Tommy Gun
I'm watching the Steelers' game on a tape right now, having already looked at the press wrap-up and stats for the game, and this is obvious to me: Tommy Maddox single-handedly lost the game.
And not for the obvious reason, the INT returned for a touchdown in overtime. And not for the other two interceptions, one of which led directly to a Jags' touchdown, nor for his fumbled snap. Maddox lost the game with his general suckitude as a thrower. Most of his passes have been short or behind receivers. While the boos from the Steelers' crowd seemed premature, he certainly didn't earn himself any credibility. I'm guessing that Ben's knee feels much better now.
It was a rough weekend all around. USC pulled it off against Notre Dame and Michigan clipped Penn State. While it was nice to see Florida State go down, Syracuse was humiliated by Rutgers, and Kansas State continued to stink against Texas Tech, the Loyola Marymount of college football. And then, today, the Bengals and the Ravens won. Yech.
Here's the rundown:
What's good:
LaDanian Tomlinson, who makes everything else happen for San Diego.
Rashean Mathis, corner for the Jags, who deflected (not blocked) a punt and won the game with his INT return. There was talk about the Steelers drafting him in 2003.
The Colts, who will pound and pound on the Rams tomorrow night.
The handsome Carson Palmer.
The Patriots lost. Always cause for celebration.
What's bad:
Touchdown Tommy.
The NFC North. (The Bears and Lions are tied atop the division. At 2-3.)
Miami's rushing game. (Chris Chambers was their top runner today.)
The Texans. Do they dump Carr at the end of the season and draft Leinart? I say they do, and Carr resurfaces in...Arizona.
Questions and comments:
Okay, so I was a bit hasty in jumping on the bandwagon for the Chiefs' D.
How does Matt Millen still have a job?
Can someone help me make a joke about the Vikings and their jackassery on Lake Minnetonka? It either has to do with sailing, or with the horns on their helmets.
On a positive note, CBS is currently showing a Walker Texas Ranger movie. Kick ass, America!
And not for the obvious reason, the INT returned for a touchdown in overtime. And not for the other two interceptions, one of which led directly to a Jags' touchdown, nor for his fumbled snap. Maddox lost the game with his general suckitude as a thrower. Most of his passes have been short or behind receivers. While the boos from the Steelers' crowd seemed premature, he certainly didn't earn himself any credibility. I'm guessing that Ben's knee feels much better now.
It was a rough weekend all around. USC pulled it off against Notre Dame and Michigan clipped Penn State. While it was nice to see Florida State go down, Syracuse was humiliated by Rutgers, and Kansas State continued to stink against Texas Tech, the Loyola Marymount of college football. And then, today, the Bengals and the Ravens won. Yech.
Here's the rundown:
What's good:
LaDanian Tomlinson, who makes everything else happen for San Diego.
Rashean Mathis, corner for the Jags, who deflected (not blocked) a punt and won the game with his INT return. There was talk about the Steelers drafting him in 2003.
The Colts, who will pound and pound on the Rams tomorrow night.
The handsome Carson Palmer.
The Patriots lost. Always cause for celebration.
What's bad:
Touchdown Tommy.
The NFC North. (The Bears and Lions are tied atop the division. At 2-3.)
Miami's rushing game. (Chris Chambers was their top runner today.)
The Texans. Do they dump Carr at the end of the season and draft Leinart? I say they do, and Carr resurfaces in...Arizona.
Questions and comments:
Okay, so I was a bit hasty in jumping on the bandwagon for the Chiefs' D.
How does Matt Millen still have a job?
Can someone help me make a joke about the Vikings and their jackassery on Lake Minnetonka? It either has to do with sailing, or with the horns on their helmets.
On a positive note, CBS is currently showing a Walker Texas Ranger movie. Kick ass, America!
posted by Shane @ 7:01 PM
2 Comments:
At 4:42 AM,
Anonymous said…
But where does Frostee fit in, is what I wanna know.
At 1:27 PM,
Anonymous said…
Sigh. I remember when Chuck Norris was stretching for Oscar gold in "Firewalker"... by teaming up with former Academy Award Nominee Louis Gossett, Jr. He couldn't shoot a gun then, but, boy, could he sidekick penniless Central Americans like nobody's business. Now, a Walker Texas Ranger movie?! Chuck, thou hast made wormsmeat of me.
The Chiefs are trying to do the same. Defense is offensive (and worse, confusing) to M. Vermeil, and it hurts the team. Chiefs defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham is a mighty fine spitter of tobacco (oh...he's tough AND gutty), but a surplus of running backs does not help his lads stop Terrell Owens and the like.
It hurt to see Big Ben go down. He is truly an admirable dude - such calm and such largeness. I hope he makes it back quickly.
I think Matt Millen has a job because he knows Chuck Norris. Or at least he knows Chuck Norris' moustache. And I think Mike Tice thinks he's Matt Millen. Without Matt Millen's moustache. And as for that missing moustache? It's on a beach in the Caymans, earning fat stacks of interest and partying like a rock star into the wee hours of the morning.
Glad to see you're back on the scene, Blacky Greene. I'm headin' out with my red shoes to dance the blues.
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