I wholeheartedly agree that Albert Haynesworth had to leave Washington. What angers me is the thought that he might actually benefit from the the trade to the Patriots. I know what Washington Redskins owner, Dan Snyder, was trying to accomplish with bringing over the big man but ultimately it did not work and I am glad that finally the franchise was able to see that. Very few wanted Haynesworth in the burgundy and gold - not the players, coaches, fans, and not even Haynesworth.
Yes, it may have been a costly ordeal, but you live, learn, and let go from those ordeals. It was a mistake and Haynesworth should have never went to the Redskins. He was injured and sitting on the sidelines more times than he was in the game and refused to learn the new system. The Redskins lost an overpaid, overhyped, big-ole baby and gained trust for the coaches and a peace of mind.
"Football is Back"
While both sides seem to be happy with the compromise of the new 10-year collective bargaining agreement, to me it seems as though the players had a huge victory. A recent theme of football players wanting to get paid very well to do very little was evident. They get a huge salary cap and, in my opinion, can do very little during the offeason and even during the season. Their practices are limited for safety reasons. Only in America can one get paid well all year for a few months of work...but we do love our football and I am so glad it is back!
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6799301/nflpa-oks-deal-roger-goodell-says-football-back
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/07/25/cba-settlement-summary/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6799301/nflpa-oks-deal-roger-goodell-says-football-back
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/07/25/cba-settlement-summary/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
Brett Favre...smh!
Although I would like to say, “poor Brett!” I cannot because the fact is that you brought this all on yourself. It is your fault that you and the Minnesota Vikings had a miserable season. It is your fault that you did not know when to take a seat on the bench for the good of your team and for the better judgment towards your body. Yes, Brett, it is even your fault that you are now facing a mound of legal trouble. The Vikings did not perform they were supposed to, but not surprisingly, they were depending on you to pick up the slack. You failed to do that.
This week, news hit that Minnesota Vikings quarterback, Brett Favre, is being sued by two former New York Jets’ massage therapists. Days after Favre announced his retirement for the umpteenth time. Christina Scavo and Shannon O’Toole are accusing the former Jets quarterback of sexual harassment during his time with the organization. The pair cites that because they objected Favre’s text messages which suggested a threesome, they lost their part-time job as massage therapists for the Jets.
Brett, your whole world is starting to fall apart around you. Just last week, the NFL fined you $50K for failing to cooperate in the (somewhat) open investigation into the photo scandal. Deadspin.com published very graphic photos and text messages that allegedly came from Favre to Jenn Sterger, a hostess working with the Jets around the same time.
I cannot help but to wonder (and so should you, Brett) what would have happened if you would have just stayed retired after leaving Green Bay? It does not appear at this time that you would have been sued. The NFL would not be investigating you and your poor body would be in much better shape. When I watched the Bears/Vikings game at the University of Minnesota after you hit your head on that frozen field and you gingerly walked off of the field and onto the bench, I could not help but to shake my head. You went from glory to shame and are a few steps away from straight out disgrace.
Truthfully, after all of your team switching and retired/not retired limbo you would have to admit that it is your fault. If I only stayed retired? Was it worth it, Brett? In all fairness, at the end of the day, you just might end up in the Hall of Fame without any snickering about your public disgrace. The miracles you performed on the field and famous game play and trickery just may overshadow any of this in the end. Or at least you better hope.
This week, news hit that Minnesota Vikings quarterback, Brett Favre, is being sued by two former New York Jets’ massage therapists. Days after Favre announced his retirement for the umpteenth time. Christina Scavo and Shannon O’Toole are accusing the former Jets quarterback of sexual harassment during his time with the organization. The pair cites that because they objected Favre’s text messages which suggested a threesome, they lost their part-time job as massage therapists for the Jets.
Brett, your whole world is starting to fall apart around you. Just last week, the NFL fined you $50K for failing to cooperate in the (somewhat) open investigation into the photo scandal. Deadspin.com published very graphic photos and text messages that allegedly came from Favre to Jenn Sterger, a hostess working with the Jets around the same time.
