New Orleans, the best team in football. The team that destroys you with the most potent offense this side of New England when it runs on all cylinders, got shut down last night by the Cowboys.
Wow!
Did not look for that.
Maybe the Vikes do have a chance on Sunday.
nah
just kidding...
Friday, November 30, 2018
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Wolves Club Spurs
That makes four straight.
Again.
Without Jimmy Butler.
They are now .500 and just 4 games back.
I'm not saying I'm interested in watching them just yet. But I am enjoying what they are doing right now.
This could turn out to be fun season, yet!
Again.
Without Jimmy Butler.
They are now .500 and just 4 games back.
I'm not saying I'm interested in watching them just yet. But I am enjoying what they are doing right now.
This could turn out to be fun season, yet!
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Lars Sullivan
The WWE is scrambling a bit. They recently signed new television contracts for their most popular shows, RAW, and Smackdown. And make no mistake, those were record money deals for both.
The problem is the ratings for those two shows are down significantly. Most fans see the problem with the writing, but can't agree on the best way to fix it.
Vince's answer?
Bring in a new monster.
Lars Sullivan certainly fits the bill. At 6 foot three and weighing in at an incredible 330 pounds, the guy looks unbelievable. He's been featured on their NXT show the last couple of years, gaining experience. Personally, I think he's got a huge upside.
But so did all of the other performers they brought up from NXT the last few years.
Most have bombed on the bigger shows.
I do not blame the performers. I blame Vince and the writers.
You can't bring someone up and book (write) them like they are no big deal. It doesn't work. And a huge push for a month isn't the same as promoting them. Vince is still pushing established older stars like they are best he has to offer.
And fans have responded to that. The older guys are great. The newer guys are not.
The secret to successful writing in wrestling is to know that all wrestlers have a shelf life. If they are around too long, they get stale. And Vince's product today is as stale as it has ever been. The only thing that makes it worse is having authority figures that run the show as the bad guys.
That idea may have been fresh once. Now it merely stinks.
NXT is great because they have new top guys all the time. The bigger shows never get rid of the older guys. They no longer are just stale, they are starting to stink as well.
Why would anybody watch a show that stinks?
There's your ratings problem.
The problem is the ratings for those two shows are down significantly. Most fans see the problem with the writing, but can't agree on the best way to fix it.
Vince's answer?
Bring in a new monster.
Lars Sullivan certainly fits the bill. At 6 foot three and weighing in at an incredible 330 pounds, the guy looks unbelievable. He's been featured on their NXT show the last couple of years, gaining experience. Personally, I think he's got a huge upside.
But so did all of the other performers they brought up from NXT the last few years.
Most have bombed on the bigger shows.
I do not blame the performers. I blame Vince and the writers.
You can't bring someone up and book (write) them like they are no big deal. It doesn't work. And a huge push for a month isn't the same as promoting them. Vince is still pushing established older stars like they are best he has to offer.
And fans have responded to that. The older guys are great. The newer guys are not.
The secret to successful writing in wrestling is to know that all wrestlers have a shelf life. If they are around too long, they get stale. And Vince's product today is as stale as it has ever been. The only thing that makes it worse is having authority figures that run the show as the bad guys.
That idea may have been fresh once. Now it merely stinks.
NXT is great because they have new top guys all the time. The bigger shows never get rid of the older guys. They no longer are just stale, they are starting to stink as well.
Why would anybody watch a show that stinks?
There's your ratings problem.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Twins
Have any of you ever heard of C.J. Cron?
Me either, until yesterday.
He's the Twins projected new first baseman, now that Mauer's retired.
He hit 30 home runs for the Rays last year and he's not quite 30.
The thing is, the Rays WAIVED him, thinking he wasn't worth the $5 million they were going to pay him this upcoming season. That also means they couldn't find anyone that wanted to trade for him either.
So they just let him go.
The Twins don't have Vargas anymore, he signed with a Japanese team. They still have Tyler Austin, but I guess the Twins figure Cron NOW is better than Austin in the future.
That kind of reasoning doesn't give me much hope for either.
sigh
Me either, until yesterday.
He's the Twins projected new first baseman, now that Mauer's retired.
He hit 30 home runs for the Rays last year and he's not quite 30.
The thing is, the Rays WAIVED him, thinking he wasn't worth the $5 million they were going to pay him this upcoming season. That also means they couldn't find anyone that wanted to trade for him either.
So they just let him go.
The Twins don't have Vargas anymore, he signed with a Japanese team. They still have Tyler Austin, but I guess the Twins figure Cron NOW is better than Austin in the future.
That kind of reasoning doesn't give me much hope for either.
sigh
Monday, November 26, 2018
Vikes Win!
The Packers had so many people hurt that I would have been mad if the Vikings lost.
Yet, at halftime, it was tied.
Lots of early goofs by the Vikings kept the game close. I maintain those types of goofs are just bad coaching.
In the end, Cousins had one of his best games of the season. And by that I mean NO turnovers. His yardage and TDs don't seem to matter unless he plays an error free game.
