Weekly Random Thoughts on the Yankees
Another disappointing postseason. The Yankees were bounced from the playoffs this week, losing to the Indians 3-1. But at least I didn't get a chance to lose a stupid bet that involved posting a picture of myself in a Red Sox t-shirt like last year.This offseason should be interesting as the following people might not be back in pinstripes next year: Joe Torre, Bobby Abreu, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, and Alex Rodriguez. I think Rivera will be back because Joba Chamberlain has been told he will be a starter next year. I have no idea what will happen with the rest of them. If I had my choice, everyone but Clemens would return.
Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Panthers
The Panthers barely beat the Saints last weekend, 16-13, on a last-second Kasay field goal. The Panthers are 3-2 and are tied with Tampa Bay for first in the NFC South.It looks like Vinny Testaverde will be starting for the Panthers at QB this weekend against Arizona. This is not good. Dude is older than the Super Bowl. But the game is in Arizona, so I'm going with the Panthers (3-0 on the road, 0-2 at home), 17-14.
Weekly Random Thoughts On The Carolina Tar Heels
Football season is officially over: the Heels' basketball team had its first scrimmage Friday night. The Tar Heels do not have a single freshman on their roster this year (they do have a red-shirt freshman, Will Graves). But they don't need any new blood.But back to football: the Heels have looked good the past two weeks, beating Miami 33-27 and losing to #7 South Carolina, 21-15. The Butch Davis Era has officially begun. Just wait until he gets a year or two of recruiting under his belt (if he stays that long).
The Cynical Dad NFL Rankings
1. Indianapolis Colts (5-0)Only gave up 177 total yards to the Bucs last weekend in a 33-14 victory.
2. New England Patriots (5-0)
Another week, another double-digit victory.
3. Dallas Cowboys (5-0)
Neither the Patriots or the Cowboys have played a team with a winning record this year. We'll find out on Sunday which is team is for real.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1)
Shutout the Seahawks with their two best receivers (Ward and Holmes) unable to play.
5. Tennessee Titans (3-1)
Their only loss was a 22-20 defeat at the hands of the Colts.
6. Washington Redskins (4-1)
They held the Detroit Lions to 144 total yards last weekend.
This Movie Was Made For Me
Normally, I'm totally against Hollywood remaking stuff from my youth that I dearly loved. But a remake of Land Of The Lost starring Will Ferrell? Sign me up!Why Rilo Kelly Sucks
Idolator proves the more Jenny Lewis' dresses shrink, the worse Rilo Kelly's music becomes.The Cynical Dad Reader Of The Week Award
This week's Cynical Dad Reader Of The Week is… Ok. I don't give out an award. But if I did, it would go to Shug for the link to the Polish hair salon where the hairdressers wear g-strings.Sunday Morning Hangover
Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:- Chris receives a concussion from Al Gore.
- Dutch tells one of the coolest Halloween stories ever.
- Jonathon is a lot like Indiana Jones.
- Kristen is a Freecycle troll.
- Rachel doesn't care for playdates.
- Yvonne gets a bunch of grief for renting a home.
