The Heat Looked Cold & The Lakers Looked Hot

For those fans whose patience level is too low for baseball, they wait 6 months six months until basketball season returned. Well NBA fans, last night your wish came true. To kick off the season, TNT had a doubleheader with games starting off with the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics and then the LA Lakers vs. Houston Rockets. Let's start with Miami.

Ok so I'm sick and tired of hearing about the Miami Triple Threat, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh, just as much as you are and last night we all expected them to come out of the gate and dominate. That didn't happen. The veteran Boston team were all over Miami's defense and exposed their "just met two months ago so this a new team" weaknesses. Boston would go on to win the game 88-80. This was the catalyst for much hate as people across all social networks expressed their hatred for Miami and suddenly became clairvoyants to which they predicted that the Heat will go 0-82 this season. I think I was more upset with the opinions of these folks rather than the game but remember readers, ignorant comments are what give us a starting point to debate issues so in essence we need them to make the world go round. I wish the Heat much luck throughout the season and hope they find the chemistry their fans and basketball are looking for.

Now on to LA. We all remember how the Lakers won the NBA Championship this past summer and last night was their ring ceremony. A lot of hugs, cheers, and tears Kobe Bryant and his team celebrated. Then, it was off to playing basketball. This match against the Rockets had a playoff essence to it. The score was always close and the atmosphere screamed...CHAMPIONSHIP! Maybe that was because of the ring ceremony hours before...could have been but the game was enjoyable to watch. The Lakers won 112-110....pretty close huh? Congratulations to the Lakers on their new pieces of jewelry.

With games like these two, it pretty much seems that the NBA season is starting off on an exciting foot. Can't wait to continue to see what else the league has to offer.

Sexting, Boos, And A SNL Parody...Sucks To Be Brett Favre

If you're Brett Favre, you want the month of October to die faster than your popularity. It has been admitted by Brett Favre that he engaged in sending sexual text messages to Gameday Host Jenn Sterger. One would think that Brett would be relieved by his admission but in fact, things have spiraled downward. Last night, Favre received a massive amount of boos from fans which I believe broke his spirits and crushed his soul. Saturday night on SNL, Favre and his Wrangler Jeans ads were parodied and while I laughed, I thought about how all of this could have been avoided and some choice words for both Favre and Sterger.

Let's begin to answer the question before the choice words for these marital criminals are said. How could have this been avoided? I would think it's as simple as having your publicist and your agents on speed dial to attend to the matter before things get leaked. But, I can only imagine how complicated and time consuming concealing a thing like this would be especially when we have a participant hell bent on telling "her story". Therefore, to answer this question fully, this could have all been avoided had Brett remembered that he's married with children and focused on the task at hand...the team and winning.

Now for the choice words for Brett: I applaud you for finally speaking out and admitting your wrong doing but don't think that erases the fact that you sent sexual text messages to another woman that wasn't your wife. You're married with children and have a grandchild and the fact that you even collected a Gameday Host's phone number is where my anger for you comes from. She's a host, not your agent or your publicist therefore what in the hell were you thinking when you two exchanged digits? You should have known right then and there this wasn't going to end well. So, as a result when you lose your endorsements and the money dwindles I'll laugh and wish for it all to leave...preferably in a divorce settlement to your wife. That may not happen but I hope the embarrassment and shame eats at you.

Jenn: The opportunity for you to jump start your sports career and become highly respected and recognized is now down the drain because you chose to act like a groupie. In order to break the stereotype surrounding women in sports and athletes, you have to be able to not fall for the temptation and rise above it. I also question why come out with it now? What's in it for you? Do you feel better about yourself for doing this? I want to understand your reasoning and mindset because for now I'm calling you a sideline ho and a groupie. You and so many other women who engage in acts like this are the reason why it's hard for women like myself and others who are serious about sports to be taken seriously. I'm pretty sure you wanted to keep the flirting harmless but look at where it's gone. You'll never be hired by the NFL or any other sport again so I hope you use your college degree wisely.

If it's one thing I can conclude with, it'll be the line I used weeks ago when I first wrote about this scandal, be careful of the women who suddenly seem a little too friendly for your liking. Remember, a W-2 form and a 9-5 job are just mirrors for groupie tendencies.

XOXO,
Whitney

All Good Things Must Come To An End...

