Giants Beat Patriots in Super Bowl XLII28 lbs LOSTso farFebruary 2, 2008 by Israel Lagares | 13 comments
The New York Giants will Beat The New England Patriots in the Super Bowl!
That’s right. I said it. I BELIEVE it! The Giants will beat the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, it won’t be by a field goal either. For those of you who are mocking me right now, just wait until Sunday night when Eli is hoisting the trophy alongside Plaxico Burress, Michael Strahan, Amani Toomer and the other Giants. This will be a disappointing season for Tom Brady and his band of undefeated men. Too bad. You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
So why do I think the Giants will win? First off, I know they will win. Just think back to the last game of the regular season when the Giants faced the Patriots. My bud said the Giants were Patriot killers, but they fell a bit short. Not by too much, they almost pulled it out. But beyond that, they gained a huge sense of confidence. Everyone (except me) said that the Patriots were going to demolish the Giants in that game. Sorry, didn’t happen. Instead they opened Pandora’s box. Little did the Pats know that in winning that game they sealed their inevitable fate: Losing the Super Bowl and going 18-1. Thus going down as the biggest chokers in NFL history.
Still don’t think they will win? Did you think the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were going to beat the Giants? Ha! I knew Jeff Garcia was going to throw an interception. The guy tries too hard. Bucs choked. Okay, I bet you were one of the folks that said the Dallas Cowboys, led by Tony “Oh No!” Romo, were going to crush the Giants. Am I right? I know you thought that, but I told everyone I know that I don’t believe in Romo. I knew he would throw an INT as well. He is another try-too-hard kinda guy, with his “elusiveness.” Didn’t work either. Oh, I know! You finally thought that the Green Bay Packer cheese heads would win, at home in the cold, and send the Giants packing. HA! I called that one too (those of you out there know I called it). I knew that Brett Favre would try and perform one of his patented “get away from the sack” plays only to throw an interception. Then, he did. Effectively giving up at the end of the game. Who cares if he is coming back next season, the guy needs to retire and head to his Wrangler jeans farm.
Did you notice the pattern? All of those teams won their Divisions. So have the Patriots. I have had faith in the Giants all year and while Eli Manning has let me down in the past, he won’t this time. Eli has enough skills to win the Super Bowl MVP. He has the hottest team in the NFL for the past 6 weeks, a two-headed (sometimes 3) monster running game, a deep threat sure-handed receiver in Burress, and a defense that can come through in clutch moments.
I haven’t even spoken about the level of play from the two teams over the last few weeks. The Patriots have gone from super-duper play to average play. The Giants have gone from below-average play to game changing, do what it takes to win, above average play. You know what? I rest my case. We will see my prediction come true on Sunday.
Folks, get ready for one of the saddest days in Boston, Massachusetts history.
The Giants are coming and they ain’t taking no prisoners!
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The Bowl Season, Big Ten vs SEC!28 lbs LOSTso farJanuary 2, 2008 by Chris K | No comments
It’s rough as a big ten fan in the heart of the SEC. I thought it was tough being a Michigan fan living in Ohio. I was surprised to hear the Big 10 ripped almost daily here in Florida. Well now its time to pay up Gator fans! The Michigan wolverines defeated the Florida gators today and started my 2008 off just right! Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t think that the Big 10 is the whip or anything but all I hear every year is “The Big 10 can’t hang with the speed and talent of the SEC”.
Now I’m forced to do the unthinkable and root for the suckeyes… um buckeyes. So congrats to Lyod Carr, I for one will miss the pro style offense he ran with NFL quarterbacks like Greise and of course big Tom Brady. I think Chad Henne will do well on Sundays, but I wonder if touchdown Tim Tebow can drop back and throw the ball? He struggled passing in the bowl game.
I’d like to go on the record as not being thrilled about U of M’s new coach Rodriguez. I’m not a fan of the spread offense, and the problem for the wolverines is not scoring (see capital one bowl). I would’ve like them to hire a defensive minded coach and kept the same offense. Time will tell I’ll hope for the best.
Next post I’ll get into some NHL, NBA, and of course The NFL playoffs and my predictions. Also look for the great debate Datysuk vs Zetterberg. Hasta Pronto!!
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New York Giants: Patriot Killers28 lbs LOSTso farDecember 28, 2007 by Dennis | No comments
The New York Giants are Coming to Play: Keen on Ruining The Patriot’s Perfect Season
Now that we have cleared the air about the New York Football Giants intentions, let’s be realistic on the probability of an upset. The New England Patriots armed with the freshly crowned Sportsman of the Year, Tom Brady are determined to assume the throne of the immortals with a perfect regular season, with a never before seen 16 and 0 season.
Can Eli Manning be the conductor of the force of nature that will be necessary to bump off the Patriots? Yes, only if he plays unconscious like he has only a few times in his career. The two games this season versus the Dallas Cowboys are fine examples. But the two Cowboy games are also examples of the case for NO. In those games the Giants sometimes vaulted defense reared its weak head each time and could not contain Tony Romo or Terrell Owens. Michael Strahan, Osi Umenyiora, and the rest of the Giants defense fell short in key third down situations, (of course injuries played a role) not to mention the big play, brake your back moments they were victims of.
