I had Spanish class yesterday and we had a contest. You had to listen to a word (palabra), spell it (letras) and then state what it means (significa). One of the first words was "ananajandra" (orange). I raised my hand and stated Yo Sabe Significa. The teacher asked me how I knew what it meant and I stated cause I was "El Ananajandra Grande" (you guessed it..the Big Orange).
Well, she thought me calling myself the big orange was rather funny and figured I was a little confused. She repeated her question with a smirk and I repeated my answer. Then she said are you sure. I said si'.
Finally, someone else in the class figured it out and said it in English and then the teacher figured it out. I suppose she didn't think I could be that clever cause usually I was "finale muerto" (dead last) in all the contests.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Stormy Monday
Thinking of folks along the coast fixin to get pasted by Katrina. We have a site right where the eye is going, and I'm hosting friends from New Orleans who bailed day before yesterday.
Unrelated, we had a festival this weekend and got hit by a microburst. It looked like Godzilla stomped on our little canopies.
Friday, August 26, 2005
The Week in Poetry...
Lance accused of using drugs,
He claims there's no truth.
French test fluid from ninety-nine.
Monsuier, who can you believe?
A Texan, or the French? C'mon!
He claims there's no truth.
French test fluid from ninety-nine.
Monsuier, who can you believe?
A Texan, or the French? C'mon!
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Tomorrow...tomorrow...
(Think Annie when your reading the title...) High school football kicks off everywheres in large fashion tomorrow night. I usually take the litlle ones to a high school game each Friday as a way of giving the other half a break (I'm so thoughtful) and also a way of getting my live football fix. Unfortunately, my local school Clear Creek is a basketball powerhouse. Not that they wouldn't be awesome in your neighborhood it's just that our local feetball scene is pretty competitive.
For instance...if you want your kid to play feetball before junior high you have to get up in the morning around 2am and go wait in line to sign up. Some camp out. All of the little league feetball teams and junior high teams are required to run the same offense as the high school teams so as to be fully versed in the schemes when they hit the high school scene. That's why a high school coaching change is a big deal.
The stadium seats about 12,000 and has artificial turf. The new kind that looks like real grass. Three teams use the stadium...Clear Creek, Clear Lake, and Clear Brook. All are in the same district. So you can have a Thursday, Friday and Saturday night game on the same weekend. The district below us (south) includes powerhouses La Marque and Texas City.
In our playoff scheme we have large 5A and small 5A. Your district champion goes to the large playoff and the runner-up goes to the small 5a playoff. So you have two state champions in 5a. In the district below us, LaMarque beat Texas City (Texas City's only loss) and LaMarque went big and Texas City went small. Both went on to win State Championships. So two teams, half a mile apart, were able to whup the whole rest of the state.
Anyway, it should be fun (at least until Texas City and LaMarque show up on the schedule).
For instance...if you want your kid to play feetball before junior high you have to get up in the morning around 2am and go wait in line to sign up. Some camp out. All of the little league feetball teams and junior high teams are required to run the same offense as the high school teams so as to be fully versed in the schemes when they hit the high school scene. That's why a high school coaching change is a big deal.
The stadium seats about 12,000 and has artificial turf. The new kind that looks like real grass. Three teams use the stadium...Clear Creek, Clear Lake, and Clear Brook. All are in the same district. So you can have a Thursday, Friday and Saturday night game on the same weekend. The district below us (south) includes powerhouses La Marque and Texas City.
In our playoff scheme we have large 5A and small 5A. Your district champion goes to the large playoff and the runner-up goes to the small 5a playoff. So you have two state champions in 5a. In the district below us, LaMarque beat Texas City (Texas City's only loss) and LaMarque went big and Texas City went small. Both went on to win State Championships. So two teams, half a mile apart, were able to whup the whole rest of the state.
Anyway, it should be fun (at least until Texas City and LaMarque show up on the schedule).
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Ranks...
