It has been an interesting month for me, to say the least. I changed desks, but I am not a HUGE fan of change (sorry Obama, P.S this is not a political blog). The new desk idea wasn't mine, but I obliged.
Saying goodbye to my old desk was not the easiest thing to do, I spent many hours for the past 15-16 plus months on my butt pounding away at a keyboard. And to just up and leave that lovely "man-cave" wasn't the easiest thing to do in my 25 years of life. Besides giving up this cat I adopted for 2 years, I miss you Diego, it wasn't my choice I promise! Anyways...
One lone bright spot, I was able to move all my belongings to the new one; but it just won't be the same. *Tear Shed* One man tear that is...
I use to sit by my Weekend counterpart Maria Oliver. Not so close these day. I normally catch myself yelling to catch her attention. Which for the most part goes ignored. I think she is sad I left, and coming to the realization the coolest person in the building is no longer a reach away. And I will give her time to come back around.
Now I want to talk about the location of this new desk. It is located in an interesting spot, very close to the Assignment Editors desk where all the news meetings happen during the day. And it can be very entertaining at times. Fire, Crime, Swine Flu stories, School Board Meetings and
I am normally the loud person around the newsroom, but I know when its time to have a meetin', its all serious business. And have acquired a "Library Voice" around that time of the day. A trait I did not have prior to the move. Go figure.
The new desk is also located in a heavy foot traffic area. It seems like everyone that works in this buildings passes my area to get to theirs. No big deal, just not use it. Hopefully I don't come off like I am complaining about peanuts. Oh well.
All in all. It was a tough move, but I am holding up. I am sure I will have these same thoughts in 15-16 months when it is time to move desks once again.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Eagles, Cougars and Bulldogs Impress
Hey All!
High School football is in full swing, and it has been a pretty interesting season so far. Some schools fairing better than I though, other's not so much.
I will give my impressions thus far of Abilene High, Cooper and Wylie football teams. Also citing some things I have seen in practices and games I have attended.
Cooper High is 2-3 on the season, which is probably the most deceiving record in high schools sports that I have seen in quite sometime. Head Coach of Cooper, Mike Spradlin has told me on numerous occasions that he will not back down from competition, and it shows.
The Cooper Cougars are, in my humble opinion, the most prepared team going into district in all of 4A. Take that to the bank. Coach Spradlin continues to tell me how good the district is and they have got to play their best every Friday, but I will be highly disappointed if the Cougars don't run the table. From everything I have seen on film, practice and game nights, the Coug's are the class of 4-4A. Hands down.
The Abilene High Eagles have blown through their competition so far this season. 4-0 and it doesn't look like they will have a blemish on their record anytime soon. It has been pretty interesting to see how this team would respond after the loss of some key players from a playoff appearance a season ago. But the cream always rises to the top.
Herschel Sims, the junior standout running back who turned some heads as a sophomore. Everyone knew what Herschel was capable of, but not so much from his cousin, junior quarterback Ronnell Sims. Who has grown each and every time he has strapped up his chinstrap on Friday nights. Probably my Play of the Year to this point in the season.
I did a story on Abilene High and their running back situation. What a situation to be in. Three standout guys in the same backfield, impressive to say the least. A stable of running backs just waiting for the guy in front of them to take a breather. It was pretty amazing to see the chemistry between Herschel Sims, Tony Curtis and Zach Mosley. Each one, you can honestly tell, cares about the other person and wants them to do the best they can. And were quick to say the key to their success was the offensive line. No matter how you slice it, the guys are special... keep you eye on them. If they continue to pound out the type of yardage throughout the rest of the season. They will make a deep run in the playoffs.
The last of the big three schools I can give a season outlook to this point is Wylie. I think most people who have been in the Big Country for any amount of time know what they will see out of a Hugh Sandifer coached football team. Consistent and fundamental. It is amazing how these guys can reload year after year. Coach Sandifer is running a program that many not only the region should be looking at, but the State. Take note.
Bulldogs are for real. And no matter what the situation in a game, the Bulldogs are in the game. 10 points up, 10 points down. 4th down and long, Never count them out. I guess I am writing these things before the Bulldogs actually have somewhat of a competitive game. We will find out alittle more from the Dogs in a closer game. But to this point, the Bulldogs are just as good... if not better than last year's squad.
All in all, good stuff so far.
High School football is in full swing, and it has been a pretty interesting season so far. Some schools fairing better than I though, other's not so much.
I will give my impressions thus far of Abilene High, Cooper and Wylie football teams. Also citing some things I have seen in practices and games I have attended.
Cooper High is 2-3 on the season, which is probably the most deceiving record in high schools sports that I have seen in quite sometime. Head Coach of Cooper, Mike Spradlin has told me on numerous occasions that he will not back down from competition, and it shows.
The Cooper Cougars are, in my humble opinion, the most prepared team going into district in all of 4A. Take that to the bank. Coach Spradlin continues to tell me how good the district is and they have got to play their best every Friday, but I will be highly disappointed if the Cougars don't run the table. From everything I have seen on film, practice and game nights, the Coug's are the class of 4-4A. Hands down.
The Abilene High Eagles have blown through their competition so far this season. 4-0 and it doesn't look like they will have a blemish on their record anytime soon. It has been pretty interesting to see how this team would respond after the loss of some key players from a playoff appearance a season ago. But the cream always rises to the top.
Herschel Sims, the junior standout running back who turned some heads as a sophomore. Everyone knew what Herschel was capable of, but not so much from his cousin, junior quarterback Ronnell Sims. Who has grown each and every time he has strapped up his chinstrap on Friday nights. Probably my Play of the Year to this point in the season.
I did a story on Abilene High and their running back situation. What a situation to be in. Three standout guys in the same backfield, impressive to say the least. A stable of running backs just waiting for the guy in front of them to take a breather. It was pretty amazing to see the chemistry between Herschel Sims, Tony Curtis and Zach Mosley. Each one, you can honestly tell, cares about the other person and wants them to do the best they can. And were quick to say the key to their success was the offensive line. No matter how you slice it, the guys are special... keep you eye on them. If they continue to pound out the type of yardage throughout the rest of the season. They will make a deep run in the playoffs.
The last of the big three schools I can give a season outlook to this point is Wylie. I think most people who have been in the Big Country for any amount of time know what they will see out of a Hugh Sandifer coached football team. Consistent and fundamental. It is amazing how these guys can reload year after year. Coach Sandifer is running a program that many not only the region should be looking at, but the State. Take note.
Bulldogs are for real. And no matter what the situation in a game, the Bulldogs are in the game. 10 points up, 10 points down. 4th down and long, Never count them out. I guess I am writing these things before the Bulldogs actually have somewhat of a competitive game. We will find out alittle more from the Dogs in a closer game. But to this point, the Bulldogs are just as good... if not better than last year's squad.
All in all, good stuff so far.
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