Me
/ famliy, wedding
8 October
2010
These past few months have been a whirlwind of life-highs – today culminates this period with my wedding to Alice Dillard which officially creates a new family.
Just about three years ago Alice and I went to the Mississippi State Fair with a group of friends. We held hands and shared a cinnamon roll and ate some chicken-on-a-stick from Penn’s and had our first kiss on the midway amongst the carnies and humongous stuffed animals. Thus began the little spark that has grown into deep respect and admiration and laughing and love.
Chance and I have always got along. I knew when I started dating Alice that I couldn’t take it lightly because there was this little boy named Chance involved too. Chance has brought out the kid in me. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that anyone can be a Father. Dad is earned and what better testament to my growth in life than having such an awesome 8yr old call me his Daddy.
The three of us have collectively gone through a lot of change in the past year. We’ve all taken it one day at a time, shedding some tears but mostly with laughter.
I’m so happy my family and friends will be able to share tonight with us. For those that were unable to make it, you will be missed but know that I think of you from time to time and your friendships are important to me. My life needed to take a turn a few years back and I no longer have the contact and intimacy I once did with many who cared for me. I miss you all and wish you could be here with me today.
I spent a year in New Jersey and I was told that if I put first thing first and went about life with an attitude of gratitude, my life would turn out OK. My life is nothing I ever dreamed of. Wildest dreams don’t compare.
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The Internets
/ content-strategy, IA
4 October
2010
Ran across this post on content strategy today.
Audit – Strategy – Plan – Create – Maintain. Increasingly, content is becoming a more and more important slice of my work pie. It’s why people come to websites in the first place and really the only reason why they might ever return. Without content we have nothing.
Full post here: http://goo.gl/kWic
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Me
/ google, nap, Travel, wedding
4 October
2010
While getting organized and learning the lay of the land via Google Maps, I met a new friend who seems to be taking his siesta outside our honeymoon hotel. I love naps too!! Look forward to meeting you amigo!
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Me
/ wedding
3 October
2010
Not really. Well, sorta. No, not really. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Loose garment.
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Sport
/ jacory-harris, miami-hurricanes
3 October
2010
The Miami Hurricanes showed flashes of brilliance as they won a gritty contest in hostile territory yesterday. It was an important win for the Canes who improved to a 3-1 record through arguably the toughest portion of their 2010 schedule.
Miami QB Jacory Harris played much better than in previous games – throwing 3 TD passes to standout flanker Leonard Hankerson and only 2 pics. Hankerson is the latest NFL caliber receiver for the canes and has the size and speed to make him a serious threat from anywhere on the field – especially when he lines up in the slot and gets LB coverage as he did several times against the Tigers.
Harris’ two picks are troubling. There is a communication breakdown somewhere between the Offensive Coordinator (Mark Whipple), Harris, and the heretofore go-to wideout, Travis Benjamin. In almost all of Jacory’s 8 picks this season, I’ve watched as he returns to the sideline with disbelief in his demeanor. Clearly they’re working on this in practice, but for some reason the Canes have yet to remedy this thorn in what otherwise is an explosive and competent offense.
Miami’s D is tenacious. There were a couple lapses which led to long runs but overall, the Miami defense proved stingy. Miami ranks 15th nationally in points against/game (15.0) 2nd in sacks/game (4.25) and lead the nation in tackles for loss (10.5/game). All and all, the Hurricane D is clicking and if the core can continue without injury, should provide the Canes with ample support for the rest of the season.
Next up for Miami are the rival Seminoles of Florida State. FSU was touted pre-season but an early debacle against Oklahoma threw them out of contention. The game will be played in front of a national 8pm audience in Miami. Despite the early loss to the Sooners, FSU has had impressive wins over marginal Wake Forrest as well as UVA as they head into Joe Robbie Stadium this coming week. The game should be one Miami can succeed in – a win next Saturday will leave just Virginia Tech as the only real threat remaining.
IF the Canes can solve their interception problems and gel on the offensive side like they have on D, they should be able to run the table and be a BCS contender come December.
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Me
/ marriage
27 September
2010
This is a big deal.
The canes are 3-1 too. They play Clemson this coming Saturday and then play FSU the day after I get married.
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Sport
/ miami-hurricanes, michael-irvin, mp3
10 September
2010
No doubt about it, the Canes’ game this Saturday against Ohio State is one of the most important games Miami has ever faced as a national contender. The stakes are high.
- Do the Hurricanes legitimately belong in the ‘elite’ college football conversation?
- Can they avenge the national championship theft that occured at the hands of the chump-ass buckeyes?
- Can The U earn back the SWAGGER that made us who we are?
More will be revealed come Saturday at 2:40 CST.
Until then, feel the motivation from this Michael Irvin audio complete with Miami Vice inducing ‘In The Air Tonight’ background. Tell me you don’t get goosebumps!
I’m proud to be a Miami Hurricane.
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Sport
/ miami-hurricanes
7 September
2010
FAMU Quarterback, Martin Ukpai, gave me great pleasure when faced with a UM defensive back sandwich, he chose the easier softer way. He simply sat down.
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Sport
/ miami-hurricanes, uniforms
1 September
2010
Nike unveiled the University of Miami’s new 2010 ‘Pro Combat’ uniform yesterday during an online press conference today. Donning a one-off uniform isn’t anything new to collegiate sports. What is new is a sports manufacturer creating a series of one-off uniforms with the sole purpose of garnering media attention. What Nike has done in the past year with the advent of the Pro Combat campaign is further entrench themselves as co-brands to each of the Pro Combat schools. With the help of some enthusiastic athletic department Guinea-pigs, Nike is able to try out some new technology / designs on a national stage with the ancillary benefit of each team having massive merchandising opportunities. Win win?
More photos are available on the Nike Pro Combat website.
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Rob lives and works in the town of Jackson, MS where he leads the interactive department at an awesome advertising and branding agency. Life is slower than most places in Mississippi, and Rob tends to like it that way. Some of his favorite life experiences include sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in a 44ft sloop, learning to speak Swahili while living along the lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and zipping along the curviest of Mississippi country roads in his VW Rabbit.