Not What It Seems

The first week of the season reminds me of the subtle warning on your rear view mirror that reminds us that objects in mirror are closer than they appear. What I mean is, every year after the first game, there is a great overreaction to the first game. I can assure you the Steelers won't get blown out regularly, 1/2 the starting qbs won't throw for 300+ yards every week, Cam Newton won't regularly channel his inner Warren Moon and a handful of starters won't get hurt the first time they run full speed in a game. Of course, Tony Romo will continue to choke away games. Alas, some things in the mirror are as they appear.

A couple of quick videos will suffice for this week. Neither of them are about Serena informing the court referee that she is unattractive...on the inside.

This video reminds me of a speech my dad gave me once. I figured as I got older I would understand it, but I still don't. Perhaps this coaches explanation will have a similar affect. Either that or he really is just pointing out that we need more dogs.


This video is a clear cut indication of when you are TOO comfortable at the job. This would be equivalent to you coming to work in flip flops or "club ready" on casual friday (and yes, I know a few of my readers can relate). Needless to say, I hope he is announcing this loosely every week!


Went through the normal growing pains of feeling out week 1. My against the spread numbers will usually be a fraction of picking straight up winners. I'd put a little discretionary income on the chargers and raiders lines this week...if that were legal