Between Thanksgiving and a funeral, I didn't see much in the way of football, so this will be abreved.
Colts-Bills. BORING. Every point scored in the first half by either team was on Special Teams. The second half wasn't much better. And the cheerleaders who shaved their heads, that's just kinda creepy.
Texans-Lions. Also boring. Very boring. In my household, we were yelling at both teams. Houston did not deserve to win. The teams almost tied, and certainly should have.
Redskins-Cowboys. A special shout out to by brother-in-law, a Cowboys fan. All I can say is I TOLD YOU SO.
Browns-Steelers. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA.
Oh, and Tom Brady is still a chump.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
NFL 12 week 11 synopsis
I have to ask, what is the point of paying DirecTV for NFL Sunday Ticket if they pre-empt the first quarter of the game you want to watch? Grrrr.
When the game started here, the Colts led 14-7 (oh sure, they cover when the Pats do well, but not us).
But let’s face it… Colts don’t win in Foxborough. Being up by a TD and them missing a Field Goal, that’s a good way to start. Then the Colts got a three and out, which the Pats ran back for a TD. Then Luck threw a Pick-6. And that was the game.
As far as the fumble just after the two minute warning, Chump fans can boo, but you don’t get to rip the ball out after the signal is made and then say you win.
I must also say, for 58 yarder, Vinetari was darn close trying to move it closer in the first half (not that it mattered in the second half).
We’ve got to fix whatever is wrong with our O-Line and we HAVE to get Reggie Wayne some consistent help out there. The Pats were in the backfield all day. It wasn’t the Chump that won this game. It was the overwhelming Pats defense.
One last point, up by almost 30 points with a few minutes left on the clock, why don’t the Pats pull there starters? Because they are the most unsportsman-like team in the NFL.
Rest of the League:
This was a crazy week. Lots of OT and other shenanigans.
Cowboys-Browns. Ok, this is the one normal thing the happened. The Browns lose a crushingly close one. They had this one won, until the fourth quarter, when they found a way to lose.
Texans-Jags. You can tell the Jags were on the road, because they actually played well. They too had a double-digit lead, but then the Texans got hungry. And when they hungry, they win.
Buccs-Panthers. Panthers also had a double digit lead, and also lost in OT. Crazy right? Oh, and Dallas Clark is still the man. Colts should have kept him to get Reggie Wayne some help out there.
Redskins-Eagles. This was the Redskins people have been waiting on all season. At least they trounced the Eagles, right?
Bengals-Chiefs. Ok, two normal ones.
Falcons-Cards. Arizona also got to an early lead and held it, but like the Texans, good teams find ways to win (even with 6 turnovers).
Packers-Lions. Detroit also almost took it to the Packers. They were neck and neck, but GB pulled it out.
Saints-Raider. Have the Saints finally found their identity? This is how you start a run for the playoffs…
Broncos-Chargers. Yeah. In case you were wondering, he’s still Peyton Manning.
When the game started here, the Colts led 14-7 (oh sure, they cover when the Pats do well, but not us).
But let’s face it… Colts don’t win in Foxborough. Being up by a TD and them missing a Field Goal, that’s a good way to start. Then the Colts got a three and out, which the Pats ran back for a TD. Then Luck threw a Pick-6. And that was the game.
As far as the fumble just after the two minute warning, Chump fans can boo, but you don’t get to rip the ball out after the signal is made and then say you win.
I must also say, for 58 yarder, Vinetari was darn close trying to move it closer in the first half (not that it mattered in the second half).
We’ve got to fix whatever is wrong with our O-Line and we HAVE to get Reggie Wayne some consistent help out there. The Pats were in the backfield all day. It wasn’t the Chump that won this game. It was the overwhelming Pats defense.
One last point, up by almost 30 points with a few minutes left on the clock, why don’t the Pats pull there starters? Because they are the most unsportsman-like team in the NFL.
