See You In A Couple Of Days
Thats right people! I will be back in my hometown of North Attleboro, Massachusetts in a couple of days. I must say that I am looking forward to hanging out with old friends. I have a feeling that there will be a couple of drunk nights with some stories to tell. So if you are reading this and would like to see me then please go ahead and make an appointment now. Ha-ha just kidding. But seriously my schedule does fill up and there are so many people that I haven’t seen in awhile. You know who you are. So if you still have my number then give me a call. If you don’t have my number then shame on you for not having it anymore.
Well my fellow New Englanders, get ready because I am coming in a couple of days and I am going to have a blast!!
Triboro Cinemas: Before the arrival of Showcase Theaters.. There was good ol Triboro. This was a Friday or Saturday hot spot for the cool kids. I remember meeting my friends there and hanging in the parking lot before going in. Triboro has definitely seen its fair share of hormonal young boys and girls necking and petting. Ha-ha who says necking and petting! In our day it was called making out. Unfortunately Triboro could not compete with Showcase and eventually closed down. We will miss the smell of popcorn and the sticky floors! Thanks for the memories Triboro!
I wanted to try out a new segment and see how well it works. Now let me explain how this segment works. The concept is quite simple. I will pick a subject and ask when is it ok to? After I pick the subject, I will share my theory as to when it is ok. Pretty self explanatory.
New England Patriots: Pats fans were very disappointed with the early injury to Tom Brady. However the Pats rallied around Matt Cassel and finished the season with an impressive 11-5. But despite the solid record managed to be shunned from the playoffs. However this year Brady is back and we have a new look Patriots roster. I don’t even need to say what it means to have Brady back. I think it is pretty self explanatory. The real discussion is about some major additions to the club. We have brought in great veteran players like Fred Taylor and Joey Galloway. The Pats also strengthened their secondary with the solid addition of Leigh Bodden and Shawn Springs. Now call me crazy but the Pats have a solid shot at another undefeated season. The offense is fired up and hungry and the defense looks strong. Both sides of the ball look pretty potent of putting up stats. I look for the Pats to not only win their division with a solid record of 13-3. But I also feel that they will win the Super Bowl.
New York Jets: Bye bye Brett Favre. Hello Rex Ryan. This team will cause some havoc this season. Mark my words. Forget about the fact that they will have a rookie QB in Mark Sanchez. What you need to focus on is how solid the defense is going to be. The addition of Rex Ryan will mean the Jets will be hard nosed and ready to knock some asses around. Also arriving on New York’s doorstep was Bart Scott and Lito Sheppard. So watch out for the Jets D. Now I know they have a rookie at QB. But the Jets have a few offensive weapons at their disposal. Most of them exist in their backfield. Thomas Jones will have a great season. As will Leon Washington. Watch out for some of their receivers to have a decent season. The Jets will try to compete for the Wild Card but will come up short with a 9-7 record.
Miami Dolphins: This team needs to change their name to Miami Wildcat. Yeah they shocked the world with the implementation of the wildcat offense. They also managed to annoy the world as well. Every sports announcer continues to talk about how it will change the NFL. It is a gimmick offense and it had some success. But like all gimmick offenses, a defensive genius will find a way to destroy it. Anyways the Dolphins managed to squeak into the playoffs and got stomped. I am sorry but they did not deserve to be there. I think this year they will have a decent season. The offensive still has their share of weapons with Ronnie Brown, Ricky Williams, and Chad Pennington. Be prepared to see more of the Wildcat but not the same level of success. On the defensive side they managed to get back Jason Taylor. I think winning will help motivate Taylor’s play. Also Joey Porter has proven that he still has some gas left in the tank. I think they will end their season with a 9-7 but will lose the tie breaker to the Jets.
Buffalo Bills: Poor poor Buffalo. They must be focused on getting people in the stands. This team is experimenting with the team’s chemistry. The signing of T.O. may look like a brilliant move if and only if they run 90% of their offense through him. But we all know that isn’t going to happen. Or will it? Here is a team that lacks a solid quarterback. Trent Edwards is an average QB that has benefitted from a solid running game and sure handed receivers. Now he will have T.O. chomping in the huddle asking for the ball. I predict that TO will get his touches but will cause them to stray away from winning. Marshawn Lynch is suspended for the first 2 or 3 games. That will hurt the team a little bit. Look for Lee Evans to have a solid season due to team’s double coverage on Owens. On the defensive side they have nothing to worry about. The defense will remain solid. Look for the Bills to go 6-10 and a T.O. meltdown by week 5.
