Not Our First Rodéo (Part 1)

After the "Whopper" trailer, another trailer starring JJ and The Bonz ensued. For undiscolsed reasons, it will not be posted here. "Not Our First Rodéo" began next and it starts off with a bang. There was plenty of popcorn, candy and soda going around. If you've seen "Home Alone 2," some parts may look familiar. Watch part one and enjoy.

Big Brother- Week 5

Jeff was responsible for the most personally gratifying move in Big Brother history. His newfound semi-alliance with Russell gave him a three man team with the two of them and Jordan. The other three-man team was Jessie, Natalie and this week's HoH, Chima. After awarded the coup d'etat power, Jeff flipped the house, took Russell and Lydia off the block and put the God awful Jessie and disgusting Natalie on the block. After a vote of 4-3 Jessie went out the door. It now seems that Jeff has all the power in the house, but is it too soon to have this much power? Russell has a good amount of time to blow up a bunch and ruin things for Jeff.

Fantasy results

1st. The Babysharks (The Kid)
Russell- Lux (5), Nom (-5), 11= 11
Ronnie-
Kevin- PoV (15), 11= 26
Week 5= 37
Total= 110








2nd. Working Title: Plate Boys (Lar)
Jeff- 11
Lydia- Nom (-5), 11= 6
Michelle- 11
Week 5= 28
Total= 91









3rd. Working Title: Pizza Eaters (Mags)
Casey-
Jordan- Lux (5), 11= 16
Natalie- Lux (5), Nom (-5), Votes (-9), 11= 2
Week 5= 18
Total= 23









4th. Gaydon's Misery (Jaydon)
Laura
Braden
Chima- HoH (12), 11= 23
Week 5= 23
Total= -29

Step Footballers- RB Rankings

This fall I will be doing a little analysis of my fantasy football league. I'm going to compare the teams at each position and then rate and rank them. If you would like to take the advice from a fantasy football player who has yet to win a championship in this five year old league, than you're in the right spot. If you'd rather listen to the only guy to win it twice, then head to Solomons Lines.

First let's take a look at running backs. Since each team had at least four running backs on their roster, those are the players I took into account for the initial running back score. For tie breakers I used fifth or sixth backs.

8th. You're Viking High!

Jon the bon had only one out of his four keepers as a running back, the high potential but less proven Steve Slaton. With the third pick of the draft, he passed over Marion Barber for Knowshon Moreno (but hey he's building for the future). Later on he picked up ex-Giant Derrick Ward and Ray Rice. Will Ward get the bulk of the carries and Tampa? Can Ray stay atop the three-headed monster in Baltimore?

Steve Slaton- 4

Knowshon Moreno- 1

Derrick Ward- 3

Ray Rice- 2

Score= 2.5

7th. Strictly 80s Giants

Big Tom pulled a trade in the offseason in which he received Brian Westbrook and an 8th round pick for his 2nd round pick. Looked good early, but was that 2nd rounder too much to give up? He kept Westbrook and Kevin Smith going into the draft. The first running back he took off the board was the fragile Willie Parker and backed that up with third stringer Willis McGahee. Luckily he snagged LeSean McCoy to replace Westbrook once he hits the sidelines.

Brian Westbrook- 4

Kevin Smith- 3

Willie Parker- 2

Willis McGahee- 0

LeSean McCoy- 1

Score= 2.5

6th. Bengals and Hoes

Pack went the opposite route of Jon the bon, and kept three out of his four players as running backs. The problem I foresee is that one of them is Reggie Bush. If not for some punt returns a year ago, he could have been the biggest bust keep ever. This year he might be. Already hitting the injury bug, I don't see him doing much this season. Thomas Jones and Ryan Grant were his other RB keepers, and I like neither. He lucked out with everyone and my brothers skipping picking wide receivers in the first round so Marion Barber could fall to him with the 8th pick. He followed that up with the Jamal Lewis call near the end of the draft.

