tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post7302586542998559765..comments2024-03-28T16:16:15.902-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: NFL: Final PollGoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-56482788754371138142021-01-11T11:26:27.049-05:002021-01-11T11:26:27.049-05:00I'm rooting for Chiefs vs. Packers in the Supe...I'm rooting for Chiefs vs. Packers in the Super Bowl.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-56011960776972364982021-01-11T11:22:45.338-05:002021-01-11T11:22:45.338-05:00On the morning of Sunday, Jan. 12, 1975, I attende...On the morning of Sunday, Jan. 12, 1975, I attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Paducah with my mother. The pastor there made some mention that he thought the Vikings would win the Super Bowl that afternoon against Pittsburgh. I was sitting there, as I always sat there, using the pew pencil to draw football helmets on the bulletin, but that caught my attention. And I thought to myself that the Pittsburgh defense was just going to wear Fran Tarkenton out. So in the line on the way out of the narthex, I finally had something to say to the pastor. I suggested that he and I bet $1 on the outcome of the game. This embarrassed Mom something fierce, but I couldn't understand why because $1 was a very standard bet on football outcomes within my family. Anyway, the pastor laughed and suggested, instead, how about he'd buy me a Coke if the Steelers won?<br /><br />My point is, I was almost smack dab between my sixth and seventh birthdays on Jan. 12, 1975, and, so, yeah, there's zero possibility that kid me would've watched that Nickelodeon broadcast yesterday.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-26264945920395218782021-01-11T11:12:30.811-05:002021-01-11T11:12:30.811-05:00I'm really do believe that Ryan Tannehill, who...I'm really do believe that Ryan Tannehill, who started out as a wide receiver in college, is still improving as a quarterback. When he arrived with the Dolphins, he seemed to be doing about four of every 10 things a quarterback has to do correctly. By the time he left Miami, he was up to about six, and now it seems like he gets about seven. (Tom Brady seems to average somewhere between nine and 10.) One of the commentators on this game--I can't remember which one--pointed out on this play how Tannehill made a mistake in terms of understanding personnel matchups vs. the route opportunities. The pass was good (the receiver fell), but he failed to recognize an advantageous matchup on the other side of the field. It was really good commentary, and I felt sorry for Ryan Tannehill, whom I really like. I'm interested to watch how much better he can become before his body breaks down.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-53928661759606530532021-01-11T11:06:33.583-05:002021-01-11T11:06:33.583-05:00Friend of mine from WKU who went to Trinity and li...Friend of mine from WKU who went to Trinity and lives in Louisville gave up the Bengals to root for Lamar and the Ravens.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-3497792060327658192021-01-11T11:05:44.751-05:002021-01-11T11:05:44.751-05:00They did great.They did great.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-35992527800229755312021-01-11T10:13:39.987-05:002021-01-11T10:13:39.987-05:00UK was great. Everybody seemed to be moving all of...UK was great. Everybody seemed to be moving all of the time and everything seemed purposeful on offense.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-7582949352587136172021-01-10T23:28:29.908-05:002021-01-10T23:28:29.908-05:00With Pittsburgh joining New England, San Francisco...With Pittsburgh joining New England, San Francisco, and Dallas on the sidelines, the Packers (with four) have the most Super Bowl titles of the quarter-finalists. The Ravens and Chiefs have two each. The Rams, Saints, and Bucs have one each. The Browns and Bills have none.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-52080316500809865272021-01-10T23:25:03.600-05:002021-01-10T23:25:03.600-05:00The Rams will ride their red-hot defense into Gree...The Rams will ride their red-hot defense into Green Bay to take on Aaron Rodgers. I would be very excited about the Brees/Brady matchup between New Orleans and Tampa Bay, but the Saints have crushed Tampa Bay twice this year. On the other hand, NO is usually bad in the playoffs, and Brady is usually really good.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-23076052581371217992021-01-10T23:23:34.841-05:002021-01-10T23:23:34.841-05:00Cleveland will be the lowest-ranked team to reach ...Cleveland will be the lowest-ranked team to reach the quarterfinals. They will get the Chiefs. The Buffalo/Baltimore game should be one for the ages.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-84968369750985452192021-01-10T23:21:50.694-05:002021-01-10T23:21:50.694-05:00But all three played really badly. Seattle and Te...But all three played really badly. Seattle and Tennessee couldn't do anything on offense, and Pittsburgh blew itself up with four disastrous turnovers in the first half.