Dogs v. Cats

Its a discussion that will go on as long has there is a human race. Which is better dogs or cats? For most of my life I have been a dog person the whole way. As I have gotten older my stance on cats has softened a little. Having a cat that actually likes people and doesn't claw everything to shreds would be alright for me. That was until my sister got TWO cats. She already has a dog, who has got to be the most ballless dog I have ever encountered. He is very concerned about these creatures that have taken over his domain. Instead of letting them know who is boss, anytime he gets hissed at or clawed, he goes running to my sister. I still love him, but he really needs to grow a pair. Today was the first time I spent more than a few minutes with the little devil's. Yes they are cute, yes they cuddle, yes they purr like crazy, but they are also very annoying. I couldn't walk without stepping on one. They get into things they aren't suppose to. They can jump to just about anything. They fraid my basketball shorts, and they smell. To top it off the littlest one just hauled off and bit me. Poor thing landed a few feet away. Everytime I turned around my sister was having to spray one with water cuz it was doing something bad. Through the whole ordeal I decided they are more trouble than they are worth. I might think about it, if you give me one who is already trained. I know dogs are a terrible hassle too, but for some reason I can put up with them a whole lot better. A nice loving cat can be a great thing, but I am really a dog guy. RIP Yukon, love ya and miss you buddy.

I live in a fantasy world

Fantasy football has taken over my life. Yes, I know that is a very sad state to be in. It gets worse when I admit to being in six different leagues. Why you ask? Because they were all invites and I couldn't say no to my friends. Now half my week will be dedicated to setting my rosters for the next week. But it will be a nice distraction from the train wreck that is soon to the Denver Broncos. This evening I spent 2 hours drafting for one league. It has some 50 players in it. Craziness! One of my friends drafted several players that I wanted. He doesn't know a thing about football. What does this mean about my knowledge? Not good. Plus my computer was acting up, so it wasn't quite the draft I wanted but its all good. I got five other leagues to tear it up in. Pathetic. Add this to my to my Sundays and Monday nights watching football, to all the ESPN highlights and my life has become football. Scary, maybe I need to get a life. Probably could be spending some time exercising. Now there's a thought.

All you have to do is die

I know the title may sound a bit morbid, but I will explain if you stick with me. There has seem to be a rash of well known people dying in the last six months to a year. Some were quite hotly debated topics. Some were liked, some were hated. On most the media could never decide. But has soon as they died, the were the greatest person that ever lived. Didn't matter if they were a douche bag, jerk, child molester, or an a-hole. Death instantly made them a saint. I understand this might be a heartless and inappropriate post, but still deciding if I care. If your an a-hole in life your an a-hole in death. Tough luck. I personally think its a load of crap. And yes Michael Jackson, it is wrong to molest children and I hope you enjoy the heat.

And Then There Was 10

I am feeling a little insecure about my job at the moment. Only having ten boy's in your dorm can do that. Ten you say? Yes ten, and thats not just one floor. I have just ten in the whole bloody dorm. I wonder if that is a record, sure must be close. I also have a full time assistant this year. We have an amazing 1-5 ratio. What school can offer that? Boom. People have told me I must have it so easy. In some ways they are right, but no matter what the number your hours are still the same and your responsibilities don't change. Managing ten is always easier than 50, but lights out at 11:00 is still 11:00. And to my defense I do have one student that counts for five. He is a hyperactive, mood swinging, self-destructive maniac. Gotta love him. He manages to hurt himself or do something stupid at least once a day. He probably spends more time in my office getting in trouble than he does in his own room. But he has a big heart, and will hopefully grow up someday. The other nine range from quiet to loud, from big to small, from white to black. They are handling the fewer numbers well. They have a 2-1 ratio with the girls, so they are living large with that. It does make it hard to get enough to play sports. We almost couldn't get enough to play football the other night. Thought it might be the end of the world. And the poor guys really can't get away with skipping anything. Counting to 20 might be a bit hard for me, but I know I can get to 10.

So back to the original issue of feeling bad about the low number. God has something in store for us this year. I have no idea what it is, and hopefully I won't be so concerned with figures that I miss it. No matter the number these boys still need all the love and care I can give them. They are a great group and I know we can have an awesome year. Definitely gonna have to come back and read that last part at some point.

Terrell Owens Jr.

As much as it pains me, Brandon Marshall is turning into the next TO. Has all sorts of talent but has the ego and attitude to match. The Broncos just suspended him until the 5th of September. I believe this signals the fact that he will be traded. He already doesn't know the new playbook. He spends his time in practice trying not to practice, acting like he is a five year old throwing a temper tantrum. It is just a sad situation that I hope gets solved quickly for the sake of everyone involved. And the idea that we could swap him for Dwayne Bowe? Not to sure about that. But that might be all the Broncos can get for him. What a mess.

