Out Of Their Minds?

En fuego, out of their heads, luckier than sh*$!, asleep, etc... These are all adjectives that could have described two members of Team Awesome last Thursday. This was the day of the last golf outing with Tikes, Hub, Ri-Bone, and Myself. The plan was simple, Tikes and I would take on Hub and Ri-Bone in a friendly golf match for beverages. Only our team was giving up some serious strokes. The deal was made to give Hub/Ri-Bone either a stroke per hole or a mulligan per hole (their choice) in a scramble/match play format. While it may seem Tikes and I were trying to give away the match, we were confident in our superiority on the golf course (has anyone ever seen these two play?). On the first tee it was evident Tikes/JROD might be in trouble when both Hub and Ri-Bone were both in play (that doesn't happen very often). JROD came through with a birdie by himself on the first hole to match their par collectively and remain all square (they chose a stroke this hole). Tikes had a par of his own on the second hole to keep us even after two holes (mulligan this time). The third hole is where it really got twilight zonish. Not only were Hub and Ri-Bone both in play, but they both striped it down the middle of the fairway. They were quickly back to normal on the next shot when each of them duffed it 20 yards. Tikes and I were unable to capitalize however, as a misclub by myself left us with a tough third shot and a loss of the hole.

Down a stroke going into the par 5 fourth hole we were still confident in our ability to come out on top. Fate was with the two youngsters, however, and they amazingly won this hole as well (courtesy of a free stroke again). Down two and wondering if this complete and utter display of luck would ever end, we trimmed it to only down one after a 300+ drive by JROD and a solid approach by Tikes won us the fifth hole. Down only one hole and coming into the par three sixth hole, we were feeling good about our ascension back to the top. I don't know if Hub did his hometeaching or what, but miraculously he sticks it a foot and a half away (he did miss the putt though..sorry Hub). JROD and Tikes are down two again.

Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse, Ri-Bone and Hub both hit it in the short grass again (repent now everyone, the end is nigh). This is where it starts to get a little foggy for me. I can only handle so much when it comes to the golfing gods giving a little too much to two people. I do know I shanked consecutive shots on the next hole, and was about ready to impail myself with my sand wedge because I was done. Then it occured to Tikes to see if they wanted to go double or nothing on the last hole, and I threw in the no stroke or mulligan clause. Foolishly (or out of mercy), they agreed and Tikes and I squared things up with a par to their bogey.

Although Ri-Bone and Hub were not victorious this day, it was a moral victory and one they can cherish forever. The day they almost beat JROD and Tikes at something.




Official cereal of Hub and Ri-Bone.

Impressive Again

Although it was only Kentucky, The Gators looked extremely tough this week. With Timmy Tebow starting to look like the Tebow of last year, the offense is rolling now. Special Teams was sweet, blocking the first two punt attempts inside Kentucky's 10 yard line and resulting in two quick TD's. The defense was solid only giving up 5 points. If anyone wants to see what real speed is, watch Demps and Rainy with the ball. Dudes are unreal. Unfortunately for Gator fans, Ohio St. was unable to step up and beat Penn St. Leaving the Nittany Lions a virtual cake walk to the national title game. Without some serious help from the Big 12 my Gator's title hopes are hanging by a thread. Nonetheless, I am still as happy as Hub at a Backstreet Boys concert with my beloved Gators. With a tough game against Georgia this week, we'll see if Florida can keep it going.

Where have all the good fries gone?

I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but have all the fries at fast food places gone down the tubes? McDonalds used to be the best, but their's have been bad for a while now. Wendy's are alright. Burger King's were my next favorite, but a few weeks ago they changed their's too. I know the culprit of this taste degradation is this new "healthier" oil they are using. I know greasy fries are bad for me and will decrease my life span, but can't I choose for myself. If I want to die of cardiovascular disease it should be my business. Am I all alone on this? Are my taste buds the only ones fine tuned enough to tell the difference?

Greatest Sport Ever!

