Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Royal Fantasy Football League update!!!
The draft occurred last night I drafted 7ih out of 12 teams, snaking order. You need to start
1 QB, 3 WR, 2 RB, 1 TE, 1D, 1K
R1 D. McAllister
I had him ranked #3 overall, so I was quite happy he fell to me here. Surprise in round 1. Donovan McNabb was selected at #6. Shaun Alexander completely fell to the #12 pick, Way to go greezyfizeeks.
R2 M. Harrison
I told myself if I got one of my top 3 RB then I would take a WR in round 2, I had to choose between him and Tory Holt. Only time will tell if I made the right move, I think Bulger will have a hard time getting the ball to Holt considering the terrible O-Line.
Surprise in round 2, 5 WR were selected in this round. I am very lucky stayed with my plan here, I was thinking about Chris Brown or Domanik Davis at this spot. I would have not had a Top 5 WR and Top 5 RB on my team had I not picked Harrison here (which was very important to me)
R3 D. Davis
Thanks to the 5 additional WR's selected after Harrison the RB I wanted in R2 was available here. That really worked out well for me. I liked selecting my players between even to odd rounds because I was able to choose 2 players before Eli4Heisman2021 picked anybody. That rat bastard read my mind on multiple picks (at least 3). Surprise in R3 two TE were selected, I promised myself that I would not take any TE before R7.
R4 A. Brooks
So as R4 begins I am very surprised to realize that 10 WR are off the board and 7 QB are gone too. I wanted to have 3RB by R9 and I already had 2 quality ones. All i needed was a solid backup (since only 2 a week can play and score points for you) So I needed to get some good WR/QB here before they are gone, My top 4 QB were gone, I had Brooks ranked as a great pick here but I think (and still do) that he would have been available in R5 since there were only 2 other teams besides me that did not have a QB yet, but they would each pick twice before I picked again so I took Brooks. D. Jackson C. Rogers and A. Johnson were all available here, I would have liked any of them instead, Time will tell. Surprise of the draft happened right after my pick The Smoking Madman (who must have been smoking) Selected local TE Mark Campbell here. We all got a good laugh out of that, I think we would have laughed if that pick was made in R12, let alone R4.
R5 J. Walker
Now I NEEDED, to get the best remaining WR at this pick, all signs pointed to Javon Walker, 3rd year WR, I also considered B. Lloyd and D. Stallworth. Who knows? I secretly saw that RB Quentin Griffen was available still, how could he still be here? I could not take another RB here; I only had one WR drafted. If he is there next round, he is mine. Rat Bastard Eli4Heisman2021 found him and took him 5 picks later. Dammit, I HATE that. Surprise R5, the team that took Mark Campbell in the last round took
R6 T. Barber
Since Quentin Griffen was gone I had to decide who was the best remaining RB, I had to choose between Tiki Barber and Kevin Jones. I think this might have been a mistake, but I took experience over potential. I hope I am right. Now I had my 3 RB by R9 goal done by R6. There were no real surprises in R6
R7 D. Stallworth
As the round begins there are 3 players still hot on my Radar, Alge Crumpler, D. Stallworth (considered him in R4) and Kevin Jones. I wanted a TE in about R7 if the right one was available. The Top 4 were gone; Crumpler my #5 was still there. I could feel that those Yager Bombs were going to snag Alge when he asked, does the TE get alot of action in the West Coast Offense. Damn it, I was right, he took Alge with the first pick of the round. So my pick comes up, I had to take a WR to finish out my starters who would get me points every week over a #4 RB Kevin Jones who I was enamored by with a big upside (I kind of felt this way about a rookie RB only one other time, when Tomlinson came into the league) Also added bonus is every time Stallworth catches a touchdown it is double points because my QB throws it to him, gotta go with the double touchdowns, key to winning close games. Surprise of this round another kicker off the board, I was determined to take my kicker in the last round only. Rat Bastard Eli4Heisman2021 found Kevin Jones and took him 5 picks later. I called this pick out loud.
