Friday, April 29, 2011

Redskins Pick Ryan Kerrigan

This pick, in my opinion, is a sign of the change of times in D.C.  In the past with a 10th overall pick they would of chosen a QB or a flashy Wide Receiver.  Honestly, they need both of those things....but this pick is not a most talented guy around, but he makes up for it in intensity and enthusiasm for the game.  They even traded down from the 10th to 16th and acquired a second pick from Miami in the process.  That I like.  He will instantly make their defense better.  How you ask?  Teams can no longer double team Brian Orakpo.  They have two talented pass rushers and I really hope they decide to send either Orakpo or Kerrigan after the QB on EVERY down while the other goes into coverage.  Trick up the offensive line.  Who are you going to try to double team now? 

Bottom Line:  The Skins Defense just got a whole lot better and more suited for a 3-4 even though there are concerns about Kerrigan not being "big enough" for the position.  I personally doubt it'll be a problem.  He won't be a bust, but he also might not be a superstar.  I can live with just consistency. 

Fun Side Note:  He is the Big Tens All Time leader in Forced Fumbles.  His Career total of 14 puts him in a 4 way tie for the most in FBS history.


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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

My new (costly) obsession.

I am now quite obsessed with signed baseballs and other various Major League Baseball memorabilia.   This stuff is quite expensive.  I currently own just one signed baseball.  It was signed by Justin Morneau, first baseman of the Minnesota Twins and somewhere my dad has a Ticket signed by Torii Hunter, Former Twin; Current Angel.  

I've always been enamored with baseball autographs and if I was a millionaire or even a baseball player (aka still a millionaire) I'd have tons of them.  Signed Jerseys, Bats, Baseballs, Hats.  You name it.  Right now the only thing I can afford is signed baseballs and even some of them are expensive.  During me and my Dad's latest trip to Baltimore on Thursday night as we were leaving I decided to stop by the stand set up selling all the autographed things.  I figured it would just be all current and former Orioles signatures.  As I started to look through them I realized it was autographs from players all over Baseball history.  I saw a Ted Williams ball (super expensive) along with a Hank Aaron Ball (also pretty pricey).  I ended up buying a ball signed by Harmon Killebrew with the number of career homeruns he hit.  I gave it to my dad and I also ordered him a signed Duke Snider ball I found from the same people.  I'm giving him the Duke Snider ball for Father's day.  Snider was he favorite ball player when growing up. 

I'd love to get some more signatures as time goes on.  Maybe some more current players.  I'd like to get a Mauer ball for sure.  Probably a Thome one too. 

Maybe I'll win the lottery soon and be able to buy all the stupid baseball stuff I want......

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Home Run Report - 04/06/11

Alberto Callaspo (2) Vs. TB.
B.J. Upton (2) Vs. LAA
Ramon Castro (1) Vs. KC
Carlos Quentin (2) Vs. KC
Victor Martinez (2) Vs. BAL
Miguel Cabrera (3) Vs. BAL
Alex Avila (1) Vs. BAL
Derrek Lee (1) Vs. DET
Adrian Gonzalez (1) Vs. CLE
Shin-Soo Choo (1) Vs. BOS
Asdrubal Cabrera (1) Vs. BOS
Matt LaPorta (1) Vs. BOS
Travis Snider (1) Vs. OAK
Jason Heyward (2) Vs. MIL
Neil Walker (2) Vs. STL
Miguel Montero (2) Vs. CHC
Aramis Ramirez (1) Vs. ARI
Alfonso Soriano (3) Vs. ARI
Rod Barajas (1) Vs. COL
James Loney (1) Vs. COL
Todd Helton (1) Vs. LAD
Troy Tulowitzki (2) Vs. LAD
Buster Posey (1) Vs. SD
Nick Hundley (1) Vs. SF
Angel Pagan (1) Vs. PHI
Ryan Howard (2) Vs. NYM
Ben Francisco (2) Vs. NYM