Tebow Talks!

I am reading Tim Tebow's memoir called Through My Eyes right now. Can't say that I am totally enthralled (it reads like a very young author wrote it, who has not experienced a full life yet), but it is a decent read. It gives a lot of insight on some of his upbringing, the philosophy behind the Tebow family and how he turned out to be such an outstanding young man and athlete. It starts out describing the difficulties that his mom endured during her pregnancy with him and during his delivery. He really is a miracle on legs! I am compelled to read the book as a mother, who has raised one son and who has two more sons to go. I would love for my younger sons to emulate their older brother (who does remind me a lot of Tim) and Tim! I can relate to the fact that Tim was home schooled, being that I home schooled my three older children for seven years, and I LOVED it. Reading his story just gives me positive feedback on the choice that I made to do it with my own kids. He also goes into his fitness regiment, which started at a VERY young age. He is really an anomaly, having started working out at such a young age without it stunting his growth! He began doing rudimentary strength training at literally five years old! He as also been athletic all of his life, and surprisingly played baseball almost daily as a child. All in all, I would recommend his book to any young athlete and also to parents of athletes who want to encourage their child to be competitive while also staying grounded in humility and faith in God. I was already a big Tebow fan (love how he wears his ministry on his face: "John 3:16"), and reading his book has made me want his jersey even more! :)

I'm BAAACK! Just like Kimbo Slice

Hello all! It's been a while, but I'm back to my sports thing. It's actually not THE most fun time to be writing about sports right now, with all of the lock outs and uncertainty in the NFL and NBA, but it makes some other sports topics really juicy. For instance, former street fighter and MMA dud Kimbo Slice is a boxer now! He has his first fight on August 13th, and I'd like to definitely tune into it. I have to admit that it's not a surprise that he has gone the route of pro boxing as opposed to MMA. What was he thinking trying MMA ANYWAY? Bad idea, BAAAD idea. Kimbo did nothing but embarrass himself during most of his short career as a mixed martial artist. His wins were a fluke and his loses were horrendous! But, looking on the bright side, I expect him to do a bit better with boxing, being that street fighting is a lot closer to boxing than MMA. I know that he's a family man and has to put food on the table so I am also glad that he got a chance to make some more money fighting. My one concern? I think he may be too old! He's got to be pushing 40 at this point. I mean, 40 is not old in the global sense of the age, but it's sort of old to start a whole new boxing career and expect to have it last for a while. Okay...I have two concerns, Kimbo fights flatfooted! He's not "quick" and I can see him getting knocked out pretty fast if he doesn't get to his opponent first. Nevertheless, maybe this new addition of Kimbo to the boxing world will lend some rejuvenation into this seemingly dying sport. Good luck Kimbo!

O My My MY!

There have been some VERY interesting happenings in sports this past week! So, I decided to just give a few comments on them all instead of focusing on one each.

First, Farve! This man has won me over. I used to roll my eyes and hope that someone would go to his first "post-retire" game with a tranquilizer gun and put him out before his first pass. BUT, I have to admit, he is one crusty, stubborn old fart! Will he retire? AGAIN? Well, his answer was basically NO! He says, he will play if he is "healthy," which of course he will be...he'll make SURE to be! Anyway, I give up, go Farve!

Then....Oh boy! Tyson Gay beat Usain "big head"Bolt! And even though both of their times were nowhere near Bolt's record time he ran in the 2008 Olympics, it STILL gives Gay bragging rights. He didn't just beat him in this last race in Stockholm, he smoked him! I'm glad I can say that Gay beat Bolt, even if it was a result of Bolt being out of shape and coming from an Achilles injury. A win is a win! Congrats Gay!

Next, WOWZER! Did I just see that? Did I just watch Chael Sonnen practically murder Anderson Silva for four rounds, and even most of the fifth and STILL lose the fight? What, does Silva have some type of Brazilian leprechaun bringing him luck? To be honest, I had a feeling that Anderson might lose this fight because Sonnen was so darn confident he'd win! Ever heard that saying "mind over matter?" Well it turns out, Sonnen not only had the mind, he had the matter! He got Silva where he hurt: wrestling. So, wrestling is Anderson Silva's cryptonite! I'm surprised that in all his 12 straight wins, no one has faced him that could wrestle. He hasn't lost since 2006, so that was a HUGE oversight. Sonnen was pretty smart to recognize that Silva, who has been hailed as the best MMA fighter pound for pound, had a huge weakness. So, I'm tickled pink that Silva did win by submission over Sonnen in the end, but kudos for Sonnen for giving him a HARD won fight! I smell a rematch!

And last...take a look at the photo above....this is why I love Tim Tebow.....he is humble enough to withstand some rookie hazing (take notes Dez Bryant). He looks so cute! LOL

Shaqzilla!!

