Monday Night Football Live-Blog Week Nine: Steelers-Redskins 1st Half

Monday, November 03, 2008


Steely McBeam is ready for the game and I know you are too! As in any live-blog of one of my teams, I'll try to be as unbiased as possible, but I apologize ahead of time if I randomly lose my s**t from time to time. The game starts promptly at 8:30pm, so I'll see you then.

Ooooh! Brady Quinn is finally getting a start for the Browns. Apparently former Brown, Tim Hasselbeck is not a fan of the move. It's also highly suspect when the team is just 3-5 and their next two games are on Thursday Night and Monday Night Football.

Wait... so if the Steelers win, then Obama wins, and if McCain wins than the Redskins win... I wish someone, somwhere would have explained this to me for the 9000000th time (Via Rob in WI)

Okay here it is. If the Redskins win....McCain wins. If the Steelers win....Obama is in the White House. It's based on which party won the last "popular vote", hence the issue with 2004 (Gore won the pop vote in 2000 and the Skins lost to the Packers).

I agree with everyone that Dr. Kornheiser is going to be extremely annoying tonight. Over/under on Sarah Palin references: 5 (Via JFein)

Man, I didn't even consider the Politics angle for Tony to use tonight....son of a....

"I played for a short period of time, after he had been through all of those hits, with a quarterback who was more talented than Ben, in Jeff George."- Cris Carter

He is out of his g'damn mind!

Picks:

Steve: Skins
Emmitt: Steelers
Stuart: Skins
Coach: Skins
Key: Skins
Cris: Steelers
TJ: Steelers
Boomer: Steelers
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8:34- Here we go folks. Yet another Monday is upon us and we're about to get underway. And I'm loving the all-maroon look for the Skins tonight!

AA, Jason Whitlock would agree with Chris Carter. (Via 49er16)

True true. Tony goes into the terrible Redskins free agency woes, and while I'm sick of hearing about them, he couldn't be more spot on. Although I wouldn't have included Jeremiah Trotter in there.

"They're spending less and winning more. I dunno....maybe America could do that too?"- Tony Kornheiser

Here we go. Skins ball to start.....AND AN ONSIDE KICK!!!!!!! Redskins recover....wow that was a bold move there. Penalty to boot and Washington will have the on the Steelers 36. Draw to Clinton doesn't get anything on first, Campbell to Cooley picks up a six, and it'll be 3rd and 2....

Portis to the right....about a yard. 4th and 1 and the Skins are going for it. Wait, no...Suisham heads out for a long FG.....

GOOD! That was a quick score and the right decision....

3-0 Skins


If only Suisham could hit them in a wild card game in Qwest Field. (Via SS)

So true.

8:46- Moore returns it out to the 30, and here comes Big Ben. Pitch to Parker and he gets about a half a yard on first down. Roethlisberger overthrows Holmes on a second down blitz, and it's third and ten....

Tipped....picked by Cornelius Griffin! Starks tried to duck but it hit him in the head and Grif grabbed it at the 30....Campbell deep to Moss.....No! Should have been picked too. Campbell to Thrash and that nets about four....3rd and medium....Campbell behind Randle El and that'll be another FG attempt...

Good....6-0 Skins.

"What did I do?"- Mike Tirico
"You pre-saged it."- Tony Kornheiser
"Sage Rosenfels?"- Mike Tirico

Now that made me laugh.

With the all red, I wonder if Chris Samuels is having a flashback to his days at Alabama (Via JG)

I hope so....he could actually block people back then.

8:54- Moore gets cut down at his own 23....Pittsburgh ball from there with 11 minutes left in the first quarter.

Need TD's..not FG's (Via Anon)

Story of a Redskins Fan's life. 1st down Parker run gets eight and Ben hits Washington over the middle for the Steelers' first, first down. Actually that's the first for either team. Ball at the 40....Parker up the middle for a few is followed by a Rodgers knocking down a pass on a Holmes' slant. 3rd and 6....I'm guessing blitz....

It is....sack. Actually only one man blitzed there. 4th down and the Steelers will punt. Fair catch at the 25 yard line. Campbell to Moss for 9 yards and close to a first down and....Clinton breaks one! 22 yards into Steeler territory. Great run off tackle to the right there.