Thomas Jones- 3

Ryan Grant- 3

Reggie Bush- 2

Marion Barber- 4

Jamal Lewis- 0

Score= 3.0

5th. Patriots Worldwide

Braids also went with three running back keepers. He has the great, if injury ridden, Adrian Peterson to go along with two guys I don't predict having years like they did a season ago. Deangelo Williams might be good, but his fantasy season is bound to come back to earth. I thought fantasy analysts would be loving this guy, but surprisingly they agree with me. His schedule is horrendous and Jon Stewart is bound to steal more carries if he stays healthy. Ronnie Brown had 10 touchdowns in one game against the Pats last year, and other than that he was mediocre. His only back drafted (albeit he couldn't be there in person) was Big Fat LenDale White (copyright Matthew Berry). Sure he stopped drinking tequila, but are you ever gonna be confident enough in him to start him? I know I wasn't last year.

Adrian Peterson- 5

Deangelo Williams- 4

Ronnie Brown- 3

LenDale White- 2

Score= 3.5

4th. Enterprise RaiderCars

JJ came into the draft with the self-proclaimed best team in the league, and he left the same way. I agree with him that Matt Forte is the best looking running back coming into this season, but I'm not nearly as high on Steven Jackson. Those were his two running back keepers. The Rams should be God awful again this year and he does have a history of injuries. In the second round he picked up his boy, Darren McFadden. Now I love the Raiders schedule, and love their running game, but word out of Oakland is that Justin Fargas is still listed as the starter and we might be looking at a three headed monster. His next running back off the board was the already injured Beanie Wells and then went on to pick up Stupid Cedric Benson (copyright Matthew Berry). Although he looks like the man in Cincinatti, can he really be? I know I've never seen him run well. And for extra Raider love he snagged Michael Bush at the end.

Matt Forte- 5

Steven Jackson- 4

Darren McFadden- 3

Beanie Wells- 2

Cedric Benson- 2

Michael Bush- 0

Score= 3.5

3rd. 100% Rawhide Titans

Ok so after Ttime stole Chris Johnson from me off the waiver wire in week one last year, he is all high and mighty that he is so great for getting him. Taking that into account, Johnson and Maurice Jones-Drew are two very good, very young backs, in very good situations to have as two keepers. I don't think he did himself any favors in the draft though. Only taking two more backs, he took Joseph Addai in round three and snagged the aforementioned Jon Stewart in the seventh. Sure my beloved Colts might have a revamped o-line this season, but I think Joseph was a part of the problem a season ago. His body might not be made for the 16 game, 20 carries a game season. I like Donald Brown to have at least 50% of the carries by mid-season. Jonathan faces the same scheduling problems as Deangelo and also seems to be an injury heavy guy.

Maurice Jones-Drew- 5

Chris Johnson- 4

Joseph Addai- 3

Jonathan Stewart- 3

Score= 3.75

2nd. Coltalina Wine Mixer

Here we go with all of my hometeam bias. I don't have a big gun, but keeping Frank Gore and Clinton Portis gives me a solid base. Portis was the top running back in the league last year (for the first half of the season). Word from San Francisco is that there is a heavy amount of carries coming Frank's way this season, and neither guy will lose out carries to backups. After picking up a receiver in round one, what I think was the best running back in the draft (not including keepers) fell in my lap in the second round. Pierre Thomas will get a Saints' share of the carries on one of, if not the best offense in the league this year. The frenchman easily has top five RB potential in 2009. I went on to take back Larry Johnson after I let him go last year. Although I'm not confident he won't bust, but his new attitude seems to be getting LJ in the right direction. Sleeper picks in late rounds were Felix Jones and the aforementioned Colts' encumbant, Donald Brown.

