On Monday, a 38 year old WR was working out for a team trying to earn a chance to get on an NFL team. He had been out of the league for a year and was trying to get one more shot. His workout was impressive enough that the team agreed to terms to sign him to a 1 year deal. That team was the Seattle Seahawks. That player was Terrell Owens.
When I heard that T.O. was working out for the Seahawks, I didn't know what to think. Owens, for all intents and purposes, had hit rock bottom. He was out of the league last year after coming off of knee surgery. He tried to do a workout last October and no teams took a flyer on him. He ended up signing with the Allen Wranglers, an Indoor Football League team (which is a rung lower that Arena Football) and didn't even finish the season before booted off. He's had financial & personal problems involving bad investments & child support. And this was only a few months ago. So needless to say, I was somewhat surprised that head coach Pete Carroll was giving T.O. a tryout after all that.
Then word came out after the tryout, Owens ran a sub 4.5 40yds. That's fast no matter how old or young you are. They said he looked "ridiculous" (in the good sense of the word). Because of this, that is why they signed him to a 1 year, 1 million dollar contract.
Much has been said about Owens, how he's narcassistic. How he disrupts the locker room. How he's bad for the chemistry of a team. And given his recent history with the indoor football team, it's hard to argue against it. However, he is a great talent. He is gifted athletically. He has a high "football" I.Q. Even at 38, he's probably in the top 10 WR in the league if he truly is 100%. And given the need for WR in Seattle and the contract that they signed here, it's a low risk/medium to high reward.
Personally, I do hope that Owens turns his life around. I do think this will be his last shot in the NFL and I think he understands that. Time will tell if he truly has changed. But if he has & he's playing at a level that he can, then things just got more interesting at CenturyLink Field. As some have been saying on Twitter, get your lattes ready.
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Monday, January 17, 2011
Interesting and Cool Experiences Last Week
Last week I had two cool things happen to me that I wanted to share with you, my faithful readers.
The first was this. To preface, I follow Seahawks coach Pete Carroll on Twitter. This past Monday, he tweeted that the first 25 people to e-mail the publishing company that published his book "Win Forever" would get a free copy of it. I thought to myself "Why not?" and so I did. A few minutes later, I get an e-mail back from a representative of the publishing company saying they would love to send me a free copy and asked for my mailing address. A few days later, I get the book sent FedEx and it didn't cost me a thing, not even for shipping and handling. That was pretty cool.
The second cool thing also came about initially through Twitter. One of the guys who works at the radio station that is the broadcast home of the Tennessee Titans & also works for Titans Radio as their "insider" Jonathan Hutton, tweeted this past Tuesday that he was looking for someone to write an article for Titans Radio website. All season, they have this section called the 12th Man and they have fans submit articles and post them. Hutton was asking for someone to do it for January. I thought to myself again "Why not?" So I e-mailed him about being interested in writing the article. I get an e-mail that evening saying I was selected to write it and gave me the parameters on it. I wrote the article in about 15 minutes, edited it and sent it off. On Thursday, it was published and is on the website now. Here's a link to the article here.
It was some pretty cool experiences and with some stories worth sharing.
The first was this. To preface, I follow Seahawks coach Pete Carroll on Twitter. This past Monday, he tweeted that the first 25 people to e-mail the publishing company that published his book "Win Forever" would get a free copy of it. I thought to myself "Why not?" and so I did. A few minutes later, I get an e-mail back from a representative of the publishing company saying they would love to send me a free copy and asked for my mailing address. A few days later, I get the book sent FedEx and it didn't cost me a thing, not even for shipping and handling. That was pretty cool.
The second cool thing also came about initially through Twitter. One of the guys who works at the radio station that is the broadcast home of the Tennessee Titans & also works for Titans Radio as their "insider" Jonathan Hutton, tweeted this past Tuesday that he was looking for someone to write an article for Titans Radio website. All season, they have this section called the 12th Man and they have fans submit articles and post them. Hutton was asking for someone to do it for January. I thought to myself again "Why not?" So I e-mailed him about being interested in writing the article. I get an e-mail that evening saying I was selected to write it and gave me the parameters on it. I wrote the article in about 15 minutes, edited it and sent it off. On Thursday, it was published and is on the website now. Here's a link to the article here.
It was some pretty cool experiences and with some stories worth sharing.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Random Sports Reflections
It was about time for another post and there are several things rummaging in my head so I figured why not get them down in a random post.
