Politics & Plane Travel
A couple things that seem obvious to me follow.
One more time – Sara Palin is disliked, and/or hated by the left because she’s a MILF who can recognize the difference between a man-to-man defense or zone (having been a former point guard), she cooks/cleans without bitching about it and knows how to load and fire a shotgun.
It ain’t brain surgery. Most of this country’s uptight broads can’t find a kitchen and have put on so much tonnage over the years thus making themselves attractive only to felons who are walking free after doing three years in the Mansfield Reformatory.
As for the men who don’t like her, the only thing I can think of is they have no balls or are gay. What’s there not to like?
Would I vote for her for President? Ask me that question when you tell me who’s she up against. And no, in my book, you don’t have to have an IQ of 150 to be the leader of the free world. A little common sense goes a long way. However, I was disappointed with her resigning as Governor. I know she wanted to cash in, but that would cost her some votes – including possibly mine. If you quit once, you might quit again.
As for this airport hullabaloo, I don’t get it. I don’t have a problem with going through a screening machine that gives off a little radiation. I’ll take that over the groping anytime if given a choice, unless of course, the skirt doing the groping has a slim waist and big jugs. Either way, I don’t care. This is a clearly an example of a story the media loves, so it (media) gives it legs (makes it bigger than it is). Stop bitching, get moving and get on the F%$#@ plane!
Browns
Trivia time – What team can go +5 in the turnover battle and still lose?
That’s’ right – the Cleveland Browns.
Geez, I wasn’t aware that if you put eight in the box and stopped Peyton Hillis, you could stop the Browns offense cold – especially with Josh Cribbs out of the line-up.
For those who wanted the play-calling to be more dynamic in that second half, I have one simple question?
Who in a Cleveland uniform did you want to get the ball to?
As for McCoy, we felt he was due to hit a wall and said so. He played okay. The dude is accurate as hell. However, on several occasions, he held the ball too long when he should have tossed it out of bounds. That has to improve. He looked indecisive for the first time. He’s allowed.
By the way, he made a couple excellent throws on that last drive – including the pass that got picked. He nearly stuck that into an impossible window. The dude is EXTREMELY accurate.
The “O” line had a bad day against the Jaguars. They didn’t run block well, nor did they give McCoy sufficient time to allow someone (anyone) to get open.
As for Sunday, yes, we see the Browns winning over Carolina regardless of who is under center. Both McCoy and Wallace should be able to put enough points on the board to earn a victory. But don’t expect a huge margin of victory. Besides, 23-20 still counts as a W.
My boy Vince Young seems to have worn out his welcome in Tennessee. If you can’t play for that guy (J. Fisher), you have issues. Again, we love his (Young’s) skill set, stating from day one this guy is a potential football freak. However, we can’t account for attitude, work ethic, common sense, selfishness, maturity, etc. Obviously, Vince has some issues that are not football related. That’s too bad. He’s only scratched the surface of what this corner thinks he’s capable of and has still won nearly 2/3 of the games he’s played in.
Maturity is a character trait that some people acquire later in life, or perhaps never at all. That is especially true for many babied athletes who have been "enabled" since their teenage years.
Vince seems like he has a very thin skin – not good for an NFL QB, where you are only as good as your last throw/game, unless your name is Manning or Brady.
Speaking for maturity, I’m curious to see how my other boy, Michael Vick, handles “Success II.” Remember, anyone can say and do all the right things when you’ve been humiliated. How do you handle your business when everyone is kissing your ass again is when you find out about a person. We’ll see this off-season with Vick.
Request Granted
Back to politics, a couple of you have asked me to handicap the Republican field for 2012. Here’s a very early, quick look.
S. Palin – likely unelectable. The media has destroyed her image by effectively building a narrative for 50% of the country that she’s a moron. She also hasn’t helped herself by leaving the governorship (already covered above). However, she’s the one the left wants to run against thinking she has the most holes (that’s not a play on words).
T. Pawlenty – nothing special.
M. Romney - Typical politician in terms of looks and approach. Has money and will have establishment backing but his health care approach (similar to Obamacare) when he was Mass. Governor and the fact that he’s a Mormon will hurt.
N. Ginrich – The smartest of the group, who would hammer Obama in a debate, but has baggage – including when he ditched his cancer-stricken wife for another babe a long time back. Not good.
Bobby Jindhal - I think I've F-up the spelling, regardless, he's intriguing. He's a hard target for the left to hit beacuse he's not a white middle-aged dude. The guy has doen a good job as Louisiana Governor and will likely run. I see him more as a #2, but then again, the Republicans are going to win his state and wouldn't need him on the ticket to do so.
M. Huckabee – I admire the guy. He lost a ton of weight and has done a nice job on his television show without losing credibility. Pretty bright and more likeable than most. Still, he wouldn’t be my first choice.