Whoa... girl behind Drunk Kicker was pretty hot... more of her please? In the Campbell/Doug Williams jersey (Via Rob in WI)

Her?


Clinton again and he gets two on first down. Campbell is sacked on second down and it'll be 3rd and 8. Timeout Skins. Incomplete pass after the stall and the Skins' punt goes into the endzone. Neither team can move the ball at all early on.

Westwood one radio keeps calling Santana Moss Santino Homles (Via FHGF)

A lot of people seem to have that problem.

Saved by Zero....DRINK! (Via Anon)

Yes....that's our new drinking game. Good lord that commercial is on every break. Also that Fallout 3 ad is ultra-creepy. First and ten for the Steelers....and Mike Tirico catches a shot of ESPN's George Bodenheimer hanging in Snyder's booth. Greaaaaaat. Roeth to Holmes....incomplete. Parker for nothing. Third and ten....Big Ben misses Holmes again and Rodgers should have had a pick there (***Skins homerism alert***- Catch something RODGERS!)

A 28-yard punt by the injured Berger is fair caught by Randle El in Steelers territory. You would think the Steelers might have brought someone in during the week. Alexander for a couple and it's third and short....

"That would be okay if you were a horse with four legs. But since you only have two, that's is a hundred percent of your hamstrings in trouble."- Tony Kornheiser

Timeout Skins as the Steelers show a third down blitz again. Just assume they're blitzing every time. Campbell to Moss and he is wearing Ike Taylor on his back....no call though. Skins to punt....Moore with the fair catch at the nine.

9:18- Parker gets a nice block from Davis and that's a quick 15 yards. Nice run. Parker again and he gets three on the draw.

Was that a flask sitting in front of Goodell? Perhaps a gift from Adam Jones. You know, something to take to the skrip klubs. (Via Mal)

Ha. Looks like it. Roethlisberger to Spaeth for about a yard....wait....dropped. 3rd and 7....Big Ben to Washington annnnnnd....he can't hang on! They are not giving their QB any help out there. Steelers punt....fair catch at the 35.

Campbell to Randle El for about five on first down. Portis on second down loses a yard and it'll be 3rd and 6. Portis limps off the field and that's the end of the first quarter.....

6-0 Skins.

Tony, they throw vodka bottles not pads in Philly. (Via 49er16)

9:25- Steelers blitz on third down and Harrison gets to Campbell in a heartbeat. Skins punt an Santonio Holmes fights his way out to the 30. Portis looks fine....first and ten Steelers. Parker up the middle for a couple is followed by another Willie run to make it 3rd and 2....

Incomplete on the screen to Moore. Amazing play by London Fletcher sniffing that out right away. Fair catch is almost dropped by Randle El....Skins ball at their own 28.

Tirico needed to say, "Smoot returns to Washington after a couple years and one druken-hooker party on a boat in Minnesota." (Via 49er16)

"That one dropped out of the sky like a skydiver. Without the parachute."- Mike Tirico

That was morbid.

9:30- Campbell hits Moss on the sideline on first down, but the receiver was out of bounds. Nice catch though. 2nd and 10 and Portis gets just a yard. Third and long....Campbell scrambles....sacked! Don't know what he was thinking there, and the Skins to punt.

Holmes on the return. He picks up a few but there's a block in the back that will start the Steelers from their own 21. That was one heck of a punt right there. Play action.....Roethlisberger to Ward!!!!!!!! Caught it! No!!! Dropped, but there's a flag on the play....pass interference. Rodgers never even looked for the ball and that was just chucked up in the air. 43 yard penalty which was more than Pittsburgh's total offense up until that point.

Ben Roeth is pressured on first and that'll fall incomplete. 2nd and 10 at the Skins' 36.....Roethlisberger deep again!!!!!!!! Holmes misses it. Rodgers on the coverage again. 3rd and 10....timeout Steelers.

"Some people like coverage, some people like shoes."- Tony Kornheiser

How many Steeler fans are actually in the crowd? woww..talk about home court advantage lost (Via Anon)

It's so bad for any NFC East game, when the Steelers come to town, or more randomly....the Denver Broncos. Redskins throw the kitchen sink at Roethlisberger but to no avail. Ward gets the first at the 24. Parker for a yard on first down, Spaeth gets upended by Washington after a few on second, and it's 3rd and 2. Evans with the sack of Roethlisberger and that'll give Reed a short FG attempt....

