I tweeted earlier Saturday morning that December 10th 2011 the Indiana Hoosiers have a great chance to shock the world. Shock the world they did, Christian Watford's 3 pointer as time expired was the dagger that did the job. The young Hoosier squad was in control for most of the game and if you follow the team, it was a sight we have become familiar with and also afraid of at the same time. Indiana was leading at the half in each of the last two meetings against the Wildcats of Kentucky only to fall apart in the 2nd half and lose the game.
The Hoosiers took a 1 point lead into the half only to see it slip away as Marquis Teague took over in the 2nd half, which was an unpleasant sight for Hoosiers fans as Teague was highly recruited by Tom Crean. Teague being an Indy kid decided to not go with the home state school and rather go with the hated rival Kentucky Wildcats. Just as the lead dwindled away and the energy was sucked right out of Assembly Hall, Doron Lamb stepped to the free throw line for two shots leading 71-70 with just 5.6 seconds left on the clock.
Lamb missed the first of the two shots and sinks the second to give the wildcats a 72-70 lead, with no timeouts left for coach Crean, Verdell Jones took the inbound pass and raced up the court. Jones dribbled to the left of the free line and looked back and found a trailing Christian Watford with his feet set and shoulders squared. Watford was ready to fire and as soon as he caught the ball, he did just that, Watford and the thousands of IU fans watched as the ball went through the bottom of the net as the game clock struck 0!
The Hoosiers beating the rival Wildcats and more importantly getting a big time win on a national stage, that will put them into the top 25. IU improves to 9-0 for the first time since the 1989-1990 and defeats a #1 ranked team for the first time since 2002 when they defeated the Duke Blue Devils 74-73 in the NCAA tournament. It felt great to be an Indiana guy yesterday and with Indy being my home state I can only hope the young men can grow from this experience and use it to improve themselves as men and as a team. Tom Crean getting his first Gatorade shower as the Indiana head coach and lets hope its not the last! Check out Overtime Monday night for a full game breakdown and much more, gomilehigh.com or livestream.com/gomilehigh 7-9 pm mnt time, or @JoshuaDover on twitter if you'd like to chat about all that is going on in the sports world. AAAAAAHHHH AAAAHHH I GOTTA GO!!! GO BIG RED!!!!!!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
How To Lose!
I wrote this in the midst of the Tim Tebow, Kyle Orton controversy here in Denver and was going to perform on Overtime (my weekly sports talk show on gomilehigh.com Monday nights 7-9 mnt) but turns out I'm a sports reporter and not a rapper. It is a parody of the Lil Wayne song "How to Love."
"You had a lot of teams try and test your arm, never really had luck cause you always figure out, how to lose... how to lose. Haven't scored in the red zone, it seems like forever, now your on the sideline, trying to put it together, how to lose... how to lose.
For a second you were a Bear but now you over here and it's hard not to stare, the way you settle for field goal's, you've made it clear that you know how to lose... how to lose. You had a lot of dreams you couldn't transform to visions so they sent to the bench, for making bad decisions. We know it wasn't your fault you probably had good intentions, now the media has questions and you don't wanna listen, now I admire you neck beard and Prius, just as much as you admire Tim Tebow and Jesus! So don't be mad ain't nobody else trippin, see you throw a lot of pics and them pics still hurtin. Cause you had a lot of teams try and test your arm, never really had luck, cause you always figure out, how to lose... how to lose. Haven't scored in the red zone, it seems like forever, and now your on the sideline, trying to put it together, how to lose... how to lose.
See I just want you to know, the deserve the bench your pitiful, your pitiful. That neck beard is far from the usual, yeah it's far from the usual. Cause you had a lot of teams try and test your arm, never really had luck, cause you always figure out how to lose... how to lose. Haven't scored in the red zone, it seems like forever, now you on the sideline, trying to put it together, how to lose... HOW TO LOSE!!!!!"
