• I'd like to thank all those who stopped and checked out my new site, JSM Cafe: Sports during its grand opening last week. It is still in the development stage, so bear with me as I hope to make it as successful and entertaining as possible over the course of the next few months.

• With Football season just around the corner, I have many things planned for the new site, so you will want to go and check it out, if you haven't yet. I will try to update it frequently during the week or when a new story breaks that is big, this and weekly previews of upcoming games, as well as interactive polls that allow for reader feedback and that have become a custom here at the Cafe.

• While on the subject, I would like to give out a plug for a fellow blogger of ours, blumoon. She has opened a fantasy football league over at foxsports.com and has invited any blogstream members who are interested to participate and join this free league. All you have to do is open a free account with foxsports and contact blumoon at her site: http://bbzbfftyeahbaby.blogstream.com/ for more details.   If you have interest, you have until Friday afternoon to join, because the live draft is this Friday night at 9:30pm. I encourage anyone who is interested to go and play, as it should be quite fun.

• I drew the #1 overall pick in my league this season, this is a tough year to have first choice since there are (at least) three elite players to choose from with that top spot. I have it narrowed down to two players right now, and believe me, I am giving it serious thought.

• I love getting together with other league players and sitting down to strategize. I can't think of a time during the year, (except for maybe Christmas) that I look forward to more. Of course it doesn't hurt that my birthday falls around this time of year, as well. My birthday (otherwise known as) JSM finally gets his way day! It's the one day of the year when I get to do what I want to do and nobody gives me any fuss.

• Hmmmmm...do I smell a karaoke night???

• The Ultimate Fantasy Tournament has been a major success and I'm very happy with the response it has received throughout the stream. I would like to send a shout out to all who have come out and played every week. You would also be surprised at how much of a water cooler topic this has become in my work place and social life, as well. It's hilarious how real these fights are actually starting to feel in discussions, I may have created a new sport here!

• If they can put Spelling bees, poker and fishing on ESPN, why not put fantasy fighting on, as well. Think of the following it could generate among reality, comic book, ultimate fighting, and/or creative writing fan bases. You already see movies and dvds jumping on the “choose your own adventure” bandwagon. An example being the newly released “Final Destination 3” dvd. Except that one was pretty lame, because every one died any way. (Hope I didn't spoil the ending for anyone.)

• Anyhow if the “create your own adventure” craze catches on in television, like say-- calling in to vote on who gets shot on this week's episode of Sopranos—just remember where it all started!

• I cannot remember the last time I stayed up till 4:30 in the morning on the phone, like I did last weekend. I think I have to go all the way back to age 15 or 16 to find the last time. Needless to say it was a very interesting and strange conversation. There must be something about me that draws people to me that are either bored or drunk or sometimes both. I don't know if I should be flattered or not. I'm glad I can be there though, as I'm not one to push someone a way if they want to talk.

• Well that will about do it for this week, I'm off to get a trim, or maybe a little bit off the top. My head is starting to resemble a a chia pet, as I'm a little over due for a hair cut.  Remember to visit on Sunday, as the semi-finals begin in the UFF tournament. It should be a fun week, and like always I shall keep in touch and welcome your comments. -JSM.

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Ultimate Fantasy Fighting

Semi-Finals Press Conference

Brother against Brother w/ Dad as referee!

JSM Report:

Earlier this morning a press conference was held outside Madison Square Garden between two of the final four combatants of the Ultimate Fantasy Fighters Tournament. In a much talked about “dream match” of sorts, two brothers will do battle to determine who will advance into the championship finals...as an added twist it was just announced that their dad will serve as the official enforcer of this contest, which begins on Sunday.  Both fighters had these words leading up to this highly anticipated fight...

Boozemaster:

On having less time to prepare for this fight than his opponent...

“I really don't think that will be much of a factor for me, after all, he's older and a little more broken down, he needed that month to rest up more then I would have...I'm ready to go again.”

((Audience chuckles.))

On his opponent's baby announcement...

“We all (the family) heard about it last night, and I'm happy for them... but this just goes back to how things have always been. My older brother will do absolutely anything for the spotlight, so of course he's going to come out and make this grand announcement in front of the world to draw all the attention...(Booze laughs) but that's okay, I'm used to it by now. Come Sunday though, I'll be the one making all the headlines...because this time it's going to be about me.”

