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 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!

I remember the time that I became a baseball fan. I remember the exact game when I started to love football. If I think hard enough I can probably remember the match that made me follow tennis. Well, mark your calendars because today has officially became the day that I LOVE golf!

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.

A losing record for the Pats?

I know, it's March Madness! Time to concentrate on the Cinderella teams and hoping for a great upset for College basketball teams. However, it is never too early to concentrate on professional football. Really, Jason Taylor's ballroom moves on "Dancing with the Stars" is what really made me start thinking about football again.

With that, I started to wonder about what teams could really be a contender this year. I was not, and still not truly convinced of the talents of Eli Manning. I am not sure if he is as great as it may seem. One thing I am completely set on, however, is that Tom Brady is. How will the Patriots fair in the 08-09 season after losing the Super Bowl?

In recent years, the losing Super Bowl team was average at best, but I cannot see the Pats and Tom Brady being average. Is this the end of the dynasty?

In the last seven seasons, the losing Super Bowl team's record is a combined 47-65. In that time frame, the best record belonged to the 2006 Seattle Seahawks who ended with a 9-7 record. However, let's be honest, the Seahawks have not needed to play that well to win their division.

It just does not seem likely that the Pats will go from a nearly perfect season to mediocre. How could they fall so quickly? Of course, spygate may be an issue but the full extent of that is still unknown. In terms of the offseason, so far, the Pats have been busy with a number of key signings and resignings. I am sure that there will be more surprises around camp time.

It will be interesting to see if the Patriots continue this trend of losing Super Bowl teams and losing records. Then again, if they are a true dynasty (like I believe they are) they should return to the mix and I expect to see them in the Playoffs for at least one more year.