It all began with innocent highlight reel of Urban Meyer giving Tim Tebow throwing instruction sometime before the Sunday game. The wheels began turning:
1. Tony Sparano is pretty much on his way out of coaching for Miami.
2. Urban Meyer is not presently coaching.
3. Miami Needs a Quarterback.
4. Denver has 3 Quarterbacks.
5. Miami is on it's way to picking first in the 2012 Draft.
6. Miami is having a LITTLE trouble avoiding blackouts.
7. The Miami Dolphins honored the 2009 National Championship Gator team. (really? that was 2 almost 3 years ago.)
8. John Elway is the dominant figure in the Denver Broncos Organization.
9. John Elway played college football at Stanford.
10. Urban Meyer was getting chummy on the sidelines with the Dolphins owner.
11. Andrew Luck will probably be the No.1 pick in the 2012 draft. He also plays college football for Stanford.
See where I'm going with this? Miami fires Sparano. Loses a bunch of games. Gets the first pick in the draft. Hires Urban. Trades 1st round draft pick to Denver for Tebow. Denver gets Luck and voila Elway gets his man. I LOVE ELWAY!! Oh and Tebow gets to return to Florida...I mean the state of Florida....LOL.
MDK in the House
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
A Small Rant
Rants always seem to have a negative connotation. In this day and age of social media and criticism that can come about because one has spoken their mind, I do my best not to rant. However, in this case, I feel a need to make my opinion known.
Everyone knows I'm a girl and I LOVE football. College or professional, it doesn't matter. The closer the game, the more I have to watch it. I guess what I'm trying to say is: I find value in most all football teams, not just my favorite teams.
For a long time, I didn't really understand that concept. But, eventually, you have to grow up and concede that other teams have good players too. That also makes for good competition (which I LOVE!). What I care for less is: a lot of crying http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg,
a lot of nepotism http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg, ridiculous hits http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg and shocking behavior http://youtu.be/sM18sAZRnIU.
This season already has had it's highs and lows. Have I wanted to give up on my teams? Some days, maybe. Have I given up? Absolutely not. I will not go down as a bandwaggoner. It is not in my nature. However, I have seen and heard many rants from friends about how their team should just scrap the players this year and wait for next year. Really? This game is only about winning? Pardon me, but I thought in addition to winning, it was also about the triumph of the human spirit overcoming obstacles others have told them they can't overcome or are not meant to be overcome on game day. Have you taken the time to read Dabo Swinney's story? I can't stand Clemson (pronounced Clempsun), but I got to give it to this guy. He has enthusiasm and an undefeated team so far. Have you ever watched Ole Miss or Mississippi State? Those guys haven't seen a National Championship since the wheel was invented but THEY BRING IT. I'm sure I don't need to mention the "Promises Kept" speech that came from Tebow when Ole Miss shocked them several years ago (coincidentally Michael Oher played on that Ole Miss team).
In short, if you are discouraged about your team, don't worry. Every dog has it's day. Didn't you win a few National Championships a few years back? Get over yourself and quit talking craziness. Keep an eye on your team and watch a few others. It doesn't matter how bad your team plays, loses, or how bad YOU feel. That's your team. If you do give up, well that's your loss. Just please get out of our way and shoosh it so we don't have to hear all that nastiness. Real fans deal.
S.N.- Battle of the Jims (Schwartz and Harbaugh)- Seriously. Act like grown men and not first graders.
-Will someone PLEASE cut Blaine Gabberts hair so we can stop losing already and make the boy look like a man? All this nonsense started with JDR not letting them shave his head aka no hazing in Training Camp. SHAVE IT ALREADY.
-Gene Smith, if you aren't looking at Alshon Jeffery from the South Carolina Gamecocks going into the 2012 NFL combine and draft, shame on you. Proceed to Pearle Vision so you can see what a real receiver looks like http://youtu.be/5bpHPzu_wEM
MDK in the House
Everyone knows I'm a girl and I LOVE football. College or professional, it doesn't matter. The closer the game, the more I have to watch it. I guess what I'm trying to say is: I find value in most all football teams, not just my favorite teams.
For a long time, I didn't really understand that concept. But, eventually, you have to grow up and concede that other teams have good players too. That also makes for good competition (which I LOVE!). What I care for less is: a lot of crying http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg,
a lot of nepotism http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg, ridiculous hits http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg and shocking behavior http://youtu.be/sM18sAZRnIU.
