Exfoliating the Pig Skin

Moving On Up!!

2011-09-02T20:33:00.003-07:00

As the new season begins, we are moving to a NEW platform! Our temporary home is: http://glitzandblitz.wordpress.com!

Please visit us there for all of our FIRST SATURDAY fun!

xoxo- Glitz

Remember when...

2011-05-03T23:37:00.003-07:00

I promised to write and it has been THREE months????

I missed the lockout, the lockout lift, the draft and the lockout.

I also missed my favorite USC SENIOR not getting drafted. Fun times?

That's what I thought.

xo- Glitz

TwitChange

2011-02-07T23:12:00.004-07:00

Last week, an AMAZING EBay auction took place. The always amazing Troy Polamalu teamed up with TwitChange.

I decided to support my Arizona Cardinals players participating, and bid on them.

Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner). Kerry Rhodes (@kerryrhodes) & Matt Ware (@mattware22)

I also supported an awesome lady Lisa Horne (@lisahorne) who pretty much does my dream job!

While I lost the majority of the auctions I bid on, I did win Lisa's MEGA auction and Kerry's ReTweet auction.

A BIG shoutout to Matt Ware, who followed me even though I lost his auction with mere seconds left!

All money raised helped an amazing organization called Operation Once in a Lifetime. A big congratulations to Alex Holmes (@trojan81) for all of his work in making great things happen with this project!

While the next TwitChange ambassador might not be a football player, I am excited to participate once more.

The Top 10 Worst Moments in FB 2010

2011-01-11T22:45:00.003-07:00

This list is purely according to me. It doesn't have to make sense to YOU because in my world it works. The order is purely based on what I thought of first.

1. Pete Carroll shocking the 'SC Nation and leaving USC for Seattle.

I was sitting at the bar in North Scottsdale's Sapporro's, and SC broke the news that it was rumored Pete was jumping shift. Surely you are jesting me ESPN. I don't want to believe this shit. Note to any guy who tries to hit on me- if my eyes are glued to ESPN, and I'm not a happy camper- don't bother.

2. The NCCA screwing over USC.

I won't even go there. The heading says it all. Keep this in mind though "lack of institutional control"

3. The NCAA NOT screwing over Ohio State
I love my Ohio State friends. I really do, but this was not cool. How can USC get sanctioned, and be told they had "lack of institutional control" and OSU still gets penalized, but players who are NOT ELIGIBLE get to play in a bowl game?? A bowl game OSU would have lost if those players were not allowed to play.

4. Scam Newton
Auburn AD says Cecil Newton would not be at game. Cecil Newton was on field AFTER the game. Cecil did not get tickets to the game from Auburn. But who did Cecil get field passes from?

5. The Cardinals Cutting Matt Leinart
Sure Matt was a little outspoken, and he had his off-field moments, but give the guy a chance. You let him go, for DA and Max Hall? You play a FOURTH STRING QB at the end of the season???? Come on Arizona. Really?

6. The Arizona Cardinals Season
The curse of the quarterback? I'm not sure what happened here, but I was not born a Cardinals fan. Actually, after Biakabutuka stopped playing in the NFL, I didn't even HAVE an NFL team. The Cardinals drafted ML right after I found out I was moving to AZ. After 9 years in ATL, I couldn't stand the Falcons, so I was happy to live in a state where I could fully support my football team. The first season was brutal, I still cheered them on. I'm rambling. I'll shut up. Point is- this season was disappointing. The Cardinals need to keep Fitzgerald and get an amazeballs QB. No more repeats of this season.

7. USC losing 2 games by less than two points each...back-to-back
Washington. Stanford. The same way. Seriously? It sucked.

8. Brett Favre
He is on here purely because he gives me the heebie jeebies.

9. The NCAA & NFL making up rules as they go
It is kind of mentioned about, but the rules are the rules. You can't let one team (or player) get away with something and then penalize another team (or player) for the same thing. Don't we learn the fairness thing in Kindergarten???

10. The Bowl Boycott
Don't get me wrong. I am BEYOND happy I stuck by USCPSYCHO and a few others to take a stance. But, I wish it didn't happen. Bowl season is supposed to be my HAPPY TIME of year. Hi- football on TV almost EVERY DAY. However, because of many things listed above, I couldn't go through with watching. Plus, it isn't really bowl season unless USC is on the field.

Glitz' Guy of the Week/Year

2010-12-29T22:42:00.005-07:00

Since it is the last Wednesday of 2010, I thought I would honor someone extra special. This individual was chosen after I read an article posted on ESPN Los Angeles' website.

Here is the article: http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/news/story?id=5955762

Congrats to an everyday hero, Jake Olson. You truly are inspiring.

Glitz Guy of the Week

2010-12-15T23:13:00.003-07:00

I'm proud of myself. Back to consistent blogging...okay "consistent" but still.

You would think. Heisman. She'll go with Cam. Yeah. No. Never going to happen. They can win the NCS Championship game. He can break every college football record, and it still wouldn't happen. However, in honor of the Cardinals finally winning a game, this week's GOTW is none other that PK Jay Feely.

Thanks for winning the game for the Cards.

Feely played college ball at Michigan which is now a Big 10 "Legend."

xoxo

Glitz' Guy of the Week...for real this time ;)

2010-12-08T15:28:00.006-07:00

Yeah. Yeah. I know. Excuses. Excuses. Blah. Blah.

Today's Guy of the Week is...well not even human. He is just THAT good.

You may have heard of a little player known as Troy Polamalu, but have you head of Troy's hair?!

Troy's hair is pretty epic, which makes Troy even more epic. That being said, follow Troy's Hair on twitter (@troyshair).

Last year, I mentioned on here that Riley Cooper had the prettiest hair in college football- well now Riley is in the NFL (plays for the Eagles) and he cannot compete with @troyshair. MVH in the NFL (despite Riley's Prince Charming hair) also gets awarded to Troy's hair.

Speaking of hair....check this out :) http://bit.ly/iacRYj

Glitz Guy of the Week

2010-11-15T12:58:00.002-07:00

It has been WEEKS since I did a GG of the Week. But, I do have all the ones I had intended to write about on file, so stay tuned!

Also- a BRAND NEW Guy of the Week this Week in his very own post.

USC @ UA: Post-Game

2010-11-15T12:57:00.001-07:00

Pictures and Game Review to be posted soon :)

Stay tuned....

Faith and Football

2010-11-08T22:31:00.002-07:00

I feel like I wrote a similar post last year, but I can't help it. Both faith and football are a HUGE part of my life.

So, this year, as Coach Dad and I are doing our weekly picks for our Pick 'Em league and he is baffled as to why I have picked the Steelers EVERY single week. My response is simple. I have FAITH in them. Well, most of them anyway.

It is really simple. I find it counter-productive to pray for the health and safety of a player, and then pick his team to lose. That is just plain silly.

