My grandfather passed away at 3 am on the 17th 11 years ago. I took it hard because me and my mom lived with my grandparents and my aunt, well before my uncle got a house of his own he lived there too, my grandfather had to stay a while at my uncle's house before he went in the hospital for the last time. My father had been real abusive to my mom and don't think he wanted a kid, my mom left him and got a divorce and to get child support my mom would have had to let him see me. My grandparents told the social worker when she said I wouldn't have a name because of it my granparents especially my grandfather told yes he would have a name so I was an Elder. he had his faults but I also have good memories and one the last memories before he died was him taking me to the Tennessee Oilers(now Titans) practice at Rhodes College.

Well after my mom's birthday on Tuesday, seems like a caught a nasty cold or sinus infection.

Well Christmas was good for once this year. Got some games for the PS2(yeah I'm still using the system, just not in the mood to pay alot for a new system and pay 60 bucks a game for games) and I got some other stuff. New Years is approaching and next year will mark the 10 year in pro wrestling, now to anyone that would be big but considering that there are tons of people who have been way in it longer than me it's not so big. Going to figure out what I'm going to with this livejournal, it's possible I will tell the tale with it or another blog service, because mine has been a unique journey in the world of wrestling.

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University of Memphis Mascot, TOM II, Passes Away Wednesday



Oct. 15, 2008

Memphis, Tenn. - TOM II, the Bengal Tiger mascot of The University of Memphis, passed away this morning surrounded by those who loved him. He was 17 years old.

TOM, which stands for Tigers Of Memphis, was acquired as a kitten by Bobby Wharton and the late Ray Daniels of the Football booster group Highland Hundred in the fall of 1991 and was hand-raised by William P. "Nickie" Nixon at St. Nick's Farm. Wharton led the Tiger Guard, the Highland Hundred committee responsible for caring for TOM, for all 17 years of the Tiger's life.

"TOM was an important part of the University family for a long time, and we are devastated at his loss," Wharton said. "It was a privilege and a true labor of love to head this project. I will miss him dearly."

The Tiger Guard is solely responsible for funding the Tiger project; no University dollars were ever used in TOM's care and maintenance. He outlived all four of his siblings by a number of years, a testament to the level of care and love he received. He also far exceeded the life expectancy of a male tiger.

TOM II was recently diagnosed with cancer during an annual medical examination.

"We had a very close relationship with TOM," added Wharton. "Once it became evident that his quality of life would begin to suffer, and after consulting with our veterinary team, it became obvious that the right thing to do would be to allow him to pass on with dignity and without pain and suffering."

Wharton added that it was among the toughest decisions he has ever had to make. TOM II will be cremated, as was the original TOM in 1992.

The University of Memphis Athletic Department has already made arrangements for a permanent exhibit to honor all previous and future TOMs in the new Athletic Hall of Fame, which will begin construction this fall at the corner of Southern and Normal.

The Tiger Guard is already making arrangements to secure a new Tiger to serve as TOM III.

"The Tiger project is an important tradition and source of pride for The University of Memphis family dating back over 35 years, and we will honor the memory of TOM II by keeping the tradition alive," said Tiger Guard member Scott Forman, who will take over as the project chairman for TOM III. "It's part of what makes our University unique".

A memorial is planned for the Tigers' Homecoming game versus Southern Miss on October 25. The Tiger Guard asks that any memorials be sent to the Highland Hundred via the Tiger Football office at 136 Athletic Office Building, Memphis, TN 38152.

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Memphis blew it last night against Rice. Honestly throw a damn interception to have it run back for a touchdown for Rice to win, but can't balme the offense to much when the defense and really the front line can't put pressure or tackle the QB.

Tennessee was off after losing to UCLA but they have an easy task against UAB who lost to Florida Atlantic. But Florida is after that and Florida has the bye next week(like most of the SEC opponents do this year before playing Tennessee)

Iowa totally rolled over Florida International after kicking Maine ass last week. At least Iowa doesn't have Ohio State this year but with the weak Big Ten Iowa has chance to be a big player this year.

