OK, so while I’ve spent most of my free time (ie, after the kids are asleep) watching any/all Superbowl stuff related to the Giants on NFLN and ESPN, I did catch Brady;s interview during Media Day.
And all I can say is - wow, he is the coolest cat I’ve ever seen. He defines the term “smooth”, and just oozes charm and charisma - I can see why most women drool over him. What I would give to be Tom Brady for just one day. Wow.
No, not the man behind the outstanding 1979 album Look Sharp, but rather Shoeless Joe.
Played only nine full seasons but collected 1,772 hits. He owns the third-highest EVER career batting average of .356, and batted .408 in 1911. Career adjusted OPS of 170, and 202 stolen bases. Top-ten in MVP balloting for four consecutive years (1911-1914). Played in two World Series with the White Sox, winning in 1917 and losing in 1919, cumulatively batting .345 with 8 RBIs and only 2 strikeouts.
In the 1919 World Series, he batted .375 with 6 RBIs, 1 home run and 3 doubles. If he was trying to throw the Series, he did a piss-poor job of it. In my view, the lifetime ban of Jackson is probably the second-greatest injustice perpetuated by Kenesaw Mountain Landis, exceeded only by Landis’ tireless and successful efforts to keep baseball segregated. Even if Jackson took cash from lowlifes, even if he knew of their plans, everything he did on the field was a credit to baseball, and nothing he did off the field harmed baseball nearly as much as Landis.
Okay, I’ve gone back and forth… and back again… and then forth… and, well you get the picture. But I’ve decided that I’ve taken the Pats and laid the points all along (usually with disastrous results, relative to the spread), so why stop now?
I’ve go the Pats, I’ll lay the 12 points. You’re all welcome. Who’s feelin’ me?
I’ll again offer my “over/under at 2-1/2 on Giants offensive TDs” prop - naturally, I have the under.
I’d also like to extend the “Pats win by more than the Pack”… oops - that’s no longer in play, is it? Hmmm… okay… I’ve got it: The margin of victory by the Pats will be greater than the number of skins that Favre takes on the golf course this entire weekend (although I have heard he’s a terrific golfer, plenty of time to practice in the offseason these past few years).
Be heard.
I have been asked to give some thoughts regarding the NFC Championship game. Apparently, Mr. Clifford/Gonzo think I did a little too much talking prior to the game, and then went silent. If you look at my post “Today’s Matchup” you will see that all I basically said was that the main strength of the Giants was their ability to pressure the quarterback, and that the Packers have two stud offensive tackles that would neutralize that strength. The D-backs of the Giants were banged up and Favre should have a field day.
So, what happened? (more…)
Now that Football Season has officially ended….it is time to talk Hot Stove. 19 days to P&C
Let’s start with a Brewer related tidbits. (more…)
We’ve discussed this a little bit in the past, but as an unapologetically biased Patriots fan all my life, I’ve long felt that Andre Tippett was quite deserving of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. I could try to piece together a supporting thesis, but I came upon this synopsis that does it better than I could hope to (scroll down to Andre Tippett, if the link starts you at the top of the article):
http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=362
Bottom line, he was the LT of the AFC in the 80s. Put him in. Now. Please… and thank you.
In defense of the Hall of Fame.
Personally, I think it’s no Gallery of Greatness.
I guess this is what happens when there are two weeks between the championship games and the Superbowl and there’s not a whole bunch else to write about, but, I’ve gotta rant about this:
I’m so sick and tired of hearing about his ankle! This has to be one of the biggest non-stories in the history of sports. He’s gonna play, and he’s gonna be the Tom Brady who was MVP of the regular season (and 2-time MVP of the Superbowl), and not the fluke (sick?) Tom Brady who played against SD.
Can they find something else to write about? Pretty please?
In case you missed it, ESPN anchor Dana Jacobson was suspended a week for her language and behavior at a roast of morning radio guys “Mike & Mike”:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22805238/
Can someone explain this to me? (more…)
Heading into Super Bowl XLII, Tom Brady has played in 16 postseason games. He has a 14-2 record, has thrown 25 TDs and 12 INTs, and has a career postseason passer rating of 88.5.
Interesting tidbit (well… I found it interesting): (more…)