Football Blog

Glad to see Ocho back! Can anybody cover 85? Why were the Eagles, of all teams, the only team to give the Pats a run for there money? Simeon Rice..... what's the matter? How 'bout them Cowboys?!?!?! What's up to every offensive linemean in the league (THIS IS YOUR FACE TIME)!!!! Why did the injury bug have to hit my Panthers QB's, from the top of the depth chart to the bottom of it? Doesn't look like the Colts will repeat if their injuries don't heal up? LT and Warrick Dunn both surpassed the 10,000 rushing yards mark.... congratulations! Is it me, or is Jason Campbell going to be a great QB..... he is poised all of the time. Ricky Wiliams had a "boo-boo" the other night. Am I the only fan missing Mike Vick? Rex Grossman, you suck! Joshua Cribb's return ability should lift the Browns into a Wild Card game. Why did that kicker kick the ball to Hester the other day? What's up to every LR alumni doing their thing in the League! I'm sure that I am not the only person who thinks that Sean Taylor would have made it to "The Hall" after his career.........

Sean Taylor will be missed...... Respect, RIP Sean Taylor April 1, 1983- November 27, 2007

RIP Dr. Robert Cade, the creator of Gatorade. September 27,1927- November 27, 2007

From a former football player: You made a good drink! Thank you!

The "Road Trip" Blog.... starring Big Jon as the Sardine

It all started on a recent Saturday night, my sister and I were just chilling watching the Carolina/Clemson game at the crib. We get hungry in the middle of the first quarter, so we take a look in the fridge. We open the fridge, only to find some cole slaw, an endless supply of condiments, and some milk; my sister and I then sit back and analyze the situation, then proceed to weigh our options. We get nowhere with that..... eventually, that "I have a good idea" light bulb appears above my head. Little sis notices it and says, "Good idea, huh?". I reply, "What better to go with a bunch of cole slaw..... HOT DOGS!"..... immediately following that light bulb, a brighter light bulb suddenly appears (or at least it appeared to be brighter at the time). I figure that I'll drive her car....... *reasons- 1.) I've never been in her car since she got it 2.) She's got satellite radio 3.) SHE'S GOT SATELLITE RADIO -reasons* ......

Quick Disclaimer:

• I drive my truck everywhere..... PERIOD! (I see nothing but gangsta's up in here! RAM Squad- That's for you MIDI!)
• I'm a BIG MAN, yeah..... BIG MAN, hear that ladies? It's some good cuddling and what not going on over here, TEDDY BEAR STATUS! *wink wink*

Shameless plug............ CHECK!!!!!!

So I get in the car, which was a squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze...... and I'm thinking this is gonna suck! But I'm still optimistic at this point, because she has SATELLITE RADIO...... YAY! Now that I'm in the car, it is pretty roomy and a decent fit (for strictly "around the corner" missions that is).... I turn the radio on, and it is on the Holy Holy Holy channel, you already know that I'm trying to find some HIP-HOP! Now I don't have any clue as to where or how to locate my station of interest, so I just turned to "45"..... which was Shade45, fortunately.... now I'm good, or am I? So I'm chill for now, off to Food Lion, progress! I roll up in the Food Lion parking lot, I say to myself, "Self... there is no need to take the close park considering that a million people are in this parking lot when I pull up.", go figure. So I get a park that is out of the public's eye..... time to squeeze outta this Caliber. As I am exiting the car my right elbow lays on the horn for a good "3 Mississipi's", me being as cool as I am, I "chuck a deuce" in the direction of a "homie" on the other side of the parking lot..... that went well. I make my purchase and I am now headed back to the sardine can that my sister calls a car. Just so happens that there is a car FULL of people parked where? Yep, right by me, *sigh*.... think quick, I start to pat my pocket like I left my keys in the store, I look back up and the car's reverse lights are on, they are leaving!!!! So I do a quick Houdini, and squeeze back into the car and head to the crib! I made it! As soon as I made it back, I was sure to throw her car keys at her and say, "NEVER AGAIN!"

Lesson: Satellite radio isn't all that it's cracked up to be! Sometimes you just need to burn you own gas, regardless if you're blocked in or not.....

To my sister: My Dodge is better than yours! Your whip sucks, seriously(yet sincerely)...oh yeah, love you too!

PS- Those hot dogs were banging!

The Daddy Dearest Blog.....

