My Two Cents...

footballpix · July 2005

Drew Rosenhaus would be my first choice for an agent if I was an NFL athlete, but his technique is abrasive and he sends the wrong message as an agent to NFL teams. Calling out Brett Favre was stupid and will not win him friends, not that he cares. My support for Brett is based on a 35 year old QB that sees his window of opportunity closing and knows he needs a Javon Walker in camp, especially with the Packers salary purge and loss of offensive linemen to free agency. The Vikings and Lions have improved and the Pack has regressed. The Dolphins will be hard pressed to win 6 games. Saban may be an exceptional coach but transferring that to the NFL is a much different animal. The demands are greater in the pros and there are more diversions, not to mention the differences between the pro athlete and a college kid. He did a great job as the DC at Cleveland under Billy B and now he has a full plate. Big upgrade. The Ricky Williams thing and the new issue with a crying DL in his Supplemental Draft Pick from USC is a full dance card. If you have any hope of upholding the women's right to choose, now is the time to make your voice heard. The new Bush nominee to the Supreme Court will be an advocate for the Christian Right and illegal abortions will return. He has already come down on the side of the Washington DC Subway Police, who arrested a 12 year old girl for eating a FRENCH FRY in the tube. Awesome. What the hell is wrong with a society that allows sportswriters loudmouth jerk-offs to have their own shows? Stephen A. Smith is the most misguided individual that should have a public forum. Add that ESPN show with screaming writers on TV at 2:00pm PDT and I want to vomit. This is further proof that the louder you yell, the more marketable you are. Bob Goodenow got fired as head of the NHLPA. I am surprised it took this long. He turned down a better deal that was available last year and would have prevented a strike. The NHLPA got a worse deal, with a lower cap and lost every TV contract they may have had. What an ass. If I was a player, he would be sent to Siberia. Larry Brown has a bad rap with management in the NBA but everywhere he has gone, he wins. He may be a hired gun, but if your team sucks, you have to consider him. I have met him and his family as they have a summer home out her and they are good people... business is business. Players move and he takes a lot of abuse for following his heart. Why does Tom DeLay get a free pass? Read about this guy and he would be brought up for censure, indictment and charges. Why is there no repercussion? Because the press has been threatened by the Administration regarding to access to the President, and anyone who doesn't toe the line loses access. Free Press? Not any more. Same with Ken Lay and Enron... why wasn't that exposed? He was a HUGE Bush contributor and the Gov't. turned a blind eye when the shit hit the fan. One last political point... anyone want to see the proof of George Bush and his cocaine possession arrest? Or his slutting around while in the Reserves? Maybe his DUI's? Didn't think so... but impeaching Clinton for a BJ is fair game. There will be several NFL teams that will under-preform in wins... look at NE, Tennessee, GB, Denver and Washington. I will have more on these teams later but if you play Futures, they are a good starting point. I am a low risk sports investor, meaning that I only risk reasonably large sums of my cash on plays I like... that being said, I will follow LetItRide's system blindly and buy the two pints every single time. Let's clear up a misconception about me and Produce... I like the guy and have spoken to him on the phone on NUMEROUS occasions, but if he crosses the line he will get bounced like anyone else here, including me. I don't know if you guys have seen this, but there was a T-Ball coach that paid a kid $25 to hit a 9 year old disabled boy with a pitch in their league in Pennsylvania. That is actually one of the most depressing stories I have ever read. If this is how American society has become, I don't want to participate. That sickened me more than anything I have read this year. I agree with those that feel that the story from Aruba has gotten to much play, but while it is sad that a blonde, blue eyed beauty disappeared and may be dead or into prostitution, there are kids of every nationality that are killed, stolen or go missing every day and it doesn't even make the paper. Okay, last question political: Why has the Democratic Party allowed itself to be cowed by the Republicans and become spineless and weak? We are headed to a single party system and that spells doom for EVERYONE that values individual rights. If anyone actually thinks that Sports Medicine isn't one step ahead of testing, you are kidding yourself. I played College Football in the late 80's and can tell you that as soon as the leagues and USOC find a test for one substance, there is another on the market. On that note, does anyone think we are winning the so-called "War on Drugs"? Don't kid yourself. there are more and less expensive drugs available now then ever. It's a way to seem that we are doing something when we actually are not and will NEVER stop the flow. NEVER. Control and partial legalization is the only answer. Let me say that I do not use drugs at all, but I am a realistic person. Guns and alcohol kill more people in America than drugs ever have. Oh, add war to that. Why is it a kid can get 40 years for selling a dime bag of pot with no early release but a guy that kills someone gets 4-6 or 8-10 with the possibility of parole? I really love hockey and hope that the rules changes help the casual fan find the game, but we have become a society that is controlled by instant gratification and video games. Hockey and baseball are cerebral sports and shouldn't have to be changed so that some idiot in Kentucky finds the game interesting. To me, the rules are good enough without all the other crap. HBO is the best network on TV, bar none. Especially on Sunday nights. DirecTv has a new offer that if you have the HD Package, you can watch up to 8 games live on one screen. What could be better for a football handicapper, or just the fan? Until next time, thanks for reading and I will await the bashing.... LOL. Mychal AdvantageSports1.com