Well, Lincoln County's encounter with Franklin was not exactly a success. 50 something to a lot less than 50 something was the final. But I believe Franklin was state runnerup last year so it was a tough game. This week will be much better.
The Big Orange, on the other hand, is ranked third in the country in college feetball and 13th in the country as a party school. How can a dry campus be 13th in party? Somebody's not following the rules.....
But the biggest news today is...Tennessee is 5th in the nation in obesity! WooHoo! The Big (no pun intended) Orange trails the country's fattest state Mississississippippi.
Alabama, Louisiana and West Virginnny are close behind the Rebels. C'mon, we can do better than fifth! Eat 'Mo Possum! Eat 'Mo Fried Possum, with gravy.
The Big Orange, on the other hand, is ranked third in the country in college feetball and 13th in the country as a party school. How can a dry campus be 13th in party? Somebody's not following the rules.....
But the biggest news today is...Tennessee is 5th in the nation in obesity! WooHoo! The Big (no pun intended) Orange trails the country's fattest state Mississississippippi.
Alabama, Louisiana and West Virginnny are close behind the Rebels. C'mon, we can do better than fifth! Eat 'Mo Possum! Eat 'Mo Fried Possum, with gravy.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
High Expectations
Now you are going to expect me to post scores from Friday Night Football games. I hate it when I obligate my self like that...
West Yellowstone shenanigans.....
West Yellowstone shenanigans.....
Monday, August 22, 2005
The time is near...
Football at many levels kicks off (pun intended) this weekend. I only have 4 days to purchase, install, test drive, and calibrate a new tv. I've been searching and searching for the perfect tv but can't seem to pull the trigger when it counts.
Is it LCD flat screen? Plasma? Rear projection flat screen? Overhead projector? Or tubular? There are way too many options for the average person to figure out. Maybe I'll just close my eyes and point to the latest circuit city ad.
Here's hoping I can get it up and running before the weekend.
Is it LCD flat screen? Plasma? Rear projection flat screen? Overhead projector? Or tubular? There are way too many options for the average person to figure out. Maybe I'll just close my eyes and point to the latest circuit city ad.
Here's hoping I can get it up and running before the weekend.
Friday, August 19, 2005
The week in Tanka...
Madonna broke her
Bones, fell off her horse who cares?
Big Orange football is
Cranking up to fever pitch!
At least til we lose a game.
Bones, fell off her horse who cares?
Big Orange football is
Cranking up to fever pitch!
At least til we lose a game.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
The one you've been waiting for...
BIg Orange football is ranked third in the country behind USC and Texas. Eric Ainge, an awesome defensive line, Gerald Riggs etc etc have rightfully staked their claim to greatness. No sense going into a lot of detail about it but there is only one issue to overcome this year. The schedule stinks. Too many big away games.
But...I see a team that squeaks by a couple of big games, gets a little lucky, and then gets invited to the Rose Bowl as a big underdog, a lucky team, an undeserving team,....to play USC for the National Championship. Texas will have lost to Oklahoma to knock them out of the picture.
And how do we do in the big game? A blowout win by the Big Orange when we show the left coast that beating an SEC Team is a lot different than beating teams with killer nicknames like "Ducks" and "Cardinal" (no S, it's the color not the bird).
So sit back and enjoy another National Championship ride. Go Vols.
But...I see a team that squeaks by a couple of big games, gets a little lucky, and then gets invited to the Rose Bowl as a big underdog, a lucky team, an undeserving team,....to play USC for the National Championship. Texas will have lost to Oklahoma to knock them out of the picture.
And how do we do in the big game? A blowout win by the Big Orange when we show the left coast that beating an SEC Team is a lot different than beating teams with killer nicknames like "Ducks" and "Cardinal" (no S, it's the color not the bird).
So sit back and enjoy another National Championship ride. Go Vols.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Morehead State University
The MSU Eagles, three time Pioneer Football League South Division Champions, face a tough, tough schedule this year. They play three South Division foes and three North Division foes. The big game this year will be homecoming on October 15th when arch rival Austin Peay comes to town.
