BYE BYE, TANK!

After repeated violations, the Bears finally waived the controversial tackle. I actually commend the Bears for making the move. GM, Jerry Angelo, issued a pretty strong statement saying that he was "embarrassed" by Tank's actions. It truly is embarrassing that a guy, even after serving jail time and losing a friend to gunshots, still cannot get it right. I'm sure there will be interest in Tank. The guy has talent but he is a fool for not being able to keep his head on straight.

Sick-O!

Yes, based on the title, most people probably expected this to be about RobsObs. I actually considered it too but no, it is about Michael Moore's new movie on health care. I just saw it and it's an interesting film. I understand it is one sided and I am sure there are issues with countries that have national health care systems. Still, it is amazing how many people in the US are without health care and even those that have health care what they have to go through to see the doctors they need to see AND the deductibles and other fees that aren't covered under insurance.

About a year ago, I had a pretty deep cut on my hand that required a visit to the ER for some stitches. I had to wait for several hours and even with my insurance, I still had to pay several hundred dollars out of my own pocket. Something doesn't seem right.

What is Bean's deal?

First, he wants to leave and then he wants to stay. Now he wants to leave again.

If Kobe Bryant's trade-me, trade-me-not public drama didn't already resemble something out of the Paris Hilton playbook, now there's a scandalous video tape of Bryant on the market. The latest twist in the saga is a 24-second, profanity-peppered clip in which Bryant reportedly reiterates his desire to be traded and derides Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and center Andrew Bynum.

This guy calls out his owner, his GM, his teammates and acts as if somehow all along he has been the model employee and taken "bullets" for the team and organization and just been the ultimate standup guy. He is looking for sympathy from the crowd and wants to make himself look like the ultimate martyr.

I'm tired of Bean! He's an ass and if I wanted to hear an ass talk, I'd fart!

Poor Lavar!

Guy was in a motorcycle accident today breaking his arm and three bones in his leg. Fortunately, the injuries appear to be non life threatening. Still, it's amazing how quickly his career faded. A couple of years ago, he was still considered one of the premier LBs in the game. Always and aggressive big playmaker, he struggled understanding the 'Skins defense and then struggled with the Giants last year. When he finally looked like he was improving, he ruptured his Achilles tendon. Just as he was making his way back, he now suffers the injuries from his accident.

It's too bad because I always liked Lavar but it truly is amazing how he went from great to probably being done at 29 years of age. I suppose he was thinking about retirement even before the accident.

Good luck, Lavar!

Tommie Harris wants Donovan McNabb to QB in Chicago!

Speaking this weekend from Philadelphia, where Harris was a guest of McNabb's at the quarterback's charity golf tournament, the D-lineman had this to say: "I'd love to have [McNabb] as my quarterback in Chicago. … Hopefully, he comes here and helps the Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl. … If he comes to Chicago, we'll definitely win the Super Bowl. … He's my friend and I would like him to play on my team. … I'd love him to play for the Bears."

He just kept going.

And Harris wasn't done, capping his comments with, "Hopefully we get Donovan."

Seems not everyone on the Bears have full faith in Rexy.

Here comes Jason Campbell!

Really good article in the Post today by Jason LaCanfora (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/14/AR2007061402312.html?hpid=sec-sports) that talks about the time and effort that Campbell has put in during this offseason. Also, how nice a guy he is off the field. How he seems to have gained the trust and confidence of his teammates and the faith of the fans.

I'm excited to watch this guy grow and mature. Based on his character, hard work, history, and ethics, he seems like he has the potential to have a bright future. There's no question he will go through his growing pains and have some tough moments but I think he has tremendous up side and Ilook forward to watching him play this year.

JMU RULES!!!!

Soap. Use it!

So I am using Irish Spring soap and have to say that I really enjoy it's lathering abilities and it has a nice scent. Price is good too.

I enjoyed Coast but it is harder to find and a little bit more pricey.

Zest sucks! Doesn't lather. Makes you smell worse after taking your shower!

Thoughts?

Up your nose with a rubber hose!

Oh GADS!!! The first season of Welcome Back, Ko-TARE is on DVD!!! This show was unbelievable! You would not be allowed to take the DVD on a plane because it's DA BOMB!!!

Probably won't buy it as I can watch it when it comes on Nick at Nite.

Sums up A LOT of Bears fans feelings!

Silly Rexy - Part Chaar

RobsObs has been saying that the national media has been hammering Rexy and the locals love him. Here are some sports guys from the Chicago Town Daily News who are saying EXACTLY what I have been saying.

Rexy may turn out to be a great QB and he is young and he may develop. If the Bears were bad and rebuilding, I would probably say stick with the guy and let him grow with the rebuilding team. HOWEVER, I have been saying that the Bears were built to win NOW. They don't have time to allow Rexy to learn and mature when the rest of the team is ready now. The window is not open long enough to allow for that. That is what I have been saying and that is pretty much what these guys are saying.

Silly Rexy - Part Tres!

Pretty funny.

Rambo Resurrected - The Final Chapter!

In light of the upcoming Rambo gore fest/movie, I am resurrecting Rambo for a final chapter. Add as you see fit and make it a good one as it is the final chapter in a glorious life.


