The Jeremy Lin experience looks like it's not going to be ending any time soon. There's nothing I can write that hasn't already been written by someone a lot smarter and better than writing for me. I think it's sort of fitting that I'm writing this so late given that I was also late on him in fantasy basketball as well as believing that he can be a viable NBA starter.
And I'm not going to lie, this upsets me a little since I've thought that Lin would be able to play in the NBA since his 30 point explosion against UConn when he was at Harvard. I'll admit, I am a little bit of an NBA hipster.
Still, it seems like there are a lot of people coming out of the woodwork (Asian people, talking to you) who have all of a sudden become NBA/Knick fans and big believers in Lin as the next New York superstar. And I mean that's cool, obviously it's nice to have new fans. But whether new or old, Asian or...not Asian, it sort of seems like there are a lot of ideas of who or what Jeremy Lin is, was, and will be. He's only had a significant role for 6 games, a tiny sample size even in this shortened season, and there's really no way to predict what will happen next week, much less the rest of his career. Having said that, I think that I might be able to help sort out some misconceptions people might have about Lin.
So Jeremy Lin...
-Is a devout Christian.
This is one of the things I admire most about him. There are a lot of pro athletes and famous people who claim to believe in God, yet live with questionable morals. One of the biggest turnoffs people have towards Christianity these days is the hypocrisy of many professed believers. I'm really encouraged that despite all this sudden success and popularity, Lin doesn't hesitate in giving God the glory and making clear He's still the center of his life.
-Is Not a wronged, completely overlooked athlete who didn't get the chance he deserved until now.
Certainly Lin's making the most of his opportunity should be praised, however, it would be unfair to totally kill every other team for passing on him. He's a guy who struggled to earn minutes last year in Golden State not because he's Asian or went to Harvard, but because his play wasn't good enough. He was good, not great, at Harvard and good, not great, in the D League as well. I mean, people don't normally perform better against superior competition. It would be a mistake to attribute his success only to the opportunity he's been given as it totally ignores the hard work he's put in to improving his game.
-Is the only in-shape point guard on the Knicks roster.
Part of the reason Knicks fans love Lin so much, in my opinion, is because it's been a long time since they've had a competent player running the point. Toney Douglas and Iman Shumpert do not have Lin's vision and are much more suited to a scoring guard role. And the injured Baron Davis...look I don't want to say he's overweight, but I heard when he comes back he's going to see some minutes backing up Tyson Chandler at center. Just saying.
-Is Not a totally unselfish, timid, mistake-free (i.e. Asian) player.
Don't take this the wrong way. He often makes the right pass and is a very smart basketball player. I'm only trying to point out that this would be kind of silly and stereotypical to say given that since his breakout New Jersey game, he's attempted 14+ shots in every game and at least 20 in his past three. There are times he puts his head down and drives to the hoop without looking to his teammates. And while he's been making some great passes, his turnover rate has been extremely high (while only seeing significant minutes in six games, Lin is the only player who has turned the ball over eight times twice this season) Still, while he has his ball stopping moments, he's not nearly the black hole that Carmelo or Amare are. And as he's proved both in tonight's game winner and playing against Kobe, he doesn't back down against any challenge or opponent.
-Is extremely proficient at the pick and roll and an exceptional finisher.
This is, and has always been, his primary strength. According to Synergy Sports, nearly half (47.5%) of his plays are as the ball handler in a pick and roll situation and he averages 0.82 points per possession, good for 38th in the league. He's shooting just under 50%, largely due to the fact that he's taken 64.3% of his shots inside the paint, shooting 52.3% there. His shifty dribble and decisiveness get him to the rim and his toughness helps him finish (or draw a foul) when he gets there. The strength of his attack has allowed Lin to both create points for himself and others as once he gets to the rim, he's done a good job of either scoring a basket or finding an open teammate.
-Is Not a good shooter or elite athlete.
Despite his late game heroics tonight (As a sidenote, why do you take a 3 in a tie game? Don't you want to try to get an easier shot?), Lin's only shooting 36.4% from 20+ feet and 71% from the line over these past six games. And while he's clearly athletic enough to keep up with NBA competition, he doesn't possess the natural advantages that say, Russell Westbrook or Rajon Rondo have with their incredible explosiveness or freakish arm length and hand size respectively. The good news is shooting is something that can improve over time (exhibit A: Jason Kidd) and that so far, he seems smart enough to know how to use his own previously mentioned talents to overcome his relatively average physical tools.
