If there be any doubt in your mind that I’m an idiot, consider that I am from Pittsburgh and 40 years ago I decided to look away from the Steelers and begin a new loyalty – The New Orleans Saints. That’s right, why go to 7 Super Bowls when you can suffer through the Saints ineptitude?
(I actually did go to the first Steeler SB win – the Tulane Stadium victory over the Vikings.)
Saints - I’m convinced the gods have taken offense at the name, and we must change it. Look what happened when the Tampa Bay Devil Rays dropped the “Devil” and became just the “Rays.” They were in the World Series faster than you can say the Yankees suck.
Any suggestions on a new name for the Saints?
By the way, is there anything more gratifying that watching the Yankees miss the playoffs?
I can get some solace from the fact that I’ve seen the Pirates win 3 World Series in my lifetime. Due to baseball’s fiscal imbalance, I’m sure I’ll never see them there again. I guess it could be worse – I could be a Cub Fan.
Speaking of baseball, not to be outdone by the NFL, Major League Baseball has launched a new cable network all their own. In case you’ve wondered it’s a clone of everything every one else has been doing, including old footage, a panel of talking heads, and an overabundance of Yankees/Red Sox coverage.
By the way, how many people does it take to do a postgame show? Was NBC in some kind of arms race with ESPN on Sunday Night? These shows are going to have to expand their sets pretty soon to keep up with the current retirement rate of NFL stars. Where are they going to fit Brett Favre if he retires? Those pre and post game shows are beginning to look like a long salad bar. Soon they’ll extend one whole sideline. When there are more talking heads on the pre-game shows than on Meet the Press what does that say about America?
Speaking of sidelines, I can’t stand how many flags are thrown by referees at the sidelines. Do officials really expect football players to stop playing at the white lines? They’re way too liberal with those flags. Let ‘em play.
Great News: The Saints need a cornerback or 4 and Pacman Jones is available. Imagine the wacky hijacks that could ensue on Bourbon Street! What a great one-man reality show this would make. I can see it now – ratings through the roof. Plus, there is the added advantage of an undermanned New Orleans police department. Has there ever been a better fit than Pacman in New Orleans? He wouldn’t even have to suit up to make headlines.
The surliest fans in America? Try Philadelphia. Going to other stadiums around the country, Philly fans are the nastiest, with New York close. Question of the day – Do they deserve Donovan McNabb? Going to their fifth NFC championship game in 8 years isn’t good enough. They’ve hated McNabb since the moment his name was announced on draft day and what NFL team wouldn’t have taken him during that time period? Only about 5. The Phillies win a World Series and the delphians are still not happy. Wow.
Meanwhile, the Saints have found their defensive coordinator. All that’s at stake is a Super Bowl. If the Arizona Cardinals can make it, the Saints certainly can.
Tony Dungy retires, leaving a real legacy. He proved that you could be a nice, level-headed guy, and still win by treating men like men.
Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the class spectrum, I love to watch Deion Sanders and Stephen A. Smith try to defend Terrell Owens. “This happens on every team – it just gets coverage with T.O.” Exactly. I laugh every time I see that clip of him saying, “I love me some me.” Please stay in Dallas, T.O. Jerry loves ego, mostly his own, so you fit right in. You’ll continue to divide the team because that’s what you do. When a leader stands up to you and tries to radiate you, all hell will break loose. What ever happened to those QB’s you trashed, Garcia and McNabb? What became of them? Will Romo end up on the scrap heap because of your childish behavior? Or will you just scream at the offensive coordinators for what’s left of your career?
Last but not least the endless NFL season has once again culminated with 2 teams who got hot at the right time. Continued success in the NFL is hard to achieve. The Giants and Titans looked dominant but faded. About midway through next season look for the Steelers and Cardinals to lose concentration.
Who's going to win? My pick is coming, unless I'm an idiot.
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