Okay folks. Arizona/UAB is getting exciting, and I want to shut down the computer. I'll post some more stuff tomorrow, but I wanted to give a brief recap.
I watched ESPN from 11:47 PM EST on Monday night until probably 1:35 AM EST Wednesday morning (guesstimating the end of this game).
I watched parts of 12 different basketball games, along with some bowling, some billiards and some college football.
I made 104 blog posts (counting this one).
I received straight donations totaling $95 from four generous people.
Added to the approximately $243 pledged prior to the event and that gives us a total of $338, with a few more people still to decide on their pledge.
I will then match that total, so I think we can safely say my nonsense will have raised around $800 for the American Heart Association.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and who chatted with me to help keep me going.
Much love.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Impressive
A quick list of players who impressed me over the course of this fiasco.
-Tony Gaffney from UMass scored 16 points and grabbed 19 rebounds.
-Amorrow Morgan from Idaho State was strong the whole game. Though when his team lost, it prevented me from using my incredibly witty title for a blog post which was going to be "the sun will come out Amorrow." pure genius.
-Though he missed the potential game-tying shot I did like the game Brennan Votel had for Penn. Did a little bit of everything.
-Pretty much everyone looked good for UNC Asheville. No one really stood out.
-While Devendorf and TMJF were the obvious choices, I did like the way Onuaku looked. If he remains solid, Syracuse could be good. Though he needs to tighten it up defensively.
-I've never been a huge Tyrese Rice fan, but I liked the way he looked perfectly happy setting up his teammates tonight. I think he's better in that role than his normal gunner role.
-Blake Griffin is an obvious choice, but the main is just a beast.
-I liked the game Stephen Rossiter played for Davidson. He obviously doesn't have much of an offensive game, but I thought he was solid all-around and brought a lot to the table.
-Tony Gaffney from UMass scored 16 points and grabbed 19 rebounds.
-Amorrow Morgan from Idaho State was strong the whole game. Though when his team lost, it prevented me from using my incredibly witty title for a blog post which was going to be "the sun will come out Amorrow." pure genius.
-Though he missed the potential game-tying shot I did like the game Brennan Votel had for Penn. Did a little bit of everything.
-Pretty much everyone looked good for UNC Asheville. No one really stood out.
-While Devendorf and TMJF were the obvious choices, I did like the way Onuaku looked. If he remains solid, Syracuse could be good. Though he needs to tighten it up defensively.
-I've never been a huge Tyrese Rice fan, but I liked the way he looked perfectly happy setting up his teammates tonight. I think he's better in that role than his normal gunner role.
-Blake Griffin is an obvious choice, but the main is just a beast.
-I liked the game Stephen Rossiter played for Davidson. He obviously doesn't have much of an offensive game, but I thought he was solid all-around and brought a lot to the table.
Final food tallies
Well, I'm consuming my final adult beverage at this time. And I won't be eating anything else. So I've listed below my entire food intake over this period. When possible, I tried to give calorie totals (at the request of Team Gr[e/a]y Captain David Roberts.
| Time (EST) | Food | ||||||
| 0:15 | Medium Dunkin Donuts coffee, with cream and sugar | ||||||
| 0:15 | Pumpkin donut from Dunkin Donuts | ||||||
| 4:44 | Bowl of Ramen with 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables. Approx 215 calories. | ||||||
| 10:22 | Two bagels (whole wheat & everything) with butter. No idea on calories | ||||||
| 11:10 | Half a Kit Kat bar | ||||||
| 11:46 | Small bag of Peanut M&Ms (very small, trick or treat size | ||||||
| 15:09 | California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizza. 290 Calories | ||||||
| 15:09 | Sam Adams Winter Lager. 175 Calories | ||||||
| 17:32 | Some chips and salsa calories unknown maybe 200. | ||||||
| 17:32 | Sam Adams Winter Lager. 175 Calories | ||||||
| 19:05 | Medium Dunkin Donuts coffee, with cream and sugar | ||||||
| 21:21 | Large salad bar salad (no idea on calories | ||||||
| 21:25 | Sam Adams Winter Lager. 175 Calories | ||||||
| 22:30 | Sam Adams Winter Lager. 175 Calories | ||||||
| 11:22 PM | Sam Adams Winter Lager. 175 Calories | ||||||
| 12:15 AM | Sam Adams Winter Lager. 175 Calories | ||||||
Davidson thoughts
So as it probably has become clear during my blogging, I've sort of adopted Davidson as my unofficial team. For those who are unaware, this is primarily because my brother is a Davidson grad, and because I've run naked around the Davidson track while heavily intoxicated. So I felt like I "knew" about Davidson before they broke onto the national scene last year.
As such, I wanted to offer my thoughts on Davidson's 82-78 set-back to Oklahoma.
There has been a lot of talk this season about how the loss of point guard Jason Richards from last year's team is going to impact the team, specifically Stephen Curry. After tonight it seems clear to me that the loss of Richards isn't really going to hurt Curry, but rather is going to hurt the rest of the team. Curry is good enough to create space and get (and make) shots against anyone. But against the top-level teams that Davidson is now playing in the non-conference there isn't anyone else on the roster, at least as far as I can tell, who is capable of creating his own offense. And that was the role Richards played, not only creating shots for himself, but also creating easy shots for the non-Curry members of the team. And while Curry is capable of playing the point in the sense that he can handle the ball and initiate the offense, it doesn't seem like he really wants to, or is being asked to create easy opportunities for others. That means if the other Wildcats are hitting open threes, the rest of the team is going to struggle to score against top-level foes.
As for Curry, here's my best attempt to explain why I think I enjoy watching him so much. Obviously much of it is the obvious stuff--he's incredibly talented, plays very smart, seems to genuinely be a good teammate, etc. But I think what has amazed me is that, and granted the sample size is pretty small, is that he rises to the occasion and seems to have that "it" that superstar players have in the big moment that actually makes you EXPECT them to come through in big spots. And while that certainly doesn't make him unique, I can't ever remember seeing a college athlete who reached that level where I genuinely expect them to step up and make the big shots in big moments. He seems to have that, and I really think it's a unique trait in a college athlete...and it's absolutely a blast to watch. This was on display again against Oklahoma when he drained that absurdly long three after the steal with about eight minutes to go to cut the lead to seven, and then the nuts step-back three late over Griffin. Yes, he didn't make every play (how is it possible he scored 42 and had a bad night?) but the fact remains that he seems to have that sense of the moment that the great ones have. And he has it as a college junior. Remarkable.
As such, I wanted to offer my thoughts on Davidson's 82-78 set-back to Oklahoma.
There has been a lot of talk this season about how the loss of point guard Jason Richards from last year's team is going to impact the team, specifically Stephen Curry. After tonight it seems clear to me that the loss of Richards isn't really going to hurt Curry, but rather is going to hurt the rest of the team. Curry is good enough to create space and get (and make) shots against anyone. But against the top-level teams that Davidson is now playing in the non-conference there isn't anyone else on the roster, at least as far as I can tell, who is capable of creating his own offense. And that was the role Richards played, not only creating shots for himself, but also creating easy shots for the non-Curry members of the team. And while Curry is capable of playing the point in the sense that he can handle the ball and initiate the offense, it doesn't seem like he really wants to, or is being asked to create easy opportunities for others. That means if the other Wildcats are hitting open threes, the rest of the team is going to struggle to score against top-level foes.
As for Curry, here's my best attempt to explain why I think I enjoy watching him so much. Obviously much of it is the obvious stuff--he's incredibly talented, plays very smart, seems to genuinely be a good teammate, etc. But I think what has amazed me is that, and granted the sample size is pretty small, is that he rises to the occasion and seems to have that "it" that superstar players have in the big moment that actually makes you EXPECT them to come through in big spots. And while that certainly doesn't make him unique, I can't ever remember seeing a college athlete who reached that level where I genuinely expect them to step up and make the big shots in big moments. He seems to have that, and I really think it's a unique trait in a college athlete...and it's absolutely a blast to watch. This was on display again against Oklahoma when he drained that absurdly long three after the steal with about eight minutes to go to cut the lead to seven, and then the nuts step-back three late over Griffin. Yes, he didn't make every play (how is it possible he scored 42 and had a bad night?) but the fact remains that he seems to have that sense of the moment that the great ones have. And he has it as a college junior. Remarkable.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
That's how I roll
I began at 11:47 EST Monday night. We are now rolling into Wednesday morning. And I'm still going strong.
I thought I'd take this opportunity to recap some of the other times I can remember that I stayed up for 24 hours or more.
-Senior year of high school, my friends and I bought and drank an assload of Mountain Dew and watched movies. A few of us made it through the night without sleeping. I was one of them.
-The night after I graduated from high school, we had a "project graduation" which basically involved supervised camping. Did not sleep that night. Then went whitewater rafting the next day. "That's why they call the rapids not slowpids."
-I am almost certain I stayed up for more than 24 hours at some points during my college years, but I can't recall when. I remember going to the beach with some friends to watch the sun rise the summer I lived in the Chicago suburbs, and I think I stayed up 24 hours that night.
-Fairly recently, I stayed up 24 hours in support of my friend Krista who was working a 24-hour-plus shift at the hospital as part of her residency.
-Now we can add watching 24 hours of ESPN to the list.
I thought I'd take this opportunity to recap some of the other times I can remember that I stayed up for 24 hours or more.
-Senior year of high school, my friends and I bought and drank an assload of Mountain Dew and watched movies. A few of us made it through the night without sleeping. I was one of them.