But most importantly, Jeremy Lin
-Is a work in progress.
He's made great strides from last season already and there's no reason to believe he won't continue to do so. His teammates love him (see his handshake with Landry Fields and his 1,000,000 hugs with Jared Jeffries) and coach Mike D'Antoni seems willing to see how long he can ride the Lin wave. At the very least, Baron's return will lighten Lin's load. I don't know what it's like to be a Knicks fan, but with this six (and counting) game winning streak after a 8-15 start, it must seem like anything's possible. And right now it feels like the same is true for Jeremy Lin's career.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The Bachelor Week 7 Power Rankings
A Word on the Departed
Not sure what there is to say really. Rachel didn't really have much connection with Ben in my opinion, just another pretty face. The show seemed to be really trying to oversell her whole phobia of sharks, but it was probably too little too late. Emily didn't have a whole lot either other than her little spat with Courtney. They had a nice one on one, but that was all the way back in NorCal. So I wasn't really too shocked at either, and this was probably my favorite image of the night (h/t facesofrejectedbachelorettes):
Week 7 Power Rankings
1. Kacie B. (no change)
She's going to win right? I'm not totally misreading this? The only thing that gives me some misgivings is that she still seems a little psycho.
2. Lindzi (up 2 spots)
She has really good chemistry with Ben, and honestly she's the most "normal" (relatively speaking) girl left. I have a feeling she's going to really benefit from the hometown date. But if it doesn't work out, I think she (and Kacie) has a lot of Bachelorette potential. So there's that.
3. Courtney (down 1 spot)
I think with so few girls remaining, her strategy of being hyperaggressive with other girls around and "unsure of our relationship" when it's just her and Ben isn't going to work out so well. Ben seems wary of the fact that none of the other girls like her, although the fact that he still kept her around despite that would be a positive. At this point I just don't see Ben picking her in the end. She feels more and more like the crazy, hot (comma necessary) girl you tell your friends about but not someone you'd take to meet your parents. I am interested in meeting her parents though. What spawned this woman...
4. Nicki (down 1 spot)
She seems cool enough, I just don't think her relationship has progressed as far as the other ladies. Her interactions with Ben just look a lot more one-sided than when he's around the other girls. Don't think that's a good sign.
Not sure what there is to say really. Rachel didn't really have much connection with Ben in my opinion, just another pretty face. The show seemed to be really trying to oversell her whole phobia of sharks, but it was probably too little too late. Emily didn't have a whole lot either other than her little spat with Courtney. They had a nice one on one, but that was all the way back in NorCal. So I wasn't really too shocked at either, and this was probably my favorite image of the night (h/t facesofrejectedbachelorettes):
Week 7 Power Rankings
1. Kacie B. (no change)
She's going to win right? I'm not totally misreading this? The only thing that gives me some misgivings is that she still seems a little psycho.
2. Lindzi (up 2 spots)
She has really good chemistry with Ben, and honestly she's the most "normal" (relatively speaking) girl left. I have a feeling she's going to really benefit from the hometown date. But if it doesn't work out, I think she (and Kacie) has a lot of Bachelorette potential. So there's that.
3. Courtney (down 1 spot)
I think with so few girls remaining, her strategy of being hyperaggressive with other girls around and "unsure of our relationship" when it's just her and Ben isn't going to work out so well. Ben seems wary of the fact that none of the other girls like her, although the fact that he still kept her around despite that would be a positive. At this point I just don't see Ben picking her in the end. She feels more and more like the crazy, hot (comma necessary) girl you tell your friends about but not someone you'd take to meet your parents. I am interested in meeting her parents though. What spawned this woman...
4. Nicki (down 1 spot)
She seems cool enough, I just don't think her relationship has progressed as far as the other ladies. Her interactions with Ben just look a lot more one-sided than when he's around the other girls. Don't think that's a good sign.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Nom nom
I love food. It's so good. I literally cannot live without food, and if you're a human being (or living being, I guess), I'm willing to bet that you can't either.
Because of this simple, undeniable fact, if I were to make even the strictest of strict contracts, food would be the last thing I cut out. I mean of course, it's not like I would be eating at fancy places every day, but it wouldn't be possible to live without it.
