Ken Haddad's Blog

Red Wings fans, I'm here to tell you to calm down. All I've been hearing is "The Ducks have a good goalie, we're screwed", "They have a good defense, we're finished." Guys, come on. This is the Red Wings of course. The defending Stanley Cup Champs. I think the main reason is because of the past. The Wings have been known in the past to fold under a hot goalie, or a hot team (ex: Giggure, Kipersoff, Nabakov) But this time is different. San Jose lost to the Mighty Mighty Ducks in 6 games. But the goalie, Hiller, was not tested like people think. The traffic was limited, and San Jose, if I may use basketball terms, was settling for jumpers, not driving to the basket. I think as long as Detroit crashes the net, they'll be fine. The Ducks have a good defense with the likes of Chris Pronger, Scott Niedermayer, and Canton native James Wisniewski. But the Wings high octane offense along with there stellar defense, and a good performance by Chris Osgood, the Ducks shouldn't be a problem.

Wings in 6.

With the second pick in the NBA Draft the Detroit Pistons select Darko Milicic.
It's one of the most infamous lines Pistons fan will remember forever. In a draft class that featured Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade, the Pistons selected a 18-year old, unproven center, named Darko Milicic. Heard of him lately? Didn't think so.
You might say, well damn Ken, that's just one mistake, everyone makes mistakes.
Joe Dumars has made major mistakes.

1) He basically drove Larry Brown out of town, for having a little bit of interest in the Knicks.

2) He traded Chauncey Billups, the over whelming leader of the team, to Denver for Allen Iverson. Heard of him lately? Didn't think so.

3) He has failed to sign any big time free agents to help this team. Kwame Brown, Jarvis Hayes, Nazr Mohammad, Theo Ratliff, Earl Campbell. Heard of them lately? Nah.

4) Even if we didn't talk about the Darko pick, Joe D has drafted horribly. Carlos Delfino, Amir Johnson, Will Blalock, Sammy Mejia, Deron Washington, Jason Maxiel. None of these players have contributed to the team in and significant way. With the exception of Rodney Stuckey and Aaron Afflalo (Who are still basically unproven)

5) The hiring of Michael Curry. Now, I'll cut Michael Curry a break, he's had to deal with a lot this year, but he shouldn't have been hired in the first place. A rookie head coach to coach veterans? Joe D should have known better.

Joe Dumars is still living off the fluke 2004 championship. He now has the symptoms of another GM we once new...Matt Millen. Bad signings, bad drafting, bad team.

Rick Ross-- Deeper Than Rap

After much anticipation Rick Ross finally released his album "Deeper Than Rap". In the midst of a much publicized "feud" (in quotations because I question the validity of the feud itself) with rapper 50 Cent, Ricky had to put some hot fire out. His past 2 albums (Port of Miami, Trilla) were stellar albums. Good beats, great lyrics. This is on different. Although in this version of the Rick Ross saga, he has some help. With guest appearances by Kanye West, Nas, Lil Wayne, and the Tripple C family. Overall, the album is worth listening too.
Rating: 4/5 Stars



Asher Roth-- Asleep in the Bread Aisle

I personally have been waiting for this album for quite a while. Asher has been on the radar for a while now, doing mix tapes and collabs with well known producer/DJ Don Cannon. Asleep in the Bread Aisle is definitely different then what Roth has been putting out in the past few months. The album features beats that have many different flavors, including rock. But, through all the inventiveness, the album is still worth getting. Asher never seizes to amaze me with his lyrics. The new white boy of rap, Asher Paul Roth.
Rating: 4/5 Stars



Slim Thug-- Boss of all Bosses

Slim Thug hasn't dropped an album since 2006, but he's definitely saved the best for last (if this is his last). This album is in one word; hype. Every song is a song that I would consider playing at a party. Slim Thug's hard beats, and hard lyrics make him one of the games premier rappers. Unfortunately not many people know Slim Thug's music, but they should. If you're having a bad day, go get this CD.