It's good! We've got a barn burner here folks.....

6-3 Skins with 8 minutes left in the half.


Does anyone else expect the halftime interviews to be lame? (Via Anon)

Yes....they're going to be pretty terrible.

9:45- Steelers kick off and Rock Cartwright gets his first chance at a return. He takes it out to the 24. 1st and 10....Campbell hits Cooley for six and while a nice throw....the QB looks skittish back there. Portis picks up the rest and a bit more and that's a much needed first down for the Skins.

Campbell to Yoder but the TE drops it....2nd and 10. Portis for nothing, and there's a flag on the play. Holding....accepted. 2nd and 20 from the Skins' own 25. Campbell out quick to Randle El......ALMOST PICKED! Should have been too by Towensend. 3rd and 20....

Underneath to Portis for about five and here come the Steelers! Holmes back to receive.....he falls at his own 35 and Pittsburgh will get it from there with 5:38 left in the half.

Roethlisberger to......CARLOS RODGERS DROPS A PICK SIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good lord that kid can't fucking catch.

"Gotta be the shoes."- Tony Kornheiser

Go to hell, Tony....go to hell. Parker with a nice move and he gets it to 3rd and 4. Hines Ward gets blasted across the middle and the Steelers will punt. Fair catch at the 27 by ARE.

9:55- Campbell to Moss for four is followed by a Portis run for no gain. 3rd and 6....Campbell to Cooley and after a terrible spot by the ref, the Skins will punt....again. I would have challenged that one....

BLOCKED! About 20 Steelers attack Plackemeier and he had no shot. Steelers ball with just over 2 minutes left and it's their ball at the Skins' 13....

"Somebody make a play on special teams....IT'S BLOCKED!!!" - Mike Tirico

Gholston sacks Roethlisberger for a loss of two and that's the 2-minute warning.

"It's like almost going to be about field position in this game". - Dr. Kornheiser (Via JFein)

You think? Parker up the middle, but there's a penalty on the play....holding and the Skins send them back ten. 2nd and 22 from the 25 yard line. Roethlisberger to Holmes and he gets back to the original line of scrimmage. 3rd and 12....

Ben to Ward at the goal line.....he's not in but that's a first down at the one inch line....timeout Steelers. That throw was a laser in between about four Redskins.

"Lot of terrible towel flags Tony."- Ron Jaworski
"I'm not happy with that."- Tony Kornheiser

I thought Tony hated the Redskins....interesting....

Roethlisberger up the middle.....TOUCHDOWN PITTSBURGH! The Steelers take the lead with :32 left in the half....

10-6.


I think the next Adam Sandler movie is about a sportscaster who can predict the next play. It co-stars Rob Schneider as the team mascot who makes crude comments about the cheerleaders. Look for it Summer 2009. (Via Mal)

That sounds like a winner! Roethlisberger leaves the field and the Steelers kickoff is taking by Cartwright out to the 32. :27 left and the Skins will probably just sit on this one. Michele Tafoya tells us Big Ben hurt his hand and that's not good.

The Redskins try a play action throw on first down?!?!?! Campbell sacked and that's the half. I'm going to check out these Presidential candidate interviews and I'll see you in a new thread....

10-6 Steelers.

154 Comments:

AA, try not to get too frustrated when Shaun Alexander runs backwards on his 7 carries.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:00:00 PM  

BTW, Phillip Fulmer is out as Tennessee coach.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:05:00 PM  

Wait a second...did Cris Carter just say that Jeff George is/was a better quarterback than Ben Roethlisberger. I knew Carter was retarded, but that's worse than anything Emmitt has ever said.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:08:00 PM  

I request that the schedule bar be updated!

JFreak said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:14:00 PM  

Christ on a Cracker, Steely McBeam looks like he's a child molester!

JamesCraven said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:18:00 PM  

Maybe the Skins defensive palyers should put cheerleader pictures on their uniforms, since Big Ben finds them so distracting.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:27:00 PM  

If the Steelers and Skins tie, does that mean the election goes over to Congress? Or will Roger Goodell just flip a coin?

Mal said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:28:00 PM  

"Looks like you spent $150,000 on your wardrobe this year" - Cris Carter on Keyshawn's wardrobe, getting our election day jokes underway.

