Schadenfreude
Yay. Yes, I’ll admit it. I am happy because the St*****s didn’t make the playoffs. It’s like Dallas being sick of hearing about the “1996 curse” — I am sick of hearing about Pittsburgh winning. It’s time to let someone else. I wish it were the Browns and not the Ravens & Bengals, but…at least [...]
About last night
As I said over a year ago, which was the last time the Browns really did anything impressive: that was worth staying up for. Big Ben got his chimes rung eight times by the Cleveland defense. That can’t have felt good on a night when the wind chills were way below zero. Ouch Hey look [...]
I must admit…
…I get a tiny little evil thrill when this happens. Not a big one, mind (I am ever watchful for Kaptain Karma’s Army), but it makes me just giggle quietly in the corner for a minute. Posted yesterday by sportswriter Tim Povtak, the article’s title was “Shaq Simply Can’t Handle Howard,” to wit: O’Neal’s belief [...]
RNF, Football Edition
Random Neuron Firings My high school football team needs a win this Friday. A shot of morale always does a body good. The coach is a stand-up guy, and the kids work hard. Go Trojans! ========= Eric Mangini is still monkeying around and not announcing his choice for quarterback for the opening game, much to [...]
How I Spent My Saturday III
Until yesterday, I had never been inside a semi truck. You know, the kind with the 7-foot cab ceiling and the little walkspace and the bed in the back, and a refrigerator and TV & stuff. Well, #1 Son had to get his truck ready to go. He leaves tonight for his first-ever solo haul, [...]