And So it Begins
7 years ago
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Pressure Is On
Kansas Jayhawks are #1 in the college basketball preseason poll. Awesome yet scary.
Monday, October 26, 2009
NBA 2009-2010 Predictions
Eastern Conference
1. Orlando Magic
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Boston Celtics
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Atlanta Hawks
7. Miami Heat
8. Washington Wizards
Conference Champion: Orlando Magic
Western Conference
1. LA Lakers
2. San Antonio Spurs
3. Portland Trail Blazers
4. Denver Nuggets
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Phoenix Suns
7. Utah Jazz
8. New Orleans Hornets
Conference Champion: San Antonio Spurs
NBA Champion: Orlando Magic
1. Orlando Magic
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Boston Celtics
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Atlanta Hawks
7. Miami Heat
8. Washington Wizards
Conference Champion: Orlando Magic
Western Conference
1. LA Lakers
2. San Antonio Spurs
3. Portland Trail Blazers
4. Denver Nuggets
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Phoenix Suns
7. Utah Jazz
8. New Orleans Hornets
Conference Champion: San Antonio Spurs
NBA Champion: Orlando Magic
Ready or not, here it comes
With how the Broncos have been playing the NBA season has snuck up on me. Hard to believe it starts tomorrow night. Not really ready for it, we are not even half way through the NFL season. But this is how it is every year, just wasn't ready for the Broncos to be relevant. This is also the first year in many I am not that excited about the Mavericks. They are middle of the pack yet again. Everyone is a year older and a step slower. Dirk is 31 and beginning the down side of his career. Kidd is old enough to be my dad and Josh Howard is hurt yet again. I guess when it comes to my teams I can be a little pessimistic. Broncos have so far proved me wrong and the Mavs could too. Just don't think they do anything different than they have the last ten years. 50 or so wins and a 1st or 2nd round exit in the playoffs. The addition of Shawn Marion could be a much needed boost. We will see how that plays out. I think it was a bad idea to let Brandon Bass. The guy is a beast and a decent shooter. Other than that we replaced an average bench with another average bench. Drew Gooden has not been good since leaving Kansas for the NBA. But our rookie Rodrique Beaubios could be a decent player in a few years. My interest in the Mavs might be whaning a little, but once it gets further into the season I will be pulling for Dirk like I always do. I also think this might be the last year they have any shot to make the finals. I strongly don't think they but time is running out on this team.
I am band wagon fan at times. I enjoy watching certain teams do well. I really enjoyed watching the Celtics win it all two years ago. When the Clippers made the playoffs a few years back I loved it. For Caleb's sanity I would like to see the Timberwolves do something useful in their exsistence. My interest for the Mavs really only goes as far as Dirk. So I think it would be alright if I pulled for my childhood team this year. I might have jumped the wagon to cheer for Dirk and the Mavs but I think I can ride two wagons at the same time. I am speaking of the Portland Trail Blazers who I hope will push themselves to the upper echelon this year. They have the tools to be a special team. Brandon Roy is awesome. LaMarcus Aldrigde is pretty darn good. Greg Oden could be a force is he could learn to keep his hands to himself. Andre Miller is an improvement over Steve Blake and should average double digits assists this year. Rudy Fernandez is a great spark plug off the bench. Travis Outlaw is a complement player and has the highest elevation of his jump shot of anyone in the NBA. That has to count for something. I just think they can finish in the top three in the west. I'm hoping at least. So here's to the Mavs and Blazers, hope you guys tear it up. And yes I can be a fan for two teams.
