So, being as the Lions have just played they're 8th game of the season, I thought I'd look back and see how my predictions were doing (because lets face it, I care more about that than the actual team.
My Predictions:
@Bears- W
Philly- L
@Minnesota- L
@Green Bay- L
St. Louis- W
@Giants- L
Washington- W
N.Y. Jets- W
What's Actually happened:
@Bears- L 14-19
Philly- L 32-35
@Minnesota- L 10-24
@Green Bay- L 26-28
St. Louis- W 44-6
@Giants- L 20-28
Washington- W 37-25
N.Y. Jets- L 20-23
My Record: 6-2.
Huh, so for the first half of the season I've been pretty accurate, my only wrong ones were the bears (where they should have won but got gypped on a bad call) and this sunday's game against the Jets. Of course, now with Stafford injured (for the Second time this season), It's really going to be a crap shoot. Hill is a good quarterback, but unless Stafford can toughen up, we're going to need a new starter.
11/09/2010
10/19/2010
A Random Fact That Is Totally And Absolutely True, Number 7
There once was a man from Nantucket, which is pretty normal, even given the sparse population of the area. What's so special about him? He invented a flying pig to get his car back from his friend.
10/14/2010
Listenin' to the Radio
So, as I was driving home from work today I heard and interesting add on the radio. It was for a company that you can pay to have drive you home from the bar. They literally have people to be you and your buddies DD (Designated Driver) so no one had to be screwed out of the fun. As I was thinking about this, I realized something:
You have no excuse.
There is absolutely no more god damn excuse to be driving drunk, there are people out there that will make sure you don't. There are now services one can purchase to make sure that they don't getin trouble/get anyone killed. Anyone who still chooses to drink and drive has no more excuse.
And that made me realize that, despite all this people still will, and get caught, and bitch about how the rules are unfair and punishments shouldn't be so harsh and all that other crap. and if anyone's ever bitching to me, I'll just have to bring that up and say, "You no longer have an excuse, it's too easy to find a way around drinking and driving."
And that's that.
You have no excuse.
There is absolutely no more god damn excuse to be driving drunk, there are people out there that will make sure you don't. There are now services one can purchase to make sure that they don't getin trouble/get anyone killed. Anyone who still chooses to drink and drive has no more excuse.
And that made me realize that, despite all this people still will, and get caught, and bitch about how the rules are unfair and punishments shouldn't be so harsh and all that other crap. and if anyone's ever bitching to me, I'll just have to bring that up and say, "You no longer have an excuse, it's too easy to find a way around drinking and driving."
And that's that.
10/13/2010
A Random Fact That Is Totally And Absolutely True, Number 6
The average Kenyen can run a 10k Marathon in 15 minutes, the only reason they take so long in the olympics is so they don't embarass the other athletes.
10/12/2010
Ah, crap
Another random break, more life, more insanity... I won't bore you with the details. I will say I just got back from a lovely four day vacation though, and I am quite ready to do that again soon.
with that, I will say something small, on the subject of Keynsian economics. That's the general economic policy that you and I live under. It's kind of ridiculous, I'm beginning to understand. It's essential that we as a culture expect (and have expected since the 1930's) the government to step in every time there is an economic problem.
Why do I find this ridiculous? Well, mostly because I think the government is full of shit, and now to learn that our entire economic theory is based of the government helping us whenever shit goes down (sometimes shit caused by said government), I'm just kinda stupified. Of course, there is still alot for me to learn, and maybe I will understand in time, but right now I just find it ridiculous.
More to come on what I feel are some of the effects of this later, now, more Detroit 187.
with that, I will say something small, on the subject of Keynsian economics. That's the general economic policy that you and I live under. It's kind of ridiculous, I'm beginning to understand. It's essential that we as a culture expect (and have expected since the 1930's) the government to step in every time there is an economic problem.
