ESPN Bracket

Not sure if anybody checks this blog anymore, I know I don't check it that frequently, but below is a free bracket group that I created. Feel free to join up.

Wonder how far the Florida Gators will go......

Site: ESPN
Group Name: Knowledge is Power

My new phone came in

I thought it would be a good juxtaposition to take a picture of my new phone with my old one and vice versa.

So far I am super happy with my switch, however I haven't ventured outside of WiFi range yet.

By the way, Republic Wireless has a referral program if anyone is thinking about checking it out, we would both get a $19 credit if you use this link Republic Wireless Referral Link.

UPDATE: New RW referral link is http://rwshar.es/OBHf and will give $20 credit.

Goodbye 1990s, hello Republic Wireless

As you all know, I just recently got texting a few months back when Verizon thrust them upon me when we went to upgrade the minutes on our plan.

You are probably not surprised to hear that they have grown on me and I find myself using them more and more.  Unfortunately, I have hit the 1990s technological limit when it comes to group-texting.  My phone simply falls well short in this regard.

So I would like to upgrade my phone, but I can't bring myself to shell out even more money every month to Verizon whose monthly bills are starting to add up to a small car payment (not really but I'm cheap).  Plus, since I can't take my phone into work with me I have a hard time justifying the cost.

Enter Republic Wireless a MVNO carrier riding on Sprint's network.  They offer a slightly-subsidized Motorola MotoX for $299 and no-contract plans starting at $5/mo and topping out at $40/mo.  They are a little different in that their phone uses WiFi first before using the cell network.  This keeps their data usage down on the rented Sprint network and allows them to offer cheaper plans.

I ordered my phone and signed up for the $10/mo plan which gets me Unlimited Talk/Text on Cell but no data (keep in mind everything is available when you're on WiFi).  I'm treating this mentally as an upgrade to my flip phone that adds group texting for 20 bucks less per month.

If this fancy phone stuff continues to grow on me I can upgrade to unlimited 3G for $25 or unlimited 4G (throttled after 5GB) for $40.

Sprint's coverage isn't stellar, but I'm banking on having WiFi most places that I stay.

I will post an update once I get my phone and have some usage under my belt.  I have 30 days to get my money back if I end up not liking it.

What is everyone else using for cellphone carriers?

Dangerous Gang

Saw this article on Fox News and it brought back some interesting memories of listening to ICP. Glad to see the Clowns are still producing music and still have their cult Juggalo followers. Man I still remember a ton of their songs and started singing them in my head. We should never forget those times of listening to their songs and our quake clan ICP names......

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/01/08/insane-clown-posse-sues-feds-over-dangerous-gang-label/?intcmp=features

"I eat monopoly and shit out connect-4".....

2013 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS...errr...Nick D I mean.....

Bowl Mania

Well folks one of the greatest times of year is almost upon us and it is known as Bowl Season (well except for UF...ZING) so let's do our best guessing in the below contest. Nothing like watching random teams play in a random city and taking interest in it. Perhaps it is great because we know college football is nearly over and we need to soak it in the best we can. So join up and guess away and just know that a few of your friends on this blog will become national champions this year....So depending on who you pick (FSU/AU) we will know who you like better.

I naturally will be putting FSU at confidence level 35 (the highest) in winning their bowl game :)

College Bowl Mania

Group: California Bowling.....

GO NOLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13-0>Rory

One vs 4

Okay, it's time to piss or get off the pot.  The new generation consoles provide a plethora of xmas gift ideas.  As someone who is usually hard to buy for, I am getting pressured to make a decision.  So that means I get to pressure the usual suspects to make a decision.  Are we staying Xbox or jumping to the PS4?

Play of the Year

[L] Motorworks Brewing

Jen just tipped me onto Motorworks Brewery on 9th in B-Town.  It's not clear from their website if they are open yet or not.  Anyone been there or have any more info?

Flo-rida

Sammy's rumor has it your move to Florida is a for sure go now. Found a buyer for your house and you have secured a rental in Florida, care to verify this news? If so that is awesome and hopefully you will be in town for Thanksgiving.

Nick D 9-0.....

[L] Movember - My turn this year

MoBro.co/jaes

Anyone else doing it?

Florida in November

Who is going to be around Bradenton Nov 2nd to the 5th?  I am coming into town for the weekend with the lady friend.  If people are around would love to see you folks.

Half way Point

So we are roughly at the half way point in the season and I figure we could do a quick recap of the season and of the big games we all have ahead.

UF: 1) Season has went how I thought it would, except for Miami
        2) Suffered some very serious injuries, although not sure the QB injury even hurt the team
        3) Still think UF is in store for 2-3 losses depending on how they play
        4) UF is really boring to watch on TV, except for Muschamps head about to explode on TV
        5) UF has the best defense in the country I think

Lastly I think UF picks up a nice win this weekend @ Missouri, they will be starting a true frosh QB whom I think UF is just going to eat up and UF gets the 2nd half of season off to a nice start 17-13.

