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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Blackhawks 6-0 Start
Trying not to get too excited about another one of my teams getting off to a fast start (Bears, White Sox and even DUKE).
Just trying to enjoy the ride for now!
Just trying to enjoy the ride for now!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
K's Best Shows of 2012
I was going to title this post "K's Favorite TV Shows of 2012" because who am I to say what is the best, I'm this is pure opinion, right? Then, I remembered, it's my blog!! I will avoid too many details on each show in case anyone out there still want to catch up on these shows without readign any spoilers.
Any of my top 5 could have been #1 on my list. Picking #1 was very difficult but I decided to go with-
1. Breaking Bad- What a great season for Walt and friends. Can't wait for the final 8 episodes of this series.
2. Mad Men- one of my favorite shows of all time (up there with Sopranos and Seinfeld), so you know this is going to be high on my list. Season 5 was not as quite as good as Season 4, but still some great television.
HONORS FOR MAD MEN
3. The Walking Dead- and AMC takes the top three honors. Much more blood and zombies this season and yet the plot lines failed to disappoint.
4. Justified- Another great story line this season culminating with two of UIC Badger's favorite lines of dialogue: "It's a Piggy Bank" and "You dis-armed him!"
5. Boardwalk Empire- this season was uneven until the last two episodes, which were simply outstanding.
6. Homeland- not as good as season 1, but Season 1 may have been the best show of 2011.
7. Parks and Recreation- "Ron and Diane" episode with Christie Brinkley playing Jerry's wife! Brilliant!!!
8. 30 Rock- Tina Fey is a genius, that's how we do in Second City Chicago style!
9. Longmire- This one probably surprises you. A & E's series based on "Walt Longmire:" mystery novels series. Worth a watch.
10. (Tie) Veep, Episodes, and Nurse Jackie (The Premium Cable Sit-Coms)- With no "Curb Your Enthusiam" this year, had to go with these sit-coms. Really liked the dead-pan humor of "Veep" and looking forward to season 2.
Just missed- Sons of Anarchy
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Boss (Farewell! Season 2 was much better than 1)
Magic City
Finally watched the first 2 seasons of "Games of Thrones." Well I liked it, probably would not cracked my top 20. Liked the first season much more than Season 2. Worst thing about this show- God forbid if you criticize this show to any one who read the books!!! I will say that Peter Dinklage is outstanding on this show. I will give Season 3 a try.
Favorite Late Night Talk Show- Craig Fergy
Favorite Web Series- Comedians In Car Getting Coffee.
http://comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com/
Any of my top 5 could have been #1 on my list. Picking #1 was very difficult but I decided to go with-
1. Breaking Bad- What a great season for Walt and friends. Can't wait for the final 8 episodes of this series.
2. Mad Men- one of my favorite shows of all time (up there with Sopranos and Seinfeld), so you know this is going to be high on my list. Season 5 was not as quite as good as Season 4, but still some great television.
HONORS FOR MAD MEN
3. The Walking Dead- and AMC takes the top three honors. Much more blood and zombies this season and yet the plot lines failed to disappoint.
4. Justified- Another great story line this season culminating with two of UIC Badger's favorite lines of dialogue: "It's a Piggy Bank" and "You dis-armed him!"
5. Boardwalk Empire- this season was uneven until the last two episodes, which were simply outstanding.
6. Homeland- not as good as season 1, but Season 1 may have been the best show of 2011.
7. Parks and Recreation- "Ron and Diane" episode with Christie Brinkley playing Jerry's wife! Brilliant!!!
8. 30 Rock- Tina Fey is a genius, that's how we do in Second City Chicago style!
9. Longmire- This one probably surprises you. A & E's series based on "Walt Longmire:" mystery novels series. Worth a watch.
10. (Tie) Veep, Episodes, and Nurse Jackie (The Premium Cable Sit-Coms)- With no "Curb Your Enthusiam" this year, had to go with these sit-coms. Really liked the dead-pan humor of "Veep" and looking forward to season 2.
Just missed- Sons of Anarchy
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Boss (Farewell! Season 2 was much better than 1)
Magic City
Finally watched the first 2 seasons of "Games of Thrones." Well I liked it, probably would not cracked my top 20. Liked the first season much more than Season 2. Worst thing about this show- God forbid if you criticize this show to any one who read the books!!! I will say that Peter Dinklage is outstanding on this show. I will give Season 3 a try.
