Week Seven: Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars- Open Thread
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Location: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Jacksonville, FL
Kick-off time: 8:40 pm ET
Broadcast: ESPN
Key injuries: ESPN is reporting Marvin Harrison will indeed start tonight. Bob Sanders, Joseph Addai, Freddie Keiaho, and TJ Rushing are all expected to play.
Before we get into the open thread, I gotta say it is painful to watch MNF these days. If it's not the dumb celebrity interviews in the booth, which absolutely no one cares about, then it's usually Tony Kornheiser. We all though it couldn't get much worse with Dennis Miller, a man so obnoxiously stupid he makes Gregg Easterbrook look like Ghandi. Sadly, Kornheiser has de-evolved from a once knowledgeable, intelligent commentator into a no-whit, two-bit hack more interested in generating cheap laughs than in reporting on anything worthwhile. Listening to Kornheiser comment on a MNF game is like trying to watch a game and your girlfriend keeps asking you questions about how the game. "What's that yellow line?" What does first down mean?" "Which one is Peyton?" "Are all their butts that big?" "Why do they do that punting thing? They should just go for it."
By the end of the game, you want to scream bloody murder... and it has nothing to do with the game's outcome.
Like millions of other Americans, Peyton Manning mutes Tony Kornheiser and the MNF crew when he watches the games. I do the same. I mute the game and turn on my IPod. I'll likely be writing something on the laptop while the game is on, grooving to some appropriate "football music," but very rarely do I listen to the MNF announcers call the game. I like Ron Jawarski, but Mike Turico sounds like he's going through puberty when he's calling a big play, and Tony Kornheiser sounds like puppies being drowned. Apparently, the only people who actually like Tony Kornheiser are either complete morons or complete hacks, just like him. Bob Kravtiz, Peter King, and Mike Florio all love Kornholio. That should tell you something about the man's humor. When he's not taking shots at Peyton, his brother, or anyone with the last name "Manning," Kornheiser is busy slurping up Tom Brady's man juice, or pretty much anything fed to him by Bill Parcells. He claims ignorance on a lot of things while commenting on a football game, a decision that makes him look more of an idiot than an "everyman." I guess he's asking these stupid questions the normal viewer wouldn't ask so he can appear more "ordinary." There's just one problem with this.
THE ONLY PEOPLE WATCHING MNF ARE FOOTBALL FANS, YOU IDIOTS!
Why the hell would a non-football fan turn on MNF and watch a game when shows like Heroes, Gray's Anatomy, and a bunch of other non-football-related shows are on? When will networks realize that football fans and ONLY football fans watch these games, not people who don't know football. Kornheiser is trying to fill an unnecessary role, making him sound more and more like that annoying girlfriend who just won't shut up and let you enjoy the damn game. He's covered sports, and football, for over 20 years. Playing the part of the "everyman" makes him sound like an idiot who didn't pay attention to the games he covered for the last 20 years.
For tonight's game folks, learn to appreciate and enjoy your mute button. God knows I do.
For a Jaguars fan's take on the game, check out our man RiverCityRage (aka Chris Harris) over at Big Cat Country. I believe he is actually at the game tonight. Here's to a good, clean game with no injuries. Go Colts!
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hey, offense to that
But damn, I can't agree more on Kornheiser. I used to like him on his radio show but now he's jus ta parody of himself.
Speaking of MNF idiots: it was funny listening to Steve Young try to explain why all this Patriots slurping while practically ignoring the defending champions was not, in fact, overlooking the champions. The ridiculous assertation that it's "because the Pats have bigger stories" really sums up all the problems with ESPN all in one comment. To Steve Young and ESPN, the "quality of story" is what pushes coverage, not the quality of the team.
And dear Chris Berman: No this is not just the beginning of a big test for Tony Ugoh. he's been going up against incredibly good DEs almost all year.
And "sold out" in JAX? Yeah only because the Jags cover up a big chunk of seats in the upper deck. Anyone else see all those tarps over upper deck seats with advertising on them, and teh empty seats in the top deck at the end zone during the intro?