*This week Reggie Bush returned his Heisman Trophy that he won back in 2005. This was the first time this had happened and he said "I just felt like it was the best thing to do, the most respectful thing to do because obviously I do respect the Heisman. I do respect all the things it stands for." It stems from the controversy of his family receiving benefits while he was at USC. He says that him returning the trophy is not an admission of guilt. Personally I feel conflicted. On the one hand, if he was innocent and everything then there's no reason to give up the trophy. OJ Simpson never had to give up his trophy and look at the controversy he caused. On the other hand, he shouldn't have the trophy to begin with (I would have said that back in 2005, Vince Young should have won it). Regardless, the Heisman people now say that it is vacant. However, just like the NCAA may take away tournaments and wins from people, we all know that Reggie Bush won the Heisman in 2005. It seems Bush has learned his lesson and is trying to help youngsters not fall into the "alleged" trap that he and his family fell into.
*The NFL season is underway and I'm super excited. Both the Titans and Seahawks won their season openers, which was the first time since 2007 (my last fall in Seattle). Given how the two teams were last season, I'm cautiously optimistic they could do well and maybe even make the playoffs this year (again first time since 2007 both teams make the playoffs).
*I'm disappointed in how the baseball season turned out with the Royals and Mariners pretty much laying over and playing dead most of the year. It is cool that the Cincinnati Reds are doing well and they're my team to root for come the playoffs. As long as the Yankees don't win, I'll be happy.
Well that's all that's been rattling in my head. It's great that it's fall with football here. It's good times indeed.
*This week Reggie Bush returned his Heisman Trophy that he won back in 2005. This was the first time this had happened and he said "I just felt like it was the best thing to do, the most respectful thing to do because obviously I do respect the Heisman. I do respect all the things it stands for." It stems from the controversy of his family receiving benefits while he was at USC. He says that him returning the trophy is not an admission of guilt. Personally I feel conflicted. On the one hand, if he was innocent and everything then there's no reason to give up the trophy. OJ Simpson never had to give up his trophy and look at the controversy he caused. On the other hand, he shouldn't have the trophy to begin with (I would have said that back in 2005, Vince Young should have won it). Regardless, the Heisman people now say that it is vacant. However, just like the NCAA may take away tournaments and wins from people, we all know that Reggie Bush won the Heisman in 2005. It seems Bush has learned his lesson and is trying to help youngsters not fall into the "alleged" trap that he and his family fell into.
*The NFL season is underway and I'm super excited. Both the Titans and Seahawks won their season openers, which was the first time since 2007 (my last fall in Seattle). Given how the two teams were last season, I'm cautiously optimistic they could do well and maybe even make the playoffs this year (again first time since 2007 both teams make the playoffs).
*I'm disappointed in how the baseball season turned out with the Royals and Mariners pretty much laying over and playing dead most of the year. It is cool that the Cincinnati Reds are doing well and they're my team to root for come the playoffs. As long as the Yankees don't win, I'll be happy.
Well that's all that's been rattling in my head. It's great that it's fall with football here. It's good times indeed.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Sad Times In Seattle Sports
I feel for my "second" home of Seattle right now. Sportswise it is a very dark time. The Mariners finished in last place this past season with a horrible record. The Seahawks are struggling through a dismal season. The U-Dub football team is winless. And the team which shall not be named was moved to Oklahoma City. To be a Seattle sports fan is hard right now.
And to add insult to injury, recently "Tuba Man" passed away. For those not familar with him, he was a guy that would set up outside of Safeco Field or Qwest Field or Key Arena (depending on the season) and would play the tuba. You couldn't go to a game without hearing the bellowing tunes he would put out. His playing was just as much a tradition as garlic fries at Safeco or raising the 12th Fan flag at Qwest. Win or lose after the game as well you'd hear him play. It was a cool thing.
The sad story about him being beat up by a couple of youth which lead to his death is tragic. It broke my heart to hear about that. I pray for his family and for the community at large. It is a hard reminder of the fallen world we live in and the reality it is. Things will improve in Seattle sportswise, things like this tend to go in cycles. The "Tuba Man" will be missed.
And to add insult to injury, recently "Tuba Man" passed away. For those not familar with him, he was a guy that would set up outside of Safeco Field or Qwest Field or Key Arena (depending on the season) and would play the tuba. You couldn't go to a game without hearing the bellowing tunes he would put out. His playing was just as much a tradition as garlic fries at Safeco or raising the 12th Fan flag at Qwest. Win or lose after the game as well you'd hear him play. It was a cool thing.
