NFL Week 17 Picks

Miami/New England
Buffalo/New York Jets
Cincinnati/Baltimore
Pittsburgh/Cleveland
Oakland/Kansas City
Minnesota/Detroit
Carolina/Atlanta
Tampa Bay/New Orleans
Jacksonville/Houston
Dallas/Philadelphia
New York Giants/Washington
San Diego/Denver
Arizona/San Francisico
Chicago/Green Bay
Tennessee/Indianapolis
St. Louis/Seattle

NFL Week 16

Week 16 Results:10-6
Full Season:138-100

Carolina/Pittsburgh
Dallas/Arizona
New York Jets/Chicago
New England/Buffalo
Baltimore/Cleveland
San Francisco/St. Louis
Tennessee/Kansas City
Detroit/Miami
Washington/Jacksonville
Houston/Denver
San Diego/Cincinnati
Indianapolis/Oakland
Seattle/Tampa Bay
New York Giants/Green Bay
Minnesota/Philadelphia
New Orleans/Atlanta

NFL Week 16 Picks

Carolina/Pittsburgh
Dallas/Arizona
New York Jets/Chicago
New England/Buffalo
Baltimore/Cleveland
San Francisco/St. Louis
Tennessee/Kansas City
Detroit/Miami
Washington/Jacksonville
Houston/Denver
San Diego/Cincinnati
Indianapolis/Oakland
Seattle/Tampa Bay
New York Giants/Green Bay
Minnesota/Philadelphia
New Orleans/Atlanta

The Sing Off:The Finals...Are there really losers? (12/21/10)

It's hard to sit here and go through last night's show. It was a really entertaining night of TV. The performances with the special guests were amazing and enjoyable. So I guess I could go through the final four performances of the season like I did every other episode. So let's get into it, but this time in order of elimination...

Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Final Song: OJays-Love Train
Thoughts: This show was about the groups, no pressure and this performance showed. My major question all night was what happened to Jerry? When they taped the previous episodes he didn't have a cane, and last night he did and majorly needed it. At least it didn't hurt the performance. Overall, a great way to end the run for these guys, they went out with major class.
Rating: 10

Backbeats
Final Song: Katy Perry-Firework
Thoughts: You know if they did this performance sooner, they might have made it to the final two. Talk about taking a song that we've heard a thousand times and making it their own. This was awesome. Never thought I'd hear a guy doing this song, let alone do it like a duet, but it totally worked. They proved why they came this far and showed alot. They went out with a major bang.
Rating: 10

Street Corner Symphony
Final Song: Coldplay-Fix You
Thoughts: Well, these guys were my pick going into the night and when they were announced as the final two I was really excited. This was a great way to show how great they are. Unfornately I wish they were given the WHOLE performance to sing just them. But for what it was, it was fantastic. These guys aren't going anywhere, at least I hope not. I'd totally pick up their CD.
Rating: 10

Commited
Final Song: Michael Jackson & Akon-Hold My Hand
Thoughts: Well these are your Sing Off champs. I'm not surprised at all, I figured they had it in the bag from the first episode. They deserved it. As for this performance, it was a great showcase of what they can do. It might not have been their BEST, but it's very hard for them to top themselves after everything they did. It was a great way for them to finish their run. Congrats to Commited!

NFL Week 15

Week 15 Results:7-9
Full Season:128-94

San Francisco/San Diego
Kansas City /St. Louis
Buffalo/Miami
Cleveland/Cincinnati
Houston/Tennessee
Philadelphia/New York Giants
Detroit/Tampa Bay
New Orleans/Baltimore
Arizona/Carolina
Washington/Dallas
Jacksonville/Indianapolis
Atlanta/Seattle
New York Jets/Pittsburgh
Denver/Oakland
Green Bay/New England
Chicago/Minnesota

The Sing Off:The Road to the Finals (12/15/10)

In what, I have to admit, is the shortest reality ever created it's already the next to last episode before the finale. How did that happen? Too soon. Anyway let's get right into it...

