What is the world coming to? Little boys' TDs are limited...what are we to do! Watch video below and read article here.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Recalling a Historical Day of Tragedy: September 11, 2001
Watch below...my recollection of the site and feelings of the events of September 11, 2001.
(Volume is low.)
Share your comments, experience.
Photos are Below.
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| Ground Zero in 2004. |
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| From the window of the Empire State Building. |
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| Above the railing at Ground Zero. |
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| Another window view. |
Thursday, September 1, 2011
History of my love affair...with football.
written by: stacia_doss.
I think it was probably sixth or seventh grade when I actually became interested in football. That’s when my dad started buying season tickets for Tennessee State football games for the family including: him, me, my mom, and my sister (until she left for college). My other sister was in college, and she occasionally would meet us. Anyway, before then, the most I really knew about the sport was the Super Bowl, because when that time of the year came around, we (the family) would always plop in front of the TV, eat chili, and laugh at the funny and fascinating commercials. That’s what I associated football with. A first down? Safety? Field goal? 2 point conversion?...I had no idea what any of these things were.
Since sixth grade, my sports focus had always been basketball. And after going to all these HBCU (FYI Historically Black College and Universities) games, what made them all so fun to me was just people watching and seeing the band. But after few years, I started asking questions. We would even travel for some of these games. I wanted to learn it, and know it. After all, not all games had the exciting halftimes and theatrical bands like HBCU’s did. By the time I was in high school, (I don’t remember the year), I had the chance to go to my first professional game. I went to see the Tennessee Titans play at what I believe was then known as the Adelphia Coliseum with my dad. I had been coming to the Coliseum for years, watching the college teams go head to head, but this time it was REAL. No band. No majorettes. No outrageously over and under-dressed people to watch. I was there to watch the game.
I don’t remember who the Titans played. I just remember being really hot, and sitting in what seemed like a really high (yet good) seat, and I KNEW the game. That was something I hadn’t been able to say for much of my short life before that game…even after years of watching football. It was pretty exciting. Since that day, I have been to two other professional games, and have sat in the domes of at least three other teams. I am still attending those games with my parents, and my sister occasionally joins us. My childhood of college football-watching made me the fan I am today. But my HBCU football watching molded me in another way, too. It introduced me to tons of old school music. I get a sense of joy when I hear songs like “Happy Feelings” and “Let’s Stay Together”…reminiscing on the band playing them. Maybe that bonding with my family brought out the Old Soul in me that never left…Who knows?
Since sixth grade, my sports focus had always been basketball. And after going to all these HBCU (FYI Historically Black College and Universities) games, what made them all so fun to me was just people watching and seeing the band. But after few years, I started asking questions. We would even travel for some of these games. I wanted to learn it, and know it. After all, not all games had the exciting halftimes and theatrical bands like HBCU’s did. By the time I was in high school, (I don’t remember the year), I had the chance to go to my first professional game. I went to see the Tennessee Titans play at what I believe was then known as the Adelphia Coliseum with my dad. I had been coming to the Coliseum for years, watching the college teams go head to head, but this time it was REAL. No band. No majorettes. No outrageously over and under-dressed people to watch. I was there to watch the game.
I don’t remember who the Titans played. I just remember being really hot, and sitting in what seemed like a really high (yet good) seat, and I KNEW the game. That was something I hadn’t been able to say for much of my short life before that game…even after years of watching football. It was pretty exciting. Since that day, I have been to two other professional games, and have sat in the domes of at least three other teams. I am still attending those games with my parents, and my sister occasionally joins us. My childhood of college football-watching made me the fan I am today. But my HBCU football watching molded me in another way, too. It introduced me to tons of old school music. I get a sense of joy when I hear songs like “Happy Feelings” and “Let’s Stay Together”…reminiscing on the band playing them. Maybe that bonding with my family brought out the Old Soul in me that never left…Who knows?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
America: A Hateful Country
article by: stacia_doss.