Why do I find this ridiculous? Well, mostly because I think the government is full of shit, and now to learn that our entire economic theory is based of the government helping us whenever shit goes down (sometimes shit caused by said government), I'm just kinda stupified. Of course, there is still alot for me to learn, and maybe I will understand in time, but right now I just find it ridiculous.
More to come on what I feel are some of the effects of this later, now, more Detroit 187.
9/19/2010
So...
I've been wanting to do some long, thought out post about a pressing issue of our day... but unfortunately it's election season, so the issues are taking a back seat to political rhetoric and stupid damned political ads. With that said, I would like to propose that a new law be passed:
Any politician who wishes to air an add, or any organization who wishes to air an ad on behalf of a candidate, must, upon completion of the ad, sit through said ad on repeat for at least an hour. If the candidate or organization can still, without a doubt, say that they would watch the ad again, the ad can be aired, once having gone through a judge.
It's either that, or a pound of flesh for each advertisement.
Any politician who wishes to air an add, or any organization who wishes to air an ad on behalf of a candidate, must, upon completion of the ad, sit through said ad on repeat for at least an hour. If the candidate or organization can still, without a doubt, say that they would watch the ad again, the ad can be aired, once having gone through a judge.
It's either that, or a pound of flesh for each advertisement.
9/16/2010
On Rap Music
Dear Rap Music,
You do realize that half of the lyrical basis of your songs began in the 70's, based off of the lyrics written by a overtly homosexual arab man, don't you? 'Cause if you don't you'd be a bunch of ignorant... oh yea... never mind.
Freddie M, the original gansta.
You do realize that half of the lyrical basis of your songs began in the 70's, based off of the lyrics written by a overtly homosexual arab man, don't you? 'Cause if you don't you'd be a bunch of ignorant... oh yea... never mind.
Freddie M, the original gansta.
9/14/2010
A Random Fact That Is Tottaly And Absolutely True, Number 5
Once, Abraham Lincoln, Jesus, Ghandi, Mohammed and Moses all got together at a bar. This was known as the beginning of the best bar fight ever.
9/03/2010
Apologies and Football
So, Life is crazy and causing me not to post... cause my mind isn't functioning. I apologize.
On the plus side, I'm posing now, specifically about football, even more specifically about the Detroit Lions, and how I think they'll play this season and what they're record will end up looking like (and trust me, they ain't makin' the playoffs.). I would also like to say that my predictions will be biased towards Detroit, giving them as much of the benefit of the doubt as I can.So, with that said, here we go:
Game 1: @Chicago
So, with all the pressure on Jay Cutler, and watching him fail (as I was living in Chicago at the time) makes me think that it's gonna be a repeat, particularly because I haven't heard of anything new coming out Chicago. This is a winnable game for the Lions... assuming they don't play like the same old Lions.
Win: Detroit (1-0)
Game 2: Philadelphia
Another Winnable game. This time with a better opposite receiving core, not to mention a quarterback who was lucky enough to study under Donovan Mcnabb. As much as I'd like to see the Lions win this one, our secondary is much too shaky, and there's no way it'll be any better in two games.
Win: Philly (1-1)
Game 3: @Minnesota
Two words: Brett Farve. I hate the man, and the Lions can't beat him. As long as he's with the Vikes (Or playing for that matter), the Lions lose.
Win: Brett Farve (And the Minnesota Vikings) (1-2)
Game 4: @Green Bay
So, Without good ol' Brett, the cheese-heads have managed to find a quarterback who's just as good. With a strong recieving core and a decent defense, I really can't see the Lions taking this one.
Win: Packers (1-3)
Game 5: St. Louis
The only team that was worse than the Lions last year. If we can't win this game, well, there's really no point in us having a football team... of course, maybe I shouldn't say that considering we just went 0-16... well crap. Ok, the Lions should win this one, period.
