Salt River Fields

I made my first visit to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick last week.  All I can say is WOW.  What a beautiful facility, I have got to believe that it is the nicest spring training site in all of baseball (although admittedly I haven't been to all of them).  Given that Talking Stick Resort is right next door I would think this would be a must visit for all Colorado Rockie fans (and San Fransisco Giants fans too for that matter as Scottsdale Stadium is just a short trip away).  The Cubs are also getting a new stadium not far away (Hohokam Stadium is not far away either).  With the proximity of so many teams to each other (15 teams in the Phoenix metro area), I can't believe too many players or fans would prefer the Grapefruit League to the Cactus League.  I only wish the Twins would make the move out west. 

Yet more Ms TPSG

It's been too long since I posted any Ms TPSG pictures, so here you go.

TPSG NFL Mock Draft 2.0

With the NFLPA decertifying and the owners locking out the players it appears that the only thing NFL fans may have to look forward to for quite some time will be the NFL Draft on April 28-30, so it's time for the TPSG NFL Mock Draft 2.0.  Rumblings seem to be pointing towards Ron Rivera and the Panthers looking to find a franchise QB with the first pick, that being the case it comes down to Blaine Gabbert and Cam Newton, IMO Gabbert is a much safer pick (although Newton may have more upside) so I predict he will wind up in Carolina.  The rumblings I've been hearing about the Cardinals is that they will likely bypass a QB in round one and look to obtain a veteran QB (maybe Kolb, McNabb, Bulger or Palmer).  That being the case, Von Miller is the logical pick for them at number 5, he'd be the perfect fit for their defense.  I think the Vikings will either select a QB or trade down and maybe grab an OL (Mike Pouncey?).  Not a whole lot of other changes from my TPSG Mock Draft 1.0, that will probably change as we get closer to draft day though. So here goes:  

1. Carolina Panthers -  Blaine Gabbert - QB - Missouri
2. Denver Broncos - Da'Quan Bowers - DE - Clemson
3. Buffalo Bills - Cam Newton - QB - Auburn
4. Cincinnati Bengals - A.J. Green - WR - Georgia
5. Arizona Cardinals - Von Miller - LB - Texas A&M
6. Cleveland Browns - Marcell Dareus - DT - Alabama
7. San Fransisco 49ers - Patrick Peterson - CB - LSU
8. Tennessee Titans - Nick Fairley - DT - Auburn
9. Dallas Cowboys - Prince Amukamara - CB - Nebraska
10. Washington Redskins - Julio Jones - WR - Alabama
11. Houston Texans - Robert Quinn - OLB - North Carolina
12. Minnesota Vikings - Ryan Mallett - QB - Arkansas
13. Detroit Lions - Nate Solder - OT - Colorado
14. St Louis Rams - Corey Liuget - DT - Illinois
15. Miami Dolphins - Anthony Castonzo - OT - Boston College
16. Jacksonville Jaguars - Ryan Kerrigan - DE - Purdue
17. New England Patriots - Cameron Jordan - DE - California
18. San Diego Chargers - Aldon Smith - DE/OLB - Missouri
19. New York Giants - Tyron Smith - OT - USC
20. Tampa Bay Buccaners - Adrian Clayborn - DE - Iowa
21. Kansas City Chiefs - Muhammed Wilkerson - DT - Temple
22. Indianapolis Colts - Gabe Carimi - OT - Wisconsin
23. Philadelphia Eagles - Jimmy Smith - CB - Colorado
24. New Orleans Saints - J.J. Watt - DE - Wisconsin
25. Seattle Seahawks - Brandon Harris - CB - Miami
26. Baltimore Ravens - Torrey Smith - WR - Maryland
27. Atlanta Falcons - Justin Houston - DE/OLB - Georgia
28. New England Patriots - Mark Ingram - RB - Alabama
29. Chicago Bears - Mike Pouncey - OG/C - Florida
30. New York Jets - Akeem Ayers - DE - UCLA
31. Pittsburgh Steelers - Derek Sherrod - OT - Mississippi St
32. Green Bay Packers - Jabaal Sheard - OLB - Pitt

Potpourri

• Nuclear Meltdown in Japan?  
• AskMen's Top 10 Shortcuts to Improve Your Appearance.
• College Humor's Top 100 Comedy movies of All Time. 
• Bernie Sanders asks "Where's the shared sacrifice?".  
• RIP Murray Warmath. 
• More amazing footage from the Japanese tsunami.
• "Modern day slavery"???? Really Adrian Peterson???
• RIP Nate Dogg. 
• You can find the 16 drunkest states here. 
• Jessica White looks good in a red bikini. 
  

