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Friday, January 30, 2009
Awesome
Well, it's Friday. Usually I would post an epic list of trivia about some jerk-ass movie that only Mumford likes (like, honestly Mumford, Dark Knight!?!? What a piece of trash). But today, in honor of my work at this office coming to a ceremonial end, I'd like to send out a tribute to desk jockeys (and NFL offensive linebackers) everywhere.
Monday, October 20, 2008
The World of Sports through the eyes of a moron
Ah Monday....delicious Monday....what a day isn't it? New beginnings, the promise of a new work week, things blooming, you gotta love them. Actually no you don't. I hate Mondays, cause it means i'm at the very beginning of five days of pure hell. Ok maybe that's a bit of an exageration, but still it's not my favorite day, and that's compounded by the fact that my bro has this entire week off, so everyday i wake up knowing he's still asleep getting his beauty rest, while i look like shit scraped off a shoe and put in work clothes. Anyways let's do a round up of the week in sports today.
NFL:
Another great week in the NFL. No surprise there, god i love sundays. I was ecstatic to see, or at least see some of (power outage) my Bills take on the Chargers and prove yet again that they are a legitimate threat this year. Trent Edwards was so solid completing about 83% of his passes and engineering several scoring drives. For a 2nd year QB to play so calm and composed all the time is impressive to say the least. Now Buffalo is 5-1 and to make the playoffs only really needs to go .500 the rest of the year to get into the playoffs. With two games remaining against the Dolphins, Jets, and Patriots this shouldnt' be a problem. I hope i didn't just lay down a jig ol' Binx! As for my picks, well it was a successful first week and i still have one game to go, so far I'm 9-4. And man did i ever botch a couple calls, I figured New Orleans vs. Carolina would be way closer for one, and good god did i not see that shellacking coming by the Rams over the Cowboys. Tonight's monday nighter should be good, but i'm thinking the Broncos are going to take the Patriots for sure, we'll see how she rolls.
NHL:
The Habs proved once again that they are among the best in the league with their easy 4-1 victory over Phoenix which never seemed in doubt. Price is playing well, all the lines are clicking, Laraque is shit kicking people left right and center, and all this even though the boys still have some key injuries (Higgins, Bouillon and now Kostitsyn). Taking on Florida tonight at home and then Anaheim on Saturday. The Leafs looked like they were going to keep it close with Pittsburgh on Saturday night, but it appears that putting Crosby and Malkin back on the same line was a good idea. The Penguins pulled away winning 4-1, with Crosby picking up a goal and 3 assists, and Malkin equaling his point total with 4 assists.
MLB:
I've said it before, baseball is not my favorite sport, if we were ranking the 4 major North American Sports in terms of my interest, it would go NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB. But there's just something about October baseball that gets the juices flowing. (And no i'm not saying i beat off to playoff baseball). The Rays vs. Sox series was a banger. I went to bed last week with the Rays up 7-0 figuring it was over, and vaguely remember while half asleep my bro saying thorugh my door, "Yo it's 7-4 now!" and thinking, "i don't give a shit, it's still over". Then i woke up and got to watch those insane hilights. Incredible comeback, and after winning again in Game 6 it appeared momentum was on the Sox side. But i watched last night's game from about the 4th inning on and the Rays impressed the hell out of me. Their bullpen got them out of many tight jams, and they willed themselves to a 3-1 victory. David Price was beyond good in finishing the 8th and getting the save in the 9th. And that victory celebration was magnificent although i'm sure we'll be hearing about countless injuries coming from that pile on. I'm on the bandwagon, Rays in the World Series all the way!
NBA:
Not much to report here, the regular season starts Oct. 31st for the Raps, so i probably won't see the game since it's halloween. But i'm excited for yet another season of Raptors basketball. Although i have no idea who's replaced Chuck Swirsky this year as the voice of the Raps, and there's no doubt fans are going to miss the excitment he brought to the telecasts.
