First of all, that's bullshit …

To answer the question:

Yes, I have already thought about what I would say at a press conference after being named the AD at Georgia. It's kinda like how I recite a press conference in my head after I play a game of EA Sports NCAA Football 2003 on Playstation 2 and barely beat Vanderbilt. Try explaining that to a crowd of ruckus Georgia beat writers..

I can honestly say, it is a dream come true to named the athletic director at The University of Georgia."

And then I carry on with my thank yous to the people who supported me, blah blah blah. Oh, and the headline in the AJC and Athens Banner-Herald would read, "A Dream Come True." Not to mention I've already thought about who I would hire. There are several people I already have in mind for key positions in the department, but my first hire would have to be Kevin Welch, current softball assistant coach. After constant begging and pleading, I promised him he'd be my first hire. So Kevin will be named the hitting coach for the UGA baseball team shortly after I am hired. He'll probably make $80,000 and have lots of vacation days.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

But I'd hire Kevin. I'd hire Red as my Associate AD for Media Relations. I'd hire Flippen as my Associate AD for internal operations, being the #2 guy in charge. I'd hire Fleish as my women's tennis coach. Kahlgirl as my volleyball coach. Basically I could fill an entire athletic department with people I already know. People who work hard and want to be a part of something special.

Yeah, I'm just being random today. Things are going well with work. I'm still hunting for an apartment. Found a pretty cool one last night, which overlooks the main street downtown. Plus, it is close to 4 watering holes, which is A-OK with me.

Is anyone else watching The Real World as closely as I am? I swear, I think this is the most immature group we've ever had. Everyone over reacts to every little thing. A guy gets a fork thrown at him, and he acts like it was a grenade. One chick is threatened to be kicked off the show, and she acts like her life will end right there. Granted, it was a silly incident and she shouldn't have been kicked out ... it shouldn't have even been brought up ... but people, there is more to life than "The Real World." I think that is a huge problem with our society today (jaylowe on soap box now). There are all these reality shows on TV now, and people use them to become famous. I can't remember who said it, but I just hear a fabulous quote the other day. It was something along the lines of, "It used to be that if you were special, you would become famous. Now people search for fame so they can feel special."

That is so true. We are growing up in a time where so many people feel like they HAVE to be famous. Of course I've dreamt about hitting the game winning shot in the NCAA basketball tournament. Hell, I've even applied and been to a casting call for The Real World. And I know I'm generalizing, but it just seems like fame and fortune are of the utmost importance to many more people today, than it would have been to generations before us. I suppose that is just the way the world changes.

It was supposed to snow here today. It hasn't so far. Needless to say, I'll be pissed if it snows on me this early in the year. I know, I know ... get ready jay, here comes winter.

Ok kids, hope you all have great weekends. It is homecoming here in DeKalb, so a busy weekend is ahead. It's also homecoming in lovely Athens, GA. I hope all of my Athens peeps sing the Alma Mater loud this weekend:

... Georgia, hail to thee.

First of all, that's bullshit …

Here's what I'd like to have happen ...

I'd like to see that countdown clock above the Burke Street Bar be set to countdown the hours until I return to my bar. I'm telling you, getting the stories from Big Red and Kahlgirl makes me miss Winston and that crummy old bar! Have one for me next time kids.

I'm not sure what i enjoy more about these road trips to away football games. Is it seeing new places, new schools and how different athletic departments run? No question that is a huge bonus. But I think the best part is having the time in the car where I can just think ... oh, and sing at the top of my lungs to what ever Avril Lavigne song is on the radio. Skater chicks rule.

But I digress. I had a LONG 6-7 hour drive this past weekend to Oxford, OH, for our game v. Miami. We won, which I was thrilled about. More importantly though, it finally hit me. What do I ultimately want to do with my life? This weekend I determined that my ultimate goal is to become the Athletic Director at the University of Georgia.

Some people have dreams of becoming in the NFL or NBA. Some people dream being a doctor or a lawyer. Despite my silly fantasies, which range from working with the WWE to being a rock star to being an actor, I've determined that being the AD at my alma mater is more important to me than any other career dream. I did make this decision this weekend, and thought long and hard about it. Am I ready to dedicate the next 20-30 years of my life to this goal? The answer is yes.

Sure it's easy for me to say this with no wife or kids tying me down, but I know this is what I want. Even if I end up coming close to this, I'll be thrilled.

So the next question that I thought long and hard about was, what will it take for me to put myself in a situation to be an athletic director? That is a question where I will probably seek some advice. I'm planning on speaking with our AD here at NIU, but I think the key will be me getting more involved in either marketing or development. Now a days, raising money is the key. I feel confident I can do that. Sure there is much more to it than that, but that is what I plan on learning. I want to be the Athletic Director at a major Division I university. I will find a way.

So as silly as that may sound to some of you, I have a new dream. I plan on working on it, and working hard. What are your dreams? Do you have realistic ones? Someone might say my dream is not realistic, but I think it is. So if you have a dream, follow it. I know it's cliche, but you can reach those dreams.

