"The first sign of a good Education is good Manners‏"

I've said this before in that I try and stay away from anything political. I promise that you will never see me use my blog as a political stream or banner, but every now again, I like to post videos and pictures that has nothing to do with nothing because it's meant to be informative and hopefully we can all learn something from it. I couldn't agree with the title of this blog more.

For more about what happen during the President's speech, click here or blog title.

Here's what political folks are saying...

Republican Sen. John McCain - there was "no place for it in that setting or any other and he should apologize immediately."

"It was crude and disrespectful," said Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, a top Senate Democrat. "I think the person who said it will pay a price."



Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee - "Certainly, I respect the office of the president, and I think that's not the kind of thing that is appropriate in that kind of setting especially," he said. "I don't know who said it, but my sense is most people don't think it was a good idea it occurred. And I happen to be one of those."


Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina - "The president's combative tone did not justify a member of Congress shouting out, 'You lie,' " said Graham. "Our nation's president deserves to be treated with respect. It was an inappropriate remark, and I am glad an apology has been made."


South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler took it further.

"Once again a South Carolina Republican has embarrassed our state," Fowler's office said in a statement that referred to S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford's extramarital affair.

“Down and Out” - Games of the Week

Twenty Six (26) University of Ole Miss football players missed practiced on Wednesday with flu like symptoms, including starting quarterback Jevan Snead. Ole Miss is going under the assumption that all are H1N1 though in most cases testing will never occur.

Two North Carolina players will miss Saturday’s game at Connecticut with apparent cases of swine flu. The school says Friday that starting fullback Bobby Rome and defensive tackle Jordan Nix have tested positive for “probable” swine flu. Neither player practiced this week.

Sam Bradford is out for a month and # 1 TE in the country (his teammate) is out for the season…not looking good for the Sooners.

And buddy on the other end of that punch should have at least been suspended for a game or two.
Last Week 4-1

Va. Tech couldn't keep up with Alabama and therefore they cost me a perfect record.

Overall: 4-1

Games of the week:

No. 19 North Carolina at Connecticut
UConn's best player from last year now plays for the Colts, so far so good for the Heels although Yates has to and will play better...UNC 28-14

Clemson at No. 15 Georgia Tech
Clemson won't be able to stop Dwyer or the option attack...GaTech 27-17

No. 18 Notre Dame at Michigan
Charlie Weis internship may turn into a full time job if he keeps winning, Clausen is turning out to be way better than his brothers (what up Rick)...Irish 31-21

No. 3 USC at No. 8 Ohio State
After watching Navy quarterback almost beat OSU by himself, the freshman QB Barkley from USC will look like the upper classmen compared to Terrelle Pryor, who wants to run everytime he drops back to pass...USC 35-28

HBCU game of the week
Fayetteville State at Bowie State
Errors keeping haunting the Broncos who was picked to finish first in the CIAA, being on the road in Maryland won't help, FSU will drop to 0-3...BSU 20-12.

Selling Tickets is not "The Answer"

Although I'm glad Iverson is landing on his feet and going somewhere after last year, I don't agree with Memphis (shout out to Sgt Mason from the First 48, that's my show). They might as well make him the mascot. It's obvious they just trying to sell tickets.

I wonder how long it with take before it all blows up. Why mess up the chemistry of a young team with the likes of Rudy Gay and OJ Majo. I just can't imagine there is going to be enough shots to go around because Mayo is a gunner, just like A.I.

My prediction: as long as A.I. stay away from the casinos and his back don't give out again, they might be able to win 30 games in a strong western conference.

Maybe it's me, but I just can't imagine A.I. playing for any team other than Philly (shout out to the philly faithful from last weekend) or playing for any other coach than Larry Brown who's the only one outside of Coach Thompson that can coach him.

Charlotte would have been a better fit or at least it would have aided me in becoming an all out Bobcat's fan.

"Fayetteville's Finest"

The city of dreams or maybe the city most slept on. I guess it depends on who you ask. “Tha ville” is slowly waking up from a nightmare full of social misconceptions and stereotypes, thanks in part to the music and the artist/producers behind the sound.

The likes of Drake, Wale, Kid Cudi, and now Fayetteville’s own and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation signee J.Cole, are being deemed hip hop’s newest phenoms.

But while J. Cole (TS) has the buzz, AP (EES) makes em move (what up Craig D), CP (SF) is the sleeper, and Ernest (EES) is up next. As for the person who hold’s the crown…that would be SLIM (EES). And like a basketball team, I introduce to all my starting five from “tha ville.”

Slim (carolinacoolslim)
First up is the captain of the group. To call him lyrically and soulfully innovative is an understatement. I shared his music with a friend who said ‘you can paint a picture with every lyric to his songs.” I agree in a sense that his lyrics suggest that there is no struggle without progress. Maybe he’s just waiting for his turn. Recommended tracks include Listen to the Melody and Hard Being Black in America which can be found here.

J. Cole
I have to admit that I had no idea who this guy was until a friend hit me up a few months ago. The rookie who cracks the starting lineup, but not the star…yet. While he has the buzz after being featured on Jay-Z’s the blueprint III, his mixtape the Warm Up gives him the instant credit now. But mixtapes only tell half of the story. Notable tracks includes the Jay-Z “A Star is Born and Dreams.




