Last night the Emmys were on TV. So was the Eagles/Falcons game. I'll tell you who won't be getting an award for best performance last night... the Falcon's offensive line. They did little to nothing to protect their QB as he looked more like a stunt double getting plowed play after play. Have you ever seen a baker beat a pasty lump of dough before it was finally cooked....it was a little like that.
However this little dough boy became a sort of comeback story as somehow the Falcons were able to pull off a win even though the Eagles were up by 10 in the second half. It's no secret how they were able to pull off the win, it wasn't the editing department or the directing department led by head coach, Mike Smith. It was that the opposing QB, Michael Vick, a sort of ATL hometown hero left the game and didn't play the last quarter.
You may be thinking that one man can't make that much of an impact, and it isn't fair that I put all the blame on Vick not being in the game as to why the Falcons won. How soon you forget our lesson from Week One: there is an "I" in team... this one's name is spelled V-I-C-K.
Final score: Falcons (35-31)
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Week One Rundown
Week one is nearly in the books (there are two Monday night games yet to be played). Here are a few of the highlights you may have missed.
Bears vs. Falcons (30-12)
The Bears were looking like, well, a real pro football team on Sunday. Who is this guy, and whatever he did with the real Jay Cutler we don't want to know! Brian Urlacher scored a defensive touchdown and had an interception. If the Bears can play as they did during the season opener for the rest of the season, there may be another postseason playoff in their future.
Texans vs. Colts (34-7)
Can I look now, is it over? This is the feeling I may have for the rest of the Colt's season. They were shut down by the Texans in Houston. Don't worry boys, there are only 16 games left.
Cardinals vs. Panthers (28-21)
Cam Newton the newly drafted QB for the Panthers had quite a game on Sunday. He threw for 422 yards passing, the most of any rookie QB in his NFL opening game. Sadly, it wasn't enough to beat the Cardinals.
Jets vs. Cowboys (27-24)
The Jets won by three as they blocked a punt in the forth quarter to then score a touchdown. They later kicked a 50 yard field goal to put themselves over the Cowboys in the final minutes of the game. Dallas did have a chance to drive down the field in the final minute of the game, but they didn't appear ready for their first victory of the season. Especially when, with less than eight seconds to go, the snapped ball to Romo bounced off the surprised QB. The ball hit him in the chest, and what could have been a play to get Dallas into field goal range was ended. Not a great offensive game for the Jets, but they fly to victory anyway.
Interesting sidebar: If you can't seem to get enough of the larger than life Rex Ryan, you can now see his twin brother as he coaches in Dallas. Buddy Ryan looks strikingly similar. There is one way to tell them apart; Buddy has scary gray clown hair.
Well there you go boys and girls. Just a few highlights to the beginning of the season. Now Monday morning as you sashay up to the water cooler, remember a gem or two from above and you will be sounding like a Sports Guy's Girl in no time.
Bears vs. Falcons (30-12)
The Bears were looking like, well, a real pro football team on Sunday. Who is this guy, and whatever he did with the real Jay Cutler we don't want to know! Brian Urlacher scored a defensive touchdown and had an interception. If the Bears can play as they did during the season opener for the rest of the season, there may be another postseason playoff in their future.
Texans vs. Colts (34-7)
Can I look now, is it over? This is the feeling I may have for the rest of the Colt's season. They were shut down by the Texans in Houston. Don't worry boys, there are only 16 games left.
Cardinals vs. Panthers (28-21)
Cam Newton the newly drafted QB for the Panthers had quite a game on Sunday. He threw for 422 yards passing, the most of any rookie QB in his NFL opening game. Sadly, it wasn't enough to beat the Cardinals.
Jets vs. Cowboys (27-24)
The Jets won by three as they blocked a punt in the forth quarter to then score a touchdown. They later kicked a 50 yard field goal to put themselves over the Cowboys in the final minutes of the game. Dallas did have a chance to drive down the field in the final minute of the game, but they didn't appear ready for their first victory of the season. Especially when, with less than eight seconds to go, the snapped ball to Romo bounced off the surprised QB. The ball hit him in the chest, and what could have been a play to get Dallas into field goal range was ended. Not a great offensive game for the Jets, but they fly to victory anyway.
Interesting sidebar: If you can't seem to get enough of the larger than life Rex Ryan, you can now see his twin brother as he coaches in Dallas. Buddy Ryan looks strikingly similar. There is one way to tell them apart; Buddy has scary gray clown hair.
Well there you go boys and girls. Just a few highlights to the beginning of the season. Now Monday morning as you sashay up to the water cooler, remember a gem or two from above and you will be sounding like a Sports Guy's Girl in no time.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Twas the Night Before Football
Welcome to the start of football. Well, technically Thursday was the start of football with the Packers beating the Saints, but it is finally time once again for football Sunday. With all the nerves of the offseason lockout behind us it's time to make sure the batteries in the remote are new, the cheese dip is warm, and there are plenty of beers chilling in the fridge.
