Monday, September 22, 2008

Dashing Derrick Delivers Despite Dismal Defense

The New York football Giants are 3-0 and tied on top of the NFC East with the Dallas Cowboys. Eli Manning had a genuine game, throwing to Toomer on third and ten in overtime to set up the winning field goal by John Carney. I liked what I saw from Derrick Ward on the ground. He carried the ball 9 times for 80 plus yards. The Giants secondary defense is another story. They allowed copious third down conversions and could not stop Carson Palmer from throwing for 286 yards. Even though the Giants are still sacking successfully and have restricted rivals from putting up points, the loss of Osi is obviously observed.

This was not the week to release Fred Taylor from my fantasy football team.

Who is more enjoyable to watch? Ken Griffey Jr. and his sweet swing or Reggie Bush breaking out? Just plain pretty performers.

Things I want to see in sports today: Lane Kiffin axed, Eric Mangini allowing Brett Favre to throw the ball like he knows how, the Chargers waking from their September slumber, the Mets stop stranding runners in scoring position, Joe Girardi admitting the season sensibly over


Parting points: I was disappointed Florida State lost to Wake Forest. I’d like to see the Seminoles contend in the ACC and stay near the top of the AP/Coach’s poll and be the team to beat in Florida (hard when the Tim Tebow-led Gators are 3-0)
Poll jumpers: Vanderbilt is 21, Wisconsin is 9 and LSU is 5.

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