This is how the Jets reward us for Fan Appreciation Day. Because with what I watched for 3.5 hours, I felt they were flipping me off with both fingers.
3-3, three straight losses. The New York football Jets lose AT HOME to Buffalo 16-13 in OT, the beautiful playboy QB throws 5 interceptions, nose tackle Kris Jenkins is likely done for many weeks, if not the year, with a knee injury. I hereby declare the Jets have next to no shot to make the playoffs this year.
The defense did everything they could to win this game, at least in the fourth quarter. I can think of Lito Sheppard's interception which was called back. They knocked Trent Edwards out of the game only to be carved up by some schmuck named Ryan Fitzpatrick, who I think was bagging my groceries this morning. But the 37-yard pass to TD Lee Evans where they got caught on a blitz was terrible.
And I am sick of this offense. People call Sanchez the next Joe Namath. That makes sense for two reasons. He is good loking and throws a ton of picks. He completed 10-of-29 for 119 yards for a stellar rating of 8.3 out of 156. Dustin Keller was targeted on ten passes. He had two catches for 16 yards. He has been a tremendous disappointment. Yet, the Jets finished with 414 yards total offense, while the Bills racked up 296 yards. David Clowney is not an NFL wide receiver. Starting for the first timein his pathetic career, he did squat. So David, go find another way to take care of your handicapped brother. Because your career is hanging on life support. By the way, how do you amass 317 rushing yards and still lose? The answer is turnovers (6) and penalties (14!) Fourteen penalties! Especially James Ihedigbo throwing a punch at one of the Bills, getting him ejected from the game. Where is the discipline?
When Rian Lindell missed that long field goal at the end of regulation to send the game to OT, I was ecstatic. the Jets had played terribly the entire second half, and I was stunned that kick went wide. Then came the OT. This is how I know the black cloud follows this God-forsaken franchise. Jets get the ball first, second play is a 22 yard pass to Braylon Edwards. Next play: 33 yard run by Leon Washington, ball at the BUF 29. Right on the edge of field goal range. On the next three plays, the Jets gain seven more yards on the ground. But on that 3rd down play, tight end Ben Hartsock gets called for holding. So instead of a 39-yard game-winning field goal attempt, it's 3rd and 13 at the 32. Sanchez throws a pass that Dustin Keller can't turn around to grab.
So, it's a 49 yard field goal to win a game that should have never been close. I really didn't know if it would be good. But never in my sickest dreams did I visualize what would unfold. The snap is bad, and holder/punter Steve Weatherford can't get the ball in place for Feely to kick. He rolls out with the ball and throws a two-handed basketball pass that is picked off. But the Jets defense comes through with a 3 and out. Of course on the Buffalo punt, the Jets get called for holding, so they start from their 7. And they promptly go 3 and out.
Bills start from their own 45 and I thought it was basically over. But on the second play, Darrelle Revis picks a pass off and I am convinced they will pull it out now with 7:14 to go. What an idiot I am. It's a quick 3rd and 10 and the Sanchise gets picked off again by a linebacker at the BUF 42. Bills drive to the 30, Lindell makes this kick, game over. This team is an embarrassment. And with all their talking, they have made us, the Jets fans, look like utter buffoons.
The only good parts: Thomas Jones had some big runs. And....that's it.
And even worse, those Patriots win 59-0 over Tennessee. My suicide pool is done. The Jets are done. I thank them for sticking it up my rear end yet one more time. Two divisional losses to Miami and Buffalo. Time to watch hockey.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
One up, two down. Way down.
Great job by the Rangers tonight, improving to 5-1 as they waste Toronto 7-2 in MSG. Of course, nobody is noticing because the Yankees have to be featured on talk radio 22/7 with the other two hours for football and 1-800-KarsforKids commercials.
Huston Street has added his list to the long list of talented closers who morph into absolute stiffs that cannot get the job done in the playoffs. Donnie Moore, Mitch Williams, Armando Benitez, Billy Wagner, Trevor Hoffman, Joe Nathan, it goes on and on. And Philadelphia advances to the NLCS, beating Colorado in four games. So good luck to the Dodgers.
