Last 3 Sundays

The last three Sundays, my blood pressure has been normal, but only because I couldn't watch the games. Two of the New England games were not broadcast locally and I had to do with the all too slow updates while watching some other game. This last Sunday I was driving back from Denver. Because of my ongoing bet with my Father-In-Law, I somehow managed to have $5 on Dallas. Since I couldn't respect myself in the morning if I had to cheer for them and they actually won, I had to make a $10 bet on Denver with my Brother-In-Law who is a diehard Cowboys fan. So I got to avoid having to cheer for Dallas and the Denver win covered my pre-existing bet with my Father-In-Law. So all is good... except that the Patriots have resigned to being an average team this year losing to KC. *sigh*

Patriots defenseless on MNF

I feel sorry for all those people in Foxborough who paid good money to go watch the Patriots play a football game with no defense at all. Having to watch half the team play must have been pretty upsetting. After the third quarter, I decided a two week old episode of Survivor on Tivo was more and would piss me off less (even if only slightly).

Observations that might help you: Pretend you actually want to win (starting in the first half). Play with a defense. Don't fumble the ball. Complete passes. Don't onside kick unless you REALLY have to. Return kickoffs. Get within field-goal range (ever). And for the love of all that is right and just, get first downs.

You started the season saying that you're "not defending Champions" because "everyone is trying to win." You proved that, except for that everyone part. Does every New England team in every sport always have to get in on a wild-card and put on some dramatic underdog show? Just win, already. If I believe you can, why can't you?

It may seem I'm a little hard on the New England boys, but damn it... you're supposed to be the new dynasty team and it's only because I love you. Damn.

Now I'm seriously needing a poster (or a calendar). Seriously.

Blog worth

Just to jump on the bandwagon, here's my how much is your blog worth posting. Should I add this to my net worth in Quicken?

My blog is worth $2,258.16.
How much is your blog worth?

Patriots Lead AFC East

I'm a little behind on my Patriots ranting and raving, so here's my update:

Two Sundays ago, the Patriots didn't lose and make me very happy (because they had a buy week and didn't play). Last Sunday, they had to play but managed to make me happy, but not until the last ten minutes or so when they scored two touchdowns to comeback and win. I'm not sure why New England sports teams like to toy with the fans emotions so much.

All this resulted in the Patriots taking sole lead of the AFC East (by one game, but I won't get into the 3 losses right now, especially that one to the Broncos).

This week, skip the excitement and just go out and win it, would ya? Please? When we're up by a few more games, you can go and make it interesting again.

Oh, and welcome back, Bruschi... you were a maniac!