However despite their best efforts, the Ravens couldn't cover the 5.5, as the once turnover-proof Joe Flacco couldn't decipher which color his team was wearing. Three interceptions by Flacco did in the cover, as Troy Polamalu ran one back 40 yards for a touchdown to take the two point Steeler lead (covering) to a nine point lead (no longer covering). So kudo's to Scott on that one, because while I thought Pittsburgh would win I thought the Ravens would keep it closer.
For the playoffs, in the paraphrased words of Around the Horn's Tony Reali, "Heeeeere's how we stand:
Scott: 6-3 (1-1 this weekend)
Jordan: 3-6 (1-1 this weekend
It's no secret my picks have been bad, so I don't even need to waste my time relaying that information to you once again. All I can say is, if I get the Super Bowl right, that would provide a small vindication for my poor performance throughout the season. Stay tuned.
As for the games, Scott will have that tomorrow in the Monday Morning Longsnapper. But, a couple of quick thoughts from me:
- Once again, even if Kurt Warner wins the Super Bowl, he's NOT a hall of famer. The Eagles not winning did not help Donovan McNabb's case either. For me, neither should ever be enshrined in Canton.
- Larry Fitzgerald is really, really good. That guy could break some records if he stays healthy throughout his career.
- Joe Flacco reminded us he's a rookie. I guess no one can commend him any more for not throwing picks, not getting sacked, or not costing his team games. That said, impressive for a rookie they got this far.
- Now for the storyline that's going to get overplayed for the next two weeks: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt was the Steelers offensive coordinator the last time Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl.
- And, so much for those #6 seeds, as both went down today.
Jordan,
ReplyDeleteYour HOF is the baseball HOF. In football, they let everyone in. Warner will probably get in, as will McNabb. If the football HOF had the same standards as the baseball HOF has, then, no, they would not get in.
Granted, I know that some scumbags from baseball are in, but it still is the toughest HOF to enter. Let them have their day, but just know it won't hold the same weight in my eyes as those enshrined in the ONE HOF....Cooperstown.
Well said Ken. I agree with you. The baseball hall of fame is clearly the most established and legitimate and traditional hall of fame their is. Plus, the football hall of fame makes you wear those ugly beige jackets.
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