Running on the treadmill, I watched The Marinovich Project. The documentary is airing as part of a series of seven documentaries that ESPN Films was running late last year.
The film looks at the life of Todd Marinovich. Starting in the womb, Todd was raised by his father to be the perfect athlete. His father, Marv Marinovich, was a former USC Trojan and Oakland Raider. Marv was the first strength and conditioning coach in NFL history. He was obsessed with training methods and seeked out as much information as possible from other countries in an attempt to become the most knowledgeable on the subject; his practices were revolutionary at the time.
Todd become a very successful high school athlete. Playing quarter for Mater Dei and Capistrano High Schools, he set the national high school record by passing for 9,914 yards. Todd received numerous honors, including being named a Parade All-American and the National High School Coaches Association's offensive player of the year. His struggles with drugs and alcohol started in high school.
Todd played two years at USC. Although neither his coaches nor teammates believed that he was ready, Marinovich became the first freshman quarterback to start the first game of the season for USC since World War II. The Trojans went 9–2–1, won the Pac-10 conference, and defeated Michigan in the 1990 Rose Bowl. UPI and The Sporting News named Marinovich the College Freshman of the Year for 1989; he was the only freshman on the All-Pac-10 team and the first freshman quarterback named. Marinovich entered the 1990 season as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Battling with coach Larry Smith much of the year, Todd was arrested for cocaine possession a month after the season ended, left college and entered the NFL draft.
Drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders [ahead of Brett Favre!], he spent two years with the team. In training camp before the 1993 season, Marinovich failed his third NFL drug test and his NFL career was over. He subsequently bounced around the Canadian and Arena football leagues.
Despite flashes of brilliance, Marinovich's professional career is widely considered to be a bust. In 2004, Marinovich was included in ESPN.com's list of The 25 Biggest Sports Flops, coming in at fourth on the ESPN.com editors' list, and seventh on the readers' list.
The unusual thing about the documentary is the final arc of the film. While it seems like the typical story of an athlete's struggles with drugs, it has a twist. With Todd and Marv participating in the making of the documentary and telling their story, the ending takes a somewhat unexpected turn. Overall, The Marinovich Project is a good, but not great documentary.
The Marinovich Project is available in iTunes.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
2012 Best New Artists
Drew's band--Milo Greene--was highlighted by Esquire as one of eleven new artists poised for a big year!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week - Madi Diaz - Let's Go
The complete list of Starbucks iTunes picks of the week is here!
Escape and resilience inform "Let's Go," an entralling track from Nashville-based Madi Diaz, an emerging singer-songwriter who's toured with the Civil Wars and recorded with Joseph Arthur.
Code Expiration: April 3, 2012
Escape and resilience inform "Let's Go," an entralling track from Nashville-based Madi Diaz, an emerging singer-songwriter who's toured with the Civil Wars and recorded with Joseph Arthur.
Code Expiration: April 3, 2012
Monday, January 09, 2012
Virtually Biking Across America - Day 2
On Day Two, I rode from Rancho Murieta to Rescue. The ride included a nice climb on White Rock Road into El Dorado Hills and then a tough series of rolling hills along Green Valley Road. On several short sections along Green Valley Road, the grade reached 9%.
The trip log for Virtually Biking Across America is here.
The trip log for Virtually Biking Across America is here.
Virtually Biking Across America Trip Log
Using a Pro-form Tour de France stationary bike, the www.ifit.com web site and Google Maps, I am virtually riding across America.
