I just wrote a huge article of wonderful sports analysis and coverage to have it erased at the slip of a finger, so I am going to watch F-R-I-E-N-D-S, cause they are there for me too....
i suggest re-reading our older posts, they are still internet gold...
jig
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Where's my mind....
I have been trying to think of a solid post for days now. Seriously, it has been days and I cant drum up enough desire or interest on a particular subject. My mind keeps bouncing around from subject to subject, but I cant put enough together to actually waste your time with it too. So, I thought I might let you in on where I stand on everything that is going on in my mind in sports right now. Twig has been keeping above the water line for a week and its a bout time I threw him an inflatable bone....
-The Congressional Oversight Committee should look into something other than sports. I have a few subjects for recommendation. The abuse by private contractors in Iraq, the gross price inflation of gas by all the oil companies, the misuse of funds spent in Katrina relief.... what say you all my future lawyers?
-I hope Barry Bonds goes to Japan. That would be halirious.
-The NBA is pretty boring until the playoffs. I have been trying to get into them, with all the trades in all, but still, not doing a lot for me.
-I cant believe NASCAR has fans. I believe most of them live in Texas. I went to eat Saturday night, looking forward to watching the Memphis-Tenn. game that was on ESPN. However, I spent my entire dinner watching highlights from the Oreo 350, or the Tide 700, I dont know what it was, but they wouldn't even change the channel when I asked.
-Colin Cowherd sucks. I have to travel on a weekly basis all over our great state. Any time I am on I-35 in the Metroplex area between the hours of 9-11 a.m., I listen to this guy on 103.3. If this guy uses the "dramatic pause to emphasize my point" any more, they'll have to give him another hour to fill the dead air. Don't tell him I'm talking crap, cause if he finds out, he will have his (idiot) loyal listeners flood our site to crash the server.... consider the feud on Herd.
-I like the Zach Thomas signing for the Boys. I don't have much loyalty to Akin Ayododdle Doo, so it doesn't bother me that he will probably start for him and I think it should help the weak side.
Ok, one week later, I have found my post that was deleted. I will now update my thoughts on this week.
-Colin Cowherd is still horrible.
-I think Brett Favre must have died. Even ESPN thinks that he might be getting just a little bit too much attention. He's probably going to play next year anyway.
-Minus the draft, the Cowboys are going to look really similar next year. I thought we might make one big move in free agency, but I guess that big move was resigning Flo. I guess it isn't all bad.
-I might be excited about the start of baseball. That will fade.
-I can't wait for the Patriots to lose 6 games next year. You heard it here first.
-The Michael Irvin show on ESPN radio is awesome. I love it.
O.K., I feel good. It feels good to be back. I'm sorry its been so long. Watch out world, JAT is back on track. Austin, please, as a faithful follower, let us know, what do you want to see, and we will make it happen. I can't believe Texas chose Hillary.
Republican Jig.
-The Congressional Oversight Committee should look into something other than sports. I have a few subjects for recommendation. The abuse by private contractors in Iraq, the gross price inflation of gas by all the oil companies, the misuse of funds spent in Katrina relief.... what say you all my future lawyers?
-I hope Barry Bonds goes to Japan. That would be halirious.
-The NBA is pretty boring until the playoffs. I have been trying to get into them, with all the trades in all, but still, not doing a lot for me.
-I cant believe NASCAR has fans. I believe most of them live in Texas. I went to eat Saturday night, looking forward to watching the Memphis-Tenn. game that was on ESPN. However, I spent my entire dinner watching highlights from the Oreo 350, or the Tide 700, I dont know what it was, but they wouldn't even change the channel when I asked.
-Colin Cowherd sucks. I have to travel on a weekly basis all over our great state. Any time I am on I-35 in the Metroplex area between the hours of 9-11 a.m., I listen to this guy on 103.3. If this guy uses the "dramatic pause to emphasize my point" any more, they'll have to give him another hour to fill the dead air. Don't tell him I'm talking crap, cause if he finds out, he will have his (idiot) loyal listeners flood our site to crash the server.... consider the feud on Herd.