On The Rocks
Medley:Elton John
Thoughts:This was really good. They really surprised me.
Rating:9
Status after First Song:Eliminated

Commited
Medley:Usher
Thoughts:Can I have a full verison of the middle of this medley so I can put it on a sex CD? Damn! This was great!
Rating:10
Status after First Song:Safe
Judge's Choice:Al Green-Let's Stay Together
Thoughts:Just when you think you see it all with these guys, they show that they are indeed a GROUP. Everyone got to sing a lead and impressed so well. Wow. Simply wow.
Rating:10

Street Corner Symphony
Medley:The Beatles
Thoughts:Talk about setting the bar high for themselves by taking on the biggest group ever. Seemingly seemless and fun to listen to. Very awesome!
Rating:10
Status after First Song:Safe
Judge's Choice:Creedence Clearwater Revival-Down on the Corner
Thoughts:Amazing. That was incredible. I loved that version better than the original. This was so entertaining and I love how they fit their name into the song. Can I rank a song higher than a 10?
Rating:10

Backbeats
Medley:Lady Gaga
Thoughts:You know if Gaga music sounded like this I might be a fan of more than one song. Tough to pull off but damn they proved why they are here.
Rating:9
Status after First Song:Safe
Judge's Choice:Fleetwood Mac-Landslide
Thoughts:I was really worried in the beginning, I didn't think it was sounding that good. Then they picked it up and sounded great. Just wish it was a little longer because it felt like they just getting into a groove and it was over.
Rating:9

Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Medley:Ottis Redding
Thoughts:This was really good but my issue is that it's expected for them. This is their music. So for that reason I have to drop it a point.
Rating:9
Status after First Song:Safe
Judge's Choice:The Animals-House of the Rising Sun
Thoughts:Wow. They literally blew this out of the water. I want to pick them apart but can't. This was fantastic.
Rating:10

Judge's Elimination:No One

Wait what?!?? Didn't expect that! I'm really excited for the finale!

The Sing Off:Rock & Guilty Pleasures (12/13/10)

Two songs. Two chances to shine. Not much to say. Let's just get into it.

Backbeats
Rock Song:Bon Jovi-You Give Love A Bad Name
Thoughts:I love this song and am very picky when it comes to covers. But they did a great job.
Rating:9
Guilty Pleasure Song:B52s-Love Shack
Thoughts:Okay that was fun! I really loved it! A completely different side of them and it was alot of fun!
Rating:10

Street Corner SymphonyRock Song:Radiohead-Creep
Thoughts:Big surprise for me. I really loved it. Felt like there were more than six of them up there.
Rating:10
Guilty Pleasure Song:Dexy Midnight Riders-Come On Eileen
Thoughts:Now that was alot of fun. I like this round. This was fantastic!
Rating:10

Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Rock Song:Rolling Stones-(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Thoughts:Entertaining yes. But I personally didn't like the arrangement. Jerry kinda creeped me out at times.
Rating:8
Guilty Pleasure Song:The Commodores-Easy
Thoughts:This was really good for them. Very mellow and perfect for them.
Rating:10

On The Rocks
Rock Song:Def Leppard-Pour Some Sugar On Me
Thoughts:Very good but not great. Fun for what it was. The cherography seemed forced and unnatural for them.
Rating:7
Guilty Pleasure Song:Halls & Oates-You Make My Dreams
Thoughts:Talk about coming out of their shell! That was alot of fun and enjoyable.
Rating:9

Groove For ThoughtRock Song:David Bowie-Changes
Thoughts:This was really good for the ears. Very laid back and enjoyable.
Rating:8
Guilty Pleasure Song:Mr. Mister-Kyrie
Thoughts:Give them credit. This was really good. Didn't expect that from them at all. Didn't think they could be pull off serious and just singing but they totally proved me wrong.
Rating:9

CommitedRock Song:The Police-Every Breath You Take
Thoughts:Okay. I'm convinced these guys are in a league of their own. Amazing.
Rating:10
Guilty Pleasure Song:Backstreet Boys-I Want It That Way
Thoughts:Where did that come from?!?! Amazing. Simply amazing. Seriously they are on a different planet.
Rating:10

My Elimination:On The Rocks
Judge's Elimination:Groove For Thought

NFL Week 15 Picks

San Francisco/San Diego
Kansas City/St. Louis
Buffalo/Miami
Cleveland/Cincinnati
Houston/Tennessee
Philadelphia/New York Giants
Detroit/Tampa Bay
New Orleans/Baltimore
Arizona/Carolina
Washington/Dallas
Jacksonville/Indianapolis
Atlanta/Seattle
New York Jets/Pittsburgh
Denver/Oakland
Green Bay/New England
Chicago/Minnesota

NFL Week 14

Week 14 Results:8-8
Full Season:121-85

Indianapolis/Tennessee
Cleveland/Buffalo
Cincinnati/Pittsburgh
Oakland/Jacksonville
Tampa Bay/Washington
New York Giants/Minnesota
Atlanta/Carolina
Green Bay/Detroit
St. Louis/New Orleans
Seattle/San Francisco
New England/Chicago
Denver/Arizona
Kansas City/San Diego
Miami/New York Jets
Philadelphia/Dallas
Baltimore/Houston

2010 WWE Slammy Awards Results

Last night was the 2010 Slammy Awards and my picks weren't that far off...

