I have created a website on the Arizona server, like we all have to for this LRC course.
The link to my wonderful site is...
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~jyoken/
Hope you all enjoy, and leave comments here or there if you'd like!
Until next time, take care.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Lets Talk Sports_Sunday 10/19
The Red Sox lost tonight in a game 7 matchup against the Rays in Tampa. The Rays pitcher Garza had a heck of a game, and the Red Sox offense fell just short. The Red Sox once again left RISP and men on base. Theyve been doing this every game so far.
The Dallas Cowboys sat Tony Romo today in their game against the Rams, and it likely cost them the game. They lost 34-14, and the Rams running back Stephen Jackson had his biggest game in two years, with over 100 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. Marion Barber had 100 yards and 1 touchdown, but backup quarterback Brad Johnson looked like he is 100 years old. New wideout Roy Williams did basically nothing all game, and until Romo gets back I dont think this team has one player motivated to win, other then Demarcus Ware, who has an ongoing sack streak that is an NFL record.
The Raiders today beat Brett Favre and the Jets in an overtime game that was full of soft defenses and mediocre offenses. Sebastian Janakowski, the Raiders Kicker, made a 57 yard field goal in overtime to win the game. This marks the longest overtime kick ever, a bright spot on a decade of darkness for the raiders.
Since this is a technology related LRC class i will discuss the integration of sports and technology in this next portion called...
SPORTS TECHNOLOGY BIT: The use of camera review, or the "coach's challenge" in the NFL is a great use of technology during the game. This allows close plays, and especially close and important ones, to be reviewed by officials from a booth in the stadium, and by the lead official on the field. This makes the game slow down a little, but generally ends up in all plays being accurately called, and thus the games fairness is increased. The real result of the play will be called either on the field, or with conclusive video evidence viewed by the referees.
Another use of technology in football is in the helmets of the captains on the field. They have headsets in there which allows them to recieve plays from their coaches on the sideline. This facilitates the players jobs, and allows them to secretively discuss plays oppose to having to use hand signals (that can be easily viewed by the opponents) or having different player personnel have to switch every play and come into the game after being told the play from the coach.
Technology is everywhere...in the classroom, on the field, and outside of both as well. It is important to understand that as technology advances, so will mankind. The use of tech-related devices, in my opinion, is almost always good, and especially in the cases stated above related to football.
Until next time, take care.
The Dallas Cowboys sat Tony Romo today in their game against the Rams, and it likely cost them the game. They lost 34-14, and the Rams running back Stephen Jackson had his biggest game in two years, with over 100 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. Marion Barber had 100 yards and 1 touchdown, but backup quarterback Brad Johnson looked like he is 100 years old. New wideout Roy Williams did basically nothing all game, and until Romo gets back I dont think this team has one player motivated to win, other then Demarcus Ware, who has an ongoing sack streak that is an NFL record.
The Raiders today beat Brett Favre and the Jets in an overtime game that was full of soft defenses and mediocre offenses. Sebastian Janakowski, the Raiders Kicker, made a 57 yard field goal in overtime to win the game. This marks the longest overtime kick ever, a bright spot on a decade of darkness for the raiders.
Since this is a technology related LRC class i will discuss the integration of sports and technology in this next portion called...
SPORTS TECHNOLOGY BIT: The use of camera review, or the "coach's challenge" in the NFL is a great use of technology during the game. This allows close plays, and especially close and important ones, to be reviewed by officials from a booth in the stadium, and by the lead official on the field. This makes the game slow down a little, but generally ends up in all plays being accurately called, and thus the games fairness is increased. The real result of the play will be called either on the field, or with conclusive video evidence viewed by the referees.
Another use of technology in football is in the helmets of the captains on the field. They have headsets in there which allows them to recieve plays from their coaches on the sideline. This facilitates the players jobs, and allows them to secretively discuss plays oppose to having to use hand signals (that can be easily viewed by the opponents) or having different player personnel have to switch every play and come into the game after being told the play from the coach.
