Nothing personal, but I don't like Europeans
Okay, that's a little harsh, but the Ryder Cup will make any red-blooded American hate the entire Euro-spending continent. The US had a real chance at it this morning in singles. Rickie Fowler's final burst was something to behold. Tiger was vintage. And Hunter Mahan was given the keys to the opening chapter, juicy middle and closing remarks of his Hall of Fame induction speech. Unfortunately, he hit every shot on #17 fat. No knock on him, because I don't know if I could make contact with a putter at that moment. The Europeans survived and the only reason I can't stand them winning was how unbelievably dorky and sad they looked trying to fist pump and get the crowd going. Ross Fisher looked like Pee Wee Herman doing his worst Chubby Checker impersonation. It's only fitting that he got beat by Jeff Overton, a proud Hoosier who red-necked his way into America's heart with his own dorky 'Boom Baby' celebration. Somewhere, Bobby 'Slick' Leonard is consulting a trademark attorney.
Give me the Lefty!
While we are on the Ryder Cup, I have to bring up something multiple people (here you go, Kyle and Kevin) brought to my attention. In that format, why not allow a "pinch golfer?" Could you imagine that added twist on captains. Instead of worrying about the osmosis of the rainsuits, Corey Pavin could have brought an extra two players (say, Anthony Kim and Lucas Glover). When Hunter Mahan hadn't made a birdie through 14 holes, Pavin calls a timeout, walkie-talkies to the driving range and brings in a sub. As a golf purist, I know how stupid that sounds, but think about it... You'd love that drama. And, no doubt, Colin Montgomerie would have subbed out Padraig Harrington 46 times over the weekend.
Alabama-Oregon Anybody?
Of course, it is WAY too early to forecast any games, but can we just go ahead and pencil this in for the second week of January? Give me any potential matchup that makes more sense than this. Bama is an NFL team disguised as an SEC juggernaut. Oregon is a team of 1980's steroidiffic Olympic sprinters dressed in pads and bold color schemes. No offense to Ohio State (been there, done that against the SEC's best... twice) or Boise (unfairly forgotten), but this has to be the game. Why it won't happen? Alabama has likely played the toughest schedule of any top 25 team, but if you removed those games and just analyzed the remainder of the schedule, you could still possibly say that. Brutal. Oregon? Eventually, they will have to stop somebody.
The NFL Makes NO Sense
Look at the weekly results and try to explain the season to me. The Bears chuck it all over the yard against Dallas and Green Bay (no slouches there) and then can't even find a way to dump it off against the Giants. The Rams looked dominant, even if it was against the Seahawks. Mark it down... 12-4 will be the #1 seeds in the playoffs. Parity is 2010.
There were cars racing this weekend
Yeah, NASCAR got a tighter race and IndyCar crowed a champion. No, seriously, this was taking place while you were watching football.
I'm sure I am missing something monumental, but I am too busy moving all of my 401(k) money out of international stocks. Damn Europeans!
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