Phenomonal wide reciever, Randy Moss, was recently released from the Minnesota Vikings. I knew it wouldn't be long before he found another home.
He's going down south, after being acquired quickly by the Tennessee Titans. I'm sure he will be a great asset to the team, just as he would with nearly any other team.
Welcome to the Tennessee Titans, Randy!=)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
What were people doing yesterday that was better than voting?
article by:stacia_doss.
Tuesday night’s Midterm elections resulted in the Democrats losing control of the House, but retaining control of the Senate.
With Republican control of the House and Democratic control of the Senate, a long battle is foreseen for President Barack Obama, leading into the election of 2012.
But some think this change in House power could be just what President Obama needs to regain his positive rank.
According to an article on cnn.com, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico (Dem.) said the following about the election before the voting results:
“The divided government result, if it happens, is good for the president, because he now has some potential enemies but he also has some potential partners to get things done where he didn't have them before."
On the other hand, with declining popularity, skepticism about his economic plans, and an “eroding base of support”, signs for 2012 re-election look ominous for President Obama, according to CBS.
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My Take?
I see myself as much less of a skeptic, and more of a believer. I’m hoping and foreseeing that this (Republican power in the House) will have a reverse effect on the President.
I can’t be certain that the Democrats are on the right track for sure, but I can say with certainty that the Republican Party is forgetting that what is passed for the people in the Senate and House is for the benefit of the American people.
It’s not for the benefit of a specific party. I feel as if this midterm election resulted in a sense of satisfaction to have the opportunity to cease what has been done under the current leadership.
The agenda of both parties should be moving forward with the agenda of helping the American party, not battling against and reversing everything President Obama has done thus far. It’s silly and selfish to go in to 2011 thinking the latter, and I hope (for everyone’s sake) it is not their mindset.
Aside from the obvious issues in voters voting anti-Democratic this midterm, CBS found that the numbers that were huge in 2008, were diminished in this election. I think it was simply because of ignorance and voters not understanding the importance of yesterday’s midterm.
I was unable to vote, because I unfortunately missed the cut-off for absentee voting. I even tried to register in my new home state, but it was too late.
Those that I knew who didn’t vote that were registered and in their district were ignorant about what was going on. “What is it for?,” someone asked me. “What’s it about?”. All I could do was attempt to explain the importance of the election to them.
According to that same article mentioned earlier that CBS posted online:
-Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 comprised 18 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 11 percent of the electorate in 2010.
-Union voters comprised 23 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 17 percent in 2010.
-African Americans made up 13 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 10 percent of the electorate in 2010.
Where was everyone yesterday who voted in 2008? If you had no setbacks, and stayed at home, why didn’t you vote?
Tuesday night’s Midterm elections resulted in the Democrats losing control of the House, but retaining control of the Senate.
With Republican control of the House and Democratic control of the Senate, a long battle is foreseen for President Barack Obama, leading into the election of 2012.
But some think this change in House power could be just what President Obama needs to regain his positive rank.
According to an article on cnn.com, Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico (Dem.) said the following about the election before the voting results:
“The divided government result, if it happens, is good for the president, because he now has some potential enemies but he also has some potential partners to get things done where he didn't have them before."
On the other hand, with declining popularity, skepticism about his economic plans, and an “eroding base of support”, signs for 2012 re-election look ominous for President Obama, according to CBS.
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My Take?
I see myself as much less of a skeptic, and more of a believer. I’m hoping and foreseeing that this (Republican power in the House) will have a reverse effect on the President.
I can’t be certain that the Democrats are on the right track for sure, but I can say with certainty that the Republican Party is forgetting that what is passed for the people in the Senate and House is for the benefit of the American people.
It’s not for the benefit of a specific party. I feel as if this midterm election resulted in a sense of satisfaction to have the opportunity to cease what has been done under the current leadership.
The agenda of both parties should be moving forward with the agenda of helping the American party, not battling against and reversing everything President Obama has done thus far. It’s silly and selfish to go in to 2011 thinking the latter, and I hope (for everyone’s sake) it is not their mindset.