NFL:
Another great week in the NFL. No surprise there, god i love sundays. I was ecstatic to see, or at least see some of (power outage) my Bills take on the Chargers and prove yet again that they are a legitimate threat this year. Trent Edwards was so solid completing about 83% of his passes and engineering several scoring drives. For a 2nd year QB to play so calm and composed all the time is impressive to say the least. Now Buffalo is 5-1 and to make the playoffs only really needs to go .500 the rest of the year to get into the playoffs. With two games remaining against the Dolphins, Jets, and Patriots this shouldnt' be a problem. I hope i didn't just lay down a jig ol' Binx! As for my picks, well it was a successful first week and i still have one game to go, so far I'm 9-4. And man did i ever botch a couple calls, I figured New Orleans vs. Carolina would be way closer for one, and good god did i not see that shellacking coming by the Rams over the Cowboys. Tonight's monday nighter should be good, but i'm thinking the Broncos are going to take the Patriots for sure, we'll see how she rolls.
NHL:
The Habs proved once again that they are among the best in the league with their easy 4-1 victory over Phoenix which never seemed in doubt. Price is playing well, all the lines are clicking, Laraque is shit kicking people left right and center, and all this even though the boys still have some key injuries (Higgins, Bouillon and now Kostitsyn). Taking on Florida tonight at home and then Anaheim on Saturday. The Leafs looked like they were going to keep it close with Pittsburgh on Saturday night, but it appears that putting Crosby and Malkin back on the same line was a good idea. The Penguins pulled away winning 4-1, with Crosby picking up a goal and 3 assists, and Malkin equaling his point total with 4 assists.
MLB:
I've said it before, baseball is not my favorite sport, if we were ranking the 4 major North American Sports in terms of my interest, it would go NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB. But there's just something about October baseball that gets the juices flowing. (And no i'm not saying i beat off to playoff baseball). The Rays vs. Sox series was a banger. I went to bed last week with the Rays up 7-0 figuring it was over, and vaguely remember while half asleep my bro saying thorugh my door, "Yo it's 7-4 now!" and thinking, "i don't give a shit, it's still over". Then i woke up and got to watch those insane hilights. Incredible comeback, and after winning again in Game 6 it appeared momentum was on the Sox side. But i watched last night's game from about the 4th inning on and the Rays impressed the hell out of me. Their bullpen got them out of many tight jams, and they willed themselves to a 3-1 victory. David Price was beyond good in finishing the 8th and getting the save in the 9th. And that victory celebration was magnificent although i'm sure we'll be hearing about countless injuries coming from that pile on. I'm on the bandwagon, Rays in the World Series all the way!
NBA:
Not much to report here, the regular season starts Oct. 31st for the Raps, so i probably won't see the game since it's halloween. But i'm excited for yet another season of Raptors basketball. Although i have no idea who's replaced Chuck Swirsky this year as the voice of the Raps, and there's no doubt fans are going to miss the excitment he brought to the telecasts.
Friday, October 17, 2008
The World of Sports through the eyes of a moron
Today is Friday, and since i probably won't be posting jack shit on the weekends, it's time to run through this week in the NFL and make some picks, on Monday we can see how i did.
San Diego Chargers @ Buffalo Bills
Line: Even
Pick: Buffalo
This pick is purely biased. I'm a Bills fan so i take Buffalo. However the Bills are coming off a bye week, Trent Edwards is healthy, and the Chargers are reeling with injuries.
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
Line: Chicago by 1
Pick: Chicago
Could have gone either way with this one. AP isn't at 100% and Chicago at home is never a pleasant place to play though so i'm taking DA BEARS!
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinatti Bengals
Line: Pittsburgh by 8
Pick: Pittsburgh
Cincinatti's at home, but unfortunately they're the Bengals and they suck. 8 point is a large spread but i don't see this one staying close for long.
Tennessee Titans @ Kansas City Chiefs
Line: Tennessee by 7.5
Pick: Tennessee
Sorry Favre but you know it as well as i do, the Chiefs blow. Combine that with Tennessee being undefeated and having a monster running game and arguably the best defence in the league. I think your boys are in trouble this week.
