Larger Implications

A little change of pace or broadening of the horizons to start this one off. I hope I don't lose anybody early with this one. Recently there was a Futbol (soccer) game between France and The Republic of Ireland in which Thierry Henry committed the most blatant hand ball foul (see vid below) to set up a goal that paralleled the famed "Hand of God" goal by Diego Maradona. The fallout? France in, The Republic out [of next years World Cup in South Africa]. There were petitions and protests to replay the whole game but that would be a slippery slope for FIFA (or any sports governing body) to get involved in. The chance for a non world power to be represented on the global stage of the world cup in the world's most popular sport was gone in one instant. However, the decision to replay any game in which a referee misses or makes an incorrect pivotal call would have us still playing and replaying games from 1992. It's just a shame the only solace for The Republic from FIFA is "My bad".


Its clear Mike Vick has lost a step or 2 in his hiatus from the game. I remember when Tyson went to prison. Why does everyone think athletes somehow come out better after being in the joint because "all they doing is liftin weights". Regardless, there will be a few teams in which Vick should have a legitimate shot at competing for a starting role next year. One of the places is apparently Cleveland in which I received a text "So, if Vick goes to the Browns, would that jeopardize the Dog pound?"

Have we figured out why the Lions get to play EVERY thanksgiving game?

Vince Young may be playing his way back into the permanent starting position for the Titans. Personally, I think that's bad news for the Tennessee faithful.

Monday's game featuring my Saints in their 2nd of 3 prime time games against the Patriots is a not so quiet big game for both teams. With the Vikings playing well and boasting a 9-1 record, it is imperative that N.O. keep the 1 game lead over the vikings in order to secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The road to the Superbowl will most likely go thru one of those domes....I would prefer if it went thru the largest fixed dome structure in the world. That, my friends, is a home field advantage.

Finally, there really isn't much needed to be said about this one...altho I do get tired of hearing people question why anybody would go out of their way to catch a foul ball or (insert random sports object). Hell, it's hard enough to catch a t-shirt from one of those cannons mascots use. On one hand I can't blame this guy...on the other hand.....well, just watch the vid.


Happy Turkey Day

Week 12 Picks: G.B., Dal, NYG, Atl, Mia, Cin, Sea, Car, Phi, Indy, S.D., S.F., Arz, Min, Bal, N.O.
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