Ok Sean... you governed over one of the biggest scandles in NFL history. Not only were you complicit in the bounty program (I'm not getting into the fact it's clear he just got caught, not that this is the only place it happens)... but you helped actively cover it up by having your staff lie about it and get everyone's 'story' in place. (Short story, but the overall point)
Then... you take 'full responsibility' for your actions.
Ok, that's nice. What does 'full responsibility' mean? Apparently it means appealing the suspension.
Soooo... let me get this straight. You got busted for doing something you know was wrong and understand you are accountable for your actions. Yet... you are fighting the 'accountability' part by appealling?
At some point, it'd be really swell if people understand their actions have consequences. Just put your hands up. Say "You caught me..." and move on. If you aren't sorry, don't say you are. And if you DO, then don't appeal your punishment.
I screwed up once and it cost me one of the most important things to me. It took me a while to understand the importance of what I did. While I DO think it may have been overkill, the point remains... I'm responsible for what I do. Can't ever lose sight of that. I still make mistakes, but I at least recognize the reality.
Maybe Sean is in that first phase of denial/frustration. Still doesn't make it ok your punishment. Accept it. Understand it.
Grow from it.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ready for the Rangers?
Ok, well... first blog post after my intro is going to be about sports... go figure.
Baseball season is about to start back up. The Texas Rangers, winners of the last 2 AL Pennants, begin AGAIN to claim their first World Series title. Coming off a World Series loss. Again.
While I'm ready for baseball to be back, I'm not sure I'm ready to CARE about baseball again. When they lost the WS to the Giants, that sucked, but it was such a fun ride, I didn't really care. While most pundits said the Giants shouldn't pose much problem, being a fan of them, I KNEW they'd give Texas all they could handle and more. That series was hardly competitive, so when Texas lost, while it stunk... it didn't hurt.
This time around?
My sports-heart is still sports-broken and it's taking me a while to get over it. Once they made the WS last year, I had a great feeling about how things would turn out. With sports, there's always the risk of having your heart broken... and I was actually prepared to watch another World Series loss. But, as the Series progressed, there was such a magic. The closest thing I could describe is when the Mavericks were playing Miami and won their championship. Sorry, Jerry... your Cowboys may have given that to me back in the early '90s, but that was a long time ago.
But, the Rangers captured me last year. I honestly didn't expect them to beat Detroit in the ALCS. When Boomstick hit his 11th inning grand slam, I really thought that was going to catapult them. And in a sense it did.
When it was St Louis vs Texas, I told people to worry about the Cards. I thought Texas would win, but Pujols is just too dang good.
Then I got to go to Game 5. Bar none... the absolute best sports experience of my life. I was literally sitting about as far from home plate as you could possibly get... and it was amazing. I could write all night long about that night, but good friends, good games... and a win. Heading back to St Louis with 2 chances to win.
Game 6.
Oh dear lord. Game 6.
1 pitch away. Multiple times. 5 blown leads. The biggest choke job recorded in a single night. It was all right there. ALL. RIGHT. THERE.
Then the bottom fell out while the wheels flew off while the sky fell.
I still remember that pain like it was last night. I'm not ready to invest myself like that again. Not because of any lack of faith... but to get caught up in something, you inherently have to risk that heart break. I can't do that yet. Hopefully it'll come. But, I was literally depressed. For about a week.
Don't tell me it's just a game. That's not the point... or even the truth. It's what the game meant. It's the investment I had in that game.
Game 7 rolled around and while I hoped they'd win... I sure didn't believe. And I don't think they did either. Understandable. I resigned myself to that outcome. That night was also included a very personal heartbreak that sucked, so the two coupled together made for a really crappy night.
I'm ready to follow my as-yet undrafted fantasy baseball team.
Just not sure I'm ready to care about the real thing.
Baseball season is about to start back up. The Texas Rangers, winners of the last 2 AL Pennants, begin AGAIN to claim their first World Series title. Coming off a World Series loss. Again.
While I'm ready for baseball to be back, I'm not sure I'm ready to CARE about baseball again. When they lost the WS to the Giants, that sucked, but it was such a fun ride, I didn't really care. While most pundits said the Giants shouldn't pose much problem, being a fan of them, I KNEW they'd give Texas all they could handle and more. That series was hardly competitive, so when Texas lost, while it stunk... it didn't hurt.
This time around?
My sports-heart is still sports-broken and it's taking me a while to get over it. Once they made the WS last year, I had a great feeling about how things would turn out. With sports, there's always the risk of having your heart broken... and I was actually prepared to watch another World Series loss. But, as the Series progressed, there was such a magic. The closest thing I could describe is when the Mavericks were playing Miami and won their championship. Sorry, Jerry... your Cowboys may have given that to me back in the early '90s, but that was a long time ago.
But, the Rangers captured me last year. I honestly didn't expect them to beat Detroit in the ALCS. When Boomstick hit his 11th inning grand slam, I really thought that was going to catapult them. And in a sense it did.
When it was St Louis vs Texas, I told people to worry about the Cards. I thought Texas would win, but Pujols is just too dang good.
Then I got to go to Game 5. Bar none... the absolute best sports experience of my life. I was literally sitting about as far from home plate as you could possibly get... and it was amazing. I could write all night long about that night, but good friends, good games... and a win. Heading back to St Louis with 2 chances to win.
Game 6.
Oh dear lord. Game 6.
1 pitch away. Multiple times. 5 blown leads. The biggest choke job recorded in a single night. It was all right there. ALL. RIGHT. THERE.
Then the bottom fell out while the wheels flew off while the sky fell.
