I Don't Watch College Football.................

I don't like college football, even when I was in college I didn't go to games. I would rather sleep while my noisy neighbors were gone.
Today I am watching college football (and doing laundry), Texas vs Oklahoma. For some reason I am fascinate by Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow. These three guys seem like stand up fellows. I don't know for sure but that is what I choose to believe.
When Tebow was injured I searched the internet constantly for updates on his condition. I watched and rewatched him going down, and being carted off the field throwing up. I was relieved to read that he would be alright.

Today a team from city I love (Austin) headed out to face their rivals, and come out victorious as the end result would have it (the game just ended Oklahoma 13, Texas 16).
Colt McCoy and Sam Bradford are hugging as I type. I don't know what it is, I adore these 3 guys.

I was watching when Bradford hit the ground, driving his freshly healed broken shoulder into the ground. He didn't play again after that. As the mother of a young athletic boy who is built for football I realized in that moment why I don't watch college football.

However I do watch NFL, where men are paid to play the game. If they get hurt it was in the commission of earning a paycheck.
I love the NY Giants and I love Jeremy Shockey, which makes tomorrows game something that I am looking forward to with much anticipation.

When Shockey broke his leg on Dec. 16th 2007 I was heartbroken. After that things seemed to spiral down for the man. His replacement the amazing Kevin Boss did a great job proving he deserved a starting Tight End position. That year the Giants won the Superbowl. Shock was there, but only in body. In his heart he was already gone.

He was traded to the New Orleans Saints. His first season with the Saints was plagued with injury. This year however is appears that Shock has done some growing up and he is back looking better than ever. His attitude has either changed, or he has learned to keep his mouth shut (although I must admit I adore his lisp). In New Orleans is appears that Jeremy has found his place, and with Drew Brees as your QB things are good.

Tomorrow Shock meets his old team. He is keeping a low profile, and I for one can not wait.

He has said that this is not a grudge match for him, and I believe him. If it had been last year maybe, but after a year in a new place he seems much more settled.

I love Eli and the Giants, and I am rooting for them to win as I always do. However I certainly hope that the Saints do all they can, in particular Shockey.

The Season that Passed Me By....

I started last season with high hopes. I would watch my beloved Giants, and I would blog like mad!

One out of two ain't bad. I watched EVERY Giant's game. I LOVE the NFL Sunday Ticket!!

However I didn't blog at all, which sucks, because last season there was much to blog about. Plaxico anyone? Tom Brady who? The Brett Farve situation. The hope (and I know I wasn't the only one) of a SUPER MANNING BOWL!!!

However I didn't blog and much of that stuff is in the past, so I shall soldier on.

The draft is coming.................I can't WAIT.

Love,
J

Post number 8080....

After stopping and starting a number of posts voicing my utter disappointment and heartbreak at the losses of the boys in blue during week one and two I decided that although I am committed to football and the NY Giants in particular I just couldn't write the correct thing.

My open letter to Jeremy Shockey about spiking the ball (although I have seen spikes and while not the best course of action I am not sure that Jerm actually spiked anything......but that is neither here nor there) never had the correct tone. I could not manage just the right mixture of encouragement and sadness that I am sure Shock needed to hear (from me because frankly I am awesome).

Nor did my poem comparing the defense to a playful bunch of preschoolers (but in a good way) could not capture the essence of my feelings.

You see my mother taught me well, if you can't say anything nice, keep you big mouth shut for Pete's sake!

So in deference to my dearest mother (and the fact that I couldn't put into words the revolving fear, desperation, embarrassment, and pride that I felt) I did not publish anything.

Thank goodness someone said something. The defense really stepped up their play in week 3. Their second half performance was inspired. This proves that The Giants have what it takes. With a slow but not crushing start behind them, they have no where to go except up.

I may seem obvious but I am an offensive line kind of girl, so shall we take a look at what is going on there.

Eli
has looked good in all 3 games. Buress

Buress

has shown greatness and played with both a sprained ankle and finger (pinkie?). He did drop a number of catches early in the game, but he like the defense rallied at the half and excelled in the end. Derrick Ward was impressive and then there is Thor.

Oh Mighty Thor

Shockey

you have greatness in you, just let it out. Prove to your naysayers that you deserve the reputation as one bad ass Tight End. Let your actions speak for you. Once you have established dominance in your position (and proven that you can catch all but the most uncatchable ball) they you can say what ever you want. You can taunt and mimic, you can trash talk or encourage.........but first catch the ball. Don't ever public criticize your QB, he ultimately will be the one to make or break you.......hell you can't catch a ball if it isn't thrown to you. And always remember........all those other guys on your team whether they be coaches or players (or that sneaky monkey that died your hands purple) are mere mortals. They make mistakes, hell we all do......you should meet my ex-husband.

Other than Big Blue, I watched the Colts reign victorious over the Gary Kubiak led Texans. The game was to close for comfort, Peyton and the boys need to step it up (although Joseph Addai totally rocks).
I enjoyed this game, as I watched it was coupled with a rerun of Peyton Manning's SNL debut. Although I never let my children watch SNL, I did let them enjoy the antics of Peyton. For two days my daughter had repeated "Spend time with your kids, so Peyton Manning doesn't"

and my son repeats the giggle getter "a little pee came out".


My kids are an interesting pair. Also they both think it is hilarious that Peyton said his mom was cut by the Dolphins.

