A Fillerbuster Hiatus. I start here and then head to Belize. I will be back in full force on May 1. Onward and upward.

April 19, 2016 Filler

Last thoughts before signing out for 12 days…

HOOK:

“Imprint.”

The Mets’ rotation has heat. We know this. What is scary is when their present heat INCREASES in velocity. Noah Syndergaard already was throwing 97.1 mph last year. That is ridiculous for a starting pitcher. THIS year, he is UP to 98.3 mph. Crazy. And, if his catcher has to block a pitch, it can be painful.

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LINE:

“Philly.”

I am from the Jersey side of Philly (double whammy) so I am aloud to rag on the area. I love my Flyers, but the FANS getting a minor penalty in a playoff game is incredibly ridiculous…and sounds about right for fans. The game announcer asked them unsuccessfully to stay classy. Not going to happen when they are getting smoked on the ice and at the beer stands.

SINKER:

“Mavs.”

Yes, losing by 38 points in an NBA game is never good. But, the Mavs gave a resounding confirmation that they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon against the heavily favored Thunder by winning Game 2. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Even with Game 3 and 4 being played at the tough Mavs home court, the Thunder will probably right the ship. But, it is a wake up call for a team FINALLY heading into the playoffs healthy. Dirk is apparently not going quietly into the night.

THE RIVER:

Quick and dirty.

I could tell you about how Nike terminated Manziel’s deal today. I could also tell you about how Manziel released a statement to ESPN about how he is going to right himself. But, isn’t it more fun to show yet another funny picture of him?
Broncos players Ware and Thomas are in Africa and there is a cool article online about it. What I found funny is how Von Miller was telling them they were crazy for doing it because they would have no time if they won the Super Bowl. Yeah…
The Wolves are eyeing up JVG and Thibs as their next coach. Both get my blessing for coaching prowess. Thibs has gone way too long unemployed and JVG we all just love. Can they pick up JVG and maybe Hubie Brown can take his spot full time announcing?
Boston Marathon. Ethiopia gets the first three spots, Kenya is not too happy about only getting 4-7, that Netherlands dude must be SOOO proud to be the highest non Ethiopia-Kenya finisher on the board, and glad a Mass resident finished top 10 for the first time since 1986.
Eddie Lacy showed up to workouts much slimmer, therefore guaranteeing he will be overrated once again in fantasy football drafting.
Kawhi Leonard might STILL not be a non basketball playing household name unfortunately, and shame Curry is going to get the MVP again, but when he DOES become one, it is things like him repeating as DPOY that make him EXTRA special.
Michael Strahan left one show I never have watched to go to another one I never have watched, and glad his incredible personality is getting him somewhere. And, we know he has the money to close that gap in his teeth, but I think we have all come to kind of dig it.
I know there are things in the locker room that we will never hear about, but nice when we catch a breath of something cool. P Steven Wright sending booze to the locker of a dude he hit the day before was cool as hell.
Idiot Rex Ryan will introduce fellow idiot Donald Trump at an upcoming Buffalo event…that sounds about right.
The Titans got SOOOOOOOOOOOO much from that Rams trade that they are now trying to move up again.
The Browns are confused as usual and shopping their pick. I think they should move with the guys at the top of the draft and their needs.
There are two other female singers that are probably going to win, but count me in THIS fan club. Rooting for Joe Cocker/ Allman Brothers sound alike Laith in The Voice.
Rudy, no prizes. I am poor from the wedding and my new ride.
Conor McGregor has messed around on Twitter before, so suddenly retiring might just be a temporary thought after hearing about that other fighter dying after watching him ringside, but dude, seriously…you can’t stop fighting yet. At least win the next rematch first.
Jamal Crawford won his 3rd 6th man award this year in the NBA. Dude is the most consistent player ever never to crack a starting lineup.
I guess you have to be really, really good to be ALLOWED to shoot a lot in a game, but amazing the two highest amount of misses in a playoff game is a tie between MJ and KD.
Don’t worry about these lopsided NBA games. If everything holds true with the favorites, we are set for a ESPECIALLY loaded Round 2.
Listen, I get Wentz, Goff, and Lynch are the premier guys. If I am an NFL team, and I end up with Connor Cook or Christian Hackenberg, I am a happy team. I especially would take a flyer on Hackenberg.
Pretty sure it won’t get ugly and will stay competitive, but the loss of Avery Bradley is extremely evident in that Boston series.
The locker room scene will not be pretty if Anaheim drops the third straight game in that series. Nashville is SO feisty.
The Pens took care of business tonight against the Rangers to right the ship in the series. Series is back on home ice advantage. I think the Pens find a way to win it, but I think it goes seven games.
Thing #3045 that I don’t understand how I didn’t think of…dammit. https://iconspeak.world/
Enjoy the rest of Round 1 for both leagues. I picked my wedding date on purpose to miss the remainder of the first round, as the more important rounds and matchups are coming.
Going to get married and enjoy Belize jungle and beach.
Enjoy Game of Thrones Sunday. I didn’t know when that would be released, so no fault on me for scheduling. No one tell me anything about it via email and text. I will be double dipping on Sunday, May 1. It wasn’t that much blood. He is fine.
That’s it. Will I blog tomorrow? That is a CLOWN question, bro. Peace.
Just a tagline. The most I have taken off of blogging in the last four years is I believe might be 6 days when I went to the Dominican Republic. This is longer. I will come back strong. Onward and upward.