It's Monday after the biggest American sporting event of the year...and God Hates Indiana.
I know this because I saw it on the news last night & I heard it at work this morning. You see, God answered the prayers of New Orleans fans, but chose to ignore the please of Colts fans.
The result?
Saints 31 Colts 17
Enjoy your inevitable eternity in Hell Indy fan. At least until next season.
Some thoughts:
In hindsight, Indy should have ran the ball more - Of course, I can't prove what I said during the game so you'll have to take my word for it, but after the first Joseph Addai TD I said (out loud even) that Addai and Donald Brown could potentially take this team on their backs and carry them to victory. Oh sure, I understand that Peyton Manning is one of the best QB's of all time and that your passing game is what, for the most part, got you there but, when something is working as well as the Colts up-the-middle ground game was last night, why use it so seldom?
Sean Peyton > Jim Caldwell - I'm sure there have been worse coaching match-ups, but I'm not sure when. Too many times this season Caldwell has seemed like the care-taker we all assume him to be. Out shined by the bright lights of all that offensive talent, is the fact that Tony Dungy was a pretty salty in-game coach. Yes, his record on challenges were terrible, but his skill making adjustments was never given the credit it deserved. Caldwell didn't seem to make any adjustments and S. Peyton did, all game long.
As predicted: Halftime sucked - Note to the NFL: Next year, at halftime, if George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic aren't performing. We riot. No more rickety old bands who haven't had a hit during many viewers lifetimes. Quit programming to the baby-boom generation while you're marketing to their children. Wanna make the halftime show relevant again? Jay-Z and the P-funk all-stars. Jay-Z is smart enough to self edit.
The Local angle - Despite what you're going to hear over the next few weeks on talk radio and in the media, please listen to this next bit and take it to heart. In no way does the Saints winning this Super Bowl portend anything positive (or negative) for the Texans. Thank you, that is all. If you find yourself suffering from Irrational Texans Derangement Syndrome after reading a Richard Justice column, a John McClain blog post or listening to Vendermeer on 610M, please feel free to come back and re-read the above affirmation as a reality check.
Monday, February 08, 2010
Sunday, February 07, 2010
The NFL Championship Game: Predictions
Since this is a sports blog, and today is the biggest event in US sports....
Indy 37 New Orleans 34
I hope. Because that means we had an exciting game that came down (close) to the end and both offenses were firing on all cylinders.
Indy has the better overall offense, a better QB and a better defense (even without Dwight Freeney). New Orleans has better fans, hotter players love interest and a Nation of fans behind them.
CBS carrying the game means that the announce team is going to be better than Fox, but the production quality will be worse.
I'm fully expecting the commercials to suck.
On a bright note: It's a beautiful day in Houston for grilling. Get yours done before the game starts.
Indy 37 New Orleans 34
I hope. Because that means we had an exciting game that came down (close) to the end and both offenses were firing on all cylinders.
Indy has the better overall offense, a better QB and a better defense (even without Dwight Freeney). New Orleans has better fans, hotter players love interest and a Nation of fans behind them.
CBS carrying the game means that the announce team is going to be better than Fox, but the production quality will be worse.
I'm fully expecting the commercials to suck.
On a bright note: It's a beautiful day in Houston for grilling. Get yours done before the game starts.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Sports Shorts (02/04/10)
Hey, it's almost time for the Stupid Bowl!
Uche Nwaneri doesn't heart Tim Tebow. As a quarterback, which doesn't mean that the Jags shouldn't draft him, as an H-back. (Funny aside: Uche dissing Jacksonville fans for poor attendance and then knocking the idea of drafting a player who will boost said attendance immediately.)
Texas wins the mythical Big XII recruiting title. UT-Austin fans will take what titles they can get. (Good class for aTm, Mizzou, OU and Okie State. What the HELL has happened to Colorado?)
Michigan focuses on defense...Wise move.
Bowden leaves, FSU recruiting stays the same. All those stars are impressive, but they're mainly concentrated in the skill positions. What FSU needs are linemen.
Proof anyone can recruit at USC. The question is: Can Lane Kiffen stay sufficiently out of his assistants' way during the season?
Urban finally beats Alabama this year. Good showing by Auburn as well. (Dammit Georgia, get with it!)
Houston finishes strong. Very strong. Especially when you consider they were in the running for several 4 star players this year. (That's improvement) Not a good class for Rice, regardless of spin.
Pacquio's loss is Mosley's gain. The fan's gain as well, this should be an outstanding fight.
Never too early to start thinking of Kentucky Derby favorites. Or unfortunate non-favorites.
This is still wrong. That is all.
If you're a Rugby fan: It's Six Nations Cup time. Go Scotland.
Uche Nwaneri doesn't heart Tim Tebow. As a quarterback, which doesn't mean that the Jags shouldn't draft him, as an H-back. (Funny aside: Uche dissing Jacksonville fans for poor attendance and then knocking the idea of drafting a player who will boost said attendance immediately.)
Texas wins the mythical Big XII recruiting title. UT-Austin fans will take what titles they can get. (Good class for aTm, Mizzou, OU and Okie State. What the HELL has happened to Colorado?)
Michigan focuses on defense...Wise move.
Bowden leaves, FSU recruiting stays the same. All those stars are impressive, but they're mainly concentrated in the skill positions. What FSU needs are linemen.
Proof anyone can recruit at USC. The question is: Can Lane Kiffen stay sufficiently out of his assistants' way during the season?
