SB Nation User Blog: oldasquick

Help a brother out?

oldasquick — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:44:11 -0000

Help a brother out?

(Jason-if this is a TOS violation- my apologies, I'll take my punishment like a man!)
For about the last five years, I've been working to fulfill a lifelong dream to get a TV gig. While I have a "real" job and a family to support, in my spare time I do stand up, emcee local charity events, and do a little local TV. Yesterday, a friend of mine sent me a link to a contest HGTV is having, called "Stud Finder" (pretty lame name...) The winner gets his own home improvement show- I was a contractor for 25 years, so it's a good fit.

Just for shits and giggles, I entered a video clip from a morning show a did a while back and told some friends. Long story short, thanks to viral marketing by myself and others, I became the second highest rated video, in just one day!

I'd appreciate it if you could click on the link here and rate my entry. You'll see by some of the comments that I've pissed off the some of the other contestants (prolly Cowboy fans) because I didn't submit an "amateur" video...bunch of haters!

As a diehard Eagles fan of over 40 years, I promise to "represent" if I get the gig. Plus, you'll get to listen to someone who speaks with a normal accent!

New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey was taken to the hospital after becoming dehydrated...

oldasquick — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:19:16 -0000

New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey was taken to the hospital after becoming dehydrated near a swimming pool while attending a party with several NFL players in Las Vegas, spokesman Greg Bensel said on Sunday.

Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4203459

Eagles work out Pat White

oldasquick — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:20:10 -0000

When I raised the possibility of the Birds picking up Mike Vick, I thought he'd be an interesting project as a wildcat/ returner/slot guy. Now it seems they have the same thought about Pat White.

I have to admit, the thought of a guy like that is intriguing. Maybe a fourth round reach? How about a low third round? We have so many freaking draft picks, I can't keep them straight!

Hmmm, I wonder how D-Mac would feel about drafting another QB?

Give Vick a Chance

oldasquick — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:29:52 -0000

Before the flames begin, i want it to be known that I am an animal lover who helps financially support a local animal rescue, and I'm also the owner of an awesome Pit Bull/Mastiff mix that was a rescue. That said, I think Vick deserves another shot, and I'd like to see the Eagles give him one.

Sign him to a one year, incentive laden contract that includes a required community service clause. Let him face the fire of the Philly media, fans, and animal lovers. Give him a chance to turn his mistakes into a positive, or hang himself if he hasn't truly turned his life around. While there's a downside of course, the upside is a continued spotlight on animal cruelty and dog fighting, and the opportunity for a human being to redeem himself.

As a player, we use him as an H-back, kick/punt retuner, 4th receiver, and wildcat component. With that kind of speed, defenses will have to scheme for him. Think of him as a replacement for G-Lew, with more tools.

I will don my asbestos overcoat and await your responses.

Only in Cincinnati!

oldasquick — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:31:55 -0000

Read the whole story here, but the quote below says it all!

In response to his pleas, an officer said: "You think we've never arrested somebody that's made national media? ... We deal with the Bengals all the time."

This is from a transcript of a video taken shortly after Mississippi head coach Andy Kennedy was arrested by Cincinnati Police for assault on a cab driver.

Even though I'm still mourning the Eagles loss in the NFC Chamopionship, I can still feel a bit of gratitude that I'm not a Bengals fan!

Hey Andy, get me some weapons this off season! Hey Andy, get me some weapons this off season! Hey Andy, get me some weapons this off season! Hey Andy, get me some weapons this off season! Hey Andy, get me some weapons this off season!

What is Big Red's record...

oldasquick — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:05:02 -0000

(notice we're all galling him something other than "F.B." these days?) Against an opponent he has faced the second time in the same season? I seem to remember that it is fairly impressive. I know Jim Johnson just loves fresh film with which to plan his schemes!

Fly Eagles fly, on the road to victory. (FIGHT,FIGHT,FIGHT)
Fight Eagles fight, score a touchdown 1,2,3. ( 1,2,3)
Hit 'em low, hit 'em high,and watch our Eagles fly.
Fly Eagles fly, on the road to victory!
E-A-G-L-E-S - Eagles!

