Ahh New Music!

I did a little play on words there relating my "Ahh New Music" to the old cartoon "Ahh Real Monsters", isn't that fricken cool? Nope, didn't think so... Well, hopefully these songs are cool.

Tarik - Know Her Name
I came across this song this week and I just liked it, so I put it on here. That's all I can really say...



Lil' O - In Da Wind (feat. Chamillionaire, Killa Kyleon)
I love some classic Chamillionaire, and this one is the best song I have ever heard in my entire life. No just kidding, I just said that so Isak would laugh a little.... He didn't laugh. Enjoy the song though.



Scotty James - Wanna Be Loved (feat. Yonas)
Scotty James is a boss. Yonas is pretty good. So this song is pretty bossy good...

Peyton Manning to be Released

It has just been announced that Peyton Manning will be released by the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow. After 15 years in the league as a Colt, Manning will find a new home next fall. The team is cutting Manning to avoid a $28 million cap hit, making him the most coveted free agent since Reggie White. Manning has been the face of this Colts franchise since his rookie year in the league. Sad day to see Manning leave his team that he basically built. I'm hoping he ends up in a good place where he can finish his great career. I'm thinking he will get offers from Washington, Cleveland, and the New York Jets. Wherever he goes, I'm sure he'll be great, because he is just a great player and a great leader.
This most certainly means that Andrew Luck will be in Indianapolis next season. I would be surprised if the Colts went with anyone different. I don't know how great this will be for Luck however. With Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon potentially leaving Indy, there are not gonna be a lot of weapons for Luck to go to. I wouldn't expect Luck to get far next season, but hopefully that doesn't slow him down. I think he'll be an amazing quarterback in the future. He could even be the next Peyton Manning.

Stevie Johnson Re-Signs with Bills

 


The Bills wrapped up receiver Stevie Johnson for five more years worth $36.25 million, $19 million of which is guaranteed. This is a huge signing for the Bills as they will hold on to their number one target for a while. It's an even better deal for Stevie Johnson who will keep his job as the number one target and get paid some big bucks. I was hoping that the Vikes would close in on Johnson over the free agency period, but I guess that won't be happening. Good luck to Stevie in Buffalo! Here's what he said on Twitter about his quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick, who shaved his hair in honor of Stevie getting signed. Look at that picture!

Stevie Johnson ‏ @StevieJohnson13

My man Fitzmagic came thru for me & all of you. Had to sign...check it out. 13 isn't anything w/out14, now you see whypic.twitter.com/lIJMmAh3

Short Film of the Week: Kobe Bryant is "The Black Mamba"

This is definitely one of my favorite short films that I have come across. And with Kobe having such a great week with the Lakers, it's only right that I feature him in the film. Kobe stars as "The Black Mamba" and goes through the adventure of taking on rivals played by some great stars. Danny Trejo, Bruce Willis, and Kanye West are all the opponents that Kobe will have to face in this basketball-action film. It is quite a fun and exciting short, so I hope you enjoy!

Saints Organized Bounty

I'm sure everybody has heard the news of the New Orleans Saints bounty to injure opposing players, administered by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. This is particularly interesting to Vikings fans, such as myself, as well as Cardinals fans. Everyone saw the dirty hits the Saints laid out on Kurt Warner in the NFC Divisional Playoffs in 2009. Then Brett Favre took those dirty hits the next week in the conference championship. I'm sure it is likely that other teams have bounties in the NFL, but this is the only one I'm hearing of, other than that in Washington where Gregg Williams was also coaching...
I think there needs to be major punishment to this team and especially the coaches and players involved. Anyone who is purposely trying to hurt players deserves nothing less than a big fine and suspension. I would hope that Gregg Williams gets suspended for the season, as well as some of those guys who were leading the charge.
Of course Darren Sharper denied the allegations that there was a $10,000 bounty to knock out Favre in the championship game. But looking back it is pretty obvious that they were trying to kill the guy... I gotta give some credit to Favre for sticking in that game and playing the whole thing. He showed just how tough it is to knock out the Ironman of the NFL. Even $10,000 couldn't take out Favre. Heres how Percy Harvin responded on Twitter the other day...

Percy Harvin ‏ @Percy_Harvin

I hope what I'm hearing on this bounty program saints had on my man Brett ain't true

Twins Spring Training

The Twins start their season today in Florida as Spring Training kicks off. I don't know where one can watch this game, but I'm sure we'll see the highlights on ESPN for the next few weeks. This is an exciting time because it means baseball is close and I can't wait to make it to a couple games at Target Field this Spring. I'm sure I can make a follow-up post about the progress of the team throughout Spring Training. Go Twinkies!

Vikings New Stadium Plan

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton along with Vikings owner Zygi Wilf proposed the plan for the new stadium in Minneapolis yesterday. This is huge news for Vikes fans, as it means the we'll have a good chance of keeping the team here in Minnesota for a long time.
The stadium proposed would go over where the Metrodome is at right now and open up a lot of room for parking and tailgaiting. The central location is perfect for getting this deal done, as it is a good place for fans to come and a prime spot for lawmakers who think this stadium will benefit the economy. This also keeps the stadium right next to the light rail, making it much easier to get to and from games. The new dome has been predicted to be a more "playful version of Lucas Oil Stadium", which is where the Indianapolis Colts play right now. It would have a fixed dome, which is cheaper and better for a Minneapolis climate anyway. Architects want to design a stadium that would represent the downtown district well, most likely playing off what the Twins have done with Target Field, which has been very well-liked by many baseball fans around the country. Above is probably a good representation of what the finished stadium would look like, but it's still very early to tell.
This is huge for Vikings fans and the city of Minneapolis. Minneapolis has been known for having a great downtown zone with all of our great buildings, such as the Guthrie Theatre, Gold Medal Park, Target Field, and everything in the Mill City District. Even for those who don't like football, I think this stadium is gonna be something that people in Minneapolis really appreciate for many years. As you can probably tell, I'm really excited about this deal, and I'm glad a deal finally got done!