10. R.I.P. Leslie Nielsen
While watching “Airplane!” on cable a few weeks ago, I went on an extended rant about how I felt Nielsen was one of the most underrated comedic actors of all time. Perhaps now that he’s passed he’ll get his due.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: I don’t think it’s awesome that Nielsen passed away, but I do think it’s awesome that we can recognize the man’s career. Just wanted to clear that up for anyone who may have been confused.)
9. Derek Jeter and New York Yankees Still Far Apart
There are rumors that Jeter has asked the Yankees for a six-year deal worth $150 million. New York is sticking to their offer of three years, $45 million. They have also encouraged Jeter to try to find a better offer if he is not satisfied with what the Yankees are willing to pay him.
Isn’t it about time for the Red Sox to swoop in and offer Jeter a $100 million contract? If I’m Jeter, I’m placing calls to Theo Epstein everyday. This is the only way he’s going to get the Yankees to budge, as I find it hard to believe that A) Jeter would sign with Boston, and B) New York would let him go to Boston. It would be a bold bluff by the Red Sox (as there is no way they should actually want him on their team at this point), but if it could potentially result in New York paying a 36-year old shortstop $100+ million for several years, I would make the gamble and try to stir the pot.
8. Miami Heat Lose to the Dallas Mavericks, Fall to 9-8
I promise that this will be the last time I write about a basketball team that is barely over .500. Well, at least until Thursday when Lebron returns to Cleveland for the first time since taking his talents to South Beach. I might have to do an instant reaction after that game.
7. No One in the United States Died at a Wal-Mart on Black Friday
Although footage from a Target showed that we almost lost a couple of shoppers there. I understand that many people feel pressure to get the perfect gift, but do we have to trample over other human beings to do it? I’ll take Cyber Monday, where I can sit in my boxers in the comfort of my own home and order stuff online, over Black Friday, where I have to where body armor to survive, any day.
(QUICK TANGENT ALERT: Why had I never heard of Cyber Monday until just now? How long has this been going on? And does Cyber Monday just involve shopping, or does it include online poker, World of Warcraft, and porn? I don’t get how we all of a sudden decided to name the Monday after Thanksgiving Cyber Monday. In related news, I just named the second Wednesday after President’s Day “Wiggles Wednesday”. TOOT TOOT CHUGGA CHUGGA BIG RED CAR)
6. Chargers Destroy Colts in Indianapolis
I missed an hour of this game while watching “The Walking Dead”, but I did manage to catch all four of Peyton Manning’s interceptions. Everyone talks about how the Colts have a lot of banged up receivers, but it looks to me like they are in need of some serious upgrades along the offensive line. If Manning didn’t get the ball out in less than two seconds, he was toast. I have a feeling that the Colts aren’t dead (they are still tied for first in their division), but I don’t see them making a lot of noise come playoff time.
(QUICK TANGENT #2: NBC needs to ditch the “I’ve Been Waiting All Day For Sunday Night” song. Faith Hill hasn’t made it work in four years. Pink bailed on it after the first season. The original song, “I Hate Myself For Loving You” by Joan Jett, was not one of Joan’s finest efforts. Come on NBC. Start the game five minutes earlier so we don’t have to listen to that terrible song)
5. Obama Gets 12 Stitches After Getting Elbowed in a Pick-Up Game
No word yet on whether or not the GOP is blaming the cut on Obama’s failed economic policies, although I’m sure they are looking for a link.
4. Falcons Kick Late Field Goal to Beat Green Bay
Impressive win by Atlanta. If they finish 4-1, they should have home-field throughout the NFC playoffs.
3. Andre Johnson Wins a Unanimous Decision Over Cortland Finnegan
About 70,000 people went to Reliant Stadium in Houston to watch a football game, and what do ya know, a boxing match broke out. One of the strangest NFL brawls I’ve ever seen. Rarely do you see two players end up with both of their helmets off, and then trying to punch each other in the face. If I were Finnegan, I would’ve quickly tried to put my helmet back on. You don’t want to mess with Andre Johnson.
2. Boise State Kicker Misses Two Chip-Shots, Nevada Takes Advantage
I stayed up about two hours past my bedtime to watch the end of this game. Here is the list of events and circumstances that made this game particularly memorable.
- Nevada came back from a 24-7 deficit to tie the game.
- On their first offensive play after Nevada tied the game, Boise State completed an 80-yard screen pass for a touchdown.
- After falling behind again, Nevada drove down the field to tie the game with 15 seconds left. As soon as the referee raised his arms to signal a touchdown, a cannon was shot off. This has no relevance to the game, but there was a lot of smoke and it was really loud. Good times.
- On their first offensive play after Nevada tied the game, Boise quarterback Kellen Moore completed a ridiculous 53-yard bomb to wide receiver Titus Young with two seconds left to play. If Boise State went on to win the game, this could have been the most memorable play of the college football season.
- After being set up on the 9-yard line with two seconds left, kicker Kyle Brotzman pushed a 26-yard field goal wide right. This goes down in my book as the most shocking moment of the college football season.
- Kyle Brotzman missed a field goal attempt again in overtime (this time wide left), setting up Nevada to kick a field goal with their overtime possession to win the game.
This was a truly epic game. I hope a few of you were able to take it in.
1. Auburn Tigers Stage Dramatic 24-Point Comeback at Alabama
While this contest didn’t have as many dramatic moments as Boise State-Nevada, the contest was magnified by what was on the line for Auburn. Cam Newton wasn’t as effective as he normally is on the ground, but made plenty of plays through the air to lead a comeback. I hope Auburn and Oregon take care of business in their last games, because if that match-up can hold up, we will be able to see the best National Championship Game since USC-Texas in January of 2006.
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