Here it is. The start of the 2012 NFL regular season. Doesn't it feel like it's been a million years since the last season? Maybe it's just me.
Anyway, with the new season comes roster changes, coaching and staff changes, hypothesizing about team performance, and, most importantly, fantasy football!
This is my third year playing fantasy football and the first two did not go so well. That means that I'm out for blood this time around. I'd like to blame specific players for my inadequacies, but it's all my fault. The first year, I drafted a team completely based on good looking players. As you would imagine, that strategy was not my idea. And last year, I took players that I knew and picked a lot from the Titans and the Jets 'cause I like them the most.
This year was different. I decided to follow my head, not my heart. I vowed to make shrewd choices, despite how I internally felt about the players. And where did that lead me? It lead me to choosing Tom Brady as my 1st overall pick.
Tom effing Brady.
I hate that dude. And I still feel gross inside that I made him my first choice. But I'm here to win games, friends, and TB is going to do it for me. Barf.
Here's the rest of my roster, as it sits right now.
QB- Tom Brady (Pats)
RB- Shonne Green (Jets)
RB- Trent Richardson (Browns)
WR- Andre Johnson (Texans)
WR- Marques Colston (Saints)
TE- Vernon Davis (49ers)
Flex- Beanie Wells (Cards)
Kicker- Stephen Gostkowski (Pats)
Defense- Jets
Bench- Mark Sanchez (Jets)
Bench- James Stark (Packers)
Bench- Pierre Thomas (Saints)
Bench- Austin Collie (Colts)
Bench- Rob Bironas (Titans)
As you can see, my heart still had a say once it got to my bench. There will never be a time I don't choose Mark Sanchez to be on my roster because I still believe he's going to be a great quarterback. Also, Austin Collie's pretty face generally makes my roster, despite him being a magnet for concussions.
I feel pretty great about my team and I think that I'm gonna dominate my league. Watch out, bitches. Blanche Sanche is all over your asses.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Showing posts with label New York Jets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York Jets. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Eye Candy -- November 17, 2011
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Overwhelmed
I'm a terrible blogger. I've contemplated writing many different entries, but they've never come to fruition. Possibly because my fantasy football season is absolutely devastating and embarrassing to write about or, perhaps, because I know no one reads this anyway. Whatever the reason, I'm gonna try again.
First and foremost, I have to get this off my chest: Why are people so mean to Mark Sanchez? Seriously, I need to know. All week, I've been reading about how much of a failure he is and how he needs to step up his game. Now, I know he isn't the greatest QB to ever play the game, but Jesus, cut him some slack. I watched the New England game on Sunday and what I saw wasn't as much of a Sanchez fail as it was a team fail. The interception that bounced of the hands and helmet of Shonn Greene, not Sanche's fault. The inability of the defense to get within 3 feet of Tom Brady, again, not the fault of Sanchez. Overall, he had a pretty great game with 2 touchdowns and over 300 passing yards. So, why does the blame fall consistently on his shoulders?
In addition, why is everyone talking about Alex Smith like he's all of the sudden some demigod in San Francisco? Statistically, he's having a better season than Sanche, but he's made fewer throws, fewer touchdowns and he's been on the team for SIX years with NO production until now! I've watched Niner games and I'm constantly baffled by how terrible Smith is. The Niners rely solely on their phenomenal defense and running game to win, not on their QB. It seems that all of his seasons of suckitude have now been erased because of this 8-1 year.
It seems to be forgotten that with Sanchez at the helm, the Jets went to the NFC championship two years in a row. I'm not saying that it was because of him, lord knows it wasn't, but he was obviously playing well enough to get his team through to big games and he came through in clutch situations. Alex Smith hasn't done dick for his team since they wasted their first round draft pick on him and still, they throw money at him and pay him for his poor performance.
Is it because he's so pretty? Is it because he's the kind of guy who makes an easy target? There are far worse QBs in the league than Sanche, yet he's the first one to be criticized by everyone in the media. Go bother Tony Romo, Chad Henne, Rex Grossman, Donovan McNabb, or... do the Seahawks even have a quarterback???