History is at stake and the Patriots more than know it. The usually stoic Patriots are acknowledging the monumental achievement that will culminate with beating the Giants. Tom Brady has even spoken out this week about the perfect season. The look of glee on his face was so bright it was down right embarrassing. Brady even jested that Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin should rest Strahan and Umenyiora.
So is Coughlin going to sit the Giants banged up starters? Is Plaxico Burress going to get his much needed rest, perhaps relieving some of the pressure his damaged ankle is suffering through. And starting running back Brandon Jacobs is having a rough first full season at the helm, in terms of being consistently dinged up. Jacobs could use the rest if not to heal up but to preserve himself from actually getting hurt and missing the set in stone date with the Tampa Bay Bucs in the first round of the playoffs. That date to some insiders in the Giant organization is the more important match up than what seems as a meaningless game to some in terms of the Giants best interest. Coughlin is guilty of being vague and unclear with his plan for Giant starters in the showdown with the Patriots. He waffled and sounded very politician-like in the beginning of the week. But something funny happened mid-week, Tom Brady’s light hearted comments about sitting Strahan and Umenyiora sparked a fire in the Giant players that was evident in interviews post Brady’s joke.
Despite my prayers and despite the Giants adamancy on playing hard I don’t see that translating into the derailing of history. Eli scares me. Even though in the weirdest way I have a little butterfly in my stomach that for some reason tells me he might go insane and throw six touchdowns. I feel my random inkling is akin to what a dumped girl feels. She looks at the phone and some how thinks that the jerk will call. For whatever strange reason I think Eli can make me happy for at least one Saturday night.
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The Upcoming Sports Week28 lbs LOSTso farNovember 21, 2007 by Dennis | 4 comments
College Football Underdogs
News flash folks: the Kansas Jay Hawk Collegiate Football team is within striking distance of a national title! It’s amazing what getting first downs as often as Mike Tyson cops coke will do for the success of a football team. It’s not rocket science my friends. Follow this formula: matriculate the ball down the field (thank you Hank Stram) and then execute in the red zone. Share this info with Charlie Weis, he’s such a genius…not. Speaking of Kansas in a “BCS” title game, if they face LSU will it be Les Miles’ last harrah in the Bayou? His Alma Mater’s head ball coach position will be left vacant with the ousting of Lloyd Carr (I have never understood the name “Lloyd” the presence of two consecutive L’s freaks me out). Les Miles and the Michigan Wolverines would have to come to terms financially but the convincing won’t be hard on either side. Les Miles played under the legendary Bo Schembechler…the stars are aligned my furry Wolverine friends.
NBA Morons
Switching gears, I have one question for New York Knick fans: paper or plastic? If you’re half way smart you got that that one. Isiah and Jim Dolan, a killer combination I must say. Did you know that Isiah Thomas has a strange middle name? His middle name is “Lord”…weirdo. If you enjoy train wrecks stay tuned, Stephon Marbury has GOT to do something stupid again. By the way, the “Starbury’s” are selling like hot cakes…they are all so trendy…sold exclusively at Steve and Barry’s (no plug intended…but we won’t say no to a check, wink-wink.) Stephon has a cool middle name though, nothing beats: Xavier! P.S. Jim Dolan will probably be kicked out of NBA ownership by David Stern…I told you first.
NFL Super Guy
Does anybody else feel like vomiting when they think about Tom Brady? He impregnated two super models nearly simultaneously, has three Super Bowl rings, is the new face of Calvin Klein, and he isn’t satisfied. Geesh who’s more power hungry, Tom Brady or Ryan Seacrest? Join me in booing Tom and rooting for an ugly quarterback…Brett FAVRE! He has the Green Bay Packers 9 and 1. The frozen tundra is heating up thanks to a passing game that Favre has clicking. But more responsible for the “Packs” success is a stingy and opportunistic defense. Thanksgiving football should be quite interesting with Brett Favre and his Packers defense clashing with Jon Kitna and Calvin Johnson when the Packers meet the Detroit Lions. How about the other game on Turkey Day…the woeful but hopeful New York Jets take on Terrell Owens and media darling Tony Romo. Following this upcoming Thursday’s match up next Thursday showcases the Pack and Cowboys going at it. Good game to see who is for real in the NFC. Not that it matters, remember The New England Patriots are invincible.
Two Words: Barry, Jail
Thirty years for Barry “Junk” Bonds? Barry Bond’s head isn’t the only thing getting bigger ever since he decided to take steroids…his legal woes are swelling as well. The steroid era in Baseball will in my opinion create a new type of archaeological stat hunting. We will soon decipher which home run hitters accomplished Hall of Fame totals clean without the aid anabolic steroids or Victor Conte’s training advice and the “Clear.” Frank Thomas looks more impressive by the minute. Take a look at his numbers and consider if he may be the best hitter of the common era.