AU: 1) The whole team looks much much improved
        2) I think Auburn scores a win over a good SEC team this year
        3) Not much else to say, except things are looking very good on the plains and this season still has a chance to be really good.

Lastly I think AU gives A&M and their non-existent defense a big run for their money this weekend. If this game was home I would predict the upset, but since it's not I think Johnny Football pulls it out.

FSU: 1) We have looked better than I thought we would this year
          2) Our QB Jameis Winston is a complete badass, best QB we have had since Weinke, a win this weekend and he will be firmly in the Heisman race and be all over TV in a very annoying fashion for people who do not like FSU.
          3) Defense is still a work in progress, but I like the direction

I think our game this weekend will be a great one, it is really hard to ever predict a win over the #3 ranked team on the road so I will not do it. That being said I really like our chances in this game and if we play well can definitely win. This would be a massive win for us and we would probably be #3 in the initial BCS standings. I can't even describe to you how EXITED I am for this team, season and game.

Best of luck to everybody this weekend

Nick D over and out (Rory is a punk)

JAMEIS WINSTON IS ALL THAT IS MAN

"Box - Projection-Mapping on Moving Objects"

For your enjoyment

I'm only about 50+ million views late to the party, but holy cow is this funny.

[L] Live feed of them pulling up the Costa Concordia

For those that missed it...

Week 3

Finally FSU plays football on a Saturday this year, unfortunately I will be in Texas and attending a wedding, but I should be able to watch the first half. Alex and this FSU fan are happy with last weeks result. I was not cheering for either team but a ranked Miami team helps FSU out. What really made me happy was how bad the game looked. If UF had any semblance of an offense in that game they would have won. Your D is very good but that offense is borderline awful. Sure the turnovers will not always happen and I think Driskell is better then he played, but there probably will not be much scoring in Gainesville this year. It's ok, you can still have a good team and good year without, just ask Les Miles. Nothing worse then a bye week after a loss either. 

FSU plays Nevada in our home opener, which would not normally be to exciting but I can't wait to see our QB play again. This game will probably not reveal much about our team but it should be fun fasr paced game. FSU wins 52-17.

Alex I am very intrigued by your upcoming game that I will not be able to watch. Winning against Miss St would be a good step in the right direction. Go get that SEC win!!!! Miss St is favored by 6, but I am believing in WDE 27-24.

We Johnny "pompous asshole" Manziel against Bama this wknd as well that should be interesting. I think it will be a good game with Bama edging out the W.

Nick "bad speller/Famous Jameis believer" D over and out....

PS this was done on a phone....

I know where Nick is going to be on 6/12/15...

Nick's Countdown begins...

Chi-town

Saw some pics on FB from the Bach. party in Chicago.  WTF, thanks for the invite bastards.  Looked like fun.

Week 2 battles

Well all of our teams got wins in week 1, which is all you can ask for. This week presents some interesting matchups for UF and Auburn. FSU does not play this week so we get to sit back and watch two of our biggest rivals play while we soak in the glorious performance of our new QB ( Mr. Winston). 

UF v Miami is one heck of a conundrum for FSU fans. Really I will not be rooting for anybody but just excited to watch the game. Probably would be better for FSU if Miami wins, but at the end of the day one of our rivals will suffer a loss which is good enough for me. Miami has an above average offense and just a average D. UF has a average offense and a probable great D. There won't be a huge home field advantage because Miami fans suck. Noon game helps UF I think. Final score 20-13 UF.

Auburn gets a possible testy matchup against the school there new head coach just left. Overall I thought AU looked better then last yr all around but QB play needs to improve drastically for AU to really turn the corner. Either way I think Alex will have an exiting team. AU wins 38-24.

Famous Jameis over and out. 

Football week is finally here

Jenny got us started nicely, but now the games are so close we can envision ourselves joyfully (hopefully) watching. 

UF starts out with the Toledo Rockets a game which I am excited to watch. During this game I will be cheering for the underdog. Not that I ever need a reason to be happy with a rivals loss, but this time I have one as Jim D graduated from Toledo. I think it could be close for a half but ultimately UF pulls away and wins 30-13. *Note: I have them covering the spread. Rocket power!

Auburn starts off hosting Washington State. These two teams combined to win 6 games last year so it really can't get much worse for both teams. AU is favored by like 15 points so that must bode well for you Alex. I don't know much about either team right now but I have to figure AU has more talent. Best luck Alex. Any insights you care to offer?

FSU opens up on Monday night at Pitt. I do like the spotlight the Labor Day game has but it really sucks waiting until Monday might at 8PM to watch your team. FSU definitely has more talent than Pitt, but we are breaking in quite a few new coaches and players, add to the fact  a road game for our QBs first ever start and I am a little nervous. I think it will be close but we ultimately pull out a not so impressive win. Lets remember though that winning is really all that matters as evidenced by UF last yr. FSU 23-13

We have some good possible games this week starting on Thursday, so lets enjoy the year. May it be filled with wins and trash talking.

Nick D over and out.