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Karma stands tall after Week 1 of the NFL

Tom Brady's season is over after a less than spectacular eight minutes of action. Tom Brady tore both his ACL and MCL in his left knee after taking a helmet to the knee. On the Bright side, He will be out of action for the next twelve months. Unfortunately there were no signs of torn cartilage. But that's what you get when you play a coach who brazenly breaks the rules to get a significant competitive advantage. This "tough break" could also be attributed to the Patriots running up the score on teams who were obviously over matched. Let's take a look at the hit that sidelined Tommy Boy: <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wnHcSujDMh4&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wnHcSujDMh4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Now, Lets Look at some of the scores the Pats compiled against inferior competition: V. Jets :38-14 V. Bills: 38-7 V. Bengals 34-13 V. Dolphins 49-28 V. Redskins 52-7 V. Bills 56-10 The lesson the Pats hopefully learned is that it does not pay to embarrass your competition because other teams and players will hold a grudge and the Mighty Football Gods will Smite thee and banish you to Mediocrity! Now, many Pats fans argue that Losing to the Giants in the Super Bowl was punishment enough...but to that I say HOGWASH! Losing in the Super Bowl was the result of getting out played by a team that played in a much tougher division (the NFC east) and faced adversity throughout the regular season. This Adversity included: 1. Head Coach Tom Coughlin almost losing his job before the season 2. Former Star running back, Tiki Barber calling out QB Eli Manning's ability to lead 3. The pre-season holdout of future Hall of Fame DE Michael Strahan 4. Having to travel to England to play the Dolphins in Wembley Stadium in the middle of a season 5. Injuries to the starting Tight End, Jeremy Shockey, Starting Outside Linebacker Mathius Kiwinuka and Back-Up Running Back Derrick Ward The culmination of all these events made the Giants the Ultimate Underdog and the only team in the NFL mentally prepared to take out the undefeated New England Patriots. The New England Patriots were punished through a small fine and by having their 1st round draft pick taken away. The fine was laughable and the draft pick was the 31st overall, which was inconsequential because the Patriots held the 8th overall pick via trade with the San Francisco 49ers. Roger Goddell showed no Cajones when it came to reprimanding the Pats, in order not to tarnish the league's identity. Even though Rog has no problems suspending players for off-the-field misconduct. But when a coach acts inappropriately on the field, he gets no suspension what so ever. The patriots basically got a slap on the wrist but it was not to be....Karma is on the rag and she took her frustrations out on Patriots and Tom Brady and I say its about damn time. But all is not lost patriots fans, Matt "career back-up" Cassel is here to save your season. He stunk in the preseason, going 0-4 but we all know that was just a ploy to keep his opponents in the regular season guessing. he has demonstrated some incredible mobility, I will even venture to say that he is more mobile than Tom Brady. Observe: <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vaq3G4utKWE&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vaq3G4utKWE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Nifty Moves, No? Well, if your still not sold maybe he can serenade the competition into a trance with his angelic voice. Observe: <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IrROLWbtTzY&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IrROLWbtTzY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> And he is a backstreet boys fan, Ladies, he IS the total package! forgot Tom Brady, he ain't got no class! He wouldn't even shake Eli Manning's hand before the Superbowl, Observe: <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-Otpt3QZlq8&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-Otpt3QZlq8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> So the Patriots finally got their comeupins and the AFC east is up for grabs for the first time in six years. I predict Jet Favre will lead his squad of rocketeers to the AFC east title. I was convinced of this when I saw Favre do the unexpected and actually live up to the hype. Observe: <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EmT701JHezA&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EmT701JHezA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Chad Pennington Couldn't even throw a Frisbee that far. Other Intriguing Story lines from week 1: Off course, I must mention the World Champion NY Giants won on Thursday by a score of 16-7 against the Redskins. The Colts looked lost without C Jeff Saturday against Da Bears. The Cowboys are Stacked and destroyed the Browns, But will Tony Homo be able to win a playoff game? So far he is 0-2 in his career. The eagles are a formidable team with a healthy Donovan McNabb. Chargers got a double blow on Sunday, first they lost to the Carolina Panthers on the last play of the game then they lost all-world LB Shawne Merriman for the season. The Titans won, no thanks to Vince Young who got booed and is <a href="http://http//sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3579504">considering quitting football</a>, man up Vince, man up! Rookie QBs Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan both won their respective games. Interesting note, Flacco scored a 38 yard rushing TD against the atrocious Bengals defense. His longest run in his Collegiate career was 22 yards and he played for a Div. II school. This begs the Question, is the Bengals defense worse than schools such as William & Mary or Hofstra. Why don't you be the Judge: <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/I6GT64rRhDI&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/I6GT64rRhDI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Joe Flacco is a great name for a QB and I applaud his efforts but why are all the Bengals jogging after him, I would have thought that the Conditioning Programs at the Ohio State Penitentiary would better prepare the Bengals for these sorts of situations.

