tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post5290657931043920418..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Wednesday 01/31 A.M. Quickie:Media Day Is SUPPOSED to Be FarceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-37824310400176305822007-01-31T18:39:00.000-05:002007-01-31T18:39:00.000-05:00Interesting: 2 assistant coaches for SF are in the...Interesting: 2 assistant coaches for SF are in the running for head coaching jobs. That hasn't happened since after the '95 Superbowl when P. Carroll and M. Shanahan were there.chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-52854448529502438722007-01-31T18:08:00.000-05:002007-01-31T18:08:00.000-05:00[p]art of the reason I came to live in Boston (fro...<i> [p]art of the reason I came to live in Boston (from SoCal) was that the fans actually seem to be pretty knowledgeable, and for the most part not fair weather.</i><br /><br />Compare the actual weather in the two places, and this makes some sense. <br /><br />I love Chicago for this reason too (among so many others), though Cubs fans seem to be lulled by the, um, ivy into something more like blind faith than thick-or-thin support. <br /><br />(White Sox fan here--does it show?)markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02367754765898020281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-60652306425762877592007-01-31T17:50:00.000-05:002007-01-31T17:50:00.000-05:00I heard a "jinx" that the Jets have never beaten t...<i> I heard a "jinx" that the Jets have never beaten the year's super bowl winner. That ruined the Pats' chances right then and there </i> . <br /><br />The Jets beat the Pats in the game they knocked Bledsoe. So, it's true if you consider 5 years to be a jinx.NAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958843468425299776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-59816972408922426352007-01-31T17:31:00.000-05:002007-01-31T17:31:00.000-05:00I think if they let Harrison leave, some team will...I think if they let Harrison leave, some team will overpay for him. Kinda like Edge....how'd that *really* work out for Az? He'll have okay numbers, but the missing chemistry he (normally....Chiefs game not included) has with Peyton will be lost.<br /><br />Ya gotta figure that SD won't drop too much...and the Pats might actually draft receiving help (some fresh blood at inside linebacker would be good, too)....so it should be interesting to see how the Colts can sustain / defend their AFC title next year. If they win the super bowl, ya gotta figure the Pats will be that first Thursday matchup.<br /><br />I heard a "jinx" that the Jets have never beaten the year's super bowl winner. That ruined the Pats' chances right then and there.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-4129216448492286642007-01-31T17:03:00.000-05:002007-01-31T17:03:00.000-05:00And sadly, I think Lester won't be ready by the be...And sadly, I think Lester won't be ready by the beginning of the year (I keep hearing the All-Star break as the most optimistic target). <br /><br />And also, I think that a lot of people get on McNabb for not being able to win the big game, his name just didn't get brought up a whole lot this year since he missed the 2nd half of the year... in this culture of Dan's "instant history," being out of the spotlight for even a few months can make it seem like people aren't hard on him. People I think do have the perception that he can't win the big game, it's just that Peyton is more visible right now.<br /><br />And yes, McNabb's commercials suck way more than Peyton's (esp. Mastercard ads).ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-53962507819402747362007-01-31T17:00:00.001-05:002007-01-31T17:00:00.001-05:00Thank you Ted Turner for the Traffic Jams in Bosto...Thank you Ted Turner for the Traffic Jams in Boston today. F'n Morons didn't they think they should call the Police and let them know beforehand.<br /><br />BREAKING NEWS: Turner Broadcasting is expected to issue an apology for causing today's series of bomb scares throughout Boston. A statement emailed to the Globe from Turner Broadcasting said: "The 'packages' in question are magnetic lights that pose no danger. They are part of an outdoor marketing campaign in 10 cities in support of Adult Swim’s animated television show Aqua Teen Hunger Force. They have been in place for two to three weeks in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Portland, Austin, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Parent company Turner Broadcasting is in contact with local and federal law enforcement on the exact locations of the billboards. We regret that they were mistakenly thought to pose any danger."CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57822040935667255822007-01-31T17:00:00.000-05:002007-01-31T17:00:00.000-05:00Schilling totally could cure cancer if he wanted t...Schilling totally could cure cancer if he wanted to... he just chooses ALS because it's more of a challenge. <br /><br />It's not fair that on Celebrity Jeopardy that they didn't devote an entire category toward playing Everquest.<br /><br />Trust me, even most Red Sox fans would be a lot happier if Schilling were seen and not heard.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-40679396548402028062007-01-31T16:59:00.000-05:002007-01-31T16:59:00.000-05:00Generik, I actually think if the Colts are ever go...Generik, I actually think if the Colts are ever going to win it, It has to be this years. Since there Defense is only going to get worse since they do not have the Salary Cap room next year to Keep Harper, June and Freeney unless they cut someone and hurt the offense.