Playoff Predictions - Round 2

I know everyone can't wait to see what my most memorable sports moment is, but first thing's first. Round 2 playoff predictions...

Goody, Teebs and I put our heads together and came up with an incredible point system to determine the ultimate playoff prediction champion.

Here's how it works: 2 points for getting the correct team winning the series, and 1 point for getting the amount of games right.

So, when we tally the scores after the first round, here's how it shapes out. (Congrats to Goody for picking the correct winner in every series.)

Goody: 18 pts

Teebs: 14 pts

Nabber: 9 pts

And now, here are my 2nd Round Predictions:

Hurricanes over Bruins in 6

Capitals over Penguins in 7

Ducks over Red Wings in 7

Canucks over Blackhawks in 6

Teebs Picks

Bruins over Canes in 6

Pens over Caps in 7

Wings over Ducks in 6

Canucks over Blackhawks in 6

Goody's Picks

Bruins over Canes in 6

Pens over Caps in 7

Ducks over Wings in 7

Blackhawks over Canucks in 6

We Like Sportz and We Don't Care Who Knows!

So, Nabber decides to reprimand his colleagues for making useless posts by dropping an equally useless post. Thanks. Oh, and the inclusion of a picture of a businessman who is passed out on a toilet? Great…

The only positive that came out of this was the suggestion that Mr. or Ms. Anonymous has made, requesting that we discuss our own greatest sports related achievements. Greatest sports achievement, eh? Thinking about that just reminds me how little I'm into sports these days other than hacking around on the golf course with the

 boys and lobbing ping pong balls into plastic cups filled with beer (that's right, I'm calling beer pong a sport). 

Since my athletic career is safely on the decline, and my training for baseball has gone from a top priority in life to somewhere between playing Call of Duty 4 and eating a couple pounds of chicken wings, I guess it’s appropriate to look back and pick my favourite moment.

Being named Athlete of the Year and MVP of the baseball team at Durham College is probably my most memorable individual achievement in sports. We were named Team of the Year as well which was also very sweet. The quality of ball or competition that I’ve seen at DC isn’t the best I’ve experienced in my career by any means, but it’s definitely been fun and I’ve won more there in 4 years than I have anywhere else for sure.

So, my biggest achievement came about a month ago, after almost 20 years of playing the game and putting less work into it than I ever have. That’s kind of ironic isn’t it? Maybe I should’ve been pwning noobs on the ol’ 360 and eating at Hooters all along. 

I thought this was America!!??

Sorry about this filler Nabber.

A New Low

As stated above, I believe this blog has reached a new low. Come on guys, polls about which is the best pizza? We've got to get to work on some new material here and stop slacking off.

I know it's fun to do nothing and eat and drink and get fat, but we've got something like 13 people who really look forward to reading this thing.

If any one of said readers has an idea (not that we don't) or thought they'd like us to touch on, we'd be more than happy to oblige.

That is all.

Weekly Poll Results

The Masses have spoken and it's a tie between Pizza Hut and Pizza Pizza for favorite pizza parlour with 5 votes each, somewhere else (never heard of it) and Dominos tied for second with 4 votes apiece, followed by Pizza Nova with 1 (because it sucks) and finally Panagos in last with no votes (underrated za). Thanks for voting and enjoying za and the fat life as much as us.

I got punched in the nose for sticking my face in other peoples business.....sounds like a country song!

Hello loyal blog followers,

It is currently 22 degrees and sunny outside yet I am lying in bed watching Seinfeld re-runs... I am no better than the nerdy kid in Nabber’s last post. However, I feel the need to talk about something that I truly cannot stand. Those of you who know me are aware that there is a certain type of music that I absolutely hate, listening to a single song from this so called genre of “music” makes me want to Van Gogh myself, this music is country music.