I coaxed my boy into calling the ex and again placing a fiver on the opponents of the Bears, which this week was the Cowboys. My son is now up ten dollars, but I swear the stress of possibly loosing five dollars almost killed him during the game.......no more betting for that kid. The daughter will totally do it, she doesn't stress as easy. Keep playing like this Rex and my ex is going to owe at least one of the children a pretty big chunk of change.

I didn't see the Broncos game, although I know my father is not happy with his team. Monday Night I didn't see much of the Saints/Titans match up before I went to bed, but my hope was with the Saints. All I can ask is What is up Drew Brees???

Brees

The Raiders win made me laugh until I fell over. That Lane Kiffin, he is not only a cutey but he is super smart as well........way to learn from those who have beaten you the week before Lane. Kiffin

Also might I say how impressed I am with QB Ben Rothlisberger, Coach Mike Tomlin and the rest of the Steelers...........very nice (on a personal note........Ben you are a hottie).

Rothlisberger


One last thing........what was up with the Eagles uglier than sin throw(up)back uniforms. That wasn't even nice. Nobody gets paid enough to wear something so vomitous.

Love,
J

My Very First Sunday!

Sunday September 9th 2007 was a special day in my football education, this was the beginning of my first season of football as a fangirl, and it was awesome. Coming off the high of the Colts win I rolled out of bed with great anticipation. Almost before my feet hit the floor I was flipping between ESPN and NFL Network to see what the talking bobble-heads had to say about the plethora of match ups that were going to battle over the next many hours.
I knew it was going to be a great day, 13 games with the Giants tucking me into bed.

Breakfast and a shower prepared me for the day. My son was getting more excited by the second, we both were...........the games needed to start!

11:00am Broncos VS The Bills

As I said before my father is a huge Broncos fan. So this was our first choice. We watched with great anxiety and anticipation. During this time I convinced my son to call the ex and bet him on the Bears/Chargers game. He did about half way through however it took a whole lot of convincing and the promise to cover his losses if by chance the bobble-heads were wrong and somehow the Bears won.

Together we saw Kevin Everett go down and not get up. I may be a hypocrite but this is one of the reasons that my son does not play football. Although both he and his sister play soccer, during which they have both given and received a number of potentially horrible injuries. Particularly my daughter who is a keeper, there is nothing like a cleat to the head that makes a girl want to dive for the ball again.

I must take a moment and say that along with football fans all over the world my heart goes out to Kevin and he is in my prayers. All the recent news concerning Kevin has been very hopeful. Good luck Kevin, I have never been a Bills fan but I am rooting for you.

After Kevin was careful removed from the field and taken into excellent care. The game continued.

This was an exciting game for so many reasons. The Broncos managed the win with just seconds to spare. More than once in this game I noticed my Dad with his hand on his chest, I am not sure if he was checking his pulse or not but he was very anxious until that 42yder by Jason Elam was through the uprights.

It was a memorable beginning for me.


The games I didn't catch during the Broncos/Bills:

Pittsburgh 34, Cleveland 7
Carolina 27, St. Louis 13
Minnesota 24, Atlanta 3
New England 38, NY Jets 14
Washington 16, Miami 13
Tennessee 13, Jacksonville 10
Houston 20, Kansas City 3
Green Bay 16, Philadelphia 13
Detroit 36, Oakland 21

The Patriots/Jets match up proved to be quite news worthy as well, but I bet you have heard all about the "Patriot Games".


The next game I watched was the Bears/Chargers. All week all the bobble-heads could say about this game is that the Bears couldn't win, and they didn't. The Chargers ended up with 11 points more than their opponent. The result was San Diego 14, Chicago 3.

To my delight I heard my son say to my ex "I will take a check."

I missed the stomping of the Bucs by the Sea Chickens(as my friends refer to the team from Seattle), however I have faith in the adorable Jeff Garcia to make a good season of it. Oddly enough I just realized that I haven't heard anything about this game. I need to find out what happened. Anyway the final was Seattle 20, Tampa Bay 6.

Then came the game I was waiting for, the NY Giants and some team from Texas somewhere.
As a completely delusional fan I am sure that that the Giants are going all the way this season, that said let's talk about their loss. The end numbers look like this, Dallas 45, NY Giants 35, which may seem pretty crappy. However the game was pretty awesome, and I thought for a brief moment that Big Blue was going to pull off the win.

There is no denying that Eli looked great. Burress was magnificent. Brandon Jacobs, who will be out for possibly 5 weeks, was amazing.
By the half my boys were down by one, the defense needed to do some explaining, but the offense was working well.

By the end of the third quarter, the score was horrid. Dallas 31, Giants 19. I was about to call it a night, because folks I get up EARLY, and I work on Monday. I still had hope however........cause I love Big Blue.

With about 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter NY had battled back to within 3 points. I was sure that they could do it. I knew they could. However they couldn't.

Eli was injured in the 4th quarter, when he was pulled down right onto his right shoulder. Initial reports were that he separated his shoulder and may be out for as many as 5 weeks. It appears that these reports were exaggerated and he may be ready to play in Sunday's game. Play it safe Eli!

Back up QB (the position my father refers to as the greatest position in the NFL) Jared Lorenzen, managed 3 tosses, one of which was caught, before the Cowboys got the ball back. Butterfingers no more Tony Romo hit Sam Hurd with a 51 yd touchdown pass, which cinched it.

Regardless of the outcome, the game was exciting and the Giant's offense looked good. Eli was impressive. I can't wait for Sunday, it will be interesting to see how the Giants deal with the number of injuries that occurred during their meeting with the Cowboys.

I also managed to clean and rearrange my bed room and get all my laundry washed, dried, and put away.

Sunday is a good day!

Love,
J