-The night after I graduated from high school, we had a "project graduation" which basically involved supervised camping. Did not sleep that night. Then went whitewater rafting the next day. "That's why they call the rapids not slowpids."
-I am almost certain I stayed up for more than 24 hours at some points during my college years, but I can't recall when. I remember going to the beach with some friends to watch the sun rise the summer I lived in the Chicago suburbs, and I think I stayed up 24 hours that night.
-Fairly recently, I stayed up 24 hours in support of my friend Krista who was working a 24-hour-plus shift at the hospital as part of her residency.
-Now we can add watching 24 hours of ESPN to the list.
No worries, I'm still here
Just enjoying this Davidson/Oklahoma game. good players on both teams. Well, really one good player vs. a few good players.
Meanwhile, I'm enjoying my fifth beer. I anticipate sleeping well tonight.
Meanwhile, I'm enjoying my fifth beer. I anticipate sleeping well tonight.
The century mark
How exciting, my 100th post. I'm not sure I ever thought I'd post this much. And really, I probably have only had about 25 posts worth of material.
But we're in the home stretch now. And I'm feeling pretty good. Considering I really haven't slept since approximately 6:15 EST Monday morning, I've been surprisingly not tired.
Things you can look forward to over the final two hours or so of my marathon:
-an update on the money raised
-my picks for All-America
-my list of top-five ESPN personalities
-complete guide to food/drink consumed during this event
-my favorite players from this day of hoops (non Stephen Curry division)
Any other things I feel like sharing.
But we're in the home stretch now. And I'm feeling pretty good. Considering I really haven't slept since approximately 6:15 EST Monday morning, I've been surprisingly not tired.
Things you can look forward to over the final two hours or so of my marathon:
-an update on the money raised
-my picks for All-America
-my list of top-five ESPN personalities
-complete guide to food/drink consumed during this event
-my favorite players from this day of hoops (non Stephen Curry division)
Any other things I feel like sharing.
No layups
This seems like a small thing, but I feel like in some way, that is the point of blogging...to point out little things.
Anyway, watching Davidson in the tourney last year and then again tonight, one thing I've noticed is that they almost always seem to foul hard and not let teams get layups. Which, it seems to me, makes a lot of sense when you are an "underdog." You can't let teams get easy points. I feel like Davidson's overall defense isn't great, but that seems to be something they do consistently. They make teams earn points at the line. And over the course of a game, that can have an impact.
Anyway, watching Davidson in the tourney last year and then again tonight, one thing I've noticed is that they almost always seem to foul hard and not let teams get layups. Which, it seems to me, makes a lot of sense when you are an "underdog." You can't let teams get easy points. I feel like Davidson's overall defense isn't great, but that seems to be something they do consistently. They make teams earn points at the line. And over the course of a game, that can have an impact.
Wildcats
Davidson/Oklahoma has begun. Blogging will probably slow a bit, as this is the game I've been waiting for.
For the record, I picked Davidson +4.
For the record, I picked Davidson +4.
The Eagles stealing money
Actually, it was more the Red Storm's fault. Too much fouling from St. John's pushed the BC lead into double figures, so no cover, and no money for the AHA.
Don't stop believing
But you probably can stop, if you're a Kentucky fan.
They are already down big to UNC, while the BC/St. John's is relatively tight down the stretch.
And for the record, I picked UNC -16 over Kentucky.
Also, let my credit Bill Skelly with the joke of the night. For those of you who have seen the suit reigning Player of the Year Tyler Hansbrough is wearing on the bench, Bill noted "Well the good news is that no one is buying hansboro's suits for him. No recruiting violations there."
Genius. And BC is going to hold on and beat St. John's. It's still unclear whether or not they will cover. We'll get back to that.
They are already down big to UNC, while the BC/St. John's is relatively tight down the stretch.
And for the record, I picked UNC -16 over Kentucky.
Also, let my credit Bill Skelly with the joke of the night. For those of you who have seen the suit reigning Player of the Year Tyler Hansbrough is wearing on the bench, Bill noted "Well the good news is that no one is buying hansboro's suits for him. No recruiting violations there."
Genius. And BC is going to hold on and beat St. John's. It's still unclear whether or not they will cover. We'll get back to that.
Treeemendous
I just can't express how much I love Sean McDonough and Bill Raftery. They are just ripping on Jay Bilas who is normally the third person in their broadcast team.
Also, this game is tied. But kind of ugly (sounds like my prom night).
Also, this game is tied. But kind of ugly (sounds like my prom night).
Nearly bad
After all this work, a mis-push of the remote button almost put me on TNT and Law & Order. Fortunately I recovered quickly.
BC takes a 43-40 lead into halftime. I had sort of forgotten about BC point guard Tyrese Rice, but he's an entertaining player. And he scored 16 with four dimes in the first 20 minutes. He can also be maddening to watch because he'll make some terrible decisions.
BC takes a 43-40 lead into halftime. I had sort of forgotten about BC point guard Tyrese Rice, but he's an entertaining player. And he scored 16 with four dimes in the first 20 minutes. He can also be maddening to watch because he'll make some terrible decisions.
21st hour
Dave O'Brien just said we are entering the 21st hour of the marathon. And in the 21st hour, Syracuse holds off Richmond.
Big credit goes to the backcourt duo of Eric Devendorf and TMJF. Devendorf (who I really can't stand, as he strikes me as a guy who engages in extreme douchebaggery) got them going early in the second half, and then TMJF was big down the stretch to help close out the win.
And for what it's worth, based on this effort, I think Richmond should be able to make some noise in a pretty solid A-10 this year.
Also apropos of nothing I'm sure, but the Carrier Dome, which is usually a pretty home court edge for the Orange was really dead this evening. I'm sure that will change, but I must say I was a bit disappointed with the Syracuse faithful.
We're into the home stretch. And I'm going for beer #3. And will probably do a few more pushups.
Big credit goes to the backcourt duo of Eric Devendorf and TMJF. Devendorf (who I really can't stand, as he strikes me as a guy who engages in extreme douchebaggery) got them going early in the second half, and then TMJF was big down the stretch to help close out the win.
And for what it's worth, based on this effort, I think Richmond should be able to make some noise in a pretty solid A-10 this year.
Also apropos of nothing I'm sure, but the Carrier Dome, which is usually a pretty home court edge for the Orange was really dead this evening. I'm sure that will change, but I must say I was a bit disappointed with the Syracuse faithful.
We're into the home stretch. And I'm going for beer #3. And will probably do a few more pushups.
Celtics
For the first time in the past 24 hours, I'm watching a non-ESPN channel, as I have the Celtics-Knicks game on the small picture on picture-in-picture.
I'm also now flipping in between Syracuse/Richmond and Boston College/St. John's on ESPN2.
Prediction for this one, I'm going with St. John's +7.5.
The other great news is that BC/St John's features the return of my favorite announcing team...Sean McDonough and Bill Raftery. Although they are best when also joined by Jay Bilas.
I'm also now flipping in between Syracuse/Richmond and Boston College/St. John's on ESPN2.
Prediction for this one, I'm going with St. John's +7.5.
The other great news is that BC/St John's features the return of my favorite announcing team...Sean McDonough and Bill Raftery. Although they are best when also joined by Jay Bilas.
Thoughts?
I'm in the process of possibly applying to graduate school. I'm also in the process of possibly trying to learn Italian. I'm in the process of possibly doing lots of things.
But back to the point. The application requires an essay response. I'm going to list the possible questions below. I ask that those of you who know me, offer any thoughts on which question might be a good one for me to answer.
I have to answer one of the following:
1. The issue of individual versus collective rights is a perennial topic in American politics. Use on constitutional amendment (e.g., the first amendment) to evaluate its application in American society today.
2. Respond to one of the following quotations:
People with to be settled: only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Let the beauty we love be what we do. - Rumi
The are times in which a genius would wish to live. It is not in the still calm of life, or the repose of a pacific station, that great characters are formed. - Abigail Adams
3. Comment on a specific work of art, music or literature and how it has affected or shaped the direction of your life.
But back to the point. The application requires an essay response. I'm going to list the possible questions below. I ask that those of you who know me, offer any thoughts on which question might be a good one for me to answer.
I have to answer one of the following:
1. The issue of individual versus collective rights is a perennial topic in American politics. Use on constitutional amendment (e.g., the first amendment) to evaluate its application in American society today.
2. Respond to one of the following quotations:
People with to be settled: only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Let the beauty we love be what we do. - Rumi
The are times in which a genius would wish to live. It is not in the still calm of life, or the repose of a pacific station, that great characters are formed. - Abigail Adams
3. Comment on a specific work of art, music or literature and how it has affected or shaped the direction of your life.
Hmmm
I don't think it's a coincidence that as Syracuse has started actually moving the ball and running some offense, and Richmond has started jacking up threes, that the Cuse has surged back in front. It's the one thing that really baffles, bugs me about the college game sometimes. I think teams just take an inordinate number of bad threes during the course of the game.
Nothing wrong with shooting them, but when they come when their is no flow in the offense, or when a guy just seems to want to get a shot off, it seems to always lead to scoring droughts. Just my two cents.
Nothing wrong with shooting them, but when they come when their is no flow in the offense, or when a guy just seems to want to get a shot off, it seems to always lead to scoring droughts. Just my two cents.
Prediction
I forgot to say who I picked in this one. I made a pick for each of the remaining games on the World Wide Leader. That is a possible $3 per game for the AHA.
In this game, I went with Richmond +16 over the Cuse.
In this game, I went with Richmond +16 over the Cuse.
