A hangover describes the sum of unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption intoxicating substances and the effects of withdrawal.
Usually, hangovers result from drugs or alcohol, but an undefeated season and the taste of a chance to play in the BCS Championship game can be just as intoxicating and its withdrawal just as devastating. The most symptoms of a football hangover are similar to those of your more common hangover: headache, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise, lethargy, weakness, elevated body temperature, hypersalivation, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, irritability, erratic motor functions, trouble sleeping, and lack of depth perception. Many people will also be repulsed by the thought, of the loss which caused the hangover.
So what happened?
A Penn Stater's Saturday Recap:
Saturday was one of the saddest days of my life. I looked outside on Sunday morning and my I could no longer see a blue and white sky (could have been because it was a particularly sunny day in Florida and the sun was shining in my eyes), but despite the scorching hot weather, the constant chill of sadness surrounded me. I didn't reach for my phone to taunt my Buckeye friends or check the sports page for scores and rankings...there was no countdown to the next time the Nittany Lions would step on the field. There was no joy or excitement, no proudly hung jersey... no fight song, no PSU chants, no text msgs. reading "we are..." awaiting my response of "Penn State!" All those feelings of pride and hope, so close and yet so far, like the dreams of a chance to play for the BCS title torn right from your finger tips by a 4 loss team. Nothing... but disappointment, shattered dreams and a blue and white jersey, crumpled on the floor, remain. There were no highlights, but in case you missed it, Daryl Clark played like Tony Romo in an NFC Championship game, with the possibilities of an undefeated season wrapped like clenched hands around his throat and he choked. He choked, as he threw an interception, which stole the last breath of life from any hope of being number one. A seasoned, Anthony Scirrotto played like a rookie, missing tackles, leaving receivers wide open, and ultimately receiving the pass interference call which would keep alive Iowas drive to upset the Nittany Lions, who because of a sub par performance, on both sides of the ball, will never reach beyond number 3. The Big Ten is once again, nothing more than a punchline in an "overrated" joke told by the SEC.A season of 9 straight wins, might as well have begun with a loss. The Rose Bowl is an insult and Saturday, is now just the day before the Giants play.
This is a dim comparison to the agony that will be next Saturday, and the empty void that used to be filled with Penn State football.
So with that being said, there will be no recap this week as I am still in recovery.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
< Brady Quinn's "Coming Out" It's Jay Cutler Day!
Oh, Jay Cutler! Jay Cutler! I am happy to see that you have gotten my message! I am completely out of Survivor picks now, so you still owe me $120K but your Thursday night performance showed a quarterback who could easily make me forget his flawed past and join my "fantasy team."
Jay Cutler threw for 447 yards and 3 touchdowns! And somewhere in the shadows of the Bronco's comeback from a 13 point deficit and Cutler's 93 yard touchdown pass to Eddie Royal, Brady Quinn was having his coming out party. Much like his appearance at the NFL Draft is was overshadowed by players who didn't come from an overrated, underperforming, Notre Dame and spend less time grooming their high-maintenance hair. Both the Denver Broncos' and Cleveland Browns' homepages present Thursday Nights game as the "Jay Cutler Story." Poor Brady Quinn…
Looks like even his fans have turned on the pretty boy…
Careful Brady, those tears will smear your make-up...Is that a “Jay Cutler” autograph I see on your arm?
Who is that leaving the stadium with Jay Cutler? Is that Brady Quinn’s sister???
I have a lot of questions for Brady Quinn:
1. How did it feel to sit in the green room with the Top Five picks and not get drafted until 22nd?
2. Did it feel worse than having Jay Cutler outshine you on your first day as starting QB?
3. Why did you spend the off season holding out on your Cleveland Brown’s contract when no one else wanted you? Did you think that no one watched the draft? That you could convince them that you were in high demand?
4. Do you really think after losing 10 straight bowl games, Notre Dame still deserves an automatic bowl bid if they make the top 12?
BUT, the one thing, I really must know Brady Quinn, is WHAT IS UP WITH THE BELLY SHIRT???
At least this cute little squirrel came to your party! (I just thought this was cute...)
