Monday morning random thoughts...
-Why did I take a nap yesterday afternoon instead of watching the NFL? Could it be the options I had to watch: Vikings/Cowboys and Chargers/Redskins? The best running back in football and the most exciting offensive player couldn't hold my interest. I tried watching schemes to maximize the talent offensively, but were countered well by defensive coordinators. It was played woodenly compared to the intense effort on Saturdays.
As a kid, it kept me watching: story goes that the male elementary school teachers gathered around my kindergarten room because I could talk intelligently about the games. Now I can't even watch them. The issue could well be the level of play during the regular season. The level of effort is much greater during the playoffs and the football much more compelling. Give me college football. It is the difference between playing for your life and playing for a meal: college kids are playing for the NFL paycheck they could get, the NFL just expects it. Doesn't matter that the college kids generate huge revenues, they sure can't have any of it.
-I wonder how much effect level of expectation had on coach's health during the weekend. John Fox and Gary Kubiak are both in the hospital with heart related issues. Fox's team is reaching expectations in Denver, Kubiak's team failing compared to expectation. I pray for their condition, and wish them the best.
-Looking forward to the Hot Stove League. The talk of last year's free agent season was the Toronto Blue Jays. They picked up a fair amount of pitching: R.A. Dickey being the prize recruit. They went 74-88. So much for money spent. Did the General Manager keep his job? Yes. Hmmm. Baseball is a monopoly, and this is how they lose money in a monopoly.
-No, Purdue did not look competitive in their 56-0 loss to Ohio State at home. Danny Etling looks like a talented young quarterback, showing flashes of capability. When he and his teammates adjust to the system, they could be a strong force. Unfortunately, line play has lead to the disappearance of the throwing quarterback's best friend: a running game. With the way Morgan Burke schedules, it could be a while before "Boiler Up" is heard around a bowl game.
So...am I off base?
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