Photo: Youtube ScreenshotLooks like Will Smith may be taking the NFL head on, literally.
The trailer for the new movie Concussion has been released, and Will Smith is playing the main role. If you read the GQ article “Game Brain” (by Jeanne Marie Laskas) back in 2009, this story will sound familiar to you.
Photo: Chocolate CityDirected by Peter Landesman, the film is based on the true story of the Nigerian-born forensic neuropathologist, Dr. Bennet Omalu (played by Will Smith).
Dr. Bennet Omalu? WHOOO-DEE-WHOOOO?
Oh ya know, just the first Doctor to discover and prove that repeated head trauma can cause a neuro-degenerative disease, called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which can lead to death.
Yes, Dr. Omalu made his discovery after performing an autopsy on Mike Webster, the former Pittsburgh Steeler. Furthermore, he backed his discovery case after examining the brains of other NFL stars, including Terry Long, Andre Waters and Dave Duerson.
As if making the discovery wasn’t enough, Dr. Omalu had to fight to tell this new truth and make it known. And, well, the NFL wasn’t going to surrender to that fight easily.
As seen in the trailer, while Dr. Omalu is fighting for the truth, he is told, “You’re going to war with a corporation that owns a day of the week.” In fact, the NFL would continue to deny the connection, try to discredit him, accuse him of “fraud,” and even try to silence him.
“So I was excited. I thought the football industry would be happy with our new discovery. I thought naively that discovery of new information, unraveling new information, redefining concepts, I thought the football industry would embrace it — again, about my business experience — utilize it, turn it into some type of utility, some type of utility function to enhance the game. […] That was what I thought in my naive state of mind. But unfortunately I was proven wrong, that it wasn’t meant to be that way.”
Think about that for a second…
On top of all this, there is email proof that Sony altered the film to make sure it did not displease the NFL or cause protest. Seriously?! TELL THE TRUTH!
The movie will be hitting theaters on December 25, Christmas and, oh wait, smack dab before the NFL playoffs.
After starting 8-1, the Tulsa Shock seemed unsure how the rest of their season would go after losing Skylar Diggins (ACL).
However, they were able to secure a playoff spot for the first time since moving to Oklahoma.
And the playoffs aren’t the only thing they are moving on to.
The WNBA officially approved to move the team to the Dallas/Fort Worth area for next season, where they will play at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Well, it wouldn’t be the first time we heard it. This has been discussed years ago (when Drake tweeted some raunchy ish at her)…
And then, more recently, when he was seen cheering Serena on at Wimbledon in July. But let’s just say that it has been confirmed that they are more than friends again.
The two were recently spotted making out while in a restaurant in Cincinnati. Not sure what the couple ordered to eat, but it was definitely hot and steamy over at their table! One thing we do know they ordered was tequila shots! Aye, aye!
I couldn’t think of a better way to feel more comfortable getting all kissy feely with a man at a high end restaurant, with six other people, might I add. TOTALLY gives justification. A woman and her tequila– ya, there’s a lot of things that can happen. AND, we all know that Drake could have totally been whispering in her ear some of his loveable rap lyrics…
“If you let me, here’s what I’ll do,
I’ll take care of you…”
Mhmm… We don’t doubt that you would Drakey boy.
Drake and Serena are both very private people, and they say that they are both each other’s types.
Serena’s ex, Common even weighed in on the subject…
Okay, we know everyone always says “you are what you eat.” But we all know that you are what you drink, am I right?!
Beer is a hot commodity these days. Whether you’re sipping one at the bar or pounding one at a tailgate, the beer you drink definitely says a little something about you.
Coors Light/Bud Light/Michelob Ultra:
We see you. You beer drinkin’, tailgating machine you! You obviously aren’t in it for the taste. Maybe you just like it simple. No hassle. You can sip these, or pound them. And we aren’t afraid of your commitment to continuously drinking. I like to look at you aluminum beer can chasers as party animals, remind me to invite you to a game because you have your pace-pants on and I like your style. These bad boys go down like water, while not adding all the extra calories and carbs. I’m looking at you Mich Ultra! If you get that extra spin class in that day, or your girlfriend told you that your dad bod isn’t cute anymore, pick up that Mich Ultra. We believe in you!