01-01-2012 - Elk Grove, CA - 0.0 miles
01-08-2012 - Rancho Murieta, CA - 24.7
01-15-2012 - Rescue, CA - 49.1
01-22-2012 - Pollack Pines, CA - 73.9
01-29-2012 - Strawberry, CA - 98.8
02-05-2012 - Woodfords, CA - 125.7
02-12-2012 - Genoa, NV - 144.0
02-19-2012 - Dayton, NV - 168.6
03-04-2012 - Fort Churchill, NV - 190.0
03-11-2102 - Highway 95 near Carson Sink Pony Express Station, NV - 218.8
03-19-2012 - Highway 50 near Sand Springs Pony Express Station, NV - 239.9
03-25-2012 - Highway 50 north of the US Naval Reservation, NV - 249.9
04-08-2012 - Cold Springs Pony Express Station, NV - 275.3
04-15-2012 - Highway 50 east of Austin, NV - 297.8
04-29-2012 - Austin, NV - 323.3
05-06-2012 - Highway 50 at Dry Creek Road - 348.8
05-20-2012 - Pony Express Trail southwest of Roberts Creek Pony Express Station, NV - 374.4
05-27-2012 - Pony Express Trail northeast of Sulphur Springs Pony Express Station, NV - 399.1
06-09-2012 - Elko Hamilton Stage Road, NV - 424.1
06-12-2012 - Overland Road, NV - 476.7
06-21-2012 - Overland Road and White Pine County Road 19, NV - 490.6
07-14-2012 - Schellbourne, NV - 511.6
07-21-2012 - Antelope Springs Station Pony Express Station, NV - 536.5
07-29-2012 - Ibapah, Utah - 564.2
08-12-2012 - Canyon Station Pony Express Station, Utah - 578.4
08-18-2012 - Black Rock Pony Express Station, Utah - 625.5
08-26-2012 - Pony Express Simpson’s Springs Station, Utah - 657.5
09-09-2012 - Pony Express Faust's Station, Utah - 682.8
09-16-2102 - Pony Express Joe's Dugout Station, Eagle Mountain, Utah - 710.8
09-23-2012 - Pony Express Trader's Rest Station, Midvale, Utah - 737.6
09-30-2012 - Pony Express Mountain Dale Station, Utah - 762.4
10-14-2012 - Henefer, Utah - 786.9
10-21-2012 - Interstate 80, Utah [41° 9' 11.45", -111° 8' 36.99"] - 811.2
11-04-2012 - Interstate 80, Wyoming [41° 19' 6.70", 110° 23' 18.52"] - 834.0
11-12-2012 - Fort Bridger, Wyoming - 856.5
11-19-2012 - Millersville Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 868.8
11-27-2012 - Granger, Wyoming - 889.5
12-07-2012 - Green River Crossing Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 901.5
12-11-2012 - Oregon Trails Historical Site on Highway 28 - 915.8
12-18-2012 - Highway 28 at County Road 21, Wyoming - 941.7
12-26-2012 - Pacific Springs Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 959.3
12-30-2012 - Rocky Ridge Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 995.2
01-07-2013 - Interstate 287, Wyoming [N42 31 2.43" W108 0 27.65] - 1,016.0
01-13-2013 - Split Rock Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,040.6
01-22-2013 - Devil’s Gate Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,059.2
01-29-2013 - Highway 220 at the Oregon Trail, Wyoming [42° 33' 51.09", 107° 0' 56.98"] - 1,073.4
02-04-2013 - Willow Springs Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,088.4
02-09-2013 - Bessemer Bend Road [42° 46' 20.76", 106° 31' 53.34"], Wyoming - 1,105.3
02-19-2013 - Interstate 20 at Highway 256, Wyoming - 1,124.8
02-26-2013 - Deer Creek Pony Express Station, Glenrock, Wyoming - 1,143.2
03-06-2013 - Douglas, Wyoming - 1,170
03-12-2013 - La Bonte Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,184.3
03-26-2013 - Elk Horn Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,202.4
04-06-2013 - Cottonwood Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,227.1
04-12-2013 - Fort Laramie, Wyoming - 1,250.7
04-18-2013 - Torrington, Wyoming - 1,274.3
04-26-2013 - Mitchell, Nebraska - 1,295.1
05-06-2013 - Ficklin Springs Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,319.5
05-17-2013 - Bridgeport, Nebraska - 1,335,6
06-13-2013 - Mud Springs Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,355.6
06-24-2013 - Interstate 385 at Road 32, Nebraska - 1,376.9
07-05-2013 - Overland City Pony Express Station, Colorado - 1,401.5
07-16-2013 - Interstate 80, Nebraska [41° 4' 40.89", 101° 54' 47.73"] - 1,421.5
07-31-2013 - Interstate 80, Nebraska [41° 7' 1.01", 101° 32' 33.08"] - 1,441.5
08-20-2013 - Interstate 80, Nebraska [41° 7' 1.01", 101° 32' 33.08"] - 1,464.5