I'm writing this post with a heavy heart and heavy mind because, dare I say it, the New York Yankees lost Game 6 to the Texas Rangers. That's right, Ron Washington and his Rangers are the 2010 ALCS Champions. Their hard work and dedication this season has served them well combined with the hot bat of Josh Hamilton. This will be a short post because I'm still in the grieving process as it's still surreal that my Yankees will be taking an early vacation. Also, there's no need to recap what has happened, I'm pretty sure we were all watching, cursing, biting our nails, taking shots, and possibly crying at the outcome of the game. Although I am sad, I know that there's always next year to continue our quest to #28. Our season may be over but our hearts will continue to beat.

Congratulation Texas, you played a hell of a game and had tunnel vision focus throughout the season and the postseason. Good luck to you as you face your new competitors in the World Series. Whether it be the Philadelphia Phillies or the San Francisco Giants, you're up for a challenge and I hope you can deliver.

I want to thank the New York Yankees for making this season for me one I will never forget. I've been to some heart pumping and "on the edge of your seat" games as well as watching some monumental games. You'll always have my love and support and while at the moment everything seems dreary and bleak, remember that when in doubt, know that Whitney is your #1 fan.

XOXO,
Whitney

Robinson Jose Cano...Happy Birthday To Ya!

1-2-3....Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Robinson Jose Cano, Happy Birthday to you! Are you 1? are you 2?, are you 3? are you 4? are you 5?, are you 6?, are you 7?, are you 8?, are you 9?, are you 10?, are you 11?, are you 12?, are you 13?, are you 14?, are you 15?, are you 16?, are you 17?, are you 18?, are you 19?, are you 20?, are you 21?, are you 22?, are you 23?, are you 24?, are you 25?, are you 26?, are you 27?, are you 28?... ok ok so I know you guys have had it with my birthday shenanigans but yes today Robinson is 28 years old and playing the best baseball of his life. As he prepares to take on Texas in Game 6, Game 6 Hit or Miss, I hope that he takes time out to do a silly dance, smile, and just take it all in...and then after reflecting kick some Texas ass. Once again Happy Birthday Robinson, may God continue to bless and keep you. I wish you many more birthdays to come.

Also, for the ladies, here's a few photos of Robinson. It's a Happy Birthday for us as well.

 

XOXO,
Whitney

And The Yankees Let Out A Collective "Phew! Ok, We're Still In It"

I remember waking up today and thinking, "I have so much to do and where to begin?" When you get a day off, the extra free time should be spent on doing things that are productive. So, what did I do today? I stayed in my bed, curled up, and pushing down nerves because today was Game 5 Do or Die for the New York Yankees. How did we do? Read on and you'll see.

I am proud to announce that the Yankee bats hopped up out of bed, turned their swag on and led us to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. By doing this, they allowed CC Sabathia to be dominant and efficient in holding Texas to nearly nothing.  Our backs were against the wall and honey we mauled our way out of obscurity. I remember tweeting last night that "The Rangers were guests in our home and they left with the silverware, china, and furniture" so going into today's game, I kept thinking: what else are you going to allow them to take? I'm glad the Yankees noticed the missing items and retrieved what was theirs. A special thanks to Derek Jeter, Nick Swisher, Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, and hell the rest of the lineup for COLLECTIVELY shining. I saw no individual efforts today and I couldn't be any happier.

The rest of the series has to be taken one day at time and while we're all pumped up for Game 6, we can't forget that everything is an uphill climb. I'm confident that these guys will be wearing the necessary shoes to take that climb on.

Now, to end this post it's only fitting that we honor "staying alive" in the series by playing the Bee Gees. Tweet/blog with you all on Friday!



XOXO,
Whitney

Texas to NY: We're Chuckin' Up Those Deuces

So, after last night's M-E-L-T-D-O-W-N against Cliff Lee and the Rangers, we fans collectively formed a circle and said a little prayer for Allan James Burnett. With one eye to the sky to God and one closed we all placed our eggs of faith into one basket and hoped for the best. What was the outcome? Well....if you were near alcohol, everything was "niccccceeeee". For the rest of us, we could of used an alcohol hero. No need for a recap...time to D-I-G in.

Allan James must of had that heart-to-heart he so much needed because when he pitched tonight, he grabbed EVERYONE'S attention. At one point, he looked at the camera and said "Fooled you all earlier in the season...didn't I?".  Allan had Texas at a stand still. Now, one would have thought with having your shaky pitcher back on the straight and narrow for a while would evoke some incentive to keep up the momentum and while Robinson Cano and Derek Jeter continue to answer the call, the rest of the hitters are under the notion that you don't have to work while on the job. On Twitter I would pull the "#seewhatIdidthere" but I'm being honest. Did the rest of you bother to show up? I'm pretty sure you all were mentally present in getting dressed and driving to the stadium and changing into your uniforms but as far as being present on the field, I questioned that. Although Burnett's mistake, grand to some, sheer bad luck to others, was the driving force for Texas' resurgence, he held the Yankees the best he could for 6 innings. So the questioning of mental awareness stands in my book.