Expect big things from the Eagles who are rated 8th in the pre-season Mid-Major poll, rebounding from last years disappointing 6-6 finish. Passing, running and punting will be much improved and blocking might even be a little better.
When asked for a quote on this year's prospects my other half replied "You know Phil Simms don't you? He played at Morehead when I went there. I used to see him walking to class. Nobody really thought he was that good. We weren't real good at football. He's very famous you know. And he went to Morehead." When pressed for a comment on this year's prospects, or other players who've played at MSU, she continued "Phil Simms played for the Giants. You know him don't you? He was probably the best quarterback ever in the NFL don't you think? He's an announcer now you know...."
Go Eagles.
Expect big things from the Eagles who are rated 8th in the pre-season Mid-Major poll, rebounding from last years disappointing 6-6 finish. Passing, running and punting will be much improved and blocking might even be a little better.
When asked for a quote on this year's prospects my other half replied "You know Phil Simms don't you? He played at Morehead when I went there. I used to see him walking to class. Nobody really thought he was that good. We weren't real good at football. He's very famous you know. And he went to Morehead." When pressed for a comment on this year's prospects, or other players who've played at MSU, she continued "Phil Simms played for the Giants. You know him don't you? He was probably the best quarterback ever in the NFL don't you think? He's an announcer now you know...."
Go Eagles.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Muhr-Vul Rebels
One of my scouts reported in yesterday, and chastised me for missing out on the Maryville Rebels. Well, I hadn't fininshed all of my high school reports yet and I was going to get to them eventually. I promise. So here goes....
Muhr-Vul beats Aluminum Foil again this year, and then goes on and wins another state championship. No matter what you hear about new coaches, or no experience, or crabgrass on their home field, they will still win it all. Like usual. Ho-hum.
The big thing they've got going for them this year????? Carter has moved out of their district. So no worries about the Green Bees upsetting them. Could life be any easier for the Rebs?
Muhr-Vul beats Aluminum Foil again this year, and then goes on and wins another state championship. No matter what you hear about new coaches, or no experience, or crabgrass on their home field, they will still win it all. Like usual. Ho-hum.
The big thing they've got going for them this year????? Carter has moved out of their district. So no worries about the Green Bees upsetting them. Could life be any easier for the Rebs?
Monday, August 15, 2005
Carter High Green Hornets
Poised to capture the division crown this year, the Green Hornets open against South-Doyle on August 26th. In a stunning development, they will not be playing North-Doyle at all. The ground game and passing game is much improved from last year and the insertion of the single wing offense should confuse opponents and entertain grandfathers.
There is one back-to-back nightmare in the schedule. September 9th is a game against Cocke County. No word on how many fans were caught up in the recent chicken fighting scandal. Then it's on to Pigeon Forge and the Fightin' Pigeons. Both should be tough, tough games and a real test of our team.
Could it be a 3a Crown for the big Green this year? A State Title perhaps? Stay tuned....
There is one back-to-back nightmare in the schedule. September 9th is a game against Cocke County. No word on how many fans were caught up in the recent chicken fighting scandal. Then it's on to Pigeon Forge and the Fightin' Pigeons. Both should be tough, tough games and a real test of our team.
Could it be a 3a Crown for the big Green this year? A State Title perhaps? Stay tuned....
Saturday, August 13, 2005
My baby wrote me a letter....
I drove by Lance Armstrong's house yesterday. He gets lots of fan mail....
Friday, August 12, 2005
Lincoln County Falcon Preview
The Falcons of Fayetteville Tennessee should have an exceptional year and rise to the top of their conference. Opening on August 19th against Franklin High should not be a problem since Lincoln County looks much improved on offense and defense this year. The multi-quarterback system, and tough defensive line should provide plenty of balance. The stadium is nicknamed "The Pit" which also scares the beejeebus out of opponents.
