What Happened?

At the end of the first half the score was 24-19, Michigan was trailing Ohio State by 5.  Both teams were still confident and still very optomistic, and as the saying goes, it was still anybody’s game.

The final score was 62-39.  Ohio State won.  What happened?  What happened between that moment and the end of the game?

By the time the fourth quarter started Ohio State was having fun so let’s look at the third quarter.

On the Buckeye’s first possession they drove but ended up punting the ball.  Michigan’s starting corner David Long was injured and left the game.

On the Buckeye’s second possession they drove downfield and kicked a field goal with 8:25 left in the quarter.  During the possession Michigan’s starting linebacker Devin Bush was injured and left the game.  The score was now 27-19, Ohio State.

The Buckeyes kicked off to Michigan.  Michigan was held and eventually forced into a punting situation on a 4th and whatever.  Ohio State blocked the punt and scored.  With 4:48 left in the quater the score was 34-19.  OSU was up by 15 points.

On Michigan’s third possession they lost a receiver to injury.  Also, Shea Patterson was hurried and threw an interception.   Ohio scored a touchdown on the ensuing drive.  The score was 41-19, and Ohio State had a 22 point lead.

That was pretty much it.

The Wolverines fourth posession carried over into the fourth quarter, and wide receiver Nico Collins caught a touchdown pass from Shea Patterson with fourteen minutes left.

Michigan lost three players to injury in the quarter.

Ohio State’s defense played excellent.  They held Michigan to zero points in the third quarter.  They also intercepted a pass that was turned into a touchdown.

Ohio State played excellent on special teams.  They scored a touchdown off a blocked punt.

Michigan might’ve been favored, but Ohio State was clearly the better team.  Michigan had the best defense in college football, but Ohio State scored 62 points on them.

Is this even a rivalry game anymore?

College Football Top 25

  1. Alabama (12-0)
  2. Clemson (12-0)
  3. Notre Dame (12-0)
  4. Georgia (11-1)
  5. Oklahoma (11-1)
  6. Ohio State(11-1)
  7. Michigan (10-2)
  8. UCF (11-0)
  9. Florida (9-3)
  10. LSU (9-3)
  11. Washington (9-3)
  12. Penn State (9-3)
  13. Washington State (10-2)
  14. Texas (9-3)
  15. Kentucky (9-3)
  16. West Virgina (8-3)
  17. Utah (9-3)
  18. Mississippi State (8-4)
  19. Texas A&M (8-4)
  20. Syracuse (9-3)
  21. Northwestern (8-4)
  22. Boise State (10-2)
  23. Iowa State (7-4)
  24. Missouri (8-4)
  25. Fresno State (10-2)                                                                             

Well, there you have it!  As of today, November 28, 2018, these are the nation’s top 25 NCAA College Football teams.  Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, and Georgia made the college football playoffs and will compete for the top spot.  

Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, and UCF are still undefeated.

Personally, I think the analysts are favoring Notre Dame just a little too much.  Yes, they beat Michigan, but by a touchdown.  Ohio State blew them out.  They almost lost to Pitt, and just look at their schedule.  Wins over Navy, Ball State, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest.  Blah. USC is 5-7 this year.  

It’s really amazing.  The league implements the playoff system to solve the exact problem we see occurring for the #4 spot.  Georgia gets the official #4 ranking and the opportunity to play Alabama, but Georgia, Oklahoma, and Ohio State are all 11-1.

 

 

Guessing Game

There was a dusty deck of 52 playing cards sitting on an old table.  I told the person with me to guess what card was on top.

“Ace of Spades,” he said chuckling to himself.

Then it was my turn.

“Seven of Diamonds,” I said.

I flipped the card over, and you bet your ass it was a 7♦️.  I went apeshit.  It was definitely a good guess, 1 in 52 apparently, and there are some specific “mystical” properties associated with the seven of diamonds.  There’s special and specific meaning attached to all the playing cards, but it’s the fact that I drew that card, on that day, in that place, and at that time that validates and brings life to the meaning behind it.

So let’s examine.

The apartment I found the card in was near the corner of Seventh and Turner St.  (Turner/I turned over the card, 7♦️ on 7th St.)

My birthday is on the 7th of February.

According to the Life Spread, the 7♦️sits right next to 5♠️, which happens to be my personal card based on the day I was born.

I just met a person who lives in Seven Spring.

Amazing.  I’m sure this list will continue to grow, and there’s a lot I’m leaving out, but you get it.

How about that guess though?

Spirituality VS Religion

Interesting topic for sure. What’s your opinion?

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I’m not religious I’m spiritual.

I’ve heard people say it.  It’s a statement that usually breaks a crowd in 3.

