10 Awesome Things That Happened This Past Weekend (12/16-12/18)

PROGRAMMING NOTE: I participated in a 30 round fantasy basketball draft last night (in other words, a draft that was 10 or 15 rounds too long), so we’re keeping the analysis of each subject to a sentence or two (unless I decide to write longer about something, which I can do because it’s my blog, but you know that already). As always, there will be a link posted so you can read up on each headline if you missed it over the weekend.

10. Phillies Sign Jimmy Rollins For 3 Years, $33 Million

            The performance of Derek Jeter last season proves that when you have the chance to lock up an aging shortstop that’s in decline, you do it. Oh wait…

9. Routine Physical Potentially Saves Jeff Green’s Life

            This space hasn’t had a story that puts sports in perspective for a while.

8. Lions Mount Huge Comeback, Steal $35 From No Credentials Sportsbook Account

            As someone who may or may not have wagered on the Raiders money-line Sunday, I wish Suh’s suspension were three games instead of two.

7. Reds Acquire Mat Latos From San Diego

            “Experts” seem to believe San Diego won this trade (they did pick up two potential mainstays of their lineup for years to come, a future closer candidate, and a starter who is just three years removed from an All-Star Game appearance), but I love this move for both sides. The NL Central is very winnable in 2012, so kudos to the Reds for having the stones to go out and get an ace.

6. Drew Brees Goes Bonkers

            Brees’ fantasy owners must’ve felt like doing a rendition of the final stage of the Tour de France after his monster day.

5. Giants Choke at Home Against Redskins

            Combined with Tony Romo leading the Cowboys to victory Saturday night, this was a rare weekend in December for a Dallas fan to be excited.

4. Colts Win a Game For Some Reason

            Here are the updated “Suck for Luck” standings after Indianapolis inexplicably decided to win against Tennessee.

1.      Colts

            2.      Rams
            3.      Vikings

3. Chiefs End Packers Run at Perfection

            Somewhere out there, Don Shula and the rest of the surviving members of the 1972 Dolphins are very happy after Kansas City improbably knocked off Green Bay. The Packers could be in a world of trouble if Greg Jennings isn’t back for the divisional round of the playoffs.
       
2. New England Patriots Defy God, His QB, Broncos
            Don’t be surprised if Brady and/or Belichick are hit by lightning tomorrow as punishment for pounding Tim Tebow and the Broncos into oblivion.
         
1. My Son Gets His First Haircut
            Considering how he freaks out every time we try to brush his teeth, this was a huge win for the Muir household. My son’s hair looked like a cross between Gene Wilder and a used cue tip before we finally broke down and got it trimmed.