Ack! Someone call the army! It's a big Shaq attack! Shaq is on a NBA rampage. He has decided to pillage through as many teams as he possibly can before he becomes a myth like his brother, Sasquatch. He goes through teams like he goes thru his make ups and break ups with Shawnie. Okay, so we have to watch his big fat azz run up and down the court with the Boston Celtics for ONE mo year. One more year of Shaq looking cross-eyed into the camera as he is interviewed answering questions about Kobe, and "getting that fifth ring." LOL, okay, let me stop, I really do like Shaq. And what I like about him, is that he would read what I am saying about him and craaack up! He has a great sense of humor and personality. I always wish him well, I just wish he would stop being a team hoe! And I wish he would stop going to teams that HATE the Lakers! What is his problem with them?? I know, KOBE, even tho they are supposedly on good terms now. They are like the Paris and Nicole of the NBA, the "frenemies." Okay Shaq, I love you man, but I can't wish you well if you play for Boston...sorry. Man, this NBA season is gonna be like watching a soap opera! :D

I was WRONG!!

All right, all right, I admit it...I WAS WRONG! I was wrong about LeBron "Chump" James. Just Kidding! James may be a coward, but he's probably no chump. He just may finally get his first championship ring with the Miami Heat. I mean, if he can't do it there, he just can't do it ANYWHERE. Granted, it's in his right to want to win THAT bad, but he just totally trashed his legacy with this decision to go to Miami and blend in with two other super stars: Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Even if he does win a ring, it will be bittersweet. No one will be calling him a legend 20 years after he retires. He'll just be "one of those good guys who played some good ball in his career." Despite the idea that what he has just done is tantamount to cheating, in my view, LeBron is a classic "mommas boy" and it's all too clear after this "leaving Cleveland for Miami" fiasco. Seriously, who tells the WHOLE world "I talked it over with my momma, and she said it was a good idea to go to Miami..." This kid just can't stop castrating and embarrassing himself, it seems. So...Miami has a super team and now a full roster. The pressure is on them. Let the games begin! It looks like the Eastern Conference is basically in the bag at this point, but time will tell. I have to say, I wonder what LeBron's strategy will be if he doesn't win right away in Miami? I can see them winning maybe one or two, but he won't get five or more there in the time he has left in his career....And now he is trying to make nicey nice with his hometown Akron, Ohio. On a positive note, maybe he will finally do the RIGHT thing and marry his two-time baby momma! Go Lakers!! :D

Peek-A-Boo LeBron!

Honestly, I really don't know what all the talk has really been about. All throughout the playoffs, and the NBA Finals: "Where's LeBron gonna play next year!" while Lebron has been mum on the topic, even though it's all about him! Well, he comes out of hiding for a little while and gives a cameo appearance and a tidbit about his decision, but I think he's mainly just messing with our heads....LeBron's not going anywhere. That's right, I said it. Ohio is home sweet home for Lebron, and home is where the heart is....and the millions! LOL Another team would have to offer him the biggity big big bucks for him to leave is throne with the Cavs. He may not ever win a ring with the Cavs, but he will have still proven himself to be the most powerful player on a NBA team EVER! He didn't get his ring this year, and heads rolled in Cleveland! And no doubt, he will pick the new coach as well as the new GM. Yep, LeBron is the Oprah of the NBA, and he'd better watch his back because that's just too much power for a young black man to have. LOL, just kidding. I actually love it, I love that he commands and dictates what goes on in his kingdom with the Cavs because he works his butt off! And he has fun with the game most of the time and doesn't take himself too seriously. Anyway, I still look forward to that LeBron vs Kobe, Lakers vs. the Cavs matchup! Maybe next year? ;D

Lakers Baby!!!

Oh yeah! We did it AGAIN! My boys made it successfully through what had to be one of the most nail biting, hair pulling, and nerve wracking NBA finals series in a LONG time. Lakers vs. Boston....WOWZER! I somehow knew we would win the finals, but there were times when I didn't know how. Obama predicted that the Lakers would win even before the series began, and yes, there were times when I even questioned the prez. I was so psycho during while watching game 7, that I had to leave the house and stop watching it! I actually told my Laker fan buddy Afi not to text me until the game was over, and I commenced to engross myself in reading a nice book. LOL. But no one can question that the Lakers are THE best team in the league. We have an answer to them all. Artest came out a hero and I am so proud of and happy for him. Pau "the Spaniard" Gasol also came through and did his thing, can't say that i was surprised either. And Fisher had the faith of a HUGE mustard seed (along with a hairy face) and that paid off, as well. I don't need to say anything about my man Black Mamba. That's right, Kobe would have been the best contender for MVP even if the Lakers didn't win the series in the end. He was the hero, as usual (and I won't even mention "Back 2 back, without Shaq") hehe. Anyway, the series is over, so I relax and reminisce by checking out some of the wacky pictures that were captured like those above. GO LAKERS!! :)