There it is, the first song I've ever wrote and when your reading this I encourage you to sing it and have Lil Wayne's " How to Love" playing in the background. Just wanted to have a little fun on this weeks blog and I would love to hear what you think about the song and the blog in general. Thank you for reading and look for me on twitter for updates on what I am doing and how you can find my sports talk show, @JoshuaDover
"You had a lot of teams try and test your arm, never really had luck cause you always figure out, how to lose... how to lose. Haven't scored in the red zone, it seems like forever, now your on the sideline, trying to put it together, how to lose... how to lose.
For a second you were a Bear but now you over here and it's hard not to stare, the way you settle for field goal's, you've made it clear that you know how to lose... how to lose. You had a lot of dreams you couldn't transform to visions so they sent to the bench, for making bad decisions. We know it wasn't your fault you probably had good intentions, now the media has questions and you don't wanna listen, now I admire you neck beard and Prius, just as much as you admire Tim Tebow and Jesus! So don't be mad ain't nobody else trippin, see you throw a lot of pics and them pics still hurtin. Cause you had a lot of teams try and test your arm, never really had luck, cause you always figure out, how to lose... how to lose. Haven't scored in the red zone, it seems like forever, and now your on the sideline, trying to put it together, how to lose... how to lose.
See I just want you to know, the deserve the bench your pitiful, your pitiful. That neck beard is far from the usual, yeah it's far from the usual. Cause you had a lot of teams try and test your arm, never really had luck, cause you always figure out how to lose... how to lose. Haven't scored in the red zone, it seems like forever, now you on the sideline, trying to put it together, how to lose... HOW TO LOSE!!!!!"
There it is, the first song I've ever wrote and when your reading this I encourage you to sing it and have Lil Wayne's " How to Love" playing in the background. Just wanted to have a little fun on this weeks blog and I would love to hear what you think about the song and the blog in general. Thank you for reading and look for me on twitter for updates on what I am doing and how you can find my sports talk show, @JoshuaDover
Sunday, November 27, 2011
The Deal is Done!... Well Kinda
If your like me, then waking up Saturday morning with the news that NBA owners and players had reached a deal was exactly what we had been waiting for. Don't get me wrong had there been no deal or even this tentative deal that they have agreed upon, I would of got my fix from the NCAA or even tuned in when I could to the players that made the trip overseas. It wouldn't of been the same though and that is something that only a select few feel about the NBA. The NBA much like the NHL does not have the luxury that the NFL has knowing that the fans, although they don't agree with the fact that billionaires are arguing with millionaires they will still show up on game day.
The NHL has long been struggling to get back the fans and the national attention it lost during its 2004-05 lockout. The NBA owners and more importantly David Stern is fully aware that the fans the NBA gained during last years outstanding playoffs would be hard to get back after a missed season. Although some will argue that the damage has been done by missing games thus far and not coming back until Christmas, I will argue that Christmas day is the perfect day to come back. A day that the general public has grown accustom to seeing NBA on T.V. With the NFL airing just one game on Christmas day it leaves the sports world wide open and all eyes available to be on the NBA.
The tentative agreement is basically what the owners have been wanting the entire time. The owners getting their wish to have players BRI cut from 57% to 50% and the mid level salaries to be cut, and teams that are not making it financially have the a chance to survive. All of this seems to be settled in the tentative agreement but a few issues that still remain could be the deciding factors. Draft age and how D-League player salaries work after being sent down or called up being amongst those still to be discussed, I think that the drug testing issue that is yet to be resolved will be a big hurdle to get through. Players not opposed to in season drug testing for PED's and other illegal substances but the NBA is pushing for year round testing, and that could be a tough pill to swallow for some NBA'ers, no pun intended.
For the time being I am happy to hear that the NBA is back and they have given us a nice gift in the form of Christmas day games. Lets hope that this tentative deal can turn into a real deal that is in writing and all sides can agree upon. As I tweeted when I heard the news if anything else comes from the news Saturday, it gives us a break from all the Tebow talk here in Denver. At least for now.