So Coach Dad, there is my REAL reason for picking the Steelers- prayer.

PS: I clearly also ALWAYS pick the Cardinals, because despite the drama, they are my #1 NFL team.

Did you miss me?

2010-11-08T22:27:00.001-07:00

Sorry kids. It's been forever. I know. No sense for excuses. Time to bloggity blog!

Fight on!

The Season(s) So Far...

2010-10-03T22:29:00.003-07:00

The Cardinals (and the NFL)

I must say I am pretty disappointed in the Cardinals. Especially DA. Am I going to admit that Matty L was being a diva/drama queen? Possibly. Coach Dad always taught me to think before I speak. Something that I try to adhere to- that being said, Matty should tried to do the same. I am not saying it wasn't difficult for him, but if we could rewind back to August, when everything went nuts, and hit pause. Maybe Matty would have a starting job right now. Side note: If Matt EVER played as badly as DA has been playing, he would have been benched within a few plays. Lesson learned? We'll just have to wait and see.

Overall I am just unimpressed and unmotivated with the NFL. It isn't because the Cards have lost two game back to back. Because every week, I do my picks, I ALWAYS pick the Cardinals. I think it just stems from the whole Matty L thing, and then just being overly busy in general. While the Cards can very well go to the Super Bowl and win, and USC cannot play in the post-season, the college game is way more appealing.

USC Trojans

One.Point.Loss. What the heck?

That can pretty much sum up last night. Second year straight losing to Washington. A team that we beat 56-0 in 2008. I can't explain it. Is it the defense? Some may argue yes. The offense? Again, some may argue yes. Regardless, these boys are playing with heart. A lot of them could have said "Peace Out Bitches!" and quit the team when sanctions hit, but the kids are great. I am proud of them...even the ones that miss extra points & field goals, fumble the ball, throw interceptions, etc. I. LOVE. THEM. Fight ON!

Glitz' Guy of the Week

2010-09-08T23:06:00.003-07:00

Last week I was indecisive- this week. Easy as pie...or cake? Birthday cake :)

USC QB Matt Barkley started off the CFB season with an impressive 5 TD throws and threw for 257 passing yards.

As the #1 QB in the Pac-10, Barkley has the honor of serving as Glitz' Guy of the Week.

It also happens to be his 20th birthday.

xoxo - Glitz

Glitz' Guy of the Week

2010-09-01T21:45:00.003-07:00

I have been thinking about this since LAST week. I know my guy of the week for the next few weeks, but this was a toughie.

Week 1. College Football. The obvious answer is the entire USC Football Team! Who I know will rock it on the field against Hawaii tomorrow night!

Lots of love and Fight On!

uh oh spaghettio

2010-06-09T22:31:00.002-07:00

Trojans, Trojan fans, Trojan foes, rivals, basically everyone is speaking their mind over the latest news in the "results" over NCAA's USC investigation.

Nothing has been made official, but then again, nothing was made official when PC was "leaving."

Worst case scenario: 20+ scholarships lost, the 13-0 season lost, 2 year bowl ban...

My opinion? It sucks. Bad. But the team can still prove themselves. STILL go undefeated. STILL be the fighters that they are.

xoxo- Glitz

Darnell Docket = Animal Rescuer

2010-05-25T21:38:00.003-07:00

Darnell Dockett is donating $40 per day to save the animals! What are you doing?

Help the animals because they are super adorable

xoxo- Glitz

Don't Stop Believin'

2010-05-20T21:24:00.003-07:00

Hola friends.

Just wanted to congratulate my Montreal Canadiens on a lovely victory tonight.

Also- 103 days til USC football. Check out this lovely timer made by @mikeerickson

Fight On!

Draft Day 2010

2010-04-22T21:15:00.003-07:00

Day 1 of the draft pretty much sucked. I don't like this new concept, but it did get me thinking.

I'm also a little pissed that nobody from SC got drafted. Part of me felt that Pete OWED it to us. I know that sounds crazy, but it's just how I feel.

These players are all pretty young, and there are several I would love to interview so here is my current DREAM interview list & why...

Actually...let's see if you guys can guess 5 players/coaches that would make my cut ;)

xoxo Glitz

Here is a throwback from the 2006 Draft, when my Cards drafted TWO Trojans

Draft DAy 2010

2010-03-31T06:53:00.001-07:00

Is on Thursday April 22...that really puts a dent in my plans.

My options are coming home and live blogging, or going to the Cardinals Draft Day Party :)

Will keep you guys posted!

xoxo Glitz

C'Mon Riley!!!!

2010-02-03T13:10:00.001-07:00

don't be dumb!!!

Pick USC :)

Kurt

2010-01-29T21:44:00.004-07:00

The boys at work know me oh so well.

Kurt Warner retired which means, more than likely, Bretty Boy will follow suit.

Convo #1:

Me: Oh man Kurt-

Male Coworker 1: Warner retired

Me: Yes! Do you know what that means?

Male Coworker 1: That when Brett Favre retires and unretires the Cards are going to hire him?

Me: Um no. Leinart gets to start. IF The Cards hired Brett, I'd quit the team

Convo #2

Male Coworker #2 (aka a HUGE lakers fan): Hey Glitz. Did you hear Kurt retired and the Cards are hiring Brett!

Me: Really? Is that what you heard? 'Cause I heard that Kobe and Lamar are leaving LA for the Sun

Male Coworker #2: *walks off*

Funny how they know me oh so well.

I'm sad that Kurt is retiring, but I'm glad that Matt will get the playing time he deserves. He's toned down the partying, and he's working hard.

As long as he stays focused, I think Matt will be an awesome NFL QB. They don't just handout Heisman trophies to mediocre players...

Best of luck in the future KW. God Bless.

xox0 Glitz

No Comment...

2010-01-25T20:58:00.001-07:00

I cried about PC leaving, but I am not voicing my opinion on here about the new hires until the season starts.

The end.

Teardrops on my guitar...

2010-01-11T17:28:00.004-07:00

I've kinda being reacting a little irrationally (re: PC) lately. While I haven't been as extreme as others taking it out on MG, I have been sad and confused. I really don't even have a reason to be sad and confuse. USC and Pete Carroll don't owe me anything.

At 16, I was a Senior in HS. Leaving in Georgia, my top two choices for college where University of Missouri and the University of Southern California.

That fall, I was more wrapped up into high school football, and figuring out where I would be next year. #1 thing on my list- a school with a football program and #2- a school with a GREAT journalism department.

Missouri was leading USC. From September-October I was pretty confident that I'd be going to middle of nowhere Columbia the following fall.

I even remember taking a trip up to Charlotte for a Panthers game, where a former player of Coach Dad's was teasing me about the Tigers. (He was a Wolverine). But something changed my friends. In mid-October. It was October 19th (good thing I have my journals from hs), I met a person who change my mind and my life. The woman's name was Ruthie- she was interviewing me for admission to USC. To quote the 16 year old me "The interview was awesome! I hope I can go to USC." I'd be lying to you if I told you I saw the loss to Stanford the night before. The 32-30 loss mind you...