What's good world?! With Thanksgiving drawing to an end, I felt the urge to write this blog about a recent series of events this past week. My Dad is a funny guy, our relationship ranges from hot to cold or is anywhere in between...... but it's definitely all love! Cooking is a bond that my Pops and I share, we usually cook every Sunday. Generally I clean and season the meat while he preps the grill or other cooking devices that we need. This past Sunday, Nov 18, he asked me to run to the store and pick up a couple of yard birds (chicken), so we could put them in the rotisserie. I was like.... "cool I'll go in an hour"..... that hour lasted 4 hours and some change, because I set my alarm for 11:30pm as opposed to am. So I woke up to the Panthers game, I knew I was late.... the thing is, the aroma of the house was that of a rotisseried chicken..... so I chilled and was like cool! I didn't eat with the fam that Sunday, because the Cowboys game was real serious at that point...... after the Cowboys beat the Redskins I felt the need for dinner. My Mom was chilling at the table when I sat down to eat and she informed me that my Dad was UPSET with me. I already knew that he was HOT because I didn't get those birds for him, so I responded "I don't know why, he wakes me up any other time that I am asleep when he really wants something! So what was so different about today?! Hmmmm?". So this guy is all upset with me for like two days, guess it didn't help that I was telling him how good the chicken from Sunday tasted! I mean really, that was some good "Barn Yard Pimp"! Back to Tues..... my Dad had to stop being mad at me for a sec because he needed me to help him load up his truck for the Pre-Thanksgiving get together, so I helped him out, judging by his actions and tone he was still mad. So Wednesday arrives and we all are having a ball, suddenly my Dad makes a mad dash for the bathroom. He came through in a rush.... no speaking no nothing! Roughly 20 minutes passes and he calls my uncle's house and asked to speak to my Momma..... I'm all loud in the background "WHY IS HE CALLING FROM OUTSIDE?"...... little did I know, this guy is doing a buck-10 in the fast lane southbound on 77! So I ask my Mom what's up ....and she gave me the look saying "Daddy had to go...... HAD TO GO!". I proceeded to laugh, then I told her that I would be home later after the "air" calmed down. I make it home and this guy is stretched out on the bed wearing nothing but a blank stare and his draws! He was telling me the "I thought that I wasn't going to make it to the bathroom story"........ and I laughed! I also took the initiative to let him know that the house was STANK and he should have sprayed! Even though this guy was throwing a "mute bitch-fit" in my direction, I still got him some Imodium A-D, H2O and Ginger Ale. Jon to the rescue! He was up and kicking in no time!

OK people..... we all have good days and bad days with our loved ones.... sometimes you'll agree, other times you'll agree to disagree.... take the good with the bad, because at the end of the day they'll be right there when you need them to be! I love my Pops and his variety pack of mood swings and I am THANKFUL for him! Happy Thanksgiving people! Peace!

And Daddy.... if you some how manage to read this.... it's all in good fun....love ya man!

RIP: To every under garment that Daddy was wearing "pre-explosion" November 21, 2007.... you'll be missed.

Soundtrack to my Dad's day ($7.99 at a retailer near you):

Poppa Norris: The Doo Doo Brown Experience

1. Crooked Booty (Dungeon Family-Even In Darkness)
2. Come On Down (De La Soul feat. Flava Flav- Grind Date)
3. Kick In the Door (The Notorious B.I.G.- Life After Death Disc 1)
4. Boo Boo'n (Devin the Dude- Devin the Dude)
5. Get Loose (TI feat. Nelly- Urban Legend)
6. Xplosion (Outkast feat. B-Real- Stankonia)
7. Just About Over (Goodie Mob- Still Standing)
8. Wipe Me Down (Foxx feat Lil' Boosie and Webbie- Trill Fam's Survival of the Fittest)
9. Hurt Me Soul (Lupe Fiasco- Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor)
10. We Made It (Ghostface Killah- Supreme Clientele)

PS Again....... Daddy IT'S ALL IN GOOD FUN!!

The Big Bad Jordan Rant.....

What's good people? Those that know me personally are well aware that 23 days 9 hours and 45minutes out of the week Jordan's are on my feet...... yes you read correct and I quote "23 days, 9 hours and 45 minutes out of the week" end quote. Authentic Jordan's that is.... you know, the ones that are sold from an authorized retailer and they also come with receipts..... yeah, those. Counterfeit J's have flocked to the soles of many, and the "counterfeit consumer" boasts as if the product is genuine! Who sells these people these outlandish dreams? If you know that dude.... tell him that I said he sucks! A majority of the counterfeit consumers swear "on everything that I love yo" that they are official..... better be glad that no one takes ya'll up on that offer homeboys! I must admit, in the midst of all of this ranting that some of those counterfeit color combinations are kinda fly, but they still suck as a whole! You guys thought you had a friend, huh? Sure wish that I had some Chicken Lo Mien right about now....... but, I digress..... bootlegging is big business and it will not stop on the account of my fusing. Oh well, I addressed it in my own little way! I am well aware that this doesn't rank up there with "World Peace" and all; however, it was on my mind the moment I decided to post a new blog. All-in-all.... I guess that imitation is the price that you pay for being hot, huh?!

Oh yeah, all of those shoes in that pic are indeed mine and AUTHENTIC!!

• To those who support counterfeits: Do you! Just keep that D-League stuff over yonder...... we're NBA status over here!
• To the "authentic connoisseurs" and all other various hobby collectors: Whether you collect bottle caps or collect dust, keep your hobby alive! A big "What up?!" goes out to you!

Related Quote:

"Take that monkey s**t off, you embarassin' us!" -Pimp C

Shout outs:

The Amigo- MIDI Marc ("Dunk Ryder"), The Homie- Leon "My First Name is My Last Name Backwards" Noel ("Jordan Junkie"), The Lil' Homie slash Godson- BJ "I Got Game" Noel ("Jordan Junkie"), The Kicker- Bryan "Booter" Simon("Jordan Junkie"), The Lyricist- Bobby aka "Ntelligence" (yet another "Jordan Junkie"), The BC Tigress- Miss Shaia ("Jordan Junkie"), The Army Guy- Damon "And1" Wilkerson (basketball shoe junkie..... period!) and last, but not least.... any authentic Shoe Connoisseurs or Hobby Collectors that have read this blog.

Peace all..... ya'll come back now..... yuh hear?!

Initially....

What's up world? My name is Jon Norris, I'm from that good ol' 29061, better known as Hopkins, USA. Basically, I created this blogspot to convert some of my thought and opinions into writing. A little about me.... I like riding in my truck with the windows down in the summer months and I hate ice in my milk. Hopefully you can learn and laugh from my experineces, and I appreciate you checking my "spot" out! Now that I have covered all of the basics..... enjoy my random thoughts, opinions, and various experiences! Peace!