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

When the NFL released the official schedule for the 2009-10 season, the Lions schedule looked awfully grim. With opening games against teams like New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Washington and an early away game at Green Bay, and rounding out the season against teams like Baltimore and Arizona. This morning, the Free Press posted a column by Drew Sharp (someone I've personally never liked), where he stated the Lions schedule has "3-13 written all over it", to which I say, how in the hell could he possibly say that right now? ---Drew Sharp Column-- http://www.freep.com/article/20090415/COL08/904150401/?imw=Y
It is April 15th, we still haven't gotten to the draft, not to mention, the Lions have a whole new coaching staff, and a basically whole new roster. How could Drew Sharp state that, without knowing the teams strategy's, schemes, playbooks, who's going to be starting, or who they're drafting. It's absolutely ridiculous for anyone to be predicting the success of a team at this point in the off season. The Lions have a lot to prove, to the writers, fans, and to themselves, but they don't deserve to be called losers, at least not yet.

With the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select...

#1
QB, Georgia, Matthew Stafford

I was just as skeptical as the next Lions fan when the first mock drafts came out, and Matthew Stafford was at the top of the draft board. Another Joseph Harrington, oh God. But people I'm here to tell you, this time is different. Matt Stafford is the real deal, and it would be a mistake not to take him. The Lions need a franchise QB, it's one of the most essential things in a good team. Dante Cullpepper, as good as he might be, if good at all, is not the full-time, long term starter. Stafford has great footwork, a strong arm and good accuracy. And most of all, he has a good attitude, he wants to be here. You might say, Aaron Curry is a beast, which he is, but they're are a plenty of linebackers in this draft that can make a difference. Stafford is the answer.

#20
LB, NIU, Larry English

The Lions defense is gonna be better than last year (that's not saying much). They have added Julian Peterson, and a somewhat experienced secondary with players like Phillip Buchanon , Anthony Henry (via trade with Dallas) Chris Carr, and Erik King. Still having Ernie Sims, and don't forget Cliff Avril and Grady Jackson. The perfect addition to this defense would be a versatile linebacker, one that can play Outside linebacker, or can even play DL. Larry English can get to the quarterback, and that's something we lack big time. This is will also enable the Lions to play a 3-4, or a 4-3, however they chose. Larry English provides options, and he can play with the big boys. (For reference, if Rey Maualuga was available, I would take him, but all signs point to him not being available. Also, some experts have Larry English going as high as #11.)

#33
OT, CONN, William Beatty

They draft Matt Stafford, now they need to protect him. William Beatty will provide a beefed up offensive line, along with last year's first round pick Gosder Cherilus, Domonic Riola, and possibly George Foster, if he steps up his game.

The draft is April 25th.

As I drove downtown yesterday, my stomach started rumbling (that's not surprising). I asked myself, what shall I do? Eat? Why of course! It's only 6:00PM and tip-off is not until 9:21, surely we'll be able to sit down and have a nice dinner. Wrong.
The final four brings a lot of people into one area, more so this year with MSU playing. But the fact is, when you have an event like this, or when you propose to host an event like this, you should be able to accommodate everyone. With three hours before tip, I couldn't find a place to eat that had less than a two hour wait. Bars, restaurants, lounges, packed beyond belief. We actually ended up eating at Subway. That was the shortest line we could find--only took an hour.
As far as the game goes, it was a good time. Ford Field in general hosted a great event, but the city of Detroit just doesn't have enough venues to be a Final Four host.

Also, MSU.
Not every call is a bad call. Stop complaining so much ya big babies.
Go Green! Go...oh shut up.

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12 years ago yesterday (March 9th) the best rapper who ever lived was assassinated. (Cause when you great, it's not murder, its assassinate) Notorious B.I.G. The best who ever picked up a microphone.
Top Five Biggie Smalls Songs:
5) What's Beef?
4) One More Chance
3) Suicidal Thoughts
2) Juicy
1) Who Shot Ya

That's a tough list. He has so many classics.
Rest in Peace B.I.G.