R8
Took a D here because there was a run on them to start the round, I try very hard to maintain my own plan but I wanted an above average defense. I really wanted to get a TE here, thought about taking Boo Williams but I did not, I probably should have though. I was right about the Defense run, 1/2 of the league took a defense in this round. I would have been thrilled to get Kevin Jones here but it did not work out.
R9 J. McCareins
Quite surprised when my pick came up and I saw J. McCareins still available. I was going to take a TE once again but there was really no one spectacular left so I gladly took my #4 receiver.
R10 J. Delhomme
I was really screwed at this point in the draft, I was disappointed that I had no TE, had to deal with one I did not care for, figured that I would get one when i got one, this overall sentiment led me to get my backup QB J. Delhomme. I should have taken Carson Palmer or Mark Brunell.
TRADE ... J. McCareins for A. Crumpler
As R10 ended we had a 5 minute break, I said that I really liked Yager Bombs selection of C. Palmer, said I should of picked him instead of Delhomme. He said he really likes McCareins. So I think I offered but it might have been him. I say I'll trade you Alge for McCareins straight up. He agreed, we are both happy.
R11 K. McCardell
R11 is a good place to make a reach on a player, I figured that McCardell will play sometime this year and be a very good player (if he was in camp he would have been a R5-R6 pick) Hey what the hell, lets go for it. T. Calico, R. Smith, or M. Muhammad would have been my picks had they not been taken in the prior 12 picks, that kills you when you see your boys hopping off the board like that.
R12 C. Garner
Needed my 4th RB, 5th WR and 1st K (I predetermined this) Quite surprised to see Charlie Garner a clear cut starter still available, Travis Minor was the only other starter still around. Amazed that there were still 2 starting RB still hanging around. Took the best player available.
R13 E. Kennison
Both of KC starting WR were still available in R13, Chose the #1, hey who really knows what you will get at this point in the draft.
R14 J. Brown
Kicker for
So that was my draft, Overall I am happy with it, If i had to do anything differently I would have got at least 1 more proven receiver, like a Jimmy Smith. But all in all not too bad. I think I will win the $240.00 with this team.
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there, thats better, whoa that was a close one. Hey DIck, what does terrorism mean? Somebody told me that terrorism really cannot be ended because it is such a loosely defined term, it seemed to make sense when they were explaining it. [Dick} Just tell the dumb americans what they want to hear, forget truth and reality, don't forget to throw in the line about John Kerry being -pro- terrorism. That line is really working.
As defined by the FBI, "the unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population or any segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives". This definition includes three elements:
(1) Terrorist activities are illegal and involve the use of force.
(2) The actions are intended to intimidate or coerce.
(3) The actions are committed in support of political or social objectives. (FEMA-SS)
This is a perfect example of stupidity. Here is what this really means in my opinion.
If the FBI thinks someone is breaking the law and using force when they do so, then they are terrorist.
Honestly, are we terrorist?
1. The United Nations did not authorize the war in Iraq, (illegal and involving the use of force)
2. We are actively involved in regime changes, i.e. Liberators and "Installing liberty"
3. GW has said that he is doing Gods will i.e. social objectives.
Another question...
Who really thinks that the Kerry/Edwards ticket is really going to do anything dramatically different in Iraq? Is there really a dramatic difference between the 2? Kerry/Edwards have said that they would have attacked Iraq too. (i think that is because the invasion is a very popular in the public opinion polls)
Please, They are 4 quite idealogical different people, trying to "nip tuck" themselves into the same person ... a moderate. Whoever gets there first will win,
unfortunately, i think it will be Bush/Cheny via the swift boaters and insulting the other party and touting this "look at me, I am strong, the worst event on our soil in 125 years happened on my watch and now watch me kick everyone's ass" to keep focus off of the true differences...
their domestic agendas,
If you are voting for GW because you support his domestic agenda I have much more respect for you than the people who are voting for GW because he was on the clock September 11, 2001.
Lets move on, lets talk about real issues
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Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Please do not let this happen to you. I am searching the web in my usual way and i come across an article entitled. Announcer who said `Elvis has left the building' dies.