I cannot help but to wonder (and so should you, Brett) what would have happened if you would have just stayed retired after leaving Green Bay? It does not appear at this time that you would have been sued. The NFL would not be investigating you and your poor body would be in much better shape. When I watched the Bears/Vikings game at the University of Minnesota after you hit your head on that frozen field and you gingerly walked off of the field and onto the bench, I could not help but to shake my head. You went from glory to shame and are a few steps away from straight out disgrace.
Truthfully, after all of your team switching and retired/not retired limbo you would have to admit that it is your fault. If I only stayed retired? Was it worth it, Brett? In all fairness, at the end of the day, you just might end up in the Hall of Fame without any snickering about your public disgrace. The miracles you performed on the field and famous game play and trickery just may overshadow any of this in the end. Or at least you better hope.
Get Good Already...
Is it me or does the NBA Playoffs seem extra dull right now? There is not much side chit chat or discussion going on with basketball these days, and this is supposed to be the most exciting time! Yes, I know plenty of people tuning into the games, but mostly it is to watch their favorite teams and by teams I mean the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers, and, of course, that really means Lebron James and Kobe Bryant. The Eastern Conference games are done, except for one notable exception. The only intrigue (and I use that loosely) is from the Western Conference, which I still am not all that excited about. Do not get me wrong; there are many exciting games and topics going around the NBA Playoff blog scene, but nothing noteworthy. Maybe it is my circle of friends because they are still bitter. These are the people who are still angry that their favorite ex-Wizard players moved to Dallas and are now showing the league what they are made of in the playoffs. Maybe it is the fact that the only drama or questions that I have is why the Denver Nuggets’ interim coach Adrian Dantley is not getting the calls. Really? Isn’t there always one head coach that does not get the calls? It could even be that depending on how the Lakers feel like playing on any given night determines whether they win or lose.
I am not sure what the exact issue is, but I am sure that it probably deals with the same result and opinion that I have had of the NBA Playoffs for years – they are simply too long. I do not feel obligated to watch the First Round of the playoffs, I will not miss anything. Maybe I will start watching every minute of the games in the latter part of the Semifinals, but I have a suspicion that my need to watch what happens will not return until the Conference Finals.
I firmly believe that I am not missing anything and that is very different from many of the other playoffs. I am just having a hard time understanding why I should watch these teams play about five months and then again for about 2 more months. They are the same teams that were on primetime all season long anyway. Same players, same teams, same excitement makes watching the NBA Playoffs pretty dull so far.
I will not lose hope, however. I will tune in when it matters. Please Commissioner, give me something to cheer, watch, and scream for when I look at these games. These are the best players that you have and honestly, there is nothing driving me to watch. I am sure it will get better, right?
I am not sure what the exact issue is, but I am sure that it probably deals with the same result and opinion that I have had of the NBA Playoffs for years – they are simply too long. I do not feel obligated to watch the First Round of the playoffs, I will not miss anything. Maybe I will start watching every minute of the games in the latter part of the Semifinals, but I have a suspicion that my need to watch what happens will not return until the Conference Finals.
I firmly believe that I am not missing anything and that is very different from many of the other playoffs. I am just having a hard time understanding why I should watch these teams play about five months and then again for about 2 more months. They are the same teams that were on primetime all season long anyway. Same players, same teams, same excitement makes watching the NBA Playoffs pretty dull so far.
I will not lose hope, however. I will tune in when it matters. Please Commissioner, give me something to cheer, watch, and scream for when I look at these games. These are the best players that you have and honestly, there is nothing driving me to watch. I am sure it will get better, right?
