Game to Watch :: Week 8

This week the leaders in the ACC face off as #5 Florida State travels to #3 Clemson.  The teams are a great match-up on both sides of the ball, making it the game to watch this week!  Both quarterbacks have had a stellar season, thus far, but Tahj Boyd has experience over Freshman quarterback, Jameis Winston (FSU), which could ultimately be the difference in the game.  Clemson has the advantage of Death Valley, where no opposing freshman quarterback has won since 2007. 

Don't miss this game! 

I also wrote a preview of the UCLA @ Stanford game this week for Project CFB.  Check it out! :)

Which games will you be watching?  Who are you rooting for?

Music Review :: Chris Young, A.M.

I fell in love with Chris Young after I purchased his last album, Neon.  I couldn't stop listening to it.  I have an obsessive nature with things that I love, as if you didn't already know that.  I have a habit of listening to songs non stop for days.  And right now it's Chris Young's newest album, A.M., that's on repeat!!  It's not like anything he's ever done before.

This album is full of energy and sure to get you moving to the music. Some of the lyrics are wonderfully sad, but somehow they make my heart happy!!  I just feel the songs.  I know I'm crazy but Chris Young just has a way of speaking to me.  I felt the same way after Neon.  I only know him through his songs and what he sings about.  I mean if a guy was like the way Chris Young portrays himself in his songs, I would probably fall in love. I loveee his deep, twangy voice- it literally makes me weak in the knees!  I often wonder how he's single.  I met him once and he was just the nicest.  He hung out with us back stage and didn't act like a celebrity though most of the country artists I've met haven't acted like that either. 

Seriously, though.  Check out this album.  You won't be disappointed.  

Here are my favorite songs from the album and trust me, it was hard to limit it.  Definitely listen to the entire thing.  Do you love Chris Young as much as I do?  What do you think of A.M.?  And wouldn't you know it, that as soon as I figure out this whole grooveshark thing, they don't have the songs I need to make this playlist.  I didn't feel like uploading them and doing all that jazz, so here's links to YouTube versions...  

Hold You To It

Lonely Eyes

A.M. 
Nothin' But the Cooler Left

Forgiveness

Game to Watch :: Week 7

I'm sure you could have guessed that my game to watch this week is Rutgers' biggest rivalry game for the season!!!  Tonight the Scarlet Knights take on the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John's stadium for what is potentially the end of a rivalry.  This is the last time the teams will meet as conference rivals in the American Athletic Conference, formerly the Big East.  Next year Rutgers moves on to the Big Ten, while Louisville will become part of the ACC.

The rivalry between Rutgers and Louisville really took off after the Scarlet Knights upset the Cardinals, then ranked #4 with BCS potential, with a score of 28-25 in 2006.  This is considered the greatest win in Rutgers school history.  Since then Rutgers has only beaten Louisville twice in 2008 and 2009.  The 2012 loss to the Cardinals was a devastating one.

This year, Rutgers defense has struggled against NFL level quarterbacks like Carr (Fresno State) and Gilbert (SMU), where both teams put up 50+ points.  Teddy Bridgewater is a potential #1 draft pick as well as Heisman candidate, which spells trouble for the Scarlet Knight's defense.  In Rutgers favor, Louisville's leading receiver, DeVante Parker, may be out due to a right shoulder injury.  Though the Cardinals have a lot of depth at wide reciever, it will force them to play untested players into the line up on a short week.  This is Louisville and Teddy Bridgewater's first true test of the season and possibly without a key player.

The last six times these schools played each other the games were decided by three points or less.  Will Rutgers be able to keep the streak of a close and exciting game alive, especially with the end of the rivalry in sight?

All I'm saying is::

Side note:  Obviously I'm wearing red and black today to support RU.  It's a shame Louisville has the same colors.  I tried to take an outfit picture and it didn't work out.   It's definitely more difficult than it looks.  Props to fashion bloggers....

Go here for more posts about everything Rutgers is to me!!!  :)  

Happy Gameday, folks!!

Who are you rooting for this week?  What games are you excited about?!

Music Review :: Keith Urban, Fuse

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I've always been a huge Keith Urban fan!  To this day, he is one of the best concerts I've ever been to!  I remember being on cloud nine for like a week after the first time I saw him.  He's seriously that good.  Some of my all time favorite songs are by Keith too (& yes, we're on a first name basis!). 

circa 2009

Keith Urban recently (I know I'm a little behind) released his new album, Fuse.  And of course, the album does not disappoint, in fact, it may be his best yet!!!  Keith combines heart-felt, fun, mid tempo, sequences with his crazy good musical/instrumental abilities.  I love how Keith Urban experiments and takes chances without losing his sound.  No matter what, it's recognizable and I like that about him as an artist.  He stays true.  And with this album, more than ever, his vocals are a prominent component to the songs.  I'm head over heals for this album.

We Were Us, with Miranda Lambert, is by far my favorite song, with these others falling not far behind.  The whole album is worth every penny and was definitely worth the three year wait!

Have you listened to the album yet?  Do you love it?

Today I start sponsoring my very first blog friend, Erin!  I'm so excited to be a part of her blog for a little while and I'm so grateful for the way she's welcomed me into blog world!  Make sure to check her out!