09-04-2013 - Sutherland, Nebraska - 1,482.0
09-09-2013 - Buffalo Bill's Ranch, North Platte, Nebraska - 1,501.8
09-16-2013 - Highway 30 at Haythorn Road, Nebraska - 1,521.0
10-11-2013 - Gothenburg, Nebraska - 1,546.1
10-25-2013 - Lexington, Nebraska - 1,570.5
11-01-2013 - Pony Express Marker, Phelps County, Nebraska - 1,591.8
11-08-2013 - Fort Kearney, Nebraska - 1,614.1
11-15-2013 - Heartwell, Nebraska - 1,633.5
11-22-2013 - 32 Mile Creek Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,644.1
11-26-2013 - Monument Road, Nebraska [40° 26.235' 98° 23.200'] - 1,662.4
12-13-2013 - Liberty Farm Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,677.5
12-20-2013 - Road 4500 at Road Y, Nebraska - 1,692.0
12-26-2013 - Kiowa Station Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,713.2
01-17-2014 - Alexandria, Nebraska - 1,743.1
01-20-2014 - Rock Creek Station Historical Park, Nebraska - 1,772.3
01-27-2014 - Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station, Kansas - 1,785.6
02-06-2014 - Marysville Pony Express Station, Kansas - 1,817.2
03-01-2014 - Seneca Pony Express Museum, Kansas - 1,843.8
03-29-2014 - Kickapoo Pony Express Station, Kansas - 1,859.6
04-07-2014 - Kennekuk Pony Express Station, Kansas - 1,879.1
04-20-2014 - Denton, Kansas - 1,899.6
05-04-2014 - Wathena, Kansas - 1,908.3
05-14-2014 - St. Joseph, Missouri - 1,918.3
05-26-2014 - Interstate 29, Missouri [39°39'07.2"N 94°47'17.1"W] - 1,942.8
06-05-2014 - Mexico City Avenue exit, Kansas City Airport - 1,968.0
06-21-2014 - Highway 291 over the Missouri River, Missouri - 1,977.8
07-03-2014 - Blue Parkway, Missouri [38°57'01.4"N 94°24'46.9"W] - 1,988.9
07-26-2014 - Highway 50 and NW 1501 St Rd, Missouri - 2,013.44
08-08-2014 - Highway 50 and State Highway 13 - 2,033.7
08-23-2014 - Highway 50 and Highway 65 - 2,058.6
09-01-2014 - Highway 50 and South Broadway Street, Syracuse - 2,080.1
09-07-2014 - Outlook Trail and Shooters Club Road, Missouri - 2,102.6
09-17-2014 - East Elm and Houchin Streets, Jefferson City, Missouri - 2,122.6
09-27-2014 - Highway 50 and Twin Ridge Road, Linn, Missouri - 2,143.7
10-04-2014 - Highway 50 and Road 22, Missouri - 2,166.7
10-10-2014 - Highway 50 and Kampschmidt Road - 2,188.7
10-20-2014 - Historic Route 66 and Interstate 44 - 2,208.7
11-08-2014 - Highway 50 and Highway 141 - 2,229.7
11-12-2014 - Highway 100 and South Big Bend Boulevard - 2,243.7
11-20-2014 - Fairview Heights, Illinois - 2,264.4
11-26-2014 - Lebanon, Illinois - 2,275.1
12-02-2014 - Carlyle, Illinois - 2,308.8
12-19-2014 - Sandoval, Illinois - 2,322.9
01-09-2015 - Highway 50 near Beard Road, Illinois - 2,346.0
01-01-2012 - Elk Grove, CA - 0.0 miles
01-08-2012 - Rancho Murieta, CA - 24.7
01-15-2012 - Rescue, CA - 49.1
01-22-2012 - Pollack Pines, CA - 73.9
01-29-2012 - Strawberry, CA - 98.8
02-05-2012 - Woodfords, CA - 125.7
02-12-2012 - Genoa, NV - 144.0
02-19-2012 - Dayton, NV - 168.6
03-04-2012 - Fort Churchill, NV - 190.0
03-11-2102 - Highway 95 near Carson Sink Pony Express Station, NV - 218.8
03-19-2012 - Highway 50 near Sand Springs Pony Express Station, NV - 239.9
03-25-2012 - Highway 50 north of the US Naval Reservation, NV - 249.9
04-08-2012 - Cold Springs Pony Express Station, NV - 275.3
04-15-2012 - Highway 50 east of Austin, NV - 297.8
04-29-2012 - Austin, NV - 323.3
05-06-2012 - Highway 50 at Dry Creek Road - 348.8
05-20-2012 - Pony Express Trail southwest of Roberts Creek Pony Express Station, NV - 374.4
05-27-2012 - Pony Express Trail northeast of Sulphur Springs Pony Express Station, NV - 399.1
06-09-2012 - Elko Hamilton Stage Road, NV - 424.1
06-12-2012 - Overland Road, NV - 476.7
06-21-2012 - Overland Road and White Pine County Road 19, NV - 490.6
07-14-2012 - Schellbourne, NV - 511.6
07-21-2012 - Antelope Springs Station Pony Express Station, NV - 536.5
07-29-2012 - Ibapah, Utah - 564.2
08-12-2012 - Canyon Station Pony Express Station, Utah - 578.4
08-18-2012 - Black Rock Pony Express Station, Utah - 625.5
