Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Where Have I Been?

I started monitoring the traffic to my own blog more closely and since I felt there were so few readers, I lost motivation to update my football blog for the last few months. But since then, a few things in my personal life have changed and given me new inspiration. The main element being that Stevers proposed and we are now engaged! Sorry for the delay, but here's my two cents!

Monday, November 17, 2008

A Tie??

Ties in football are pretty rare. And I'm not referring to the strips of fabric that wrap around a man's neck. How rare are they? The last time there was a tie was in 2002!!!! And today, the Eagles and Cinncy Bengals managed that feat.

Both teams worked hard to lose the game, yet neither team was able to come out with a win. The Bengals missed a 47 (very doable) field goal that Graham had to make in the last 7 seconds. Turnovers galore, the game sounded like a total sh*tshow.

And even more disturbing is how so many players and coaches (i won't name names) "didn't know" that you could end in a tie or how a tie affected the divisional standings... yikes!

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Tenn Titans

Tennessee is now TEN and zero. wooo. With a win over Jacksonville, long-time division rival, the titans will move onto the Jets to see if we can make it to 11-0. I can't wait!!!

The Jets????

Well the Jets have taken the lead of the AFC East... which is probably the craziest sentence I've written all year. Someone must have fed the pigs red bull and gave them wings. YIKES.
1st Winning Score of 11

Today I learned something new as the Steelers went to beat SD with a winning score of 11. No team in NFL history has beaten another team with a score of 11. Totally random but fascinating!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Herm, You Suck

I understand 'you play to win the game' and even though there has never been an instance where I've watched the Chiefs play to win, last night those famous words came to life.

Herm went for 2 to win the game rather than go for the point after and tie the game. I understand that if you have momentum and you are not the better team, go for the win. My personal feeling was that the team may have been pumped but they had lost their composure...

And from the result of the game I was proved correct...
Singletary, the Single Person to Blame

I'm so outraged right now, I'm not sure I can write a complete sentence. Mike, how do you...

1) get to the goal line with 40 seconds and let the clock run to 20??
2) make your last play a running play to some unknown RB????
3) Manage the clock SO POORLY that you barely get in 2 plays instead of 3

While there were many penalties and turn-overs... I'm sorry Singletary, I feel you are at fault for this atrocious loss.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Amazing High School Football Catch

I give props to the high school team in Georgia who actually planned and practiced this throw to an out-of-bounds WR who leaped in the air and tapped the ball to an in-bounds teammate for the TD. I love it and hope an NFL team tries it.

You can watch it here on youtube or on MyFox News


Sunday, November 02, 2008

Herm Edwards Blows...
... 21 Point Lead


Two miracles happened today. The first was that Herm Edwards' team was up 24-3. There were 36 people in our suicide pool who picked TB to win and 0 who put a chance on KC. And yet, the chiefs seemed to be on their way to proving the world wrong.

And then... miracle number two happened... and Herm Edwards forgot his own famous words that you play to win the game and he played to blow a 21 point lead. They went into OT and ... of course KC lost. I'm sorry but that is an atrocity.
Donde Esta The Advertisers?

As much crap as we gave Peyton for all the commercials, I kinda miss them. Where are the commercials of Eli and Peyton showing the sibling love? Where are the clever beer commercials that make us laugh? Why no call to action to go online and play a game?

Why is every commercial I see about insurance???! Between State Farm, Geico and Progressive... well guess what... I don't have a car!

We used to have good commercials. Coors Light has tried to move their coach quotes to the next level - but they just aren't as funny. Even Burger King has given up on the King. And Verizon? I get it. Your network is everywhere. (BTW, who came up with the line "The towels are kinda scratchy").
What In The World???

How the tides change. 2007 was the year of 'big-name wide receivers'. Fantasy players gave left arms to have these bad boys on their team. No one could deny that these QB-WR combos became unstoppable.
  • Brady to Moss
  • Eli to Plaxico
  • Romo to TO
They were the talk - and the top- of the leagues. Moss - Plaxico - TO. They were unstoppable. They towered above defenders. They leaped better than frogs. Their hands had glue and magnets, connecting to every ball. They made the QB's jobs easy (or at least easier).

But this year... what has happened? No one is throwing to them! I understand that Brad Johnson might be blind from old-age and may have trouble connecting to the right team - let alone to a specific player.... Cassel can't seem to throw more than 10 yards.... and Eli? Well Dad won't let Eli throw to Plaxico because of a personal grudge and problem. (Damnit Tom, get over missing one practice).

It's ridiculous. Another thing you might have noticed that these players had in common is their reputation as rebels, trouble-makers, and thugs. But each one of these teams has tamed their wild star. Plaxico went above and beyond making an effort (playing injured for a 1/3 of the year). Moss chilled and you never heard a peep. And TO? My gosh, TO was CRYING on TV over his love for Jessica's lover.

I'm sorry for ranting but ignoring these players seems ridiculous to me. Absolutely ridiculous. They are going to revert backwards and become a problem. TO has been the first to already break. If they leave, I won't be surprised... nor will I blame them. If you won't use them, I'm sure there are plenty of teams who would.

Maybe they can go to TN. :)
Play of the Week: Pigpen the Receiver

Although variations of this play are becoming popular, I love it. Just like the phase when everyone was lateral-ing the ball left, right and back - losing teams are making their QB receivers. Check out this week's surprise play from Kansas City. They snap to a RB, hand-off to their WR and throw it to their QB who scores a TD!!