All I'm saying is this, people need to have more confidence in Mark Sanchez. When you get him in a hurry up offense, no huddle with the clock winding down, he's on fire. When you give him the opportunity to throw those 10-12 yard throws, he's money. It's when they start trying to go back to the "ground and pound" offense and when he gets too much time to get lost in his own head that things go awry. He's solid in production, pretty mobile in the pocket and he just needs people to throw a tiny bit of confidence his way.
And I'm not just saying this because I want to have all of his babies.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
First and foremost, I have to get this off my chest: Why are people so mean to Mark Sanchez? Seriously, I need to know. All week, I've been reading about how much of a failure he is and how he needs to step up his game. Now, I know he isn't the greatest QB to ever play the game, but Jesus, cut him some slack. I watched the New England game on Sunday and what I saw wasn't as much of a Sanchez fail as it was a team fail. The interception that bounced of the hands and helmet of Shonn Greene, not Sanche's fault. The inability of the defense to get within 3 feet of Tom Brady, again, not the fault of Sanchez. Overall, he had a pretty great game with 2 touchdowns and over 300 passing yards. So, why does the blame fall consistently on his shoulders?
In addition, why is everyone talking about Alex Smith like he's all of the sudden some demigod in San Francisco? Statistically, he's having a better season than Sanche, but he's made fewer throws, fewer touchdowns and he's been on the team for SIX years with NO production until now! I've watched Niner games and I'm constantly baffled by how terrible Smith is. The Niners rely solely on their phenomenal defense and running game to win, not on their QB. It seems that all of his seasons of suckitude have now been erased because of this 8-1 year.
It seems to be forgotten that with Sanchez at the helm, the Jets went to the NFC championship two years in a row. I'm not saying that it was because of him, lord knows it wasn't, but he was obviously playing well enough to get his team through to big games and he came through in clutch situations. Alex Smith hasn't done dick for his team since they wasted their first round draft pick on him and still, they throw money at him and pay him for his poor performance.
Is it because he's so pretty? Is it because he's the kind of guy who makes an easy target? There are far worse QBs in the league than Sanche, yet he's the first one to be criticized by everyone in the media. Go bother Tony Romo, Chad Henne, Rex Grossman, Donovan McNabb, or... do the Seahawks even have a quarterback???
All I'm saying is this, people need to have more confidence in Mark Sanchez. When you get him in a hurry up offense, no huddle with the clock winding down, he's on fire. When you give him the opportunity to throw those 10-12 yard throws, he's money. It's when they start trying to go back to the "ground and pound" offense and when he gets too much time to get lost in his own head that things go awry. He's solid in production, pretty mobile in the pocket and he just needs people to throw a tiny bit of confidence his way.
And I'm not just saying this because I want to have all of his babies.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
NFL, Oakland style
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| Jealous? |
And there it is, folks. My view of Sunday's Jets v. Raiders game in Oakland.
I knew Oakland was going to be a scary place for a Jets fan to be, so I opted for a gray Jets t-shirt with a black Under Armour zip-up to blend in with the Raider Nation. Even on the BART to the game, I cautiously kept my UA zipped, only revealing the gray of the shirt underneath. I would shed the outer layer once I was safely in my seat.
Due to leaving SF late and BART schedules, we missed kick off and the first touchdowns of each team. I was bummed. It took forever just to get into the stadium and find our seats once we did finally arrive. The people around us were very nice. They heckled me a bit for being a Jets fan, but it was mostly friendly. My favorite was the drunk guy with half his face painted black and silver that kept putting his hand in my face and saying, "Psssssssshh!" like a 14 year old girl every time I cheered.
Perhaps it's the negativity of the stadium, but it felt like the Jets were having the worst game of their careers. It seemed the defense couldn't stop the run game and Mark Sanchez couldn't complete passes. Then there was the Cromartie fumble on the return kick and I wanted to cry. It was horrible to watch.
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| Such a pretty man |
The upside was that the visitor's bench was directly in front of me, as was the exercise bike, so Sanche was maybe 10 yards away from me the entire game. I even saw the trainers fixing his nose, though I had no idea it had been broken in the first place.
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| Burnell is standing up; Sanche is behind the second helmet |
I wish I had more to say about the game, but I left feeling very unsatisfied. Not just because of the loss, but because I wasn't able to let loose and enjoy the game. I was so worried about getting the crap beat out of me by Raider fans, that I didn't cheer much and I didn't even like being there. As evidenced by the video below, I'm really glad I kept to myself.
