In case you missed it, as I almost did, the NBA draft is tomorrow. Boy I could care less about the NBA, and the draft pool gives me no reason for excitement.
- I could care less about the Europeans, they are all underdeveloped and soft.
- Potential lottery picks:
- Rudy Gay - proven loser
- Tyrus Thomas - Stromile Swift, anyone? If he was decent, wouldn't I have heard of him before the FF?
- Adam Morrison - Doesn't have NBA athleticism
- LAmarcus Aldridge - Not even the best player on an overrated team
This guy actually gets it right:http://nbadraft.net/prevenas068.asp
If I had choices, I'd go with Roy, a proven winner, who was amazing at the NCAA games in DC. Singlehandedly kept his team in the game against UConn and the refs.
I'd also (I loathe to say) pick Shelden Williams, who will be good for defense, 10pts, and 6 rebs from day 1.
Shannon Brown - Not a good fit for the Izzo system, will improve with increased offensive freedon, and once he finds a shot (Jason Richardson).
Guys I wouldn't draft in 1,000,000 years - Rondo, Boone, Farmar, Ager.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Booz Allen Classic
I'll concede the victory to Ben Curtis, whose only impediment to winning the tournament is missing his tee time, while being caught in traffic from the NFL Apparel store to Avenel. Not having prepared for an extension of the tournament until Monday, he may be forced to wear the pink Redskins polo, having exhausted the burgundy, black, and white.
Great article, good morning read:
Putt Putt Championships
Great article, good morning read:
Putt Putt Championships
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Piece of Garbage
The swan song of the Kemper Open/FBR/BA Classic begins today at Avenel, before being discarded by the PGA in favor of higher purse events that will culminate in the FedEx (read: $$$$) Cup. It is a shame DC will be losing its tour event, after years of PGA support.
It would be nearsighted to wax poetic about the BA Classic. While it is unfortunate the PGA is leaving the DC area, no one plays the event anymore. It is embarassing, both for the tournament, and the defending champion, when Sergio Garcia opts out of the event. The same SG that is on the program, was in all the print ads, and is most likely sipping boat drinks this weekend, or filming a commercial for Michelob. I've always considered Sergio to be an uppity piece of trash; his skipping of the event the year after winning is no surprise.
While I could bash Sergio for days on his selfish act, I'd rather laud players who are playing, including Padraig Harrington (could have easily skipped after the Open) and Tom Kite, who is in the field at the ripe age of 56 and probably more well known for his cameo on the Simpsons than his US Open win in 1991.
It would be nearsighted to wax poetic about the BA Classic. While it is unfortunate the PGA is leaving the DC area, no one plays the event anymore. It is embarassing, both for the tournament, and the defending champion, when Sergio Garcia opts out of the event. The same SG that is on the program, was in all the print ads, and is most likely sipping boat drinks this weekend, or filming a commercial for Michelob. I've always considered Sergio to be an uppity piece of trash; his skipping of the event the year after winning is no surprise.
While I could bash Sergio for days on his selfish act, I'd rather laud players who are playing, including Padraig Harrington (could have easily skipped after the Open) and Tom Kite, who is in the field at the ripe age of 56 and probably more well known for his cameo on the Simpsons than his US Open win in 1991.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
US Open - Round 3
Just wanted to post a few comments while watching the Open.
- Mickelson is all over the course thru 3, he's got 75 written all over the round....or 68.
- I know Steve Stricker has fallen on hard times, but has he been wearing the same polo and khakis for the last five years? He's also kept the same swing.
- Between the overnight coverage of Mickelson, Stricker, Montgomerie, I can't believe how Furyk has flown under the radar, I like his chances. I am still not sleeping on Ogilvy.
- Great 68 yesterday turned in by DD. I read his interview in GD, and would really like to pull for the guy, but something just won't let me.
- Irony of all ironies, Tiger MC, Steve Jones is playing on the weekend.
US v. Italy is getting a bit chippy...bodes well for the US.
- Mickelson is all over the course thru 3, he's got 75 written all over the round....or 68.
- I know Steve Stricker has fallen on hard times, but has he been wearing the same polo and khakis for the last five years? He's also kept the same swing.
- Between the overnight coverage of Mickelson, Stricker, Montgomerie, I can't believe how Furyk has flown under the radar, I like his chances. I am still not sleeping on Ogilvy.
- Great 68 yesterday turned in by DD. I read his interview in GD, and would really like to pull for the guy, but something just won't let me.
- Irony of all ironies, Tiger MC, Steve Jones is playing on the weekend.
US v. Italy is getting a bit chippy...bodes well for the US.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
US Open 2006
I wait with baited breath to hear the curses, snarls, and yelps of the PGA professionals as they attempt to survive Winged Foot and the 2006 US Open. Personally, I love watching the US Open, 2nd only to the British in terms of favorite professional tournaments, not for the fact I like to see pros card rounds in the 80s, but winning the US Open should be the reward of four rounds of patience, consistent ball-striking, fortuitous advances, and good putting. No one can argue a US Open win isn't well deserved.
