Sadly, most of us will never get the chance to play professional sports. But, this does not mean that we can't be a part of the action.
March Madness! Even if you don't love basketball, or even like sports that much (this used to be me), filling out a March Madness bracket and seeing how well you did is fun. If you LOVE sports (this is me now), it is even better. Choosing a team to beat another team makes you invested in that team and now watching a game between two teams, that you wouldn't ordinarily care about, is a lot more interesting because the result can impact your standings in the long run, depending on how far you have that team going. (Darn you Pittsburgh).
I am competitive and motivated by competition. Competing against my friends and family in the March Madness bracket contest is my favorite part. The McGuire family and friends bracket competition (I have some pull, I may be able to get some of you in next year, if you're wishing you could be a part of it) has been going for three years now. (Yes, I have yet to win). It is done electronically, but sometimes brackets go up on the walls like artwork of your victories and defeats on display. There is a decent amount of razzing going on, but that just adds to the flavor of sports.
March Madness is a great way to get involved in the competition. You may not be the one out there running around, sweating, and working your ass off in the hopes to one day go professional, but you too can walk away a champion. 2011 is my year, you all better watch out.
No promises, No demands
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Who put the bomp...
I wonder....
Who the very first person was who thought “I'm going to cut out a big “D” and a picket fence and spell defense at the next game.
Who decided “You know what? I've been sitting for a while , I'm going to get up and stretch after the top of the seventh inning” and how it caught on.
How “Boo” became a negative term to shout at opposing teams. Were the first people to shout “Boo” at their opponents trying to scare them?
Who made up chanting “let's go _____ clap, clap, clapclap clap” and had the guts to shout it out loud hoping somebody would join in. And would it have caught on as well if it were clap, clapidy clap clap instead?
Who the first fan was that just couldn't contain themselves after a huge win and decided to rush the field. Did they act alone, or did they talk a few friends into doing it too, just in case it didn't go so well?
Who was that man, I'd like to shake his hand 'cause he made me fall in love with sports.
Who the very first person was who thought “I'm going to cut out a big “D” and a picket fence and spell defense at the next game.
Who decided “You know what? I've been sitting for a while , I'm going to get up and stretch after the top of the seventh inning” and how it caught on.
How “Boo” became a negative term to shout at opposing teams. Were the first people to shout “Boo” at their opponents trying to scare them?
Who made up chanting “let's go _____ clap, clap, clapclap clap” and had the guts to shout it out loud hoping somebody would join in. And would it have caught on as well if it were clap, clapidy clap clap instead?
Who the first fan was that just couldn't contain themselves after a huge win and decided to rush the field. Did they act alone, or did they talk a few friends into doing it too, just in case it didn't go so well?
Who was that man, I'd like to shake his hand 'cause he made me fall in love with sports.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Hall of Fame...
To earn a spot in Kristen's Hall of Fame is an honor that many athletes aspire to, yet few earn. This Hall of Fame is exclusive and reserved for only the Best of the best.
It is with great pleasure that I introduce the first inductee....
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is inducted as the Best Receiver in the NFL.
I have just one word to describe Larry Fitzgerald, Magical. He can catch anything thrown within a mile. And can run once he has the ball and doesn't go down easy. I LOVE the Cardinals, but I don't think they would have made it to the Super Bowl without him.
Background:
Larry played his college ball at a school that was not ASU. OK, for those of you who care about schools other than ASU, he played at the University of Pittsburgh. Larry was the 3rd pick of the first round of the 2004 NFL draft.
Stats:
In 2008 Larry had 96 receptions, 1431 yards, and 12 touchdowns.
Bragging Rights:
Larry Fitzgerald set the single post season record with 546 receiving yards, 30 receptions, and 7 touchdown receptions. In 2009, Larry won the ESPY for “Best NFL Player”.
First-team All-America 2003
Fred Biletnikoff Award '03
Paul Warfield Trophy '03
Walter Camp Award '03
3 time Pro Bowl selection '05, '07, and '08
First-team All-Pro selection '08
Pro Bowl MVP '08
NFC Championship 2008 NFL season
and of course Kristen's Hall of Fame 2009.
Congratulations Larry!
It is with great pleasure that I introduce the first inductee....
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is inducted as the Best Receiver in the NFL.
I have just one word to describe Larry Fitzgerald, Magical. He can catch anything thrown within a mile. And can run once he has the ball and doesn't go down easy. I LOVE the Cardinals, but I don't think they would have made it to the Super Bowl without him.
Background:
Larry played his college ball at a school that was not ASU. OK, for those of you who care about schools other than ASU, he played at the University of Pittsburgh. Larry was the 3rd pick of the first round of the 2004 NFL draft.
Stats:
In 2008 Larry had 96 receptions, 1431 yards, and 12 touchdowns.
Bragging Rights:
Larry Fitzgerald set the single post season record with 546 receiving yards, 30 receptions, and 7 touchdown receptions. In 2009, Larry won the ESPY for “Best NFL Player”.
First-team All-America 2003
Fred Biletnikoff Award '03
Paul Warfield Trophy '03
Walter Camp Award '03
3 time Pro Bowl selection '05, '07, and '08
First-team All-Pro selection '08
Pro Bowl MVP '08
NFC Championship 2008 NFL season
and of course Kristen's Hall of Fame 2009.
Congratulations Larry!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
New Girl Skate
So I've kinda joined the roller derby. I haven't really skated before, so I am not very good....Yet. Here are some notes I took while I was waiting.... Nervous-early of course. I've got my roller skates and my helmet (Do I need a helmet for this practice?). There are kids here for a birthday party and me, feeling awkward. Really hoping the other new girls show up soon. Copa Cabana starts playing, starting to freak out. Maybe I'll chicken out and join the birthday party- they've got cake.