The Pack is suffering. That's 7 straight road losses going back to last season. In there last 7 against the Vikes, they are1-5-1.
Hard to believe, but those injuries have taken their toll.
It doesn't get any easier for the Vikings. The Patriots are next.
The Pack has Arizona.
Yet, at halftime, it was tied.
Lots of early goofs by the Vikings kept the game close. I maintain those types of goofs are just bad coaching.
In the end, Cousins had one of his best games of the season. And by that I mean NO turnovers. His yardage and TDs don't seem to matter unless he plays an error free game.
The Pack is suffering. That's 7 straight road losses going back to last season. In there last 7 against the Vikes, they are1-5-1.
Hard to believe, but those injuries have taken their toll.
It doesn't get any easier for the Vikings. The Patriots are next.
The Pack has Arizona.
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Vikings Packers
Prime time.
Tonight's winner will determine who has the best chance of making the playoffs this year. If it's any consolation for Vikings fans, this game is at Minnesota.
We all remember that Green Bay game. Two Vikings missed field goals in OT which resulted in a tie.
It doesn't get much worse than that.
Well, I guess LOSING tonight would be clearly worse.
Perspective.
Tonight's winner will determine who has the best chance of making the playoffs this year. If it's any consolation for Vikings fans, this game is at Minnesota.
We all remember that Green Bay game. Two Vikings missed field goals in OT which resulted in a tie.
It doesn't get much worse than that.
Well, I guess LOSING tonight would be clearly worse.
Perspective.
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Wolves Win
That snaps a two-game losing streak.
It's nice to see Derrick Rose contributing like he's healthy.
It's nice to see Derrick Rose contributing like he's healthy.
Friday, November 23, 2018
Bears Win With Backup QB
And The Saints have now won 10 straight.
Anybody else got the feeling that the season is over for both the Packers and the Vikings and they just don't know it yet?
Anybody else got the feeling that the season is over for both the Packers and the Vikings and they just don't know it yet?
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Football and Turkey Today
We're actually bucking the trend. We'll have a hamburger, potato hot dish. With a side order of football and freedom.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Sports Void
Wolves haven't played for three days. The Vikings and their O-Line need some work.
And the WWE can't decide if they want Charlotte to be a heel or not. At least Daniel Bryan established his heel turn with a great speech last night.
Maybe today will give us more sports news...
And the WWE can't decide if they want Charlotte to be a heel or not. At least Daniel Bryan established his heel turn with a great speech last night.
Maybe today will give us more sports news...
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Super Bowl Preview?
Last night's Monday night football game was one of the best of all-time.
Two teams, both 9-1 squared off.
In the end, the team with the QB who had five turnovers lost.
Barely. 54-51.
In answer to the Super Bowl question posed in the headline.
Nah. New Orleans will mop the field with both of them.
Two teams, both 9-1 squared off.
In the end, the team with the QB who had five turnovers lost.
Barely. 54-51.
In answer to the Super Bowl question posed in the headline.
Nah. New Orleans will mop the field with both of them.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Vikings Bears
Primetime baby!
AT Chicago.
I guess we'll all see how good both teams are now that they are going against each other.
The Battle is for first place.
Wooo!
AT Chicago.
I guess we'll all see how good both teams are now that they are going against each other.
The Battle is for first place.
Wooo!
Saturday, November 17, 2018
To: Tom The Twins Fan
I love analytics!
Playing the percentages is what gives you a chance to win in close situations.
I also apologize for the late post this morning. 2 hours of snow shoveling slows you down.
Playing the percentages is what gives you a chance to win in close situations.
I also apologize for the late post this morning. 2 hours of snow shoveling slows you down.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Packers Lose
AND they are now behind Seattle in the tie-breaker for wildcard possibilities.
There are 6 tough games left and Green Bay's hopes are fading quickly.
There are 6 tough games left and Green Bay's hopes are fading quickly.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
WWE
It's amazing. No one cared about Survivor Series. Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousy was the only match people were talking about and then...
Becky Lynch gets her face smashed and a concussion during a fake brawl on Monday night, and just like that she's out of the one match people were looking forward to.
BUT...
Because it looked so cool, and people were SOOOO mad that an accident like that could even happen, AND Daniel Bryan turned heel and WON the WWE championship last night on Smackdown...
RAW and Smackdown were both better than anything the WWE has given us on television for years.
And now everyone is looking forward to Survivor Series, even with Becky Lynch hurt.
I'm included.
So now we have the NXT special on Saturday (and that's always better than the big 4 PPVs) and a Survivor Series PPV on Sunday that people actually want to watch.
Great job WWE.
Life handed you a bitter lemon, and you made the sweetest ambrosia out of it.
Those shows better be good...
Becky Lynch gets her face smashed and a concussion during a fake brawl on Monday night, and just like that she's out of the one match people were looking forward to.
BUT...
Because it looked so cool, and people were SOOOO mad that an accident like that could even happen, AND Daniel Bryan turned heel and WON the WWE championship last night on Smackdown...
RAW and Smackdown were both better than anything the WWE has given us on television for years.
And now everyone is looking forward to Survivor Series, even with Becky Lynch hurt.
