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Excited...

Am I a weirdo for being excited when I received in the mail my latest issue of GQ (the fiftieth year issue) and on the cover was the above image? I don't think so, but maybe!

Christopher McGuire

There is this kid at the daycare that I use to work at, and that I'm currently working at now. His name is Chris, he has a twin sister named Jennifer, and two younger siblings. But he is truly unique. I love the kid, truly. I know that might seem weird, but I do. Most of the kids thinks he is weird, and I will admit, he does have his quirks, but he is incredibly intelligent. He scored a perfect 5 on his FCAT last year, can read at a 6th grade level (he is failed 4th grade last year,) and has a amazing imagination. All that to say this: I think, in honor of him, I am going to post here some random things that he might say. I've got two for this post. Hope you enjoy them. It would help if you knew him, but oh well.

While writing sentences for his spelling words, he wrote the following, "After Shawn was broken by a stock broker, he was moving to a oasis." I helped him correct the grammar on this one.

When he began to erase some instructions in his agenda, I asked him why he was erasing it,he said, "I don't want to look suspicious, You wouldn't want to look suspicious with your underwear on your head would you?" He didnt look up, or smile or anything, just kept erasing. I love it, he makes me laugh more than anyone I've known.

Mike Hart Audio

I found this site that has the audio of Mike Hart from the post game interview. If you want to hear a team player and a gentleman, then listen. He stunned me when I heard it.

May the Dark Horse Ride...

It's been a crazy day for college football today. So here's my run-down of the day:

Michigan 32, Appalachian St. 34. Enough said, see my previous posts or any front page of the newspaper tomorrow for more.

Texas struggled against an Arkansas St team that went 4-3 last year in that powerhouse of a conference, the Sun Belt. Final: Texas 21, Ark. St. 13.

Speaking of powerhouse conferences, I was going to brag about how the SEC is a media consensus pick for the hardest conference, something I've said since the inception of the BCS. But after today, I am going to be quiet for a while. Why? Because...
Tenn. 31, Cal 45 - I'm sorry Adam, but Tennessee didn't seem to have a very potent pass game. But I'm not talking yet, not till the 15th.
Auburn 23, Wash. St. 13 - This game was sloppier than it looks. Auburn was loosing till late in the 4th.
Georgia did look good though, taking care of Oklahoma St. 35-14.
Then again, Florida didn't lose to W. Kentucky, so I guess it could be worse.

The ACC showed that their teams could compete for the National Championship:

Virgina Tech 17, East Carolina 7 - the #9 Hokies looked horrible. And they are predicted to win the ACC championship this year.
NC State 23, UCF 25
Duke 14, UConn 45
Virginia 3, Wyoming 23
Last year's ACC Champ. Wake Forest 28, Boston College 38
But props to Georgia Tech for their killing of Weis' Notre Dame, 33-3.
And the Bowden Bowl still has to be played on Monday.

Anyways, so this year is shaping out to be a sloppy one. There doesnt seem to be a good solid team out there, except (and I hate to say it) USC. I'm not sure who can compete with them this year. Then again, that's what they said about Ohio St last year, and some team ended up beating them in the Championship game. Who was that again?

To top off the whole day, Sportscenter started off their show tonight, not with the Michigan loss, which is the greatest college football upset ever, but with this 23 year old kid for the Boston Red Sox in his 2nd career game who pitched a no-hitter against Baltimore. Congrats to Buchholz.

Sorry if this was too long, I won't do this every Saturday. I just couldn't get over how today panned out. So till next weekend, be safe and buckle up!

Oh, and Tebow does have an arm.

Man, Mike Hart is a stand up man...

I feel bad for Mike Hart. I just watched him talking at the podium for post game conference, and he was saying some amazing things. He sounds like the real deal. He did have a great day running, but wasn't enough for the win. I will look for the clip when it surfaces, but he would be a top pick for me, even with this loss.

Unbelievable...College Football is Here!!!

The Biggest Upset that I have ever seen. No 1-AA team has EVER beat a ranked 1-A team, much less a #5 rake. This is what makes college football great! And you have to feel for Hart, he ran his heart out trying to win, but to no avail. Appalachian St. 34, #5 Michigan 32. Such heart and passion. In the Big House, I am a Appalachian St. fan right now. Wow, I cant even fully comprehend this yet. This will haunt Michigan for years, and could very well cost Coach Carr his job. Amazing, this is the stuff legends are made of! Check out ESPN for more on the story.