Picks: The 2006 US Open has many storylines, including Phil's recent major dominance (oxymoron?) and Tiger's return from his extended layoff. Personally, I can't argue with Tiger, my A1 pick. The courses on which he has won Opens (Pebble, Bethpage) set up much like Winged Foot, and the spring weather in the east has led to clumpy/dense rough that will be a beast to escape.
A2 - remember the storylines leading into Sunday of last year's Open at Pinehurst? The Goosen coronation? The Cinderella-dance of Gore? Who was exclueded? Michael Campbell, the eventual champion. The 2006 lead up seems eerily similar. Between his win and the 2006 Open, I don't think there has ever been a golfer I've more enjoyed learning about/understanding their mentality than M. Campbell. He combines patience/good-nature/early career foibles into a wonderfully balanced personality and a refreshing view on golf and success. He has the game (Top 10s at last year's British and PGA) to repeat.
B - Geoff Ogilvy. Best of the young players on tour. Hits it the length of Super Wal-Mart parking lots, great putting stroke, strenght to escape the rough. I worry if he has the patience for the Open, and could see him faltering after a stretch of high holes, and not recovering. If he doesn't run hot, he is a great pick, but a guy I see winning or shooting 77-78.
Picks: The 2006 US Open has many storylines, including Phil's recent major dominance (oxymoron?) and Tiger's return from his extended layoff. Personally, I can't argue with Tiger, my A1 pick. The courses on which he has won Opens (Pebble, Bethpage) set up much like Winged Foot, and the spring weather in the east has led to clumpy/dense rough that will be a beast to escape.
A2 - remember the storylines leading into Sunday of last year's Open at Pinehurst? The Goosen coronation? The Cinderella-dance of Gore? Who was exclueded? Michael Campbell, the eventual champion. The 2006 lead up seems eerily similar. Between his win and the 2006 Open, I don't think there has ever been a golfer I've more enjoyed learning about/understanding their mentality than M. Campbell. He combines patience/good-nature/early career foibles into a wonderfully balanced personality and a refreshing view on golf and success. He has the game (Top 10s at last year's British and PGA) to repeat.
B - Geoff Ogilvy. Best of the young players on tour. Hits it the length of Super Wal-Mart parking lots, great putting stroke, strenght to escape the rough. I worry if he has the patience for the Open, and could see him faltering after a stretch of high holes, and not recovering. If he doesn't run hot, he is a great pick, but a guy I see winning or shooting 77-78.
2006 US Open
I wait with baited breath to hear the curses, snarls, and yelps of the PGA professionals as they attempt to survive Winged Foot and the 2006 US Open. Personally, I love watching the US Open, 2nd only to the British in terms of favorite professional tournaments, not for the fact I like to see pros card rounds in the 80s, but winning the US Open should be the reward of four rounds of patience, consistent ball-striking, fortuitous advances, and good putting. No one can argue a US Open win isn't well deserved.
Picks: The 2006 US Open has many storylines, including Phil's recent major dominance (oxymoron?) and Tiger's return from his extended layoff. Personally, I can't argue with Tiger, my A1 pick. The courses on which he has won Opens (Pebble, Bethpage) set up much like Winged Foot, and the spring weather in the east has led to clumpy/dense rough that will be a beast to escape.
A2 - remember the storylines leading into Sunday of last year's Open at Pinehurst? The Goosen coronation? The Cinderella-dance of Gore? Who was exclueded? Michael Campbell, the eventual champion. The 2006 lead up seems eerily similar. Between his win and the 2006 Open, I don't think there has ever been a golfer I've more enjoyed learning about/understanding their mentality than M. Campbell. He combines patience/good-nature/early career foibles into a wonderfully balanced personality and a refreshing view on golf and success. He has the game (Top 10s at last year's British and PGA) to repeat.
B - Geoff Ogilvy. Best of the young players on tour. Hits it the length of Super Wal-Mart parking lots, great putting stroke, strenght to escape the rough. I worry if he has the patience for the Open, and could see him faltering after a stretch of high holes, and not recovering. If he doesn't run hot, he is a great pick, but a guy I see winning or shooting 77-78.
Picks: The 2006 US Open has many storylines, including Phil's recent major dominance (oxymoron?) and Tiger's return from his extended layoff. Personally, I can't argue with Tiger, my A1 pick. The courses on which he has won Opens (Pebble, Bethpage) set up much like Winged Foot, and the spring weather in the east has led to clumpy/dense rough that will be a beast to escape.
A2 - remember the storylines leading into Sunday of last year's Open at Pinehurst? The Goosen coronation? The Cinderella-dance of Gore? Who was exclueded? Michael Campbell, the eventual champion. The 2006 lead up seems eerily similar. Between his win and the 2006 Open, I don't think there has ever been a golfer I've more enjoyed learning about/understanding their mentality than M. Campbell. He combines patience/good-nature/early career foibles into a wonderfully balanced personality and a refreshing view on golf and success. He has the game (Top 10s at last year's British and PGA) to repeat.
