My Take- 2009 Kentucky Derby

Admit it or not- The Kentucky Derby is awesome. So much build up for just a few minutes of sprinting back and forth. 

I for one am a huge sucker of the race each year. And if it weren't for Kansas State Football's spring game on the same time Saturday, I might even throw a Kentucky Derby party!

So in the spirit of the Derby, I'll let you in on my yearly secret....the winner. 

Hey, I'm no junky, but I usually pick fairly well. I try and steer clear of any horse in the single digits odds because we're trying to make the big bucks here. Take it to the bank or not, I guarantee success.

Ryan's #1 Pick- Regal Ransom

- I've heard nothing but good things out of this horse. He's got great speed and if he can get up to the front early, he has a tendency to get comfortable and not let people pass him. He drew a good slot with the #10 gate. There are questions though. He's been racing overseas and his primary stable has been in Dubai. This will be his U.S. return and I'm not sure how he'll take to the "big dogs" that are littered in this field. Also it's a 10 furlong race and I'm not sure he's raced more than 6 or 7 in a while. But the training this week has been done in the morning to keep him calm before they bust him out hard today and Friday. I like his chances despite the question marks.

Ryan's #2 Pick- Papa Clem

- First off, his jockey's colors are attractive and catchy. He's out of the 7th gate which is also a nice draw. He hasn't finished worse than 2nd in his last 4 races, including a top finish at the Arkansas Derby. And I also like the old school technique they're using to train him throughout this week. 

Up Yours- Rajon Rondo

I'll start off the blog with a segment you'll see more of- Up Yours.

The purpose of this segment is for me to vent on a controversial person/play/etc. by telling a member involved to shove it.

UP YOURS- RAJON RONDO

- Ok folks, let's get real. If you haven't seen this play regarding Rondo already today, you're obviously Fred Flinstone living in a cave or you're related to a hermit crab. 

The NBA has already said they will not penalize Rondo or the Celtics for the foul he placed on the lips of Brad Miller in Boston last night. 

I'm not asking the NBA to do anything at this point. It's too late. 

Here's my beef. How can the referees not call at least a flagrant on the play? It appears to me after watching the video that Rondo and the rest of the Celt's defense that flew to the corner during the play, realized they were about to watch Miller put in the game tying lay-up. In that frame of mind, Rondo had to do whatever he could to keep the ball out of the net. Little did he know that the ox-like center would air mail the toss, but still...give me a break! If you're telling me Rondo was going for the ball, you're losing it. Rondo had plenty of time to pull back his hand or just move it lower on the shoulder. But instead, he leaves it. 

No matter, Miller should have made the free throws and at least tie the ball game. But hey, being a Memphis fan, I understand how that goes. The point of it all remains- The Bulls should have had 2 seconds to tie the game or pop up a 3 after Miller's misses. 

If not for just the foul itself, Rondo should at least be punished for being an idiot and claiming he "got ball" after the play was finished. Watch him at the bottom.

Maybe I should blame the refs for not blowing the whistle. And after what Kendrick Perkins stated after Game 4- "I don't think these refs like the Celtics much"- the final play makes them look even more suspicious and scared. But to be honest, I hate Boston too much for me to let Rondo slide out of this one.

So in honor of this Blog's first post- UP YOURS RONDO!

Welcome Aboard

Ok let's be honest. 

There are very few things I love in the world more than sports. Even the wonders that are the female race come up short in a close 2nd. 

And because Facebook will give you the option to select your 5 favorite beers and compete for free food, but somehow have yet to come up with a blogging application, I've gone ahead and taken things into my own hands.

Rather than typing up daily/weekly notes like I used to and tagging every one of my friends that enjoys reading them (which has gotten lengthy lately), I've gone ahead and created "Wallyz World". 

It's nothing special, but hopefully it will provide a place for you to come and vent about the biggest stories seen on ESPN that day. 

And don't call me Ginger, but hopefully I can add some things as time goes on that will "spice up your life" a little more. 

Let the magic begin...