Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! I called my mom and thanked her for an early Christmas present yesterday. When she asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I said for the Colts to win a game this season. Man that woman is good.
That's right sports fans. The Colts got their first win of the season, at home, against a division rival, and they looked good doing it too. I knew all those weeks of faithfully watching would pay off eventually. And boy did it. Let me make a few comments first.
The refs were a little flag-happy. They kept making everyone repunt because they whipped out penalties that I had never heard of before. This poor hot-headed kid on the Titans special teams got eaten up. It was kinda rediculous. That kind of summed up Tennessee's day on special teams.
Now to the meat of things. Pat Angerer deserves a lot of credit for this win. He had a dozen tackles and two take-aways (a fumble and an interception). It seemed like everything the Titan's tried to do on offense, he was there. They could not run, impressive seeing at their RB Chris Johnson ran for 2000+ yards a couple of seasons ago. He had 55 rush yards, averaging less than 2 per carry. When they threw, if Angerer wasn't there, Jacob Lacey was. He had a takeaway of his own (Hasselback to Johnson, but Lacey ripped it from Johnson's hands and ran it back for a TD). Lacy had a career day, which was important with Jerraud Powers out for the season.
Donald Brown also had a carreer day with 161 yards, half of that coming on the longest run play in fanchize history, 80 yards. By the way, Orlovsky did great, but his best play was this one, when Brown reversed directions and he threw a block to level a guy in the backfield, allowing Brown to run to the endzone. It was great. In this game, it really looked like the Colts, minus Sheriff Manning, of course. By the way, Pollian announced that Manning will not play this season. Are you shocked by this? Me neither.
Rest of the League:
Let's go ahead and get the biggest upset of the day out of the way (Colts were #2, btw).
Chiefs-Packers. What the poo... the Chiefs came to play. They Packers never got off the bus. Seriously, KC played their hearts out and deserved the win. The Packers looked like they weren't even trying and deserved to lose. The pack dropped balls and messed around. They didn't even look excited when they scored. The Chiefs, however, gave Romeo a Gatoraide bath. Gotta love Romeo.
Panthers-Texans. Houston just had to win to get their first ever division title and trip to the playoffs. They lost (luckily, Indy helped them get in). By the way, Cam Newton-also a really entertaining QB to watch, but "It's Newton Time" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
Cards-Browns. Another crushingly close loss for the Browns, as has been their habit for the last 3 years.
Chargers-Ravens. It is upside down Sunday, so why not the chargers beat the Ravens? Sure. Now, the Ravens are a wild-card slot instead of division leader, unless the Steelers lose at some point (like tonight. go niners!) and the Ravens win out. It's sad really.
Eagles-Jets. Wow, the eagles actually played like a team for once. The Jets... continue to disappoint.
Seahawks-Bears. The Bears just looked bad. They just did. But not as bad as...
Redskins-Giants. I kinda feel bad for Manning. His receivers let him down against a divisional opponent with a chance at first place. But that's been the G-men this season: emotional win-phone it in the next week. If they recievers would have, I don't know, acted like they cared, they might have won. I'm just saying.
Lions-Raiders. Oakland darn near pulled it off, but there was no quit in the Lions. Well deserved.
Patriots-Broncos. Alas, this was an upset in a way. Yes, the final score is about like I predicted, and that Pansies-I mean Patriots were favored to win. But in another way, this wasn't the outcome people wanted. This was good verses evil. Tebow Time vs. the Chump. And the chump won. The reason I predicted this is that the Broncos have kept in games until the end, when "Tebow Time" takes over. But to beat the Patriots, you have to been in their face for 4 quarters, not just the 4th quater. They started out strong and got an early lead, they played like they have for the 2nd and 3rd of most of their games. You just can't win against the Patriots without cramming it down their throats for 4 quarters, offense and defense.
Saints-Vikings. Speaking of good verses evil... just look at their mascots. But good one. More to say the Vikings are terrible, and just behind the Colts for the #1draft pick. That's kind of a scary thought.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
NFL 11 Week 14 synopsis
First of all, let me say congratulations to Dwight Freeney for now being over 100 career sacks, thanks to two in this game. Good job. You've earned your HOF gold jacket.
That was pretty much the highlight of the Colt's day. Even without Ray Lewis, the Raven completely dominated our offense, especially right at the line (as evidence by three sack-fumbles by Orlovsky, though he did recover all three). Our defense did little more to stop them the rest of the game. They did not come out with any energy and never gained any momentum. Interesting fact: it was week 5 since the Colts even held a lead in a game. That was also the last time we scored a TD in the first quarter). We did manage to finally get a TD with 0:00 left in the fourth, too little too late. But hey, at least we haven't been shut out this season. Not every team can say that.
Rest of the League:
Packers-Raiders. Wow. This wasn't even a game.
Lions-Vikings. The Lions took their foot off the gas when they scored their fourth TD of the day in the 2nd quarter, but nearly let the Vikings come back. Don't do that.