Rest of the League:
This was a crazy week. Lots of OT and other shenanigans.
Cowboys-Browns. Ok, this is the one normal thing the happened. The Browns lose a crushingly close one. They had this one won, until the fourth quarter, when they found a way to lose.
Texans-Jags. You can tell the Jags were on the road, because they actually played well. They too had a double-digit lead, but then the Texans got hungry. And when they hungry, they win.
Buccs-Panthers. Panthers also had a double digit lead, and also lost in OT. Crazy right? Oh, and Dallas Clark is still the man. Colts should have kept him to get Reggie Wayne some help out there.
Redskins-Eagles. This was the Redskins people have been waiting on all season. At least they trounced the Eagles, right?
Bengals-Chiefs. Ok, two normal ones.
Falcons-Cards. Arizona also got to an early lead and held it, but like the Texans, good teams find ways to win (even with 6 turnovers).
Packers-Lions. Detroit also almost took it to the Packers. They were neck and neck, but GB pulled it out.
Saints-Raider. Have the Saints finally found their identity? This is how you start a run for the playoffs…
Broncos-Chargers. Yeah. In case you were wondering, he’s still Peyton Manning.
Monday, November 12, 2012
NFL 12 week 10 synopsis
Just in case you missed it, the Colts had a short week this week. You kinda figured that in this rematch with a division rival, we were going to struggle on defense. Robert Mathis was out, as were our Corners Davis and Powers. Plus, we haven’t been the best on the road. We should beat the Jags, but we couldn’t beat them earlier this year at home.
That being said, the Jags identity as a team revolves around Pocket Hercules (Jones-Drew), and with him out, they really struggle to get going on offense with a punt, a missed Field Goal, and a fumble to start the game.
Andrew Luck on the other hand, looked nearly unstoppable. He was running and throwing nearly at will. I don’t understand why the Jags are the only team who are WORSE at home than they are on the road. It makes no sense.
I also love the fact that it seems like every time Luck makes an INT, he makes a point to go out and get the tackle himself. He takes responsibility for the mistake and does his personal best to make up for it.
Last time these two team played, the Colts built a big first half lead, then took their foot off the gas and were outscored 19-3 in the second half for a loss. The field reporter for NFL Network asked the Colts what they were going to do in the second half, and he said “We’re going to step on the Jaguar’s throat.” His team started that mandate with a pick-6. Henne tried to breathe some life into the Jags, but they also had a season high number of penalties. The Colt’s closed out by almost getting another pick-6.
Rest of the League:
Saints-Falcons. Wow. What a way for a streak to end. The Saints have been pretty terrible this season, but they got it done against an undefeated rival.
Bengals-Giants. This wasn’t the income I expected. Usually the Giants are only this bad playing in their division. Cincy seemed to come awake, while the Giants slept through it, especially on defense.
Broncos-Panthers. Cam scored first, and it looked like it would be a game, but Peyton Manning is still Peyton Manning and the Broncos defense just had Carolina’s number all day long.
Pats-Bills. This game looked over early, but to the credit of the Bills they fought back hard against Tom Brady (who is a chump) and Bill Belichump.
Ravens-Raiders. This was a route, plain and simple.
Titans-Dolphins. So was this, and it makes little sense as bad as the Titans have been this season.
Cowboys-Eagles. Boo. I was hoping they would tie, so that way both teams would lose.
Rams-Niners. So I was off by one game...
Texans-Bears. I'm telling you, if they stay hungry, Houston can do very well this season. This time, their defense was hungry for Cutler. And turnovers. On both sides of the ball. It was messy, but it's still a W.
That being said, the Jags identity as a team revolves around Pocket Hercules (Jones-Drew), and with him out, they really struggle to get going on offense with a punt, a missed Field Goal, and a fumble to start the game.
Andrew Luck on the other hand, looked nearly unstoppable. He was running and throwing nearly at will. I don’t understand why the Jags are the only team who are WORSE at home than they are on the road. It makes no sense.