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Sahara Hotel & Casino Closing

Say it isn't so, the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is closing.  Don't get me wrong, it was a bit old, a bit run down, certainly not the newest or fanciest place on the strip, but damn, I liked it.  I stayed there many times, I never had any problems, they had decent rooms, low minimum tables, a nice pool area, a decent buffet and most importantly affordable rooms.  I really hate to see it go, there will now be one less affordable mid-level hotel in Las Vegas to choose from.  RIP Sahara Hotel & Casino. 

Is the Tea Party Racist?

I love this cartoon.

SI Swimsuit Model Search Winner

On my last trip to Las Vegas I got to see all of the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models (I even met a few), one who really stood out to me was Jessica Perez.  This girl is just gorgeous, her eyes just melted me.  She was just named the Sports Illustrated Model Search winner so we should be seeing much more of her in next years issue.  Check her out.

 

March Madness has arrived!

March Madness is here!!!!  I love March Madness, it's one of my favorite time of the year.  Ohio St, Kansas, Duke and Pitt get the 4 number one seeds.  The bracket can be found here.  First round games in the new extended format start on Tuesday.  As far as I'm concerned they should just let everybody in, it would only mean adding another couple of games, then nobody can complain about being left out.  My prediction on teams to watch:  Purdue, St John's & Cincinnati.   My Cinderella prediction:  Bucknell & Belmont. 

U.S. Unemployment Rate

Albeit slowly, there are signs of improvement in the U.S. unemployment rate.  I tend to think it'd be wise to tread carefully before enacting many of the proposed GOP budget cuts, they are incredibly shortsighted and simply would not help.  The GOP really should heed the latest polls, which show the public is still most concerned with jobs, it just does not make sense to cut in areas that do create jobs just for the sake of ideology.   

Potpourri

• GOP budget proposal would cut Tsunami Relief and Preparedness funds. 
• NFLPA decertifies, files antitrust suit. 
• The world's 9 richest people. 
• Former 'Alice in Chain' bassist Mike Starr found dead.  RIP.
• Jessica White nude in 'Bullet Magazine'. 
• Kinka enjoy Piers Morgan on 'Piers Morgan Tonight', he doesn't shy from asking tough questions.
• SmashBurger is coming to Tempe Marketplace! 
• The 5 richest people in Arizona. 
• Justin Timberlake wins TPSG's dumbest man in America award.
• Ads on condoms?  Really?

Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami

Amazing video of the Japanese Tsunami.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan.

Russell Crowe

I just finished watching 'The Next Three Days' starring Russell Crowe on DVD, very good movie, I enjoyed it a lot, lots of action, lots of suspense, it moved very fast.  Well done Russell Crowe.  I like most Russell Crowe movies, he doesn't put out many stinkers (although, I hear 'Robin Hood' wasn't too good).  Anyways, here's my list of the Top 10 Russell Crowe movies:

1. Gladiator - 2000
2. A Beautiful Mind - 2001
3. The Insider - 1999
4. Body of Lies - 2008
5. Mystery, Alaska - 1999
6. The Next Three Days - 2010
7. American Gangster - 2007
8. State of Play - 2009
9. Cinderella Man - 2005
10. 3:10 to Yuma - 2007

Potpourri

• Winners of Mr Skins 2011 Academy Awards can be found here.
• AskMen's Top 10 Las Vegas drinking spots.
• Tiki Barber coming out of retirement.  Why???
• Lily Aldridge makes me want to get married. 
• Excellent article from Mike Newcomb on the state of Arizona's healthcare system.
• 400 Americans have more wealth than half of all Americans combined.  Yikes. 
• Here's a list of those 400 Americans. 
• Ohio State suspends head football coach Jim Tressel for 2 games.
• Wisconsin senate strips collective bargaining rights from public-sector unions.
• More Gisle Bundchen here.  Tom Brady, you are one lucky SOB.
  

Jon Stewart on Teacher Salaries

Potpourri

• World's most typical face is that of a 28 year old asian man. 
• George Will not impressed by possible GOP Presidential front runners. 
• Gisele Bundchen has lost the baby weight!   
• Pat Knight fired by Texas Tech. 
• I'm really enjoying Keith Olbermann's new website the 'FOK News Channel'. 
• Check out Laura Michelle Prestin's 90 sexiest TwitPics here.
• Charlie Sheen fired from "Two and a Half Men". 
• Kevin Love breaks NBA record for consecutive double doubles.
• Recall Arizona Governor Jan Brewer?  Count me in. 
• Somebody please tell the Miami Heat that there is no crying in basketball. 

