Friday, November 10, 2006

ACC, Fall, Beverages

Been a long time, but too busy to explain. So pour a cold one and let's ramble.

My beloved 'Noles - Whoa is me! A record of 5 - 4? The only true bright spot is the number of underclassmen we are playing. Our starting defense is almost entirely second stringers. Seventeen freshmen have given up their red-shirt status because the Noles needed them to suit up and play. Don't get me wrong, these are not excuses, I'm simply pointing out a ray of hope for the future. A reason to be excited. Still think Weatherford’s a great QB, but I love what Xavier Lee brings to the table. Reminiscent of a former QB by the number of 17. Who’s that you say? Charlie Ward. I know, I know, let’s not anoint anyone with anything just yet. But if these guys all stay in Tallahassee and stay healthy, we should be "pretty dag 'gum good" next year. Of course that's a big IF. And IF that’s the case, look out ACC.

Wake Forest – One word. Incredible. Absolutely love their disciplined, intelligent style of play. They’ll practically change the entire playbook depending on who they’re playing. So many different looks for Jim Grobe and company. I’ve been singing his praises for a few years now. Look at what he does. Look at how he recruits. He has a vision for the Deacs and it’s coming to fruition. The fear for WFU – some school is going to throw the bank at Grobe. Hopefully he’ll stay in Winston Salem, but within a year, just watch, the offers from some big schools (see Michigan State) will come.

UNC-Chapel HillButch Davis is a fantastic hire, I mean a FANTASTIC hire. Look at how he rebuilt Miami. It was loaded with his recruits when Larry Coker took control. The Tarheels sent a message with this hire that, like Florida (ugh, both schools I personally loathe), they are committed to winning both in basketball and football. And if you’re a Carolina fan, you’ll have to smirk in the sense this hire puts even more pressure on Amato at NC State.

Fall – Love the weather right now here in the Carolinas. 50s at dawn/dusk and mid 60s to low 70s at midday. It’s one of the few times of the year you can practically wear anything you want and be comfortable. Can open up all the windows in your house too. Next weekend plan on taking the kids to an apple farm just east of Asheboro. Have a picnic, pick some apples, buy some apple butter. Not too shabby.

Sam Adams Winter Pack Sampler – Six different ales, lagers, and porters for your imbuing pleasure. I’ve tried half of them so far and they’re pretty good. Always a little hesitant when it comes to these sampler packs, but it’s a great way to try some different stuff in you’re in the mood. Just be sure to pick up a six or twelve pack of a “staple” beer. That’s called covering your ass in case the samplers turn out to be lemons.

Starbucks – Already serving their Christmas Blend coffee. Just feels too early doesn’t it?

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