The NHL has long been struggling to get back the fans and the national attention it lost during its 2004-05 lockout. The NBA owners and more importantly David Stern is fully aware that the fans the NBA gained during last years outstanding playoffs would be hard to get back after a missed season. Although some will argue that the damage has been done by missing games thus far and not coming back until Christmas, I will argue that Christmas day is the perfect day to come back. A day that the general public has grown accustom to seeing NBA on T.V. With the NFL airing just one game on Christmas day it leaves the sports world wide open and all eyes available to be on the NBA.
The tentative agreement is basically what the owners have been wanting the entire time. The owners getting their wish to have players BRI cut from 57% to 50% and the mid level salaries to be cut, and teams that are not making it financially have the a chance to survive. All of this seems to be settled in the tentative agreement but a few issues that still remain could be the deciding factors. Draft age and how D-League player salaries work after being sent down or called up being amongst those still to be discussed, I think that the drug testing issue that is yet to be resolved will be a big hurdle to get through. Players not opposed to in season drug testing for PED's and other illegal substances but the NBA is pushing for year round testing, and that could be a tough pill to swallow for some NBA'ers, no pun intended.
For the time being I am happy to hear that the NBA is back and they have given us a nice gift in the form of Christmas day games. Lets hope that this tentative deal can turn into a real deal that is in writing and all sides can agree upon. As I tweeted when I heard the news if anything else comes from the news Saturday, it gives us a break from all the Tebow talk here in Denver. At least for now.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
THANKS RUDY!
Well, Well, Well... Here we are again, I'm writing my blog entry and Bronco fans are going absolutely crazy. The Broncos getting an impressive come from behind win this week against the Jets, and who else but the future Pope EEERRRRR Rudy, EEERRRRR Tim Tebow leading the game winning drive and capping it off with the winning touchdown run. I have clearly stated that I do not think this kind of offense can work long term in the NFL and I still believe that, but for the time being this has been amazing.
I have tweeted, said on Overtime, Monday nights 7-9 mnt on gomilehigh.com (Shameless plug) that the NFL is big boy football and the draw read/option offense will not work and I thought that a Rex Ryan ran defense would have shown us just that. I was wrong, even the big fella himself seemed to be confused as to how it was still working. Rex Ryan giving the ol MJ shoulder shrug during the game Thursday evening, I couldn't help but laugh when I seen him throw his hands up in frustration. Mr. Ryan, welcome to my world... Myself along with several others in the Denver area have no idea how this is still working.
All though I still DO NOT believe that this young man is a long term NFL QB, I do believe that a lot of people can learn something from Tim Tebow, myself included. He truly has a positive mental attitude and lets nothing get in his head or distract him from his goals. If we could all take that approach to our daily lives and set short term goals even just daily goals, and not quit or make an excuse as to why we can't achieve them, we will all be in a better place. So for carrying himself in this manner I would like to thank Mr.Tebow for shedding some light on the fact that if you work hard enough and stay focused on what you want unbelievable things can happen.
With life changing everyday and Thanksgiving coming this week, I ask that each of you take the "Tebow" approach to life this week, and no I don't mean dropping to a knee and praying randomly. I mean be grateful for what you have and appreciate the challenges that God has laid down for you, because one day we will be looking back saying I wish I would of done something different and maybe things would of turned out different. Well this is our time and it's your life so make what you want of it, a saying that my Mom has had posted in her kitchen for years says it all, and I hope if you take anything from this blog its this. "If God brought you to it, he can bring you through it." I'll keep that in mind as I am out MAKING MY OWN LUCK, I hope you 'll do the same!