Random Hot Girl Dancing

Potpourri

• Apple iPad2 released. 
• Charlie Sheen sets Twitter record for fastest to 1 million followers.
• BYU suspends basketball player for having sex.
• Nicky Whelan makes me want to go out and see the movie "Hall Pass".  
• I really enjoy the website 'Think Progress'. 
• WSJ/NBC News poll finds overwhelming support for tax hikes for millionaires.
• Top 30 Kama Sutra positions here. 
• Check out Megan Dedousis here, she's kinda hot.
• PolitiFact Wisconsin is very informative. 
• The unemployment rate finally dips below 9%.
  
 

Fantastic News!

Study: Staring at breasts increases heart health

GOP War on the Middle

See any correlation? Just saying.

TPSG NFL Mock Draft 1.0

NFL Mock draft time! There's really not a clear cut number 1 pick at this point, it could be any of 4-5 players, right now I'm guessing Da'Quan Bowers as the Panthers really need to upgrade their edge pass rush. I also see 3 QB's going in the top 12, that could also easily change, the Cardinals and/or Vikings could easily pass on a QB in round 1 and hope that a QB like Christian Ponder-Florida St, Colin Kaepernick-Nevada, Jake Locker-Washington or Andy Dalton-TCU is still available in round #2.  Anyways, here goes: 

1. Carolina Panthers - Da'Quan Bowers - DE - Clemson
2. Denver Broncos - Patrick Peterson - CB - LSU
3. Buffalo Bills - Cam Newton - QB - Auburn
4. Cincinnati Bengals - A.J. Green - WR - Georgia
5. Arizona Cardinals - Blaine Gabbert - QB - Missouri
6. Cleveland Browns - Nick Fairley - DT - Auburn
7. San Fransisco 49ers - Von Miller - LB - Texas A&M
8. Tennessee Titans - Marcell Dareus - DT - Alabama
9. Dallas Cowboys - Prince Amukamara - CB - Nebraska
10. Washington Redskins - Julio Jones - WR - Alabama
11. Houston Texans - Robert Quinn - OLB - North Carolina
12. Minnesota Vikings - Ryan Mallett - QB - Arkansas
13. Detroit Lions - Nate Solder - OT - Colorado
14. St Louis Rams - Corey Liuget - DT - Illinois
15. Miami Dolphins - Anthony Castonzo - OT - Boston College
16. Jacksonville Jaguars - Ryan Kerrigan - DE - Purdue
17. New England Patriots - Cameron Jordan - DE - California
18. San Diego Chargers - Aldon Smith - DE/OLB - Missouri
19. New York Giants - Tyron Smith - OT - USC
20. Tampa Bay Buccaners - Adrian Clayborn - DE - Iowa
21. Kansas City Chiefs - Muhammed Wilkerson - DT - Temple
22. Indianapolis Colts - Gabe Carimi - OT - Wisconsin
23. Philadelphia Eagles - Jimmy Smith - CB - Colorado
24. New Orleans Saints - J.J. Watt - DE - Wisconsin
25. Seattle Seahawks - Brandon Harris - CB - Miami
26. Baltimore Ravens - Torrey Smith - WR - Maryland
27. Atlanta Falcons - Justin Houston - DE/OLB - Georgia
28. New England Patriots - Mark Ingram - RB - Alabama
29. Chicago Bears - Mike Pouncey - OG/C - Florida
30. New York Jets - Akeem Ayers - DE - UCLA
31. Pittsburgh Steelers - Derek Sherrod - OT - Mississippi St
32. Green Bay Packers - Jabaal Sheard - OLB - Pitt

Potpourri

• Here's another good Amia Miley link.  
• Charlie Sheen really needs help.  
• Mike Bibby signs with the Heat.  
• I really enjoy SexyCandidPics.com, check it out. 
• Style Bistro lists their 100 Hottest Supermodels here. 
• RIP Jane Russell.  
• New 'Dancing With the Stars" cast announced.
• Harry Reid wants prostitution outlawed in Nevada. 
• Carson Palmer reaffirms his commitment to leaving Cincinnati.
• WTF is going on with Christina Aguilera?  She's becoming a mess.
  

March flavor of the month!

..... is Laura Prestin.  You can check out her website here.