I was living in SEC country. Pac-10 games were far and few between, and it was a Wednesday game- plus a school night.

That night all I wanted, and all I talked about was USC. Life happens people. I am a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason." I ended up not going to USC the following fall, but a small school that lacked #1 & #2 on my musts lists. A school that gave me opportunities to meet and interview some amazing musicians, and make friends that would last a lifetime. That's what college is about...but one thing was for sure...I was NOT going to settle for adopting an SEC team.

I HAD to have a college football team, and if I couldn't have USC, well USC could have me as a fan. So for me, the first football season as a USC fan, was Pete Carroll's as a coach. I have NEVER known a USC without Pete Carroll.

There are many moments of USC football that I love rewatching, and some moments that I could do without, but there will aways be USC football, and I will always have my Trojan fam that has so kindly accepted me (you guys know who you are).

I wish Coach Carroll all the best in Seattle, and wait with intrigue what awaits Trojan Nation in Los Angeles.

Much love- Glitz

Good luck...

2010-01-09T20:04:00.001-07:00

To my Cards. Good luck tomorrow! Love ya!

xoxo- Glitz

neglect...

2010-01-09T01:19:00.003-07:00

I suck at life guys. I promise I'll update more regularly, and I let you down. Today has officially sucked more than the entire Trojan season....

It's all speculation, and I hope it isn't true, but Pete Carroll is rumored to go to Seattle and coach in the NFL...

McKnight and Williams are skipping their last year and declared for the NFL Draft...

Aaron Corp transfered to Richmond, this was announced yesterday, and while most Trojans love to hate on #2...it's still a piece to this puzzle...

The most we can do is just sit here and wait...

WTF?

2009-12-07T23:09:00.001-07:00

Saturday Night. I think that sums it up nicely.

the prettiest hair in college football...

2009-12-07T23:00:00.005-07:00

I cannot believe I am doing this. I am praying one of my Pac 10 readers finds a Pac 1o player to replace this, but I cannot help it...

Riley Cooper, a Gator, has the prettiest hair in college football. Saturday night, I was going back and forth between the fight for #2 in the Pac 10 and the game that most people dubbed "the REAL National Championship Game" It pained me really, but the Pac 10 game, well I am still not over it so I need to talk about Cooper's pretty hair ;) There was a moment during the game, where Cooper was on the sideline (I think talking to UM) and he pulls off his helmet and his hair is just so perfect and flowy. Joshua (of Bumpshack fame) compared to to the scene in Shrek when Prince Charming takes off his helmet. I totally agreed.

So ladies and gent...unless you can find me a Pac 10 player with prettier hair, the 'Glitz Prettiest Hair in CFB Award' goes to Mr. Riley Cooper.

recap...

2009-11-28T19:13:00.004-07:00

So I am getting ready for this super late USC game, and I just want to recap the weekend's highs and lows.

#25 Ole Miss

#24 UNC

#21 Utah

#18 Clemson

#12 Okalhoma State

#9 Pitt

#7 GT

All lost. At this time

#20 USC

These teams are currently playing or about to start playing.

Should be interesting to see what happens in the rankings tomorrow.

Fight On!

xo- Glitz

Down.

2009-11-23T21:28:00.003-07:00

Down. I feel blue.

I shouldn't let a shitty (sorry dad) season get to me, but I have. Just when I think it can't get any worse, it does. A third loss. To Stanford. WTF.

But, these losses, make you realize that your team isn't always going to be #1. In USC's case the BCS will never let us be #1, but you get where I am going with it. I blogged about expectations at some point last summer, and I think that has helped me process the losses, but it's still frustrating.

Football used to excite me, with every W, I would get excited about the following weeks conquest, but now, I am somber and I just wait it out. It's like the tornado watches when I lived in Atlanta. We would watch- eyes glued to the TV waiting to see if a storm was spotted our way. The anxiety of the unknown.

But what sucks even more is, that my love for college football, has always surpassed that of NFL. There is just this different level of excitement for me..

Anyway, in this "down" time, I have neglected my Cardinals. The Cardinals who won yesterday, making the first Cardinals team since 1975 (I think this is correct) to win 5 consecutive away games. Congrats!!!! I also think it might be the first time in history that this late in the season, the Cardinals have the same record as USC.

Anyway, all this being said, I am going to make a better effort to blog. Win or Lose.

Hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Vent Fest....

2009-11-08T21:51:00.003-07:00

Where do I even start? USC playing sub-par football? The refs screwing over many teams? Thank goodness I'm not a coach or I'd get fined for saying that ;)

The list can go on and on, but I will start with this. Sure USC has been playing sub-par football, but how can LSU and I will quote my good ole twitter bud @uscpsycho "LSU is only team in top 15 that hasn't beat a ranked team. Plus they have 2 losses. So why are they #9? Seriously...???"

Granted both teams have 2 losses, but USC has beat THREE ranked teams, lost one game to a team that was unranked and the 2nd loss was to a top ten team....explain that one to me?

I don't even think I can start on the refs. Not just the stupid calls they make against USC, but the calls they don't make when it comes to other teams...like UF. Calls that could have caused outcomes in games...sure the refs get penalized, but does that help Arkansas? Who could have WON that game..

Oh. ASU fans. Learn some respect, and learn to spell. Granted, I am not the biggest fan of Corp (3rd string USC QB) but I am not mean about it. At last nights USC v ASU game (if you want to call it that) some kid has a sign that said:

Anybody

But

Cullivan

Now I don't know if they were trying to be funny and reference Couples Retreat, but still..

Let's move on to my Cardinals. Surprisingly enough, other than Leinart's interception, there's no complaints there... :)

Had to get that off my chest, now I can enter the week with some serenity and a ton of hope.

xoxo- Gltiz

USC Game Day :-D

2009-11-07T14:00:00.001-07:00

Perfect weather for football.

Heading out to Sun Devil Stadium in the next hour or so...

Can't wait to see my Trojans play.

I'll be tweeting live from the game.

xoxo glitz

Glitz' Guy of the Week

2009-10-28T22:43:00.002-07:00

I keep coming back to my USC boys on this topic, and I cannot help it. So, I get home on Monday, and after being without ESPN for a few days, I see all this "drama" surrounding a hot dog and Mark Sanchez.

What's the big deal?? It's a hot dog, and don't you WANT your players to be energized?? Who wants a player who feels lightheaded and dizzy because he hasn't eaten.

Hot dog aside, I was never the biggest Sanchez supporter. There is not sugarcoating it. You can probably go back on this blog, and see the times when I criticized him.

As happy as I am now with Barkley, I really thought Sanchez should finish out at 'SC. Well, he didn't listen to me (hehe) and he is making quite a name for himself in the NFL.

