Divisional Round, Round Up
Tomlinson Throws Tantrum as Bolts Blow 8-Point 4th Quarter Lead, Blame Everyone but Themselves
Divisional Round, Round Up
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Well, for the second week in a row I won more games than I lost; although there was no going undefeated this weekend. The Eagles couldn’t oblige and hold onto their halftime lead. Aside from that bump in the road I correctly picked the Colts, Patriots and Bears…feel free to check with Beansy for confirmation. Beansy’s been in Boston for a week giving me updates on the stupidity of our northern brethren, looseness of our northern cousins, and free flow of their northern booze. Despite my urging, a trip to the Cask n’ Flagon was not in the cards for Beansy, but I’m pretty sure he did run into some other wonderful Boston stereotypes. On to the games…
No one outside of Indianapolis, save myself and maybe a handful of people in Boston, picked the Colts to beat the Ravens this weekend; let alone wanted them too. Bob Sanders and the rest of the Colts defense didn’t seem to mind though, as they went into Baltimore and held the Ravens to 6-points. Now, I know the Ravens don’t exactly have the most potent offense out there but we all know that having Steve McNair over Kyle Boller is like having 1986 Mercedes over a brand new moped. The moped probably won’t get you there, but if it does everyone will make fun of you; the Benz will get the job done even if its 20-years old and starting to rust. So what if Peyton Manning threw 2 interceptions. So what if Vinatieri had to kick 5 field goals, its more than Stover kicked. I honestly came close to having a coronary when I looked at the halftime score and saw the Colts were not only winning, but had held the Ravens to 3-points. Bob Sanders makes this defense stouter than Sam Adams. His mere presence makes the Colts a better team and their defense (through two, count ‘em two, games) has given up 14 total points, and less than 140 total rushing yards. Those are pretty impressive numbers and if anyone out there thinks the Colts aren’t super-geeked about hosting (for a change) the Pats in the playoffs.
The Pats did what they were supposed to do in order to meet the Colts, beating the Chargers in San Diego. The Chargers and their coach Marty Schottenheimer lost, again, in the playoffs mainly because they weren’t the better team. I’m pretty sure I mentioned something about the Chargers being soft earlier this season. I’m pretty sure I mentioned something about the Chargers playing crappy teams for most of the season and catching some lucky breaks. All of that gets thrown out the window when you’re in the playoffs and you’re playing the Patriots. The only team I think can withstand this, would of course be the Colts who I think want nothing more than to play the Pats in Indy in the playoffs to prove they can get it done when the shoe’s on the other foot. Meanwhile, everyone is talking about whether Marty is going to lose his job after the Chargers latest playoff collapse or if they’ll keep him around for a few more seasons. Personally, I would’ve fired Marty after last season when he blew a chance to get into the playoffs and then destroyed my starting quarterback’s shoulder in a meaningless game. But hey, that’s just me. When the game was over and the Pats had done what they do, eek out a playoff win and the Chargers had done what they do, blow a playoff game, some of the Patriots players started doing Shawne Merriman a/k/a Captain Competitive Edge’s dance at mid-field. LaDainian Tomlinson, in his infinite wisdom, in front of about 200 television cameras all broadcasting live; figured it was the perfect time to go after and attempt to beat up those dancing members of the Patriots. Suffice it to say, Tomlinson didn’t reach his objective but did spout off at the mouth in great detail about the Patriots, their lack of class and the possibility that all of this stems from their head coach. Wow! I know everyone talks about how classy Tomlinson is, but I didn’t realize he had an advanced degree in Psychology as well! C’mon, that’s plain as day for anyone to see. We all know that Bill Belichick isn’t a classy guy, just look at the non-handshake shake of Eric Mangini or the photographer toss or the refusing to call Mangini by name. Hell, look at Charlie Weis. That Big Mac munching, big game blowing hack is right off the Belichick tree and is about as classless as they come. I saw whatever, as the Chargers spend another off season pondering what might’ve been, the Patriots get ready to head to Indianapolis.