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:30:00 PM  

Whoa, the Skins are in all marroon. Have they ever done this before? I don't recall so...

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:35:00 PM  

AA, Jason Whitlock would agree with Chris Carter.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:36:00 PM  

What a coincidence, the 'Skins fans begin booing as soon as they bring up the graphic about the Redskins Rule.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:37:00 PM  

Wonder how many times Dr. Kornheiser will talk about Joe Gibbs

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:37:00 PM  

Since when was Jim Zorn a no-name?

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:37:00 PM  

Think any of the announcers are going to vote for McCain?

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:38:00 PM  

There are two reasons why I'm not watching this game, despite the fact that I'm a Skins fan. 1) Gigantic lab report due tomorrow, and 2) I'm sick to death of hearing about the fricking "Skins theory" or whatever that guy at Elias called it.

Seriously AA, how the hell do you not realize that it's complete BS. The trend was broken in 2004 when the Skins lost and Bush won. But since whoever created the "theory" wanted to be called for interviews again in 2008, he changed it from saying "the party in power loses if the Redskins lose" to "the party that last won the popular vote loses if the Redskins lose". Making that change is, as Dan Steinberg called it today, a cop out. I want the theory to die. Unfortunately, I'm sure Tony & Co. won't let that happen, so I won't be watching TV tonight.

Max Wass said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:40:00 PM  

TRICKERY!!!

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:41:00 PM  

TK, I believe, was a Reagan Democrat... but otherwise he leans to the left. I'm pretty sure Tirico does, and I'm pretty sure Jaws doesn't vote, as it would mean leaving his film fault

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:42:00 PM  

JERK IT!!!

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:43:00 PM  

I am not even a Redskins fan, but damn do I love the all-maroon look.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:43:00 PM  

If only Suisham could hit them in a wild card game in Qwest Field.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:44:00 PM  

I approve of Redskins Cheerleaders... I swear, last nights cheerleaders... well, I think that Indianpolis Cheerleaders are all single mothers.

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:46:00 PM  

Crowd seems real into it

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:46:00 PM  

Santonio Holmes is more of a pot guy than a speed guy to me, Tirico.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:46:00 PM  

See Seattle, THAT is how you blitz!

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:48:00 PM  

THE GLOVE -- FAIL!!!!!!

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:48:00 PM  

lol...crazy INT..im rootin for the 'burgh cuz of Obama, but I like the redskins more

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:49:00 PM  

As someone who doesn't really give a rat's ass... I've always liked the Skins maroon jerseys, but I'm not a big fan of the maroon/maroon look.

Mr. Blackwell is rolling over in his grave.

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:49:00 PM  

Whats worse for Big Ben? Mortorcycle wrecks or being sacked five times a game.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:50:00 PM  

With the all red, I wonder if Chris Samuels is having a flashback to his days at Alabama

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:51:00 PM  

need TD's..not FG's

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:51:00 PM  

I'll keep track of Saved By Zero ads...


This is the first, at 8:51 ET.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:51:00 PM  

I'm probably going to massacre this quote, but...

"What did they do?" - Mike Tirico
"They saged it." - Dr. Kornhieser elaborating on a point that made no sense.
"Like Sage Rosenfels" - Mike Tirico

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:52:00 PM  

Over/Under on the Saved by Zero commercials: 7.

I realize I'm being kind.

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:53:00 PM  

@49er16, He doesn't know the difference anymore.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:53:00 PM  

Whoa... girl behind Drunk Kicker was pretty hot... more of her please? In the Campbell/Doug Williams jersey

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:54:00 PM  

Carlos Rogers INT right here

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:55:00 PM  
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Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:58:00 PM  

Hey, Carlos Rogers is being useful!

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:58:00 PM  

shoulda had that carlos

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:58:00 PM  

Brilliance of tne Cover 2 8 yd cushion on 3rd and 2

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:59:00 PM  

absolutely no protection whatsoever

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 8:59:00 PM  

Yes. Yes we are. I have to be up at 4 in the morning. I don't know what everyone else's excuse is.

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:00:00 PM  

"They're loading up the box. Looks like pressure." - Ron Jaworski



Saved By Zero #2

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:00:00 PM  

2nd commercial 'savved by zerroooo' lol......i used to like it

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:00:00 PM  

Saved by Zero!