So that being said, Mark Sanchez has the honor of being Glitz' Guy of the Week.

MIA

2009-10-28T22:41:00.003-07:00

Sorry I have been MIA you guys. Things have been hectic, and I was out of town for a few days.

I am back and ready for actions.

My Cards are on fire, as are the Trojans, and this weekend should be a GREAT weekend of football. More on that later...

xoxo- Glitz

Glitz' Guy of the Week

2009-10-14T23:17:00.002-07:00

Another great week of football (minus the USC break). This was a sad one, but it goes out to a guy who had to be on the field Sunday with a heavy heart.

Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coordinator coached on Sunday, only a few days after his wife Vikki passed away. The Bengals won the football game, and Coach Zimmer was awarded the game ball.

Coach Zimmer has Pac 10 ties, as he coached at Washingston State from 1989-1993.

sacrifices....

2009-10-08T22:39:00.004-07:00

If Perez Hilton, or any big-time blogger were in my shoes tonight, they would not have blown it.

I my friends, blew it. One table. Less than a FOOT away from me...sat a table full of athletes from a certain local sports team. One of those athletes just happened to be a NC with a certain Pac-10 team.

First the tourists appoached them, then slowly every table around us approached them...then the cougars (duh I live in "Cougartown"), and lastly the little kids..which the little kids is totally understandble....

I was observing their reactions to being approaced while they were eating, and realized it was so not worth it.

So like the mature adult that I am, I let them eat in peace.

I could have promoted the blog, but I didn't.

That's it.

Glitz' Guy of the Week

2009-10-07T22:36:00.003-07:00

I am taking a different approach this week and I am honoring the NFL as a whole for their "Pink Campaign."

Here is some more information about Breast Cancer:

http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/About-Breast-Cancer/

Also, if you are going to the Cardinals game this Sunday, please wear PINK and support Larry Fitzgerald's (@lfitzgerald11 on twitter) PINK-OUT movement! In addition, purchase a LArry Fitzgerald gift card at Cold Stone Creamery & 5% of the total value (I think it's per gift card) will go to breast cancer research. While you are at Cold Stone, Don't forget to try-out "Heaven Eleven" a pink signature ice cream.

xoxo- Glitz

The Football-session

2009-10-01T22:43:00.003-07:00

People tend to ask me how does a Greek girl from Montreal love football as much as I do..

I always answer it's part hereditary and part destiny.

Let's start with destiny. It's pretty simple really. I was born on November 22.

Tail end of college regular season, about 3/4 of the way through regular NFL season.

Canadian football- my birthday was almost always around the Cegep Bol D'Or and CFL playoffs are also in late November.

So I was born to love the sport.

Many of my earliest memories took place on the football field. My dad coached from before the time I was born, and coached up until I was about ten..

So that makes sense right? Here is where hereditariness (I made that word up) kicks in.

I come from a pretty traditional Greek family, and being the first born daughter, I was named after my paternal grandmother (aka Yiayia).

Yiayia had a son who coached football (aka Coach Dad) and a son who played football (holler at Uncle Pea).

One of my absolute memories actually took place at one of my uncle's games, and it involved my sweet little yiayia taking me out of Greek school early so I can go watch. I must have been about 8 or 9, and it was not ideal football weather- it was cold and rainy, and just dreary.

Despite our team having home-field advantage, the refs were total jerks that day. (Keep in mind this is over 15 years ago). So I'm getting annoyed, and my yiayia is screaming "Stupid Refs" in her broken English, and that's when I knew it was ok to be vocal.

I actually love that my yiayia and papou (grandpa) come visit around Christmas because there is always football on, and I am slowly teaching her the wonders of my favorite team. She calls out the "stupid refs" quicker than I do sometimes! And you better believe that anytime I get a little heated over a game, I pull the "It's hereditary!" card.

My sister may have gotten the dancing gene, but I most def got the football gene, and I am okay with that :)

xox- Glitz

A Non-Football Related Post...

2009-09-30T21:31:00.002-07:00

In the blogosphere earlier this week, I read that 16,000 words have lost their hyphens!

Being a lover of hyphens (and exclamation points!) this makes me really sad. However, one of the "new words" added this year was: green-collar (hyphen included).

Other words added include: vlog, sock puppet, waterboarding and zip line.

C'est tout!

Glitz' Guy of the Week

2009-09-30T21:05:00.003-07:00

Hey everyone! So Monday morning, after an interesting weekend of football, I KNEW who my guy of the week was going to be. However, in a split-second, life changes.

This week's Guy of the Week is USC Senior Stafon Johnson. On Monday afternoon, Stafon was injured in a weight-lifting accident. After a 7-hour long surgery, he is alert and rested. While he will not be back on the field this year, he is very deserving of this honor.

I know that he will be back at 100% soon enough. My thoughts and prayers will continue to go out to Stafon on his family.

PS: Stafon joined Twitter today to thank everyone for their love & support. You can follow him @stafon13

Top 25...Upset Staturday

2009-09-26T23:32:00.004-07:00

4. Ole Miss to UNRANKED SOUTH CAROLINA

5. Penn State to UNRANKED IOWA

6. Cal to UNRANKED OREGON

9. Miami to 11. VA Tech

18. FSU to UNRANKED USF

22. UNC to UNRANKED GA TECH

24. UW to UNRANKED STANFORD

Should make for an intersting stir in the Top 10..my prediction

1. UF

2. UT

3. BAMA

4. LSU

5. Va Tech

6. Boise State

7. OU

8. USC

9. OSU

10. Cinci

I am probably way off, but the polls tend to be haters so I doubt they will put BSU in the Top 5.

Glitz Guy of the Week (Fri & Sat)

2009-09-26T23:25:00.004-07:00

Sorry guys. Internet was down yesterday, and today has been nuts. Congrats to 'SC for another W. Guy of the week to conclude the week-long blitz. I think I am going to stick with Wednesday for these posts. It seems like a good day, plus this week Wed was a USC guy, who commented back (Thanks Alex!)

Friday: Pete Carroll for being plain old awesome! I don't even know how to summarize this.

Saturday: The BOY Matt Barkley. So glad he played today. This kid is gonna be amazing for the new few years.

Thanks for reading guys! Congrats to 'SC for getting the W tonight!

xoxo- Glitz

Glitz' Guy of the Week

2009-09-24T21:33:00.007-07:00

It is very funny how things work out with my theme...this afternoon it was announced that an 'SC Alum and current AZ Cardinal (my two faves!) was named as the College Football Athlete of the Decade by Sporting News.

