Quick 6′er – ‘MeloDrama, Fights, Trades and the Hall of Fame
First congratulations are in order for Aaron Rogers and the Green Bay Packers on their SuperBowl Championship. Now with their championship everyone seems to be predicting multiple runs at the title, possible dynasty and of course becoming the team of the teens. However, apparently, the Steelers are old, past their prime, and only have a year or two left in their window. I find it funny that after every SuperBowl the winners are destined for many more and the losing team is really going to struggle to get back. That’s neither here nor there, but some congrats are in order.
This six-pack of topics started off closer to a case but has been whittled down. From the Sanchize dating a high-school girl to Sean Payton’s real estate decisions to the amazing trick shot video, this will be the second most satisfying six-pack this week. Let’s get it started.
1. Are you serious Phil Simms?
You had to be restrained by security to keep from coming to blows with Desmond Howard? For real big man? Before you send your cronie crew after me, let me explain for a second. Desmond is paid to give his opinions and, while his barely five foot frame spouts off some inane droll sometimes, you’ve got to learn to deal with criticism from people. I’m sure if you read ANY Texas Longhorn related blog you’d hear some interesting comments about your other son; ol’ Chris. He’s still blamed for UT not winning a National Championship that year. Desmond is entitled to his opinion. You don’t have to agree with him.
One thing I don’t understand, is how do your boys who have a great quarterback for a father turn out to be such terrible quarterbacks. You’re like the opposite of Archie Manning. His kids have almost won more SuperBowls than he won games. Why can’t teach your kids to be as good of a quarterback as you were?
2. Oh Mark Sanchez… This is a head shaking moment for sure.
For those who haven’t read Deadspin’s article about the ordeal between the Sanchize and a teenage high-school girl click here to read it now. Look, what he did isn’t illegal, that’s clearly explained in the article. But that doesn’t make it right, either. What Tiger Woods did isn’t illegal either, but it cost him some sponsors. Mark is a good looking guy and, as yet, the sponsors haven’t been shy with the dollars. I wouldn’t be surprised, however, if someone very corporate, like Verizon, felt this was a fireable offense. I tell you what, if it was my daughter you and I would have some issues. C’mon Mark. Take after Derek Jeter; Be a playboy, date starlets, live it up. But make sure they’re all out of high school, even if it is legal.
3. Sean Payton has real estate issues.
Sports is a crazy beast. If your lawyer were to buy a house in another city and plan on commuting, you wouldn’t think anything of it. If your accountant was out partying till 4am on Friday night, you wouldn’t think anything of it. Fans see sports figures as what they would want to be, but you’ve got to remember this is just a job to them. They don’t necessarily have ties to the city, or organizations more so than you do to your job. If you heard of a Marketing Executive moving from Cleveland to Miami to be a part of a larger company, you’d respect them, even if they were from Cleveland. An NBA player on the other hand doesn’t get that same respect. New Orleans has been rebuilding since Katrina, and Sean Payton and the Saints have been a big part of that. But don’t get mad at him, or read too much into it that he’s buying a house in Dallas. Jerry Jones lives in that neighborhood, I bet it’s a nice area. I know the schools are fantastic. Now because of the backlash, the Saints have issued a release saying that Sean will not be commuting, though his wife and kids will be living in Dallas. Sure. Sean Payton deserves to live wherever he wants. He’s done more for the city of N’awlins than imaginable. He brought a World Championship and helped re-build the community. Give him a pass.
4. I’ve got a beef with the NFL Hall of Fame selections.
Deion Sanders, Marshall Faulk, Shannon Sharpe, Ed Sabol, Chris Hanburger and Les Richer comprise a pretty tremendous class. They all ABSOLUTELY deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. But this is the second year now that Chris Carter has gotten snubbed by a non-player. I don’t have a problem with Art Monk and Ed Sabol being in the Hall. Again, I think they’re both deserving. But why can’t Canton open up a wing for non players. I understand having a limit to the number of people who can be inducted, but without a contributors section. The HoF needs to look at this and allow six players and one non-player contributor to be inducted. I know Carter, Andre Reed and Tim Brown seem to splitting up the vote between them but Carter far and away is the more deserving receiver. He ranks fourth in NFL history in receiving touchdowns, third in receptions, eighth in receiving yards, he made eight Pro Bowls and and was a two-time All Pro. If there are more than eight receivers in the hall, he deserves to be there too. Ironically, I’m on my fourth beer writing this but, Chris Carter you’re a in the Sports Collision Hall of Fame.
5. Rumors are already circling about Dwight Howard signing with the Lakers as a free agent.
The problem with that is he’s still 2 years away from being a free agent. Please stop with these comparisons to Shaq already. So he’s a loveable, freakishly large, dominant, big man who can’t shoot free throws, has more interest off the court than on it, drafted by Orlando and has clashed with several players on his team after losing in the NBA Finals that just so happens to call himself Superman…. ok.. I quit. They’re the same f’n people. This is like the Kennedy/Lincoln connections it’s so creepily ironic. Go sign in LA, Dwight. Win a couple of titles there, then sign in Miami, win a title there and then hang on way too long because your star isn’t REALLY that bright off the court. We love good athletes… but we don’t love you for your abilities off the court. Here’s hoping we get Shazam 2 and DwightFu video game.
6. If I coach UCONN this season, I find away to get this kid on the field. Period.
The thing that seems to be questioned the most about quarterbacks is accuracy. Top picks in the draft get criticized for their accuracy and this kid can nail it. If he’s not on the field and not behind Cam Newton or Vince Young the coaches have failed. You can increase arm strength, you can help a kid learn a playbook, or at least dumb down an offense like Mack Brown did for Vince Young. He’s got the mechanics and can clearly hit a moving target. Get him on the field. If you haven’t seen this video from Hardcore Huskies yet, watch and let it change your life.
Get him on the field UCONN.
Drunken Bold Prediction: This ‘Melo Drama with Andrew Bynum and the New York Knicks isn’t going anywhere.
Look, Carmelo came out and said he’d consider signing the extension with the Nuggets if he isn’t traded. If I’m the Nuggets thats an instant no trade. I take my chances with him leaving at the end of the year. The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) would allow ‘Melo to make close to $18 Million. The current proposed CBA will max out players at $11 Million. If I’m Denver I bank that ‘Melo isn’t turning down $21 Million over three years. No Knicks, no Lakers and he stays with Denver. That’s my drunken bold prediction.