I've been blessed enough to have never gone a day without food, but for me, even when I go several hours without eating, it's not fun. Feeling hungry and weak is one of the worst feelings in the world and I can only guess what true hunger must be like.
The Bible tells us that it, the Word of God, is spiritual food for us as believers. In Matthew 4:4 Jesus says, "Man does not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Hebrews 5 also tells us that as we mature as Christians we continue to need "solid food."
So why is it so easy for me to ignore my spiritual food, not just for hours, but sometimes for days at a time? And when I do take the time to read the Bible, often it's just enough to make myself stop feeling guilty. Contrast that with when I eat regular food, when I exhibit little (or no) self-control and keep going far beyond when I stop being hungry, even sometimes beyond when I start feeling full.
Sometimes I feel like my spiritual life is lacking, and it's abundantly clear why. You don't eat, you don't live.
Because of this simple, undeniable fact, if I were to make even the strictest of strict contracts, food would be the last thing I cut out. I mean of course, it's not like I would be eating at fancy places every day, but it wouldn't be possible to live without it.
I've been blessed enough to have never gone a day without food, but for me, even when I go several hours without eating, it's not fun. Feeling hungry and weak is one of the worst feelings in the world and I can only guess what true hunger must be like.
The Bible tells us that it, the Word of God, is spiritual food for us as believers. In Matthew 4:4 Jesus says, "Man does not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Hebrews 5 also tells us that as we mature as Christians we continue to need "solid food."
So why is it so easy for me to ignore my spiritual food, not just for hours, but sometimes for days at a time? And when I do take the time to read the Bible, often it's just enough to make myself stop feeling guilty. Contrast that with when I eat regular food, when I exhibit little (or no) self-control and keep going far beyond when I stop being hungry, even sometimes beyond when I start feeling full.
Sometimes I feel like my spiritual life is lacking, and it's abundantly clear why. You don't eat, you don't live.
The Bachelor Week 6 Power Rankings
A Word on the Departed
After seeing Jennifer (who I had at #3 at the time) get sent home, it's kind of nice that my bottom three all got the boot this week. But does it mean I view women the same way that Ben does? Not sure if that would be a good reflection on myself...
Really felt bad that Casey S got sent home (and not just because she was one of the prettiest girls there). I mean, I get that it's not really approved to go on the show while you're seeing someone back home, but it was pretty obvious that her feelings for that guy were very complicated and she was looking to move on. It also seems sort of wack that Ben, a guy who's on that show dating up to 30 women at a time, was upset that Casey still had unresolved feelings about one man. I understand that it's something he would have wanted to hear from her earlier, but is he telling all the girls there how he feels about everyone else? Didn't seem right, but on the other hand it didn't seem like she had a great shot at sticking around anyway.
Despite her uber-aggressive cougar ways, Blakeley the "VIP waitress" just didn't have what it took to keep Ben interested. Don't really know what else to say. She never got a one on one, which this late, is basically a ticket home (as shown by the girls who went home this week). I don't even know if it was really anything she or Rachel did or didn't do on the two on one date or if it was just the lack of chemistry between her and Ben, but if I had to guess, I'd go with the latter.
Well, looks like I was wrong about Jamie being just a nice, cute girl who needed a chance with Ben. Every interaction she had with him this week was super awkward. She started by talking with Ben about how she was kind of nervous or whatever about opening up, but the worst part was when she tried to be aggressive the night of the cocktail party. She (once again) opened with how she didn't really know how to express herself before deciding to straddle him and kiss him. I thought that was a little weird, but it was nothing compared to how she was basically directing him on how she wanted their kiss to go. In the words of someone who's in the know:
Week 6 Power Rankings
1. Kacie B (no change)
If I could move her up I would, based purely on the fact that she got a second one on one date while some of the girls hadn't had one yet. Ben really likes her.
2. Courtney (no change)
I hate to say it, but it seems the effectiveness of her super aggressive game is wearing off a little. Ben seems to be growing more wary of her tactics, and I think she's going to have to bring something new to the table soon. Still, I couldn't move her down for two reasons. First, the girls below her still seem uninterested in trying to make a move (which befuddles me given that they're on a show that is essentially about winning a man), whether it's because of respect or because they'd crash and burn as bad as Jamie did. Second, if anyone honestly believes that good 'ol Ben Flajnik the winemaker isn't thinking about taking Courtney the model to the fantasy suite in a few episodes, then they don't know how guys work.
