When Boasting Backfires
Saturday, February 9th, 2008Too funny!
This is the reason fathers teach their boys to be humble.
To the Giants, thank you. Despite not liking much about your team at all, thank you for winning this year’s Super Bowl.
Super Bowl XLII
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008Who would have predicted I would be thinking of my Miami Dolphins today. Early on in the game I realized that as much as I loathe the Giants, I did not want the Patriots to be undefeated. I began rooting for the dreaded Giants.
The game seemed well played. It was a much different game than I anticipated. The Giants came prepared. Moss barely touched the ball until late in the game. When Manning connected with Tyree, I clapped with joy. I really felt that was going to be it.
To the Pats’ credit, they marched right down with ease and scored. So much for momentum. While the Giants had played well, there is no celebrating second place.
Damn, Eli came through today. The catch by Tyree off his head was stellar. With 35 seconds to go, the Giants scored. It was late, but Mercury, Bob, Czonka, Larry Little, Shula, et al. can finally pop the bubbly.
I really enjoyed this game. Obviously, the play had much to do with it. But I also was able to neutralize the worst announcer, Joe “Slamma-lamma-ding-dong!” Buck. I listened to my iPod throughout the game. Nothing better than Garcia and Grisman picking. And even if there is, it sure as hell beats listening to Buck.
I paused the iPod for Tom Petty. I am not much for halftime shows, but I was pleased with their four-song set. I thought Refugee should have been played, but I suppose that would not have fit as well.
Commercials are overhyped. I recall chuckling at one, but other than the Victoria Secret ad, cannot recall the advertisements, which I say every year. Companies spend a lot of money and I don’t get the humor and cannot even recall the products. It must work on some.
Anyhow, congratulations to the Giants. Good game!
Super Bowl XLII Prediction
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008Just to get this out there prior to the game . . .
I do not see how the Patriots can lose this game. They’re 18-0 with no glaring weaknesses in their game. Sure, anything can happen on any given Sunday. The Giants played the Pats tough earlier in the year during the stretch when several teams did. They still lost.
The two weeks off between the championship game and the Super Bowl can cool any team off. I think this is a mistake on the NFL’s part. The delay would seem to be the most disadvantage to the Giants who had been on a hot streak.
I am conflicted about the game. I am a fan of neither team. On top of that, I rather dislike the Giants. Play in New Jersey for 30+ years but wear NY on your helmet. Blech! And, they’re a New York team. Being from the Philadelphia area, well, this is pretty much in my blood.
I grew up a Dolphins fan. The Pats were our door mat for decades. I never liked teams in the division. But I did live in Boston for four years and have a small liking for them. Yet, a win dulls the ‘72 Dolphins shine just a bit. While a few of that team have been a bit outspoken of late, it is still my childhood team.
The Pats will complete their perfect season with a 38-17 win over the Giants.
Super Bowl Prediction
Saturday, February 4th, 2006Just so it is on the record beforehand, I believe the Pittsburgh Steelers will triumph tomorrow in Super Bowl XL over the Seattle Seahawks.
It is true I have not seen much of the Seahawks this year (east coast/west coast thing). By no means do I believe it will be a blowout. I am happy to see the Seahawks in the Super Bowl. Once my teams are out of it, I root for seeing teams that have never made it.
**UPDATE**
FWIW, I never quite understood the fascination with the Super Bowl advertisements. While I understand the event draws a huge audience, thus providing an opportunity for whichever network to hike ad buys, the viewer is still watching commercials. Why would viewers be so interested in that?
Yes, I recall last year’s Go Daddy commercial. Yes, there was a lot of controversy about it. Yet, when it came time to buy web space, that commercial played absolutely no part (and I didn’t purchase from that company).
I get the idea that it is an event. How commercials tie in for me as a spectator is something I don’t understand.
Super Bowl XXIX
Sunday, January 29th, 1995Was there any doubt going into this one? The 49ers slaughtered the Chargers today. Steve Young and Ricky Watters led the charge, as it were. This was one of the games that helped shape the image that the Super Bowl is a boring game.
I recall watching this in my parents’ living room in Cape May.