Saints-Titans. Was this an off day for the Saints, or a really on day for the Titans D? Don't know, but when it counted, they came up with the sack for the win.
Texans-Bengals. This was one heck of a hard fought game, with every point earned on this field. The Texans, in case you missed this, are down to their third-string QB Yates, but his mom came out to watch as he pulled victory from the jaws of defeat.
Cards-Niners. Ok, someone please comment and explain to me how this happened. Yes, Larry Fitzgerald made some big grabs, but the Niners should have been able to win this game. Someone please explain it to me.
Broncos-Bears. After the Amazing Race (Congrats to Colt's Marcus Pollard for finishing 3rd) I flipped to the end of this game. Why? Because the end of the game is Tebow Time. First, Lovie Smith sends his kicker out for no aparent reason. Most would have punted. Lovie showed balls, and his kicker knocked down a 54 yarder. After a Broncos TD and onside kick recovery, Tebow got his kicker in range to hit a 59 yarder. Game went to OT. Bears get the kickoff and are driving, until Marion Barber was stripped. I don't blame him. I feel bad for the big guy. He didn't do anything wrong. The Broncos got his hand by two fingers and ripped his hand away from the ball. Not really anything he could do about it. Then, Tebow Time. He marched them down the field for the 51 yard game-winning FG. I wonder how many games have had nothing but 50+ FGs by either team. Got to love us some Tebow.
Giants-Cowboys. Gotta love a game that starts with a safety. There should be two things you learn from the game. #1 As Prime says, bELIeve in Eli. #2 The Cowboys are the only team that icing the kicker actually works on.
Patriots-Redskins. Who would have thought that the Patriots would get in a shootout with the Deadskins? They managed to win in the end, but still. Brady, to prove his standing as Chump was well deserved got into a fight with his coach after doing something stupid. Instead of being sorry and listening to wisdom, he showed what a hot-head and a jerk he really is. In the mean time, my brother-in-law sent me a video link that shows how many of us feel about the Pats quarterback (though maybe not so strongly). Enjoy. "Idiot."
That was pretty much the highlight of the Colt's day. Even without Ray Lewis, the Raven completely dominated our offense, especially right at the line (as evidence by three sack-fumbles by Orlovsky, though he did recover all three). Our defense did little more to stop them the rest of the game. They did not come out with any energy and never gained any momentum. Interesting fact: it was week 5 since the Colts even held a lead in a game. That was also the last time we scored a TD in the first quarter). We did manage to finally get a TD with 0:00 left in the fourth, too little too late. But hey, at least we haven't been shut out this season. Not every team can say that.
Rest of the League:
Packers-Raiders. Wow. This wasn't even a game.
Lions-Vikings. The Lions took their foot off the gas when they scored their fourth TD of the day in the 2nd quarter, but nearly let the Vikings come back. Don't do that.
Saints-Titans. Was this an off day for the Saints, or a really on day for the Titans D? Don't know, but when it counted, they came up with the sack for the win.
Texans-Bengals. This was one heck of a hard fought game, with every point earned on this field. The Texans, in case you missed this, are down to their third-string QB Yates, but his mom came out to watch as he pulled victory from the jaws of defeat.
Cards-Niners. Ok, someone please comment and explain to me how this happened. Yes, Larry Fitzgerald made some big grabs, but the Niners should have been able to win this game. Someone please explain it to me.
Broncos-Bears. After the Amazing Race (Congrats to Colt's Marcus Pollard for finishing 3rd) I flipped to the end of this game. Why? Because the end of the game is Tebow Time. First, Lovie Smith sends his kicker out for no aparent reason. Most would have punted. Lovie showed balls, and his kicker knocked down a 54 yarder. After a Broncos TD and onside kick recovery, Tebow got his kicker in range to hit a 59 yarder. Game went to OT. Bears get the kickoff and are driving, until Marion Barber was stripped. I don't blame him. I feel bad for the big guy. He didn't do anything wrong. The Broncos got his hand by two fingers and ripped his hand away from the ball. Not really anything he could do about it. Then, Tebow Time. He marched them down the field for the 51 yard game-winning FG. I wonder how many games have had nothing but 50+ FGs by either team. Got to love us some Tebow.
Giants-Cowboys. Gotta love a game that starts with a safety. There should be two things you learn from the game. #1 As Prime says, bELIeve in Eli. #2 The Cowboys are the only team that icing the kicker actually works on.
Patriots-Redskins. Who would have thought that the Patriots would get in a shootout with the Deadskins? They managed to win in the end, but still. Brady, to prove his standing as Chump was well deserved got into a fight with his coach after doing something stupid. Instead of being sorry and listening to wisdom, he showed what a hot-head and a jerk he really is. In the mean time, my brother-in-law sent me a video link that shows how many of us feel about the Pats quarterback (though maybe not so strongly). Enjoy. "Idiot."