I still remember that pain like it was last night. I'm not ready to invest myself like that again. Not because of any lack of faith... but to get caught up in something, you inherently have to risk that heart break. I can't do that yet. Hopefully it'll come. But, I was literally depressed. For about a week.
Don't tell me it's just a game. That's not the point... or even the truth. It's what the game meant. It's the investment I had in that game.
Game 7 rolled around and while I hoped they'd win... I sure didn't believe. And I don't think they did either. Understandable. I resigned myself to that outcome. That night was also included a very personal heartbreak that sucked, so the two coupled together made for a really crappy night.
I'm ready to follow my as-yet undrafted fantasy baseball team.
Just not sure I'm ready to care about the real thing.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Welcome to the Accidental Genius
Welcome to my new blog. Just like every other blog, this is an avenue to get my thoughts out. Thoughts on what? Whatever comes to mind. Am I craving attention? No. Heck, knowing 90% of my stuff will never be read kind of proves I don't care about that. I just want to exercise my mind and writing.
Lately, I've had lots of 'thoughts'. Maybe this is just my way of forcing myself to think through them vs. toss them into the recycle bin.
And if I post it, it's probably because I'm interested in other people's take... I'm not looking for validation or yes-men to agree with me on everything. Many times you don't know what you really think or feel until you get your thoughts out there and contemplate OTHER people's ideas.
I'm not here sharing any kind of life journey. At least that's not my agenda. We'll just see where it goes and what happens.
Some of it will be funny. Some will be serious. I will share deep thoughts. Others will be pointless.I'm not politically correct. If you know me, then you know what you're in for. :) If you are looking for an argument to show off that chip on your shoulder, I may entertain you for a while... but don't come here looking to be offended... because you just might be. My goal isn't to offend anyone... and while I hope I don't, I'm not stupid enough to think I won't. If you're going to be offended, make sure it's legitimate... not because of a phantom chip you carry. Try to understand my intent before flying off the handle. There's a huge difference between disagreeing and being offended. And so, knowing that... the issue may be YOURS... not mine.
I'm not some shock-jock-wannabe, but I'm not afraid to 'call it as I see it' either. I normally DO try to put an honest thought process into what I say, although many may argue that point. :)
I'm occasionally long-winded, so that's one reason why I chose this instead of Twitter (which I'm not really sure I understand anyway) or Facebook. I also apparently like using the smile emoticon, now that I look back on what I've written.
No topic is off limits. If my mind thinks it, I may write about it. So, expect to see items about sports, video games, poker, politics, religion, race, social issues, my own shortcomings, personal observations or anything else. Some topics may hit a nerve. Others may put you to sleep. I just hope what I write is worth reading.
If you decide to comment, all I ask is you keep things civil. I've learned that most problems come not from differing opinions, but from miscommunication. Anything else is usually caused by people just wanting to cause trouble. If you feel the urge to do so... don't. I'm not a censor, but please use appropriate language. If things get out of hand, I will lock/delete/do whatever I need to end it.
Of course, all this is presumptuous. The only visits I may get may be my own. And that's ok too.
I don't know how often I'll post. It may be like crazy. (I DO dive into my hobbies)... or you may forget this blog exists because it never changes. We'll just play it by ear.
Either way... I'm excited to start doing this. Should be fun.
Thanks for reading... Oh, and a word of advice... since I ramble, I probably make wonderful bathroom reading material.
Don't forget to flush!
Lately, I've had lots of 'thoughts'. Maybe this is just my way of forcing myself to think through them vs. toss them into the recycle bin.
And if I post it, it's probably because I'm interested in other people's take... I'm not looking for validation or yes-men to agree with me on everything. Many times you don't know what you really think or feel until you get your thoughts out there and contemplate OTHER people's ideas.
I'm not here sharing any kind of life journey. At least that's not my agenda. We'll just see where it goes and what happens.
Some of it will be funny. Some will be serious. I will share deep thoughts. Others will be pointless.I'm not politically correct. If you know me, then you know what you're in for. :) If you are looking for an argument to show off that chip on your shoulder, I may entertain you for a while... but don't come here looking to be offended... because you just might be. My goal isn't to offend anyone... and while I hope I don't, I'm not stupid enough to think I won't. If you're going to be offended, make sure it's legitimate... not because of a phantom chip you carry. Try to understand my intent before flying off the handle. There's a huge difference between disagreeing and being offended. And so, knowing that... the issue may be YOURS... not mine.
I'm not some shock-jock-wannabe, but I'm not afraid to 'call it as I see it' either. I normally DO try to put an honest thought process into what I say, although many may argue that point. :)
I'm occasionally long-winded, so that's one reason why I chose this instead of Twitter (which I'm not really sure I understand anyway) or Facebook. I also apparently like using the smile emoticon, now that I look back on what I've written.
No topic is off limits. If my mind thinks it, I may write about it. So, expect to see items about sports, video games, poker, politics, religion, race, social issues, my own shortcomings, personal observations or anything else. Some topics may hit a nerve. Others may put you to sleep. I just hope what I write is worth reading.
If you decide to comment, all I ask is you keep things civil. I've learned that most problems come not from differing opinions, but from miscommunication. Anything else is usually caused by people just wanting to cause trouble. If you feel the urge to do so... don't. I'm not a censor, but please use appropriate language. If things get out of hand, I will lock/delete/do whatever I need to end it.
Of course, all this is presumptuous. The only visits I may get may be my own. And that's ok too.
I don't know how often I'll post. It may be like crazy. (I DO dive into my hobbies)... or you may forget this blog exists because it never changes. We'll just play it by ear.
Either way... I'm excited to start doing this. Should be fun.
Thanks for reading... Oh, and a word of advice... since I ramble, I probably make wonderful bathroom reading material.
Don't forget to flush!
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