"A flute without a hole is not a flute, and a donut without a hole is a danish." This quote from the great sarcastic comedy "Caddyshack" is the kind of thing that makes me laugh and think at the same time. My blog will be filled with posts about a variety of subjects from music, movies, and sports to random observances from my day to day life. I hope at least one person reads them and is inspired, humored, or maybe even offended.
It's August. Football cleats are being laced up at high schools, universities, and professional training camps around the country. Fields are being cut short and painted up with sidelines, yard numbers, and center-field logos. I personally can't wait to see if my local high school team, the Bowdon Red Devils, and my beloved Georgia Bulldogs have something special that will make Fridays and Saturdays this Fall especially memorable. Maybe the Falcons can make it back-to-back winning seasons for the first time. Being a lifelong Georgia native, I grew up aware of a very special talent that became a staple in Atlanta athletics, Mr. Deion Sanders. This rare species of speed and raw athletic moves wowed Atlantans in Fulton County stadium from April to January in both Braves and Falcons uniforms. Not many young Braves fans are aware that it was Neon Deion that imported the "Tomahawk Chop" from Florida State University. Everyone in Atlanta knew they were witnessing something special when the rookie corner-back returned the first punt he fielded for a touchdown. Yeah, he was flashy and flamboyant. I'm okay with that when you can back it up with results; and Mr. Sanders always did. He refined the position of corner-back. The corner-backs that are being drafted in the first round and paid top dollar today in the NFL owe Primetime a thank you card or at least an end zone dance tribute. I hope Deion is given his NFL Hall of Fame jacket soon and I hope that he goes in as an Atlanta Falcon. (He would be the first.) He has many other cool stats to go along with the high-stepping, end-zone dancing, and cameos in MC Hammer videos. Did you know he is the only player to play in both the World Series and the Super Bowl in the same year? He also had the coolest Nike "Diamond 2 Turf" Cross-trainer sneakers. I could go on and on about this guy. The bottom-line is Deion Sanders deserves more recognition for his NFL career and his contributions to the sports teams of Atlanta. Thanks for the highlights Deion. When it comes to professional sports in Atlanta, it should always be PRIMETIME!
Since I decided to reference his quote in the description of this young blog, let's explore the comedic genius that is Chevy Chase. I believe "Caddyshack" was a great film for him and one that he is best know for, but not his greatest work. He also made us laugh in "Spies Like Us," "Funny Farm," and all of the classic "Vacation" movies. (My personal favorite being "Christmas Vacation.") But I have to say that his best work came in two movies: "Fletch" and "Fletch Lives." If you have not seen these films, please wreck your car to get into the nearest Blockbuster and check these out. My interpretation of how Chase took on the role of investigative reporter I.M. Fletcher was that he basically carried over his character, Ty Webb from Caddyshack, and gave him the spotlight of two feature films based on the novels by Gregory McDonald. I would not want to give anything away and spoil the delight of viewing these two films for the first time. I would like to brag on my friend Matt Clark at this time for giving me the greatest birthday gift that I have received in many years, my Fletch #99 Lakers jersey. Many of my closest friends repeatedly make fun of my modest jersey collection. (Brad Culpepper claimed that I own more than DJ Neal. Anyone in the West Georgia community knows this to be a huge farce.) I have to say that I am most proud of my Fletch jersey and sport it often at the most inappropriate of settings, like this past year's Super Bowl party. I think Fletch himself would be proud of that move.
I live in Carrollton, GA. I am a graduate of Oglethorpe University (Political Science) and the University of West Georgia (Secondary Education). I work for a medical technology company. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and golf, painting, learning to play the guitar, and exploring new areas when a free weekend or summer vacation allows.
It's August. Football cleats are being laced up at high schools, universities, and professional training camps around the country. Fields are being cut short and painted up with sidelines, yard numbers, and center-field logos. I personally can't wait to see if my local high school team, the Bowdon Red Devils, and my beloved Georgia Bulldogs have something special that will make Fridays and Saturdays this Fall especially memorable. Maybe the Falcons can make it back-to-back winning seasons for the first time. Being a lifelong Georgia native, I grew up aware of a very special talent that became a staple in Atlanta athletics, Mr. Deion Sanders. This rare species of speed and raw athletic moves wowed Atlantans in Fulton County stadium from April to January in both Braves and Falcons uniforms. Not many young Braves fans are aware that it was Neon Deion that imported the "Tomahawk Chop" from Florida State University. Eve
ryone in Atlanta knew they were witnessing something special when the rookie corner-back returned the first punt he fielded for a touchdown. Yeah, he was flashy and flamboyant. I'm okay with that when you can back it up with results; and Mr. Sanders always did. He refined the position of corner-back. The corner-backs that are being drafted in the first round and paid top dollar today in the NFL owe Primetime a thank you card or at least an end zone dance tribute. I hope Deion is given his NFL Hall of Fame jacket soon and I hope that he goes in as an Atlanta Falcon. (He would be the first.) He has many other cool stats to go along with the high-stepping, end-zone dancing, and cameos in MC Hammer videos. Did you know he is the only player to play in both the World Series and the Super Bowl in the same year? He also had the coolest Nike "Diamond 2 Turf" Cross-trainer sneakers. I could go on and on about this guy. The bottom-line is Deion Sanders deserves more recognition for his NFL career and his contributions to the sports teams of Atlanta. Thanks for the highlights Deion. When it comes to professional sports in Atlanta, it should always be PRIMETIME! 
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