Stroll Down NFL Boulevard 2008 Week 16

Stroll down the NFL Boulevard 2008 Week 16

Well we don’t think there is anything as stupid as the phrase “Get in the Tournament.” When did the Playoffs become the tournament? That sounds like something straight out of some high coach catch phrase book. Tournament? Yea right this is not the Chick-Fil-a holiday Basketball Tournament. This is the Football Playoffs. So let’s kick it.

Well what can we say about this first game, that hasn’t already been said? First, how long is an NFL game? 60 minutes. That is right. Then why did the Jacksonville Jaguars quit after they got up 10 points in the fourth quarter? We aren’t sure why, as this game was not visible on any television in my hotel. Thanks NFL Network. Not only do these games you put on stink, but no one can watch them. This is like running to your stocking on Christmas morning and finding that Santa has forgotten you completely. No Goodies, and no lump of coal. Nothing.
Final Score the Colts 31 the Jags 24. Santa wouldn’t do that would he?

Up next we find the close of Texas Stadium. How many football fans over the last 35 years have cheered the Cowboys and booed the Cowgirls? Too Many to count we are sure. Everyone has recounted their favorite stories about Texas Stadium so let us chime in as well. When we were young, about 8 or 9 years we got tickets to a game at Texas Stadium, we were so excited. This was the House that Roger (Staubach) had built. We got there and found our seats. Wow upper deck but it was so cool to see all the players down on the field. The Game was late in the day so we watch with great anticipation as the color of the sky changed from a bright blue to a beautiful darkness. We watched as halftime came and we could see this cool remote controlled Blimp fly around “Welcome Haggar Employees” on the side. Kyle Rote Junior scored the winning point as the Tornadoes beat somebody; we don’t even remember who it was. But it was the best and only Soccer game we have ever been to.
Final Score the Ravens 33 the Cowgirls 24. Our Uncle helped program the score board back in the day. Thanks Uncle Larry.


Wow did anyone see what happened on Sunday? After the game someone in the Press Conference asked if Romeo Crennel had a word to sum up his team performance this week. “Frustrating and disturbing” were the only ones fit to fit this week. When you get shut out on the last game of the season there isn’t much to smile about so we decided to try and cheer up Romeo with a little a note “Roses are red and Violets are blue, Your Team is the Birth Canal Team of the week and this doesn’t rhyme, Sorry” We have just one question for you? How did you expect to get something from nothing? Because…
Final Score the Bungels 14 the “Charlie” Browns 0. Nothing from nothing leaves nothing.

Okay we know that over this season the Lions have been the joke of all jokes, we have had our eye on them but they have just not won. We know how frustrating it is to have to cover a team like that and find something positive or even find something to write about. When things are this bad it is not hard for folks like us not to belittle the coach, but you know what? If he is reading us then we hope he can get a little chuckle out it. With that said, Reporter Rob Parker should be covering the latest droppings at the Zoo because his continued questions about the defensive coordinator Joe Barry were uncalled for. And the last question should have gotten him a kick in the nuts if nothing else. So to set it up Joe Barry is Rod Marinelli’s Son in Law. The reporters question was “Do you wish your Daughter had married a better defensive coordinator?”
Final Score the S-Aints 42 the Lions 7. This Kind of Attack has no place in society today.

Okay let’s get to a better game. This week the Dolphins took on the Chiefs in what they hoped would be a launching pad to the playoffs, because if anyone could be a Launching pad it would be Kansas City. Was it just us or did anyone else see Herm Edwards on the sidelines, looking like he was trying to figure out a quantum physics problem without an abacus? Well with the spring cleaning about to take place in January maybe the Chiefs can hire Hank Stram to get this team back on the right road. Oh Wait he is dead isn’t he? Well this year Herm Edwards has 2 more wins than the dead Hank Stram. Sad isn’t it.
Final Score the Dolphins 38 the Chiefs 31. Dolphins in the Playoffs??

Well next up we head to the New England Home of the Pats. While we think it is good that Bill Bella-cheat doesn’t make the playoffs it will be sad that an 8 and 8 team get in ahead of an 11 and 5 team. But C’est la vie. That just the way it goes. Back to the game. Could it be that the Cardinals don’t like the snow or could it be that they are gutless, brain dead soulless players who are don’t want to put up a fight? We think they are just the Ari-Freaking-Zona Cardinals that should not be in the playoffs anyway. But hey, someone will look forward to a free trip to warmer weather.
Final Score the Cardinals 7 the Pats 47. It is what it is huh?

Alright, so this year there has been only one team to travel east of the Mississippi River and win an early game. The 49ers came to St Louis and found a way to win again; they are now 6 and 9. We just wonder what would have happened had they would have named Mike Singletary head coach earlier in the season. The 49ers have played 500 since Singletary took over and without the melt down on Monday night a couple of weeks ago this team might be fighting for a playoff spot. The Ewes have all but sewn up the 2nd spot in the draft; we just hope it is more productive than the last time they got the 2nd pick. Chris Long got 1 tackle this week, thanks for showing up.
The Final Score the 49ers 17 the Ewes 16. Oh Wait St Louis is west of the Mississippi isn’t it?

Now we can talk about the Steeler game. Finally Big Stupid Ben couldn’t bring the Steelers back and this week there was nothing that the Referees could do to help. The Steelers faced the Tennessee Titans and the Titans won. After weeks of lulling teams to sleep then steeling a win, the Steelers were unable to put the Titans to sleep.
Final Score the Steelers 14 the Titans 31. Finally the Steelers lose, the Steelers Lose!

