Before I touch into the Nuggets game tonight in a bit more detail I wanted to run over some Jack Handy's (deep thoughts).- It's a complete travesty that the winning word in the 82nd annual Scripps Spelling Bee was 'Laodicean.' When the winners own name was Kavya Shivashankar, a final word of Laodicean is like having me spell 'Truck.' I don't care what they say Kavya, you'll never be a champion in my eyes (By the way...stay tuned for our 1st annual Spelling Bee Pewch All-Stars to follow).
- It's unbelievable what the King has done to the city of Cleveland. He made Quicken Loans arena look like the Staples Center last night with all the celebrities on hand. I know most of you watching the game had a hard time concentrating when they kept flashing cameos of A-Rod and Brady Quinn. Steroids and Myoplex have done those bodies good!
-For those of you who don't know, tomorrow, Saturday night, starts the 2nd baseball season for the millman as part of the NV Blues. I will be sure to fill you in on some game logs and stats through the blog. The NV Blues coming off a mediocre season at best will look for a strong season after trimming some of the fat this offseason. We literally trimmed fat: we had some pitcher on our team with the nickname of Meatballs because thats all he threw and ate. Boom Roasted.
- Finally, Derek Rose and Memphis are under allegations that an unknown person had taken the SAT's for him. What did Derek Rose have to say to this mystery man before he sat in for him. Listen, make sure you don't try too hard because no one will ever believe if I crack 800. What exactly did this mystery man get in return do you think? I can only suspect in place of taking his SATs that Rose filled in for him at the local YMCA for a pickup game and they pulled the old switcheroo. All I know is I am sure that everything will work out fine for Rose, how could it not, his agent is world champion B.J Armstrong.
Dude I have to disagree on the spelling bee. That word is insane to spell if you just hear it. Long live the bee and all the contestants who will never use the talent for any other worthy endeavors. That is idea for a post. What is it like to peak at the age of 13? Does this happen in any other sport/life activity?
ReplyDeletehaha there he is furious with kavya. you know ur on the pewch revolution blog when people are getting fired up over the spelling bee. i can say that i am excited to receive updates on the blues season. Icky in center and millman at short...this team could be a contender with that kind of skill up the middle.
ReplyDeleteps erupted with the boom roasted line
Icky plays center?
ReplyDelete^peaking at 13 - gymnastics.
And lets not completely throw out their talents which are completely applicable in the world of competitive scrabble.
ESPN added to their Pewch repotoire when they had coverage of the Spelling Bee and pointed out potential prospects to watch for that night. Are you kidding me, I have to watch out for this kid cause he can spell. How do you know the kid is better than anyone else. They spell words. No web gems, slam dunks, incredible catches in the back of the end zone to win super bowls. PEWCH PEWCH PEWCH!
ReplyDelete^Competitive Scrabble is a completely different skill set.
ReplyDeleteThat word was far too easy to decide the bee.
Disagree. True that using the board is huge, but that can be learned. These spelling bee kids are like the workout warriors. They have the timed speeds. They are like the QB with the rocket arm. Sure, reading the dictionary and knowing tons of ridiculous words and how to spell them doesn't make you a good scrabble player (just like a rocket arm doesn't make you a good QB), but it sure doesn't hurt.
ReplyDeleteThe use of the board is at least 80% of scrabble. A word is not effective if not properly wrapped around a triple word score or completely stitching up your opponent. You put any of these spelling bee champs up against even a below average competitive scrabble player, they would get absolutely murdered. Give me Graham Harrell, you can have Josh Freeman.
ReplyDeleteFreeman certainly garnered more attention in the draft. I agree with what you are saying, but the upside of these spelling bee kids if trained by a competitive scrabble pro is through the roof. They are not yet too old to learn to work the board, and the natural ability of making words is there. It's like a 13 year old QB who can sling the rock 80 yards. The potential is unlimited, he just needs some seasoning.
ReplyDeleteLets give it up for the black kid Kennyi Aouad.
ReplyDeleteHis antics taking the mic and the glasses routine was absolutely undoubtedly PEWCH. Me watching the King with the spelling Bee on PIP PEWCH.