Urban finally beats Alabama this year. Good showing by Auburn as well. (Dammit Georgia, get with it!)
Houston finishes strong. Very strong. Especially when you consider they were in the running for several 4 star players this year. (That's improvement) Not a good class for Rice, regardless of spin.
Pacquio's loss is Mosley's gain. The fan's gain as well, this should be an outstanding fight.
Never too early to start thinking of Kentucky Derby favorites. Or unfortunate non-favorites.
This is still wrong. That is all.
If you're a Rugby fan: It's Six Nations Cup time. Go Scotland.
Monday, February 01, 2010
The Point at which I stopped watching the Pro Bowl....
"ESPN welcomes you to...."
That's an exaggeration, a slight exaggeration. In truth, I reached for the remote control on a 3rd and 7 during the NFC's first drive. Mario Williams (of the Houston Texans) had Aaron Rodgers in his cross-hairs and.......
....walked right by him.
I'm not suggesting that Mediocre Mario light-up Rodgers as if it's the first half of the one game he's decided to really show up for in the regular season but, he could have at least made physical contact. Just wrap him up and drag him down, two-below him, grab his towel and wave it around like flag football or something.
I also don't blame the players for mailing it in. The idea of going all out in a game that doesn't matter is stupid. Why risk a career-threatening injury for that, under the new structure, is played in front of a bunch of lower-corporate ladder folks who weren't high enough up the food chain to score tickets to the real game?
The best thing for the NFL to do is name the team, give each winner a voucher for a round-trip ticket to Hawaii, and then require that they show up to some grand banquet where all of the season awards are handed out.
That would at least be worth watching.
That's an exaggeration, a slight exaggeration. In truth, I reached for the remote control on a 3rd and 7 during the NFC's first drive. Mario Williams (of the Houston Texans) had Aaron Rodgers in his cross-hairs and.......
....walked right by him.
I'm not suggesting that Mediocre Mario light-up Rodgers as if it's the first half of the one game he's decided to really show up for in the regular season but, he could have at least made physical contact. Just wrap him up and drag him down, two-below him, grab his towel and wave it around like flag football or something.
I also don't blame the players for mailing it in. The idea of going all out in a game that doesn't matter is stupid. Why risk a career-threatening injury for that, under the new structure, is played in front of a bunch of lower-corporate ladder folks who weren't high enough up the food chain to score tickets to the real game?
The best thing for the NFL to do is name the team, give each winner a voucher for a round-trip ticket to Hawaii, and then require that they show up to some grand banquet where all of the season awards are handed out.
That would at least be worth watching.
Friday, January 22, 2010
From the Winter Olympics file....
More evidence that Ice Dancing isn't a sport and has no place in the Olympics.
Not only did the Russian pair not meet the criteria of 'performing a dance reflecting of another culture' but they were so bad at it they offended the target. Their costumes were terrible, the dance incorrect, yet they find themselves sitting in 1st place after the first dance.
Sorry ice dancing, but your run is done. It's time to pack it up and put you in the same category as dance and other artistic endeavors. In short: lets get this fiasco out of the Olympics and replace it with something truly competitive.
Say.....snowplow ice design or something.
Not only did the Russian pair not meet the criteria of 'performing a dance reflecting of another culture' but they were so bad at it they offended the target. Their costumes were terrible, the dance incorrect, yet they find themselves sitting in 1st place after the first dance.
Sorry ice dancing, but your run is done. It's time to pack it up and put you in the same category as dance and other artistic endeavors. In short: lets get this fiasco out of the Olympics and replace it with something truly competitive.
Say.....snowplow ice design or something.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sports Shorts (10/18/10)
Let's face it, "the best weekend in the NFL" just wasn't that great. In fact, it sucked.
On the other hand, the PGA tournament was exciting. Even without El Tigre in the field. Maybe because of this, I'm more enjoying the golf season more so far.
UH extends Sumlin's deal. Thus ensuring whatever school ultimately ends up poaching him will have to pay a bigger buyout.
OSU lands Holgorson. While I've got some Sooner friends that are (very mildly) upset about this, I'm happy. What the Cowboys really need however is a stiff defense.
It's time to think about your brackets. That's right in January. (Hint: K-State is going to be a sleeper pick as a 3 seed.)
As a consolation prize, Mayweather v. Mosely is fair. Just fair.
Aw geez...Don King? Don King?
Of course, No fine, no anything for Thierry. FIFA is increasingly a joke.
Schumacher and Mercedes? Naw...that's still just wrong.
Lance is rolling again. I expect him to win this, and show up strong in the tour.
On the other hand, the PGA tournament was exciting. Even without El Tigre in the field. Maybe because of this, I'm more enjoying the golf season more so far.
UH extends Sumlin's deal. Thus ensuring whatever school ultimately ends up poaching him will have to pay a bigger buyout.
OSU lands Holgorson. While I've got some Sooner friends that are (very mildly) upset about this, I'm happy. What the Cowboys really need however is a stiff defense.
It's time to think about your brackets. That's right in January. (Hint: K-State is going to be a sleeper pick as a 3 seed.)
As a consolation prize, Mayweather v. Mosely is fair. Just fair.
Aw geez...Don King? Don King?
Of course, No fine, no anything for Thierry. FIFA is increasingly a joke.
Schumacher and Mercedes? Naw...that's still just wrong.
Lance is rolling again. I expect him to win this, and show up strong in the tour.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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