Win: Lions (2-3)
Game 6: @New York Giants
Another good team. A playoff caliber team with a playoff caliber quarterback. The Lions can't seem to catch a break. However, this is just the kind of game that the Lions would win sheerly due to the irony of the football gods. This is either going to be a slaughter or a lucky win.
Win: NY (2-4)
Game 7: Washington
Well, now they have a good QB. I can't say much for the rest of the team, but I know it's been a bit since they've been to the playoffs. If the Lions catch a break, Mcnabb will still be having trouble adjusting to the offense, and they can have a decent day.
Win: Lions (3-4)
Game 8: NY Jets
Now Detroit welcomes the black sheep of last years playoff race. However, there's a good chance (at this point in the preseason) that they'll be losing their star CB. This is just looking to be a Shootout between two Sophomore quarterbacks, both of whom have promising futures.
Win: Lions (Just barely though) (4-4)
Game 9: @Buffalo
Yet another game the Lions could win. We managed in the preseason... after going down 16-0, but who doesn't like a good comeback right? Well, this is a game the lions should win... which is why they will probably lose.
Win: Buffalo (4-5)
Game 10: @Dallas
Yea... so a perennially good club, even if they do choke when it comes to the playoffs. I'm not gonna lie, there's a better chance Barry Sanders will come out of retirement.
Win: Dallas (4-6)
Game 11: New England
Ooooh! yet another Thanksgiving classic. That is, a classic trouncing by U-M grad Tom Brady. I really don't understand why they let the Lions play on thanksgiving, there's much more interesting teams to watch as you slip into a food coma.
Win: New England (4-7)
Game 12: Chicago
This time, Chicago is coming to us. Another winnable game, yet if I'm right about game 1 of the season, I can imagine the Bears coming to look for revenge, and if Cutler actually manages to be everything Chicago needs him to be, well there's a good chance it's going to be a long day for the blue and silver.
Win: Da Bears (4-8)
Game 13: Green Bay
Well... at least we're not away. Lord knows Lambeau at this time of year is a death trap for any other team that's not dressed in bright green. However, even in the friendly confines of Ford Field, Green Bay is still good, and the Lions are still the Lions, even if they are improving.
Win: GB (4-9)
Game 14: @Tampa Bay
Finally, A game the Lions actually have a chance at winning. Tampa Bay hasn't been the same since winning the Superbowl years and years ago. I think this will be a prime chance for the Lions to take advantage of a team that isn't as good as they should be.
Win: Lions (5-9)
Game 15: @Miami
This could really go either way. Chad Henne (another U-M grad) is a good quarterback. At the same time, Miami's vaunted "Wildcat" offense was severely underwhelming last year if Detroit's going to win one last game, it's going to be here.
Win: Lions (6-9)
Game 16: Minnesota
Hahahahaha... ah, there's no way, just no way.
Win: Minnesota (6-10)
There ya go, 6-10... I think that's about the bast the Lions can do... I mean... I'd love to be a little more confidant, but I'm not an idiot, or a Cubs fan.
On the plus side, I'm posing now, specifically about football, even more specifically about the Detroit Lions, and how I think they'll play this season and what they're record will end up looking like (and trust me, they ain't makin' the playoffs.). I would also like to say that my predictions will be biased towards Detroit, giving them as much of the benefit of the doubt as I can.So, with that said, here we go:
Game 1: @Chicago
So, with all the pressure on Jay Cutler, and watching him fail (as I was living in Chicago at the time) makes me think that it's gonna be a repeat, particularly because I haven't heard of anything new coming out Chicago. This is a winnable game for the Lions... assuming they don't play like the same old Lions.
Win: Detroit (1-0)
Game 2: Philadelphia
Another Winnable game. This time with a better opposite receiving core, not to mention a quarterback who was lucky enough to study under Donovan Mcnabb. As much as I'd like to see the Lions win this one, our secondary is much too shaky, and there's no way it'll be any better in two games.
Win: Philly (1-1)
Game 3: @Minnesota
Two words: Brett Farve. I hate the man, and the Lions can't beat him. As long as he's with the Vikes (Or playing for that matter), the Lions lose.
