 assists).
"I was really pleased with the (freshmen) understanding and grasping of what I said in huddle and trying to go between four lines and execute," Weatherspoon said. "They came in with energy but nervous. Once the ball went up the jitters went away. They need to understand they are in Division I basketball and in that uniform for a reason. They started to really perform and do well."
After a sluggish start that saw Arkansas-Monticello jump out to a 10-7 lead in the first five minutes, LA Tech responded going on a 13-0 run over the next four minutes to lead 20-10 on an Anderson layup with 11:31 to play in the first half.
Tech's biggest lead of the first half came at 33-15 on a Jones layup with 6:01 to play as the Lady Techsters entered the halftime locker room leading 37-20. Tech shot 53 percent (17-32) from the field in the opening half.
Tech returns to action Nov. 8 when it hosts Delta State at 7 p.m. in its final exhibition game before its season opener Nov. 11 against Missouri State.
Tavasha Anderson scored a game-high 19 points and Whitney Jones added 18 points each to lead Louisiana Tech.
Anderson added 10 rebounds and Jones pulled down 13 boards to both record double doubles as the Lady Techsters outrebounded the smaller Cotton Blossoms 54-26 in the game.
"That's the one thing I mentioned in the locker room the rebounding of Whitney and Tavasha," Coach Teresa Weatherspoon said. "It's important for our bigs to get rebounds every night. But to take a look at the stat sheet and see a guard with 13 rebounds, it's excellent. Whitney has the ability to get it done every night on the boards."
Frazier hit 7-of-12 field goals and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. The Lady Techsters also got contributions from three other rookies in Courtney Hayes (6 points, 3 rebounds), Parkers Chapel's Savanna Langston (3 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks) and El Dorado's Kanedria Andrews (3 rebounds, 2 assists).
"I was really pleased with the (freshmen) understanding and grasping of what I said in huddle and trying to go between four lines and execute," Weatherspoon said. "They came in with energy but nervous. Once the ball went up the jitters went away. They need to understand they are in Division I basketball and in that uniform for a reason. They started to really perform and do well."
After a sluggish start that saw Arkansas-Monticello jump out to a 10-7 lead in the first five minutes, LA Tech responded going on a 13-0 run over the next four minutes to lead 20-10 on an Anderson layup with 11:31 to play in the first half.
Tech's biggest lead of the first half came at 33-15 on a Jones layup with 6:01 to play as the Lady Techsters entered the halftime locker room leading 37-20. Tech shot 53 percent (17-32) from the field in the opening half.
Tech returns to action Nov. 8 when it hosts Delta State at 7 p.m. in its final exhibition game before its season opener Nov. 11 against Missouri State.
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