3. Lindzi (up 1 spot)
4. Nicki (down 1 spot)
Honestly there's so little we as viewers have to go by, and I don't even know if Ben has a great idea of how he feels about these girls. Flip flopping these two simply because Lindzi got the group date rose while Nicki didn't really seem to do anything to follow up on her one on one date last week. Still, I feel pretty good about these top four making it to hometowns in a week.
5. Emily (up 1 spot)
6. Rachel (down 1 spot)
Another minor flip flop here, and not because of Emily's prodigious rapping and joking skills. She toned down the Courtney hate and even apologized this week, though honestly that seemed a bit disingenuous to me. This move is mainly because I don't think Ben would have picked Rachel for the two on one date if he wasn't unsure about whether or not he wanted to keep her around. Although I could be misreading it and he brought her because he knew she was getting a rose and Blakeley was going home, but Ben doesn't strike me as a guy who would think like that.
After seeing Jennifer (who I had at #3 at the time) get sent home, it's kind of nice that my bottom three all got the boot this week. But does it mean I view women the same way that Ben does? Not sure if that would be a good reflection on myself...
Really felt bad that Casey S got sent home (and not just because she was one of the prettiest girls there). I mean, I get that it's not really approved to go on the show while you're seeing someone back home, but it was pretty obvious that her feelings for that guy were very complicated and she was looking to move on. It also seems sort of wack that Ben, a guy who's on that show dating up to 30 women at a time, was upset that Casey still had unresolved feelings about one man. I understand that it's something he would have wanted to hear from her earlier, but is he telling all the girls there how he feels about everyone else? Didn't seem right, but on the other hand it didn't seem like she had a great shot at sticking around anyway.
Despite her uber-aggressive cougar ways, Blakeley the "VIP waitress" just didn't have what it took to keep Ben interested. Don't really know what else to say. She never got a one on one, which this late, is basically a ticket home (as shown by the girls who went home this week). I don't even know if it was really anything she or Rachel did or didn't do on the two on one date or if it was just the lack of chemistry between her and Ben, but if I had to guess, I'd go with the latter.
Well, looks like I was wrong about Jamie being just a nice, cute girl who needed a chance with Ben. Every interaction she had with him this week was super awkward. She started by talking with Ben about how she was kind of nervous or whatever about opening up, but the worst part was when she tried to be aggressive the night of the cocktail party. She (once again) opened with how she didn't really know how to express herself before deciding to straddle him and kiss him. I thought that was a little weird, but it was nothing compared to how she was basically directing him on how she wanted their kiss to go. In the words of someone who's in the know:
Talking about how to kiss?? #notgood
Week 6 Power Rankings
1. Kacie B (no change)
If I could move her up I would, based purely on the fact that she got a second one on one date while some of the girls hadn't had one yet. Ben really likes her.
2. Courtney (no change)
I hate to say it, but it seems the effectiveness of her super aggressive game is wearing off a little. Ben seems to be growing more wary of her tactics, and I think she's going to have to bring something new to the table soon. Still, I couldn't move her down for two reasons. First, the girls below her still seem uninterested in trying to make a move (which befuddles me given that they're on a show that is essentially about winning a man), whether it's because of respect or because they'd crash and burn as bad as Jamie did. Second, if anyone honestly believes that good 'ol Ben Flajnik the winemaker isn't thinking about taking Courtney the model to the fantasy suite in a few episodes, then they don't know how guys work.
3. Lindzi (up 1 spot)
4. Nicki (down 1 spot)
Honestly there's so little we as viewers have to go by, and I don't even know if Ben has a great idea of how he feels about these girls. Flip flopping these two simply because Lindzi got the group date rose while Nicki didn't really seem to do anything to follow up on her one on one date last week. Still, I feel pretty good about these top four making it to hometowns in a week.
