Post Week 10 Thoughts

First, I gotta give thanks to two people!! Wait... before I do that, thanks to all of you who are reading this!  SO COOL!! I will try keep it real and give you something fun or interesting to read!  Oh, and I will have my spell-checker go over it before I post - sorry 'bout the typos : (
Which leads to my first Thank You to my beautiful daughter, Savannah!! (who happens to be my spell checker!) Really appreciate her spreading the word about my blog. 
Pre-Savannah - zero readers. Post-Savannah - WooHoo!! People reading!!
Next, big Thanks to Ovie Mughelli!!!  I actually called into 92.9 The Game (radio station that replaced Dave FM) when he was on-air and asked my question, "what do people expect Roddy to say?"  He was super cool and shared with me that there ARE memos/meetings about the message that needs to get to the media!  I KNEW it!! He also said, "it's Roddy and he has no filter" - yeah, I knew this too!  How cool is that?!? (not that Roddy has no filter!)  Oh!! And he tweeted me back!!! (@oviemughelli34) SO COOL!!! Super nice guy and VERY funny!  If you are ever out and about in your car before the Falcons game, check him out. 

Ok, time to do this.  It's done.  The Falcons lost their first game of the season.  (lets just take a moment here)  It's gonna be ok. 
As usual, it was a battle - a 4 point game.   As I mentioned, the rivalry aspect changes things. It really is different we we play them.  Roddy White, Jaquizz Rogers, Tony Gonzalez (TD's 100 & 101!! The man is amazing!), Julio Jones, Harry Douglas and Matt Ryan - nothing but love!!!  Assante Samuel? No love for you!!! NOT COOL!!  Smitty had his little black book out when you pulled your little party on the field and I would not want to be you come Monday!! Awesome interception but you blew it with that penalty!!   
Yes, we lost. The Falcons gotta pick up the pieces and get back in the game. D-block.... Guys, what happened? That was not what I expected from them. Spoon has GOT to get back!!  Although it is NOT easy, I am trying to keep the frustration, anger and profanity out of this. GRRRR!! If had been ANYONE but New Orleans!!!  Sorry, I'm ok.  After sleeping on the loss, I am back in the right frame of mind. Come play-off time, it's a clean slate. As Falcons fans well know, the record through the year doesn't mean squat if you win in the post-season! Yes, we lost our first game - SO WHAT?!? If we're not perfect, it doesn't count? Damn skippy it counts!  I still believe in my guys!

Jets/Seahawks - Wow! Yeah, the Seahawks just cleaned up here. The only Jets touchdown was off a fumble recovery. Damn, that's bad.  Now, over the next few days my theory will be put to the test. Who gets the headlines?  I still say its gonna be the Jets!  Seahawks, we in Atlanta feel your pain. Early results are in: I was right!!!  The big story - the Rex (no relation) Ryan/Tebow/Sanchez love triangle.  Look, I think the Jets have bigger problems than who should be their QB. In fact, I put them right up there with the Eagles. This team is a mess!  Is it unfair to call them the Lindsay Lohans of the NFL?  Hmm... maybe but, I kinda like it!

Eagles/Cowboys - Going into this game, I knew, KNEW better than to get my hopes up with the Eagles.   Things really started looking up when the rookie, Foles, came in. He looked good and I was impressed and...  They got me again!!  And I KNOW better!! I actually started thinking that they could win this game! (I am so ashamed) There was "some" sloppy playing by Philly. And the Cowboys were just racking up the penalties!!  13? Is that right? Seriously?  This game was just painful.  It is my own fault for hoping, even for a moment, that the Eagles could pull it out.  You know, I learned this week that there are, indeed, tie games in NFL football - who knew?  After this game, I think maybe they should just void games where NO ONE deserves to win!  OK, that might be a bit harsh but... dang!  That was bad!

Houston/Chicago -  Yeah, it was a battle in the rain and the wind. Those guys earned their paychecks!  Houston is having a really great year.  Hmm...  Yeah, this gives me a great deal to think/worry about. 

Steelers/KC - When I said that I hope KC wins, I followed it by "stranger things have happened". Did you hear that the Titans beat the Dolphins?  See! Strange things happen in the NFL!!!  It's not that the Titans were the worst team this year but very, VERY few people picked them in this game.  All I heard pre-game was how the Dolphins are on a roll!
I was going to hold off posting this note until after the Monday night game but... The results will NOT change my opinion of Ben R.  (gag, cough, spit, throw-up) Hope they lose! Still!


So, a few personal notes: (I am debating a weekly "Quit that Crap" segment? Yes? No?)

Coach Ryan, you've been doing this a long time.  It's past time you learned just how dangerous those bold media statements (positive or negative) can be! Every time you do this, the media guys start prepping for the Monday interview sessions when they get to rub it in your face.  You hate it, your players hate it so... Quit it!
Aaron Rogers, I cannot believe that you actually trusted the media. And this wasn't even the sports media!  You went on camera with "60 Minutes" but have you ever watched the show? They are really not known for doing positive, uplifting pieces.  Even Wikipedia, that (cough) font of (cough again) information, calls the show "investigative journalism" - this is code for digging up dirt, just so you know!  The insurance ads were funny, and you were sort-of, almost likable, but the 60 Minutes thing? Sorry but... Quit while you're ahead!
Emanuel Sanders (Steelers) - Let me tell you, having been pregnant (more than once) I have more than a passing familiarity with leg cramps - they seriously suck and hurt like Hell! That said, chugging Gatorade while having a calf massage is not enough to kill the pain - been there, done that, it still freaking hurts!  How long was he down with that cramp? One minute? Two? Four? Pretty convenient timing, too. Nope, I don't buy it!  Emanuel, you deserve that fine by the NFL and need to quit that crap!
Roddy White - some of you may think Roddy deserves a spot here but... I just can't do it!!  I love Roddy!  I know, no filter but... That's just who he is! I think every single family out there has THAT family member. You know the one, they show up for family gatherings and you just never know what they're gonna say or do next but everyone just sighs and loves anyway. Well, in the Falcons family... We have Roddy! Bless his heart. He just can't quit that!

To the Colts and their fans: don't you DARE quit that!!  I know a whole lot of NFL players are amazingly generous with their time and money (Warrick Dunn is a prime example) but the outpouring of love and support for Coach Pagano is a beautiful thing! That locker room speech made grown men cry like they were watching "Brian's Song".  Yeah, they'd better not quit that. 

Ok guys, that's it!  I shall return on Thrs or Friday with my Week 11 Thoughts!