08-26-2012 - Pony Express Simpson’s Springs Station, Utah - 657.5
09-09-2012 - Pony Express Faust's Station, Utah - 682.8
09-16-2102 - Pony Express Joe's Dugout Station, Eagle Mountain, Utah - 710.8
09-23-2012 - Pony Express Trader's Rest Station, Midvale, Utah - 737.6
09-30-2012 - Pony Express Mountain Dale Station, Utah - 762.4
10-14-2012 - Henefer, Utah - 786.9
10-21-2012 - Interstate 80, Utah [41° 9' 11.45", -111° 8' 36.99"] - 811.2
11-04-2012 - Interstate 80, Wyoming [41° 19' 6.70", 110° 23' 18.52"] - 834.0
11-12-2012 - Fort Bridger, Wyoming - 856.5
11-19-2012 - Millersville Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 868.8
11-27-2012 - Granger, Wyoming - 889.5
12-07-2012 - Green River Crossing Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 901.5
12-11-2012 - Oregon Trails Historical Site on Highway 28 - 915.8
12-18-2012 - Highway 28 at County Road 21, Wyoming - 941.7
12-26-2012 - Pacific Springs Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 959.3
12-30-2012 - Rocky Ridge Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 995.2
01-07-2013 - Interstate 287, Wyoming [N42 31 2.43" W108 0 27.65] - 1,016.0
01-13-2013 - Split Rock Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,040.6
01-22-2013 - Devil’s Gate Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,059.2
01-29-2013 - Highway 220 at the Oregon Trail, Wyoming [42° 33' 51.09", 107° 0' 56.98"] - 1,073.4
02-04-2013 - Willow Springs Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,088.4
02-09-2013 - Bessemer Bend Road [42° 46' 20.76", 106° 31' 53.34"], Wyoming - 1,105.3
02-19-2013 - Interstate 20 at Highway 256, Wyoming - 1,124.8
02-26-2013 - Deer Creek Pony Express Station, Glenrock, Wyoming - 1,143.2
03-06-2013 - Douglas, Wyoming - 1,170
03-12-2013 - La Bonte Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,184.3
03-26-2013 - Elk Horn Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,202.4
04-06-2013 - Cottonwood Pony Express Station, Wyoming - 1,227.1
04-12-2013 - Fort Laramie, Wyoming - 1,250.7
04-18-2013 - Torrington, Wyoming - 1,274.3
04-26-2013 - Mitchell, Nebraska - 1,295.1
05-06-2013 - Ficklin Springs Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,319.5
05-17-2013 - Bridgeport, Nebraska - 1,335,6
06-13-2013 - Mud Springs Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,355.6
06-24-2013 - Interstate 385 at Road 32, Nebraska - 1,376.9
07-05-2013 - Overland City Pony Express Station, Colorado - 1,401.5
07-16-2013 - Interstate 80, Nebraska [41° 4' 40.89", 101° 54' 47.73"] - 1,421.5
07-31-2013 - Interstate 80, Nebraska [41° 7' 1.01", 101° 32' 33.08"] - 1,441.5
08-20-2013 - Interstate 80, Nebraska [41° 7' 1.01", 101° 32' 33.08"] - 1,464.5
09-04-2013 - Sutherland, Nebraska - 1,482.0
09-09-2013 - Buffalo Bill's Ranch, North Platte, Nebraska - 1,501.8
09-16-2013 - Highway 30 at Haythorn Road, Nebraska - 1,521.0
10-11-2013 - Gothenburg, Nebraska - 1,546.1
10-25-2013 - Lexington, Nebraska - 1,570.5
11-01-2013 - Pony Express Marker, Phelps County, Nebraska - 1,591.8
11-08-2013 - Fort Kearney, Nebraska - 1,614.1
11-15-2013 - Heartwell, Nebraska - 1,633.5
11-22-2013 - 32 Mile Creek Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,644.1
11-26-2013 - Monument Road, Nebraska [40° 26.235' 98° 23.200'] - 1,662.4
12-13-2013 - Liberty Farm Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,677.5
12-20-2013 - Road 4500 at Road Y, Nebraska - 1,692.0
12-26-2013 - Kiowa Station Pony Express Station, Nebraska - 1,713.2
01-17-2014 - Alexandria, Nebraska - 1,743.1
01-20-2014 - Rock Creek Station Historical Park, Nebraska - 1,772.3
01-27-2014 - Hollenberg Ranch Pony Express Station, Kansas - 1,785.6
02-06-2014 - Marysville Pony Express Station, Kansas - 1,817.2
03-01-2014 - Seneca Pony Express Museum, Kansas - 1,843.8
03-29-2014 - Kickapoo Pony Express Station, Kansas - 1,859.6
04-07-2014 - Kennekuk Pony Express Station, Kansas - 1,879.1
04-20-2014 - Denton, Kansas - 1,899.6
05-04-2014 - Wathena, Kansas - 1,908.3
05-14-2014 - St. Joseph, Missouri - 1,918.3