Source:
An in-depth look into the "N*ggaz With Attitude" will soon be coming to a theater new year. New Line Cinema is developing a film called "Straight Outta Compton" that will chronicle the rise and fall of N.W.A. Ice Cube and Dr Dre will help produce the film on the group they helped form along with Eazy-E and MC Ren. Fellow producers Tomica Wright (Eazy-E's widow) and Circle Of Confusion Entertainment are currently searching for a director.

Man...Looking back at this...I cant believe that was 3 years ago, and how fat I've become.
Video is courtesy Mizsie Joy

Kanye West on Storytellers this past Saturday. It was a sick show. This is just an Audio clip of Heartless...but he kind of freestyles after. This is it.

Background: 50 Cent called Kanye West gay last year, because he wears pink shirts and sings.

A clip from StoryTellers

Kanye Gets Cut By Vh1, Dodges Paps - Video Here | Kanye West | Rap Basement

I have never been so frustrated in my life over basketball. I am accustom to a good NBA team here in Detroit. Instead, through age, and trades, my team, the Pistons, are just a bunch of losers. Tonight marked the 8th straight loss. It marked Sheed's 15th and 16th Tech's, which will earn him a well deserved suspension. Sit the whole team. I bury my face in my hands at the end of every game, just asking one question: what happened?
I'll tell you what.
Joe Dumars fell in the salary cap trap. He decided to forfeit the season with the Billups trade, but hey, we have money for who? Carlos Boozer? Hold on...

K, sorry, I just threw up everywhere.
Stuckey is not the leader of this team. That is for Rip. I have a new respect for Rip, after being benched, he has come out every night with a vengeance, proving everyone wrong. Everyone and their mother knows AI should be on the bench, but I guess the coaching staff is too scared to bench a future hall of famer. It's obvious to me that Michael Curry is not the man for the job, as many thought he was. The main word was respect, of everyone respected Michael Curry. That's complete bull, the players don't play hard for the man. As far as I'm concerned, he's a puppet.


I'd really just rather not watch the rest of the season.

Now, its well known throughout the world, that Stephen Ostrowski and I don't agree on much. He made points in his Tigers Blog, good ones like the catching situation, and the dependability of our starting pitchers.
Starting with catcher. Gerald Lair is a good defensive catcher, he'll get the job done. Signing him opens up 3rd base for Brandon Inge, who came close to a Gold Glove 2 years ago. He might not put up monster offensive numbers, but Pudge wasn't exactly hitting the ball well to say the least.
Pitching--
Our rotation consists off--Bonderman, Verlander, Galaraga, Jackson, and either Nate Robertson, or Dontrelle Willis. I like the sounds of that. Bonderman was hurt last year yes, but all signs point to him being completely healthy. Verlander didn't do as bad as his number point to. He often lacked run support, and bullpen support. Galaraga was the most consistent last year, and Edwin Jackson helped lead the Ray's to the World Series last year. It is still to be seen if Nate or Dontrelle can return to form from a few years ago.
The bullpen is stronger than last year, and the offense is still stacked.
This team has poise, experience, youth and most of all, hunger.
So to my good friend Stephen, I'll see you at Comerica...in October.

So I just finished the book Angels and Demons by Dan Brown, and I have to say, it was terrific. If your into political/religious conflict stories, this book is for you. It has a great mixture of factual information, and drama. I learned a lot about the Vatican and its traditions, which are actually pretty interesting. Overall I'll give it an A. With a million twists, it will have you not wanting to put the book down.

One of my favorite artists, just one of his better songs off of "A Kid Named Cudi"

The Lions were terrible last season, terrible is being nice. I don't even know where to begin with how to fix this team, but I feel like their on the right road. Jim Schwartz brings a new swagger of professionalism to the head coaching position, and with him he bring experienced coordinators. But the next step is players. The draft is in a couple months, but free agency is first. Build the trenches is what I say. Titans DL Albert Haynesworth is a free agent. Get him! He has ties with the head coach, and who better than the Lions to become a star and lead the team. The Lions can afford him, and I would hope, they would at least consider the move. And if not, make a splash some where else. The draft is a toss up, but free agency has proven players. Make it happen.

UPDATE 2/27/09
Albert Haynesworth Signs 7Yr/100Mil Deal with Redskins