Yes, we still like Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, who no one is including in either the first tier or second tier of candidates. Not only do we like him because he knows economics inside out (something that is desperately needed at the top right now), but because he’s a straight arrow and hard to hit from the left. He’s a nice, boring guy with a nice looking family. He’ll need a PR person around him who can take his skill set (knowledge of the issues) and couple that with some creative way to make him visually appealing to the public (aka: somewhat charismatic). Yes, I am available on a consultant basis. By the way, Ryan probably won't run.
Look out for Governor Christie of New Jersey. The fat boy is kicking ass and taking names, is good on camera and not afraid to mix it up. He's everyone's GOP VP early choice already because he comes from a coveted democratic state. I doubt he will run - too soon. However, his name will surface a lot, especially as the #2.
Aas for Marco Rubio, newly elected Governor of Florida - again, too soon, but a young, talented up and comer who is setting himself up nicely for 2016. He's the closest thing the Republicans have to a rock star in the party. Until we find out he sleeps with Romanian midgets - three at a time.
You would be amazed how much opposition research goes on. If you have a skeleton, they'll find it. That's why so many don't run.
There are a few others out there most of you don’t know of yet and/or will surface later, so I’ll stop there for now. We can cover those dudes at a later date.
Enjoy your turkey weekend.
Now time for a blast from the past - “Hey, who the hell is the athletic director around here?”
Be good!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Short & Quick
Browns/NFL
Abe Elam made the play last week and failed to do so this past week versus the Jets. That is often what separates a win and a loss – one play you make or don’t make. Ditto for C. Stuckey, who turned it over in overtime when it looked like the Browns were reaching Dawson’s range.
Think about what the national media would be saying about Colt McCoy had the Browns won that game with a 50 yarder from Dawson in OT?
The kid shoved it down the Jets’ throats at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime. He then had them nearing Dawson’s range when Stuckey coughed it up.
Credit should also go to the Jets’ DB for forcing that strip. That was no accident.
We all love Peyton Hillis, but the dude can’t continue to cough it up this much. This team simply isn’t good enough, in terms of talent, for your lead back to average double-digit fumbles a year – which is the pace he’s on.
And I don’t care that he runs hard and his style is conducive to fumbles. Your lead back has to take care of the ball. Period.
There actually are morons out there that wanted the Browns to sit on the ball late and play for the tie in overtime. One more time – “You play to win the game!”
I’m sure those same geniuses would be the first ones out of their seats cheering like a crack addict in a Copenhagen hash house if McCoy had connected with his tight end down the middle on that first down pass in their last possession.
We had the Jets winning a close one because this was simply a bad match up for Cleveland. The Jets stop the run and have arguably the best set of corners in the game.
The Browns, predictably, could not run it down their throats because NY could put 8 in the box to stop Hillis without any concern for the Browns’ wide outs hurting them.
Overall, this was the most entertaining/competitive Browns game I have seen in years, but I do have one criticism - I was not happy with the play selection when the Browns got in the red zone in the 3rd quarter.
They decided to throw three times from the 6-yard line instead of pounding Hillis inside. Play to your strengths gentlemen. Two shots with Hillis inside followed by a play action McCoy roll out giving him a simple pass/run option was needed there.
I feel sorry for Eric Wright. The locals are crucifying him. Let’s try this again – he’s not as bad as he’s looked this year and he was never as good as the rest of the civilized world thought (an NFL starting corner) last year.
The early-game loss at the other corner hurt and so did the Fujita injury. Yet, they hung in there. Good for them.
Just keep Mangini away from the early-look draft board if he's walking the halls and wants to peek in and give his two cents. He's a butcher there and proved it.
Okay, so I’m watching ESPN this past week and I keep seeing that the Redskins are about to give my boy Donovan McNabb $40 million of guaranteed money – at least that’s what the morons kept reporting making themselves look foolish to 1% of the population that “gets it.”
My reaction as I am sitting drinking a margarita – There is no way you give a 30-something QB who has been banged up that kind of guaranteed money. Why would you? Who the hell are you competing against?
The report made no sense even though ESPN ran with it for a couple days. Even the Skins aren’t that stupid. The end result – he didn’t get $40 guaranteed.
My question is this - How come ESPN had no one on salary that questioned this report/lunacy from the beginning? I might have missed it, but no one came on early and said the following – “Why would the Skins give McNabb, who is on the back-9 in football terms, $40 million up front when they don’t have to?
I really believe at times I’m living in an alternate universe.
Yes, we are picking the Browns to lose again this Sunday at Jacksonville. I am going on the theory that McCoy will hit a wall on Sunday. He hasn’t thrown a pick in three weeks. His only semi-playmaker out wide (Cribbs) is hurt, and he’s on the road. Sorry, we like The Jaguars 27-23.
As you can see, there is a pattern forming. The Browns have found an identity and are decent enough now to play teams relatively close, but don’t have the playmakers to finish most times out.
Again, if your QB doesn’t cough it up, your defense plays well in the red zone and you consistently win the special teams battle, you can be 8-8 in this league. This is the first rule of NFL football the way the game and rules (no true free agency) are structured and it has held true since the beginning of time. That’s why I keep repeating it.