I have tweeted, said on Overtime, Monday nights 7-9 mnt on gomilehigh.com (Shameless plug) that the NFL is big boy football and the draw read/option offense will not work and I thought that a Rex Ryan ran defense would have shown us just that. I was wrong, even the big fella himself seemed to be confused as to how it was still working. Rex Ryan giving the ol MJ shoulder shrug during the game Thursday evening, I couldn't help but laugh when I seen him throw his hands up in frustration. Mr. Ryan, welcome to my world... Myself along with several others in the Denver area have no idea how this is still working.
All though I still DO NOT believe that this young man is a long term NFL QB, I do believe that a lot of people can learn something from Tim Tebow, myself included. He truly has a positive mental attitude and lets nothing get in his head or distract him from his goals. If we could all take that approach to our daily lives and set short term goals even just daily goals, and not quit or make an excuse as to why we can't achieve them, we will all be in a better place. So for carrying himself in this manner I would like to thank Mr.Tebow for shedding some light on the fact that if you work hard enough and stay focused on what you want unbelievable things can happen.
With life changing everyday and Thanksgiving coming this week, I ask that each of you take the "Tebow" approach to life this week, and no I don't mean dropping to a knee and praying randomly. I mean be grateful for what you have and appreciate the challenges that God has laid down for you, because one day we will be looking back saying I wish I would of done something different and maybe things would of turned out different. Well this is our time and it's your life so make what you want of it, a saying that my Mom has had posted in her kitchen for years says it all, and I hope if you take anything from this blog its this. "If God brought you to it, he can bring you through it." I'll keep that in mind as I am out MAKING MY OWN LUCK, I hope you 'll do the same!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Watching the Broncos is like watching my sister play video games!
"Hello, you play to win the game" originally said by Herm Edwards, but now being said by Tim Tebow supporters world wide. Tebow getting another win today against the Kansas City Chiefs, and in Kansas City none the less. It was not pretty though, Tebow going just 2-8 for 69 yards and adding another 44 yards on the ground. He did have a rushing touchdown and one of the two completions was a 56 yard touchdown toss to a streaking Eric Decker. The Broncos offense keeping it very bland, in fact I would even say a little boring, running the ball 54 times as apposed to the just 8 pass plays.
Kansas City coach Todd Haley is apparently not checking my twitter timeline, where earlier today I stated that keeping a spy or two on Tebow & making sure that your defensive end's stay at home was a sure way to a victory. Granted the Chiefs did not let the draw read pick them apart as was the case against the Raiders. Today's game was won with some good ol smash mouth football, you know what we're doing but let's see if you can stop it. The Chielfs answered that with a definate "NO" not only did the Chiefs defense show no signs of life, the offense was only able to gain 258 total yards and allowed 4 sacks.
So Tebow is 3-1 and he has brought the Broncos back to being just 1 game out of 1st place in the AFC West. I do not believe that Tebow is the long term answer for this team or for any team for that matter. He has wins this year against sub par teams, that's my opinion. Does any one really believe that this kind of football can be sucsefull in January? Against teams like the Patriots or the Steelers, the answer to that question is, NO! I do believe that Tim Tebow can truly be a role model and is a role model for thousands. But a NFL quarterback? I think not.
Watching the young man play is exciting and frustrating at the same time, which led me to this analogy. When I watch Tim Tebow play I get a feeling in my stomach that I have not felt in many years, something that a lot of us have probably felt. The same feeling I use to get when I had to share my video games with my sister as a kid. You know the feeling, when you would have to hand the controller over just knowing she was going to ruin all the progress you had just made. Just as her chair would turn completly around and not even be facing the tv, because she couldn't sit still, she would literrally turn her whole body to try and get her character to turn. (It was hilarious) But just as she would make that full 180 degree turn she would pass the level! It would drive me crazy, I could literraly never figure out how she made it through the level on pure luck. Until the 2011-12 NFL season and seeing Tim Tebow play football the same way my sister used to play video games it's clear, my sister and Tebow are the real life version of the Disney movie "Angels in the Outfield"
With that said let me know what you think of the blog and if you'd like to get at me please do so via twitter @JoshuaDover or listen to Overtime on gomilehigh.com Monday nights 7-9 pm mountain time and you can chime in there as well.AAAAAAHHHHH AAAAAAAHHHH I GOTTA GO!!!!!!!