Well now let’s talk about the Buccan game. When they Bucs found the Chargers on their schedule this week they thought that all would be well, With a West coast team coming to the East coast and the fact that the Chargers have been so erratic Coach John Gruden felt confident that his team had a chance. But then the game started and all hell broke lose. From the Chargers scoring like did last year, to Jeff Garcia getting knocked out in the game. Did anyone else see that hit he took? It bloodied his face and knocked him unconscious With time running out and a bandage between his eyes, he was heard telling anyone that would listen, “We can win this game, I tell you that is true” “It is just as plain as when I heard the Who’s in Whoville on that dust speck.” Coach Gruden replied. “A person is a person no matter how small, But somebody give him an Ice pack and an aspirin.
Final Score the Chargers 41 the Bucs 24. Where is the Jungle of Nool???

Well Good Lord look what the cat drug in again. How many times do we have to see this same dead mouse to see that it is dead? The Denver Bronco’s are playing like a mouse in the proverbial Cats mouth. How many times can it be spit up? Okay so with Bronco’s needing 1 win to get to the playoffs they have fallen over in their own poop twice now. And in a really odd turn of events the Buffalo Bills turned to the injured Trent Edwards to play this game. So that no matter what happened J P Losman was not going to lose this game. And so for the second time in 8 games or a half of season we can say this…
Final score the Bills 30 the Bronco’s 23. Buffalo Wins. Buffalo wins… Just doesn’t sound right?

Okay next we will stroll over to Oakland and find the Houston Texans visiting. No one ever said this was going to be easy, and it certainly was not easy to watch this game. We understand that you have to play every game on your schedule, but this game was too difficult to watch. So let’s just close our eyes, and imagine a very happy place and we are sure that neither the Texans nor the Raiders will be there.
Final score the Texans 16 the Raiders 27. Rah Rah yuck!!!

Okay so here is your choice you have a chance to cheer for a team that was 4 and 12 last season, and were the laughing stock of the league. Before the season you pick up a veteran quarterback in free agency, who couldn’t decide if he wanted to retire or not. Then after 11 games you are on a 5 game winning streak and your record is 8 and 3 and you are on top of the world. You are going to win your division and get to the playoffs. When you get to Christmas you find that you are now 9 and 6, and you can’t win a game on the West coast. You lost a game to Denver of all teams on the road but now you lose to the Shehawks…
Final Score the JETS 3 the Shehawks 13. Are you really a Jets Fan?

All Minnesota had to do was win a game and they would win the NFC North and be assured a home game in the playoffs. But in true Viqueen fashion they couldn’t accomplish that feat. Let’s take a look at some stats Mr. Adrian Peterson had 22 carries for 76 yards with a long of 17 yards. Making his true stats 21 carries for 59 yards, not exactly history worthy, but he did have a fumble. Oh, that is not good is it? Well let’s look at his catches for the week; he had 2 for 6 yards with a long of 11 yards. But he had a fumble again. Such slippery fingers for a team trying to win its division.
Final Score the Falcons 24 the Viqueens 17. Viqueens Lose Viqueens lose…

Finally on Sunday the last day game of the day is a tough NFC East Battle. The Beagles came to Washington looking for a playoff spot. They could control their own destiny with a win. So let’s see what happened. Well suffice to say that with the game on the line in the fourth quarter the Beagles managed 12 plays and 20 yards, including 4 punts. Very nice. Washington was able to finish the game off with 3 punts and 16 yards. Way to finish strong.
Final Score the Beagles 3 the Deadskins 10. McNabb had a chance on the last play, but the receiver didn’t know where the endzone was.

And then on Sunday the WCNYFG played the Carolina Panthers for Home field advantage through the playoffs. Behind most of the night the WCNYFG relied on their running game so let’s look at those stats. Derrick Ward ran the ball 15 times for 215 yards, with a long of 51 yards. Then Brandon Jacobs ran 24 times for 87 more and lest we forget Madison Hedgecock had one rush for zero yards. It’s like getting that crappy present for Christmas. It is the thought that counts right?
Final Score the Panthers 28 the WCNYFG 34. The Road to the Superbowl goes through New Jersey???

Finally on Monday we find a team that has to win to keep its slim playoff hopes alive. And with nothing to play for, the Packers played like it. With 13 minutes to go the Packers kicked a field goal to go up 7 points. But the Bears came roaring back like they had something to play for. What? They do have something to play for? What do they have to play for? Oh yea, they could win the NFC North if they win out? And get another Viqueens loss.
Final Score in overtime the Packers 17 Da Bears 20. GO Bears Go!!!

Well that is it for this week, sorry for the delay. But we are done now, Enjoy...

And remember like we always say….

Now I'm only five years old
I've got to do just what I'm told
'cause Santa Claus is gonna be dropping in on me
Now is there something I might have missed
I had quite a few things on my list
I hope he can fit it all under
that Christmas tree.
Now I know what he likes for a late night snack
For years now it's been bringing him back
Milk and cookies
He'll come and go without a sound again
But how in the world does he get in
Ain't got a chimney
Close my eyes and concentrate
Try to sleep it's getting late
All night long I lie awakeTil' Santa's Gone I just can't wait

Now is there something I might have missed
I had quite a few things on my listI hope he can get it all under
that Christmas tree.
Sneak a peek down the hall
I've got to check now I don't recall
the milk and cookies
I think I'm sure I got it all
Stockings hung along the wall
Ain't got a chimney
Close my eyes and concentrate
I gotta sleep now it's getting late
All night long I lie awake
Til' Santa's Gone I just can't wait
I just can't wait, I just can't wait
Could there be something I might have missed
I had quite a few things on my list
I hope he can fit it all underthat Christmas tree.
I hope he can fit it allunder my Christmas tree.

Spoken:

Get that harmonica under there
and get that guitar under thereCowboy hat
A bicycle maybe

Don' Know what he's gonna do with that horse