What the? I once said that at a bar after my friends who had a band finished. Was I dead?? Was I living in the Sixth Sense?
I do not want to be known for something I said once in my life that caught on. For instance the "Where's the Beef lady" I do not want this for you either, so be careful of the witty things you say.
Here are some anticipated (not in the looking forward to sense but likely, future headlines)
Man who cannot spell potato ingnites the California brush fires.
"Read My Lips, No New Taxes" guy reportedly wishes he only had daughters.
"I am not a crook" guy reportedly is indeed a crook
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Monday, August 23, 2004
The draft order has been made, Yager Bombs are on the clock.
Draft Order 2004
1.Yager Bombs
2.Professor Nipples
3.Ross
4.Rottweilers
5.Boobies
6.The Smoking Madman
7.Spinecrunchers
8.Better than Tim
9.Buffalo Ballers
10.SteveSquad
11.greezyfizeeks
12.Eli4Heisman2021
News and rumors from around the league.
We understand that greezyfizeeks and the Buffalo Ballers in involved in a torid love affair with one another. greezy is taking his boyfriends surname and wishes to be called greezy balls.
Rottweilers are out on the party circuit once again ladies and gentlemen, this time he was seen locking lips with boobies!!
Yager Bombs are being investigated by homeland security as a potential Al Queda sleeper cell.
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Thursday, August 19, 2004
Iraqi soccer players angered by Bush campaign ads featuring team
Iraqi midfielder Salih Sadir had a message for U.S. president George W. Bush, who is using the Iraqi Olympic team in his latest re-election campaign advertisements.
In those spots, the flags of Iraq and Afghanistan appear as a narrator says, "At this Olympics there will be two more free nations -- and two fewer terrorist regimes."
"Iraq as a team does not want Mr. Bush to use us for the presidential campaign," Sadir told SI.com through a translator, speaking calmly and directly. "He can find another way to advertise himself."
The Bush campaign was contacted about the Iraqi soccer player's statements, but has yet to respond.
"My problems are not with the American people," says Iraqi soccer coach Adnan Hamad. "They are with what America has done in Iraq: destroy everything. The American army has killed so many people in Iraq. What is freedom when I go to the [national] stadium and there are shootings on the road?"
At a speech in Beaverton, Ore., last Friday, Bush attached himself to the Iraqi soccer team after its opening-game upset of Portugal. "The image of the Iraqi soccer team playing in this Olympics, it's fantastic, isn't it?" Bush said. "It wouldn't have been free if the United States had not acted."
Wha What! Don't you mean your international coalition George?
"I want to defend my home. If a stranger invades America and the people resist, does that mean they are terrorists?" Manajid says. "Everyone [in Fallujah] has been labeled a terrorist. These are all lies. Fallujah people are some of the best people in Iraq."
When the Games are over, though, Coach Hamad says, they will have to return home to a place where they fear walking the streets. "The war is not secure," says Hamad, 43. "Many people hate America now. The Americans have lost many people around the world--and that is what is happening in America also."
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Thursday, August 12, 2004
First of all, let me say that there is something very cool about walking up to the counter at Target and say "I would like Madden 2005" They asked me would you like the standard game for $49.99 of the Collectors Edition for $59.99, the collectors edition comes with a fantasy football guide (4.99 value) for free.
I bought the colectors edition.
Key Additional Features for Collector's Edition:
- Playable classic versions of Madden, including a version from 16-bit era and 2 PlayStation versions
- Madden Trivia Challenge: Playable trivia game for 1 or 2 players with Madden and NFL trivia with over 1,000 questions
- Madden Moments: Relive the greatest moments of the past 15 seasons. Situations become more and more difficult until you reach the ultimate Madden Moment
- Historical Playoff Teams: Select from 15 years worth of playoff teams, including authentic, historical uniforms
- Bonus Video Content (tentative list includes):
- The Madden Phenomenon - how the Madden franchise has become a dominant force in American culture
- Evolution of Madden art - interviews with EA artists showing game footage from Madden versions over the last 15 years
- How the Game is Made - get the inside story on how the game is built from scratch
- The Music of Madden - interviews with artists on the role that music plays in the game and how Madden has launched new bands
- Production Commentary - the producers narrate a game as its being played, pointing our key game design elements and commenting on strategy and tactics
So yesterday rolls around (Wednesday), damn I am out of work, it is 3pm with nothing to do but go home and get another day older (ok ok we had tons of laundry, dishes, my work clothes unhung on my dresser, and a 5 day old Direct TV system with Tivo to play with)
I will run to Target and buy the forbidden game 3 days early. So back to the story.