Now I am no music snob, in fact my musical background includes learning the recorder in gr. 7, extensive hours on Rock Band and 4 months of drum lessons (My lessons are sandwiched in between a 10 year old girl and an 8 year old boy, both of whom are probably better than me). My ITunes playlist includes bands that my 16 year old sister has outgrown, such as Fall Out Boy and Paramore and I am admittedly a huge Coldplay fan, yet I just don’t understand the appeal of country music.


I have tried on many different occasions to get into country music, I’ve spent a few nights at The Corral in Oshawa, listened to my sisters Kenny Chesney CD and even downloaded a few Garth Brooks tunes in my darkest hour, none of these have heightened my interest in country music whatsoever. I look at the most recent Billboard top 200 list and I see Rascal Flats at #3 and Taylor Swift at #10 and just don’t get it, who listens to this crap? How do countless country acts sell out the ACC to 20 000 people who have never even seen a horse in real life, let alone ride one.


I attended my schools final pub night last night and following the bar (which had free finger foods upstairs, I musta had 12 mozza sticks) I went back to my buddies house with his roommates and some friends, as soon as we got back they put on country music, and everyone knew the words! This is not the only time I’ve seen this silliness either, I once attended my cousins school in upstate New York for a weekend to watch some hockey and party and the only music they listened to was country, and yes, everyone knew every word off by heart....madness (Had an unreal time, just don’t like country, sorry Mike).


I really don’t know where I am going with this, I cannot stand country music in any shape or form, I hope I didn’t offend any of you country music enthusiasts out there, if so I have one thing to say....it could be worse, you could be listening to Nickleback.

Enjoy the only version of country music I like, Donkey Kong Country Music!

Quick Thought

I just want to quickly touch on an ad I've been seeing recently.

An 8-year old kid is displaying his technological prowess using the Windows Live Photo Gallery software. You know the one. (Link here)

Hey kid, go play outside.

Go learn how to throw baseball or something.

(Boo) Weekly Poll Results

The results are in for last weeks poll and the results show that Lava Lounge edged out On The Rocks as your favorite bar in whitby by a single vote!* Keep voting on these polls that have no real bearing anywhere!


* There were only 11 votes total so this isn't as big of a deal as I let on, sorry.

The Toronto Freaking Blue Jays

I had an epiphany last night. It affected me so much I couldn't sleep last night. (I'm up at 7:30, so you know something's up)

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to win the American League East division this season.

I know! It's crazy, it's outrageous. 14 games into t

he season and you're going to crown them?...

I'm not some disillusioned fan. I love the Bills. I love the Leafs. I'm used to disappointment. 

And I have an explanation for this.

I'm a big believer in the intangibles of baseball. Co

aching, chemistry in the clubhouse.

Last night on the fan 590, they had Blue Jays benc

h coach Brian Butterfield on. He was talking about some of the notable addtions (and there weren't many) in the off-season, and how much fun it is working with Cito and the other coaches.

Butterfield mentioned how big having Kevin Millar around is. Great for chemistry, loosens everyone up.

Then the conversation turned to a different kind of offensive approach the Jays have this year. They're bunting more, moving runners over. 

Cito's idea.

This all comes back to Cito. 

Do not underestimate the power of this man. 

Players want to play for this guy, and I believe that matters. That's going to win you a few ballgames right there.

I don't even know where this is going anymore, because I barely got a lick of sleep, and I'm a little bit out of it, but the point I'm trying to make is that while I was listening to this interview, this wave of euphoria came over me...a lightbulb went on, and I said to myself, "The Jays are making the playoffs."

You may laugh at this prediction (premonition?). But just remember, you heard it here first.

And if I'm wrong, no one will remember this little blog post (because I'll delete it).

Go Jays Go

Tunage

Check out what the 3 dusters are pumpin' on their guypods in the "what we're listening to" section on the right hand side of the site. It will be updated once a week so you will never be without great music again...and that's not a threat...that's a promise.