I also love the fact that it seems like every time Luck makes an INT, he makes a point to go out and get the tackle himself. He takes responsibility for the mistake and does his personal best to make up for it.
Last time these two team played, the Colts built a big first half lead, then took their foot off the gas and were outscored 19-3 in the second half for a loss. The field reporter for NFL Network asked the Colts what they were going to do in the second half, and he said “We’re going to step on the Jaguar’s throat.” His team started that mandate with a pick-6. Henne tried to breathe some life into the Jags, but they also had a season high number of penalties. The Colt’s closed out by almost getting another pick-6.
Rest of the League:
Saints-Falcons. Wow. What a way for a streak to end. The Saints have been pretty terrible this season, but they got it done against an undefeated rival.
Bengals-Giants. This wasn’t the income I expected. Usually the Giants are only this bad playing in their division. Cincy seemed to come awake, while the Giants slept through it, especially on defense.
Broncos-Panthers. Cam scored first, and it looked like it would be a game, but Peyton Manning is still Peyton Manning and the Broncos defense just had Carolina’s number all day long.
Pats-Bills. This game looked over early, but to the credit of the Bills they fought back hard against Tom Brady (who is a chump) and Bill Belichump.
Ravens-Raiders. This was a route, plain and simple.
Titans-Dolphins. So was this, and it makes little sense as bad as the Titans have been this season.
Cowboys-Eagles. Boo. I was hoping they would tie, so that way both teams would lose.
Rams-Niners. So I was off by one game...
Texans-Bears. I'm telling you, if they stay hungry, Houston can do very well this season. This time, their defense was hungry for Cutler. And turnovers. On both sides of the ball. It was messy, but it's still a W.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Maybe Preppers Aren't So Crazy...
So I mentioned before that NatGeo's show Doomsday Preppers entertains me, because they find crazy people who make ridiculous preparations for the Zombie Apocalypse (metaphorically speaking), like a family of hippies that like in an old missile silo. Or the lady that so fears Asian Bird flu, she filters her own water and makes her family take detox showers before they enter the house.
These people are nuts. Hilariously so. But just like anything else, they find the extremes for entertainment value. But not all who call themselves "preppers" are nuts. FEMA and the CDC both have advisements for what people should have. (I would avoid looking at the CDCs. They're a little nuts too.)
I live in an area that was hit by Hurricane Sandy. I had a little leak in the roof, but not bad. Others lost power, but all in all our area was largely unscathed. New York and New Jersey... FEMA is having trouble getting people food, water, and gas, just like they did in Katrina. So maybe it's not so nuts to have a few extra gallons of water. Maybe it's not so crazy to have a few gas cans sitting around. Maybe it's not too insane to have some packets of Romin that only require boiling water and sat good forever.
Sandy's don't happen every day. I get that, so preparing for that is an "everyone once in a while" thing just like everyone else. But snowstorms are common enough, so saving up for a generator isn't the worst option in the world. Just think about it.
One more thing, if part of your prepping is ammo or a gas mask, you've crossed the line to nutty, just for the record.
These people are nuts. Hilariously so. But just like anything else, they find the extremes for entertainment value. But not all who call themselves "preppers" are nuts. FEMA and the CDC both have advisements for what people should have. (I would avoid looking at the CDCs. They're a little nuts too.)
I live in an area that was hit by Hurricane Sandy. I had a little leak in the roof, but not bad. Others lost power, but all in all our area was largely unscathed. New York and New Jersey... FEMA is having trouble getting people food, water, and gas, just like they did in Katrina. So maybe it's not so nuts to have a few extra gallons of water. Maybe it's not so crazy to have a few gas cans sitting around. Maybe it's not too insane to have some packets of Romin that only require boiling water and sat good forever.
Sandy's don't happen every day. I get that, so preparing for that is an "everyone once in a while" thing just like everyone else. But snowstorms are common enough, so saving up for a generator isn't the worst option in the world. Just think about it.