Technology is everywhere...in the classroom, on the field, and outside of both as well. It is important to understand that as technology advances, so will mankind. The use of tech-related devices, in my opinion, is almost always good, and especially in the cases stated above related to football.
Until next time, take care.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Last Night was nothing short of phenomenal. The Red Sox were down 7 runs in the 7th inning, and came back to win. Lets remember when they were down in the series 3-0 in 2004 to the Yankees and came back to win the world series (infamously breaking the 'curse'_wish the cubs could do the same..) and also last year when they were down 3-1 in the series against the Indians, and they once again persevered to win their second title in 4 years. I think that this series, now at 3-2, is much more manageable than the past ones against Jeter and Sabbathia. The main problem is if BJ Upton (24 years old, 6 postseason HRS), and Evan Longoria (21 years old, 6 postseason HRS), continue to make everyone realize that the league is becoming younger, but still as powerful. I think the Red Sox will come back and win this series, and win the next game IN TAMPA BAY. The Phillies V Red Sox will be a fun world series, but I don't want to make any predictions about it quite yet...
In another Sports story, the Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo has a broken pinkie, but now (after a phone call with BRETT FAVRE??) he may play, and has continued to practice. I think backup Brad Johnson will start, but I wouldn't doubt it that if they got into trouble (not likely against the St Louis RAMS_although they beat Washington last week) they may go to Romo.
I currently play in a Yahoo fantasy football league (8 teams)
HOT PICKS: I would recommend starting these fantasy football players this week.
QB Matt Schaub_HOU
QB Jay Cutler_DEN
RB Chris Johnson_TEN
WR Andre Johnson_TEN
WR Terrell Owens_DAL
These are just a few player i think should be dominant this week. This is the first week that i have made HOT PICKS for fantasy football, but look to continue doing this in the future.
If anyone wants to talk sports please leave a comment.
Until next time, take care.
(This BLOG is intended for LRC320 Fall 2008 UofA)
In another Sports story, the Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo has a broken pinkie, but now (after a phone call with BRETT FAVRE??) he may play, and has continued to practice. I think backup Brad Johnson will start, but I wouldn't doubt it that if they got into trouble (not likely against the St Louis RAMS_although they beat Washington last week) they may go to Romo.
I currently play in a Yahoo fantasy football league (8 teams)
HOT PICKS: I would recommend starting these fantasy football players this week.
QB Matt Schaub_HOU
QB Jay Cutler_DEN
RB Chris Johnson_TEN
WR Andre Johnson_TEN
WR Terrell Owens_DAL
These are just a few player i think should be dominant this week. This is the first week that i have made HOT PICKS for fantasy football, but look to continue doing this in the future.
If anyone wants to talk sports please leave a comment.
Until next time, take care.
(This BLOG is intended for LRC320 Fall 2008 UofA)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
LRC320 Group 6 video project
Hey,
My video group decided to make a short video on Computers/Labtops. We think they are useful in the class for many things, and show this in our youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmhBfWmRxu4
Hope you enjoy.
-Justin
My video group decided to make a short video on Computers/Labtops. We think they are useful in the class for many things, and show this in our youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmhBfWmRxu4
Hope you enjoy.
-Justin
Monday, October 13, 2008
Lets Talk Sports_Week 6 NFL
Hello all,
I know that this is a blog for our "teaching with new technologies" class, but I am truly interested in sports and competition. I want anyone who is also interested to comment on my blog and write anything at all. I am open for questions, comments, and anything really.
This week the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Arizona Cardinals in an overtime game. Dallas had just made a 50+ yard field goal, by Nick Folk (2nd year in NFL, from U of A), and seemed to have all the momentum when Terrell Owens won the coin toss in overtime. By the time the game ended Dallas had a punt blocked that was returned for a touchdown. The most impressive player in this game was the Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. In Overtime Larry Fitzgerald did not even have to display his greatness again like he did earlier in the game for them to win. Fitzgerald burned Dallas CB Adam Jones multiple times, and looked like a top 3 NFL Wide receiver.