I'm included.
So now we have the NXT special on Saturday (and that's always better than the big 4 PPVs) and a Survivor Series PPV on Sunday that people actually want to watch.
Great job WWE.
Life handed you a bitter lemon, and you made the sweetest ambrosia out of it.
Those shows better be good...
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Monday, November 12, 2018
Football
I watched parts of several games yesterday, but because they were so one-sided, I didn't watch long.
The Patriots got beat rather easily. And my Packers had a very good game.
The Lions? Too little too late against the 1st place Bears.
It looks like the Bears are going to be a real problem this season.
Bummer.
The Patriots got beat rather easily. And my Packers had a very good game.
The Lions? Too little too late against the 1st place Bears.
It looks like the Bears are going to be a real problem this season.
Bummer.
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Jimmy Butler Traded to Sixers
The Timberwolves couldn't win if they were the Warriors. With or without Butler, we'll pretty much be the same team.
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Joe Mauer
He's got twin girls.
I guess it's time for him to start enjoying his Minnesota Twins!
Happy Retirement, Joe!!
I guess it's time for him to start enjoying his Minnesota Twins!
Happy Retirement, Joe!!
Friday, November 9, 2018
Steelers!
Wow.
That was one impressive team last night. And they did it against the 6-2 (now 6-3) Panthers.
Wow.
THAT was a Thursday Night game.
That was one impressive team last night. And they did it against the 6-2 (now 6-3) Panthers.
Wow.
THAT was a Thursday Night game.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Election Day
As they say in Chicago, "Vote Early and Vote Often."
Rumor has it you no longer have to be registered (or even a citizen).
Sweet!
Rumor has it you no longer have to be registered (or even a citizen).
Sweet!
Ex-Vike Sues Dr. Andrews for $180 Million
Shariff Floyd was going to have some "routine" arthroscopic surgery in his knee two years ago, and be out for about a month.
Once they started operating they decided he needed micro-fracture surgery, which according to Floyd, was done poorly.
Long story short. His NFL career is over and he's suing the Andrews and his sports clinic for $180 million.
The 27-28 year old Floyd, who was outstanding, wants to be compensated for what happened.
THIS will be an interesting case.
How long before sports medicine becomes too expensive for the doctors to perform? Maybe athletes who get hurt will simply be done. No sane surgeon will want to touch them.
The financial risk will be too great.
And the days of billion dollar contracts will be over as well. What sane owner will pay that kind of money to a player who can no longer be fixed?
Once they started operating they decided he needed micro-fracture surgery, which according to Floyd, was done poorly.
Long story short. His NFL career is over and he's suing the Andrews and his sports clinic for $180 million.
The 27-28 year old Floyd, who was outstanding, wants to be compensated for what happened.
THIS will be an interesting case.
How long before sports medicine becomes too expensive for the doctors to perform? Maybe athletes who get hurt will simply be done. No sane surgeon will want to touch them.
The financial risk will be too great.
And the days of billion dollar contracts will be over as well. What sane owner will pay that kind of money to a player who can no longer be fixed?
Monday, November 5, 2018
Vikes!
Offense was average.
Defense was spectacular. TEN Sacks!
My Patriots beat my Packers in the late game.
Ans New Orleans handled the Rams in the best afternoon game.
And the Saints play in that one made me realize that the Vikes loss to them last week wasn't as bad as I thought.
Bye week, and then 4 straight tough games. The season is a bit over half over and the next four should determine how good or bad they really are.
Skol Vikes! (Arms in a safety position.)
Defense was spectacular. TEN Sacks!
My Patriots beat my Packers in the late game.
Ans New Orleans handled the Rams in the best afternoon game.
And the Saints play in that one made me realize that the Vikes loss to them last week wasn't as bad as I thought.
Bye week, and then 4 straight tough games. The season is a bit over half over and the next four should determine how good or bad they really are.
Skol Vikes! (Arms in a safety position.)
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Vikes/Lions
Still not sure what to think of this season.
Nobody in the NFC North looks like they are good enough to do anything. The Vikes and the Lions are just two of those teams.
I expect nothing today. Just like most weeks.
Nobody in the NFC North looks like they are good enough to do anything. The Vikes and the Lions are just two of those teams.
I expect nothing today. Just like most weeks.
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018
Thursday Night Football
On paper, the game was an absolute dud. Only one win for each team going in.
SO, how do you make it interesting?
San Fran started a rookie QB, in his first pro game. AND had the best stats by a rookie starting in his first game, ever. And the 49ers rolled 34-3.
Nobody cares about those two teams, but they at least made the game watchable.
SO, how do you make it interesting?
San Fran started a rookie QB, in his first pro game. AND had the best stats by a rookie starting in his first game, ever. And the 49ers rolled 34-3.
Nobody cares about those two teams, but they at least made the game watchable.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Wolves Win!
And Derrick Rose scored a career high 50 points!
8 games into the season the Wolves are sitting at .500.
THAT is a good start.
Go Wolves!!
8 games into the season the Wolves are sitting at .500.
THAT is a good start.
Go Wolves!!
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