Most people today can`t imagine the pre 1980`s NFL. One that had an open try out in Philly by the coach the Mtv generation only knows by him crying at everything from Kurt Warner to Kansas City`s running game. I`ll see the movie eventually, and really like the fact that a blue collar hero really did exist. The way things are today we are saddled with Koren Robinson the now ex-Viking, Mo Clarett & Adam "pac man" Jones. The NFL will never be like it was, and the spoiled brats of today can thank those who really gave everything they had just to wear the uniform.
I may be confused but I`m awful darn sure that Dale Jr is the most talented voice in NASCAR since he`s also clearly the voice of Dang ol' Boomhauer, man, tell you 'bout myself woowee turn ons ladies and back seats man sunsets fast cars man, yup love that CK1 like catnip, turn-offs uhuh women golfers man love that Bob Dylan like a rolling stone what'd he say, brief man myself yup dang ol' internet man. Go www.click click click naked chicks yup that's all me uhuh. Yep that`s right fans after that post race um interview it`s dang there gotta be him !!! Can`t ya`see the resemblance?!!?
C`mon y`all just jokin round here. Seriously though I think they should sue for royalties though. =)
Like any die hard football fan it`s tough to come down from having the NFL on every weekend and the great run of playoff action culminating in a Steelers championship. What makes this even tougher is when you turn on morning sports center, that`s before you start on the Busch 12 pack NASCAR fans. The sportscenter team is deftly attempting to explain how "bump drafting" is such a danger and problem in this weeks huge, collosal mega race which will be just like every other stinkin race this year. Point is the NFL refs were terrible most of this year and like every sport(I`ll save the NASCAR is NOT a sport debate for another time) there are constant adaptations in rules & officiating to keep it fair and interesting. I don`t give a damn about fat Tony Stewart cryin about being bumped around. The chubby man in the jump suit just needs to shut up, stomp the peddle and keep makin left turns. The NFL draft can`t get here fast enough with #### like Stewart`s doughnuts interviews and the failure of Olympic hotdogs on boards or Bode Miller. Give me as much pre draft anaylisis as possible or NCAA hoops because that other crud is unwatchable!
It`s a simple comparison, but the similarities are downright scary. Both played on AFC powers that were always contenders that fell short in the playoffs. The numbers as far as passing stats look alike. As Peyton hits 30 he has not been injured or missed any time as his teams starting QB. It wasn`t until Marino`s 11th season that he was limited to 5 games because of injury. Anyone wanna bet on Peyton`s streak after watching him try to avoid the pass rush since the SanDiego game? You simply can`t win by ignoring the running game. The selfish blame the rest of the team attitude that Marino made famous is developing at a record setting clip following the Colts loss to the Steelers-not Peyton Manning or his passing statistics loss though. Fact is Pittsburgh`s secondary isn`t that good, Polamolu is fantastic but not so much in coverage down the field---Where was the pattoned Peyton play fake? Who was that flustered Manning throwing the ball quickly to an outlet with his feet moving. No not Eli this time...it was Peyton. Sure he`s still one of the NFL`s greatest ever a regular season passing machine, but ask Marino if he`s give up all those records for one Super Bowl trophy. He`d say yes, and that he wouldn`t share it with anyone who doesn`t catch passes or wear Isotoner gloves blocking for him. The time is now Peyton to grow up and avoid being like the QB of Christmas past. Your final greatness will be judged by team titles, not just gaudy passing stats, just ask Dan.
Things that make me question the NFL`s collective IQ in no particular order:
Psssst...Lovie Smith I think Carolina may throw to Steve Smith, so you might wanna have a guy or three on him every play. (Pathetic coaching & coverage Bears!)
Jim Hasslett, despite being recently fired after a miserable 3-13 record with the Saints is a leading candidate for the job in Detroit and Buffalo.(At least Mike Tice won a few games!)
The refs in the Indianapolis game. My new favorite call replacing "He was giving him the business" is now "There was no penalty or offsides...play the down over." (Troy Polamalu`s pick a close second.)
Why have instant replay if after they review using it they reverse it to the WRONG call?
Peyton Manning pointing the blame on his offensive line. Sure Peyton, you were very calm and in control IN A FREAKIN HOME PLAYOFF GAME!!! There will never be a "next year."
Dan Dierdorf describing that he was a jumbo XL at age 12. Thanks Dan, one more for your Hall of Fame broadcasting resume.
Chump Baily for his "Did anyone get the plate on that Mack truck that smashed me moment?"
Anyone who critacizes Tony Dungy. Players lose games. Waving off the punt team...oh Peyton our hero! How about standing in and making some throws to your playmakers(ie Harrison & Wayne) instead of all the nonsence at the line of scrimage.
Ted Ferguson Bud Light daredevil- Pah-Lease do you think that dumb #### would have a hot girlfriend?
Colts fans have to be furious after watching the "most accurate" kicker in NFL history kick one sideways to lose a home playoff game. I think it couldn`t have happened to a bigger jerk! All season and game long that panzie sat with his cap on backwards hoping to do his pattented chest bump with the punter. Yeah Mike the earring looked real cute. Good thing you don`t have the strength to kick off or do a single thing to help. Peyton was wrong about alot of things yesterday, but one assesment he made about Mike Vanderjagt was 100% correct..."Stupid drunken kicker." The ghost of Scott Norwood has been exorcised!
Here you will find an opinionated sportsaholic who loves MLB, NFL football, college hoops & hockey in that order. There is no use for the waste of rapper wanna-be`s that is the NBA, which is Craptastic! Looking forward to hearing from some other good sports fans on college hoops, pro football & baseball. Besides being a history buff, I believe sarcasim is the greatest medium in the world. So, if ya can`t take the heat fire your coach! It`s time to put my best writing forward for playoff time. Step up and be heard here or I`ll knock your blog off!