Sunday, December 26, 2010

Ok, when I first re-launched this blog, I told ya'll it was gonna be a little bit of everything, so now, I'm going to take this chance to bitch about the NFL.


In short, they are inconsistent, at best, when it comes down to handing out penalties, fines, and suspensions, punishing players who are flagrantly violent, or conduct themselves in an unsportsman like manner. I'm all for the safety of the players and the fans, but get it consistent already.

Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison has amassed $175,000 dollars in fines for "flagrant shots to the head" this season. He's a repeat offender from last season. But, I still believe he's being made an example of, as I've seen much worse hits, that drew a measly $25,000 (well, measly if you make ten million a year) or didn't draw a fine at all. Two-faced, is the only way to put it.

The New York Jets coach, who tripped a Miami Dolphins player while he was covering a play, was suspended for the rest of the season and fined $25,000. He should have been arrested for assault, and banned from the NFL for life. That could've ended that young man's career, and affected him for the rest of his life. He was lucky.

Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre, allegedly sent nakey photos of himself to a game day hostess in New York, when he was with the Jets. We found out about this in SEPTEMBER, and the league has yet to make a ruling on it. Why? Simple. He's Bret Favre. If that had been some third-string QB, he'd probably already be under the jail. Two-faced.

But the penalties that really burn my ass are the ones for celebration. A Kansas City player scored today, and jumped in the stands, as has been practice for many teams since 1999. But, when a teammate joined him, that was a no-no. Only one at a time? It's a celebration, folks. It's a GAME. If that player chooses to take the risk of jumping in amongst a throng of beer-swilling fans to celebrate, that's his risk. But don't spoil the fun for the fans. What does an end zone dance hurt? Scoring in the NFL is no easy task, and they should be allowed to celebrate. And, as I said, it's hurting the fans enjoyment of the game.

What about the referee that hit a quarterback in the eye with a penalty flag? A few years ago, another player lost his eye in a similar incident. Guess what? The ref in both plays, was one and the same. Or what about that dumbass that got to close to a heater on the sidelines and set his jacket on fire? The NFL has done nothing to either of these offenders.

NFL, get one standard, set it and abide by it. And remember, it's a game.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

WE'RE BAAAAACCCKKKK!!!!!

Howdy, Gang!  I've decided that we're gonna give this another shot, but with a slight twist.  While the blog will remain primarily NASCAR based, we're going to touch on some other sports, as well.  There's been too much happening in the world of sports, for us not to.

As always, I encourage you to send in your questions and comments at anytime!!!!  And please spread the word to your friends!!

I hope you are as glad to see us back, as we are to be back!!!!