So in congratulations to Matt, and to continue on with the theme of the week...Glitz' Guy of the Week for Thursday is:

Matt Leinart

Congrats to the other USC

2009-09-24T20:14:00.003-07:00

Unranked USC (South Carolina) defeated Ole Miss (4)

Glitz' Guy of the Week Wed Edition

2009-09-23T21:00:00.004-07:00

This is totally a random one, but def worth the honor :)

To a super 'SC Trojan Alex Holmes for being very awesome and teaching me something new about my mac. You are a rockstar! For those of you who might not be aware, Mr. Holmes was on both 'SC teams that won NCs (03, 04)

Fight on!

PS: I am trying to get my 'SC fans all pumped up for Saturday's game. To rally up and support our Trojans! The GOTW for the rest of the week will be a Trojan...past or present.

xoxo Glitz

uh oh

2009-09-23T14:09:00.002-07:00

I started this blog because I absolutly 100% LOVE football. Like seriously LOVE it. I get into disagreements over football, and I can be a little overly passionate...

That being said, twitter was the best invention EVER when it comes to me blogging about football.

Why? Well there are so many great players that are using twitter, and sparking GREAT post ideas.

It started with Nine-O and his great Tweets, and then my Cali Redwoods boys!

Can't leave out @Trojan81's tweet that sparked my Confessions... post a few days ago.

I'm rambling. Sorry. Anyway, you will be seeing a lot more love & thanks to players who are inspiring me to write...like sensei Mike Williams (twinjas for life)

NFL.com Rookie of the Week

2009-09-22T22:47:00.001-07:00

How on earth can I choose between Cushing and Sanchez?

Glitz' Guy of the Week Kickoff (Mon & Tues)

2009-09-21T22:32:00.005-07:00

I had a draft of this written, ready to publish, and I had a last minute change of heart. I'm also doing Glitz' Guy of the DAY for the rest of the week.

I let out a teaser on Twitter (@glitzandblitz) earlier today, and I am following thru...

There are two guys to kick of this weekly post, one for Monday and one for today.

These two guys are busting their butts off in Casa Grande, AZ getting ready for the upcoming UFL season.

Marcus Fitzgerald (@marcusfitz1) and Shane Boyd (@bambino859) are two GREAT guys.

They not only work hard on the field, but they take the time to make a presence to their fan base, and we def appreciate it!

Make sure that you are all on the lookout when the UFL season starts. The guys are playing on the California Redwoods, and their season starts on October 8th when they play the Las Vegas Locamotives.

If you are on twitter make sure you show them love!!

xoxo- Glitz

PS: Their team owner is Nancy Pelosi's hubby and their head coach none other than the impulsive Dennis Green!

ESPN FAN Rankings

2009-09-20T22:58:00.002-07:00

Cal is ranked twice and USC is not in the top 25...something is not right....

the ohio state curse...

2009-09-19T17:25:00.002-07:00

Disclaimer: I apologize ahead of time for any unlady like words that might follow...

The OSU curse. I do not know what happens to USC after the play and beat Ohio State. They get on the field and look like lost puppies.

Seriously, more than two interceptions?! C'mon guys what are you thinking? Aaorn Corp. I am sure the kid is a good kid. I'm sure he is nice, and all that jazz, but yesterday. I just wanted him off the field.

Somebody I was watching the game with made a comment, and I agree. You cannot put on an 'SC uniform and EXPECT to just win. You need to be 100% and work hard.

There was an article that came out last night that Aaron Corp said that he never knew he was going to start. If that is true or not....I don't know, but here is the thing....you should ALWAYS be prepared when you are #2. ALWAYS. Especially when Matt Barkley is injured!!!

I'm going to stop. I don't want to get overly worked up. The game is over. There is no going back and changing the outcome. There is always next week at home.

xoxo- Glitz

Thank You!!!!

2009-09-18T00:03:00.001-07:00

Big thanks to my two helpers tonight!!!!

Joshua and Bill.

!. Joshua for helping me add the counter and sending me the site info

2. Bill for testing out the site, and also for telling me the forwarding was off!

Thanks guys you are both rockstars!

xo- Glitz

confessions....true love and broken hearts...(aka mostly rambles)

2009-09-17T22:12:00.005-07:00

A few nights ago I stumbled across the Twitter page for former USC Trojan Alex Holmes which in turn led me to the Twitter page of his sister and brother-in-law.

Now if any of you follow USC Football as much as I do. You know where I am going with this. Troy Polamalu

So my Cards followers are probably thinking- this girl is NUTS. Hellooooo the Cards LOST to the Steelers in the Super Bowl. Remember that? Remember the feeling when Larry Fitzgerald scored THAT touchdown?! The feeling of pure euphoria. The THIS IS IT feeling.

So let's pause for a second, and go back to last night. I came across a video of Mr. Polamalu talking about faith. This is what sparked this blog post. It made me remember the torn emotions I was feeling during the Super Bowl.

I have something other than USC in common with Mr. Polamalu. We share the same religion, and watching him play in the Super Bowl (despite me REALLY wanting the Cardinals to win) was inspiring.

A lot of times, our faith is tested. People will doubt us, question us, and really put our faith to a test. Mr. Polamalu, really opened up my eyes that night. After every play (at least the ones when my eyes were open) he crossed himself. This is a professional football player....on the FIELD....AT THE SUPER BOWL. That my friends is true love.

Every now and then, I look thinking back to that night. How it opened my eyes. I LOVE the Cardinals. They are my team, and have been from the minute I moved to Arizona. Okay- it was the minute Leinart got drafted, and I KNEW I was moving to Arizona. They are a team that worked SO hard throughout the season, they pushed themselves, and I now once doubted their ability to make it all the way. In fact, at the beginning of the season I told Coach Dad, that they were going to the Super Bowl, and he chuckled.

I don't even know where I am going with this. I'm pretty emotional. I guess to sum it up, my confession is, that if the Steelers were playing someone other than the Cardinals in the Super Bowl, Troy Polamalu would have been THE deciding factor on what team I would have wanted to win. True Love & Broken Hearts...this goes two ways.

The first is relating it to football. I think you can truly love a team. I love the Cardinals, and I love USC. Loving a team sooo much that when the score is 13-10 with only minutes left in the fourth quarter....you are too sick to your stomach to eat, and the heartbreak....not caused by the team, but it's the feeling that overtakes your body when your team suffers a loss. we (well at least I) set ourselves up for this disappointment. We do it with guys. We build them up and "fall in love" only to get hurt by the tiniest thing in the end.

But most importantly, that Super Bowl restored a true love for my faith. A love that sometimes society can skew...and create a sense of shame, but it's about overcoming that shame. If crossing yourself on the football field during the biggest football game in the world, by one of the best players in the league, than there shouldn't be that fear of doing it in public- on a plane, before a meal...it's embracing that true love, and letting it not lead to heart break...