APXclusive
Every squad has a set up person or a point guard. Like passing the ball, when making a beat, it’s almost like putting the artists in the best position to succeed. I’ve never been a studio. But on this night in the lakes (what up D.Berry), I felt like I was. I watched this guy make a beat with a computer and an earth wind and fire CD or whatever that old school CD was in the crib. This was years ago. I still got a copy of the Boom Boom Room crew first demo (thanks to S.Jones). When that crew is together, beautiful music is made. Joints to check for include Ville Life and Hard Being Black in America.

CP (coolpeoplesmusic)
There is always someone that comes out of nowhere, dares to be different therefore you have to keep them on the floor because they make plays. We use to freestyle all the time in addition to a whole lot of other things. For some of us (ME), it’s a hobby. CP done made it a life. From Miami to Cali, from Cali to all over the world. Never forget the Nam. I am cool peoples. One of my favorite tracks is the Every Girl joint. Click here for more CP music.

Applejaxx (FadacyMusic)
The epitome of iTooDream to be different. Because his music is just that. It’s also reminiscent of the player who starts but don’t do much of the scoring, yet delivers. From street ball to the mic, YES, who would have ever thought? If you’ve ever had a chance to hear EO speak, there was always a positive message in his words. Much like his music. I like the 805 joint, the beat is crazy. The latest single is below.

Much like life these days, everything is subject to an opinion. You are more than welcome to it, especially if it means helping someone else become better.

“I Just Don’t Get It”

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested Sunday and accused of choking and restraining his girlfriend, reality TV star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his Southern California home.

Click here to read more.

ME: Why do men feel the need to hit women? I just don’t get it (SMH)!

MS: “Cuz they some punks!”

"Go DJ"

"A Night to Remember "

Don't bump the DJ booth!

"Respect the Host"

"Get It"

Respect the Movement

"Hilarious"

"Mamma said Knock you Out."

I woke up this morning to Sportscenter and this... You can look at this incident a lot of ways. For the sake of the grown man in me. Buddy from Oregon is dead wrong. His offense got manhandled and that's the bottom line. Roll with the punches and keep it moving. He should and will get suspended.



The question is for how long and does anyone else besides me feel as though the player for Boise on the other end of the punch should be suspended as well? This incident comes on the heels of College Football introducing a new sportsmanship initiative with hopes that it will set a tone for sportsmanlike behavior on the field and in the stands.



Well they didn't get off to a good start.



I personally feel as though the player from BSU should get suspended for at least two quarters to a full game. He should have never tap buddy on the shoulder pads and said whatever he said because I'm sure it wasn't "good game." Grow up and act like you've won a game before.



As for buddy from Oregon State, I hope that punch was worth it, you may be sitting for a while.

"Braveheart'

High praise for football player who disarmed girl with gun on bus

A Mississippi high school quarterback is being hailed as a hero for saving a school bus full of elementary and high school students from a gun-wielding girl.

Surveillance camera footage on the Yazoo County school bus on Tuesday captured 18-year-old Kaleb Eulls tackling the 14-year-old girl while the children evacuated the bus.

Bless this kids heart. He risked a lot to save lives, including his own. This kid is a star quarterback who has alraedy verbally committed to Mississippi State University.

Click here to read full story and watch the footage, which shows the 14 year old girl taking a gun out of her bag and loading it (SMH...lord have mercy).

"Bending the Rules" - College Football Games of the Week

On the eve (well minutes before) of the major college football season kicking off, a controversial billboard has vaulted one of the most storied football programs in the spotlight. A billboard went up near a popular area in the Notre Dame town (as soon as you travel a mile outside of campus, you are in South Bend, IN).

The billboard reads, “Best wishes to Charlie Weis in the 5th year of his college coaching internship. -- Linebacker Alumni." One word..."hilarious." Shout out to Swani and Nicole.

And that's what they get for firing my man...ten grand, Tyrone Willingham, who is a good football coach. I had a chance to meet him while I was at Notre Dame and he's every bit of a first class guy. In fact, so was everyone else at Notre Dame (shout out to my extended family Petey, Joce, and Peanut). The weather was a different story. Here are my college football games of the week and predictions.

Appalachian State vs. ECU

ECU is feeling themselves after beating Va Tech last year... Pirates 31-21

No. 13 Georgia at No. 9 Oklahoma State

Tough one, the bulldogs lost their top QB and RB...Okst 28-21

Citadel at No. 21 North Carolina (expect to see UNC every week)

Defense is a beast...Heels 35-10

No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 7 Virginia Tech

Va Tech in a close one, only because of their defense though...VaTech 21-18

North Carolina Central University vs. Hampton

NCCU is no longer in CIAA and HU holds its on in the MEAC...HU 17-14

Feel free to join in, leave your predictions in the comments.

"I Look to You"

Every blog post simply can't be about rap music or football or weird individuals who try to take over school buses. Or even DRAKE for that matter (shout out to the person who left me that comment).

Whitney Houston is back! The real test comes when its time to perform live. Nevertheless this is a song that my mom and her mom would be proud of (Hey Emma). Maybe even my dad, who knows. A feel good song that make you want to reach out to someone just to say hello.

And if doesn't do anything for you...,"neck yourself"(OSII)!