12.11.07

A Quick One...

I'm on the road and didn't have any time to write on Monday evening, so a quick blog this morning---just a few random points...

-I drove by "Renton Seafood Restaurant" this morning. Hmm...I know we're not supposed to judge books by their covers, but I think "Renton Seafood Resaurant" qualifies as a place you do not want to eat. "Renton Power Tools"? Fine. "Renton Paper Supplies"? Fine. "Renton Seafood Restaurant"? Not fine.

-Mike Vick got what he deserved, and maybe a little less. People keep saying that he got a harsh sentence because he was famous--I think it was the exact opposite...or should have been the exact opposite. For six years, Michael Vick not only financed dog fighting, but also publicized it (and thereby himself) as the great ghetto pastime. So--with this in mind--the judge having realized that he robbed these animals of their lives, he should have robbed Vick of his. I'm not saying he deserved the death penalty, or even life in prison--but he deserved a prison sentence long enough to keep him from ever playing football again...5-7 years. I think the NFL and the world could benefit from Vick never playing again...unfortunately we won't get the opportunity to see that positive benefit.

-I was at my old gym this morning, stretching, and a familiar trainer came over with a young woman who was obviously a new client. She was a little overweight--but a very pleasant person, seeming to not only be enjoying herself, but also seeming that she was dedicated to the proposition of getting in shape. Fantastic, right?
Well--the familiar trainer kind of screwed it up. The woman was doing a "plank" (laying in the pushup position, holding yourself up with only your elbows and toes) and the trainer started trying to motivate her. The conversation went like this:
Him: "Yeah. Good. Keep going."
(Pause...)
Him: "Okay--30 more seconds..."
(Pause...she lets out a little grunt of pain...)
Him: "Come on--keep doing this and you'll look like Fergie..."
Her: (Drops from the position to her knees and stares at him. "FERGIE?? SHE'S ATROCIOUS!"

I thought it was pretty funny...but it brings to point--Never mention Fergie when you want something positive to happen.

-Washington State hired Paul Wulff, former Eastern WA Coach, as their new head coach. He is young, a break from the norms of the big programs, and will cause a major shakeup at the University. I think this is a terrible mistake. I think that the Cougars should have taken the lead of the University of Washington and not changed anything. As the UW will tell you, change is bad and winning isn't everything. So shame on you, WSU, for trying to get better. You're a disgrace to football.


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