Pabst Blue Ribbon:
Photo: Pabst Blue Ribbon Instagram
We like you. We like your style. We like your cheap beer taste. You know how to get the most bang for your buck in a cheap keg at a house party. Don’t mind if we put on some “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” and sing it while eating a hotdog with our PBR in our red solo cup. You like to party with the good ole red, white & blue can! Even though this company sold out to Russia, it still has some American vibes!
Natty Ice:
Photo: Total Frat Move Instagram
You frat, bro?
Corona:
Photo: Corona Instagram
It’s probably Taco Tuesday and you panicked, hard. Some like to label this beer a beach beer and a summer favorite, but you’re confused. Maybe you are a little new at the whole beer buying thing and you went with the most marketed option. It’s okay, but Mexico makes a way less skunkier beer called Dos Equis, reach for that one next time you noob. We see so many people drinking Corona at backyard pool parties. But, does anyone actually enjoy it? We think that the only Corona beer you should even remotely drink is a Coronita in a frozen marg. So easy there, Pony Boy, sombreros are for Dos Equis drinkers only.
Ciders:
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Maybe you’re afraid of gluten or something. Sh*t, if I wanted a juice in the afternoon I would pick up a Capri Sun. Now if this is your key to your early morning college games, we see you. You little devil, you. You eat it up when people talk crap about your ciders because you’re getting more alcohol content with a fruity twist and less carbonation than the beer drinkers. Maybe you’re really into day drinking and this is your secret to not getting too full? Holy sh*t, was that just an epiphany? How about we cut that cider with half a Guinness and make it a Black Velvet. (Note: Editor fav! 😉 )
Heineken:
Photo: Heineken Instagram
We think you just dig the color green. In which case, as a Packers fan I say to you HELL YEAH. But for some of you, green is not the case. Maybe you went to Holland and traveled the world and want to bring the experience back with you, so you drink Heineken. Maybe you’re cultured, but you like to pretend you know more than anyone else in your presence. But at the end of the day, we really don’t care that your second cousin slept with Heidi Montag, we just want to get drunk.
IPA’s:
You’re a rare breed. You like to test your tastebuds out. You like new things, and we aren’t here to stop you. You love to find new ways to stay entertained and new beers to introduce to your friends. You are mesmerized by the craft of making a damn good beer. Some may call you a beer snob, but we salute you.
Shiner Bock:
Hello Texas! 😉
Lagers/Blondes:
Okay so you’re a step up from the cider people. You only like beer that you can completely see through. You are the exact opposite from the IPA drinker. You hate new things and we can all see that. Even though your beer is probably cheaper at the bar, we are afraid of how ready to settle down you are. What? Who said that?
Reds:
You’re just trying to look cooler than the lager person, aren’t you? You really want to order a honey blonde, but you need to shout that you are different than the rest. Ain’t nothing wrong with that. You go, you rebel.
Stouts:
You cheeky bastards, you! You have some underlying talent, and by that we mean you really have talented stomachs. Stouts are the dessert wine of beer world… Everyone is interested but no one ever fully commits to the decision. We salute you, but we can’t join you. We’d rather get king size twix bars.
At the end of the day, a beer is a beer and I’m not going to complain about anything you hand me. But if I’m the one reaching for the cooler, you can find me with the chuggers and the champion tailgaters with a Mich Ultra in hand! Don’t believe me? Just check out our Snapchat @coachsdaughters!
Mmm, fall is in the air. The season of sweaters, scarves, oversized boots and all things pumpkin.
Raise your hand if you love yourself some Starbucks Pumpkin Spice lattes! WELL GUESS WHAT! It’s almost that time of year! And GUESS WHAT ELSE! Starbucks is now using REAL pumpkin puree in their drinks.
That’s right, in the past starbucks had used caramel coloring aka playing games with your mind! Come on Starbs, don’t play me like that!
If you’re a true Starbaholic like yours truly, you already know the date when your lips can taste the warm, happy, deliciousness that is a pumpkin spice latte. For the rest of you peasants who don’t, it’s Tuesday, September 8th. Which is my birthday… Oh the irony!
While we’re on the topic of all things pumpkin, who doesn’t love a good piece of pumpkin bread? Well I’ve found the BEST recipe for pumpkin bread, which you can try here. And don’t be a little betch and skimp out on the glaze, that’s the best part!
For someone so familiar with wine like myself, I was completely UNFAMILIAR with Club W until checking out the site and boy was I pleasantly surprised. To update you, you may have seen advertisements for Club W via Facebook.