I'm going to TRY to listen to the commentary but we'll see how long I make it.
Poor Ron Jaworski
DAMN
bob
As a Titans fan
aaand there it is!
hagler
Nice 4th down stop though. NEEDED that
Nice defensive stand
K2
Jeebus!
Thank god
I've been really looking forward to this game
This should have been the Sunday night game.
oh, now we're namecalling...
been a Cowboys fan since 1975
by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 22, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
and, they were pretty crappy in the 70's,...
WOW
haha
Shows how much I know :)
sick blocking by Ugoh
K2 TD!
empty seats
Quinn Pitcock
Huh
i wondered that too
But even then it was an iffy interference. Ah well.
and as I type this BSBD!!!! Nice play by Bob in the backfield.
BSBD
Nice sack
Garrad hurt
quinn gray?
damn I gotta say i hope garrard is okay. He's a good QB and hate to see him go down like that.
Although he can come back next week ;)
actually, I shouldn't encourage the nitwit
BSBD again
If Gerrard is done
by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 22, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
jaws said it
Kornheiser knows the name Tom Brady
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
As Colts fans,
Dropping guys into coverage or blitzing?
pressure, pressure, pressure
by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 22, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
but even then
That. Was. Hilarious...
well that would suck. :)
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Pressure...
But I am just a fan who didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice throw
TD Manning
can kornhole?!>*^(&^%
go colts... two rushing TD's against the vaunted jags run defense...
nice sneek
SHUT. UP. TONY.
Does Kornheiser really think manning is that selfish and stupid?
he ran it in because he rushed them to the line to catch them off guard.
Good GOD he's an idiot.
TOUCHDOWN COLTS
want to bet on how many...
The 5:25 mark in the second
creepy
Not to mention it's a shitty beer. heh
Very Creepy...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm with you
by Jake Whitacre on Oct 22, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
robo-chicks
Oh.
Wait.
Did I say that out loud?
Never mind.
garrard back
OH GOD DAMNIT SOMEOEN TACKLE FRED EFFIGN TAYLOR
what was I saying? Everythign went red there for a moment.
4th down again
idiot
Del Rio getting too fancy for his own good.
5'8' 210 lbs.
Wow on penalty
HUGE Penalty
Oh boy
I wonder...
Because they killed a team that was 0-6. That means they are GOOD!
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
yup
really? This is a question?
FU** YOU ESPN.
Is it wrong of me
by Jake Whitacre on Oct 22, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
should be more
this game will be over at halftime
by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 22, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Stadium announcer
43 second until half
a segway?
And I thought the Colts' new mascot "Blue" was stupid
The disease...
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Good God
Jeebus
What do we get first thing of halftime?
TOM EFFING BRADY.
groan... now berman
I wish some defensive end breaks Brady's leg in the next game so we never have to hear this again..
Wow...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Oh wait. I forgot...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
mute buttons
thought disney would be better than to blow a guy whose advertisers won't touch because of his sucky attitude and pregnant supermodels..
pat talk ban
what is with this network? it's not like this is a boring game ... listening to world series BS would be better.
off topic: tony larussa
I'm here, jdb...
by player2bnamedl8r on Oct 22, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
props to wilbon for telling it like it is...
even a moron knows the Cowboys
by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 22, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
new commercials
When..
The Pats are good, but everyone else sucks. The Dolphins are winless, the Bills have only two wins, and the Jets have only one.
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Kickoff Coverage...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
I hope he tries that again and drops the ball. That's just sorta dumb.
Garrard out rest of game
hey they're running the ball..
by WayneWayneJr on Oct 22, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
Good call
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Two fumbles on Jags' drive
fumble
don't know about that challenge... doubt it will be overturned.
Long Time reader
Anyone else watch Jacksonville games and really miss Mike Peterson? Add Bob and him and you'd have one of those really big pink erasers that you would use as a kid.
Chicagoland???
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't
There you go...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW
Ok...
BAD BAD BLOGGER!!! ;)
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha
Yes, Bears fans are awful. And I was the only Colts fan in a room during the Super Bowl. UGH.