This season already has had it's highs and lows. Have I wanted to give up on my teams? Some days, maybe. Have I given up? Absolutely not. I will not go down as a bandwaggoner. It is not in my nature. However, I have seen and heard many rants from friends about how their team should just scrap the players this year and wait for next year. Really? This game is only about winning? Pardon me, but I thought in addition to winning, it was also about the triumph of the human spirit overcoming obstacles others have told them they can't overcome or are not meant to be overcome on game day. Have you taken the time to read Dabo Swinney's story? I can't stand Clemson (pronounced Clempsun), but I got to give it to this guy. He has enthusiasm and an undefeated team so far. Have you ever watched Ole Miss or Mississippi State? Those guys haven't seen a National Championship since the wheel was invented but THEY BRING IT. I'm sure I don't need to mention the "Promises Kept" speech that came from Tebow when Ole Miss shocked them several years ago (coincidentally Michael Oher played on that Ole Miss team).
In short, if you are discouraged about your team, don't worry. Every dog has it's day. Didn't you win a few National Championships a few years back? Get over yourself and quit talking craziness. Keep an eye on your team and watch a few others. It doesn't matter how bad your team plays, loses, or how bad YOU feel. That's your team. If you do give up, well that's your loss. Just please get out of our way and shoosh it so we don't have to hear all that nastiness. Real fans deal.
S.N.- Battle of the Jims (Schwartz and Harbaugh)- Seriously. Act like grown men and not first graders.
-Will someone PLEASE cut Blaine Gabberts hair so we can stop losing already and make the boy look like a man? All this nonsense started with JDR not letting them shave his head aka no hazing in Training Camp. SHAVE IT ALREADY.
-Gene Smith, if you aren't looking at Alshon Jeffery from the South Carolina Gamecocks going into the 2012 NFL combine and draft, shame on you. Proceed to Pearle Vision so you can see what a real receiver looks like http://youtu.be/5bpHPzu_wEM
MDK in the House
Friday, October 14, 2011
Status RUT ROH
Well. Here we are, 5 days from last weekend's drama that was football. I had to gain perspective and for me that took 5 days instead of the usual "24 Hours". I am going to try and make sense of it in the next few paragraphs and I definitely am not sure I have the answers. It feels more like words spewing out of my mouth. I'm trying to catch them to formulate points or at least make sense. Trying not to hate. Trying not to sound totally off my rocker.
There is the disappointment that is FSU. I don't like saying it. Not at all. They are MY team. When the preseason polls showed them Top 5, I was a little worried. I was worried when Jimbo would come out of preseason practices and say he was disappointed how the _____ (defense, offense or special teams) practiced on a particular day. It seems as though FSU believed they were better than everyone else, taking for granted what used to be easy wins. College is becoming more and more like the NFL: Any Given Sunday (or Saturday as the case may be). In life you can't take anything for granted. In football, take NOTHING for granted. Not even Wake Forest.
The Jacksonville Jaguars. I've heard people say all week, the first half of the game was boring. Really? You know why it was boring? Because there was nothing to hate on. Because the Jaguars, in the first half, looked like a typical football team on Sunday. Isn't that what we all want?
The second half brought excitement and a lot of drama. Nothing brought more excitement than Gabbert's long throw to Jason Hill. There is definitely a spark with Gabbert. Turk kicking a 22 yard punt was not helpful. I will not say more than that. He's a veteran and now he's been released.
The big item of concern I feel happened inside the 2 minute mark in the fourth quarter. The Jaguars are on the line of scrimmage. Jones-Drew is making changes behind the offensive line. Then out of NOWHERE, Meester hiked the ball. Gabbert apparently wasn't ready and began trying to regain possession of the ball.
First of all, it took 20 seconds or so for this to transpire. Second, the abruptness with which Meester hiked the ball surprised everyone. Sometimes the defense of the other team yells out numbers to catch the center off guard.I believe that could have happened but Meester is too proud to say so. This guy has hiked the ball a few times in his career. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
The first of those 2 observances needs to be explored. Twenty seconds? Seriously. This isn't the first time we have seen this mistake this season. I believe there was one similar in the Panthers game. A Game Manager (P.Manning, T. Brady, or B. Roethlisbereger) knows how to get the play off quickly and stop the clock. The Jaguars have played these teams repeatedly and been a victim of these Game Managers. Jack Del Rio, are you teaching Blaine Gabbert to be a Game Manager? Are you saying he can't have one, uno, 1 play in his hip pocket to pull out in an emergency situation? He doesn't just need to use it when it's a close game or inside 2 minutes. He needs to use it anytime a play could be considered questionable (so the other team doesn't have time to throw the challenge flag) . So, this is my challenge to the Jaguars organization: are you setting Blaine Gabbert up to fail? Or are you going to make this kid a Game Manager?
