Thanks for an entertaining TML, Jay! I had the draft on and made it to the low twenties but can’t really claim I was watching since I was reading a fascinating book on land distribution. I did notice some of the outrageous haberdashery choices of the world’s biggest and most muscular athletes – that new NIL money comes in handy on draft night, right? Bling affects everyone differently.
As for Duke Tobin, I lean more in your direction than Doc’s because the twenty-first century started decades ago in most NFL cities but not Cincinnati. Doc makes valid points about the current direction of The Men and Tobin gets the lion’s share of credit, but the old scars are like tattoos for some of us – permanent. A SB ring on the finger will cover them up nicely, of course.
IMO, Will Levis had a day of reckoning in KC that was bound to happen. The man is a consummate Twitter trash talker and that can move the dial sometimes, but he was overdue. Haven’t spoken to any of my Wildcat brethren yet about his predicament but as it says in Proverbs, “pride goeth before the fall”. My guess is that it will motivate him every Sunday ala some other famous second rounders.
Finally, the UC starting QB in the portal may have figured out the immediate Bearcat future involves a significant amount of run first. Not saying it won’t work, but if you see the forward pass as your ticket to stardom, well, the writing on the wall at Nippert is different. I believe Satterfield will be a success but winning on the ground can get dull for certain players and fans. I ought to know…
Thank you so much, Paul, for the announcement. I do want to add that I have only two paintings at the exhibit, but it is the best Art Exhibit in Cincinnati that I have seen. The work there is beautiful and I am always honored to be a small part of this show. It's free with easy parking facilities and access. You can always check out my work on my website: www.katecassidyart.com. Don't get me confused with Katie Cassidy, the pole dancer, on google! lol
I think it's great that you and your daughter were able to enjoy an event that both of you will surely remember forever. But I can't deny my unease with the fact that such a privilege is no longer viable for so many. It shouldn't have to be that way.
I'm trying to think of someone who's alive that I would pay $400.00 to see. Maybe Simon and Garfunkel - if I thought they could both still sing and wouldn't get into a fistfight on stage. Maybe Springsteen - because I hate to think I'll never see him again. But for a little more than $400, I could play Pebble Beach. I'd definitely rather do that!
I tell ya, I laughed and laughed about that Lee Elia thing again and again yesterday. I am not one who uses or likes a lot of profanity, but man, that thing is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. He had no effs left to give. None.
Jay, great job. That was your best Hemingway effort. I really, really enjoyed it.
Excellent effort today, Jay. Thank you. For almost 20 years I would buy tickets to the Cincinnati ballet performance of my daughter's choice. In the beginning it was a Mastercard commercial. I particularly enjoyed the times we grabbed a pre-matinee performance bite at Nicholson's across the street from the Aranoff Center while Music Hall was being refurbished. So happy you got to be a Swifty with your daughter. Nothing beats that shared memory.
Saw a lot of traditional football school first round picks during the short time I watched the Draft. Same as it always is. Our tv broadcasts come mainly from Lexington and they were like Christmas Eve children dreaming of first round first pick for UK's Levis. First pick did go to an SEC school, but Bama of course.
For some reason the guy on the couch wanted to watch Starman movie last night. He has seen it many more times than I have. Had forgotten some pretty pivotal scenes. Jeff Bridges simply phenomenal. Beat the heck out of waiting through ten minutes of commercials while each team fiddled around.Thanks for covering it for us.
Jay, in reference to the draft, I always remember a coach saying, " The eyes don't lie " I would say that is the reason Bryce Young was drafted number one and Will Levis is still waiting. I will be interested to watch Young further his career and proving that size doesn't matter, but heart does. Ain't it great that the Bengals can now draft by going with the best player available and not what they need ?
Super happy to see Stroud go second and the other Bucks do well - Two Buckeyes in the first six and Jaxon Njigba as the first Wide Receiver taken. A good draft for OSU. Couldn't be happier. Good luck to them all. Love the painting.
Pretty sure there will be no confusion...
Nicely done Jay Brinker. Howevuh, I'm not sure what I think or say about:
" ... the Bengals, who covet character ... "
Great job, IB. Stellar, really. I enjoyed all of it.
Thanks for an entertaining TML, Jay! I had the draft on and made it to the low twenties but can’t really claim I was watching since I was reading a fascinating book on land distribution. I did notice some of the outrageous haberdashery choices of the world’s biggest and most muscular athletes – that new NIL money comes in handy on draft night, right? Bling affects everyone differently.