I kinda wish I had just stayed home.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Dude
Of course, the weekend before I am to see him in Oakland, Nick Mangold gets a "high ankle sprain". If I didn't know better, I'd say he did it on purpose to avoid being face to face with me. Okay, okay. So we won't be face to face and that hit did look pretty gnar on Sunday, but I'm so disappointed. Nick is a big part of why I love the Jets so much and watching this game from my epic seats just won't be the same without him.
However, I just found out that Scotty McKnight was just re-signed with the Jets, so maybe all hope is not lost. I mean, even if Nicky doesn't make the trip to Cali, at least we will have 4 of 5 members of our hypothetical NSYNC karaoke troop.
Nick, I wish you a super speedy recovery! Those boys aren't as safe out on offense without you!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
However, I just found out that Scotty McKnight was just re-signed with the Jets, so maybe all hope is not lost. I mean, even if Nicky doesn't make the trip to Cali, at least we will have 4 of 5 members of our hypothetical NSYNC karaoke troop.
Nick, I wish you a super speedy recovery! Those boys aren't as safe out on offense without you!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The greatest E-Bay experience ever!
Anyway, after spending weeks checking StubHub for good, but inexpensive tickets, I was having no luck. There were good-ish tickets, but they were at least $200 a piece (with shipping and processing fees). I was beginning to think that I wasn't meant to go to this game. Yesterday, I decided to check E-Bay because I'd purchased Titans/49ers tickets for really cheap a few seasons ago.
I was hitting the same wall on E-Bay, cheap and crappy seats or amazing but way overpriced. I mean, it's Oakland, not MetLife Stadium! Then, I found them. Through the scalpers and all, there they were: tickets 6 rows up behind the visitor's sideline. My heart began to race as I hastily placed my bid before realizing that there were almost 5 days left in the auction. I knew someone else was going to get them or I was going to have to pay an arm and a leg for them, so I decided to be bold and email the seller to see if she could end the auction and give them to me. It couldn't hurt, right?
The seller immediately wrote me back and said she would sell the tickets to me for $275 for the pair without handling or processing fees! It turns out, she's a lady from Reno who lives very close to my office. What luck! She told me she would meet me somewhere to give me the tickets so I wouldn't have to mess around with the electronic tickets and so that "Mark could write his number on them" for me.
This morning, she emails me to ask where I should meet her and includes a picture of herself from Burning Man so that I know who to look for (which didn't help because no one in real life looks like they do at Burning Man). Then she sent me a picture of Sanche, just for fun. I swear, I've made a new BFF.
I get to the deli where we've agreed to meet, because I was having lunch with Blanche
As we wait, she asks where I work. I tell her my boss' name and, it turns out, she used to be a client of his. Reno is just too damn small! We sit and chat about Burning Man and football until her to-go food arrives and she bids us farewell with another round of hugs.
I couldn't have been more lucky in this situation. Everything worked out flawlessly and I finally get to be up close and personal with my Jets. Now, I just have to worry about my wardrobe.
In case you are curious, here is a diagram of where my seats are. The MS stands for Mark Sanchez, as that's where I estimate he will be when he's off field. I get it, it's not to scale, but whatevs, I'm not an artist.
Jealous much?
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Sunday, September 11, 2011
J-E-T-S!!!!
"Don't call it a comeback...."
If anyone doubted the full force power of the Jets, tonight's game showed everyone that you never count them out. They are a team the prays on your weaknesses and destroys you from within.
There were so many great plays in the second half, I can't decide who I would give the game ball to, if I were Sexy Rexy. The touchdown pass to Plaxico was perfection. I think that was a display of talent and experience that younger ball clubs miss out on because only a veteran can make moves like that. The Revis interception put us back in the game. He's totally worth all the money they throw at him! The blocked punt by Joe McKnight... Seriously could not have been a better executed play. And the long field goal by Nick Folk won them the game. It was a full team effort out there tonight!
Mark Sanchez has grown so much since last season. Yes, he was sacked (and had that terrible fumble) and yes he was intercepted, but it was the first time he's gone out and not been afraid to throw throw the ball. He looked confident. He looked like he deserved that captain C on his chest. And having LT, Keller, and Plax to throw to really helps too.
