I must admit, I took a second, third and fourth look when after checking my e-mail yesterday, I noticed that "Brent Favre" is following me on Twitter (http://twitter.com/RichsRamblings).
Did I read this right? Favre is following little old Richard Anderson from Laramie, Wyoming, on Twitter?
OK, who's pulling my chain? This is October, not April 1.
It just can't be. No way, no how. After the third look, I realized it said "Brent Favre," which is not the one and only turncoat quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, Brett Favre.
You've heard of Brett Favre. If not, just see Deadspin or turn on ESPN, the 24-hour Brett Favre network for your Brett Favre fix. On Deadspin ... uh, apparently you'll see more than of the guy that you really want to see.
As it turns out in the twitterlicious social networking world of Twitter, there is a "Brent Favre: (http://twitter.com/#!/BrentFavre) and he wants to follow me. I guess my chest kind of puffed up a bit until I realized "Brent Favre," is following about 2,000 other Twitter accounts.
Evidently, I must have said a disparaging word or two about the former Packers quarterback who is now on my No. 1 enemies list, my No. 1 shi&%$# list, soon to be on my dartboard in my basement.
I admit to be a little curious when I receive an e-mail from a new Twitter follower, especially from somebody that I don't know. Some are sports related, some are trying to sell me something and some are ... well, they are just plain naughty. Yeah, I said it, naughty. The latter two I delete immediately. Well, eventually.
So in my research of "Brent Favre" on Twitter, I discover that he is not a long, lost cousin of the Favre klan in Mississippi, but a Packers fan who, like yours truly, probably wants to punch old No. 4 in the nose for signing with the Viqueens. As it turns out, there is also a http://www.brentfavre.com/ blog as well that features all things Packers and all things insulting of you know who. It describes itself as, "The Packers Blog Born From Treachery."
I haven't decided if I will follow "Brent Favre" myself on Twitter, although it is mighty tempting. I'm a little afraid that I will get flooded by tweets from "Brent Favre" that would overshadow my usual updates from Pee wee Herman, Gene Simmons, and of course, Butterbob.
I might have to sleep on this, flip a coin or just throw a dart at my Brett Favre dartboard.
Now that's an idea, a Brett Favre dartboard. Maybe I can sell them on http://www.brentfavre.com/.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
How dare they hold media day without me
Another Wyoming basketball media day has come and gone. For the first time since 2000, it went on without me.
Part of that was my fault as I am kind of out of the loop this year. I say that as I am not doing my usual sportswriting this year as a news copy editor for the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
Part of it was also because I forgot. I probably could have hung out there, had lunch and listened to Cowboys head coach Heath Schroyer and Cowgirls head coach Joe Legerski. Instead, I was at the hospital visiting my wife and waiting for the car to get fixed so I could go to my job in Cheyenne.
Now that I think of it, even if the epic event hadn't slipped my mind, I did have other things to do.
From what I've have heard and read, though, it was a typical media day. They never really change. The coaches and players are optimistic about the upcoming season. If they can stay away from injuries, they think they can play well and have a good year.
Yes, we have all heard that before.
But that's OK. If the players and coaches don't say those things, then there is likely going to be a problem.
If you went to the media days or saw pictures in the various media outlets, you saw the Cowboys sport new uniforms -- or unis, as we like to say. What did you think? I like them. I guess we'll see how they look on the court.
With that said, here's a couple of links to the coverage by the WyoSports staff.
Cowboys grow up
Cowgirls are building a lasting legacy
As you can see, it was nothing Earth shattering. Typical media day. I've probably even written the same stories myself throughout the years.
But for some strange reason, I am optimistic as well for good seasons from the Cowboys and Cowgirls. Then again, I thought the same thing last year.
I was half right, as the UW women did have a a good year, qualifying for the quarterfinals of the WNIT. Of course, the injury bug, along with other problems, showed its ugly head for the Cowboys and the result was a 10-21 season.
Oh yeah, what did I miss for lunch?