Game by Game

I know my faithful readers are dying to find out how many games I think the Broncos can win this year. With that in mind I am going to give a game by game prediction. Please hold your enthusiasm.

Game 1: @ Cincinnati
A healthy Carson Palmer could be trouble for the Broncos in their new defensive scheme. Add a speedy Lavernaus Coles to Chad Johnson ( I'm with you Caleb)and they could be tough to cover. But I am going to hope that Kyle Orton's first game ends something like Jake the Snake's first. Plummer's was also against Cincy. He threw 3 picks but the Broncos D and running game got them a win. I feel Orton turning it over is a forgone conclusion, but a win might not be out of the question.
Win: Broncos 20-17

Game 2: Cleveland
Here's to hoping that the Broncos can pick on first year starter Brady Quinn. That Braylon Edwards continues to drop everything thrown to him. That the Brown's defense is as bad as last year. All those together and I think we can win this one. Home opener too.
Win: Broncos 24-13

Game 3: @ Oakland
I for one want to see Jamarcus Russell start. Jeff Garcia simply wins. Jamarcus Russell can throw it a mile, but is inaccurate and immoble. Let's just hope we aren't dead last in run defense against Mcfadden and Fargas. Pound the football, and stay away from throwing to Asougma and we should be alright.
Win: Broncos 28-17

Game 4: Dallas
Now here comes the worst stretch. 7 of our next 8 games are against teams who made the playoffs last year. We could easily lose all 7 of those. I think Dallas will be better without the distraction of TO and put together a decent season. If Roy Williams steps up, they will be a contender. And they will beat the Broncos, home game or not.
Loss: Cowboys 31-14

Game 5: New England
I would so like to whip up on the Patriots for the beating we took at Foxboro on Monday night. I just don't see it happening. They return most their key players and add some dude named Brady. Here's to another spanking.
Loss: Patriots 34-17

Game 6: @ San Diego
For some reason San Diego is in our heads and owning us. 52 points we surrendered in the season finale might be a small indicator. Even if Tomlinson is down this year, Sproles is there to run around everybody. Merriman is back. Let's hope its quick and painless.
Loss: 41-21

Game 7: @ Baltimore
Our new offensive system against one of the best defenses of the decade. Let's just hope Flacco has the sophomore slump and we can keep it close. I still think the Broncos will drop this one on the road. At least if Marshall actually suits up for us, he might know the playbook by now.
Loss: Ravens 16-13

Game 8: Pittsburg
Defending champs. Be sweet to nock them off, but they can score and defend as well as anyone in the league. They lost almost no one and looked poised to go deep into the postseason again. The Broncos will just be a stepping stone along the way. At this point Orton will have as many turnovers as touchdowns. We will probably be through our 5th running back. On the bright side, Eddie Royal will be in the top 10 in catches, yards, and touchdowns at this point.
Loss: Steelers 31-10

Game 9: @ Washington
I really don't know where the Redskins will fit in this season. Haynesworth should help and Portis will get his yards. Campbell has the same offense for consecutive for the first time in his career. I really think the Broncos could win this, but I think I will give the slight edge to the home team. Running the ball will be tough. Orton can move the ball but can he do it without turnovers.
Loss: Redskins 17-14

Game 10: San Diego
I would like to think that we can win all division games at home, but as last years 31-14 drubbing at home to the Raiders says, we can't. Even with that being said, this is going to be my upset pick of the year. The bad blood between the Charges and Broncos has gotten worse each year. I think the Broncos will rise up after getting destroyed at San Diego earlier in the year. Tomlinson will be dinged up by now, and Philip Rivers will try to do to much. Broncos will pull out a thriller like week 2 of 2008.
Win: Broncos 37-34

Game 11: NY Giants
The G-Men have a very good pass rush. Orton has not done well with pressure. We might even have Simms in by now. Doesn't really matter, cuz both with face pressure all day. The key will be establishing a running game to keep them honest. Also cannot let Brandon Jacobs run over us, Ahmed Bradshaw around us, and Derrick Ward by us. If we do that we might have a shot. Not like Eli Manning will beat us or something. We might be doomed on this one. Hoping the home crowd will be a 12th man.
Loss: Giants 24-17

Game 12: @Kansas City
KC was one of the worst teams in the league last year, but that didn't stop us from loosing badly to them. They too are employing a new coach and a new system. The key to this matchup will be the team that has bought into their new system first. I think the Broncos have better players at more postitions but I will give this one to the Chiefs cuz they almost always play thier best game of the year at home against the Broncos.
Loss: Chiefs 28-24

