What a great story the New Orleans Saints have become. Congrats to the Saints on their win over the Colts in the super bowl and completing such an inspiring season. They absolutely earned it behind a great MVP performance from their leader Drew Brees. This was a good super bowl, wasn't quite great because it was decided with 3 minutes left to go instead of having the dramatic last second finish it was so close to. I have to say I was hoping for the first ever overtime super bowl. It seemed like it was destined to happen before Manning threw the worst INT of his career. That one will hurt for a long time, no doubt. If Manning had brought his A game instead of B+, this game is a little different. That INT was the difference between one of the all time great super bowls and just another good one. If Manning would have evened things up, this game would have been an instant beauty. Still, decent stuff for a super bowl. Who knows...we may very well have a rematch in super bowl XLV. Both these teams are gonna be very good again next season.
Speaking of the MVP Drew Brees...somewhere tonight the San Diego Chargers are absolutely kicking themselves for letting him get away. Rivers is really good, but Brees is a super bowl champion and MVP!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Warner says goodbye
Kurt Warner has decided he's thrown his last pass in the NFL, retiring friday. The frontman of the "greatest show on turf" was a lot of fun to watch and no doubt the Cardinals will miss him a lot. He took that franchise from a doormat team to within a couple minutes of super bowl champion. I think it's almost crazy how it's even a question as to whether he's a hall of famer or not. To me, it's an easy YES. 12 years in the league, NFL MVP, super bowl champion, super bowl MVP, 3 super bowl appearances. He has the three highest passing totals in super bowl history, and let's not forget he took TWO teams to the super bowl with the Rams and Cardinals. The guy was a gunslinger and a winner and very classy off the field. See you in Canton, Kurt.
As one Hall of Fame QB walks away, we await the NFL future of another. The official Favre Watch 2010 has begun. No doubt he took a beating in the NFC Championship game vs the Saints, a game which the Vikings SHOULD have won. I think it would be really hard for Favre to walk away though after having one of the best seasons of his career. If he's got one more year in him, the Vikings will be a contender again next season.
Super Bowl 44 is in 8 days...my official prediction is Colts over the Saints in a shootout 38-34. Manning will light it up again with 3 TDs and get Super Bowl MVP.
As one Hall of Fame QB walks away, we await the NFL future of another. The official Favre Watch 2010 has begun. No doubt he took a beating in the NFC Championship game vs the Saints, a game which the Vikings SHOULD have won. I think it would be really hard for Favre to walk away though after having one of the best seasons of his career. If he's got one more year in him, the Vikings will be a contender again next season.
Super Bowl 44 is in 8 days...my official prediction is Colts over the Saints in a shootout 38-34. Manning will light it up again with 3 TDs and get Super Bowl MVP.
Friday, January 8, 2010
January football
Congrats to the Alabama Crimson Tide for their national championship win over Texas. I think this one will always have a very BIG asterisk by it since Texas QB Colt McCoy was knocked out after 5 plays. I really think this game may have had a different result with their leader in there after the start they got off to and the way that Texas defense played. For what it's worth, Texas appears to be in good hands with their freshman QB Gilbert.
The "second season" begins in the NFL saturday with wild card weekend. I'm really not that excited about these matchups, but hopefully there will be some good games. The big thing to watch for in the playoffs will be how the long layoff for the Colts and Saints will effect them after finishing the season on losing streaks. Neither team has had a meaningful game in a month. BTW, SHAME on the Colts for pulling the starters vs the Jets. That was a big slap in the face to NFL fans and all of the NFL teams who would LOVE to have a shot at a perfect season. I will also say...watch out Colts for this red-hot Chargers team! I can see a Chargers win in that one.
The "second season" begins in the NFL saturday with wild card weekend. I'm really not that excited about these matchups, but hopefully there will be some good games. The big thing to watch for in the playoffs will be how the long layoff for the Colts and Saints will effect them after finishing the season on losing streaks. Neither team has had a meaningful game in a month. BTW, SHAME on the Colts for pulling the starters vs the Jets. That was a big slap in the face to NFL fans and all of the NFL teams who would LOVE to have a shot at a perfect season. I will also say...watch out Colts for this red-hot Chargers team! I can see a Chargers win in that one.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Bowl season & the NFL
The college football season has blown by again and we have our bowl matchups. Despite not being a fan of the evil BCS, I do like some of these matchups. I'm looking forward to Oregon v Ohio St. in the Rose Bowl and Florida v Cincinnat in the Sugar Bowl. The championship game matchup is decent with Texas v Alabama, but I'm not overly excited about it because Texas got lucky getting there.
Notre Dame's new head coach will be Cincinnati's Brian Kelly, a solid choice I think. He had great success at Cincinnati and built a solid team, something the Irish really need. I can't blame him for leaving for Notre Dame. Clearly, the BCS computers have made it clear that the Big East conference isn't good enough even if you go undefeated during the regular season and win your conference outright. So why stay when you can't win it all there? It will be fun to watch the Irish build a winner.
As the NFL playoffs approach, the Colts and Saints are still undefeated at 12-0. I can just imagine how crazy a super bowl we would have if both teams are undefeated going into the game! We are talking about the highest rated super bowl ever for sure. What a wild atmosphere that would be.
Notre Dame's new head coach will be Cincinnati's Brian Kelly, a solid choice I think. He had great success at Cincinnati and built a solid team, something the Irish really need. I can't blame him for leaving for Notre Dame. Clearly, the BCS computers have made it clear that the Big East conference isn't good enough even if you go undefeated during the regular season and win your conference outright. So why stay when you can't win it all there? It will be fun to watch the Irish build a winner.