And then there's the Jets. What a disgrace. They lose in Miami 31-28 on national TV. Where is the great defense? They made some shmuck named Chad Henne look like Johnny Unitas, John Elway, and Joe Montana all rolled into one. There was hardly a blitz to be seen. The stupid wildcat offense carved them up like raw turkey. The tackling was just atrocious. It reminded me of the 1996 team as the Dolphins ran for 160 freaking yards on the ground. Not one sack, not one turnover caused. And the whole world got to see it tonight.
The only good thing was Braylon Edwards. He made two or three absolutely amazing catches. The questions is with his contract expiring after this year, can they afford to re-sign him? And the special teams was ok too. But where is Dustin Keller? Where is Thomas Jones? Can Shonn Greene get a carry?
As of a week ago, I thought this would be the best Jets team of my lifetime to this point. Now, forget it, they will likely go .500., 9-7 at best. And with Mangold, Harris, Leon, and Revis all free agents after next season (and Braylon after this), and so many draft picks traded to get Sanchez and Edwards, we may not have an opportunity like this for 10 years. And to lose to a mediocre franchise with Mark Anthony and Gloria Estefan on the sidelines waving pom-poms and all this shit...
I'm going to down another John Daly. Just a bad night.
Huston Street has added his list to the long list of talented closers who morph into absolute stiffs that cannot get the job done in the playoffs. Donnie Moore, Mitch Williams, Armando Benitez, Billy Wagner, Trevor Hoffman, Joe Nathan, it goes on and on. And Philadelphia advances to the NLCS, beating Colorado in four games. So good luck to the Dodgers.
And then there's the Jets. What a disgrace. They lose in Miami 31-28 on national TV. Where is the great defense? They made some shmuck named Chad Henne look like Johnny Unitas, John Elway, and Joe Montana all rolled into one. There was hardly a blitz to be seen. The stupid wildcat offense carved them up like raw turkey. The tackling was just atrocious. It reminded me of the 1996 team as the Dolphins ran for 160 freaking yards on the ground. Not one sack, not one turnover caused. And the whole world got to see it tonight.
The only good thing was Braylon Edwards. He made two or three absolutely amazing catches. The questions is with his contract expiring after this year, can they afford to re-sign him? And the special teams was ok too. But where is Dustin Keller? Where is Thomas Jones? Can Shonn Greene get a carry?
As of a week ago, I thought this would be the best Jets team of my lifetime to this point. Now, forget it, they will likely go .500., 9-7 at best. And with Mangold, Harris, Leon, and Revis all free agents after next season (and Braylon after this), and so many draft picks traded to get Sanchez and Edwards, we may not have an opportunity like this for 10 years. And to lose to a mediocre franchise with Mark Anthony and Gloria Estefan on the sidelines waving pom-poms and all this shit...
I'm going to down another John Daly. Just a bad night.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Our long national nightmare is over
The Mets 2009 season ends at 70-92, following a three game sweep of Houston to close it out. At least this year, we knew what the sad ending would be for months in advance. That's not what we as Mets fans are used to as of late. This is is more like it. The Mets concluded a 10-year period from 1999-2008 that included five brutal season endings: Kenny Rogers' bases-loaded walk in 1999, the Yankees celebrating on the Shea Stadium infield in 2000, Carlos Beltran's called strike three in 2006, and the twin losses to the Marlins in 2007 and 2008. That's enough heartache for 100 years.
I will look into the off-season in a couple of weeks and define what I want to see happen. Obviously, a power bat is at the top. This past season, the Mets were outhomered at CitiField 8-50. And throw in a legit #2 pitcher. For the record, Jason Marquis does not qualify. But let's move on.
1) Terrible job by Mark Sanchez. He was single-handedly responsible for the Jets first loss of the season as the Saints won 24-10. I won't panic, but he has to learn to handle the football better. He is just too careless. With a defense so good, a defense that held NO to 10 points in its own building, the offense has to be efficient and protective of the ball.
2) Now, I will try to be positive here. I love the Jets D. Love them. And this week, welcome back Calvin Pace!