Part of that was my fault as I am kind of out of the loop this year. I say that as I am not doing my usual sportswriting this year as a news copy editor for the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
Part of it was also because I forgot. I probably could have hung out there, had lunch and listened to Cowboys head coach Heath Schroyer and Cowgirls head coach Joe Legerski. Instead, I was at the hospital visiting my wife and waiting for the car to get fixed so I could go to my job in Cheyenne.
Now that I think of it, even if the epic event hadn't slipped my mind, I did have other things to do.
From what I've have heard and read, though, it was a typical media day. They never really change. The coaches and players are optimistic about the upcoming season. If they can stay away from injuries, they think they can play well and have a good year.
Yes, we have all heard that before.
But that's OK. If the players and coaches don't say those things, then there is likely going to be a problem.
If you went to the media days or saw pictures in the various media outlets, you saw the Cowboys sport new uniforms -- or unis, as we like to say. What did you think? I like them. I guess we'll see how they look on the court.
With that said, here's a couple of links to the coverage by the WyoSports staff.
Cowboys grow up
Cowgirls are building a lasting legacy
As you can see, it was nothing Earth shattering. Typical media day. I've probably even written the same stories myself throughout the years.
But for some strange reason, I am optimistic as well for good seasons from the Cowboys and Cowgirls. Then again, I thought the same thing last year.
I was half right, as the UW women did have a a good year, qualifying for the quarterfinals of the WNIT. Of course, the injury bug, along with other problems, showed its ugly head for the Cowboys and the result was a 10-21 season.
Oh yeah, what did I miss for lunch?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ranking the best sports towns
Laramie is a long way from No. 1 nationally, but in the state of Wyoming, the Gem City is top dog.
Of course, if you're from Casper, Cheyenne or Gillette, right now you are scoffing at that notion. As a Laramie resident who works in Cheyenne and being in Casper enough, I know exactly what most residents in the state's two largest communities think of Laramie.
Maybe the green-eyed monster is involved. Why? Because Laramie has the University of Wyoming and they don't.
With that said, that is why Laramie is No. 1 in the state of Wyoming and No. 121 in the country (and Canada) -- as a sports town, according to The Sporting News.
The Sporting News ranked the top 402 sports towns in the country (and Canada) recently and listed Chicago as No. 1 (Yakima, Wash., is No. 402).
The rankings were from summer 2009 to summer 2010 and based on point values assigned to various categories, including but not limited to won-lost records, postseason appearances, applicable power ratings, number of teams and attendance.
Denver is ranked ninth to lead the way in the rocky Mountain region. For all of you UW sports fans, yes, Colorado State and Fort Collins beat us again -- barely. Fort Collins is ranked 120th. Maybe that can flip-flop by this time next year with just a little better sports season.
Other area cities to make the listing were Lincoln, Neb. (63), Colorado Springs, Colo. (103), Missoula, Mont. (145), Greeley, Colo. (160), Fargo, N.D. (217), Bismarck, N.D. (296), Grand Forks, N.D. (346), Great Falls, Mont. (386), Helena, Mont. (396), Casper (397) and Billings, Mont. (401).
As you can see, college towns are the common denominator. Evidently, junior college towns aren't quite cutting it, although Casper barely made the list, likely thanks to the Casper Ghosts minor league baseball team. Sorry Cheyenne and LCCC, better luck next time.
Here's the complete list if you really want to know: best sports cities
Of course, if you're from Casper, Cheyenne or Gillette, right now you are scoffing at that notion. As a Laramie resident who works in Cheyenne and being in Casper enough, I know exactly what most residents in the state's two largest communities think of Laramie.
Maybe the green-eyed monster is involved. Why? Because Laramie has the University of Wyoming and they don't.
With that said, that is why Laramie is No. 1 in the state of Wyoming and No. 121 in the country (and Canada) -- as a sports town, according to The Sporting News.
The Sporting News ranked the top 402 sports towns in the country (and Canada) recently and listed Chicago as No. 1 (Yakima, Wash., is No. 402).
The rankings were from summer 2009 to summer 2010 and based on point values assigned to various categories, including but not limited to won-lost records, postseason appearances, applicable power ratings, number of teams and attendance.
