Wednesday Sleigh Ride Around the NFL 12-24-08

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 24, 2008 7:00 AM EST in New York Giants News

Merry Christmas boys and girls, Santa has made his list, checked it twice, and he is raring to go. But before he squeezes his butt down all our chimneys, I'm sure he wants to know what's going on around the league. Since I know better than to upset Santa Claus, let's get to it!

Deadspin takes a look at which coaches may find coal in their stocking.
The only thing nice about the 0-15 Lions is probable Hall of Fame kicker Jason Hanson.
Everybody loves Santa, except Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin.
Sunday will be a mustache kind of day for the San Francisco Forty Niners
NBC Sports talks about how the Bears have made winning ugly an art form.
Here is a great story from the Washington Post about some obscure rules that can baffle the players, coaches, and even the refs.

Final NFL Thoughts:

Peter King said on Sirius NFL Radio yesterday that the Arizona Cardinals may be one of the worst playoff teams we've ever seen. I said that in my "Thoughts from the Armchair" on Monday, so I think it's pretty obvious that Peter King reads Big Blue View.
The date was November 24^th, the New York Jets were 8-3, had just defeated the previously unbeaten Tennessee Titans, and were being called "The Best Team in the AFC". It's now December 24^th, the Jets have only had one more win, and Jet fans and the media are calling for Eric Mangini's head. Thanks again Dad, for making me a Giants fan.

Final Un-NFL Thoughts:

I didn't go to Jared. Luckily I married a gal who knows it doesn't take a year's salary to show love.

Christmas Movies I'll be watching over the next 2 days: A Christmas Story (numerous times), Miracle on 34^th St (the original of course), It's a Wonderful Life, White Christmas, Christmas Vacation.

A Christmas Story is one of the most timeless movies ever made. There isn't a person alive who can't relate to Ralphie Parker, and what he goes through.

Merry Christmas Jimmy and Maegan; the two best kids a Dad could ask for, and the only presents I'll ever need under my tree.

To my Big Blue View family, the Happiest of Holidays from the jrs1940 family. I hope Santa brings you all what you ask for, and plenty of Giants gear.

Jim

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Mery Christmas& Happy Holidays to all!

BBV DESERVES…………..A MAJOR AWARD!!!

We're only gonna score 17 points?

by big blue wrecking crew on Dec 24, 2008 7:21 AM EST reply actions

Tonight tonight tonight

Hot damn tonight!

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 24, 2008 7:56 AM EST up reply actions

Thank you

I think we will have to create our own, though. LOL!!

by Ed Valentine on Dec 24, 2008 10:58 AM EST up reply actions

Happy Holidays everyone!

All I want for Christmas is another Giants title run.

Jrs now doubt A Christmas Story is the best holiday movie. “You’ll shoot your eye out!” My other favorites are It’s A Wonderful Life and Elf. Wil Farrel still makes my sides hurt in that role (and Anchorman is the other one he was born to play).

by potroast on Dec 24, 2008 7:24 AM EST reply actions

The shirt I wore to work today

Says “I Triple Dog-Dare You” and has this picture

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 24, 2008 8:10 AM EST up reply actions

As a fan of Christmas Story,

you’ll enjoy reading the article in Slate about Jean Shepherd. I was one of his, “Night People” and a frequent demander at book stores for a copy of, “I, Libertine.”

by blue gonz on Dec 24, 2008 1:04 PM EST up reply actions

“It’s now December 24th, the Jets have only had one more win, and Jet fans and the media are calling for Eric Mangini’s head. Thanks again Dad, for making me a Giants fan.”

You guys are only 2-2 since November 24th, not exactly burning it up.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 24, 2008 7:53 AM EST reply actions

You can't possibly be serious....

Would you really like for me to break down the differences between the Giants and Jets situations?

You gotta bring it better than that if your going to visit enemy territory.

Shouldn’t you be praying Santa finds a back door for your team to get into the playoffs, rather than worrying about the Giants?

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 24, 2008 7:55 AM EST up reply actions

Point conceeded

It was just a joke, Im just bored so im checking out the NFC East blogs. But we hardly need Santa’s help to make the playoffs. We control our own destiny, win and were in. And you of all people should know how dangerous a wild card team can be in the playoffs.

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 24, 2008 8:05 AM EST up reply actions

"A win" and we're in....

Easier said than done sir, It’s not like you are playing Oakland or Army, Philly isn’t going to just lay down and die Sunday, regardless of their own situation.

And actually, I think you know how dangerous a wild card team can be as well.

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by Jim Schmiedeberg on Dec 24, 2008 8:15 AM EST up reply actions

I agree that it wont be an easy game, it is after all in Philly,

but if we cant beat them we dont deserve to be in the playoffs. But I have faith and look foward to a possible playoff meeting against the NFC #1 seed…

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Dec 24, 2008 8:18 AM EST up reply actions

That Mike Tomlin story is gold. That guy doesn’t play!

"....It is more about them than it is about the team. Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can’t do it. I want winners!" - Mike Singletary

by DennardC on Dec 24, 2008 4:42 PM EST reply actions