A third of the crowd agrees, “Yeah me too man.”

A third of the crowd disagrees, “I’m both.  You can’t be spiritual without being religious.”

A third of the crowd pleads the fifth.

This is a topic that’s widely open for debate, and it has been for a very long time.

What does it mean?  Is there a difference?  Can you be one and not the other?

In my opinion spirituality is active.  It’s personal and enthusiastic.  It’s meaningful to the person like an inspiration or being inspired.

Religion is centered more on personal belief in a God or higher authority.  The follower, in attempt to be more God like, follows guidelines, rules, or holds a belief.

In my opinion you can be spiritual and not Religious.

What do…

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Spirituality VS Religion

I’m not religious I’m spiritual.

I’ve heard people say it.  It’s a statement that usually breaks a crowd in 3.

A third of the crowd agrees, “Yeah me too man.”

A third of the crowd disagrees, “I’m both.  You can’t be spiritual without being religious.”

A third of the crowd pleads the fifth.

This is a topic that’s widely open for debate, and it has been for a very long time.

What does it mean?  Is there a difference?  Can you be one and not the other?

In my opinion spirituality is active.  It’s personal and enthusiastic.  It’s meaningful to the person like an inspiration or being inspired.

Religion is centered more on personal belief in a God or higher authority.  The follower, in attempt to be more God like, follows guidelines, rules, or holds a belief.

In my opinion you can be spiritual and not Religious.

What do you think?

 

Our Obligation

It has been a long time since I debated political issues, or even gotten upset about anything political.

When I was old enough to start voting I never did because I didn’t think politics affected my life.

I’m 38, and just recently, I registered to vote in the state of Pennsylvania.  I’m nonaffiliated, but I am a registered voter.

I guess you can say I’m taking baby steps, however, I know there are a lot of people who feel like I do, and for those of you who do, I would like to share something that came to me this morning.

It is true that certain political issues do not have an immediate affect on our lives, but most will affect our lives at some point in the future.  Maybe I was right when I was 18; maybe political decisions weren’t going to change my life when I turned 20, but how many bills that were passed and signed twenty years ago with or without our knowledge, are coming to fruition today?

Many people would like to see a third candidate in the Presidential Elections, and some are happy with the two party system.

There’s a lot of people who don’t give a crap about Democrats or Republicans.

So, if you’re older and really involved in what’s going on, or younger and really don’t care about what’s happening, just keep in mind that we do have an obligation as Americans to preserve what we have.  This means we all have an active part in shaping the future.  Our futures and our children’s futures.

In politics, change isn’t something that happens overnight.  It takes TIME.  Change occurs over time so stay informed.

Maybe if we consider the future, long term agendas, and change over time, the right candidate or political party will become visible to us.

Pennsylvania In The Game

In May the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of legalizing sports betting in Pennsylvania, for a small fee of course.

Pennsylvania has 12 casinos opening sports books, and owners will pay $10 million for live action comparable to Las Vegas.

Parx Casino and Sugar House in Philadelphia  anticipate their opening within a few weeks, while Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course near Hershey has been taking bets for the past week.

Nationally, Pennsylvania is the seventh state where sports betting is now legal.

Women Making Some Progress

Over 1,000 Iranian Women were in attendance to watch the Kashima Antlers of Japan play the Iranian Persepolis.  Although the Antlers won the game 2-0 and the Asian Champions in Tehran, the real story here was about the women in the crowd.

FIFA has been working with officials in Iran to lift a ban that restricted women from attending sports events in Iran.  This has been the policy there since the Islamic Revolution took place in 1979.

November Fourth

Howya doing?

Today is November 4th, and the end of Daylight Savings.  Did you remember to turn your clock back one hour?

October is finally over, but I think finally is the wrong word to use because it did go fast.  Kind of.  September, October, and November are three beautiful months that I love.

If you’re a person who acknowledges holidays and calendar events like Veterans Day coming up on the 11th and Thanksgiving on the 22nd, then this time of year carries extra meaning for you.

If you’re in a shitty relationship then this is definitely a good time to consider meeting someone new.  I’m not an expert on relationships, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are two holidays that will have you reconsidering that special person at your side.  Imagine having to sit and eat with your boyfriend and his family on Thanksgiving if you’re just not feeling it, and buying Christmas gifts for your girlfriend can be a big waste of money if you’re going to break up with her after the New Year.  Break up now.  Do everyone a favor.

If you’re in love and with someone special, November is a good Month for visiting small cottages, wine tasting, and weekend getaways at a romantic bed and breakfast.  Soak in the traditional lore, mythology, and ancient practices, or simply enjoy a good football game.

I don’t know where I’m going with this but hey, it’s November.

Enjoy.