Roommate returns
My roommate is home. I think he thinks this entire endeavor is a little ridiculous. Probably because it is. But he also doesn't really like sports. Which likely makes it even harder to understand.
The frightening thing is that I'll probably end up watching hoops the rest of the week. I love this stuff.
I'm about to have my second cup of coffee. Like a savvy veteran, when I bought a cup of coffee late last night before I started this event, I bought second cup and put it in the fridge. A little microwave time, and it's now ready to go.
The frightening thing is that I'll probably end up watching hoops the rest of the week. I love this stuff.
I'm about to have my second cup of coffee. Like a savvy veteran, when I bought a cup of coffee late last night before I started this event, I bought second cup and put it in the fridge. A little microwave time, and it's now ready to go.
New list
List of players whose names look like they are spelled wrong and who didn't miss a shot in the first half against Syracuse:
-David Gonzalvez
Shoots 5-for-5 from the field, 4-for-4 from distance to help lead Richmond to a 38-31 halftime lead.
Surprisingly, the 'Cuse best player in first half was Arinze Onuaku who also didn't miss from the field and scored 10 in the first half. Richmond looks to have no answer to him inside. Will his teammates notice?
-David Gonzalvez
Shoots 5-for-5 from the field, 4-for-4 from distance to help lead Richmond to a 38-31 halftime lead.
Surprisingly, the 'Cuse best player in first half was Arinze Onuaku who also didn't miss from the field and scored 10 in the first half. Richmond looks to have no answer to him inside. Will his teammates notice?
DORIS
My beloved Doris Burke just made the same point I made about Syracuse settling for jumpers.
<3 Doris Burke. She will be mine. Oh yes, she will be mine.
<3 Doris Burke. She will be mine. Oh yes, she will be mine.
Can't squish the spiders
Richmond rallies behind some solid three-point shooting to take a 31-27 lead.
On the other end, I the the Cuse have fallen a bit in love with the triple, and are settling.
JF remains TM
On the other end, I the the Cuse have fallen a bit in love with the triple, and are settling.
JF remains TM
Surprise
Syracuse is known for its 2-3 zone defense. But they were playing primarily man, until they came back out after the under 12 timeout.
You would assume that Boeheim will go back to what he knows best as the season progresses. But it seems to me if the 'Cuse can show they can play some man effectively, it could make them a bit more unpredictable, and better overall.
You would assume that Boeheim will go back to what he knows best as the season progresses. But it seems to me if the 'Cuse can show they can play some man effectively, it could make them a bit more unpredictable, and better overall.
TMJF
I've been hinting at it, but it's time to unveil what (or who) exactly is TMJF.
TMJF stands for The Magnificent Jonny Flynn, the now sophomore point guard for the Syracuse University Orange.
For a sampling of what exactly makes Mr. Flynn Magnificent, please click here.
TMJF stands for The Magnificent Jonny Flynn, the now sophomore point guard for the Syracuse University Orange.
For a sampling of what exactly makes Mr. Flynn Magnificent, please click here.
I have another commercial complaint
The Verizon commercial with John Graham, the "MVP of the Graham honeymoon." The sideline reporter asks him to describe his emotions. He says (I think) "surprised, proud, stuffed...that buffet is really robust."
My issue...I don't think there is any argument to be made that "stuffed" is an emotion. I feel that if you're going to have a stupid commercial, the least you can do is have someone describe actual emotions.
My issue...I don't think there is any argument to be made that "stuffed" is an emotion. I feel that if you're going to have a stupid commercial, the least you can do is have someone describe actual emotions.
Still 12 minutes
Which means we have about 30 minutes until our first TMJF sighting of the 2008-09 season.
Meanwhile, Baylor is pounding Centenary, as they should. I do look forward to seeing what Baylor can do against some of the Big 12. It's 64-33 with 11 and change left.
Meanwhile, Baylor is pounding Centenary, as they should. I do look forward to seeing what Baylor can do against some of the Big 12. It's 64-33 with 11 and change left.
I don't need you people
This was enough fun to look up that I decided I don't need you people. So here is my top-five list. I'm sure there are some I'm forgetting, and some I'm intentionally leaving out (for example, I hated Duke at the time, so there was no way I was going to include the shot to beat Kentucky). Also, with two exceptions, I went with singular plays, rather than a collection of plays (although some of the clips don't reflect that, simply because I couldn't find appropriate clips). So with that build up, here we go.
5a. My two fives are my exceptions to the "one play" rule. This one just kind of encapsulated one of the greatest weekends of college hoops I think I'll ever see.
5b. After all the talk about him on the blog today, I couldn't NOT include a montage of Mr. Curry's best moments from last year. I couldn't find a great compilation, so here's his efforts against Gonzaga.
4. Since I showed it already, I'll put it at #4, but here's Bryce Drew again. I loved that one for a lot of reasons, mostly because I predicted it after I remembered Drew lighting up a team (I think it was Boston College) in the previous NCAA Tourney.
3. This was before Gonzaga became the perennial power. This was when they were still the underdog. I remember this vividly, running around my freshman dorm.
2. This was another one I enjoyed because I picked it. But also because it was so perfect. Just a perfect scenario.
1. I think I'll remember where I was for this one my entire life. Some serious pride. I was jumping around my office like a crazy man at about 11 pm.
5a. My two fives are my exceptions to the "one play" rule. This one just kind of encapsulated one of the greatest weekends of college hoops I think I'll ever see.
5b. After all the talk about him on the blog today, I couldn't NOT include a montage of Mr. Curry's best moments from last year. I couldn't find a great compilation, so here's his efforts against Gonzaga.
4. Since I showed it already, I'll put it at #4, but here's Bryce Drew again. I loved that one for a lot of reasons, mostly because I predicted it after I remembered Drew lighting up a team (I think it was Boston College) in the previous NCAA Tourney.
3. This was before Gonzaga became the perennial power. This was when they were still the underdog. I remember this vividly, running around my freshman dorm.
2. This was another one I enjoyed because I picked it. But also because it was so perfect. Just a perfect scenario.
1. I think I'll remember where I was for this one my entire life. Some serious pride. I was jumping around my office like a crazy man at about 11 pm.
At the break
It's Baylor by a comfortable 22-point margin. I suppose I could guarantee another comeback, but it seems quite unlikely in this one.
In other sports news, I'm happy for Dustin Pedroia, who won the AL MVP today. However, I'm enough of an objective sports fan to say that I don't think he deserved it. I don't think it's an outrageous choice, but I think Youkilis was probably a bit more deserving, and that Joe Mauer might have been more deserving than either of them. Either way, I don't think it's indefensible.
In other sports news, I'm happy for Dustin Pedroia, who won the AL MVP today. However, I'm enough of an objective sports fan to say that I don't think he deserved it. I don't think it's an outrageous choice, but I think Youkilis was probably a bit more deserving, and that Joe Mauer might have been more deserving than either of them. Either way, I don't think it's indefensible.
List of things I like
-Baylor's offensive movement.
-The fact that I can make my own work schedule and thus watch 24-hours of ESPN
-Sam Adams Winter Lager
-High defintion
-Bryce Drew
-Stephen Curry
-Harold "The Show" Arcineaux
-TMJF
That's just a preliminary list. I may add to it as the night progresses.
But I got a great suggestion for a future post from that Team Blue scoundrel Bill Skelly. Inspired by that Bryce Drew clip, I will do a post later with my top-five NCAA Tournament moments. Please use the comments to make your suggestions.
-The fact that I can make my own work schedule and thus watch 24-hours of ESPN
-Sam Adams Winter Lager
-High defintion
-Bryce Drew
-Stephen Curry
-Harold "The Show" Arcineaux
-TMJF
That's just a preliminary list. I may add to it as the night progresses.
But I got a great suggestion for a future post from that Team Blue scoundrel Bill Skelly. Inspired by that Bryce Drew clip, I will do a post later with my top-five NCAA Tournament moments. Please use the comments to make your suggestions.
Baylor
I'm a bit intrigued by this Baylor team. But I don't think The Chief's alma mater is going to provide much of a true litmus test.
I just washed the dishes.
And since the coach of Baylor is the son of the former Valpo coach, I thought I would link to this.
One of my all-time favorite tourney moments.
I just washed the dishes.
And since the coach of Baylor is the son of the former Valpo coach, I thought I would link to this.
One of my all-time favorite tourney moments.
Done and done
84-56. Could be a sleeper to keep an eye on come tourney time. Though clearly one game doesn't teach us much.
I may need another beer.
I may need another beer.
When I'm wrong, I say I'm wrong
And I was wrong. The Bulldogs never let Liberty back into this one, and are going to cruissssse to a victory. It's now time to look ahead to Baylor vs. Centenary. Which also doesn't figure to be much of a game.
But then the good stuff starts at 6, including a TMJF sighting.
Until then, I will continue to try and think of things to talk about.
But then the good stuff starts at 6, including a TMJF sighting.
Until then, I will continue to try and think of things to talk about.
I will not say anything to Chuck
I generally don't mind the Charles Schwab ads with the sort of comic-book looking characters. But I really don't like the one with the guy who says "I think we all know what the market is doing. It's going up and down."
I just don't like that guy's attitude. He seems unnecessarily cocky. He pisses me off, and I don't want to hear from him again. I hope someone jams his fancy corkscrew into his neck.
I just don't like that guy's attitude. He seems unnecessarily cocky. He pisses me off, and I don't want to hear from him again. I hope someone jams his fancy corkscrew into his neck.
10 of 13
Interesting stat for Liberty. On the 13 man roster, 10 of the 13 players are freshmen or sophomores (mostly freshmen).