I wish I could thank him personally, but I can't. So I am thanking him via blog.

xoxo- glitz

PS: Just to make it clear. I am still INCREDIBLY proud of the Cardinals and how they played in the game. I still love them, and I hope they make it all the way again this year! xoxo

nine-o tweets of hte week

2009-09-17T22:06:00.002-07:00

"God is good has bless me in so many ways. When I was ask at the age 13 what I wanted to be I said a nfl player and look I am.SMH so thankful" @ddockett

"Can't exspect greatness when all u do is sleep because Nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream.Make ur next mov e ur best move -THINK BIG-
9:25 AM Sep 11th from UberTwitter" @ddockett

If you are not following @ddockett on twitter.....you SHOULD be!

Hank Baskett...

2009-09-17T07:56:00.002-07:00

I must say. I was pretty bummed when I read that Hank Baskett was cut from the Eagles so Mr. Vick could be "activated."

This morning I read that Hank signed with the Colts.

Good stuff!

big news coming soon....

2009-09-14T15:54:00.000-07:00

Keep your eyes open for big changes coming soon ;)

The First Weekend

2009-09-08T22:01:00.002-07:00

I have not decided if I am doing picks this year. Last year, I did well, and I don't know if I can tarnish my record.

Speaking of records, there was some AMAZING football on alllll weekend long. I was impressed with my boys, but I was also very impressed with another Pac10 team.

UW. They really held their own, and I remember watching them play USC a few years ago. I actually think it was when Booty was out, and Sanchez was playing QB...I was not a bog Sanchez fan then...

Locker was just impressive. It was an intense game for me, and that's how watching them almost beat LSU felt...like that game two years ago.

So my final thoughts on Washington....they will give some teams a run for their money.

Anyway, I am done. No blogging all week (minus nine-o Thursday)

Happy Birthday Cutie!

2009-09-08T21:58:00.003-07:00

Mister Matt Barkley turned 19 today. Such a cutie. I am so proud of how he played last weekend.
I hope he enjoyed his day, and all his birthday wishes come true!

nine-o tweet of the week

2009-09-03T22:40:00.002-07:00

good advice from @ddockett

"To be successful u got to have thick skin can't be sensitive and u must learne how to take constructive criticism and use it to get better.
10:02 AM Aug 31st from UberTwitter"

nine-o tweet(s) of the week

2009-08-27T20:58:00.001-07:00

Had to pick 2 this week.

1) I posted about this earlier today, but never one to shy away from plugging USC

"I must admit I'm not a big fan of USC I'm FSU to the bone but this kinda made me be very thankful and I LOVE FOOTBALL. http://bit.ly/is1IG" @ddockett

2) "Coaches can only take u so far - us as players must make the play. GOD gave us a talent to make it. If u prepare to make it then u will.-9-0" @ddockett

Don't forget kids. Follow @ddockett

USC Football News!

2009-08-27T13:29:00.002-07:00

Matt Barkley was given the starting QB job as a true Freshman. Amazing. Thoughts? Comments?

Amazingness...

2009-08-26T22:32:00.002-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Suas0jhcPNI

As most of you know...I am a USC fan. I know. It comes as a shock right? 'Cause I never blog about USC and USC player (btw Congrats Mark Sanchez. Sorry I doubted you).

This video is so- wonderful. Watch it and leave your comments. I think it could be appreciated by any football fan. It would have been my least favorite SEC team..even UCLA, and this video still would have been awesome.

fight on!

xoxo- glitz

Fantasy Football

2009-08-24T21:52:00.001-07:00

This is the first year I'm venturing out into the world of Fantasy Football. My first pick was Mr. Larry Fitzgerald.

I have a pretty solid team in my opinion, and I am ready to be the league sleeper. I am the only girl playing against 11 guys, so it should be interesting.

xoxo- Glitz

Distraction for the Masses

2009-08-23T09:30:00.002-07:00

Completely unverifiable, only my professional opinion.....something to consider.

Back in the day, needing to distract the Romans from the challenges of their daily lives....the ruling class pitted the Christians against the Lions in the Coliseum. After a day spent in celebration, drink, and cheer, the crowd, (its thirst for blood satisfied) went home ready to face the coming week. Over the following few days, there was much discussion about the event, leading to speculation of what was to come the following week. In this manner, simple folks created alternate dramas that distracted them from the minutiae of their humble existence.

Its Sunday, 2009 and all across our great nation, fans prepare....is it Patriots against Lions, Cowboys against Redskins, Titans against Giants, you catch the drift here. A very select, exclusive group of owners (so select its easier to get into Congress or the Senate) provide the modern day distraction at unimaginable profit. The sport we grew up playing, is transformed into a multi billion dollar entertainment industry, so tightly controlled, performers/players get fined if their shirt is untucked, socks aren't pulled up or they display the wrong logo on their shoes.

The actors are interchangeable (how many retread coaches? same refs every year?)

Welcome to the NFL.

Help me understand: Next time someone complains what the performers get paid, consider this, would an owner pay a performer $12,000,000 per year if that performer did not enhance PROFITABILITY? Of course not. It is and always has been about making money and putting the best product in the field to ensure the masses buy/spend/ get caught up in the drama. Heroes and villains are created for you to follow (thank you ESPN) and get emotionally involved with. The public persona of our "favorites" in most cases have nothing to do with the real person wearing a jersey and going to work behind a mask. The players are interchangeable parts to a huge business enterprise, no different than the machinery a farmer needs to work the soil that produces a profit when sold. A look behind the finely polished veneer, created by the mega marketing mavens at the NFL, reveals players are routinely treated as commodities. Discarded when no longer of use. Treated like pieces of meat. Built up when they contribute to a win and instantly torn down when they lose.

I say bravo to to the huge salaries and signing bonuses. Grab as much as the owners are prepared to give, Because they will not give you a penny if they are not making four !

Would any of you have an issue with getting paid fair market at work?

No, I didn't think so.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

2009-08-22T09:25:00.000-07:00

Coach Dad & Uncle Pea were supposed to start blogging when Glitz & Blitz was launched.

However, this didn't happen. I am proud to announce that starting today, Coach Dad will officially start blogging.

I am giving him total control over his content, and not being a crazy editor.

So enjoy! Send feedback, and ladies- you can send coach dad any of your questions!

xoxo- Glitz

Welcome to Coach Dad's world

2009-08-22T09:16:00.004-07:00

The news is dominated by the return of Vick and Favre. Fans are polarized, the media stirs up a frenzy. Talking heads now have "stories" to fill the endless hours of available through the various formats. Satellite radio, cable, you can't avoid the drama unfolding in Philly and Minneapolis. So I'm thinking, what is the difference between news and PR when it comes to the NFL?

While the devastating effects of our economy continue to unfold, we are bombarded daily with the minutea of irrelevant story lines the NFL would have us follow. Really, does it impact your life what happened yesterday in the training camp of your "favorite" team?

Is football the opium for the masses?

How did the Steelers steal the Super Bowl last year?

Does anyone remember how they beat the Seahawks in their previous Super Bowl win?

Do zebras qualify as reptiles?