And, though it's been said by everyone already, it was only fitting that the New York Jets get a W on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. It must mean so much to the team and to the New York residents to bring joy and happiness to the city/state on a day that is marred in such tragedy.
It's a win for everyone today. Well, except Tony Romo, who basically single-handedly lost that came for Dallas.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
If anyone doubted the full force power of the Jets, tonight's game showed everyone that you never count them out. They are a team the prays on your weaknesses and destroys you from within.
There were so many great plays in the second half, I can't decide who I would give the game ball to, if I were Sexy Rexy. The touchdown pass to Plaxico was perfection. I think that was a display of talent and experience that younger ball clubs miss out on because only a veteran can make moves like that. The Revis interception put us back in the game. He's totally worth all the money they throw at him! The blocked punt by Joe McKnight... Seriously could not have been a better executed play. And the long field goal by Nick Folk won them the game. It was a full team effort out there tonight!
Mark Sanchez has grown so much since last season. Yes, he was sacked (and had that terrible fumble) and yes he was intercepted, but it was the first time he's gone out and not been afraid to throw throw the ball. He looked confident. He looked like he deserved that captain C on his chest. And having LT, Keller, and Plax to throw to really helps too.
And, though it's been said by everyone already, it was only fitting that the New York Jets get a W on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. It must mean so much to the team and to the New York residents to bring joy and happiness to the city/state on a day that is marred in such tragedy.
It's a win for everyone today. Well, except Tony Romo, who basically single-handedly lost that came for Dallas.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Friday, September 9, 2011
My favorite football-related Twitter accounts
I'm an overactive Twitter user, that's no secret. Of the 125 people I follow, I'm sure over half of them are related to football in one way or another. Some of them are parody accounts, some are football players, and some are just other fans that are Twitterholics like myself.
What I've come to learn is that a majority of athletes that tweet are either compulsive retweeters and clog your news feed or boring. The worst are tweeters whose use of shorthand or slang makes their tweets undecipherable (I'm talking to you, CJ2K!) It's very rare to find an athlete that I genuinely enjoy updates from.
With that being said, I'd like to give you a list of my favorite Twitter accounts, so that you can enjoy them as well. Please feel free to add to the list or give me suggestions. I always love finding new people to follow.
@FauxJohnMadden - Hilarious! Yes, it's a parody account and not the real deal, but this person has some hilarious commentary on all things football. Sometimes I think his tweets are more accurate than those of @NFL. One of my favorite tweets? "Today's Wimbledon update is brought to you by.. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD END THE NFL LOCKOUT PLEASE!"
@NotJayCutler - Again, a parody account. If you read my blog, you know how much I loathe Jay Cutler. Any opportunity to mock Cutler is hilarious to me, though he doesn't tweet very often. Sample tweet : "Am I nervous about the season? I haven't quit yet."
@nyjets - As far as Twitter goes for pro sports teams, the Jets are really on top of their game. They are very interactive with their fans and they give thoughtful updates on press conferences, interviews, sound bites, and game highlights. They are great with social media, which is another reason I think they are gaining so much popularity in the last few years.
@nickmangold - Obviously, my favorite tweeter. He tweets his fans (and haters) without a bunch of retweeting clogging up your timeline. Nick is one of the few elite athletes that is truly grounded; he never makes himself out to be superior to anyone else. He gets very quiet during the season, as to be expected, but he's a tweeting machine on his off time.
@Mark_Sanchez - I know, I know. I'm a little biased when it comes to Sanche. I just adore him, so obvi I adore his Twitter account too. He shows his personality in a way you don't normally see pro QBs: he tweets pictures of his friends with the label #creepyguyfaketextingpic and jokes with his teammates, but always makes time to promote non-profits and charities. He shows his fans what a fun and genuine guy he must be, which makes me love him even more... as if that's possible. I also love his BFF (and one of the Jets newest wide receivers) @smcknight21.
@NFL - If you are a fan of football, you have to follow @NFL. However, if you are like me, you get the NFL updates via text already, so sometimes the updates are redundant. Oh well. I'd rather get an update 12 times than not get it at all.
