Buc's Win! Buc's Win!! I can almost breathe again. Whew.
Of course, you know I have a few thoughts regarding this game, so bear with me. I need to get these out.
Chris Sims - damn tough break. They are saying it's an injury that will take a while to heal. This is all we need. Hopefully Griese has enough in him to keep us going until Chris heals up. I think the fact that they brought in Griese told Johnson where he stands any more. FINALLY. *BTW - Brad Johnson is a GREAT guy. Truly. Just time to let him mentor the new guy and help him reach is potential.
Speaking of Brian Griese - Holy Cow! His experience really helped us today. Not to mention I would have loved to be in that huddle (for several reasons) just to hear his motivation. Hee Hee - I'll bet it was "interesting"
Ronde Barber - Again, I have to say - RONDE ROCKS!! I've always been a fan of his and his brother. I am so happy to see he's back in his game this year. Last year wasn't one of his best and I missed that spark he has.
You can tell Pittman's back. He really does add an explosive element to the offense. Now - I don't like him as a person. I wish we didn't need him as much as we do. It's that violence, that incredible physical spark that he adds on the field that causes me to dislike him so much off the field. If only he kept it for Sunday (and the occasional Monday). Pity.
For just a moment, one bright and beautiful moment, near the end of the game I thought Cox was going to be the first in Buc's history to return a Kick for a touch down. For just a a second there was this hope that sparked to life. He didn't but I love the fact that we thought he just might do it!!
At 1 min 56 seconds left in the game the announcer says "Barring a miracle, the Buc's have won their first game this season." I almost threw the TV into the pool. NO, NO, NO - I yell!! How DARE You take the chance of jinxing us that way!!! You NEVER NEVER announce something like that when you've lost so many games lately. You wait, you think it, you smile, you stand in front of the TV and you pray, but you NEVER say it out loud. He's a very lucky man. If something would have happened and we ended up losing that game, I'd have gotten in my car and driven to where ever I needed to and kicked his mouthy ass. In a heartbeat. Hrumph. Fool.
But.....what it all boils down to is the Buc's have one in the win column. Finally. Now - if we can just pull it off again - preferably next Monday night in St. Louis. Damn......I hate going into a MNF game with this kind of record.
Posted by Tammi at October 10, 2004 04:58 PMI'm damn proud to say, I picked them in Football Pool that I get in! Knew that they couldn't keep losing. Too bad about Simms. I want that kid to do well.
One great thing about this weekend; the Bears didn't/couldn't lose. Bye week.
How did ya do in fantasy? Hope ya broke your streak! :)
Posted by: That 1 Guy at October 11, 2004 02:14 AMNow that the Bucs
a) are out of the Packers' division
b) got rid of that jackass cheap-shotter Sapp
I can sincerely be happy for you :-)
Posted by: Harvey at October 11, 2004 08:35 AMI hated what Sapp did to GB. I love physical football, but he's just an ass. When he concentrated on playing the game, he really added something to the defense. He can play - it's just he got away from that. BTW - I feel the same way about Pittman. Not A Nice Boy. Not at all. BUT...until we can find someone that produces that spark on offense we're stuck with him-unless he f*cks up again and goes to jail.
Posted by: Tammi at October 11, 2004 08:40 AMOf course your team is doing good, your QB is from Michigan, the University of that is.
Posted by: Machelle at October 11, 2004 11:21 AM