And food update. I'm enjoying a frozen pizza (even though I burned it slightly) and a cold Sam Adams Winter Lager.
And food update. I'm enjoying a frozen pizza (even though I burned it slightly) and a cold Sam Adams Winter Lager.
I smell comeback
Just a few minutes from the start of the second half. As impressed as I was by Asheville, I think Liberty makes this into a game. I predict the lead gets under eight at some point in this second half.
AshEville
All Asheville in the first half, with a 49-30 lead. Sean Smith was 4-of-6 from three-point range, and they shot 50-percent from the field as a team, 45-percent from deep. As I said. Good passing.
I'm preparing to have my first beer of the marathon. We'll see how that goes.
I'm preparing to have my first beer of the marathon. We'll see how that goes.
Comment and correction
There are still several games to go, but right now, UNC Asheville is by far the best passing team I've seen over the past 14 hours. It's hard to tell how much of it is poor Liberty defense, but they are moving the ball beautifully, and getting an assload of open shots. Which they are then making, which has allowed them to build a comfortable 40-22 lead with 3:29 to go in the first half.
As for the correction, in my previous posts, I incorrectly left the first "e" out of Asheville. Rather than go back and correct it in all previous mentions, I'm just making this public apology, and hoping that will suffice. I apologize for the error.
As for the correction, in my previous posts, I incorrectly left the first "e" out of Asheville. Rather than go back and correct it in all previous mentions, I'm just making this public apology, and hoping that will suffice. I apologize for the error.
Perl
We have a winner. "Perl" also known as Bill Skelly corrected identified "Bruiser" Flint's first name as James.
He gets no prize, other than this public recognition of his achievement. Which, considering he is a selfish member of Blue and can't even put aside HGO partisanship in support of a good cause, is probably more than he deserves.
He gets no prize, other than this public recognition of his achievement. Which, considering he is a selfish member of Blue and can't even put aside HGO partisanship in support of a good cause, is probably more than he deserves.
I did not give this game its due
I thought this was a pretty nondescript game, but it turns out this is actually one of the more important games of the day, as Liberty and UNC Ashville are both contenders for the Big South title, and this is the conference opener for both teams.
UNC Ashville is also playing without 7-7 Kenny George who has some sort of injury that the team is not disclosing. But it's an up-tempo game in the early going. With Ashville getting the better of the play.
UNC Ashville is also playing without 7-7 Kenny George who has some sort of injury that the team is not disclosing. But it's an up-tempo game in the early going. With Ashville getting the better of the play.
All Jayhawks all the time
KU rolls past Iowa, 76-55.
Kansas shoots 41-percent from the field, 42-percent from three-point range. And forced 23 turnovers. In other words, it wasn't close.
Next up, Liberty vs. UNC Ashville. I couldn't find a betting line on this one, so there is no prediction. But there is a Curry involved (Stephen's younger brother) so I assume that his team (Liberty) will win.
Kansas shoots 41-percent from the field, 42-percent from three-point range. And forced 23 turnovers. In other words, it wasn't close.
Next up, Liberty vs. UNC Ashville. I couldn't find a betting line on this one, so there is no prediction. But there is a Curry involved (Stephen's younger brother) so I assume that his team (Liberty) will win.
Rankings
As this day moves on, there could be several rankings I put forward. But this one comes directly from Team Gr[e/a] Captain David Roberts.
He asks me to rank my top-five "women of ESPN"
And so I shall.
1. Erin Andrews. This really needs no explanation.
2. Doris Burke. There may be more attractive women on the ESPN roster, but Doris flat knows her hoops. And I have a lot of respect for ESPN when they realized that she was one of the best analysts they had, and started letting her announce both men's college hoops, and NBA games. <3 Doris.
3. Michelle Tafoya. Have always been a fan, and became more of a fan when I heard her co-host the Scott Van Pelt show on ESPN radio with my man SVP. She was pretty entertaining.
4. Stacey Dales. See Doris Burke above. Though I don't think Stacey is quite as knowledgeable about hoops as Doris, she's a bit more conventionally attractive. Also, seems more accessible now that she's no longer Stacey Dales-Schuman.
5. Rachel Nichols. Honestly, I'm not a huge Nichols fan. But I couldn't think of too many other choices. And I do enjoy a redhead.
He asks me to rank my top-five "women of ESPN"
And so I shall.
1. Erin Andrews. This really needs no explanation.
2. Doris Burke. There may be more attractive women on the ESPN roster, but Doris flat knows her hoops. And I have a lot of respect for ESPN when they realized that she was one of the best analysts they had, and started letting her announce both men's college hoops, and NBA games. <3 Doris.
3. Michelle Tafoya. Have always been a fan, and became more of a fan when I heard her co-host the Scott Van Pelt show on ESPN radio with my man SVP. She was pretty entertaining.
4. Stacey Dales. See Doris Burke above. Though I don't think Stacey is quite as knowledgeable about hoops as Doris, she's a bit more conventionally attractive. Also, seems more accessible now that she's no longer Stacey Dales-Schuman.
5. Rachel Nichols. Honestly, I'm not a huge Nichols fan. But I couldn't think of too many other choices. And I do enjoy a redhead.
Trivia Time
In an earlier post, I mentioned my dislike for Drexel Head Coach Bruiser Flint.
As you might imagine, "Bruiser" is not his actual first name.
So I ask you, devoted blog readers...what is his first name. No cheating, and no Alfanos allowed to answer.
As you might imagine, "Bruiser" is not his actual first name.
So I ask you, devoted blog readers...what is his first name. No cheating, and no Alfanos allowed to answer.
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK
Kansas has warmed up from deep (sounds like my prom night) hitting 8-of-16 from distance to push the lead to 62-40 with 8:15 to go. All that is left is the celebrating in this one.
And the shrieking. Don't forget the shrieking.
And the shrieking. Don't forget the shrieking.
Just because
Earlier, I mentioned the breaking news about top-rated high school player Xavier Henry announcing he will attend Memphis.
Just because I thought it was an interesting first name, I want to try and clarify how his name is pronounced. It does not sound like the school named Xavier (alma mater of the great Anna Rack).
Instead, his name is pronounced Zah-vee-air.
Now aren't you glad I'm here to provide this sort of service?
Just because I thought it was an interesting first name, I want to try and clarify how his name is pronounced. It does not sound like the school named Xavier (alma mater of the great Anna Rack).
Instead, his name is pronounced Zah-vee-air.
Now aren't you glad I'm here to provide this sort of service?
My bad
Kansas seems to be on the verge of blowing this one open, but the Hawkeyes are being pesky.
On another note, I owe ESPN an apology. All throughout this game, there has been a constant hum of what sounded like the sort of pre-pubescent shrieking one might expect at an old-school Britney Spears concert. And I was convinced that ESPN was adding the "crowd noise" as a means of making the game seem like it was exciting.
But it turns out, it is "School Days" at KU, and there are several hundred busloads of elementary students at the game. Hence the shrieking. So I'm sorry for even thinking that ESPN would tamper with the production like that.
On another note, I owe ESPN an apology. All throughout this game, there has been a constant hum of what sounded like the sort of pre-pubescent shrieking one might expect at an old-school Britney Spears concert. And I was convinced that ESPN was adding the "crowd noise" as a means of making the game seem like it was exciting.
But it turns out, it is "School Days" at KU, and there are several hundred busloads of elementary students at the game. Hence the shrieking. So I'm sorry for even thinking that ESPN would tamper with the production like that.
A hypothetical
If a women's college basketball game happens right in front of you, and you barely notice, did it really happen?
Just kidding. But I watched the entire first half of the Kansas/Iowa women's game, and couldn't tell you a single thing that happened. Although that could be a result of my lack of sleep.
I have a few blog post subjects for the rest of the afternoon, most of them suggested by the excellent Team Gr[e/a]y Captain David Roberts. But feel free to e-mail or comment if there are topics on which you want me to ruminate.
Just kidding. But I watched the entire first half of the Kansas/Iowa women's game, and couldn't tell you a single thing that happened. Although that could be a result of my lack of sleep.
I have a few blog post subjects for the rest of the afternoon, most of them suggested by the excellent Team Gr[e/a]y Captain David Roberts. But feel free to e-mail or comment if there are topics on which you want me to ruminate.
Sorry
Sorry for the slowdown in posts. I had to fold my laundry. And yes, I watched while I did it. I have a tv in my room. We actually have four tvs in the apartment. One in the kitchen (which allows me to watch while preparing food), one in the living room (a huge flat screen with HD and picture-in-picture) and then one in my room and one in my roommates room.
Life is good.
Life is good.
Quaker heartbreak
Trailing by three, Quakers run a terrible possession and force a three...but get fouled! They then proceed to miss the first free throw. After making the second, they actually successfully run the intentional miss play, but my man Votel (who I was considering naming to me All-Marathon Team as he played very well) airballed the tying two attempt. Ballgame.
And that missed free throw kept me from earning the cover, as I had Penn +2, and therefore the AHA is denied $3. A harsh conclusion to a good game.
Now...Iowa v. Kansas in women's hoops. And bowling on ESPN Classic.
And that missed free throw kept me from earning the cover, as I had Penn +2, and therefore the AHA is denied $3. A harsh conclusion to a good game.
Now...Iowa v. Kansas in women's hoops. And bowling on ESPN Classic.
Getting interesting
Drexel had a chance to ice it...but more missed free throws, and then Penn drills a three. Two-point game with 14.7 to go. Kevin Egee hit the big three. It's not quite BERNARDINI, but EGEE works.
Under 4...again
Drexel 62-Penn 57 with just a hair under 4 to go.
