Titans vs. Jets

The Titans have been undefeated this season but there’s talk that their game against the Jets this Sunday might change that. I was shocked to read on ESPN.com that most people think the Jets are going to make the Titans have their first loss. This is a small market team so their undeafeated schedule allowed them to gain recognition. That being said, they still face challenges such as the Jets on a weekly basis, who feel they can beat them as the Titans have now gained the noteriety in the national scope.

AL MVP

Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox's second basemen, was recently named AL MVP. I listened to a video about it on ESPN.com and I really liked how he wasn't arrogant about it. He said that he was just honored to be awarded that title and he could not believe it. I can imagine why he feels so honored too considering 1959 was the last year a second basemen was awarded AL MVP. Peter Gammons said he has great personality and his humor rubs off on other players on his team.

Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants, got hurt in last week's game. I think at first people were making it into something it wasn't, thinking he was going to be out for a while, but recent reports say it's probably nothing. His coach told him he couldn't practice yesterday but I think his coach is just looking out for him. Jacobs even said that he wasn't upset with his decision and that he'd rather be safe than sorry.
I think what got people worried was the fact that when this type of thing happened to his knee last year, he was out for three weeks. This definitely isn't the same as that and it's no where near as dramatic.

"Shmoey Porter"

A few days ago, Joey Porter of the Miami Dolphins, talked all this smack about the Patriots. He said that he doesn't like them and never did but obviously he's not going to like them. Why would he say that to the media though? He didn't even say it during a game. He said it to the media during the week. Usually team rivalries go without saying so I really dont think it's necessary for him to state the obvious. There are numerous blog comments on an article that ESPN.com posted that are hilarious. Most of the people are Miami fans but New England fans stick up for their team by calling Joey Porter, Shmoey Porter.

Nick Swisher

The New York Yankees now have center fielder-first baseman, Nick Swisher, from the Chicago White Sox. In exchange for him, the Yankees traded infielder, Wilson Betemit and two minor league pitchers, Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez.

I heard that Nick Swisher's contract is supposedly going to include an option in 2012 for $10.25 million with a $1 million buyout. That's crazy!

Plenty of blogs I've read have numerous posts where people are saying how much they hate Swisher. It seems what may have been a good trade for the Yankees is not necessarily a good trade for the fans.

Jets vs. Pats

I can't believe the Jets are in first place. In last night's game against the Patriot's at first yeah, the Patriots seemed as though they'd loose, but shortly after that, they started gaining points. It was unbelievable that the Pats scored a touchdown with ONE SECOND remaining. I was about to turn the TV off, thinking my favorite team had lost and then BAM, I had a reason to leave it on. I know they still lost 31-34 in overtime but they put up a good fight at least. When the ref was deliberating whether or not Randy Moss's touchdown had all of the right factors to be actually counted as one, it was nerve-racking. I also can't believe the misque that QB, Matt Cassell had when the ball was snapped to him and he wasn't even looking! I really wish Tom wasn't injured!!

How Far is Too Far?

When Justin Tuck hit Brooks Bollinger in last week's Giants v Cowboys game, he was immediately given a 15 yard penatly for a late hit and driving the quarterback into the ground. When watching replays of this, I find it extremely hard to understand how you can ask a 300 pound man (Justin Tuck) to immediately stop in his tracks the second a ball is thrown. Then, this week, NFL announced they were also fining Justin $7500 for the hit. That is outrageous. This league has become too quarterback centered and has forgot its roots.