I am band wagon fan at times. I enjoy watching certain teams do well. I really enjoyed watching the Celtics win it all two years ago. When the Clippers made the playoffs a few years back I loved it. For Caleb's sanity I would like to see the Timberwolves do something useful in their exsistence. My interest for the Mavs really only goes as far as Dirk. So I think it would be alright if I pulled for my childhood team this year. I might have jumped the wagon to cheer for Dirk and the Mavs but I think I can ride two wagons at the same time. I am speaking of the Portland Trail Blazers who I hope will push themselves to the upper echelon this year. They have the tools to be a special team. Brandon Roy is awesome. LaMarcus Aldrigde is pretty darn good. Greg Oden could be a force is he could learn to keep his hands to himself. Andre Miller is an improvement over Steve Blake and should average double digits assists this year. Rudy Fernandez is a great spark plug off the bench. Travis Outlaw is a complement player and has the highest elevation of his jump shot of anyone in the NBA. That has to count for something. I just think they can finish in the top three in the west. I'm hoping at least. So here's to the Mavs and Blazers, hope you guys tear it up. And yes I can be a fan for two teams.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
I think I am out of words
If someone had told me the Broncos would be 6-0 and the Titans 0-6 I would have slapped them in the face for being stupid. I'm just having a hard time getting my mind around this. I was so convinced they would be terrible. Even through all this winning I have been very skeptical and so have the analysts. But now the analysts are jumping on the band wagon and its making me even more nervous. We have been picked to lose every game, what happens when we are finally picked to win?
Last week may have been a feel good win for Josh McDaniels but last night was the feel good for Bronco nation, players included. There is some really bad blood between these two teams which made last night all that sweeter. Broncos barely got on the field for warm-ups before San Diego started talking smack, led by Shaun Phillips and Phillip Rivers. River was sacked 5 times and fumbled 3. Shaun Phillips did nothing except get de-cleated by Brandon Marshall on a sick crack back block. Keep talking San Diego.
Even with all this going on I really thought we would lose last night. In my weekly discussions with my boy, all-knowning football genius Caleb, we thought San Diego had most everything going in their favor. Must win situation, coming off a bye week, almost unstoppable passing game, and pissed off LaDainian Tomlinson. It seemed the Broncos were doomed, and the first quarter supported this. Rivers set a team record with 139 yards passing in the 1st. Denver didn't look like they could cover much of anything, and they were getting no pressure on Philips. Second quarter showed a little improvement. But we still gave up points. Our offense was struggling and the only reason we are in it, is because Eddie Royal went off. But what a turn around at halftime. McDaniels and Mike Nolan have been the masters of second half adjustments. In 6 games the Broncos have only given up 10 second half points. Still trying to digest that tidbit. Long story short, the Broncos are feeling teams then buckling down and bringing the heat. Last night was truly sastifying.
Kyle Orton has quietly been absolutely balling. Once again he did want he needed to win and did not turn the ball over. Sure Cutler would make more amazing plays and deep throws, but Cutler would consistently turn the ball over. As he continues to do in Chicago. Orton plays safe, and makes his throws. Couldn't hook up with Royal, but what an amazing throw to Sheffler. Perfect.
Yes- to 6-0. How can you argue with that?
No- to a bad defensive first quarter. Look like it would be a long night.
Yes- to Eddie Royal keeping us in the game with two huge returns for touchdowns. Its about time Eddie.
No- to giving up 20 first half points.
Yes- to second half adjustments. Truly amazing what the Broncos coaching staff has done to make changes between halfs. Broncos were outplayed in the first half and were saved by Royal. They completely outplayed the Chargers in the second half. It wasn't even close. Rivers was pressured the whole half and just couldn't get comfortable.
No- for Tony Kornhieser saying that Kyle Orton is the MVP after the first six games. C'mon man. Can't believe he has a TV show and Caleb and I don't. Somethings just aren't fair.
Yes- to Tony Sheffler joining the party this season. Keep bringing it.
No- To Jim Rome saying he would rather lose and look good then wear the Broncos retro's and win. What a dumbf*&@.
Yes- to Kyle Orton. Boy, you have done what you needed to. Don't think I can be hating anymore. Doesn't mean I have to like you though. Great play buddy.
No- No catches for Royal. Exhausted to much on the returns I guess.
Yes- to the fact that we won with a very medicore first half. We struggled running the ball, but kept churning them out. The passing game was not overwhelming, but came through when needed. Another week and the Broncos do just enough to win. They have a swagger that is fun to watch and the unity is overflowing. But again, lets see how they do when they lose one.
No- to all the crap about the Broncos retro uniforms. They were not that bad and they won. Let it go.
Yes- to a 3 1/2 game lead over the team that was suppose to run away with the AFC West. It was so easy analysts were laughing about it. The Broncos are a surprise, but don't ever by shocked by the Chargers. Norv Turner is horrible, that defense is terrible, and LT just doens't seem to have it anymore. Has much as I hate him Rivers is good, very good. Tighten up the defense, give Rivers more time to throw and this team can still make the playoffs.