05-26-2014 - Interstate 29, Missouri [39°39'07.2"N 94°47'17.1"W] - 1,942.8
06-05-2014 - Mexico City Avenue exit, Kansas City Airport - 1,968.0
06-21-2014 - Highway 291 over the Missouri River, Missouri - 1,977.8
07-03-2014 - Blue Parkway, Missouri [38°57'01.4"N 94°24'46.9"W] - 1,988.9
07-26-2014 - Highway 50 and NW 1501 St Rd, Missouri - 2,013.44
08-08-2014 - Highway 50 and State Highway 13 - 2,033.7
08-23-2014 - Highway 50 and Highway 65 - 2,058.6
09-01-2014 - Highway 50 and South Broadway Street, Syracuse - 2,080.1
09-07-2014 - Outlook Trail and Shooters Club Road, Missouri - 2,102.6
09-17-2014 - East Elm and Houchin Streets, Jefferson City, Missouri - 2,122.6
09-27-2014 - Highway 50 and Twin Ridge Road, Linn, Missouri - 2,143.7
10-04-2014 - Highway 50 and Road 22, Missouri - 2,166.7
10-10-2014 - Highway 50 and Kampschmidt Road - 2,188.7
10-20-2014 - Historic Route 66 and Interstate 44 - 2,208.7
11-08-2014 - Highway 50 and Highway 141 - 2,229.7
11-12-2014 - Highway 100 and South Big Bend Boulevard - 2,243.7
11-20-2014 - Fairview Heights, Illinois - 2,264.4
11-26-2014 - Lebanon, Illinois - 2,275.1
12-02-2014 - Carlyle, Illinois - 2,308.8
12-19-2014 - Sandoval, Illinois - 2,322.9
01-09-2015 - Highway 50 near Beard Road, Illinois - 2,346.0
Sunday, January 08, 2012
2012 PAL Varsity Comp Basketball SEAS versus St. John Vianney
Finally, the 2012 PAL basketball season started! After literally eight weeks of practice and one scrimmage, the SEAS Eagles played their first game of the season against St. John Vianney in the first round of the Jesuit Tournament. The Eagles beat St. John Vianney last year in the Christian Brothers Tournament.
Jack started at small forward. He played 11 minutes of the 24 minute game. Jack had 4 points on 2 for 4 from two point range. He added 6 rebounds and 3 steals with a turnover and a personal foul. Jack made a nice steal and took the ball the length of the court for a layup.
Although St. John Vianney has given the Eagles some competitive games in the past two years, the Eagles ran away with the game. The Eagles led 23 to 6 at halftime. With a running clock in the fourth quarter and all of the Eagles players getting time on the floor, the Eagles won the game by the score of 40 to 12. The game was not even that close. The box score is here.
The Eagles had a balanced attack. Seven of the ten SEAS Eagles players scored 3 or more points.
I was very perplexed by the substitution patterns that the SEAS coaches were using. It is going to be interesting to see how they manage a more competitive game.
The SEAS Eagles now have 1 win and 0 losses for the season. The game log is here.
Next weekend is going to be busy. The Eagles face Holy Spirit on Friday in what will probably be their toughest league game and then will have games on Saturday and Sunday and hopefully Monday.
Jack started at small forward. He played 11 minutes of the 24 minute game. Jack had 4 points on 2 for 4 from two point range. He added 6 rebounds and 3 steals with a turnover and a personal foul. Jack made a nice steal and took the ball the length of the court for a layup.
Although St. John Vianney has given the Eagles some competitive games in the past two years, the Eagles ran away with the game. The Eagles led 23 to 6 at halftime. With a running clock in the fourth quarter and all of the Eagles players getting time on the floor, the Eagles won the game by the score of 40 to 12. The game was not even that close. The box score is here.
The Eagles had a balanced attack. Seven of the ten SEAS Eagles players scored 3 or more points.
I was very perplexed by the substitution patterns that the SEAS coaches were using. It is going to be interesting to see how they manage a more competitive game.
The SEAS Eagles now have 1 win and 0 losses for the season. The game log is here.
Next weekend is going to be busy. The Eagles face Holy Spirit on Friday in what will probably be their toughest league game and then will have games on Saturday and Sunday and hopefully Monday.