Aside from the obvious issues in voters voting anti-Democratic this midterm, CBS found that the numbers that were huge in 2008, were diminished in this election. I think it was simply because of ignorance and voters not understanding the importance of yesterday’s midterm.
I was unable to vote, because I unfortunately missed the cut-off for absentee voting. I even tried to register in my new home state, but it was too late.
Those that I knew who didn’t vote that were registered and in their district were ignorant about what was going on. “What is it for?,” someone asked me. “What’s it about?”. All I could do was attempt to explain the importance of the election to them.
According to that same article mentioned earlier that CBS posted online:
-Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 comprised 18 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 11 percent of the electorate in 2010.
-Union voters comprised 23 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 17 percent in 2010.
-African Americans made up 13 percent of the electorate in 2008, but only 10 percent of the electorate in 2010.
Where was everyone yesterday who voted in 2008? If you had no setbacks, and stayed at home, why didn’t you vote?
Monday, November 1, 2010
This Weekend in Football
written by:stacia_doss.
The Biggest News:
It was only Sunday when I saw a press conference with Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Randy Moss' complaining about being fined for not cooperating with the media...Just a day later, and he's off the team!
It's official, the Vikings have waived Moss from the team, according to the NFL network. The team has not yet confirmed, but if it's true, Moss would have only been on the team for a month. Where could he be headed next if his stop in Minnesota has ended?
The Biggest Disappointment:
The Tennessee Titans, once again, fell short to the San Diego Chargers Sunday evening with a 33-25 loss. The Titans have lost to the team eight times straight, since 1993.
They have never won against San Diego chargers neither under the name as "Tennessee Titans", nor under the coaching of Jeff Fisher.
Bummer. =(
So Tennessee is now 5-3 leading into their Bye Week, San Diego is 3-5.
The Best Experience:
I was able to attend yet another St.Louis Rams game on Saturday afternoon in St.Louis to watch them face the Carolina Panthers.
It was a great 20-10 victory for the Rams, and a moment to shine for former Rams player (and University of Memphis alumni), Isaac Bruce. As the presence of his number 80 jersey hung for display in the Edward Jones dome, the team gained an early Saturday win.
The Rams will go into their Bye Week with a win, at a standing of 4-4.
The Biggest News:
It was only Sunday when I saw a press conference with Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Randy Moss' complaining about being fined for not cooperating with the media...Just a day later, and he's off the team!
It's official, the Vikings have waived Moss from the team, according to the NFL network. The team has not yet confirmed, but if it's true, Moss would have only been on the team for a month. Where could he be headed next if his stop in Minnesota has ended?
The Biggest Disappointment:
The Tennessee Titans, once again, fell short to the San Diego Chargers Sunday evening with a 33-25 loss. The Titans have lost to the team eight times straight, since 1993.
They have never won against San Diego chargers neither under the name as "Tennessee Titans", nor under the coaching of Jeff Fisher.
Bummer. =(
So Tennessee is now 5-3 leading into their Bye Week, San Diego is 3-5.
The Best Experience:
I was able to attend yet another St.Louis Rams game on Saturday afternoon in St.Louis to watch them face the Carolina Panthers.
It was a great 20-10 victory for the Rams, and a moment to shine for former Rams player (and University of Memphis alumni), Isaac Bruce. As the presence of his number 80 jersey hung for display in the Edward Jones dome, the team gained an early Saturday win.
The Rams will go into their Bye Week with a win, at a standing of 4-4.
The Most Racist Campaign in Decades, and What It Demands of Us (re-post)
'Tis the season to be voting. Will you be at the polls? I certainly hope so.
In my web browsing earlier, I came across something posted on a page that I visit from time to time. I deemed it worthy of re-posting.
Check out this important post found on: jackandjillpolitics.com
---->>The Most Racist Campaign in Decades, and What It Demands of Us<<----
Monday, October 25, 2010
So the blog has been on hiatus for a while...
written by:stacia_doss.
I've been tediously studying for an important test, but I certainly haven't been slacking in keeping up with status of my teams.
The Memphis Grizzlies have made me very proud, winning all eight of their preseason games. But I'll never forget what Coach Lionel Hollins said in a press conference.
