Let's do this.
Texans-Bengals. These two teams at face value may be the most evenly matched of any playoff matchup. I was thinking that even with it being their first plaoff game, the Texans would win, because of homefield advantage. I was right.
Saints-Lions. As much as I like Matthew Stafford, the Saints are just too good of an offense for the Lions to stop. This game went as I predicted.
Giants-Falcons. Though I did predict the G-men to win, I did not expect it to be this much of a blowout. The only two points the Falcons scored were off of a questionable penalty (it sure looked like he was outside the tackle to me). Brandon Jacobs came back after being MIA all season, and made his presence felt (literally). And little brother, well, we bELIeve in Eli. They have a tough game against the Packers, but they have a knack for winning games they shouldn't. If the recievers, Jacobs, and especially the Giant's D plays like that, they can beat the Packers. Will they? We'll see this weekend.
Broncos-Steelers. This is the only game that I did not predict the winner of, and boy was I happy. The Broncos busted out to an early lead, but the Steelers trudged their way back on them (since the Broncos have earned the rep of only playing 1-2 quarters. In this game, it was the 2nd). They forced the game to OT. Now there are new playoff rules. First kick in OT does not win it, to keep there from being a coin-flip victory. First TD, or defensive score, ends the game. Also, if each team has touched the ball, it turns into sudden death. This game was supposed to be the first to test the new rules. Instead, it was the shortest period of Overtime in NFL history. The Steelers had 9 up in the box, with a single safety set and one corner. The safety choked up to fake the blitz, but when they snapped the ball he was well out of position. As soon as the receiver (I believe his name was Taylor) started running, he was behind the safety. Tebow Time magic took over. He rifled the ball to the receiver, who promptly stiff-armed the cornerback. Because of the safety being so far up, there was no one else between him and the endzone. It was perhaps the most talked about play of the season.
Will Tebow Time be enough to stop Tom "the chump" Brady and the Pats? It wasn't earlier this year. But if it isn't, it sure was fun to watch so far. And that is why we love our football.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Too political
I just have to do a quick rant on Ron Paul. He's a lunatic. He's stuck in the 1960s-70s. He actually thinks that mutually assured destruction that kept the United States and the Solviet Union from firing nukes is enough to keep Iran in check. Mutually assured destruction does not mean much to a people whose philosophy of war is the suicide bomber.
Also, he wants to take an isolationist view of America, meaning that we pull our military and everything else home, then let the rest of the world do whatever they want. He thinks this is a new concept, based upon the founding fathers (the same founding fathers that had a hand in helping the French Revolution. What sounds isolationist about that?). Historically, this is not a new concept, or even a modern concept. In the 1920s and 30s, America also had the same philosophy. What were the results? Japan and Germany conquering then butchering our allies and innocent people, only to reward our passivity with an attack on Pearl Harbor. yes, we stuck our noses in a few places where it did not belong since then (none moreso than Vietnam), but it does not have to be either or. "With great power, comes great responsibility." We have a responsibility to do the right thing, and in doing so, we protect ourselves for the long-term.
So Ron Paul, stop thinking only of the growing debt. The present is built upon the past. If we do not learn the lesson of the past, we are doomed. If we take one particular and apply it universally, we are also doomed. Wisdom is the best course. You would think a man of your years would know that.
Also, he wants to take an isolationist view of America, meaning that we pull our military and everything else home, then let the rest of the world do whatever they want. He thinks this is a new concept, based upon the founding fathers (the same founding fathers that had a hand in helping the French Revolution. What sounds isolationist about that?). Historically, this is not a new concept, or even a modern concept. In the 1920s and 30s, America also had the same philosophy. What were the results? Japan and Germany conquering then butchering our allies and innocent people, only to reward our passivity with an attack on Pearl Harbor. yes, we stuck our noses in a few places where it did not belong since then (none moreso than Vietnam), but it does not have to be either or. "With great power, comes great responsibility." We have a responsibility to do the right thing, and in doing so, we protect ourselves for the long-term.
So Ron Paul, stop thinking only of the growing debt. The present is built upon the past. If we do not learn the lesson of the past, we are doomed. If we take one particular and apply it universally, we are also doomed. Wisdom is the best course. You would think a man of your years would know that.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
2011
This has been one crazy year. And I’m not talking football. I’m not talking politics. I’m talking about life. This year we saw Japan hit by a record quake (just a memorable one of many), and a record-breaking outbreak of tornadoes. Congressional approval ratings has reached an all-time low, as unemployment reached highs. Our president gave up on doing anything, as did congress and virtually everyone else.