-I like the Zach Thomas signing for the Boys. I don't have much loyalty to Akin Ayododdle Doo, so it doesn't bother me that he will probably start for him and I think it should help the weak side.
Ok, one week later, I have found my post that was deleted. I will now update my thoughts on this week.
-Colin Cowherd is still horrible.
-I think Brett Favre must have died. Even ESPN thinks that he might be getting just a little bit too much attention. He's probably going to play next year anyway.
-Minus the draft, the Cowboys are going to look really similar next year. I thought we might make one big move in free agency, but I guess that big move was resigning Flo. I guess it isn't all bad.
-I might be excited about the start of baseball. That will fade.
-I can't wait for the Patriots to lose 6 games next year. You heard it here first.
-The Michael Irvin show on ESPN radio is awesome. I love it.
O.K., I feel good. It feels good to be back. I'm sorry its been so long. Watch out world, JAT is back on track. Austin, please, as a faithful follower, let us know, what do you want to see, and we will make it happen. I can't believe Texas chose Hillary.
Republican Jig.
March Is Maddening
I know it's a bit early to start thinking about seeding for the NCAA tournament, what with most teams still having three or so regular season games, plus the conference tourney to play, but what the heck, I'll give it a shot. After a great four days of basketball-including two number ones falling-I've been really considering the possiblities of who's got a shot in March. If you think about it, there's at least six teams with a legit argument to be a 1 seed, which means that we're most likely in for a heck of a tournament next month. I'm only considering the top two seeds for the regions and acting as if the season ended today, but don't quote me on anything, since a lot can change between now and the start of Madness.
Hypothetical Regions and Seedings as Seen By Twig:
East: 1) Memphis-Undefeated until dropping a close game to a very good Tennessee team. Shouldn't loose the rest of the way, possibly the only lock for a 1.
2) Duke-A team with an argument to be a 1. In real life the winner of the second Duke/UNC game will likely get it.
Midwest: 1) UNC-When Lawson gets back, watch out. Maybe the front-runner for the title.
2) Texas-Another team with a legit argument for a number one. Has some big wins on the resume, but some shaky losses keep them from a number one-for now.
South: 1) Tennessee-Loss to Vandy hurts, but not a lot of shame in it, as they beat the only number one lock, Memphis, two days before.
2) Kansas-In real life, can make a run for number one with a good showing in the Big XII tournament, but if the season ended right now, they're a solid two.
West: 1) UCLA- Deep, experienced, the second best "lock" for number one.
2) Wisconsin- Maybe a stretch, but they're hot right now, and are well-coached enough to make a deep run come March.
There you have it kiddos, my very early predictions for the top seeds. Also, does anyone know how they come up with the regions? They confuse me every year, with teams like Arizona in the 'north' or Indiana in the 'southeast' regions. Just flabbergasting. Holla back homies, and bring opinions with ya.
Twig
Hypothetical Regions and Seedings as Seen By Twig:
East: 1) Memphis-Undefeated until dropping a close game to a very good Tennessee team. Shouldn't loose the rest of the way, possibly the only lock for a 1.
2) Duke-A team with an argument to be a 1. In real life the winner of the second Duke/UNC game will likely get it.
Midwest: 1) UNC-When Lawson gets back, watch out. Maybe the front-runner for the title.
2) Texas-Another team with a legit argument for a number one. Has some big wins on the resume, but some shaky losses keep them from a number one-for now.
South: 1) Tennessee-Loss to Vandy hurts, but not a lot of shame in it, as they beat the only number one lock, Memphis, two days before.
2) Kansas-In real life, can make a run for number one with a good showing in the Big XII tournament, but if the season ended right now, they're a solid two.
West: 1) UCLA- Deep, experienced, the second best "lock" for number one.
2) Wisconsin- Maybe a stretch, but they're hot right now, and are well-coached enough to make a deep run come March.
There you have it kiddos, my very early predictions for the top seeds. Also, does anyone know how they come up with the regions? They confuse me every year, with teams like Arizona in the 'north' or Indiana in the 'southeast' regions. Just flabbergasting. Holla back homies, and bring opinions with ya.