B - Geoff Ogilvy. Best of the young players on tour. Hits it the length of Super Wal-Mart parking lots, great putting stroke, strenght to escape the rough. I worry if he has the patience for the Open, and could see him faltering after a stretch of high holes, and not recovering. If he doesn't run hot, he is a great pick, but a guy I see winning or shooting 77-78.
2006 US Open
I wait with baited breath to hear the curses, snarls, and yelps of the PGA professionals as they attempt to survive Winged Foot and the 2006 US Open. Personally, I love watching the US Open, 2nd only to the British in terms of favorite professional tournaments, not for the fact I like to see pros card rounds in the 80s, but winning the US Open should be the reward of four rounds of patience, consistent ball-striking, fortuitous advances, and good putting. No one can argue a US Open win isn't well deserved.
Picks: The 2006 US Open has many storylines, including Phil's recent major dominance (oxymoron?) and Tiger's return from his extended layoff. Personally, I can't argue with Tiger, my A1 pick. The courses on which he has won Opens (Pebble, Bethpage) set up much like Winged Foot, and the spring weather in the east has led to clumpy/dense rough that will be a beast to escape.
A2 - remember the storylines leading into Sunday of last year's Open at Pinehurst? The Goosen coronation? The Cinderella-dance of Gore? Who was exclueded? Michael Campbell, the eventual champion. The 2006 lead up seems eerily similar. Between his win and the 2006 Open, I don't think there has ever been a golfer I've more enjoyed learning about/understanding their mentality than M. Campbell. He combines patience/good-nature/early career foibles into a wonderfully balanced personality and a refreshing view on golf and success. He has the game (Top 10s at last year's British and PGA) to repeat.
B - Geoff Ogilvy. Best of the young players on tour. Hits it the length of Super Wal-Mart parking lots, great putting stroke, strenght to escape the rough. I worry if he has the patience for the Open, and could see him faltering after a stretch of high holes, and not recovering. If he doesn't run hot, he is a great pick, but a guy I see winning or shooting 77-78.
Picks: The 2006 US Open has many storylines, including Phil's recent major dominance (oxymoron?) and Tiger's return from his extended layoff. Personally, I can't argue with Tiger, my A1 pick. The courses on which he has won Opens (Pebble, Bethpage) set up much like Winged Foot, and the spring weather in the east has led to clumpy/dense rough that will be a beast to escape.
A2 - remember the storylines leading into Sunday of last year's Open at Pinehurst? The Goosen coronation? The Cinderella-dance of Gore? Who was exclueded? Michael Campbell, the eventual champion. The 2006 lead up seems eerily similar. Between his win and the 2006 Open, I don't think there has ever been a golfer I've more enjoyed learning about/understanding their mentality than M. Campbell. He combines patience/good-nature/early career foibles into a wonderfully balanced personality and a refreshing view on golf and success. He has the game (Top 10s at last year's British and PGA) to repeat.
B - Geoff Ogilvy. Best of the young players on tour. Hits it the length of Super Wal-Mart parking lots, great putting stroke, strenght to escape the rough. I worry if he has the patience for the Open, and could see him faltering after a stretch of high holes, and not recovering. If he doesn't run hot, he is a great pick, but a guy I see winning or shooting 77-78.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Thank God!
I mentioned in an earlier blog how I was looking forward to the new RHCP CDs. Having had the opportunity to listen for two weeks, they are still ear-melting good. An amazing combination of funk reminiscent of their early efforts, and the tight/powerful songs of late. I can't remember a double CD that is so amazing. There are no 'tweener songs. It is amazing A. Kiedis is 44 and the band still exhibits the enthusiasm of 20 years prior.
What makes the RHCP so good? If I had to venture a guess, it is that each member of the band is an excellent artist, and their combination does not detract from the musical influence of each. AK has a distinctive style/delivery, CS delivers an amazing beat, and Flea is well, Flea.
However, the reintroduction of John Frusciante takes 'em to a new level. He may be the best guitarist currently in the business. For anyone who objects, listen to 'Turn it Again'.
What makes the RHCP so good? If I had to venture a guess, it is that each member of the band is an excellent artist, and their combination does not detract from the musical influence of each. AK has a distinctive style/delivery, CS delivers an amazing beat, and Flea is well, Flea.
However, the reintroduction of John Frusciante takes 'em to a new level. He may be the best guitarist currently in the business. For anyone who objects, listen to 'Turn it Again'.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
'I'm Kind of a Big Deal'
Gilbert Arenas and his weekend story from Miami I find laughable, in the fact that Gilbert's eccentricities would put him in such a ridiculous situation. I have a number of friends who would qualify as 'Zero Heroes'.
Great win on Monday by UVA lacrosse, NCAA Title. I had the opportunity to go to the game, it was amazing. I don't know if I will ever see a team as powerful and fluid as the UVA squad. Their fast breaks were deadly. Great season, congrats. UVA baseball hosts the Regional at Davenport this weekend.
Great win on Monday by UVA lacrosse, NCAA Title. I had the opportunity to go to the game, it was amazing. I don't know if I will ever see a team as powerful and fluid as the UVA squad. Their fast breaks were deadly. Great season, congrats. UVA baseball hosts the Regional at Davenport this weekend.
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