Karma stands tall after Week 1 of the NFL

Tom Brady's season is over after a less than spectacular eight minutes of action. Tom Brady tore both his ACL and MCL in his left knee...

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2008-09 NFL Preview (AFC & NFC East)

Before we start a few things to look forward to in the upcoming season: <div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226056821739078130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRKf5npd-asVHOguc3v3yi4RJ2OZIpOnDWpKDP_yDNUfXyI1YxIjOUf4hyfB_Mr9pGGvkO1JmiiCEapH9GAZchTTDK7rux_DDVybtaBE_yjOTugRVdbiqvwvk8_RhgDBcgy8daCQSNg8H/s320/NFL.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" />Wow! Bold step, The letter "L" is no longer curled. So, this is what Roger Goodell is working when he is suspending Players for off the Field misconduct and not suspending coaches for on the Field misconduct. And how is less stars an upgrade? Wouldn't more stars make more sense? If I am not mistaken, there are more teams now. <img alt="" border="0" height="200" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226060929527152258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglaFgE_V-LMPNvbY5e2HVO9Il4MvXxofcwVGA_tgcND-reRLt2b0RAB74S-Q_seuna9-h8sMbWioH4koUnfDsFoPyMEPb6vrAoa8bfY13A1Ywea8KjbR9JG7atNk57XZYT9OzjbzfwQex0/s200/large_gang-signs.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 230px; height: 200px; text-align: center;" width="221" />In a fascinating development, The NFL will investigate weather NFL players are flashing gang signs on the feild. Uhoh! get me Dragnet. Gang Unit, off course. Really? Is The NFL is like a bunch of Millionairre Gangstas? Highly Ulikely, but judge for yourself: <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=afp-amfootnflgangs&prov=afp&type=lgns">http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=afp-amfootnflgangs&prov=afp&type=lgns</a> AFC EAST The New England Patriots tried not cheating during the super bowl and the result was a loss to a team that played with guts. The pats are taking a step backwards this season, Ellis Hobbs is their top corner...need I say more? A jar of mayo from a lousy SEC team (Vanderbilt) is not going to make their Linebackers that much better or younger for that matter. Belichick needs to cheat again but knows that the next time he gets caught, Goodell is going to go bezerk on him for tarnishing the leagues reputation. With all that said the Bills, Dolphins, and Jets all belong in NCAA Div. II football and none of them will even sniff the division title and none of them will make the playoffs. In reality, it is extremely unfair that the Patriots are in this division because they get 6 automatic wins practically every year. The Jets will be in contention for a wild card berth toward the end of the season but without a true number one quarterback in the fold, I don’t foresee them getting into the playoffs when things are all said and done. The AFC is a loaded division and the Jets could be starting Erik Ainge by mid-season. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYXAQWJQT498JwMVPg6n2Z-uAzAUpoOEtJEyQu-aQ7Pn9hCiow4g_OyFRgBAz9_eRFxEfn50rW43KuKH953I95t2gPBmlskkLqkWE2YilVnFzfXIjGT7NXdfGphbixKrZS7lxE-Inw9EJ/s1600-h/ainge.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" height="201" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225992128814081474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYXAQWJQT498JwMVPg6n2Z-uAzAUpoOEtJEyQu-aQ7Pn9hCiow4g_OyFRgBAz9_eRFxEfn50rW43KuKH953I95t2gPBmlskkLqkWE2YilVnFzfXIjGT7NXdfGphbixKrZS7lxE-Inw9EJ/s200/ainge.bmp" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" width="159" /></a> His uncle Danny Ainge led the Boston Celtics to the NBA title, but he had a significant assist from Kevin McHale and unfortunately Erik does not have the same connections. Erik Ainge is just hoping fellow Tennessee University Alum Peyton Manning gives him a free lesson in how to snag Advertising deals. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRaP6hN0X85vz5OmXWfENPnO5MWeYh8xbhPgdQapS3boZp6P-MuCMCaDx8hKy12ytKFLgNvwrSyFVHCB7T1-YJqvk8QX9zPHc87WuuYDVfWE0m5qYdWApjeluSjkj6uBIeI-kvCXLch00/s1600-h/peyton.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225992128728880242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRaP6hN0X85vz5OmXWfENPnO5MWeYh8xbhPgdQapS3boZp6P-MuCMCaDx8hKy12ytKFLgNvwrSyFVHCB7T1-YJqvk8QX9zPHc87WuuYDVfWE0m5qYdWApjeluSjkj6uBIeI-kvCXLch00/s200/peyton.bmp" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" /></a> 1. New England Patriots 2. New York Jets 3. Buffalo Bills 4. Miami Dolphins The Patriots win the Division. The Jets make a valiant run but come up short. The Bills sellout the Rogers Centre in Toronto and in a few years they will be the Toronto Meese (or Mooses?) Bill Parcells is prepetually Pissed and puts a hit out on Bill Belichick, I hope that hoodie of his is bulletproof because you cannot cheat death, no matter how many signals you steal. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8XcjlPrAYWtAZybbokB6jlfpgiBe_yRWYuTTKwfheo07Y-_TTMUUWb1ctp52cqaCXyhogB5y9iKu8AeZV8W13qPfUg9oOSUDuRHv4au-0GR53I2W-usEElxyaa6lMMqm1VyytSXUqXcU/s1600-h/bill.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="162" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225992128109113810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8XcjlPrAYWtAZybbokB6jlfpgiBe_yRWYuTTKwfheo07Y-_TTMUUWb1ctp52cqaCXyhogB5y9iKu8AeZV8W13qPfUg9oOSUDuRHv4au-0GR53I2W-usEElxyaa6lMMqm1VyytSXUqXcU/s200/bill.jpg" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" width="190" /></a> NFC EAST The Super Bowl Champion Giants (that feels good to write) had arguable the best draft in all of the NFL, acquiring an NFL ready safety in Kenny Phillips and a potentially explosive Wide Receiver in Manningham. Manningham would have been a late 1st round pick had he not gotten caught smoking some cheeba and then admitted to it during the NFL combine. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226006681044042658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeclH-WERSlhK7ydIRmNZaczP4YwtBmdtUBih_udDBBNBpxEPl9NrXu7BWXeBFN7_hzHZnd2bY_P3OqTgWmJo-0ufHIuVroLT_jlsLL4j3tr3DjXuo_dNykW7aQoxX24G1vy_j3nReD-v/s200/manningham.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" />Getting rid of Tight End Jeremy Shockey adds to the chemistry of this team. Kevin Boss now will be the Starting TE without having the pressure of competing with a more skilled offensive player. Strahan’s retirement allows Justin tuck to start and will give them a very young defense with excellent leadership by way of veteran MLB Antonio pierce and 7 other starters have super bowl experience, which is immeasurable. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjkD6IsFK0HaupC1LHNg3wXRekfnA-WKsP19OR0bW0PJZcarKdUooxpxyJxBLP3-x_pjPy6P7JC_jl0PGS7UY5EYOjErakKHLik-cB6LXEJ3eWEPoYZ_H7PUkXGQHF4XzEFIubtqHZNan/s1600-h/jessica_simpson-tony_romo-dallas-cowboys-nfl-football.jpg"></a> The Cowboys are like a powder keg...I foresee Adam “Pacman” Jones sleeping with Jessica Simpson and making it "rain" all over her. Terrell Owens will then begin crying <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvav26v0F0FAT0Q-tgGJLeB16Mc15epjBsAgf_9r8l7euafSyD06zKR4zv76AzzrMK6tVwyA7U1n1dFzQUu3bQhgndfqRPxR3DOmI1CSDEIp_XFLDw8DQhePyHzSwZVodXxLFeBo0Ra8v/s1600-h/owens_cries_for_romo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225996685333861458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvav26v0F0FAT0Q-tgGJLeB16Mc15epjBsAgf_9r8l7euafSyD06zKR4zv76AzzrMK6tVwyA7U1n1dFzQUu3bQhgndfqRPxR3DOmI1CSDEIp_XFLDw8DQhePyHzSwZVodXxLFeBo0Ra8v/s200/owens_cries_for_romo.jpg" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" /></a>and stammering on about how Romo is his “quarterback” and it is not his fault that he cannot cut it in the Bedroom. Pacman will respond by assaulting strippers and paralyzing former professional wrestlers…residents of Dallas