Tuesday, October 14, 2008

What Can Brown Do For The Giants?

(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)


The Cleveland Browns sure showed what they could do for the Giants as they served a striking first loss to the defending World Champions on Monday night in Cleveland.

Braylon Edwards and company were on the verge of going 1-4 and having their playoff hopes fade away. The Browns proved to be ready for the first place Giants as they were able to picked of QB Eli Manning three times.

Giants WR Plaxico Burress, on his return from suspension, only managed 4 catches for 58 yards and a touchdown. The only Giants' playmaker to show up was second string RB Derrick Ward who grabbed 101 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown.

I was very impressed with the Browns' ability to move the ball down field especially in the second half and control the clock and tempo of the game. This win keeps their playoff hopes alive and gives a serious reality check to the Super Bowl Champs.

By: Collin Dakheel

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Turnover Terror In Houston

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Three turnovers by QB Sage Rosenfels in the final four minutes of the game led to 21 points by Peyton Manning and the Colts as they edged out the Texans 31-27 in Houston.

Sage Rosenfels received the start for Houston after Texans 1st string quarterback Matt Schaub had to visit the hospital on Saturday night due to intestinal problems. Rosenfels went 21-33 with a touchdown and an interception.

Indianapolis started the game with 10 points off of a Joseph Addai run and an Adam Vinatieri field goal. After that it was all Houston as they scored 27 unanswered points until late in the fourth quarter when the Colts were able to capitalize on two fumbles and one interception by Sage Rosenfels.

Houston rookie RB Steve Slaton had a great game in his first game ever in Houston as he ran for 93 yards on 16 attempts and 2 touchdowns.

Peyton Manning was silenced until late in the fourth quarter when he threw for 2 touchdowns and sealed the win against Houston.

This is definitely a demoralizing 0-4 start for the Texans. Last week they lost with Jaguars QB David Garrard's last minute touch own to tie and the the JOsh Scobee field goal in overtime for the win, and now this last minute terrible turn of events that lead to another loss.

Head Coach Gary Kubiak needs to fix his team and fast or else he could be looking for another job at the end of the season as the Texans could be held out of the playoffs for the 6th straight season.
By: Collin Dakheel

Friday, October 3, 2008

Chicago To Rise Or Fall?

(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

After a down right pitiful performance in Chicago last night against the Dodgers, the Cubs are a heart beat away from eclipsing a century removed from a World Series title.

Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers came on strong and never took their feet off the gas as the Dodgers slammed the Cubs 10-3 to take a 2-0 lead in this series. Ramirez went 2 for 4 including his second home run this series and 2 RBI's. Ramirez has 26 home runs career in the post season, the most of any player in history.

With 4 errors to Chicago's credit, I wouldn't say you could pin this loss on any one person in their organization. Only one team has comeback after being down two games to none during a Division Series in history so luck will have to be on there side.

The series shifts to Los Angeles Saturday at 9pm CST. Rich Harden will be starting for the Cubs and Hiroki Kuroda will start for the Dodgers.

By: Collin Dakheel