Superstar of the Year

• Randy Orton-My Pick
• Edge
• Rey Mysterio
• John Cena-Winner
• Kane
• The Miz

Diva of the Year

• Michelle McCool-My Pick/Winner

Shocker of the Year

• The Miz cashes in Money in the Bank, becomes WWE Champion-My Pick
• John Cena loses and is forced to join The Nexus
• The Nexus takes out John Cena-Winner
• Paul Bearer turns on The Undertaker

Knucklehead Moment of the Year

• Big Show unmasks a bald CM Punk
• Santino Marella gets out-danced by Vladimir Kozlov
• Beth Phoenix eliminates The Great Khali from the Royal Rumble-My Pick
• Lay-Cool gets beaten by Mae Young-Winner

Despicable Me Award

• CM Punk sings "Happy Birthday" to Rey Mysterio's daughter-My Pick/Winner
• Sheamus attacks Triple H with a lead pipe while The Game talks about Shawn Michaels
• The Nexus attacks Ricky Steamboat and WWE Legends
• Kane buries The Undertaker alive

Holy %&^*%&* Move of the Year

• Kofi Kingston hits Drew McIntyre with a leg drop off ladder through announce table
• John Cena sends Batista onto a car and through the stage with two Attitude Adjustments-Winner
• Randy Orton delivers RKO to a flying Evan Bourne-My Pick
• John Morrison dives off set onto Daniel Bryan and The Miz

Guest Star Shining Moment of the Year

• Mike Tyson punches out Chris Jericho
• Pee-wee Herman vs. The Miz-My Pick/Winner
• Florence Henderson kisses The Great Khali
• William Shatner sings WWE Entrances

"Oh Snap" Meltdown of the Year

• Big Show destroys Jack Swagger’s trophies
• Edge destroys the Raw GM’s computer-My Pick/Winner
• Alberto Del Rio injures Rey Mysterio’s arm with a steel chair
• Batista quits WWE

WWE Moment of the Year

• Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels shake hands
• The Nexus debuts and attacks John Cena-My Pick
• The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in Michaels’ final match-Winner
• Kane wins Money in Bank, cashes in on same night

The Sing-Off-The Mega Hits (12/8/10)

I'm a little late on this so I'm going to forget a crazy intro and get right into it...

Team: On The Rocks
Song: T.I. & Rhianna-Live Your Life
Thoughts: Huge surprise this was really entertaining!!!
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Street Corner Symphony
Song: Train-Hey Soul Sister
Thoughts: It was alright. Not great but alright. Creative but I kinda expected better
Rating: 8
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Eleventh Hour
Song: Bruno Mars-Just The Way You Are
Thoughts: This is a tough song to pull off. Didn't really like it personally. It had it's moments but not that many to me.
Rating (out of 10): 7
Judge's Result: Eliminated

Team: Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Song: Duffy-Mercy
Thoughts: I will give them credit for taking a song like this and making it old school.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: The Backbeats
Song: The Script-Breakdown
Thoughts: Tough song and they pulled it off. Really liked it!
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Commited
Song: One Republic-Apologize
Thoughts: It's like they are playing one up with the rest of the compettion.
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Groove For Thought
Song: Mike Posner-Cooler Than Me
Thoughts: This was good, surprisingly good. Tough song, I liked the arrangment.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: The Whiffenpoofs
Song: Michael Buble-Haven't Met You Yet
Thoughts: Wow. Simply wow. I was left without words.
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Eliminated

2010 WWE Slammy Awards Picks

Monday night on Raw is the 2010 Slammy Awards, so I figured I'd make some picks for the show. (Diva of the Year is not listed because it's a battle royal with all the divas involved which I think that Michelle McCool is going to end up winning.)

