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Thomas, Thomas, Thomas!

brady-sketchYou know Tom Brady’s last name is apt because he’s the cherished primadonna of the Patriots just as Marsha Brady was to Tom and Carol. The man is guilty beyond the shadow of a doubt that he was, at least, knowledgeable of the under-inflated footballs. He won’t admit to it because he’s Tom Brady, the man that can do nothing wrong. The only other people completely diluted other than himself are the New England fans, while the rest of us, living in the real world, know the man is guilty. Despite his royal status the NFL did uphold the four game suspension, which surprised the heck out of me, I thought for sure they would cave and reduce it to two games. Of course that could all still change.

Now, it seems, Brady has succeeded yet again, in deflating balls in the NFL. Originally the NFL said he would not be playing in the pre-season opener but that was overturned rather quickly. I did not watch the game but I heard he did terrible, probably because he had a hard time gripping a properly inflated ball. Meanwhile the deflated balls are the testicles of the NFL that decided to let him play after all. This will be the first step toward the NFL backing down, yet again, to the big, scary Patriots and they will get away with, yet another, cheating scandal.

Why are the Patriots such a pampered team?? At least the Cowboys have an excuse! Jerry Jones has more money than God so he can spoil that team, and the fans, with all kinds of high-tech stadiums and equipment; but at least he hasn’t cheated his way to a Super Bowl championship. I have no problem with the Red Sox (in fact they are probably my favorite AL team) and I don’t have a problem with the Bruins, but why does Boston have to claim the Patriots as their NFL team?? If you don’t want to be a Giants fan or [for whatever reason] a Jets fan, then switch allegiances to that other footie sport.

Tom Brady should just retire already, he’s nothing but a sniveling, talent-less cheater!

minion_keboard_smI could get so much more accomplished if I only had minions!

Soapbox: Looney Thin-skins!

soapbox_webI cannot believe we are still having a spat over the name of the Washington Redskins! The team has been known as the Redskins since 1933! Since you’re probably too obtuse to do the math, that’s 80 years folks!! Are we really still hoping to change the name of a team that has been around for 8 decades? The thing that really grinds my last nerve about this, its not even the Native Americans that are relentlessly bitching about this!

People are too damn sensitive these days! I feel like we’re all walking on eggshells because the slightest innuendo or phrase can be misconstrued to offend someone. Maybe we need to regress back to how cavemen spoke so our reduced vocabulary and guttural noises will keep everyone happy. Obviously we’re not all intelligent enough to know the difference between intentionally offending someone and the fact that its just a damn team name!

People are too thin-skinned! Maybe we should legalize marijuana because 50 years ago the people that would protest such minutia were the potheads but they were too stoned to be taken seriously. Today, through the power of Internet and the antagonist media, they are more obnoxious then ever! If you don’t like the team name, fine! Don’t be a Washington Redskins fan. Hell, I don’t care if you hate the NFL, then go watch a Curling match, I just don’t want to hear you spew your disgusting ignorance!

On a final note, shame on you Bob Costas! You ignorant turncoat!

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Biggs On: Replacement Refs

We are now three weeks into the NFL season and it seems every week the calls from the replacement referees seem to be getting worse. There will be blood soon. I suspect that right now the NFL and the Referees Union are playing chicken, while the rest of us twist and turn in anguish as we see bad call after bad call. I have seen more and more people suggesting a boycott of the games by either not attending or turning the TV off. As avid of a football fan as I am, I am actually considering this suggestion.

Unfortunately for me, turning off football is like asking a crack addict to put down the syringe. I can appreciate what both sides are trying to accomplish, neither party wants to feel like they are getting screwed over. Sadly the fans and the players are the ones getting screwed over while this feud persists. I’m not suggesting that either side just capitulate, the professional referees should feel like they are properly compensated, but the NFL shouldn’t just bow down to the unions (unions in this country have enough power as it is).

It’s a conundrum that I wish I had an answer to, not that I have the power to influence the NFL directly. Week 4 is approximately a quarter of the way through the regular season. I think if something doesn’t happen this week, and we have another weekend of blundered calls, I think we are going to see a huge backlash and even I may consider leaving the TV off until something is resolved.

Soapbox: There’s No Crying In Football!!!

I love how Greg Lloyd put it (regarding Football): “It’s a violent freaking sport!” I don’t understand what it is with players these days demanding changes to the game because of the injuries. It’s almost as if players these days are shocked that there are so many injuries in football.

HELLO!!! McFLY!!!!!

Who ever said football was a safe sport??!! They knew what they were getting into when they signed those contracts. These players are paid ridiculous sums of money so I’m sure excellent doctor’s are well within their budget. Do any of these players remember the great players before them?? How many games did Brett Favre play while injured; now players are leaving the game for a jammed thumb! Some bumps and bruises, jammed fingers, sprained ankles and a few minor concussions never stopped Joe Montana, Gale Sayers or Walter Payton.

If you don’t want to get hurt then don’t play football because concussions are part of the business. Every job has something about it that you don’t like. There is no such thing as a utopian job. I love football. I love to see the big plays just as much as I love to see the big hits. I love the hear the clash of helmets at the snap but the more players that cry over a broken finger the more I want to start watching hockey instead.

If these players are worried about the state of their livelihood after they are done playing professional sports then perhaps they should sit down and have a chat with an ex-marine or a Vietnam vet. Maybe they should pay a visit to Arlington National Cemetery and see what those guys have to say about their choice of vocation in life.

I’m sure you all know what I have to say to all those pansy NFL players … Buck Up, Sally!!!!

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