Jeopardy TV Show Set Causes 1989 Prom Flashbacks
Culture, Editorial
/ jeopardy, tv
22 September 2009
I’m all for cosmetic updates, but Jeopardy’s latest set make-over looks as if it was done by the same crew who decorated my Palmetto Sr. High School Prom in 1989. Bring on the Wayfarers, perms, and skinny ties. Oh yeah – all those seem to be coming back on their own.
Canes Crack Top 10 In Latest AP Football Poll
Editorial, Sport
/ miami-hurricanes
20 September 2009
While there still exists a long road ahead of the University of Miami’s football team, certain satisfaction can be gained from what has been accomplished thus far during the 2009 NCAA Division 1 football season. Quality victories over then ranked 18 Florida State and 14th ranked Georgia Tech have vaulted The U into the 9th position in the AP’s latest rankings.
Not since week 15 of the 2005 season (December 2005), have the Miami Hurricanes enjoyed the respect that comes with a national top-ten ranking. To be honest, it seems like a lot longer than that. If feels like its been the better part of a decade since the Canes have legitimately been contenders on the national stage.
No matter the length of time concerning UM’s drought, those days are clearly behind us.
Jacory Harris is a QB stud. No if’s and’s or but’s about it. He posesses the poise of a top notch pro QB in only his second game of his second season. Miami’s receivers are real threats. Miami’s offensive line has managed to provide Harris and the running tandem of Cooper and James with enough time and holes respectively to set a foundation for varied and intelligent offensive play-sets.
The University of Miami will put their #9 national ranking on the line this coming Saturday when they travel to Blacksburg, VA to take on the Hokies of Virginia Tech.
It’s great to be a Miami Hurricane. It’s great to see the U be a threat once again on the national stage.
The Hamburger Taxonomy
Culture, Found, The Internets
/ food
18 September 2009
The popular hamburger-centric blog, A Hamburger Today, breaks down the many burger varieties into some 10+ unique categories.
Mmmmm. Burgers.
Having looked through the various phyla, class and species, I have done a pretty good job in my 38 years of experiencing a lot of what is available in the burger universe. I’ve even managed to eat one of the burgers mentioned by name in the article – Dyer’s of Memphis, who’s claim to fame is that they deep fry their burgers in 60+ year old oil.
Dear College Football Universe, THE U IS BACK!
18 September 2009
I used to enjoy the type of games I watched tonight. Back when the Canes were a perennial national powerhouse, I would relish in the lopsided victories against lesser opponents. But those games were typically against Syracuse or Rutgers or dare I say Temple?
Tonight’s win was different because it was the second win in a row in which the Miami Hurricanes managed to defeat a ranked opponent. Not only were these last two wins against more highly ranked and touted teams, they came against a bitter rival and a team in the form of the Yellow Jackets who ran over the Canes last year and knocked them out of ACC Championship contention.
Miami’s dreaded first four games all seem entirely winnable today. Jacory Harris and the new Miami offence are extremely impressive. They for the most part are able to move the ball at will. Something a Hurricane team has been unable to do for the better part of a decade. In addition, the defense looked speedy and sharp overall. With the exception of the first drive (in which GA.Tech was held to a field goal), Miami did a tremendous job in stopping the run.
And once again to clear up any confusion, Jacory Harris is the REAL DEAL.
Hurricanes Take On Georgia Tech Tonight
17 September 2009
Georgia Tech ran over Miami last year. It was pathetic. Just when Miami showed a glimpse of its old self and cracked the top 25 last year, Georgia Tech ran for like 3000 yards and put those hopes to rest – until tonight.
After triumphing over arch rival Florida State on Labor Day, the Canes take on the 14th ranked Yellow Jackets tonight from Dolphin Stadium.
Will the Canes return to their schizophrenic ways of last year where we never knew which team would show up? I hope not. A solid win tonight could once and for all signify that the U is back. I’m really psyched to see if our run defense can contain GT’s buffalo herd of a backfield. I’m also psyched to watch Jacory some more – he showed such poise and coolness against FSU – I hope he’s able to maintain that through tonight’s game.
Go Canes and always remember… It’s all about the U.
Hurricanes Football Schedule 2009
16 September 2009
Below, I have recreated the 2009 University of Miami Hurricanes football schedule.
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| 09/07/09 | Versus |
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| 09/17/09 7:30pm EST ESPN |
Versus | W, 33-17 | ||
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| 09/26/09 3:30px EST ABC |
Versus | L 7-31 | ||
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| 10/03/09 TBA |
Versus | W 21-20 | ||
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| 10/10/09 TBA |
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| 10/17/09 7:30pm ESPN |
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| 10/24/09 TBA |
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| 10/31/09 TBA |
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| 11/07/09 TBA |
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| 11/14/09 TBA |
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| 11/21/09 TBA |
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| 11/28/09 TBA |
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All logos obtained from Chris Creamer’s amazing sports logo website.
Transport Yourself Back To Swanky Mad Men Days
Culture, The Internets
/ madmen, world-wide-web
14 September 2009
AMC has a cool little app up that allows you to create yourself as a Mad Men character, then export the resulting image. I followed the show sparringly last year but have watched 2/3 episodes this year. Its loved by many who I follow.
VIDEO – How To Play Dirty At Scrabble
Culture, The Internets
/ games, videos, world-wide-web
14 September 2009
This post is for Alice who loves to compete against her Sister & Mom at Scrabble during family vacations.
(via Kottke)
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.