"Preseason means nothing..." Well..it means something, but he was referring to the preseason performance in comparison to regular season games.
I am confident that they can take the hard work and persistence that they have shown during the preseason and transfer it into their regular season performance.
The Grizzlies will play their season opener Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.
Another team, The Tennessee Titans have been playing well, also. Sunday afternoon, the team defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with 37-19 victory. What, at first, seemed like a rocky game for Tennessee ended up being a night of franchise history.
The team scored 27 points in the fourth quarter alone, and played phenomenally against the Dallas Cowboys on October ninth.
I'm looking forward to more wins leading up to January for the Titans as well as the first regular season win for the Grizzlies.
I've been tediously studying for an important test, but I certainly haven't been slacking in keeping up with status of my teams.
The Memphis Grizzlies have made me very proud, winning all eight of their preseason games. But I'll never forget what Coach Lionel Hollins said in a press conference.
"Preseason means nothing..." Well..it means something, but he was referring to the preseason performance in comparison to regular season games.
I am confident that they can take the hard work and persistence that they have shown during the preseason and transfer it into their regular season performance.
The Grizzlies will play their season opener Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.
Another team, The Tennessee Titans have been playing well, also. Sunday afternoon, the team defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with 37-19 victory. What, at first, seemed like a rocky game for Tennessee ended up being a night of franchise history.
The team scored 27 points in the fourth quarter alone, and played phenomenally against the Dallas Cowboys on October ninth.
I'm looking forward to more wins leading up to January for the Titans as well as the first regular season win for the Grizzlies.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
What ever happened to Allen Iverson?
written by:stacia_doss.
Before I go into where he is now, let me give a brief explanation of my history with hooper, Allen Iverson.
As a little girl, I loved the Philadelphia 76ers during the big era where they, the Lakers and the Spurs were the frontrunners for the NBA finals. I remember it like it was yesterday. Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant verses Allen Iverson ( Eric Snow, Aaron McKie, etc.).
The games got my heart racing, even back then. Iverson, however, was my favorite player.
As timed progress, I started to hear less and less about Iverson. He went to some other teams but seemed as if he was slowly fading away as he got older. But I unexpectedly came across the opportunity to meet, even interact with him.
Last season, after starting my internship with the Memphis Grizzlies, I was notified that Iverson would be a member of the team.
I could not believe someone who used to be my favorite professional basketball player was playing for the very team I worked for, but it was not for very long.
During his short time there, he said hello a couple of times. He even held the door open for me, but then he was gone.
After the drama with himself and with the team subsided, I did not hear a peep from Iverson until I saw him on television crying about finally being part of a team, the Philadelphia 76ers once again.
Shortly thereafter, I took a trip to Atlanta and saw him in a crowded "Wet Willies" restaurant hanging over the stairwell peering down. Who would have thought that I would see him again in the same place?
Now, where is former NBA star, Allen "The Answer" Iverson?
Possibly signing a 1-year deal in Turkey! Crazy, huh?
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Grizzlies start their tenth season off right
article by:stacia_doss.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night with a close 89-87 victory for their first preseason opener at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memphis was led by forward Rudy Gay with 12 points, while center Marc Gasol helped with nine rebounds.
Center Roy Hibbert guided Indiana with 18 points and ten rebounds, but the team efforts just were not enough for a Pacers win last night.
The Grizzlies will hit the road to Atlanta to face the Hawks Thursday night. The Pacers will try to earn their first preseason win at home as they prepare to face the Orlando Magic on Friday.
Click here for the complete box score of Wednesday night's game.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night with a close 89-87 victory for their first preseason opener at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memphis was led by forward Rudy Gay with 12 points, while center Marc Gasol helped with nine rebounds.
Center Roy Hibbert guided Indiana with 18 points and ten rebounds, but the team efforts just were not enough for a Pacers win last night.
The Grizzlies will hit the road to Atlanta to face the Hawks Thursday night. The Pacers will try to earn their first preseason win at home as they prepare to face the Orlando Magic on Friday.
Click here for the complete box score of Wednesday night's game.
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