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Comment by Randall Smith 3 hours ago

Are you ready? Got your picks? (Not doing it this year.) Let the tourney begin! Like watching a fire burn or the results of a car crash, I will be an observer of many games. My team (IU) is not in the Big Dance (NIT, however), so I really have no team to root for, and, therefore, don't really care (maybe Purdue, since I live close to it).

I know one thing: the sound will be muted at all times. As I've said before, why listen to the obvious ("It's a 3 pointer!" "Out of bounds".)? And, besides, with obnoxiously loud "floor mikes" for crowd noise and squeaky gym shoes, it's impossible to understand what the announcers are saying. 

Despite all that, enjoy the games! Remember, in the end, there's only one winner and 67 losers.

Comment by Loren Miller on March 14, 2019 at 8:20am

What I "maketh" of that is that Baker Mayfield has a REALLY NICE TARGET to throw at.  Seems as though a lot of sports writers have the Browns winning (or at least being VERY competitive in) the AFC North.  I don't know as I want to go THAT far, but I think it may be safe to say that the Browns are no longer a safe "W" for the opposing team!

Comment by Randall Smith on March 14, 2019 at 6:59am

So, Odell Beckham is now a Brown. Wonder what Loren maketh of that?

Well, if you're a fan of college basketball, 'tis the season. Frankly, it has become less inducing to watch. I did watch much of Gonzaga and St. Mary's the other night, and noticed that St. Mary's had an all white team. In this day and age, so see even one white dude on the floor is a rarity. No big deal. Just saying.

Comment by Randall Smith on February 10, 2019 at 7:30am

I'm not particularly pleased about the new rule change in golf where the putter can leave the flagstick in the hole if he so chooses. I'll continue to take it out.

I await the day where caddies will be a thing of the past and golf carts will be used during professional tournaments. It certainly is the case at all golf courses I play on.

Besides mowing lawns, my first job was caddying, back when I was 12 years old. We had just moved to a house right across the street from a golf course. My father ordered me to "go caddy". I knew nothing about golf. But, to the day he died, I thanked him for getting me started in a life long hobby and love.

I could almost write a book about my experiences caddying. This was back in the 50's--no carts then. The pay was awful! Four hot hours of carrying a heavy bag for $1.75. Perhaps I'd get a 25 cent tip. I caddied for 4 years before being promoted to work in the clubhouse at $5 for 8 hours. And I loved it! Imagine.

Still, I learned to play the game and became fairly proficient becoming a "scratch" golfer (par shooter). I first shot my age at 66 and continue to do so regularly. (I'll soon be 76.)

For many years, I've told the clubhouse manager that if any boy (or girl) comes in and wants to caddy, let me know. I'll hire him. It's never happened.

Comment by Randall Smith on January 28, 2019 at 7:33am

The other night, I had 3 sports on TV to choose from. I picked boxing. What a savage "sport". I can't believe the participants don't have to wear helmets. There has to be brain damage occurring.

So why do I watch it? I'm guessing it's because I watched a lot of it with my father as a kid--Rocky, Archie, Kid Gavilan, Sugar Ray. I got hooked on boxing, not realizing how brutal it was. I would box with my sisters--and remember getting TKO'd with a punch. Embarrassing.

Many years ago, I bought a heavy punching bag and gloves. It hangs in my basement. I pound it all the time. It doesn't hit back! It's good exercise in so many ways: strengthens many muscles, agility (dancing), cardio workout, etc. It also relieves stress. I really enjoy this kind of boxing.

So, although it hurts me to watch men getting pummeled, I continue to watch the sport of boxing for reasons I really don't understand. Must be a primal thing. Anybody else feel that way?

Comment by Loren Miller on January 21, 2019 at 8:23am

At least we will get a bunch of NEW commercials two Sundays hence.  I just hope they're better than the lame stuff they laid on us last year.

And I've said it before and will repeat: sure, the Rams won, but the officiating was HORRENDOUS, particularly that no-call Pass Interference at the end of the Rams - Saints game.

As for the Super Bowl?  I'd say Pats by 10.

Comment by Randall Smith on January 21, 2019 at 7:42am

Not one, but 2 overtime thrillers yesterday in the pro football playoffs. Sadly, "my" teams lost both.

Sometime, during the course of the games, I began to see a pattern: of commercials. I became aware that 90% of the ads were for 1) vehicles (cars and "manly" trucks), 2) food and drink ("fast" food and beer/cola), 3) insurance (Geico, Progressive, esp.), 4) "tech" stuff (smart phones, computers, etc.), and 5) "promos" (upcoming TV shows and movies, etc.).

I began making a game of guessing which of these types would be shown next. And I bet that during those 2 games, some commercials were repeated 10 times. "We don't just raise the bar. We are the bar." (Ford trucks)

I realize these products are mainly for young male and female sports fans. And some of the ads are funny--at first. At least, I haven't seen ED commercials for a while. I hated them. Anyway, it's the price we pay for being able even to watch the games in the comforts of a warm house and easy chair. The remote has a mute button.

However, it would be neat to see some ads for things like broccoli and kale, or pianos, or hats. 

Comment by Randall Smith on January 12, 2019 at 7:17am

Life is full of quirks and coincidences. What are the chances that my Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue, and the Pacers (pro) basketball teams were not only playing Friday night at the same or overlapping times, but that all three games were being televised?!! It's rare that any one team is on TV, let alone all three simultaneously. My remote control got a workout!

Comment by Loren Miller on January 6, 2019 at 7:12am

Colts and Cowboys both played tough, though I also have to say that the Seahawks are little more than a shadow of their old selves.  This afternoon's wildcard games are liable to be interesting as well.

Comment by Randall Smith on January 6, 2019 at 7:07am

Hip hip hurrah! (Old school)  The Colts did it. Surprised the heck out of me. I yelled out a few "Yippees" while watching the game, but that's about the extent of it. In watching the news stations, it appears local fans got a little carried away with exuberance. You won't see me painting my face or dressed up in elaborate costumes. Enjoy the thrill of victory now, people. The axe will soon fall.

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