5. Emily (up 1 spot)
6. Rachel (down 1 spot)
Another minor flip flop here, and not because of Emily's prodigious rapping and joking skills. She toned down the Courtney hate and even apologized this week, though honestly that seemed a bit disingenuous to me. This move is mainly because I don't think Ben would have picked Rachel for the two on one date if he wasn't unsure about whether or not he wanted to keep her around. Although I could be misreading it and he brought her because he knew she was getting a rose and Blakeley was going home, but Ben doesn't strike me as a guy who would think like that.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Bachelor Week 5 Power Rankings
A (brief) Word on the Departed
Never really hid the fact that I didn't like Elyse and I can't say I'll miss her much. I personally thought it was weird how she talked about how she had done everything she wanted to do as a single girl already (at the ripe old age of 24) and now just really wanted to get married and start a family. I think Ben saw the same thing as well. The fact that Elyse couldn't recognize how far behind she was on some of the othe girls and was so upfront about expressing her desire to get hitched and have kids and all that (presumably with Ben) even though she's only been on one group date makes me sort of question her outlook on relationships. Although again, she is 24 and something about her just reminds me of Snooki.
As far as Jennifer goes...wow, did not see that coming. Still not quite sure what Ben was thinking. Something must have happened that we didn't see, because they just had a one on one last week. It would seem kind of strange to me that he liked her enough to give her a rose after that date but then all of a sudden send her home the next week. That's going to shake up the rankings for sure. But hey, at least I wasn't the only one surprised.
5. Rachel (up 2 spots)
6. Emily (no change)
Flip-flop here because of Emily's insistence to keep bringing up Courtney. Tonight was even more bizarre since she started the conversation apologizing for doing so last week and ended the conversation by doing it again. I don't understand. Also, apparently some of her sorority sisters have come out and said she was a fan of the Bachelor and is only going on the show to get her name and face out there? And to that I say...there is nothing wrong with that.
7. Casey S (up 1 spot)
8. Jamie (up 2 spots)
This is probably wishful thinking on my part. Could it be that they've had some meaningful time together that just hasn't been shown? Possible, but probably doubtful. But there has to be some reason that Ben's keeping them around...right?
9. Blakeley (no change)
Sorry, despite her opening up to Ben during the cocktail party, I just don't see this as being a fit at all. Her tears and frustration at baseball and afterwards seemed more like desperation than heartbreak. While she's had more (on-camera) interactions with Ben, does that really put her ahead of the two (younger, more attractive, less stripperish [Google search at your own caution]) girls in front of her on these rankings?
Never really hid the fact that I didn't like Elyse and I can't say I'll miss her much. I personally thought it was weird how she talked about how she had done everything she wanted to do as a single girl already (at the ripe old age of 24) and now just really wanted to get married and start a family. I think Ben saw the same thing as well. The fact that Elyse couldn't recognize how far behind she was on some of the othe girls and was so upfront about expressing her desire to get hitched and have kids and all that (presumably with Ben) even though she's only been on one group date makes me sort of question her outlook on relationships. Although again, she is 24 and something about her just reminds me of Snooki.
As far as Jennifer goes...wow, did not see that coming. Still not quite sure what Ben was thinking. Something must have happened that we didn't see, because they just had a one on one last week. It would seem kind of strange to me that he liked her enough to give her a rose after that date but then all of a sudden send her home the next week. That's going to shake up the rankings for sure. But hey, at least I wasn't the only one surprised.
Major upset on the @BachelorABC! How could this happen?! I'm so confused.
Aww JP and I are so sad about Jennifer! Shocked! :-0
Week 5 Power Rankings
1. Kacie B (no change)
Same ol' sweet Kacie B, but she got to show off some of her competitive side on the group baseball date/competition. I'm assuming she has some athletic ability, since Courtney picked her to be on her team (first, no less), unless there are some weird mind games going on there. I thought it was a good sign that she got the rose on the group date. She didn't seem to be acting super desperate or anything in an effort to get it, so the fact that Ben just gave it to her says a lot. The only reason I thought about moving her down is that I'm not positive she'll be able to handle the pressure as girls keep getting eliminated and Courtney turns her attention towards her. But we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
2. Courtney (no change)
Still my favorite to watch. Even though I have her ranked second, she still very obviously has more control than any of the other contestants, if only because she's the only one interested in playing that game. I find her little put-downs of the other girls amusing not because I'm a mean-spirited person (...okay, not just because I'm mean-spirited), but because I find them to be very accurate most of the time. But she's now starting to see Kacie as a legitimate threat, and pulling Ben out for a late night skinny dip is an indication of that. To me that's definitely a move out of desperation. You really wouldn't do that unless you needed to change the status quo. I'm not quite sure how well that worked, as Ben seemed to feel kind of bad about it afterwards.
