Cruel and Unusual Punishment

If any of you follow sports and ESPN at all you know about Plaxico Burress' recent trouble with the law. In brief he carried an unlicensed gun with him in the city and accidentally shot himself. He is now sentenced to two years in prison and two years of supervised release time. How is this a just punishment for a guy simply doing what many guys have done. His only crime was not registering it and being stupid enough to get himself shot.

In Comparison:

Adam "Pacman" Jones:

- 9 arrests or trouble with the law including fights, drug use, and assault.

For all this he was sentenced to ONE YEAR in prison and never served time, instead getting probation. Finally he is out of the NFL but where is he..the CFL (Canadian Football League).

Michael Vick:

- Running a dog-fighting ring for several years resulting in the death and injury of dogs.

For this Vick received almost two years (23 months) and served 19 months in prison with the remainder in home confinement. To begin the 09 season he was allowed to play the prison and will be eligible to play for the Eagles this weekend (week three) in the regular season.

Were these punishments right?

NO!!!!!!!

1. Adam Jones is the worst -Probation
2. Michael Vick is clearly number 2 - 19 months in jail, 4 months home confinement
3. Plaxico Burress' crimes are the least significant -2 years in prison, 2 yrs prob.

What should have happened:

Adam Jones should have received the same punishment Burress got a long time ago

Michael Vick should have served one year in prison with two years probation and a huge fine.

Plaxico Burress should have two years probation, a fine, and a one year football suspension.


And we think the government that hands out punishment like this can run our health care system? NO THANKYOU!

1st Peter

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

1st Peter 4: 7-11

Cletus Take the Reel!

I have a decease and the only prescription is more....wait I don't have a cowbell... Oh well here is one comedy parody of Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel" that is awesomely funny called "Cletus Take the Wheel." And it is not by Cletus T. Judd, Tim Hawkins makes this parody.

Cletus Take the Reel


Oh and if you love that you will find this one hilarious too!

Things You Don't Say to Your Wife

Top 25 Picks...This coming week

Next weekend should be a great weekend of football. Many of the games shouldn't be thrillers but there are a few upset alerts including Penn St/Syracuse, Georgia Tech/Clemson, TCU/Virginia, UNC/UConn, Georgia/S. Carolina, LSU/Vanderbilt, and Kansas/UTEP. Who will win? Who will be upset? Find out below!


# 1 Florida vs Troy - Florida 55 - 24

# 2 Texas vs Wyoming - Texas 52 - 10

# 3 USC vs # 8 Ohio State - USC 34-28

# 4 Alabama vs Florida International - Alabama 38 - 24

# 5 Oklahoma St. vs Houston - Oklahoma St 42 - 13

# 7 Penn St. vs Syracuse - Penn St. 38 - 24

# 9 BYU vs Tulane - BYU 34 - 21

# 10 Cal vs E. Washington - Cal 28 - 14

# 11 LSU vs Vanderbilt - VANDERBILT 31 - 28

# 12 Boise St. vs Miami (OH) - Boise St 24 - 10

# 13 Oklahoma vs Idaho St - Oklahoma 27 - 13

# 14 Virginia Tech vs Marshall - Virginia Tech 38 - 17

# 15 Georgia Tech vs Clemson - CLEMSON 21 - 17

# 16 TCU vs Virginia - TCU 16 - 13

# 17 Utah vs San Jose St - Utah 42 - 24

# 18 Notredame vs Michigan - MICHIGAN 30 - 27

# 19 North Carolina vs UConn - UNC 24 - 17

# 21 Georgia vs S. Carolina - Georgia 24 - 13

# 22 Nebraska vs Arkansas St - Nebraska 37 - 17

# 23 Cincinati vs SE Missouri St - Cincinati 45 - 10

# 24 Kansas vs UTEP - Kansas 24 - 21

# 25 Missouri vs Bowling Green - Missouri 34 - 20

Grevengoed's Preseason Predictions

BCS Standings Prediction:

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Penn State
4. USC
5. Oklahoma
6. Alabama
7. Boise State
8. Michigan State
9. LSU
10. Ohio State

National Championship: Florida vs Texas
Oklahoma will lose to Texas and climb there way back to the top but not quite enough to jump over Penn State or USC. Alabama will threaten for the Championship and maybe even be # 2 late in the season but they will lose to Florida in the SEC championship dropping them in the rankings.

Florida wins the Championship

Biggest Surprise: Michigan State
Good Team they will do well in the Big Ten battling with Ohio State for 2nd beneath Penn State.

Biggest Disappointment: Virginia Tech (Sorry Josh)
-Seriously they have struggled the last couple years plus the ACC doesn't get much respect. I hope I am wrong because they have a great coach, and a very good and exciting young QB. If they play the way the should and stay healthy they could compete in the BCS. Unfortunately I don't see it happening.

Michigan's Record: 6-6

Behind the talent of a new QB with the skill set required for a Rich Rodriguez offense Michigan should perform much more consistently this year. There shouldn't be another App State or Toledo loss.

Mich. vs W. Mich. - Win
Mich. vs Notredame - Win,
Mich. vs. E. Mich. - Win
Mich. vs. Indiana - Win
Mich. vs. Mich. St - Loss
Mich. vs Iowa - Loss
Mich. vs Delaware St. - Win
Mich. vs Penn State - Loss
Mich. vs Illinois - Loss
Mich. vs Purdue - Win
Mich. vs Wisconsin - Loss
Mich. vs Ohio State - Loss

WATCH OUT FOR THE WOLVERINES NEXT YEAR! I personally am not a huge fan of their new offensive scheme and never have been but they will be a force in 2010!