@extraseats - This guy has tickets to 49ers, Jets and Cowboys games and usually his prices are pretty good. He's also got tickets for a bunch of baseball and hockey teams, should you want to find cheap games to go to.
@CoachJeffFisher - I just stumbled upon his Twitter account and my heart sang with joy. Looks like he hasn't really gotten into tweeting yet, but give him time. This is a great man, people. Soon, I'm sure, he'll be spitting out words of wisdom left and right.
Other accounts I follow that I don't necessarily like or dislike, I just follow them because I like them as players: @C-Finnegan31 (Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee Titans), @Kaepernick7 (Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers), @ACromartie (Antonio Cromartie, New York Jets), @stephentulloch (Stephen Tulloch, Detroit Lions), and @AdamSchefter (Adam Schefter, ESPN NFL correspondent).
There are also people I've tried to follow, but couldn't handle either the amount or content of tweets. @chrisjohnson28's tweets are complete gibberish. I'm sure someone understands him, but I'm not that person. @LarryFitzgerald's tweets are always about God or some preachy business, so I can't get down with that. @ochocinco needs a life. I get that Twitter is fun and exciting, but step away from the Twitter app on your phone, bro! @kurt13warner is an asshole. I only read his tweets once and they were making fun of other players. Uh, you used to be homeless and your wife looks like a man, you have no room to criticize others, dick.
And that's all I've got for now!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
What I've come to learn is that a majority of athletes that tweet are either compulsive retweeters and clog your news feed or boring. The worst are tweeters whose use of shorthand or slang makes their tweets undecipherable (I'm talking to you, CJ2K!) It's very rare to find an athlete that I genuinely enjoy updates from.
With that being said, I'd like to give you a list of my favorite Twitter accounts, so that you can enjoy them as well. Please feel free to add to the list or give me suggestions. I always love finding new people to follow.
@FauxJohnMadden - Hilarious! Yes, it's a parody account and not the real deal, but this person has some hilarious commentary on all things football. Sometimes I think his tweets are more accurate than those of @NFL. One of my favorite tweets? "Today's Wimbledon update is brought to you by.. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD END THE NFL LOCKOUT PLEASE!"
@NotJayCutler - Again, a parody account. If you read my blog, you know how much I loathe Jay Cutler. Any opportunity to mock Cutler is hilarious to me, though he doesn't tweet very often. Sample tweet : "Am I nervous about the season? I haven't quit yet."
@nyjets - As far as Twitter goes for pro sports teams, the Jets are really on top of their game. They are very interactive with their fans and they give thoughtful updates on press conferences, interviews, sound bites, and game highlights. They are great with social media, which is another reason I think they are gaining so much popularity in the last few years.
@nickmangold - Obviously, my favorite tweeter. He tweets his fans (and haters) without a bunch of retweeting clogging up your timeline. Nick is one of the few elite athletes that is truly grounded; he never makes himself out to be superior to anyone else. He gets very quiet during the season, as to be expected, but he's a tweeting machine on his off time.
@Mark_Sanchez - I know, I know. I'm a little biased when it comes to Sanche. I just adore him, so obvi I adore his Twitter account too. He shows his personality in a way you don't normally see pro QBs: he tweets pictures of his friends with the label #creepyguyfaketextingpic and jokes with his teammates, but always makes time to promote non-profits and charities. He shows his fans what a fun and genuine guy he must be, which makes me love him even more... as if that's possible. I also love his BFF (and one of the Jets newest wide receivers) @smcknight21.
@NFL - If you are a fan of football, you have to follow @NFL. However, if you are like me, you get the NFL updates via text already, so sometimes the updates are redundant. Oh well. I'd rather get an update 12 times than not get it at all.
@extraseats - This guy has tickets to 49ers, Jets and Cowboys games and usually his prices are pretty good. He's also got tickets for a bunch of baseball and hockey teams, should you want to find cheap games to go to.
@CoachJeffFisher - I just stumbled upon his Twitter account and my heart sang with joy. Looks like he hasn't really gotten into tweeting yet, but give him time. This is a great man, people. Soon, I'm sure, he'll be spitting out words of wisdom left and right.
Other accounts I follow that I don't necessarily like or dislike, I just follow them because I like them as players: @C-Finnegan31 (Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee Titans), @Kaepernick7 (Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers), @ACromartie (Antonio Cromartie, New York Jets), @stephentulloch (Stephen Tulloch, Detroit Lions), and @AdamSchefter (Adam Schefter, ESPN NFL correspondent).
