Among other "years" that it's been, this has been the year of college football whining, with bowls being the latest topic.
OK, folks, yet again, college football's bowl games set an attendance record. And we're not talking about the BCS games.
The mouthings of Lough.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Don't be surprised in NFL playoffs
People never learn. Clearly. Just talk to most of 'em, and learning is just not there.
A few weeks ago, Falcons folks went loopy because ESPN's Trent Dilfer said the Saints could win in Atlanta.
Now, why that was a shocking statement is befuddling. It wasn't shocking, it was objective and based on Dilfer's experience and of probably some film work.
One needn't have NFL experience and access to video to know it was true and possible, one need only have a clue, some three-digit IQ moments and some common sense.
New Orleans was the defending Super Bowl champ. Atlanta didn't make the playoffs last season. The Saints had earlier struggles but seemed to be righting the ship. The Falcons had a great record, but were anything but dominant or exceptionally convincing.
A few weeks ago, Falcons folks went loopy because ESPN's Trent Dilfer said the Saints could win in Atlanta.
Now, why that was a shocking statement is befuddling. It wasn't shocking, it was objective and based on Dilfer's experience and of probably some film work.
One needn't have NFL experience and access to video to know it was true and possible, one need only have a clue, some three-digit IQ moments and some common sense.
New Orleans was the defending Super Bowl champ. Atlanta didn't make the playoffs last season. The Saints had earlier struggles but seemed to be righting the ship. The Falcons had a great record, but were anything but dominant or exceptionally convincing.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Rating the Falcons isn't easy, or clear
How good are these Atlanta Falcons?
Good, not great. Impressive, not dazzling. Overrated, underappreciated.
The Falcons are perhaps a 9-5 team with a 12-2 record.
Why?
Good, not great. Impressive, not dazzling. Overrated, underappreciated.
The Falcons are perhaps a 9-5 team with a 12-2 record.
Why?
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Cam+integrity=Heisman?
The great debate is over.
OK, no it's not.
To vote for Cam or not to vote for Cam for the Heisman, that's the question.
Here's the first line from the Heisman Trust's mission statement, and it's causing a ruckus:
"The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. The Heisman Trophy Trust ensures the continuation and integrity of this award."
OK, no it's not.
To vote for Cam or not to vote for Cam for the Heisman, that's the question.
Here's the first line from the Heisman Trust's mission statement, and it's causing a ruckus:
"The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. The Heisman Trophy Trust ensures the continuation and integrity of this award."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Cam's quiet, and UGA still can't cover anybody
Let us give a high five that Camgate is having a quiet week so far.
We're in the third day since Auburn and Cam beat Georgia, and it's been news-free. Somebody named Newton had a hand out, and Cam is at Auburn, which is 11-0 because in part defensive coordinators - and many defensive players - are a bit slow.
That's not to say the UGA-Auburn game didn't leave a postgame residue that had nothing to do with Newton.
We're in the third day since Auburn and Cam beat Georgia, and it's been news-free. Somebody named Newton had a hand out, and Cam is at Auburn, which is 11-0 because in part defensive coordinators - and many defensive players - are a bit slow.
That's not to say the UGA-Auburn game didn't leave a postgame residue that had nothing to do with Newton.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Coulda, woulda, shoulda
A lazy throw and bad read on the game's first play.
A nice throw off a receiver's hands and into those of a defender.
Nobody touching the athletic quarterback running off tackle for 51 yards after almost all of his previous runs had been off the tackle.
A throw into almost triple coverage without looking anywhere else in overtime.
Having a fumble begging to be recovered by one team, which botched it three times and didn't cover it.
Not covering a wheel route and allowing a back to get embarrassingly open for a touchdown.
An interception slips right through a defender's hands.
Receivers yet again running open, like they had fatal body odor issues.
A nice throw off a receiver's hands and into those of a defender.
Nobody touching the athletic quarterback running off tackle for 51 yards after almost all of his previous runs had been off the tackle.
A throw into almost triple coverage without looking anywhere else in overtime.
Having a fumble begging to be recovered by one team, which botched it three times and didn't cover it.
Not covering a wheel route and allowing a back to get embarrassingly open for a touchdown.
An interception slips right through a defender's hands.
Receivers yet again running open, like they had fatal body odor issues.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and Georgia will win
The decision is tough.
Back Burner? Never been. Good rep.
Natalia's? Been once. Good rep.
Downtown Grill? Been several times, plate-lickin' good.
Taki? Never been. Good rep.
The dining choice debate is because of this: I think Georgia can beat Florida by two touchdowns, maybe more, and it wouldn't surprise me in the least.
That inspired a Georgia fan to offer this: "If Georgia beats Florida by two touchdowns, I'll buy you dinner anywhere in Macon."
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