Kansas City coach Todd Haley is apparently not checking my twitter timeline, where earlier today I stated that keeping a spy or two on Tebow & making sure that your defensive end's stay at home was a sure way to a victory. Granted the Chiefs did not let the draw read pick them apart as was the case against the Raiders. Today's game was won with some good ol smash mouth football, you know what we're doing but let's see if you can stop it. The Chielfs answered that with a definate "NO" not only did the Chiefs defense show no signs of life, the offense was only able to gain 258 total yards and allowed 4 sacks.
So Tebow is 3-1 and he has brought the Broncos back to being just 1 game out of 1st place in the AFC West. I do not believe that Tebow is the long term answer for this team or for any team for that matter. He has wins this year against sub par teams, that's my opinion. Does any one really believe that this kind of football can be sucsefull in January? Against teams like the Patriots or the Steelers, the answer to that question is, NO! I do believe that Tim Tebow can truly be a role model and is a role model for thousands. But a NFL quarterback? I think not.
Watching the young man play is exciting and frustrating at the same time, which led me to this analogy. When I watch Tim Tebow play I get a feeling in my stomach that I have not felt in many years, something that a lot of us have probably felt. The same feeling I use to get when I had to share my video games with my sister as a kid. You know the feeling, when you would have to hand the controller over just knowing she was going to ruin all the progress you had just made. Just as her chair would turn completly around and not even be facing the tv, because she couldn't sit still, she would literrally turn her whole body to try and get her character to turn. (It was hilarious) But just as she would make that full 180 degree turn she would pass the level! It would drive me crazy, I could literraly never figure out how she made it through the level on pure luck. Until the 2011-12 NFL season and seeing Tim Tebow play football the same way my sister used to play video games it's clear, my sister and Tebow are the real life version of the Disney movie "Angels in the Outfield"
With that said let me know what you think of the blog and if you'd like to get at me please do so via twitter @JoshuaDover or listen to Overtime on gomilehigh.com Monday nights 7-9 pm mountain time and you can chime in there as well.AAAAAAHHHHH AAAAAAAHHHH I GOTTA GO!!!!!!!
Monday, November 7, 2011
We are not the same, I am a martian!
My name is Joshua Dover and I pride myself on not being just another guy. I have seen all of my life, peers, family members, friends, all settle for just being average. Being able to get by as long as you have food for your family and a roof over your head seems to be something my generation has become OK with! Something that I find absolutely crazy, do not get me wrong I know that it is hard and that not everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve their goals. "Gotta have money to make money" it's so true.
With that being the way it is in our country, we all have one similar opportunity. Every day you open your eyes to start the day your given another 24 hours to make the most out of that day, some not even fortunate enough to make through those 24 hours. So my intentions is to make my life and the life's of those who I love the best it can be, every single day. I hope I can do that for those of who decide to read my posts and I look forward to interacting with each and every one of you. I will write a lot about sports and my take on sports but I wanted to start by telling you where I'm coming from.
With that said today marks the 20 year anniversary of Earvin "Magic" Johnson announcing to the world that he was HIV positive, take a second today to appreciate your life!
With that being the way it is in our country, we all have one similar opportunity. Every day you open your eyes to start the day your given another 24 hours to make the most out of that day, some not even fortunate enough to make through those 24 hours. So my intentions is to make my life and the life's of those who I love the best it can be, every single day. I hope I can do that for those of who decide to read my posts and I look forward to interacting with each and every one of you. I will write a lot about sports and my take on sports but I wanted to start by telling you where I'm coming from.
With that said today marks the 20 year anniversary of Earvin "Magic" Johnson announcing to the world that he was HIV positive, take a second today to appreciate your life!
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