Dallas Cowboys @ St. Louis Rams
Line: Dallas by 6.5
Pick: Dallas
Yes Romo probably won't play. And this game's in St. Louis. And the Cowboys aren't playing great football. But with both T.O. and Roy Williams at receiver i could probably throw for 300 yards and a couple touchdowns. Which is all you're going to need to beat up on the Rams.
Baltimore Ravens @ Miami Dolphins
Line: Miami by 1.5
Pick: Miami
Miami has looked impressive at times this year with their new 2 RB offense. However this week they're going up against one of the league's best defenses. Should be interesting. But i think they'll manage to break a couple big plays and Baltimore's offense has been stagnant this year as usual.
San Francisco 49ers @ New York Giants
Line: Giants by 6.5
Pick: Giants
The 49ers have been a surprising team this year. However the Superbowl Champs at home and they only have to win by a touchdown? Easy call. Giants for sure.
New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
Line: Even
Pick: Saints
Pick: Saints
I'm taking the Saints although again this one is close. Drew Brees is having an outstanding year and Reggie Bush is finally becoming the big game scoring machine he was touted to be out of USC.
Detroit Lions @ Houston Texans
Line: Houston by 5
Pick: Houston
Andre Johnson is one of the best receivers in the league and i'm calling for a big game here. Detroit just lost one of it's top receivers, and has two inexperienced quarterbacks to choose from. I dont' think this game will even be close.
New York Jets @ Oakland Raiders
Line: Jets by 4.5
Pick: Jets
Oakland has two good running backs, but no passing game cause they have no receivers. It doesn't help a running game when the opposition knows you can't pass. Jets have been a funny team though this year, sometimes they show, sometimes they don't. I still think they'll win by a TD.
Indianapolis Colts @ Green Bay Packers
Line: Indy by 2
Pick: Green Bay
I originally wrote Indy down, but GB at home is tough to bet against. This in my opinion is the game of the week. Indy's offense is coming on strong lately, and both teams are desperate for a win and in situations no one expected. More of a toss up, but i'll take Green Bay.
Cleveland Browns @ Washington Redskins
Line: Washington by 2.5
Pick: Washington
No doubt about this one, yes everyone's going to look at the Browns inspired effort against the Giants Monday night. But so far the Redskins somehow seem to be the team to beat in the NFC. Jason Campbell is playing consistent and showing leadership. Clinton Portis has been a machine. Skins all the way in this one.
Seattle Seahawks @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Line: Bucs by 8.5
Pick: Bucs
Big spread yes. But Seattle? They don't really have anything anymore. No running game. No passing game. Their defence is just ok. The Bucs have been solid this year.
MONDAY NIGHTER:
Denver Broncos @ New England Patriots
Line: Denver by 3.5
Pick: Denver
Really tough pick here, a few weeks ago, i would have said Denver all the way. But what the hell happened to them? Is it just that other teams figured out to cover Brandon Marshall? Either way New England is a shell of their former self without Brady, they're confidence and swagger is gone. Broncos will buck them.
Really tough pick here, a few weeks ago, i would have said Denver all the way. But what the hell happened to them? Is it just that other teams figured out to cover Brandon Marshall? Either way New England is a shell of their former self without Brady, they're confidence and swagger is gone. Broncos will buck them.