VISIT NFL.COM TO WATCH

PS. If Pigpen doesn't work out, maybe Mark Bradley can fill in as QB. What a great throw!!!

Friday, October 31, 2008

NFL Uses Charity to Market to Women

Never did I expect to see:

"NFL supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month"

That's pretty impressive. I guess they are trying to convert more women to watching the game of football. I'm totally for joining the fight against Breast Cancer (obvi) but I never expected such a partnership from the NFL. What's more interesting is how each team has decided to support Breast Cancer Awareness. I think my favorite was the Giant's. They're going to make you WORK FOR IT!

New York Giants
-- The Giants are hosting their annual breast cancer awareness day on Oct. 5. They will work with ZTA to distribute free pink ribbons and donations will be made by The Giants Foundation for Breast Cancer initiatives to any special guest who can kick a field goal.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Too Much Hassle....beck

UGH, Matt Hasselbeck you are becoming quite a hassle! Your leg is dead... you can't walk on your heels... and this problem stems from a bulging disk in your back? The injury sounds pretty bad and you sound pretty whiny. I'm reading reports about Witten playing against the Giants DESPITE his broken rib!! Man-up bro. If I was a Seahawk, I'd fly away. You sound like quite a hassle.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Be Sure to Vote!

I know it's not November 4th, but that doesn't mean you can't vote... for the Pro Bowl! You can vote more than once (but you really have to be bored to do so because it is one of the longest voting processes EVER). If you win the trip to Hawaii... please take meeeeeeeee!!!!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Full of Hope

I'm talking about my Titans. For those of you who missed my pun, pictured below is Chris Hope #24 and Vincent Fuller #22 of the Tennessee Titans. I don't want to jinx anyone, but as the only undefeated team in the league right now, suffering through the past few rollercoaster years has been worth it. I'm not saying we'll go 16-0 or even 18-1, but you have to be damn impressed. I bet you hadn't even heard of Hope or Fuller til now.

Monday, October 27, 2008

PIG PEN?

For anyone else who was multi-tasking while watching the Jets game today, I'm sure you were as startled as I was as you heard "Pig Pen completes the pass to Gonzales" and other such phrases.

I knew Huard and Croyle were on the Chief's IR list but, I didn't know they had resorted to a Peanut character for their QB. I quickly realized that every time the announcers quickly spoke about Thigpen it sounded a looooooot like pig pen.... yowers.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

SHAUN HILL IS BACK BABY!

I love - um, er - hate saying 'I told you so' but... folks... I TOLD YOU SO! Shaun Hill, a tremendous athlete, played today after the niners pulled JT O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan would be more successful as a bar-owner than a QB anyway.

After O'Sullivan's second turnover of the game against the Seahawks, Singletary pulled JT and put in Shaun who threw for 15 of 23, 1 TD and no interceptions. PS. Don't forget Hill WON the last two games he started in '07...

WHY HASN'T THIS MAN BEEN THE STARTER??

Maybe he finally will be next week.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Favre The Traitor

So just when I thought I couldn't disrespect Brett Favre any more than I already do, he goes and does something like this:

Cornerback Charles Woodson says that if a media report indicating that Brett Favre shared inside knowledge of the Green Bay Packers’ offense with Detroit Lions coaches is true, it’s nothing short of sabotage...“He contacted them? I don’t respect that,” Woodson said after the Packers’ victory over Indianapolis on Sunday. “If they call him and he gives them information, that’s one thing. But to seek a team out and to feel like you’re trying to sabotage this team, I don’t respect that. I know he’s been the greatest player around here for a long time, but there’s no honor in that.”
Brett Favre ACTIVELY called the Lions to give them insider information about the Green Bay Packers and his experience there. Although ultimately ineffective seeing that GB whipped Detroit, the principle and actions of Brett Favre speak volumes.

I am astounded. I don't know what type of contracts players sign with teams, but the teams should have some sort of confidentiality clause. Although this doesn't violate rules, if I was Goodell, I'd kick him out. That's as dishonest and unrespectable as Packman Jones.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

With a lifetime goal to see all 32 teams play in their home field/stadium, I am well on my way with 3 under my belt and 29 to go. Here are photos from the WA-NO game on Sept 14th. (I'm late, I know).






Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Child Found

Shaun Alexander, reported missing on August 15th, has finally been found. Latest citing was in Washington DC, the city full of secrets.


Monday, October 13, 2008

Disappearing Middle Class: Brad Johnson's Comeback

Tony Romo's pinky is hurt. 4 weeks to heal. Was Jessica at this last game? This is bad for my Fantasy Team. This is excellent for the evil side of me that hates the Cowboys. This new twist in the NFL leaves lots of questions!

  • Will TO cry for his QB?
  • Will the cowboys end up in last place for their division?
  • Will Romo ever be the same?
  • Will Brad Johnson make a comeback?
In just 1 week, what was the best division in the league, staggering losses bring each team's strength into question. With Washington's loss to the terrible Rams and Dallas' loss to the Cardinals (not to mention loss of Romo), Westbrook out for Philly... injuries are plaguing the best of teams and changing the tides of the league.

