
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
With a face like that.....

...And the band plays on
For the past few months the focus of this world renowned blog has been the world of sports. To comment on both the asinine and the great moments in all their splendor. Let's face it, sports only offers so much, and the same story lines exists within each sport and it can get very boring. Very, very boring.The disillusioned speak.
I've never been one to hide my fandom, but I've always tried to be impartial when talking about teams and games, even the teams I despise, so I almost apologize if it looks like I'm piling on the Cowboys. Well, not really. Anyway, during a press conference yesterday Cowboy Coach Wade Phillips claimed that despite the outcome of the game, his team played better, and was the better team that day.
Let's be frank here bub, you need to shut the eff up and call Joe Torre for lessons on how to address a season that had championship expectations written all over it, but fell short. I am by no means comparing Steinbrenner and Jerry Jones, (that would be like comparing Microsoft's top sales guy, with Mattress King's top seller for December in one of their Omaha branches), but I imagine that Jones finds very little solace in the 12 Pro Bowl appearances.Monday, January 14, 2008
No lucky horse-shoe for the Colts.

The Colts Defense, led by NFL Defensive Player of the Year Bob Sanders, could not stop the Charger back-ups Billy Volek and Michael Turner from marching down the field and scoring the go ahead points. On the other side of the ball, the Colts did everything possible to not make a play. Those last two Colt drives, especially when they where down within the 20 late in the 4th quarter, was a mixture of bad play calling and terrible execution. Of course the Charger D had a say as well, they stepped up when it counted.
With the Colts, as I mentioned in an earlier post, they have a have a habit of taking their foot off the gas after they clinch their post-season standing. Outside of the Super Bowl run, they have been nothing but a post-season disappointment, seemingly not able to match the intensity of their opponent. When they made their bid a few seasons ago to go undefeated they never embraced it. They clinched home field only to watch the idiot kicker Vanderjagt's kick sail way wide right, and send them home. Without 18 magical minutes of play during last years play-off win against New England, we're talking about how Peyton Manning is the next Dan Marino.
Late season play is a big topic of discussion nowadays due to recent events, i.e., Romo in Mexico, the Giants playing a meaningless game at full speed, Tampa giving its starters two weeks rest, etc. I think it's a tricky situation and something only the coach, who should have the pulse of his team, should know how to handle based on timing and injuries. That being said, the Giants have played four high intensity games in a row and are now 1 game from the Super Bowl.
As far as the Chargers. Is there a more unlikable team this side or Terrell Owens? First, I feel I need to mention how much the Chargers have done within the SD community since the wild fires left thousands homeless. Off the field they have done what's expected of them. On the field, they are very hard to root for. When they win, or have a successful play, they act as if the just cured cancer, poverty, and the national debt all at once. When they lose, let's hark back to the Tomlinson press conference last season. This type of yapping goes on all year. They are as sore of winners as they are sore losers.
Despite how much they annoy me, I would like to see the Chargers give the Pats a game. Let's hope that Tomlinson, Gates, and yes, King of all Jackasses Philip Rivers can be healthy for the AFC Championship game. A march to the Super Bowl shouldn't be this easy.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Giants Do Dallas

