Sean B. Fitzgerald It doesn’t go something like this, it goes exactly like this.

7Nov/084

Because the mail never stops…

Just some thoughts I've had about things and stuff:

1. Clearly the NFL Network can't handle the responsibility of broadcasting a game for which their channel is named. Currently, I am watching the Broncos/Browns game, and just about every three seconds, the screen starts to fizz, and Chris Collingsworth's voice cuts out. If you're going to annoy the majority of the NFL viewing public by NOT being on all of the cable providers, at least give a competent showing to those who have your network.

2. I know Brady Quinn has been in the game for only one quarter but I think it's time for Ken Dorsey.

3. I've lived in New York all my life and I know that it is a baseball town. But until only recently, did I realize how much so. The Giants are the defending Super Bowl Champions with a 7-1 record and well on their way to another long post season run. The Jets have Brett Favre, one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history, with a 5-3 record and the chance to contend in the AFC East. And as I listen to sports talk radio while I drive home, the topic of conversation is: Do you want Mike Cameron in centerfield for the Yankees next year? Don't get me wrong, I can talk Yankees until everyone wants to punch me in the face. But baseball? Now? It's November 6th? It's NFL/NBA/College Football/College Basketball and maybe even hockey time. Do we really need to discuss the Yankees third base coach options in November? No, we don't. You know why we don't? Because the people who actually make these decisions could give a shit right now. If you ask Brian Cashman about the Yanks centerfield situation he would say, "What? It's November, leave me the fuck alone."

4. I know this has been discussed since probably the beginning of time. But I just can't stand people who think they are suddenly experts when an election comes around. The election was on November 4th, two days ago, and around November 3rd, every one of my friends/schoolmates/coworkers/strangers had to give me their two cents about the election. I'm all for people expressing their opinion, but not to me. First of all, I could care less to who you're voting for. Secondly, if you do tell me who you're voting for, do not tell me why. Because your reasons are idiotic. "He's a war hero," is not a reason. "It's time for a change," is not a reason. "He's so well-spoken," is not a reason. And don't say that bullshit statement "If so and so wins the election, I'm leaving the country". Nobody gives a shit when a celebrity says it, why do you think anyone cares about your "squeeze from the bottom" opinions? It's not like you have a masters degree in political science and wrote speeches for Ronald Reagan. Now, I'm not saying that your opinion means less than mine. I'm just saying don't express it unless you have some enlightening piece of information to back it up. Because otherwise, you're just white noise.

4Nov/081

Headlines…

Brady Quinn to start Thursday for Browns
Oh yes, it's time. The Brady Quinn Era has begun. And it couldn't have come at a better time too. Derek Anderson has been painfully inconsistant, ironically after receiving a long extension (odd). Either the Browns have given up all hope on the season, or they hope Quinn can put the team on his back (I'm sure he wouldn't mind that) and lead them on a second half surge. This also makes this Thursday's game on the NFL Network somewhat watchable. I guess that makes the major networks that scheduled them to 13 nationally televised games happy.

Brewers make opening bid for CC Sabathia
Aww, that's cute of them. I guess it was only the right thing to do, considering the man single handedly (and Ryan Braun) put them into the playoffs. But there is no way he will even entertain the offer. He does want to stay in the NL. He would also like to be with a team on the West Coast. But from the rumblings and grumblings, the Yankees have a deal bubbling under the surface that will blow away any offer a team puts on the table. Whatever team inevitably signs him has a clear wild card on their hands. Will he be the durable innings-eater of the past few years? Or will his weight come into play as soon as he dots the 'i' in Sabathia? There are too many fat jokes going through my head right now. I'll have to get back to you.

Iverson traded to the Pistons for Chauncey Billups
If this trade doesn't work out for the Pistons, Iverson really needs to consider changing that nickname of his. This trade seems to favor the Nuggets alot more than it does the Pistons. Billups will create shots for Anthony and J.R. Smith. And A.I. will take shots away from Wallace and Hamilton. If I'm taking one guard to represent me in a 1-on-1 contest, I'll take Iverson. But if I'm starting a real team who has the goal of winning games, I'll take Billups.

Remember to vote tomorrow. Hell, pencil in your own name if you want to. This is your country and tomorrow is your chance to have a say. Vote Obama. Vote McCain. Me, I'm voting Tebow. Aren't we all in a way?