From Brady to Peyton to Romo. Palmer, Kitna, Trend Edwards... Anything can happen. Soon, we will have an entire league of old-timers and rookies! The middle class is disappearing!
  • Matt Cassel (Rookie)
  • Matt Ryan (Rookie)
  • Joe Flacco (Rookie)
  • Aaron Rogers (Rookie)
  • Brett Favre (Veteran)
  • Brad Johnson (Veteran)
  • Kurt Warner (Veteran)
  • Kerry Collins (Verteran)
  • Gus Ferotte (Veteran)

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Close Calls

If you were watching the NFL at 1pm today, then you know that there was barely a game you'd want to have money on (New Orleans turned out to be the only safe bet). Today's games gave thousands of gamblers across the country heart attacks. 4.5 games were decided in the last 10 seconds (a record!) and the outcome was not always predictable!

Atlanta over Chicago: After the Bears scored a TD leaving my franchised QB, Matt Ryan, only 11 seconds to score most people probably changed the channel. But with less time than an online preroll commercial, Matt Ryan threw a 70 yard pass, completed, out of bounds stops the clock with 1 second left. Field Goal range. Kick is up and good! Atlanta wins!! (And celebrates as if they just won the superbowl).

Houston over Miami: Although not a shocker that TX beat FL, for anyone watching the game, you thought Miami had this one sown up. But in the last minute, Matt Schaub (my other fantasy QB) brought the Texans back to the red zone. Next I watched 4 attempts at the end-zone, only the last one (7 seconds left) pulling through as the Miami Defense spread out expecting the pass and allowed Schaub himself to run right up the middle for 6. I was thrilled because it meant +6 points for my fantasy team, and no one else! But I still would have preferred for Miami to win. Hot damn.

St. Louis over Redskins: I knew better than to pick the 'skins this week. I don't know why, but I knew there would have to be a point that the Rams would have to come out with the W. The 'Skins, although seemingly strong in the last three games, were never as solid as they appeared. Washington has a ton of talent, but for some reason never pull it together. Well the last few weeks they have finally put the pieces of their puzzle together, but that consistency was clearly broken this past week.

I tried to follow online and with the captions but there was so much excitement going on it was hard. I did notice the scroll read "Washington 17 St.Louis 16 Time: 0:00 4th Quarter". So I assumed it was over. But next thing I know the announcer in passing mentions St. Louis' first win... With 2 seconds left, the Rams had kicked a field goal to WIN THE GAME. Holy Moly where did that come from?!

Vikings over Lions: The poor, poor Lions, still completely defeated... This may have been one of the ugliest games ever. First score of the game was when Kitna's replacement runs away like a scared child from the defender... right out of the back of the endzone. Detroit may want to consider putting in a QB who knows how to play football. The rules at the very least. So starting with a safety, the score did not get much better. Always close, Minnesota pulled out a heart-ripping field goal with just 9 seconds left on the clock. I would have much preferred the Lions victory.

And let's not forget about the COWBOYS game against the Cardinals!

In the last second, Nick Folk needs to kick a 57 yard field goal to tie the game... fortunately for the 'Boys, the Cardinals have an offside (injured) player behind the line of scrimmage during Romo's hurry-up, gaining 5 extra yards. Nick Folk attempts a 52-yard field goal and it's BLOCKED! But wait... AZ called a timeout! So Nick gets a second try and nails it straight down the middle. They go into overtime. Within the 1st minute, Dallas is 3 and out and puts to the Cardinals... blocked punt and Arizona recovers in the endzone for the win.

THIS IS WHY I LOVE THIS SPORT!

Friday, October 10, 2008

Financial Times Are Tough - Even for the Cowboys

I understand we are an economic crisis. Trust me, we all feel it. Even my company has gotten into the mode of selling whatever we can in ways we would have never dared to before. But I have to hand it to the Cowboys for this offer. It's quite creative.

To honor battles won and heroes lost over 38 glorious years, you can put 530 square yards of sporting history into your own backyard: An entire Cowboys Texas Stadium end zone. Our exclusive package also includes the VIP treatment for the last regular season Cowboys game in Texas Stadium. Your crew gets pre-game photos in your zone with Jerry Jones, a luxury suite for the game, and a once-in-a-lifetime post-game tailgate party on your soon-to be new backyard (with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, no less).
Which leads me to more questions than answers. What is this end-zone material consist of? I mean, isn't it spray-painted astroturf or something? How do you install this? Or transport it? or maintain it? What oil-mongul rich bastard from Texas has half a million dollars to spend on something like the Cowboy's end zone?

Oh I know you're right. This rich nut does exist, but I say let's take his money and put it towards the bailout so the rest of us don't have to pay so much. What is happening to the world?!?

Thursday, October 09, 2008

Brett the Bully

Apparently Brett Favre has always been a bully and still is. His latest antics have included killing an animal, putting its rotting carcass in a bag and leaving it in Eric Barton's locker.

HEY BRETT - STOP KILLING ANIMALS. THIS IS NEW YORK. WE DON'T HUNT HELPLESS ANIMALS HERE. JUST PEOPLE.

What a loser.