As if the Yankees needed anymore bad news, Mark Teixeira pulled a hamstring and will be out for the rest of the season. My heart is slowly climbing out of my stomach with this news but as for the team, that should have been the spark to set things off. I know I'm going to receive criticism for bashing the hitters but I feel no one else is doing it. If ya'll think I've gone far enough, I haven't even started on the fans. It's about time we start.

Let me clear something up, just because you've paid $3,000 and better for your ticket that doesn't correlate with your fanhood...nor does it warrant your disrespectful behavior. Acting ignorant and belligerent to opposing players isn't cute. I am not impressed nor am I amused. Also, don't interfere with the game. If you see a ball approaching you, move out of the way. Step to the side the same way you would if you saw a poor person begging. Oh and the biggest criticism of them all, leaving before the game is done. Winning or not, you stay in your seats until the final out. The "trying to beat traffic and I have work in the AM" excuse does not fly with me. You knew what you were getting into when you purchased those tickets so spare me...literally spare me.

I want to end with a little words of wisdom for the NY Yankees: "Whether you think you can or you can't...you're right". Take this quote and internalize it. I wish you guys the best of luck in the next 3 games. I will not abandon you in your darkest hour. Loyalty is all I know.

XOXO,
Whitney

I Know I Whip My Hair Back And Forth How About You?

It's here ladies and gentlemen! Willow Smith's"Whip My Hair" video is online and let me just say...the girl has done the damn thing. If you all thought the song was sick then check out the video below. Congratulations Willow on making a club banger and something you can just whip your hair to. Thanks to World Star Hip Hop for providing the video




XOXO,
Whitney

Yankees Put The Hurtin' On Them Boys...Ya'll Saw The Score

After a week of sheer boredom on television, well my Thursday nights are filled with Grey's Anatomy and Jersey Shore, this day, Friday, finally came and we were all able to watch Game 1 of the ALCS. CC Sabathia looked to recover from a shaky start of Game 1 of the ALDS for the Yankees and C.J. Wilson looked to continue the joy ride for the Texas Rangers. Let's dig in:

In the first inning, the Rangers were out for blood and boy did they make CC bleed Yankee blue. With not being able to find the strike zone, to allowing walks, the big blow came off of the bat of Josh Hamilton, a favored MVP candidate. The Rangers were up 3-0. Two innings after that, both the Yankees and the Rangers made minimal contact and Sabathia still tried to find his footing. An inning later, the 5th, Sabathia's attempts ran its course as Texas gained two more runs and were up 5-0. It had become clear on Twitter and everywhere else that this game was over. The panic button was pushed and pessimism went to work. Another day, another dollar for hate.

But, something happened. Optimism cut the paycheck short for pessimism as the other favored MVP candidate Robinson Cano hit a home run. The Yankees trailed 5-1 and we all sat up. Little did we know, the firestorm was brewing for the next inning. At the top of the 8th, Brett Gardner propelled the rallying further as he slid into first base...safely. Gardner must have owned a Slip N' Slide as a kid. There was a sudden shift in momentum as the Yankees played ring around the bases and just brought in 5 RUNS! For the first time tonight, the Yankees lead 6-5.

Mariano would come on in the 9th and of course did what he's been doing best for 16 years...shut. it. down. Yankees won 6-5.

Don't ask me how I wrote this post considering my hands are shaking from this overwhelming comeback. For anyone who doubted this team tonight, don't cheer for them the rest of this series and in the future. You clouded my timeline with negativity and you all are bandwagoner fans. You're not welcomed here. Go home. As for everyone else, I see/tweet/blog you all later on today.

XOXO,
Whitney

Sexting and Trying To Win A Game Is Hard Work...Isn't It Brett?

After alleged rumors of Brett Favre having a mobile affair with Jenn Sterger, a Jets "Gameday Host" which included sexts and naked photo sending, Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings came to the Meadowlands to play the New York Jets. While the fans were divided between talking about this affair and how Minnesota could try to salvage their embarrassing weekend, Favre just wanted to play and play they did. Let's dig in:

After a slow start to the game because of a lightning storm the Vikings were off to an even slower start as the Jets dominated and showed everyone that they too are more than recent scandals. Within the first quarter, the Jets were up by 3 because of a field goal from Nick Folk and Minnesota looked defenseless. With fumbles and lack of focus, the Vikings couldn't score and tried to redeem themselves in the second half. We're on to the 2nd half.