Unrequired Sports
Derek "The Comfort" Mumford
The Other Argument
Andy Reid. Once Brian Belick (BAL) was fired at the end of last season the door was left open for Reid to take sole possession of ‘worst coach in the NFL’. The opposing argument would be his record of 96-62, but does this make him a good coach? Think about it. He was there for the beginning of the Favre era in Green Bay (’92) then moves to the Eagles for Donovan’s entrance into the league (’99). I should clarify I’m commenting on Reid as a game day head coach. I’m assuming he is a good practice coach or an even better QB coach but someone should have taken play calling away from him a long time ago. Since Reid has taken over, Philadelphia has had a 60%-65% passing offense. “Why? You don’t like balance?” [said in Jim Gaffigan’s voice]. In recent years the highest passing Super Bowl champs have been the 2006 Colts and 1999 St. Louis “Greatest Show on Turf” Rams at 55%. Just saying. Then there’s clock management, essential for an NFL head coach these days. In his 18th season Reid still has not grasped this elusive part of the game. As it happens in their 3 wins this season the Eagles have averaged a 19pt difference so there have not been many 2-minute drill come backs for Philly in 2008 leaving my theory untested this year but just wait for it. (Though there was a 4th down goal stuff in Chicago and a three and done from the 2-yard line at home against Washington, both occurring near the end of each loss. Coaching anyone? Maybe they should have tried the single wing.)
The Other Argument
Andy Reid. Once Brian Belick (BAL) was fired at the end of last season the door was left open for Reid to take sole possession of ‘worst coach in the NFL’. The opposing argument would be his record of 96-62, but does this make him a good coach? Think about it. He was there for the beginning of the Favre era in Green Bay (’92) then moves to the Eagles for Donovan’s entrance into the league (’99). I should clarify I’m commenting on Reid as a game day head coach. I’m assuming he is a good practice coach or an even better QB coach but someone should have taken play calling away from him a long time ago. Since Reid has taken over, Philadelphia has had a 60%-65% passing offense. “Why? You don’t like balance?” [said in Jim Gaffigan’s voice]. In recent years the highest passing Super Bowl champs have been the 2006 Colts and 1999 St. Louis “Greatest Show on Turf” Rams at 55%. Just saying. Then there’s clock management, essential for an NFL head coach these days. In his 18th season Reid still has not grasped this elusive part of the game. As it happens in their 3 wins this season the Eagles have averaged a 19pt difference so there have not been many 2-minute drill come backs for Philly in 2008 leaving my theory untested this year but just wait for it. (Though there was a 4th down goal stuff in Chicago and a three and done from the 2-yard line at home against Washington, both occurring near the end of each loss. Coaching anyone? Maybe they should have tried the single wing.)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Unrequired Sports
Derek "The Comfort" Mumford
The Single Wing
So by now we all know about the single wing or Miami’s “wild cat” offense. What we don’t know is why every team with a quality two-headed RB attack doesn’t try it at least once. The dolphins can run this offense to a tee because they have a perfect fit with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams in the backfield. Other teams desperate for offensive production have tried this attack as well, including Oakland. Why not the Vikings (Peterson/C. Taylor), Tampa (Graham/Dunn), or Dallas (Barber/F. Jones)? I heard the comment of “well if you have an established offense you don’t need to run this set” or something similar. Why not? You don’t like yards and TD’s? Miami has 5 TD’s rushing and 2TD’s passing, one of which was a sweet 80yd flee-flicker this past Sunday against the Texans. Basically any team with a backfield by committee setup should be the first to ride the coat tails of this idea (“It’s a copy-cat league, Tony” – PTI, Michael Wilbon) along with them, teams with a solid No.2 back. Personally I would love to see this single wing set run by the Eagles. Think about it, in six games, pretty much split down the middle with 3 a piece; Brian Westbrook and Correll Buckhalter are averaging game totals of 100yds, 2Td and 125yds 1Td respectively. Odds of this set being seen out of Philly don’t look good with Andy Reid at the helm, but that’s another argument.
Other double threat backfields; JAC (Jones-Drew/Taylor), BUF (Lynch/Jackson), SD (LT/Sproles), CAR (Williams/Stewart), NO (Bush/McAllister), IND (Addai/Rhodes)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The World of Sports through the eyes of a moron
Kitzy was just telling me we should rant and rave about things we are interested in, i think that's a good idea, i like sports, so i'm going to talk shit about sports, he likes politics and tv, so he can do that. So here's a few thoughts on the world of sports today.