footballpix · July 2005

Drew Rosenhaus would be my first choice for an agent if I was an NFL athlete, but his technique is abrasive and he sends the wrong message as an agent to NFL teams. Calling out Brett Favre was stupid and will not win him friends, not that he cares. My support for Brett is based on a 35 year old QB that sees his window of opportunity closing and knows he needs a Javon Walker in camp, especially with the Packers salary purge and loss of offensive linemen to free agency. The Vikings and Lions have improved and the Pack has regressed. The Dolphins will be hard pressed to win 6 games. Saban may be an exceptional coach but transferring that to the NFL is a much different animal. The demands are greater in the pros and there are more diversions, not to mention the differences between the pro athlete and a college kid. He did a great job as the DC at Cleveland under Billy B and now he has a full plate. Big upgrade. The Ricky Williams thing and the new issue with a crying DL in his Supplemental Draft Pick from USC is a full dance card. If you have any hope of upholding the women's right to choose, now is the time to make your voice heard. The new Bush nominee to the Supreme Court will be an advocate for the Christian Right and illegal abortions will return. He has already come down on the side of the Washington DC Subway Police, who arrested a 12 year old girl for eating a FRENCH FRY in the tube. Awesome. What the hell is wrong with a society that allows sportswriters loudmouth jerk-offs to have their own shows? Stephen A. Smith is the most misguided individual that should have a public forum. Add that ESPN show with screaming writers on TV at 2:00pm PDT and I want to vomit. This is further proof that the louder you yell, the more marketable you are. Bob Goodenow got fired as head of the NHLPA. I am surprised it took this long. He turned down a better deal that was available last year and would have prevented a strike. The NHLPA got a worse deal, with a lower cap and lost every TV contract they may have had. What an ass. If I was a player, he would be sent to Siberia. Larry Brown has a bad rap with management in the NBA but everywhere he has gone, he wins. He may be a hired gun, but if your team sucks, you have to consider him. I have met him and his family as they have a summer home out here and they are good people... business is business. Players move and he takes a lot of abuse for following his heart. Why does Tom DeLay get a free pass? Read about this guy and he would be brought up for censure, indictment and charges. Why is there no repercussion? Because the press has been threatened by the Administration regarding to access to the President, and anyone who doesn't toe the line loses access. Free Press? Not any more. Same with Ken Lay and Enron... why wasn't that exposed? He was a HUGE Bush contributor and the Gov't. turned a blind eye when the shit hit the fan. One last political point... anyone want to see the proof of George Bush and his cocaine possession arrest? Or his slutting around while in the Reserves? Maybe his DUI's? Didn't think so... but impeaching Clinton for a BJ is fair game. There will be several NFL teams that will under-preform in wins... look at NE, Tennessee, GB, Denver and Washington. I will have more on these teams later but if you play Futures, they are a good starting point. I am a low risk sports investor, meaning that I only risk reasonably large sums of my cash on plays I like... that being said, I will follow LetItRide's system blindly and buy the two pints every single time. Let's clear up a misconception about me and Produce... I like the guy and have spoken to him on the phone on NUMEROUS occasions, but if he crosses the line he will get bounced like anyone else here, including me. I don't know if you guys have seen this, but there was a T-Ball coach that paid a kid $25 to hit a 9 year old disabled boy with a pitch in their league in Pennsylvania. That is actually one of the most depressing stories I have ever read. If this is how American society has become, I don't want to participate. That sickened me more than anything I have read this year. I agree with those that feel that the story from Aruba has gotten to much play, but while it is sad that a blonde, blue eyed beauty disappeared and may be dead or into prostitution, there are kids of every nationality that are killed, stolen or go missing every day and it doesn't even make the paper. Okay, last question political: Why has the Democratic Party allowed itself to be cowed by the Republicans and become spineless and weak? We are headed to a single party system and that spells doom for EVERYONE that values individual rights. If anyone actually thinks that Sports Medicine isn't one step ahead of testing, you are kidding yourself. I played College Football in the late 80's and can tell you that as soon as the leagues and USOC find a test for one substance, there is another on the market. On that note, does anyone think we are winning the so-called "War on Drugs"? Don't kid yourself. there are more and less expensive drugs available now then ever. It's a way to seem that we are doing something when we actually are not and will NEVER stop the flow. NEVER. Control and partial legalization is the only answer. Let me say that I do not use drugs at all, but I am a realistic person. Guns and alcohol kill more people in America than drugs ever have. Oh, add war to that. Why is it a kid can get 40 years for selling a dime bag of pot with no early release but a guy that kills someone gets 4-6 or 8-10 with the possibility of parole? I really love hockey and hope that the rules changes help the casual fan find the game, but we have become a society that is controlled by instant gratification and video games. Hockey and baseball are cerebral sports and shouldn't have to be changed so that some idiot in Kentucky finds the game interesting. To me, the rules are good enough without all the other crap. HBO is the best network on TV, bar none. Especially on Sunday nights. DirecTv has a new offer that if you have the HD Package, you can watch up to 8 games live on one screen. What could be better for a football handicapper, or just the fan? Until next time, thanks for reading and I will await the bashing.... LOL. Mychal AdvantageSports1.com

