Quinn Drops Big Time

Watching the first round of the NFL Draft on Saturday I had a feeling Brady Quinn might not get picked early on. When the Dolphins bypassed him at number 9, I knew it would be awhile until he got picked. Many of the NFL teams didn't really need a QB and I guess all the talk about him not winning big games at ND came to be true in this draft.

Quinn eventually was picked #22 by his hometown Cleveland Browns and he still may end up starting there. Time will only tell how good he gets. I do know one thing, #22 is a lot different than #9 even. Just to watch the looks on his face every time he was passed over told the story.

NFL DRAFT UPDATE

Tomorrow as you know is the NFL Draft in New York City. For the past six months people have been speculating on who the #1 Draft will be. You hear the names of Jamarcus Russell of LSU, Brady Quinn of Notre Dame and Calvin Johnson of Georgia Teach.

What I am sick of is the talk of Mr. Quinn from ND. A lot of people have him going as low as 9the on the board. Are you kidding me??? This QB is NFL ready and has played for an NFL coach in Charlie Weiss. And, if I hear one more time that Quinn didn't win any "Big Games" at ND, I may just throw up.

This guy is a proven winner who has done more with the talent he had around him than many would have. Jamarcus Russell only started 2 years at LSU, Quinn has 4 years of starting experience.

My prediction is that Quinn will go #3 tomorrow to his hometown Cleveland Browns. As we all know, the Browns need more than just a QB, but at least, it will put people in the seats!

American Idol

Last night was America Gives Back on American Idol . It was a 2 hour show that really touched my heart. It is amazing how poor of conditions many people live in around the world. AI showed many clips last night of Africa. The pictures of all the children starving and seeing their tears really hit me hard last night.

We as Americans complain so much about what we don't have. I don't think I ever want to complain again after watching the show last night. Many of the poor people in the U.S. are rich compared to the people of Africa. Just to see the faces of the people there. Many are dying every 30 seconds of different diseases and we just live out our worldly lives here.

It was an amazing show with a lot of good performances. Kerry Underwood, Josh Grobin, and Rascal Flatts really did a great job. By the way, nobody got kicked off the show last night. They will be kicking two off next week.

My prediction: Lakisha and Phil

Pacer Changes Already Happening

The Indiana Pacers, my favorite NBA team, struggled this year in many ways. They had a roster full of trouble makers (Ala Stephen Jackson, Jamal Tinsley), they couldn't finish games, and their management has taken this once proud organization down the wrong direction. For the first time in many years they didn't make the Playoffs. Playoffs plus Pacers is always a gimme!!!

Well, today, the first change has happened. Head Coach Rick Carlisle stepped down. As ESPN reported today, it was a mutual agreement between he and Larry Bird. More changes to follow (JERMAINE O'NEIL gone).

Softball Season Is Back!

Opening Night 2007...

It doesn't seem that long ago when the church softball season ended in September. This time of year is always fun. I have a great team to play on and I look forward to every Tuesday night!

It has been a few months since I swung a bat or thrown a softball so I thought I would be pretty rusty. After getting out there the first inning, I felt great and wasn't as sore as I thought I would be.

Result of opening night: A 7-5 win. It is going to be another fun season of softball. I am really looking forward to it!

Welcome

Well, after all my friends have this type of web communication, I felt like it was time to "get with the times" More posts to come soon!