Well, this weekend had it's ups and downs in terms of action.
I'll start with the late Steve McNair. If there was a more underrated quarterback than air McNair, then let me know. A three time Pro Bowler and missing a Super Bowl ring by one yard, McNair was a quaterback who could do it all. Scramble, throw out or in the pocket, hit a receiver with velocity or touch, McNair was one of the finer QB's of our generation. Playing 11 seasons with the Oilers/Titans, and his final two with Baltimore, McNair always seemed like a poised quarterback, and I never would have dreamed to see his life end in this fashion. So, to Air McNair, thanks for the memories, and job well done.
Now let's turn our attention to the United States' hope for tennis greatness Andy Roddick. Seemingly academic in the last few years in not even reaching the final, Roddick came up big in 2009, topping English favorite Andy Murray, and taking Federer to the longest fifth set. It should be known, somehow, that Roddick won 39 games. Federer, 38. At least we can now look back to Roddick instead of James Blake and hope that one day, at the All England Centre Court, Roddick will be able to hoist the Wimbledon cup. He has made it three times to the Wimbledon final, so hopefully the fourth time around will bring more fortune.
Now, Rasheed Wallace announces he will be leaving for Boston this upcoming season for a two year deal. My god. So, the Celtics now have Pierce, Rondo, Allen, Garnett and Rasheed as a starting five? If they cannot win a championship with that that starting five, then yikes. They now have the defensive big man to battle Howard down low, and Shaq for that matter. Now, I'm a Nets fan, and I don't remember the last time we beat the Celtics in a regular season game, but with our new young 'uns in Harris, T-Will, Lee and Alston, I think our foundation is bright, but for this year, can you say rebuilding? Or clearing space for a certain King?
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There is a rumor going around that former Cuse RB Curtis Brinkley had been shot this week as well in the Philadelphia area. Any news on this? Or, any particular thoughts on the fact that it looks more and more like the NFL is full of thugs, or at least athletes who cannot deter themselves away from a crowd that is full of thugs. It seems like every month there is a new story about a gun or drug-related incident with an NFL player.
ReplyDeleteMcNair and his "mistress".
Stallworth and the manslaughter...was apparently also high as well as drunk.
Lynch and his gun posession.
Plax and his gun accident...in a public club.
The list goes on...Goodell has had to turn into High School Principal more than a Commissioner, but what can he REALLY do about it? These guys are highly skilled athletes, with terrible backgrounds and are paid too much money...a recipe for disaster.