Fred and I usually consult the NFL schedules for the Giants/Jets, Eagles, Ravens, and Redskins when we're driving along the Northeast Corridor on Sundays in the fall (or MLB schedules for the Phillies, Orioles, and Nationals in the summer). However, we didn't think to do that today until about 12:30 when we were in the Central Park Zoo, which was short-sighted on our part. We quickly realized that by the time we got out of Manhattan and got on the road, we'd be likely to hit the game traffic in Philly. (We never take the Jersey Turnpike all the way to the Delaware Memorial Bridge.)
Fred was antsy the entire time- not because he wanted to beat the stadium traffic, but because of the Eagles' lousy play up until that point. Sure enough, we crossed over the Walt Whitman Bridge just in time to hear Matt Ware run the ball in for the game-altering touchdown. As that happened, we drove through an intersection and noticed a Philly cop sitting in a van supposedly watching traffic, but since the cop chose that moment to turn his siren on in jubilation, I assume he wasn't paying attention to much else. We drove by the stadium about two minutes later, just in time to see the fireworks go off. Fred's glee was almost complete at that point. (It came when the game was over.)
Come on. Don't you think this is a little much?
All of the Washington Redskins' lingering woes were remedied with one half of football yesterday.
For God's sake, it was ONE GAME. Like these problems were instantly solved by playing one bad team. Can't wait to see what happens in the next game- if the lack of turnovers are again absent when they play the Giants next week, I will stand corrected.
Sure, Brunell et al. played well, but it's not like they were playing the Patriots or anything; more like the NFC's version of the Texans. Frankly, I thought it was interesting that the Redskins scored over 50 points for the first time in six years. Why did it take so long if they're so capable of winning, according to the local media?
And a huge YAY to Seattle for pulling out that last-minute win over the Cowboys!
And a huge YAY to Seattle for pulling out that last-minute win over the Cowboys!
7 comments:
Ah Sports Chick, in complete denial. Face it, the Redskins are a good team this year. It wasn't just "one half." The Skins have played well every game so far. They've beaten good teams, and they've played the better ones closer. You beat the teams you're supposed to beat, steal a couple others, and you've got yourself a good season.
Rather than rag on us, maybe you should worry about a certain "sports hernia," along with the big baby playing wideout up in the city of brotherly love. In two weeks, we'll see who's who and what's what.
Welcome back to the land of the functional . . .
"Face it, the Redskins are a good team this year."
I just peed myself from laughing so hard. They haven't done jack this year, or in recent memory, for that matter. They beat a decent Dallas team and a decent Seattle team. Ummm... still a ways to go!
I watched the game in earnest this week. By no means am I a qualified NFL analyst. However, as an average sports fan who flips through the games (now that Green Bay has left me hopeless), I thought the Skins appeared well composed.
Captain makes a good point about beating teams your supposed to beat. Unfortunately, this year, the Skins remain one of those teams that other teams are supposed to be beating... lets hope I am wrong. They have talent and heart, but do they have the fortitude to last the season?
Speaking as a die hard Green Bay fan, I am just not qualified to say. However, I don't hold my breath for the Skins.
DcLc
DcLc - Green bay? [choke] [gasp] I had no idea. I don't think we can be blogfriends anymore!
Chip, I love you :-)
Marci: There are no friends in football...
Unfortunately, the only Green Bay players showing up for the game are the cheerleaders...
Forgive me? please? I just love cheese, beer and brats!
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