Hockey:
The Habs are the best team in the NHL by far, no one else comes close so they shoudln't try. Oh and the Leafs suck. No but in all seriousness i went to the habs vs. leafs game Saturday night. My pops got me and my bro seats, and they were incredible. Fourteen rows up in the golds, on the blueline opposite the players benches. Habs won 6-1, a few things i noticed, first off the powerplay still looks pretty lethal, adding Tanguay and Lang seems to be paying off so far, they're my favorite team so i'm biased, but man can they really move the puck around especially when you give them space. The Kostitsyn's look great so far. As for the Leafs, well i don't think they'll be as bad as everyone thinks, but i still think ther'es no way they're making the playoffs. As long as management doesn't get antsy and blow the rebuilding plan by trading away good prospects and draft picks for past their prime vets, then they should be alright. Hollweg is a douchebag and a perfect replacement for Tucker for all those frustrating Leaf fans like Ghaeli. Schenn is a franchise defenceman.
Baseball:
Haven't watched a ton, don't care that much seeing as how the Jays aren't in the playoffs, but i'm rooting for a Phillies vs. Rays world series, obviously alot more boring than the potential Red Sox vs. Dodgers and the whole Manny Ramirez debaucle, but i can't stand the Red Sox and for the most part any Boston sports team so i don't want them to even get the chance at another World Series. Plus Manny Ramirez seems to be the definition of everything that's wrong with sports.
Football:
I love the NFL, if there's a better run sports league in the world then show it to me. Can't wait to go see Bills vs. Jets in November. Bills didn't play this weekend so not much to say. My fantasy team destroyed Stu's, (Stu's team is the freebie, pretty much automatic win if you play him) and brought me back up to .500 at 3-3. Seems everybody who plays me has their best week ever, i've got more overall points than any team, yet have still lost 3 times. My bro's pretty pissed cause Romo's out for a while.
Basketball:
Went to see a Raps preseason game last week, they look good although not as deep as usual, Jermaine O'Neal looked healthy and athletic, but he and Bosh don't quite have the chemistry yet, hopefully they will.
Hockey:
The Habs are the best team in the NHL by far, no one else comes close so they shoudln't try. Oh and the Leafs suck. No but in all seriousness i went to the habs vs. leafs game Saturday night. My pops got me and my bro seats, and they were incredible. Fourteen rows up in the golds, on the blueline opposite the players benches. Habs won 6-1, a few things i noticed, first off the powerplay still looks pretty lethal, adding Tanguay and Lang seems to be paying off so far, they're my favorite team so i'm biased, but man can they really move the puck around especially when you give them space. The Kostitsyn's look great so far. As for the Leafs, well i don't think they'll be as bad as everyone thinks, but i still think ther'es no way they're making the playoffs. As long as management doesn't get antsy and blow the rebuilding plan by trading away good prospects and draft picks for past their prime vets, then they should be alright. Hollweg is a douchebag and a perfect replacement for Tucker for all those frustrating Leaf fans like Ghaeli. Schenn is a franchise defenceman.
Baseball:
Haven't watched a ton, don't care that much seeing as how the Jays aren't in the playoffs, but i'm rooting for a Phillies vs. Rays world series, obviously alot more boring than the potential Red Sox vs. Dodgers and the whole Manny Ramirez debaucle, but i can't stand the Red Sox and for the most part any Boston sports team so i don't want them to even get the chance at another World Series. Plus Manny Ramirez seems to be the definition of everything that's wrong with sports.
Football:
I love the NFL, if there's a better run sports league in the world then show it to me. Can't wait to go see Bills vs. Jets in November. Bills didn't play this weekend so not much to say. My fantasy team destroyed Stu's, (Stu's team is the freebie, pretty much automatic win if you play him) and brought me back up to .500 at 3-3. Seems everybody who plays me has their best week ever, i've got more overall points than any team, yet have still lost 3 times. My bro's pretty pissed cause Romo's out for a while.
Basketball:
Went to see a Raps preseason game last week, they look good although not as deep as usual, Jermaine O'Neal looked healthy and athletic, but he and Bosh don't quite have the chemistry yet, hopefully they will.
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