Comments on: Mixed Emotions http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/ Like Kryptonite To Stupid Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:42:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: kodos423 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58025 kodos423 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:52:02 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58025 <i>"The game has passed him by" is an awfully harsh verdict for Gibbs. At worst, I'd say he's simply "lost a step," the way an aging but still effective running back would. One could say that Rudi Johnson has "lost a step." One could say that "the game has passed Shaun Alexander by."</i> Maybe that would be true, if Johnson had "lost a step" because he made his NFL debut in 1991, or if Alexander had made his in 1990. Gibbs hadn't coached a game in the NFL for 12 years when he made his return, and he's 67 years old. You lose a step when you've played the game for a while and it's worn you down. The game passes you by when you've been out of it for 12 years. Big difference. “The game has passed him by” is an awfully harsh verdict for Gibbs. At worst, I’d say he’s simply “lost a step,” the way an aging but still effective running back would. One could say that Rudi Johnson has “lost a step.” One could say that “the game has passed Shaun Alexander by.”

Maybe that would be true, if Johnson had “lost a step” because he made his NFL debut in 1991, or if Alexander had made his in 1990. Gibbs hadn’t coached a game in the NFL for 12 years when he made his return, and he’s 67 years old. You lose a step when you’ve played the game for a while and it’s worn you down. The game passes you by when you’ve been out of it for 12 years. Big difference.

]]> By: SpiderJ http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58024 SpiderJ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:10:00 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58024 <i>One win, two losses in 4 years. Compared to his earlier accomplishments, I'd have to say, yeah, the game has passed him by.</i> "The game has passed him by" is an awfully harsh verdict for Gibbs. At worst, I'd say he's simply "lost a step," the way an aging but still effective running back would. One could say that Rudi Johnson has "lost a step." One could say that "the game has passed Shaun Alexander by." To my mind, Gibbs is more like Rudi than Shaun. Making it to the playoffs most years of your tenure, even if you don't win it all, can still be considered an achievement. One win, two losses in 4 years. Compared to his earlier accomplishments, I’d have to say, yeah, the game has passed him by.

“The game has passed him by” is an awfully harsh verdict for Gibbs. At worst, I’d say he’s simply “lost a step,” the way an aging but still effective running back would.

One could say that Rudi Johnson has “lost a step.” One could say that “the game has passed Shaun Alexander by.”

To my mind, Gibbs is more like Rudi than Shaun. Making it to the playoffs most years of your tenure, even if you don’t win it all, can still be considered an achievement.

]]> By: Jay http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58023 Jay Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:15:29 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58023 That has to be the first time I've ever seen anybody say Michael Strahan is overrated. As for Jacobs, 1000 yards rushing in 11 games with an average of 5 yards per carry, plus scoring the winning touchdown probably gives him some leeway. His spat of course was with Patrick Crayton who: A. Dropped a critical third down pass that would have gone for big yards (which led to the drive where Jacobs would score the game winning TD) B. Gave up on a potential game winning catch. That has to be the first time I’ve ever seen anybody say Michael Strahan is overrated.

As for Jacobs, 1000 yards rushing in 11 games with an average of 5 yards per carry, plus scoring the winning touchdown probably gives him some leeway. His spat of course was with Patrick Crayton who:

A. Dropped a critical third down pass that would have gone for big yards (which led to the drive where Jacobs would score the game winning TD)

B. Gave up on a potential game winning catch.

]]> By: kodos423 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58022 kodos423 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:15:12 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58022 <i>Yes, the game passed Gibbs by, thats why he went to the playoffs twice in his second tenure. Yeah, ok.</i> One win, two losses in 4 years. Compared to his earlier accomplishments, I'd have to say, yeah, the game <i>has</i> passed him by. Yes, the game passed Gibbs by, thats why he went to the playoffs twice in his second tenure. Yeah, ok.

One win, two losses in 4 years. Compared to his earlier accomplishments, I’d have to say, yeah, the game has passed him by.

]]> By: James E. Powell http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58021 James E. Powell Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:31:45 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58021 I am just glad the football gods brought their vengeance down upon the heads of Tony Dungy and the Colts. I am just glad the football gods brought their vengeance down upon the heads of Tony Dungy and the Colts.

]]> By: Oliver Willis http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58020 Oliver Willis Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:20:02 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58020 Yes, the game passed Gibbs by, thats why he went to the playoffs twice in his second tenure. Yeah, ok. Yes, the game passed Gibbs by, thats why he went to the playoffs twice in his second tenure. Yeah, ok.