NHL Playoff Predictions - Round 1

Okay! It's time for the NHL playoffs to sta...What? They already started? Yesterday?
Oh...well shit.
Well alright, so all of us here at 3 Dusters have a one game head start, but none of us will the make the right predictions anyway, so it doesn't really matter.
Here we go...Oh yeah, and Goody wasn't in the office tonight, so he'll have to add his later. Jesus, we're not off to a good start here. (We're probably all too pumped about the Jays!)


Teebs:

Bruins over Canadiens in 5

Devils over Hurricanes in 7

Capitals over Rangers in 7

Penguins over Flyers in 6

Sharks over Ducks in 5

Red Wings over Blue Jackets in 6

Canucks over Blues in 6

Blackhawks over Flames in 7


Nabber:

Bruins over Canadiens in 6

Devils over Hurricanes in 5

Rangers over Capitals in 7

Penguins over Flyers in 5

Sharks over Ducks in 6

Blue Jackets over Red Wings in 7

Canucks over Blues in 6

Blackhawks over Flames in 6


Goody:

Bruins over Canadiens in 4

Hurricanes over Devils in 6

Capitals over Rangers in 6

Penguins over Flyers in 5

Ducks over Sharks in 7

Red Wings over Blue Jackets in 5

Canucks over Blues in 5

Blackhawks over Flames in 6

Mid-April Blue Jays Report

7-3
First Place in AL East

I was going to wait until the end of the month to weigh in on how the Jays’ season was shaping up but after this evening’s 12-2 dusting of the Twins I just can’t hold it back any longer. 1st place baby! What a fucking squad they are right now! Their hitting ranks as the best in the league with Lind, Hill and Snider leading the way and the pitching staff is holding down the fort with a couple great outings from rookie Ricky Romero (say that 5 times fast) and the usual dominance from Roy Halladay. The American League’s best bullpen from 08 remains strong, although BJ has looked shaky early.

I must admit that before the season began I predicted this team would win about 75-80 games and finish either 4th or last in the ridiculously strong AL East division. However, after 10 games of shitting all over whomever the opposition decides to toss on the hill, I’m slowly starting to believe that maybe, just maybe, they can compete for a playoff spot in September. Of course, the hitting will probably slide back to being average, and the rotation, which has nearly zero big league experience outside of Doc and Litsch, is not likely to continue to be as good as it has been thus far.

Let’s hope that this start isn’t just a big tease and Cito and the gang are actually legit.

YouTube's Finest

Youtube seems to be the newest craze today, all the young kids are talking about it and countless idiots are getting their 15 minutes of fame by pretending to battle Darth Vader or singing a song about chocolate rain. These videos have garnered international attention, receiving millions of hits across the globe, however, there are some videos out there on youtube that don't get the respect they deserve. I am talking about the next 5 videos, which are not nearly as famous as the ones above, yet are made with such dynamic style and grace that you usually only see in a Scorcese film. These videos capture the essence of brilliance, with acting on par with the likes of Pacino, Crowe or Day-Lewis. Sit back and enjoy the next few minutes of your life.

5. Husky vs. Tony Hawk

The 5th video on this list stars world famous skateboarder Tony Hawk and a Husky, which reminds me, did you hear the story about the skinny guy who went on vacation to Alaska? he came back a husky fucker...Bazing!

4. Slapshot II

This next video is an early cut from the movie Slapshot II. I don't understand how it got left on the cutting room floor?

3. Mini Stick Crosby

This video has it all, great music, good puck movement between goalie and player, and the highly underrated double fall goal celebration.

2. Steve Nash dunking over Kobe.

No Idea.

1. reinactment of ALEXANDER OVECHKIN

Now this is the ultimate fan video. We have what appears to be a girl in a hockey mask with a full shield trying to re-enact Alexander Ovechkins famous goal. Watch both videos and try and tell me which one is real, I dare ya! (The spelling of "reinactment" is the icing on the cake)

Road Rage Incident

Today is the one week anniversary of my "situation" with another motorist while driving my perfectly manufactured German automobile (I drive a Golf; Good car).