This game could be drastically different going either way if one team or the other would make free throws.
Also, announcer Bob Valvano just used the word besmirch. That's the early leader for best word from an otherwise annoying announcer.
The action is also heating up in the Challenge of Champions Semifinals
This game could be drastically different going either way if one team or the other would make free throws.
Also, announcer Bob Valvano just used the word besmirch. That's the early leader for best word from an otherwise annoying announcer.
The action is also heating up in the Challenge of Champions Semifinals
Alternate programming
I'm mixing in some billiards on ESPN Classic as my choice for viewing during commercials.
More specifically, the 1995 Challenge of Champions First Semifinal, from Las Vegas, Nev. I think we all remember where we were when that classic match took place.
More specifically, the 1995 Challenge of Champions First Semifinal, from Las Vegas, Nev. I think we all remember where we were when that classic match took place.
Good one
This game has tightened up, and has a nice competitive feel. Penn rallied back to tie, but then some questionable possessions sparked a Drexel-mini run, and the Dragons now lead 53-46.
Penn keeps missing free throws, which isn't helping.
Fatigue update...despite sleeping for maybe an hour since about 6:15 on Monday morning, I'm feeling pretty good. I also have a nice competitive feel.
I feel like I should do more posts about Edgar Padilla.
Penn keeps missing free throws, which isn't helping.
Fatigue update...despite sleeping for maybe an hour since about 6:15 on Monday morning, I'm feeling pretty good. I also have a nice competitive feel.
I feel like I should do more posts about Edgar Padilla.
My new exclamation
BERNARDINI!
Loose meaning: A general statement of excitement.
It also ties to reigning Ivy League Freshman of the Year Tyler Bernardini who, after a poor first half, has come out firing in the second half with a few hoops and several nice passes, to help the Quakers pull within four at 42-38.
BERNARDINI.
Just say it. It's fun.
Loose meaning: A general statement of excitement.
It also ties to reigning Ivy League Freshman of the Year Tyler Bernardini who, after a poor first half, has come out firing in the second half with a few hoops and several nice passes, to help the Quakers pull within four at 42-38.
BERNARDINI.
Just say it. It's fun.
Colds Was Hot!
That is, of course, Drexel's Gerald Colds, who scored a team-high eight points in the first half to lead Drexel to a 34-27 lead at the break. Though it could have been worse for the Quakers, who closed the half on a 9-2 run, thanks in part to some terrible play by Drexel (missed free throws, foolish turnovers).
We'll see how the second half shakes out, but right now I feel like the only way Penn wins is if Drexel continues to help them.
A Drexel win would drop my picks record to 2-2 after starting 2-0.
We'll see how the second half shakes out, but right now I feel like the only way Penn wins is if Drexel continues to help them.
A Drexel win would drop my picks record to 2-2 after starting 2-0.
Bruiser Flint = Annoying
This Drexel/Penn game has reminded me that I don't like Bruiser Flint. He is the Drexel coach, and I saw him coach live at the CAA Tourney a few years ago. And in watching him live, it was fairly clear that his in-game coaching was solely stomping around and yelling at the refs, or stomping around and yelling at his own players.
Now I know coaches yell at refs and players. But I feel like how you do it makes a difference. I very much got the feeling that Flint was intentionally making a show of everything, to make it seem like he's "coaching." Therefore, I'm cheering for Penn even more now.
Now I know coaches yell at refs and players. But I feel like how you do it makes a difference. I very much got the feeling that Flint was intentionally making a show of everything, to make it seem like he's "coaching." Therefore, I'm cheering for Penn even more now.
Food update
I just had two bagels (I told you, I can't stop with one) with butter. Not sure about calories on that one. I'm also about to eat half of a Kit Kat Bar
In more important news, Drexel leads 25-15 with 7:15 to go in the half. So far, Drexel's forced turnovers and been able to get into the open court. And Penn's halfcourt offense has been pretty dreadful. They don't look very capable of generating good shots with their normal offense.
In more important news, Drexel leads 25-15 with 7:15 to go in the half. So far, Drexel's forced turnovers and been able to get into the open court. And Penn's halfcourt offense has been pretty dreadful. They don't look very capable of generating good shots with their normal offense.
Runner-up?
It certainly wasn't as emphatic as the Paul George dunk from the Fresno State/St. Mary's game, but Brennan Votel of Penn had a pretty move early in this one that I am giving Play of the Marathon Runner-Up status.
He catches the ball on the right wing. A couple of hard dribbles with his right hand, then spins back into the paint and tosses in a sweeping left-handed hook.
VERY NICE.
He catches the ball on the right wing. A couple of hard dribbles with his right hand, then spins back into the paint and tosses in a sweeping left-handed hook.
VERY NICE.
I forgot one
Next
We're almost getting so more live action. So here's my pick for the next game.
I'm going with Penn +2 over Drexel. The Ivy League representin'
I'm going with Penn +2 over Drexel. The Ivy League representin'
Blogeriffic
Yeah, I invented a word. Or maybe I didn't. Who knows.
But as I sit here trying to kill time before the next game (just 13 minutes to go) I thought I'd do that bloggy thing, and share some links for some of the websites/blogs I visit most regularly. And I'll warn you, many of them are a bit baseball-centric.
Keith Law writes about baseball for ESPN.com (and is sort of sarcastic and cranky, which I enjoy) but other times he writes about other stuff on his personal blog.
Joe Posnanski writes about a little bit of everything (though mostly baseball) but he's just a really good writer.
Sadly, this website is basically calling it quits, but I encourage you to look through the archives. I think it's the most consistently funny site I've read. And poster Ken Tremendous is now one of my heroes as he's also a writer for The Office.
I'm not a math, or really a betting guy, but I started trying to frequent this site mainly because it's written by an Emory student.
This one is almost completely baseball. But another sarcastic guy who I enjoy.
If I think of others during the course of the day, I'll pass them along.
But as I sit here trying to kill time before the next game (just 13 minutes to go) I thought I'd do that bloggy thing, and share some links for some of the websites/blogs I visit most regularly. And I'll warn you, many of them are a bit baseball-centric.
Keith Law writes about baseball for ESPN.com (and is sort of sarcastic and cranky, which I enjoy) but other times he writes about other stuff on his personal blog.
Joe Posnanski writes about a little bit of everything (though mostly baseball) but he's just a really good writer.
Sadly, this website is basically calling it quits, but I encourage you to look through the archives. I think it's the most consistently funny site I've read. And poster Ken Tremendous is now one of my heroes as he's also a writer for The Office.
I'm not a math, or really a betting guy, but I started trying to frequent this site mainly because it's written by an Emory student.
This one is almost completely baseball. But another sarcastic guy who I enjoy.
If I think of others during the course of the day, I'll pass them along.
Sloooooowwwwwwww
I never thought I would ever type these words, but I can't wait for the Drexel/Penn game to start.
These 3 1/2 hours without a game have been a little rough. I may do more pushups.
These 3 1/2 hours without a game have been a little rough. I may do more pushups.
Breaking news
There was actually some news on the SportsCenter special. The top high school senior in the country Xavier Henry announced that he is going to Memphis next year to play with his brother CJ Henry (who originally was at Kansas, but transfered).
When asked how he felt about being the number-one ranked recruit in the country, Xavier said "well, I'm a good kid and I'm a good basketball player." Well then.
Also, I just did 30 pushups.
When asked how he felt about being the number-one ranked recruit in the country, Xavier said "well, I'm a good kid and I'm a good basketball player." Well then.
Also, I just did 30 pushups.
Patty Mills and laundry
Well, I watched a St. Mary's game, and didn't really mention their star point guard Patty Mills (though I think I said I would talk about him later). It's now later.
Mills got some hype last season as St. Mary's earned a few upsets early in the season, and he was featured in Sports Illustrated as part of a story about the influx of Australians in college hoops. But every time I saw him last season, I was fairly underwhelmed. Not that he was bad, I just wasn't overly impressed.
But it seems as though he gained some confidence playing for the Australian national team at the Olympics, and then the consensus seemed to be that he was one of the top players at the Games, and even outplayed some of the USA stars in the game against the US.
All of that is a long way of saying he's getting a lot of buzz as a star this season. Even with all that, I thought he didn't really stand out in St. Mary's win this morning, but then at the end he finished with 27 points. So I guess my point is that it is fairly impressive that he can pour in 27 points, in a quiet fashion. I rarely think of a guy scoring a quiet 27, but that's what I thought he did, and that's pretty impressive.
In other news, I managed to put in a load of laundry during a commercial break.
Mills got some hype last season as St. Mary's earned a few upsets early in the season, and he was featured in Sports Illustrated as part of a story about the influx of Australians in college hoops. But every time I saw him last season, I was fairly underwhelmed. Not that he was bad, I just wasn't overly impressed.
But it seems as though he gained some confidence playing for the Australian national team at the Olympics, and then the consensus seemed to be that he was one of the top players at the Games, and even outplayed some of the USA stars in the game against the US.
All of that is a long way of saying he's getting a lot of buzz as a star this season. Even with all that, I thought he didn't really stand out in St. Mary's win this morning, but then at the end he finished with 27 points. So I guess my point is that it is fairly impressive that he can pour in 27 points, in a quiet fashion. I rarely think of a guy scoring a quiet 27, but that's what I thought he did, and that's pretty impressive.
In other news, I managed to put in a load of laundry during a commercial break.
More work
I just did more work. While listening to Mike and Mike arguing about a college football playoff. Although I missed a Stephen Curry highlight montage on ESPN. That's disappointing.