And don't get me wrong ... when I'm daydreaming at my desk, I'm still thinking about my acceptance speech at the Academy Awards or rockin' out on stage with Vertical Horizon.

A man can dream.

First of all, that's bullshit …

This last week has flown by. I've been trying to stay caught up at work, but I got a lot done today. The trip this past weekend to Muncie went well. A few minor glitches, but things went well.

So I get back late Saturday night to what I thought was going to be the crowning jewel on what would have been the BEST sports day I've had in awhile. My Huskies took out Ball State early in the day. The Deacs pulled one out against Georgia Tech (there are two reasons to enjoy that one). Florida suffered its second loss of the season, by dropping one to Ole Miss. Georgia, although giving up a 12 point lead late, was able to walk away with their first win ever in Tuscaloosa. Those Damned Yankees were knocked out of the playoffs. In the late game, UNC took out Arizona State (sorry Jody!). Last but not least, Tennessee almost took a lump, battling Arkansas through six over times. All of those games sounded like they were great to watch. Unfortunately, i was reduced to ESPN radio while on the road. But what a great day. All the teams I have affiliations with win, and Florida and the Yanks take one on the chin. Doesn't get much better than that.

Finally caught up with good ol' Davis Whitfield today. Seems like things are working well for him at the ACC office. He was very curious how things were going up here in DeKalb, so it was good to chat. Hell, I know Davis and I didn't always see eye to eye ... but i can honestly say that I learned a great deal from him. I'm sure some of it was immaturity on my part, but there were times where I think he realized he needed to work on a few things. I don't know how he feels, but I think we made each other better. I know he prepared me quite well for my next step in athletics, and hopefully I tought him something. Who knows.

So I'm driving around Sunday, and happen to roll by the apartment that I found last week. It reminded me of Spring Street ... just an older house that was split into a duplex. Very cool. One problem. When I drove by it, there were boxes on the back porch and a couch in the front window. The guy rented without even calling me! I was disappointed. It felt like I had just been dumped. Alas, I will survive. If there is one thing I know how to deal with, it is rejection. I'm a pro at it, really.

My parents celebrated their wedding anniversary this past weekend. It amazes me how people stay together for so long. My parents don't always get along, but who does? More importantly, they gave birth to me and my sister and providing a very generous and loving household. Even though my sister is away at ECU and I've moved, they both still show their undying love for us. Mom and Dad ... I know marriage is a tough thing sometimes, but thank you for always being there. I've had to learn my lessons over time. As a family, I think we've grown fairly well together. Thank you for sharing the bond of marriage ... the bond that brought me and Marian into this world and the bond that keeps us going.

My cousin Shelburn had a wonderful baby girl Saturday Morning. Kel is now apart of the family. I can't wait to see this little doll over the holidays!

Speaking of ... I'll be home for 3 weeks over the December holidays. Those of you in town, be prepared. I'm very much looking forward to seeing all of you and throwin' down a little ... ok, a lot. I might try and make a quick trip down to Athens.

Off to watch the Bears and Packers. Yes, I know ... I'm giving up wrestling for the night. It's difficult, but I have to go cheer on Brett Farve. I need those fantasy points!

First of all, that's bullshit …

Dear Lord man, could Monday Night Raw get any worse? I'm really disappointed in the product WWE is putting out on tv every week. Yeah, I know we aren't talking academy award winning performances here, but even the most general wrestling fan has standards ... oh it's true, it's DAMN true.

Last weekend was pretty busy. I didn't go out either night ... now you KNOW I had to be tired to do that. Had an early wake up on Saturday for our 1 pm game vs. Kent State. Ugly game, but we found a way to win. Then I made my DeKalb debut on the mic ... no, not as Jay Lowe, Rockstar, as many of you know me ... but Jay Lowe, Public Announce Star. Now, in all honesty I could never even hold a candle to my boy Paul Mayer. He is the king. Well on his way to being "the voice of the (insert pro team here)." But i gave it my best shot. Aside from mispronouncing a few names (even one our own), found a way to fudge through it. Hope I don't have to do it again, but I am a "company man."

Going to look at 3 apartments tonight. I've been staying at my with my boss, and I really am grateful for her allowing me to stay there. I'm just getting annoyed with living out of boxes. So hopefully one of these places will work out. I could stand to wait a little longer, but might as well look at what is available.

So I get my second set of visitors here in a couple of weeks. Those kooky Blixt sisters, Alison and Katie, will be up in Illinois visiting family. They are supposedly stoping by here to see me. We shall see ... with that said, there is an OPEN invite to any of you who want to visit.

So I head to Muncie, IN (home of one HOT Miss Ashley Fisher) this weekend for our football game versus Ball State. Should be a good time. Planning on stopping and seeing my boys Tom Jacobs and Ty Halpin on the way back to DeKalb Saturday night. Hopefully I'll have reason to celebrate.

Anyway, off to check out those apartments. Hope all is well where you are. Drop some emails if you get bored! I'm always looking for something interesting to talk about on this web page.