The first big test will be on TV when the Falcons travel to Murfreesboro to play Riverdale in mid-September. Mark it on your calendar.
As always, Lincoln County Falcon football can be heard on The Falcon Radio Network. Jack Atchley along with Don “Worm” Dickey, Donnie Honey, and Shawn Honey (now that's a stellar lineup of announcers!) will cover all the action. Remember to get the latest updates by going to www.lincolncountyfalcons.com or tuning in to WYTM 105.5-FM.
Falcon Football is brought to you by the good folks at Fayetteville Public Utilities, providing incandescent lighting to rural outhouses since 1935.
The first big test will be on TV when the Falcons travel to Murfreesboro to play Riverdale in mid-September. Mark it on your calendar.
As always, Lincoln County Falcon football can be heard on The Falcon Radio Network. Jack Atchley along with Don “Worm” Dickey, Donnie Honey, and Shawn Honey (now that's a stellar lineup of announcers!) will cover all the action. Remember to get the latest updates by going to www.lincolncountyfalcons.com or tuning in to WYTM 105.5-FM.
Falcon Football is brought to you by the good folks at Fayetteville Public Utilities, providing incandescent lighting to rural outhouses since 1935.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Carson-Newman Football Preview
The high flying screamin' Eagles are well poised to win the South Atlantic Conference again this year. Pre-season polls had them ranked first by everybody. Catawba (what a name for a school) was a distant second. CN should have the usual crushing ground game and adds some high flying receivers this year.
Season opens on CSS TV August 27th against Shaw, whoever that is.
The only dark spot in this season will be whether CN has to play their home games at Carter Municipal Stadium since Burke-Tarr stadium is only about half finished and the end of August is fast approaching. Lawn chairs might be a good accessory for this years games. Hopefully they'll pick up the pace and get that stadium finished (and allow a little time for the concrete work to cure).
Go Eagles, easily the class act of their conference.
Season opens on CSS TV August 27th against Shaw, whoever that is.
The only dark spot in this season will be whether CN has to play their home games at Carter Municipal Stadium since Burke-Tarr stadium is only about half finished and the end of August is fast approaching. Lawn chairs might be a good accessory for this years games. Hopefully they'll pick up the pace and get that stadium finished (and allow a little time for the concrete work to cure).
Go Eagles, easily the class act of their conference.
Middle Tennessee State U Football Preview
Look for exciting things this year out of Blue Raider football. I expect a high flying passing offense coupled with a low flying passing defense. They should be able to easily win the Sun Belt conference. In fact, they might do pretty good in the SEC if they beat Alabama September 3rd and Vanderbilt on October 1st. The Crimson Tide will be a great barometer right out of the box.
MTSU is located one mile from the geographic center of Tennessee. So it really should be alled RCTTMTSU (Real Close to the Middle Tenn State U).
First in the Sun Belt, best team in the middle of Tennessee.
MTSU is located one mile from the geographic center of Tennessee. So it really should be alled RCTTMTSU (Real Close to the Middle Tenn State U).
First in the Sun Belt, best team in the middle of Tennessee.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
University of Chattanooga Mocs Football Preview
The good news last year for the Moccasins was an offense that averaged 30 points a game. The bad news was a defense that allowed nearly 50 points a game. All of that imbalance resulted in a 2 win season. This year things are going to be much different. They've added artificial turf to their pretty stadium, they've transferred in a bunch of fellas who didn't quite work out at other programs, and they are actually going to try and run the ball a little.
WHAT? Run the ball? Yep, control the clock a little, rest the defense a little, and score a few less. But, the goal is to get "points allowed" stat down to below 20 and keep the "points scored" stat nearer 30. And reverse the 2-9 record to about 9-2. Can they do it? Yep. Tennessee Tech will be a good opening barometer on September 3rd, and another important contest is Wofford on October 1st.