Nick Folk would resurface again with 2 more field goals which gave the Jets a 9-0 lead. At this point, we all though that this game would be a blowout because of the inability of the Vikings to show up and perform. Thinking what I was thinking? TIME FOR HALFTIME!

We're back from the half and tonight is all about Nick Folk as another field goal put the Jets up 12-0. Now, if you were sure that the Vikings were down and out, you don't watch sports because recently resigned Randy Moss scored a touchdown on a 37 yard pass from Farve. Minnesota was on the board 12-7. To end the 3rd, Folk did what he did best, a field goal, and the Jets were up 15-7.

We're in the final quarter and Minnesota came out of the gate swinging as Percy Harvin scored a TD on Farve's 34 yard pass. The Vikings were up 15-13. A TD from the Jets gave the Jets a lead of 22-13. Percy Harvin returned with an 11 yard TD to bring the Vikings up 20-22. Now things became interesting. Back and forth and heart pounding plays, the Jets finally closed out the game with a score of 29-20.

If you're a Minnesotan, this weekend was not in your favor. Dust yourselves off and literally try again. As for Favre, you're own individual post will be coming soon if I feel like delving into your chaos. For now though,  you have a lot of explaining to do to your wife if this is all true and let this be a lesson to you, sideline reporters and Gameday Hosts shouldn't have your number because sometimes, they're no different than groupies. A 9-5 and W-2 form is just a mirror for groupie tendencies.

XOXO,
Whitney

Let's Pop Champagne Like We're Used To...ALCS Style!

Last night, I was fortunate enough to witness the New York Yankees sweep the Minnesota Twins, the score was 6-1, live and in person. The stadium was electric and the fans were rowdy and I wouldn't have had it any other way. So, in honor of the Yankees going to the ALCS in grand fashion, I'll leave you with a nice little video all about "popping champagne".



XOXO,
Whitney

October Madness Has Got Me Going Insane...In A Good Way

Every six months or so, one sport leaves and another one enters. As we say hello to football, hockey, and basketball season, we say goodbye to baseball. From April until October, we buy apparel, attend games, buy peanuts and crackerjacks, and bite our nails down to stubble when our team makes it to the post season. For a lucky few whose team makes it to October, we don't say goodbye gracefully, WE TEAR THE HOUSE DOWN! Welcome to the 2010 MLB Playoffs!

All day on TBS, fans have been treated to a Triple Header as we first saw the Rays and Rangers battle, the Reds and Phillies collide, and finally the Yankees and Twins scrap. Cliff Lee pitched amazingly against the Rays and left David Price and the Rays gasping for air trying to catch up. Alas, the Rangers would win the game 5-1. Moving on to Game 2, Roy "Doc" Halladay continued to prove why he is on his way to pitching immortality as he pitched a no-hitter to leave the Reds completely dumbfounded. The Phillies would win 4-0. And finally, we come to the game that myself and Yankees fans have been itching and yearning to see.

The Yankees and CC Sabathia arrived in Minnesota to do some damage and while their damage wasn't crushing, they made a lot of noise. Sabathia pitched with everything he had but the Twins came out of the gate swinging early and took a 2-0 lead and then a 3-0 lead. Robinson Cano gave the Yankees a little air in the 6th when he hit a RBI single to give Minnesota a 3-1 lead. The bats were alive as the Yankees went from 3-1 to 3-2, 4-3 and then 6-4. The great closer Mariano Rivera would come on in the bottom of the 8th to keep the Yanks at 6-4. The Yankees would go on to win the game 6-4.

Today has been nothing short of eventful for Major League Baseball and if we're starting off the ALDS and NLDS in this fashion, I'm excited to see what else is in store.



XOXO,
Whitney

He's A Stunt Queen...He Pulls Stunts For A Living...

Tonight was the season premiere of the Real Housewives of Atlanta and boy oh boy did they come out the gate SWINGING! Hands down, this was the first time that my heart raced rapidly during this hour as well as me tweeting excessively about the housewives. It's safe to say that ladies for a first episode you didn't disappoint and without further delay folks, I bring you the recap and reaction from the show.

