But can you run a 4.50 forty?

Although the validity of the reported score is being disputed, Vince Young allegedly scored a SIX(!) on the Wonderlic test. That would make him functionally illiterate. It doesn't change the fact that he tore up U$C's defense in the national title game and rivals Reggie Bush as the most dynamic player in the draft, but damn, a six... (EDIT: there are now reports that it was actually a 16, which is much less blog-worthy)

For those who don't know, prospective NFL players go through a series of tests prior to the draft in what is known as the combine. Forty-yard dash, bench press, vertical leap, shuttle, physical exam...and the Wonderlic.

The Wonderlic is a 12-minute, 50-question IQ test. A score of 20 correlates to an IQ of 100, which indicates average intelligence. Only one player has ever scored a 50, punter Pat McInally of Harvard. Todd Husak, a frequent classmate of mine at Stanford, scored a solid 39. John Elway scored a 30. Timmy Chang a 26. Dan Marino a 14. Yikes.

According to one study, these are the average scores by NFL position:

Offensive tackles: 26
Centers: 25
Quarterbacks: 24
Guards: 23
Tight Ends: 22
Safeties: 19
Middle linebackers: 19
Cornerbacks: 18
Wide receivers: 17
Fullbacks: 17
Halfbacks: 16

And here are the average scores of some other professions:

Chemist: 31
Programmer: 29
Newswriter: 26
Sales: 24
Bank teller: 22
Clerical Worker: 21
Security Guard: 17

Want to test yourself? The following is an example test that ESPN published a few years back. The results don't necessarily correlate to a real score, but the instructions were to limit yourself to 5 minutes. I've published the answers in the comments. Share your score! If you don't, the rest of us will judge you for it.

Wonderlic Test, Sample Questions, 5 minutes

1. Look at the row of numbers below. What number should come next?
8...4...2...1...½...¼...?

2. Assume the first two statements are true. Is the final one:
a. true, b. false, c. not certain?
The boy plays baseball. All baseball players wear hats. The boy wears a hat.

3. Paper sells for 21 cents per pad. What will four pads cost?

4. How many of the five pairs of items listed below are exact duplicates?

Nieman, K.M.		Neiman, K.M.
Thomas, G.K.		Thomas, C.K.
Hoff, J.P.		Hoff, J.P.
Pino, L.R.		Pina, L.R.
Warner, T.S.		Wanner, T.S.

5. RESENT RESERVE - Do these words
a. have similar meanings, b. have contradictory meanings, c. mean neither the same nor opposite?

6. One of the numbered figures in the following drawing is most different from the others. What is the number in that figure?

7. A train travels 20 feet in 1/5 second. At this same speed, how many feet will it travel in three seconds?

8. When rope is selling at $.10 a foot, how many feet can you buy for sixty cents?

9. The ninth month of the year is
a. October, b. January, c. June, d. September, e. May.

10. Which number in the following group of numbers represents the smallest amount?
7.831.332

11. In printing an article of 48,000 words, a printer decides to use two sizes of type. Using the larger type, a printed page contains 1,800 words. Using smaller type, a page contains 2,400 words. The article is allotted 21 full pages in a magazine. How many pages must be in smaller type?

12. The hours of daylight and darkness in September are nearest equal to the hours of daylight and darkness in:
a. June, b. March, c. May, d. November.

13. Three individuals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests $9,000, Y invests $7,000, Z invests $4,000. If the profits are $4,800, how much less does X receive than if the profits were divided in proportion to the amount invested?

14. Assume the first two statements are true. Is the final one:
a. true, b. false, c. not certain?
Tom greeted Beth. Beth greeted Dawn. Tom did not greet Dawn.

15. A boy is 17 years old and his sister is twice as old. When the boy is 23 years old, what will be the age of his sister?

See how you did!

Ode to Food

Chang came to visit me over the long weekend from Thursday night to Tuesday afternoon...a relatively long visit! Most importantly, we had the chance to celebrate a belated Valentine's Day and Chang's birthday (he thanks everyone for the birthday wishes!).

We ate at Zippys, played poker with my family, ate Korean food with my parents, went to the beach, ate at Curry House, hung out with my med school friends, went shopping, and, oh, did I mention we ate at Curry House? Chang was also very good and went with me to study at Barnes and Noble :)

We also rented a few movies, and we highly recommend The Constant Gardener and Wallace and Gromit. The 40-Year-Old Virgin...not so much, unless you enjoy uncomfortable comedies that make you squirm more than laugh.

Thanks to Chang for a wonderful weekend and for the beautiful earrings :)

(And thanks to Gina for the Ipod alarm clock and luggage...sorry Ayeh!)




