The “Tebow’s Trainers” have always been one of two highly elusive Trainers (the other being the Manny Pacquiao “Lights Out” joints) to snag in my size. The four-leaf clover effect comes from the kicks being released with limited quantities produced in size 13 plus the downright fanaticism associated with anything Tebow-related being gobbled up by his disciples. Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s what we know following the divisional round in the playoffs: a new Super Bowl champion will be crowned. Before shifting our attention to the AFC and NFC title games, let’s look back at 10 things we took away from the weekend, shall we? Read the rest of this entry »
Try not to get too depressed ladies and gents. The work week starts back up tomorrow, but before another installment of indentured servitude begins, at least be thankful we have two more wildcard games to entertain us. Read the rest of this entry »
ESPN lost its visage of an objective journalistic entity years ago, finally jumping the shark when it pretended to be reporting breaking news on the LeBron James decision while simultaneously making back room deals to air a “Decision” special. But this Tim Tebow bullsh*t has gone too far. Read the rest of this entry »
Rex Ryan’s brash talking and bold Super Bowl predictions finally came to a fitting end Sunday at the hands of division rival Miami as the Jets folded 19-17 to the Dolphins. The epic collapse began with three key interceptions courtesy of the increasingly inept Mark Sanchez and ultimately ended in a late game Santonio Holmes benching after an in-huddle altercation. Read the rest of this entry »
Just know, there’s some stuff you couldn’t make up even if Dr. Seuss personally authored the script. To take a term from Skip Bayless, Tim Tebow’s “clutch gene” is contagious and has apparently taken over the animal kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »
While Tim Tebow has supplied sports media with plenty of late-game heroics to gush over, the fact of the matter remains that Denver’s defense has peaked at the perfect time for a playoff run, making big plays and holding opponents to low totals for the majority of the games that Tebow has started. Sunday’s game against Minnesota is the perfect example: a timely interception by Andre Goodman put the ball deep in Vikings territory. Read the rest of this entry »
Two weekends ago, San Fransisco 49ers rookie head coach Jim Harbaugh got into a heated back-and-forth exchange with Detroit head coach Jim Schwartz. The altercation was broken down and analyzed to the degree of an on-field play. Whether or not he was trolling Schwartz, Harbough’s youthful exuberance distracted many from the fact that his team had just knocked off a previously undefeated Detroit squad. Read the rest of this entry »
The word “scrutiny” takes on a new level of intensity when the topic of discussion is Tim Tebow. Win, lose, or sit on the bench and watch from afar, the former Gator can’t take a piss without getting critiqued by ESPN. And, through the first three quarters of Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, he seemed more than willing to provide the fodder for a healthy dose of criticism. Read the rest of this entry »
And we all thought 2011 was the year of Philly didn’t we? One week in October has killed both the Phillies and the Eagles’ seasons. The you-shall-not-call-them-the Dream Team moved to 1-4 on the season following a defeat to the AFC East’s rising dynasty, the Buffalo Bills. Mental mistakes on offense killed the Eagles as Michael Vick gave up four picks to the ball-hawking Bills defense. While the Eagles’ high-priced secondary shutdown Buffalo’s passing game, the D had no answer for Fred Jackson who put up 200 yards of offense himself. Read the rest of this entry »
What else do you call the New York Giants after yesterday’s fiasco? At home, in an epic battle for NFC supremacy, the Giants had total control over the rival Eagles with a three touchdown lead in the second half. Plenty of time though, for Michael Vick to go into Madden mode. Vick gashed the previously ferocious Giants D with improvised rollouts and runs. A Vick to Jeremy Maclin touchdown with two minutes left leveled the game. After a failed Giants drive, the teams were a punt out of bounds away from overtime.
But Giants punter Matt Dodge had other ideas, inexplicably kicking to the always dangerous DeSean Jackson. A sliver of space was all Jackson needed to run to glory.
Head coach Tom Coughlin was sure to publicly humiliate his player post-game, deflecting from the fact that his team suffered a total collapse. A tough game at Green Bay looms and it remains to be seen if the Giants can make the playoffs and Coughlin can keep his job, particularly with Bill Cowher openly asking for it.
In the other marquee matchup of Pennsylvania and New Jersey based teams, the Jets refused to let their season die, eking out a win in a snowy Heinz Field. As expected, defenses dominated as both teams came into the game struggling to put points on the board. Ferocious hits were the name of the game, with several borderline cheap shots that may have James Harrison making another donation to Roger Goodell’s charity of choice. The Jets were able to cobble together 22 points on a kickoff return, a safety and a few well put together drives. A last gasp effort from Ben Roethlisberger gave the Steelers a last second shot at victory, but the Jets defense held firm.
The NFC playoff picture came into focus with Atlanta’s road shalacking of Seahawks and New Orleans’ loss to the Ravens. The Falcons were as usual led by Matt Ryan and Roddy White in a battle against the “first-place” Seattle team and look to lock up the one seed next week. The Ravens were led by Ray Rice’s giant day (230 yards, 2 TDs) meaning every fantasy nerd who drafted him in the first round will win their consolation playoff bracket. Too little, too late Ray.
Quick Hits
– Fitting that Tim Tebow’s first NFL start comes on the birthweek of our Lord and Savior. Young Timothy did better than some would expect, rumbling for a 40 yard TD on a quarterback draw. Unfortunately, not even St. Timothy could deliver a win for the Broncos.
– The Lions needed overtime to do it, but they notched their first road victory since 2007 by battering the bruised Bucs. Tampa’s playoff hopes are slipping away quickly.
– Washington fans should be worried by Rex Grossman’s 4 TD performance as it may con Mike Shanahan into keeping him around for 2011. Of minor note though, the Skins still lost and Sexy Rexy threw an INT on the final drive.
– Patriot Dan Connolly lived every offensive lineman’s dream turning a pooch kick into a near touchdown. His 71 yard kick off return was the longest by an offensive lineman in history.
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