The first 12 minutes of the show consisted of Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes trying to patch up their relationship for the umpteenth time since last season when NeNe choked Kim and the cops were called. To get the ball rolling on their relationship again, NeNe invited Kim over to see her new house and during their meeting, Kim and NeNe discussed Kim's new found bisexuality. Yes, Kim has been dating a woman and just wants her friends and fans to be as open and comfortable with her new lifestyle. After NeNe states that she is comfortable with Kim's new lifestyle, they then move on to talking about NeNe's financial independence and how that has affected her relationship with her husband Greg. Kim drops a bombshell on NeNe, one that I feel will take all season to solve, in which Kim tells NeNe that their mutual friend Dwight has been running around town telling people that Greg has borrowed $10,000 from him. From the moment that this was said, I just scratched my head because something about that statement just doesn't sound right. This mystery needs to be solved and fast.

On the other side of town, we meet a new housewife named Phaedra and she's something of a heavyweight in Atlanta being a lawyer to the stars. As we delved into her life briefly tonight, we also saw that she's a friend of NeNe, since childhood, as well ad Dwight. Now we can see where this is going. However, when Phaedra sat down to chat with Dwight at his house, the conversation took a left and we were on the subject of Sheree Whitfield's  fashion show. Dwight noted that he spent $30,000 to help boost Sheree's show and from then on, I knew Dwight had double trouble coming his way. As we'll see shortly, I was right.

There was a brief moment where NeNe and Greg actually talked about this massive $10,000 rumor and Greg had this to offer, all summarized and no exact, "Dwight and I were in a business deal together and Dwight had $500 and another $200 on top of that". So, that statement is jumbled and incoherent and still leaves me confused, o_O is more correct because how do we get $10,000 from $500? Someone seriously has to explain that to me.

Now, I was still on the explanation kick and I thought that we would finally get our answer at the shoe boutique event because Dwight, NeNe, and Sheree, as well as Kim and Phaedra would be in attendance. I guess I had some hope for confrontation etiquette from NeNe and I think I overshot my hopes a tad bit too high. From the jump NeNe was hotheaded. Dwight asked for a hug, "Don't I get a hug?" and Ms. Leakes said "No not really boo". That was the spark that set off the fuse. Voices were raised, hands were flying, and it became straight chaos. Ms. Leakes seriously needs to learn how to be cordial and how to resolve conflicts a little more eloquently than that. You're a grown woman, that behavior was high school. I do hope to some improvement from you this season my dear.

Well, there you have it...the first episode of the season. Is your heart still racing like mine? It'll go away once you settle in for bed. This is sure to be a fiery season...I can see it now.

XOXO,
Whitney

The Core Four...Loyalty Is All They Know

As I was scanning through the Daily News this morning, I came across this interesting piece entitled, Fab Four: How This Legendary Group Almost Never Got Together and I was compelled to write about this spectacular group of men and how we can all learn a little something about love and loyalty.

It's hard to believe that nearly 16 years ago, a young shortstop from Michigan, Derek Jeter, a pitcher from Texas, Andy Pettitte, a catcher from Puerto Rico, Jorge Posada, and a reliever from Panama, Mariano Rivera,  made their big league debuts. Skinny, wide-eyed, and hungry, figuratively and literally, these men scraped and scrapped for their success....success that has contributed to 5 World Series titles and nearly hundreds of millions in salaries. With all that could come with such monumental success, I think what should be reveled is the fact that they're still together. Although Andy left for 3 years, he's still much apart of that statement than anything else.

Free agency, greed, and big bucks go hand in hand and with anything in life, stability isn't always guaranteed. To have longevity in an organization such as the New York Yankees, I wonder what has been keeping them together besides great negotiations and lucrative contracts? Call it mushiness or call it realness, I believe love and loyalty, on all fronts, is what's been the glue to holding these guys together. In order to survive double digits on a team with the same people, you have to develop a mutual love and understanding for who that person is on the field and off the field. Likewise, you have to keep the phrase "throwing me/him under the bus" away from your organization and life at all times.

So, how does witnessing love and loyalty from a group of baseball players help bridge connectivity in our lives? The same practice of mutual understanding in a clubhouse is no different than in any house. You and I can exhibit the same quality in any situation no matter how big or small the issue. Secondly, as a big stickler for loyalty, I am a proponent of accountability and taking responsibility for your actions. Therefore, throwing someone under the bus shouldn't be your first or last resort, it shouldn't find it's way into your life. Learning to be loyal and trustworthy goes a long way. Trust me, there's nothing more desirable than a person who's loyal.  Loyalty is all I know.

As Wednesday approaches and the ALDS begins, I want to congratulate the Yankees, including the Core Four, on another successful season. This piece is for you. Also, congratulations to all the teams in who've made it to the postseason. This is sure to be something exciting.

XOXO,
Whitney