Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
27 July 2007
Former walk-on John Buck remembers coach Prosser.
I've been saying for awhile what a rip-off bottled water is. Turns out that both Coke (Dasani) and PepsiCo (Aquafina) are just selling bottled tap water. Check out the Story. Not only that, but the imported waters like Evian are incredibly expensive to ship across the ocean, wasting thousands of gallons of oil and gasoline while polluting our planet. Once those waters are consumed, most of the plastic bottles wind up in a landfil, not recycled. Do your wallet and your planet a favor, and instead of buying expensive bottled water simply purchase a Brita Filter Pitcher and a reusable water bottle like a nalgene, and bottle your own water with out the waste.
Former walk-on John Buck remembers coach Prosser.
I've been saying for awhile what a rip-off bottled water is. Turns out that both Coke (Dasani) and PepsiCo (Aquafina) are just selling bottled tap water. Check out the Story. Not only that, but the imported waters like Evian are incredibly expensive to ship across the ocean, wasting thousands of gallons of oil and gasoline while polluting our planet. Once those waters are consumed, most of the plastic bottles wind up in a landfil, not recycled. Do your wallet and your planet a favor, and instead of buying expensive bottled water simply purchase a Brita Filter Pitcher and a reusable water bottle like a nalgene, and bottle your own water with out the waste.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
26 July 2007
Correction- the triple OT win in the Dean Smith Center was not the year UNC won the nat'l championship. That win was during the 2003-2004 season, UNC won the championship the next year. Skip also beat UNC that year, at The Joel while his Deacons shot 100% from the free throw line.
So far THIS is the best article about Coach Prosser, compliments of SI.com, and referred by Cagney.
Also, Props Of The Day go to Neal Moody for not only having a birthday earlier this week, but being interviewed and quoted in the following article: CHECK IT OUT
RIP Skip, thoughts and prayers to the entire Prosser family and the WFU family.
Correction- the triple OT win in the Dean Smith Center was not the year UNC won the nat'l championship. That win was during the 2003-2004 season, UNC won the championship the next year. Skip also beat UNC that year, at The Joel while his Deacons shot 100% from the free throw line.
So far THIS is the best article about Coach Prosser, compliments of SI.com, and referred by Cagney.
Also, Props Of The Day go to Neal Moody for not only having a birthday earlier this week, but being interviewed and quoted in the following article: CHECK IT OUT
RIP Skip, thoughts and prayers to the entire Prosser family and the WFU family.
26 July 2007
Heart breaking news out of my beloved Winston-Salem, NC this afternoon: WFU head men's basketball coach Skip Prosser is dead at the age of 56 after suffering an apparent heart attack while jogging.
Coach Prosser was the only bball coach at Wake while I was a student there, and he is responsible for many of my most vivid and happy memories at Wake. The overtime (I think it was double or triple) victory in The Joel against Duke my freshman year. The triple overtime victory in the Dean Dome against UNC during their national championship season. Celebrating victories on the quad, and the school's only national No. 1 ranking as well as the ACC regular season title in 2003.
Former NCSU head coach and current Arizona State Head Coach Herb Sendek: "Skip was a gentleman and someone who represented what was good about our profession. He was the kind of person you wanted your son to play for."
More info available below:
ESPN
Yahoo!
Fox Sports
A sad day in Wake Forest history.
Heart breaking news out of my beloved Winston-Salem, NC this afternoon: WFU head men's basketball coach Skip Prosser is dead at the age of 56 after suffering an apparent heart attack while jogging.
Coach Prosser was the only bball coach at Wake while I was a student there, and he is responsible for many of my most vivid and happy memories at Wake. The overtime (I think it was double or triple) victory in The Joel against Duke my freshman year. The triple overtime victory in the Dean Dome against UNC during their national championship season. Celebrating victories on the quad, and the school's only national No. 1 ranking as well as the ACC regular season title in 2003.
Former NCSU head coach and current Arizona State Head Coach Herb Sendek: "Skip was a gentleman and someone who represented what was good about our profession. He was the kind of person you wanted your son to play for."
More info available below:
ESPN
Yahoo!