So apparently I am not at a lost for words. It was bit long, but I can't remember being so excited about a Bronco win in some time. I could barely get to sleep last night I was so stooked. What a win. And good save on Royal, Caleb. Ironic that excuse you gave for his big play was a catch. He had none. Thanks man. I know it will never happen again, but I hope we can have another Packer/Bronco super bowl in our lifetimes. To bad you'll have to lose to us again.
Last week may have been a feel good win for Josh McDaniels but last night was the feel good for Bronco nation, players included. There is some really bad blood between these two teams which made last night all that sweeter. Broncos barely got on the field for warm-ups before San Diego started talking smack, led by Shaun Phillips and Phillip Rivers. River was sacked 5 times and fumbled 3. Shaun Phillips did nothing except get de-cleated by Brandon Marshall on a sick crack back block. Keep talking San Diego.
Even with all this going on I really thought we would lose last night. In my weekly discussions with my boy, all-knowning football genius Caleb, we thought San Diego had most everything going in their favor. Must win situation, coming off a bye week, almost unstoppable passing game, and pissed off LaDainian Tomlinson. It seemed the Broncos were doomed, and the first quarter supported this. Rivers set a team record with 139 yards passing in the 1st. Denver didn't look like they could cover much of anything, and they were getting no pressure on Philips. Second quarter showed a little improvement. But we still gave up points. Our offense was struggling and the only reason we are in it, is because Eddie Royal went off. But what a turn around at halftime. McDaniels and Mike Nolan have been the masters of second half adjustments. In 6 games the Broncos have only given up 10 second half points. Still trying to digest that tidbit. Long story short, the Broncos are feeling teams then buckling down and bringing the heat. Last night was truly sastifying.
Kyle Orton has quietly been absolutely balling. Once again he did want he needed to win and did not turn the ball over. Sure Cutler would make more amazing plays and deep throws, but Cutler would consistently turn the ball over. As he continues to do in Chicago. Orton plays safe, and makes his throws. Couldn't hook up with Royal, but what an amazing throw to Sheffler. Perfect.
Yes- to 6-0. How can you argue with that?
No- to a bad defensive first quarter. Look like it would be a long night.
Yes- to Eddie Royal keeping us in the game with two huge returns for touchdowns. Its about time Eddie.
No- to giving up 20 first half points.
Yes- to second half adjustments. Truly amazing what the Broncos coaching staff has done to make changes between halfs. Broncos were outplayed in the first half and were saved by Royal. They completely outplayed the Chargers in the second half. It wasn't even close. Rivers was pressured the whole half and just couldn't get comfortable.
No- for Tony Kornhieser saying that Kyle Orton is the MVP after the first six games. C'mon man. Can't believe he has a TV show and Caleb and I don't. Somethings just aren't fair.
Yes- to Tony Sheffler joining the party this season. Keep bringing it.
No- To Jim Rome saying he would rather lose and look good then wear the Broncos retro's and win. What a dumbf*&@.
Yes- to Kyle Orton. Boy, you have done what you needed to. Don't think I can be hating anymore. Doesn't mean I have to like you though. Great play buddy.
No- No catches for Royal. Exhausted to much on the returns I guess.
Yes- to the fact that we won with a very medicore first half. We struggled running the ball, but kept churning them out. The passing game was not overwhelming, but came through when needed. Another week and the Broncos do just enough to win. They have a swagger that is fun to watch and the unity is overflowing. But again, lets see how they do when they lose one.
No- to all the crap about the Broncos retro uniforms. They were not that bad and they won. Let it go.
Yes- to a 3 1/2 game lead over the team that was suppose to run away with the AFC West. It was so easy analysts were laughing about it. The Broncos are a surprise, but don't ever by shocked by the Chargers. Norv Turner is horrible, that defense is terrible, and LT just doens't seem to have it anymore. Has much as I hate him Rivers is good, very good. Tighten up the defense, give Rivers more time to throw and this team can still make the playoffs.
