another reason to play fantasy football

I've always liked football. I've followed the Steelers practically all my life. But playing fantasy football opens my eyes to so many different teams. It gives you a clearer understanding of the game. I've developed a love for football beyond my team. I can name you players from almost every team that I've developed a soft spot for just by them scoring me points over the past three seasons. I won't. But I could.


Two years ago, I picked up a running back named Peyton Hillis who was given the nod in Denver's injury-laden running core. He turned out to be a fantasy owner's dream (until he too suffered an injury). So I looked him up and watched some plays. That's when I found out what he looked like. Now he plays for the Cleveland Browns and has effectively given their fans something to cheer about. And, once again, has proven to be a fantasy owner's dream. (My husband somehow managed to talk me out of drafting him but I snatched him off the waivers week 2.) It also seems pretty likely that the Browns have a lot of new female fans.



So this year, I picked up a guy named Danny Amendola, WR for the St. Louis Rams, because I thought he might have a pretty high upside. Sam Bradford is a good QB after all and it looked like Danny Boy was going to be his go to guy. I dropped him last week to grab a defense that I thought might help me out (they didn't but it turns out I didn't need them to anyway). I'm sitting here today thinking I might want to go ahead and pick him back up. So I googled him. If I was undecided...
... he lifted his shirt to help me with that decision-making process. Thank you, Danny.

(As I'm typing this, the little preview box is showing only the lower half of that picture. It's hypnotic. His belt...)

Anyway.

So I think next year I'm going to draft all hot guys. That will give the guys in my league something to make fun of me about... until my hotties prove that their looks aren't the only thing setting my roster on fire. This year I have Peyton Manning. Next year? Sanchez? Bradford? Although Peyton Manning has a voice that I find sexy. I think we can accept that. I'll have to rename my team though. Manmeat? I'll have to give that some thought. I'll be taking suggestions for my new team name as well as players to add to the potential roster. Oh, but don't say Tom Brady. That man leaves me cold as a popsicle.

happy happy happy happy

I went to the Penguins website and now I too has a happy.

Please don't come back before you're all better, Jordanlove. But. Please come back SOON.

I finally finished watching post-game interviews from the Canadiens game. Why didn't anybody tell me I MUST watch the Max Talbot interview????? Of course, Max's big head was in the way most of the time, but there were glimpses of Craig undressing. Are there any Letestu interviews out there (he was being interviewed on the other side of Craig)? Must check.

Toronto tonight.

Power to the Penguins.

not worried

It's only been two games. Sure, it's a shame that the first two games at the BRAND NEW arena have been losses. Yeah, it sucks. If you ask me though, our team has looked real pretty. Mike Comrie is a bargain. He is going to score really soon. You can feel it when he's on the ice. It's happening. I like the chemistry that Letang and Martin are developing. Of course it's not perfect yet but it's nice to watch them feel each other out. They're getting it. And when they do get it? they'll be the #1 pairing. The combined minus of Orpik and Michalek is scary, but they're a "shut down" pair. They're out there against top lines. Minuses will happen. I like the PP. The PK looks good. Malkin looks phenomenal. Eric Tangradi is delicious. Tyler Kennedy has been a little ball of fire. Sure, Fleury let in a couple stinkers that he wishes he could get back. Obviously we miss JStaal (and Rob Scuderi). It's only been two games. I refuse to jump off a bridge over it.

Weird that the game starts at 4 today. I wish somebody would have refreshed my memory on that before I left the house this morning. I'm excited to see how Paul Martin does against his old team.

Let's Go Pens!

time to change the calendar

I came into my office this morning and flipped my Pens and Paws calendar to the Craig Adams page. It kind of made my day.

My protector, my companion, my soul

You have been my best friend for so long. I have no idea how to get through a day without seeing your face or feeling your fur. I don't expect that is something I will ever be able to figure out. I will miss you every day for the rest of my life, until we meet again. You are a part of me and I will love you forever. Rest in peace, dear Sasha.

December 1994 - July 4, 2010

In case you were wondering

what good things come out of Thunder Bay, Ontario.



I don't even know what else to say.

Summer is officially on

Bring it.

Matt Cooke has agreed to a three-year contract. I am ecstatic. I took off July 1st and 2nd because I remember what last year was like with the whole Rob Scuderi thing. I didn't want to put myself through that again. I'm not even kidding. I'm being serious. Now I get to kick back and enjoy a 5-day weekend. woo!

This might call for some sparkles.