Well, let's tally up. Turk said he was disappointing, Jones-Drew said it was on the team not the coach, Jack Del Rio said it was his fault, Blaine Gabbert said it was his fault and Meester said it was his fault. How about this: IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I FORGOT MY PAWS AT HOME. I'm sorry.
Well, I've said my peace for the most part. It's the end of the day and I still love both my teams. Which is more than I can say for others.
MDK in the HOUSE
P.S. I could go my whole life without seeing that last play the Jaguars used at the end of the game that allowed the Bengals to score another touchdown. Really.
Shortly after I came home from Sunday's game, I came home to decompress and get my blood pressure down. I decided more football was NOT the answer. I pushed the button on my remote for the DVR. It said "no recordings". NO RECORDINGS?? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR DVR MIND ? I used my DVR as a football archive: Bobby Bowden's last game at the Gator Bowl, 2010 Pro Bowl in Miami, Scobee for 59 yards, and Mike Thomas immaculate deflection. All gone. I proceeded to melt down further and badly. To date, I have recovered one item, Bobby Bowden's last game. I went to Football Fanatics website. They had 10 copies left. Now they have 9 ;-)
There is the disappointment that is FSU. I don't like saying it. Not at all. They are MY team. When the preseason polls showed them Top 5, I was a little worried. I was worried when Jimbo would come out of preseason practices and say he was disappointed how the _____ (defense, offense or special teams) practiced on a particular day. It seems as though FSU believed they were better than everyone else, taking for granted what used to be easy wins. College is becoming more and more like the NFL: Any Given Sunday (or Saturday as the case may be). In life you can't take anything for granted. In football, take NOTHING for granted. Not even Wake Forest.
The Jacksonville Jaguars. I've heard people say all week, the first half of the game was boring. Really? You know why it was boring? Because there was nothing to hate on. Because the Jaguars, in the first half, looked like a typical football team on Sunday. Isn't that what we all want?
The second half brought excitement and a lot of drama. Nothing brought more excitement than Gabbert's long throw to Jason Hill. There is definitely a spark with Gabbert. Turk kicking a 22 yard punt was not helpful. I will not say more than that. He's a veteran and now he's been released.
The big item of concern I feel happened inside the 2 minute mark in the fourth quarter. The Jaguars are on the line of scrimmage. Jones-Drew is making changes behind the offensive line. Then out of NOWHERE, Meester hiked the ball. Gabbert apparently wasn't ready and began trying to regain possession of the ball.
First of all, it took 20 seconds or so for this to transpire. Second, the abruptness with which Meester hiked the ball surprised everyone. Sometimes the defense of the other team yells out numbers to catch the center off guard.I believe that could have happened but Meester is too proud to say so. This guy has hiked the ball a few times in his career. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
The first of those 2 observances needs to be explored. Twenty seconds? Seriously. This isn't the first time we have seen this mistake this season. I believe there was one similar in the Panthers game. A Game Manager (P.Manning, T. Brady, or B. Roethlisbereger) knows how to get the play off quickly and stop the clock. The Jaguars have played these teams repeatedly and been a victim of these Game Managers. Jack Del Rio, are you teaching Blaine Gabbert to be a Game Manager? Are you saying he can't have one, uno, 1 play in his hip pocket to pull out in an emergency situation? He doesn't just need to use it when it's a close game or inside 2 minutes. He needs to use it anytime a play could be considered questionable (so the other team doesn't have time to throw the challenge flag) . So, this is my challenge to the Jaguars organization: are you setting Blaine Gabbert up to fail? Or are you going to make this kid a Game Manager?
Well, let's tally up. Turk said he was disappointing, Jones-Drew said it was on the team not the coach, Jack Del Rio said it was his fault, Blaine Gabbert said it was his fault and Meester said it was his fault. How about this: IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I FORGOT MY PAWS AT HOME. I'm sorry.
Well, I've said my peace for the most part. It's the end of the day and I still love both my teams. Which is more than I can say for others.
MDK in the HOUSE
P.S. I could go my whole life without seeing that last play the Jaguars used at the end of the game that allowed the Bengals to score another touchdown. Really.
Shortly after I came home from Sunday's game, I came home to decompress and get my blood pressure down. I decided more football was NOT the answer. I pushed the button on my remote for the DVR. It said "no recordings". NO RECORDINGS?? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR DVR MIND ? I used my DVR as a football archive: Bobby Bowden's last game at the Gator Bowl, 2010 Pro Bowl in Miami, Scobee for 59 yards, and Mike Thomas immaculate deflection. All gone. I proceeded to melt down further and badly. To date, I have recovered one item, Bobby Bowden's last game. I went to Football Fanatics website. They had 10 copies left. Now they have 9 ;-)
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