Since I do not have a written will and testament laying around, let it be known to the three of you that from time to time visit this blog that if anyone tries to have themselves baptized on my behalf posthumously the remainder of my estate will go to the first person who rips one of their eyes out.
I'm not kidding. I think the mormon practice of baptizing someone after they have died is absolutely horrendous. It is disgusting and a misuse of religious freedom. While I may no longer observe the practices of any particular religion, I was once baptized by my parents before I could voice my own opinion on the matter. I don't see any problem with that: if it really bothers you just leave your church later in life. But after I'm gone? Hell no (pun intended).
The only thing people I leave behind are allowed to do is walk up to my grave on my birthday and share a shot with me of my finest single malt scotch. Honor the dead the way they lived.
torsdag 23. februar 2012
søndag 5. februar 2012
Fuck Eli Manning
Before I start, I'm sorry for the profanity in the headline. But right now, there is really not much else to say. The Patriots had the game, with a drive starting inside their own 10 with around 9 minutes to play. The problem with this drive is that it took around 5 minutes off the clock, but it only get them to the 50 or so. This left around 4 minutes for the Giants offense to drive down and score (and on the scoring play, the Patriots let Bradshaw walk in. Great moment in coaching, but not great enough).
I can probably write 4 pages on what actually happened in the fourth quarter, but right now, I really do not want to. Both teams were deserving of a win. Brady threw an ill-timed interception, and the Giants recovered two of their fumbles. These are the ways football is, and these are the reasons we love the game. Right now though, I am at the absolute low. This was the Patriots game to win. No one can argue against that. No one with a slight hint of football IQ can say they played a worse game than the Giants. Giants had a few lucky bounces, and better execution during the last 9 minutes. The Patriots drop to many passes and throws too many interceptions. End of story.
On hiatus until whenever.
I can probably write 4 pages on what actually happened in the fourth quarter, but right now, I really do not want to. Both teams were deserving of a win. Brady threw an ill-timed interception, and the Giants recovered two of their fumbles. These are the ways football is, and these are the reasons we love the game. Right now though, I am at the absolute low. This was the Patriots game to win. No one can argue against that. No one with a slight hint of football IQ can say they played a worse game than the Giants. Giants had a few lucky bounces, and better execution during the last 9 minutes. The Patriots drop to many passes and throws too many interceptions. End of story.
On hiatus until whenever.
Gameday pt. 1
I have received correspondence from all my experts, and the results have evened out a little bit.
Billy: 34-31 Giants
Kristian: 31-28 Giants
Viktor: 24-20 Pats
Winge: 31-24 Giants
Einar: 34-31 Pats
Roggen: 34-33
Ruby: 27-13 Pats
Jay: 35-24 Pats
Kevin: 28-24 Pats
Justin: 27-24 Giants
Eivind: 27-24 Pats
Magnus: 31-24 Pats
Plato: 45-7 Pats
Will picked the Pats to win, Aleks still have the Giants by 4.
Average: Patriots 28-24.9 Giants
Are you ready for some football???
Billy: 34-31 Giants
Kristian: 31-28 Giants
Viktor: 24-20 Pats
Winge: 31-24 Giants
Einar: 34-31 Pats
Roggen: 34-33
Ruby: 27-13 Pats
Jay: 35-24 Pats
Kevin: 28-24 Pats
Justin: 27-24 Giants
Eivind: 27-24 Pats
Magnus: 31-24 Pats
Plato: 45-7 Pats
Will picked the Pats to win, Aleks still have the Giants by 4.
Average: Patriots 28-24.9 Giants
Are you ready for some football???
lørdag 4. februar 2012
Super Bowl weekend
We have finally reached the end of the 2011-2012 NFL season, and it is a rematch of Super Bowl XLII, New York vs. New England. Played in the house that Peyton built. Nearly two weeks ago the Patriots were favored by 3.5 points and the over lay at a cool 55.5. Since then, lot of money on New York to move both lines a full point down. As of 4.45pm ET it is New England -2.5 and o/u 54.5.
New England have not lost since week 9, coincidentally to New York, in Foxborough. New York, on the other hand, have won 5 straight, basically elimination games. Their last loss was an ugly stinker of a game in which they lost by double digits to the Washington Redskins.
A lot has been said, written and yelled about the awful nature of New Englands defense: ranked 31st in yards given. New York only slightly better, at 27th, giving up 35 yards fewer per game. However, this is the shittiest use of stats to rank a football team. Points scored vs. points given are the only two things that matter. If we use those numbers, the tale is a little bit different: New England gave up just over three touchdowns per game, at 21.4 points. New York let opponents score an even 25 points a game.