These and a barrage of other questions will be answered. Stay tuned

Coach Dad

nine-o tweet of the week

2009-08-20T22:36:00.002-07:00

This one made me chuckle

"OMG one of my teammates just ask me do lobster and crab come from the same water cause he thing he saw a lobster at his house in a CREEK lol"

Don't forget if you are not already following @ddockett on Twitter....do it!

Can you feel it?

2009-08-20T09:47:00.001-07:00

Only TWO weekends left. TWO weekends! Factor in that the Cardinals play on Saturday, that is one more Saturday that is without football.

Then, it's off to find a new Saturday hangout to watch 'SC games.

Sept. 5....so close yet so far way.

Jail Time Rant

2009-08-20T09:45:00.001-07:00

Vick served less time for killing dogs than Plaxico is going to get for shooting himself in the leg....

@catman341 said it best on twitter "Ok Burress gets 2 years 4 shootin himself when Vick kills dogs n lies to everybody n gets 23 months, n wtallsworth kills sum1 n gets 30 days!"

"Thats not right!Vick served gis time, and I respect that, but still, this whole thing is blowing my mind!"

Very well said.

nine-o tweet of the week

2009-08-13T22:50:00.003-07:00

This tweet was so sweet!

Wow the best feeling ever when my son say I love u daddy And he said daddy u play for the cardinals ur name is DADDY DOCKETT :-) -> PRIC ...
10:22 PM Aug 11th from UberTwitter

Remeber...follow @ddockett

tweet of the week

2009-08-12T20:04:00.003-07:00

Thursdays are going to be "nine-o tweet thursdays."

I will post my FAVORITE tweet from Nine-O tweet of the week.

So check back tomorrow and see what I picked ;)

xoxo- Glitz

Twitter and Nine-O

2009-08-09T23:17:00.002-07:00

I felt the need to post this tonight.

I am in the process of watching a live ustream that is being "hosted" by Arizona Cardinal Nine-O (aka @ddockett)

While there are some guys on the team (cards) that are on Twitter, and there are many guys on th team that love and appreciate their fans.

Nine-O takes the cake. He tells it like it is.

He even reread my birthday message to Fitz.

But seriously. If you are not on Twitter you need to. And if you are. You need to follow @ddockett.

People can be haters, but I tell EVERYONE I know how great nine-o is to his fans. So my dedicated readers. Check him out. Support your Arizona Cardinals. Support the Nine-O Army.

Leave love.

xoxox

PS: I am ending with a tweet from @ddockett ( Forgive me father for I have sin with ur help I know the devil won't win.)

grr

2009-08-03T14:51:00.001-07:00

http://tinyurl.com/mz844l

When will it stop!?

when will it stop...

2009-08-03T14:16:00.001-07:00

the depressing news from camp that is. I want no injuries, not aches and pains, only GOOD news....like a certain favorite qb of mine being #1 or #2....

a wtf moment brought to you by me...

2009-07-31T13:33:00.001-07:00

Darren Urban ubber tweeter and blogger...well he just made me really really sad.

I was already kinda down, and now THIS! Ugh. I'll post the link later, but let's just say it has to do with my #1 getting the short end of the stick. GRRR

Excitement!

2009-07-30T08:15:00.001-07:00

Camp is starting up...I can almost smell that sweet smell of pigskin!

36 days to go for NCAA..

I am working on trying to get up to Flag for the Red & White scrimmage game. (Pro/Cardinals) and I am also waiting to get some scoop up at SUNY-Albany (Pro/Albany).

Will keep you all posted.

Peace love and USC! (that was for Mr. Holmes)

xoxo- Glitz

Vick....

2009-07-27T13:23:00.001-07:00

work on the street is he got reinstated.

HEAVEN ELEVEN

2009-07-27T06:43:00.001-07:00

As you all know from the last season, I am all about good causes. That being said, I encourage all those in AZ to go to ColdStone tomorrow and support Heaven Eleven. (Via Linda & 92nd)

Swing by to meet Larry, support a great cause and eat some pink ice cream ( “Heaven Eleven” includes Cold Stone Creamery’s premium strawberry ice cream, graham cracker pie crust, white chocolate chips, strawberries and bananas.)

More info here

48 days....

2009-07-17T12:36:00.000-07:00

Can you feel it?!

o....m....g...

2009-07-09T23:44:00.001-07:00

less than 60 days to go!!! Can you feel the excitement?!

Having Expectations...

2009-06-03T22:23:00.003-07:00

In last night's Bible Study, I learned something really interesting. Something that everyone can relate to their daily life.

Have no expectations. Expectations lead to disappointments.

It really does relate to everything in life. Especially football. I mean- I go into every football season with very high expectations. Expectations that certain teams will be unstoppable. This is not always the case my friends. I have less than 95 to train myself to have no expectations this football season.

Ponder it.

xo- Glitz

good things come in small packages...

2009-04-17T17:19:00.001-07:00

like me ;) hehe.

KIDDING. After all this blog IS about the wonderful sportof football...

Check out this pretty sweet post I just read over at TrojanWire

It is SO on next year in Oregon.

Only 139 days until kickoff. As always...Fight On!

oh little papadakis....

2009-04-08T22:42:00.002-07:00

walk-on at uclame? really? what about the Trojan blood? Family first?

Then again big brother did start off at Cal so there is always hope.

Thank you Adam Rose for the lead on this.

xoxo- Glitz

Chuck Wicks...

2009-03-09T19:56:00.003-07:00

he is absolutely gorgeous!!! I saw him on a promo for DWTS the other night and he sorta resembles a certain QB :-D

Chuck

Matt

they might not be the BEST comparison pics, but my opinion. Both guys are total eye candy ;)

as much as i love matt leinart....

2009-03-04T21:44:00.001-07:00

I am SO happy Kurt is staying in Arizona :-D

sorry...

2009-02-27T23:30:00.001-07:00

been mia. pretty crazy lately. I am trying to come up with a plan of action to keep posting, but work gets in the way.

some glitzy news: supposedly a certain injured "hotshot" qb and a certain "smoking" model tied the knot...

Twitter....

2009-02-03T23:40:00.001-07:00

Hey all.

Glitz and Blitz is on Twitter. Check back later this week for my thoughts on Signing Day tomorrow!!!

xoxo

teardrops on my guitar...

2009-02-01T22:32:00.000-07:00

not really guitar, but tears were shed tonight.

The best game I have seen in a while. When Fitz scored that last TD I was literally shaking...

I am proud of my team <3

xoxo

betting?

2009-01-30T20:59:00.003-07:00

I can't remember if I posted my stance on betting at the beginning of the college season, but all week long several people have asked me to bet on Sundays game.

1) I don't like betting on sports

2) Call me slightly superstitious, but I can't bring myself to bet on MY team. That to me is just- I can't do. If I bet in favor of my team- then I feel like I will jinx them....if I bet against my team, I feel like it's bad karma...same like how I felt when USC was playing OSU at the beginning of the season...