Jay Cutler threw for 447 yards and 3 touchdowns! And somewhere in the shadows of the Bronco's comeback from a 13 point deficit and Cutler's 93 yard touchdown pass to Eddie Royal, Brady Quinn was having his coming out party. Much like his appearance at the NFL Draft is was overshadowed by players who didn't come from an overrated, underperforming, Notre Dame and spend less time grooming their high-maintenance hair. Both the Denver Broncos' and Cleveland Browns' homepages present Thursday Nights game as the "Jay Cutler Story." Poor Brady Quinn…
Looks like even his fans have turned on the pretty boy…
Careful Brady, those tears will smear your make-up...Is that a “Jay Cutler” autograph I see on your arm?
Who is that leaving the stadium with Jay Cutler? Is that Brady Quinn’s sister???
I have a lot of questions for Brady Quinn:
1. How did it feel to sit in the green room with the Top Five picks and not get drafted until 22nd?
2. Did it feel worse than having Jay Cutler outshine you on your first day as starting QB?
3. Why did you spend the off season holding out on your Cleveland Brown’s contract when no one else wanted you? Did you think that no one watched the draft? That you could convince them that you were in high demand?
4. Do you really think after losing 10 straight bowl games, Notre Dame still deserves an automatic bowl bid if they make the top 12?
BUT, the one thing, I really must know Brady Quinn, is WHAT IS UP WITH THE BELLY SHIRT???
At least this cute little squirrel came to your party! (I just thought this was cute...)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
MNF: Election Day, Special Edition
Last night the Dread-skins played Big Ben and the Steelers. I am not sure “playing” is what I would call what Washington did, the only thing they “played” was dead. Steeler’s D had 23 solo tackles and five sacks. What did Campbell do to p*ss off his offensive line? Maybe nothing. Maybe, there was a little incentive....
I guess, Obama heard the rumors that if the Redskins win the last game before the election, the Republicans win the presidency (yes, that is an actual statistic). Too bad, for Campbell...
Sorry, McCain... the Redskins suck! 23-6, Steelers!
I guess, Obama heard the rumors that if the Redskins win the last game before the election, the Republicans win the presidency (yes, that is an actual statistic). Too bad, for Campbell...
Sorry, McCain... the Redskins suck! 23-6, Steelers!
Giants Rock Cowboys!
I worked hard on this photo-shop job and forgot to put it up yesterday!
I know that Romo didn’t play Sunday, but he’s more fun to make fun of than the old guy who QB’s for the Cowgirls now, and either way...the only thing I love more than the Giants, is the Giants rockin’ the Cowgirls!
I know that Romo didn’t play Sunday, but he’s more fun to make fun of than the old guy who QB’s for the Cowgirls now, and either way...the only thing I love more than the Giants, is the Giants rockin’ the Cowgirls!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Week Nine in the NFL
No one corrected me last week when I said it was week 9. But now for the real week nine recap...
THAT’S MY BOY! It appears as though Eli has shaken off his uncertainty and returned to my emotional, Super Bowl Champion QB! I couldn’t ask for more from my World Champion Boys in Blue! Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes, Brandon Jacobs rushed for 117 yards and one TD and the Giants Defense has, not one, not two, but three interceptions (all which lead to touchdowns)! The pictures from that game, need very little editing. Giants stomp on Dallas, 35-14.
It looked early on like it would be a week of Upset Specials, but in the end only two teams really blew it, and one of them was my survivor pick. (Thanks alot, Jacksonville!)
Jacksonville lost to the Cincinnati Bengals. Just when I had said their season had died, the Jaguars stepped in full of pity and lost the game by a two-point conversion. T.J. Houshmandzadeh said they were just playing to look respectable (makes it sting a little more, doesn’t it Jacksonville?), but Ocho Cinco showed up with two TDs and a kiss for his coach. 19-21, Bengals.
(not my best work, but making two straight men kiss is just as hard on photoshop as in real life.)
Next upset: The NY Jets over the Buffalo Bills. Just when people were talking about the playoffs, for the Bills. They fall victim, first last week to the Dolphins, and this week to Brett Fav-ruh and the Jets. Bills and Jets shared almost equal clock time and total yardage, so where did the Bills lose this game...stupid mistakes and three turnovers. 26-17, Bretts over Bills.