Russell Crowe? Maybe he'll punch out the entire MNF booth.
Why is Ugoh out?
Hmmm
Tony Ugoh is out
Del Rio has a potty mouth
And where did Johnson come from? Where's Ugoh?
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Oh Boy Russel Crowe!!!
maybe if I step outside for some air and come back Russel Crowe will have killed TOny Kornheiser with a phone for trying to take his picture.
a boy can dream
Oh no
IT'S AN NFL GAME!
why
don't know who the OT was, but.....
FREENEY WITH THE SAFETY
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
ESPN, please
Someone
LOL
Next Of Kiln
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
and they are coming back to crowe
God I love Tivo...
Turn TV to Tivo, rewind... and watch.
:D :D :D :D :D :D
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
FINALLY
and back to Russel Crowe. Good lord WHO CARES
Ugoh
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
That never works in Madden!
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
K2
What was that about Mike Peterson BBS?
Am I the only one
damnit
Northwest HS
Space Pioneers
sadly
Wayne
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
Reggie Wayne
oh my goodness
Rugby
... just as long as the MNF guys AREN'T doing the game
Agreed
promo
promo
Will bet you $20 that it's being released by Disney or one of their subsidiaries.
or they are trying for sex appeal
more points
gonzalez
c'mon D.. get us a turnover and we can put this game out of reach.
Kelvin baby
I love my Colts...
it would be a closer game with Gerrard.
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
yeah but Garrard
feel sorry for gray though.. is a tough spot to come in and he will take a lot of the blame..
Reggie
But.. oh noo... looks like a leg is gimpy. But he's still out there so....
Interception
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
Damn Peyton throws INT
ouch..
c'mon D... i think the sour taste of the last visit to north florida is out of my mouth..
things i've seen
Memo to Dungy and Peyton, GONZO IS GOOD! Much better than Moorehead at least.
Also why does it always seem that Peyton gets happy feet and tries to force balls where they really should be thrown? That interception was completely his fault. The first defender should of caught that.
And I'm extremely glad to be seeing a healthy dose of K2 in this game.
And Jackson just had a huge hit right now...
by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 22, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, bad pick
by shake n bake on Oct 23, 2007 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Another 4th down try
We...
But that won't get any headlines. :'(
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
BUT!
(that will be everywhere...)
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
toughest division isn't the AFC South
Get a clue.
by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 23, 2007 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
So who is the toughest division?
AFC North - 13 wins
AFC South - 17 wins (8 losses)
AFC West - 12 wins
NFC East - 17 wins (9 losses)
NFC North - 14 wins
NFC South - 11 wins
NFC West - 9 wins
its the NFC East without a doubt
There is not a lot separating the Colts and Cowboys (that will be determined on Nov 4), Giants are better thna the Jags and the Redskins and Eagles are worlds better than the Titans and Texans, who by the way completely suck.
by Terry @ Stampede Blue on Oct 23, 2007 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
might be it...
hope some of these guys get fully healed up..
Someone please remind
Damn...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
demoralize
4:40 in the fourth
God!
Big Cat Country Open thread
by MarkV0327 @ Stampede Blue on Oct 22, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
It is a great site...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
At least the Jags fans are having fun
damnit...
Oh well. :)
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yet again
Henderson
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
That's very true
by Jake Whitacre on Oct 22, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
4:05 in the fourth
TD Dallas
3:58
kornheiser...
GAME OVER - INSERT COIN
Clark didn't have anyone around him for ten yards. He could have walked into the end zone.
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
hey...
by WayneWayneJr on Oct 22, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
LOL
Finally
Matt Jones
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
alright
2:39
"apparently" easier
That's like saying the MAC is apparently easier than the PAC 10
2:14
Jacksonville with Gerrard...
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
Jones-Drew down
Jaws is an idiot...
Like we could win without Manning, or that other team without Brady.
by Marked Hoosier on Oct 22, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
MoJo
by MonkeyBusiness on Oct 22, 2007 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
.55
ugh
I really feel sorry for anyone who is neither a fan of the Colts or the Pats.

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