THIS SATURDAY!!

Practice Days and Times:

Tuesday and Thursday (Organization Parent Meeting every Thursday @ 7:30pm)

6pm until 7:30pm

Attire: Shirt, shorts and cleats (or running shoes)

*Jogging pants –depending on weather*

Upcoming Events:

May 19, 2012 -Charity Basketball game @ 7:30pm

Place:Dexter Elmhurst Center

11825 Dexter Ave, Detroit MI

Cost: $5 for entry-

Fun Day Event

May 20, 2012

Fun Day – Introducing parents and players to new field location.

Sasser Park at 10698 Lanark St. Detroit, Michigan 48224

7 on 7 Passing Competition will be held for all skilled positions.

Skilled positions: QB, WR, RB, CB, LB, TE

* All skilled positions please have cleats, black t-shirts, shorts or jogging pants*

August 26, 2012               

Benefit Game- Fund Raiser vs. Westside Cubs

Please stay tuned for further information on this game and time.

Coaches:

Ryann Caudillo–Head Coach (313)-995-3599

Jesse Gaskin- Off. Coordinator (313)-912-2826

Cordell Tanyhill- Strength and Conditioning (313)-629-8352

Team Mother:

Cassandra T. Matthews

*Full Registration Packets are Available*

*Early Registration for $95.00 ends May 20, 2012*

President Obama’s position on same sex marriages has somehow sparked a world of controversy. Some black churches have even publically denounced the President for his position and are encouraging their congregations not to support him in his re-election efforts. The basis of same sex marriage has been argued to be along the same lines as the civil rights movement that sought out to even the playing field for minorities.  Is this argument justified?  Check out this week’s episode of Straight From The E-Block and catch us LIVE on uStream every Tuesday at 6:30pm EST.  Catch ya’ on the FLIPSIDE.

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Amid the accusations and resulting suspensions for New Orleans Saints players who took part in the “bounty” system that compensated the Saints defense for attempting to hurt opposing players, something else was going on.  The investigation into this situation is in part an attempt to protect the well being of the NFL players.  Of course football in and of itself is a somewhat viciously violent sport, with or without the intent of physical harm.  While NFL commissioner Roger Godell is attempting to rectify the situation and punish the perpetrators, the fact remains that even if the Saints had not been playing the “bounty” game, the constant collisions on the field is already risky business.

After learning of the suspensions of Saints players who were labeled as being key players in the Saints drama, we were then blind-sided by the suicide death of Junior Seau.  Reports suggest that other players, like Dave Duerson who ironically also shot himself in the chest , had been found to have chronic repetitive brain trauma.  This trauma could have the ill-effects that contributed to the fatal behavior of several former NFL players.

JUNIOR SEAU 1969 - 2012

This is the sport that they love.  This is the sport that they live.  The physical demand of the sport may prove to be catastrophic for some, but the passion for the game never dwindles.  Even with predictions of physical trauma, how can you, me or anybody else tell them that they should not live the life they love?  I suppose the Saint players will serve their suspensions and business will continue as usual, but even as commissioner Godell does safety patrol throughout the league the question remains…. how can a game this vicious ever be considered safe? Catch ya’ on the FLIPSIDE.

I was skimming through the news shorts on AOL this evening and I saw a headline that caught my attention.  At first i was skimming so fast that I clicked past it and thought perhaps my eyes were deceiving me.  That voice in my head screamed “NAH!! THAT DIDN’T SAY THAT DID IT?” Yes that voice inside our heads that allows us to read without moving our lips.  Yes that voice you hear right now as you read this blog.

So I clicked back a couple headlines to see if I was mistaken.  There read the headline, ‘ Does prayer really work?”  The description under the headline seemed to suggest that there was some type of scientific logic and subsequent data collection to prove whether or not prayer really works.  To be honest, I have been in enough situations where I know that only prayer and the grace of God could have been the reason I survived, so the answer to me is clear.  Of course it does.

However, my inquisitive mind would not allow me to continue on without seeing exactly what the words of this article had to say.  I clicked on the link revealing transcripts of a conversation with an anthropologist and an author who were both posed the same question.

The two had different opinions as the anthropologist suggests that some type of “divine intervention” can have health affects both physically and mentally.  The author however,  considers no scientific evidence proof of this theory and that any such speculation of a correlation between the two is purely anecdotal.

Now this is just one of those subjects.  You know how they say religion and politics can never truly be argued.  I believe that whole-heartily.  My personal experiences and faith combined just won’t let me even question the power of prayer.  The article was interesting, but will never sway my appreciation, respect and acknowledgment of the power of prayer.  Catch ya’ on the FLIPSIDE.

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Ro Spit, a native of Pontiac, MI, opened the MMG concert last Friday at the Pontiac Silverdome.  Firing up the Silverdome crowd with his classic ode to the “D”, Ro Spit kept the crowd alive while they waited for Rick Ross and the MMG team to perform.  The show was hosted by our very own Foolish and Deelishis.

