Monday, September 20, 2010
48 Million Dollar Partnership
There is a partnership between the high school and Oberlin College. Students who live within the district and attend Oberlin High School for their entire high school career may attend Oberlin College tuition-free, if accepted. What it amounts to is close to 48 million dollars.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Catch Him if You Can - College Football Games of the Week
Michigan QB Denard Robinson has been a Man among Boys and
is running all over the competition, making a good UCONN (shout to JH) team last year look like my high school JV team and an improved and over hyped Notre Dame (JG) team look average as they should be.
He's averaging 227 yards a game rushing and close to 3 touchdown games. If Robinson doesn't get hurt, he could be a heisman candidate at the end of the year. Last week I missed out on a number of good games, this week it's all about improving the record.
Overall 0-2 (UNC and Va Tech from 1st week)
Georgia Tech vs. UNC
UNC played well enough to beat LSU with so many unproven players. They are unproven no more. If Yates can stay consistent and with the addition of another running back being cleared UNC has another chance if they can figure out Ga Tech's option attack early. Like my homie Juvie said, I'm looking for UNC to "bounce back" in a big way...UNC 28-20
Wake Forest at No.19 Stanford
It's the battle of the private schools. We haven't heard from WF since Aaron Curry (crib) left while Stanford is quietly trying to become a contender. They had a nice win last week vs. UCLA and it would be nice to be 3-0 heading into a game vs. Notre Dame. Cards are at home so they have the edge...Stanford 42-21
No. 10 Florida at Tennessee
Rocky Top TN looked like floppy top last week vs. Oregon in Knoxville. It hurt my heart to see that score. Florida will pose an even bigger challenge. Scandal has hurt both my alma maters (UNC & UT), but the Vols are hurting the most. I want to go with the upset so bad, but Florida is rolling and UT's offense is struggling, UF 24-10
No. 9 Iowa at No. 24 Arizona
The only game of the week with two top 25 teams squaring off. In college sports, the advantage always goes to the home team in most cases (except in cases when Duke plays Alabama in Durham). Arizona is trying to remain consistent while Iowa is trying to hold down the Big Ten and keep up with Ohio State, too bad this game is not in Iowa, Zona in the upset...27-17
Black College Football Game of the Week
Fayetteville State at Elizabeth City State
It's the Annual Down East Football Classic being held in Rocky Mount. Two of the best teams in the CIAA, but edge goes to ECSU, they've built up quite the athletic program...all they do is win championships, in the CIAA that is... ECSU 35-31
is running all over the competition, making a good UCONN (shout to JH) team last year look like my high school JV team and an improved and over hyped Notre Dame (JG) team look average as they should be.
He's averaging 227 yards a game rushing and close to 3 touchdown games. If Robinson doesn't get hurt, he could be a heisman candidate at the end of the year. Last week I missed out on a number of good games, this week it's all about improving the record.
Overall 0-2 (UNC and Va Tech from 1st week)
Georgia Tech vs. UNC
UNC played well enough to beat LSU with so many unproven players. They are unproven no more. If Yates can stay consistent and with the addition of another running back being cleared UNC has another chance if they can figure out Ga Tech's option attack early. Like my homie Juvie said, I'm looking for UNC to "bounce back" in a big way...UNC 28-20
Wake Forest at No.19 Stanford
It's the battle of the private schools. We haven't heard from WF since Aaron Curry (crib) left while Stanford is quietly trying to become a contender. They had a nice win last week vs. UCLA and it would be nice to be 3-0 heading into a game vs. Notre Dame. Cards are at home so they have the edge...Stanford 42-21
No. 10 Florida at Tennessee
Rocky Top TN looked like floppy top last week vs. Oregon in Knoxville. It hurt my heart to see that score. Florida will pose an even bigger challenge. Scandal has hurt both my alma maters (UNC & UT), but the Vols are hurting the most. I want to go with the upset so bad, but Florida is rolling and UT's offense is struggling, UF 24-10
No. 9 Iowa at No. 24 Arizona
The only game of the week with two top 25 teams squaring off. In college sports, the advantage always goes to the home team in most cases (except in cases when Duke plays Alabama in Durham). Arizona is trying to remain consistent while Iowa is trying to hold down the Big Ten and keep up with Ohio State, too bad this game is not in Iowa, Zona in the upset...27-17
Black College Football Game of the Week
Fayetteville State at Elizabeth City State
It's the Annual Down East Football Classic being held in Rocky Mount. Two of the best teams in the CIAA, but edge goes to ECSU, they've built up quite the athletic program...all they do is win championships, in the CIAA that is... ECSU 35-31
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Sloppy Seconds
Bush Forfeits Heisman
The Story (ESPN): Running back Reggie Bush has decided to hand over the Heisman. Under pressure since his award winning 2005 campaign at USC was vacated, Bush said in a statement on Tuesday that he will forfeit the Heisman Trophy.