A Lesson in Decisions
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/12508/roethlisbergers-statement-on-suspension
So…it has been quite awhile since my last entry and I must say that I have missed it! Jumping right in, of course, I will start with an issue from the NFL. Big Ben. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ million dollar franchise quarterback cannot seem to keep his name out of the headlines during the offseason. For the second time, he was accused of a sexual assault. The first occurred in 2009 from a woman in Nevada. Recently, a 20-year old college student from Georgia is accusing Roethlisberger again. In 2006, he received a lot of criticism by not wearing a helmet while riding his motorcycle and consequently received several injuries when he crashed. Why Ben? What is going on with you? To me, it is not a matter of whether you did it or not. Since I am not law enforcement, it is not up to me to determine guilt or innocence. As a sports fan, however, he is guilty of putting himself in bad situations that are hurting his reputation in and out of the locker room. No need to send the jury out on that one. Frankly, I am not sure if it is possible to continue to cheer for him after all of these situations. Things just keep adding up.
I was in a fiery debate with a friend about this situation. He basically questioned why Roethlisberger was getting so much flack when he was not charged with any crime, and while he understands why Roger Goodell suspended the quarterback for six games, this friend does not agree with the backlash that Roethlisberger is getting from the media, fans, and teammates. My response to him was and still is it does not matter. He is held to a higher standard. That is what happens when you make the kind of money that he makes. You are in the spotlight and are judged when you are a Super Bowl winning quarterback (particularly a two-time winning one). My friend went on to say that he is a young, single man doing what most young, single men would do.
Well, there lies the problem. It is not acceptable at all and it is definitely unacceptable from a quarterback who (corny or not) is (or at least was) a role model. There is no doubt that he is being targeted because of who he is and what he has done, but if this is the type of behavior he wants to engage in then he must be prepared for the consequences. That would be my suggestion to any young, single man. The difference is that most young, single man does not have as high of consequences to deal with as Ben.
So…it has been quite awhile since my last entry and I must say that I have missed it! Jumping right in, of course, I will start with an issue from the NFL. Big Ben. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ million dollar franchise quarterback cannot seem to keep his name out of the headlines during the offseason. For the second time, he was accused of a sexual assault. The first occurred in 2009 from a woman in Nevada. Recently, a 20-year old college student from Georgia is accusing Roethlisberger again. In 2006, he received a lot of criticism by not wearing a helmet while riding his motorcycle and consequently received several injuries when he crashed. Why Ben? What is going on with you? To me, it is not a matter of whether you did it or not. Since I am not law enforcement, it is not up to me to determine guilt or innocence. As a sports fan, however, he is guilty of putting himself in bad situations that are hurting his reputation in and out of the locker room. No need to send the jury out on that one. Frankly, I am not sure if it is possible to continue to cheer for him after all of these situations. Things just keep adding up.
I was in a fiery debate with a friend about this situation. He basically questioned why Roethlisberger was getting so much flack when he was not charged with any crime, and while he understands why Roger Goodell suspended the quarterback for six games, this friend does not agree with the backlash that Roethlisberger is getting from the media, fans, and teammates. My response to him was and still is it does not matter. He is held to a higher standard. That is what happens when you make the kind of money that he makes. You are in the spotlight and are judged when you are a Super Bowl winning quarterback (particularly a two-time winning one). My friend went on to say that he is a young, single man doing what most young, single men would do.
Well, there lies the problem. It is not acceptable at all and it is definitely unacceptable from a quarterback who (corny or not) is (or at least was) a role model. There is no doubt that he is being targeted because of who he is and what he has done, but if this is the type of behavior he wants to engage in then he must be prepared for the consequences. That would be my suggestion to any young, single man. The difference is that most young, single man does not have as high of consequences to deal with as Ben.
So unbelievable, so far...
The Titans' D cause celebration...
So far, the 2008 NFL season has been worth watching almost every game; I only wish I had purchased the full Game Day package now. On the few occasions when there are even blowouts (they were probably playing a NFC West team), I say to myself, “Really, by that much?” and the number of come from behind wins is amazing.
I have to see the Titans play because I do not know how they are undefeated. One positive is that their defense is playing very well so far, finding themselves first in points allowed. However, I think the real reason is simply because they are playing mediocre teams. I am not saying that the Titans are not a good football team, but I am saying that if they had to play a better matched team, I do not think you would see that big goose egg in the lost column.