As the NFL playoffs approach, the Colts and Saints are still undefeated at 12-0. I can just imagine how crazy a super bowl we would have if both teams are undefeated going into the game! We are talking about the highest rated super bowl ever for sure. What a wild atmosphere that would be.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Football thoughts
Looking forward to this sunday night's NFL matchup. It's a beauty. Patriots at Colts. This is the NFL at it's best right now and has been for awhile. Manning vs Brady...the two best QBs in the NFL doing their thing. Brady will be in Manning's house this time to try to ruin the Colts perfect season. It'll be fun. Seriously, this is good football. The only game bigger than this one during the NFL season is the super bowl.
Congrats to Mr. Favre on going 2 for 2 against his old Packers team, loved every second of both games. Bottom line, the guy can still play at a very high level and is playing some of the best football of his career. He is so good for the game and I'm a big Vikings fan this season.
Looks like the BCS will again be booed as there likely will not be a clear-cut #1 vs #2 in the title game. Even though Texas and Florida may get there undefeated, TCU has a pretty big argument that they will deserve it, and Boise St. also will likely get left behind. Shame on the BCS. BTW, I would NOT want to be playing Stanford right now. They look pretty good after defeating both Oregon and USC back-to-back and they are right in the hunt for the Pac 10 title.
Congrats to Mr. Favre on going 2 for 2 against his old Packers team, loved every second of both games. Bottom line, the guy can still play at a very high level and is playing some of the best football of his career. He is so good for the game and I'm a big Vikings fan this season.
Looks like the BCS will again be booed as there likely will not be a clear-cut #1 vs #2 in the title game. Even though Texas and Florida may get there undefeated, TCU has a pretty big argument that they will deserve it, and Boise St. also will likely get left behind. Shame on the BCS. BTW, I would NOT want to be playing Stanford right now. They look pretty good after defeating both Oregon and USC back-to-back and they are right in the hunt for the Pac 10 title.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Football banter
Football is back and it's a beautiful thing!!
Michael Vick is back in football and will be very exciting for Eagles fans if they can avoid too many distractions from any negative fan reaction.
Brett Favre knew he was making a mistake when he announced he was done just before preseason began and all it took was one preseason game to change his mind. He's with the Vikings now and it's really great to see him playing again with a good Vikings team. They are 3-0 and I fully expect them to be in the playoffs if Favre stays healthy. He pulled off an absolutely amazing game winning TD pass vs the Niners Sunday. That's why he's great for the league. The guy can still play at a high level and loves this game as much as I do. Next Monday night's Packers/Vikings game will be fun.
It's hard to believe we are already 4 games into the college football season! Yikes, that was fast. My Huskers are off to a 3-1 start and I'm really excited to see how we do at Mizzou. They haven't seemed to have lost a step despite losing Chase Daniels. Next Thursday's battle at Missouri will be a good one. Two early nominees for best games of the season are Florida St vs Miami and Michigan vs Notre Dame. Both were great football games.
How bout the defending Super Bowl champs? They seem to be in a little trouble. It's early in the year, but they are 1-2 and could easily be 0-3. They squeaked by the Titans in the opener and have lost their last two by 3. It doesn't get any easier with the Chargers next. Something to keep an eye on. GREAT TO HAVE FOOTBALL BACK...the best time of the year!
Michael Vick is back in football and will be very exciting for Eagles fans if they can avoid too many distractions from any negative fan reaction.
Brett Favre knew he was making a mistake when he announced he was done just before preseason began and all it took was one preseason game to change his mind. He's with the Vikings now and it's really great to see him playing again with a good Vikings team. They are 3-0 and I fully expect them to be in the playoffs if Favre stays healthy. He pulled off an absolutely amazing game winning TD pass vs the Niners Sunday. That's why he's great for the league. The guy can still play at a high level and loves this game as much as I do. Next Monday night's Packers/Vikings game will be fun.
It's hard to believe we are already 4 games into the college football season! Yikes, that was fast. My Huskers are off to a 3-1 start and I'm really excited to see how we do at Mizzou. They haven't seemed to have lost a step despite losing Chase Daniels. Next Thursday's battle at Missouri will be a good one. Two early nominees for best games of the season are Florida St vs Miami and Michigan vs Notre Dame. Both were great football games.
How bout the defending Super Bowl champs? They seem to be in a little trouble. It's early in the year, but they are 1-2 and could easily be 0-3. They squeaked by the Titans in the opener and have lost their last two by 3. It doesn't get any easier with the Chargers next. Something to keep an eye on. GREAT TO HAVE FOOTBALL BACK...the best time of the year!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Favre Says Goodbye
Brett Favre has decided to walk away from football and not join the Minnesota Vikings, a team he would be perfect for. While I don't agree with or understand this choice, I will respect it. So Favre had decided to walk away and go out on his own terms. I gotta believe though that this wasn't going out on his terms. His last four games with the Jets were very forgettable. It's going to be very difficult for me as a fan of his to remember his last few games as struggling as much as he did. It doesn't seem right. Still, I would like to thank Brett Favre for his great passion for the game and all the exciting highlights every Sunday. He was an easy guy to root for. I will also be forever greatful to him for not beating my Broncos in SuperBowl 32. That was one of the greatest days ever for me. I hope Favre enjoys retirement and that he doesn't have too many gutwrenching days this fall when he absolutely regrets this decision...and there will be MANY. It was a good run #4.
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