The Detroit Lions remain the leagues only winless team, for the same reason. Turnovers! It looks once again like they were finally going to take down their opponent, the Chicago Bears, who were forced to play Sexy Rexy after Kyle Orton was carted off the field, but Detroit blew it,as usual. After being booo’d by his own fans, the only way Grossman was going to pull off this win was if it was against Detroit.
Ohhhh, Cleveland Browns! You chanted, “OVER-RATED!” when the Giants defeated themselves on your turf. Eli Manning threw three interceptions and you laughed...what's funny is the number of interceptions Eli had that game also happens to be your total number of wins, this season...doesn’t seem like so many, anymore, does it? Despite 2 interceptions, the Ravens dominated the running game and the Browns, 37-27.
The Houston Texans have never won 4 straight games, EVER! They aren’t starting now. The Texans were forced to return to Sage Rosenfels after Schaub's knee swelled up. Three turnovers later, the Vikings pulled out a 28-21 victory. As much as I love making fun of the Texan’s “spice boy” the O-line could’ve helped him out, at least a little. You don’t want sporty spice out there trying to make plays without any protection. (You need TD’s not STDs)
The Titans keep their undefeated season in tact with a field goal in OT against the Pack, 16-19. The Packers and Aaron Rodgers out-played the Titans, but were another team to lose the game to stupid mistakes. Two turnovers by Green Bay and none by the Titans, allowed Tennessee to bring home another W.
When speaking of turnovers this week, Mark Bulger comes to mind. He had two interceptions to make 2 of 3 turnovers by the Rams and passed for 186 yards which was no match for old, Mr. Kurt Warner’s 342. Cards at a surprising, 5-3 dominated the Rams, 34-13.
Just when we thought Kansas City would rack up a second win, the Bucs came back to win by 3 in OT, 30-27. It appears as though KC went home at half time. 24 of their 27 points were scored before the 3rd quarter. It takes a hell of a half time talk, to blow a 14 point lead, and lose a game where you opponent had 4 turnovers, but the Chiefs showed us, they can lose under any condition. (Unless of course they are playing Jay Cutler!)
Speaking of Cutler, I know I said I forgave him, but I saw a golden opportunity to send him a little reminder with the Miami Dolphins this weekend and I think he got the message. Cutler appeared to fear the Miami defense carrying my, “don’t f*ck with me!’ message, as he threw 2 interceptions in his first 4 passes and another in the 4th quarter. The Dolphins scored 13 points off those turnovers and to send the message home, Joey Porter called his receivers soft and accused them of moping and crying. I think I even say Cutler crying, as he threw his towel at a ref for calling a very obvious pass interference on the offense or wasn’t it? Remember that, Cutler! You owe me $120K, next time they’ll break your knees!
Yea, I see you, Jay....but you can't see me!
Atlanta’s running and passing game were on target this week. I almost took them in my survivor pool and I am kicking myself now, because the Falcons reminded the Raiders why they aren’t wanted in LA. 24-0, Atlanta.
Someone ate their chunky soup this week, it was a pure passing game for McNabb and the Eagles who dominated the Seahawks, 26-7. It pains me to say good things about the Eagles, so lets move on.
It was a pretty boring game in Indianapolis, as the Colts made only two visits to the red zone and still beat the Patriots, 15-18. Specials teams wins games, but someone should have told New England you can’t rely solely on specials teams for the to be true. Field goals are only worth 3 points.
THAT’S MY BOY! It appears as though Eli has shaken off his uncertainty and returned to my emotional, Super Bowl Champion QB! I couldn’t ask for more from my World Champion Boys in Blue! Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes, Brandon Jacobs rushed for 117 yards and one TD and the Giants Defense has, not one, not two, but three interceptions (all which lead to touchdowns)! The pictures from that game, need very little editing. Giants stomp on Dallas, 35-14.
It looked early on like it would be a week of Upset Specials, but in the end only two teams really blew it, and one of them was my survivor pick. (Thanks alot, Jacksonville!)
Jacksonville lost to the Cincinnati Bengals. Just when I had said their season had died, the Jaguars stepped in full of pity and lost the game by a two-point conversion. T.J. Houshmandzadeh said they were just playing to look respectable (makes it sting a little more, doesn’t it Jacksonville?), but Ocho Cinco showed up with two TDs and a kiss for his coach. 19-21, Bengals.
(not my best work, but making two straight men kiss is just as hard on photoshop as in real life.)