Superstar of the Year

• Randy Orton-My Pick
• Edge
• Rey Mysterio
• John Cena
• Kane
• The Miz

Shocker of the Year

• The Miz cashes in Money in the Bank, becomes WWE Champion-My Pick
• John Cena loses and is forced to join The Nexus
• The Nexus takes out Mr. McMahon
• Paul Bearer turns on The Undertaker

Knucklehead Moment of the Year

• Big Show unmasks a bald CM Punk
• Santino Marella gets out-danced by Vladimir Kozlov
• Beth Phoenix eliminates The Great Khali from the Royal Rumble-My Pick
• Lay-Cool gets beaten by Mae Young

Despicable Me Award

• CM Punk sings "Happy Birthday" to Rey Mysterio's daughter-My Pick
• Sheamus attacks Triple H with a lead pipe while The Game talks about Shawn Michaels
• The Nexus attacks Ricky Steamboat and WWE Legends
• Kane buries The Undertaker alive

Holy %&^*%&* Move of the Year

• Kofi Kingston hits Drew McIntyre with a leg drop off ladder through announce table
• John Cena sends Batista onto a car and through the stage with two Attitude Adjustments
• Randy Orton delivers RKO to a flying Evan Bourne-My Pick
• John Morrison dives off set onto Daniel Bryan and The Miz

Guest Star Shining Moment of the Year

• Mike Tyson punches out Chris Jericho
• Pee-wee Herman vs. The Miz-My Pick
• Florence Henderson kisses The Great Khali
• William Shatner sings WWE Entrances

"Oh Snap" Meltdown of the Year

• Big Show destroys Jack Swagger’s trophies
• Edge destroys the Raw GM’s computer-My Pick
• Alberto Del Rio injures Rey Mysterio’s arm with a steel chair
• Batista quits WWE

WWE Moment of the Year

• Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels shake hands
• The Nexus debuts and attacks John Cena-My Pick
• The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in Michaels’ final match
• Kane wins Money in Bank, cashes in on same night

It's A Glee Christmas (12/7/10)

Last night was the final episode of Glee for 2010 (more of that later) and with that came the much anticipated Christmas episode. This show was what I expected, a fun roller coaster. I loved the fact that it felt like a combination of a cheesy holiday special and a parody of The Grinch. Also they fit just enough songs in to make the episode work and flow well. (On the record, yes there is a full Glee Christmas album, but unlike some Gleeks I didn't expect them to fit all the songs in the show, especially the religious one.) Before I get into the songs I will address two scenes from the show that I loved. Beiste had to be one of the sweetest Santas ever with Brittney and the sight of Artie walking sent chills up and down my spine. With that said, let the Christmas spirit ring, and let's get into the music...


New Directions-The Most Wonderful Day of the Year
Most people, like myself, know this song as the misfit toys song from Rudolph. When I heard this on the Christmas album, I really wanted them to find a way to fit it into the show. I'm so glad they did, especially since it was just sung for the fun of it with no real meaning. It's a PERFECT Christmas song for this show and was really fun to watch. A


New Directions-We Need A Little Christmas

You know you aren't popular when you get a shoe thrown at you in the middle of singing. I really wanted to hear more of this song because I love this song so much. For what was heard, it was good. B

Rachel-Merry Christmas, Darling

I know this song is a Christmas classic by The Carpenters, but I've never been a huge fan of it. Maybe it was the fact that my mom overplayed it or whatever, still wasn't sure what to expect. Lea blew it out of the water. I really loved it and made me really like this song. A

Blaine & Kurt-Baby, It's Cold Outside

Can these two sing a duet every week? They don't even have to get together, just let them sing. This was amazing. Their voices meshed perfectly and the flirtation was adorable. This was so well done and can listen and watch over and over again and not have a problem with it at all. A+

K.D. Lang-You're A Mean One, Sue The Grinch

Yes, you read that right, K.D. Lang made a singing cameo on this episode. As far as making Sue look like pure evil again, I loved it. As a montage it was great. Was it over the top? Totally. But for a Grinch parody it was perfect for what it was needed for. B+

Rachel & Finn-Last Christmas

I honestly thought that they were going to forget about this song. When Rachel mentioned Wham!, it then dawned on me that they released this song last year as a single. It was well done in my opinion. It was the closure we needed to end this half of the season for these two. Plus who doesn't love a good duet in a Christmas Tree lot? A

New Directions-Welcome Christmas

This song has been stuck in my head since last night. ND sang this to the faculty to help raise money for charity. (something they tried to do when singing We Need A Little Christmas earlier in the show, when they went caroling classroom to classroom, which was an awful mistake) It was beautiful and just great for the ears. For the first time they sounded like a well put together choir instead of a club of random people. A great way to end it. Especially with Sue watching and having the Grinch change of heart.  A+

That's it. That's Glee for 2010. There's alot of confusion on various web sites on why FOX is let the show take time off till February. Well last year, they went off the air in December and didn't return until the middle of April. I have no problem with this little breaks. The reruns will still be on, the fans can take a break from the show and then get refreshed for regionals and finally nationals. So until Super Bowl Sunday, that's it for this gleek. 

