Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
Diego Sanchez is a great fighter. Sanchez was/is one of my all-time favorites, but fast money and a partying lifestyle caught up to him.
It wasn’t until Sanchez hit rock-bottom that he got his head together.
And now he is on the comeback trail.
And a unanimous decision thanks to Cage Potato for the link!
I love parkour.
You probably do too.
But don’t try this at home… or even when you’re out.
Thanks to Bits and Pieces for the link.
UFC put on a great night of free fights on FOX SPORTS 1 last night. Let’s take a look at the main card and my predictions…
Final Thoughts:
UFC has a live card on FOX SPORTS 1 tonight starting at 6pm with the prelims and 8pm with the main card. Let’s take a look at the main card and my predictions…
This infographic surprised me.
In most states, the highest paid state employee is usually a football or basketball coach. I might have thought that in a few states that would be the case, but overwhelmingly, this is the standard.
The good news is that in most cases tax dollars are not paying (the bulk) of the coaches’ salaries. I post this not to indicate my belief that coaches are overpaid, but because I was surprised that in almost every state a football or basketball coach led the way.
Thanks and a “Put me in the game, Coach!” to Deadspin.
If you’re a MMA fan, then you’re probably looking forward to a full night of fights.
Starting at 5pm EST we have the UFC Prelims on FX. This portion of the card includes:
Then at 8pm EST we switch over to FOX for the main event fights:
While I’ll be watching the prelims, my interest is in the main event. So, let’s take a look at my predictions:
If you like high-flying acrobatic dunks (and who doesn’t) then check out this video of the Hungary Acrobatic Sport team.
Last September, 91 base jumpers from 17 countries met at Menara Kuala Lumpur and performed over 2,200 jumps in 3 days.
They say they’re not crazy, they’re awesome.
I say they’re a bit of both.
That’s me, Ato Bolden, Allyson Felix, Joanna Hayes and Aries Merritt. I’m in some pretty fast company, folks. In case you didn’t know it, they’re all Olympic Track and Field Medalists.
These Olympians were in town for the USA Track and Field annual meeting and are all part of the “Win with Integrity” program sponsored by USATF. They came to our school and spoke with our 8th grade honor roll students. Their message focused on students staying in school, getting a good education and living life with integrity. Our students were able to ask them questions, hold a real gold medal and get photos and autographs.
It was truly a pleasure to have these Olympic heroes on campus to speak to our students.
Have you ever had the discussion with friends about whether or not you (or they) would give up years of your life to be famous actor/singer, world class athlete, or to have some super-human powers? Discussions I’ve had and articles I’ve read seem to indicate that most would.
Recently Dick Cavett wrote How the Mighty Are Fallen (Or, Where’s My Friend?) for the New York Post. The article is about Muhammad Ali.
Cavett asserts, and rightly so, that it was Ali…
…who had the most recognized face in the world. Further, Ali was perhaps the greatest athlete who ever lived.
Muhammad Ali was a boxer… the only three time World Heavyweight Champion. Boxing brought Ali both his fame and his fortune. Yet, as Dick Cavett writes,
The sad state that Cavett refers to, is the Parkinson’s Disease which many feel was caused or at the very least accelerated by many wars Ali fought in the ring.
Would Ali, given the chance to go back in time, trade away all of his fame and accomplishments for a healthy life?
Would you?
Like Cavett, “I don’t suggest the answer is an obvious one.”
Thanks and another round [non-alcoholic and non-boxing to Mark Evanier for the original link.]
Big congrats to my son, Chris, who completed his first Disney Marathon today. Way to go, Chris!
Last night the world lost one of the greatest fighters to ever enter a boxing ring. Smokin’ Joe Frazier passed away at the age of 67 from liver cancer.
Joe Frazier only lost 4 times [twice to Muhammad Ali and twice to George Foreman] in his career which saw him crowned the heavyweight champion of the world. Joe Frazier will forever be remembered as the first man to beat Muhammad Ali.
Although he fought Ali two more times [losing by decision in the first rematch], it is their third meeting, The Thrilla in Manilla that many consider to be the greatest boxing match ever. After the fourteenth round, with Joe’s eyes swelling shut, his trainer, Eddie Futch called the fight. Futch then said to Joe, “Sit down, son. “It’s all over. Nobody will ever forget what you did here today.”
And we won’t.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joe Frazier’s family, friends and fans.
SZoner, Gerardo Moreno is back with his version of a new “First Blood″ teaser poster.
Well done, Gerardo! To see more of his art, click here.
Last weekend my son Chris, ran his first half marathon. He was joined in the race by his girlfriend Mikala, and her mother.
Of course Chris’ mom and I were there for moral support. [I’m the guy behind the camera.]
Before the race Mikala and Chris are all smiles.
In fact everyone is smiling…
Once the race starts Chris moves from smiles to all out laughter!
At the halfway point and he’s still smiling.
Chris about to pass the older couple in the blue. ; )
My wife is terrible at taking pictures. She always cuts off heads. Perhaps in a past life she was an executioner. Mikala and her mom are also all smiles at the halfway point.
Chris coming in for his final lap!
Mikala and her mom finishing the race!