It went well. There were a lot of veterans there and one even lent me a spare set of pads. We started by just skating around “free skate” then the second hour was practice where they taught us some basic skills like stopping. I'm still working on stopping (apparently slowing down and running into the wall isn't the proper technique). Some of the veterans would skate by and offer advice. These girls are the nicest bunch of strangers I have ever met. They introduce themselves and are really encouraging. I have never really been a part of a team sport, or a sport for that matter. I didn't make my mouth guard right and it was really uncomfortable. I'll have to work on that. It was a good work out, and I didn't fall!!! I'm looking forward to coming back. I want to keep up on practicing so I can get good fast. I don't like being behind.
It went well. There were a lot of veterans there and one even lent me a spare set of pads. We started by just skating around “free skate” then the second hour was practice where they taught us some basic skills like stopping. I'm still working on stopping (apparently slowing down and running into the wall isn't the proper technique). Some of the veterans would skate by and offer advice. These girls are the nicest bunch of strangers I have ever met. They introduce themselves and are really encouraging. I have never really been a part of a team sport, or a sport for that matter. I didn't make my mouth guard right and it was really uncomfortable. I'll have to work on that. It was a good work out, and I didn't fall!!! I'm looking forward to coming back. I want to keep up on practicing so I can get good fast. I don't like being behind.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Arizona Stae vs. Washington
Wow! I am still all jacked up from last night's game. How exciting! I was on edge from start to finish. Plus, I had the honor on taking my nephew to his first college football game. This game was amazing. It was also chock full of bad calls. Especially that absurd pass interference call against ASU. I'm not just being biased, which I usually am. Dennis Erickson got super heated with this call. I love the passion. I hope some of these refs don't get their Christmas bonuses after some of these calls.
This game was a roller coaster ride of emotions. There were some exciting new plays. The reverse to Kyle Williams who threw that incredible touchdown pass to T.J. Simpson. Wow. I think our team looked good. Washington had too many 3rd down conversions for my liking. Come on 3rd nationally ranked defense. I was jumping out of my seat when we caught that interception in the 2nd quarter, only to have it taken away by a face mask penalty. My blood was boiling. I went from such a high to anger and upset in a matter of seconds. Then BAM intercepted again by Arizona State. TAKE THAT!!!! I also loved when Washington kicked a field goal, but we had called time out, so they had to try again, and we called another timeout, then when they went for it, they missed. he-he-he
A note to ASU fans: It is never OK to Boo your own team. It doesn't do anyone any good and it certainly doesn't boost confidence. Granted there are some people who get riled up and want to prove you wrong when you say they can't (like myself sometimes), but No, do NOT Boo your own team. The LOVE you have for your team should be unconditional.
And the game ball goes to......
Chris McGaha. McGaha is magic in the making. That last minute catch was awesome! I'm glad he is back on his game this year. The game ball was going to go to Demitri Nance up until the end. Great job you two.
This game was a roller coaster ride of emotions. There were some exciting new plays. The reverse to Kyle Williams who threw that incredible touchdown pass to T.J. Simpson. Wow. I think our team looked good. Washington had too many 3rd down conversions for my liking. Come on 3rd nationally ranked defense. I was jumping out of my seat when we caught that interception in the 2nd quarter, only to have it taken away by a face mask penalty. My blood was boiling. I went from such a high to anger and upset in a matter of seconds. Then BAM intercepted again by Arizona State. TAKE THAT!!!! I also loved when Washington kicked a field goal, but we had called time out, so they had to try again, and we called another timeout, then when they went for it, they missed. he-he-he
A note to ASU fans: It is never OK to Boo your own team. It doesn't do anyone any good and it certainly doesn't boost confidence. Granted there are some people who get riled up and want to prove you wrong when you say they can't (like myself sometimes), but No, do NOT Boo your own team. The LOVE you have for your team should be unconditional.
And the game ball goes to......
Chris McGaha. McGaha is magic in the making. That last minute catch was awesome! I'm glad he is back on his game this year. The game ball was going to go to Demitri Nance up until the end. Great job you two.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
It's a LOVE/HATE relationship
Teams I LOVE:
Chicago Cubs
Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona Cardinals
Teams I HATE:
University of Arizona
UNLV
Georgia
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona Cardinals
Teams I HATE:
University of Arizona
UNLV
Georgia
St. Louis Cardinals
Friday, October 16, 2009
Derby Practice
So I emailed AZ Roller Derby to learn more about their fitness membership which is for beginners and you get to skate and practice so that one day you might be good enough to join the derby. Apparently there was not enough interest to get the fitness membership going, but they invited me to come to a practice to check it out and I could ask questions. I went to a practice and it was awesome. It was so neat to see the girls (and a couple random guys) practice. They start out warming up and skating then they do drills and practice their speed skating. After that, they scrimmage and you get a sense of what goes on in a game. I don't really know the rules very well, so it was a bit confusing but it looked like a lot of fun. The girls were super nice too. I talked to a couple of them and they were very welcoming and answered all my questions.
Have I found my new calling?.....We'll have to see, but I totally want to go get some skates and pads, so I can go to the next new girl practice. If anything I'll get some good exercise. I'll keep you posted.
Have I found my new calling?.....We'll have to see, but I totally want to go get some skates and pads, so I can go to the next new girl practice. If anything I'll get some good exercise. I'll keep you posted.
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