So apparently I am not at a lost for words. It was bit long, but I can't remember being so excited about a Bronco win in some time. I could barely get to sleep last night I was so stooked. What a win. And good save on Royal, Caleb. Ironic that excuse you gave for his big play was a catch. He had none. Thanks man. I know it will never happen again, but I hope we can have another Packer/Bronco super bowl in our lifetimes. To bad you'll have to lose to us again.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Top 5
Broncos are top 5 in both offense and defense. Just thought I would share that. I know we won't stay there, but thats a pretty cool stat.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Really?
Late last night I was enjoying the last few hours of my day off. In the middle of this enjoyment came a text message from my favorite assistant that there was a problem in the dorm. One of the students had managed to get some chemicals in his eye. I went to investigate thinking this was only one student being stupid and somehow getting it in their own eye. I can be a bit naive at times and this would be one. Not only did he not do it to himself, but he and another student were spraying each other. Just brilliant. The whole episode ended with one student chasing the other with a large cooler, yes cooler, and trying to hit him with it. Only thing he hit was the window, which broke. The cooler swinging student followed his prey to his room where he pounded on the door, yelling some interesting words. What fun. I guess I just don't follow the thought process that starts with spraying harmful chemicals at each other and ends with a cooler into a window. Really guys?
Luckily water, a wash clothe, and a call to poison control was all that was needed and not a run to the emergency room.
Luckily water, a wash clothe, and a call to poison control was all that was needed and not a run to the emergency room.
All I Have To Say Is Wow
Its late in the week and I am just posting my response to the game. Reason is that I am still in a little shock to Sunday's events. The Broncos really impressed me with this win. They faced the most adversity yet and still came out on top. According to everyone (me included) they were suppose to finally be exposed as the posers they are. Instead they rallied back from ten points down to pull it off in overtime. They even had to stop the Patriots three times on one drive. Not sure if thats cuz the Broncos defense is so good, or the Patriots can't get on the same page. Probably a combination of both. Regardless of what problems the Pats are having that was a very impressive win by the Broncos. They are 5-0 plain and simple. Don't be hating cuz of who they played. They have played their hearts out and did what they had to to win. Do I believe that they will be exposed at some point this year as only a good team? Yes I do. The Charger game next week will be a good test. We still have the Giants, Colts, Eagles, and Ravens coming. The Broncos will be tested, and then we can really see how good this team is. But until then I am just gonna enjoy the beauty of 5-0 while it lasts.
Yes- to a Bronco team that didn't give up and kept fighting the whole game. Great win, awesome win.
No- to playing very average the first half and giving lots of yards and 17 points to the Pats.
Yes- to shutting the Pats out in the second half and holding Brady to 5-14 in the same half.
No- to Knowshon fumbling yet again. Gotta clean that up buddy.
Yes- to Knowshown having a very good game. 88 yards rushing and 36 yards recieving. This guy is exciting.
No- To Mr. Orton finally turning it over. Although it was a hail mary to end the half. Picked off by Randy Moss. Very forgivable.
Yes- To Mr. Orton's best game yet. He outplayed the man himself, Tom Brady. Throws were on target and he just looked good. As I said before, never gonna like the guy. But he has a 28-12 record has a starter. The guy wins. Can't hate on that. 330 yards passing. Like it, love it.
No- to giving up over 300 yards of offense to the Pats. We had only one turnover and one sack. But they both came when the Pats were driving to kick the game winning field goal. Better late than never.
Yes- To shutting out the Pats in the second half. We buckled down and played some D.
No- To two consecutive penalties on the special teams that gave the Pats first downs. What the heck. Embarrasing.
Yes- to touchdown drives of 90 yards and 98 yards. Very impressive. Back up all the way up to the 2 yard line in the 4th and driving down to tie it.
No- for 0 sacks for Elvis.
Yes- to Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. 2 huge touchdowns for Marshall and the first big day of the year for Royal. 10 catches for 90 yards. He several catches that kept drives alive. He and Orton looked like they were in rythym for the first time this year.
No- to Eddie Royal fumbling a punt return. Thank you Peyton Hillis for recovering.
Yes- to Champ Bailey holding Randy Moss to one catch.
No- to Orton taking a sack which cost us a field goal try at the end of regulation.
Yes- to Tom Brady for missing on two possible touchdown throws to Moss and Wes Welker.
No- for the grey hairs I gained watching this game and the freaking stupid tivo running out before the game was over and forcing me to have to check the score online.
Yes- to the Broncos winning the toss and taking care of business.