So. There is it. Please don't ask me to bet on football :-D Thanks!

3 days away....

2009-01-29T12:55:00.003-07:00

Can you believe it?! Three days from the big game. I'm keeping calm. I don't wanna jinx it but I am still sovery excited.

Colls met a Falcons player yesterday in Tampa- he was ging to see ML7 last night. I love my friend. Telling a Falcon to tell a Card that "Glitz from AZ sends her love!"

Who do you guys think will win on Sunday? Cards? Pittsburg? None of the above?

Somebody wants both teams to lose...leave love.

xoxo

Sanchez....

2009-01-19T23:35:00.003-07:00

Silly Sanchez. Shoulda stayed and played at 'SC. One more year coulda meant one more chance to win the Heisman....and National Title....

I know I was not the biggest Sanchez supporter, but I think he should stay one more year. Keep your starting job as long as possible, because chances are your butt will be warming a bench all next season.

227 days til kickoff...

Super Birds. Super Bowl.

2009-01-19T23:34:00.000-07:00

xoxoxoxoxoxox

I love you boys!!!! I am so proud of the Cardinals!

Congrats and Good luck in Tampa!

arizona cardinals....NFC Champs?!

2009-01-18T11:24:00.002-07:00

Today-

The Cardinals play the Eagles for the chance of making it to the Super Bowl, and being the NFC Champions.

I am not a banwagon Cardinals fan. I have been a fan from the day I moved the Valley.

Generally speaking, I have only been a TRUE FAN of two NFL Teams. The Carolina Panthers, and the Arizona Cardinals. Both of those choices were based on my "favorite player" at that time.

The Panthers had "Touchdown Tim" and the Cardinals had Matty, but the Cardinals were also my new hometown team.

My love for this team has evovled. It has gone further from that "favorite player"and the hometown team, to loving every second of Cardinals football. Yes I get mad when they don't bring the A-Game. It's only natural, but at the end of the game I think, "It's only one game. There's always next week."

I remember saying early on in Fall 2006, that all the Cardinals would need is two more years. That if they focused, and grew as a tea, that two seasons from now, the Cardinals would be playing in the Super Bowl.

Call me a little overeager, but today they have such a great chance to win. With home field advantage, and an entire state behind them- I really hope they go out and bring it!

1 hr and 24 min til kick off. Go Cards!

The Trojans, The Rose Bowl, and The Harsh Reality...

2009-01-03T09:15:00.003-07:00

They come on strong. The beat UVA. They beat OSU. They lost to Oregon State and the whole world laughed in their faces.

But Oregon State went on to surprise people. The argument is always going to be "whatever it's the PAC-10"

But my friends, this "PAC-10" that everyone pokes fun at, is 5-0 with their bowl games....

USC pretty much demolished a team that was #2 for handful of weeks, and was an early favorite for the NC game.

Now...if by chance OSU brings it, and beats Texas.

Where does that leave the Trojans? Sitting pretty at #2?

Regardless, playoff system or not, something needs to be done....

lazy sundays....

2008-12-28T16:56:00.002-07:00

There is just something about watching football, and blogging on a Sunday afternoon.

I have been quite happy that ML has played more than 2 min in the past two games.

I'm not happy about that sick loss last week, but I am happy that ML had a TD pass :-D

They are doing okay today...but not GREAT. Which I'm gonna be honest...it SUCKS.

They should be playing like it is the Super Bowl, 'cause jsut because they are going to the playoffs...doesn't mean they should give up.

There were those back-to-back stupid penalties in the 3rd...but there are 8 min left....plenty of time to score more!

let it snow...let it snow...let it snow

2008-12-21T23:47:00.002-07:00

oh the weather outside is frightful....

especially for a visiting Arizona team battling it out in the snow against the NE Patriots.

The Cons: Just look at the score....it's self-explanatory

The Pros: 1 TD Pass for Matty L and plenty of TD passes for my 2nd favorite Matt

I felt bad for Matty L and the helmet issue, and I am glad he got in, got to play and thanks to a nice pass to Fitz, we actually scored a touchdown.

Seeing the Cards today made me feel like the WSU fans when they got shut-out several times this season....we still have Seattle, and we still have the playoffs.

I still have faith, and tough skin.

xoxo

sad news...

2008-12-11T21:36:00.002-07:00

The father of New England Patriots QB (and former USC Trojan) Matt Cassel has passed away.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt and his family.

and it all comes to this....

2008-12-10T23:25:00.002-07:00

JohnJay and Rich's Christmas Wish-a-thon....

When: Tomorrow Dec 11 from 6 a.m - 6 p.m

Where: Tempe Marketplace- The District stage

Why: Help raise money for Christmas Wish!!

Matt Leinart, Kurt Warner, Gonzo, JohnJay, Rich, Carrie et al!

Come one, come all!

For more details: www.johnjayandrich.com

if you don't know who JohnJay and Rich are...they are simply the BEST morning show hosts. Along with Carrie, and a few others, can be heard in Arizona, Colorado Springs, Norther Colorado and Portland. (and online from anywhere you can get internet!)

Crazy Cards!

2008-12-09T23:30:00.000-07:00

They did it! Clinched!

Go Cards! I know I have been slow with the NFL posts, but I have been saying it since day one this is their year!

Rose Bowl

2008-12-09T22:40:00.000-07:00

While I am super stoked about the Rose Bowl, but not super stoked about how the UCLA game went.

Sure it was a WIN, but if we were to play UF the way we played UCLA----let's just say th end results would have sucked...

Nonetheless, I am excited about Penn State and the RB.

Season of Giving <3

2008-12-09T20:42:00.000-07:00

Hey guys and gals!

Donating items or money in somebody's name is a great way to do something DIFFERENT during the Holidays!

Here are some various organizations for your favoirte football fan (or anyone you know and love!):

-Matt Leinart Foundation (www.mattleinartfoundation.org)
"The Matt Leinart Foundation is committed to granting resources and opportunities to support disadvantage youth through learning centers, sports activities and granting wishes: to build character development, and help each child maximize academic and personal achievement."

-Kurt Warner's First Things First (www.kurtwarner.org)
"Dedicated to impacting lives by promoting Christian values, sharing experiences and providing opportunities to encourage everyone that all things are possible when people seek to put 'first things first'"

- More AZ Cardinals Players' Foundations (www.azcardinals.com/community/foundations.php)

The next organization I encourage everyone to check out is GIRL TALK!

(www.desiretoinspire.org)

-This is the organization that is closest to my heart. It was founded by a good friend in 2002, and has been changing the lives of girls ever since!

Cooley's Anemia

- www.thelassemia.org

I will post a few more in the coming weeks!

xoxo

first broderick.....now vidal!?!

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I wish my Trojan boys best of luck wherever they end up transfering to.

xoxo