* Jeremy aren't you loving this blog? It's full of food!

Cheney's Got a Gun

If you don't watch The Daily Show...WATCH! It's the best show on television. Monday's episode was especially hilarious, what with the Vice President shooting a dude in the face (see Drew's blog). Enjoy these clips, then WATCH THE SHOW! It's brilliant!

For Jon Stewart's opening take, click here, then click on #2 With a Bullet.

For Ed Helms' correspondence, click here, then click on Dead-Eye Dick.

And for Rob Corddry's analysis, click here, then click on VP Firearms Mishap Analyst.

Don't watch at work, because you will laugh out loud.

Stanford Grad Wins Madden Bowl XII

Every year during Super Bowl week for the past 12 years, a tournament has been held to determine the best Madden baller in the NFL. This year, the participants were Antonio Gates, Santana Moss, Mark Clayton, Edgerrin James, Marcus Trufant, Chad Johnson, Willis McGahee, and Stanford's own Alex Smith (not the Niner).

The best quote from the IGN recap:

The best game of the first round involved one of the early favorites, Willis McGahee, who has been known to drop 100 on opponents in Madden Bowl, versus rookie tight end Alex Smith. What McGahee didn't realize is that Smith, who went to Stanford, is somewhat of a ringer, as he's such a huge gamer he has been known to stop by IGN just to challenge our editors.

Alex Smith did his alma mater proud and went on to win the whole thing. Way to go, Alex! But can you beat Drew Arballo? I'd like to see that matchup.

On a slight tangent, a bunch of us played football this Sunday (touch, not Madden, though as you'll see, the lines are blurred), and the opposing team installed a new QB for one drive. Recognizing that a rookie was at the helm, I told my teammates to look for the pick. Hubert, being the Madden madman that he is, suggested we switch to Cover 2 (we were in man), since that's what he does whenever he needs a pick in Madden. So we switched to Cover 2, and I was responsible for the short right. Andrew came off the line uncovered as he crossed to the short right (my area), so his QB, thinking he was open, went for the quick pass. But the rookie failed to recognize the defense, and I stepped in front to make the pick and take it to the house for six. Genius!

Hey Hubert, Stanford just lost its defensive coordinator. You should apply. And Arballo can be the offensive coordinator. I'm taking Ted Leland's job, so once I'm in place, I'll hire you guys.

Pro Bowl Festivities

For some reason, I was never excited about the Pro Bowl. Drama and a coveted goal were lacking (well, I guess the winner does get more money). But this year was different somehow. It could have something to do with the Backstreet Boys being in town to provide the entertainment for the halftime show. I'd like to take this time to wholeheartedly thank all the people who entered the radio contest, so that I may have a fleeting chance of meeting the BSB. :)
BSB aside, I really was excited about the football players, esp. the Bronco ones and the rest of the AFC. There were a lot of pre-probowl events, so I decided to take advantage of them. I dragged my friend Priscilla to the AFC practice at Aloha Stadium on Friday morning. We were about an hour late, and the practice was already over. :( So, I decided to drag my other friend, Garrett, on Saturday morning to the Ohana Day, in which both teams practiced and the BSB showed up to perform part of a song acapella. Of course, the MC had to throw in the line "Ohana means family". Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any autographs, and no, I didn't take the advice of some people and wear revealing clothes and stuff my shirt. But I wished I had Russ' huge camera lens.
Overall, it was a fun day! Go AFC!


Willie Brown


Shanahan, coach of the AFC team


Manning at quarterback. Can also see O'Neal and Lynch.


Bailey, Lynch


Rod Smith


What timing! Garrett and the cheerleaders' butts.


Vick


Delhomme and Hasselbeck


See, it is cool to be a Backstreet Boy

Elizabeth visits Gina!

I can't believe how time flies. It seems so long ago that I was a college freshman, trying to be independent and figure out who I was. The reason for that trip down memory lane is that my old drawmate from Stanford visited me last weekend! Elizabeth was in town for a couple of days to interview for the orthopedic residency here. I hadn't seen her since graduation!
This was her first time in Hawaii, so of course, I took her to get shave ice, see some of the sights, and of course hang out in Waikiki. It wasn't enough time to fully catch up, but it was a fun time.
The guys and girls drawgroups really need a reunion. Chicago in May?


A windy day at the Pali lookout


Hanging out with my friend, Sherrie, on Waikiki Beach.

Can't wait to see these movies!

Check out this trailer for the movie about forbidden romance between a high school boy and a scientist. It was an experiment in time, but the one variable they forgot...was love.

Brokeback to the Future

And here's the trailer for the touching family dramedy about an author with writer's block who finds inspiration in family.

Shining