No- to retarded Bronco fans that think we are great and amazing and going to the Super Bowl or something. This is not '98 and we do not have John Elway. Relax.
Yes- to 5-0
It was a great week. The Patriots are not the same team of a couple of years ago, but it was still a big win. But everything is great when you are winning. I'd like to see how the Broncos respond with a few losses. This team was an apparent mess just a couple of months ago. Things are only gonna get tougher. Hopefully they will continue to play together and step up big. And Bill Belechick, you are more of a classy guy than I thought. Great gesture to go and congratulate McDaniels away from the media. Didn't have to. But your still an ass.
Yes- to a Bronco team that didn't give up and kept fighting the whole game. Great win, awesome win.
No- to playing very average the first half and giving lots of yards and 17 points to the Pats.
Yes- to shutting the Pats out in the second half and holding Brady to 5-14 in the same half.
No- to Knowshon fumbling yet again. Gotta clean that up buddy.
Yes- to Knowshown having a very good game. 88 yards rushing and 36 yards recieving. This guy is exciting.
No- To Mr. Orton finally turning it over. Although it was a hail mary to end the half. Picked off by Randy Moss. Very forgivable.
Yes- To Mr. Orton's best game yet. He outplayed the man himself, Tom Brady. Throws were on target and he just looked good. As I said before, never gonna like the guy. But he has a 28-12 record has a starter. The guy wins. Can't hate on that. 330 yards passing. Like it, love it.
No- to giving up over 300 yards of offense to the Pats. We had only one turnover and one sack. But they both came when the Pats were driving to kick the game winning field goal. Better late than never.
Yes- To shutting out the Pats in the second half. We buckled down and played some D.
No- To two consecutive penalties on the special teams that gave the Pats first downs. What the heck. Embarrasing.
Yes- to touchdown drives of 90 yards and 98 yards. Very impressive. Back up all the way up to the 2 yard line in the 4th and driving down to tie it.
No- for 0 sacks for Elvis.
Yes- to Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. 2 huge touchdowns for Marshall and the first big day of the year for Royal. 10 catches for 90 yards. He several catches that kept drives alive. He and Orton looked like they were in rythym for the first time this year.
No- to Eddie Royal fumbling a punt return. Thank you Peyton Hillis for recovering.
Yes- to Champ Bailey holding Randy Moss to one catch.
No- to Orton taking a sack which cost us a field goal try at the end of regulation.
Yes- to Tom Brady for missing on two possible touchdown throws to Moss and Wes Welker.
No- for the grey hairs I gained watching this game and the freaking stupid tivo running out before the game was over and forcing me to have to check the score online.
Yes- to the Broncos winning the toss and taking care of business.
No- to retarded Bronco fans that think we are great and amazing and going to the Super Bowl or something. This is not '98 and we do not have John Elway. Relax.
Yes- to 5-0
It was a great week. The Patriots are not the same team of a couple of years ago, but it was still a big win. But everything is great when you are winning. I'd like to see how the Broncos respond with a few losses. This team was an apparent mess just a couple of months ago. Things are only gonna get tougher. Hopefully they will continue to play together and step up big. And Bill Belechick, you are more of a classy guy than I thought. Great gesture to go and congratulate McDaniels away from the media. Didn't have to. But your still an ass.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sometimes Being Wrong Is A Beautiful Thing
My pick for the game: 31-14 loss
Actual Score: 17-10 win
I picked the Denver Broncos to lose this game and it feels very good to be wrong. I really wanted to believe they could do it, but they just aren't that good on offense and their defense hadn't really been tested. I think they passed the test. After giving up over a 100 yards and 10 points in the 1st quarter the Broncos buckled down and went to war. They gave up to many yards but did not surrender another point the next three quarters. Even after giving up a big gain on a broken play late, they rallied together to stop the Cowboys from punching it in. Admittedly Tony Romo really helped the cause with not being able to find any receiver no matter how open. Some were his fault but some were because of constant pressure. If Romo makes some of those throws the Broncos lose. But on the other hand, the Broncos killed themselves with 10 penalties for 81 yards. Several good drives were stopped cause of stupid mistakes. Clean that up and Denver could have put more points on the board. The argument could be made for both teams. Denver also held the number one rushing offense to 74 yards and forced Romo to pass it 42 times. Denver's defense is for real and they out played the Cowboy's most the game. So here we go...