3) This Versus-DirecTV stalemate is really pissing me off. I could not watch the Rangers beat the Devils in the Rock tonight. And to find out afterwards via Twitter that Joe and Evan don't even know about it is an utter disgrace. They had better address this on the air tomorrow morning. Forget Francesa mentioning it, he still has to break down Rachel Alexandra and find a minute to kiss Tom Brady's ass. And tonight, Gilroy scores the game-winner. Del Zotto scores in the second straight game. Great victory. Washington on Thursday. Payback time.
4) I don't know if one can have a bad meal at Cooper's Hawk. Had the Asian pork tenderloin and noodle stir-fry on Sunday night. Tender, juicy, and very aromatic.
5) I never realized how cool it is to wear jeans at work every day until I started doing it every day. Anything to avoid wearing my fancy black shoes. Too tight.
6) I have been called out of retirement. I'm returning to volleyball on Sunday. The Jets play Monday, so it works well. I'd better get in v-ball shape. Maybe a little more high stepping at the gym tomorrow. As Tom Coughlin would say, STEP LIVELY!
7) I wish I could download Youtube videos to my computer and Ipod. There is so much good music, for instance, that is not available on Itunes.
8) The one advantage Qdoba has over Chipotle is the guacamole is one dollar cheaper. That's about it. I guess the menu is bigger, but it doesn't matter how large it is. It matters that whatever is on the menu is good.
9) I get to see Mindy Smith in concert in 9 days at a small cafe in DeKalb. I cannot wait. And I never would have thought I went to high school with a co-producer of her new record.
10) I thank God I spent two years at Wheaton Academy. Who knows where I would be now if never went there? I love those guys and gals. I do hope they think of me fondly.
Song pick: "Between An Old Memory and Me" Keith Whitley
I will look into the off-season in a couple of weeks and define what I want to see happen. Obviously, a power bat is at the top. This past season, the Mets were outhomered at CitiField 8-50. And throw in a legit #2 pitcher. For the record, Jason Marquis does not qualify. But let's move on.
1) Terrible job by Mark Sanchez. He was single-handedly responsible for the Jets first loss of the season as the Saints won 24-10. I won't panic, but he has to learn to handle the football better. He is just too careless. With a defense so good, a defense that held NO to 10 points in its own building, the offense has to be efficient and protective of the ball.
2) Now, I will try to be positive here. I love the Jets D. Love them. And this week, welcome back Calvin Pace!
3) This Versus-DirecTV stalemate is really pissing me off. I could not watch the Rangers beat the Devils in the Rock tonight. And to find out afterwards via Twitter that Joe and Evan don't even know about it is an utter disgrace. They had better address this on the air tomorrow morning. Forget Francesa mentioning it, he still has to break down Rachel Alexandra and find a minute to kiss Tom Brady's ass. And tonight, Gilroy scores the game-winner. Del Zotto scores in the second straight game. Great victory. Washington on Thursday. Payback time.
4) I don't know if one can have a bad meal at Cooper's Hawk. Had the Asian pork tenderloin and noodle stir-fry on Sunday night. Tender, juicy, and very aromatic.
5) I never realized how cool it is to wear jeans at work every day until I started doing it every day. Anything to avoid wearing my fancy black shoes. Too tight.
6) I have been called out of retirement. I'm returning to volleyball on Sunday. The Jets play Monday, so it works well. I'd better get in v-ball shape. Maybe a little more high stepping at the gym tomorrow. As Tom Coughlin would say, STEP LIVELY!
7) I wish I could download Youtube videos to my computer and Ipod. There is so much good music, for instance, that is not available on Itunes.
8) The one advantage Qdoba has over Chipotle is the guacamole is one dollar cheaper. That's about it. I guess the menu is bigger, but it doesn't matter how large it is. It matters that whatever is on the menu is good.
9) I get to see Mindy Smith in concert in 9 days at a small cafe in DeKalb. I cannot wait. And I never would have thought I went to high school with a co-producer of her new record.
10) I thank God I spent two years at Wheaton Academy. Who knows where I would be now if never went there? I love those guys and gals. I do hope they think of me fondly.
Song pick: "Between An Old Memory and Me" Keith Whitley
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