"One of the greatest honors of my life was winning the Heisman Trophy in 2005," the statement released by the New Orleans Saints reads. "For me, it was a dream come true. But I know that the Heisman is not mine alone. Far from it. I know that my victory was made possible by the discipline and hard work of my teammates, the steady guidance of my coaches, the inspiration of the fans, and the unconditional love of my family and friends."
The Analysis: Some gifts do last forever (this is a great article). I honestly think he did right because the Heisman Trust was going to take it anyway. Bush and his family did something that has plagued college athletics for some time now. He took money which he would have easily paid back if allowed and none of this would be an issue. He did not use performing enhancing drugs or abuse recreation drugs (The U, 30 for 30), he didn't rob anyone (Maurice Clarett), he didn't stalk anyone (UF Wideout), he didn't sell his game worn jersey (UGA WR). He did not physically cheat the game of college football.
And get this, Vince Young had the nerve to say he would gladly accept the Heisman since Bush gave it back. Seriously! That's almost like dating your best friend's ex-girlfriend. He got out voted by Bush by over 600 votes. It wasn't even close. C'mon Vince Young, be a man! Why take something you didn't earn!
The Story (ESPN): Running back Reggie Bush has decided to hand over the Heisman. Under pressure since his award winning 2005 campaign at USC was vacated, Bush said in a statement on Tuesday that he will forfeit the Heisman Trophy.
"One of the greatest honors of my life was winning the Heisman Trophy in 2005," the statement released by the New Orleans Saints reads. "For me, it was a dream come true. But I know that the Heisman is not mine alone. Far from it. I know that my victory was made possible by the discipline and hard work of my teammates, the steady guidance of my coaches, the inspiration of the fans, and the unconditional love of my family and friends."
The Analysis: Some gifts do last forever (this is a great article). I honestly think he did right because the Heisman Trust was going to take it anyway. Bush and his family did something that has plagued college athletics for some time now. He took money which he would have easily paid back if allowed and none of this would be an issue. He did not use performing enhancing drugs or abuse recreation drugs (The U, 30 for 30), he didn't rob anyone (Maurice Clarett), he didn't stalk anyone (UF Wideout), he didn't sell his game worn jersey (UGA WR). He did not physically cheat the game of college football.
And get this, Vince Young had the nerve to say he would gladly accept the Heisman since Bush gave it back. Seriously! That's almost like dating your best friend's ex-girlfriend. He got out voted by Bush by over 600 votes. It wasn't even close. C'mon Vince Young, be a man! Why take something you didn't earn!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Run that Back
Unfortunately, you can't run live television back. Did he say he was going back to school for geometry?
And he has no idea what voting is. I honestly don't know what else to say...
And he has no idea what voting is. I honestly don't know what else to say...
Sunday, September 12, 2010
The College Dropout
"Area colleges offer GPA-forgiveness programs to lure back dropouts"
The Story: Camden County College is one of many two- and four-year schools in the region welcoming dropouts back to campus. Others are reaching out to students who either left two or three years ago or were dismissed because of failing grades, including Community College of Philadelphia, Bucks County Community College, Rutgers University, and Rowan University.
The amnesty policies are enjoying new attention amid a national push to persuade former students to come back to complete degrees. Students who dropped out at least two years ago may resume classes without the worry that their poor past performance will blemish their degrees. Students who had "difficulty adapting to college" due to excessive partying or some other problem when they were 18 may have matured and may be ready to succeed, Jim Newell said.
President Obama's American Graduation Initiative aims to boost higher-education attendance and graduation rates, while Mayor Nutter is supporting an initiative focused on bringing back students who were halfway or more toward obtaining their degree when they left.