Next upset: The NY Jets over the Buffalo Bills. Just when people were talking about the playoffs, for the Bills. They fall victim, first last week to the Dolphins, and this week to Brett Fav-ruh and the Jets. Bills and Jets shared almost equal clock time and total yardage, so where did the Bills lose this game...stupid mistakes and three turnovers. 26-17, Bretts over Bills.
The Detroit Lions remain the leagues only winless team, for the same reason. Turnovers! It looks once again like they were finally going to take down their opponent, the Chicago Bears, who were forced to play Sexy Rexy after Kyle Orton was carted off the field, but Detroit blew it,as usual. After being booo’d by his own fans, the only way Grossman was going to pull off this win was if it was against Detroit.
Ohhhh, Cleveland Browns! You chanted, “OVER-RATED!” when the Giants defeated themselves on your turf. Eli Manning threw three interceptions and you laughed...what's funny is the number of interceptions Eli had that game also happens to be your total number of wins, this season...doesn’t seem like so many, anymore, does it? Despite 2 interceptions, the Ravens dominated the running game and the Browns, 37-27.
The Houston Texans have never won 4 straight games, EVER! They aren’t starting now. The Texans were forced to return to Sage Rosenfels after Schaub's knee swelled up. Three turnovers later, the Vikings pulled out a 28-21 victory. As much as I love making fun of the Texan’s “spice boy” the O-line could’ve helped him out, at least a little. You don’t want sporty spice out there trying to make plays without any protection. (You need TD’s not STDs)
The Titans keep their undefeated season in tact with a field goal in OT against the Pack, 16-19. The Packers and Aaron Rodgers out-played the Titans, but were another team to lose the game to stupid mistakes. Two turnovers by Green Bay and none by the Titans, allowed Tennessee to bring home another W.
When speaking of turnovers this week, Mark Bulger comes to mind. He had two interceptions to make 2 of 3 turnovers by the Rams and passed for 186 yards which was no match for old, Mr. Kurt Warner’s 342. Cards at a surprising, 5-3 dominated the Rams, 34-13.
Just when we thought Kansas City would rack up a second win, the Bucs came back to win by 3 in OT, 30-27. It appears as though KC went home at half time. 24 of their 27 points were scored before the 3rd quarter. It takes a hell of a half time talk, to blow a 14 point lead, and lose a game where you opponent had 4 turnovers, but the Chiefs showed us, they can lose under any condition. (Unless of course they are playing Jay Cutler!)
Speaking of Cutler, I know I said I forgave him, but I saw a golden opportunity to send him a little reminder with the Miami Dolphins this weekend and I think he got the message. Cutler appeared to fear the Miami defense carrying my, “don’t f*ck with me!’ message, as he threw 2 interceptions in his first 4 passes and another in the 4th quarter. The Dolphins scored 13 points off those turnovers and to send the message home, Joey Porter called his receivers soft and accused them of moping and crying. I think I even say Cutler crying, as he threw his towel at a ref for calling a very obvious pass interference on the offense or wasn’t it? Remember that, Cutler! You owe me $120K, next time they’ll break your knees!
Yea, I see you, Jay....but you can't see me!
Atlanta’s running and passing game were on target this week. I almost took them in my survivor pool and I am kicking myself now, because the Falcons reminded the Raiders why they aren’t wanted in LA. 24-0, Atlanta.
Someone ate their chunky soup this week, it was a pure passing game for McNabb and the Eagles who dominated the Seahawks, 26-7. It pains me to say good things about the Eagles, so lets move on.
It was a pretty boring game in Indianapolis, as the Colts made only two visits to the red zone and still beat the Patriots, 15-18. Specials teams wins games, but someone should have told New England you can’t rely solely on specials teams for the to be true. Field goals are only worth 3 points.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
"Fantasy Football" Potential Draftee No. 2
Tony Romo
NFL TEAM: Dallas Cowgirls
POSITION: Quaterback, currently caries clipboard due to broken pinky
AGE: 28
HEIGHT: 6'2"
WEIGHT: 224 lbs
Tony was a hidden gem undrafted from the University of Eastern Illinois (where?). He won the Walter Payton Award and joined Matt Leinert as Cosmopolitan Magazines Fun Fearless Males 2006. Romo is a cute, dimpled Wisconsin farm boy turned NFL quarterback and it is damn hard to find a bad picture he has taken. Look at that innocent little face.
