Letters to the Editor
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The most exciting moment this weekend
The best moment of the weekend was when Bill Belichick blasted his way through maybe 15 photographers in order to issue the most awkward and brief hug ever to Mangenius, and then stormed back through the crowd. He nearly levels one photog, who looks like he's about to deck whomever it was that knocked him. Upon realizing it was Belichick, the cameraman still looks pissed because the hug happens so quickly it was impossible for him to get a snapshot. Priceless.
I realize that I was supposed to view this as an "aw-gee-let's-bury-the-hatchet" hug, but there were about 20 different layers of psychology happening there in an instant. I'd rather watch that shove-hug-shove play in slow motion a million times than see Romo drop that snap again.
Also, why the hell is Tony Romo still taking the long snaps? You'd think that Tuna would have had someone else fill in that role once it became obvious that Romo was going to be starting for the rest of the season.
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Michaels is a Republican
Reason enough to dislike him. In 2004, there was an exchange of fumbles during a Patriots game in October ... Madden says "What a flip-flop." Michaels says "Well, wer'e in the right state for it." Har, har. A Kerry flip-flop slam. You're a real wit, Al ... half, dim and nit. Nice President you got there.
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New York Giants
I grew up in Chicago and have always hated ANYTHING associated with New York, especially sports teams. While it's pretty clear that the best team won on Sunday night, I found myself rooting for Burris, Manning, Barber, Shockey, and the Giants.
For every other accomplishment these players had through the year, that might have been the most unlikely.
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Patriots "pound" the Jets?
Not really. The Jets hung in there for a close game most of the way through. It was late in the the 3rd quarter, Pats leading 20 - 13 when there was a knocked down pass. Everone on the field stopped, thinking the play was over. Bellicheck realized the refs hadn't blown the whistle and screamed at one of his players to get the ball. Wilfork picked it up and got to the 15 before the Jets stopped him.
After that it was all over, sure. Before that fluke play it was still anyone's ball game.
Also, I have to agree with tangerine. I can't listen to Michaels half the time. Between his sucking up to Madden and his nasty Republican comments I don't really care if he manages to watch the game and tell me what I'm seeing. When I want that, I listen to the radio.
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One question about the Romo run
If Romo had just gotten to the 1 yard line, wouldn't he have had the first down giving Dallas four more chances to score? If so, doesn't that make the Babineaux tackle even more spectacular? Similar to the SB saving tackle by the Rams' Jones a few years ago against the Titans?
I haven't heard anyone mention this...the yellow line was right there on my TV and he came down awfully close to it. I even thought I saw Parcells mouthing the words "first down?"
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Anybody else flash back to "North Dallas Forty?"
After Romo botched the snap on the winning field goal, all I could think about was the scene in North Dallas Forty when the QB blows the chance for a last-second tie by botching the snap on the extra point.
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Romo Not THE Goat
As always much of fandom and the media isolate one play as the criritcal play. One guy as the goat.
After the change of possession on the botched field goal Seattle is backed up on it's on goal line, Dallas with 3 timeouts and over a minute..........I'd guess in that situation, if the defense stuffs 3 running plays followed by timeouts and a punt, an NFL team will get a field goal over 50 percent of the time. A good field goal--- a field goal attempt maybe 75 percent.
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Not to excuse Michaels...
...but are there ANY non-Republicans associated with professional football, either on the field, the locker room, or in the broadcast booth?
This is a serious question.
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Democrats in football?
I've also wondered why so many people associated with pro football are Republicans. However, I understand that Patriots owner Robert Kraft is a good Democrat who is generous with his funds.
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Man, Romo almost made it
I mean really, everytime I watch the replay I think he's gonna score (or at least get a first down). Gramatica got a little chip on Babineaux, too, as he came across.
Also, blame the (slick) kicker-only ball the NFL instituted a few years back...at least I think it's still around. Maybe all holders should wear gloves? Or will that make it harder to do the thing where they spin the laces out? Any holders out there?
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Sure
I was taken aback by the botched short field goal. But I was equally stunned by the 6 foot wide hole that Alexander got on the next play.
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Angry King
Someone is having a 'seriously' bad day. I'm amazed at the seething take on the national championship game. It's okay, I've figured it out. King seems agitated by the fact that Ohio State and Florida, two unapologetic football powerhouses, are facing each other for the National Championship.
Yes it's a little different than the pros. Seeing as how the players, through recruiting and official visits, have the right to choose what institution they attend, the competative advantage shifts toward schools with the best coaches, stadiums, history, curriculum, weight facilities etc. In the pros, however, the teams choose the players - creating a more 'unpredictable' marketplace.
Make no mistake, I enjoy pro football, but I don't want college ball to reflect it more than it already does. Imagine a college football landscape where Akron could have drafted Reggie Bush out of high school, or UTEP could have taken Ted Ginn Jr, Vince Young to Vanderbilt, Warren Sapp to Tulsa, Tom Brady to North Dakota, etc.... That would make the game, I dunno, less 'predictable' but also unwatchable.
Maybe you don't have a competative team King, but don't take it out on those of us who do.
GO BUCKS.
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NFL unpredictability and BCS
Just a quick thought, brought on by your discussion of the unpredictability of the NFL: I'd love it if there were some way to apply the BCS ranking system to the NFL, just to see how well it predicts post-season outcomes in a league that actually has a real post-season....