Maverick...This!!!

The real, true Mavericks...as in the actual Maverick Family is pissed off at John McCain for using their name for political purposes.

Can't blame them, judging from the recent polls, not a lot of people want to be associated with him either.

Troublemaker Video by Weezer

Another classic music video by Weezer.

Troublemaker

Welcome to the world!!!

My good friend J.B. Ingels is now a daddy.

Welcome to the world baby Bowie Elizabeth Ingels-Moss.

Born October 6, 2008, 9:30 A.M. 6 pounds 1 ounce.

Take On Me...Literally

A different take on the classic 80's video, "Take On Me: by A-Ha.

Angels Heartbreaker...

There's a lot of ways to lose a baseball game. But tonight's game was especially painful.

Lots of what if's....

What if Kendrick handles the double play ball in the fifth?

What if Scioscia didn't call for a bunt in the ninth?



What if Aybar actually lays down the bunt?

What if Willits plays the pop ball for a single instead of diving for the ball in the ninth?



What if Gary Matthews Jr. is in right field instead of Reggie Willits in the ninth?

But when it all comes down to it....the Red Sox were the better team.

The Angels should've been able to overcome all that adversity.

The Angels were out-played, out-coached and overwhelmed.

It's especially painful for the young players. There's little doubt that they carry the most blame for the team's poor play in this series.

Howie Kendrick was horrible, simply horrible, defensively and offensively.




He honestly didn't deserve to be on the field. He looked overwhelmed by the experience. It was the kind of performance that can destroy an entire career.

Hopefully he can overcome it.

Erick Aybar was only slightly better, his blown bunt killed the season for the Angels. It's a burden he will sadly carry for a long, long time...until he can one day, possibly, redeem himself.

I feel horrible for those guys. It's going to be a long off season for them.




Mike Scioscia over-coached the team at times, and under-coached in others.

Not his finest hour...at all.

His really poor showing, in all honesty puts him in the hot seat.

This team did not look prepared. They looked nervous, tight, and overwhelmed.

As much as I like Scioscia...I don't know who else to blame for that poor showing.

Very sad. Heartbreaking.

All I can say...with a heavy, heavy, heart...is wait until next year...again.

Not Tonight...

"We're not getting eliminated tonight." - Mike Scioscia

Angels 5, Red Sox 4

Kimbo Slice loses bout...EliteXC loses much more

Kimbo Slice lost a nationally televised fight against unknown fighter Seth Petruzelli today.

Petruzelli was a late scratch for Ken Shamrock, who dropped out when he suffered a cut to his eye during training.



Ouch.

Usually the "Rocky" type story is an inspiring tale.

But in this case, this victory by Petruzelli could doom EliteXC.

Kimbo Slice was the face of the company.

The question is... now what?

Nobody is going to watch a fight on CBS with some unknown MMA fighter headlining. Never mind that Slice was probably not a true mixed martial artist, at least not yet.

He was interesting though.

EliteXC was obviously bringing him along slowly, letting him face over-the-hill recognizable fighters, so he could get some exposure and more experience.

Now they're screwed.

Even Petruzelli was in damage control by stating, "He didn't train for me, I didn't train for him. That's what happens."

For what it's worth...it does look like Slice was caught by a punch that an uneducated fight fan might call "lucky".

Maybe they could build on that.

Doubtful though.

Angels Playoff Frustration

This is probably not a good time to write a post about my feelings right now.

There is a good possibility I'll write something I'll regret and an even greater possibility I'll write something stupid.

But I think one of the reasons to have a website is to record one's own feelings at a specific period of time.

What I'm feeling right now are frustration and anger at unbearable levels.

After the Angels 7-5 playoff loss tonight, the team is at the brink of another lost season.

Not only that...but by another sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox.

Pathetic.

I'm going to do something I'll probably regret.

I feel the need to irrationally vent.

Someone needs to pay.

I know it's not productive to lay blame at a specific person's feet.

So I'm going to choose a few.

Since I'm in a highly frustrated mood...let's go ahead and do that tonight.

Without the benefit of a clear head and good night's sleep.

What the hell...maybe it'll make me feel better.

Keep in mind that my opinion is hardly educated, or respected and is quite frankly emotionally driven.

Not to mention, probably not coherent or rational in any way.

Anyways, let's begin, first scapegoat...Mickey Hatcher.

If a team is unable to get an extra base hit in two games in the playoffs...who else are you going to blame but the hitting coach?

Of course a hitting coach doesn't hit for the team, but he should be able to get the players in the right frame of mind to do their job. Prepare them for what they might see from a pitcher. This particular team's inability to hit in the post season is inexcusable.

This team won 100 games in the regular season...they had the best record in baseball. They have talented hitters such as Vlad Guerrero, Mark Teixeira, Torii Hunter and Garret Anderson.

Somebody should be able to get an extra base hit.

And yet the only extra base hit by the Angels in the series has been a triple in the EIGHTH inning of tonight's game by Chone Figgins.

It's obvious that this team is not prepared, or doesn't have the confidence to succeed.