Twig
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Fisticuffs...Ya Heard Of Me?
Contrary to yesterday and today's posts, I'm not really a big fan of just slapping some links on here and considering it a 'post.' However, this one was just too good not to pass along. Justin Scott, the Bradfords, and Homer Hiccolm must be proud...
http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20080226/NEWS01/802260327
-T
http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20080226/NEWS01/802260327
-T
Monday, February 25, 2008
No News is Slow News
It's been slow goings around here the past few days. OK, the past few weeks. Sue us. Anyway, in case you haven't heard, here's some news to kill a few minutes on a Monday:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3264040
Personally, I think the move to Thanksgiving Day/evening is pretty cool. I can't speak for everyone, but three of my favorite things in the universe are Thanksgiving dinner, Dallas Cowboy football, and Texas Longhorn football, and now, for the first time in over a decade, I get to enjoy all three on the same day!
Thanks for reading, I'll get back with y'all around spring break!
Twigums
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3264040
Personally, I think the move to Thanksgiving Day/evening is pretty cool. I can't speak for everyone, but three of my favorite things in the universe are Thanksgiving dinner, Dallas Cowboy football, and Texas Longhorn football, and now, for the first time in over a decade, I get to enjoy all three on the same day!
Thanks for reading, I'll get back with y'all around spring break!
Twigums
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Blockbuster Trade Finalized
After days of speculation that a huge trade involving the Dallas Mavericks would fall through because of a no-trade claus in a bench players contract, the Mavs finally have their man. That's right, Malik Allen is coming to Big D! Some may say that the Mavericks grossly overpaid for a guy who averages 5.4 ppg and 2.7 boards (They included guard Devin Harris, center DeSagana Diop, forwards Maurice Ager, and Trenton Hassell, a retired Keith Van Horn and two first round picks in the trade) I, however, find the price to be just right, even if I've never actually seen Allen play. And I do mean never. Not even on Sportscenter. I mean, the knock against the Mavs the past few postseasons has been their lack of defensive toughness, and this is something that Allen aparently brings to the table that has the Dallas higher-ups salivating. "Yeww know, Maleek iz a prime-time deefender, juan of the best en tha leeeaaguee. Heel breeng a neuw deefensive mindset to hour teem," an obviously extatic Avery Johnson told the Dallas Morning News last night.
Some media outlets claim that this is a panic move by owner Mark Cuban in response to the Lakers getting Pau Gasol and the Phoenix Suns trading for Shaquille O'Neal last week, but if you ask me, this is just what the Mavs need in order to be contenders in the rough and tumble Western Conference. They dump the quick-like-a-cat, yet frail-like-a-grandmother Harris, as well as Diop, who, by all accounts, "Has a friendly face." I'm sorry, but friendly faces and pulled groins do not get you into the NBA Finals. All in all, this trade is just what the doctor ordered for the Mavericks. That is, assuming the doctor ordered, "2008 NBA Championship, please."
Also included in the trade to Dallas were Antoine Wright and Jason Kidd.
-Twigells
Some media outlets claim that this is a panic move by owner Mark Cuban in response to the Lakers getting Pau Gasol and the Phoenix Suns trading for Shaquille O'Neal last week, but if you ask me, this is just what the Mavs need in order to be contenders in the rough and tumble Western Conference. They dump the quick-like-a-cat, yet frail-like-a-grandmother Harris, as well as Diop, who, by all accounts, "Has a friendly face." I'm sorry, but friendly faces and pulled groins do not get you into the NBA Finals. All in all, this trade is just what the doctor ordered for the Mavericks. That is, assuming the doctor ordered, "2008 NBA Championship, please."
Also included in the trade to Dallas were Antoine Wright and Jason Kidd.
-Twigells
Thursday, February 7, 2008
A Match Made in Houston...
