I chose the latter path, but I did catch this outstanding Mike Wise piece on former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason, who suffers from ALS. You may recall that Gleason blocked the punt that spurred the Saints to victory in the first game played in the Superdome after Katrina. You may not have heard his story, which is both heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time - or as he calls it, "terribly beautiful.
You may also recall this cool musical performance from the same evening that Gleason welcomed a city back. I'm not usually much for mixing music with my football (except for marching bands on college gamedays), but Green Day, U2, the Rebirth Brass Band, and Trombone Shorty killed this, both in song choice and execution:
Since many of you will likely indulge in an adult beverage or too many tonight, this news from the Brain Sciences Division at Imperial College London is a bit late, but has significant long-term implications. Scientist Brian Nutt has identified a chemical compound that offers the user all of the positive side effects of alcohol with none of the toxicity. No more hangovers, boys and girls! Whomever is responsible for such things had better be fitting Brian Nutt with a Sir to put in front of his name.
It's February 3rd, and I know I'm not alone in having once again slept on making Valentine's Day plans. (True story: the first celebration of Saint Valentine I spent with my then-girlfriend, current wife, consisted of dinner at 7-11 - spicy ham & cheese wrap for me - and a rec league hoops game. Pretty, pretty smooth, my friends.) Not to worry. One of the nation's legendary culinary establishments has your back:
In case you and your little lady are wondering, that's somewhere in Brookfield, IL. Enjoy!
Finally, and apropos of absolutely nothing, the White House may have hit on an ingenious strategy to get the NRA to support universal firearms background checks. Pictures of black guys shooting stuff:
I'm sure he'll be watching the game - that's a good enough Super Bowl tie-in for me. Be safe out there, boys and girls.
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I was about 2 weeks late on chasing down reservations for Valentine's Day. When I got around to calling up the place we had in mind, the only times they had available were 4:30 and 9. I mean, you can put a table of 2 anywhere...
I'm still not certain which team I will be supporting tonight. I think I'm going Ravens (but if they win I will skip all the Lewis interviews, which always seem super awkward when he's half crying talking about God's plan - just not for me). Most of all, I just hope all the players have a good time. And that the person at my company who arranged an 8AM conference call tomorrow comes to their senses.
Brian Nutt! He goes by Busta. We don't celebrate Valentine's Day. Neither should you.
Valentine's Day at the house - no need to go out. Dining out on Valentine's Day is annually the worst dining/customer service experience you can have.
or, like zman said, just ignore it
Agreed, it's a nightmare going out and feels more obligatory than sincere, but we still do it. I guess on the brightside we won't encounter too many of those challenges sitting down at 9PM.
What odds is Vegas giving for Flacco scoring the first touchdown. Gotta be long, but I've got a feeling...
I hate Ray Lewis. That is my focus on the game. Other than, of course, my 9-9 hitting in the box pool. Although I also have 6-0, So I should 't bitch too much.
Anybody got a good recommendation for all-inclusive family resort in FL or Caribbean?
a few hours after i wrote this, i commenced vomiting and ass-pissing from the flu my wife gave me. i'll be watching the super bowl in my pajamas while pounding ginger ale. and rooting for the niners.
Why should tonight be different that any other night rob?
that's a very fair question
I think I speak for all of us when I say I hope you fare better than Lavinia Swire, Rob.
Flacco is 33-1 to score first.
With the funky singin my miss (la)vinia Mojica?
prop bets are fun. i wrote about them this morning. read this if you're bored:
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/2/3/3947396/super-bowl-xlvii-prop-bets-odds-explained
also, food prep in house has begun. beer cheese dip being made right now, to go with a homemade ham cheddar bread
fuck off
"Under Armour has created a custom pair of bright gold cleats with purple trim" for Ray Lewis to wear tonight.
Give. Me. A. Fucking. Break.
Oh yeah, they'll also have "Psalms 91" written on them.
rob, this will make you feel better:
http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2013/02/just-another-reminder-that-ray-lewis-is-a-terrible-person.html
rugby on nbc sports network. get used to it.