The sad story about him being beat up by a couple of youth which lead to his death is tragic. It broke my heart to hear about that. I pray for his family and for the community at large. It is a hard reminder of the fallen world we live in and the reality it is. Things will improve in Seattle sportswise, things like this tend to go in cycles. The "Tuba Man" will be missed.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Random Sports Reflections
Here's some random stuff to talk about:
*I'm disappointed in the Red Sox not making the World Series. Given the way the team finished, I guess it was the best to be expected. I'm not really excited about the World Series this year with the (Devil) Rays and the Phillies. I think if I have to pick a team to root for, it'd be the Phillies. The city (Philadelphia) deserves a champ and the last time they won the World Series I was like 8 months old (so 28 years ago) so I'm thinking they're due. I'll say Phillies in 6.
*I'm not really into college football this year. Partly I think it has to do with the Vols and the Huskies having horrible years. All I know is the one thing that's always the case every year...the BCS won't work. Some way shape or form, it won't work and people will want a playoff (which every other division and every other sport have).
*I'm disappointed in the Seahawks. Ever since I've moved, they've went in the tank. Could me moving have put a jinx on them? Could it be the curse of Shaun Alexander in cutting him? Or could it be that they just have way too many injuries this year to overcome. At this point, it might just be worth looking forward to next year, getting a good draft pick and settling into new coach Jim Mora Jr.
*I just heard today that the 49ers fired Mike Nolan and hired Mike Singletary as the interim head coach. Anyone who knows me knows how much of a Singletary fan I am. Growing up, he was one of my favorite players to watch. I respected him both on and off the field. I've felt he's been due a head coaching opportunity after several years as a defensive coordinator. I might actually sort of start rooting for the 49ers again (for the first time in a long time) with him at the helm, though when they play the 'Hawks, still have to pull for the Hawks.
*I'm so excited about the Titans. They've been due a season like this in a long time. This team reminds me in a lot of ways of the dominant teams of the early part of this decade. If they continue to play like they have so far, I don't think there's any reason why they can't win the Super Bowl. If you got a defense like they do, a one-two running combo in White and Johnson, a kicker who's lights out good, and a veteran quarterback who's calm under pressure, then you have the formula for winning a championship.
*I'm disappointed in the Red Sox not making the World Series. Given the way the team finished, I guess it was the best to be expected. I'm not really excited about the World Series this year with the (Devil) Rays and the Phillies. I think if I have to pick a team to root for, it'd be the Phillies. The city (Philadelphia) deserves a champ and the last time they won the World Series I was like 8 months old (so 28 years ago) so I'm thinking they're due. I'll say Phillies in 6.
*I'm not really into college football this year. Partly I think it has to do with the Vols and the Huskies having horrible years. All I know is the one thing that's always the case every year...the BCS won't work. Some way shape or form, it won't work and people will want a playoff (which every other division and every other sport have).
*I'm disappointed in the Seahawks. Ever since I've moved, they've went in the tank. Could me moving have put a jinx on them? Could it be the curse of Shaun Alexander in cutting him? Or could it be that they just have way too many injuries this year to overcome. At this point, it might just be worth looking forward to next year, getting a good draft pick and settling into new coach Jim Mora Jr.
*I just heard today that the 49ers fired Mike Nolan and hired Mike Singletary as the interim head coach. Anyone who knows me knows how much of a Singletary fan I am. Growing up, he was one of my favorite players to watch. I respected him both on and off the field. I've felt he's been due a head coaching opportunity after several years as a defensive coordinator. I might actually sort of start rooting for the 49ers again (for the first time in a long time) with him at the helm, though when they play the 'Hawks, still have to pull for the Hawks.
*I'm so excited about the Titans. They've been due a season like this in a long time. This team reminds me in a lot of ways of the dominant teams of the early part of this decade. If they continue to play like they have so far, I don't think there's any reason why they can't win the Super Bowl. If you got a defense like they do, a one-two running combo in White and Johnson, a kicker who's lights out good, and a veteran quarterback who's calm under pressure, then you have the formula for winning a championship.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Random Sports Reflections
There is a lot going on lately and so here is a way to hit some points in a random fashion:
*The baseball playoffs started yesterday...on cable. So that means, no watching for me at least the first few days. Of course I'm pulling for the Red Sox in the AL. In the NL, I'm supporting the Cubs and the Brewers. I would like to see a Red Sox/Cubs World Series (like I did back in 2003). We'll see if that turns out.