Holy cow. I'm tired. I'm horse. I'm sore. Last night, I lost my mind on more than one occasion. To recap, The J.A.T. made its first live broadcast at last nights USA vs. Mexico soccer match played at Relient Stadium in Houston, Texas. It was unbelieveble. First of all, that stadium was HUGE, and it was filled with MEXICANS. My initial estimate was 2:1 in favor of the foreignors, but that wasn't even close. My best guess after the game was USA- 12,000-15,000 Mexico-55,000-60,000. It was an away game played in our country. That does bother me a little bit, but now is not the time to talk about it. I can't put into words how intense the atmostphere was. I knew it was going to be wild, but it surpassed my expectations. You would not believe the roar of the crowd everytime a Mexican player made a move, or had a scoring oppurtunity. Likewise, the feeling of scoring a goal was unreal. We couldn't run anywhere, so we just jumped, high fived, and hugged any American supportor around. Luckily, we were in a small pocket of 15-20 American supportors, so our celebrations were a bit more intense than many other American fans, but so was our trash talk. The four of us did our part to jeer the other team and let the opposition fan's know how we felt about them, but others around us did better, or dirttier, or extremely more inappropriattier (not a word). But it was awesome. There was a Mexican family sitting to our direct left. We went back and forth the whole game, and it wasn't just "check the scoreboard" talk. To quote my brother right before halftime, "You are UUUUUUUGLY!", to which we recieved to middle fingers as a response. At one point, a women behind us suggested that all the Mexican players were such wimps, they should all wear feminine products. Read between the lines. The rivalary is unlike any you can experience in any other sport. Duke-UNC, Texas-A&M, Ohio State-Michigan, these can't add up to the intensity, the hype, or the atmostphere.
The Officiating was bad. That is an understatement. I will say, it was hard to look at that objectively from where I was, but even so, it was not called evenly. Tim Howard, the American goalkeeper, took things into his own hands by putting one of their flashy strikers in a head lock and taking a swing at him. That was a good part. The last time USA played Mexico was this summer in the Gold Cup Championship. After the game, everyone said how much the rivalry had grown to respect each other, that it wasn't so much hate, as respect now. The guy who said that was an idiot.
I see that I am going a bit long, so I have decided to make this a two part series. There is much more to talk about, and I am going to upload pictures as well. I still want to cover Mexican respect for the country they live in, and the wild experience of trying to live the game, surrounded by Mexican's, singing "God Bless American" as loud as we could.
-American Jig
The Officiating was bad. That is an understatement. I will say, it was hard to look at that objectively from where I was, but even so, it was not called evenly. Tim Howard, the American goalkeeper, took things into his own hands by putting one of their flashy strikers in a head lock and taking a swing at him. That was a good part. The last time USA played Mexico was this summer in the Gold Cup Championship. After the game, everyone said how much the rivalry had grown to respect each other, that it wasn't so much hate, as respect now. The guy who said that was an idiot.
I see that I am going a bit long, so I have decided to make this a two part series. There is much more to talk about, and I am going to upload pictures as well. I still want to cover Mexican respect for the country they live in, and the wild experience of trying to live the game, surrounded by Mexican's, singing "God Bless American" as loud as we could.
-American Jig
Delightfully Delightful
Last night was awesome. The Jig came to H-town with his brother Luke and a friend of his in tow, and we went to Mammoth Reliant Stadium (I'm pushing for the "Mammoth" part to be officially added to the title. If any of the presidential candidates adds this to their agenda they get my vote, no questions asked) to watch the USA/Mexico soccer friendly.