Denver is ranked ninth to lead the way in the rocky Mountain region. For all of you UW sports fans, yes, Colorado State and Fort Collins beat us again -- barely. Fort Collins is ranked 120th. Maybe that can flip-flop by this time next year with just a little better sports season.
Other area cities to make the listing were Lincoln, Neb. (63), Colorado Springs, Colo. (103), Missoula, Mont. (145), Greeley, Colo. (160), Fargo, N.D. (217), Bismarck, N.D. (296), Grand Forks, N.D. (346), Great Falls, Mont. (386), Helena, Mont. (396), Casper (397) and Billings, Mont. (401).
As you can see, college towns are the common denominator. Evidently, junior college towns aren't quite cutting it, although Casper barely made the list, likely thanks to the Casper Ghosts minor league baseball team. Sorry Cheyenne and LCCC, better luck next time.
Here's the complete list if you really want to know: best sports cities
Monday, October 4, 2010
One win at a time
I don't think there is any doubt that the Wyoming Cowboys season hinged on Saturday's game at Toledo.
A loss to the Rockets, and at 1-4, you could probably kiss the Cowboys chances of being bowl eligible good-bye.
At 2-3, there's still hope. The Cowboys will still likely need to knock somebody off that isn't expected, and I think BYU should be in their sites. But closing the season with four very winnable games - at New Mexico and UNLV and at home with San Diego State and CSU, another 6-6 regular-season record could get them in a bowl.
Again, losing to Toledo would have made that opportunity very difficult.
Now, that's not to say that the Cowboys are a lock to win those final four -- we all now that the road to success has stumbling blocks along the way if you aren't paying attention.
Wyoming needs to pay close attention to detail.
If the Cowboys finish 6-6 and get in and win another bowl game -- remember, I said if -- then it would be hard to deny that this was a successful season. In fact, to be able to accomplish what they did last year, I'm not so sure that it wouldn't be a more successful feat.
Yes, I'm probably ahead of myself, as there is a lot of season left and it all could crumble if the Cowboys don't close with those four wins. For now, its five games into a 12-game season. It is what it is.
So, you say same record, but more successful? With Wyoming's schedule this season, that's what it will amount to.
In the meantime, the Cowboys need to revert to last year's strong finishes in games (UW has been outscored 50-0 in the fourth quarter this year) and they need to shore up things offensively and defensively.
But none of that would mean a hill of beans if the Cowboys gave up a late TD to Toledo Saturday and lost 22-20.
So be patient Wyoming fans, especially with TCU, Utah and BYU up next. It's what follows these three that will decide things.
A loss to the Rockets, and at 1-4, you could probably kiss the Cowboys chances of being bowl eligible good-bye.
At 2-3, there's still hope. The Cowboys will still likely need to knock somebody off that isn't expected, and I think BYU should be in their sites. But closing the season with four very winnable games - at New Mexico and UNLV and at home with San Diego State and CSU, another 6-6 regular-season record could get them in a bowl.
Again, losing to Toledo would have made that opportunity very difficult.
Now, that's not to say that the Cowboys are a lock to win those final four -- we all now that the road to success has stumbling blocks along the way if you aren't paying attention.
Wyoming needs to pay close attention to detail.
If the Cowboys finish 6-6 and get in and win another bowl game -- remember, I said if -- then it would be hard to deny that this was a successful season. In fact, to be able to accomplish what they did last year, I'm not so sure that it wouldn't be a more successful feat.
Yes, I'm probably ahead of myself, as there is a lot of season left and it all could crumble if the Cowboys don't close with those four wins. For now, its five games into a 12-game season. It is what it is.
So, you say same record, but more successful? With Wyoming's schedule this season, that's what it will amount to.
In the meantime, the Cowboys need to revert to last year's strong finishes in games (UW has been outscored 50-0 in the fourth quarter this year) and they need to shore up things offensively and defensively.
But none of that would mean a hill of beans if the Cowboys gave up a late TD to Toledo Saturday and lost 22-20.
So be patient Wyoming fans, especially with TCU, Utah and BYU up next. It's what follows these three that will decide things.
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