Game 13: @Indianapolis
Many people are curious to see how the Colts adjust to a new coach and losing some key players. I think they will be fine as long as Peyton Manning and Bob Sanders stays healthy. Freeney and Mathis will apply the pressure from the ends all game. I do not believe this game will be close at all. I just hope we at least tackle everyone and not watch them walk into the end zone. Marvin Harrison is gone so we should be alright. I am also hoping that by this time Knowshown Moreno will be in the Offensive Rookie of the Year conversation. I could be a dreamer but oh well.
Loss: Colts 34-14

Game 14: Oakland
We had better win at home against the Raiders. Enough said.
Win: Broncos 31-21

Game 15: @ Philadelphia
Unless Michael Vick screws up the team the Eagles should be positioning themselves for the postseason. This will be an important game at home against the Broncos. And although they might not be the best they have the two fastest recievers in the league with Desean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin. Westbrook, Curtis, and McNabb make them potent offense for sure. Hopefully they will miss Dawkins and we can score some points on them.
Loss: Eagles 35-24

Game: Kansas City
It will be a long and tough season. But we will win the season finale at home against the Chiefs.
Win: Broncos 34-17

By the end of the year we will see some improvements that will get us excited about next year. Moreno will make people look foolish, Alponso Smith will actually grow taller than 5'9, Eddie Royal will make the pro bowl, Orton will throw more touchdowns than interceptions, somebody will actually sack the quarterback, Champ Bailey will get more than one interception, Brandon Marshall will get another 100 receptions, Broncos won't be last in run defense, and Josh McDaniels won't alienate any more players.

Final Record: 6-10

There you have it. Game by game rundown of the Dever Broncos season. Hope you made it through. If you agree or disagree let me know.

My Entourage

I know Entourage has almost turned into a cliche. Everyone has it, or their posse, their boy's, their homies. But I think mine is the greatest ever. And you might also complain that it only has three people in it. But its my entourage so I'll have whatever number I want. First there is Caleb. He is the one we pin our hopes on. The one we see greatness in. Mostly cuz Ryan and I are teachers and will never make any money, but whatever. Someday he will become a lawyer then a mediator and then somehow translate that all into millions. Then we will buy a sports team and prove we really do know what we are talking about when we say we could run that team better. He is the star.

Then there is Ryan. The loveable older guy with all the sage advice. Except I think he is full of crap most the time. I guess only when it comes to movies. He lived in California for four years and now thinks he is all enlighted or something. Poor guy. But he is a friend through thick and thin and is always there for you. And he lets me win in madden. I have know him the longest and is my dearest friend. And yes I said dearest, get over it. Plus we both survived Daystar. That practically makes us blood.

Then there is me. I think I love the afore mentioned so much cuz they somehow put up with me. I'm to competative, to whiny, and get upset far to easily. But they haven't kicked me outta bed yet, so I guess they like me or something. Must be my fluffy and sexy good looks.

Well there is my entourage, and yes we will eventually take over the world. Or a sports team, whatever comes first.

It's gonna be a long season

Now is not the time to be a Bronco fan. Maybe I am a little pessimistic, but I feel I have good reason. We have a new coaching staff, new offense, and a new defense. Our franchise quarterback is gone. Our best receiver wants out and is playing on the practice squad because he hasn't started reading the playbook. Our top draft pick is out with an injury. Our new coach looks lost, he just graduated from college so who can blame him. Our new quarterback threw three picks in his first appearance... in a preseason game. Then in the next game he thought he'd try out his left arm. WTF did he think would happen? On madden 10 our starting quarterback is ranked 74 and our back up 68. Pretty sure every team in the league has better third stringers. Madden knows all. The only record the Broncos will set this year will be how many running backs they start the season with.
I am probably to hard on them, but just trying to set myself up for when it gets ugly. There are some positives. Orton moves the ball well. Eddie Royal will be a beast. Jabar Gaffney will play a key role in our offense. Our 3-4 defense will be put more pressure on the oppenents quarterback. Alphonso Smith will live up to trading away a first round pick. Oh wait... that was on madden. Crap. Well I'd better not ramble to much. I just hope we can beat the crap out of Philip Rivers. And beat the Chiefs of course.

My Turn

So I am really not sure about this blogging thing. I have never felt I have had much to share. But ever since Caleb got his blog I keep telling him about all these things he should blog about. And I am pretty sure he has never once taken my ideas. But its his blog for his ideas not mine. And I found out Ryan has his own blog. If Ryan has a blog and is sharing his whack ideas with an unsuspecting world then I better get on this. So here is my blog and my first post. Remember, Caleb rambles on and Ryan is just out to lunch. So try my blog out.


ps. I think Caleb's stuff is good and as long as Ryan is writing about the environment he is funny. But don't tell them.