I'm gonna keep this short, since my soccer knowledge is about as little as your average Mexican futbol fan, (ba-dum-cha!) and I don't want to make myself look completely incompetent. Besides, as I type, Jig is truckin back to Belton, and he'll be able to give a much more thourough evaluation of the night. However, I will say this: going to a live soccer game is something that every sports fan should do at least once. I'm not talking about little league soccer, everyone does that. I'm talking about seeing the national team play in person. The ball skills these guys possess is unbelievable, and if you don't think I'm saying that just so I have an excuse to type 'ball skills,' you're crazy. But seriously, the level of play is unparalelled, and even in a sport where scoring is minimal, you don't want to miss a second of the action for fear that you may miss something truly spectacular. Also, going to a national team game is awesome because of the atmosphere. It's one thing to root for your favorite team, such as the Cowboys, Rangers, etc., but it's something entirely different when your running around with the flag of your country wraped around your neck like a cape, screaming "U-S-A! U-S-A!" whenever the boys do something great. And that may be the best part of attending a national team soccer game. When we scored, we went crraazzzzy. I'm talking Britney Spears off the deep-end crazy. When you're outnumbered by about 50,000 in the stands, you have to go ape-wild when your guys score. And it's a must to crank the heckling up a notch when the opponent rolls around on the ground like he's passing a kidney stone, even though he got slapped on the wrist, just to try and draw a foul on the Americans. Maybe I got carried away, but late in the game, when things got a bit chippy and a Mexican player shoved one of our guys I shouted, in close proximity of the Mexican fans, "Give him a green card!" Inappropriate? Wildly. But in a border rivalry in soccer, anything goes. And really, that was one of the milder things said about the Mexican team. (For the record the 'really really' bad things came from people around us, not our little part) All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and I have a newfound respect for the beautiful game.
- Twig "I'm not naming my first born son Troy anymore, it's gonna be Jozy" Agan
I'm gonna keep this short, since my soccer knowledge is about as little as your average Mexican futbol fan, (ba-dum-cha!) and I don't want to make myself look completely incompetent. Besides, as I type, Jig is truckin back to Belton, and he'll be able to give a much more thourough evaluation of the night. However, I will say this: going to a live soccer game is something that every sports fan should do at least once. I'm not talking about little league soccer, everyone does that. I'm talking about seeing the national team play in person. The ball skills these guys possess is unbelievable, and if you don't think I'm saying that just so I have an excuse to type 'ball skills,' you're crazy. But seriously, the level of play is unparalelled, and even in a sport where scoring is minimal, you don't want to miss a second of the action for fear that you may miss something truly spectacular. Also, going to a national team game is awesome because of the atmosphere. It's one thing to root for your favorite team, such as the Cowboys, Rangers, etc., but it's something entirely different when your running around with the flag of your country wraped around your neck like a cape, screaming "U-S-A! U-S-A!" whenever the boys do something great. And that may be the best part of attending a national team soccer game. When we scored, we went crraazzzzy. I'm talking Britney Spears off the deep-end crazy. When you're outnumbered by about 50,000 in the stands, you have to go ape-wild when your guys score. And it's a must to crank the heckling up a notch when the opponent rolls around on the ground like he's passing a kidney stone, even though he got slapped on the wrist, just to try and draw a foul on the Americans. Maybe I got carried away, but late in the game, when things got a bit chippy and a Mexican player shoved one of our guys I shouted, in close proximity of the Mexican fans, "Give him a green card!" Inappropriate? Wildly. But in a border rivalry in soccer, anything goes. And really, that was one of the milder things said about the Mexican team. (For the record the 'really really' bad things came from people around us, not our little part) All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and I have a newfound respect for the beautiful game.
- Twig "I'm not naming my first born son Troy anymore, it's gonna be Jozy" Agan
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Goodbye Football, forget me not...
Let me start by saying that I hate that the Giants won the Super Bowl.