*I meant to write about this sooner but I wanted to share a story that has broken my heart. In the preseason, Jacksonville Jaguars OT Richard Collier was shot 14 times outside of an apartment building with a former teammate waiting for some girls to come out. This past week, he had his leg amputated. He is still alive thankfully but his life is forever changed. I have been praying for Collier and would ask those that read this blog to do the same.
*College Football teams haven't been good on my end. The records of the two teams I root for (Tennesse, Washington) are a combined 1-7. It has not been fun at all. Thankfully the two NFL teams I root for is a different story. Their combined record (Tennessee, Seattle) is 5-2, with Tennessee being 4-0 for the first time in the history of the franchise. Hopefully that will continue and that Seattle will turn things around as well.
*The baseball playoffs started yesterday...on cable. So that means, no watching for me at least the first few days. Of course I'm pulling for the Red Sox in the AL. In the NL, I'm supporting the Cubs and the Brewers. I would like to see a Red Sox/Cubs World Series (like I did back in 2003). We'll see if that turns out.
*I meant to write about this sooner but I wanted to share a story that has broken my heart. In the preseason, Jacksonville Jaguars OT Richard Collier was shot 14 times outside of an apartment building with a former teammate waiting for some girls to come out. This past week, he had his leg amputated. He is still alive thankfully but his life is forever changed. I have been praying for Collier and would ask those that read this blog to do the same.
*College Football teams haven't been good on my end. The records of the two teams I root for (Tennesse, Washington) are a combined 1-7. It has not been fun at all. Thankfully the two NFL teams I root for is a different story. Their combined record (Tennessee, Seattle) is 5-2, with Tennessee being 4-0 for the first time in the history of the franchise. Hopefully that will continue and that Seattle will turn things around as well.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Nothing Better than a Titans/Seahawks Victory
It has been awhile since there has been a weekend where the Titans and Seahawks both won (if I remember right it was at the end of last season). So it was nice that Week 3 is finally that week where it happens.
For Seattle, it was a nice dose of the St. Louis Rams and playing at Qwest Field which helps in getting their first victory of the year. I don't mind if it takes a winless team to do it. You have to start somewhere. I'm sad that I didn't get to watch the game (they had on TV here on Fox the Broncos/Saints game).
For Tennessee, it is what has become the staple of their team, defense and the running game. They gave the Texans fits throughout the game. Even with it being close for about three quarters, the Titans pulled away at the end, aided by a interception return for a touchdown by Courtland Finnigan which covered the length of the field. Unfortunately, I got stuck with the K.C./Atlanta game. Oh well, the Titans are 3-0 and still getting the job done.
For Seattle, it was a nice dose of the St. Louis Rams and playing at Qwest Field which helps in getting their first victory of the year. I don't mind if it takes a winless team to do it. You have to start somewhere. I'm sad that I didn't get to watch the game (they had on TV here on Fox the Broncos/Saints game).
For Tennessee, it is what has become the staple of their team, defense and the running game. They gave the Texans fits throughout the game. Even with it being close for about three quarters, the Titans pulled away at the end, aided by a interception return for a touchdown by Courtland Finnigan which covered the length of the field. Unfortunately, I got stuck with the K.C./Atlanta game. Oh well, the Titans are 3-0 and still getting the job done.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Titans 2-0, Seahawks....Not So Much
After Week 2 of the NFL season, it is very much like Week 1. The bad news coming from the Pacific Northwest with the Seahawks losing and going to 0-2 with a loss to the 49ers in the home opener. They really should have won the game despite being without essentially 6 wide receivers (2 out for the year, 2 out for a few more weeks, 1 hurt during pregame and 1 on one of the first plays of the game.) The joy of being able to watch the game on TV in Kansas City along with a 14-0 start was quenched as the 49ers ended up winning the game in overtime. They've gone 0-2 for the first time since 2002 and are two games down to the leader of the NFC West, the Arizona Cardinals. Of course there is still a lot of season to go, but if they are going to pick it up they need to do it soon.
The very good news, however, is that the Tennessee Titans are 2-0 after their convincing victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. I unfortunately was not able to watch the game on TV as the Kansas City Chiefs game was on instead. I did keep track of it via the internet. Given the tumultuous week with the events circulating around Vince Young and a gameday which saw weather from the remnants of Hurricane Ike bringing in winds up to 50 miles an hour, the Titans did what they do best: they ran the ball and played awesome defense. Chris Johnson had another good game and has really impressed me in his first two games as a pro. The defense did a great job with three interceptions and a blocked punt/recovered for a touchdown. They are leading the AFC South (in my mind the toughest division in all of football) and are 2-0 for the first time since 1999, which was also the last time the team was in the Super Bowl. This team is of course flying under the radar with regard to their play on the field, which I don't mind at all because usually when that happens they just roll along and keep on winning.
