Yo... Moe

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you're having a great day.

Wow Moe, a lot of missed opportunities. Sorry about that!

They're self-destructing, MS M!

But thanks for the good wishes.

Jerry, ask your brother this: on X today, as well as some sportswriters they've alluded to the fact that "there is a cancer" amongst the Steelers defense. No names named, but those who responded mentioned Cam Sutton, Donte Jackson, Patrick Queen & the one mentioned the most was Minkah....wow! It was also mentioned that just maybe the D Coordinator [Teryl Austin] is the problem. What does he think?

Since I don't give the Steelers any chance of going to the Super Bowl I'll just say that any team that can beat KC is fine with me!!

The Cincinnati - Denver game was crazy yesterday!!!!!!!!

I didn't watch it. Dolphins have a late slot today and Tua's not expected to play, so their thin chance to make the playoffs is even slimmer [they're 1=5 without him this season]. Falcons play Jai's Commanders tonight.

A little early I know, but I'm calling this one. Congrats Jerry Oz.
However, I have a will not happen but curious any way question. Super Bowl, Birds vs Finns, who do you you pull for? LOL

Sorry Ms M, Congrats Jerry Oz.

The GB- Vikings game was a good one, too.

A big showdown next weekend with Detroit - Vikings.......Ralph, what kind of shape is your team in?

And the Steelers play the Bengals.

Rough night [so far]. Falcons had the Commanders' number in the first half but have only run about 9 plays in the second half with 6 minutes left. If something miraculous doesn't happen, it looks like it's going to have to happen next year.

Sorry, Jerry. And yours was another game that went into OT.
It may very well be "wait til next year" for all of us.

No worries for me Moe. I was expecting the loss. shrugs.
I really wanted the Falcons to win though!!!!!

Oh well, these things they happen. I'm really impressed with Michael Penix, Jr. though. I think we have a keeper and that's enough to keep me from being unhappy.

I agree! Just [although they lost] how bout Bo Nix?

I know y'all gonna think I'm crazy, but I think the Steeler's QB woes started with the VERY LATE departure of Big Ben......& the fact the powers that be didn't make the proper provisions for it. A combination of Ben's ego telling them "I can still do this" & them believing him. I said what I said. I expect nothing out of them in the playoffs.

Don't think you're crazy Moe however, I don't see your QB's as the issue.

The QB problem does to back to Big Ben, but because he should have quit two years earlier than he did and they were inexcusable for not drafting/signing/trading for his replacement at least three years sooner. Then, drafting Pickett first among one of the worst QB draft classes in draft history and not giving him competition was a big mistake. It's a testament to Tomlin that he's still never had a losing season in spite of this. He's the definition of a first ballot Hall of Famer if ever there was one.

And some racist in Miami's front office didn't hire him because he thought he was "too hip-hop" for the Dolphins. SMH.

Agree to everything you've said, Jerry!!

Ms M admit it; you just have a soft spot for Coach T.......haha!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

I understand the issue with Big Ben lingering too long but as Jerry Oz stated, my "fantasy husband" continued to make things work {even when Ben was still there}.

And yes I have a sweet spot for "T" but I stand by my statement. Your QB room isn't the real problem. Just my two cents. shrugs

Today is a college football lover's dream. The games look incredible on paper and I'm as geeked as I could be.

You know how I feel about the Big Ben situation, Ms M. :p

But I’m really looking forward to the Ohio State - Oregon game!!

Ohio State came to play!!!!!!

My goodness... Ohio State just had two of the most dominant wins over quality opponents that I've ever seen. And they were back-to-back. For the next week, I'm going to listen to a lot of over the top crowing from the same homers who were demanding the coach be fired just two weeks ago. Talk about making a statement.

And now Notre Dame beats Georgia.......wow!!!

So they now will play Penn State. These playoff games have been pretty good!

But I'll bet our neighbor across the street isn't too happy......she's from Georgia. I'm sure I'll have to hear it tomorrow.

Steelers are limping into the playoffs, even with the loss. Shouldn't this be a wake up call?

And the Detroit/Minnesota game should be good!!

There's an article from a Sports Illustrated writer Matt Verderame titled:
"Until The Steelers Get a Real Quarterback, Nothing Else Matters." For some stupid reason [probably my own] I can't post it here.

It's a great article!!!

I expected a closer game from the Lions vs Vikings, Ralph.
But I'm glad they're the number 1 seed!!!
And how bout the Denver game....even though it was KC's second string.
Steelers play the Ravens Saturday night but I hold no optimism at all.

The Vikings didn't look good at all, Moe.