The Browns “O” line deserves credit. They have done a good job of keeping McCoy clean the past few weeks.
By the way, kudos to Mangini for trying an on-side kick early. However, it would be nice if the guys on the kick-off team were told about it beforehand.
I like 23 returning kicks. I’d put him back there on punts as well if his hands aren’t made of stone. Then again, if they weren’t, he’d probably be a WR.
Cavs
My poor Cavs are about to start playing better teams. They have been able to stay above water (.500) due to a friendly early-seasons schedule. However, it might get ugly quick. Sit tight, the ride is going to be bumpy.
Early indications tell me coach Scott knows his stuff. Unfortunately, he has limited talent – which is the norm in the Eastern Conference. In simple English – there are a lot of bad teams in the East, the Cavs fit right in.
The only surprise so far – B. Gibson is playing his best basketball to date. He’s doing more than just spotting up. Let’s see if he can keep it up over 82 games.
Nothing else has surprised me about this team to date. They play hard and together, but lack raw talent and finishers.
And thanks for your response to my political piece last week. Yes, I am a jack of all trades and master of none.
To the few/proud - see you on the 23rd!
Abe Elam made the play last week and failed to do so this past week versus the Jets. That is often what separates a win and a loss – one play you make or don’t make. Ditto for C. Stuckey, who turned it over in overtime when it looked like the Browns were reaching Dawson’s range.
Think about what the national media would be saying about Colt McCoy had the Browns won that game with a 50 yarder from Dawson in OT?
The kid shoved it down the Jets’ throats at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime. He then had them nearing Dawson’s range when Stuckey coughed it up.
Credit should also go to the Jets’ DB for forcing that strip. That was no accident.
We all love Peyton Hillis, but the dude can’t continue to cough it up this much. This team simply isn’t good enough, in terms of talent, for your lead back to average double-digit fumbles a year – which is the pace he’s on.
And I don’t care that he runs hard and his style is conducive to fumbles. Your lead back has to take care of the ball. Period.
There actually are morons out there that wanted the Browns to sit on the ball late and play for the tie in overtime. One more time – “You play to win the game!”
I’m sure those same geniuses would be the first ones out of their seats cheering like a crack addict in a Copenhagen hash house if McCoy had connected with his tight end down the middle on that first down pass in their last possession.
We had the Jets winning a close one because this was simply a bad match up for Cleveland. The Jets stop the run and have arguably the best set of corners in the game.
The Browns, predictably, could not run it down their throats because NY could put 8 in the box to stop Hillis without any concern for the Browns’ wide outs hurting them.
Overall, this was the most entertaining/competitive Browns game I have seen in years, but I do have one criticism - I was not happy with the play selection when the Browns got in the red zone in the 3rd quarter.
They decided to throw three times from the 6-yard line instead of pounding Hillis inside. Play to your strengths gentlemen. Two shots with Hillis inside followed by a play action McCoy roll out giving him a simple pass/run option was needed there.
I feel sorry for Eric Wright. The locals are crucifying him. Let’s try this again – he’s not as bad as he’s looked this year and he was never as good as the rest of the civilized world thought (an NFL starting corner) last year.
The early-game loss at the other corner hurt and so did the Fujita injury. Yet, they hung in there. Good for them.
Just keep Mangini away from the early-look draft board if he's walking the halls and wants to peek in and give his two cents. He's a butcher there and proved it.
Okay, so I’m watching ESPN this past week and I keep seeing that the Redskins are about to give my boy Donovan McNabb $40 million of guaranteed money – at least that’s what the morons kept reporting making themselves look foolish to 1% of the population that “gets it.”
My reaction as I am sitting drinking a margarita – There is no way you give a 30-something QB who has been banged up that kind of guaranteed money. Why would you? Who the hell are you competing against?
The report made no sense even though ESPN ran with it for a couple days. Even the Skins aren’t that stupid. The end result – he didn’t get $40 guaranteed.
My question is this - How come ESPN had no one on salary that questioned this report/lunacy from the beginning? I might have missed it, but no one came on early and said the following – “Why would the Skins give McNabb, who is on the back-9 in football terms, $40 million up front when they don’t have to?
I really believe at times I’m living in an alternate universe.
Yes, we are picking the Browns to lose again this Sunday at Jacksonville. I am going on the theory that McCoy will hit a wall on Sunday. He hasn’t thrown a pick in three weeks. His only semi-playmaker out wide (Cribbs) is hurt, and he’s on the road. Sorry, we like The Jaguars 27-23.
As you can see, there is a pattern forming. The Browns have found an identity and are decent enough now to play teams relatively close, but don’t have the playmakers to finish most times out.
Again, if your QB doesn’t cough it up, your defense plays well in the red zone and you consistently win the special teams battle, you can be 8-8 in this league. This is the first rule of NFL football the way the game and rules (no true free agency) are structured and it has held true since the beginning of time. That’s why I keep repeating it.
