Wednesday's Movie of the Week

The Last King of Scotland
Directed by: Kevin Macdonald
Starring:
Forest Whitaker
James McAvoy
Kerry Washington

I'll admit, before the Oscars I had barely heard of of this movie, and certainly had no desire to sit down and watch it. But after seeing it for the first time, one thing is for sure, Forest Whitaker was deserving of the award for "Best Actor". I have no idea what the real Idi Amin was like, but the character portrayed in the movie is a blast to watch. He's charming enough to get on your good side, but at the same time, unpredictable enough to keep you scared.
(There is a scene or two that aren't for the squeamish, so you have been warned ahead of time.)

My Overall Rating: 4.0/5



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Knights Basketball Highlights Part 1

I just finished the first installment of season highlights for the 2006-2007 season. The first game up is Hollywood @ Highlands Christian (that's us). Just so everyone knows, I coach this team. I have a lot of fun making the highlight videos, and the players really enjoy them, so I'll have more games up in the near future.

Ten on Tuesday

Ten on Tuesday

10 Things I Would Do If I Were Younger
1. Swing as high as possible at recess
2. My homework
3. Be more open with my feelings
4. Don't play the sax
5. Watch cartoons, Power Rangers, and VR Troopers every day
6. Let Ryan into the clubhouse without having to pay us with popsicles and pizza
7. Keep my friends
8. Never wear shoes
9. Wrestle in the backyard
10. Enjoy playing basketball

Daily Bodog Pick

bodog.com Pick of the Day
Monday, February 26
NBA Basketball: Miami Heat (+3.5) @ New York Knicks
7:35 PM ET

This pick may be a little risky, with Miami's ancient roster going into the 2nd day of a back to back. Include the travel from Miami to New York, and you may think I'm crazy. However, Miami's veteran players are playing with a purpose, now that Dwyane Wade is out (that purpose being to prove they're not completely washed up). Kapono and Williams struggled from the floor against Cleveland, and they still managed to squeak out a win. I expect their defensive effort to be lacking from what it was against the Cavs, but also expect a better offensive performance.


Overall Record Against the Spread (3-2)

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Dreams? If You Don't Sleep On 'em

I was at the small college recruiting fair today. It was at Coral Springs High, here in South Florida. So many people (especially athletes) are told how impossible it is for their dreams to become a reality. Whenever I attend this event, I'm reminded how wrong those people are.

Average athletes are getting full scholarship offers to play football across the U.S. The majority of these players never even dreamed they would have an opportunity to play college football, let alone attend college for free because of it.

If the situation is right, then dreams can become reality. Tons of people exceed their highest expectations, and it happens every day. It could be you.

Featured Picture: Charles Husey
Highlands Christian