We Pity NFL Fans Who Have to Watch …
NFL November 30th. 2008, 1:30pm
Baltimore vs. Cincinnati, Miami vs. St. Louis, or San Fran vs. Buffalo. Maybe the last one could be fun – only if Frank Gore and Marshawn Lynch each get 35 touches. We’re lucky enough to have Giants-Redskins and Colts-Browns. But if we didn’t … we’d seriously consider Jurassic Park.
All anyone wants to talk about is Plaxico Burress, who went all Cheddar Bob Friday night even though he didn’t have a carry permit for New York. Oops. What we didn’t discuss this morning – when the cops showed up at his house Saturday, Burress and his wife didn’t even open the gate. Not smart. His lawyer said today that Plax will be cooperating. He better be – you know Fidel Goodell doesn’t like it when the boys in blue get involved.
Just when you think the Giants might be distracted by Plax … they go into the rain and Washington and score on their first possession, and they’re rolling on their second. This is an offense that didn’t miss a beat when Tiki retired or when Shockey was traded. Insert a guy named Hixon, plug in a guy named Boss, and the machine keeps rolling.
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November 30th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
if plaxico somehow gets suspended the rest of the year, which surely isnt out of the question, i will be pulling for them to win it all. winning a superbowl with shockey and barber one year then plaxico the next? three of the douchiest players in nfl history losing out on a winning superbowl? yes please.
November 30th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
a Redskins lineman called for a fair catch on a kickoff with 2 hands, not one, and they were penalized 5 yards. what a joke.
moleman – no plax will mean some trouble in the red zone, but otherwise, i still think they’re the best team in the league
November 30th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
thats a penalty?
November 30th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Concealed deadly weapon=MANDATORY 3 1/2 years
November 30th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I’m flipping between Jurassic Park and Green Bay-Carolina, mostly because I’m second for the season in my work’s confidence pool and it’s the only game that I picked differently than the leader. Decent game anyway, but Jurassic Park is such a good flick..
November 30th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
you bred raptors?
November 30th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
also, the Giants call the best plays. offensive coordinator, def coordinator, GM … they have all the best people making decisions
November 30th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Jerry Reese is great, but he’s not the league’s best GM. That’s Polian or Pioli, hand’s down. Accorsi was certainly close behind, though, and Reese is off to a great start.
November 30th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
i gotta give Eli some credit to, he looks good out there
November 30th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
i couldn’t have been more wrong about the Giants domination this year. really didnt see this happening. did anyone pick them to go back to the super bowl?
November 30th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
the packers stink man.. down 14-3 at home to carolina.. worst run defense in the league
November 30th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
very few people even had them winning the division, a lot had them missing the playoffs. what with the coronation of the 2008 cowboys as the best team of all time and whatnot.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
must go faster mustgofaster
November 30th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
REVERSE!
November 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
helluva call by the skins, nice reverse run by the rookie, 13-7
November 30th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
well, they couldn’t defend the pass against Brees, so that means they have no defense at all.
hey mike, you around?
November 30th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
their pass defense has been solid all year.. brees just torched them that 1 game.. the problem has been the run defense the whole year.. and it certainly doesn’t help not having nick barnett/ cullen jenkins
November 30th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
big goal line stand by the Browns
November 30th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
mishap? MISHAP? yeah im sure espn would show that kind of restraint with pacman or to. fuck this.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Giants were dominating, and it should have been more than 13-0. Now the Skins get a pick and the rally is on.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
skins!
November 30th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
mike sellers just got on every highlight reel in the country with that hurdle … went right over two Giants
November 30th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Jesus Colts, stop shooting yourselves in the damn feet. Addai coughs it up on the first play, Wayne drops a TD pass, then Manning gets stripped on the goal line. The Browns D hasn’t done a damn thing to stop them yet the Colts have only 3 points. And they’ve lost three defensive starters to injury. Damn.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
sanders, you’re being quiet … do the browns have a shot at hte upset? haven’t really been watching
November 30th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
wow, saints 10-6 at the half. impressive. problem is, there’s still a half to go.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
I had the Browns Colts game for the first 2 minutes when they switched over to the Bengals. Ugh. Thank god for the Giants and Redskins
November 30th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Technically the Browns have the shot for the upset, though they haven’t really done anything to make one think that. They drove 15 yards for their first field goal, then put together a 70-yard drive moving three yards at a time. The shitty ass Colts defense will take that anytime. The Colts offense has moved up and down the field at will, they just keep making mistakes in the red zone. I imagine they’ll get it together after halftime.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Winslow’s a soldier…but I think he just broke his ankle. He’ll likely have to rotate the ice pack between that and his balls.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
ouch. redskins miss FG at the end of the half.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
oh, you’re right, sanders – that looked painful. winslow hasn’t been able to catch a break – bad pun – in his first few years in the league.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Looks like the Browns could not have any less confidence in Andersen right now the way they are calling plays.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
are all those seats open in cleveland because they just started the half? or is just nobody at this game?