Monday, October 06, 2008

Boo

Boo for...
  • Playing Matt Schaub over Matt Ryan this week der!
  • Rosenfels fumble
  • Rosenfels fumble AGAIN
  • Rosenfels interception
  • CATS
  • sitting at the airport instead of watching the game
YAY

Yay for...
  • Giants win! 4-0
  • Titans win! 5-0
  • Pats win!
  • Stevers still in the suicide pool
  • Mom still in the suicide pool
  • Chance at winning 2/3 fantasy games this week
  • Jags lost

Friday, September 26, 2008

Plaxico Benched?!?!?

Dear Tom,

I know Plaxico did a very very bad thing missing practice on Monday. I know you want to make an example and set the record straight. But for the love of G*d, please play Plaxico.... I have him on two of my fantasy team's and he's crucial to their success...

Thank you for your consideration.
Sarah

Dear Plaxico,

Don't do this again.

Your fan,
Sarah

Football or Gymnastics?

Check out this awesome catch from Edwin Batiste!


Tuesday, September 23, 2008

SO SORRY

For 10 days, instead of blogging about the NFL, I had to blog about Fashion Week for work. Therefore I have missed a whole SCHLEW of topics I wanted to talk about. Here's the quick and dirty:

1. Philly eagles: Oh, Eagles, I wish you had beat the Cowboys. But how can you when the refs no longer call facemask penalties?

2. Tom Brady: Do I need to comment? It seems like everyone else in the world already has so I'll refrain.

3. Jets: I think the past few games have proven the Jets are better with Farve, but they still suck overall.

4. Giants: Well firstly, they should have never come that close to Cinncy... and the reason they did was because they did not use Plaxico... AT ALL. WTF??!?!

5. RedSkins game: Another reason I was unavailable to blog in the last two weeks is because I was actually traveling attending a game! The Redskins - Saints game. What a fantastic game. I'll do another post with pictures. It's worth expanding on.

6. QBs of the NFL: No one is safe.

7. My Fantasy Teams: OMG, this year i have three teams... so hard to keep track of. But in one league i'm kicking ass, in another i'm sucking ass, and another is the middle of the road.

8. Suicide Pool: I'm already out. Damn you Seattle.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Washington Redskins (4/32)

September 2008

Matchup: Washington Redskins vs. New Orleans Saints

Setting
  • Super hot day
  • Top deck, middle, 30 yard line
  • With John and Saki

Game Highlights

  • Reggie bush punt return td
  • Drew Brees
  • Rex Grossman

Trip memories:

  • Ran into John. On the same train car
  • Took forever, multiple trains and improve when shuttles were canceled to get to the stadium

Award:  Worst Stadium To Get To 

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Instant Replay for Baseball

Baseball finally progressed into the 21st century and implemented Instant Replay. For more on baseball... it's not on my blog. Try another site.

Yahoo Sports Article
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280903130&prov=ap
Pay Raise for Plaxico

Burress received a two year extension - totaling a 5 year contract for 35 million. 11 mill guaranteed. Well earned in my opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!
Strong Giants, Weak 'Skins

It is here. The football season has officially begun. The long wait ended tonight with a victory for New York. Eli, Jacobs, and my man Plaxico defended their championship title with an impressive performance. Although not a lot of TD's (which is something they'll have to fix to beat some of the more challenging teams), they scored enough to beat the 'skins.

The Washington Defense got run over by the train aka Brandon Jacobs and over-reached by Plaxico's height. The offense has decent individual players, but none of it came together, and the last 6 minutes were poorly managed. We'll see if this new coach can get the team together. The announcers seemed to think that Zorn doesn't have the experience to be a headcoach...

Time will tell.
Spanish Translations in the NFL

For all of you who may not know how to read "85" in English/numerics, Chad has changed his last name to Ocho Cinco for Spanish-speaking fans. And it's printed on his back so you can't miss it.


Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Before We Start...

So there are a few new rules to note before the exciting new season starts. Here's a quick recap of some of the key changes!

Radios for Defensive Captain
After the debacle with NE last year and the whole 'taping' stuff, the league will help prevent Bill B from decoding the defensive team's communication and codes by allowing a defensive player to have a radio in his helmet. Why it took them this long to implement this technology for defense when they already have this in place for communication with the QB is BEYOND ME... like duh.

Force-Outs? no more
Sadly is the elimination of the force-out ruling... buuttt I guess if the Refs' aren't going to enforce it, you might as well eliminate it. Case in point is the Cleveland -Arizona game late last season where Cleveland clearly should have had a TD since the receiver was CLEARLY pushed out... and that loss for Cleveland was a huge loss for my family... if you don't know the story - ask me why. Let's just say, my Dad who predicted Cleveland to win is still regretting that advice.

Instant Replay for... Kicks
All it takes is one instance for a new rule to be made. Instant Replay is now applicable to field goals and extra point attempts. Fine by me.

All Facemasks = 15 yards
There is no more room for an accidental (incidental) facemask... you touch someon's facemask and that's 15 yards. Let go or not. Although a little extreme, maybe it will teach players to avoid facemasks altogether and thereby reduce the number of twisting-the-head-facemasks which reduces the chances for injury. Sounds good.

Now... let's play ball!

Friday, August 15, 2008

Un-Shocking Departure

The Giants came around and traded Shockey to New Orleans. Not Shocking. Pun intended.
Alexander MIA

I think it's time to call Jack Malone. Shaun Alexander has been missing FAR longer than 24 hours.... dropped off the face of the earth... floating out there as a free agent. Please keep your eyes out for this former Seattle RB. But we all know that after 48 hours...