In my life, I baptized more people this year than in my life so far. I prayed with a lot of people in hospitals. I started looking for a house. I knew a dozen women pregnant at the same time, including my sister who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Kate, a.k.a. the Wiggle Worm. I also knew more people who passed away this year. My mother’s work was plagued by women losing their husbands. I took part in organizing and speaking at my Dad’s funeral last January.
Those were the most significant events of the year. I had one date (big whoop). I worked a lot, which was mostly enjoyable. My vacations all took me to the same place, my childhood home. Christmas morning was classified by these significant events. The first thing my sister and I opened were called “Memory Bears,” a teddy bear made from Dad’s sweatshirts. We cried. We remembered. Last Christmas time was the last time I saw Dad. A snowy flight home, lack of sleep, the most difficult moment of my life. Doing his funeral helped me move on. Just a few weeks later, my niece was conceived. God was involved directly. Kate gave us something to look forward to and helped us have a future to look to. Though she cannot replace Dad, we love her so much, and this joy helped our hearts not to dwell on the pain.
This year was also classified by a lesson. In February, I heard a sermon on John 15. Jesus said, “I am the vine. You are the branches. He who abides in my will bear much fruit.” What I have been learning this year is that it is not my job to produce fruit. It is not my job to help my church produce fruit. It is not my job to help other people produce fruit. It is my job to stay connected to the vine. Ephesians 2:10 says that if we are created new in Christ Jesus, this will result in good works. Galatians 5 says that if we are filled with the Holy Spirit, He will change us. That’s what God spent a year teaching me. My job is not to do for Him. My job is to build a relationship with Him. The doing will result from my closeness to Him. That's a lesson I continue to learn, to stay close to Him.
In my life, I baptized more people this year than in my life so far. I prayed with a lot of people in hospitals. I started looking for a house. I knew a dozen women pregnant at the same time, including my sister who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Kate, a.k.a. the Wiggle Worm. I also knew more people who passed away this year. My mother’s work was plagued by women losing their husbands. I took part in organizing and speaking at my Dad’s funeral last January.
Those were the most significant events of the year. I had one date (big whoop). I worked a lot, which was mostly enjoyable. My vacations all took me to the same place, my childhood home. Christmas morning was classified by these significant events. The first thing my sister and I opened were called “Memory Bears,” a teddy bear made from Dad’s sweatshirts. We cried. We remembered. Last Christmas time was the last time I saw Dad. A snowy flight home, lack of sleep, the most difficult moment of my life. Doing his funeral helped me move on. Just a few weeks later, my niece was conceived. God was involved directly. Kate gave us something to look forward to and helped us have a future to look to. Though she cannot replace Dad, we love her so much, and this joy helped our hearts not to dwell on the pain.
This year was also classified by a lesson. In February, I heard a sermon on John 15. Jesus said, “I am the vine. You are the branches. He who abides in my will bear much fruit.” What I have been learning this year is that it is not my job to produce fruit. It is not my job to help my church produce fruit. It is not my job to help other people produce fruit. It is my job to stay connected to the vine. Ephesians 2:10 says that if we are created new in Christ Jesus, this will result in good works. Galatians 5 says that if we are filled with the Holy Spirit, He will change us. That’s what God spent a year teaching me. My job is not to do for Him. My job is to build a relationship with Him. The doing will result from my closeness to Him. That's a lesson I continue to learn, to stay close to Him.
Monday, January 2, 2012
NFL 11 week 17 synopsis
Happy new year. The Colts ended their season 2-14, losing to the worst team in the division after beating the better two. But, we could not stop Jones-Drew (congrats for his first rushing title and for a new franchise record). I would have rather had the W than the first round pick, but what are you going to do. Our offense, well, Orlovsky didn't have a very good game, but I can't really blame him as his wife had tripletts this week, so he wasn't in Indy, didn't practice, and got very little sleep. But hey, at least he's not as bad as Curtis Painter.
Side note: Good job to Dwight Freeney for making another pro-bowl, and Robert Mathis for another sack-strip-recovery. I do have to say, Pat Angerer DESERVED to go to the pro-bowl. He lead the league most of the season in tackles. Jeff Saturday also deserved to go, if for no other reason he was the only o-lineman to play all season.
By the way, there is speculation that Jim Caldwell might lose his job. I hope not. It's not his fault we were down to the practice squad in many positions other than just QB.
