JMFP

I throw out most stats in April.

That's cool to know....he was always one of my favorites. "Cottage Cheese" was his nickname, I think. I was dying to go up to talk to him, but I could tell he was in a big hurry to grab his stuff and get out.

State Line - right on!!!! I live in the Chicago western suburbs now....a town called Elmhurst.

Everytime I go back home to see my family, I'm sure to grab some pizza at Tirrinos.

If there are going to make a rule, it should be that hair needs to be under the helmet or under the jersey. I'm sure there is a way to stuff a pony tail inside the back of the jersey if people don't want to cut their hair.

Wow....today is the first time I've even heard of this. Must have been while I was wandering in exile.

Here are my accumulated brushes with fame: I was in New York, about a block north of Washington Square Park, almost 20 years ago. Back in the day, me and my idiot friends would go there to drink and buy some dirty nickel bags. Anyway, across the street, we saw a guy that looked exactly like Phil Donahue, but he was too far away to confirm. So my friend Scott bellows out "Donahuuuuuuuuuuuue!!!" at the top of his lungs, and sure enough, Phil Donahue stopped, turned around, and started waving to us like a madman. We all waved back; it was a good memory. A few years after that, I saw Leonard Marshall at a Krauzer's in Ramsey NJ. He looked like he was in a big hurry, so I didn't hassle him. Strangely enough, several months later, I met Tiny Tim in the parking lot of the exact same Krauzer's. He and his female companion were in a large black SUV. He opened the door of his car (he was the passenger), and an empty Bud can fell out. My friend and I recognized him, and upon introducing ourselves, he was kind enough to give us an autograph. He was an absolute gentleman. In New York, (about 10+ years ago) I was at a bar with Mel Gibson. I didn't go up to him, mainly because he was getting mobbed. But a bunch of other people did, and he was extremely friendly and cool with everyone. Later, after I moved to Chicago, I was at a club with Dennis Rodman. He looked all pissed off about something, so again, I didn't bother to talk to him. That's all I can recall. p.s....oh yeah, one more. Back when I was in grade school, a buddy of mine had a paper route in Allendale NJ, and Lou Piniella was a customer. So one day, I helped him with his route, and delivered Sweet Lou his Bergen Record.

Well said. Keep in mind that we've got Wilkerson in the wings too....he didn't see the field much, but when he did, he impressed me with his speed and pursuit....he absolutely shot through the gaps. I'm expecting Wilkerson to start next season, and having Clark gives us the ability to move Kiwi back to DE if needed depending on what happens with Strahan.

I like the Carr signing a lot. He's a guy that could win a game or two if called upon, especially if he is supported by a good offensive line, running game, and defense.

That film deserves an Oscar.

I said last year, and think it's true this year - we should find ourselves a speedy linebacker. I'd also like another safety, too. We are certainly looking a lot better heading into '08 than we did in '07.

I haven't seen a pic of her recently, but I can imagine the mileage hasn't been kind to that chassis.

One last question - were you guys ever sober during your trip? You both look half in the bag in every shot.

Randy Moss to the Cowboys would suck, plain and simple. Let's not sugarcoat it. One of the main reasons that the Giants beat the Cowboys is named Patrick Crayton.

Who is that fetching lass?

I had them as a wildcard, and picked them as going between 9-7 and 11-5. I figured they'd win the wildcard game and then most likely lose in the divisional round.

Zach Thomas is a great player, or at least he was. I'm not sure if he's lost a step, and he's been pretty banged up. It's a good acquisition in terms of building some depth, but I can't see him as an every-down player at this point.

So, was this ever resolved?

To me, it begins and ends with this - I waited 17 years between Super Bowls. Eli is a Made Man.

Just for the sake of argument, let's put aside the variable of age (i.e., let's compare QB's based upon their respective "primes"), and compare Drew Brees v. Dilfer: Drew Brees has amassed some respectable stats, and yet he failed to take his team to the Super Bowl. I understand that it is QB v defense, however, the fact remains that Rex Grossman outdueled Drew Brees in the NFC Championship in 2006. Contrast that with Dilfer, who did a very good job playing within the Raven's offensive system - which is mediocre to say the least. You mentioned that Eli "did what he needed to do", but that is a massive understatementt. What "Eli needed to do" was to score 2 touchdowns in the fourth quarter to beat the Patriots. Keep in mind that we are talking about a Bill Belichick defense, an unbeaten team, and a team that has a record of 80-2 when entering the 4th quarter with a lead. Eli grabbed the lead, and when Brady did what Brady does, Eli once again grabbed the lead for keeps. Sorry, 'dog, but that was simply an amazing performance - the best 4th quarter a QB has ever had in a Super Bowl. It's interesting you bring up McNabb, because he makes an excellent comparison with Eli Manning. McNabb was in nearly the exact same situation - late in the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl, against these same Patriots, with the game on the line - and failed. Keep in mind that he had Terrell Owens to work with at the time, against a Patriots team that was nowhere near as dominant as they were this season. There's an old saying - "if you see it, it is there" - that's perfect for discussing great QBs. In short, if the QB has won the Super Bowl, he has established (in my opinion) a level of excellence at the position. For the QB's main job is to win the game, and winning the last game is the goal of every QB. Like in the movie Highlander, every year, there can be only one. A final thought - you mentioned Eli's inconsistency, and with respect to TD-INT, rating, etc., you've got valid points. However, as QB's themselves say, the most important stat for a QB is wins. And looking at Eli, you've got a guy who went to the playoffs in each of his first 3 full starting seasons. Against the Panthers, he struggled mightily, against the Eagles the next season, he played much better, but still lost....and then of course we all know what happened this season.

That shot of Tuck forcing the Brady fumble will never get old.

Fucking hysterical!

And finally, Rosemary Shockey.... After reviewing all the evidence, I must conclude that Seph's account is, in fact, legitimate.

This is another Shockey photo... Shockey, Tod L Assistant Professor Department of Mathematics & Statistics University of Maine Orono, ME 04469

Here's another shot...