On his dad being the official of the fight...

“ You know... My brother wants to make me out to be the “privileged son,” and that's fine, whatever, but to be honest, I don't need anyone's help to beat him. My dad being out there makes no difference, so if my brother wants to make excuses for why I beat him this week, he can go right a head. Because my dad will call a fair fight and really that's all I have to say about that right now...just show up, because it's going to be a hell of a show, thanks.”

-Voting for this fight begins Sunday!

UFF Quarter-Finals		UFF Semi-Finals		UFF CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS!
	Realtor Man Gm 1: 8/4/06 Giant Franco
			Realtor Man Gm 5: 9/1/06 Boozemaster
					Winner of 5 Gm 7: 9/24/06 Winner of 6
	J-Cool Boozemaster vs. J-Cool Boozemaster

Ultimate Fantasy Fighting

Semi-Finals Press Conference

Brother against Brother w/ Dad as referee!

JSM Report:

Earlier this morning a press conference was held outside Madison Square Garden between two of the final four combatants of the Ultimate Fantasy Fighters Tournament. In a much talked about “dream match” of sorts, two brothers will do battle to determine who will advance into the championship finals...as an added twist it was just announced that their dad will serve as the official enforcer of this contest, which begins on Sunday.  Both fighters had these words leading up to this highly anticipated fight...

Realtor Man:

“First of all, I would like to take this moment to make an announcement, one that I am happy to share with everyone here in the media and those watching from their homes. It seems my wife and I will soon be expecting our first child ((crowd applauds))... and I can't think of a better way to celebrate this wonderful occasion then by going out there and giving it my all on Sunday...and hopefully bringing home some new hardware for the wife ,and kid to be.”

(crowd chuckles, as Realtor Man smirks.)

On the thought of facing his little brother...

“When the brackets were released, we both knew it could be a possibility that it would come down to this. I'm sure all you guys in the media are going to hype this up as some sort of family debacle, but the fact of the matter is, I'm a professional, and come Sunday when I step inside that ring it won't be my brother that I see standing across from me...it's going to be each and every person who ever doubted me or questioned my ability or desire to be the best. So my message to little brother is simple...be ready. Because I will.”

On the news that his dad would be the appointed official of the fight...

(Realtor Man shrugs his shoulders and smiles awkardly)

“I don't really have a comment on that...apparently somebody out there has an interesting sense of humor. I don't have much to say in those decisions, what I can promise you guys is that it's going to be very interesting, so I recommend you all come and check it out. Thank you.”

-Tomorrow...Boozemaster Press Conference response and reaction.

1st Round: You choose the winner!
	"Ace" Compton
	Rumblin' Rosey
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Dear Doctor J,

I was at the bar the other night buying a round of screwdrivers for my buddies and co-workers, when I started to feel a little down. J—who am I kidding? I was down right peeved! Pardon my foul language, it's just that every morning when I wake up and look for that sunny day, I think about how sad I was to find that I had been passed up-- yet again, for a hard earned promotion. I lay awake at night dreaming about what I could do as the boss man. Maybe if I were boss we could squeeze our customer's melons to see if they were hard! (I work in a grocery store, you know.) If I were boss, maybe we could drink wine coolers in the back room and talk about our feelings. I am the man for this job, I'm just wondering if I will ever get that opportunity to live my dream. J, what can I do to turn this frown upside down? Have a okey dokey good day!

-E. Hasse, Brooklyn Park South...or North? Minnesota.

Dear E. Hasse,

You seem really p*ssed off! Maybe you should consider some anger management classes to deal with your hostile personality. My advice is to stop being so whiney and move on. Maybe you got passed over, because management just hates you and it's completely out of your control. Maybe it is their problem not yours. Does everything have to be about you? One thing is for sure, drowning your sorrows with screw drivers is not the answer and is a little extreme. I recommend you start out with something safe, like soda pop and work your way up. That way you can say that you finally made progress in something. So cheer up buckaroo, and remember the sun always shines on those with a smile! So stay in that happy place in your mind, where you will always be a winner, no matter how many flops you may face in real life. Keep smiling! Keep Shining!

-Doctor J.

-Have a problem you'd like Doctor J to handle, then send in your letters and the good doctor will answer.