Audi commercial brought the wood.
niners reminding us that ray lewis isn't actually very good anymore
That fake made very little sense.
Especially if you have the over and the ravens.
that was ridiculous.
and will help the over.
Over. Over.
I will go against the grain and say I have no ill will against Ray Lewis. He made a terrible mistake (obstruction of justice, not murder) one night and was a jackass and I guess he never really got his comeuppance, other than thousands of people calling him a murderer. Second chances are what most Americans love, and I just can't generate the venom for him.
And Valentines Day is a serious joke, oxymoron notwithstanding. Hallmark holiday. I'm all for stimulating the economy by eating out with your ladies (I averted lewdness there, folks), but gents, if you are awesome to your babes all year long, you don't need a hyped up day to show it.
Now back to stupid music recs, Hi Gheorghies, and your regularly scheduled dipshittery.
Was just writing "is Clarence out of bed yet?"
Made the mistake of pouring a Jack Daniels honey. About 2 hours ago. You can't just drink 3.
And I found myself thinking that Beyonce's garb wasn't appropriate. How times have changed.
Holy s
Power outage!
I can't conclude one way or other whether justice was done with respect to Ray because I do not know enough about it. I find it questionable that the media saw fit to bring it up with him and in print the last few weeks, when they had 12 years before his next Super Bowl to address it if they felt it had not gotten its due.
I'm personally not a fan of godspeak when a player is being interviewed after a game. That's not limited to Ray, although his giving of thanks seems to be on the extreme side and he loses me.
First ever in SB history, right? This is just silly.
This power outage is quite amusing
Ghost ot Katrina.
I txt'd a buddy who is at the game that it is terrorist related and he needs to get the fuck out. "seriously" was his response.i will just go with this for a few more minutes.
Did Cowher get dressed in the dark? Is Tasker wearing a loaner jacket?
Dick move Danimal. I love it.
I am pissing my pants. He bought it entirely. Said he was freaking out, heart racing, etc.
The highlight of my super bowl.
I just feel bad for all these fans at game that are going to be up until at least midnight.
Steve Tasker has been in my kitchen, GTB readers remember. And he's a handsome man, my sister-in-law remembers.
Cue the 49ers-caused-the-power-outage conspiracy hypotheses.
I blame Ian.
Eagle or Morris?
And Rob, here's hoping your feel better. True fact: when my little buddy is ailing, my spider-sense knows it, and I drink one fewer beer per hour.
My primary care physician has a plan to poison you weekly, Rob. Beware.
Did my Gheorghie friends go to bed before this game got interesting?
Get me a photoshop of Johnny from Airplane unplugging the Superdome, stat
No
But apparently my blackberry failed me
That was pass interference
They are playing "The Final Countdown" before the last play of the game. That's unexpected.
Jim, nice handshake of your bro, dick
Joe Flacco: Super Bowl QB. Who'd a thunk it? And MVP too. Instead of Jacoby Jones?
Hey everybody! Had friends over for the Super Bowl but missed Gheorghe. That's pathetic.
Bets I won: A special teams or defensive TD. Ray Rice over 3.4 receptions. Vernon Davis over 66.5 receiving yards.
Bets I lost: Colin Kaepernick Super Bowl MVP (I thought the 49ers would win, and the QB is the first bet). Joe Flacco to throw the 1st interception.
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Ray Rice was over 3.5 receptions. Not 3.4. That would make no sense.
mark, serious question - you betting with a local guy, or you still using the interwebs? only ask because even Jerry has stopped with the online stuff for fear of never getting his money back
Gheorghies?
guilty on not seeing end of game...fell asleep around beginning of 4th. was tarred.
i finally won a couple bets - a parlay with the rave's and the over and another with just the over. a nice finish to the year.
and i thought tasker was in igor's kitchen? confused.
raise your hand if the hangover makes it hurt to raise your hand?
yeah, can we get more details on this steve tasker story...
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