3. Nicki (up 2 spots)
Had to move her up. Maybe it's because I'm new to the show, but I think I tend to overrate one on one dates. However, they looked very comfortable and, despite my hatred for all the contrived metaphors, the fact that they're date didn't get completely ruined by the rain is a good sign I think.
Quick sidenote: Ben said it was "raining gatos." Um, isn't the correct idiom in English "raining cats and dogs"? So why did he just say it was "raining cats"? Silly winemaker...
Anyways, cool date. They were able to enjoy each other's company even though it didn't go as planned. More importantly Ben didn't hesitate in bringing up her married/divorced past, which makes me think he is wanting to make an effort to get past that. Regardless he's handling that whole thing a lot better than I would.
4. Lindzi (no change)
Ben guaranteed her a spot in the second half of the group date by putting her on both baseball teams. Ali thinks it's a positive thing, and for the most part I guess I do too. The only thing is Ben has also given some dates to girls he's not sure about (or so he says) and I wonder if that was the case here. But either way he wanted to spend more time with her, and that's never a bad thing.
Week 5 Power Rankings
1. Kacie B (no change)
Same ol' sweet Kacie B, but she got to show off some of her competitive side on the group baseball date/competition. I'm assuming she has some athletic ability, since Courtney picked her to be on her team (first, no less), unless there are some weird mind games going on there. I thought it was a good sign that she got the rose on the group date. She didn't seem to be acting super desperate or anything in an effort to get it, so the fact that Ben just gave it to her says a lot. The only reason I thought about moving her down is that I'm not positive she'll be able to handle the pressure as girls keep getting eliminated and Courtney turns her attention towards her. But we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
2. Courtney (no change)
Still my favorite to watch. Even though I have her ranked second, she still very obviously has more control than any of the other contestants, if only because she's the only one interested in playing that game. I find her little put-downs of the other girls amusing not because I'm a mean-spirited person (...okay, not just because I'm mean-spirited), but because I find them to be very accurate most of the time. But she's now starting to see Kacie as a legitimate threat, and pulling Ben out for a late night skinny dip is an indication of that. To me that's definitely a move out of desperation. You really wouldn't do that unless you needed to change the status quo. I'm not quite sure how well that worked, as Ben seemed to feel kind of bad about it afterwards.
3. Nicki (up 2 spots)
Had to move her up. Maybe it's because I'm new to the show, but I think I tend to overrate one on one dates. However, they looked very comfortable and, despite my hatred for all the contrived metaphors, the fact that they're date didn't get completely ruined by the rain is a good sign I think.
Quick sidenote: Ben said it was "raining gatos." Um, isn't the correct idiom in English "raining cats and dogs"? So why did he just say it was "raining cats"? Silly winemaker...
Anyways, cool date. They were able to enjoy each other's company even though it didn't go as planned. More importantly Ben didn't hesitate in bringing up her married/divorced past, which makes me think he is wanting to make an effort to get past that. Regardless he's handling that whole thing a lot better than I would.
4. Lindzi (no change)
Ben guaranteed her a spot in the second half of the group date by putting her on both baseball teams. Ali thinks it's a positive thing, and for the most part I guess I do too. The only thing is Ben has also given some dates to girls he's not sure about (or so he says) and I wonder if that was the case here. But either way he wanted to spend more time with her, and that's never a bad thing.
6. Emily (no change)
Flip-flop here because of Emily's insistence to keep bringing up Courtney. Tonight was even more bizarre since she started the conversation apologizing for doing so last week and ended the conversation by doing it again. I don't understand. Also, apparently some of her sorority sisters have come out and said she was a fan of the Bachelor and is only going on the show to get her name and face out there? And to that I say...there is nothing wrong with that.
7. Casey S (up 1 spot)
8. Jamie (up 2 spots)
This is probably wishful thinking on my part. Could it be that they've had some meaningful time together that just hasn't been shown? Possible, but probably doubtful. But there has to be some reason that Ben's keeping them around...right?
9. Blakeley (no change)
Sorry, despite her opening up to Ben during the cocktail party, I just don't see this as being a fit at all. Her tears and frustration at baseball and afterwards seemed more like desperation than heartbreak. While she's had more (on-camera) interactions with Ben, does that really put her ahead of the two (younger, more attractive, less stripperish [Google search at your own caution]) girls in front of her on these rankings?
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