Yes- to a defense that seems for real. They gave up too many yards (315) but after a tough first quarter really shut down the Cowboy's offense.
No- For stopping Marion Barber at the goal line and then allowing him to score anyways.
Yes- to only giving up 74 yards rushing to a team that was averaging over 200.
No- to giving up several big plays on screen passes after I clearly screamed at the television that it was coming. Why does no one listen to me?
Yes- To five sacks and putting pressure on Romo most the day. What a big sack and strip by Renaldo Hill. Elvis with two more sacks. That makes 8 in 4 games. Like it!
No- to an injury to Correll Buckhalter. We need you.
Yes- to the continued maturation of Knowshon Moreno.
No- to the above talented idiot fumbling on the first play from scrimmage in the second half. Still love ya buddy.
Yes- to Champ Bailey bailing him out with a pick that any receiver would be proud to call a catch. Only two CB in the league could make that play. One is a champ and the other plays in Green Bay and goes by the surname Charles.
No- to a questionable call to go for it on fourth down when we could have kicked a field goal. I like the grittiness but in such a close and low scoring game the points seemed more important.
Yes- to Brandon Marshall deciding to act like a professional and work his ass off. Paid off in a big way with a sensational catch and run. Made the entire Cowboy's secondary look silly. Terrence Newman was his b@#*h on the play.
No- to giving up a huge gain to Tony Romo and Sam Hurd on 4th down. Game could have been over.
Yes- the Broncos not overreacting and stopping the Cowboys from tying the game. And thank you for trying to score against Champ Bailey on the last two plays. Your stupidity is our gain.
No- to the fact that both touchdown passes by Kyle Orton probably should have been picked off.
Yes- we are 4 weeks in and Kyle Orton still has no turnovers. I should eat crow for this but I still don't like him. His numbers were pretty good: 20-29, 243 yards, and 2 touchdowns. But he missed several throws and should have been picked off at some point. He is playing well and will I ever get off his back? No, so stop asking.
No- that not enough people showed for sunday morning football. And the fact that I threw a duck to Quicky that intercepted. Embarrassing. I also couldn't complete several easy throws to Caleb.
Yes- that I did get to play football with Caleb and Quicksand. I got a several tds to Caleb and one long one to Quicky. It was fun.
No- to almost throwing up in the theater because of the blood and gore of Zombieland. Yes I know that I didn't have to go, Caleb.
Yes- that after the first 15 minutes that Zombieland was a very good movie. Surpringsly so.
It was a good weekend. So nice to actually get weekends off this year and that Caleb is in Lincoln to hang with. Bronco game was sweet. And the Twins won. As I said, good weekend. Next week the Broncos have the Patriots. This week the experts all picked the Cowboys and next week they will probably pick the Pats. But the Broncos have proved that they should have a chance in this game. Broncos still have alot to work on. They are certainly not a typical 4-0 team. They are not as good as that record. 4 wins doesn't mean alot in this league. As McDaniels said, it doesn't win you a division or make the playoffs. Broncos have a long way to go before we can call them good. They are close though, getting very close.
Actual Score: 17-10 win
I picked the Denver Broncos to lose this game and it feels very good to be wrong. I really wanted to believe they could do it, but they just aren't that good on offense and their defense hadn't really been tested. I think they passed the test. After giving up over a 100 yards and 10 points in the 1st quarter the Broncos buckled down and went to war. They gave up to many yards but did not surrender another point the next three quarters. Even after giving up a big gain on a broken play late, they rallied together to stop the Cowboys from punching it in. Admittedly Tony Romo really helped the cause with not being able to find any receiver no matter how open. Some were his fault but some were because of constant pressure. If Romo makes some of those throws the Broncos lose. But on the other hand, the Broncos killed themselves with 10 penalties for 81 yards. Several good drives were stopped cause of stupid mistakes. Clean that up and Denver could have put more points on the board. The argument could be made for both teams. Denver also held the number one rushing offense to 74 yards and forced Romo to pass it 42 times. Denver's defense is for real and they out played the Cowboy's most the game. So here we go...
Yes- to a defense that seems for real. They gave up too many yards (315) but after a tough first quarter really shut down the Cowboy's offense.