Their slogan: Quality Wine. No middleman. Saving YOU money.
Photo: Club W
The idea is simple: You fill out six simple questions about flavors that you like, Club W gives you
recommendations and then you receive monthly shipments of wine that you are guaranteed to love- amazing right?
I filled out my own “palate profile” and questions ranged from how I like my coffee, preferences on salt or citrus and how adventurous I am with food and drink.
It was a nice mix of reds and whites and I decided to order three:
1. Laughing Owl Chardonnay
2. Invoke Syrah
3. “Pacificana” Sauvignon Blanc
They also had really cute labels and bottles that I save as flower vases or “Pinterest” inspired candle holders around the house. Once you make your selections it gives you food pairings and recipes to match your wine! You also get 50% off the total of your first purchase as a new customer… So I’m thinking it really can’t get much better than this.
Photo: Club W
Only CON’s or negatives would be that the wine arrives via Fed Ex and the orders ship within two days and you must sign for your wine. (I suggest shipping to a home address where someone is available at all times or to an office!) Also, the wines do arrive warm (sometimes warmer than what the normal temperatures wines should be stored at.) Not that I’m picky or anything. And hate to break it to ya, but Club Dubyah isn’t in some states. They are unable to ship to the following states: AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, KY, MS, OK, PA, RI, SD and UT.
But hey for the lucky folk like me in shipping range, ORDER UP!
Yeah, summer is basically over but hey, who said we have to act like it?!
Therefore, this week’s Drink of the Week is a Blue Hawaiian- specifically from Luau Larry’s on Catalina Island (and how appropriate that we have two of our TCD girls there this weekend!)
For those of you not in reach of hitting up Luau Larry’s, here’s the ingredients and some instructions on how you’re going to make your own!
INGREDIENTS
1 oz Light Rum
1 oz Blue Curaco
1 oz Sweet and Sour
1 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 Pineapple Wedge
1 Cherry
DIRECTIONS
1. Find a festive cup, because we know every drink tastes better in a festive cup.
2. Pour in the pineapple juice first.
3. Add the rum, sweet and sour and triple sec.
4. Add the blue curaco last to make it look like the pic and totally instagramable.
5. Add the pineapple wedge to the rim.
6. Plop that cherry in.
That’s it! You have accomplished a Blue Hawaiian. Now all you need is your hula skirt and lei! 😉
Let me start out this article by saying that I am a diehard Cleveland Browns fan and I will be for life.
Just to give you an idea of this fandom I have for my team, here’s a quick story about the photo above. I went out and bought that jersey in Times Square in NYC on my first payday Friday at my first job post grad. I changed in the bathroom and wore it around work all day because it was “casual Friday.”
I grew up cheering for the Brownies and even “attended” many games in the DAWG POUND via my mother’s womb. So you can say we go back pretty FARR 😉
As a team, we have gone through 23 quarterbacks in my 23 years of life.
The most recent? Johnny, Johnny, Johnny.
Here’s my case for why Manziel deserves to be the starter, after just two preseason games:
1. Josh McCowan is downright awful. Sorry, but someone has to say it. Literally terrible. Old. He threw two interceptions in his dismal preseason performance.
2. Johnny Manziel has matured. He has learned from his lessons, and is continually learning.
3. He brings a competitive fire, an ability to scramble and excitement to the fans and the front office.
4. Cleveland had a solid run game last season and adds upon it this season with Isaiah Crowell, Duke Johnson (*great under the radar fantasy RB pick up*) and Terrance West. Johnny is a running QB, and one of the best of ’em.
5. Throughout the preseason, Manziel has gone 17 for 20 for 160 passing yards and a touchdown.
6. Most importantly, the game has appeared to slow down for him. He’s making better decisions on and off the field. He looks more poised in the pocket. And he wants towin.
The issue may be that his temporary long term elbow soreness may be caused from his throwing motion and could result in longer term issues.
“He does change his arm angle a lot, and quarterbacks that tend to drop their elbow on some throws will have a tendency for this to happen,” Pettine said earlier Monday during an interview with ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike.
The team believes that rest and maintenance can take care of the issue and the Browns expect Johnny Manziel to play on Saturday in the third preseason game in Tampa.
Now it’s time for the Browns to make the right decision and start their first round draft pick, now and for the rest of the season. It’s what the people want.
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