So the best way to sum up Week 2: Seahawks, not yay. Titans, good times!
The very good news, however, is that the Tennessee Titans are 2-0 after their convincing victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. I unfortunately was not able to watch the game on TV as the Kansas City Chiefs game was on instead. I did keep track of it via the internet. Given the tumultuous week with the events circulating around Vince Young and a gameday which saw weather from the remnants of Hurricane Ike bringing in winds up to 50 miles an hour, the Titans did what they do best: they ran the ball and played awesome defense. Chris Johnson had another good game and has really impressed me in his first two games as a pro. The defense did a great job with three interceptions and a blocked punt/recovered for a touchdown. They are leading the AFC South (in my mind the toughest division in all of football) and are 2-0 for the first time since 1999, which was also the last time the team was in the Super Bowl. This team is of course flying under the radar with regard to their play on the field, which I don't mind at all because usually when that happens they just roll along and keep on winning.
So the best way to sum up Week 2: Seahawks, not yay. Titans, good times!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The Real Opening Day of the NFL
Anyone who knows me knows that I love football. This weekend was the first weekend of wall-to-wall football with yesterday and college football and then today with the pros.
It was my first season not starting the season watching it on the West Coast. Over there, what would happen would be watch the pregame shows (mainly the CBS one) then a little bit of the first quarter of the early games before getting ready for worship. Then after the service, watching the fourth quarter of the first game and then going from there. Now, being back in the Central Time Zone, it's back to being able to watch both games as they come on after the worship service.
Unfortunately, also being in Kansas City means two things. One, the CBS affiliate will only show Chiefs games (being an AFC team means not as much opportunity to see the Titans) and two, the FOX affiliate will more than likely only show Rams games (which if there is a bright side, means I'll at least get to see two Seahawks games as they are in the same division).
This week ended up being a mixed feeling kind of day. On the down side, the Seahawks got beat down by the Bills (the Bills!?). I can kind of understand it being that it was in Buffalo. I don't think it will be indictive of the rest of the season. They will get healthy and they'll do well.
On the up side was, of course, the Tennessee Titans. They beat their division rival Jacksonville Jaguars 17-10. It was great on a number of levels. One, they won the game. Two, they beat a division rival. Three, they did it at home (LP Field). Four, the defense showed up as usual and had a beat down of a performance (7 sacks, 2 INTs, 1 fumble recovery). And five, Chris Johnson, the rookie running back, showed why he is going to be a factor in the Titans' offense. The only concern was QB Vince Young not having a great day and also got a sprained knee which knocked him out of the game. Hopefully, it won't be serious and he'll be back for next week's game.
So to recap:
Seahawks = sad that they are 0-1
Titans = very happy and elated that they are 1-0
It was my first season not starting the season watching it on the West Coast. Over there, what would happen would be watch the pregame shows (mainly the CBS one) then a little bit of the first quarter of the early games before getting ready for worship. Then after the service, watching the fourth quarter of the first game and then going from there. Now, being back in the Central Time Zone, it's back to being able to watch both games as they come on after the worship service.
Unfortunately, also being in Kansas City means two things. One, the CBS affiliate will only show Chiefs games (being an AFC team means not as much opportunity to see the Titans) and two, the FOX affiliate will more than likely only show Rams games (which if there is a bright side, means I'll at least get to see two Seahawks games as they are in the same division).
This week ended up being a mixed feeling kind of day. On the down side, the Seahawks got beat down by the Bills (the Bills!?). I can kind of understand it being that it was in Buffalo. I don't think it will be indictive of the rest of the season. They will get healthy and they'll do well.
On the up side was, of course, the Tennessee Titans. They beat their division rival Jacksonville Jaguars 17-10. It was great on a number of levels. One, they won the game. Two, they beat a division rival. Three, they did it at home (LP Field). Four, the defense showed up as usual and had a beat down of a performance (7 sacks, 2 INTs, 1 fumble recovery). And five, Chris Johnson, the rookie running back, showed why he is going to be a factor in the Titans' offense. The only concern was QB Vince Young not having a great day and also got a sprained knee which knocked him out of the game. Hopefully, it won't be serious and he'll be back for next week's game.
So to recap:
Seahawks = sad that they are 0-1
Titans = very happy and elated that they are 1-0
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