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Perfect Passing and Tough Defense28 lbs LOSTso farOctober 21, 2007 by Israel Lagares | 12 comments
It’s Sunday. You know what Sunday means right? NFL football!
What’s up with Tom Brady beasting and throwing 5 TD passes and almost 300 yards? IN THE FIRST HALF! I hope they keep him in for most of the second half so that he can set some more records. I never thought that he would be doing things like this. I knew that he was capable of playing some high caliber football (he already won 3 Superbowls), but I just always saw him as an efficient, game managing, pass a little and run the ball, do what you need to do to win kind of guy. I never saw him as a Peyton Manning type of guy. Barring any horrific injuries I think the New England Patriots are going undefeated for the year.
Oh, and my New York Giants are winning again. Woohoo! Go Eli, Go Eli. I love it when Eli Manning manages the game and doesn’t try to do anything spectacular. This year he has matured. Finally. All the Giants need to do is play some tough defense and run the ball. Then run play action so that Eli can pass the ball to Plaxico Burress. Speaking of passing, I think that they need to get Jeremy Shockey a lot more involved in the passing game. He has only one touchdown reception this year. That’s really insane for a guy of his caliber. He is a great blocker and all, but the guy can kill you with his receiving game. Throw him the ball dammit!
Wow, I just saw Shockey score, thats his second of the year! Sweet, thank you football gods. Thank you very much.
I can’t wait to see what Adrian Peterson does against the Dallas Cowboys. They guy is the leading candidate for rookie of the year in my opinion. Calvin Johnson is doing okay receiving with the Detroit Lions (he just scored a TD catch as I was writing this), but he hasn’t done the kind of spectacular things like Peterson has with the Minnesota Vikings.
Anyway, enough of my football rant. Time to finish watching the games.
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Do you smell that? Football is in the Air.28 lbs LOSTso farSeptember 8, 2007 by Israel Lagares | No comments
Part of the weight loss process for me is analyzing all of the aspects of my life, whether good or bad. That includes my likes and dislikes. Letting you guys, the reader, observe and give me advice on how to improve is crucial in this process. One of my major passions that involves consumption of food and a lot of sitting around is watching NFL Football.
Now back to our regularly scheduled post:
Ah yes folks it is Football Season once again! And yes I have capitalized “Football Season†because it is with reverence and high esteem that we hold this time of year. I feel alive when the first kick off of the season takes place. Pre-season football on the other hand is like homework…definitely a necessary evil that I’d rather choose to ignore. No back to the darling of this post: The 2007 Football Season.
Lets begin with interesting things to look out for. Being a New Yorker “She-Lie†Manning will not go unscathed, I assure you. Thank you Tiki Barber, keep ruffling those feathers.
1. How many weeks until the pretender Manning is ousted as the starter for the G-Men? Jared Lorenzen get ready to do your thing fat boy!—My prediction: Week 3 third quarter. Sunday, Sept 23rd in Washington around 6pm eastern time is D-Day baby Manning!
2. Speaking of quarterbacks…how long until the farse or fart that is the Rex Grossman era comes to an end? Come on folks this guy is not a starting quarterback…admit it. And if you’re a Bear fan you know it and are shaking in your…whatever footwear Second city-zoids wear. Besides has anyone noticed that Grossie is just that GROSS! You can’t tell me he doesn’t wax his eye brows. Look closely. And lately he’s starting to resemble Liza Minnelli’s ex-husband that she bitch slapped all the time…David Gest. Not a good look Chicago, not a good look. My prediction: Chicago is screwed but will memorize scenes from Cabaret.
Don’t they look alike? If you look close enough you will see that Rex Grossman plucks his eyebrows. I tried to find a close up, but I think that Rex has systematically had all of his close up shots removed from the internet. Please watch any ESPN or NFL Network interviews he does. There was one that I caught the other day that showed his thinly plucked eyebrows.
3. Who will do better Reggie Bush or Joseph Addai. The real question is when is my Super-Reggie going to show up! Man I love this guy when has the cape on that he misplaced somewhere in USC. Although I love how he nearly ripped Bears fans hearts out during last years NFC championship. That t.d. run was slick! But to be frank and beans fans, Joseph Addai will be the rock steady performer we know the Colts system is turning him into. My prediction: Reggie Bush becomes frustrated and publicly demands the damn ball like another USC performer (Keyshawn Johnson). Deuce take a seat!
4. Does Larry Johnson take the MVP this year or does LaDainian Tomlinson snatch it again. The buzz is that Larry Johnson will have reduced carries…but to me that means that they will get him involved more in the passing game. Larry can catch the ball and is scary in the open field. So getting him out and up field would limit the between the tackle pounding and raise big run opportunities. I think L.T. is due…for a let down! New coaches…new stuff…new challenges. – My prediction: LJ out plays LT and brings back the MVP trophy to the HOOD! Is the MVP award a trophy? Don’t really know.
So from now on I will not only be posting about my weight loss journey, but about football, life and anything else I can think of in my Ramblings section.
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