Even when he is angry....
So what’s the “catch?”
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE DRAFTING TONY ROMO:
Ever wonder why Romo doesn’t have any endorsement deal? He has poor judgment. He dates Jessica Simpson and has been cursed by a 22% passer rating in her presence and terrible publicity, like this:
.And MANLY pictures like this:
I take back the comment about not having any terrible photos. If Tony were smarter he would realize Jessica Simpson was single and waiting for a reason. Scandel and stupidity do not bode well for sports drinks and sneakers. So, for now the only endorsements you will see Tony in are ones like these:
Which brings me to the next thing you need to know about Tony: He can’t perform under pressure!
In the 2006 playoffs, Romo botched the hold for the kicker by dropping the snap as he attempted to set it down and the Cowboys lost the game on what should have been a chip shot, 19-yard field goal.
In the 2007 NFC Championship game, 4th down with less than half a minute and no timeouts left, Romo threw an interception in the endzone sending the now WORLD CHAMIPION NY GIANTS to the Superbowl! (Thanks Tony!) So, despite leading the Cowgirls in games with 300 yards passing, Romo will always be associated with this picture:
And if my calculations are correct, Romo has slept with Sophia Bush, Carrie Underwood, Jessica Simpson and Derek Jeter??
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Week Nine Eight in the NFL Recap
I know its almost Week 10 Week 9. My latest post ever! (Its been a bad week).
Where should we start? How about them NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS!? (Did I mention they are Defending World Champs?)
New York Giants defense defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21 to14. Oversized, I mean, Big Ben was under constant pressure. Kiwanuka alone had three sacks and a forced fumble and Kenny Phillips picked off Roethlisberger's final pass to end the game. Eli went untouched with the protection of his O-line and they all played like one big happy family. (Unfortunately, Eli’s big happy family, didn’t include Peyton this time...see MNF).
The Raven’s gave us a lesson in, How To Run a Trick Play:
The best place to test your trick play is probably against the Oakland Raiders, (unless you have Detroit or Cincy on your schedule. In that case, use one of those games to put on a magic show of trick plays...no one will even notice). Anyway, Joe Flacco took a snap, handed the ball off to backup QB Troy Smith, who then passed it back to Flacco, who ran down the left sideline for a 43-yard gain. The only way that could be cooler, is if it ended in 6 instead of 3. Ravens settled for a field goal on that play, but still defeated the Raiders, 29-10.
Perhaps the Raven’s inspired, the Cardinals to try a trick play, only less successful. No Huddle, Shotgun to J.Arrington resulted on an incomplete pass to Boldin. Their entire game was also less successful than the Raven’s, Steve Smith had 5 carries for 117 yards, Jake Delhomme was 20/28 with 2 TD’s and the Panthers beat the Cards despite Warner’s 381 yards passing and Fitzgerald’s 115 yards rushing. Final score, 27-23.
Statistically, the Bucs out played the Cowgirls. They had 267 yards to Dallas’s 172. Garcia threw for 227 over Johnson’s (the old guy who plays where Tony Romo goes) 172. But if you are going to do all that work, you have got to deliver! Neither team delivered anything in this game, but the Bucs delivered even less than the Cowgirls. The biggest and only entertaining play of the game came from a Punter. The Dallas punter wasn’t even the last line of defense against the Bucs return man who was running back the punt. But as Clifton Smith ran through the line, instead of sliding under his feet to trip the runner, in usual punter fashion, Dallas Punter, Paulescu, nailed Smith at midfield and walked off as if he does it everyday. Dallas over Tampa Bay, 9-13. http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80bf57d1
My Survivor Pick was almost lost, when I once again, foolishly bet on the Washington Redskins. Luckily, the ‘Skins defeated the Lions, but only because it was the Lions. Detroit lead Washington nearly half of the game, but in true Detroit Lion’s fashion and with the grace of Santana Moss, the lead was gone and the ‘Skins beat the Lions, 25-17.
