Life and Stuff

When you're a kid growing up in Mississippi, you're probably not going to be able to live out your dream of playing NFL football. I say this because the state of Mississippi is not exactly a hotbed of football that scouts from NFL teams flock to. However, there is always the one situation in life in which someone defies the odds. In this case, a young man named Brett Favre was able to branch out of the shadow of the Mississippi River and turn pro. What we did not realize at first was how much talent the kid actually had. The geniuses that ran the "Atlanta Falcons" at the time, saw him as a brash young kid who would never pan out and traded him to the legendary 'Green Bay Packers" upon the conclusion of his rookie season for a number one draft pick. The draft pick turned out to be a running back named Tony Smith, who never made an impact in Atlanta and was out of football within 3 years. Favre on the other hand won a couple of MVP awards, and was a consistent model of excellence for the Packers for years. He also proved to be quite durable as he has never missed a game since he was named the Packers starting QB back in 1992. That includes games after he has suffered concussions, or lost family members such as his Father, and Father-in-Law. Brett always felt in those situations that playing football would relieve his grief, and he was proven right. So this past Sunday, this mark of consistenc, fired his 421 career touchdown pass, breaking Dan Marino's all time record. There is no doubt in my mind that he deserved it because he put his time in. Congratulations Brett, and here's to many more touchdown throws in the future. Among other topics of discussions this week are, why does Norv Turner have a head coaching job? Why Tony Kornheiser has created an angry mob? and why are Jets fans beginning to sob? Now then, on with the bullet points

• Memo to Tony Kornheiser, I know you're trying to create national interest in the Pats, but please realize two things. First of all, it is unlikely for a team to go undefeated in a sixteen game schedule because it has never happened before. Secondly, why in the hell would you be so brazen to say in week 4 of the NFL season that the Patriots could run the table? It's still early Tony, even rumors of the Colts going undefeated didn't start this early. Here's another word of advice, get a rug, the comb over looks goofy.

• Because of potential howls of protest by the Jewish anti-defamation league, I will now call the schmuck of the week award the moron of the week award. This week it goes to that idiot Jet fan who's suing the Patriots for $184 million dollars for violating the integrity of the game by using a video camera to videotape the Jets plays. This lawsuit is the equivalent of me suing one of my professors because I did not like the way they taught. Or, if I sued "Burger King" because they did not live up to the integrity of their profession by making my hamburger my way. I hope the guy's a Mets fan too so he'll have something else to cry about if you know what I mean.
  

• I'm almost certain that last night Donovan McNabb had visions of linebackers dancing in his head last night while he slept. By the way Donovan, I'm benching you next week for Favre, don't I didn't warn you.
  

• Did you happen to see the semi angry look on Lawrence Taylor's face once Michael Strahan broke his sack record? It almost seemed like he wanted to go back onto the field and reclaim it. Let it also be known that Michael Strahan at his best was nowhere near the caliber of linebacker LT was, nor is or was anyone else!

• Week 4 is the first bye week in the NFL which means two things. Number one, this column will most likely be shorter than in previous weeks. Number two, four teams were at home this week watching the games and cleaning the potato chip crumbs off their laps with a "Dust Buster."

• An odd thing happened before the Dolphins Raiders game on Sunday, they actually had a rain delay. League sources have told me was because the grounds crew mistakingly thought they were working a Marlins game.

• In rushing for 3 scores and passing for two more, Daunte Culpepper did more in one game than he did for the Dolphins last season, proving once again that revenge is always sweet!

• Here's a quick question for you, a young lady was seen in the "Georgia Dome" holding a sign that said "Thank you Atlanta for Matt Schaub." My question is, after she saw the Texans lose and Schaub have a less than stellar day, does she still feel that way?

• Jamal Lewis did not get revenge on his former mates in Cleveland on Sunday, but I'm sure he'll take the victory.

• Memo to Brian Billick, you're supposed to throw the challenge flag after the touchdown, not the extra point, you moron.

• It's now time for the obligatory shot at Eric Mangini. How is this guy considered a defensive genius when he loses to teams like Buffalo? Buffalo's at best a 7-9 team. I'm beginning to wonder how the Jets even made the playoffs last year.

• I know the Rams are pretty much banged up on all sides of the ball, but allowing Tony Romo to run for a first down when it appeared you had him for a huge loss is downright inexcusable at any level of football.

• From the people who brought you duh, Rams coach Scott Linehan says that he's looking for solutions to alleviate the Rams poor start.

• Like Terrell Owens said, Tony Romo's running play may end up on blooper reels, but his quick thinking turned a big loss into a huge gain. That's why Tony is this week's winner of the hustle award.

• Speaking of teams looking for solutions, the Bears are in dire need of a quarterback. Just think of how many points the Bears would score if they didn't have Devin Hester scoring touchdowns on special teams.

• Brett Favre not only set the record for career TD passes, but he always set the record for career passing attempts in the same game. He must have one tired arm!

• Maybe I'm wrong about Jeff Garcia being too old to play this game. He's led his team to three victories in a row, and has not yet thrown an interception on the year. However, a hurt Cadillac Williams could mean a big hole in the offense.

• I think Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is a lunatic for using the 2 QB system in an NFL game. Yes he did win the game, but it was because of some poorly thrown passes by Ben Roethlisberger and a strong special teams unit. I think he should just stick to Leinart personally.

• 4 turnovers, 16 points, no defense, and an embarrassing loss to the Chiefs? Ladies and Gentlemen the most overrated team in the NFL, your San Diego Chargers!

• No football team toys with their opponents better than the Colts. For the Broncos had a strong first half, but Peyton and company took control in the second half and dominated the rest of the game. This is why they're the champs folks.

• Until next week, Pieroni out!