NFL Week 14 Picks

Indianapolis/Tennessee
Cleveland/Buffalo
Cincinnati/Pittsburgh
Oakland/Jacksonville
Tampa Bay/Washington
New York Giants/Minnesota
Atlanta/Carolina
Green Bay/Detroit
St. Louis/New Orleans
Seattle/San Francisco
New England/Chicago
Denver/Arizona
Kansas City/San Diego
Miami/New York Jets
Philadelphia/Dallas
Baltimore/Houston

The Sing Off-The Return (12/6/10)

Well I have a feeling this show is going to be my new obsession, too bad it only last three weeks. For those who don't know what this show is, it's a pure accapella singing only competition with ten groups who have to sing songs, but without a band, so they have to use the groups' voices to supply the music. I missed season one, for whatever reason, but I'm definately not missing season two. So here we go...

Team: Eleventh Hour
Song: Justin Bieber-Baby
Thoughts: These guys are high school students? This was really good. A strong start to the show.
Rating (out of 10): 8
Judge's Result (Safe or Eliminated): Safe

Team: On The Rocks
Song: Lady Gaga-Bad Romance
Thoughts: This had to be the most talked about performance going into the show, so there was ALOT of hype. While it started a little flat, I thought it was awesome. Something crazy about watching a bunch of man singing Lady Gaga.
Rating: 7
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Groove For Thought
Song: Stevie Wonder-I Wish
Thoughts: Best performance of the night so far. I really loved this song as a whole.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Pitch Slapped
Song: Cobra Starship-Good Girls Go Bad
Thoughts: It's like this show is just getting better as we go on. This was really good.
Rating: 7
Judge's Result: Eliminated

Team: Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Song: The Drifters-Save The Last Dance
Thoughts: Very traditional and well done. Definately a change of pace from the beginning of the show.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: The Whiffenpoofs
Song:Mika-Grace Kelly
Thoughts: Almost too creepy for me but great still.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Men of Note
Song: Billy Joel-For The Longest Time
Thoughts: This was good, but not great. Just didn't click with me personally, and I LOVE Billy Joel.
Rating: 6
Judge's Result: Eliminated

Team: Street Corner Symphony
Song: Tears for Fears-Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Thoughts: Whoa! I thought there was a band on stage. This was fantastic!
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: The Backbeats
Song: Beyonce-If It Were A Boy
Thoughts: This is going to be a tough competition. Wow! This was simply amazing!
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Commited
Song: Maroon 5-This Love
Thoughts: Hard to follow up the last two groups, but they really pulled it of so well!. I really enjoyed this one.
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Safe

American Country Awards Results

Artist of the Year

• Lady Antebellum-My Pick
• Miranda Lambert
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood-Winner
• Zac Brown Band

Male Artist of the Year

• Jason Aldean
• Luke Bryan
• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley-My Pick/Winner
• Keith Urban

Female Artist of the Year

• Jewel Kilcher
• Miranda Lambert-My Pick
• Reba McEntire
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood-Winner

Artist of the Year (Duo/Group)

• Lady Antebellum-Winner
• Rascal Flatts
• Sugarland
• The Band Perry
• Zac Brown  Band-My Pick

Breakthrough Artist of the Year

• Easton Corbin-Winner
• Danny Gokey
• Jaron and the Long Road to Love
• Jerrod Niemann
• The Band Perry-My Pick

Album of the Year

• Luke Bryan-Doin' My Thing
• Lady Antebellum-Need You Now-My Pick
• Miranda Lambert-Revolution
• Josh Turner-Haywire
• Carrie Underwood-Play On-Winner

 Single of the Year

• Luke Byran-Do I-My Pick
• Easton Corbin-A Little More Country Than That
• Lady Antelbellum-Need You Now-Winner
• Joe Nichols-Gimme That Girl
• Josh Turner-Why Don't We Just Dance