]]> By: Hedley http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58019 Hedley Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:07:45 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58019 Cowboys imploded -- bottom line. Coaches didn't have them ready to play which never would have happened under Parcells. The game may have passed Parcells by coaching-wise (along with Gibbs, and a few others -- not Norv!), but a Parcells-coached team wouldn't have had 11 stupid penalties. Giants aren't that good, but Dallas made them look good which should never have happened. Go Packers. And for the record it was only Crayton who was running his mouth -- and he choked. I'm not too sure where Brandon Jacobs gets off running his mouth though. And Captain Strahan? Maybe Farve will "fall down" and give him a few more sacks to pad his overrated stats. Hell of a job by Norv though to get his team where it is. With his big three offensive studs banged up he probably doesn't have much of a chance against New England (and when SD loses, Norv will be blamed here) but it's still a great job he did. Cowboys imploded — bottom line. Coaches didn’t have them ready to play which never would have happened under Parcells. The game may have passed Parcells by coaching-wise (along with Gibbs, and a few others — not Norv!), but a Parcells-coached team wouldn’t have had 11 stupid penalties. Giants aren’t that good, but Dallas made them look good which should never have happened. Go Packers. And for the record it was only Crayton who was running his mouth — and he choked. I’m not too sure where Brandon Jacobs gets off running his mouth though. And Captain Strahan? Maybe Farve will “fall down” and give him a few more sacks to pad his overrated stats.

Hell of a job by Norv though to get his team where it is. With his big three offensive studs banged up he probably doesn’t have much of a chance against New England (and when SD loses, Norv will be blamed here) but it’s still a great job he did.

]]> By: Dr. Squid http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58018 Dr. Squid Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:52:10 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58018 Weather forecast for Green Bay on Sunday: High of 12, low 5. Game will be after sunset. Weather forecast for Green Bay on Sunday: High of 12, low 5. Game will be after sunset.

]]> By: Jay http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58017 Jay Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:03:55 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58017 9 straight wins on the road. Gotta love it. Even if the Giants lose to Green Bay, it's worth it just to have seen the Cowboys having to shut their big traps. For a team that hasn't won a playoff game in over 10 years, you'd think they were defending champs the way they were talking all week. 9 straight wins on the road. Gotta love it.

Even if the Giants lose to Green Bay, it’s worth it just to have seen the Cowboys having to shut their big traps. For a team that hasn’t won a playoff game in over 10 years, you’d think they were defending champs the way they were talking all week.

]]> By: Gyuss Baaltar http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58016 Gyuss Baaltar Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:55:46 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58016 Arrggg! What a freakin game. Who would have thought that two straight weeks of hard work and dedication would beat 5 straight weeks of chillin because they won homefield advantage and had a bye. Arrggg! What a freakin game. Who would have thought that two straight weeks of hard work and dedication would beat 5 straight weeks of chillin because they won homefield advantage and had a bye.

]]> By: kodos423 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58015 kodos423 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:13:40 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58015 Since both Giants Superbowl wins were followed in the next season by the Skins winning it all, one would think you'd be cheering for G-men to go the distance. Also, I'm guessing you won't have to wait too long to see Turner make his seemingly long-overdue exit from the playoffs. He's no Tom Coughlin, that's for sure. Since both Giants Superbowl wins were followed in the next season by the Skins winning it all, one would think you’d be cheering for G-men to go the distance.

Also, I’m guessing you won’t have to wait too long to see Turner make his seemingly long-overdue exit from the playoffs. He’s no Tom Coughlin, that’s for sure.

]]> By: Oliver Willis http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58014 Oliver Willis Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:21:49 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58014 <i>while Joe Gibs plays golf and pushes toy race cars around the floor of his office</i> And then he turns to the left and looks at his three gleaming Super Bowl rings, chuckles, then goes outside to relax with his family. while Joe Gibs plays golf and pushes toy race cars around the floor of his office
And then he turns to the left and looks at his three gleaming Super Bowl rings, chuckles, then goes outside to relax with his family.

]]> By: Matthew G. Saroff http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58013 Matthew G. Saroff Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:09:22 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58013 It's the Redskins syndrome, when losers in DC become magical when they leave the town. Happened to Al Gore too. It’s the Redskins syndrome, when losers in DC become magical when they leave the town.

Happened to Al Gore too.

]]> By: Lettuce http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/01/13/mixed-emotions/#comment-58012 Lettuce Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:27:00 +0000 http://improveman.com/ow2008/?p=4368#comment-58012 Yeah, I bet you're happy Favre is in. Your loss to those guys couldn't have hurt, eh? Favre and Packers have one week to go. Yeah, I bet you’re happy Favre is in.

Your loss to those guys couldn’t have hurt, eh?

Favre and Packers have one week to go.

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