Rest of the League:
Giants-Cowboys. Congrats to the Giants for embarrassing their arch-rival on national TV and making the playoffs. We bELIeve, little brother.
Pats-Bills. In the first quarter, the Bills ran up 21-0 due to chaining the doors to the pats locker room shut. After that, Tom "the chump" Brady and co scored 49 unanswered, one of five teams to score 40+ points on the same sunday. That's just crazy.
Fins-Jets. I've got to say it. All season the Jets played without passion, without heart, starting with Rex Ryan. They just didn't play like they had any drive that had endeared them to the rest of the NFL the last two seasons. Before you can win the big game, you have to do with week to week stuff first.
Titans-Texans. The Texans have really gone down hill due to a couple of key injuries, but still won the division (as I said they would). I can't see them going much further in the playoffs, however.
Bears-Vikings. Congrats to Jared Allen for a new franchise single-season sack record and being #2 on the all time list, just .5 behind Strahan. Now if the Vikings could get 21 more decent players, and some coaches to lead them, they could maybe do something.
Eagles-Redskins. The "dream team" finally played like one, in the last quarter of the season.
Saints-Panthers. Not the way Cam Newton hoped to end the season, but Drew Brees put up some new career-high numbers for the season, and was the second team that put up 40+ points this week.
Ravens-Bengals. The Ravens secured their division championship and the Bengals made it to the playoffs.
Cards-Hawks. The Cards put up a new record for most OT wins in a season, 6.
Steelers-Browns. Yet another close loss for the Browns.
Chiefs-Broncos. No Tebow Time today, but they still made the playoffs.
Falcons-Buccs. No one cares, except the Falcons also put up 40+.
Packers-Lions. Both of these teams round-out those scoring 40+. Even more impressive, the Pack started their back-up QB, who still threw 6 TDs, which was just too much for Stafford and the Lions to overcome. However, both teams still made it to the next level. The lions have been in a severe dought, so a playoff birth is a big deal for them.
Side note: Good job to Dwight Freeney for making another pro-bowl, and Robert Mathis for another sack-strip-recovery. I do have to say, Pat Angerer DESERVED to go to the pro-bowl. He lead the league most of the season in tackles. Jeff Saturday also deserved to go, if for no other reason he was the only o-lineman to play all season.
By the way, there is speculation that Jim Caldwell might lose his job. I hope not. It's not his fault we were down to the practice squad in many positions other than just QB.
Rest of the League:
Giants-Cowboys. Congrats to the Giants for embarrassing their arch-rival on national TV and making the playoffs. We bELIeve, little brother.
Pats-Bills. In the first quarter, the Bills ran up 21-0 due to chaining the doors to the pats locker room shut. After that, Tom "the chump" Brady and co scored 49 unanswered, one of five teams to score 40+ points on the same sunday. That's just crazy.
Fins-Jets. I've got to say it. All season the Jets played without passion, without heart, starting with Rex Ryan. They just didn't play like they had any drive that had endeared them to the rest of the NFL the last two seasons. Before you can win the big game, you have to do with week to week stuff first.
Titans-Texans. The Texans have really gone down hill due to a couple of key injuries, but still won the division (as I said they would). I can't see them going much further in the playoffs, however.
Bears-Vikings. Congrats to Jared Allen for a new franchise single-season sack record and being #2 on the all time list, just .5 behind Strahan. Now if the Vikings could get 21 more decent players, and some coaches to lead them, they could maybe do something.
Eagles-Redskins. The "dream team" finally played like one, in the last quarter of the season.
Saints-Panthers. Not the way Cam Newton hoped to end the season, but Drew Brees put up some new career-high numbers for the season, and was the second team that put up 40+ points this week.
Ravens-Bengals. The Ravens secured their division championship and the Bengals made it to the playoffs.
Cards-Hawks. The Cards put up a new record for most OT wins in a season, 6.
Steelers-Browns. Yet another close loss for the Browns.
Chiefs-Broncos. No Tebow Time today, but they still made the playoffs.
Falcons-Buccs. No one cares, except the Falcons also put up 40+.
Packers-Lions. Both of these teams round-out those scoring 40+. Even more impressive, the Pack started their back-up QB, who still threw 6 TDs, which was just too much for Stafford and the Lions to overcome. However, both teams still made it to the next level. The lions have been in a severe dought, so a playoff birth is a big deal for them.
Monday, December 19, 2011
NFL 11 week 15 synopsis-Upset Special!
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.
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 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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