Frank Gore- 4

Clinton Portis- 4

Pierre Thomas- 4

Larry Johnson- 3

Felix Jones- 2

Donald Brown- 2

Score= 3.75

1st. Skins and Gigs

The Bonz came into the draft with a formidable trio of running backs. The old man, but seemingly still relevent, LaDanian Tomlinson leads the Redskins as always. His two lacks are Michael Turner and Brandon Jacobs. Although I don't love Michael Turner, mostly because of a major schedule decrease this year, both guys are in great situations. The Falcons will continue to pound it and Jacobs doesn't have to deal with that pesky Derrick Ward anymore. Between those three, I don't see The Bonz going to his bench much, but if he does he might be in trouble. He took the suspended Marshawn Lynch in round four and then went back to back at the end of the draft with the two little handcuffs, Darren Sproles and Ahmad Bradshaw.

Michael Turner- 5

LaDanian Tomlinson- 4

Brandon Jacobs- 4

Marshawn Lynch- 2

Darren Sproles- 1

Ahmad Bradshaw- 1

Score= 3.75

That's a Whopper

JJ, The Bonz, Ttime, Jon the bon and myself returned from Florida on July 12th. From then until now I have been working around clock to make the first Quiet Pool Productions film. Don't get me wrong I went to work everyday and took some time to watch Big Brother, Entourage and True Blood, but other than that I was eating and breathing Pinnacle Studio. Last weekend "Not Our First Rodéo" premiered at Casa Forcella and it was a huge success.

Since Google got rid of large video uploading, I will be using YouTube, which only allows for 10 minute segments. The first installment of the "Not Our First Rodéo" experience is the trailer for "Whopper: The Jerry Griffin Story."

Enjoy the show.

Big Brother 11- Week 4

Fantasy results



1st. The Babysharks (The Kid)
Russell- HoH (12), 7= 19
Ronnie- Nom (-5), Votes (-12)= -17
Kevin- 7
Week 2= 9
Total= 73








2nd. Working Title: Plate Boys (Lar)
Jeff- Deal (-10), Coup (10), 7= 7
Lydia- Nom (-5), Votes (-9), 7= -7
Michelle- PoV (15), 7= 22
Week 2= 22
Total= 63









3rd. Working Title: Pizza Eaters (Mags)
Casey-
Jordan- 7
Natalie- 7
Week 2= 14
Total= 5









4th. Gaydon's Misery (Jaydon)
Laura-
Braden-
Chima- 7
Week 2= 7
Total= -52

Big Brother 11- Week 3

Like I said last week, they are actually playing the game this season. It was definitely in Jessie's best interest to boot DJ Casey out of the house. He's a strong competitor and he was aligned with the other side of the house. Why would he get rid of Ronnie, when it's not likely that The Dork would win another HoH. At this point Ronnie has no allies and Jessie should be able to use him as he wishes.

It still amazes me that people can get offended and our surprised when they are put on the block. Casey said that he 'didn't know what he did to get in that spot.' Case, it's Big Brother. You have to expect that you can go up at any time. Maybe if you weren't 6 foot 5 and trying at competitions you wouldn't have such a target on you. Did you watch Dan blow competitions last year? That's how it's done.

Two pieces of big news from Julie Chen this week...

One: the cliques are over (They need to get a little sneakier with these announcements. When Julie brought them into the living room, three people said 'cliques are done.') With no more cliques I see Jessie and Natalie still sticking together, but that's about it. I wouldn't be surprised to see Russell jump ship, and who knows what the Michelles and Chimas of the world will do now.

Two: special power. America will vote on one housemate to receive a special power. This housemate can switch the two nominees for two that he/she wants at any moment (including right before the eviction vote). He/she has this power for the next two weeks and can use it for either eviction. I am going to add a ten point bonus for whoever America picks to have this power.