The NFC games weren’t as interesting and that’s why I’ve spent most of my time on the AFC. The Saints and Eagles played on Saturday night to a fairly by the book 27 – 24 New Orleans win; the exact same score the two teams had when they played earlier this season. The Eagles took a 1-point lead in at halftime but couldn’t contain the Saints in the 3rd Quarter giving up 14-points. The Area of Good Feelings continues for New Orleans and after everything that city has gone through I honestly don’t think there are too many people who would be upset if the Saints made it to the Super Bowl. I’m sure Wilma McNabb was secretly happy the Eagles lost so she can go back to serving up fresh bowls of Chunky Soup and clapping for her baby. The Saints now get to go to Chicago who managed to beat the Seahawks who played a sloppier game than a bunch of blindfolded rugby players. The Bears defense sort of wore down the Seahawks offense, but Seattle pretty much ran at will against Chicago and so far they look like the defense that might be in trouble; especially when Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister come to town. The Bears playing at home is huge for them, but Rex Grossman is a bigger liability than bringing a pedophile to Disney World, sooner or later something bad is gonna happen. I think Lovie Smith and the Bears are just hoping that when that thing does go wrong, that no one notices.
So our Conference Championship games are set. Patriots at Colts and Saints at Bears. I’m 7 – 1 picking playoff games so far this year and have a good feeling about this Sunday. If you know me, or if you’re Beansy, you know who I like; otherwise you’ll have to wait for Friday like everyone else.
Random Observations:
Gilbert Arenas is unconscious this season…unconscious!
Apparently Roger Clemens secretly tested positive for more than a little “Lights Out” if he’s seriously thinking about signing with Boston.
Tomlinson took a pretty serious shot at the Patriots and while everyone is making a fairly big deal about it, Belichick hasn’t said one word on the subject, hmm.
Next Week:
Super Bowl preparations start and two very lucky teams get to battle over the 32nd pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.
We get one week closer to pitchers and catchers.
The Raiders still won’t have a coach.
Divisional Round, Round Up
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Well, for the second week in a row I won more games than I lost; although there was no going undefeated this weekend. The Eagles couldn’t oblige and hold onto their halftime lead. Aside from that bump in the road I correctly picked the Colts, Patriots and Bears…feel free to check with Beansy for confirmation. Beansy’s been in Boston for a week giving me updates on the stupidity of our northern brethren, looseness of our northern cousins, and free flow of their northern booze. Despite my urging, a trip to the Cask n’ Flagon was not in the cards for Beansy, but I’m pretty sure he did run into some other wonderful Boston stereotypes. On to the games…
No one outside of Indianapolis, save myself and maybe a handful of people in Boston, picked the Colts to beat the Ravens this weekend; let alone wanted them too. Bob Sanders and the rest of the Colts defense didn’t seem to mind though, as they went into Baltimore and held the Ravens to 6-points. Now, I know the Ravens don’t exactly have the most potent offense out there but we all know that having Steve McNair over Kyle Boller is like having 1986 Mercedes over a brand new moped. The moped probably won’t get you there, but if it does everyone will make fun of you; the Benz will get the job done even if its 20-years old and starting to rust. So what if Peyton Manning threw 2 interceptions. So what if Vinatieri had to kick 5 field goals, its more than Stover kicked. I honestly came close to having a coronary when I looked at the halftime score and saw the Colts were not only winning, but had held the Ravens to 3-points. Bob Sanders makes this defense stouter than Sam Adams. His mere presence makes the Colts a better team and their defense (through two, count ‘em two, games) has given up 14 total points, and less than 140 total rushing yards. Those are pretty impressive numbers and if anyone out there thinks the Colts aren’t super-geeked about hosting (for a change) the Pats in the playoffs.
