Super Bowl History

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  You can tell it’s a weak movie schedule when Paul Blart: Mall Cop is topping the box office. Of course it’s ahead of such stellar offerings as 2) Underworld, 3) Gran Torino, 4) Hotel for Dogs, 5) Slumdog Millionaire. Makes me want to run right out to the movies.
• I have watched a few movies lately. I have come to believe the “F” word is way overused. I’ve heard it used as a noun, adjective, pronoun, adverb, verb, etc…. Why? It loses its purpose (if it has any) when it’s used so frequently.
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  What is the origin of saying “Jesus Christ” in anger? That’s another one I don’t quite get.
  My favorite college basketball coaches are Tom Izzo of Michigan State & Roy Williams at North Carolina. I have watched a lot of basketball & those guys just stand out for me.
  Izzo – no one shakes a shooter free better (witness Drew Neitzel last year) with maybe the exception of Coach K. I have stolen so many sets from Michigan State. I tape their games & then chart their plays. He’s the best. They are also tops in rebounding (both offensive & defensive) every year & they are always deep on their bench.
  Williams – there is simply not a better transition coach in college. While he was at Kansas they were the best. Now that he’s at UNC, there is not a better break in basketball. He also has a deep bench & plays a very exciting style of basketball.
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  Does anyone really believe UNC isn’t the best team in the country? I know – they’ve lost twice. But, in my mind there isn’t a team better in the country. I can’t wait for the Feb 11th matchup at Duke.
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  The Steelers are heavy favorites in my book. That’s why I think the Cardinals (did anyone see them being in the show?) will win. It’s too good of story for Kurt Warner to rise up from obscurity, win a Super Bowl, fall from grace, then rise up again. Who thought the Giants had a chance last year?
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  The Super Bowl history is enlightening. In the last 10 years, there have been 16 teams (Cardinals, Steelers, Giants, Patriots, Colts, Bears, Seahawks, Eagles, Panthers, Raiders, Bucs, Rams, Ravens, Titans, Broncos, Falcons - notice there is no Vikings (oh, the pain), Browns, Bengals – and even no Cowboys or 49ers) represented in the Super Bowl. This is half of the 32 teams in the league. That’s a great system when it allows such potential for all teams to be there.
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  Surprisingly, MLB also has had ½ of their teams in the World Series in the past 10 years. There have been 15 teams (Philly, Tampa, Boston, Colorado, St. Louis, Detroit, WSox, Houston, Florida, NYY, Anaheim, SF, AZ, NYM, ATL – nope – NO INDIANS OR REDS) out of 30 teams.
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  The NHL has had 13 out of 30 teams in the Stanley Cup (Detroit, Pitt, Anaheim, Ottawa, Carolina, Edmonton, Tampa, Calgary, NJ, Colorado, Dallas, Buffalo, Washington) – NO COLUMBUS.
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  The NBA has had 11 out of 30 teams play for the World Championship (Spurs, Cavs, Heat, Mavs, Pistons, Lakers, Nets, 76ers, Pacers, Knicks, Celtics). Yes – THE CAVS are on the list. Finally an Ohio team. Man, Ohio teams have been disappointing.
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  The MLS…….sorry don’t have that one – Although I do know THE COLUMBUS CREW won it last year.
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  How can the NBA call it the World Championship? That’s pretty arrogant. We have 2 teams outside the US & we call the championship the World Championship. At least the US reclaimed the gold medal.
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  Someone sent me these I liked them a lot: 25 Tips for a Better Life
  1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
  2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life.
  3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to__________ today. I am thankful for______________'
  4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
  5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
  6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
  7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
  8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
  9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
  10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
  11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
  12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
  13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
  14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
  15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
  16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
  17. Forgive everyone for everything.
  18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
  19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.
  20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
  21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!
  22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
  23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for__________. Today I accomplished _________.
  24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
  25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it.