Gonzo is an uber nerd

by Brad Wells on Dec 19, 2007 4:59 PM EST in Colts Analysis

Michael David Smith could learn a lot from David J. Warner. Both work for AOL. Both cover the NFL. Only Warner seems to watch the games, and write as if he knows something about football.

I found this little nugget from a few days ago:

Here's what we learned about the rookie [Anthony Gonzalez] from Ohio State:

* He spends most of his day off studying film and reading books.
* He wants to go to law school when he's done with football.
* He's a budding politics wonk who's thinking about becoming a judge.
* His current reading selection is a book about hydrogen cars and the oil industry.

From this brief interview, I can only gather one thing -- Anthony Gonzalez is a huge nerd.

This makes him a perfect fit for the Indianapolis Colts. Peyton Manning's targets have to be smart guys to fit into that offense.

Warner also calls Bill Polian as genius, further proof that Warner is an amazing writer for AOL Fanhouse with a tremendous knowledge of the NFL.

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hmmm...

I fail to see how that blurb on Gonzo indicates he is an amazing football writer and watches games but whatever. I'm guessing he has written other stuff to make you think that.

I wonder if he understands the nfl schedule which apparently is something you don't since you are amazed the Colts will play the Pats again. Maybe you need to work on your football knowledge a bit before trashing others. :)

by Rob L on Dec 19, 2007 5:25 PM EST reply actions

LOL!!!!!

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Dec 19, 2007 5:28 PM EST up reply actions

Did you find

this funny as well Terry? I know I did. :)

Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.

by Brad Wells on Dec 19, 2007 6:14 PM EST up reply actions

of course I did

since T.O. was obviously joking with the media. If anyone takes that serious, they have issues.

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Dec 19, 2007 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

Joking?

You're blind now too? It's about 2 weeks before TO starts calling Romo "gay".

by PaytonMenning on Dec 20, 2007 1:13 AM EST up reply actions

read for yourself

It was all a joke.

After a media firestorm was created with his comments about Tony Romo's girlfriend, Jessica Simpson, being a distraction, Terrell Owens said he was joking and that he's sorry.

Owens, speaking before the Mavericks-Suns game at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night, said he apologized to Romo for all the confusion and added that he wants to speak to Simpson as well.

"I tried to get [Romo] to call her so I can explain to her that she doesn't really know me and that I can be funny," Owens said. "And that everything I say, the media will take it and run with it. It's not a big deal. I will try to rectify the situation between her and I."

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Dec 20, 2007 9:10 AM EST up reply actions

it's called backpedalling....

you ever heard of it?

by rudy0498 on Dec 20, 2007 9:50 AM EST up reply actions

no, its called what really happened

if you actually listened to the interview you would understand that.

Apparently you would rather receive a big dose of BS from the media who has duped you guys once again.

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Dec 20, 2007 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

maybe...

in your skewed "Cowboys are infallible" la-la land.

By the way....figured that I would toss out a big fat "I told you so". A couple weeks ago when discussing the Colts potential playoff matchups, you stated matter-of-factly, that the Steelers would be the #3 seed and would play the Colts. When I pointed out that they weren't even a lock to when their division, you said there is "no way" that they would lose to the Jaguars, so that wouldn't happen. While they still could be the #3 seed if the Chargers don't win out, they did lose to the Jags, and now are merely tied for the lead in their division.

So with that being said...I told you so.

by rudy0498 on Dec 20, 2007 12:11 PM EST up reply actions

thats not true

I never said the Steelers would never lose to the Jags, never, ever said that. I always thought the Jags were definitely capable of beating them.

I said there's no way they would not win their division and be the #3 seed and I still feel that way. I think SD will lose another game placing them at #4.

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Dec 20, 2007 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

wow....

not only are you a ridiculous homer....but you are a flat out liar....or have the worst memory ever.

Here's a refresher:

http://www.stampedeblue.com/story/2007/12/2/181441/302

You said and I quote:

"Pittsburgh will lose to the Pats but they'll have no problem beating Jags, Rams and Ravens."

AND

"Steelers only lose to crap teams on the road"

AND

"they're clearly the 3rd best team in the AFC despite losing to some bad teams."

Nice try denying.....but that's the great thing about blogs....you can look up people's comments.

by rudy0498 on Dec 21, 2007 12:58 PM EST up reply actions

well, I definitely didn't recall saying that

because I always knew they would have a tough time with the Jags. However, in my defense I said that before Aaron Smith was lost for the year, probably the most underrated DE in the league. Jags won that game because they could run at will on the side of his replacement.

If they had him, I still would think they would get the #3 seed and play the Colts in the divisional playoffs, but now, with Parker also being out, that changes things.

Colts fans should appreciate how injuries can affect a team.

by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Dec 21, 2007 1:55 PM EST up reply actions

Rob

I really don't know why your comments are so snarky and assholish, but whatever. You're entitled at act that way if you want as long as it doesn't insult or berate anyone.

I also don't know what you mean re: the NFL schedule. If you're referring to my comment in this thread, (which was really a knee jerk reaction to seeing New England AGAIN on the schedule in the regular season) let me know.

Cheers.

Please make an account and post a diary, add some comments, and make some noise. Accounts are free, and only require an email address.

by Brad Wells on Dec 19, 2007 6:13 PM EST up reply actions