1st Round: You choose the winner!
	"Ace" Compton
	Rumblin' Rosey
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“Ace” Compton w/ Rush Limbaugh (vs.) Rumblin' Rosey w/ Lunatic Lucus

Bucket on a Pole match!

• Joe Peein: This capacity crowd are on their feet for what promises to be a bitter showdown between two patriarchs of man power maintenance. Tonight, each fighter hopes to “clean the floor” with the other, in what could be a messy one, Dave.

  

• Dave Razz: Well, Joe I had an opportunity to speak with both fighters prior to this event, and you would be hard pressed to find a fight, any where that figures to be more personal than this one...you see there are many questions that go forever unanswered in life, but tonight one of the great mysteries of our day will finally be answered.  Who is the king of all janitors?

  ((Oohs and ahhs cascade from the crowd, as the pole is lowered with the bucket hanging from the tip!))

• 

  Joe: Dave lets quickly explain the unique stipulations to this contest. An eight foot pole is standing in the corner of the ring, the first fighter to successfully climb the pole and remove the bucket from the tip, is the winner. That fighter will be king of all janitors and, more importantly, move on into the semi-finals to face Josh “My Gosh” Konnors.

• Dave: Speaking of Josh, he's in attendance here tonight with a front row seat. I see he's chowing down on one of his famous josh kabobs!

  

• Joe: Let's take it up to our announcer and get this action under way.

  Announcer: ((Introducing our first combatant...being accompanied to the ring by radio talk show host, Rush Limbaugh...hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada and weighing in at 210 lbs...”Ace”...Comptonnnnnn!!!!!))

  ((Your the best around thunders throughout the arena!))

• Dave: Out comes Ace with his custom built plunger in one hand and his marked cards in the other! And believe me, Joe he knows how to use both in a messy situation! He definitely looks trimmed down for this fight!

  

• Joe: No doubt.   Ace always goes all in in a fight. Now we are being joined at the broadcast booth by his good friend, Rush Limbaugh.

• 

  Rush: Thanks for having me, gentlemen. Tonight we are going to see a new era, we are going to correct a great wrong, because you see, gentlemen—there is a grand conspiracy working against my friend, Mr. Compton; but tonight we're sending Rosey back on that boat to Tora Bora and my good friend, Mr. Compton is going back to his rightful place...on his throne as King of all janitors! Why? Because it's the American way!

• Dave: Tora Bora?

• Joe: Well Rush let's hope you last longer out here, then you did on ESPN...now let's take it up to our announcer.

• Announcer:((Making his way to the ring... accompanied by Lucus the Lunatic...weighing in at 175 lbs...Rumblinnn' Roooosseeyyy!!!))

• Joe: The mild-mannered Rosey saunters out throwing roses to the ladies at ringside and sweeping the floors on the way to the ring. But conspicuous by his absence Dave, is Lucus.  He is no where to been seen.

• Dave: That might actually be a good thing, Joe. He probably forgot the fight was tonight!

• Rush: Already you boys are making excuses for this charlatan of a custodian! Mr. Rosey couldn't sweep the floor that Mr. Compton walks on!

• Dave: Well, he sure is trying Rush, look at the way he scooped up those pop corn kernels with one swoop of his broom...remarkable!

  ((Dave pauses for several seconds to admire Rosey's work))

• Joe: As Rosey enters the ring, we seem to have a ruckus developing here on the floor, it appears Compton is trash talking with Josh at ringside.

  ((Crowd boos))

• 

  Joe: Ohh! Ace just slugged Josh with his roll of dice! What the hell is that all about?!

• Dave : Josh is trying to jump the railing, but security is pulling him back and escorting him out of the arena! Is Ace Compton trying to send a message?

• Rush: Mr. Compton always has an ace in the hole, gentlemen, you should know that by now.

• 

  Joe: Rosey is jumping up and down, shadow boxing in the center of the ring, as Ace now steps into the squared circle.  This one could get out of hand early. I believe the bell has rung and we are underway. Will Rosey lay the spill all over Ace? Or does Ace Compton have more tricks in store for his adversary? Here we go!

  You choose the Winner!!!

1st Round: You choose the winner!
	"Ace" Compton
	Rumblin' Rosey
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Next Week: Semi Finals begin! Realtor Man vs. Boozemaster.

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