Single of the Year-Male

• Luke Bryan-Do I-My Pick
• Easton Corbin-A Little More Country Than That
• Billy Currington-That's How Country Boys Roll
• Joe Nichols-Gimme That Girl
• Josh Turner-Why Don't We Just Dance-Winner

Single of the Year-Female

• Miranda Lambert-White Liar
• Martina McBride-Wrong Baby Wrong
• Reba McEntire-Consider Me Gone-My Pick
• Kellie Pickler-Didn't Know How Much I Loved You
• Carrie Underwood-Cowboy Casanova-Winner

Single of the Year-Duo/Group

• Lady Antelbellum-Need You Now-Winner
• Little Big Town-Little White Church
• Rascal Flatts-Unstoppable
• Steel Magnolia-Keep on Lovin' You
• Zac Brown Band-Toes-My Pick

Single of the Year-Breakthrough Artist

• Easton Corbin-A Little More Country Than That-Winner
• Jaron and the Long Road to Love-Pray for You-My Pick
• Jerrod Niemann-Lover, Lover
• Steel Magnolia-Keep on Loin' You
• Josh Thompson-Beer on the Table

Music Video of the Year

• Easton Corbin-A Little More Country Than That
• Lady Antebellum-Need You Now
• Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins-Hillbilly Bone-My Pick/Winner
• Josh Turner-Why Don't We Just Dance
• Chris Young-The Man I Want to Be

Male Music Video of the Year

• Easton Corbin-A Little More Country Than That
• Tim McGraw-Southern Voice
• Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins-Hillbilly Bone-My Pick/Winner
• Josh Turner-Why Don't We Just Dance
• Chris Young-The Man I Want to Be

Female Music Video of the Year

• Miranda Lambert-White Liar
• Reba McEntire-Consider Me Gone
• Kellie Pickler-Didn't Know How Much I Loved You
• Carrie Underwood-Cowboy Casanova-My Pick/Winner
• Gretchen Wilson-Word Hard, Play Harder

Music Video of the Year (Duo/Group)

• Lady Antebellum-Need You Now-My Pick/Winner
• Little Big Town-Little White Church
• Rascal Flatts-Unstoppable
• Steel Magnolia-Keep on Lovin' You
• Zac Brown Band-Highway 20 Ride

Music Video of the Year (Breakthrough Artist)

• Laura Bell Bundy-Giddy On Up-My Pick
• Easton Corbin-A Little More Country Than That-Winner
• Jerrod Niemann-Lover, Lover
• Steel Magnolia-Keep on Lovin' You
• The Band Perry-If I Die Young

Touring Headline Package of the Year

• Brooks & Dunn
• Toby Keith
• Martina McBride & Trace Adkins
• Tim McGraw
• Brad Paisley
• Rascal Flatts
• George Straight & Reba McEntire
• Sugarland-My Pick
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood-Winner

NFL Week 13

Week 13 Results:10-6
Full Season:113-77

Houston/Philadelphia
Buffalo/Minnesota
Cleveland/Miami
Jacksonville/Tennessee
Washington/New York Giants
San Francisco/Green Bay
New Orleans/Cincinnati
Chicago/Detroit
Denver/Kansas City
Oakland/San Diego
Atlanta/Tampa Bay
St. Louis/Arizona
Carolina/Seattle
Dallas/Indianapolis
Pittsburgh/Baltimore
New York Jets/New England

New Jersey Devils-Progress Brings Some Hope

Stats (24 games in) *G-A-P (+/-)*:

Patrik Elias 3-11-14 (-5)

Jason Arnott 8-4-12 (-7)

Dainius Zubrus 3-7-10 (-8)

Ilya Kovalchuk 4-6-10 (-11)

Andy Greene 2-8-10 (-13)

Jamie Langenbrunner

3-6-9 (-6)

Travis Zajac 2-7-9 (1)

David Clarkson 4-3-7 (-7)

Zach Parise 3-3-6 (-1) *IR*

Mattias Tedenby 3-3-6 (3)

Alexander Vasyunov

1-4-5 (2)

Matt Taormina 3-2-5 (-2)

Henrik Tallinder 1-3-4 (-10)

Matthew Corrente 0-4-4 (1)

Brian Rolston 1-2-3 (-1)

Adam Mair 1-0-1 (-4)

Rod Pelley 0-1-1 (-5)

