The Wal-Mart Samaritan

Good ole' me.

I head to WalMart to attain a button-up (or down) white shirt for a wedding I am ushering tomorrow morning. I pull into a parking spot 2.74 miles from the automatic doors entering WalMart, and right next to me I see a Chevy Blazer with the hood raised with jumper cables connected to a car directly in front of it. I get out of the car thinking that they had everything under control, but a woman called out to me asking for help. Apparently the car had loose battery cables and they needed tightening and it just so happened that I had a flashlight and a crappy pair of plyers. They mentioned that they had a friend coming by to help so I went in the store to make my purchases (I also bought treats for me... fudge pops). I came back and they moved literally about 10 feet, this time they were in the aisle blocking traffic. So, I put my stuff in the truck and went back to help. Everything turned out just fine. I felt bad for her though. To be stranded like that and only depending on strangers for help. She was appreciative though.

So, the moral of this story is: Never, ever, park beside a car with the hood raised. Just kidding. If somebody needs help, help them. Just think about a time when you were in need and you wished that somebody, ANYBODY would come by and help you out. Put yourself in their shoes... or sandles.

And in a totally unrelated topic....

OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL starts tomorrow!!!!!! I'll be there cheering with 80,000 other screeming OU fans... hopefull they will be screems of joy. So, I'll continue my self-made tradition of picking a few upcoming college football games. Enjoy... if you care.

OU- 27 , UAB- 9
OU takes the field coming off a lot of offseason turmoil and mystery. Bomars recent removal from the team leaves a lot to be wondered about the offense. But a guy who has been there for what seems like forever will get a second chance at quarterback. Paul Thompson will start out slow moving the offense but will slowly become more relaxed in the game. Towards the end of the first half he will begin to look comfortable behind center and begin moving the ball downfield, especially with the help of Adrian Peterson. OU will put this one away in the second half after UAB begins to wear down.

Notre Dame- 31 , Georgia Tech - 17
This one will be close for three quarter but Heisman favorite Brady Quinn will make plays to win the game for the Fighting Irish.

Ok. State - 28 , Missouri State - 7
The always powerful OSU Cowboys (sarcsam there for ya) will take on a national powerhouse in Missouri State. OSU should be much improved from last year but they will still struggle a little in this one at first but will take control of the game in the second half.

Texas- 42 , North Texas- 10
Texas starts a freshman at quarterback, but the expectations are very high for the #3 ranked team in the nation. Texas still has a lot of talent back that will help carry the load of a young and inexperienced quarterback. North Texas isn't very good, so Texas will roll in this one.

Ohio State- 31 , N. Illinois- 21
The nations preseason #1 team only has 2 returning starters on defense. But their offense is powerful with a lot of talent. Northern Illinois isn't nothing to laugh at though. They have a terrific running back that can do a lot of damage. But, no big early season upset just yet, Ohio State wins late.

Oh, and Ed wanted me to mention him in my blog to help his ego. I don't think a guy who gives HIMSELF a nickname of The Rocket needs anymore ego boosting. So, Ed, here's your mention. I hope it was everything you hoped for.