Am I writing this to make myself feel better? Bet your balls I am! I have been watching/reading ESPN all week and I am super nervous for this game. I mean, frightened. It is awful.
On offense, the disparity is even greater. I'm not even going to talk about the yards there, just points. New York averaged 24.6 points per game. Wait a minute...New York, on average, lost every game this season by 0.4 points? They had negative scoring this season? New England on the other hand, scored a hefty 32.1 points per game, good for 3rd in the league, trailing only the record-setting Drew BreesOrleans and the Green Bay Doublechecks. Another paragraph just to calm myself? Fuck yeah.
For all the talk about Tom Brady's passing skills, this game is going to come down to New England's ability to run the ball against the Giants' D. Put Brady in the shotgun, 4 wide with Law Firm on his side and run draws until the linebackers creep up and they are forced to put someone bigger in the middle than one of their talented and fast pass rushers. My point is, I see this as a close game that is going to come down to who can run the ball, and who can get a good game from their special teams. Field position is going to be key. Moreso than ever.
Since I do not gamble on Patriots games, I have called upon my personal panel of experts to predict the game for you. I am still missing a fair portion of the picks I requested, however, I will give you what I have. Because you're worth it.
Billy: 34-31 Giants
Øivind: 24-20 Patriots
Ruby: 27-13 Patriots
Jay: 35-24 Patriots
Justin: 27-24 Giants
Eivind: 27-24 Patriots
Magnus: 31-24 Patriots
Plato: 45-7 Patriots
Average scores:
Giants: 21.63
Patriots: 30.5 (this is highly skewed as Plato predicted a 45-7 Pats victory)
Aleks also bet on the Giants, but he only predicted margin of victory to be 4 points.
Should more picks come in before game time, I will update this accordingly. For now, I'll leave you with two non-QB key players for the game: Julian Edelman and Mario Manningham.
(And I'm still nervous as shit. No wonder people get heart attacks)
New England have not lost since week 9, coincidentally to New York, in Foxborough. New York, on the other hand, have won 5 straight, basically elimination games. Their last loss was an ugly stinker of a game in which they lost by double digits to the Washington Redskins.
A lot has been said, written and yelled about the awful nature of New Englands defense: ranked 31st in yards given. New York only slightly better, at 27th, giving up 35 yards fewer per game. However, this is the shittiest use of stats to rank a football team. Points scored vs. points given are the only two things that matter. If we use those numbers, the tale is a little bit different: New England gave up just over three touchdowns per game, at 21.4 points. New York let opponents score an even 25 points a game.
Am I writing this to make myself feel better? Bet your balls I am! I have been watching/reading ESPN all week and I am super nervous for this game. I mean, frightened. It is awful.
On offense, the disparity is even greater. I'm not even going to talk about the yards there, just points. New York averaged 24.6 points per game. Wait a minute...New York, on average, lost every game this season by 0.4 points? They had negative scoring this season? New England on the other hand, scored a hefty 32.1 points per game, good for 3rd in the league, trailing only the record-setting Drew BreesOrleans and the Green Bay Doublechecks. Another paragraph just to calm myself? Fuck yeah.
For all the talk about Tom Brady's passing skills, this game is going to come down to New England's ability to run the ball against the Giants' D. Put Brady in the shotgun, 4 wide with Law Firm on his side and run draws until the linebackers creep up and they are forced to put someone bigger in the middle than one of their talented and fast pass rushers. My point is, I see this as a close game that is going to come down to who can run the ball, and who can get a good game from their special teams. Field position is going to be key. Moreso than ever.
Since I do not gamble on Patriots games, I have called upon my personal panel of experts to predict the game for you. I am still missing a fair portion of the picks I requested, however, I will give you what I have. Because you're worth it.
Billy: 34-31 Giants
Øivind: 24-20 Patriots
Ruby: 27-13 Patriots
Jay: 35-24 Patriots
Justin: 27-24 Giants
Eivind: 27-24 Patriots
Magnus: 31-24 Patriots
Plato: 45-7 Patriots
Average scores:
Giants: 21.63
Patriots: 30.5 (this is highly skewed as Plato predicted a 45-7 Pats victory)
Aleks also bet on the Giants, but he only predicted margin of victory to be 4 points.
Should more picks come in before game time, I will update this accordingly. For now, I'll leave you with two non-QB key players for the game: Julian Edelman and Mario Manningham.
(And I'm still nervous as shit. No wonder people get heart attacks)
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