Over the past few weeks and really, since 2008, I have opened my mind to reading the numerous articles about President Barack Obama. I have read a few positive ones (mainly only on liberal newspaper websites and television network websites), but the majority that I have seen (lately) are negative.
To be completely honest, I did not completely desire for him to win the election in 2008, simply because of fear for his safety in the event that he was victorious. Now in 2011, a man with the world practically on his shoulders has been ridiculed and degraded by so many Americans who aren't in his position. It is a miracle that he hasn't broken down, and though internally, he may be emotionally, externally he still exhibits good composure.
With re-election right around the corner, predictions are about 50/50 as to whether or not the American people think President Obama will serve another four years as our country's leader. The Republicans still lack a strong candidate. Flaws and judgements made upon each one of them, (largely by their own voters), whether that be voting for or against a significant bill in the past or a "questionable" religious preference, still makes them considerably weak candidates against him.
However, with the debt ceiling being raised under a plan devised by a Republican, the blame is largely on the president. HE compromised where the other party did not, and fingers are once again being pointed in every direction. But at least five of them are directed at him. Look at these headlines:
"Where Obama went wrong"
"Would Hillary Clinton have been a better president than Obama?"
"GOP candidates slam Obama on US credit downgrade"
Just to name a few... Take a minute to read some articles. I won't provide any links. Just look them up for yourself. The comments underneath most articles reveal that most Americans (at least who get their news online) are against the president. But are people underestimating the power of a "silent voter?" One term or two term, no one deserves to be hated and disrespected as much as President Obama has and if getting away from that means proving himself within another four years or letting the chips fall in another's hands, I will be fine with either.
Over the past few weeks and really, since 2008, I have opened my mind to reading the numerous articles about President Barack Obama. I have read a few positive ones (mainly only on liberal newspaper websites and television network websites), but the majority that I have seen (lately) are negative.
With re-election right around the corner, predictions are about 50/50 as to whether or not the American people think President Obama will serve another four years as our country's leader. The Republicans still lack a strong candidate. Flaws and judgements made upon each one of them, (largely by their own voters), whether that be voting for or against a significant bill in the past or a "questionable" religious preference, still makes them considerably weak candidates against him.
However, with the debt ceiling being raised under a plan devised by a Republican, the blame is largely on the president. HE compromised where the other party did not, and fingers are once again being pointed in every direction. But at least five of them are directed at him. Look at these headlines:
Just to name a few... Take a minute to read some articles. I won't provide any links. Just look them up for yourself. The comments underneath most articles reveal that most Americans (at least who get their news online) are against the president. But are people underestimating the power of a "silent voter?" One term or two term, no one deserves to be hated and disrespected as much as President Obama has and if getting away from that means proving himself within another four years or letting the chips fall in another's hands, I will be fine with either.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Diddy's son a football star?
(Re-blogged.)
I found this article over at scout.com. What caught my eye the most is that Sean "P-Diddy" Combs' son, Justin, has reportedly gotten offers from a few schools, including Middle Tennessee State University. Check it out below.Justin Combs Casting his Own Shadow
His father Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ fame casts one of the biggest shadows in the entertainment industry, but after winning a national honor and securing BCS level scholarship offers, Iona Prep’s CB Justin Combs is starting to cast off some shade of his own. (Read more.)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
An NFL player would definitely be hurt with this play...
Check out this video. It's pretty awesome. (If he didn't do the high jump in high school, he surely has all the makings of a great high jumper now.)
Here's the article I discovered this video from: This isn’t legal in the NFL, but it would be nice if it was
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Where/Who are they now? NBA Throwback
Just decided to post a couple of random throwback photos from NBA Drafts over the years. This year's draft was full of unfamiliar names and faces, some memorable and well-known ones were thrown in the mix, too. But can you still recognize all of these players? Are they all superstars now? No. Well some of them are, but some never reached high success in the NBA. And it's funny to see some of these ballers in their original draft team jerseys in the first photo (excluding Glen "Big Baby" Davis). Reminisce on these.
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| 2005 Rookie Shot |
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| 2007 NBA Draft |
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