Finding the Light in the Darkness through Hockey and The Nightwatchmen

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been both thrust to the back burner.

The American Financial Market is on the verge of complete collapse as the ineptitude of American leadership is exposed to the world.

Tom Brady blew out his knee ending the Patriots quest for the Super Bowl 8 minutes into the season.

And where do the people of New England turn as the world collapses around us?

No, not just Soxtober on NESN, but pre-season Boston Bruins Hockey. Thats right, the B's are back, Let the mediocrity begin....

The other major news story of the week not related to the coming global depression was that the great WR/PR/QB/DB Troy Brown retired on Thursday. God Speed TB, there was not a classier professional athlete anywhere in the world over the past 14 years then you

The Nightwatcmen's second album comes out on Tuesday and I could not be any more excited. In an era of flagrant commercialism, it is wonderful to see someone flying under the radar who is content being a passionate human being instead of a whore for the media.

When the St.Louis Rams are sold at the end of the season, any chance they come to Hartford? Lets make this happen!

Max Kellermen deserves the national 10 am ESPN radio show. Send Cowhurd back down the hole he crawled out from.

Lets us not underestimate Manchester City being bought by a trillion dollar mid-east consortium. With Russia running Chelsea, let us as Americans rise up in support of Man United and Aston Villa. The EPL is the first battle ground in the new cold war, and as a campaign promise, I would make this a top priority.

Do not let the West Coast Bias fool you. Manny Ramirez is doing nothing but creating bad karma for the Dodgers organization.

"Burn After Reading" was Malkovich's best performance since "Con Air".

If JD Drew slips and falls in the forrest, is he ever seen again? I mean, holy crap, Mike Lowell is looking as hobbled as Kirk Gibson in '88 as is still forcing himself into the lineup. Every two weeks Drew is going to play, then we get word he is going to see another specialist.

oh its on...lets get debatin'...Jim Leherer just busted out some Eisenhower ....that is soo Leherer....

"This is the End of the Beginning"-John McCain

Question of the month-How can we "control spending" in government without making any move to end the war in Iraq? That 20 Billion a month would look great if it stayed in our pockets.

Serenity Now....

Threat Level Midnight

'Beware the fury of a patient man.' - John Dryden

One thing was learned Saturday night at the C’s preseason game at the The Sun, NBA super stars look great in casual Jay Petermen-esque sport jackets and relaxed fit jeans. They should have made an announcement "Fans,....Prepare for Boredom!!"

Other observations
The fact KG and The Truth did not play destroyed the night and made everyone recognize the need for these guys to stay healthy all season long. It was worse then hearing the words “Staring Stephen Baldwin”

The existence of the Gold Club-Groton has certainly increased the levels of Ho’s and Ho Wannabes in South Eastern CT 10 fold. I love it. I also don't live there...

The best part of the evening was the announcement of J.D. Drew’s grand slam. The place erupted. It was torture sitting there, watching the likes of Willie Green torch the shotty defense of Eddie House, thinking about what was happening at Fenway.

It is tough to be recognizable. I was sitting in the first row of people who had not officially pimped for The Sun could sit. It was about 7 feet from the court. Thus, the likes of Mike Gorman, Tommy Heinsoln, and Greg Dickerson were constantly walking passed me throughout the evening. They were often yelled at by the people in the stands for autographs or the effervescent “Where Gary?” To my knowledge nobody yelled anything to Ryan Rusillo.

Glen Davis is less a basketball player and more a Mack truck. If he somehow looses 40 pounds he could be the second coming of Anthony Mason. But that is a huge “if”. And notice how I didn’t say Charles Oakley.

You have not lived until you have watched the MLB playoffs and played the ponies with the degenerates at the Sports Book. It was like being the king of an island made of cigarette butts. Simply awesome.

Quick Comment on Joe Torre
It was interesting that Torre and the Ellen Dog Situation(The most ridiculous story in decades to get wall to wall coverage) got more pub then the veto of increases to the S-chip program (Husky B in CT). It was most interesting that somehow people thought the Yankees organization would handle the situation better then to offer 1 year at a pay cut. You inbred negative stereotypical pauns for Mass Media Conglomerates, trix are for pimpin. The only way this was ever going to end was with Torre trying to take the high road. It was funny how he only needed about 2 seconds to do it.

Friday night saw a nice victory by the UConn Football Huskies over the once powerful Cardinals of Louisville. I gave up on this game on three separate occasions during the evening. It was good to see them eventually rise to the level of a team ready to make the jump. They still have some huge games coming up, but it was a nice first step, especially coming off a terrible 1 point loss.

The Miami Dolphins are currently an abomination.

As for the Sox, all you can say is “Game 7”. It is all hands on deck. Win or GFY.

Hope was Right

The 2007 Women’s World Cup has proved the importance of the Status Quo.
-Brazilians and Germans are tremendous at Soccer.
-The Aussies are full of heart.
-You always choose the hot blonde women from Washington.
-American Soccer coaches over think their tactics and act like idiots.
-The English Football Association can't field a team to get into the final four.
-Only losers like me watch women’s soccer at all, let alone at 6 in the morning.
-Rob Stone is the best.