Speaking of losing...the NFL was forced to say goodbye after a great loss this past week. After hearing that Carson Palmer would not return for the 2008 Season after surgery, the Bengals said goodbye to their already winless season. The season was never really alive (0-8) but there always remained some glitter of hope that like the Dolphins of 2007, they might just pull through long enough for one single, little win. That hope is gone now. It will be remembered only by the stone placed in the end zone by those left behind by Palmer and the touching words of the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Obituary.
Unfortunately for Cincy, they do not play the Detroit Lions (see obit) but perhaps they can get a pick-up game going, after the regular season. By the way, Houston over Cincy, 35-6.
Just when I thought the Buffalo had clinched their division, since there were no other contenders, the Miami Dolphins traded in the “wildcat offense” for something with wings. Chad Pennington and the Miami Dolphins aired out their offense with a passing game to beat the Bills, 16-25.
The St. Louis Rams are back to losing. I didn’t watch the game to be honest. However, New England beat St. Louis, 16-23. Maybe Cassel is getting more comfortable with his position, now that rumors that Brady and the Pats have trouble in Paradise. Feels more like home now, doesn’t it, Matt?
Looks like someone peed in Phillip Rivers’ English Tea. Maybe Drew Brees and the Saints ruined Rivers’ tea party when they beat the Chargers 32-37, in England. I am sure the Chargers, who chose to go with Rivers over Brees were eating crumpets of regret, as Drew Brees for 339 yards and three touchdowns. Saints enjoyed a win, Brees enjoyed revenge over his former team and a cranky Rivers had tea with a lucky fan.
Guess who threw three interceptions?? Brett Fav-ruh did! (But lucky for him he was playing KC.) That makes 11 total going into week 9. Hmmmm….Kharma, Mr. Fav-ruh? It was a close game, 24-28 with the Jets coming out over Chiefs.
Philadelphia over Atlanta, 27-14. Matt Ryan showed his green side when he got picked off in the end zone and a blown call by the referees went unchallenged by the timeout-less Falcons, leading the Eagles to a lucky win. If they played it again, I would still pick the Falcons.
Seneca Wallace was all “2’s” with 222 yards and 2 touch downs. Unfortunately, the last 2 is the number of wins the Seahawks have. This win wasn’t a big won because it was over the ‘9ers and it was overshadowed by Mike Singletary’s anger at Davis’ who after smacking an opponent in the helmet and receiving an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty, shrugged it off. Singletary didn’t and if you didn’t see the video of his irate ramblings, google it. 34-14, final.
MNF:
The Titans remain undefeated and Peyton is still the lesser brother. What has happened to Peyton Manning? Well, a friend of mine put is best when he said, “it doesn’t matter how good he is, he can’t throw passes from lat on his back.” Where is the offensive line, Indy? Colts D forced a passing game on the Titans who have been “running” all over their opponents all season, but the Tennessee still managed 3 rushing TDs. Constantly under pressure; Manning threw 2 interceptions and still scored every TD for Indy. Throwing for 2 and rushing one in himself. He’s going to need a little help out there, Colts.
Where should we start? How about them NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS!? (Did I mention they are Defending World Champs?)
New York Giants defense defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21 to14. Oversized, I mean, Big Ben was under constant pressure. Kiwanuka alone had three sacks and a forced fumble and Kenny Phillips picked off Roethlisberger's final pass to end the game. Eli went untouched with the protection of his O-line and they all played like one big happy family. (Unfortunately, Eli’s big happy family, didn’t include Peyton this time...see MNF).
The Raven’s gave us a lesson in, How To Run a Trick Play:
The best place to test your trick play is probably against the Oakland Raiders, (unless you have Detroit or Cincy on your schedule. In that case, use one of those games to put on a magic show of trick plays...no one will even notice). Anyway, Joe Flacco took a snap, handed the ball off to backup QB Troy Smith, who then passed it back to Flacco, who ran down the left sideline for a 43-yard gain. The only way that could be cooler, is if it ended in 6 instead of 3. Ravens settled for a field goal on that play, but still defeated the Raiders, 29-10.
Perhaps the Raven’s inspired, the Cardinals to try a trick play, only less successful. No Huddle, Shotgun to J.Arrington resulted on an incomplete pass to Boldin. Their entire game was also less successful than the Raven’s, Steve Smith had 5 carries for 117 yards, Jake Delhomme was 20/28 with 2 TD’s and the Panthers beat the Cards despite Warner’s 381 yards passing and Fitzgerald’s 115 yards rushing. Final score, 27-23.