mmurphy77 · July 2005

Legalizing drugs would be the worst thing America could possibly do! Talk about starting down the slippery slope!! That Communist over in Europe who loves the Russians is the big instigator in this movement - you know - George Soros!! Right up there with Osama on a list of our enemies.

footballpix · July 2005

So because George Soros is one of the largest contributors and fundraisers for the DNC, he now supports the drug war? Publish your facts and we can discuss it further. Until then, let's discuss reality.

AAASports · July 2005

"One last political point... anyone want to see the proof of George Bush and his cocaine possession arrest? Or his slutting around while in the Reserves? Maybe his DUI's? Didn't think so... but impeaching Clinton for a BJ is fair game." ____________________________ I don't think Getting a BJ is an impeachable offense but I think should have thrown all of his shit out on the White House Lawn and then left with all of the fixtures to the White House sooner..... (smile)

AAASports · July 2005

I don't think Getting a BJ is an impeachable offense but I think Hillary should have thrown all of his shit out on the White House Lawn and then left with all of the fixtures to the White House sooner..... (smile)

footballpix · July 2005

I would agree that she had grounds to toss his ass but when compared with some other stuff, he wasn't impeachable. In your shoes, BrickHouse would be far tougher to confront than Hillary. LOL

ChemicalAT · July 2005

I am not mad about the Rove thing. Clinton, his wife and many of his associates did some shady things and it all basically rolled off. He had a tepid impeachment, but big deal, everyone was making. Even the lowest on the wage scale. I agree with you about the Democrats continuing to lose ground. The problem is that people associate Dems with Garafalo, Al Franken and Ted Kennedy. Until there are other people that can be the face of the party, then it has no chance against Republicans. I am actually Republican. I voted for Dole. voted for Bush (first time). But I changed when this guy not only didn't do what he said he would do (uniter not a divider), but then went off and did some very damaging and stupid things to this country. The Bush admin. is just doing what any administration would do, they're letting it blow over and it is.

OrlandoMag · July 2005

Right on with hockey. The rules as they are were fine...All that needed to be done was to actually enforce the rules, not allowing the clutch and grab style of play. Let the skill players actually be able to skate without having their jerseys held everytime. They did that a couple of years ago and, while scoring didn't skyrocket, shots on goal went up and the game was improved.

1967 · July 2005

You know I hate it when all this political bullshit starts, but I've resigned myself to the fact that is going to happen, especially when the owner of the site and his main moderator are very politically bent. Now that I've had my say, a question. What position and what College did you play for?? TIA.