After another sleepless night, Rambo gets up off his beaten up sofa bed in the morning devoid of feeling and trying to find meaning in an otherwise meaningless life. “Why couldn’t Nam go on forever?” he asks himself not knowing whether he said it aloud or not. Rambo looks around his living room at a scattered mess of trash, food wrappers/cans, papers of nonsensical drawings, his own feces, and other miscellaneous junk. This is home. He sits on the couch and wipes the mess and litter on the cardboard box that serves as his coffee table and finds a large rat eating a leftover slice of pizza from who knows how many days ago. Rambo picks up the pizza with the rat and gobbles the whole thing down. He lets out a little belch and a long, abysmally stinky fart. After wafting the fart into his own nose, Rambo’s eyes perk a bit and he realizes he’s going to be late for work…again. John Jay searches the floor for the least dirty clothes, dresses, and runs out the door. He races down the street to the corner donut shop where he works as a donut maker/stock boy. He steps in the shop knowing he is late and already expecting to hear it from his boss, Mr. Murdoch. “Ram-BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!” yells Murdoch. In a low deep grumble, Rambo mutters, “Sorry, Mr. Murdoch.” “I am sick of your excuses, Rambo! This is your last chance. You better have a great day today or it will be your last.” says the red faced Murdoch. Rambo nods and puts on his donut hat and goes in the back to start the first batch of donuts. Just as Rambo is about to get started, he sees another person already pulling out the first batch of donuts. “Rambo, this is Ming Lee. We brought her on to support during the busy times and she works cheap so make sure to show her around and get her up to speed.” orders Murdoch. Rambo thinks, “Up to speed? It’s f’ing donuts, duckfuck!” Sadly, this is one of those times Rambo actually says what he is thinking. “Ram-BOOOOOOOOOO!!!” yells Murdoch. “Just get to work!” he continues. Murdoch leaves and Ming Lee smiles shyly at Rambo. Immediately, Rambo is entranced by her Asian beauty. His eyes widen and mouth starts drooling as he has a disgusting/perverted grin on his mouth. Rambo remains speechless as finally he has found something that has caught his eye and given him a purpose. In an effort to impress the young Asian he starts showing off his skills with the dough, the fryer, and all the other contraptions like he is Tom Cruise from Cocktail except instead of catching everything and looking cool, he is dropping everything and making a mess and a fool of himself. Still, Ming smiles and claps in excitement. Recognizing that he has impressed Ming (at least so he thinks), Rambo asks her if she wants a coffee and does three flips and a sow cow up on the shelves that house the large bags of coffee beans. However, the weight and impact of Rambo on the rickety shelves cause them to buckle and down come the heavy bags of coffee right on top of Rambo knocking him out cold. Ming continues to applaud and laugh not realizing that Rambo is out cold…

Get Ready 'Skins Fans!

Could be a VERY a exciting year with perhaps the greatest safety tandem in the league.

Silly Rexy - Part Deaux!

This about sums it up for Rexy.

Thug Johnson - SUSPENDED!

"Thug" Johnson got his punishment from Goodell and it is an 8 game suspension that can be reduced to 6 if he complies with all the conditions of the suspension and shows good behavior. Good behavior for Thug? Good luck! Glad this guy isn't on my team. He has shown continued poor judgement and has been a menace to society and a detriment to his team.

I AM CUCKOO FOR COCOA PUFFS!!!

It is my cereal du jour! Do you guys have any favorites?

Silly Rexy!

What are we talking about here? INTs?

What is going on with the Cubbies?

So the good news is that the starting pitching has actually held up pretty well. Marquis, Lilly, and Hll have been surprisingly good while the one sure thing (Big Z) has struggled. Still, the starting pitching is like 21-13. The problems is that the bullpen has SUCKED!!! They are like 2-13. Scott Eyre has been a disgrace amongst disgraceful relievers. Additionally, the offense has been very inconsistent. One game we will put up 8 runs and then we will go a stretch of 3-4 games putting up 2-3 runs.

Looks like everyone is pressing but hopefully we will loosen up soon and catch on a hot streak. Another good thing is that the Brewers have REALLY cooled off so we are only about 6 games out even though we have been terrible. Hopefully the tide will turn soon.

PARTY ON!!!!

HOF #81

So I was driving into work today and I saw a Redskins license plate with the following: HOF 81.

It is amazing to me that Monk has not gotten into the HOF as of yet. The guy had the following stats:

Among the league's all-time top 50 in:
Receptions: 6
Receiving yards: 11
Receiving TDs: 29t
Yards from scrimmage: 26
Consecutive games with at least one reception: 2(183)
All-Rookie: 1980
3-time Pro Bowler: 1984, 1985, 1986
2-time All-Pro: 1984, 1985

Keep in mind that he played in a running offense led by John Riggins AND when he ended his career, he was a leader OR higher up in many of the statistics listed above. Today, passing is more prevalent and WRs are getting a lot more opportunities to catch balls than they did in Monk's era.

It's a shame he has not gotten in the HOF yet. Hopefully his time is this year.