I wish I was able to see how in the world the Texans blew a 21 point lead to the Colts. After careful consideration, that is how I choose to frame that statement because it would be possible for a team such as the Colts to come from behind over a quarter or two. But in a little over two minutes? The Colts needed some help and a lot of luck. I could only make half off a 30-Minute meal in the time it took the Texans to blow that lead. Peyton, make sure you send Houston a Christmas card this year for giving you and your team a gift.
Vic Carruci, a columnist for NFL.com, uses Week 5 games to provide several examples how close teams really are this season in his article, Any given Sunday: Parity ruling this season’s NFL. However, in his article Carruci says that the Dolphins pulled off a surprise by beating the Chargers17-10 in South Florida. I have watched the Chargers play 3 of the 5 games and the presumption that the Chargers are a better team is just a matter of looking at what the talent has done last season and not focusing enough on the stats this season. There are so many commenting that it is only a matter of time for the Chargers and that in the end they will win the AFC West and compete in the playoffs. Maybe, but I am just not there. Yes, their talent looks good on paper, but they look all washed up on the field.
I have to see the Titans play because I do not know how they are undefeated. One positive is that their defense is playing very well so far, finding themselves first in points allowed. However, I think the real reason is simply because they are playing mediocre teams. I am not saying that the Titans are not a good football team, but I am saying that if they had to play a better matched team, I do not think you would see that big goose egg in the lost column.
I wish I was able to see how in the world the Texans blew a 21 point lead to the Colts. After careful consideration, that is how I choose to frame that statement because it would be possible for a team such as the Colts to come from behind over a quarter or two. But in a little over two minutes? The Colts needed some help and a lot of luck. I could only make half off a 30-Minute meal in the time it took the Texans to blow that lead. Peyton, make sure you send Houston a Christmas card this year for giving you and your team a gift.
Vic Carruci, a columnist for NFL.com, uses Week 5 games to provide several examples how close teams really are this season in his article, Any given Sunday: Parity ruling this season’s NFL. However, in his article Carruci says that the Dolphins pulled off a surprise by beating the Chargers17-10 in South Florida. I have watched the Chargers play 3 of the 5 games and the presumption that the Chargers are a better team is just a matter of looking at what the talent has done last season and not focusing enough on the stats this season. There are so many commenting that it is only a matter of time for the Chargers and that in the end they will win the AFC West and compete in the playoffs. Maybe, but I am just not there. Yes, their talent looks good on paper, but they look all washed up on the field.
I keep trying to figure out why the NFC West so horrible, too. They have become the division that you can play to boost your stats and without really playing too hard. The only team that could possibly put up any type of competition right now is the Arizona Cardinals. Their last three games have been impressive and even though they still lost 2 out the 3, they were able to put some points on the scoreboard (they just could not stop the opposing team from putting up a lot more, much more in the Jets’ case). Isn’t there usually one team in every division that you believe has a pretty good chance to make the playoffs? Let’s just give the Cardinals and 49ers a coin to flip just to be democratic (since the 49ers seemed to have a lot more potential) and keep on going.
Oh My, Tiger!
After 91 holes, Tiger Woods won his 14th championship by winning the U.S. Open today against a relatively unknown, Rocco Mediate. Before this tournament, I would watch golf occassionally (mostly just the major tournaments) and a couple of highlights to make sure I was up to date on the PGA world. However, this tournament had everything. The ailing legend, Tiger Woods, who months after having left knee surgery was fighting his way back to win two tournaments at the same course in the same year. A relatively unknown, Mediate, battled with Woods in a playoff that came down to the last hole.
In the end, I now know that I love golf because I could not turn away. Every minute of watching (and reading) what was happening online was nail biting. Still, I cannot explain why I was so involved. My heart kept pounding and I became extremely anxious whenever the page would not refresh quickly enough for me. This a sign of true addiction! I was afraid of missing something; the one chip shot that was amazing, or a ball that kept rolling, inching its way to the hole. That is how I know that I love of sport, when the outcome truly influences the rest of my day. Thank you, Tiger, for putting me in a good mood.
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