Time: approximately 5:30 p.m.
Location: Bowmanville, Ontario
While on my way to work, another vehicle pulled out in front of me. Now, keep in mind that it was slightly busy at this time of day, and this driver may not have known exactly what he did. But that's really here nor there.
When someone pulls out in front of me, I would expect that he immediately hits the gas with force to make sure he now has ample room in front of me...This driver did not do this. Instead, he continued on in the way that a 90-year old grandmother would: Hovering arounf the 50 km/h mark while not only holding up myself, but the other 260 cars behind me.
Now from here, I am not far from the 401 West exit. But I guessed (correctly) soon after he pulled out in front of me where he was going.
You guessed it: West on the 401.
After making the slow turn onto the ramp, I noticed this driver looking around, enjoying the scenery as if he was the only driver on the road. I despise this.
At this point, I started tailgating and threw up my arms in dismay.
He responded as I hoped he would. He tapped his brakes and made his own gesture to let me know he saw me make mine. (Only now does he realize I'm behind him, it seems)
Next, I gain speed like one should, so that I am able to blend in with the flow of traffic. I pass the other motorist.
As I do, I flip him the bird. I've had it. He looks at me. I'm not sure what he does, except he thinks what I just did was amusing.
So now I'm passed this clown. But now he wants me to know that his Monte Carlo has some giddyup, and he speeds past me at a rate that I wasn't sure he was capable of doing just minutes earlier.
He laughs as he zooms by.



By now, I'm satisfied that I'm on my way and can do my regular speed of around 120 km/h.
The Monte Carlo is probably a kilometre away now, and presumably out of my life.
Except, I notice that I'm creeping closer and closer to this jackass.
I eventually pass him, and when I do, I look into my rear view mirror and notice that this guy is now rubbing his hands together and urging me to "come on" by waving his hands like you would if you were ever telling someone to "bring it on."
I laugh to myself and try to ignore the man who resembles some sort of biker who isn't used to four wheels.
Eventually, he realizes I'm not into any sort of games he has in mind, so he pulls past me again.
Only this time, he proceeds to mouth the word "pussy" and challenges my manhood by placing his thumb and index finger mere inches apart. Centimetres maybe. (I'm average)
Again, I laugh. I also flip him the bird again while mouthing my own set of words: "fuck you."
This retard is loving this moment in his life and I think to myself, "how pathetic, this is the highlight of his day, maybe even his year."
By now I'm wondering if he's going to follow me to work, and I cursed myself for not leaving my bat in the trunk at the conclusion of baseball season.
But he didnt follow me to work.
He got off in Pickering, thus ending one of the most entertaining drives to work that I'd ever encountered.
Loser!

Blue Jays Home Opener

Just a quick thought on the morons who throw things on the field while at the Blue Jays home opener's.
Just stay away from the goddamn ballpark. Please.
You are the reason I did not attend this year, and am instead writing this about.
You imbeciles will not go to another game all year, you are not real fans, and you do not know jack shit about baseball. So please just stay home.
Thank you.
Ps: Brian Tallet's mustache is fantastic, but it's still not as good as Eck's.

Seperated At Birth - Nabber Division

Don't Worry guys, I'm all over it.

Below you'll see Ed Helms (I was told that just once and didn't really like the comparison as I feel I'm much more attractive)

Also, former NHL Defenceman Cory Cross...

And Fake and Bake master/former Blue Jay Marty Cordova (He once missed a game after spending too much time in a tanning bed)

 

Seperated at Birth

As you know, we here at 3 Dusters enjoy the lighter side of things. So enjoy these seperated at births for Tbo (Lance Berkman, Houston Astros) and myself (Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes) and please help us find a good sep at b for our friend Nabber, leave a comment if you have any idears.