The Pats did what they were supposed to do in order to meet the Colts, beating the Chargers in San Diego. The Chargers and their coach Marty Schottenheimer lost, again, in the playoffs mainly because they weren’t the better team. I’m pretty sure I mentioned something about the Chargers being soft earlier this season. I’m pretty sure I mentioned something about the Chargers playing crappy teams for most of the season and catching some lucky breaks. All of that gets thrown out the window when you’re in the playoffs and you’re playing the Patriots. The only team I think can withstand this, would of course be the Colts who I think want nothing more than to play the Pats in Indy in the playoffs to prove they can get it done when the shoe’s on the other foot. Meanwhile, everyone is talking about whether Marty is going to lose his job after the Chargers latest playoff collapse or if they’ll keep him around for a few more seasons. Personally, I would’ve fired Marty after last season when he blew a chance to get into the playoffs and then destroyed my starting quarterback’s shoulder in a meaningless game. But hey, that’s just me. When the game was over and the Pats had done what they do, eek out a playoff win and the Chargers had done what they do, blow a playoff game, some of the Patriots players started doing Shawne Merriman a/k/a Captain Competitive Edge’s dance at mid-field. LaDainian Tomlinson, in his infinite wisdom, in front of about 200 television cameras all broadcasting live; figured it was the perfect time to go after and attempt to beat up those dancing members of the Patriots. Suffice it to say, Tomlinson didn’t reach his objective but did spout off at the mouth in great detail about the Patriots, their lack of class and the possibility that all of this stems from their head coach. Wow! I know everyone talks about how classy Tomlinson is, but I didn’t realize he had an advanced degree in Psychology as well! C’mon, that’s plain as day for anyone to see. We all know that Bill Belichick isn’t a classy guy, just look at the non-handshake shake of Eric Mangini or the photographer toss or the refusing to call Mangini by name. Hell, look at Charlie Weis. That Big Mac munching, big game blowing hack is right off the Belichick tree and is about as classless as they come. I saw whatever, as the Chargers spend another off season pondering what might’ve been, the Patriots get ready to head to Indianapolis.
The NFC games weren’t as interesting and that’s why I’ve spent most of my time on the AFC. The Saints and Eagles played on Saturday night to a fairly by the book 27 – 24 New Orleans win; the exact same score the two teams had when they played earlier this season. The Eagles took a 1-point lead in at halftime but couldn’t contain the Saints in the 3rd Quarter giving up 14-points. The Area of Good Feelings continues for New Orleans and after everything that city has gone through I honestly don’t think there are too many people who would be upset if the Saints made it to the Super Bowl. I’m sure Wilma McNabb was secretly happy the Eagles lost so she can go back to serving up fresh bowls of Chunky Soup and clapping for her baby. The Saints now get to go to Chicago who managed to beat the Seahawks who played a sloppier game than a bunch of blindfolded rugby players. The Bears defense sort of wore down the Seahawks offense, but Seattle pretty much ran at will against Chicago and so far they look like the defense that might be in trouble; especially when Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister come to town. The Bears playing at home is huge for them, but Rex Grossman is a bigger liability than bringing a pedophile to Disney World, sooner or later something bad is gonna happen. I think Lovie Smith and the Bears are just hoping that when that thing does go wrong, that no one notices.
So our Conference Championship games are set. Patriots at Colts and Saints at Bears. I’m 7 – 1 picking playoff games so far this year and have a good feeling about this Sunday. If you know me, or if you’re Beansy, you know who I like; otherwise you’ll have to wait for Friday like everyone else.
Random Observations:
Gilbert Arenas is unconscious this season…unconscious!
Apparently Roger Clemens secretly tested positive for more than a little “Lights Out” if he’s seriously thinking about signing with Boston.
Tomlinson took a pretty serious shot at the Patriots and while everyone is making a fairly big deal about it, Belichick hasn’t said one word on the subject, hmm.
Next Week:
Super Bowl preparations start and two very lucky teams get to battle over the 32nd pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.
We get one week closer to pitchers and catchers.
The Raiders still won’t have a coach.
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