Thanks to an improved team and an easy schedule, UConn Football team is 14 minutes away from starting 5-0. CT football fans still act lame. There is an elitist element to UConn sports that works with some of the other sports, but Football is a game of the masses. It's time to start some real traditions folks. Leaving in the 3rd quarter does not count. Plus, the rest of the schedule is brutal, with Louisville, West Virginia, and Rutgers in the mix.

Watching the Red Sox win the East was enjoyable, but I have never been a fan of "Lets celebrate like crazy for winning the division." Many a late September party has crumbled into an early October bitchfest. Despite the 12 year drought, I don't know if it was warranted having Cinco Ocho running around with a BUD Light box on his head. Now, if they win the WS at home this year, then obviously all bets are off….

I'm off to the place where the dreams of millions have been shattered like cheap Walmart wine glasses…. Atlantic City...Jermain Taylor vs. Kelly Pavlik, aka "the fight that saved boxing #24".

Also, some of the chosen few who read this have asked about the C's preseason game at The Sun. I am going to make it, I'm sitting courtside section 26. Oh to be able to blow my salary on sporting events!

So let it be written, So let it be done….

Pats role....

So the highlight of Sunday evening was watching Adalius Thomas excellerate like a sprinter after picking off Philip Rivers. Even a terrible loss by the Sox was not enough to dampen the fact that the Pats beat the Chargers down like rented mules. It was a sweet victory.

Obviously, Schilling should have thrown it in Jeters ear. Why is it that Pedro was the only Red Sox pitcher to recognize that intimidating Jeter was 90% the battle?

The second highlight of the evening was 30 Rock winning for Best Comedy. I have seen every episode, and feel it is the best comedy on TV not currently airing on FX.

Revamped...Again

I am done trying to cure the world of its ills. I just don't have the time or the energy. I will continue my progression into a total cliche with a sports focused blog where I rip off Bill Simmons and half a million others. I figure this is the forum that will best allow me to procrastinate to my fullest in this, the busiest year I will ever endure.....

Epic Stuff

Highlights from Tuesday Night in the "Chi"

"Yes"-Joe Biden, aka Da Big Fundamentals...aka Barney Gumble

"Washington Insiders"-Barack Obama, aka The Home Country Advantage...aka I Must Break You...

"We are Withdrawing from NAFTA"- D to the K, aka The Jockey....aka I Make Soft Cookies....

"I'm your Girl"-Hillery Clinton, aka Max Power.... aka My Mullet Rocks...

"If we were a Parlimentary System"-Chris Dodd, aka The Great Nothern Hope....aka My Hair is Silver


7 people on a stage....Fat Teamters in bright green shirts....This is what dreams are made of...Best Debate Ever.....

Oh My God......

Monday night was the annual semi -final double header of the Greater Hartford Pro-Am basketball league. In a night that has traditionally presented the most intense summer basketball in New England, Monday night’s offerings were uniquely mundane. The weekend saw some major upsets in the quarterfinals to teams led by the great Ryan Gomes, former UConn talents Edmund Saunders and Talik Brown, and former COC conference stalwart Izzy Charo.

The first semi final game pitted number one seed All Axxess, led by 2006 tournament MVP and recent LA Clippers draft pick Jared Jordan, along with Durelle Brown (Big Fundies) and John Zito against perennial tournament giant Cambyland led by the versatile veteran Charles “The Beast” Easterling. In some regard the crowd at Fox Middle School knew they may have been witnessing the de facto title game. The crowd was also much more subdued knowing both Club Blu and Liv Ya Life, both fan favorites, had been eliminated.

This first game was a closer then the final score would normally indicate. With both teams nearly square at the half, a late third quarter explosion by All Axxess prompted by a few deep threes by Brown and dazzling passes by Jordan let to a rout.

As for the second game of the night, team Attorney Daron Freeman led by New London’s own and former Rhode Ram Tyson Wheeler and recent Golden State draft pick Stephane Lasme were matched up with the Connecticut Knights led by former 5 time NBA All Star Vin Baker.

From the outset of pre-game warm ups I knew this game would suck beyond belief. I had seen Baker play this summer, and was thus mentally prepped for the onslaught of depression one gets by watching a player who has fallen as far as Baker. Once one of the most versatile big men in the NBA, Baker’s alcoholism destroyed his career, almost ruined the Boston Celtics, and continues to dog him. In June Baker was arrested for drunk driving while leaving Foxwoods. Despite apparently failing the breathalyzer, he is challenging the charges. A sad story that appears to be getting worse.

Unfortunately, the play was sloppy and without creativity. Baker lumbered up and down the court and missed several free throws. Many left before the game even started. I couldn’t watch for more then a quarter. It was just terrible.

How do I retreat from this haze of semi-pro basketball depression?

Three days of New England Patriots training camp……