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The Cast 050218

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The Fillerbuster

I was going to write a focus blog.  I have hockey and basketball to watch in an empty home.  Therefore, lucky for all of us, this will not be too long-winded.  No idea of what I am about to write, no theme designated, and let’s just talk for a bit.

EVERGREEN (timeless):

1. None again today.  This is a MINI blog.  Next time.

THE HOTLIST (current items I want to talk about):

1. There are times when sports goes to another level. THAT is when you appreciate what it brings this world.  Case in point.  Not only is it a story that Shaquem Griffin got drafted at all as a one handed football player.  But, going to be with his brother on an NFL team AND by the liberal Seahawks gives him a perfect situation overall.  I love it.  I felt good inside hearing it.  I felt lazy thinking about what I have accomplished with two hands.  What a story that kid is.
2. I think the highlight of my week was hearing Vince Young try and announce the Titans draft pick of Harold Landry. Honor…confusion…
3. Well, I guess if you idolize Tom Brady, you need to start small, right? Luke Falk idolizes Tom Brady and then some.  He is still short a couple of MVP’s and Super Bowl wins, but I guess getting drafted at the same exact spot IS a plus for now.  Good foundation.  Also, on the Pats front, they were rumored to have been interested in trading up to TWO to get Baker if the Browns didn’t take him.    I guess now picking Baker must be GENIUS since the Pats wanted him.
4. The Eagles can now think outside of the box because most of their guys are locked up, they have a title, and I would draft that monster rugby guy who has never played football too. Video of him is in my shared links below.
5. Think about it. Did you think two years ago that you would EVER say the words “well, things will be different when they get Ricky Rubio back from injury????”
6. I think if the Celtics lose another key player and keep Brown out for good, they win the Eastern Conference. If they lose another one to injury on top of that, then maybe they can play the Rockets with 5 guys and possibly win.  It is AMAZING what Brad Stevens has lost and what he has accomplish with the remaining players.
7. I get the feeling that these lesser powered teams need to beat LeBron in six games if they are going to knock him out. Him going into a Game 7 against anyone not named the Warriors just seems a gimme at this point in life.  He is the first player ever to score 45 points or more in multiple Game 7’s.  Another thing about that Game 7.  I find betting so interesting for a lot of reasons.  Yes, I like to do it.  But, also, while everyone was in the bathroom or getting another beer when the game was over with time on the clock, that late Oladipo three in the game changed EVERYTHING in the Vegas sportsbook.  Spread was 5 or 5.5.  They were down 7 with seconds left.  Victor drains one from deep.  Ignored, but lost some people some serious money.  I personally have gotten to the point of hating spreads and just doing money lines (so I was fine on that game).  Another thing on that game.  LOVED how LeBron said he was tired and would go home now.  He didn’t mean it, but TELL me you didn’t think of Forrest Gump at that point in the interview.  
8. You live in a cave if you didn’t hear about the Brazilian who surfed the 80 foot wave outside of Portugal. EIGHTY feet.  That is insane.  You can find the link on your own.
9. Indian basketball snagged the #1 SG in the class this week. This is big.  IU was a Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, etc. for you younger people.  They need to get back there.  This is a big step.  They have to get their IN state guys and keep them home.    They got none of last year’s four guys ranked in the top 100.  Fact.  During Crean’s time, they landed just 5 of 35 Mr. Basketball’s IN the state of Indiana.
10. I will watch the Cavs-Raptors game more because I like the sport better, but DAMN did I get a rush in just watching the first period of the Caps-Pens game. LOVE playoff hockey.  The announcers are literally music to my ears and are the best of all the sports’ announcers.

THE NON-SPORTS HOTLIST (my random thoughts):

1. My new non-alcoholic concoction is Red Bull mixed with unsweetened iced tea and it is delicious.
2. I have been addicted to finding pimento cheese since attending The Masters, and Jack’s Grill HAS pimento cheese balls…yay. Along with me wearing my Masters vest until I die, I know my wife is not going to take it as weird before I start buying pimento and making sandwiches.
3. My wife went to a girls night to see a movie? How does a group of people go to a movie where they can’t talk and catch up?
4. Westworld (no spoilers yet) is as confusing and as thoughtful as ever. I truly am starting to believe my co-worker’s theory.  THIS is the show that HBO has planned as the replacement for GOT.  And, with the new information coming forward now, we definitely get the feeling that the show could look NOTHING like the first season by the time we are done watching.  Latch on.  This is only getting better.  This might be the show version of Inception, meaning we will be more confused before we are more clear.  Is Bernard asleep for some of this since he woke up on the beach?  Why didn’t they offer him water?  How much are they messing with us on the timelines?  How many parks are there?  How important are the faceless robots?  How can we not love Ed Harris and how perfectly he has been cast in this?  Is there a flood coming?  How long until Bernard finds a way to reboot without using the robot stuff?  Was the wolf a sign that this IS a GOT replacement (Westeros to Westworld?)?  How awesome is the theme music and when will my wife NOT tolerate me making her listen to the theme music like it is the first time I have heard it?  Can’t you just throw on the clothes of the good people from that area and be fine?  Will we want the tiger to make an appearance like we wanted the wolf in GOT to make an appearance?  So many questions…it is a show that is great already without having ANY clue what is going on.
5. You don’t need to be a bettor. You don’t need to try and become one of those all day guys at Red and Jerry’s who bets on dogs all day.  But, embrace the season.  Us?  I will lay some stupid small bets on horses we like the names of, we will dress up, and go watch the horse race.  You should too.  She even has a new derby hat.
6. I just finished Breaking Bad Season 1 and it is exceptional.
7. I watched Jumanji, and although it was not as horrible as I thought it would be, I would have rather been watching Billions episode 2 and 3.
8. We found a house. Well, SHE found a house and I discovered all of the positive things about it I would like.  I feel slighted about the whole process.  Here, I was promised to be treated royally and shopped religiously as I was guided through house after house.  I didn’t realize she would fall for one so early in the process.
9. Lindsey had a Bloody Mary the other day and the bartender put in stout beer. I am past the point in my post-bartending career to proactively ask a bartender to do it, but know that you MUST.  It changes the whole drink in the best way.  That is how I rolled when I was back there.
10. Got to finish quick. I have to go eat this ice cream sandwich and set it out on purpose to wrap this up.
11. The times when I think that Trump is actually smarter than all of us and the joke is on us when he goes SO far down the dumb road that I can’t process it. Case in point.  He asked African nations for their support in the World Cup bid by the U.S.
12. Finally, not only am I attending a mini-horse Kentucky Derby (yes, TINY horses) this weekend, but I also got a mini-pool table for our wedding anniversary, which I still focus on angles very intensely.

LINKS TO SAVE YOU TIME IN LIFE:

And one more on the awesome manager of the Phillies:

https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/04/10/gabe-kapler-philadelphia-phillies

THROW IT BACK (only covered in thought):

That’s it for today.  Hope you enjoyed or are at least more informed.  Will I blog again?  That is a CLOWN question, bro.  As you can see, “mini” ended up being the theme.  Peace.