That's two.

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:00:00 PM  

over/under Life on Mars..abc show..hmmm...4 times

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:02:00 PM  

Clinton Portis is beast

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:03:00 PM  

No, Mike technically one of them will be president elect, not officially president until Jan 09

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:03:00 PM  

Westwood one radio keeps calling Santana Moss Santino Homles

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:03:00 PM  

Hey, Zorn recognizes his good RB instead of playing favorites (Mike Holmgren with Julius Jones).

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:03:00 PM  

Sure Tony does his homework for the Redskins, but not for any other team.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:05:00 PM  

"Did he have to be coordinator first before moving to ref?" - Tony K. making no sense

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:05:00 PM  

"One of those two men will go to sleep tomorrow night the new president of the United States." - Mike Turico

Nice palin impersonation there Mike, it's president-elect. They don't take over on wednesday. Civics lesson?

Unknown said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:05:00 PM  

Sounds like someone has a crush on Farrior?

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:08:00 PM  

I love how the Seahawks dominate the NFC West and it doesn't get a blip on the radar, but the Cardinals, who have been picked for years to dominate whatever division they've been in, FINALLY show up and we're all getting giddy.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:09:00 PM  

offenses look out of sync..the first TD will open the floodgates

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:09:00 PM  

Saved by Zero....DRINK!

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:09:00 PM  

Of course, what I didn't notice was Hurley from Lost sitting to her left.

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:09:00 PM  

Can we skip 49ers/Cardinals? I don't want to see a 45-3 score.


Saved By Zero #3.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:09:00 PM  

ha...looks like a hardass game...no.3 on saved by zero

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:10:00 PM  

Seriously, if I hear that "Savebyeone" commercial again, I may go postal.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:11:00 PM  

Think Synder and Goodell visit the VIP Room after the game?

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:11:00 PM  

@SSR

I call next week "Catch up on DVR" and go to bed on time.

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:12:00 PM  

Carlos rogers is geting close..c'mon man prove me right

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:12:00 PM  

@ssr, I don't want to see Cards-Niners either. I don't want my team to be embarrassed like last year when they played the Seahawks.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:12:00 PM  

Tony, tony, tony..c'mon..just...stop talking

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:14:00 PM  

HEY!! Shaun runs for a whopping 3 yards!

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:14:00 PM  

@ssr and Rob: Are you kidding? A blowout is prime time TK buffoonery!

Mal said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:14:00 PM  

@ anon @ 9:11: Get to ready to go postal...

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:15:00 PM  

jim zorn looks like a cool cat

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:16:00 PM  

Was that a flask sitting in front of Goodell? Perhaps a gift from Adam Jones. You know, something to take to the skrip klubs.

Mal said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:16:00 PM  

Am I watching the Seahawks? 2 timeouts blown in 1 quarter sounds Seattle-like to me.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:16:00 PM  

@mal

And, while I'm a huge TK fan in general, and mostly tolerate his Monday Night Shenanigans... oh hell, I'll watch the first half at least.

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:17:00 PM  

pass interference? I mean some refs call that all the time..NFL referees are to quote the masses, simply terrible

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:17:00 PM  

Gotta love any athlete doing the John Cena "You Can't See Me". Be even better if they did the Stone Cold double bird.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:17:00 PM  

Uh, Tony the previous time Skins hired a coach who wasnt a coordinator, they won three Super Bowls.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:19:00 PM  

defenses stepping up huh

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:19:00 PM  

smoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:20:00 PM  

Good to see that Washington was able to put the "Throw the pads at the QB" drill into practice again... can we just call that the Frerotte Drill?

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:21:00 PM  

@ Mal, I'll be too busy moping Seattle's impending 41-0 loss to Miami, and watching highlights of English soccer matches.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:22:00 PM  

Tony, they throw vodka bottles not pads in Philly.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:23:00 PM  

Don't throw bags... throw fake announcers (ie: Kornheiser) out of the booth.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:23:00 PM  

Highlights of English soccer matches? WTF? How long does it take to watch one goal?

Question, who scores more next week, Seatle vs Miami, or The entire English Soccer League?

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:24:00 PM  

Semi-politics related, but Barack Obama's grandmother passed away today at the age of 86.