Win: Brett Farve (And the Minnesota Vikings) (1-2)
Game 4: @Green Bay
So, Without good ol' Brett, the cheese-heads have managed to find a quarterback who's just as good. With a strong recieving core and a decent defense, I really can't see the Lions taking this one.
Win: Packers (1-3)
Game 5: St. Louis
The only team that was worse than the Lions last year. If we can't win this game, well, there's really no point in us having a football team... of course, maybe I shouldn't say that considering we just went 0-16... well crap. Ok, the Lions should win this one, period.
Win: Lions (2-3)
Game 6: @New York Giants
Another good team. A playoff caliber team with a playoff caliber quarterback. The Lions can't seem to catch a break. However, this is just the kind of game that the Lions would win sheerly due to the irony of the football gods. This is either going to be a slaughter or a lucky win.
Win: NY (2-4)
Game 7: Washington
Well, now they have a good QB. I can't say much for the rest of the team, but I know it's been a bit since they've been to the playoffs. If the Lions catch a break, Mcnabb will still be having trouble adjusting to the offense, and they can have a decent day.
Win: Lions (3-4)
Game 8: NY Jets
Now Detroit welcomes the black sheep of last years playoff race. However, there's a good chance (at this point in the preseason) that they'll be losing their star CB. This is just looking to be a Shootout between two Sophomore quarterbacks, both of whom have promising futures.
Win: Lions (Just barely though) (4-4)
Game 9: @Buffalo
Yet another game the Lions could win. We managed in the preseason... after going down 16-0, but who doesn't like a good comeback right? Well, this is a game the lions should win... which is why they will probably lose.
Win: Buffalo (4-5)
Game 10: @Dallas
Yea... so a perennially good club, even if they do choke when it comes to the playoffs. I'm not gonna lie, there's a better chance Barry Sanders will come out of retirement.
Win: Dallas (4-6)
Game 11: New England
Ooooh! yet another Thanksgiving classic. That is, a classic trouncing by U-M grad Tom Brady. I really don't understand why they let the Lions play on thanksgiving, there's much more interesting teams to watch as you slip into a food coma.
Win: New England (4-7)
Game 12: Chicago
This time, Chicago is coming to us. Another winnable game, yet if I'm right about game 1 of the season, I can imagine the Bears coming to look for revenge, and if Cutler actually manages to be everything Chicago needs him to be, well there's a good chance it's going to be a long day for the blue and silver.
Win: Da Bears (4-8)
Game 13: Green Bay
Well... at least we're not away. Lord knows Lambeau at this time of year is a death trap for any other team that's not dressed in bright green. However, even in the friendly confines of Ford Field, Green Bay is still good, and the Lions are still the Lions, even if they are improving.
Win: GB (4-9)
Game 14: @Tampa Bay
Finally, A game the Lions actually have a chance at winning. Tampa Bay hasn't been the same since winning the Superbowl years and years ago. I think this will be a prime chance for the Lions to take advantage of a team that isn't as good as they should be.
Win: Lions (5-9)
Game 15: @Miami
This could really go either way. Chad Henne (another U-M grad) is a good quarterback. At the same time, Miami's vaunted "Wildcat" offense was severely underwhelming last year if Detroit's going to win one last game, it's going to be here.
Win: Lions (6-9)
Game 16: Minnesota
Hahahahaha... ah, there's no way, just no way.
Win: Minnesota (6-10)
There ya go, 6-10... I think that's about the bast the Lions can do... I mean... I'd love to be a little more confidant, but I'm not an idiot, or a Cubs fan.
8/16/2010
A Random Fact That Is Tottaly And Absolutely True, Number 4
If Jesus and Moses ever met in a bar, Jesus would tell Moses to go fuck himself for being an angry drunk, and Moses would tell him to shut up because he's a lame duck.
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