This is why I am doing this now
I had a friend, logically, assume that I was going to do my 24-hour ESPN adventure over a weekend. Sure, that would have made some good sense, considering I wouldn't miss any work (but look at the Landmark website it's been updated!) and then I could catch up on sleep with relative ease.
So yes, that would have made some sense. But to understand my rationale, you must understand ESPN. While ESPN is a 24-hour sports network, they are famous (or maybe infamous) for re-airing the exact same SportsCenter on a loop during the morning hours. This is one reason I never attempted this feat, I couldn't stomach the thought of seeing the same highlights 20 times during each repeat of SportsCenter. So I was waiting for a special event like this, when there is lots of new live action.
However, I'm currently stuck in a waiting period for the next live game (10 EST, Drexel vs. Penn) and I'm now on my second hour of SportsCenter. And while with the new live SportsCenter, there is some new content, I've now heard the same Dick Vitale interview three times. Trust me, once was enough.
Basically what I'm saying is, these next few hours are going to be a challenge.
So yes, that would have made some sense. But to understand my rationale, you must understand ESPN. While ESPN is a 24-hour sports network, they are famous (or maybe infamous) for re-airing the exact same SportsCenter on a loop during the morning hours. This is one reason I never attempted this feat, I couldn't stomach the thought of seeing the same highlights 20 times during each repeat of SportsCenter. So I was waiting for a special event like this, when there is lots of new live action.
However, I'm currently stuck in a waiting period for the next live game (10 EST, Drexel vs. Penn) and I'm now on my second hour of SportsCenter. And while with the new live SportsCenter, there is some new content, I've now heard the same Dick Vitale interview three times. Trust me, once was enough.
Basically what I'm saying is, these next few hours are going to be a challenge.
Now that is productive
In just a few short minutes, I posted a pair of articles to the Landmark Conference website. I now feel justified in not doing any work for another three hours or so.
Currently I'm watching ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi. Who I really don't like, but I do enjoy the fact that they refer to him as "Joey Brackets."
Currently I'm watching ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi. Who I really don't like, but I do enjoy the fact that they refer to him as "Joey Brackets."
Trouble
My lower back is starting to hurt a little bit. I might have to find a different sitting position. I'll keep everyone apprised, and hopefully this won't have a major impact on my attempt.
The sun is up
It seems the sun has come up. And there is not much happening on The Worldwide Leader (or ESPN2).
I'm thinking I might try and post a few things on the landmark website, so it at least looks like I went to work today. I'm also considering having a bagel or two.
This might actually be the time to talk about my bagel issues. Just about every morning I try and convince myself that I'm only going to eat one bagel with my cup of coffee. And then I find myself having a second bagel. I just can't help it. It seems that others find this a little bit odd, that somehow I'm not satisfied with a single bagel.
So I ask, is this so rare? Are there other double bagelers out there? Join me, and be proud.
I'm thinking I might try and post a few things on the landmark website, so it at least looks like I went to work today. I'm also considering having a bagel or two.
This might actually be the time to talk about my bagel issues. Just about every morning I try and convince myself that I'm only going to eat one bagel with my cup of coffee. And then I find myself having a second bagel. I just can't help it. It seems that others find this a little bit odd, that somehow I'm not satisfied with a single bagel.
So I ask, is this so rare? Are there other double bagelers out there? Join me, and be proud.
Thanks
Well, this part of the morning figured to be the toughest part (with the possible exception of the women's game at noon), as there are no live games. But the two teams put it off as long as they could, with a solid overtime game. Hawaii prevails by three, breaking my prediction streak. After I referred to him as terrible in gchat Lasha Parghalava made several good plays in a row to help the Rainbows pull away.
And now I get...Hannah Storm. Hot.
And now I get...Hannah Storm. Hot.
OVERTIME
Forty minutes was not enough time to decide this epic battle between Idaho State and Hawaii. An exciting final few minutes. Lasha Parghalava hits a big three for Hawaii to put them in front, then Morgan with a driving lay-up to tie it with 1:06 to go. Parghalava then missed a pair of poor three-point shot attempts and Idaho State survived a botched inbounds attempt. So to overtime we go.
The tension is palpable.
The tension is palpable.
Under 4...
The under four timeout, and Idaho State leads 51-50. Some big shots for Matt Stucki and Amorrow Morgan, and poor execution for Hawaii.
Our first tight game of the marathon.
Our first tight game of the marathon.
AND 1
Basket and a foul for the Rainbows after a sweet pass from Kareem Nitoto. Also, Idaho State has not scored in the last 7:05 (I mentioned they were having trouble finding offense). Although Hawaii guy then missed the freebie
Also also, hot girl in a pink tank top behind the Hawaii bench.
Also also also, I just ate some food for the first time since midnight. Bowl or Ramen with some frozen vegetables. One of my dietary staples (because it, and I, are cheap). An estimated 215 calories for those who wanted me to track those things.
Also also, hot girl in a pink tank top behind the Hawaii bench.
Also also also, I just ate some food for the first time since midnight. Bowl or Ramen with some frozen vegetables. One of my dietary staples (because it, and I, are cheap). An estimated 215 calories for those who wanted me to track those things.
Here come the Rainbows
We've got a ballgame. Hawaii leads 42-41 with 7:11 to go. Both teams not finding much on the offensive end, but in the last few minutes Hawaii has been pounding the offensive glass and getting more chances. Clearly they were inspired by my last post.
Perfect record?
My unblemished 2-0 record of picking games could be in jeopardy as Hawaii trailed by three with 11:30 to go. Still plenty of time, but I've been underwhelmed by the Rainbows. They are getting hurt on the offensive glass. And aren't showing much on the offensive end.
Trying to get it right
Okay. So in another earlier post about Kellogg, I noted that Calipari's UMass teams made the Elite 8 in 1995 and the Final Four in 1996. After getting the other facts about Kellogg wrong, I'm now concerned I got this wrong as well. And once again, I refuse to look it up, because I don't think that is fair. So I'm going to test my memory by listing the Championship game, and final four teams from that era, in attempt to make sure I had my facts straight. And I encourage all my devoted blog readers to check my work.
1999: Final: UConn def. Duke. Final Four: UConn def. Ohio State; Duke def. Michigan State
1998: Final: Kentucky def. Utah. Final Four: Kentucky def. Duke; Utah def. UNC (I'm not sure about Duke in that one).
1997: Final: Arizona def. Kentucky. Final Four: Kentucky def. Minnesota; Arizona def. UNC
1996: Final Kentucky def. Syracuse. Final Four: Kentucky def. UMass (as I said); Syracuse def. Mississippi State.
1995: Final: UCLA def. Arkansas. Final Four: UCLA def. Oklahoma State; Arkansas def. UNC. (And Oklahoma State def. UMass in the Elite 8 in East Rutherford, N.J. I actually remember that entire elite 8. I remember this tourney very well).
Okay folks...did I get it right?
1999: Final: UConn def. Duke. Final Four: UConn def. Ohio State; Duke def. Michigan State
1998: Final: Kentucky def. Utah. Final Four: Kentucky def. Duke; Utah def. UNC (I'm not sure about Duke in that one).
1997: Final: Arizona def. Kentucky. Final Four: Kentucky def. Minnesota; Arizona def. UNC
1996: Final Kentucky def. Syracuse. Final Four: Kentucky def. UMass (as I said); Syracuse def. Mississippi State.
1995: Final: UCLA def. Arkansas. Final Four: UCLA def. Oklahoma State; Arkansas def. UNC. (And Oklahoma State def. UMass in the Elite 8 in East Rutherford, N.J. I actually remember that entire elite 8. I remember this tourney very well).
Okay folks...did I get it right?
Important correction
In an earlier post, I noted how Derek Kellog and Leonard Travieso formed the ugliest backcourt in the history of college basketball.
That post was riddled with factual errors, which I have been prompted to correct. First of all, and most simply, Mr. Travieso's first name is Carmelo, not Leonard. I apologize to the entire Travieso family for the error.
Second, and perhaps most importantly, the starting backcourt for that team was IN FACT, Derek Kellogg and Edgar Padilla, while Travieso was the sixth man. Padilla was the exceptionally unattractive fellow, while Kellogg still had bad hair. Travieso was only moderately unfortunate looking.
I actually had a hunch as I wrote that post that I was forgetting someone, but I felt it was unfair for me to look up the facts, as it hurt the argument that this was just information I had in my head. But you, as my devoted blog readers, deserve better than that. You deserve a greater attention to detail. And I will strive to live up to that greater standard for the remainder of this marathon.
Hat-tip to the esteemed Hayden Alfano for pointing out my mistakes (as he does so often, and with great vigor).
That post was riddled with factual errors, which I have been prompted to correct. First of all, and most simply, Mr. Travieso's first name is Carmelo, not Leonard. I apologize to the entire Travieso family for the error.
Second, and perhaps most importantly, the starting backcourt for that team was IN FACT, Derek Kellogg and Edgar Padilla, while Travieso was the sixth man. Padilla was the exceptionally unattractive fellow, while Kellogg still had bad hair. Travieso was only moderately unfortunate looking.
I actually had a hunch as I wrote that post that I was forgetting someone, but I felt it was unfair for me to look up the facts, as it hurt the argument that this was just information I had in my head. But you, as my devoted blog readers, deserve better than that. You deserve a greater attention to detail. And I will strive to live up to that greater standard for the remainder of this marathon.
Hat-tip to the esteemed Hayden Alfano for pointing out my mistakes (as he does so often, and with great vigor).