RIP.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:25:00 PM  

Santonio needs to pretend the ball is a bag of weed.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:26:00 PM  

Are we going to get the endless "He wanted to win the election for his dead grandmama" stories now?

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:26:00 PM  

Tirico needed to say, "Smoot returns to Washington after a couple years and one druken-hooker party on a boat in Minnesota."

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:27:00 PM  

@ rob in wi, we've had 4 scoreless matches out of 110 total, and these were the following scores from last week's games:



Newcastle 2 Aston Villa 0
Everton 1 Fulham 0
Manchester City 2 Bolton 0
West Brom 2 Blackburn 2
Tottenham 2 Liverpool 1
Chelsea 5 Sunderland 0
Stoke 2 Arsenal 1
West Ham 1 Middlesbrough 1
Wigan 2 Portsmouth 1
Manchester United 4 Hull 3



And last Wednesday we had a match between Arsenal and Tottenham end 4-4.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:28:00 PM  

@ Rob, yeah, but won't we also get talk about John McCain wanting to win this before he dies in a few days?

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:29:00 PM  

London Fletcher is playing Middle Linebacker like a Middle Linebacker is supposed to play...straight up beastin

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:29:00 PM  

"Terrain tough to get tonight."-Mike

Mike is using every word in the dictonary tonight.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:32:00 PM  

"Farrior flushed him". - Mike Tirico

So wrong.

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:32:00 PM  

How many steeler fans are actually in the crowd? woww..talk about home court advantage lost

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:32:00 PM  

Are they giving Polamalu last rites?

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:33:00 PM  

that alarm system chick is pretty cute

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:35:00 PM  

Here's a sports related reason to vote for McCain: When Clinton became president, Cowboys won three of next four Super Bowls.

Disclaimer: Die-Hard Skins fan

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:36:00 PM  

That was so underthrown and Rogers was ready to clothesline Hines Ward.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:36:00 PM  

"Look at those shoes on Carlos Rogers." - Tony Kornheiser

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:38:00 PM  

gotta be the shoes

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:38:00 PM  

Only Tony would be paying attention to someone's shoes. Gotta love Jaws being speachless and confused.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:38:00 PM  

So Tony is now justifying his job by judging the fashion portion of the game?

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:39:00 PM  

Some people like the sheeeewwwwsss you know the shewwws jerry!

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:39:00 PM  

AA, please get a video of Tony Kornheiser's shoes comment. It basically sums up why we all hate him.

TK: "look at those shoes"

Jaws: "shoes? I'm looking at the play!"

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:39:00 PM  

Enjoy your Fixx of "Saved by Zero". Those ads are gonna run through Thanksgiving.

BTW the Redskins' colors are burgundy and gold.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:40:00 PM  

Does anyone else expect the halftime interviews to be lame?

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:41:00 PM  

Hines ward pisses me off, idk why, he just does

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:41:00 PM  

I expect the halftime interviews to be so lame I don't plan on watching...

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:43:00 PM  

Roethlisberger likes dick.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:43:00 PM  

Jason Taylor cares more about being a celebrity than playing football. And it doesn't help that he is washed up.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:43:00 PM  

Damn the 49ers think the Steelers can't block anyone.

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:44:00 PM  

@anon 9:41

It's his Smirre... and his ability to break linebacker's jaws.

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:44:00 PM  

Skins D was good last year w/o Taylor. Apparently the suckiness of TK is wearing off on Tirico

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:44:00 PM  

Anyone hear a weird giggle before they went back to air?

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:46:00 PM  

Steelers finally score.

Sing it with me now: "Saved from zero."

Mal said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:46:00 PM  

like Merrill will say, an SEAL here and a SEAL here..and we GOT AN ALLLAY!

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:48:00 PM  

c'mon man, is it the defense, or the playcalling..LET HIM LOOSE..christ

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:50:00 PM  

This game is slowly reaching "boring" level.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:51:00 PM  

Good god... take a drink every time they say "Ben"... with that, Saved by Zero and politics, I'll be drunk when I vote tomorrow.

Rob in WI said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:52:00 PM  

"It's like almost going to be about field position in this game". - Dr. Kornheiser

Ummm, let's see, 6-3 game midway through the 2nd, a shitload of three and outs, and very few sustained offensive drives....yeah, field position may be important...

