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Crime and Punishment in Big D posted on 11/04/2008
Crime and Punishment in Big D
You don’t have to be a die-hard fan to know that the biggest reason for the Cowboys’ recent struggles has been Brad Johnson. As bad as the offensive line and defensive secondary have played at times, the fact that the former Super Bowl quarterback hasn’t looked like he could throw a stone in the ocean this season has to be Wade Phillips’ worst oversight since coming to Dallas two years ago.
That being said, and I felt like it needed to be, the next most troubling aspect of this season has been the endless parade of yellow flags upon the field. Far too often this year, the lack of discipline on the team has both sustained opponents’ pivotal drives and negated game-changing plays by the ‘Boys. Would it surprise you to learn that we lead the league in penalties? With 71 such infractions, we’re ahead of second-ranked Arizona by nine! Well-coached teams like the Patriots (even though it pains me to give them their due) might total nine penalties over the course of three full games. That’s right, New England has just 24 penalties this year. They’re also 5-3 with a backup quarterback playing the entire season—and if you point out that lowly Matt Cassel could probably pass left-handed and still hit his receivers with better accuracy than Brad Johnson, I’ll throw something at you.
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THE ULTIMATE MID-SEASON NFL BREAKDOWN OF AWARDS & RECOGNITION posted on 10/31/2008
MID-SEASON NFL AWARDS & RECOGNITION
MOST OVER-PUBLICIZED
5. Jeremy Shockey (NO)—When he was acquired in the off-season from the Giants, many lauded the move. On paper, it truly seemed like a “win-win” scenario for both teams. One expert even went so far as to say that the outspoken tight end would have the same type of impact on the Saints as Randy Moss had on the Patriots in 2007 (sorry, Mr. Jaworski). Thus far, having played in 5 of 8 games, Shockey has 200 receiving yards, zero touchdowns, and two lost fumbles. Recently, he lashed out at his new organization for rushing him back on the playing field after he suffered a sports hernia earlier in the season. Even with crucial injuries at skill positions, the 4-4 Saints have had little trouble moving the ball on offense. If Shockey doesn’t score a touchdown shut up soon, he might find out the hard way just how expendable he actually is.
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MID-SEASON NFL ALL-PRO TEAMS posted on 10/30/2008
MID-SEASON NFL ALL-PRO TEAMS
2nd TEAM
QB = Drew Brees (NO): 2563 YDS 15 TD 7 INT 69% CMP 101.6 RTG
RB = Michael Turner (ATL): 655 YDS 6 TD 4.5 YPC, 3 CTH 11 YDS
Marion Barber (DAL): 611 YDS 5 TD 4.0 YPC, 32 CTH 276 YDS 2 TD
WR = Larry Fitzgerald (ARZ): 43 CTH 661 YDS 5 TD
Santana Moss (WAS): 42 CTH 658 YDS 5 TD, 2 PR 44.0 AVG 1 TD (80 YDS)
FB = Leonard Weaver (SEA): 15 CAR 67 YDS, 10 CTH 159 YDS 2 TD
TE = Antonio Gates (SD): 30 CTH 403 YDS 5 TD
OT = David Diehl (NYG)
Jammal Brown (NO)
OG = Eugene Amano (TEN)
Rich Seubert (NYG)
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MID-SEASON NFL ALL-ROOKIE TEAMS posted on 10/29/2008
MID-SEASON ALL-ROOKIE RECOGNITION
2ND TEAM
QB = Joe Flacco (BAL): 1216 YDS 3 TD 7 INT 62% CMP 70.5 RTG, 24 CAR 75 YDS 2 TD, 1 CTH 43 YDS
RB = Steve Slaton (HOU): 104 CAR 476 YDS 5 TD 4.6 YPC, 22 CTH 125 YDS 1 TD
Jonathan Stewart (CAR): 96 CAR 358 YDS 5 TD 3.7 YPC, 4 CTH 12 YDS, 15 KR 23.3 AVG
WR = Donnie Avery (STL): 21 CTH 347 YDS 2 TD, 4 CAR 38 YDS 1 TD, 1 KR 21.0 AVG
Jordy Nelson (GB): 16 CTH 177 YDS 1 TD
FB = Peyton Hillis (DEN): 3 CAR 14 YDS, 1 CTH 4 YDS
TE = Dustin Keller (NYJ): 11 CTH 128 YDS 2 TD
OT = Duane Brown (HOU)
Sam Baker (ATL)
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Week 8 College Football Rankings posted on 10/19/2008
WEEK 8 COLLEGE FOOTBALL RANKINGS
25. MIN (6-1)
I can’t believe it’s come to this, but, hey, take it up with Cal, BYU, Vandy, Wake Forest, and Michigan State. Plus, the Gophers did beat the high-octane Illini, and I refuse to reward Ball State with a spot until they beat somebody half-decent.
24. UNC (5-2)
They’ve got to be kicking themselves right now for failing to put away resurgent Virginia. The Cavalier defense really kept their team in the ball game, particularly in OT when they limited the Tar Heels to a field goal. QB Cameron Sexton looked lost at times playing without his favorite target, Brandon Tate. He’s going to have to elevate his game if UNC’s surprisingly good season is going to continue. Clearly, the ACC is still wide open at this point.
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