Victory Formation is for Losers

 “You play to win the game..” Herm Edwards said it for a reason…because without him there’s no “Miracle at the Meadowlands.” The November 19, 1978 game where Herm’s Eagles trailed the New York Giants 17-12 with seconds left on the clock..Giants ball.

Run Herm Run!!

  The GMen plan to run out the clock by TAKING A KNEE….or RUNNING THE BALL…Usually it’s one or the other…not BOTH…Giants QB, Joe Pisarcik didn’t realize that...thought about taking a knee and tried handing the ball to FB, Larry Csonka…who fumbled…Edwards picked it up..ran it 26 yards for the winning score…19-17 Eagles..

   Almost 34 years later…Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants..”Miracle at Metlife”? Almost…At least that’s what Bucs head coach, Greg Schiano was hoping for when his team choked away a 34-16, 4^th quarter lead…a 25 point Giants 4^th made it, 41-34 Giants.

  

   With seconds left, the Giants holding the football…Tom Coughlin tells QB, “Elite” Eli   Manning to take a knee and end the game. Schiano tells his squad to bull rush and force a fumble…

To rush or not to rush?

  The Bucs dive at the ball...Manning and the line fall to the turf, but he holds on. Game ends. 

  Instead of a post game handshake at midfield…Tom Coughlin berates rookie head coach, Schiano for sending the defense on Manning. Which begs the question…WHY?

  Maybe he can’t do math…doubtful though...41-34..meaning it was a 7 point or one  possession game…the Bucs could still force overtime..

  Maybe he can’t tell time…Coughlin IS notorious for his “Coughlin time” ie: If a meeting is scheduled for 10am it starts at 9:45am Coughlin time…So maybe he figured the game was actually over...more plausible..still doubtful.

 

  Maybe he figured taking a knee means your team is in “Victory Formation” so game over..nobody blitz..unwritten rule…This is the most likely and most UNACCEPTABLE explanation…There’s a reason the rule is unwritten…not because no one had a pen, or they ran out of space in the rule book……”Just put it on the back page.” “We can’t…we’re all out of room..can’t spare it..” This train of thought is worse than the replacement referees…and they’re abysmal. If it was a two possession game..no reason to rush the quarterback unless Pete Rose is concerned about the point spread.

NOTE to offense..when you see the defense in a three point stance ready to blitz..you may want to block…

((USC TROJANS READ THAT LAST LINE 3 MORE TIMES))

  On the same day….the Arizona Cardinals had dominated the New England Patriots on the road….and with a minute left tried to run out the clock. Instead they fumble..and New England goes down the field and miss a game winning field goal..20-18. Point being, it happens.

 

  This was not classless..this wasn’t “not taking it like a man” the game lasts 60 minutes….HELLO

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What to Expect NFL 2012

Brandon Weeden...he just looks confused..

Now that Week 1 of the NFL season is the opposite of a pass from Cleveland Browns Rookie QB, Brandon Weeden…complete (12 for 35 4 Ints on Sunday vs. Eagles) it’s time to take a look at what we can expect for the 2012 football season.

16 teams are on pace to go 16-0 this season (watch out 72’ Miami Dolphins and post Spygate Patriots!)

16 teams are on pace to go 0-16 this season (make room 2008 Detroit Lions)

Eli Manning IS NOT an elite quarterback on Wednesday nights

Tony Romo IS an elite quarterback on Wednesday nights

Jerry Jones’ glasses can never be too clean

Redskins QB, Robert Griffin III, is the best quarterback with a roman numeral in NFL history  

The Oakland Raiders are the best football team playing home games on a baseball field….(only 1 as well)

Someone should let Colts QB, Andrew Luck know that the Colts already won the “Suck for Luck” campaign…(Bears 41 Colts 21)

The San Diego Chargers are the best professional sports team in San Diego…whatever that means.

A healthy looking throw, beating the Dog Pound

Philadelphia Eagles QB, Michael Vick, is actually capable of playing an entire NFL game without getting injured..(however, he prefers not to)

The St.  Louis Rams will always be the 2^nd best team on the field…

Patriots QB, Tom Brady is the toughest metrosexual  his teammate, Wes Welker, has ever met…(according to tmz.com)

Tennessee Titans RB, Chris Johnson, must be resting up for his race with Olympian sprinter , Usain Bolt…( 11 carries..4 yards in Week 1 vs. Pats)

Kansas City Chiefs fans only have to endure 7 more home games this season…!

The Atlanta Falcons offense understands how to score touchdowns..it would just prefer not to in the playoffs (2011 Playoffs Giants 24 Falcons 2)

The Minnesota Vikings are bad…but the Jacksonville Jaguars are WORSE (Vikings 26 Jaguars 23 F/OT)

The New York Jets may not be the best team in the NFL…but they’re the most entertaining circus in the country…so take that Cirque Du Soleil

Who doesn't love the circus?

Tim Tebow is a below average QB, FB, WR, and punt protector…but Skip Bayless will always love him! XOXO

A tip for Dolphins rookie QB, Ryan Tannehill, the best passes are the ones that AREN’T tipped….(3 ints vs. Texans)

Texans RB, Arian Foster isn’t great with names…

Not only will 49ers head coach, Jim Harbaugh, abuse you after the game…the defense will during the game as well…(just ask the Packers)

The New Orleans Saints defense DOES NOT have bounties on players...just look at what they let the Redskins do to them..(40 points..in a loss)

Green Bay Packers QB, Aaron Rodgers may have spent some time with Brett Favre this off season (1int vs. 49ers)

Cut That Meat!!!!

Peyton Manning  still knows how to bark audibles at the line of scrimmage…so that means he’s back…your move Tom Brady..


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