Monday, December 5, 2011
NFL 11 week 13 synopsis
Thank you Dan Orlovsky. He had more completions in the first quarter than Painter had some games (he had seven). This begs the question, why didn’t they put him in last week? Seriously, why not give him the bye to prepare? I’m also annoyed that they fired the defensive coordinator. It is tough for any defense to do the job with the other team having 45 minutes time of possession.
In the mean time, the Colts played well, especially being on our fourth QB of the season. Pat Angerer got hurt, which really sucks since he is our defensive leader. Dan Orlovsky played like you would expect of a QB. We lost by 7 not just against New England, but at New England. Not bad boys. Not bad.
By the way, anyone else notice the Brady always looks angry, like he shouldn’t have to play to prove he’s the best. We should just hand him rings. Yeah, right, Chump.
Rest of the League:
Packers-Giants. Why? Why did I chose to clean off my DVR instead of watching this game. Eli and Aaron, now that’s two QBs who look like their having fun. The Giants nearly pulled this out, save for a last second field goal. You know, the last time Eli and the Giants narrowly lost to an undefeated team, they beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Just a reminder.
Cards-Cowboys. Does Arizona know they can win a game in OT with a field goal? This is like the third game they won by a TD in over time. Of course, they had help that Jason Garrett decided to ice his own kicker. Good job.
Chiefs-Bears. Man the Bears sucked.
Steelers-Bengals. Man the Bengals sucked.
Ravens-Browns. Man the Browns sucked.
Niners-Rams. Man the Rams sucked.
Texans-Falcons. Considering that the Texans have gone through 3 QBs in short succession, they rocked this game. It must be nice to have some other healthy players. We wouldn't know.
Jets-Redskins. The skins were in this game for the longest time, until suddenly when their defense seemed to quit and allowed the Jets to run it up.
Fins-Raiders. Ok, no one could have predicted that the Dolphins would have shut out and stomped the raiders. I don't know what happened in Miami, but keep it up.
Broncos-Vikings. Wow. Ok, first of all, a safety? The game started at 2-0 Min, but Tebow led in his usual way. The first half, no one did squat. Second half, it was a shoot out. I don't know why, but don't you love watching Tebow play? Keep it up kid. And keep praising Jesus, no matter what. Do your thing and keep having fun. By the way, the NFL started a new magazine. Their first cover has a pic of the kid and says simply "Tebow time" which has become what it is called when at the last second the Broncos kick into gear and win. If nothing else, Tebow brings leadership, hope, passion to the Broncos. I don't care if he only has 7 completions. He's like Eli Manning and Aaron Rogers; his team rallied around him and they get the throws they need when they need him.
In the mean time, the Colts played well, especially being on our fourth QB of the season. Pat Angerer got hurt, which really sucks since he is our defensive leader. Dan Orlovsky played like you would expect of a QB. We lost by 7 not just against New England, but at New England. Not bad boys. Not bad.
By the way, anyone else notice the Brady always looks angry, like he shouldn’t have to play to prove he’s the best. We should just hand him rings. Yeah, right, Chump.
Rest of the League:
Packers-Giants. Why? Why did I chose to clean off my DVR instead of watching this game. Eli and Aaron, now that’s two QBs who look like their having fun. The Giants nearly pulled this out, save for a last second field goal. You know, the last time Eli and the Giants narrowly lost to an undefeated team, they beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Just a reminder.
Cards-Cowboys. Does Arizona know they can win a game in OT with a field goal? This is like the third game they won by a TD in over time. Of course, they had help that Jason Garrett decided to ice his own kicker. Good job.
Chiefs-Bears. Man the Bears sucked.
Steelers-Bengals. Man the Bengals sucked.
Ravens-Browns. Man the Browns sucked.
Niners-Rams. Man the Rams sucked.
Texans-Falcons. Considering that the Texans have gone through 3 QBs in short succession, they rocked this game. It must be nice to have some other healthy players. We wouldn't know.
Jets-Redskins. The skins were in this game for the longest time, until suddenly when their defense seemed to quit and allowed the Jets to run it up.
Fins-Raiders. Ok, no one could have predicted that the Dolphins would have shut out and stomped the raiders. I don't know what happened in Miami, but keep it up.
Broncos-Vikings. Wow. Ok, first of all, a safety? The game started at 2-0 Min, but Tebow led in his usual way. The first half, no one did squat. Second half, it was a shoot out. I don't know why, but don't you love watching Tebow play? Keep it up kid. And keep praising Jesus, no matter what. Do your thing and keep having fun. By the way, the NFL started a new magazine. Their first cover has a pic of the kid and says simply "Tebow time" which has become what it is called when at the last second the Broncos kick into gear and win. If nothing else, Tebow brings leadership, hope, passion to the Broncos. I don't care if he only has 7 completions. He's like Eli Manning and Aaron Rogers; his team rallied around him and they get the throws they need when they need him.
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