NBC Decided to go “green” on Sunday. All of their networks turned their logos green in an effort to draw attention to the environment, and the studio lights on the set of Football Night In America went dark and an eerie glow permeated the screen. Chris Collinsworth said something to the effect of “this lighting was meant for us” to Bob Costas. He may have been implying that the lighting, or absence thereof, was friendly to their less than attractive appearances, but rumor has it that after the show was over, he invited Costas out for a cocktail, ‘and maybe even something to drink‘.
Regarding Football Night In America, this show has me convinced of three things- One: Collinsworth, Jerome Bettis, and Tiki Barber were gifted athletes, but they make terrible football analysts. Two: Keith Olberman remains an obnoxious, pompous oaf. Three: Faith Hill could make me write bad checks.
Game of the week: New England and Indianapolis finally played THE game of the season. I personally was disappointed. This game was hyped for two weeks and both of these offensive juggernauts totaled a measly 44 points between them. I know, defense, defense, blah, blah, blah. I’m convinced Tom Brady has sold his soul to the devil. After Sunday’s game he has a quarterback rating of 131.8 for the season, with only 4 interceptions and is on pace to throw 66 touchdown passes, obviously the result of a deal with Beelzebub himself.
Game of the weak:The Texans beat Oakland 24-17. I’m a Texans fan (we are few but proud) and this game was not shown in the San Antonio viewing area. Apparently the local CBS affiliate thought the other game of the week in Indianapolis was more important. Texans RB Ron Dayne ran for 122 yards on 21 carries. Texan fans at the Battle Red Blog have given Dayne the nickname “London Bridge” for the way he falls down so easily. How bad is the Raiders run defense then? The Texans have a bye next week. The early line from Vegas is that “bye” is favored by 3.
The Browns gone from a 3-13 record last year to a 5-3 record after only 8 games. Cleveland fans don’t know how to act. First the Cavs make the NBA finals, then the Indians make it all the way to the ACLS, which can only mean the AFC title game has a reservation marked “Cleveland” at the table, right?
Detroit beat Denver 44-7. The 37 point gap was the most lopsided score of any game last weekend. What kind of job is Matt Millen doing now? The more appropriate question may be what kind of leader is Jon Kitna? The type every team should have.
The Cowboys beat the Eagles 38-17. I’ve just about decided that Wade Phillips is the benefactor of Bill Parcell’s tenure in Dallas. I mean Phillips’ past record as a head coach is just barely above .500 (I believe), and here Dallas is at 7-1 after Sunday night’s game? Is Wade that good a coach, or was the talent there when he got there and he just plugged in his system? Remember, the Cowboys’ Offensive Coordinator, Jason Garrett, was hired by Jerry Jones, not Phillips.
After starting out the season 0-4, the Saints have reeled off four strait Ws and are now at .500, just one game behind the first place Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who at 5-4 lead the NFC South arguably the worst division in the NFL.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 38-7. The Steelers have what I think are the best throwback uniforms of any team in the NFL, for what it’s worth (not much).
This season all the quarterbacks have a lime green inventory dot on the back of their helmets. Can someone tell me why? This would have come in handy in the early 90s when Thurman Thomas of the Bills misplace his helmet in the Super Bowl against Dallas.
Great stuff. I personally like Cris Collinsworth, perhaps it's the fact that every time you turn around, there he is. He's on NBC, HBO's "Inside The NFL", and he's on the NFL Network. I believe he's a lot smarter and more insightful than the majority of the so called experts.
Regarding the Cowboys, no one denies that this is Bill Parcells roster. When the Cowboys finished 5-11 for three straight seasons, they needed someone like Parcells to come in and revamp this team. I don't think Wade Phillips is that great a coach, but they needed a personality like his. Parcells ruled by fear whereas Phillips is far more laid back and personable. This team needed that.
The Browns and Lions - can you believe it? Especially the Lions, they look legit.
And Denver - sheesh! There defense was never that good, but they miss Al Wilson. Al played at Brownsville High just outside of Memphis, went on to play at Tennessee where he was instrumental in helping the Vols win the NC in 1998, and then the Broncos. He has always played the game the right way and he was an emotional leader on the field. When he got hurt last year, they fell apart. Now that his career is over, the Broncos lack a leader. Do you think Shanahan is in trouble?
Talk to you later.
Last edited by MoonDogLeft on November 8th at 6:52 AM.
MDL- Thanks for the comment. I really have nothing against Collinsworth, I think ALL the NFL pregame and expert shows are bad. Let me think for myself, please.
Yeah, the Cowboys are playing well, I'm just not convinced it's the coaching.
OSL
By the way, yes, I do think Shanahan is in trouble. The Broncos were supposed to contend in the AFC West, but have pretended so far.
Last edited by onesouthernlion on November 7th at 7:30 PM.
Green Dot?? It designates the guy with the radio in his helmet. I fail to see how this would have helped Thurman Thomas find his helmet. Was that supposed to be funny because Thurman is a Hall Of Fame RB who had a blooper on SuperBowl Sunday? I dunno whataver.
One thing about New England is they are all ####. They cheat and then follow up major rule breaking by throwing elbows at the legs (Losman)of Qb's that couldnt hurt them anyways. Thats OK though cuz the Bills are on a roll. Wheres McGees checklist?
Lets see- Terrel Owens was held in check
Chad Johnson gets knocked out. Heck the Bills secondary got in that chumps head in the first quarter.
Next up!!!! Randy Moss. Oh Man its going to be fun. The Bills may lose but I predict Moss getting crushed by Donte Whitner early and wont be much of a factor.
Flatline- The dots look like the dots used to mark an item that has been counted as inventory during a business' annual inventory practice, so, since Thomas lost his helmet, yes that was supposed to be funny. The whole idea of post-dictions are that they happen AFTER the games.
As I mentioned to someone before on another of my posts (this person is now on my friends list, by the way) go outside, dig a hole, put in the seed of laughter, and GROW A SENSE OF HUMOR!
