Happy Thanksgiving!

Barb's family is in town and we are also celebrating John's 6-month birthday. It's great to see everyone, although we miss Barb's sister Kelly and her family, who could not make it in this year. The ladies are all going shopping tomorrow morning, which in my opinion means that they are all nuts. Better them than me.

Hope everyone has a great holiday!

A couple of things...

Michigan football just wrapped up the worst season in their considerable history. What a letdown it has been. I was very excited about the Rich Rodriguez hire and I still have high hopes, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't shocked by the lack of competitiveness on the field week in and week out. The defense was supposed to be very good and the backbone of the team. It was horrific. Everyone knew that the offense would struggle with the new system but I was completely unprepared for just how horrible the QBs were. Neither Threet nor Sheridan look like they have any business throwing passes for a Division 1 program. Threet in particular was disappointing because he was supposed to be able to throw the ball well. Every deep ball had this weird loft to it as it sailed over the receiver's head or into an awaiting DBs arms. It simply looked like he had no clue on how to throw the ball. Unreal.

Next year will be better but it will also be a long way from a return to dominance. Rodriguez does have 2 freshman QBs coming in that supposedly can run his spread offense. But if he is given 3 years to make progress at Michigan before a decision is made on his future, that means that his fate will rest in the hands of 2 true sophomore QBs. Scary stuff indeed.

There are rumors flying all over the place that freshman HB Sam McGuffie wants to transfer to a school closer to his home in Texas. He was the lone bright spot I latched onto this season and now he may be gone. Thank goodness I didn't buy that jersey like I was planning on.

In other news, my wife picked up Left 4 Dead for me. What a woman!!! I have not played it yet and will probably hold off for a while, at least until I finish Far Cry 2, unless someone else I know picks it up and we can get some co-op going. Dave said he is likely going to pass, so I may have to look elsewhere.

That's all for tonight. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Dave reviews Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway

Dave Roland has posted a very fine review of Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway over at his web site. Definitely worth reading for anyone interested in this game. I think I am going to pass. I am still playing the heck out of Far Cry 2 and after that comes the massive Fallout 3. So finding time would be a problem. There are other games out there I am interested in more than BIA anyway.

You can read Dave's review here.

Today's picture: Jess and Laurel

Here's a nice pic of my two favorite daughters. Laurel is with her best play buddy, her big sis.

Happy Birthday Dave!

Dave Roland turned 35 yesterday. Here's hoping it was a happy birthday and that 35 is an excellent year for you, bro!

6 months old!!!

It was 6 months ago yesterday that John was born. He came into our lives earlier than expected and we are so fortunate that he is here with us and is doing just fine. We call him our little miracle baby because that's what he is to us. I'll never forget the night he was born: it was quite traumatic as I came way too close to losing both Barb and John. I am thankful everyday that they are here with me.

John is quite fond of his sister Laurel. She talks to him all the time and is so cute with him. Of course he loves his older siblings too, Zach and Jess. They are a huge help with him and keep Barb and me from going off of the deep end sometimes. John could not be luckier to have such good siblings. We count our blessings for having them each and every day as well. Quite a family we have here if I do say so myself.

Bad news/good news

Scott Burress has decided to shut down one of my favorite blogs, Who Needs Rules. He had a great run there and consistently made WNR a place worth visiting frequently. But while we're sorry to see it go, WNR staff writer and good buddy Dave Roland has decided to do more with his own blog since now he'll have more time on his hands. Dave is determined to keep his site updated and fresh and has promised to include game reviews and apps for the iPhone. Plus he has a great, irreverent sense of humor. I am really looking forward to reading more Dave. Check out Dave's Not Here Man and see what I mean.

Good luck, Dave!