Favorite Late Night Talk Show- Craig Fergy
Favorite Web Series- Comedians In Car Getting Coffee.
http://comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com/
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Ranking NFL Playoff Teams- Per Rooting Interests
1. Indy Colts- this is a great story with Chuck Pagano plus Andrew Luck (almost called him Oliver Luck) with a young team that could be an AFC contender for years.
2. San Fran- gotta root for former Bear and neighbor Jim Harbaugh,
3. Texans- a first time SB winner (never been to a Super Bowl team) would be nice. But this team limped into the playoffs so I won't be betting the house on them.
4. Seahawks- Another team that has never won the Super Bowl.. Russell Wilson!
5. Falcons- Not the most loyal sports fans, but what the hell, let them win it.
6. Redskins- My buddy Bossman deserves a Redskins Super Bowl appearance. Love RG III. Obama probably like the Redskins.
7. Bengals- Nice helmets.
8. Patriots- Tom Brady is still one of the best to ever play at QB.
9. Ravens-I could live with a Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh Super Bowl!
10. Broncos- Peyton is nice story, but damn this team had John Elway. Enough already.
11. Vikings- Beat the Packers again!! That is all. Seriously, otherwise get the hell out of the playoffs.
12. Green Bay Packers- if you have to ask....
2. San Fran- gotta root for former Bear and neighbor Jim Harbaugh,
3. Texans- a first time SB winner (never been to a Super Bowl team) would be nice. But this team limped into the playoffs so I won't be betting the house on them.
4. Seahawks- Another team that has never won the Super Bowl.. Russell Wilson!
5. Falcons- Not the most loyal sports fans, but what the hell, let them win it.
6. Redskins- My buddy Bossman deserves a Redskins Super Bowl appearance. Love RG III. Obama probably like the Redskins.
7. Bengals- Nice helmets.
8. Patriots- Tom Brady is still one of the best to ever play at QB.
9. Ravens-I could live with a Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh Super Bowl!
10. Broncos- Peyton is nice story, but damn this team had John Elway. Enough already.
11. Vikings- Beat the Packers again!! That is all. Seriously, otherwise get the hell out of the playoffs.
12. Green Bay Packers- if you have to ask....
Jerry Thanks AJ
A.J. Pierzynski played a major role in many of the greatest moments in recent Chicago White Sox history. From reaching first base in Game 2 of the 2005 American League Championship Series, to his double in Game 3 of the World Series in Houston, to his performance behind the plate during the 2008 “Blackout Game” division-winning 1-0 victory, A.J. was a key contributor, often in his own very unique way.
“Every White Sox fan appreciates and celebrates what A.J. meant to this organization during his time in Chicago. A.J. epitomized Chicago’s South Side through his toughness, his attitude, his flair for the dramatic and his passion for the game. He came to compete – and to win – every day.
“A.J. will forever be appreciated and remembered by White Sox fans as a very special member of this franchise. He earned that spot in our hearts. I personally wish A.J. the very best with the Rangers and with the rest of his career. I suspect U.S. Cellular Field will be one ballpark where A.J. Pierzynski will never be booed. He’s earned our cheers.
“Every White Sox fan appreciates and celebrates what A.J. meant to this organization during his time in Chicago. A.J. epitomized Chicago’s South Side through his toughness, his attitude, his flair for the dramatic and his passion for the game. He came to compete – and to win – every day.
“A.J. will forever be appreciated and remembered by White Sox fans as a very special member of this franchise. He earned that spot in our hearts. I personally wish A.J. the very best with the Rangers and with the rest of his career. I suspect U.S. Cellular Field will be one ballpark where A.J. Pierzynski will never be booed. He’s earned our cheers.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Sweet Home Alabama!! Damn!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/crimson-tide-quarterback-aj-mccarron-apparently-dating-miss-211351301--ncaaf.html
Roll Tide, indeed!!!
A much more valuable trophy than the Heisman Trophy!!
Roll Tide, indeed!!!
A much more valuable trophy than the Heisman Trophy!!
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
4-4!! Officially Out of the Bowl Prediction Business
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Little Caesars Bowl?!
Little Caesars Bowl: Western Kentucky (7-5) vs. Central Michigan (6-6)
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20121214/bowl-game-pickoff/#ixzz2GBuOJJxj
Proof that there are too many bowl games. Western Kentucky will be coached by an interim coach. That's all I know about Western Kentucky. I know less about Central Michigan.
My useless pick is Western Kentucky.
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20121214/bowl-game-pickoff/#ixzz2GBuOJJxj
Proof that there are too many bowl games. Western Kentucky will be coached by an interim coach. That's all I know about Western Kentucky. I know less about Central Michigan.
My useless pick is Western Kentucky.
Monday, December 24, 2012
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