The Browns “O” line deserves credit. They have done a good job of keeping McCoy clean the past few weeks.
By the way, kudos to Mangini for trying an on-side kick early. However, it would be nice if the guys on the kick-off team were told about it beforehand.
I like 23 returning kicks. I’d put him back there on punts as well if his hands aren’t made of stone. Then again, if they weren’t, he’d probably be a WR.
Cavs
My poor Cavs are about to start playing better teams. They have been able to stay above water (.500) due to a friendly early-seasons schedule. However, it might get ugly quick. Sit tight, the ride is going to be bumpy.
Early indications tell me coach Scott knows his stuff. Unfortunately, he has limited talent – which is the norm in the Eastern Conference. In simple English – there are a lot of bad teams in the East, the Cavs fit right in.
The only surprise so far – B. Gibson is playing his best basketball to date. He’s doing more than just spotting up. Let’s see if he can keep it up over 82 games.
Nothing else has surprised me about this team to date. They play hard and together, but lack raw talent and finishers.
And thanks for your response to my political piece last week. Yes, I am a jack of all trades and master of none.
To the few/proud - see you on the 23rd!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Short & Quick
Browns
I have no idea what to make of the last two games other than to say the Browns seem to have gotten their sea legs under them when it comes to running the ball effectively on a consistent basis and the defense continues to play outstanding football in the red zone (See Elam’s strip). Couple that with a young quarterback who isn’t turning it over and you have a competitive team.
By the way - Elam's strip and fumble recovery prior to the half is arguably one of the three biggest plays this team has made this year. That was huge. It's what good players on good teams do that eventually gets you that "W" instead of playing well and losing.
Notice I said “competitive team” not “Good.” Listening to the local media and you would think Eric Mangini is now a genius and this team will run the table and finish 10-6 or no worse than 9-7. Right. Again, this is a classic case of short-term thinking at work.
You can’t produce a winning record without a consistent pass rush while also lacking NFL caliber receivers. However, one has to give to Mangini and company credit for “coaching these guys up” the past two games.
They are doing it with mirrors on defense and without quality NFL receivers on offense. That’s saying something.
We had them at 7-9 before the season started. It looked bleak several weeks ago. Now 7-9 looks reachable. Then again, they could go into a tailspin again. Anything is possible.
At least now, we know their personality - run the ball, try a few tricks and gimmick things up defensively. The key is doing it consistently week in week out.
Again, the bottom line is in the NFL, if you don’t’ cough it up, possess solid special teams and you bend but don’t break in the red zone, you can be in games late and win half of them. It shouldn’t be that hard.
Think about it - they are competitive without their outstanding special teams of the past. Cribbs has yet to make a game-changing play this year on special teams.
Separated At Birth
By the way, when I watch Colt McCoy play, a similar veteran NFL quarterback comes to mind. This guy has an outstanding career completion ratio (aka: very accurate), doesn’t turn it over very often, doesn’t possess a big arm, is undersized, somewhat mobile and generally underappreciated because he’s not 6-4/230 with a cannon.
His name?
Chad Pennington. CP’s problem has been staying healthy. Hopefully, McCoy won’t suffer the same fate. The next level up from Pennington in terms of this “genre” of quarterback is named “Montana.”
Now if McCoy reaches that level, we will have something really special. Of course, I’m not betting on it. The Joe Montana’s of the world come around every other generation.
Who's In Charge
I have been asked if I would start my boy, Seneca Wallace, if he’s healthy. Not at this point. I would ride McCoy and get him as much experience as possible. If he continues to win games, then you have a good problem going into next year – two guys who can flat out play. With injuries what they are, especially at QB with this team, you’ll need two guys there.
One thing is for certain – McCoy needs to get in the weight room this off-season.
One final thought on quarterbacks. The most important tool I look for in a quarterback has and always will be ACCURACY. Early returns tell us that’s McCoy’s strength. That’s a good thing.
Now let’s see if he can keep it going. A little more talent around him wouldn’t hurt either.
One of A Kind
One thought on P. Hillis - I simply can’t think of a player in recent history to compare him to. He’s faster and much athletic that Mike Alstot. And he’s much bigger than Jim Kick, an all-purpose back for the undefeated Dophins’ squad of the early 70’s.
I simply can’t think of a 245 pound running back that combines brute force and a fair measure of athleticism. Take a look at his game-ending TD run against the Steelers. He turned the corner and outran the Steelers’ outside linebacker who had the angle. Hillis was flat out faster and/or in better shape.
Versus the Jets
As for this week against the Jets, I simply can’t pick the Browns. The Jets are simply better – although I don’t consider them a true Super Bowl contender yet.
Simply put – if their quarterback doesn’t turn it over and makes a few plays, I see New York winning 23-17. Here’s hoping I’m wrong.
And no, Eric Wright should not be on Edwards tomorrow. He’s not big enough, physical enough or good enough.