While Ro Spit and other talent from around the city entertained the anticipating crowd, the tardiness of the headliners and unorganized stage preparations made some concert goers upset.  Near the end of the MMG set, a good portion of the audience had already hit the exits.  Some patrons even admitted to the Detroit News that they became so impatient waiting on Ross and the entourage to show up, that they left prior to their arrival at around 11pm.

Fortunately, the Silverdome audience was treated to a performance from their own homegrown talent and was able to spread some Pontiac/Detroit love through the building.  As for MMG… well if you left before 11, you probably missed them.  Catch ya’ on the FLIPSIDE.  ( Ro Spit is also owner of the BURN RUBBER sneaker boutique in Royal Oak.)

Ro Spit

It seems like just yesterday when I was reflecting on my high school years while enrolling my nephew into high school himself.  Just thinking about how much fun I had in high school and how I never realized how true it was that it would go by so fast.  And just like that, four years have passed just as quickly for my nephew.

In his four years my nephew, Malcolm Sterling,

has played basketball as a point guard.  Three years at Detroit Martin Luther King and his final year at Detroit Consortium.  Playing on varsity all four years, Sterling has become a competitive point guard.  His ball handling, passing and court vision will hopefully get the attention of coaches from the next level so he can continue his athletic career as he earns a degree.

It’s amazing just how fast that four years went by.  It also reminds me just how long it was since I’ve been in high school. Time flies when you’re having fun.  And I know that his fun is just beginning.  Congratulations nephew!  Now the real work begins.  Catch ya’ on the FLIPSIDE.

Safe sex is just about mandatory these days. HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases threaten the well being of unprotected participants as well as unplanned pregnancy.  The truth is though, that most people in committed relationships barely practice safe sex. “Should you still practice safe sex while in a relationship?” Call in this Tuesday at 6:30pm EST. 760.283.4647 or see us LIVE on uStream at http://bit.ly/sNuTnh.  Don’t forget to follow the crew on TWITTER @HoodHowardStern and @RealMonkMoney

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Millions of American dollars are being spent in rebuilding and restoration projects in a foreign country where American soldiers’ lives are being lost in the name of democracy.  A noble and patriotic cause, but proves to be somewhat ironic when democracy and and restoration projects are just as necessary in our own backyard.

Almost 20 years after 4 LA police officers were acquitted in the Rodney King beating case and racial tension exploded erupting into riots that left 55 people dead, the fires have been put out but you can still smell the smoke.

Here in our own backyard as we near the 20 year anniversary of the King ruling and subsequent riots that all but ruined South Central LA, the signs of an oppressed people still resonate in the air.  The economy, jobs, and neighborhoods of the area heavily populated with black and Hispanic citizens have seemingly never bounced back from the distrust of the LAPD, the race relations or the riots that were spawn by the judicial decision. Where is the dedication to rebuild? Is restoration here not as important as it is in Iraq?

These are questions easily tossed around, unfortunately the answers never come back as quickly or easily.  Perhaps I am an overly sensitive black male living in a shell of blame and finger pointing.  Then again, I might be a citizen who is just worried about the relations between races, the growth of our economic system and the same opportunities of success being available for any American regardless of race.

Either way I am perceived, the memory of the riots in South Central LA are evidence that sometimes the proper attention is not always afforded by the community that is not considered profitable for the powers that be.  Similar to the bottom of the 9th Ward in New Orleans where revitalization is still pretty much absent.  Trust me I understand.  Maybe if Detroit had something of value for the government we could possibly get some rebuilding projects in motion for our city that still has burned down landmarks of the riots of 1968 reminding of us that we’ve got a long way to go.  Catch ya’ on the FLIPSIDE.

Higher education.  College.  These terms have seemingly always been synonymous with success.  However the down-trend in employment opportunities and the overall decline in the economy has forced even degree holders to second guess their financial security.

The college degree has become more and more important for job placement, but the expense for an education has also risen.  The scary thing about the rising costs of education is the declining percentage of college graduates who actually find jobs in their field of study.  A study by the New York Times suggest that as of 2010 only 22% of college graduates found careers in their field.  This leaves a large percentage of graduates who are either unemployed or working part-time jobs until something in their field opens up.  In the meantime they are still expected to pay back the loans that afforded their education in the first place.

Of course as students we are understanding of the notion of repayment after college, but the interest rates on some federal loans are almost ridiculous when considering that you could possibly leave college with over $40,000 in debt and enter into a job that only pays $26,000 in a year.  So now what?

To add insult to injury, the interest on these same student loans will almost double by July 1st. The student debt now exceeds $1 trillion, surpassing the amount of debt created by credit cards. But the forces of Sallie Mae, Direct loans and Nelnet seem to think that the doubled interest and failing economy is no reason for a college graduate to get some sort of relief on a $50,000 debt while earning a $25,000 salary. So, wages are garnished, income taxes are seized and the $25,000 salary suddenly dwindles to levels below poverty.  Now the college graduate becomes part of the society that the high hopes of higher education promised to save him from.

Will the STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS ACT save graduates from financial ruin?  In my opinion it is imperative that it does.  Education is a must in an economy where evolution of thinking has got to take place and a degree can surely pay off… but how long will it take for your debt to be paid off?  Catch ya’ on the FLIPSIDE.