Eric,
Here are my power rankings.
1. Patriots 11-5
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady together again. Also, Randy Moss along with some other guys who want a ring; Joey Galloway and Laurence Maroney. Coaching is top notch here, no one messes with Coach Belichick's game preparation. They won with so and so before and they'll win with the same team concept again this year. Also, 11 wins with out Brady is also very impressive.
2. Vikings 11-5
Defense is the key to this vehicle. Though, the keys may be evening up with Adrian Peterson playing well again, splitting a little bit of time with Chester Taylor. If they improve their special teams, which were terrible last year, they will improve as a team by a half click. Brett Favre brings plenty of experience though they'll have to keep him very healthy and protected. It'll be fun to watch Peterson, Harvin, Allen and Winfield.
3. Packers 10-6
Rodgers is back and will have much better stats than Favre. Greg Jennings and the reciever core will be great to watch. Watch out for Ryan Grant but let's hold our breath on the offensive line. Hopefully the transition of the defense from the 4-3 to the 3-4 is smooth. BJ Raji looks to be a monster in the middle, hopefully Aaron Kampman can capitalize and the linebackers can make plays and the secondary is solid. They were a sieve last season so let's hope Woodson, Harris and the guys back there play well.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Lake Como Today
I got out for a run this morning before heading to Como for Bethel's intrasquad meet.
So, I ran to Lake Como and around twice and back home to get 8 miles in for the day. Take a look and see how it went!
It was a pretty chilly morning-about 55 degrees but felt good and I think it resulted in better running.
More to come!
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So, I ran to Lake Como and around twice and back home to get 8 miles in for the day. Take a look and see how it went!
It was a pretty chilly morning-about 55 degrees but felt good and I think it resulted in better running.
More to come!
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
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Here's a look at what I ran yesterday and today.
Take a look at the watch that Mom and Dad got me. You can even tag along now!
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Take a look at the watch that Mom and Dad got me. You can even tag along now!
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Question from a friend
Passing this question on to gather more opinions from people for a friend from Bethel.
Poll:If you were given the easy tools to create a personal webpage to fundraise for a cause you believed in, would you?
Let me know!Thanks!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Tony Dungy's Books
Now that summer is over I will do my reading report before school starts again.
I read Quiet Strength and Uncommon by Tony Dungy. I would recommend both as a very easy read and a book with alot of insight and wisdom.
Quiet Strength reads more about football, family and stories of both and his life as a kid growing up.
Uncommon was more of a self help book with alot of bullet points at the ends of chapters and sections of Dungy sharing his experiences and his wisdom. It was much more of a book of Dungy's beliefs and convictions which was also nice to read; a coach sharing what he believes and why.
All for now.
I read Quiet Strength and Uncommon by Tony Dungy. I would recommend both as a very easy read and a book with alot of insight and wisdom.
Quiet Strength reads more about football, family and stories of both and his life as a kid growing up.
Uncommon was more of a self help book with alot of bullet points at the ends of chapters and sections of Dungy sharing his experiences and his wisdom. It was much more of a book of Dungy's beliefs and convictions which was also nice to read; a coach sharing what he believes and why.
All for now.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Las Vegas Pictures
The Bellagio before the beginning of the water show.
Sunday night we went to Serendipity 3 for a hot chocolate ice cream and then sat outside talking for a while with Ashley and James.
Red Rock Casino buffet with Ashley, James and Mrs. Magnuson.
Trying to get on top.
James and Joel.
Ashley and Katy.
Red Rock again, though you should have seen the pool!
Las Vegas Nature Preserve
The strip after the Switchfoot concert.
Building the new bridge over the Hoover Dam.
The power plant inside the dam.
Inside one of the tunnels on the way to the power plant.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Fun in the Sun
Well, Katy and I are in Las Vegas. We have been since Friday night.