It is known by most that I love just about any sport known to man. Baseball-check, Basketball-check, Football-check, Golf-check, Tennis-check, Badmitten-check, Pickleball-check, o.k. you get the idea. The one that most of you probably didn't know I love is motocross. Shortly after I was married my brother-in-laws got me into riding motorcycles, and I will never be the same. This sport is one of the most fun and exciting sports to watch or participate in. I follow both the AMA Motocross series and the AMA Supercross series (motocross in stadiums) religiously, and check websites daily for news, highlights, results,etc... I have even participated in several races myself, and have never experienced a bigger rush than being on the starting line with 35 other riders getting ready to do battle on a jump laden, rough motocross track. It was more fun than I can even describe. I know some of you are probably thinking JROD has gone redneck. Well if liking motocross makes me a redneck, then that's exactly what you can call me.

Look out for the Gators....

After a rather lackluster start for the Gators, including a loss to Ole' Miss, it looks as though the Gators are back to their dominant ways after shalacking of #4 LSU 51-21. The offense has been mediocre at best all year, but broke out this week led by my boy Timmy Tebow and Super-human Percy Harvin. Up until this point the Gators have seemed out of sink offensively, trying to spread the ball around to so many talented players has been a struggle for Urban Meyer. It seems for now he has figured it out (I hope). With the Gators running game racking up 265 yards with Jeff Demps (freshman) and Brandon James, this could spell trouble for the rest of the toughest conference in the nation the SEC (only Big 12 can even attempt to argue this). With a little help from some teams in the Big 12, the Gators chance for playing for a national title again just got alot better.

Alexander's Disease?

This morning during a meeting at work, a rare genetic disease was brought to my attention which no doubt hits home to Team Awesome. This rare disease is called Alexander's Disease and is obviously named after Team Awesome's youngest contributor. "Alexander's disease is a slowly progressing and fatal neurodegenerative disease. It is a very rare disorder which results from a genetic mutation and mostly affects infants and children, causing developmental delay and changes in physical characteristics." Clinical features include: "Delays in development of some physical, psychological and behavioral skills, progressive enlargement of the head (macrocephaly), seizures, spasticity, in some cases also hydrocephalus, dementia, clumsy movements." Is this not our very Ri-Bone himself? I especially enjoy "delays in development (i.e. he's a little slow), macrocephaly (big head), spasticity, and clumsy movements". I realize Ri-Bone and his parents have probobly been keeping this information to themselves, but I thought it my duty to share this with all of you so you might spend sufficient time(or rejoice in this fact) with Ri-Bone before it is too late. "The prognosis is generally poor. With early onset, death usually occurs within 10 years after the onset of symptoms. Usually, the later the disease occurs, the slower its course is." Peace Out!

Lets Try That Again....

In breaking news, JROD has officially arrived on the scene in the blungle to take Team Awesome to levels never before seen. With his quick wit and humor, not to mention supreme skills on the golf course , he will no doubt make a major impact in the blogging world from the get go. Highly touted as the next "BIG THING" in the farm leagues of blogging, many teams were drooling over the young prospect. However, in an unexpected move he signed with Team Awesome earlier this week. When asked to comment JROD replied "I had some other options for more dough, but I decided to help a childhood friend out and come here. I'm pretty much the Lebron James of blogging and expect to strap up and put this team on my shoulders." We'll be following this young rookie and his progress and keep you posted.

I guess I'm going to give this blogging thing a go , and officially join Team Awesome. My birth into the blogging world has come. After much reluctance I have heeded Tikes call to repentance, and pledge to do my best to represent Team Awesome. I'm not the most creative of chaps, but I'll do my best. Give me a math problem or something scientific and I'll run with it, but English and writing is not my strength. I guess this will just give me a chance to become more well rounded as an individual AND have a little fun laying down my patented smack. So I guess as my bro.-in-law Epp always likes to say "JROD is in, now let the fun begin" (from the movie Can't Buy Me Love for those who didn't know). Sorry no photos, I'm still figuring this out.