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Friday, January 23, 2015
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Remember this famous scene? After seeking the Ark of the Covenant throughout death, destruction and face melts, this is where it ends up. Buried in history - kind of like some of the law cases I have done.
Was Darrell Royal Wrong?
Back in the heyday of running the football, Darrell Royal famously said "When you throw the ball, 3 things can happen and 2 of them are bad." But that was nearly 50 years ago. Now the game revolves around throwing.
Here are the good things that happen
Catch the ball for a completion (he would agree)
- also -
1. Stop the clock
2. Avoid a sack
3. Dump off the ball in the flat - spread things out
4. Wait for a hole to open in the middle, then run
5. Defensive Pass Interference
6. Holding
7. Challenge
8. Interception - like a long punt
9. Roughing the passer
10. Illegal contact after 5 yards
No wonder that the quarterbacks are getting $20 million a year. The game is tailor-made for then.
2/02/2015 * after 2015 Super Bowl
But sometimes, passing can go wrong
Here are the good things that happen
Catch the ball for a completion (he would agree)
- also -
1. Stop the clock
2. Avoid a sack
3. Dump off the ball in the flat - spread things out
4. Wait for a hole to open in the middle, then run
5. Defensive Pass Interference
6. Holding
7. Challenge
8. Interception - like a long punt
9. Roughing the passer
10. Illegal contact after 5 yards
No wonder that the quarterbacks are getting $20 million a year. The game is tailor-made for then.
2/02/2015 * after 2015 Super Bowl
But sometimes, passing can go wrong
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Craig Biggio Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Happy and proud to report that Craig Biggio was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame along with Randy Johnson, John Smoltz and Pedro Martinez.
Craig Biggio is the first Astro to be elected. Of course we will claim former Astros, Joe Morgan and Nolan Ryan among others. And I hope that Jeff Bagwell will be in there in the future.
Such good memories of his 20 year career all with the Astros. I recall watching early games in the 1988 season which I think was his rookie year. When he started, he was the catcher.
He then moved to shortstop and then second base. To watch the games I used to go to the local sports bar in the evening and watch on the big screen. I was living at home at the time so there was no cable then plus it was a good excuse to get out of the house for an hour or so.
During those years, there were several division titles, several wild cards, and one magical NL Pennant and World Series appearance. I always thought that I'd try and see the World Series if the Astros made it. But when they did, the first 2 games were on the road (lost both) then the next 2 were on Monday and Tuesday (lost both) and that was it in 2005.
Biggio will be remembered for playing his entire career in Houston, for being a team leader and a tough competitor. The 2000 era teams were built around him and Bagwell and they both upheld that big responsibility.
A happy day to be a baseball fan - America's Game!
Craig Biggio is the first Astro to be elected. Of course we will claim former Astros, Joe Morgan and Nolan Ryan among others. And I hope that Jeff Bagwell will be in there in the future.
Such good memories of his 20 year career all with the Astros. I recall watching early games in the 1988 season which I think was his rookie year. When he started, he was the catcher.
He then moved to shortstop and then second base. To watch the games I used to go to the local sports bar in the evening and watch on the big screen. I was living at home at the time so there was no cable then plus it was a good excuse to get out of the house for an hour or so.
During those years, there were several division titles, several wild cards, and one magical NL Pennant and World Series appearance. I always thought that I'd try and see the World Series if the Astros made it. But when they did, the first 2 games were on the road (lost both) then the next 2 were on Monday and Tuesday (lost both) and that was it in 2005.
Biggio will be remembered for playing his entire career in Houston, for being a team leader and a tough competitor. The 2000 era teams were built around him and Bagwell and they both upheld that big responsibility.
A happy day to be a baseball fan - America's Game!
Sunday, January 4, 2015
New Year's Resolutions
Mark Zuckerberg has made some good resolutions over the years publicly. Here of some of them.
Read a new book every 2 weeks
Meet 1 new person every day
Write a thank-you note every day
Wear a tie every day
Be a vegetarian
Learn Mandarin
Also here's another couple -
Save $1 in week 1, $2 in week 2 and so forth. After 52 weeks you'll have $1,378.
Play 12 new golf courses this year - starting with the elusive Rancho Viejo.
Read a new book every 2 weeks
Meet 1 new person every day
Write a thank-you note every day
Wear a tie every day
Be a vegetarian
Learn Mandarin
Also here's another couple -
Save $1 in week 1, $2 in week 2 and so forth. After 52 weeks you'll have $1,378.
Play 12 new golf courses this year - starting with the elusive Rancho Viejo.
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