The Analysis: More schools should do the same. I'm shocked at the number of students who fail to finish college, especially those who are so close to finishing. Let's throw out the obvious reasons (pregnancy, family circumstances, money, employment), I wonder how many folks choose not to return because of embarrassment or perception? Some 18/19 year old students are not ready for college initially and that's ok, but I think the older one gets, the more mature and focus they become. Furthermore, plenty of individuals who do not have stellar undergraduate careers, are being admitted and or earning degrees from graduate school. I don't think my philosophy will ever change: it doesn't matter how long it take you to finish, as long as you graduate. Look at Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame QB, it only took him 21 years to graduate from UCLA.
Kanye West was so inspired he entitled one of his earlier CD's The College Dropout. So many favorite records off this CD, but I'm going to go with "Spaceship." I redid that "Through the Wire" track back in my rhyming days.
The amnesty policies are enjoying new attention amid a national push to persuade former students to come back to complete degrees. Students who dropped out at least two years ago may resume classes without the worry that their poor past performance will blemish their degrees. Students who had "difficulty adapting to college" due to excessive partying or some other problem when they were 18 may have matured and may be ready to succeed, Jim Newell said.
President Obama's American Graduation Initiative aims to boost higher-education attendance and graduation rates, while Mayor Nutter is supporting an initiative focused on bringing back students who were halfway or more toward obtaining their degree when they left.
The Analysis: More schools should do the same. I'm shocked at the number of students who fail to finish college, especially those who are so close to finishing. Let's throw out the obvious reasons (pregnancy, family circumstances, money, employment), I wonder how many folks choose not to return because of embarrassment or perception? Some 18/19 year old students are not ready for college initially and that's ok, but I think the older one gets, the more mature and focus they become. Furthermore, plenty of individuals who do not have stellar undergraduate careers, are being admitted and or earning degrees from graduate school. I don't think my philosophy will ever change: it doesn't matter how long it take you to finish, as long as you graduate. Look at Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame QB, it only took him 21 years to graduate from UCLA.
Kanye West was so inspired he entitled one of his earlier CD's The College Dropout. So many favorite records off this CD, but I'm going to go with "Spaceship." I redid that "Through the Wire" track back in my rhyming days.
Friday, September 10, 2010
"Rev Sweet Feet"
Praise Him...
Wrong on so many different levels...right? Or maybe not, this is someone's pastor and church so I'm not judging. Furthermore, I'm not going to question what you do at your church, but he ain't have to get down like that on the "This do in remembrance of me" table.
Did he say "Tell the Devil to put this on YouTube?" HAHA!
Shout out to NS for sending this one to me.
Wrong on so many different levels...right? Or maybe not, this is someone's pastor and church so I'm not judging. Furthermore, I'm not going to question what you do at your church, but he ain't have to get down like that on the "This do in remembrance of me" table.
Did he say "Tell the Devil to put this on YouTube?" HAHA!
Shout out to NS for sending this one to me.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
"The Empire"
Nooo...not guy who does the mixtapes (LOL)! I'm referring to to the large family enterprise/corporation of Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith. The two alone are very successful in terms of their own careers (understatement). Now their kids (IJM thinks they are annoying) on are on deck.
From one empire to another, word is their daughter Willow is on the verge on signing with Jay Z's Roc Nation. As a fan of music, how can you not like the song below, especially if you listen to Keri Hilson..I'm just saying!
From one empire to another, word is their daughter Willow is on the verge on signing with Jay Z's Roc Nation. As a fan of music, how can you not like the song below, especially if you listen to Keri Hilson..I'm just saying!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
"Teach Me How To Dougie"
Every now and again...shout out to DG for showing this one to me...
No final analysis needed...right?
If you really want to know how to dougie, click this link----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP1zHJKpV2s&feature=related
No dude with more than one tattoo should be doing the dougie...I'm just saying!
No final analysis needed...right?
If you really want to know how to dougie, click this link----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP1zHJKpV2s&feature=related
No dude with more than one tattoo should be doing the dougie...I'm just saying!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
"See it Through" - College Football Games of the Week
...And we (UNC Football) will do just that. College football is back in a big way although many UNC fans including myself would have preferred being in the news for reasons other than academic improprieties or agent funny business. One of my favorite poems says that "when you're up against a trouble, meet it squarely face to face..." and I applaud Butch Davis and Chancellor Holden Thorpe for doing just that.