Pat Lynch

New England, the team with an aging defense, pick
s up young and spry John Lynch... Already stacked with 'veterans' like Ted Bruschi, Rodney Harrison, and Mike Vrabel.

I'm sure that a Patriot Fan might argue that they added a rookies Jerode Mayo, Shawn Crable, Terence Wheatley, and Jonathan Wilheight on their defense.


Either way, their team is strong...





AFC East Beefs Up QB

With the additions of BF and CP, both additions which can only improve these weak teams' performance, the league just got a little bit stronger. Are the Pats shaking in their pants? Not yet. Not yet.
No More Hangin Round Chads


With BF starting at the Meadowlands, the need for rhodes scholar Chad Pennington is nil. Of course there are maybe 2 or 3 teams who actually sucked worse than the Jets last year... and that included the fins. So, Bill Parcels being the sharp guy he is, realized Chad haaaas to be better than ... who do they have again??... yeah. Exactly.
What Eve and 85 have in common

New fame is coming to the other half of these word paired names. First the infamous Pakman Jones announced he would no longer be Pakman. He will return to his birth givenname...Adam.

On the other end, Chad Johnson wants to shed his birthright and change his name to Octo Cinquo. That's right. 85 en espangol. I can see the tombstone now:

Here lies Octo Cinquo,
Vaguely remembered for his football skills,
Notorious for his pathetic attempts at rebellion.'


Nice.
The New York B-R-E-T-T-S

These updates have been long overdue. Its that time of the year and I'm back! Here's some food to get you started.

So by now if you haven't heard that Favre, after playing a game of chicken with the Packs, has been traded to the J-E-T-S. I think Brett will enjoy the NY media at first. He loves attention... but when they lose a few games in the first month, his talent and decisions will come under quick and harsh criticism. Worse than his old grand-ole daddy could prepare him for using a thousand lashes with a wet noodle.

Will brett survive the NJ air, playing 'home' games at another teams' stadium... I doubt it. He'll retire very quickly.

Again..

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Will the Giants Trade Shockey?

Will the Giants trade Shockey? I think not.
Should the Giants trade Shockey? Absolutely.
Hasselbeck's Face-Plant

Check out this video testimonial from Brett Farve... recounting the time Matt Hasselbeck did a face-plant while trying to celebrate a fake-field goal touchdown:


Brett's a little long-winded, but stay with-it. It gets good.
Where Did My Incendiary Posts Go?

No worries, here's one for you Patriots Fans! Recently Davey submitted a question:

Although you are a Giants fan, I have to feel like you are as sick of this SpyGate thing as I am. [Are you?]

The truth is, I've entirely avoided commenting on SpyGate for 'household political' reasons, but I will answer your question: Yes. I am entirely sick of SpyGate.

I do feel that anytime Congressmen or other elected officials interfere with sports, sport rules, or where Week 17 game will be aired... they are clearly too bored with what they're doing and there is a major problem with our country.

I agree that people like Arlen Spector should be focusing on any one of the more important issues that exist today. But then again, 100% of us said we'd watch the opening day game over the Republican Convention.... So maybe this is just a reflection of our country's priorities... what do you think?
Miami & Rams with Unfair Advantage??

With only one hour and fifty three minutes until the draft (but who's counting), the first pick has already been made. Early this week Miami signed Jake Long to a contract as an offensive tackle. But the NFL told the Rams that they cannot do the same, even though now it's their turn.

I may be missing an angle to this, but:

  1. Why let Miami make their first pick days before the draft (giving the Rams a slight head start that no one else will get)
  2. Why only let the 1st pick go and then hold up the rest?
I really don't get it. Will someone enlighten me?

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The New TO?

Is Chad Johnson the new TO? My gosh buddy, have some respect. You're making Tiki look good for waiting until after retirement to trash talk his team. At least Palmer is man-ing up with his comments to the media.

But the latest is that Coach Lewis is calling Terrel Ow- I mean Johnson's bluff. Says go ahead and sit on the bench for the season! This is better than reality TV.

"I've stated our case with Chad," Lewis said. "He has a contract through 2011. He's stated without an opportunity to go to a different team and a new contract, he wasn't going to play. I think he's a man of his word and says he's not going to play, so don't play."
NFL.com - Associated Press

I hope he sits on the bench and they go to the superbowl without him. I think Cinncy is too stubborn to trade him. I love football drama, don't you?
Results Are In

100% of voters said they'd watch the opening season game (Giants - Skins) over the Republican Convention. Yea, me too.
Open Planning Season

WOO HOOOOOOOO. The NFL schedule for fall 2008 is out and tickets are already on stubhub! YEAH. Now I can start planning trips around the country to achieve Sah&Stevers' life goal to see all 32 NFL teams play in their home stadium. 2 down, 30 to go.

Within the first 24hours we bought tickets to Red Skins - Saints. Sweetness!
Is there a hyphen in the word "Count-down"?

I was recently told there wasn't but that's ok. Who really cares? The more important thing is that we are all counting down to the NFL draft this weekend. With a few extra hours to wait due to the new changes to the format (starts 3pm instead of 12noon), maybe our entire Saturday will not be consumed by draft-watching... hah, who am I kidding? Pre-draft coverage will probably begin at 9am.
Why WYSIWYGs Suck

See below. This is so annoying.

