Cugalabanza

We are real contenders now. 5-3 and tied for the AFC East lead at the halfway point. 4 games left against division opponents (two against the flaccid sea mammals). It is there for the taking. The injury situation is not all that dire. The CB group is back to where we need it and the OL will improve too. Kyle worries me, but you do what you can.

Oh, I hope it's not K. Williams. I guess we'll know pretty soon what his real prognosis looks like.

Jay’s son has this friend named Andy whose parents seem like real softies. Find some way for them to adopt you—then they’ll probably just buy you whatever you want.

Aw, we're just kidding around with the relationship negativity stuff. In all honesty, we should be talking about a book called All the Ways Women Make the World So Wonderful.

I was very interested in this book, particularly the chapters on “The Distortion of The Female Perception of Time (including conversion charts)” and “How to Find Stuff in a Purse.” In case you go looking for this book in your local book store, I can save you some time. Go straight the Psychological Horror section.

Damn, why didn't the Bills try that?

Just updated my sig.

I’ve tried to fight it for a long time, but I guess it’s time for me to embrace my schmuck heritage. My name is gringo starr and I’m a schmuck.

Sheesh! Thanks for all your help.

Here's the November release I'm looking forward to: The Descendants I'm guessing this will show up in Mark's independent movie post.

You seem to know a little bit about this stuff, so I'll ask you: Why, when I ask my girlfriend if she's ready to go, does she say "YES" but then 20 minutes later she's still not ready and now she's upstairs doing who the hell knows what? Why couldn't she just say "no it'll be a little while?" I mean, I'm sitting down here with my coat on feeling like a shmuck and we're late. Why?

Good point! I don't get the angle many seem to be taking on this. Oh no, apparently somebody said Gruden is not a super nice guy to work with. And no one's coming to his defence, so it must be true. You'd think he was accused of sexual assault or something. Although, if he were, it probably would not hurt his rep as much among typical sports fans.

Thanks! I was kind of wondering what music to play when I get home. Every day after work, my 4 month old daughter and I listen to an album while we do some play time. It's been too long since I've listened to Tim.

I don’t care if it has become cliché. I still enjoy making fun of Nickelback. I guess it’s possible that there are bands out there who suck worse, but Nickelback IS terrible. I’m so glad that there is a movement out there to say no to dumb suckbag music like this.

October 21 is in the past NOW, but it didn’t used to be. Also, if you think about it, November 8 is in the FUTURE and that’s when the asteroid flies by. Sounds to me like some time-travelling is in fact being done already (or has been done in the future, retroactively). There’s something they’re not telling us.

Happy TGIF Eve!

The mind reels.

I don't think you can say of a HC who won a Super Bowl that he is a mediocre coach. Maybe it's the case that he became complacent or for whatever reason did not work as hard in subsequent seasons. But making a playoff run and winning a Super Bowl--seems to me it's all about schemes and preparation and film study (not to mention leadership and motivation). You can hate the guy, but he did paint one masterpiece and you can't take that away from him.

I agree that he needs some help. It's just that Fred is so damn good at everything they ask of him. He hits the holes like a champ and then makes guys miss. He singlehandedly raises the level of the passing game, as a blocker and a receiver. His pass protection help is absolutely top notch. It's hard to justify ever pulling him out of there. I think one of the benefits of the Wildcat is to find a way (maybe 2 or 3 plays a game) to have someone else get a first down and give Fred a breather. Your horse metaphor works too when you consider how the Bills keep dangling that carrot in front of his face. Pay the man!

Actually, there is a reason. The Redskins play at home this Sunday at 1pm. There is an NFL rule that says if the local team plays at home, that can be the only game televised locally at that time in that market. Stupid rule, but I get burned on that here in Atlanta all the time.

What I’ll say when the Bills hit Sanchez & force a fumble in his own endzone: “Best play ever, man.”

Run the ball down the Jets' throats--take them out of the game. Win by several touchdowns--take the refs out of the game. Leave nothing to chance.

I like Gruden. I think he's good on MNF.

I know. I don't get it.

I am the Champion! Happy Chump Day to all!