beware. Tony Homo and TO will soon become life partners, I think the ceremony might happen on Nov. 23 with the San Francisco 49ers in town. Now that is an original halftime show, too bad it’s not a road game, the bay area crowd would have eaten that up. If you would like to read Drew Bledsoe’s opinion of Tony Homo, I encourage you to visit <a href="http://www.tonyhomo.blogspot.com/">http://www.tonyhomo.blogspot.com/</a> The Washington Redskins Just <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UY-UTJZCV00IXkQ0tiLg0Lv1Odn16854FThLgzKCZBNaCkav_KdsWYM1wCaEFUsb8CWSbaFzJQduNGtgJRYuNfdc_lHQp_WVUGwMkfrNzMnBMlQGhiKLBJJU9l-7eESbBT9CMxx0tV3J/s1600-h/jason_taylor_red_rooster_strut.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226007908921787378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UY-UTJZCV00IXkQ0tiLg0Lv1Odn16854FThLgzKCZBNaCkav_KdsWYM1wCaEFUsb8CWSbaFzJQduNGtgJRYuNfdc_lHQp_WVUGwMkfrNzMnBMlQGhiKLBJJU9l-7eESbBT9CMxx0tV3J/s200/jason_taylor_red_rooster_strut.png" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" /></a>acquired Pro Bowl DE Jason Taylor from Miami, less than a season after Pro Bowl Safety Sean Taylor was killed in his Miami home. A little ominous don’t you think? (They have the same Surname and both spend significant time in Miami) It seems to me that this might be a negative career move for twinkle toes. As biggie once said, “Miami, DC prefer Versace” and what can be more classy than Dancing with the Stars? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ilKIHUV7tRUMD8VF_uxbaEfwYTkb2NmAxb_dMZwh9kK_LgRX5mbEZOs6QCajV4mZ_mUpI3Rr7bUOcglVqhyphenhyphen10ZBkBaHvGxr-ULEATTWGDY2ujSlU6gpmNHubdfx0IzmHLr9P0zrBqaQw/s1600-h/n1342050115300708683336tm9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225996685005328322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ilKIHUV7tRUMD8VF_uxbaEfwYTkb2NmAxb_dMZwh9kK_LgRX5mbEZOs6QCajV4mZ_mUpI3Rr7bUOcglVqhyphenhyphen10ZBkBaHvGxr-ULEATTWGDY2ujSlU6gpmNHubdfx0IzmHLr9P0zrBqaQw/s200/n1342050115300708683336tm9.jpg" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" /></a>As for the Eagles, they don’t have any receivers that can even be considered mediocre and Coach Andy Reid’s two sons are in jail for popping too many pills. Asante Samuel signed for the money according to Patriots WR Wes Welker and has no interest in winning. That may not bode too well for the eagles, but in Samuel’s defense he has two Super Bowl rings and Welker has none. So, maybe Samuels just left the Pats because he was tired of cheating and wanted to win legitimately. If that is the case then the Eagles will be a tough team to Pass Efficiently against but you can still run it down their throats and use Tight Ends effectively. 1. Dallas Cowboys 2. New York Giants 3. Philadelphia Eagles 4. Washington Redskins <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6vyve2j_X_hyECzz0EWQnyJMGxePG-lSN8TRUipNZKHfDgQHpWhETwA4yCoBLXI88Y7CxNcK1ftrLDGVxIu0HuUVnmW_NKdqN5Nkcn2K_sXIAUeKxokm0iRBV6XTyHtRI-sFkWUYaU9v/s1600-h/tony-romo-butterfingers.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225996697602318498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6vyve2j_X_hyECzz0EWQnyJMGxePG-lSN8TRUipNZKHfDgQHpWhETwA4yCoBLXI88Y7CxNcK1ftrLDGVxIu0HuUVnmW_NKdqN5Nkcn2K_sXIAUeKxokm0iRBV6XTyHtRI-sFkWUYaU9v/s200/tony-romo-butterfingers.jpg" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" /></a>Even with Tony Homo’s gay escapades, the Cowboys will probably win the division in order for them to continue their long standing tradition of choking in the playoffs. The Giants will make the Playoffs via the Wild Card and the Eagles will be in contention until late in the season. Up Next: AFC North and NFC North ~G9D Contributing Satirist and Womanizer </div>

2008-09 NFL Preview (AFC & NFC East)

Before we start a few things to look forward to in the upcoming season: Wow! Bold step, The letter "L" is no longer curled. So, th...

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