November 30th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Good lord Colts, three fumbles in 30 minutes? I know the Browns suck, but they’re still an NFL team. You do have to execute to win.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
TBL
- Nobody’s there. Upper level was half empty when the game started. It’s cold and windy and they thought the Browns would get stomped. They still might, but it’s understandable they wouldn’t want to come to this game.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Pick by Manning. Wow are they playing sloppy.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
manning badly underthrown pass to wanye … picked off of mcdonald.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Oh, awesome. Four turnovers in 31 minutes of play. Way to bring the A game, Indy. Jesus.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
For everyone that keeps hating on Burress. There’s no way the Giants win the Superbowl last year without him. Look at what he did to Green Bay in the championship game.
That being said, I doubt he plays another down for the Giants this year. coughlin won’t put up with that. When is Eli Manning going to get into the MVP discussion? The skins have shut down the run and for the second straight week he’s had to try to win these games throwing.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I don’t know if it’s because of the knee or what, but Manning’s deep ball still hasn’t come back. He’s been missing Harrison deep all season and that’s the second straight game where he’s underthrown a guy who had his man beaten and it resulted in a pick.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I need Braylons bitch ass to catch a TD!
November 30th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I love how DA is being treated like a rookie playing his first game.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Sanders, I think today the weather has more to do with it that anything. Did you see how bad the ball sailed on Andersen when he tried to pass to Cribbs?
November 30th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Dumb ass play call there.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Did Edwards get benched in the Buffalo game?
November 30th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
typical browns – missed FG.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Haha, awesome. Nothing like not playing for a mistake.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
does anyone know what happened to trent edwards?
November 30th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Not sure on Edwards. Can’t imagine them giving him the hook seven days after throwing 4 TD passes, but then again they’re being shut out by the 49ers.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
he hasn’t thrown any ints
November 30th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
but then again he did go 10 for 21
November 30th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
My two cents on the Burress situation. The drop off on the field will be minimal because of all the depth at WR and Hixon really stepping it up. The way it can hurt the most is if Pierce is involved in hiding the gun like it has been alleged. Losing the heart of our defense will make even getting back to the Super Bowl tough.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
It’s really a shame Burress was already out for the game. I would have loved to have seen on the injury report:
Burress – Out (gunshot)
November 30th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
springs + hall = blunder… damn
November 30th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Great, now Addai is apparently hurt. Too bad, he was averaging about six yards a carry in the first half.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Edwards injured his groin according to the crawler.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
WOW the Redskins just screwed themselves out of an easy pick
November 30th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
thanks sm
November 30th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I am late to the party so I am sorry if it has already been mentioned but Oklahoma is ahead of Texas by 1 point in the coaches poll.
http://cfn.scout.com/2/816907.html
November 30th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
cgb –
Didn’t Stoops say that he wasn’t going to cast a vote in the coaches poll?
November 30th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Wouldn’t it be great it OU and Texas could play on a neutral field to see who is a better team! Oh wait….
November 30th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Can someone please tell me how Florida has a 1st place vote?
November 30th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Wow…the weather is definitely fucking this game up. I’ve never seen Vinateiri miss that bad…and he kicked in some shitty weather when he was up here.
November 30th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
The wind must be swirling in the Browns game. Another missed FG
November 30th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
@tallguy –
Does Meyer have a vote?
November 30th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Jason
Mother
Fucking
David
November 30th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
saints go from 10-6 lead to 20-10 deficit. it is about as must-winas you can get for New orleans
November 30th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Correct, he doesn’t have a vote.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
im on the case!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Edwards injured his groin according to the crawler.
He did. He’s sucking his dick for the five time in six games. Loss-man is in.
What a shitfest this game is. Bills had 1st and goal at the 3. Run on 1st to the 1. Edwards threw two incomplete passes and then miss the 20 yard fg to get NO POINTS
Now Lynch goes 50 yards to the 5 and they settle for the FG. Now 10-3 niners.
We are doomed!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/usatpoll.htm
Meyer has a vote.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Doesn’t have one?
I’m confused. I heard Brando the other day saying how Stoops was so fed up with the system that he was essentially forfeiting his vote. Is that accurate or not? I’m not entirely sure how the process works.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Just saw that USA Today link. Never mind.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
texas moved ahead of ou in the ap. ou moved ahead of tx in the sagarin computer rankings. it is going to be close and someone is going to be pissed. leach said it should be based on who has the highest graduation rates. of course tech does.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
In the words of Goose, Jacobs just skywalked over the Redskins for a touchdown. Damn that was awesome.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
I definitely lol’d at that. I feel for ya. What makes it worse is that they started so well, and have just gone downhill.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Can someone please tell me how Florida has a 1st place vote?
Fricking arrogance. That’s why.
Alabama’s undefeated. Florida’s only loss came to a team that Alabama beat.
But fuck the facts. I know better and I’m gonna vote any way I want because I don’t care what happened on the field.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
As far as I know he hasn’t had a vote all year. He may have declined to participate because he thinks the system blows.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
4 minutes left to go in the third quarter, and the Saints have 10 running plays. It’s like they don’t even try to run when they play a good team. And they wonder why they play in division, they get the shit beat out of them in the second half. All the opponent has to do is tee off on Brees and drop everybody back in coverage. It’s not like Sean Payton is even going to try to keep you honest. Asshole.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
you are right cgb. he declined to participate.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Ah, got it. That makes sense. That’s probably what happened. So now if OU gets shafted, is that all we’re going to here about all off-season?