Fox Sports
A sad day in Wake Forest history.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
25 July 2007
Props Of The Day: Tristan Keys- future Demon Deacon, Congrats on Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Awesome.
Do you think you have what it takes to be on Discovery Chanel's "Man vs Wild"? Could you survive for 3 or 4 days in the desert, rain forest, jungle or other remote region with little to no resources? Whats that Mr. Eagle Scout, you think you could do it w/ just your MacGuyver swiss army knife and a mirror? Well, as it turns out, you may not have to. How's hotel accommodations at night sound? I didn't know room service delivered to the Serengeti or to the rain forest. Get the details here.
This also would have been props of the day were it not for the recent events to claim the last two awards, but Kevin jumped out of an airplane last weekend. An airplane. Crazy. Did I mention he had a "professional" strapped to his crotch? As if that makes it safer. That just means if the shute doesn't deploy Kevin's hitting the ground first. Luckily, that didn't happen and thus Kevin gets official BadAss (BAMF) status. NICE. Next time try doing it into a jungle with just a swiss army knife.
Props Of The Day: Tristan Keys- future Demon Deacon, Congrats on Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Awesome.
Do you think you have what it takes to be on Discovery Chanel's "Man vs Wild"? Could you survive for 3 or 4 days in the desert, rain forest, jungle or other remote region with little to no resources? Whats that Mr. Eagle Scout, you think you could do it w/ just your MacGuyver swiss army knife and a mirror? Well, as it turns out, you may not have to. How's hotel accommodations at night sound? I didn't know room service delivered to the Serengeti or to the rain forest. Get the details here.
This also would have been props of the day were it not for the recent events to claim the last two awards, but Kevin jumped out of an airplane last weekend. An airplane. Crazy. Did I mention he had a "professional" strapped to his crotch? As if that makes it safer. That just means if the shute doesn't deploy Kevin's hitting the ground first. Luckily, that didn't happen and thus Kevin gets official BadAss (BAMF) status. NICE. Next time try doing it into a jungle with just a swiss army knife.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
17 July 2007
So, its official, I'm now 24.
Props Of The Week: Laura Herndon; for planning and organizing an AWESOME birthday weekend.
Special thanks to Colin and Branson who were in on the sneak attack and the celebration.
So, it seems that I can't go to Atlanta without losing something. Last year it was my camera and coat, this year its one of my crocs (and Branson's debit card). But don't worry, that didn't stop us from having fun...
Friday night was a delicious home cooked meal. The fun started Saturday morning with a trip to Andretti Indor Karting. Yes, go-karts. FAST ones. We had to wear full helmets with visors and a head sock and everything. They even gave us race suits, which we soon realized no one else was wearing. Oh well, we looked BA in our race suits. These go-karts get up to 38mph. On my best lap, I averaged 25mph, averaged, including the hairpin turns and everything, so that gives you an idea of the speed. They also had video games and a bar. Turns out I'm pretty dang good at the arcade basketball game.
(but not quite this good)
While I'm playing Time Crisis 3 some kid comes up and punches me in the arm. WFT MATE? Whoops, turns out it was Branson sneaking up on me. I had no Idea he was gonna show up! Excellent surprise.
So after a nice lunner (yes, thats lunch and dinner) of hot dogs and hamburgers we head off to pick up Colin and go to the Braves game. I had beer, peanuts, coke, and yes, cotton candy. By the time the rain came in the 7th inning (game tied 4 to 4) my stomach was in a state of confusion. We decided to leave. Went back to Colin's to change and get the red bull before going out for a good night on the town. Colin's roomate has a cat, AND a popcorn machine, like the ones at the movie. So, while we were out, some guys got into a fight and one guy got his face bloodied pretty well, somehow the blood managed to splatter on the back of Colin's white Polo. Nice, but you should have seen the other guy.
Man, a great weekend.
Now if my fantasy NASCAR could get turned around.
Word out of the Hendrick camp this week is that Budweiser will not follow Dale Jr. to HMS next season. The latest rumors have PepsiCo with either Mtn Dew or rotating sponsors on the hood of Junior's car. Previous rumors included Sony, Visa, and Kellogs (currently under contract w/ HMS on the 5 car.) Still no word on whether he'll keep the 8 or not.
