Weekend of Labor (or lack thereof)
Yeah.
Another Labor Day weekend down. No employment labor for me, just driving and good times.
I take that back. There was a bit of drunken texting (as referenced by my last post) and painting.
Friday night I went to see Rob Zombie's Halloween with Shafter and Sparky. While the flick was good, it only works as a stand-alone or a fan film. Thinking of it as a remake in effort to replace and continue the franchise is a horrid thought. They went down two different lines and intent, in my opinion. I hope Rob Zombie doesn't decide to do a sequel, because I can't see how he can do it without a huge leap of even horror flick faith. I do think Rob Zombie is the Kevin Smith of horror. Why? He keeps using the same actors too, and the dialogue definitely tells you who the writer/director is.
Saturday had not much that I can recall offhand except for the Old Shillelagh with James. Much beer was had, along with texting and dancing on the dance floor to old school rap. Some parts are a blur, but I ran into some old classmates, one of which was getting married. (Kim Baruzzini, for you FHS type people.)
Sunday had me painting a large portion of my bedroom and traveling to Ohio. Good times were had, and sleep was found. I was even ridiculed for U of M's "Appalachian Folly", but oh well.
Monday sent me to Geauga Lake for an hour or so then a drive back to Casa de Garvin for some Tsuro, a dash of Settlers, and a delicious turkey dinner. Thereafter, it was a drive home in which I ended up taking a nap (no worries, the car was stopped), and a couple of interesting phone calls.
Then... sleep.
I didn't get a lot of solid sleep this weekend, but the friends made up for it.
Good times. Labels: football, holiday, ohio, roller coaster, travel
Reporter at the Michigan/OSU game
Fox reporter Steve Brown holds his own at the Michigan/OSU game:
Hilarity! Labels: football, humor
Bo Schembechler Passes Away
Bo Schembechler has passed away today, one day before Michigan plays Ohio State in one of the biggest games ever in one of college football's oldest rivalries.
(SI Article)
I had the opportunity to meet Bo once at the Livonia "Buddy's Pizza." He was doing a radio show from there, and my dad and I went to get a couple of Michigan footballs signed. He was a kind and gracious man.
Rest in peace, Bo. Thanks for everything. Watch over the "Maize and Blue" tomorrow and always. You will be missed.
U of M, win this one for Bo.
GO BLUE! Labels: death, football
XL!
Super Bowl XL.
Good game. I placed a bet with a friend, and she owes me a movie. We placed the bet when Seattle was up by three, and I even allowed her to back out at half-time. She stayed true to Seattle, if only for the love of her hometown team, the Browns.
Sorry you lost, Cat. At least you get to pick said movie.
And Garvin - You folded on your rant post-game. HA! It's ok.
Steph - It may be empty, but it's still a victory.
SCO - Right back at you. I hate you with a deep, deep passion too. Labels: football, ohio, sports
Lions New Head Coach
The Lions announced the new head coach, Rod Marinelli. He was the Tampa Bay defensive line coach. Here's to hoping it is a better season next year.
(Read the SI.com article.) Labels: football, lions, sports
Lions
Detroit, MI - Monday, October 28, 2005 - Anthrax Scare At Ford Field
Detroit Lion football practice was delayed nearly two hours today after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field.
Coach Steve Mariucci immediately suspended practice while police and federal investigators were called to investigate.
After a complete analysis, FBI forensic experts determined that the white substance unknown to the players was the goal line.
Practice was resumed after special agents decided the team was unlikely to encounter the substance again.
Okay, seriously.
Mooch is out. I'm not surprised. Defense coordinator Dick Jauron is taking his spot until they find a permanent replacement. Concidering that the defense is the only thing keeping the team alive, it makes sense, but I hope the defense doesn't suffer due to this move. I was discussing this Sunday night with some friends, and the popular opinion is that the offensive coordinator should go too, if only for having Harrington throw a four yard pass on third down with 27 yards to go.
Who knows what this will bring for the Lions. Time will tell. Labels: Detroit, football, lions
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