LineWatcher · July 2005

I can't believe you have enough brain cells to type that many thoughts....good for you! lol Drew Dirtbag is the worst thing for the NFL. We finally have a salary cap that gives football some parody, and he has to try and be Mr. Monemaker. Dirtball!! Jax

LineWatcher · July 2005

I have to go home to my pregnant wife tomorrow, so I'm going out and getting hammered!! That's my 2 cents.....have a nice night! Jax

footballpix · July 2005

Get a Buzz on, lw. Best wishes for the healthy child.

jackson21 · July 2005

----interesting thoughts--- sad about that Tball thing if it's true--- the Dems are lost at sea without a rudder---party has swung way too far to the left---they need a good "conservative" member of their party to lead them out of the quagmire or its going to be another 4 to 8 for the repubs,,,, ,I agree with legalizing drugs ,,but don't see it happenning and I realize that this way has its bad points,too... Man <I miss FOOTBALL !!!

footballpix · July 2005

I was in the Class of 1988... recruited by Mack Brown, now at Texas. He left the program in 1987 and took the head job at UNC. Greg Davis took over for 1988. I broke my leg in 1987 and sat out my last two years. A compound fracture on the Superdome turf was the way it ended... free safety by the way and 2nd team punter. We had three pratices a day from August through early fall, two outdoors at the old Tulane Stadium and a night practice indoors at the Dome. The old Tulane Stadium is where Tom Dempsey kicked his NFL record 63 yards FG. There was a metal plaque on the field at one time, until Tulane tore down the stands and field.

footballpix · July 2005

Edward is not political and these are my views alone. I understand that frustration occurs when people interject opinions on a public forum. If you have a problem with it, I apologize. That being said, the opposition side never fails to let their views be known and I am comfortable presenting the liberal view. I apologize if I have done anything that may be construed as politicizing, but we all have an equal right to freedom of speech.

1967 · July 2005

I was just kidding with you. You and I agreed to disagree about the Political stuff earlier. I thought you would get it, sorry. As to your Tulane days, you guys played us(MSU) in 85 at our place and we played yall in 86(i think) at the dome, I think we won both times and then lost to you in 87 and 88. Ever get back to 'Nawlins.

NEJim · July 2005

1. God is a Rep ? 2. That a Talking Snake Started it all? 3. That Jona lived inside a whale? 4.A Guy got 2 of every living thing(4 billion insects types and got them to fuck on a boat.) 5. Know what happens to you when you die.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM!

Bookiefits · July 2005

Christianity is a way of life. I dont think any rational human takes to heart the teachings of the Old testament. They were just that, teachings. A framework of do unto others as you want them to do unto you. Religion was and has always been a way to control the masses. A form of government as we know it. That is why the separation of church and state became necessary as democratic governments such as ours were formed. The overall christian values and teachings are what the right is about, not Jonah and the Whale or Moses. Nor the singing bush (lol). I know the point you are making but please, GAY marriage? The words in itself are an oxymoron. Marriage by definition cannot have two men or women. My company allows for domestic partners. That is how it should be. To push those views unto a government institution, AFTER it is overwhelmingly voted NO (except in San Gayfrisco), is an atrocity. It violates not only christian behavior and principles, but goes directly against the constitution and the things the libs are trying to protect, power to the people.

footballpix · July 2005

When I was at Tulane we were a major independent and played all the SEC, ACC and SWC schools. Regular ass kickings. However, it was great experience. I saw Neyland and Tiger Stadiums and 100,000 people that were on your shoulder. Tulane is a school of 8,000 undergrads and overmatched most anywhere we play. We have beaten LSU when they were ranked, however. That means everything to a Wave.

Duke30 · July 2005

To say that the abortion ruling will be overturned is another patented scare tactic. Just like the new Social Security program is going to take money away from current retirees. How about mention of the unemployment rates, economy growth and housing sales? Yeah, the economy is really in bad shape with W

OldHick · July 2005

Would someone explain to these pathetic liberals what "freedom of speech" means? I'll tell you what it does not mean. It does not mean you can say whatever you want, wherever you want, whenever you want, to whomever you want without any worry of consequences. Understand?

NEJim · July 2005

Ok so I can only say things you agree with ! got it thanks.

BatMaster · July 2005

My Opinion: Doctors kill more people than guns in the USA, I don't have the figures, used to, but they're out there somewhere.... Tobacco kills more people than alcohol, but much of it is unrecorded..example: the guy who drops a cigarette while driving, gropes around for it, and has an accident....also alcohol is blamed covers for many drug caused accidentals because it's easier to detect and the mad-mama's are doing "body-counts" ( like us in 'nam and mid-east ) sometimes incorrectly. With all due respects I don't think Soro's and/or Ben Laden caused our USA drug problems. Reagan was correct when he said it started in the 60's..

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