-You can hear the rumble coming from the jungle on the bank
-You can hear the helmets smashing with the fury of a tank
-Eleven warriors brave and bold, assassins dressed to kill
-In scarlet and gray they make their way, an iron-fisted will
-There's no smell like the Horseshoe on a late October day
-When Buckeyes roam and make it known whose house you're in today
-I've been down to the Bayou, where the noise can make you shake
-I've been to Auburn and T-Town too, where eardrums nearly break
-Knoxville competes with the decibel peak, Penn State and Georgia too
-But all go under to the sound of the thunder, that roars from the mighty Shoe
-The heart of it all, in your heart it still calls, there's only O-HI-O
-A noise that thrills and gives you chills, the one that conquers fall
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
The Rundown 11/21/10
Sometimes it takes a smack or two in the face or a punch in the gut to realize what's really going on. Anybody know what I'm talking about?
You're most awake when you're most aware of how close the danger is, and that's a good thing. Recently I'd been in this mundane daily routine when all of a sudden the hard knocks of life came knocking, and I knew the next step was to knock on God's door.
What is my mission and where do I take it next? These are some good questions to ask every now and then. Every warrior has a battleplan, and the training routine that goes with it. Flipping the routine every now and then is advisable as I have just been reminded. As far as the long-range mission, I may not see the entire map laid out, but as long as I see that little section unfolded just for today I know that he will direct my paths.
-Nick B. 11/21/10
News To Watch This Week:
-Big state political announcement happening tomorrow down in Montgomery. Republicans mopped the floor with the Democrats in the recent election, and the takeover may not be over yet. You'll see it everywhere in Alabama tomorrow, I prefer you see it on WHNT News 19.
-Lame Duck Session Of Congress Begins- If the Democrats are smart, they'll listen to the will of the people and not try to ramrod something through before the new Congress comes in in January. But don't put it past them. You may never have heard of the DREAM bill and how it relates to illegal immigration. Google and research it because this may come up before the current congress breaks for Christmas.
Sports to Watch:
-The Iron Bowl. Armageddon in the state of Alabama. Auburn has been on a dream ride for the entire autumn, but I think the weak "D" will finally be exposed. Ingram & Richardson could have big days and will control the clock. Cam Newton is facing the best defense he's seen all year, and the open creases may not be plentiful. Newton is the best player in this game, but I think Alabama just has a few more players in what should be a very good game. The Tide beats the Tigers 35-27.
-Big 10 Title-Coming down to the final weekend. Ohio State whips Michigan in The Game. Michigan State falls in Happy Valley to Penn State, and Wisconsin takes care of Northwestern. Badgers win the title and the Rose Bowl bid due to their win over the Buckeyes in October. The Big 10 is back and will be even better next year with Nebraska.
Odds & Ends:
-It's Thanksgiving week. It's a question of whether I can outeat my brother in the portions of turkey and pumpkin pie. Also, I turn 30. Have a good week everybody!
You're most awake when you're most aware of how close the danger is, and that's a good thing. Recently I'd been in this mundane daily routine when all of a sudden the hard knocks of life came knocking, and I knew the next step was to knock on God's door.
What is my mission and where do I take it next? These are some good questions to ask every now and then. Every warrior has a battleplan, and the training routine that goes with it. Flipping the routine every now and then is advisable as I have just been reminded. As far as the long-range mission, I may not see the entire map laid out, but as long as I see that little section unfolded just for today I know that he will direct my paths.
-Nick B. 11/21/10
News To Watch This Week:
-Big state political announcement happening tomorrow down in Montgomery. Republicans mopped the floor with the Democrats in the recent election, and the takeover may not be over yet. You'll see it everywhere in Alabama tomorrow, I prefer you see it on WHNT News 19.
-Lame Duck Session Of Congress Begins- If the Democrats are smart, they'll listen to the will of the people and not try to ramrod something through before the new Congress comes in in January. But don't put it past them. You may never have heard of the DREAM bill and how it relates to illegal immigration. Google and research it because this may come up before the current congress breaks for Christmas.
Sports to Watch:
-The Iron Bowl. Armageddon in the state of Alabama. Auburn has been on a dream ride for the entire autumn, but I think the weak "D" will finally be exposed. Ingram & Richardson could have big days and will control the clock. Cam Newton is facing the best defense he's seen all year, and the open creases may not be plentiful. Newton is the best player in this game, but I think Alabama just has a few more players in what should be a very good game. The Tide beats the Tigers 35-27.
-Big 10 Title-Coming down to the final weekend. Ohio State whips Michigan in The Game. Michigan State falls in Happy Valley to Penn State, and Wisconsin takes care of Northwestern. Badgers win the title and the Rose Bowl bid due to their win over the Buckeyes in October. The Big 10 is back and will be even better next year with Nebraska.
Odds & Ends:
-It's Thanksgiving week. It's a question of whether I can outeat my brother in the portions of turkey and pumpkin pie. Also, I turn 30. Have a good week everybody!
Monday, June 7, 2010
D-DAY
-The waves keep rolling in as they slowly envelop his pack
-Nineteen, long, and country strong, two bullets in his back
-He lays his head down on the sand, eyes closed reverently
-The breathing fades, and then it stops, this beach called Normandy
-You know, he was a baseball star, a prankster, and a son
-He's got a girl, he's got a dream, he'll always fish for fun
-A teardrop falls amid the surf, as I fathom this great cost
-See I am here and he is there, a lifetime that is lost
-While parents pack lunches, and the lucky play hunches, and liars bash our land
-I couldn't help but hear the words of a warrior in the sand:
-"My friend, I know you're wondering, what it is you must have done
-But please accept my gift to you, and know that one day answers will come
-There is no place like America, from sea to shining sea
-Your duty now is simply this: Live strong, live brave, be free"
-Nick Banaszak, 6/6/10
Dedicated to all those who fought at D-Day, and all others who have ever fallen for America
-Nineteen, long, and country strong, two bullets in his back
-He lays his head down on the sand, eyes closed reverently
-The breathing fades, and then it stops, this beach called Normandy
-You know, he was a baseball star, a prankster, and a son
-He's got a girl, he's got a dream, he'll always fish for fun
-A teardrop falls amid the surf, as I fathom this great cost
-See I am here and he is there, a lifetime that is lost
-While parents pack lunches, and the lucky play hunches, and liars bash our land
-I couldn't help but hear the words of a warrior in the sand:
-"My friend, I know you're wondering, what it is you must have done
-But please accept my gift to you, and know that one day answers will come
-There is no place like America, from sea to shining sea
-Your duty now is simply this: Live strong, live brave, be free"
-Nick Banaszak, 6/6/10
Dedicated to all those who fought at D-Day, and all others who have ever fallen for America
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