Here’s some wonderfully shot video of Green Bay Packers fans watching the closing minutes of yesterday’s Ravens-Vikings game. Keep in mind that the Packers JUST finished blowing out Detroit, which was a conquest gleefully ignored by the Packer Backers as a captive watering hole collectively watched Baltimore come back to potentially hand Minnesota their first loss of the season. And the game eventually came down to a 44-yard field goal attempt by Ravens kicker Steve Hauschka. If he makes it, the Ravens win and Favre loses. The reactions, all around, are priceless.
When I made a “16-bit” comment about our last Tecmo Bowl post, some people gave me grief because Tecmo Bowl is really an 8-bit game. But the first time I ever played it was on Super Nintendo, which was a 16-bit system. Just thought I’d point that out. But anyway, these pixelated incarnations of NFL highlights are the cat’s pajamas. That doesn’t mean that cats would sleep in them; that just means that they’re pretty sweet. But if your cat still doesn’t want to sleep naked, I can still recommend a medium-sized plastic bag. via, via.
This video isn’t particularly funny, but since we’re getting a late start today and since Michelle Beadle tops the list of “Blondes I’d Let Handcuff Me To A Tree Naked And Leave Me For Dead,” we’re bringing you this video of her spoofing that Brett Favre jeans commercial that you’ve seen at least 50 times too many. I like the part where her pants fall off and then some guy lands on top of her. I’m hoping the extended cut features her running over Colin Cowherd while she drives her pickup truck down a dirt road, holding a can of Natural Light between her legs. Oh, Michelle. If only you were on show I’d remotely consider watching…via.
How many times has “Brett Favre” been mentioned in a single TV show? I don’t care either, but ESPN’s “SportsNation,” that show where they take 30 minutes to show you everything you already saw on the internet earlier that day, is looking to break that record…whatever it is.
ESPN, says spokesman Mike Soltys, will announce that on next Monday’s broadcast of its ESPN2 SportsNation [time redacted], it will try to set a record for the most mentions of Brett Favre on a TV show — with Guinness World Records now looking for the current record. via.
So “SportsNation” is looking to become–literally–the most annoying show in the history of television. What else would you expect from the monolith? They only seem to care about ratings and not showing Rachael Nichols’ breasts, and neither of those things leads to coherent television. Oh, wow…I’ve just gone through my calendar and I was already planning on not watching it. Sweet.
The old Gunslinger still has it. Down 24-20 with 87 seconds remaining, Brett Favre led the Vikings offense on an 80-yard touchdown drive, culminating with a 32-yard yard touchdown pass to Greg Lewis with two seconds left on the clock, as Minnesota pulled one out of their ass and beat the San Francisco 49ers 27-24.
In the end, I feel bad for the 49ers. They played their hearts out and all they have to look forward to is an eyeful of Mike Singletary dong.
Oh yeah, and the Detroit Lions snapped their epic fail 19-game losing streak, beating the Washington Redskins 19-14. Panic in the streets of D.C. Jim Zorn, I believe the bell tolls for thee.
It wouldn’t be the eve of a new NFL season without more Brett Favre non-news:
Favre said Wednesday he “absolutely” would sit out this season if he’s not healthy enough to suit up as Minnesota’s quarterback. The 39-year-old also said he “may not” be able to play in all 16 regular-season games. via.
Other NFL starters that ‘may not’ play all 16 games this year: Everyone. There’s a rather broad line between acknowledging the potential for injury and deciding to arbitrarily sit out a handful of games a la Roger Clemens. For the record, Favre’s start on Sunday will tie him with Jim Marshall for most consecutive starts in the NFL. Ever. And considering that Favre finished last season on the field despite a sore shoulder, to me it sounds like he’s just aware of what could happen in the upcoming season.
That’s said, he’s still a bit of a douchebag. Favre sucks! But he’s still a Packer… Read the rest of this entry »
