Introduction

It is with a solemn heart and a feeling of great honor that I accept this invitation to join this elite group of sports bloggers. I consider myself now duty bound to contribute in a manner befitting the standards already established heretofore on this blog.

So, this being my first post, I find myself in a bit of a quandary. I am associating myself now with sports enthusiasts with the names of Thumbs, Chops, Scuba, and DK Smack and I am only now becoming aware that I lack an appropriate Smack Blog nickname.

Therefore, I need your help loyal followers of the CBAC Smack Blog. I need a good solid nickname for signing my posts. Keep em short, keep em witty, and we’ll go from there.

I look forward to many future opportunities to share thoughts with one another about our shared passion of sports.

Signed,

Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 4:00 pm - Its on!!!

This will be very short and to the point - Its on.

Although BYU will come into the game as the underdog, we all know how most of these games turn out. There nothing but dog fights till the end, no matter which team is "better" than the other. So let the smack begin....

Does anyone recognize this man? I’ll tell you a little bit about him and see if he rings a bell. In high school he was an All-State football player as a junior and senior. He was also a two-time All-District and All-Centex selection and twice selected to Team Texas. He’s been in the starting lineup since his freshman year in high school.

This man is Ross Evans, the kicker for TCU. As of late he has been in the news for the two missed field goals at the end of the game against Utah last Thursday. Had either of the balls he kicked gone through the uprights at the end of that incredible game they would have negated the final spectacular touchdown thrown by Brian Johnson with only seconds to go. Disappointment and heartbreak are what he felt as he sat in the loneliest seat in Rice-Eccles. The camera showed him with his head in his hands as the clock hit zero. Nevermind the accolades, nevermind the high school awards and achievements. He was a big fat loser.

Over the past 24 hours of reflection, I have grown to respect the losers. It was less than 24 hours ago that I let a highly coveted CBAC championship slip through my very capable hands. No one who played in that tournament wanted that championship more than I did. The only other time I was in the final game, a player on the other team made 5 for 5 from the three-point line and some were from behind half court. I’ve always considered that if I were able to get back in the finals I wouldn’t let the trophy escape. Last night it escaped me again.

No doubt this let down is tremendously hard to swallow and only time, mental focus, and personal dedication to improvement can get a person through this. I guess 20 years from now the question will be, “is Ross Evans remembered for blowing TCU’s BCS chances?” or “is he being inducted into the Football Hall of Fame?” He is in control of that question. That’s what keeps me going. That’s the beauty of sports. Even the wake of a humiliating loss comes tremendous strength to come back stronger and that is what I plan to do.

Thumb's Thread Thursday- CBAC PASSION

It's that time of year again, when the greatest sporting event will be played.

Where each drop of sweat, blood, and tears represents PASSION. PASSION is what CBAC is all about. Those who were chosen to take place in CBAC, should cherish this opportunity and pass this experience to the generations to come. Those who did not qualify to play this year. I urge you to find the love of the game, wash your jockstrap, and commit with dedication to play in the next CBAC. A CBAC player is not based upon your skill level, it is based upon your level of PASSION.

Here are the fortunate players chosen to participate in CBAC XV:

Team 1- Mike/ Snapple /John Stockton /Brett
Team 2- Matt Q / Nikki / Chopper / Jimmy
Team 3- PK / Special K / Richie / Lehi
Team 4- Sarge / Jason Mann / Bish / Tyler
Team 5- Joe / Scuba / Jason Q / Dave
Team 6- Shawn T. / Mark / Glenn / Danbo

I would like to share my analysis and predictions-

Team 1- I love this team, based on brotherly love and the name of John Stockton, however with Stocktons name involved, I see them falling short of the title. Welcome back Okiama.

Team 2- For some reason this team looks very familiar, I think they have played together in past CBAC's. This team is a contender. If Chopper can stay out of foul trouble, Nikki hits her base-line jumper, Matt Q makes 1 right hand lay-up, and Jimmy shares the ball, this team will win it. Too many if's.

Team 3- I like this team, but I see two inconsistencies. 1-Richie is too injury prone and 2-PK is either way ON or all the way OFF.

Team 4- I don't know this team very well, therefore chances are they will be exiting quickly.

Team 5- Dave really let me down last CBAC in my predictions, so I can't pick them to take it all this year. This team has the most playing experience together, which can be a good thing or bad. Bad in the sense that I can't tell you how many fist fights and verbal lashings I have witnessed between Scuba, Dave, and Joe while being on the same team. Jason Q, it is up to you to control the hot tempers of your compadres.

Team 6- This is the team to beat. This is my pick to win it all. Why? PASSION Baby! I don't think any team can match up PASSION wise. With the name of Danbo, the intensity of Mr. Glenn Paul, and the goggles of Gygi- No team has a chance. I know Shawn T. is a rookie but regardless of who he is, this team can't lose.


That's my take on this upcoming CBAC.
Good luck to all. Play hard or don't play at all!

With PASSION,


Your PASSIONate Thumbs

Olden Caveman Out Again!

I'm not ready to call Oden a bust, but Sam Bowie has been backing off from the ledge within the last year or so. Oden is making Bowie look like a bargain. After sitting out his entire rookie year with a knee injury, I'm sure Gregory Oden took the floor in his first regular season NBA game ready to prove that all the hype is true - he can dominant the paint. Well after going 0-for-4 shooting, zero points, five rebounds, and two turnovers in a whopping 12 minutes 51 seconds of NBA action, Oden limped off the court like a wounded dog. What a surprise? What else is failing in his 85 year old body? This time its his ankle. Besides his right leg being longer than his left, he's staring down a long NBA career right in the face right? Well maybe, but so far he's done nothing but prove that all the hype is in fact true - He's a softie!!

I don't wish injuries upon anybody, but as a Jazz fan, I'd rather he not become a dominant factor in the West. Keep doing what your doing Olden. Maybe after 3 years of riding the bench, you'll be 40 and need a nice place to retire in the East where we won't have to worry about your "potential" anymore.

So here's to you Geico "Olden" Caveman.... I'm just glad I'm not paying for your health insurance.