"God did not want you to win this competition....."

So, I had my post for today done, then my computer froze on me, so what follows is the abridged version of what I earlier wrote:

Opening thoughts: In the span of 30 minutes, I came to the conclusion MTV should change their name to the Bubble Gum Pop Network for two main reasons. First, they're giving Ashlee Simpson her own show. No one older than 18 who doesn't watch MTV could care less about Ashlee Simpson, hence why she was booed in front of 80,000 at the Orange Bowl. Fox wouldn't give Ashlee her own show even if she asked for it, and they've come up with hit shows such as "Who's Your Daddy" and "Man vs. Beast".

My second reason hit me as I watched the premiere of "My Super Sweet 16 Party" Think Tommy Hilfiger's daughter's old show and you get the idea. Two spoiled 16-year old girls from Southern California arrange to throw their 16th birthday party at the Hard Rock Cafe, where every 16-year old has their 16th birthday party, c'mon. They go where the average person goes shopping for their new birthday outfits, Gucci and Saks Fifth Avenue. And, they have more than 100 musicians to choose from for their band. Beyonce wanted too much. She wanted $500,000 for the gig. Well excuuuuuse me!!!! The girls were upset at one another that they wore similar black dresses, what a Greek tragedy. One shaved her legs in the kitchen sink while the other preteneded to go running (you're supposed to be out of breath and sweating after you finish running). They invited 700 people, but later complained about too many people being there. YOU INVITED 700 PEOPLE, THAT'S WHY!!!!! One of the girls had 50 bathing suits. 50!!!! I can't wait until next week......

Now, for tonight's sports:

• Shocker of the night: Florida St. 91 #3Wake Forest 83 in overtime. The Seminoles ran out to a 19 point lead in the 1st half thanks to Von Wafer's 25 first half points. Wake came back, led by Chris Paul's 29 and during the game broke the NCAA record for consecutive free throws made during a season with 50. Unfortunately, after hitting a 3 to tie the game and getting fouled with 4 seconds left, Taron Downey missed the one that would've won the game for Wake. Wake put a lot of emotion into their Saturday vs. North Carolina, which was evident by their lack of emotion and defensive intensity tonight.
• Most overrated team: Pittsburgh, who lost to St. John's tonight.
  
• Look out for Oklahoma, who destroyed Texas A&M in the 2nd half tonight in College Station. The Sooners get their shot with Texas this weekend in what should be a dandy.
  
• And some props to my alma mater, Northmont School for knocking off last year's Division 1 state runner-up and current state #4 Toledo St. Johns yesterday 41-35. As a former basketball player for the Thunderbolts and as an alum, I am proud, good job boys.

Now, for some other thoughts:

• American Idol got underway tonight, and yes the last girl was terrible, but the guy who claimed to be Toni Braxton's cousin takes the cake tonight. If you're out there, allow me to tell you why you're often alone: you're conceited, can't sing, so full of yourself, can't talk, and have the worst laugh. So please, come down off of your mountain.
• In the Amazing Race, Jonathan and Victoria were eliminated. WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I don't know who was worse, Jonathan for patting himself on the back too much and acting as God's greatest gift, or Victoria who was the ultimate drama queen and who somehow likes being with a guy that belittles her.

It's going to be a late night watching tennis tonight because my two favorites are on. Sharapova is down a set currently to some no-name American, while Agassi is due on court after the Sharapova match.