As for Duke Tobin, I lean more in your direction than Doc’s because the twenty-first century started decades ago in most NFL cities but not Cincinnati. Doc makes valid points about the current direction of The Men and Tobin gets the lion’s share of credit, but the old scars are like tattoos for some of us – permanent. A SB ring on the finger will cover them up nicely, of course.
IMO, Will Levis had a day of reckoning in KC that was bound to happen. The man is a consummate Twitter trash talker and that can move the dial sometimes, but he was overdue. Haven’t spoken to any of my Wildcat brethren yet about his predicament but as it says in Proverbs, “pride goeth before the fall”. My guess is that it will motivate him every Sunday ala some other famous second rounders.
Finally, the UC starting QB in the portal may have figured out the immediate Bearcat future involves a significant amount of run first. Not saying it won’t work, but if you see the forward pass as your ticket to stardom, well, the writing on the wall at Nippert is different. I believe Satterfield will be a success but winning on the ground can get dull for certain players and fans. I ought to know…
What the Funk & Wagnalls? Dropping a "hagiographic" on the Mobsters? You definitely earned the MVP appellation today, good sir.
Thank you so much, Paul, for the announcement. I do want to add that I have only two paintings at the exhibit, but it is the best Art Exhibit in Cincinnati that I have seen. The work there is beautiful and I am always honored to be a small part of this show. It's free with easy parking facilities and access. You can always check out my work on my website: www.katecassidyart.com. Don't get me confused with Katie Cassidy, the pole dancer, on google! lol
Thanks Doc for the info on Kate Cassidy's paintings. I love spending my time surrounded (virtually) by so much talent!
Great job, as usual, Jay.
I think it's great that you and your daughter were able to enjoy an event that both of you will surely remember forever. But I can't deny my unease with the fact that such a privilege is no longer viable for so many. It shouldn't have to be that way.
I'm trying to think of someone who's alive that I would pay $400.00 to see. Maybe Simon and Garfunkel - if I thought they could both still sing and wouldn't get into a fistfight on stage. Maybe Springsteen - because I hate to think I'll never see him again. But for a little more than $400, I could play Pebble Beach. I'd definitely rather do that!
Nice work, Jay. I'm jealous about the Taylor Swift concert. I'm a not-so-secret Swifty myself 😂
I tell ya, I laughed and laughed about that Lee Elia thing again and again yesterday. I am not one who uses or likes a lot of profanity, but man, that thing is one of the funniest things I have ever heard. He had no effs left to give. None.
Jay, great job. That was your best Hemingway effort. I really, really enjoyed it.
Kate, wow! You are amazingly talented!
Excellent effort today, Jay. Thank you. For almost 20 years I would buy tickets to the Cincinnati ballet performance of my daughter's choice. In the beginning it was a Mastercard commercial. I particularly enjoyed the times we grabbed a pre-matinee performance bite at Nicholson's across the street from the Aranoff Center while Music Hall was being refurbished. So happy you got to be a Swifty with your daughter. Nothing beats that shared memory.
Saw a lot of traditional football school first round picks during the short time I watched the Draft. Same as it always is. Our tv broadcasts come mainly from Lexington and they were like Christmas Eve children dreaming of first round first pick for UK's Levis. First pick did go to an SEC school, but Bama of course.
For some reason the guy on the couch wanted to watch Starman movie last night. He has seen it many more times than I have. Had forgotten some pretty pivotal scenes. Jeff Bridges simply phenomenal. Beat the heck out of waiting through ten minutes of commercials while each team fiddled around.Thanks for covering it for us.
Great job...went to the Eagles - Hell Freezes Over tour, I believe at the time , it broke the $100 ticket barrier... it was worth every penny!
Jay, in reference to the draft, I always remember a coach saying, " The eyes don't lie " I would say that is the reason Bryce Young was drafted number one and Will Levis is still waiting. I will be interested to watch Young further his career and proving that size doesn't matter, but heart does. Ain't it great that the Bengals can now draft by going with the best player available and not what they need ?
Jay - nice work, young man!
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Super happy to see Stroud go second and the other Bucks do well - Two Buckeyes in the first six and Jaxon Njigba as the first Wide Receiver taken. A good draft for OSU. Couldn't be happier. Good luck to them all. Love the painting.