One more thing, if part of your prepping is ammo or a gas mask, you've crossed the line to nutty, just for the record.
Monday, November 5, 2012
NFL 12 week 9 synopsis
I was looking forward to this game, because I thought Miami and Indy are fairly evenly matched. That’s not true. Miami has a running game. How many times do I have to say it? Reggie Wayne and Andrew Luck need some help out there.
We had some chances to take the lead back in the first half. Vinetari missed a FG (because Mr. Clutch doesn’t give a crap if the game ain’t on the line), and Miami blocked another. Then to close out the half, Luck kept putting the ball on receivers’ hands, and they dropped them. That sucked.
It was nice to have Robert Mathis back, even if he got hurt immediately. Our defense just plays different with Freeney and Mathis up from knocking the snot out of people.
In the end, it was a tough, close, exciting game. Luck broke the rookie throwing record, and the Colts got a hard-fought W.
Rest of the League:
Bears-Titans. That’s just ugly. Chicago looked good, you know, except for their offense. Tennessee, well, looked like Chicago has much of this season. They got a safety, and threw some Interceptions. Good times.
Panthers-Redskins. Cam Newton vs. RGIII. I’m a little disappointed that it wasn’t more of a game than this.
Texans-Bills. If the Texans stay hungry, they can’t be beat. And they weren’t even that hungry in this one. Maybe they ate too much Halloween candy. Tom Brady went as the same thing he did last year, a Chump.
Ravens-Browns. I was amazed how well the Browns did in this game. It stayed close until the very end, surprisingly.
Steelers-Giants. Ok, that second Giant’s TD in the first half WAS a TD. The ball was already moving before his arm came forward. Just because he pushed it forward does not mean that it wasn’t a fumble. Moving on, this was a great game. These teams are both traditional kick-you-in-the-teeth powerhouses. Giants have a little better offense. Steelers have a little better defense. Defense won the day this day. The Giants used to have a power running attack from 3 RBs, which they nicknamed Earth, Wind, and Fire, anchored by Bradshaw (Earth). They just didn’t have that running attack anymore. They sorely needed it.
We had some chances to take the lead back in the first half. Vinetari missed a FG (because Mr. Clutch doesn’t give a crap if the game ain’t on the line), and Miami blocked another. Then to close out the half, Luck kept putting the ball on receivers’ hands, and they dropped them. That sucked.
It was nice to have Robert Mathis back, even if he got hurt immediately. Our defense just plays different with Freeney and Mathis up from knocking the snot out of people.
In the end, it was a tough, close, exciting game. Luck broke the rookie throwing record, and the Colts got a hard-fought W.
Rest of the League:
Bears-Titans. That’s just ugly. Chicago looked good, you know, except for their offense. Tennessee, well, looked like Chicago has much of this season. They got a safety, and threw some Interceptions. Good times.
Panthers-Redskins. Cam Newton vs. RGIII. I’m a little disappointed that it wasn’t more of a game than this.
Texans-Bills. If the Texans stay hungry, they can’t be beat. And they weren’t even that hungry in this one. Maybe they ate too much Halloween candy. Tom Brady went as the same thing he did last year, a Chump.
Ravens-Browns. I was amazed how well the Browns did in this game. It stayed close until the very end, surprisingly.
Steelers-Giants. Ok, that second Giant’s TD in the first half WAS a TD. The ball was already moving before his arm came forward. Just because he pushed it forward does not mean that it wasn’t a fumble. Moving on, this was a great game. These teams are both traditional kick-you-in-the-teeth powerhouses. Giants have a little better offense. Steelers have a little better defense. Defense won the day this day. The Giants used to have a power running attack from 3 RBs, which they nicknamed Earth, Wind, and Fire, anchored by Bradshaw (Earth). They just didn’t have that running attack anymore. They sorely needed it.
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