Mickey Hatcher is the one to blame for that.

Now I don't think he should get fired, I like the guy, but I do think he should be moved to bench coach and have someone else take over hitting coaching duties.

Because whatever Hatcher is doing, teaching or saying...IT'S NOT WORKING!!!



Scapegoat number two....Howie Kendrick.

I'm not sure where all this talk of one day becoming a batting champ came from. But this kid doesn't have what it takes.

No way...not ever.

He'll be a solid role player...I guess.

He probably won't become an all-star or even a star.

Batting champ? Give me a break.

The guy can't even stay healthy. He has a horrible eye, and his swing is way too long.

To top it all off, for several seasons now we've seen that Kendrick lacks the ability to hit in the clutch when it counts.

This guy only gets meaningless hits, against mediocre talent...in unimportant games.

I'd take Adam Kennedy over this guy any day.

Today's box score for Kendrick, 5 at-bats, 4 strike outs with 6 men left on base....6!!!

Pathetic.

That's not going to get it done.

He is obviously one of the main reasons the team has lost and is in this position.

And if I hear anybody else call him a future batting champ, I'm going to shove my rally monkey down your friggin throat.



Scapegoat number three.... Francisco Rodriguez.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, single season saves record...blah, blah, blah.

I would've traded any one of those saves for just one hold tonight.

When the team needed him most in the ninth inning of game 2 of the ALDS, he couldn't shut the door.

Three outs, that's all the team needed. Momentum had already shifted in the Angels direction. They needed Frankie to shut the door.

Instead he gave it up...two run home run by J.D. Drew.

Epic Fail.

The worst kept secret in baseball is that K-Rod is one of the most over-rated closers in the game.

His lack of production in the post season since 2002 is proof.

Not to mention, his antics after a victory are inexcusable, his pitching choice is sketchy, and to top it all off, speaking from experience, since I've actually had the opportunity to meet the man on several occasions...the guy is a jerk. He's cocky, arrogant and rude to fans.

Goodbye and good riddance.

Have fun pitching for the Mets...thanks for 2002...but you won't be missed... ingrate.



Scapegoat number four....Mike Scioscia.

Scioscia builds a team that depends on small ball, speed and timely hitting, then is shocked when the team fails to execute against excellent pitching.

Why?

Championships depend on the long ball. It's been well documented.

This small ball crap doesn't work.

The team is brain washed into believing in small ball...and when the team needs a home run...they can't execute...cause they don't know how.

This philosophy doesn't work.

I'm sorry, aggressive soft hitters, with poor on base percentages doesn't win championships.

I'm not even sure why he adopted this philosophy, it's certainly not how the team won in 2002.

Furthermore, although I see no shame in losing to a talented Red Sox team, it's become clear that the Angel franchise has no strong leadership.

Whether it's a lack of leadership at the management level, the coaching staff or in the club house, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim do not seem to have the mental preparation, toughness and confidence to compete at the highest level, when it counts most.

Especially against the Red Sox.

I'm not calling for the firing of Mike Scioscia. But I believe he needs to re-evaluate his stubborn, ineffective tactics and take a long look in the mirror.

This team has no excuse to be playing this bad...none.

God, I'm so pissed....another pathetic, heartbreaking season from such a talented team.

What a waste.

Recap.

Who's to blame:
1. Mickey Hatcher
2. Howie Kendrick
3. Francisco Rodriguez
4. Mike Scioscia

For the record, who's not to blame:

1. Mark Teixeira
2. Torii Hunter
3. Vladimir Guerrero
4. Garret Anderson

Hot Clicks on SheNeedsIt.com!!!

     

Celebrities Say 'Don't Vote'.... get it?

Hopefully people get the sarcasm....please God.

Mahalo Daily featuring.... Me

I finally made my debut on Mahalo Daily.

I play Skip Jifferson Jr. a satisfied Mahalo beach towel owner/operator.



As you can tell...I was playing it straight...but the editing, sophisticated CGI and terrible acting turned it into a comedic performance.

More proof FOX News is crap

Shameful.

Now THAT'S Love...

Now...I love Mamet Dawg...but I'm not sure I'd go around punching sharks like the owner of Jake did.

Actually, I have run into oncoming traffic trying to protect Mamet from being hit...so maybe I would.



Wouldn't you?

Notice a similarity ?

That was a classic famous bullshit response... now here's another.



Of course this isn't a beauty pageant at stake...just the future of the country.

New Curious Case of Ben Button and W. Trailers

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button looks like an amazing movie.
I really dig David Fincher.Zodiac was one of my favorite movies last year.

The music for the trailer makes me feel like it's reminiscent of Tim Burton's work.

The Passing of a Legend

Legendary actor, philanthropist, and racing enthusiast Paul Newman has died.


Everybody thinks of Cool Hand Luke when then think of Newman. But my favorite performance and film with Paul Newman is The Verdict directed by Sidney Lumet and written by David Mamet.



Here's a humorous story from his wife of 50 years Joanne Woodward.



Paul Newman - Born: January 26, 1925, Died: September 26, 2008.