No- For stopping Marion Barber at the goal line and then allowing him to score anyways.
Yes- to only giving up 74 yards rushing to a team that was averaging over 200.
No- to giving up several big plays on screen passes after I clearly screamed at the television that it was coming. Why does no one listen to me?
Yes- To five sacks and putting pressure on Romo most the day. What a big sack and strip by Renaldo Hill. Elvis with two more sacks. That makes 8 in 4 games. Like it!
No- to an injury to Correll Buckhalter. We need you.
Yes- to the continued maturation of Knowshon Moreno.
No- to the above talented idiot fumbling on the first play from scrimmage in the second half. Still love ya buddy.
Yes- to Champ Bailey bailing him out with a pick that any receiver would be proud to call a catch. Only two CB in the league could make that play. One is a champ and the other plays in Green Bay and goes by the surname Charles.
No- to a questionable call to go for it on fourth down when we could have kicked a field goal. I like the grittiness but in such a close and low scoring game the points seemed more important.
Yes- to Brandon Marshall deciding to act like a professional and work his ass off. Paid off in a big way with a sensational catch and run. Made the entire Cowboy's secondary look silly. Terrence Newman was his b@#*h on the play.
No- to giving up a huge gain to Tony Romo and Sam Hurd on 4th down. Game could have been over.
Yes- the Broncos not overreacting and stopping the Cowboys from tying the game. And thank you for trying to score against Champ Bailey on the last two plays. Your stupidity is our gain.
No- to the fact that both touchdown passes by Kyle Orton probably should have been picked off.
Yes- we are 4 weeks in and Kyle Orton still has no turnovers. I should eat crow for this but I still don't like him. His numbers were pretty good: 20-29, 243 yards, and 2 touchdowns. But he missed several throws and should have been picked off at some point. He is playing well and will I ever get off his back? No, so stop asking.
No- that not enough people showed for sunday morning football. And the fact that I threw a duck to Quicky that intercepted. Embarrassing. I also couldn't complete several easy throws to Caleb.
Yes- that I did get to play football with Caleb and Quicksand. I got a several tds to Caleb and one long one to Quicky. It was fun.
No- to almost throwing up in the theater because of the blood and gore of Zombieland. Yes I know that I didn't have to go, Caleb.
Yes- that after the first 15 minutes that Zombieland was a very good movie. Surpringsly so.
It was a good weekend. So nice to actually get weekends off this year and that Caleb is in Lincoln to hang with. Bronco game was sweet. And the Twins won. As I said, good weekend. Next week the Broncos have the Patriots. This week the experts all picked the Cowboys and next week they will probably pick the Pats. But the Broncos have proved that they should have a chance in this game. Broncos still have alot to work on. They are certainly not a typical 4-0 team. They are not as good as that record. 4 wins doesn't mean alot in this league. As McDaniels said, it doesn't win you a division or make the playoffs. Broncos have a long way to go before we can call them good. They are close though, getting very close.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
It could get ugly, but its been fun so far
214 and 5. Maybe those numbers don't seem to impressive to the casual observer. But to me it is sweet music to my ears. 214 happens to be the amount of yards the Broncos are giving up in their first three games. 5 is the amount of points that they are allowing opponents. That qualifies the Broncos for having the number one defense in the National Football League. I am trying not to be overly excited about this when I thought the Broncos would be terrible on defense and suck terribly overall. Yes I know it was against the Bengals, Browns, and Raiders. But before you write me off as a stupid and delusional fan, hear this. The Packers and Steelers couldn't hold the Bengals. The Vikings had a whole half of problems against the Browns. And the Chargers almost lost to the Raiders. Steelers are the defending champions. Vikings and Chargers are suppose to be the Super Bowl match up according to many. So yes, I probably am a little biased. And yes I had a bad Bronco team winning these first three games. So whats the big deal? Its the fact that the Broncos were almost dead last in every defensive category last season. The offense is struggling, but defense can win you games. And with the running game the Broncos have had so far, the Broncos might be better than 6 wins. Then again they might lose every game from here on out just to spite me. There is no way to know, but I do like what I see from the defensive side of the ball this season. They could still finish dead last again, but improvements have been made. And its been fun to watch. Now if we could just find a way to pass the ball to our talented receiving corps. But you can't have everything right?
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