Team Predictions/ Team Convictions...JAIL!

College football and the pokey... apparently there's a correlation.

Right now, during off-season training everyone is making their predictions and picks for next year's divisions and bowl games, although, I'm not sure how sports writers even have to time to look at stats on these guys because everyone is in the can! Currently, there are more stories on guys who are getting arrested, going to court, getting probation, etc. than there are about BCS contenders. Is anyone else annoyed??

Here are just a few headlines I read on Sports Illustrated.com today:
• North Dakota RB Ryan Chappell ineligible to play
• Razorbacks RB Brandon Barnett arrested

May 19

• Suspended LB Vincent will not play for Clemson
• FSU receiver pleads guilty to misdemeanors

May 17

• VT recruit arrested in undercover sting
Police: Florida player used dead girl's credit card

Seriously guys, when do you have time to do all this illegal stuff? Shouldn't you be practicing??

I am a college football fanatic. I love the game, I love the coaches, I love the strategy, the glory...you name it. My love for the players is dwindling. This is NOT the NFL fellas. Save your big "I can do anything and get away with anything," attitude for the pros, cause right now, the big game is still about bragging rights. Wear too much jewelry and be a loudmouth when you reach the NFL, heck, at that time you can even cheat on your wives (everyone else in the league does). However, right now, all you need to do is say, "Yes sir!" to coaches, spend some more time in the gym, learn your plays and do some studying for school. You can't get this time in your life back...this is it.

Coaches, cut the players that get in trouble. I don't care if he's a star athlete; if he thinks he can do something illegal and get away with, then it he needs to be cut. In athletics we have consequences...or at least we used to and these guys could use a trip to the woodshed. When I think of college football I want to think about movies like Necessary Roughness...I do not want to think about Any Given Sunday in a college setting... Ridiculously bad acting, even for a Pacino film.

So here's the River Card: Get these guys under control or fold them, because last I checked, we were all wanting stories on how our DB's are shaping up and how the players are stepping up into different roles. Hold em ACCOUNTABLE or Fold em'.

Just an update.

Childcare is not something I'm willing to gamble on. It's not a "roll of the dice," situation for me. Currently, I'm searching for new childcare for Hannah and it has not been an easy task. Prayers in this matter are absolutely needed and very much appreciated.

The spurs beat out New Orleans! It absolutely made my day, although I never doubted for a minute that they would be there. Pop is really leading his men to victory and I'm going to watch the whole way. A friend in the newsroom told me that he wouldn't watch the NBA finals because only "boring teams" would be there. I happen to think that if you have a winning program, you should expect to win and people should expect you to win...it speaks for itself. =)

Tonight is the end of my high rollers league in bowling. Do you ever notice bowling is a seriously blue-collar sport, but all the high rollers make a lot of money? On average, with league fees, I spend about $30 a week on bowling. That's a lot of money when you're poor, particularly when you're poor and need to put gas in the car. The high rollers, however, aren't your blue collar bowlers...they pay off all of their bowling when the league starts-- and for those of you who don't know, fall leagues last an average of 34 weeks. Anyway, it's the position round (the round that determines what place my team will come in) and I'm hoping that we'll be whoopin' some butt! My team name is Double Threat and are we ever! Next week, after everything's been tallied, we'll make money based on our place. Here we come 4th! (There's no way we would have been in the top three...it's those high rollers I was telling you about). 4th out of 25 teams is pretty good...

This was just an update. I'll be more insightful on a particular subject in my next blog. Until next time...God bless you and yours.

Just an Update...and darn those Rangers!

Do you ever notice that the Rangers are always kicking butt right up until the All-Star game. Then all of a sudden it's like..."Ok, season's over." It's pretty annoying when you're a Texas Rangers fan... I wish those guys would gain some stability and be a playoff team for once. Come on guys! The only good news for the rangers is that they lead the all time series against the Astros...thank God. I hate those guys from H-town.

On a different subject, I was talking to my friends about starting up a weekly poker game again. I really miss playing. Poker isn't like riding a bike...if you don't stay sharp on your game, you lose it. Poker is already half luck/half strategy, so I really think it's time we started playing again. The only problem is we can't play for real money anymore...which stinks. I'm a mommy now and I can't bet away what is ultimately money for Hannah. (not that I lose often) When you don't play for real money people don't really bluff or bluff too much, like it doesn't matter...and that takes all the intensity out of the game. I hate that. I'm open to suggestions if any of you have any ideas.

Things have been a little crazy for me....with the magazine and watching sweet Hannah. I'm trying to pace myself, but most of you know, I'm not any good at that. =) I'm just in constant prayer that I'm going the right direction in my life...following the right path. All of your prayers are welcome and appreciated.

Until next time...Go Spurs! Go Rangers and Cards! And Go Red Raiders (any sport)!!