PS. For you who don't know... WYSIWYGs are "What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get" tools for people like me to make websites and blog postings. Using coding languages is so much better. Derrrr

Friday, April 11, 2008

Where Will Shaun Alexander Go?

Two years after awarded the MVP award, Shaun Alexander has been cut from Seattle Seahawks. OUCH. With injuries and little performance, Seattle has given up on Alexander and has traded for Julius Jones from Dallas. I oddly feel bad for the fella.

While I'm happy for Dallas to lose talent... where will Shaun Alexander go?

I have two guesses: A) Carolina Panthers or B) Denver Broncos

Stevers says Detriot. What do you think? Vote in the poll or leave a comment.
Fail Blog > Basketball Fail
Photo contribution from Babyman

Although this has little to do with Football, I think it's important to keep apprised of the happenings and on-going in other 'sports' since they could been seen as "competition" (no pun or irony intended). I mean really, if you're the NFL who is your competition? Arena Football? HAHAHAHA... yeaaaa.

So the question of today is... would you ever see this facial expression in football?


Your replies are welcomed. For more failure-pictures, visit this guy's blog. Kinda funny.

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Lifehouse Concert

Even if I was drunk or high, this concert would have been boring. Okay, okay, okay... maybe
if I was on some sort of illegal narcotic it would have been exciting. But that's ok, because they are a great band to listen to (on my computer).


They started with 3 songs that ran into eachother... You truly couldn't tell where 1 began and the other ended (and I knew one of three). They soon moved into "Hanging by a Moment" one and a half times.

Just when I thought DMB was the shoe in for the 'Songs That Sound Exactly Alike Award', lifehouse gave me a run for my money.

Disappoint decision was when the guitarist sang a song... (I believe counting crows and Goo Goo Dolls tried that and it sucked then too. Unless you are Ryan Peake from Nickleback, do not try this at home).

Overall, Lifehouse is a phenomenal radio band but needs some help with their concert performance. My advice to the band? Be proud of your hits and sing them.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

NFL & The Republicans Compete

September 4th will be the day that Americans will decide! Will I turn on NBC at 8:30 to watch the Giants vs. the Redskins for the season's opening game... or will I watch the Republican Convention and stay up-to-date on our country's future??

For many it would be any easy decision.

But in fear of learning the true nature of our country, the whole conflict may be called off. No, I don't mean that there would be no football (that's not until 2011 - read below!!) but the NFL is considering moving the game back to a 7pm start.

More to come on this situation on Monday. :)
No Football in 2011?

This weekend is the gathering of the NFL owners in sunny Florida. Of course I was wondering...what will they be talking about. So as I checked NFL.com on this Saturday morning, the headlines disturbed and perplexed me greatly:

"Owners meetings could foreshadow labor strife"

With the salary cap, and a set percentage for the players, I always thought of the NFL as balanced, fair and well-put together. But that seems to not be working for the owners. And now there seems to be a chance they are back-peddling out of that deal... Read this article to understand the situation and let me know if you're worried. Often very gullible, I totally am freakin out.


Monday, March 24, 2008

Sexy Rexy

When I google Sexy Rexy, the top two links are Wikipedia page for Rex Grossman and a blog. However, thanks to Sean Davvy, I've been informed that infact the name "Sexy Rexy" was first used in the movie Empire Records for one of the main characters, "Rex Manning". Anyone else find it ironic that the character's last name was Manning? Anyway, that's the update! Thanks for sharing Sean!

Here's a picture just for fun.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Football or Boxing?

Is it reallllly possible that Chad Johnson actually punched his coach in the face, shattering a glass case etc. and it hasn't hit the news until now? I mean, with so many supposed-witnesses... how could something like that not leak until now?


Although it does look like things got heated? I'm sure a player could not go unpunished after assaulting a coach and I'm sure that Chad Johnson is a perfectly well-behaved and controlled gentleman.
Sexy, Rex-y Move-Over

First let me say, I don't know who first created the nickname "Sexy Rexy" because I don't think it applies. Second, according to the Boston Globe (who heard it from a In Touch Weekly)... the word on the street is that the one, the only Tom Brady has been offerd $1 million dollars to pose in his underwear for Calvin Klein.

So instead of offering an opinion that could very well get me in trouble, I rather pose a few questions...

Do you admire him more or less now? More attractive or gay? Is it cool that he's gotten the offer over Peyton, or is this the first step in becoming more like Peyton with all the endorsements and commercials? But most of all...

Will you buy Calvin Klein underwear now?

Thursday, March 06, 2008

The Ayanbadejo's


Brendon Ayanbadejo is the younger brother of former Ravens fullback, who played for Baltimore's Super Bowl championship team.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press


Do I really need to say more?
Kearse Comes Back

Jevon said he feels at home in TN, playing for the Titans. Although not the most articulate player in the league, this Defense Rookie of the Year from 1999 is welcomed back! Maybe this means another Superbowl!
Do The Patriots Have Heart?

For all you Patriots fans out there, let me give you an idea what happens when you (a non-patriots team) envision playing the Patriots...

First, you are overcome with fear because you imagine Arnold and more machines stomping all over you with their talent and un-touchable-ness.

Second comes the denial about your first feeling.