The other game I was interested in was the Washington Redskins vs the St Louis Rams. The Rams had yet to win a game this year until this week. I predicted that the Rams would win, and they did win their first game of the year. This is great news for the cowboys, who are in the same division as the redskins. Also, tonight on MNF the Giants lost to the Browns, which is also good for the cowboys. Now we will see if they can win their next 3 games without QB Tony Romo, who is out with a broken pinkie finger.
The Atlanta Falcons once again looked good, beating the Chicago Bears. This team has a rookie QB Matt Ryan (From BC), and looks like they may end up making the playoffs in a wild card spot!
The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins literally as time ran out this week. Quarterback Matt Schaub, coming off of an injury, ran the ball into the endzone as time ran out to seal the victory for Houston. The Texans stellar WR Andre Johnson had a monster game with over 100 yards receiving, a touchdown, and a huge 20 yard completion on Houston's game winning drive.
How do you feel about the NFL?
Do you like the Cowboys?
To see more on all sports go to:
www.espn.com
Until Next time, take care.
I know that this is a blog for our "teaching with new technologies" class, but I am truly interested in sports and competition. I want anyone who is also interested to comment on my blog and write anything at all. I am open for questions, comments, and anything really.
This week the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Arizona Cardinals in an overtime game. Dallas had just made a 50+ yard field goal, by Nick Folk (2nd year in NFL, from U of A), and seemed to have all the momentum when Terrell Owens won the coin toss in overtime. By the time the game ended Dallas had a punt blocked that was returned for a touchdown. The most impressive player in this game was the Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. In Overtime Larry Fitzgerald did not even have to display his greatness again like he did earlier in the game for them to win. Fitzgerald burned Dallas CB Adam Jones multiple times, and looked like a top 3 NFL Wide receiver.
The other game I was interested in was the Washington Redskins vs the St Louis Rams. The Rams had yet to win a game this year until this week. I predicted that the Rams would win, and they did win their first game of the year. This is great news for the cowboys, who are in the same division as the redskins. Also, tonight on MNF the Giants lost to the Browns, which is also good for the cowboys. Now we will see if they can win their next 3 games without QB Tony Romo, who is out with a broken pinkie finger.
The Atlanta Falcons once again looked good, beating the Chicago Bears. This team has a rookie QB Matt Ryan (From BC), and looks like they may end up making the playoffs in a wild card spot!
The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins literally as time ran out this week. Quarterback Matt Schaub, coming off of an injury, ran the ball into the endzone as time ran out to seal the victory for Houston. The Texans stellar WR Andre Johnson had a monster game with over 100 yards receiving, a touchdown, and a huge 20 yard completion on Houston's game winning drive.
How do you feel about the NFL?
Do you like the Cowboys?
To see more on all sports go to:
www.espn.com
Until Next time, take care.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
LETS TALK SPORTS
It is too bad the Cubs are playing poorly against the Dodgers, this has been their best season in years. The Phillies look great, but the Red Soxs look the best. Great pitching will almost always win.
How many games will the New England Patriots win without Tom Brady? My guess in 7-9 games, especially considering how they lost to the Miami Dolphins. Without Tom, there matchup with Buffalo should be a great game.
Who will win the NFC East? This is the strongest divison in ALL sports. It consists of the Cowboys, Giants, Redskins, and Eagles. I think the Cowboys will win the division, like they did last year, but I also believe that the Giants and Redskins will both make the playoffs as well in the wildcard spots, also just like last year.
Until next time, take care.
-Justin
It is too bad the Cubs are playing poorly against the Dodgers, this has been their best season in years. The Phillies look great, but the Red Soxs look the best. Great pitching will almost always win.
How many games will the New England Patriots win without Tom Brady? My guess in 7-9 games, especially considering how they lost to the Miami Dolphins. Without Tom, there matchup with Buffalo should be a great game.
Who will win the NFC East? This is the strongest divison in ALL sports. It consists of the Cowboys, Giants, Redskins, and Eagles. I think the Cowboys will win the division, like they did last year, but I also believe that the Giants and Redskins will both make the playoffs as well in the wildcard spots, also just like last year.
Until next time, take care.
-Justin
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