One More Time
I also noticed last Sunday Evan Moore lining up more at WR. Why Mangini doesn’t just leave him there 50-60 plays a game is still a mystery to me. If I figured out early he’s better than our group of mediocre third receivers, why can’t he?
I’ll answer my own question – if Mangini sits M. Ali and Robiskie, it proves he didn’t know what the hell he was doing in the draft a couple years ago.
This is another classic example of why a head coach shouldn’t be drafting – it’s called "conflict of interest." It’s hard to sit guys you stuck your neck out for.
Think about it - M. Ali had a handful of catches for about 50 yards last week and that was hailed as a “very good” performance by some in the media in town. Talk about a low bar!
Pats Lack "O" Talent
Is it me or do the Patriots look like they are very pedestrian on offense?
I was stunned by the lack of skilled players on that team. I have no idea how they came into Cleveland with just one loss with that offensive talent pool. I know they are young and have had injuries, but the Browns looked like they had more playmakers than NE last Sunday. And that’s saying something.
Brady must be doing it with mirrors. By the way, he (Brady) actually looked confused against Cleveland. That’s the first time I’ve ever seen Brady lost for the bulk of a game without facing a real pass rush.
My Bad
Looks like I was mistaken about Tampa Bay. When they played the Browns, they looked like a 5 win team at best. With half the season to go, they are overachieving in my book.
Cavaliers & LeBron
One final time – How does LBJ and the media get away with the “I/He wanted to go somewhere where he could win a title” excuse” when he played on a team the past two years that had the BEST record in basketball?
Am I living in the Twilight Zone? I heard a couple morons this week justify James’ move because Miami gives him a better shot at a title and they couldn’t win it in Cleveland. This is amazing logic to say the least.
If you play on a team that wins more games than ANYONE else over a two year period, logic dictates that team has a pretty good chance of winning it all. It doesn’t guarantee it of course, but where are you going to find a better team? In other words, how do you improve on the best record in the sport?
I have yet to hear anyone anyone echo my thoughts.
Overrated
By the way, Chris Bosh is Zach Randolph without the baggage.
For those of you who aren’t basketball junkies, that means he gets stats when it doesn’t count. In Randolph’s case, he’s also one of those guys the Head Coach/GM/COO has to be worried about in terms of getting that 2 a.m. phone call from the police or a local hospital.
I don’t think Bosh is a head case, but he hasn’t proven he’s special – even with his career 20/10 numbers. Remember, he couldn’t even get Toronto an 8th seed in all his time there.
Politics
Nancy Pelosi is the gift that keeps on giving.
An irony of the midterm elections is the fact that the remaining democratic contingent in Congress is even more left than prior to November 2. The majority of moderate democrats from swing districts lost. The only thing that remains are hard-core lefties from districts that lean way left (i.e. SF & inner cities).
This means Nancy “My brains are totally fried” Pelosi will remain as the democratic leader of the House – even though she will be in a diminished role as minority leader. This means Republicans can continue to use her as a poster child for what’s wrong with Democrats.
There aren’t enough sensible Democrats remaining in the House to stop her. Then again, if these so-called moderate Democrats had any common sense, they wouldn’t have walked the plank for Pelosi, Obama and company when the country warned them to vote AGAINST stimulus and health care reform.
These morons want it both ways. They showed no spine when it was clear many voted themselves out of office when they voted “yes” for legislation the majority of the country didn’t want. Now they complain about their leadership (i.e. Nancy and company) leading them into the fire.
Here’s my take – show some balls when the bullets are flying, not after the fact. No one put a gun to your head and forced you to vote with the lefties. Decisions have consequences you pussies!
I don’t recall one Democrat in office at the time standing up during the Health Care debate saying the following – “If we pass this, it will cost us dearly come November 2 and, more importantly, it’s bad legislation when you pass major legislation affecting 1/6th of the economy strictly along partisan lines (no Republicans joined in).”
I have no idea what to make of the last two games other than to say the Browns seem to have gotten their sea legs under them when it comes to running the ball effectively on a consistent basis and the defense continues to play outstanding football in the red zone (See Elam’s strip). Couple that with a young quarterback who isn’t turning it over and you have a competitive team.
By the way - Elam's strip and fumble recovery prior to the half is arguably one of the three biggest plays this team has made this year. That was huge. It's what good players on good teams do that eventually gets you that "W" instead of playing well and losing.
Notice I said “competitive team” not “Good.” Listening to the local media and you would think Eric Mangini is now a genius and this team will run the table and finish 10-6 or no worse than 9-7. Right. Again, this is a classic case of short-term thinking at work.
You can’t produce a winning record without a consistent pass rush while also lacking NFL caliber receivers. However, one has to give to Mangini and company credit for “coaching these guys up” the past two games.
They are doing it with mirrors on defense and without quality NFL receivers on offense. That’s saying something.
We had them at 7-9 before the season started. It looked bleak several weeks ago. Now 7-9 looks reachable. Then again, they could go into a tailspin again. Anything is possible.
