Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Merchandise
The Memphis Grizzlies have sold two youth basketball jerseys tonight. I'm glad Mr. Love will be in Tennessee.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Random Ramblings in Hyphen-Bullet Form
- I read Baron Davis might be traded to the Pistons. I hope not. I love Baron Davis. I hate the Pistons. I miss the days when players stayed with a team. In the current system there is such a natural progression to root for players instead of teams. When the players you love end up on teams you hate (or teams you love have players you hate) it makes for some interesting situations.
- On the subject of UCLA players in the NBA, it is good to see a Bruin impact. Even before Lavin there was a pretty long drought of significant Bruins in the NBA. Now Farmar is looking like the PG in LA. Love and Westbrook are lottery picks. Trevor Ariza looks like the real deal.
- I'm in Florida for the week. One of the things I'm most excited about is watching the Rays on tv. I've noticed their winning ways, but haven't gotten a chance to watch them in Nashville. They will be on tv here all week.
- I know it's none of my business, but I would be more comfortable if men didn't wear capris.
- On the subject of UCLA players in the NBA, it is good to see a Bruin impact. Even before Lavin there was a pretty long drought of significant Bruins in the NBA. Now Farmar is looking like the PG in LA. Love and Westbrook are lottery picks. Trevor Ariza looks like the real deal.
- I'm in Florida for the week. One of the things I'm most excited about is watching the Rays on tv. I've noticed their winning ways, but haven't gotten a chance to watch them in Nashville. They will be on tv here all week.
- I know it's none of my business, but I would be more comfortable if men didn't wear capris.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
The King of Kong
I guess this classifies as sports. I watched the documentary called 'The King of Kong' today. It is brilliant on purpose and hilarious unintentionally. Maybe the filmmakers intended the comedy, but the participants certainly didn't.
If you've never seen a grown man cry because of Donkey Kong, rent this movie.
It is unbelievable.
My favorite character is the fourth best player in the world at Super Cobra.
If you've never seen a grown man cry because of Donkey Kong, rent this movie.
It is unbelievable.
My favorite character is the fourth best player in the world at Super Cobra.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Fantasy Sports
When my team does well I'm a genius. When they don't fantasy sports are all about luck.
My first round pick was Chase Utley. Not because I knew he would do what he is doing, but because he went to UCLA.
My first round pick was Chase Utley. Not because I knew he would do what he is doing, but because he went to UCLA.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Bad Decision
I'm watching the initial coverage of Big Brown's attempt at winning the triple crown. The intro had the announcer say it's like going through a season undefeated and showed a picture of Wes Welker. Should they have shown a member of the Dolphins?
Just saying.
Just saying.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Praying For A Win?
There was a time I would shudder at the thought of praying for my team to win. I thought it was ridiculous. I've changed my mind.
Two years ago the Rutgers womens' basketball team beat Duke in the NCAA tournament. Duke's best free-throw shooter was at the line, needing to sink two to win the game and send the Blue Devils to the championship game. She missed them both. Because Duke lost and Rutgers won, Rutgers got national attention. Because of their national attention, they were mentioned by Don Imus. Because they were mentioned (and I'm using that term loosely) Don Imus was fired. Because Don Imus was fired, numerous people had to find new jobs. If the girl from Duke makes her free-throws, none of that ever happens.
Some people (including Christians) believe that was simple fate. I don't. I believe God has a part in every detail of life, including missed free-throws (For the sake of brevity, I'm leaving it at that. If you want to talk more about my beliefs about God's sovereignty leave a comment or we'll go to lunch).
My point for this post is there are huge ramifications surrounding sports that go far beyond wins a losses. Every made basket sets in motion other happenings that determine outcomes in other areas of life. Areas more significant than wins and losses. But the significance of those areas makes wins and losses more significant.
All that to say, I think it's okay to pray for your team to win. Or even the Penguins if they're playing personified evil (hypothetically). Praying is submitting to God's will. When I pray for a friend to be healed, I'm saying I know God can heal them if he chooses, but I know if he doesn't choose to heal them, he's got a reason I don't understand. I think it's the same for sports. I pray for my team to win, but if they don't, I rest in his will, no matter how painful it is to watch UCLA lose in the Final Four three years in a row.
I'm not sure any of this is making sense, but it's my current practice. I'd love to hear what you think.
One more important note. I haven't had a team win a championship since 1999. That was before I was a sports prayer. Off the top of my head, I can only remember one game I prayed for a win and got one. I'm just saying, I've been knocking, but I'm waiting for the door to be opened.
Two years ago the Rutgers womens' basketball team beat Duke in the NCAA tournament. Duke's best free-throw shooter was at the line, needing to sink two to win the game and send the Blue Devils to the championship game. She missed them both. Because Duke lost and Rutgers won, Rutgers got national attention. Because of their national attention, they were mentioned by Don Imus. Because they were mentioned (and I'm using that term loosely) Don Imus was fired. Because Don Imus was fired, numerous people had to find new jobs. If the girl from Duke makes her free-throws, none of that ever happens.
Some people (including Christians) believe that was simple fate. I don't. I believe God has a part in every detail of life, including missed free-throws (For the sake of brevity, I'm leaving it at that. If you want to talk more about my beliefs about God's sovereignty leave a comment or we'll go to lunch).
My point for this post is there are huge ramifications surrounding sports that go far beyond wins a losses. Every made basket sets in motion other happenings that determine outcomes in other areas of life. Areas more significant than wins and losses. But the significance of those areas makes wins and losses more significant.
All that to say, I think it's okay to pray for your team to win. Or even the Penguins if they're playing personified evil (hypothetically). Praying is submitting to God's will. When I pray for a friend to be healed, I'm saying I know God can heal them if he chooses, but I know if he doesn't choose to heal them, he's got a reason I don't understand. I think it's the same for sports. I pray for my team to win, but if they don't, I rest in his will, no matter how painful it is to watch UCLA lose in the Final Four three years in a row.
I'm not sure any of this is making sense, but it's my current practice. I'd love to hear what you think.
One more important note. I haven't had a team win a championship since 1999. That was before I was a sports prayer. Off the top of my head, I can only remember one game I prayed for a win and got one. I'm just saying, I've been knocking, but I'm waiting for the door to be opened.
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