Statistically, the Bucs out played the Cowgirls. They had 267 yards to Dallas’s 172. Garcia threw for 227 over Johnson’s (the old guy who plays where Tony Romo goes) 172. But if you are going to do all that work, you have got to deliver! Neither team delivered anything in this game, but the Bucs delivered even less than the Cowgirls. The biggest and only entertaining play of the game came from a Punter. The Dallas punter wasn’t even the last line of defense against the Bucs return man who was running back the punt. But as Clifton Smith ran through the line, instead of sliding under his feet to trip the runner, in usual punter fashion, Dallas Punter, Paulescu, nailed Smith at midfield and walked off as if he does it everyday. Dallas over Tampa Bay, 9-13. http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80bf57d1
My Survivor Pick was almost lost, when I once again, foolishly bet on the Washington Redskins. Luckily, the ‘Skins defeated the Lions, but only because it was the Lions. Detroit lead Washington nearly half of the game, but in true Detroit Lion’s fashion and with the grace of Santana Moss, the lead was gone and the ‘Skins beat the Lions, 25-17.
Speaking of losing...the NFL was forced to say goodbye after a great loss this past week. After hearing that Carson Palmer would not return for the 2008 Season after surgery, the Bengals said goodbye to their already winless season. The season was never really alive (0-8) but there always remained some glitter of hope that like the Dolphins of 2007, they might just pull through long enough for one single, little win. That hope is gone now. It will be remembered only by the stone placed in the end zone by those left behind by Palmer and the touching words of the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Obituary.
Unfortunately for Cincy, they do not play the Detroit Lions (see obit) but perhaps they can get a pick-up game going, after the regular season. By the way, Houston over Cincy, 35-6.
Just when I thought the Buffalo had clinched their division, since there were no other contenders, the Miami Dolphins traded in the “wildcat offense” for something with wings. Chad Pennington and the Miami Dolphins aired out their offense with a passing game to beat the Bills, 16-25.
The St. Louis Rams are back to losing. I didn’t watch the game to be honest. However, New England beat St. Louis, 16-23. Maybe Cassel is getting more comfortable with his position, now that rumors that Brady and the Pats have trouble in Paradise. Feels more like home now, doesn’t it, Matt?
Looks like someone peed in Phillip Rivers’ English Tea. Maybe Drew Brees and the Saints ruined Rivers’ tea party when they beat the Chargers 32-37, in England. I am sure the Chargers, who chose to go with Rivers over Brees were eating crumpets of regret, as Drew Brees for 339 yards and three touchdowns. Saints enjoyed a win, Brees enjoyed revenge over his former team and a cranky Rivers had tea with a lucky fan.
Guess who threw three interceptions?? Brett Fav-ruh did! (But lucky for him he was playing KC.) That makes 11 total going into week 9. Hmmmm….Kharma, Mr. Fav-ruh? It was a close game, 24-28 with the Jets coming out over Chiefs.
Philadelphia over Atlanta, 27-14. Matt Ryan showed his green side when he got picked off in the end zone and a blown call by the referees went unchallenged by the timeout-less Falcons, leading the Eagles to a lucky win. If they played it again, I would still pick the Falcons.
Seneca Wallace was all “2’s” with 222 yards and 2 touch downs. Unfortunately, the last 2 is the number of wins the Seahawks have. This win wasn’t a big won because it was over the ‘9ers and it was overshadowed by Mike Singletary’s anger at Davis’ who after smacking an opponent in the helmet and receiving an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty, shrugged it off. Singletary didn’t and if you didn’t see the video of his irate ramblings, google it. 34-14, final.
MNF:
The Titans remain undefeated and Peyton is still the lesser brother. What has happened to Peyton Manning? Well, a friend of mine put is best when he said, “it doesn’t matter how good he is, he can’t throw passes from lat on his back.” Where is the offensive line, Indy? Colts D forced a passing game on the Titans who have been “running” all over their opponents all season, but the Tennessee still managed 3 rushing TDs. Constantly under pressure; Manning threw 2 interceptions and still scored every TD for Indy. Throwing for 2 and rushing one in himself. He’s going to need a little help out there, Colts.
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