After I say "I would like Collectors Edition Madden 2005", oh and do not forget to ring out my 2.29 dollar bag of Cheetos (I love the entire collection of the 'ito family) I can hardly contain my smiles and excitement. I felt like I was 12 years old when I walked into Hills and saw that the had Super Mario Brothers 3 in stock.
Unfortunately, what actually made it a little bit better was that I actually knew that steam was likely to come out of my wifes ears when she came home and saw me playing the game after I agreed to wait until Friday.
Do I have a real explanation for this dysfunctional thought, absolutely not, I am actually kinda disappointed in myself. I think that because I knew on some miniscule level, she actually thinks this is cute, and is actually thinking it cute as she reads this post.
Sorry Baby!!!
So back to what you were waiting for, my review.
The game play itself is very similar, the playbook, the player moves, the training camp etc. The rosters are updated but Ricky Williams is still in the league.
Defensive controls are MUCH better in this game, rather than having Keith Brooking in man to man coverage on a fullback when it is unlikely that he will get the ball (3rd and 20) you can select him, and change his assignment to blitz, enter into a zone coverage or spy the QB. Pretty nice, and it really does make a difference.
The tackles and broken tackles work much better (more realistic) and the overall feel of the game is much smoother and more realistic.
The only negatives about the game are these thus far.
1. EA is reaching the limits of the PS2 capabilities. The loading times are slower and what is worse navigation through the options in the game and choosing new plays sometimes pauses as the instant replays and game recaps load up. This is 25-30% worse than Madden 2004.
Madden for PS3 will be unreal when it comes out though..
My ratings are based on the amount of bleeding finger blisters you will get playing this game.
Unless you own these nerdly safety gloves
Madden 2004 received 8.75 finger blisters,
Maden 2005 9.33 finger blisters
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<>Reporter Mark Trahant
"Mr. President you have been a governor and a president, so you have unique experience looking at (tribal sovereignty) from two directions. What do you think tribal sovereignty means in the 21st century?"
G.W. Bush
"Yeah. Uh, tribal sovereignty means that - it's sovereign. You are a . . . you have been given sovereignty, and you are viewed as a sovereign entity.< style="font-style: italic;"> And, therefore, the relationship between the federal government and the tribes is one between sovereign entities."
Who reading my friendly blog wants to bet me that GW does not know what sovereignty actually is?
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Tuesday, August 10, 2004
"They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - George W. Bush
By now I am sure everyone has seen this.
I am not convinced that he made a mistake when he said this.
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Wednesday, August 04, 2004
I will put my article underneath, click on the link for the real one
3 Banks Robbed During Bush, Kerry Visits
In response to their jobs being outsourced to Mexico. Luke and Bo takes advantage of the department of homeland securities unfunded policy of mandating a high percentage of security officers at each location and casually walk into three banks and rob them blind.
An anonomous source says that Luke and Bo Duke were disappointed by the lack of response and that they did not have to jump Hazzard Pond.
Rosco P. Coltrane and 'Boss' Hogg were busy eating corn with the president
Stressed soldiers to be treated with cannabis
The US military continues to face unprecidented honary discharges as the highly trained soldiers are not reinlisting when their duty ends. Rather than employ the draft the US Military is now offering a new "benefits package".
Preliminary reports show that 16-24 year old males are inlisting in record numbers, care packages now consists of Chicken McNuggets, Cheetos and Little Debbie Snack Cakes.
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