Coming at you from NOLA this week, and in commemoration of the Oscars, Monday Musings will follow the protocol of the 87th Academy Awards handed out yesterday in Los Angeles. But before we get to the sports, only one outcome from Hollywood's big day was utterly befuddling and once again fueled the flame that is my lack of faith in the Oscar winner selection process. How the song Glory from Selma beat out Everything is Awesome from the Lego Movie is a tragedy, to say the least. The beat, the lyrics, the profound depth of the song is simply incredible.
Best Adapted Screenplay - Rick Pitino
In this day and age of prima donnas and free rides and sweeping adults horrible behavior under the rug, the 10th ranked Louisville head coach dismissed one of his best players and starting point guard this week for some poor decision making. Many would not adapt the same way in such a high profile and lucrative situation and for the courage to make the right decision the the statue goes out to him.
Lifetime Achievement Award - 1980 US Men's Olympic Hockey Team
35 years later, if you still don't get goosebumps every time the clip gets replayed on ESPN then you either don't remember any part of the Cold War or you are Russian.
Best Original Song - Marshawn Lynch - "I'm Just Here So I Won't Get Fined"
A man of few words, at least in front of the camera, Lynch filed for the trademark of the phrase last week. This year's only repeat winner, last year he filed to trademark the phrase, "About that action BOSS."
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Alex Rodriguez
He's back, reported to training camp three days early, and he's once again saying all the right things. Is he for real this time? Growing up a Seattle Mariners fan and witnessing his arrival to the big leagues and his forthcoming bolt to Texas and becoming A Wad and Pay Rod, I ask myself how I would feel about a return to Seattle and his glory days for a finale as Ken Griffey Jr. did. One part of me says nope, and the other part of me says no way.
And finally, Best (Team) Picture - New York Knicks & Los Angeles Lakers
Two NBA stalwarts, two largest TV markets, massive fan bases, deep pockets, big names like Buss & Jackson and Bryant and Anthony, lots of history, and both teams in complete shambles and at the bottom of the league. This picture has it all, never-ending drama, terrible acting, tanking, losing streaks, scantily clad cheerleaders and a little Swaggy P. Their complete dysfunction leaves the door open for small market teams like Portland, Memphis, and Milwaukee to win next year.
Disclaimer: Front Butt Sports is not responsible for your poor opinion.
Best Adapted Screenplay - Rick Pitino
In this day and age of prima donnas and free rides and sweeping adults horrible behavior under the rug, the 10th ranked Louisville head coach dismissed one of his best players and starting point guard this week for some poor decision making. Many would not adapt the same way in such a high profile and lucrative situation and for the courage to make the right decision the the statue goes out to him.
Lifetime Achievement Award - 1980 US Men's Olympic Hockey Team
35 years later, if you still don't get goosebumps every time the clip gets replayed on ESPN then you either don't remember any part of the Cold War or you are Russian.
Best Original Song - Marshawn Lynch - "I'm Just Here So I Won't Get Fined"
A man of few words, at least in front of the camera, Lynch filed for the trademark of the phrase last week. This year's only repeat winner, last year he filed to trademark the phrase, "About that action BOSS."
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Alex Rodriguez
He's back, reported to training camp three days early, and he's once again saying all the right things. Is he for real this time? Growing up a Seattle Mariners fan and witnessing his arrival to the big leagues and his forthcoming bolt to Texas and becoming A Wad and Pay Rod, I ask myself how I would feel about a return to Seattle and his glory days for a finale as Ken Griffey Jr. did. One part of me says nope, and the other part of me says no way.
And finally, Best (Team) Picture - New York Knicks & Los Angeles Lakers
Two NBA stalwarts, two largest TV markets, massive fan bases, deep pockets, big names like Buss & Jackson and Bryant and Anthony, lots of history, and both teams in complete shambles and at the bottom of the league. This picture has it all, never-ending drama, terrible acting, tanking, losing streaks, scantily clad cheerleaders and a little Swaggy P. Their complete dysfunction leaves the door open for small market teams like Portland, Memphis, and Milwaukee to win next year.
Disclaimer: Front Butt Sports is not responsible for your poor opinion.
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