BREAKING NEWS: Michael Vick indicted on charges of interstate dog fighting.
Someone needs to find Mike Vick's momma. Look at her two sons, Michael and Marcus. Name me one good thing they've done in the past five years......... I'm still waiting..... what you couldn't think of anything. When you've got two sons who are this stupid and this poorly behaved, you have to wonder what the parents are like. I mean even Allen Iverson doesn't fight dogs. I bet Tank Johnson and Pacman Jones don't even fight dogs. Don't forget bout Micheal spreading STDs and giving the crowd the finger, or Marcus's issues at VT before getting kicked off the team. Great Parenting at work, fantastic.
So, its official, I'm now 24.
Props Of The Week: Laura Herndon; for planning and organizing an AWESOME birthday weekend.
Special thanks to Colin and Branson who were in on the sneak attack and the celebration.
So, it seems that I can't go to Atlanta without losing something. Last year it was my camera and coat, this year its one of my crocs (and Branson's debit card). But don't worry, that didn't stop us from having fun...
Friday night was a delicious home cooked meal. The fun started Saturday morning with a trip to Andretti Indor Karting. Yes, go-karts. FAST ones. We had to wear full helmets with visors and a head sock and everything. They even gave us race suits, which we soon realized no one else was wearing. Oh well, we looked BA in our race suits. These go-karts get up to 38mph. On my best lap, I averaged 25mph, averaged, including the hairpin turns and everything, so that gives you an idea of the speed. They also had video games and a bar. Turns out I'm pretty dang good at the arcade basketball game.
(but not quite this good)
While I'm playing Time Crisis 3 some kid comes up and punches me in the arm. WFT MATE? Whoops, turns out it was Branson sneaking up on me. I had no Idea he was gonna show up! Excellent surprise.
So after a nice lunner (yes, thats lunch and dinner) of hot dogs and hamburgers we head off to pick up Colin and go to the Braves game. I had beer, peanuts, coke, and yes, cotton candy. By the time the rain came in the 7th inning (game tied 4 to 4) my stomach was in a state of confusion. We decided to leave. Went back to Colin's to change and get the red bull before going out for a good night on the town. Colin's roomate has a cat, AND a popcorn machine, like the ones at the movie. So, while we were out, some guys got into a fight and one guy got his face bloodied pretty well, somehow the blood managed to splatter on the back of Colin's white Polo. Nice, but you should have seen the other guy.
Man, a great weekend.
Now if my fantasy NASCAR could get turned around.
Word out of the Hendrick camp this week is that Budweiser will not follow Dale Jr. to HMS next season. The latest rumors have PepsiCo with either Mtn Dew or rotating sponsors on the hood of Junior's car. Previous rumors included Sony, Visa, and Kellogs (currently under contract w/ HMS on the 5 car.) Still no word on whether he'll keep the 8 or not.
BREAKING NEWS: Michael Vick indicted on charges of interstate dog fighting.
Someone needs to find Mike Vick's momma. Look at her two sons, Michael and Marcus. Name me one good thing they've done in the past five years......... I'm still waiting..... what you couldn't think of anything. When you've got two sons who are this stupid and this poorly behaved, you have to wonder what the parents are like. I mean even Allen Iverson doesn't fight dogs. I bet Tank Johnson and Pacman Jones don't even fight dogs. Don't forget bout Micheal spreading STDs and giving the crowd the finger, or Marcus's issues at VT before getting kicked off the team. Great Parenting at work, fantastic.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
12 July 2007
Almost done w/ week 2 of the new job.
Hot Link Of The Day: http://www.newsobserver.com/1235/story/617858.html
Its an interactive comparison of NBA players from the Big 4 ACC schools (for those not in the know, thats WFU, NCSU, duke, unc) maybe its not the big 4 ACC but the big 4 from the state of NC. Nevertheless.