At least now, we know their personality - run the ball, try a few tricks and gimmick things up defensively. The key is doing it consistently week in week out.
Again, the bottom line is in the NFL, if you don’t’ cough it up, possess solid special teams and you bend but don’t break in the red zone, you can be in games late and win half of them. It shouldn’t be that hard.
Think about it - they are competitive without their outstanding special teams of the past. Cribbs has yet to make a game-changing play this year on special teams.
Separated At Birth
By the way, when I watch Colt McCoy play, a similar veteran NFL quarterback comes to mind. This guy has an outstanding career completion ratio (aka: very accurate), doesn’t turn it over very often, doesn’t possess a big arm, is undersized, somewhat mobile and generally underappreciated because he’s not 6-4/230 with a cannon.
His name?
Chad Pennington. CP’s problem has been staying healthy. Hopefully, McCoy won’t suffer the same fate. The next level up from Pennington in terms of this “genre” of quarterback is named “Montana.”
Now if McCoy reaches that level, we will have something really special. Of course, I’m not betting on it. The Joe Montana’s of the world come around every other generation.
Who's In Charge
I have been asked if I would start my boy, Seneca Wallace, if he’s healthy. Not at this point. I would ride McCoy and get him as much experience as possible. If he continues to win games, then you have a good problem going into next year – two guys who can flat out play. With injuries what they are, especially at QB with this team, you’ll need two guys there.
One thing is for certain – McCoy needs to get in the weight room this off-season.
One final thought on quarterbacks. The most important tool I look for in a quarterback has and always will be ACCURACY. Early returns tell us that’s McCoy’s strength. That’s a good thing.
Now let’s see if he can keep it going. A little more talent around him wouldn’t hurt either.
One of A Kind
One thought on P. Hillis - I simply can’t think of a player in recent history to compare him to. He’s faster and much athletic that Mike Alstot. And he’s much bigger than Jim Kick, an all-purpose back for the undefeated Dophins’ squad of the early 70’s.
I simply can’t think of a 245 pound running back that combines brute force and a fair measure of athleticism. Take a look at his game-ending TD run against the Steelers. He turned the corner and outran the Steelers’ outside linebacker who had the angle. Hillis was flat out faster and/or in better shape.
Versus the Jets
As for this week against the Jets, I simply can’t pick the Browns. The Jets are simply better – although I don’t consider them a true Super Bowl contender yet.
Simply put – if their quarterback doesn’t turn it over and makes a few plays, I see New York winning 23-17. Here’s hoping I’m wrong.
And no, Eric Wright should not be on Edwards tomorrow. He’s not big enough, physical enough or good enough.
One More Time
I also noticed last Sunday Evan Moore lining up more at WR. Why Mangini doesn’t just leave him there 50-60 plays a game is still a mystery to me. If I figured out early he’s better than our group of mediocre third receivers, why can’t he?
I’ll answer my own question – if Mangini sits M. Ali and Robiskie, it proves he didn’t know what the hell he was doing in the draft a couple years ago.
This is another classic example of why a head coach shouldn’t be drafting – it’s called "conflict of interest." It’s hard to sit guys you stuck your neck out for.
Think about it - M. Ali had a handful of catches for about 50 yards last week and that was hailed as a “very good” performance by some in the media in town. Talk about a low bar!
Pats Lack "O" Talent
Is it me or do the Patriots look like they are very pedestrian on offense?
I was stunned by the lack of skilled players on that team. I have no idea how they came into Cleveland with just one loss with that offensive talent pool. I know they are young and have had injuries, but the Browns looked like they had more playmakers than NE last Sunday. And that’s saying something.
Brady must be doing it with mirrors. By the way, he (Brady) actually looked confused against Cleveland. That’s the first time I’ve ever seen Brady lost for the bulk of a game without facing a real pass rush.
My Bad
Looks like I was mistaken about Tampa Bay. When they played the Browns, they looked like a 5 win team at best. With half the season to go, they are overachieving in my book.
Cavaliers & LeBron
One final time – How does LBJ and the media get away with the “I/He wanted to go somewhere where he could win a title” excuse” when he played on a team the past two years that had the BEST record in basketball?
Am I living in the Twilight Zone? I heard a couple morons this week justify James’ move because Miami gives him a better shot at a title and they couldn’t win it in Cleveland. This is amazing logic to say the least.
If you play on a team that wins more games than ANYONE else over a two year period, logic dictates that team has a pretty good chance of winning it all. It doesn’t guarantee it of course, but where are you going to find a better team? In other words, how do you improve on the best record in the sport?
I have yet to hear anyone anyone echo my thoughts.
Overrated
By the way, Chris Bosh is Zach Randolph without the baggage.
For those of you who aren’t basketball junkies, that means he gets stats when it doesn’t count. In Randolph’s case, he’s also one of those guys the Head Coach/GM/COO has to be worried about in terms of getting that 2 a.m. phone call from the police or a local hospital.