Giants 21 Cowboys 17
The New York Giants are playing with house money from here on in. With two road wins, Tom Coughlin has proved that he truly has changed his coaching style, that he can coach this team, and more importantly has the team playing for him. Eli Manning has answered the inconsistency questions, and now has two wins under his belt. He's proved that he can lead a team on a high level, even without racking up the huge numbers.
The Giant Defense has also come through at big times. They exorcised the Jeff Garcia demons last week, and played big in the second half of the Dallas game. The secondary is vulnerable, but over the last two games they have been able to avoid giving up the big play. They are the epitome of a bend-don't-break defense.
For the season, their Quarterback finally came into his own and found his consistency. The young defense, along with a strong veteran presence, was able to get some traction and confidence, with a new defensive scheme under new Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. After Tiki Barber retired there were some questions involving the running game, but Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw, and Derek Ward all showed they can contribute in big ways throughout a game. Regardless of what happens here on in, the Giants will be able to look back on this season as a successful one.
Perfect segue, the Dallas Cowboys on the other hand can only look back with disappointment. For most of the season they were the best team in the NFC, and with securing home field advantage, they had a clear path to the Super Bowl.Bill Parcells put this Cowboy team together, and Wade Phillips was given the proverbial keys to the bus. All he had to do was not drive it off a cliff. In the early going Phillips was given a ton of credit for his lax attitude and that it led to the easy going, high level play of the Cowboys. It seems that loosey goosey style may have caught up with them towards the end of the season.
Tony Romo came into this league on fire, and as an undrafted free-agent he was able to play with no pressure and a lot of swagger. However, the second he signed that $60 million contract he became the franchise Quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. Not the overachieving kid having fun, and playing or the love of the game. Parcells has a check list he gives to his players, specialized to their positions. The one he gives to all Quarterback says "Do Not Become The Star Quarterback", which is supposed to keep the QB's humble and within the game. This was something Romo had taped to his locker. A few publicity stunts and a washed up pop-star later, (who by the way will need to stay far away from Dallas for the time being), this is something he seemed to forget.
Who knows if that trip affected the attitude and play of the Cowboys, at the very least it didn't help. The NFL post-season, like MLB, is revered more than other professional sports because of the small percentage of teams that make it. If I'm a team leader on offense or defense, or really a player in general, the last thing I'm thinking about going into a hard fought BYE week is taking a trip out of the country. Again, I can't be sure that the free spirited approach by the head coach and it's QB helped lead the Cowboys to their late season missteps. But this will be the most famous trip to Cabo in the history of the city of Dallas until Romo leads them to a win in the post-season.
For now, I'm not even going to comment on Terrel Owens crying while he defended Romo. I can only point out that it might be the first time he ever used the word team in a sentence. TO had a dominant season and Romo has to lend some of his success to Owens, and I am sure he does, but where was he in the second half? The Cowboys played with a ton of swagger throughout the season. They did a lot of talking, and for the most part backed it up but it will be interesting to see the approach they take during the off-season.
Big Blue

Thursday, January 10, 2008
Say it ain't so Pete.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
More reasons the NCAA is run by idiots.
The heir to Chad Henne's thrown as Quarterback for Michigan, Ryan Mallet, is leaving Ann Arbor due to the coaching change. Lloyd car will be bringing his pro style offense with him, while incoming coach Rich Rodriguez will be implementing the spread offense. For those who don't know, the spread offense requires a QB that can run slightly better than he can throw. Think the option with an occasional forward pass.Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Hey Goose, you big stud.
Rich "Goose" Gossage became only the fifth relief pitcher elected to the Hall of Fame, earning baseball's highest honor Tuesday on his ninth try on the ballot.
might want to take interest in this whole Clemens fiasco. If Roger can clear himself in some way within the public forum McGwire might have a chance to sneak in. Personally, I don't think McGwire should get in, specifically because his career is based on steroids. Without them and he is Dave Kingman that makes slightly more contact. Jack Morris, like Andrew Dawson and Jim Rice, are victims of when they played. All should be in the Hall.Bowl Supremacy
Peace out playa.
Joe Gibbs is retiring for a second time. The Washington Redskins' Hall of Fame coach announced his decision early Tuesday. The team has called a press conference for 3 p.m EST.Gibbs, 67, will continue to work for the Redskins as a special advisor to owner Dan Snyder. Gibbs' decision comes only a month after he said he was open to extending his existing contract.
Yay, the BCS works [sarcasm]