I couldn't be more happy that the Giants won the Super Bowl. I don't want to talk about the actual game that much, or even that much about the Giants. I want to focus on what this means for the New England Patriots, Bill Bellichecheck (sp?), and their legacy. I said this many years ago, and had been standing by it all year long, that no team would go undefeated in the NFL. I'll be honest, I thought I was going to be wrong on Sunday and I spent most of the game thinking that this was the moment that the Patriots were going to take hold of the game and seal the perfect season, but that never happened. I hate Bill Bellyshrek. Not that I was surprised that he left the field earlier, but, shesh, that guy is highly unlikable. I could not have constructed a better way for that guy to get his. To be so friggin arrogrant all year, win every game, and to constantly remind everyone that the only thing he cares about is to win the Super Bowl, I can't even imagine what type of mental torture he is going through right now. To know, he was 2:00 minutes away from becoming the "Best Team Ever" with the "Best Coach Ever", this doesn't even register as a DeLeveler.... it is way way worse. I thought the Cowboys season was a waste after a 13-3 season, but this is way way worse. Everyone in New England, the media, and junior highs across the country has to view this season as a failure. Which sounds ridiculous because they only lost ONE game, but this has to be the WORST one loss season in history. (and I love it). They can't even be included in the conversation of "Best Ever" anything because they choked with the biggest oppurtunity in their professional lives one the line. My favorite moment was when Seau saw that Plax had made that last second grab in the endzone, and fell to his knees and then his face, and didn't move for sometime. 18 years, no championships, and to be that close, I bet he hasn't sleep since that moment, or he hasn't awaken yet. For as much as I hated these two teams, it was a highly entertaining Super Bowl. Strahan even said the hardest team they played in the playoffs was the Cowboys. Shesh, what might have been. I know a few months from now, I will have to face the fact that the Giants won the Super Bowl, but for now, I can enjoy the fact the Patriots lost it.
P.S. Tomorrow TheJigandTwig will be attending the USA vs. Mexico soccer game in Houston! Stay tuned for full coverage. If your attending the game, tell them J.A.T. sent you and you will recieve one taco from Taco Cabana.
I couldn't be more happy that the Giants won the Super Bowl. I don't want to talk about the actual game that much, or even that much about the Giants. I want to focus on what this means for the New England Patriots, Bill Bellichecheck (sp?), and their legacy. I said this many years ago, and had been standing by it all year long, that no team would go undefeated in the NFL. I'll be honest, I thought I was going to be wrong on Sunday and I spent most of the game thinking that this was the moment that the Patriots were going to take hold of the game and seal the perfect season, but that never happened. I hate Bill Bellyshrek. Not that I was surprised that he left the field earlier, but, shesh, that guy is highly unlikable. I could not have constructed a better way for that guy to get his. To be so friggin arrogrant all year, win every game, and to constantly remind everyone that the only thing he cares about is to win the Super Bowl, I can't even imagine what type of mental torture he is going through right now. To know, he was 2:00 minutes away from becoming the "Best Team Ever" with the "Best Coach Ever", this doesn't even register as a DeLeveler.... it is way way worse. I thought the Cowboys season was a waste after a 13-3 season, but this is way way worse. Everyone in New England, the media, and junior highs across the country has to view this season as a failure. Which sounds ridiculous because they only lost ONE game, but this has to be the WORST one loss season in history. (and I love it). They can't even be included in the conversation of "Best Ever" anything because they choked with the biggest oppurtunity in their professional lives one the line. My favorite moment was when Seau saw that Plax had made that last second grab in the endzone, and fell to his knees and then his face, and didn't move for sometime. 18 years, no championships, and to be that close, I bet he hasn't sleep since that moment, or he hasn't awaken yet. For as much as I hated these two teams, it was a highly entertaining Super Bowl. Strahan even said the hardest team they played in the playoffs was the Cowboys. Shesh, what might have been. I know a few months from now, I will have to face the fact that the Giants won the Super Bowl, but for now, I can enjoy the fact the Patriots lost it.
P.S. Tomorrow TheJigandTwig will be attending the USA vs. Mexico soccer game in Houston! Stay tuned for full coverage. If your attending the game, tell them J.A.T. sent you and you will recieve one taco from Taco Cabana.
Monday, February 4, 2008
So Close, But Yet Soooo Far Away
The Lord reigns, He is a Mighty God, the Looooord God Reigns! Great is the Lord Almighty He is Lord He is God indeed (clap, clap) Great is the Lord Almighty He is God Suprrreeeeeiiieeeeme! Great is the Lord Almighty He is Lord He is God indeed! Great is the Loooooorrrd! Great is the Looorrrrd!