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-121871366814014562021-01-10T23:20:54.247-05:002021-01-10T23:20:54.247-05:00Heartbreak for Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Tennessee,...Heartbreak for Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Tennessee, all of whom lost and home and all of whom had big hopes for this season.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-30526805992183720002021-01-10T23:06:39.289-05:002021-01-10T23:06:39.289-05:00Pittsburgh scores, goes for two again, doesn't...Pittsburgh scores, goes for two again, doesn't make it, and trails 42-29 with 11:08 left. If Pittsburgh had kicked two extra points, the score would now be 42-31. I'm not sure that the analytics guys have an accurate figure for how often teams make two-point conversions.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-71707067391738011692021-01-10T22:56:22.220-05:002021-01-10T22:56:22.220-05:00That punt was a mistake. Cleveland goes the lengt...That punt was a mistake. Cleveland goes the length of the field, scoring on a 45-yard catch and run play. The score is 42-23, and Pittsburgh (which started the year 11-0) is going out.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-90483643769500196502021-01-10T22:55:05.077-05:002021-01-10T22:55:05.077-05:00Pittsburgh has been good for pretty much my whole ...Pittsburgh has been good for pretty much my whole life. And since 1979, they have fewer Super Bowl titles than the Cowboys or Washington.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-21066649192536232492021-01-10T22:52:22.666-05:002021-01-10T22:52:22.666-05:00Cleveland starts from the 20 with 14:52 left. Sti...Cleveland starts from the 20 with 14:52 left. Still up 35-23GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-2895266620143349732021-01-10T22:51:56.152-05:002021-01-10T22:51:56.152-05:00But Pittsburgh gets to a 4th and 1 at midfield and...But Pittsburgh gets to a 4th and 1 at midfield and decides to punt. The ball goes into the end zone.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-56440389812749785062021-01-10T22:45:22.588-05:002021-01-10T22:45:22.588-05:00Browns go three and out. They punt, and the Steel...Browns go three and out. They punt, and the Steelers will start from their own 37 with 1:08 left in the third quarter.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-23436405421400609072021-01-10T22:39:23.628-05:002021-01-10T22:39:23.628-05:00Facing fourth and goal from the Cleveland 5, Pitts...Facing fourth and goal from the Cleveland 5, Pittsburgh eschews the field goal. Roethlisberger completes a huge touchdown pass, and Cleveland's lead is 35-23 with 2:57 left in the third quarter. ESPN gives Cleveland a 91.3 percent chance of victory.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-81864502889504258222021-01-10T22:23:02.515-05:002021-01-10T22:23:02.515-05:00Pittsburgh scores a touchdown, and then goes for t...Pittsburgh scores a touchdown, and then goes for two for reasons that I don't understand. They don't make it, and Cleveland leads 35-16 with 7:22 left in the third quarter.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-12897882607424080682021-01-10T22:07:28.966-05:002021-01-10T22:07:28.966-05:00At the half, Cleveland leads 35-10 behind four Pit...At the half, Cleveland leads 35-10 behind four Pittsburgh turnovers -- a fumbled snap that was recovered in the end zone, and three interceptions. Cleveland has set the record for most points scored on the road in the first half of a playoff game.<br /><br />Pittsburgh has beaten Cleveland 17 times in a row at home, but the Steelers have picked a bad time to put that streak in so much danger.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-77135449378109214152021-01-10T20:52:36.420-05:002021-01-10T20:52:36.420-05:00And there's another touchdown, and the Browns ...And there's another touchdown, and the Browns are up 28-0 with 1:56 left in the first quarter. Unbelievable. ESPN now gives Cleveland a 96.7 percent chance of victory.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-70141295805334864032021-01-10T20:50:57.355-05:002021-01-10T20:50:57.355-05:00Roethlisberger throws an interception, and Clevela...Roethlisberger throws an interception, and Cleveland runs the ball back to the Pittsburgh 15! Browns up 21-0 with 3 minutes left in the first quarter.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-14523001147087094042021-01-10T20:43:28.006-05:002021-01-10T20:43:28.006-05:00I don't think I've ever seen Cleveland bea...I don't think I've ever seen Cleveland beat Pittsburgh in a game the Steelers really wanted.<br /><br />The Browns are currently up 21-0 with 4:40 left in the first quarter.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-27205259950150137272021-01-10T18:13:58.915-05:002021-01-10T18:13:58.915-05:00I can't believe there are too many kids still ...I can't believe there are too many kids still watching this game -- it is extremely dull. Saints lead 7-3 at the half.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-11571998775569878102021-01-10T17:36:30.132-05:002021-01-10T17:36:30.132-05:00Mood: Listening to a lot of old Kansas songs, par...Mood: Listening to a lot of old Kansas songs, particularly "Song For America."GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.com