<-------OSII (LOL at the pic)
I'm back for another year of college football picks. Last year I was a few games over 500..."ugh", I have to do better. 5 games a week...including UNC and a HBCU for kickers. Join me in a few weeks for a full slate of games!This Week
I've been waiting for this game for over a year now. I'm a bayou (bengal) boy at heart with deep Louisiana ties, but I bleed Carolina blue. Like the purple and gold (ROO!) for a number of reasons, but I'm tarheel bred. With suspensions looming, I still expect this game to live up to the hype. I'm not sure if I agree with ESPN who indicated that UNC needs its best players to beat LSU...it may be just the other way around. I'll be there in person to see it for myself...UNC 23-21
3 Boise State vs. 10 Virginia Tech
My vote is for BSU to join the SEC or the Big 12...that way we can guage how good they really are. Yeah, I said it. Why should I believe in them when the BCS don't. If Williams is still the running back from Va Tech and Taylor is the quarterback, hookies has a chance, as long as they both don't fumble the ball...VaTech 31-24
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
You've got to be "Kiddin" Me
"A 21-year-old poses as middle school football player'"
The Story: Something wasn't right about Chad Jordan. He was perfectly nice at youth football practice, his coach said. He never made any trouble. But still, "There just was a lot of stuff that wasn't adding up, you know?" said Ray McCloud, coach of the Town 'N Country Packers.
McCloud's instincts were right.
Julious Javone Threatts is 21 years old. He's now behind bars without bail after Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies said he used the alias Chad Jordan to pose as a 14-year-old boy, join the Tampa Bay Youth Football League and try to register at a Tampa middle school.
"Chad Jordan" might have gotten away with just playing football, but last week he tried to take his middle school imitation act to an actual middle school. Threatts attempted to enroll in Webb Middle School in Hillsborough (Fla.) last Tuesday, but his application was delayed because he lacked the proper paperwork proving his identity. When he was eventually moved to the school social worker's office -- Threatts told school officials he was homeless, so he was waiting with the social worker for the Department of Child and Families to arrive at the school -- his cell phone rang with a call from his mother, wondering where he was. School officials answered and learned Threatts' true identity from his mother, after which the 21-year-old was arrested for trespassing at the school.
The Analysis: Sometimes you got to just let it go. Find an adult league. Find some friends. IDK. First the dude from Florida gets caught playing AAU ball by his former coach and now this guy. This dude just might be more off than 50 Tyson and I mean that in a really nice way. He's putting youth at risk. If you read deeper into the story, everything about him from the way he talked, acted, and so on was very child like which is why he was able to mislead an entire city's parks and recreation department. To make matters worst, this guy tries to enroll in a middle school at 21years of age with young boys and girls, now that's SCARY!
The Story: Something wasn't right about Chad Jordan. He was perfectly nice at youth football practice, his coach said. He never made any trouble. But still, "There just was a lot of stuff that wasn't adding up, you know?" said Ray McCloud, coach of the Town 'N Country Packers.
Julious Javone Threatts is 21 years old. He's now behind bars without bail after Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies said he used the alias Chad Jordan to pose as a 14-year-old boy, join the Tampa Bay Youth Football League and try to register at a Tampa middle school.
"Chad Jordan" might have gotten away with just playing football, but last week he tried to take his middle school imitation act to an actual middle school. Threatts attempted to enroll in Webb Middle School in Hillsborough (Fla.) last Tuesday, but his application was delayed because he lacked the proper paperwork proving his identity. When he was eventually moved to the school social worker's office -- Threatts told school officials he was homeless, so he was waiting with the social worker for the Department of Child and Families to arrive at the school -- his cell phone rang with a call from his mother, wondering where he was. School officials answered and learned Threatts' true identity from his mother, after which the 21-year-old was arrested for trespassing at the school.
The Analysis: Sometimes you got to just let it go. Find an adult league. Find some friends. IDK. First the dude from Florida gets caught playing AAU ball by his former coach and now this guy. This dude just might be more off than 50 Tyson and I mean that in a really nice way. He's putting youth at risk. If you read deeper into the story, everything about him from the way he talked, acted, and so on was very child like which is why he was able to mislead an entire city's parks and recreation department. To make matters worst, this guy tries to enroll in a middle school at 21years of age with young boys and girls, now that's SCARY!
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