January 25, 2010
I was hoping to be writing about the continuance of the impending Cinderella Story and an incredible NewYork Jets victory over the Indianapolis Colts but alas, it was not meant to be. The Colts offense and defense was well armed and prepared by their coaching staff, which allowed them to disarm the Jets by the end of the second quarter. The Jets left for half time reeling after an incredible possession and score by the Colts during the last three minutes of regulation play in the second quarter.
After play resumed in the third quarter the Colts continued their dominance over New York and a disappointed Mark Sanchez and coach, Rex Ryan. Peyton Manning can never be taken lightly and he showed why he is perhaps the best quarterback in football by his incredible play and dominance over the Jets in the second half. The Jets will be getting their golf clubs and heading for some rest in the off season after the Pro-Bowl next week. I wish them well as Mark Sanchez did his team proud as he stood toe to toe with the Colts but the Jets defense could not hold off the charge of Peyton and the rest of the Colts team. Go Jets in 2010! Happy Golfing to All!
January 18, 2010
The last time I digressed from my golf blog to post about another sport is when the Giants defeated New England in the Super Bowl a few years ago. The Jets victory over the San Diego Chargers warrants another digression.
Miraculous, fate, destiny are words I used to describe the Giants victory and I think those words can be appropriately applied to the Jets victory in yesterdays playoff game with the Chargers. Another similarity in the events leading up to both New York victories was the players from the opposing teams trash talking about how the New York teams did not have a chance against their supposedly statistically better opponents. I guess stats do not do the talking in football but action does. Considering the fact that the Jets won away on San Diego’s home turf with the Charger fans screaming in their ears is only the icing on the cake and makes their victory that much more rewarding.
After their amazing victory it is apparent that a rookie quarterback and coach can beat the best as long as they have the heart to believe in themselves. Mark Sanchez and Rex Ryan have so blatantly displayed this heart and belief over the last few weeks by their incredible play and resiliency against supposedly better opponents. The sports broadcasters have also favored the opposition over the Jets and have been eating their words as the Jets have now won four in a row. The Jets have sent the Bengals and the Chargers home to retire for the season. One consolation is that both teams can now take out their golf clubs and enjoy a more leisurely sport for the next few months while they recover from their loss to the Jets and their magnificent all around play. Dorelle Revis is an incredible player who makes things happen for a team with his brilliant defensive play. Shonn Greene also did an incredible job for the Jets in Leon Washington’s absence. It was most definitely a team effort because all the players excelled at their positions as that is what it takes to be champions. Feeley, with his superior field goal kicking and even punting when necessary and the linemen on both defense and offense surely did their part to contribute to the Jets victories thru out the season but especially these past few weeks.
Well, next week the AFC Conference battle between the Colts and Jets. As we have seen lately anything can happen. One more win for New York and they are in the Super Bowl. Watch out Peyton, Mark and the Jets are on a run and psyched to win! If they can keep the momentum going I can see them meeting with Brett Favre and the Vikings on Super Bowl Sunday. Now that is a game I would love to see. What more is there to say except, GO JETS!
