NFL Sched, Keith Morrison, AI, & Shawn's Job

So much to blog about, so little time.

The 2009 NFL Schedule was released yesterday. The Bucs have the 5th toughest schedule in the NFL this coming season, or something to that effect, according to tbo.com, and according to Albert Breer on Sporting News.com it is THE toughest. Home opener is with my beloved Cowboys coming to Ray Jay on Sept. 13th. What better birthday present can you get?

Though my emotions will once again be conflicted. On the one hand, of course I would love for the Cowboys to have the season they should have had 1,2,3 seasons ago and start the year off with a W. On the other hand, being in sales for the Bucs, well, an opening win against the Cowboys would look very promising for my bank account. Not to sound all fairweather, but even Jerry Jones would understand, it's business, not personal.

Two days ago, Shawn found out he has to work the NFL Draft with Drew Rosenhaus again this year, as he has had to do for the past couple years. Typically, Rosenhaus rents a cushy cabana at The Shore Club in Miami. I have not been able to participate in such lavish accommodations, and this year, not having to work the draft for the Bucs, I thought would be my chance. No such luck. This year's festivities occur in Pittsburgh, the armpit of America and Steelers' Nation. We have now dubbed Shawn the Pittsburgh Bureau Producer since he made at least 5 trips up there in the past 9 months...or something to that effect.

Anyway, we got onto a discussion about Twitter, Facebook, blogging, etc., and Shawn expressed his disdain for shelling out TMI. He said that the last thing he wants is to post a status about him working in Pittsburgh for the weekend and having 50 people respond "So cool!" and "Have fun!" and "You're lucky!" when in fact, he is not having any of those things. Rather, he's freezing his bum off, sitting in the press box or truck, and running around with his head cut off. The point being, many peeps think his job is all glamour, when it is a lot of hours of tiring work. I pointed out that "Right, it's not like you're calling the plays from the sidelines or something." He seemed to enjoy this answer and will proceed to use it. Anyhow, the main point being, he doesn't need everyone to know what he's doing at all times (like me), nor does he want the attention of people knowing (like me), nor does he want to take the time to keep up with all of that (like me). The man can barely check email, therefore, I don't blame him.

I have to briefly comment on American Idol last night, which, I can't believe not only am I watching this stupid show, but I'm actually voting, as well. I have a solution to the running out of time problem - CUT RYAN SEACREST'S POINTLESS BLABBERING AND UN-FUNNY JOKES! His presence, to me, is a complete waste of time, and more annoying than I can possibly describe. I don't want to hear just TWO judges comment, I demand to know what Simon thinks about EVERYONE. Maybe not so much Paula. I feel, as a viewer, that I am totally getting the short end of the stick, so to speak.*

While we're on the subject of Fox Television, if you watch 24 - OMG! Just when you think nothing else could possibly happen...BAM...right in the kisser. I won't spoil it if you haven't watched your TiVo/DVR, and if you haven't, really? Please get caught up with the rest of America before Jack Bauer comes to beat your arse. Anyway, Elisha Cuthbert as Jack's daughter returning to the show was a nice touch. She looked absolutely beautiful, which, it's rare for me to say about blondes, as I typically prefer brunettes. Anyway, I also had a random thought that she may be susceptible to "Alyssa Milano Syndrome", only with hockey players? I'm pretty sure I have a "girl crush" on her. Add her to the list of Vanessa Marcil, Gina Gershon, and Anne Hathaway.

Moving on to NBC, Shawn and I have an unhealthy obsession with Dateline & 48 Hours Mystery. We especially enjoy Dateline because of Keith Morrison. If you have not had the pleasure of experiencing this man's reporting, you are truly missing out. Here is a hilarious spoof of our Keith on SNL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULKC5auyGHQ

Have a lovely day!