"Sam Dunk"

Sam Cassell has nailed numerous clutch shots in his 14-year NBA career. Last night, he added another to his long résumé as he hit his first big one as a member of the Celtics.

Cassell nailed a late 3-pointer that helped the Celtics to a 93-91 victory over the reigning NBA champion Spurs at a sold-out and playoff-intense AT&T Center. Although trailing behind by 20 points, Cassell had 17 points off the bench, and his momentum-changing three with 46.4 seconds left gave Boston an 89-87 lead.

"If I get the opportunity, I'm going to make shots," said Cassell, who was playing in just his fourth game since signing with the Celtics March 4. "You know me, I'm going to make some shots. They gave me the opportunity to make the shot and I just made it."

The Celtics have won 12 of 13 games and six straight on the road. The Spurs have dropped four straight, and the loss snapped a seven-game home winning streak. They rock the NBA, and all Boston fans eyes will be watching a what will be a good game against Houston tonight.

Everything

So get this: I've been thinking about ideas for this Valentine's Dinner for 3+ weeks now. I'm finally sitting down at the computer, ready to type up the Menu for the whole thing, and I can't remember even one of my fabulous ideas. No matter what I thought, I'm sure it will turn out alright. Anyone have any ideas?

I'm also supposed to be opening, and closing the dinner with a "few comments." Now, c'mon. I was told I'd only have 5-7 minutes to speak, and let's be honest, I obviously need some work on finishing on time. lol, I can't help but recall how I spoke for 45 minutes at the Teen Service, when I was only given 15. Wow. That's bad. Maybe that's part of the reason we aren't doing another one.

In other news, there's an annual meeting and dinner in church on Sunday. Not that the meeting directly affects me, or does it? And, yeah, there's some kind of football game going on between the (10-6) New York Giants and the (18-0) New England Patriots. I don't really see what the big deal is. Brett Favre won't be there. Ok, you got me, I can't wait for the history-making sporting event of a lifetime. Happy?

N.Y. Giants 23, Green Bay 20 (OT)

"...And with a 47 yard field goal, the New York Giants secure their place in Super Bowl 42!"

As some of you can probably imagine, I'm very sad right now. My beloved Green Bay Packers lost in overtime to the New York Giants 23-20. A 47-yard field goal by Lawrence Tynes in overtime tonight gave the New York Giants a 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. Tynes redeemed himself with the game winner, after missing a 36-yard attempt as time expired in the fourth quarter of a game played in frigid temperatures at historic Lambeau Field. He also kicked two other field goals in the win.

Eli Manning completed 21 of 40 passes for 255 yards for New York (13-6), who will play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII Feb. 3 in Glendale, Ariz. Plaxico Burress had 11 receptions for 154 yards and Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw each rushed for a touchdown for the Giants. Brett Favre went 19 of 35 passing for 236 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Packers (14-4), who were trying to win their first conference title in 11 years. Donald Driver had five receptions for 141 yards and a score.

What annoys me is that I thought, no, I KNEW they were going to win. I swear on my life that I was planning on rooting for the Packers in the Super Bowl if they took on the Patriots. But now, I don't get the chance! I get to root for something almost as good though. I get to cheer for the future 19-0 New England Patriots who are going to DESTROY the Giants!

As for now though, I'm "mourning the loss of Brett Favre's Super Bowl dreams." Guess I'll just wait till next year...

Politics

I'm a little surprised at how divided the results are on the Republican poll! I added a similar one on the Democratic party, so be sure to vote.
I'm currently working on my official prediction of the race, and hope to have it posted soon. Stay tuned....