2012 PAL Varsity Comp Basketball SEAS Eagles Game Log
Overall - 13 Wins and 6 Losses
League - 5 Wins and 0 Losses
02-25-2011 - St. Ignatuis 39, SEAS 27 - [box score] - PAL Tournament
02-25-2011 - SEAS 61, Sacred Heart 37 - [box score] - PAL Tournament
02-23-2011 - SEAS 49, St. Rose 22 - [box score] - PAL Tournament
02-19-2012 - St. Ignatius 34, SEAS 23 - [box score] - Christian Brothers Tournament
02-18-2012 - SJE 47, SEAS 41 - [box score] - Christian Brothers Tournament
02-17-2012 - SEAS 72, Sacred Heart 31 - [box score] - League
02-12-2012 - SEAS 54, Holy Spirit 39 - [box score] - Christian Brothers Tournament
02-11-2012 - SEAS 59, Holy Rosary 12 - [box score] - Christian Brothers Tournament
02-10-2012 - SEAS 47, St. Patricks 15 - [box score] - League
02-03-2012 - SEAS 46, St. Francis 13 - [box score] - League
01-27-2012 - SEAS 62, St. Roberts 35 - [box score] - League
01-23-2012 - St Ignatius 43, SEAS 28 - [box score] - Presentation Tournament
01-22-2012 - SEAS 40, SJND 24 - [box score] - Presentation Tournament
01-20-2012 - SEAS 56, St. Roberts 38 - [box score] - Presentation Tournament
01-16-2012 - OLA 38, SEAS 30 - [box score] - Jesuit Jr Classic Tournament
01-15-2012 - St. Ignatius 44, SEAS 35 - [box score] - Jesuit Jr Classic Tournament
01-14-2012 - SEAS 48, St. Mary's 43 - [box score] - Jesuit Jr Classic Tournament
01-13-2012 - SEAS 52, Holy Spirit 47 - [box score] - League
01-08-2012 - SEAS 40, St. John Vianney 12 - [box score] - Jesuit Jr Classic Tournament
2010 PAL JV Comp SEAS Eagles Game Log
2011 PAL Varsity Comp SEAS Eagles Game Log
League - 5 Wins and 0 Losses
02-25-2011 - St. Ignatuis 39, SEAS 27 - [box score] - PAL Tournament
02-25-2011 - SEAS 61, Sacred Heart 37 - [box score] - PAL Tournament
02-23-2011 - SEAS 49, St. Rose 22 - [box score] - PAL Tournament
02-19-2012 - St. Ignatius 34, SEAS 23 - [box score] - Christian Brothers Tournament
02-18-2012 - SJE 47, SEAS 41 - [box score] - Christian Brothers Tournament
02-17-2012 - SEAS 72, Sacred Heart 31 - [box score] - League
02-12-2012 - SEAS 54, Holy Spirit 39 - [box score] - Christian Brothers Tournament
02-11-2012 - SEAS 59, Holy Rosary 12 - [box score] - Christian Brothers Tournament
02-10-2012 - SEAS 47, St. Patricks 15 - [box score] - League
02-03-2012 - SEAS 46, St. Francis 13 - [box score] - League
01-27-2012 - SEAS 62, St. Roberts 35 - [box score] - League
01-23-2012 - St Ignatius 43, SEAS 28 - [box score] - Presentation Tournament
01-22-2012 - SEAS 40, SJND 24 - [box score] - Presentation Tournament
01-20-2012 - SEAS 56, St. Roberts 38 - [box score] - Presentation Tournament
01-16-2012 - OLA 38, SEAS 30 - [box score] - Jesuit Jr Classic Tournament
01-15-2012 - St. Ignatius 44, SEAS 35 - [box score] - Jesuit Jr Classic Tournament
01-14-2012 - SEAS 48, St. Mary's 43 - [box score] - Jesuit Jr Classic Tournament
01-13-2012 - SEAS 52, Holy Spirit 47 - [box score] - League
01-08-2012 - SEAS 40, St. John Vianney 12 - [box score] - Jesuit Jr Classic Tournament
2011 PAL Varsity Comp SEAS Eagles Game Log
Second ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary Series?
Starting in October of 2009, ESPN ran a series of documentaries that they called 30 for 30. I really enjoyed a large number of the films.
Twice in the last month, I have seen a reference to a second 30 for 30 series. In his week 17 NFL column, Bill Simmons predicts for 2012 that ESPN will launch a second 30 for 30 documentary series in October. At the 35:05 mark of his December 9 podcast with Michael Rapaport, Bill Simmons says that ESPN is starting the next 30 for 30 in October.
