Category: Sports

Kris Ain’t Dunn!!!

If I’m lucky, maybe, just maybe, my blogging career will see the same resurrection from the League to G-League AND back to the League like the Clip’s Nacho Ball! I assumed Kris Dunn had retired or been voluntold of his retirement until a few weeks ago. The man had only one timberwolf claw (he was drafted by the T-Wolves almost a decade ago [this joke failed]) left until Danny Ainge shipped Dunn off to finish assembling the pieces of the Cooper Flag tank puzzle. But here he is! Two games in a row Nacho Ball has slowed down Jamal Murray like the itis from minor league velveeta cheese. Perhaps my writing will lock down some music reviews and hit the occasional popular culture reference. Or maybe just beat Christian Braun’s ass.

I feel bad for only sitting on my ass tonight watching Jokic and Kawhi throw rocks at each other for two hours. My wife is too busy saving lives to text me back. So I’ll keep typing away.

When you’re obese, sometimes you just crave cookies, but not from Crumble. Paying $12 for a cookie is fucking stupid. Have I done it? Sure. Did I do it alone, absolutely not! I’m not trying to eat some art like Francis Dolarhyde. I’m here for the goddamn sugar, butter, and spending $70 on vinyl from Taiwan.

The shipping from Taiwan to Texas was almost as much as the record itself, but well worth the batter for the needle drop. Shout out to Marina who found this collaboration between Hyukoh and Sunset Rollercoaster. She’s now one of my Super Best Friends of music nerds. Instagram’s algorithm on point.

I’m not here to scribe a sophisticated review. I scoped it out on Spotify first but digital doesn’t do the analog justice. You have to pay those shipping fees, even if you have a basic stereo setup like I do, to fully appreciate the collaborative craftsmanship and labor of love in these eight tracks. There’s no linear style or singular theme. “Y” builds on a triumphant late 70’s rock lead with brass backing while “Glue” vibes like an indie jam at Bonnaroo. My favorite though “Aaaannnnteeeeennnaaaaaa” was made for Speaker City. There are no earmuffs for Kris Dunn, Jamal. Happy Dingus Day!

Photo: David Zalubowski (AP)

Looking Live at NFL Thursday Night, Week 4

Summer is the busiest time of year for me professionally. My responsibilities as Project Manager varies in scope and in phases of that scope, but in the warm months I try to complete as many construction projects as possible. So… I just ran out or lacked the energy to write out my week 3 picks for the NFL spreads. My self esteem aches, just a bit, when I miss write out my weekly picks. Feels like failure. No one cares so it’s only a personal failure to me, but I detest missing a mandate I made for myself.

Anyways… My professional life has bled into my personal time, but the stress of deadlines and demands have started to calmed. I know I can write this post for Thursday Night Football in peace. I “plan” to make my picks for Sunday’s slate this weekend. I wish I had more to say other than I’m actually glad I made zero picks for week 3. Most teams who were projected to cover (by so called experts) failed harder than my own personal failure. I expect more of the same this week, but after week 5 we’ll know if teams like Buffalo, Kansas City, Minnesota, and others have the coaches, players, and organizational know how to make a deep run in January and beyond.

More on that after next week… We go to East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Thursday Night, Cowboys @ Giants: Giants +6, Under 45.5

Through 3 weeks of football, spreads of 6 or more have been covered 13 times already. Feels like a lot. Scoring and passing is down league wide. Run scoring is up significantly. Dallas doesn’t deserve 6 points on the road with their performance over the last two weeks. Do I feel confident in the Giants? Not really; however, Danny Dimes has connected with rookie stud Malik Naybers for 3 touchdowns over the last two weeks. The Giants feel like they’re on an upswing while Dallas sputters out of control. I wouldn’t touch the moneyline for either team here, and yes last year Dallas embarrassed the Giants winning by 32 points or more. But that was last year. This Dallas team is less talented, hasn’t found itself on defense, and can’t run the ball. Everything is on Dak Prescott and he’s not talented enough to carry the team as they figure themselves out in season. 6 is too many points. Giants cover and 45.5 points is too many if this season has taught me anything thus far.

Photo: Izaac Crayton

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Looking Live at NFL Week 2, 2024

It’s been a hell of a long week… My work has burned me out so let’s just get to the goods:

Chris Berman Primetime Block
  1. Sunday, Bucs @ Lions: Bucs +7.5, Under 51.5
    • Reading the injury reports, I understand the line moving up a point to a point and half, but I don’t care. I like this Bucs team for the season, and they exceeded my expectations last week. I expect the Lions to win at home, but not by more than 7 points. No sir. Both teams at their core are mostly the same and sured up their rosters over the offseason. Through 3 quarters in the divisional round last post-season the Bucs were even with the Lions. In the 4th quarter the Lions pulled ahead but the Bucs were driving down to try to even the score. Mayfield turned it over but that game was incredibly competitive. I will be expecting more of the same this Sunday.
  2. Sunday, Bengals @ Chiefs: Bengals +6, Under 48
    • This may be the trickiest spread of the week. When Mahomes is favored by 3 or less he covers, 4 or more the dog catches him. Thanks Mike! But the Bengals were a mess last week, and historically “start slow” the first 4 weeks of the season. I have to expect a better outing from the Bengals this week, even if they lose. Winning by more than a touchdown is unlikely if the Bengals play their game.
B-Dubs Express (The Watchables)
  1. Sunday, Colts @ Packers: Colts -2.5, Over 40.5
    • This is a once in a lifetime opportunity… Don’t get Jedi mind tricked. This is most likely the last time have the good fortune to beat against Malik Willis. That’s it. That’s my analysis. Malik Willis is starting. Don’t over think it. Also Richardson is gonna have a day. I can feel it.
  2. Sunday, 49ers @ Vikings: 49ers -4.5, Over 46
    • I’m soooooo tempted to pick the Vikings to cover, especially at home, but the 49ers know Sam Darnold well. Kyle Shanahan’s program keeps rolling like a Terminator. They didn’t skip a beat without their McCaffrey. I expect more of the same this week.
  3. Sunday, Rams @ Card: Rams PK, Over 47.5
    • This should be a whole lot of fun! Rams will win. I realize they have a lot of injuries but this is a program I trust. The Cards covered last week (barely) but I can’t stand Kyler and I don’t believe in him.
Phil Simms Bland Bananas (Barely Watchable)
  1. Sunday, Saints @ Cowboys: Cowboys -6, Under 46.5
    • Half the league can probably put 40 on the Panthers. I doubt Derek Carr and gang can put up more than 30 on the Cowboys on the road. No, I think they come back to earth and the Cowboy go another weak feasting on subpar organizations.
  2. Sunday, Browns @ Jags: Jags -3, Under 41
    • I don’t trust the Jags, but this is a pick against the Deshaun Watson and a Browns defense that’s not been same on the road under Jim Schwartz. Sliding doors, again, as I wrote for Thursday Night, Jags were just a few yards short of putting the Fins away last week. Now they are home when it’s probably the hottest and most humid during the day. I expect a bounce back for the Jags by more than 3 points.
  3. Sunday, Jets @ Titans: Titans +3.5, Under 41
    • Ah shit… Here we go again… Titans should’ve had it last week. Aaron Rodgers ain’t no rookie, but the Jets offensive and defensive lines are still quite questionable. Their depth not as great as they allude to the media. Rob Saleh will lose his job this year, probably when the season ends. Jets fans are in for a rough one. I will say if the Titans fail to cover again I’m out on them, but cheese was pretty good last week.
Bridge to Nowhere
  1. Sunday, Chargers @ Panthers: Chargers -5, Over 38.5
    • The Panthers are again the worst team in the NFL. Bryce Young is on track to get benched this season. I expect the Chargers to smoke the Panthers by more than a touchdown.
  2. Sunday, Seahawks @ Pats: Seahawks -3, Under 38
    • Patriots fall back to earth this week and Seattle take care of business on the road. I’m sure the Pats will play hard and keep it close for a while, but Seattle just has more talent and seem far more prepared. One area of concern though, Seattle’s offensive line is weak. This is the one area the Pats can exploit.
  3. Sunday Night, Bears @ Texans: Texans -6.5, Under 45
    • You know how I feel about my Texans and the Titans handed the Bears a W last week. This one should be on BLOW OUT alert. You thought Tennessee was fast last week Caleb? Get ready for the Ryans defense.
Montezuma’s Revenge
  1. Sunday, Raiders @ Ravens: Ravens -9, Under 41.5
    • Yeah… My team stinks, there are better days in the next few weeks but this offense is a mess. Luke Getsy will coach for University of America Samoa in two years. The Ravens cannot afford to go 0-2 and have their shit together more than my dumb team which wouldn’t go for it on 4th down on inside enemy territory. No we are not worth of 9 points to this team.
  2. Sunday, Giants @ Condoms: Condoms -1, Under 43
    • These may be two of the worst 5 teams in the NFL. Perhaps the significance here may lie in potential draft order in 2025. The Condoms have the worst defense and protection (pregnable) in the NFL, at least that I saw last week. The Giants overall may be one of the worst 3 teams in the NFL right now. This feels like one of those slap fighting matches I saw at the Diegueno Middle School library between two nerds who disagreed over a Yu-Gi-Oh match. At least the Condoms have an offense that should improve from week 1.
  3. Sunday, Steelers @ Donkeys: Steelers -2.5, Under 36.5
    • Yeah this might be the most physical, smash mouth, ugly game of the week. Not a nexus of unwatchableness like the Condoms and Giants, but ugly. Donkeys being dogs at home is rough, but both defenses are tough. I expect a similar type scoring game the Steelers played last week. If Bo Nix thought the Seahawks were tough get ready for Mike Tomlin, TJ Watt, and the Steelers curtain of brutality. Nix will have better days but this will be hard game for him. I don’t expect much from Fields either but enough to put up field goals.
  4. Monday Night, Falcons @ Eagles: Eagles -6.5, Under 47.5
    • This will be a route of the Falcons. They let the Steelers put up 18 points with Justin Fields… This Eagles team is looking forward to giving their home opener a smashing rosing of the Falcan’ts.

Photo: Dave Adamson

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