Call it “fake”, call it whatever you’d like; I use to love to watch wrestling and have known Dwayne Johnson before he hit the silver screen as one of the all time greats, “The Rock”. From the start of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1996 to the Attitude Era in the late 90’s and… Continue reading Between The Rock and A Hard Place
Author: Justin Emerson
A simple person trying to make it through this large world
Nike “You Showed Us”
The day after Kobe Bryant went down with his torn Achilles Tendon, Nike launched an ad titled “You Showed Us” in a local LA newspaper “You Showed Us That An 18-Year-Old Could Play With The Best. You Showed Us That A ChampionShip, An Exhibition Game And A Charity Event Are All Must-Wins. You Showed Us… Continue reading Nike “You Showed Us”
What Drafting Geno Smith Means
Mark Sanchez is owed $8.25 million next season after having a miserable 2012-13 season Let me just say, I’m not sure if drafting Geno Smith was a wise move or just a move to create publicity. The Jets current roster has Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, Geno Smith, David Garrard, Greg McElroy, and Matt Simms all… Continue reading What Drafting Geno Smith Means
Keep Dreaming Cleveland..
There is no secret behind the end of the 2014 NBA season and that years top free agent, Lebron James. There is also no secret behind top marquee teams, I’m looking at you L.A Lakers, freeing up cap space that year to land the current best player in the NBA. There is also no surprise… Continue reading Keep Dreaming Cleveland..
I Have The Most Interesting Nights..
I have to admit, I am not like every other teenager/college student who works some part-time job at a big chain supermarket or fast food restaurant. No, those are all too boring, they all lack thrill, and are so unoriginal that I’d just blend right in with the crowd. You see when I’m not here… Continue reading I Have The Most Interesting Nights..
The Fallen Superstar
Tracy McGrady during his tenure with the Houston Rockets Tracy McGrady, at one time he was probably the best player in the NBA and once the poster player on every kids wall. That’s saying something considering the league was full of superstars ranging from Allen Iverson, Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant during McGrady’s reign. T-Mac,… Continue reading The Fallen Superstar
And The MVP Is..
Lebron is poised to win his 4th MVP Award The Maurice Podoloff Trophy is given to the Most Valuable Player each year in the entire NBA. This year the clear favorite to win his fourth MVP award if Miami Heat Forward Lebron James. I will not sit here and say Lebron James is not an… Continue reading And The MVP Is..
Aaron Rodger’s Payday
2011 NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers There is no doubt in any NFL fan’s mind that Aaron Rodgers is the best Quarterback in the league right now and he is expecting a big huge check coming his way from the Green Bay Packers. I can’t sit here and argue that he isn’t deserving of that… Continue reading Aaron Rodger’s Payday
A Few Days Late, But I Still Pay My Respects
Ladies and gentlemen, may I please ask for a moment of silence to remember a once great gaming publisher, Lucas Arts. Alas this once mighty game developer and publisher has been shuttered a few months after being acquired by The Walt Disney Company. While their more recent of games, I’m looking at your Kinect… Continue reading A Few Days Late, But I Still Pay My Respects
The Return of Great Comedy
Great comedy is very hard to come by these days, especially on TV. I’m not talking about some daytime show where you’ll have your eventual laughs or movies such as “The Hangover”. No, I’m talking about unscripted comedy where it’s going to be different every time you either go to see it or change the… Continue reading The Return of Great Comedy
What Is A Teenager To Do?
From elementary school through high school kids, have the word “college” drilled into their heads as if their own future depends on it. Teachers and principals are pressured to make their students’ grades resemble those of a Harvard Graduates. Parents try to get their kids involved in sports, after school activities, volunteer work, and even… Continue reading What Is A Teenager To Do?
The Black Mamba
There is always a sense of urgency on the Los Angeles Lakers team every year from first tip-off to the last game of the season. Every year the team is built, taught, and coached in a “win now” mode. This year is no different and that sense of “win now” is even more urgent than any other time… Continue reading The Black Mamba