Wouldn't Want To Be A Giants Fan

It was another ugly effort by my Seahawks. They once again had a promising first half and a disgustin)g 2nd one as they were beaten by Atlanta 34-18. I didn't expect Seattle to win this one, but when they are in at the half, you just never know. I should have known. As bad as Seattle was in the 2nd half though, it doesn't compare to the New York Giants and their colossal gag.

I was listening to this one on satellite radio while going out to watch the Falcons-Seahawks game. When I left the house, the Eagles were just scoring a TD to make it 31-17 and they then proceeded to get the short kick with about 4 minutes to go. A Michael Vick touchdown made it 31-24 and another one by Jeremy Maclin tied it up. You would think we were going to overtime, but oh no. In a special teams gaffe that was inexplicable, Giants punter Matt Dodge did not punt the ball out of bounds---he punted it to the dangerous Desean Jackson and the dangerous Desean Jackson took it back 65 yards for a game-winning touchdown. An epic special teams fail. Yes Rider fans, even Jim Daley wouldn't have screwed that one up (sorry Jim!). The Eagles came away with an improbable 38-31 win. If you know a Giants fan today, stay away from him. If you poke him with a sharp stick, beware! How is it that the Giants blow it in cataclysmic fashion in the final seconds at home against the Eagles.
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I didn't think the Sunday nighter would be much of a game with the Packers going up against the Patriots. Matt Flynn starting in place of the concussed Aaron Rodgers didn't leave me with much hope of Green Bay putting up much of a battle. They did! Flynn took them right down to the New England 30 with a chance to win when time ran out. I'm guessing the suits at NBC had to be ecstatic because people actually tuned in instead of tuning out thinking this would be a one-sided affair.
Still with that game, how about the 71 yard kick return by the Patriots offensive lineman whose name escapes me at this moment. Is there anything better than big man running with ball??? Big man knew how to run with ball too.
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I went 12-1 in one of my fantasy football leagues---a league with current and former Regina media. I had a first round bye and was in the semi-final today where I got just frickin crushed. FACCCCCKKKKKKK!!!! Ray Rice did me in in a survivor pool last year and he did me in this year in fantasy. This just in---I hate Ray Rice!!!
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I had to go to Walmart with the Mrs. to find something for the kids for Xmas. The Mrs. didn't think the toy my seven year old daughter wanted would be around. We entered the store and made the turn and there it was "Go-Go The Walking Pup". It was quickly thrown into a cart. The problem is the damn thing doesn't shut up. It barked and panted all the time we were in there and when I took it downstairs to hide it, it did the same thing. A blanket is now covering Go-Go, but if Annika heads downstairs, I fear she could find "Santa's gift". If this damn thing is as annoying on Christmas Day as it was today, I might be doing my best Jon Ryan imitation on Christmas afternoon.
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While in Walmart early on a Sunday morning, I ran into Pats captain Garrett Mitchell. I looked at him and asked him if he dragged his butt here right after getting off the bus from the team's loss in P-A. He said they got home at 330, but he was up to get a present or two before taking off out of town. Who's kidding who, I would have been sleeping till at least noon. Mitchy then told me he had done colour with Dan Plaster Saturday night because he had suffered a groin injury Friday. Knowing Garrett, I'm sure he did a great job. I would really like to see that kid get into the show one day. He's such a scrappy little you know what. Hey, if Rick Rypien can get there, so can Garrett and that's not a slam towards Rip either.
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The HBO series focussing on the Penguins and Capitals leading up to the Winter Classic is outstanding television.
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There is no better pizza in Regina as far as I'm concerned than Tumblers. Being a south-ender, I spent many great nights (and early mornings) in that establishment and while there are many competitors out there, I will take a Tumblers pie anyday of the week. Jimmy and the gang know what they are doing and they do it well.
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I really don't want to look at my VISA bill when it comes in January.
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If Bob Wylie is being considered as a candidate for Riders head coach, you won't be hearing anything this week or before 2010 comes to an end. If Wylie is being considered, I would think we are at least a month away from a head coach being hired.
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Can the Oilers make the playoffs?
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Finally, Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press has somehow gotten a list of neg list players and he has published what quarterbacks CFL fans should be looking out for in bowl games. Here's that list....

FUTURE CFL STARS?

A look at some of the quarterbacks on CFL negotiation lists playing in bowl games:

MONTREAL ALOUETTES

-- NATE COSTA, Oregon -- Was the backup QB to starter Darron Thomas but a knee injury last month appears to have ended his career; BCS National Championship game, Jan. 10

-- DOMINIQUE DAVIS, East Carolina -- Threw for 36 TDs, ran for nine more for the Pirates; Military Bowl, Dec. 29.