November 30th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
aaron ross picks off campbell on a bomb, and that one hurts. skins had looked good on the drive.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
If Hixon continues to develop, do they use Burress’ shooting himself as an excuse to get out of their contract with him?
November 30th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Tie game in Green Bay. I’d be excited if I didn’t already know that the Saints aren’t going to help themselves.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
what a drive for the pack.. 95 yd drive, touchdown to lee, went for 2, found jennings in the back of the endzone. tied at 21 with 5 mins to play in the 3rd
November 30th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Woohoo! Robert Mathis is such a gamesaver. Two weeks in a row.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
And the Browns realize they’re the Browns….
November 30th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
@Jay – Have they just stopped giving the ball to Grant or is he injured? He’s killing me in fantasy right now.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
big day for mvpeyton
November 30th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Colts are such a frustrating team this year. They can pretty much beat any team in the NFL…but they can also pretty much lose or almost lose to any team in the NFL.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Don’t know cgb, I just periodically check that game online. I’m watching the Saints. They’re driving and trying to get back in the game. And they’re actually trying to run the football this drive. Who knew?
November 30th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Oh what the fuck, I’m getting Broncos-Jets instead of Steelers-Pats? Dammit. I don’t wanna endure three more hours of Favrelingus.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
The Colts have been frustrating? I’ll trade your “frustrating” 7-4 Colts for my FRUSTRATING 4-7 Browns.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Saints catch a break. INT in the end zone called back by PI. Would have been Brees’ 2nd INT in consecutive drives.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
pointofattack
- Point taken. I’ve just been spoiled the past five years or so and this is taking some getting used to. Oh awesome, the Colts just lost another defensive starter. That’s four today, sweet!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
TD for Pierre Thomas. The Saints still have hope.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
At least you’re not getting Chefs-Raiders
November 30th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Sanders –
The Jets-Broncos is the “featured” late game. Two “division leaders” head-to-head. It’s not Denver’s fault someone has to win the AFC West
November 30th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
It’s going to take the Browns all six minutes and thirty seconds left on the clock to get in the end zone at the rate they’re moving the ball on this drive.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
i seriously may vomit if i have to watch another offensive series with D Anderson at the helm.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
The Jets-Broncos is the “featured†late game. Two “division leaders†head-to-head.
That’s not the reason why. If Brett Favre was 4-7 this would still be the featured game.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Man, I feel for Browns fans. The Colts and Manning have both played their sloppiest game of the season by far, but the Browns have absolutely no faith in their QB and thus can’t take advantage. That sucks.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Brett Farve. Brett Farve. Brett Farve. Brett Farve. Brett Farve. Brett Farve. Brett Farve. Brett Farve. Brett Farve.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
What the hell is a Davone Bess, and why does he have half the Dolphins’ receptions today?
November 30th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
The Pack has scored 18 straight in the 2nd half and have taken the lead on Carolina. The Saints get the ball back and are 74 yards away.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
It’s possible that Joseph Addai’s hamstring injury is still bothering him, but if not it appears Rhodes may have passed him on the depth chart. At least he’s gotten all the crucial carries today.
P.S.
Why is Romeo not calling timeout?
November 30th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Why is Romeo not calling timeout?
he’s saving them for overtime
/Mcnabb’d
November 30th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Panthers finally show up in the second half, score tied
November 30th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Ok Cleveland, look, stop the three-yard dumpoffs over the middle. This will not win the game. I only coach sixth graders, but even I know this.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Oh my God, Robert Mathis has absolutely dominated this fourth quarter. He just killed Derek Anderson. Who’s Cleveland’s third stringer?
November 30th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Bring in Ken Dorsey!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Garrett Hartley (WHO?????????????) kicks a FG for the Saints.
Tie game.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Well at least we get half an hour of bonus coverage. Hope there are some good finishes.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
God, that was ugly and will surely drop us in some power rankings (including TBL’s). Good thing those things don’t count. Bring on the Bengals!
November 30th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Saints hold the Bucs. Bucs pin them back to their own 6 on the punt.
3:50 to go
November 30th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Not true, in the event of a tie, the team ranked higher gets to go to the playoffs. Even if team T beat team O. Oh wait, that’s only college.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Brees is picked.
I said it against the Falcons and I’ll say it now. Brees is not a money quarterback. He is mediocre in the clutch, and he can’t lead you back in the 4th quarter. This should have been his third pick this half, and he did the same thing in his last big division game.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Miami-St. Louis is the bonus coverage CBS? Really? Oh, the only other options are the 49ers-Bills shitfest or the closing minutes of the Ravens blowing out the Bengals? Well…alright then.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Jay
- But he could be the league’s MVP this year!
/Peter King’d
Also, Julius Peppers will probably be getting fined this week.
November 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
new NFL post up
November 30th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
At least Gus Johnson is calling the MIA-STL game. He is about the only thing that could make it interesting.