I don’t think Bosh is a head case, but he hasn’t proven he’s special – even with his career 20/10 numbers. Remember, he couldn’t even get Toronto an 8th seed in all his time there.
Politics
Nancy Pelosi is the gift that keeps on giving.
An irony of the midterm elections is the fact that the remaining democratic contingent in Congress is even more left than prior to November 2. The majority of moderate democrats from swing districts lost. The only thing that remains are hard-core lefties from districts that lean way left (i.e. SF & inner cities).
This means Nancy “My brains are totally fried” Pelosi will remain as the democratic leader of the House – even though she will be in a diminished role as minority leader. This means Republicans can continue to use her as a poster child for what’s wrong with Democrats.
There aren’t enough sensible Democrats remaining in the House to stop her. Then again, if these so-called moderate Democrats had any common sense, they wouldn’t have walked the plank for Pelosi, Obama and company when the country warned them to vote AGAINST stimulus and health care reform.
These morons want it both ways. They showed no spine when it was clear many voted themselves out of office when they voted “yes” for legislation the majority of the country didn’t want. Now they complain about their leadership (i.e. Nancy and company) leading them into the fire.
Here’s my take – show some balls when the bullets are flying, not after the fact. No one put a gun to your head and forced you to vote with the lefties. Decisions have consequences you pussies!
I don’t recall one Democrat in office at the time standing up during the Health Care debate saying the following – “If we pass this, it will cost us dearly come November 2 and, more importantly, it’s bad legislation when you pass major legislation affecting 1/6th of the economy strictly along partisan lines (no Republicans joined in).”
Friday, November 5, 2010
Short & Quick
Politics
Elections have consequences as I have often said.
The 2008 presidential election meant this country was going to lurch left – although many didn’t expect it to be such a sharp turn.
Well, the 2010 midterms provided a ‘correction.”
A correction is when the American people tell Washington they’ve got it wrong. In this case, it was as simple as a right/center nation reminding the President and his Democratic cohorts in the House and Senate of this fact.
Remember, every 15-20 years, we give liberals some power and they blow it. This time, they had maximum power (the executive and the legislative branches) and blew it faster than a fat boy downing a pair of twinkies at lunch while the jocks put gum in his hair.
That was my "bullying" reference since it's such a hot topic these days.
By the way, you know how you stop a bully - punch him in the face. And if he doesn't back down and kicks your ass, get your older brother involved or double team him with one of your boys and kick his ass.
Sensitivity training doesn't work with some people. They need beaten on to learn the most valuable lesson of all - there is always someone bigger, badder, and/or better than you.
Back on point.
The Democrats couldn’t help themselves. So they shot their wad so to speak (aka: spent like drunken sailors) until they couldn’t spend any more. And knowing their power was likely to be short-lived, they convinced themselves they had to pass as much liberal legislation as quickly as possible before the correction came.
You see, unlike others, I believe Obama, Pelosi and company knew full well they would lose much of their power in 2010. They saw the anger building (i.e. the town halls). They had pollsters telling them independents were pissed as far back as last year. They didn’t care. So they publicly said what they had to say (aka: “They’ll like the health bill once they know what’s in it.”) to pass the time while they lurched us left.
Either that or they were complete morons and misread the nation. No one walking on two feet is that stupid – not even Nancy Pelosi.
By the way, she's totally gone. I have a feeling, in the near future, we're going to get a scroll on CNN indicating she's dangling buck naked from the Golden Gate Bridge (her home base) singing "There once was a man from Nantucket..." while drinking Vodka straight from the bottle given to her by three circus clowns just passing through.
Back on point - again.
The end result – Obama’s agenda was on trial in the 2010 midterms but he wasn’t. So he didn’t care those he convinced to follow his lead walked the plank and lost their seats. It wasn’t him.
You see, it doesn’t take courage to pass unpopular legislation when you personally aren’t up for re-election. You let others fall on the sword and thank them nicely for being good soldiers as they clean out their Washington offices and turn in their leased condo keys.
Now let’s see how Obama handles matters over the course of the next two years when he’s up for re-election himself.
Will he drift back toward the middle or stay hard left and go down in flames in the next election, assuming the Republicans post a candidate that can walk, chew gum, isn’t a leper and has no child molestation convictions on his record?
My hunch is he’ll drift back toward the middle some to give himself a legitimate shot at re-election. Remember, all he needs is his base (liberals, AA, & Latinos) to turnout, which they likely will in 2012, and to recapture a majority of the all-important independent vote.
He gets the independents back by seeming reasonable and by telling them you don’t want the Republicans in charge of all three branches after the 2012 elections.
“You see how we screwed it up after 2008 when we had all the power? The Republicans will screw it up even worse.” That’s his upcoming narrative folks.
You see, unless the Republicans blow it big time, they are likely to keep the House and regain the Senate in 2012 based on redistricting – which going to take place, state by state. And with most states going red, the Republicans are doing the redistricting. In simple English, they get to “rig the game.”