Alright listen and listen good. I completely dread a certain time of the year. And that certain time of the year is college football season. In all fairness, I use to like it a lot. But since I moved down to Florida, I have developed a hatred for it. I am sure it is just as annoying in other parts of the country like Ann Arbor or in Columbus. But you know what it doesn’t matter because I don’t friggin live there. So lets talk about college football here in Florida. I mean realistically it is all about a couple teams here in the Sunshine State. Everybody down here seems to be about the Seminoles, Gators, or the Hurricanes. As of late it has been mostly about the Gators. Now I will give credit where credit is due. The University of Florida has a very talented athletic department. They have won a few national titles here recently. But my gripe is not against this institution of higher learning. Oh no sir! What chaps my ass are these annoying fans! I just want to punch everyone of them in their stupid faces. Especially the people that you ask if they went to Florida and they say no! Talk about deserving a swift kick in the junk. I especially love hearing women who have no idea what they are talking about. Both of these hens are cackling about why their team is better. Then what is even more annoying are the stupid chants. Oh the Gators are going to chomp you. Or the silly Florida St. chop.
Now listen I certainly go crazy with my beloved sports teams but not to the point where I every aspect of my life involves Red Sox, Patriots, or Celtics. Hey it is perfectly fine to cheer your team on. But don’t go overboard with it. I will repeat myself once more. Nothing wrong with showing a little pride. Just do not cross the line where you are over the top with it. You know what I mean. So if you happen to read this and feel offended in anyway then you are obviously one of these people I discussed previously. Like I said I am sure that all those Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana State, Ohio State, Penn State, Notre Dame, or whatever school you route for are just as bad. But I don’t live in any of these places. I live in Florida! So I am going to piss and moan about all you Florida college sports fans all I want. But just remember if you happen to be a fan of one of the Florida schools down here, I will not hold it against you. Well at least not that much.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Congrats are in order to the Super Bowl champs, the Pittsburgh Steelers. I must say that it was quite an entertaining game to watch. I also would like to thank them for helping me win $300 bucks! This year’s team seems to be very similar to last year’s. The Steelers will definitely win the AFC North with their tough defense and their ground and pound offense. The offense will be led by Ben Roethlisberger. Will have a backfield by committee with Rashard Mendenhall and Willie Parker. The wide receivers are still very solid and reliable thanks in part to Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes. What will be interesting is the controversy surrounding Roethlisberger’s alleged rape case. At first it seemed like it was resolved. However recent requests by the alleged victim will probably cause some distractions in the Steelers locker room. If Ben can block out the media, I think the team will be alright. Regardless, I have the Steelers finishing with a 11-5
Cincinnati Bengals: Carson Palmer is back. Carson Palmer is back. That is all I seem to read about lately. While getting Carson Palmer back will certainly help. But come on this is the Bengals we are talking about. The offense will certainly be able to put some points on the board but not nearly enough to win critical games. I am sure Chad Johnson err excuse me Chad Ochocinco will be certainly glad to have Carson back. Look for big things out of Ochocinco (man that is really funny calling him that). But Chad will learn quick that he doesn’t have TJ Houshmandzadeh drawing some attention from opposing defenses. I think his departure will hurt. However if Chris Henry can stay out of trouble he may step in and make a huge impact. The real challenge is on the defensive side of the ball because they have a very young squad. I believe the Bengals will see a dramatic improvement from last year. Which will lead them to a 9-7 record.
Cleveland Browns: Congrats on finally naming your starting quarterback. At the same time I don’t think it is going to matter for all you Browns fans. Two seasons ago they managed to shock teams and win against some tough opponents. Then they just completely sh*t the bed last season. As far as this season goes, I don’t see them getting any better. They have some issues on both sides of the ball. Lets start with the defense. I honestly couldn’t tell you who is on their defense. It is just that bad. But what may save them is their new coach Eric Mangina. Excuse me Eric Mangini. I think he will help out the defense a little bit. His knowledge can really only help this team not so much hurt it. Lets look at the offensive side. They have some promising talent on the offensive side. But still lack a game changer. Brady Quinn has been selected to lead Braylon Edwards, Jamal Lewis, and company. But I just don’t see them winning several games with their offensive squad. I have a feeling that the QB controversy will not be over. Which can really hurt the offense because there isn’t any consistency. Sorry Cleveland but I see you are in for a long season. I think they will squeak out a few games and go 5-11.
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