27 Selections from 2009 — Part 2
Yesterday I started compiling a list of 27 storylines, events, blogs, etc from 2009 that I thought I’d share with you. Now it’s time for the second half.
Share on Facebook27 Selections from 2009 — Part 1
Another year comes to a close. Instead of spending time thinking about New Year’s resolutions that you won’t keep, read this list of our favorite blogs, websites, and sports storylines of 2009
Share on FacebookAll Day or Just Three and a Half Quarters?
Adrian Peterson has been carrying around the nickname of “All Day’ for most of his life. His dad dubbed him that at two because as a youngster he would just run around all day ands never wanted to stop. His coaches carried on the nickname because of his relentless running style and that he had the ability to run all day. But that reputation may now be in jeopardy.
Share on FacebookEight in the Box: Football Season is Over
Okay, well maybe not and in reality it’s far from being over. But as far as I am concerned the NFL season has officially come to an end, marked by a bed-wetting performance by my beloved boys in blue. And due to my anger and disappointment over one of the most disappointing games that I [...]
Share on FacebookFourth and One: It’s Now or Never
I’m a little disappointed in myself that I haven’t posted anything since late Sunday night, but this Christmas has been a little hectic for me as I haven’t had time to get to the computer since then with going to the Monday night game, working and, like I do every year, buying everyone’s gifts on Christmas Eve. But I think the reason I am most disappointed in myself is because, due to the hectic nature of the recent days, I was unable to talk trash about the Redskins fans I encountered, the thrashing the Giants put on those woeful ‘Skins and the tear that Eli Manning has been on. I also lost the chance to discuss other notable events that occurred in the past week, but since I try to be as timely as possible, I will just have to suck it up and continue on with my life, as devastating as taking a few days away from this blog have been. I will, however, make up for my lack of Giants discussion earlier this week with a thesis on the must-win game this weekend against Carolina (okay, well not a thesis, but you know how I do). There are other games on the slate this weekend though that don’t include the desperate team in blue and with only two games left to go in the season, it’s not only the Giants who are in do or die mode.
Share on FacebookVideo: Fail to the Redskins – Washington Gets Clobbered, Runs Worst Offensive Play of All Time
Each week, I say to myself “Man, it just can’t get any worse for the Redskins and their fans.” And, believe it or not, each week, they make it worse. Between Jim Zorn’s season-long hot seat, Jason Campbell’s inability to be good, and Albert Haynesworth’s refusal to live up to his outrageous contract, it’s amazing that this team actually has four wins. Last night was a 60-minute embarrassment for Washington as a whole, capped off by what I am deeming the single worst offensive play in NFL history.
Share on FacebookThe AP Athlete of the Year Award Is Officially Worthless
I have bad news for Michael Jordan, Cal Ripken, Lance Armstrong, Tom Brady, and Michael Phelps. They’ve all been the recipient of an award that has now been sullied by AP writers who value turning left more than they do physical ability (ie, athleticism). That’s right — this year’s AP Male Athlete of the Year is NASCAR driver and award-winning circler Jimmy Johnson. That’s ok though – this allows me to touch on the age-old “what determines an athlete” debate, and I’ll explain why auto racing is not a sport, and therefore its competitors should not be considered athletes.
Share on FacebookEight in the Box: Browns No Longer Synonymous With Crap
Forget the headline for a second because I’ll get into those pesky little Browns in a second. This time of year the most important issues deal with the playoffs and several teams staked their place in the postseason today. The Eagles are in, the Vikings clinched the NFC North, the Chargers and Cardinals clinched the Wests. They will be joining the Colts and Saints who have been playoff-bound for weeks now. But another interesting note is that while the Ravens playoff hopes seemed dim for a few weeks, they have now jumped the once-again slumping Broncos for the five seed. Also of note is that everyone is out of contention in the NFC except for the Giants, Cowboys and Packers for the Wild Card, with the Packers and Cowboys holding the edge as of right now while the AFC wild card picture is so muddled it would take too much space to explain so just go here to check it out (I’m a work in progress with my post lengths but I’m working on it, so bear with me). But now let’s move on to an exciting week of football; a week that far exceeded my expectations as many games unexpectedly entertained. Oh, and about those little turd-colored kids.
Share on FacebookSnow in Philly the Week before Christmas…You See Where This Is Going?
Everyone knows the story about Santa Claus and the snowball attack in Philadelphia in 1968 (which is shrouded in myth, by the way). Philadelphia sports fans have to hear about this incident every single time something disparaging is done in the tri-state area. It’s a sensitive subject, and one that is continually embellished and exhausted [...]
Share on FacebookFourth and One: Bye, and So Much More, On the Line
Putting all other noteworthy items and issues aside, this is a time to remember the life and career of Chris Henry, who tragically died earlier this week when he fell from the back of a pick-up truck driven by his fiancée. The Bengals receivers’ off-field issues had been widely publicized and he was frequently disciplined by the league for behavior that was deemed unprofessional and immature. And ultimately it’s a shame that we can’t remember him without mentioning his oft-troubled past. But the reality is that he was one of the main catalysts of Roger Goodell’s player conduct policy. Without Pacman Jones and Henry, the league may not have had to go to such extensive lengths to right the sinking ship of off-field behavior, so in a way because Henry was childish earlier in his career, he helped the league overall in rectifying what had become a major image issue for the league.
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