The Mugblog

FORE!!

I recently had the revelation that in the 3 years that I've been in VA I've never seriously looked into disc golf courses in the area.  So I did, and what do you know, there are two not too far from here.  I started playing in Louisville with some buddies of mine, got into it, bought a few discs, played fairly regularly and then when I came to VA pretty much dropped the game.  I really dunno why. but I'm gonna start again.  I still have a driver, mid-range, and a putter down in the basement so why not. And yes, in case you aren't familiar with the game,  in disc golf there ARE different discs for that are applicable for various shots.  The really good guys carry bags full.  That's not me though, I have three.  I like to think that it more finely tunes your skills (uh, yeah).  Yes you're right, disc golf does carry with it the stigma of a hippie game, with tie dyed, teva wearing dreadies wondering stoned around the woods throwing Frisbees into baskets, but that's not really what it's all about.  You don't even have to wear tie dye or Tevas, but you do have to be able to control a disc and negotiate trees, hills, ponds and the occasional person rummaging thought the brush for his long distance straight driver.  The pot is optional.

PDGA : all the info you need or want about disc golf including directories to courses in your area and outlets for equipment.

The Vick Experience

Theres a great new NIKE Gridiron commercial out. I think the Michael Vick Experience would make a great ride (uhhh, yeah, anyway). It's made by the same folks that brought you this commercial featuring a CGI version of everyone's favorite former Hokie and big brother to this jackass.

Put Me In Coach

There's a new gallery to your right. It's of baseball, if you're into that sort of thing.

Afflicted with "The Madness"

I watched basketball all afternoon yesterday. If you don't watch, the teams on your bracket don't get your Mojo. So, I watched basketball all afternoon yesterday. I watched basketball all afternoon yeterday with my brackets in my hand. I supported my teams and was excited and impressed to see how close most of the games were. I watched basketball all afternoon yesterday, and who sits in first place at the top of the pool?....my girlfriend. Who the hell picks Manhattan to beat Florida AND Nevada to beat MSU, my girlfriend. She picked games based on where she thought it would be cool to go to school. I watched basketball all afternoon yesterday, and I 'll watch basketball all afternoon today, and I'll have sweet revenge when Jennifer finds that St. Joseph's is NOT going to the final four.

Louisville over Houston 64-48

Well the fellas did it again. They pulled out a 64-48 victory against Houston tonight at Freedom Hall. Sure it was unranked Houston, but hell, we were missing two key players and a coach. That makes it 16-1 for the Cards on the season. Hot Damn! I didn't get to see the game, but you can bet your ass I had the ESPN Game Update refreshing every 30 seconds. For that reason I can't comment on the coaching of Willard, but I'm sure ole Pitino was breathin' a healthy sigh of relief. Anyway, get back soon coach, we're gonna need you on Saturday vs. Marquette.

Pitino takes leave of absence

So Pitino has taken an "indefinite" leave of absence from UofL coaching duties to seek treatment for an "undetermined" medical condition. This is not what we need right now. With the Cards on a roll, sitting pretty in the polls, and the season winding down, the last thing we need is to lose the coach, especially Pitino. Adding to the agony is the possibility of Garcia not being able to play Wednesday's game due to the ankle he rolled last night vs. Tennessee, and the fact that Taquan Dean will be benchin' it with a blown-out groin. I guess trust will have to rest in the hands of assistant Kevin Willard until Pitino returns. Coach P says he has trust in Willards ability. I say prove it on Wednesday. Step it up fellas, do the damn thing!

Cardinals squeeze by Tennessee

So the "undefeated' Cardinals do it again. They managed to push their way through the VOLS and come up with a 65-62 win. It was by no means a tricycle-ride of a game, with Tennessee leading almost all of the first half, and the first five of the second. Louisville paid a price though. Dean went out in the first half with a groin injury and didn't return until the last minute-and-a-half to pick up free throws. Garcia was slippin' around all night and had to leave late in the second with a rolled ankle, and also return with seconds left to offer free throw expertise if needed. Hopefully these injuries only require ice and rest to heal, if not, the Cards could be looking having to earn their next win the hard way.

15-1 BABY

C-A-R-D-S!!

Louisville waxes Cincy.

Rick P. and the boys from UofL laid the smack down on Cincy tonight with a 93-66 victory, leaving Cincinnati standin' like a fat kid in the corner wanting its undefeated title back. Hell, I'm gonna go ahead and call Louisville undefeated, since the last time Louisville had to walk off the court with a loss was 14 games ago!! Close enough for me. Two words: Garcia. Dean.

It was so bad that ESPN switched broadcast to the Duke-Maryland game with 5 minutes left. I'm sure the Bearcats appreciated it, however, I wasn't so pleased. Surprise, surprise, Duke beat the Terps.

GO CARDS!!