Bradley Mills 1-0-1 (1)

Martin Brodeur 4-10-1 2.74 GAA .901% 2 SO

Johan Hedberg 4-3-1 2.66 GAA .910% 1 SO

Mike McKenna 0-1 3.00 GAA .899%

Progress. That seems to be the word that best describes the month of November for the Devils. When the month started I was ready to hit the panic button on the franchise. Then again when this month started, Johan Hedberg wasn't the starter because Marty is having issues with his elbow. Now, hard to believe, things are getting better. I have alot of confidence in the Elias-Arnott-Tedenby line anytime they are on the ice. Even the Rolston-Zubrus-Clarkson line is hot right now. They just need to be consistent. They can't beat a team like the Capitals 5-0 and then turn around lay an egg when playing the crappy Islanders.

There is still alot of work to do but for the first time all season I can say I see hope. Do I think they will make the playoffs right now? No I don't. Oddly I'm okay with that. I think missing the playoffs this year for the first time since 1996 might be what this team needs right now.

Glee:Return to Sectionals (11/30/10)

Last year when the Sectionals episode aired, it was hyped more and it was the fall finale. This year, it was kinda almost forgotten about till like two or three weeks ago and then thrown on the air. But honestly, this year's competition was ALOT better than last year's. This year it wasn't a total given that New Directions was going to win, which was needed. Plus with all the drama that went on this week (Kurt starting up in Dalton, Rachel finding out that Finn lied to her about having sex with Santana last year which led to Rachel hooking up with Puck and Tina and Artie thinking that Britney and Mike were cheating on them and Emma going off to Vegas and marrying Carl much to Will's behest) it made for a very intersesting hour of television. So without further ado let's get into the performances. (Which by the way, I appreciated the fact that the first song didn't come till almost halfway through the episode, it helped set up all the storylines.)

Rachel and Kurt-Don't Cry for Me Argentina
First of all, I want to note that as much of a musical buff that I am, I had never actually heard this song in full till I d/led the tracks (more on that in a second) on ITunes. That being said, I'm glad they sang this like when they did Defying Gravity last season. It's always great to hear Lea belt out Broadway numbers and for Chris to just nail this was awesome. Rachel was helping Kurt so she sang by herself and Kurt was performing to Warblers trying to earn a solo. As a performance it was good, but major kudos to the editing team to make his performance great. My only issue has nothing to do with the show itself but the fact that they didn't release the TV version of the song, which I would have loved, and instead seperate verisons of Lea and Chris doing the song solo. I didn't like that, but that has nothing to do with the performance on the show. B+

Warren Township Hipsters-The Living Years
What can I say? The old people were really good. Definately didn't expect that. They made the competition a three team show instead of a two team show which I appreciated. B

Dalton Academy Warblers-Hey, Soul Sister
Now come the all boys choir that now Kurt is apart of. I really enjoyed this performance and the simple choreographed steps actually added to the song. It wa simply amazing to listen to and watch. I will note that Kurt didn't look like he belonged there at all, but I guess for the rest of the season I'll just have to get used to him. A+

Sam and Quinn-(I've Had) The Time of My Life
I've already read it other places that people are slamming this performance, but I didn't think it was bad at all. It gave two new people a chance to shine plus it showed the insane chemistry between the two of them. (The fact is that now they are the power couple in ND because of the ensuing Finn/Rachel breakup, they needed this performace to show how great they are together.) A This is the song that started their set, which led to...

New Directions-Valerie
Until yesterday I had never actually heard this song and I'm not sure if I even like it to be honest. But what this song did was give Santana the spotlight to lead the song and give Britney and Mike a chance to show their AMAZING dancing skills. This was one of the standout performances of the season by far and it was a nice change of pace to have a major competition and for ND not to do a classic rock song. A+

In a strange turn of a events, the Warblers and New Directions ended up tied at first place and both advance onto the Regionals to face Vocal Adrenaline later in the year.

New Directions-Dog Days Are Over
Due to being depressed about her breakup with Finn, Rachel passes on a solo to finish the show and gives the oppurtunity to Tina and Mercedes who led the group in this song. Them singing this for me, actually made the song alot better than the orginial. As a performance it was alright, a good song to end this round but at the same time just felt incomplete. Not sure why. B+

Well, that's in for Sectionals but before the road to Regionials can start in 2011, next week is the Glee Christmas special which will be the final episode of 2010, aka the fall finale.