Brand Knew's: February 2006

You've got to be kidding me, but I'm sure I'll try it. It's almost as absurd as this...

How many flavors can you fit in one can?

Nostalgia of the Month

"Broken" Social Scene

Chart Magazine is about to release an issue with a cover story about BSS keeping it together. The cover photo features the full lineup sans the Metric members. MTV.com posted a story yesterday about the bands demise. Look 3 or 4 stories down to see your best friend Brand Knew broke the story a week ago! It's a cool picture and I can't wait to come home to see my copy...I have a subscription. One question though...why does MTV do a story on a band that they never play any videos from???

MTV Article

Cum Posey gets elected to Baseball Hall of Fame!

Just waiting for my man Rusty to join him!

The Knicks really need to sign this kid!

He scored more points in a varsity game then I ever did!

My U12 Team

Had an under 12's tournament today. The kids really did a great job! We won our first game against Penarth 6-nil then lost our second match against Portsmouth 5-3. The kids had loads of fun as did I!

Team Titanic Acquires Franchise

Steve Francis is now officially a NY Knick. I really don't know what my opinion on this is. I haven't watched one game all season (thank god), so I don't know if this will hurt or help. What I do know is that Isiah Thomas has to be the worst GM in the history of sport. Larry Brown is a proven winner with ass loads of credibility. Isiah has none. He ruined the Raptors, the CBA, and the Pacers. He even ruined the Knicks PR dept. When I was working there and he was hired I didn't like the move. Even when I rode in the elevator with him I wasn't impressed...even Jay-Z and Whoopi Goldberg exchanged pleasentries with me, but not Zeke.

Brand Knew Mixtape #5

Broken Social Scene Portsmouth

Saw the mighty BSS again in Portsmouth on Sunday night. Another stellar show, I expect nothing less. I few tossers in the crowd started shouting stupid stuff like, "Bryan Adams" and "Celine Dion." Kevin Drew the lead singer just got on with business as usual and played on. After the show I was reacquainted with Justin Peroff the drummer. He and I became friends after the London show back in December. We hung out longer this time, and Joe (my mate who I brought along) was stunned at how easily I got us back stage. Joe had a little meeting with the porcelain later on. His mate who he grew up with, goes to school in Portsmouth. This guy was in Amsterdam at the time so he gave us the keys to his place. Unfortunately it was a seaside penthouse in walking distance from the venue. I emailed Justin and he responded and kind of hinted that the band is not too far from being finished. I must say I am not surprised and I am not all that sad about it. Like Robert Frost, who was so famously quoted by Ponyboy in The Outsiders, said, "Nothing gold can stay."

Purley 6:12 Bath

It's been a long time since Bath recorded a win over Purley, 11 successive defeats since the last win on 7th Feb 1998, last century to be exact, Purley appear with alarming regularity in the biggest scores against tables, in fact out of 32 First Team games Bath have won only 10 including this one and the they have scored 458 goals to Baths 263, a margin of 195, basically this was a big win, cementing Bath in the top half of the premiership and putting what little hope Purley had of winning the league right out of the window. Purley, at home started the game with only 9 men, but held Bath to 2 goals before getting the 10th man on the field, if they though that would even the odds they were sorely mistaken as the visitors continued to pile on the pressure and make better use of the slippy surface, going into the first quarter 5 nil in the lead. Purley didn't recover, losing some of their composure, every time they managed to score so did Bath, in fact Bath in all departments were the better team, going for every ground ball and moving the Purley defence around affectively. Doug Mackay, for the third game on the trot was just too hot for the opposition to handle, bagging another 6 goals (that's 17 in three games), but man of the match goes to Matt Grody, who ran the long stick middie role to perfection, throwing checks and coming up with ground ball like his life depended on it. A mention also to Nige Gates, who, yet again came up with some cracking saves. Mike Elmes playng his first ever game against Purley put in a crashing shot in the third quarter which goes down as goal of the game.If Bath can play at this level every game, there is every chance that they might have a say in who wins the league.Quote of the day:'Like I'm going to do something else'? Matt Grody after throwing the 4th big check on the trot being told to do the obvious by Ken Murray.'Yeh, I'm going to try and pick the ball up just to get it slashed when we're 5 up with 3 minutes on the clock, I need that hand for W***ing' Mike Brand

Follow Up

After the Bath Chronicle ran the front page story, I was saved by Helphire and give a new automobile. The Bath Chronicle came out again to take a picture of me with the kids and the car. This photo is courtesy fo the Bath Chronicle.

Bath Chronicle and Aftermath

Here is a closeup of the paper:

Me with the issue:

The Volkswagen Touran I received from Helphire in response to the Article:

The article from the Bath Chronicle

Bath Uni 2-12 Oxford Uni

Took a day trip to Oxford for a lacrosse trip with the University bloke's. A great time was had by all. Although the score says we got our asses kicked, it was a lot better than the score depicts. It was a great chance to get some of our younger inexperienced players a run. The man of the match was Dommo who can be see funneling a bottle of Rose' through a D pole. The city is very beautiful with great architecture and great culture.

Our last home Skittles match at the Larkhall liberal club, not only did we win but Rich Shipp took on a vicious bet and lost. For the post game meal, the club gave use bread, butter, cheese, and a large tupperwear bowl of vinegar and onions. Si and I wagered 5 quid a piece and after Dave P. offered 10 Euro's Shippy decided to neck the bowl of vinegar. The stipulations of the bet were that it had to be all in one go and he couldn't chunder in under a half hour. Unfortunately he did neither. Although he didn't drink it all in one go, he was determined to finish the bowl. On the walk home I turned right, he turned left and I swear I heard the loud splat of liquid hitting the pavement. At our last match he denied that it happened but admitted it made it's exit at home. I can't imagine his breath!! I love the look on Barry's face in the background!

Had a little accident today on the A363 in an area called Sally in the Woods. Went a little too fast around the corner, over corrected and took a little tumble. I left the scene without a scratch. Obviously I was sort of mentally scratched afterwards. I now have a deep deep respect for large trees and seat belts. Many thanks to Nik and Nicola Roberts who were very understanding and comforting!!

Super Hole

If you hated the Super Bowl as much as I did (besides the fact I had to stay up until 3am to watch it and I only broke even on bets) take a look at my mate Josh Kruk's maiden blog entry. He started a blog because he hated the Super Bowl so much...so classy. I must say I agree with him on every point!

Josh's Diatribe

Supposedly this is true: In 2004, a trademark case was brought against Randy Savage by the makers of Kool-Aid claiming he stole the catchphrase "Oh, Yeah!" from their anthropomorphic mascot. The case is still pending.

Rose Garden

The Knicks finally made a move and acquired Jalen Rose from the Toronto Raptors for the embattled Antonio Davis. This trade has been in the works for almost two years. New York finally has an experienced gritty shooting guard who isn't afraid to take the big shot. I hope Jalen can put his differences with head coach Larry Brown behind him and actually play some defense for once in his career. In losing Davis they give up a veteran leader and an inside presence, but his off court behavior will not be missed. After being traded from his wife's hometown of Chicago to NY, he complained and threatened not to report to Knick camp. Then a couple weeks ago he decided to enter the stands to stick up for his wife who had a shouting match with a fan. He has already burned his bridge to Toronto when again his wife became involved. She reportedly talked bad about Canada and refused to have her children taught by Canadian educators

Who can forget Jalen's draft night red pinstripe suit!