Getting Close

Two weeks and an hour...can you believe it?

Failure to Launch

We went to see Failure to Launch tonight with Matthew McCona-something-or-other (sorry, I won't even try to spell it). Surprisingly, I think we'd both agree that it was really funny and would definitely recommend it to just about any crowd.

Dying Too Young

I'll never claim that we were the best of friends or that we kept in touch after school. Nevertheless, I'm glad that no matter what anyone thought about him, there was no doubt he was a good person and that's how he'll always be remembered. I don't know what happened and I don't care to speculate. All I know is that it's never easy losing anyone you know, regardless of whether it's a family member, friend, or casual acquaintance. All we can hope for is that those who loved him the most can find some peace in a tragedy like this.

Story is here.

How is he only in high school?

If you're not a basketball fan, you may as well stop reading now. If you are a fan like I am and have not heard of Greg Oden, it's time for your introduction. You may have caught a glimpse of the 7'1" 18-year-old monster in the McDonald's All-American game and wondered to yourself "How is he only in high school?". I have to admit that I was a skeptic at first, but the Ohio State Buckeye-to-be is easily the best HS player since Lebron and definitely one of the best prospects ever. I've had the chance to see him play a few times (I get a weird cable channel that shows HS games across the country all the time w/future "big name" D1 players) and I'm telling you now, don't be surprised when he is a 1st team All American next year as a true freshman...he is that good.

Consider this your notice that this guy is incredible and would definitely be the #1 pick in the NBA draft if they hadn't upped the early entry requirements. Can you imagine King James playing college basketball? Ok, so this guy isn't THAT good, but this may be a glimpse into what that would have been like!