Twice in the last month, I have seen a reference to a second 30 for 30 series. In his week 17 NFL column, Bill Simmons predicts for 2012 that ESPN will launch a second 30 for 30 documentary series in October. At the 35:05 mark of his December 9 podcast with Michael Rapaport, Bill Simmons says that ESPN is starting the next 30 for 30 in October.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Elizabeth L. (Betty) Ellis
Sharon's parents lived around the corner from Jim and Betty Ellis. She and her brother Tim grew up and went to school with their son and daughter. We had dinner with their son when we were in W@shington D.C. in July. Betty's husband Jim passed away in 2008.
ELLIS, Elizabeth L. (Betty) Passed away on 12/19/11 after a brief illness at the age of 81. Dear husband James W. (Jim) Ellis, preceded her in death; survived by son James W. Ellis III of Fairfax, Virginia, daughter Jane Ellis of Sacramento, and granddaughter Jacqueline Ellis, of Arlington, Virginia. Treasured niece Mary Hanson of Carmichael held her hand as she passed. Her other nieces and nephews always put a smile on her face and love in her heart.
Betty, a woman of incredible strength, love, and compassion, grew up in Walnut Grove, California where beloved grandfather and family patriarch, Joseph Gwerder, farmed the Delta. She spent many happy and peaceful days there with her adored aunts, uncles, and cousins, making many wonderful friendships that lasted faithfully to her dying day. Professionally, she held positions at the Pacific Fruit Exchange and Weight Watchers, International.
There will be no visitation and a Catholic Mass will be said on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 58th and M streets, Sacramento, beginning at 10 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sacramento Food Bank and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Ma, I never thought I would say this but I will miss you telling me what to do!
Betty, a woman of incredible strength, love, and compassion, grew up in Walnut Grove, California where beloved grandfather and family patriarch, Joseph Gwerder, farmed the Delta. She spent many happy and peaceful days there with her adored aunts, uncles, and cousins, making many wonderful friendships that lasted faithfully to her dying day. Professionally, she held positions at the Pacific Fruit Exchange and Weight Watchers, International.
There will be no visitation and a Catholic Mass will be said on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 58th and M streets, Sacramento, beginning at 10 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sacramento Food Bank and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Ma, I never thought I would say this but I will miss you telling me what to do!
Friday, January 06, 2012
SEAS Eagles Basketball Practice Panorama
Jack is #10 shooting at the free throw line! [click and drag to pan the picture]
Thursday, January 05, 2012
2012 Kings versus Bucks
Marcus Thornton had 27 points for the Kings on 10 for 23 from the floor and 5 for 5 from the free throw line. In the first half, Thornton was 1 for 8 from the field. Tyreke Evans added 26 points on 8 for 18 from the floor and 9 for 9 from the free throw line. DeMarcus Cousins fouled out with 4:35 remaining in the fourth quarter with 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Brandon Jennings led Milwaukee with 31 points on 12 for 23 from the floor, 6 for 10 from three point range and 1 for 4 from the free throw line. Jennings looked very good.
I am not convinced that Jimmer Fredette is an NBA player. He had 7 points in 23 minutes. Fredette looked ineffective trying to cover Jennings and Beno Udrih on defense.
The Kings fired Paul Westphal Thursday morning before the game and appointed assistant coach Keith Smart as the head coach. Smart was head coach for Golden State last season.
I was sure in April that I had seen the Kings play in Sacramento for the last time. When the strike was finally settled, I went back and forth about continuing to participate in the season ticket group. At the last minute, I decide to stay. While I am still not sure it was the right decision, I had a very nice evening at the game with Jack.
The Kings now have 1 win and 0 losses in games that I have seen in the 2011-2012 season.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark Adams
In December, I finished reading Turn Right at Machu Picchu by Mark Adams. I had seen the author talk about the book on the Jon Stewart show and was interested enough to order it. This is the third book that I have read in the last six months that I started reading with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. The other two were: Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition and Appetite for America.
Turn Right at Machu Picchu is essentially a travelog. The author describes his adventures traveling to Peru, hiking the Inca Trail and exploring a number of Inca ruins, including Machu Picchu.
Woven into his story, the author tells the story of Hiram Bingham. Bingham is credited with discovering Machu Picchu a hundred years ago in 1911. The story provides a nice overview of Bingham's life story and his adventures in Peru.
Within those two story, the author also weaves a third layer: the story of the Incas. Although much more brief than the travelog or Bingham's story, the author includes a enough Inca history to provide some context to the Inca Trail and the ruins.
Written is a light breezy style, I enjoyed the book a great deal. I give it a solid B+ grade. The book whets my appetite to read more about Hiram Bingham and the Incas.
Both Larkin and my sister Lee Ann have been to Machu Picchu. I am not sure where the site falls on my list of places to see in the world. I was very intrigued by the author's description of hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail rather than taking the train.