We spent most of last weekend hanging out on the strip with Ashley and James which was a blast wandering around, chatting, eating, drinking and checking out a few casinos with some pool time mixed in. (drinking=mostly water)
Saturday when Ashley and James got in we hung out at the house for a while before figuring out what to do. Finally we decided, and found last minute tickets to Wayne Brady's Improv show, Making $#!^ up. It was hilarious and a very well spent sum of money-considering we got the tickets at 8:10ish and went right to the 9pm show. It was an hour and forty minutes of improv comedy, skits, mockery and then some of Wayne Brady singing himself. He is actually quite a good singer. Umm, Mom- remember the show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Wayne Brady was one of those guys. He is just as impressive live as he is on television but he's gotten away from tv because he likes live performances better.
After the show we went to a couple casinos to give some money away. We did. Mom, don't worry I only have given away $7 so far. :) Then we went to Denny's because we were hungry again.
Sunday we went to the pool for a little bit before going to Red Rock Casino which is 1.25 miles away from their house (I know, I ran it) for lunch and some blackjack. Then we went to In N Out for dinner and went back to the strip for some more entertainment. We got some dessert at Serendipity 3 at Caesar's Palace. We sat outside and chatted and watched people for a couple hours before going home.
Monday we hit the pool and the buffet at Red Rock again before Ashley and James left. Oh, we also went to Public Enemies with Jim. It was a pretty slow long movie but I would grade it as a solid B movie. It was a long movie but seemed to lack a ton of detail. It seemed like a 2 hour 20 minute synopsis with not a ton of new interesting information. I think the film making and the acting was good but I'm going to stick with a B rating.
Tuesday morning I got up and ran 3 miles in the desert. It was pretty nice-hot but nice to see the scenery all around-being the mountains nearby. Then Katy and I went to the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace and did some shopping. I bought a $145 dollar shirt by John Varvatos. (for $45 bucks) and...oh I got some Theory pants for $42 at Marshalls! (Normally $225)
All in all that's about the money I've spent other than on food. So after shopping we went to BJ's restaurant and ate a delicious pizza with a pizzokie. A pizza cookie with some ice cream.
That brings us to present time. We got back from the pool again and we're not waiting for Karen to come home so we can continue this hot adventure!
We spent most of last weekend hanging out on the strip with Ashley and James which was a blast wandering around, chatting, eating, drinking and checking out a few casinos with some pool time mixed in. (drinking=mostly water)
Saturday when Ashley and James got in we hung out at the house for a while before figuring out what to do. Finally we decided, and found last minute tickets to Wayne Brady's Improv show, Making $#!^ up. It was hilarious and a very well spent sum of money-considering we got the tickets at 8:10ish and went right to the 9pm show. It was an hour and forty minutes of improv comedy, skits, mockery and then some of Wayne Brady singing himself. He is actually quite a good singer. Umm, Mom- remember the show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Wayne Brady was one of those guys. He is just as impressive live as he is on television but he's gotten away from tv because he likes live performances better.
After the show we went to a couple casinos to give some money away. We did. Mom, don't worry I only have given away $7 so far. :) Then we went to Denny's because we were hungry again.
Sunday we went to the pool for a little bit before going to Red Rock Casino which is 1.25 miles away from their house (I know, I ran it) for lunch and some blackjack. Then we went to In N Out for dinner and went back to the strip for some more entertainment. We got some dessert at Serendipity 3 at Caesar's Palace. We sat outside and chatted and watched people for a couple hours before going home.
Monday we hit the pool and the buffet at Red Rock again before Ashley and James left. Oh, we also went to Public Enemies with Jim. It was a pretty slow long movie but I would grade it as a solid B movie. It was a long movie but seemed to lack a ton of detail. It seemed like a 2 hour 20 minute synopsis with not a ton of new interesting information. I think the film making and the acting was good but I'm going to stick with a B rating.
Tuesday morning I got up and ran 3 miles in the desert. It was pretty nice-hot but nice to see the scenery all around-being the mountains nearby. Then Katy and I went to the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace and did some shopping. I bought a $145 dollar shirt by John Varvatos. (for $45 bucks) and...oh I got some Theory pants for $42 at Marshalls! (Normally $225)
All in all that's about the money I've spent other than on food. So after shopping we went to BJ's restaurant and ate a delicious pizza with a pizzokie. A pizza cookie with some ice cream.
That brings us to present time. We got back from the pool again and we're not waiting for Karen to come home so we can continue this hot adventure!
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