I was watching the game without any emotional investment in the outcome until that red flag hit the field. At that moment I knew who I wanted to win, and it wasn't the team coached by a chicken-crap piece of garbage who dresses like a thug and has the morals and behavior to match his attire. Watching him leave the field with his tail between his legs before the game was even officially over was the best moment of the entire NFL season.
To use the protest flag because an opposing player was a mere foot short of clearing the field of play before the ball was snapped displayed just how little regard Belichek has for the game he coaches. Accepting advantage from a penalty called by an official is one thing. Seeking advantage from a marginal and uncalled penalty by means of the protest flag is simply unconsionable. It displays just how willing he is to abuse the rules to seek advantage; to place winning over decency and sportsmanship.
This piece of slime is an affront to all who love the game of football. He dishonors the field that has felt the footsteps of men named Lombardi and Halas and Walsh. He is an insult to the men who toil and sweat to play the game for the fans. Rumor has it that some new taping episodes have surfaced, and Roger Goodell will do a great disservice to the game if he does not ban this garbage from coaching for life.
The Giants played a great game, particularly on defense. They went toe-to- toe with a record-breaking offense. They said "We are not afraid of any of your receivers, and we do not fear your quarterback." They took New England on at the line of scrimmage and beat them. It was a joy to watch.
If you took the phrases "you know" and "I mean" away from Troy Aikman he would be unable to speak. At times he uses them together, "The ball, I mean, you know, went 50 yards." I can remember when one of the requirements for being an announcer was that you had to be articulate.
I'm sure Keith Olbermann is going bonkers. He was one of, I believe, three people predicting a Giants win. I can't wait to see his show this evening.
Was it just me or were the blockbuster Super Bowl commercials mind-bogglingly lame this year? There was one that had a bunch of lizards dancing with a hot chick that was kind of cute, but...
So what's left now that football is done? American Idol? Oh, God...
American Idol can actually be entertaining. I agree, the adds were really lame. (Yes, the television was really on in our house for the first time in months and months for something besides a DVD or the PS2 while kids were home.) The antenna wasn't even frozen for a change.
ReplyDeleteI was trying to predict an outlandish scenario where the Giants won in overtime after a 1point conversion in the final minutes... well, I wasn't too far off. I loved the never-quit attitude of the Giants and they way their defense kept the Pat down. Brady must be hurting body & soul.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of soul, Belichick doesn't have one. The 12 player was heading for the sideline in full gallop, couldn't have made a difference even if he tried. Technically, His Grumpiness may have been correct, but it was a sleazy way to go. And I appreciated the fact it ended up making no difference on that series of plays anyway.
And him leaving when there is (technically) 1 sec on the clock? Suck it up Belichick baby, you've been a winner enough, you have to lose sometime. The team is good, the coach is a jerk.
Most of the ads were lame, but there were a few okay ones. I loved the Prison Break escape in the middle of the field one... and the Terminator tossing around the metal guy on the sidescreen was cute. They should have expanded that one some more.
I just shake my head that there was American Idol and now there is American Idol tryouts ...
I completely enjoyed the majority of the commercials. The Doritos mouse trap had me howling. Some were not so good (especially the Chinese pandas??) but in all much better than last year.
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