Turn Right at Machu Picchu is essentially a travelog. The author describes his adventures traveling to Peru, hiking the Inca Trail and exploring a number of Inca ruins, including Machu Picchu.
Woven into his story, the author tells the story of Hiram Bingham. Bingham is credited with discovering Machu Picchu a hundred years ago in 1911. The story provides a nice overview of Bingham's life story and his adventures in Peru.
Within those two story, the author also weaves a third layer: the story of the Incas. Although much more brief than the travelog or Bingham's story, the author includes a enough Inca history to provide some context to the Inca Trail and the ruins.
Written is a light breezy style, I enjoyed the book a great deal. I give it a solid B+ grade. The book whets my appetite to read more about Hiram Bingham and the Incas.
Both Larkin and my sister Lee Ann have been to Machu Picchu. I am not sure where the site falls on my list of places to see in the world. I was very intrigued by the author's description of hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail rather than taking the train.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
I am pleasantly surprised by the movie. It is a solid adaption of the book. The casting of Lisbeth and Daniel Craig's performance as Mikael Blomkvist both were consistent with the pictures that I had in my head from the books.
It does remind why I love books: it is impossible to duplicate the richness and depth of a good book in a two plus hour feature film.
Tom and Becky had seen the original 2009 Swedish film version of the story and were very complimentary. We are going to have to go back and watch that version in the near future.
Starbucks iTunes Pick of the Week - The Black Keys - Run Right Back
The complete list of Starbucks iTunes picks of the week is here!
A year after picking up five GRAMMY Awards for hit album Brothers, The Black Keys return with another power packed stunner.
Code Expiration: March 27, 2012
A year after picking up five GRAMMY Awards for hit album Brothers, The Black Keys return with another power packed stunner.
Code Expiration: March 27, 2012
Monday, January 02, 2012
2012 PAL Varsity Comp SEAS versus St. Mels
The SEAS Eagles scrimmaged against St. Mels on Monday night. Although the boys have been practicing for almost six weeks, this is the first time that they have faced another team. The PAL season is getting started very late this year. As a result, the season is going to be very compressed into a seven week period.
The scrimmage was four 10 minute quarters with a running clock. The Eagles could not get their shots to fall in the first quarter. They fell behind by the score of 15 to 6. The boys looked very tight and tentative. They did a little better over the next three quarters outscoring St. Mels by the score of 35 to 30.
Jack looked solid, but he struggled with his shot. He went 0 for 5 from the field, including 0 for 2 from three point range. Jack added two steals, two turnovers and one rebound. He also had a very nice assist on a pass to Andy.
Getting some practice for the season, I kept score on my iPad using iScore Basketball. I had the final score at St. Mels 45, SEAS 41. The first game of the season will be Sunday night in the Jesuit tournament against St. John Vianney.
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Virtually Biking Across America - Day 1
For our anniversary, Sharon gave me a stationary bike. She has been after me for years to cross train. I run on the treadmill a lot; I mean really a lot.
In conjunction with a web site (www.ifit.com), the bike has a number of interesting features. One of the features allows you to to draw a map in google maps and then ride the course on the bike. The bike has a screen that shows an overview of the route and the profile. Via wifi, the bike is connected to the internet and updates your location and speed to the web. You can see your progress on a computer in google maps as you are riding, including Street View.
One of my goals for 2012 is to see how far I can virtually ride across the United States. Leaving our house in Elk Grove, I rode down Elk Grove Boulevard to Grantline Road, up Grantline to the Jackson Highway and up the Jackson Highway to Latrobe Road. I ended up on Scott Road to the northwest of Rancho Murieta. I will start from here next time.
Although I had the 49er and Rams game on the big screen, I ended up watching the Street View of where I was going more than the game!
The trip log for Virtually Biking Across America is here.
In conjunction with a web site (www.ifit.com), the bike has a number of interesting features. One of the features allows you to to draw a map in google maps and then ride the course on the bike. The bike has a screen that shows an overview of the route and the profile. Via wifi, the bike is connected to the internet and updates your location and speed to the web. You can see your progress on a computer in google maps as you are riding, including Street View.
One of my goals for 2012 is to see how far I can virtually ride across the United States. Leaving our house in Elk Grove, I rode down Elk Grove Boulevard to Grantline Road, up Grantline to the Jackson Highway and up the Jackson Highway to Latrobe Road. I ended up on Scott Road to the northwest of Rancho Murieta. I will start from here next time.
Although I had the 49er and Rams game on the big screen, I ended up watching the Street View of where I was going more than the game!
The trip log for Virtually Biking Across America is here.
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