Sunday, January 6, 2008
Exorcise those demons.
The Giants moved to 8-1 away from home with a dominating 24-14 NFC-wild-card playoff victory over the Buccaneers. The younger Manning, who turned 27 on Thursday, recorded his first playoff win in his third postseason start and fourth year as the Giants' starter. It took Peyton Manning six seasons and four attempts to get his first postseason triumph."This was a great game, a playoff game, a lot of pressure on him and he stood in there," Giants defensive end Michael Strahan said of his Manning. "You couldn't ask anything more from him and I think it was a great performance by Eli."
The Giants are fortunate they play the games and don't follow what the so-called experts say. Despite a 9-7 record while playing in arguably the worst division in football, everybody seemed to pick the Buccaneers. Most of the reasoning went to the annoying "Patriots hangover", Tampa Bay Quarterback Jeff Garcia's 2-0 record against the Giants in the playoffs, and of course the inconsistency of Eli.
With this playoff win, both Eli Manning and Giant coach Tom Coughlin, silenced their critics and secured their position within the Giants organization, despite of what happens in the game next week against Dallas.
Lock up the white hoochies in Tampa, Strahan is partying.
Wild Card Sunday
playoff spot by week 12 or 13, rest Peyton and their gaggle of stars, and then BOOM, first round playoff loss. I mention this because Coughlin has been getting heat for playing his Giant players last week against the Patriots. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tampa coach Jon Gruden has been resting all of his players, including QB Jeff Garcia who hasn't played since the first half of Week 16.
as strong as your weakest link, and their weak links are the QB and head coach Norv Turner who is 1-9 in playoff games. The Titans are well coached with Jeff Fisher, and they are always in the ball game. Fisher and his defense will try and find a way to make the Chargers QB Philip Rivers have to beat them, and in that vein, make big mistakes. Once again, it's scary when your teams X-Factor is the QB, as it is with the Chargers.Saturday, January 5, 2008
Take Your Daughter To Work Day
Effin Tom Brady
The New England Patriots record-setting quarterback drew all but one vote Saturday in romping to The Associated Press 2007 NFL MVP award in the same manner his team romped through its schedule, going 16-0. On the way to the first unbeaten regular season since Miami went 14-0 in 1972, Brady put on a performance for the ages.- 3 Super Bowl Rings
- Super Bowl MVP
- 2008 NFL MVP
- Starting QB for 16-0 2008 Patriots
- Record holder for most TD's thrown in a season with 50
- Dates Victoria Secret super model Gisele Bundchen
- Used to date model/actress Bridgette Moynahan
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- Writes for this awesome blog to feel important.
- Has the ability to grow a majestic beard.
- Excellent dental hygiene.
- Pretends to date models and aspiring actresses.
Well, I think we all know who wins out in this comparison. If you need me I'll be over here quietly sobbing.
Wild Card Saturday
banged up running game and pass whenever possible. Seattle QB Matt Hasselbeck is more than capable of handling this workload with WR's Branch, Burelson, and Engram. To say that the Seahawks offense is one-dimensional is an understatement.
play in the first round, and why they played hard after securing a play-off birth to get that 3rd seed. Pitt lost their last game of the season, and now find themselves with the 4th seed and playing the most feared team this side of the Pats.David Wright is charitable.
Thursday night on the Celebrity Apprentice, (damn this Writers strike), Mets start third baseman David Wright made an appearance.For the handful of you who didn't watch this 60 minutes of suspense and drama, this is how it broke down. The teams were competing to make the most money from selling hot dogs on the street in NYC. Some of the celebrity contestants called a few of their high-profile contacts, asking them to come down and make donations. One of the contestants is Jennie Finch, the star softball pitcher for Team USA, she had David’s number and gave him a call. Wright came down and bought the remaining hot dogs to be given out to people on the street. All proceeds went to charity.
Factoring in Wrights growing notoriety as an NY area lady-killer, and considering that some of these "celebrities" are aging-but-still-hot Carol Alt, Playmate Tiffany Fallon, and of course Jennie Finch, I'm really just surprised that David didn't stop to have sex with some of these lovely ladies. I'm sure former-hot chick Marilu Henner wouldn't have said no. As a Met fan I have no idea how to feel about this, except that I like his track jacket. Very stylish. Here's a clip from the show, and of course a picture of Ms. Fallon.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
The Sweet Science
A South Korean boxer who lost consciousness after winning an WBO intercontinental flyweight bout last week has been declared brain dead.Choi Yoi-sam was declared brain dead Wednesday after a series of brain tests, said Ko Seung-kwan, a spokesman at Asan Medical Center. Choi had been in a coma since shortly after winning the fight against Indonesian challenger Heri Amol in Seoul on Dec. 25.