Name the Headline!

oldasquick — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:20:49 -0000

I'm not trying to be cocky and jinx us, but I just spent the last hour teying to call into the the local Phoenix sports station. They were having a contest of "Name the Headline". I think the winner would get tickets to the game, but I'm not sure. Anyway, when I told the call screener my headline, he wouldn't let me on the air. It seems they only wanted pro-
Cardinal headlines. So, I decided to have a little contest ('little' meaning no prize will be awarded). I'll disqualify myself, but submit my own headline to get things started:

Monday morning headlines: "Eagles Feast on Cardinal Stuffin', and Deflate the 'Metal Muffin®'" (I own the copyright on 'Metal Muffin' as a derogatory description of PHX Stadium)

Got two tickets? Free lodging, food and transport

oldasquick — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:10:54 -0000

If you were lucky enough to get tickets (I wasn't) here's my proposal. I will pick you up at the airport,take you to and from the game, give you a place to stay, and feed you while you're here, and then bring you back to the airport when you're finished watching the Eagle victory celebration.. I'm about 40 minutes from the stadium, and a 40 year die hard Eagle fan. I'd like to take my seven year old son, this would be his first NFL game, and what could be better!

Please feel free to throw this out to anyone you know who's going. Of course this is subject to me having a conversation with you, to at least get a good idea that you're not an axe-murderer.

Just When I Think I'm Out...

oldasquick — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:46:50 -0000

My wife just laughs at me. After last week's debacle, I swore off the Eagles for the 246th time. I told her "screw them, I'm playing golf next Sunday! They don't deserve my loyalty anymore!"

After nearly 40 years of living and often dying by the green sword, I'd thought this was really the end, but my wife knew better. So she wasn't the least bit surprised when I told her to PLEASE record the game and don't tell me what happened! This call was preceded by a text from Billy, my fellow sucker, er, Eagles fan. " Looks like we may have a late Xmas present, Go Eagles!"

After fulfilling some post-golf obligations, always sending a scout ahead to make sure there was no TV or readio turned on to spil the outcome, I arrived home. I settled into my my customary viewing ritual at about 9pm, Mountain Standard Time. I caught the Fox wrap up of the previous games and knew the scoop- Win, and In!

So there I sat. I was warned not to be my usual maniacal self, as the kiddos where all sleeping, and the neighbors would surely call the police if I performed my usual top of the lungs, obscenity laced, Reid bashing, antics. So I stuffed a hand towel in my mouth and sat there like a slightly less bald Jerry Tarktanian. Muffled, but just as intense.

Luckily for my kids and neighbors, it was over soon after it began. by mid second quarter, I was like a giddy over-tired kid that got to stay up late for the first time, laughing and giggling and hugging my wife way too hard. I watched every snap and relished in listening to Troy and Joe lament the final meltdown of "America's Team". After the game was over, I watched the highlights on both ESPN and the NFL Network. Then I spent a half-hour reading "Blogging with the Boys". Christmas did, indeed, come three days late! I fell into bed at about 1:30 am, but didn't fall asleep until 3.

I'll be strappin' it on again next weekend, with the sting of the Skins loss but a distant memory. But there will be no tape delay, no sir! I'm back on the bandwagon, for the 247th time!

The Kolb era has begun

oldasquick — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:33:25 -0000

I'm not saying that it should be this way, but today marked the beginning of the end for Donovan McNabb as the Eagle's QB. He may or may not start on Thursday, and he may or may not have some more good games this year, BUT he won't be in an Eagle uniform in '09.

The Eagles will not make the playoffs this year. Some may still have hope, and as an Eagles fan for over 35 years I hope I'm wrong, but it is what it is. With the exception of the Browns, the rest of our schedule is against better teams. We will finish 3-2, at best, and 8-7-1 will not get us in.

McNabb is scheduled to make $10.36M next year. No team in their right mind would pay that much for a question mark, let alone a back-up, so he is gone. I'd like to see him traded, but my guess is that he'll be released.

I hope Kolb is the answer...