Last season I had a 59% accuracy ATS (against the spread) in a pool where I attempted pick winning teams for every game of the season. That's freaking amazing and could potentially make me a lot of money if I ever took my talents public, but instead my goal is simple: First and foremost I want to entertain my readers with the same informative wit you have come to love, and break down sports in an easy to understand way. After all, sports are really just soap operas with jock straps and pads.
For the first week I'm looking for:
1. The Colts to lose. Without Manning, they may not win very many games this season, if any at all... What was that old saying? There is no "I" in team... well for the Colts there is, and he happens to be sitting on the sidelines recovering from neck surgery.
2. The Bears to lose at home to the Falcons. With all the problems the Bears have with upset players feeling like they aren't getting paid what they are worth (they aren't) and a lack luster QB who just broke up an engagement to a Dancing with the Stars contestant, there are more fireworks going on off the field than on it.
3. I like San Francisco. Granted my accuracy rating would be a lot higher if I wouldn't have picked them to win so many times last year, but I still like them. I think this team has a lot of potential.
I look forward to may colorful stories to come out of the season, and I can't wait to share them with all of you. So, sleep tight and when you wake up tomorrow morning ask yourself one question. Are you ready for some football????
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Christmas in July
Tomorrow is my favorite day of the year. It isn't my birthday, or Christmas, or any specific holiday per say, but after I tell you why I love July 13, 2011 so much I'm willing to bet any Sports Guy's Girl will come to love it just as much as me.
For those of you who don't know tomorrow is the ONLY day of the year where there are no professional games being played. The All Star Game was played today (National League won 5-1). Players are traveling tomorrow to their next city. There will be no baseball, hockey, basketball, or football games going on anywhere! It's the one day a year even my sports enthusiast boyfriend will admit that even ESPN is boring to watch.
So pop the bubbly and enjoy your day. Happy Day After the All Star Game everyone!
For those of you who don't know tomorrow is the ONLY day of the year where there are no professional games being played. The All Star Game was played today (National League won 5-1). Players are traveling tomorrow to their next city. There will be no baseball, hockey, basketball, or football games going on anywhere! It's the one day a year even my sports enthusiast boyfriend will admit that even ESPN is boring to watch.
So pop the bubbly and enjoy your day. Happy Day After the All Star Game everyone!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Every Girl's Dream
You may have heard the NFL and the NBA are both in lockout situations. This means there could potentially be a fall/winter without basketball and football. Hold on ladies, don't go putting your party hat on just yet. Here's why the lockout is not as great as it may sound.
Think about what your life will be like without these sports for a season. I bet you are imagining six months of you and your significant other antiquing, having long meaningful conversations, and dinners with your parents. Well, I'm here to tell you that is NOT what you are in store for. Think back to how your husband/boyfriend acts when they are sick. The crying and whining, laying on the couch without purpose. THAT is what your next 6 months is about to be like.
Here are some ideas of what to say to help your significant other get through this rough time:
He: I can't believe there may be a whole winter without football and basketball.
You: That really sucks. I really liked watching the games with you. I was actually starting to get into it.
He: I love football.
You: Football is the best.
He: This lockout is ridiculous.
You: It boils down to a bunch of billionaires fighting with a bunch of millionaires over money. They need to pull up their big boy pants and get back on the field/court.
He: How is Lebron ever going to get his six titles if the NBA locksout during his peak years.
You: Don't be ridiculous. Lebron is never going to win six titles.
He: What are we supposed to do all winter!?...
This one is a trap. Remember do NOT mention antiques or your parents. Instead say:
You: We'll have to get by on NCAA.
If in the event your significant other starts up a conversation and you are in too deep with get out, simply ask them if they'd like a cold beer and then leave the room.
Hopefully both the NFL and NBA can come to some type of agreement. If not, buckle up ladies, it's bound to be a rough couple of months.
Think about what your life will be like without these sports for a season. I bet you are imagining six months of you and your significant other antiquing, having long meaningful conversations, and dinners with your parents. Well, I'm here to tell you that is NOT what you are in store for. Think back to how your husband/boyfriend acts when they are sick. The crying and whining, laying on the couch without purpose. THAT is what your next 6 months is about to be like.
Here are some ideas of what to say to help your significant other get through this rough time:
He: I can't believe there may be a whole winter without football and basketball.
You: That really sucks. I really liked watching the games with you. I was actually starting to get into it.
He: I love football.
You: Football is the best.
He: This lockout is ridiculous.
You: It boils down to a bunch of billionaires fighting with a bunch of millionaires over money. They need to pull up their big boy pants and get back on the field/court.
He: How is Lebron ever going to get his six titles if the NBA locksout during his peak years.
You: Don't be ridiculous. Lebron is never going to win six titles.
He: What are we supposed to do all winter!?...
This one is a trap. Remember do NOT mention antiques or your parents. Instead say:
You: We'll have to get by on NCAA.
If in the event your significant other starts up a conversation and you are in too deep with get out, simply ask them if they'd like a cold beer and then leave the room.
Hopefully both the NFL and NBA can come to some type of agreement. If not, buckle up ladies, it's bound to be a rough couple of months.
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