The bad news is that both of my teams flushed out against 4-12 teams yesterday. The "meh" news is that neither was going to do anything in the playoffs anyway. And the good news is that Michael Penix is a dawg. I'm bullish on the Falcons next season if they invest in a couple of pass rushers and I'm worried about Miami unless they can pare some of players who are earning more than their output would suggest they make **cough cough - Tyreke Hill - cough cough**. And, for as much as I'm a Tua fan both on and off the field, we need to figure out if he's going to be able to play each week. We went 2-5 without him and missing 7 games is problematic when your QB earns a quarter of the salary cap.

Congrats, Ralph! Lions are favorites to rep the NFC and I don't see any reason to believe they wouldn't just make it to the Super Bowl, but also win it. I'm glad the Steelers are in the tournament but I worry about what they're going to do to turn things around. They look like a completely different team than they did a month ago. On to the NBA and college basketball - where all of my teams are performing in a very lackluster way right now.

Maybe I should quit trying to enjoy sports.

Thanks for the congrats, Jerry. I can't see any reason the Lions not making and winning the Super Bowl.

Ralph, there are so many people rooting for the Lions. Aidan Hutchinson may be back for the Super Bowl [if his rehab goes well]. And your guy Gibbs put on a hell of a performance Sunday evening.

I can't wait to have the guy back, Moe. However, whatever is left with the injured Defensive line has definitely stepped up and did the lob.

And Notre Dame beat Penn State.......wow!! So they wait to see the results of tonight's game [Ohio State vs. Texas]. This should be a good game. What else can I do tonight but watch it?? We're waiting for the snow/ice storm to start. First they said 7am, then 10am, now noon.....it'll get here when it gets here.

You called it right, Moe. It was a good game and now, I have to listen to 9 days of increasingly unhinged hype before the big game on local TV and radio. Buckeyes opened as a 9.5 point favorite to win the championship, but it's going to be hard to keep emotions in check, so I think it'll be closer. Plus, Marcus Freeman played for Ohio State, so he's going to have his team ready.

Well the Houston/Chargers was a wild one. Pundits on CBS were so sure Chargers would beat Texans.
And I expected nothing from the Steelers & got nothing. Derick Henry had 100 yds in the first half? And 21-0 at the half? Should've gone to a late movie.
Some good games today, though.

Tough break, Moe. Steelers have some roster issues but there's a lot to be happy about. I'm not sure how the wheels came off in the last five weeks after everything seemed to be going so well. Personally, I think there's something going on in the locker room when teams implode the way the Steelers [and the Falcons] did after being off to a good start. Atlanta was having issues with its QB plan, but that seems to be taken care of for now. Not sure what but is bothering the Steelers.

I thought Russ looked good, even though he didn't have time to throw. His hookups with Pickens made the game look winnable, even though they were down by 14 in the fourth until the OL gave up the ghost and let Balmer's defensive line attack Russ without opposition. I think Pittsburgh, Dallas, Atlanta, and Miami are all positioned to make the playoffs next season.

We're all a year or two away from competing with the men of the Motor City, though.

Like I said, Jerry: I expected nothing & got nothing. Let me ask you this: if there's a bad one in the locker room then how can you have a bad one for 8 years? I saw the list of the Steelers free agents. A few need to be gone. A few..maybe.

The games so far were as expected; Buffalo win, & as I write this Philly. Was not impressed at all with Philly's performance. If they end up playing Detroit & play like today I think Detroit will eat them up & spit them out.

We still have 2 games to go.

The Tampa Bay/Washington was a good one. It's too bad R&B doesn't show himself. I'll bet he's happy!!

And one left tonight.

Tough break for the Vikings. They dominated all season and played poorly in the first game of the playoffs against a team that won three fewer games. Rams might be a dark horse team to watch.

I have to say this about the Vikings: always a bridesmaid, never a bride. And that goes even waaay back to the 70's.

I'm still undecided on my picks this weekend except for Detroit. There's always an upset.

Jerry, who ya got this weekend? Do you think there will be an upset somewhere in the mix?

I would put my money on a Detroit vs Philly NFC championship game and a KC vs Buffalo AFC championship game. My heart would prefer Washington vs LA and Houston vs Baltimore. Mainly because I want to see the Jayden Daniels story continue and I think what the Rams are doing is remarkable [sorry, Ralph]. Also, I'm tired of the Chiefs and I hate the Bills.

With that being said, I don't hate anybody [besides Buffalo] and won't be unhappy regardless of who moves on.

I think there might be an upset. I'm picking the Rams over Philly. That prediction may be as good as knowing where Jimmy Hoffa is.....haha. I just want some good games.