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:52:00 PM  

Rogers = Wasted Draft Pick

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:52:00 PM  

CARLOS!!!! my prediction almost came thru..c'MON

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:52:00 PM  

How can you skip MNF? You'd miss TK's running commentary "gotta be the shoes".

Mal said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:53:00 PM  

Fuck yeah ward..thats what you get..although that wasnt really as hard as a hit as I would like to see

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:54:00 PM  

"It's gotta be the shoes" - Dr. Kornheiser

And here I thought Dr. K's talking point du jour was going to be the Redskins rule and Sarah Palin. Boy was I stupid. It's shoes! Next thing we know, he will justify Brady's injury as the unlucky SHOES he was wearing!

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:54:00 PM  

Anyone else seen this video?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GjXOrkdTAI

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:55:00 PM  

Portis has looked anything but the best RB in the game, according to Tony

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:56:00 PM  

Snyder and the commish looked ready to cuddle.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:56:00 PM  

Punt? what the hell? the football gods!!!!

I knew it!!! go FOR IT ZORN!!!!

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:57:00 PM  

"Somebody make a play on special teams....IT'S BLOCKED!!!" - Mike Tirico with the timing of the century.

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:57:00 PM  

Tirico is a psychic.......and Plackemeier still sucks from this part of the field. Great pinning people inside the 20, other than that he's useless.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:57:00 PM  

I wonder if Tirico also reads palms?

49er16 said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:58:00 PM  

terrible movie, but crazy high entertainment value

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:59:00 PM  

How long does Ben thing he's going to get back there. The Skins aren't counting until ten mississippi.

Mal said...
Nov 3, 2008, 9:59:00 PM  

I think the next Adam Sandler movie is about a sportscaster who can predict the next play. It co-stars Rob Schneider as the team mascot who makes crude comments about the cheerleaders. Look for it Summer 2009.

Mal said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:02:00 PM  

Maybe I'm wrong but I dont think TX Tech winning Saturday was shocking.

Its not like the D-3 champ beat the BCS champ

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:03:00 PM  

Rodgers sucks didck today, I actually thought, and predicted he will have a good game

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:03:00 PM  

Maybe I'm wrong but I dont think TX Tech winning Saturday was shocking.

Its not like the D-3 champ beat the BCS champ

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:04:00 PM  

Terrible towel flags?

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:04:00 PM  

If this was the Super Bowl against Seattle, that's a touchdown! (Yes, I'm still a bitter 'Hawks fan, why do you ask??)

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:04:00 PM  

Nice to see the Skins patented end of half and game prevent D is working

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:05:00 PM  

better open up the offense zorn

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:06:00 PM  

Mike Tirico is more accurate than Chris Mortensen.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:06:00 PM  

Sure Tony, you predicted that... I wish there was a TV feature where the audio would go on mute whenever Korny blabs his mouth.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:06:00 PM  

@ drewski, that's over now, I'm not bitter with that team........this crap team in which your QB and 4 WRs who played last year are hurt yet passing 60% of the time and have the lousiest John Marshall blitzed in the world is the one I'm bitter about.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:08:00 PM  

Bench Jansen now !

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:10:00 PM  

Senator Obama? Wow Tirico.

TJX said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:10:00 PM  

lol..o-beezy hates the BCS system..I hate that too

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:11:00 PM  

This game is beyond boring.

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:12:00 PM  

BREAKING NEWS: Senator Obama is for a playoff in college football. I repeat, Senator Obama is pro-playoffs!

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:12:00 PM  

maybe the sanctimonious AD's can shut the hell up about money and tradition and do it the right way, settle it on the field..Playoff system everyone!!!!

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:14:00 PM  

Saved by Zero!

More BREAKING NEWS: John McCain wants to crack down on those who take performance enhancing substances. I repeat, McCain is anti-steroid usage in sports!

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:15:00 PM  

"I want them to think he could go all the way....to the White House!" - John McCain on what voters should think when they see his name on the ballot tomorrow.

Shoot me. Please. That was clearly set up.

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:17:00 PM  

Saved by Zero!

That puts us at least five that I've counted, and I've been in and out tonight, as evidenced by the long gaps between some of my posts.

Justin F. said...
Nov 3, 2008, 10:18:00 PM  

who was that in that guitar hero commercial?

Anonymous said...
Nov 3, 2008, 11:23:00 PM  

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