Fantasy results



1st. The Babysharks (The Kid)
Russell (Athletes)- 4
Ronnie (Brains)- 4
Kevin (Off-beats)- Lux (5), 4= 9
Week 2= 17
Total= 64








2nd. Working Title: Plate Boys (Lar)
Jeff (Athletes)- 4
Lydia (Off-beats)- 4
Michelle (Brains)- Nom (-5), PoV (15), 4= 14
Week 2= 22
Total= 41









3rd. Working Title: Pizza Eaters (Mags)
Casey (Off-beats)- Nom (-5), Votes ((-21)= -26
Jordan (Populars)- Lux (5), Nom (-5), Votes (-3), 4= 1
Natalie (Athletes)- 4
Week 2= -21
Total= -9










4th. Gaydon's Misery (Jaydon)
Laura (Populars)
Braden (Populars)
Chima (Brains)- 4
Week 2= 4
Total= -59

Top Movies- 90s vs. 00s

With a couple of the Sports Guy's recent podcasts touching on the topic of movie of the decade, it got me thinking a bit. One of the points made was that the 00s didn't have as many great/iconic movies as the 90s. At first I thought, "isn't it too early to grade the 00s since we haven't had enough time to reflect on the films?" I then went ahead and took a look at our trusty Imdb Top 250.

These are the movies from the 90s in the imdb top 50

1. Shawshank Redemption
5. Pulp Fiction
6. Schindler's List
15. Goodfellas
20. Fight Club
22. Usual Suspects
24. Silence of the Lambs
27. The Matrix
32. Se7en
35. Leon
37. American Beauty
39. American History X
42. Forrest Gump

...pretty unbelievable list

And here are the movies from the 00s in the top 50.

7. The Dark Knight
13. LotR- Return of the King
17. City of God
21. LotR- Fellowship of the Ring
25. Up
29. Memento
33. LotR- Two Towers
43. Wall-E
45. Amelie

...that is a pretty pathetic list. Three out of the nine are Lord of the Rings. Not that Return of the King wasn't great, but the first two? Come on. Two Pixars that are not in the same realm as Toy Story and Monsters Inc.

Either there is a flaw in the imdb system, or the 90s dominated the 00s in movies.

Big Brother 11- Week 2

Why does Julie Chen continue to play up Ronnie like he's some big mastermind in the game? He is easily the worst Big Brother player I have ever seen. At least Brian of last season had a chance of keeping all of his early alliances on the down low. Ronnie basically shouted from the balcony that he was playing both sides and everyone (except for Laura) couldn't figure it out for the longest time.

Jordan, the waitress from North Carolina, doesn't know what it means when someone says it's "a quarter to seven." Even after Jeff tried explaining it to her, she couldn't understand. She knows that there are four quarters in an hour. She knows there are 60 minutes in an hour. But when asked how many minutes are in a quarter of an hour she says 25!!! How dumb do you have to be to get on this show?

It seems to me that Jessie has definitely learned a few things in watching himself destroy his chances last season. He is much quieter so far in the house this year. I guess it takes a whole season for some people to realize that freaking out at people is a good way to get an early boot.

Fantasy results



1st. The Babysharks (The Kid)
Russell (Athletes)- 2
Ronnie (Brains)- HoH (12), 2= 14
Kevin (Off-beats)- 2
Week 2= 18
Total= 47








2nd. Working Title: Plate Boys (Lar)
Jeff (Athletes)-
Nom (-5), PoV (15), 2= 12
Lydia (Off-beats)- 2
Michelle (Brains)- 2
Week 2= 16
Total= 19









3rd. Working Title: Pizza Eaters (Mags)
Casey (Off-beats)- Luxury (5), 2= 7
Jordan (Populars)-
Nom (-5), Votes (-3), 2= -6
Natalie (Athletes)- 2
Week 2= 3
Total= 12










4th. Gaydon's Misery (Jaydon)
Laura (Populars)-
Nom (-5), Votes (-24)= -29
Braden (Populars)
Chima (Brains)- Lux (5), 2= 7
Week 2= -22
Total= -63