For example, Obama is looking at a totally different Midwest map than he was two years ago. States like Indiana, Ohio and even Pennsylvania are likely to go Republican next time around. He simple can’t win the election (get electoral votes) without much of the Midwest in his pocket. It isn’t likely to be there next time around with many of these states now in Republican control (i.e. governors & legislatures).
So Obama will attempt to show he’s somewhat reasonable while telling the nation you want divided government – elect me while you stumble toward a Republican legislative branch.
His other alternative is to stay hard left and prove his critics right – that’s he’s a true lefty and doesn’t care about being re-elected. He just wants to fundamentally transform the country regardless of cost to him (no second term) and his Party (getting mauled in elections while he’s in charge).
My money is on him compromising some. Why? The guy’s got way too big an ego to not want the gig for another four years.
Elections have consequences as I have often said.
The 2008 presidential election meant this country was going to lurch left – although many didn’t expect it to be such a sharp turn.
Well, the 2010 midterms provided a ‘correction.”
A correction is when the American people tell Washington they’ve got it wrong. In this case, it was as simple as a right/center nation reminding the President and his Democratic cohorts in the House and Senate of this fact.
Remember, every 15-20 years, we give liberals some power and they blow it. This time, they had maximum power (the executive and the legislative branches) and blew it faster than a fat boy downing a pair of twinkies at lunch while the jocks put gum in his hair.
That was my "bullying" reference since it's such a hot topic these days.
By the way, you know how you stop a bully - punch him in the face. And if he doesn't back down and kicks your ass, get your older brother involved or double team him with one of your boys and kick his ass.
Sensitivity training doesn't work with some people. They need beaten on to learn the most valuable lesson of all - there is always someone bigger, badder, and/or better than you.
Back on point.
The Democrats couldn’t help themselves. So they shot their wad so to speak (aka: spent like drunken sailors) until they couldn’t spend any more. And knowing their power was likely to be short-lived, they convinced themselves they had to pass as much liberal legislation as quickly as possible before the correction came.
You see, unlike others, I believe Obama, Pelosi and company knew full well they would lose much of their power in 2010. They saw the anger building (i.e. the town halls). They had pollsters telling them independents were pissed as far back as last year. They didn’t care. So they publicly said what they had to say (aka: “They’ll like the health bill once they know what’s in it.”) to pass the time while they lurched us left.
Either that or they were complete morons and misread the nation. No one walking on two feet is that stupid – not even Nancy Pelosi.
By the way, she's totally gone. I have a feeling, in the near future, we're going to get a scroll on CNN indicating she's dangling buck naked from the Golden Gate Bridge (her home base) singing "There once was a man from Nantucket..." while drinking Vodka straight from the bottle given to her by three circus clowns just passing through.
Back on point - again.
The end result – Obama’s agenda was on trial in the 2010 midterms but he wasn’t. So he didn’t care those he convinced to follow his lead walked the plank and lost their seats. It wasn’t him.
You see, it doesn’t take courage to pass unpopular legislation when you personally aren’t up for re-election. You let others fall on the sword and thank them nicely for being good soldiers as they clean out their Washington offices and turn in their leased condo keys.
Now let’s see how Obama handles matters over the course of the next two years when he’s up for re-election himself.
Will he drift back toward the middle or stay hard left and go down in flames in the next election, assuming the Republicans post a candidate that can walk, chew gum, isn’t a leper and has no child molestation convictions on his record?
My hunch is he’ll drift back toward the middle some to give himself a legitimate shot at re-election. Remember, all he needs is his base (liberals, AA, & Latinos) to turnout, which they likely will in 2012, and to recapture a majority of the all-important independent vote.
He gets the independents back by seeming reasonable and by telling them you don’t want the Republicans in charge of all three branches after the 2012 elections.
“You see how we screwed it up after 2008 when we had all the power? The Republicans will screw it up even worse.” That’s his upcoming narrative folks.
You see, unless the Republicans blow it big time, they are likely to keep the House and regain the Senate in 2012 based on redistricting – which going to take place, state by state. And with most states going red, the Republicans are doing the redistricting. In simple English, they get to “rig the game.”
For example, Obama is looking at a totally different Midwest map than he was two years ago. States like Indiana, Ohio and even Pennsylvania are likely to go Republican next time around. He simple can’t win the election (get electoral votes) without much of the Midwest in his pocket. It isn’t likely to be there next time around with many of these states now in Republican control (i.e. governors & legislatures).
So Obama will attempt to show he’s somewhat reasonable while telling the nation you want divided government – elect me while you stumble toward a Republican legislative branch.
His other alternative is to stay hard left and prove his critics right – that’s he’s a true lefty and doesn’t care about being re-elected. He just wants to fundamentally transform the country regardless of cost to him (no second term) and his Party (getting mauled in elections while he’s in charge).
My money is on him compromising some. Why? The guy’s got way too big an ego to not want the gig for another four years.
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