Arkansas State, which used to be the Indians but now are the Red Wolves, is on a roll mind you last night they beat Texas Southern 83-10 but they defintely could be a BCS buster but with the new tie ins the Sunbelt has with other bowls besides the New Orleans Bowl, we could see them in at least the Independence Bowl.

Don't know if anyone heard but Comcast is going to crack down on excessive down and up loaders by limiting the use of these services to 250 gb a month. It's weird because that would be half of my portable hard drive and my whole hard drive can not believe someone is that so excessive(unless it's a job related deal). Also why not just upgrade the darn speed than setting restrictions.

This past week(and past months, even years) theirs been some passings personal, and public. I like what Dusty Rhodes said who did not attend the funeral of friend Dick Murdoch and got alot flack for it. Dusty said that he kept Dick's number on his cell phone and attending funeral would have made him realize that Dick was gone, he said he'll still call the number and when there's no answer that he just says Dick out doing something or busy. I think it's a nice thought and anyone can deal with it the way they won't but in some instance don't we like to say oh that someone we miss is just busy or something than trying to say oh their gone(yes we realize their gone), also I think it's better to try and remember the good over the bad. Just some thoughts to pass along to whomever reads the blogs.

I'm so sorry Ana for your loss. Liam seemed so such of a nice guy. We talked at onetime about Madden football and other games and he had helped me with some computer problems. Just a shock to hear that he has passed away.

After getting nothing but spam and viruses(yes I actually got at least three viruses) from Myspace, I cancel my accountant, although there were true people there most were nothing but spammers and little kids. I hardly used it anyway. I'm on facebook and looking for also a place for alternative lifestyle.

Tonights the Night, Memphis plays for the National Championship since 73. It be nice if we won and would be #1 in something other than crime, poverty, unemployment, murder, etc-you know all the bad stuff.

How stupid is this:

High School Cheerleaders Suspended for Flashing Crowd
Posted Nov 17th 2007 4:21PM by Michael David Smith
Filed under: High School

Yeah, OK, "flashing" is probably overstating it a little. But a high school cheerleading squad decided that bending over and lifting their skirts would be a smart thing to do during one of their routines:



Now those high school cheerleaders at Ripon High School in Ripon, California, got suspended for two games because eight of them did a routine where they showed the crowd at a football game their underwear, which spelled out I-N-D-I-A-N-S-#1. And now it's a huge local scandal.

I think the moral of the story is that adults take these things way too seriously. Whether it's the players or the cheerleaders, why can't teenagers just act like teenagers at high school sporting events?

Looks like everbody took the day off or something lol. Columbus Day should be an important day whether he was the first or there were others before him it still should be a day to celebrate but sadly it's mainly celebrated for it's sales or really not noticed at all.

Tonight is the candlelight vigil and it is so hot here. People were waiting in line as early as 8 this morning at Graceland. So far I think a ton of people have been treated and taken to the hospital for heat related illness and one woman ended up dying while waiting in line.

I turn the big 27 today.

I don't post much, I never seem to have the time or the mood to. So for me this year has been something else. Last year ended horrible, this year started horrible as well-still was grieving over lossing Oscar, then we all got sick in April(really hit my grandmother hard), over crap. Then it starting getting better. End this year with a job(seasonal but better than nothing) and a new puppy Hannah, who has filled the void that Oscar left. Maybe next year will be a great year, as far as resolutions I don't do them because who really keeps them.

Say hello to my new puppy, Hannah

Went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago to get one and they had told me that they had them so went and they didn't, at least they refunded my money. So went today to the Shot Nurse was $25 and didn't take long just had to sign and give my phone number and whether I had an allegery to eggs or not. Really glad I got one(so did my aunt and mom, my uncle is suppossed to get one at his work)heard in the paper that they already had some cases of the flu in Arkansas.