Hopefully I'm not being sacreligious, but this song came to my head shortly after the fantastic finish in last night's Super Duper Bowl. I don't think God really cares about football, about who wins and loses, but I was extremely happy to see the big bad bully of the NFL, the New England Patriots, get punched in the mouth by the underdog Giants, and have their dream season ruined at the worst possible time. For the record, I still do feel a bit dirty for rooting for the New York Football Giants, but under these circumstances, it was a choice I felt I had to make. Watching the Patriots all year with their pretty boy quarterback, smug head coach, and overly-arrogant defense, was more than I could handle, so I was ultra-tickled to see them get brought down to earth just a little bit last night.
In the future, if I'm rooting for an underdog in a championship game, I can only hope that the powers that be at ESPN decide to do a "Greatest Team Ever?" debate weeks before the game is even played. You may remember ESPN touting the 2005 USC Trojans as the "best ever" but I think we all remember how that turned out for them. Likewise, the Worldwide Leader did a virtual matchup of the 2007 Patriots, pitting them against some of the great teams from the past, such as the 1993 Cowboys, 1984 49ers, and the 1985 Bears. For whatever reason, the media-namely ESPN-feels the need to debate these fabricated matchups, but it seems to me like the only thing it does is motivate the other team to come out and prove that they belong, which the Giants obviously did last night.
The only thing that I've heard people actually debate about last night's game, was the behavior of the Pats coach, Bill Belicheat...err Belichek (sp?) who left the field with one second still remaining. My two cents-yeah it was classless and unneccessary, but didn't we already know that about him? I mean, really, has anyone ever said, "Boy that Belichek sure is a nice one, I hope my daughter grows up and marries a guy like him someday?" Umm, no, so I don't feel like we should get too overheated about that incident. In my opinion, if that's the only thing we feel the need to argue about, in what was an otherwise fantastic game, I think things are gonna be alright. It would be a lot worse if there were some obviously bad call by an official that cost either team the game, or any other controversy on the field that affected the outcome.
So in summary, fantastic game, couldn't be happier about the outcome, can't wait to hear my students spout off their excuses about why the Patriots lost, and definitely can't wait for next year. Hurry up, September!!
-Twig
Hopefully I'm not being sacreligious, but this song came to my head shortly after the fantastic finish in last night's Super Duper Bowl. I don't think God really cares about football, about who wins and loses, but I was extremely happy to see the big bad bully of the NFL, the New England Patriots, get punched in the mouth by the underdog Giants, and have their dream season ruined at the worst possible time. For the record, I still do feel a bit dirty for rooting for the New York Football Giants, but under these circumstances, it was a choice I felt I had to make. Watching the Patriots all year with their pretty boy quarterback, smug head coach, and overly-arrogant defense, was more than I could handle, so I was ultra-tickled to see them get brought down to earth just a little bit last night.
In the future, if I'm rooting for an underdog in a championship game, I can only hope that the powers that be at ESPN decide to do a "Greatest Team Ever?" debate weeks before the game is even played. You may remember ESPN touting the 2005 USC Trojans as the "best ever" but I think we all remember how that turned out for them. Likewise, the Worldwide Leader did a virtual matchup of the 2007 Patriots, pitting them against some of the great teams from the past, such as the 1993 Cowboys, 1984 49ers, and the 1985 Bears. For whatever reason, the media-namely ESPN-feels the need to debate these fabricated matchups, but it seems to me like the only thing it does is motivate the other team to come out and prove that they belong, which the Giants obviously did last night.
The only thing that I've heard people actually debate about last night's game, was the behavior of the Pats coach, Bill Belicheat...err Belichek (sp?) who left the field with one second still remaining. My two cents-yeah it was classless and unneccessary, but didn't we already know that about him? I mean, really, has anyone ever said, "Boy that Belichek sure is a nice one, I hope my daughter grows up and marries a guy like him someday?" Umm, no, so I don't feel like we should get too overheated about that incident. In my opinion, if that's the only thing we feel the need to argue about, in what was an otherwise fantastic game, I think things are gonna be alright. It would be a lot worse if there were some obviously bad call by an official that cost either team the game, or any other controversy on the field that affected the outcome.
So in summary, fantastic game, couldn't be happier about the outcome, can't wait to hear my students spout off their excuses about why the Patriots lost, and definitely can't wait for next year. Hurry up, September!!
-Twig
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