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-69618227360593177022007-01-31T16:51:00.000-05:002007-01-31T16:51:00.000-05:00lol, fair enough man.lol, fair enough man.Aitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465798018639732646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-6331754476489198052007-01-31T16:35:00.000-05:002007-01-31T16:35:00.000-05:00oh and one more quick side note since the name was...oh and one more quick side note since the name was brought up. No matter if you love or hate the Sox, you have to give respect to Jon Lester if he comes back healthy and ready to go on Opening Day. The kid is my age and I can't imagine how scary it is to be diagnosed with any form of cancer at such a young age. I'm glad that he was able to recover and deserves to be applauded for his courage. Not that his fight was any more difficult than anyone else who is diagnosed with cancer, but to be able to come back so quickly and perform at baseball's highest level is remarkable. Even you, Daddy Rosee, have to at least grudgingly respect that, no?Aitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465798018639732646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-78591870759311520302007-01-31T16:30:00.000-05:002007-01-31T16:30:00.000-05:00Generik, I think you have a valid point about McNa...Generik, I think you have a valid point about McNabb never being brought up. I think you can attribute that to two things. First, and most importantly, I think that the general perception has been that Manning has had more talent around him in his career than McNabb has had. Fair or not, that is the perception. And there is some truth to it. Manning has two great receivers in Harrison and Wayne, pretty good RBs in Edge and now Addai (though he was a surprise this year I think), a decent third receiver in Brandon Stokley, and good tight ends in Marcus Pollard and now Dallas "Don't call me Dwight" Clark. McNabb has never had that many weapons at once.<br /><br />The Second reason, and I hate to say it, likely has to do with the fact that McNabb is black. I'm not trying to play a race card at all, but it seems that the non-black sports media is hesitant to levy criticism on black qbs for fear of being labeled a racist. Mike Vick got a free pass for the first part of his career. Only recently has he come under intense scrutiny. I think the same holds true for McNabb. I think he gets let off the hook a little bit more than he should, and I think Manning gets a little more blame than he should. As much as you can point to Manning's costly mistakes in big games prior to this season, equal blame should have been placed on porous defenses and management that overspent on offense but never upgraded much on D. Even as a Pats fan, I'm ok if Peyton wins Sunday, if only to never again hear the talk of him not being able to win the big one. He'll still be in commercials either way for years to come, whether he wins or loses. And I'm ok with that, cuz like was stated before, his commercials are generally pretty funny. (except that powerade one where he was busting out of the thrash bag or whatever. That was just weird...)<br /><br />@ CMfost, Papelbon's injury last year really scared the Sox brass. One of the reasons he is being moved to the rotation is because they feel it will be less wear on his shoulder to pitch every 5th day rather than 2 or 3 days in a row and constantly warming up and sitting down in the 'pen. It'd be hard to imagine any situation where they'd move him back into the closers role. I'd actually be shocked if it happened.Aitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465798018639732646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-11954145459448250142007-01-31T15:13:00.000-05:002007-01-31T15:13:00.000-05:00At least McNabb was only doing the Campbells soup ...At least McNabb was only doing the Campbells soup commercials not every signal product sold during an NFl Broadcast except for Cialis.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-83301654944877429392007-01-31T15:04:00.000-05:002007-01-31T15:04:00.000-05:00I think it's funny that McNabb's ads are for NEW E...I think it's funny that McNabb's ads are for NEW ENGLAND clam chowder.<br /><br />As in, wouldn't that make him throw up?<br /><br />Honestly, though, they couldn't pick a different non-symbolic soup for him? Their "turkey pot pie" is pretty good, despite containing no actual pot. (A stupid comment that can usually make one ex-hippie in the supermarket aisle smirk.)Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-45930916447915530312007-01-31T15:00:00.000-05:002007-01-31T15:00:00.000-05:00Nantz and Mike and the Mad Dog all pick the Colts ...Nantz and Mike and the Mad Dog all pick the Colts to win. Manning coming off the HUGE 2nd half against the Pats will roll easily and the Colts will win by double digits.Patriots64https://www.blogger.com/profile/15787034853382760764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-3672572607389838472007-01-31T14:56:00.000-05:002007-01-31T14:56:00.000-05:00@Brian,
I was at a Shaw's on Comm Ave the other d...@Brian,<br /><br />I was at a Shaw's on Comm Ave the other day, and saw A-Rod on a Wheaties box. Clearly, it means absolutely nothing anymore. <br /><br />Yes, Boston fans are at the best [and worst] when we're complaining. I agree wholeheartedly. That being said, part of the reason I came to live in Boston (from SoCal) was that the fans actually seem to be pretty knowledgeable, and for the most part not fair weather. Hate as you will, but at least most Boston fans aren't fair weather.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-75650960898887787822007-01-31T14:55:00.000-05:002007-01-31T14:55:00.000-05:00I can say being a Boston Sports Fan sucks at the M...I can say being a Boston Sports Fan sucks at the Moment. The Patriots are done for the season, Spring Training is weeks away and the Celtics and Bruins suck. Man, this is turning out to be a bad winter and it will only get worse if the Colts win the SUper BowlCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-90512323232287211742007-01-31T14:52:00.000-05:002007-01-31T14:52:00.000-05:00I am not worried about who will be the Red Sox Clo...I am not worried about who will be the Red Sox Closers. There are plenty of candidates and I think by the time Spring Training is over on will have emerged. Either that or the Red Sox sign Clemens and put Papelbon back as Closer. Or if Lester is healthy enough to start the season in the Rotation you can close with papelbon. So either way the Red Sox will have someone who is the designated closer.<br /><br />As for the Super Bowl I want Manning to lose and lose becuase of him. For all you idiots who think manning will just go away after winning , you are completly fooling yourself. It will only be worse since there will be even more companies that will want him because he was a Super Bowl Champion. Manning will go down as one of the greatest QB's ever but since he is going to lose on Sunday he will go down as the Greatest to Never win a Super Bowl.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-80977793451226834432007-01-31T14:51:00.000-05:002007-01-31T14:51:00.000-05:00@mikepcfl:
Right, and they don't have lakes in Lo...@mikepcfl:<br /><br />Right, and they don't have lakes in Los Angeles (or streetcars to dodge, for that matter), a jazz scene in Utah, or any historical references to hornets' nests in New Orleans. Teams move more often than we like to pretend, and keep their old names far more often than they should. But in a way it's nice for a team in a new city to still have a link to some history, even if it is someplace else. <br /><br />Oh, and by the way, you Boston folk, I should probably point out that I did live there (okay, Somerville, same thing) for three and a half years. Nothing against you or the town, but Boston people are at their most charming when they're complaining about a losing team. Maybe this is skewed, since I lived there from 1996-2000, long after the Celts' dominant era and just before the Pats', so I didn't get a proper sample size. So, um, how about those Bruins?markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02367754765898020281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-34009772855960639172007-01-31T14:41:00.000-05:002007-01-31T14:41:00.000-05:00I'd be leary of any Pats fan who says, that's okay...I'd be leary of any Pats fan who says, that's okay, Peyton can win one, he'll never get to the 3 Brady's got.<br /><br />In 1991, it was Bulls-Lakers, and as a big Celtics fan (because hey, they were good back then), I took it upon myself to want the Lakers to win the title. My friend argued it would be okay if Jordan won one, since he'd never win the 3 that Bird had at the time.<br /><br />(Although, I never understood how Jordan was on Wheaties boxes before that title. Breakfast of Champions? What, *scoring* champions count now?)<br /><br />Anyways, my point is be careful what you wish for.<br /><br />As for the need for a closer, I am reminded of the '99 Pedro playoff game. Why hasn't a team just started the game with 2 or 3 innings of its bullpen, and then let the horses (starters) pitch innings 3 through 9? If you've got someone who can only give you 5 innings....have them pitch 5 through 9.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-56463388683281823602007-01-31T13:50:00.001-05:002007-01-31T13:50:00.001-05:00Just remember, Peyton isnt even the best QB in Col...Just remember, Peyton isnt even the best QB in Colts history (Unitas). <br /><br />But I still think they should have come up with a new team name when they moved to Indy since the city has nothing to do with horses. So technically it's a new franchise.Mikepcflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980600874603719777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-70719657757539896202007-01-31T13:50:00.000-05:002007-01-31T13:50:00.000-05:00I can't wait to see Carl Pav... no, that's just to...I can't wait to see Carl Pav... no, that's just too easy...ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-13231366013247339492007-01-31T13:36:00.001-05:002007-01-31T13:36:00.001-05:00And no, I am not a Colts fan. I'm a 49ers fan tha...And no, I am not a Colts fan. I'm a 49ers fan that happens to respect a great quarterback.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-14459645361288789252007-01-31T13:34:00.000-05:002007-01-31T13:34:00.000-05:00Ok, seriously everyone and their hating of all thi...Ok, seriously everyone and their hating of all things Peyton need to shut up! The man is a GREAT quarterback. It is INCREDIBLY possible that by the time his career ends, we will think of him as the greatest QB ever!! So he lost a couple of playoff games. Guess what?? So did Elway until the mid-90's when he had Terrell Davis to carry the team to the SB. Give the man his dues. Does he do a few commercials? Yes, but so does everybody that has a big name in sports. Deal with it. His Mastercard commercials are actually pretty funny.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-88127065663016222962007-01-31T13:22:00.000-05:002007-01-31T13:22:00.000-05:00Ah yes, Daddy Rosee, the infamous closer-by-commit...Ah yes, Daddy Rosee, the infamous closer-by-commitee experiment looks like it may resurface at Fenway. god help all us Red Sox fans. (And yes it is closer-by-commitee. Anyone who says bullpen by commitee is a bleepin idiot. A bullpen is by definition a commitee. But I digress).<br /><br />Hopefully (for us fans not for haters like you Rosee), one of the 11 guys who could potentially close steps up and takes the job. It seems the Sox are gonna be on the flip side of last year's problem. They had a solid closer, but the rotation and middle relief was so bad that it made it moot and limited Papebon's opportunities. Now it looke like the rotation is solid, the middle relief is improved (hopefully) but there is nmo definitive stopper at the end of the game. *sigh* I love being a Sox fan :-/Aitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465798018639732646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-14034485401835513632007-01-31T12:51:00.000-05:002007-01-31T12:51:00.000-05:00CMFOST-
Are all your rivalry positions filled?
C...CMFOST-<br /><br />Are all your rivalry positions filled?<br /><br />Can I be your Rival purely for High School Basketball purposes?GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.com