Third, you pray and dig up every inch of faith you have in your team. You can only win with absolute determination and a little bit of luck.

When teams with "less talent" pull miraculous wins that are (from a numbers stand-point and a forecasting standpoint) unlikely... it's **perceived** as having 'heart'. I'm talking of perception... as in, marketing. Branding. Perception.

But that's not to say that The Tin Man can't have heart. We've all seen the Patriots come from behind. We've all seen the team come together and support eachother when someone is having a bad day. You can't go 18-1 without having heart.

But what happened the first Sunday of February? Would is it possible the Giants demonstrated more "heart" that day? Is it just that Brady was injured and couldn't move well enough in the pocket?

I blame Giselle.


PS. I'm looking for an actual answer.
Baseball Fantasy... not to Baseball Fantasy

Yahoo recently sent me an update about the upcoming Baseball Season and encouraged me to sign up for Fantasy Baseball... I feel like since I'm not a huge baseball fan it might be a waste of my time... but it's a good way to learn... eh.... what do you think?
Titans Crumple...r!

woo hoo, the Titans just signed my favorite TE... Algae Crumpler. Goooooooooooooo Titans! Now if we could use up that cap and find a few good receivers, maybe Young could have a good season again.
Pointless Vantage Point

Admittedly, I'm being harsh with my title. Although the script was absolutely cheesey and the acting at moments was laugh-able... Vantage Point was one of the few advertisers who meant what they said when they said it the same event from 8 different perspectives. Either way I was highly entertained. But if you miss this point, you've not missed much.
Untraceable, Unmemorable

Actually, it wasn't that bad. I liked the movie. It was entertaining. 7 out of 10. A little grusome. Interesting message. Overall, a good movie to rent. My type of movie totally. But not something I'd remember to recommend.
My Heros: Plaxico & Eli at the Parade




lots more blurry pictures availabe upon request.

The Old Man Retires and the World Cries...

So... year after year Brett left everyone in 'limbo' for days as he debated whether he was going to retire or not. And every year... low and behold he's still gonna play!

Finally a year I heard very little excitement or anticipation about 'omg, is brett going to retire'... all of sudden he is retiring! What happened Brett? Did you not get enough media attention and you had to do something that would make a bigger splash than Randy Moss, the Cowboys and all the draft moves?

But in truth, I think it was smart for Brett. He's looking out for #1 and rather than die off in the next few years with a declining performance, go out while ahead! Not sure it's the best thing to happen for the Packers, but that's not his problem. And for the rest of us non-packers fans, it reduces the threat the GB posed. One less team I have to worry about.
Great personal career... it's too bad you refused to train your back-up quarterback. Now what will your beloved team do?

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Big Ben Gets Big Bucks
So this guy, who's like, my age signed over $100 million dollar contract this week... Wow. I guess he's good... I never thought he was that good though. Stevers pointed out if you ignore his concussion season, he's had high-performance otherwise... I guess.


If you had asked me if I would have paid over $100 mill for Ross-is-burger, I would have never said yes. Pittsburg fans - i hope you like this dude because you're stuck with him for at least the next 8 years!


Well, I give him props for having a blog.... but it'd be nice if he could post something about his latest contract! HELLO!!!!!!!!!???
PS. Yes, that's a picture of Ben's arm.
Patriots Fans Breathe Easier Tonight

You were getting nervous this weekend, weren't you? I'm not just talking about all you Patriot's fans who feared losing Randy... but the rest of the country outside of Texas should have been shivering in your booties as rumors spread about Moss joining the... UGH... Cowboys!

That would have been... unbeatable. Thank Gosh that didn't happen!

PS> Romo, please leave the Cowboys so I can like you.
Combine! Come-bine! Come by!

It's that season! When all those College boys compete in drills and drills and challenges to demonstrate why they should be drafted and offered millions of dollars to play in the NFL.

If you're looking for the most exclusive and amazing coverage, I recommend visiting the NFL.com. Their video coverage and posting and updates is far beyond anything I've ever seen. Kudos to that Interactive Team!
Giants Won The Superbowl...??

Say what?? I was just happy they beat the cowboys... seriously, who'd thunk'it? I mean, what can I say? It was heart breaking for Patriots fans... I'm not even sure there are words to describe what an incredible Superbowl that was for history. I'm sorry to all you Pat's fans (ie, 90% of my friends) but I had to attend the Giants' Day Parade. Gooooo Giants!

PS. That will not happen again for years.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

My Love for Plaxico

Since Plaxico joined the Giants in 2005, I have both respected and loved him (as a fan does). He has always made great plays, worked hard, and been an incredible athlete. I felt that there was something classy & honorable, yet intense about Plaxico.

But for some reason when I started seeing Stevers, I started to receive disrespect from Stevers and his friends for my fandome of Burress. Instead, they thought I was a fool citing "his thuggery", his tendenacy to "give up on plays", and his behavior with the Steelers.

Through it all I stayed a fan and by his side. Although Stevers was pained and grimmaced when the subject came up, I never budged.

And now in 2007, playing almost all season with torn ligament in his ankle - and in many situations being the play-maker... he has man-ed up and played his heart out. You're damn straight.
SUPERBOWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

The North East will be rocking the country in two weeks as the New England Patriots and the New York Giants head to the Superbowl to face-off each other for the THIRD TIME this year...