-- JERROD JOHNSON, Texas A&M -- The Aggies' No. 1 QB, so-so numbers; Cotton Bowl, Jan. 7.

-- TAYLOR POTTS, Texas Tech -- Big dude -- 6-5, 222 -- who threw for 34 TDs this year as a senior; TicketCity Bowl, Jan. 1.

-- TREVOR VITTATOE, UTEP -- The Miners'w starter; New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 18.

-- T.J. YATES, North Carolina -- Another big one at 6-4, 220; the Tar Heels starter; Music City Bowl, Dec. 30.

-- MARTEVIOUS YOUNG, Southern Miss -- Threw just 23 passes this year as the back-up to Austin Davis; Beef 'O' Brady Bowl, Dec. 21.

TORONTO ARGONAUTS

-- DARRON THOMAS, Oregon -- Ducks starter has his team in national championship game; BCS National Championship, Jan. 10

-- CAM NEWTON, Auburn -- Heisman Trophy winner. He's 6-6, 250 and is a long shot ever to play in the CFL; BCS National Championship game, Jan. 10

-- TAYLOR MARTINEZ, Nebraska -- Solid season for the freshman pivot; Holiday Bowl, Dec. 30.

KYLE PADRON, SMU -- Starter for the Mustangs; Armed Forces Bowl, Dec. 30.

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS

-- B.J. DANIELS, South Florida -- Icky numbers -- seven TDs vs. 12 interceptions, but he has the Bulls in a bowl; Meineke Car Care Bowl, Dec. 31.

-- ROBERT GRIFFIN III, Baylor -- Sophomore put up solid stats for the Bears, who finished fourth in the Big 12; Texas Bowl, Dec. 29.

-- KELLEN MOORE, Boise State -- Bronco QBs always throw up good numbers and Moore is no different -- 33 TDs and just five picks; MAACO Bowl, Dec. 22.

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

-- TATE FORCIER, Michigan -- Another sophomore and the No. 2 QB to Denard Robinson; Gator Bowl, Jan. 1.

-- BRYANT MONIZ, Hawaii -- Has thrown for 50 TDs over the last two years, including 36 this year; Hawaii Bowl, Dec. 24.

-- RUSSELL WILSON, North Carolina State -- Just a junior, but threw for 26 TDs and ran for nine more scores; Champs Sports Bowl, Dec. 28.

CALGARY STAMPEDERS

-- DWIGHT DASHER, Middle Tennessee -- His numbers were terrible -- a 6:14 TD-to-int ratio; but the Stamps must see something in him; GoDaddy.Com Bowl, Jan. 6.

EDMONTON ESKIMOS

-- G.J. KINNE, Tulsa -- Junior pivot helped guide the Golden Hurricane to a 9-3 record; Hawaii Bowl, Dec. 24.

-- TYROD TAYLOR, Virginia Tech -- Helped the Hokies to an 11-2 record and was ACC Player of the Year; Orange Bowl, Jan. 3

-- DAN PERSA, Northwestern -- Junior QB threw for 15, ran for nine TDs; TicketCity Bowl, Jan. 1.

B.C. LIONS

-- COLIN KAEPERNICK, Nevada -- A 6-6, 225 pound senior who joined Tim Tebow and Auburn's Newton to be the only QBs to throw and rush for 20 TDs in a season; Fight Hunger Bowl, Jan. 9.

-- DENARD ROBINSON, Michigan -- Sophomore QB threw for 16 TDs but, more impressively, ran for 14 scores and had a 6.7 per carry rushing average; Gator Bowl, Jan. 1.


When I look at this list, the first thing I see is Kellen Moore of Boise State now being on the Ti-Cats neg list. When did that happen? I thought he was on the Rider list. I know we don't hear of neg list players being moved, but I was of the opinion until reading this that Moore was Rider property. As for Russell Wilson, I have seen him play well and I have seen him struggle. I don't know if he would be a CFL quarterback or not. The guy(s) that I do think have CFL written all over them are Denard Robinson (Michigan-BC), and Taylor Martinez (Nebraska-Toronto). You also see the Argos have Auburn quarterback and Heisman winner Cam Newton on the list. Do yourself a favour and take him off. I remember when Vince Young was on the Riders neg list and there was a thought that if he didn't get drafted (which was discussed at one time) that perhaps he could end up in Canada. After his game against USC in the National Championship game, I remember then coach Danny Barrett walking into a press gathering of some kind the next day and saying there's no way we'll ever see Young in Regina or the CFL after that performance.
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Why is Monday so far from Friday, but Friday so close to Monday?