Summary: Worst to first in the Southern Conference in one year. Go Mocs.
Tomorrow: Will CN actually have a stadium to play in?
WHAT? Run the ball? Yep, control the clock a little, rest the defense a little, and score a few less. But, the goal is to get "points allowed" stat down to below 20 and keep the "points scored" stat nearer 30. And reverse the 2-9 record to about 9-2. Can they do it? Yep. Tennessee Tech will be a good opening barometer on September 3rd, and another important contest is Wofford on October 1st.
Summary: Worst to first in the Southern Conference in one year. Go Mocs.
Tomorrow: Will CN actually have a stadium to play in?
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Normal Returns...
They're back.
Expect to see a shift in reporting starting soon as the 2005 Sheeps College Football Preview Edition hits the web. I'll be previewing all 217 teams, 53 conferences, 32 divisions and the wild card race. Then it'll be on to Division II, Division III, Division MCXMLVVV, and then six-man flag football. Heck, I might even throw in a word or two about Carson-Newman and The University of Tennessee at Lookout Mountain (Chattanooga U? ChattaU? University of Southern Chattanooga? Chickamauga State U?...I forget what it's called). For nephews sake, The Midwestern Tennessee State University at Murphysburg will be covered as well.
Coming soon....
Expect to see a shift in reporting starting soon as the 2005 Sheeps College Football Preview Edition hits the web. I'll be previewing all 217 teams, 53 conferences, 32 divisions and the wild card race. Then it'll be on to Division II, Division III, Division MCXMLVVV, and then six-man flag football. Heck, I might even throw in a word or two about Carson-Newman and The University of Tennessee at Lookout Mountain (Chattanooga U? ChattaU? University of Southern Chattanooga? Chickamauga State U?...I forget what it's called). For nephews sake, The Midwestern Tennessee State University at Murphysburg will be covered as well.
Coming soon....
It's now tomorrow...
Back at work and still waiting. Figured I might as well get some work done while keeping up with the news on TV. When we decide, I'll have time to get in a good place to watch.
Fortunately, my office chipped in to furnish the coffee club with Starbucks beans, which we grind for good coffee. So at least I'm not drinking Dunkin Donuts coffee at 3:30am. It appears to be another long day in front of us. Oh well, thems the lumps. It'll be safely back sometime this morning, somewhere in America.
Fortunately, my office chipped in to furnish the coffee club with Starbucks beans, which we grind for good coffee. So at least I'm not drinking Dunkin Donuts coffee at 3:30am. It appears to be another long day in front of us. Oh well, thems the lumps. It'll be safely back sometime this morning, somewhere in America.
Monday, August 08, 2005
I'm Velly Sleepy...
One large drawback to my job is the opportunity to have some very sleepless nights. I came in last night to watch our event, just before we decided to wait. So, instead of coming in and watching, then hitting the office for a quick nap before work started....I stood around at 0300 (3am) for about two hours, then hit the cafeteria for breakfast, then real work starts. All this after getting up at 1:30am to get ready. And the best part...???
I get to do it again tomorrow morning!!! WooHoo!!
I get to do it again tomorrow morning!!! WooHoo!!
Friday, August 05, 2005
Weekly Tanka Wrapup
We took a long trip.
Was good to see everyone.
Golf was good, mostly.
"Dukes" arrived in theatres.
What's next, "Hounds of Hooterville"?
Was good to see everyone.
Golf was good, mostly.
"Dukes" arrived in theatres.
What's next, "Hounds of Hooterville"?
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Golf Course Odditties...
Only in Tennessee can you find a smokehouse next to the #10 tee. And you've probably walked past it for years and never gave it a second thought.
I'm Back
Good to see those that I saw while up in the hills. Got to play some golf and eat a lot, which is pretty much my ideal vacation. I'll have some good pictures to post later. Don't forget "Dukes of Hazzard" movie premiers tomorrow. Start getting your tent ready know for the long night campout for tickets.
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