With the Patriots winning this match-up twice already (pre-season & week 17), can they beat the odds and do it a 3rd time?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I can't wait!
Throw Your Heart Over the Wall and Your Body Will Follow

Tonight the Giants had more heart than Greenbay and are consequentially superbowl-bound. In a fist-clenching game, sitting on the floor as close to the TV as possible, I think I almost had a heart attack.
My first outrage was at the "incomplete pass" call on Burress during the last 2 minutes of the first half. The booth should have at least reviewed the play. The ground caused the ball to come loose. That should have been a complete pass on the 1 yard line.

The second outrage for me came when Tynes misseds the damn field goal with 8 minutes left in the half. Bejeezus.

The third pulse-stopper was during the interception-fumble resulting in a first down on the 20 for GB! That just seems wrong.

The fourth heart attack was the second missed field goal with 3 seconds to go. Are you kidding me???????
The fifth came when Eli called "tails". You ALWAYS call heads!

Fortunately it all worked out in the end. Fantastic job by the Giants. Beautiful throws, plays, and historic records broken (most consecutive wins on the road).
And we're going to the SUPERBOWL DARNIT!
Championship Day

It's time for all the trash talking to end, the press conferences to halt and for everyone to sit back and watch two great games.

Talent vs. Talent
I recently heard an interview with LTD and he said he wants everyone to see how San Diego has heart. When i think of a team with "big heart", San Diego is about as low on the list as they come. LTD's subtle indications throughout the year that he doesn't get along with Phillip Rivers doesn't really help the idea that the Chargers are one big loving family with heart.

And though most people probably see New England as a machine-like, super structured and talented team there is little room to add "big heart" to that concept as well

I think it will come down to the team with the most talent and with so many injuries on SD... well it will take big heart for SD to win.

Heart vs. Heart
If you want to talk about two teams with heart, this season the Packers and Brett Favre are a hard team to deny they have heart. Most people are shocked Brett isn't hobbling out on a cane, he's so old - and to watch him soar this season takes great personal strength.

And while during the regular season the Giants seemed to lack consistency - their post-season performance as well as their game 17 performance against the Pats have made the Giants an American team. This constant underdog has pulled out wins and almost-wins against the best teams in the NFL (Cowboys, Patriots).

But the beautiful thing about football? You just never know.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

3rd Time's a Charm! Take THAT, Cowboys!

Wooooo hooo.... Giants pull out a win over the Cowboys!!!!!

New York really could use a Superbowl... the last time the city went to a championship was in 2000 with the Yankees. This is our best hope. With the Mets choking in September, the Yanks losing Torre, the Knicks worthy of being kicked out of the NBA, and Jets' abysmal season... the Giants are our only hope!

Obe 1 Kanobe!

Eli and the entire team deserves many kudos. They finally seem to have it together. They feel cohesive and to be playing like a real team. I don't know what's gotten into Eli, but I hope it stays.

He did today what his brother failed to do au jourd'hui, and oh boy I bet it feels good.

All I can say is I hope for a GiantsPatriots superbowl rematch!
I'm Sorry Joe, I'm Sorry!

Dear Joe Gibbs,

I'm sorry for offending you so badly that you felt you had to
retire. You are getting old though so maybe it was time. You have
certainly left your mark on the NFL and you should be proud. Go out while you're
ahead... the Red skins made it to the playoffs. Although they may not have
advanced, it's certainly a success.

Sorry for being such a bizznatch and best of luck in the future.

Sincerely,

Sah
TD's Weren't the Only Thing Brett Was Throwing

Reason# 2 billion 4 thousand sixty five hundred why I LOVE FOOTBALL. For most other popular sports, they'd never play in the conditions that plagued Lambeau field yesterday. The snow storm on the field brought back memories of my days in Worcester, MA where it snowed from October through April.


Although Hasselback and his Seahawks kept the game close for the first half, the Packers took over and railed the Seahawks' defense with a final score of 42-20.


Even though I can't find a clip right now of Brett throwing snow balls at his own teammates, it happened. Maybe if you watch SportsCenter, you'll catch the clip.

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Goooooooooo Titans!

waaahhhhh, my titans lost to San Diego... but it was vince's first playoff game... he needs some training...

maybe next year
GIANTS STOMP BUCKS!



YAY! Good Eli showed up! Woo hoo! Next stop? Cowboooys. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. As they say... Third Time's a Charm!


Pigs & Hawks

The start of the playoff season started for me on a Jetblue plane... alas it is quite possible the altitude altered my vision... but for the first half it looked as though the Skin's offensive line made no attempt to block for Collins (purposefully?) and Hasselback could not complete a good pass.

Of course we landed right at half-time where the Seahawks had a "clear" lead over Washington. Yet, by the time I got to our hotel in New Orleans, the tables had turned. Out of nowhere Washington had rallied and made it into a real game!

Of course, eventually Seattle ensured their fate...until next week!

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

You're Fired!

No, I've not been watching the Apprentice... I'm referring to the firing of Brian Billick, the coach (well now, former coach) of the Baltimore Ravens.

Not only was Billick released but his entire coaching staff, including Rex Ryan were let go.

...However, a quote on NFL.com mention that Rex Ryan will be considered for head coach.... does that make sense to you?

Bizarro.