Halftime again
Idaho State leads the Rainbows 30-26 heading into the locker room. Definitely the most competitive game we've had thus far, though not a lot of standout play. Hawaii has a guy named Roderick Flemings who showed some flashes of skill.
I was prepared to adopt Hawaii's Bill Amis as my favorite player in the game, mostly because he is left handed, and I liked his smooth stroke. But then there was a play where a bunch of his teammates crashed to the floor chasing a loose ball. And rather than help his teammates up, it looked to me like he was pissed that they didn't pass him the ball, and started walking down court. You can't do that sort of thing and expect to get my support.
I was prepared to adopt Hawaii's Bill Amis as my favorite player in the game, mostly because he is left handed, and I liked his smooth stroke. But then there was a play where a bunch of his teammates crashed to the floor chasing a loose ball. And rather than help his teammates up, it looked to me like he was pissed that they didn't pass him the ball, and started walking down court. You can't do that sort of thing and expect to get my support.
College FOOTBALL
ESPN2 is currently showing a replay of Saturday's Michigan vs. Northwestern college football game. I don't really know why, but it does give me something else to watch.
And speaking of Northwestern, allow me to give a shout out to my friends Dave and Becca Roseman who just bought a house near the Northwestern campus.
And speaking of Northwestern, allow me to give a shout out to my friends Dave and Becca Roseman who just bought a house near the Northwestern campus.
Official pick
Like any good blogger, I try and keep the fans happy. So when Hayden Alfano says via g-chat "you should post your picks for this game," I immediately agreed.
I'm going with Hawaii -5 in this one.
I'm going with Hawaii -5 in this one.
PAY UP FLATTY
Another $3 to charity as St. Mary's knocks off Fresno State 99-85, but the Bulldogs cover the spread (as I predicted).
More entertaining game than the first contest, but outcome never really seemed to be in doubt as St. Mary's led by double figures the entire second half.
We are now underway with Idaho State at Hawaii. I'm pretty sure I've never seen Idaho State play in my life, and have probably not seen Hawaii more than a handful of times. But anytime these two get together, it has the chance to be epic.
More entertaining game than the first contest, but outcome never really seemed to be in doubt as St. Mary's led by double figures the entire second half.
We are now underway with Idaho State at Hawaii. I'm pretty sure I've never seen Idaho State play in my life, and have probably not seen Hawaii more than a handful of times. But anytime these two get together, it has the chance to be epic.
The Announcers just talked about me!
Terry Gannon just rhetorically asked "who do you think out there is watching all 23 hours"?
Ooh, ooh, me, I am!
Ooh, ooh, me, I am!
Furious Action
A crazy few seconds of action. First, St. Mary's Patty Mills (I'll discuss him a bit more later) makes a great open court steal, and then gets fouled going to the hoop. And the ref foolishly calls an intentional foul, taking the early lead for worst call of the night.
Then Fresno State steals the inbounds pass, and then manages to blow a 3-on-0 fastbreak, as a guy dribbles a ball off his foot. The guy showed Joel Cookson-like ability to screw up surefire baskets.
Then Fresno State steals the inbounds pass, and then manages to blow a 3-on-0 fastbreak, as a guy dribbles a ball off his foot. The guy showed Joel Cookson-like ability to screw up surefire baskets.
Both Teams in the Bonus
Both teams will be shooting free throws, with still 10+ minutes left in the second half.
In other words, this could take awhile. It could also help Fresno State get back into this one, if they can get to the line.
Currently, they are down 84-64. And they aren't showing signs of a comeback.
In other words, this could take awhile. It could also help Fresno State get back into this one, if they can get to the line.
Currently, they are down 84-64. And they aren't showing signs of a comeback.
ESPN is testing me
I'm not going to make a ton of posts complaining about the announcers during this marathon, mostly because I could drive myself crazy. Or, more crazy than I might already be.
But I think ESPN is trying to make this as tough as possible for me. They start out with Jimmy Dykes doing the color on the Memphis/UMass game...and as I mentioned, he's a pretty big tool. Then they give me Terry Gannon/Stephen Bardo for the second game. This duo is probably the worst they have for college hoops, at least not counting Mike Patrick who is simply a disaster in all sports.
I guess the bright side is that it can only get better.
But I think ESPN is trying to make this as tough as possible for me. They start out with Jimmy Dykes doing the color on the Memphis/UMass game...and as I mentioned, he's a pretty big tool. Then they give me Terry Gannon/Stephen Bardo for the second game. This duo is probably the worst they have for college hoops, at least not counting Mike Patrick who is simply a disaster in all sports.
I guess the bright side is that it can only get better.
Commercials
I had one generous contributor (actually, he hasn't cited a donation amount yet, so at this point he's just a likely contributor) suggest that I chart commercials for the blog. So-far, there haven't really been any unusual ads. The only infomercial-type ad is for some ab workout that is just a little ball...it's supposed to allow more movement when doing crunches. I've seen that one a few times.
At half, St. Mary's leads Fresno State 55-42.
At half, St. Mary's leads Fresno State 55-42.
Curry
I'll probably have several blog posts about Davidson star Stephen Curry before this marathon is over. Particularly if I end up watching more of the Davidson/Oklahoma game than the UNC/Kentucky game (which I think is likely).
There has been a lot written about Curry since his breakout performance in last year's NCAA Tourney. For example, and another example. I'm certainly not a good enough writer to match those stories, but I'm not sure anything I've read has really captured why I like Curry as much as I do. So in a later post, I might try to do that.
But in this one, I just want to point out his crazy stat line in Davidson's win over James Madison. Thirty-three points (on 14-19 shooting!) 9 assists, 4 steals. The kid can BALL.
There has been a lot written about Curry since his breakout performance in last year's NCAA Tourney. For example, and another example. I'm certainly not a good enough writer to match those stories, but I'm not sure anything I've read has really captured why I like Curry as much as I do. So in a later post, I might try to do that.
But in this one, I just want to point out his crazy stat line in Davidson's win over James Madison. Thirty-three points (on 14-19 shooting!) 9 assists, 4 steals. The kid can BALL.
Prediction
I'm worried that if Fresno State doesn't slow down the pace of this one, they are not going to cover that 22-point spread. They can't run with St. Mary's.
The Gaels (which I think is a cool nickname) lead 41-28.
The Gaels (which I think is a cool nickname) lead 41-28.
HOLLA
As Mark Jackson would say "GET IN MY POSTER." Fresno State freshman Paul George (man with two first names) just threw down a serious jam on some guy for St. Mary's. Easily the play of the marathon thus far.
Though the early projections suggest that Johnny Flynn, (or TMJF) the point guard for Syracuse, is the favorite to claim the title for Play of the Marathon with some sort of spectacular pass. He has flair (I don't really like to talk about my flair).
It's 31-23 St. Mary's with 9:13 left in the half. This game is already far more entertaining than the last game. Neither team seems real interested in defense.
Though the early projections suggest that Johnny Flynn, (or TMJF) the point guard for Syracuse, is the favorite to claim the title for Play of the Marathon with some sort of spectacular pass. He has flair (I don't really like to talk about my flair).
It's 31-23 St. Mary's with 9:13 left in the half. This game is already far more entertaining than the last game. Neither team seems real interested in defense.
CHA-CHING
I (or more accurately, the American Heart Association) gets some extra cash as Memphis covers the 14-point spread (as I predicted) with a 80-58 win over UMass.
I also may have already seen the most impressive individual performance of this 24-hour event as UMass senior forward Tony Gaffney scored 16 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in a losing effort.
I also may have already seen the most impressive individual performance of this 24-hour event as UMass senior forward Tony Gaffney scored 16 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in a losing effort.
Kellog(g)
You may note that I started spelling Derek Kellogg's name differently as the night progressed. That's because I realized halfway through the game that there are two "g"s in his last name.
Also, disappointing news, consensus preseason player of the year Tyler Hansbrough won't be playing for UNC in the game against Kentucky. Although that could make the game a bit more competitive, and will provide a better look at some of UNC's young bigs, I kind of want to see UNC at full strength. But alas.
Also, disappointing news, consensus preseason player of the year Tyler Hansbrough won't be playing for UNC in the game against Kentucky. Although that could make the game a bit more competitive, and will provide a better look at some of UNC's young bigs, I kind of want to see UNC at full strength. But alas.
The schedule
A little bit of a lull as Memphis looks like they are starting to pull away. So I'll lay out the schedule of games that ESPN is broadcasting.
All times EST:
Currently airing: Memphis/UMass
2 am: Fresno State at St. Mary's (I picked Fresno +22)
4 am: Idaho State at Hawaii
From approximately 6 am until 10 am, there is no hoops. This figures to be a challenging portion of the marathon.
10 am: Penn vs. Drexel
12 pm: Liberty at UNC Ashville
2 pm: Iowa at Kansas (women's hoops)
4 pm: Centenary at Baylor
6 pm: Richmond at Syracuse
7:30 pm (ESPN2): Georgia at Purdue
9 pm: Kentucky at UNC
approx 9:30 pm: Davidson! vs. Oklahoma
11:30 pm: UAB at Arizona
It's also possible that BC vs. St. John's will be in there somewhere, but I can't figure out where.
I'll post predictions once I make them.
All times EST:
Currently airing: Memphis/UMass
2 am: Fresno State at St. Mary's (I picked Fresno +22)
4 am: Idaho State at Hawaii
From approximately 6 am until 10 am, there is no hoops. This figures to be a challenging portion of the marathon.