Most people probably think that UNC dominates with the NBA players... not exactly. You might even think Duke would be at the top. Actually, UNC is top in several categories, but if you look closely, especially in recent years you'll notice that THE WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY is at the top or close to it. Holler at my boys J-Ho, CP3 and TIMMMMMMMAY DUNCAN.
For a school that has the smallest enrollment of those Big 4, gotta give props to Ron Wellman, Skip Prosser, and Dave Odom. A school that also has less athletic funding than the other 3 and more stringent academic requirements than most, with way less publicity.
I know, im a WFU fanboy, but can I help it? Like you TarHeels out there aren't on Roy's jock, give me a break.
Ohhhh, and did I mention that the Deacs have the #2 recruiting class in the nation? We're on the way back.
GO DEACS!
Almost done w/ week 2 of the new job.
Hot Link Of The Day: http://www.newsobserver.com/1235/story/617858.html
Its an interactive comparison of NBA players from the Big 4 ACC schools (for those not in the know, thats WFU, NCSU, duke, unc) maybe its not the big 4 ACC but the big 4 from the state of NC. Nevertheless.
Most people probably think that UNC dominates with the NBA players... not exactly. You might even think Duke would be at the top. Actually, UNC is top in several categories, but if you look closely, especially in recent years you'll notice that THE WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY is at the top or close to it. Holler at my boys J-Ho, CP3 and TIMMMMMMMAY DUNCAN.
For a school that has the smallest enrollment of those Big 4, gotta give props to Ron Wellman, Skip Prosser, and Dave Odom. A school that also has less athletic funding than the other 3 and more stringent academic requirements than most, with way less publicity.
I know, im a WFU fanboy, but can I help it? Like you TarHeels out there aren't on Roy's jock, give me a break.
Ohhhh, and did I mention that the Deacs have the #2 recruiting class in the nation? We're on the way back.
GO DEACS!
Monday, July 09, 2007
9 June 2007
Props Of The Day: Neal "The Mixtape Monster" Moody- For having his blog, "I Gotcha!" make the "Top 100 Growing Wordpress Blogs", coming in at number 94. Check a playa out at http://themixtapemonster.wordpress.com
Wimbledon:
Dear Venus,
Thanks for representing USA tennis to the fullest. And looking good doing it. But not quite as good as your sister. Now if only the Williams sisters had a kid brother that could swing a racket...
A-Rod WTF happened man? I really thought (hoped) that the thong(rumor) and capri pant wearing Nadal was going to pull the upset on Sunday, but alas Mr. Rolex pulled it out again. A great match though. Does anyone else think that Roger's post-match ensembles are getting a little ridiculous? First, last year we had the white coat during the awards presentation, this year the coat returns but we also get white trausers and a sweater under the coat. I mean come on, you just played five sets of tennis, do you really want to put on a sweater, long pants and a coat? Doubt it. But make sure to get that Rolex on the wrist so that they can make some money when you hold up the trophy. Roger's starting to look like a NASCAR car. Don't get me wrong, I love NASCAR, but they don't race at the All England Club for a reason- yaoming?
Props Of The Day: Neal "The Mixtape Monster" Moody- For having his blog, "I Gotcha!" make the "Top 100 Growing Wordpress Blogs", coming in at number 94. Check a playa out at http://themixtapemonster.wordpress.com
Wimbledon:
Dear Venus,
Thanks for representing USA tennis to the fullest. And looking good doing it. But not quite as good as your sister. Now if only the Williams sisters had a kid brother that could swing a racket...
A-Rod WTF happened man? I really thought (hoped) that the thong(rumor) and capri pant wearing Nadal was going to pull the upset on Sunday, but alas Mr. Rolex pulled it out again. A great match though. Does anyone else think that Roger's post-match ensembles are getting a little ridiculous? First, last year we had the white coat during the awards presentation, this year the coat returns but we also get white trausers and a sweater under the coat. I mean come on, you just played five sets of tennis, do you really want to put on a sweater, long pants and a coat? Doubt it. But make sure to get that Rolex on the wrist so that they can make some money when you hold up the trophy. Roger's starting to look like a NASCAR car. Don't get me wrong, I love NASCAR, but they don't race at the All England Club for a reason- yaoming?