10 am: Penn vs. Drexel
12 pm: Liberty at UNC Ashville
2 pm: Iowa at Kansas (women's hoops)
4 pm: Centenary at Baylor
6 pm: Richmond at Syracuse
7:30 pm (ESPN2): Georgia at Purdue
9 pm: Kentucky at UNC
approx 9:30 pm: Davidson! vs. Oklahoma
11:30 pm: UAB at Arizona
It's also possible that BC vs. St. John's will be in there somewhere, but I can't figure out where.
I'll post predictions once I make them.
Kellogg
I suppose now is as good a time as any to explain the Derek Kellogg story.
Memphis Coach Calipary made his name by rebuilding the UMass program in the early-mid '90s. His two best teams were probably the 1995 and 1996 teams which went to the elite 8 and final four respectively (although that final four season was wiped from the record books, but that's an issue for another time). Anyway, Kellogg was the point guard for those UMass teams. He then became an assistant coach for Calipari, and was an assistant on his Memphis staff last season. This is the sort of thing that gets mentioned about 900 times during games like this...for example color guy Jimmy Dykes (who is a grade-A blowhard) has noted at least five times "who knows better what Memphis' weaknesses are better than their former assistant).
The other noteworthy thing about Kellogg was that he teamed with shooting guard Leonard Travieso (I'm almost certainly spelling that wrong) to form what Hayden Alfano and I believed was the least attractive backcourt in college hoops history. Travieso was just an ugly dude, and Kellogg had some ridiculously bad hair (as noted in this picture).
Halftime
Memphis leads 33-25 at the half.
From what I've seen thus far, if Memphis is going to make a run at the National Title this season, it's going to happen by riding their defense. Because they don't seem to have a lot of dynamic offensive players. Though they are attacking the offensive glass.
And actually, I think defense was the very underrated part of their game last season. So perhaps it can carry them for awhile.
I'm watching some NFL Primetime with Trey Wingo and Trent Dilfer during halftime.
From what I've seen thus far, if Memphis is going to make a run at the National Title this season, it's going to happen by riding their defense. Because they don't seem to have a lot of dynamic offensive players. Though they are attacking the offensive glass.
And actually, I think defense was the very underrated part of their game last season. So perhaps it can carry them for awhile.
I'm watching some NFL Primetime with Trey Wingo and Trent Dilfer during halftime.
Wardrobe
Because I'm sure you're all dying to know, here's an update on my wardrobe for this event.
I'm rocking my official Team Hammercocks Distance Running t-shirt, with a Juniata volleyball t-shirt celebrating the 1,000th victory of Head Coach Larry Bock underneath. Also wearing a pair of jeans. And socks.
In other fashion news, I'm pretty sure I own the tie that Derek Kellog is wearing. Not the actual tie, because then he couldn't wear it. But it's a Brooks Brothers red tie with white spots.
I'm rocking my official Team Hammercocks Distance Running t-shirt, with a Juniata volleyball t-shirt celebrating the 1,000th victory of Head Coach Larry Bock underneath. Also wearing a pair of jeans. And socks.
In other fashion news, I'm pretty sure I own the tie that Derek Kellog is wearing. Not the actual tie, because then he couldn't wear it. But it's a Brooks Brothers red tie with white spots.
Picks
I am going to pick each of the games I'll be watching against the spread. I do this for recreation, but also because the excellent Joshua Flatt has said he will donate $3 to my cause for every game I pick correctly.
In the current contest, I've taken Memphis -14.
The Tigers have turned up the defense a bit, and have gotten a few plays from this year's top recruit Tyreke Evans to take a 10-point lead, 26-16.
In the current contest, I've taken Memphis -14.
The Tigers have turned up the defense a bit, and have gotten a few plays from this year's top recruit Tyreke Evans to take a 10-point lead, 26-16.
RIP Pete Newell
A sad note to the hoops marathon. Legendary coach Pete Newell passed away today. I didn't really know much about Newell, other than the fact that you would often hear about post players being sent to the "Pete Newell Big Man Camp." And usually when they came back, they were better players.
According to the bios they are showing, he won national championships at Cal, and at his camp, worked with such players as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton and Shaq.
A bit of a melancholy way to start the marathon.
According to the bios they are showing, he won national championships at Cal, and at his camp, worked with such players as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton and Shaq.
A bit of a melancholy way to start the marathon.
"Memphis Takes Its First Lead
A pair of free throws give Memphis an 11-9 lead with 10:54 left in first half.
Pretty ugly game thus far. Memphis can't shoot, and UMass keeps turning it over.
I was going to do an over/under on the number of times the announcers talked about the connection between UMass coach Derek Kellog and Memphis Coach John Calipari. But I was too late. Either way, they are going to talk about it a lot.
I'll talk about it as well, a little later, for those who don't know.
Pretty ugly game thus far. Memphis can't shoot, and UMass keeps turning it over.
I was going to do an over/under on the number of times the announcers talked about the connection between UMass coach Derek Kellog and Memphis Coach John Calipari. But I was too late. Either way, they are going to talk about it a lot.
I'll talk about it as well, a little later, for those who don't know.
Preparations
After a post-work run, I went to the grocery store to pick up some supplies. I purchased the following items in preparation for this endeavor:
-A large salad from the salad bar (probably my lunch tomorrow)
-Two grapefruits (I hadn't had grapefruit in awhile, and I thought I should get some fruit)
-A jar of mild salsa (I prefer medium, but I think salsa is overpriced, so I went with the generic brand, and they only had mild)
-A bag of chips Tostitos-variety (I can't remember what those type of chips are called, again, generic variety)
-A frozen pizza (sometime tomorrow...frozen pizza is also wicked expensive)
-Two bags of frozen mixed vegetables (I put them in soup, usually Ramen)
-Two bagels (everything and multi-grain, for breakfast tomorrow)
-Six-pack of Sam Adams Winter Lager
I think that is it.
-A large salad from the salad bar (probably my lunch tomorrow)
-Two grapefruits (I hadn't had grapefruit in awhile, and I thought I should get some fruit)
-A jar of mild salsa (I prefer medium, but I think salsa is overpriced, so I went with the generic brand, and they only had mild)
-A bag of chips Tostitos-variety (I can't remember what those type of chips are called, again, generic variety)
-A frozen pizza (sometime tomorrow...frozen pizza is also wicked expensive)
-Two bags of frozen mixed vegetables (I put them in soup, usually Ramen)
-Two bagels (everything and multi-grain, for breakfast tomorrow)
-Six-pack of Sam Adams Winter Lager
I think that is it.
First game
Memphis and UMAss tip at 12:08 EST.
Despite being hard-hit by graduation and early-defections to the National Basketball Association, Memphis figures to handle UMass easily, particularly on its home court. Stay tuned.
Despite being hard-hit by graduation and early-defections to the National Basketball Association, Memphis figures to handle UMass easily, particularly on its home court. Stay tuned.
The Rules
Okay, I figured I would lay out the rules as I've established them for this little adventure. Since it's my game, I basically decided what the rules with be (with some consultation with respected advisers).
1-The tv must always be tuned to ESPN or one of the ESPN family of network channels.
2-It is allowed to watch ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNNEWS and ESPNU.
3-I will only go away from the tv during commercials. If I know I'm going to spend time in a different room (the kitchen, primarily, or my bedroom) then the tv must be turned to ESPN in that room.
4-I am allowed to have other channels in the small box of picture-in-picture on my primary tv, but only if it is sports (this is mainly a concession so I can watch the Celtics play tomorrow night).
5-I am not allowed to play pool, as while I can hear the tvs from where our pool table is located, I can't see them.
1-The tv must always be tuned to ESPN or one of the ESPN family of network channels.
2-It is allowed to watch ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNNEWS and ESPNU.
3-I will only go away from the tv during commercials. If I know I'm going to spend time in a different room (the kitchen, primarily, or my bedroom) then the tv must be turned to ESPN in that room.
4-I am allowed to have other channels in the small box of picture-in-picture on my primary tv, but only if it is sports (this is mainly a concession so I can watch the Celtics play tomorrow night).
5-I am not allowed to play pool, as while I can hear the tvs from where our pool table is located, I can't see them.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Preparations Are Underway
We have about 12 hours until the marathon begins. I thought I'd take this opportunity to lay out how I will prepare. And I'll do it list-style, just because I feel like it.
12:08 (right now): I'm at work.
12:15: Going to lunch
Approx 4:30: Leave work, go for a run.
Approx 5:30: Finish run. Stretch.
6:00: Arrive home. Shower.
6:30: Go to grocery store to stock up on supplies.
7:15: Lie down, attempt to take long nap.
11:30: Wake up from nap. Go to Dunkin Donuts to get coffe.
11:50. Settle in front of the tv and prepare for my quest.
12:08 (right now): I'm at work.
12:15: Going to lunch
Approx 4:30: Leave work, go for a run.
Approx 5:30: Finish run. Stretch.
6:00: Arrive home. Shower.
6:30: Go to grocery store to stock up on supplies.
7:15: Lie down, attempt to take long nap.
11:30: Wake up from nap. Go to Dunkin Donuts to get coffe.
11:50. Settle in front of the tv and prepare for my quest.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
And So It Begins
I sit in a hotel room in my former stomping grounds of Huntingdon, Pa. and I mentally prepare for my task. With this blog, I will post thoughts throughout my 24-hour marathon, whether they are thoughts about the games I'm watching, or other random things that pop into my head.
This first post is mainly serving as a test to see how I like the blog's look. But I having a post that just said "test" was a little tacky. So instead, I ramble.
This first post is mainly serving as a test to see how I like the blog's look. But I having a post that just said "test" was a little tacky. So instead, I ramble.
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