There are also people I've tried to follow, but couldn't handle either the amount or content of tweets. @chrisjohnson28's tweets are complete gibberish. I'm sure someone understands him, but I'm not that person. @LarryFitzgerald's tweets are always about God or some preachy business, so I can't get down with that. @ochocinco needs a life. I get that Twitter is fun and exciting, but step away from the Twitter app on your phone, bro! @kurt13warner is an asshole. I only read his tweets once and they were making fun of other players. Uh, you used to be homeless and your wife looks like a man, you have no room to criticize others, dick.
And that's all I've got for now!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
My new favorite Jet
In case you aren't totally sold, here are a couple more photos that showcase the amazingness that is Scotty.
Yep. Follow him on Twitter, smcknight21!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Monday, August 15, 2011
Lord Have Mercy!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Friday, August 5, 2011
More news of the past week
Another addition of what's going on in the NFL flurry of preseason trades and acquisitions.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Good and The Bad
THE GOOD:
Colin Kaepernick is finally signed with the 49ers for a 4 year deal, which is great because I wouldn't want my 3 Kap jerseys to go to waste! Yes, I received 3 for my birthday. Win.
THE BAD
Jason Babin is now playing for the Eagles and I'm heartbroken. He is one of my favorite Titans and I'm so sad to see him go! I think the Eagles are going to have a spectacular team this year, as much as it pains me to say so, and they will have a good shot at making it to the Super Bowl.
Ugh. Why do the Titans consistently make personnel choices I do not agree with? I guess Matt Hasslebeck is our new QB. I'm going to try to learn to love him, but it's gonna be hard since my heart was set on Kyle Orton. I have a feeling that they are only bringing Hasslebeck in as a buffer until Jake Locker is ready; he's not a long term guy. Let's hope he can breathe life into my ailing Titans.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Hooray for Football!
The increasingly frequent buzz of my iPhone, letting me know I have a new text alert from NFL.com, is music to my ears.
For any fan of the NFL, yesterday was a very exciting day! The NFLPA finally signed off on the new CBA with the owners and got everyone back to work. But more exciting than yesterday is today.
It's wonderful to finally read about players showing up to the facilities to practice and get back on their game. It's also wonderful to start talking free agency. Who is going to go where and who is going to get a huge deal to stay just where they are?
I'm personally very anxious to see who the new starting QB for the Tennessee Titans will be, especially now that the Broncos are out shopping Kyle Orton. It's no secret that I would love to have K. Ort be the leader, and new face, of the Titans, since they have pretty much gotten rid of everyone on the team that I love. Plus, he's a great QB who hasn't really found his niche anywhere. Nashville would make a great home for him.
I also want to see what deals will be inked for Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards, and Antonio Cromartie because as much as I hope they will stay Jets, it's not likely to happen. Oh, and while we are at it Jets, re-sign Jason Taylor. Do it. Right. Now.
This week will be full of great drama and hard work. I'm more excited than I have been in a long time!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
For any fan of the NFL, yesterday was a very exciting day! The NFLPA finally signed off on the new CBA with the owners and got everyone back to work. But more exciting than yesterday is today.
It's wonderful to finally read about players showing up to the facilities to practice and get back on their game. It's also wonderful to start talking free agency. Who is going to go where and who is going to get a huge deal to stay just where they are?
I'm personally very anxious to see who the new starting QB for the Tennessee Titans will be, especially now that the Broncos are out shopping Kyle Orton. It's no secret that I would love to have K. Ort be the leader, and new face, of the Titans, since they have pretty much gotten rid of everyone on the team that I love. Plus, he's a great QB who hasn't really found his niche anywhere. Nashville would make a great home for him.
I also want to see what deals will be inked for Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards, and Antonio Cromartie because as much as I hope they will stay Jets, it's not likely to happen. Oh, and while we are at it Jets, re-sign Jason Taylor. Do it. Right. Now.
This week will be full of great drama and hard work. I'm more excited than I have been in a long time!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Eye Candy -- February 10, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
T. Ocho looking to move to... the Jets?!?!
No part of me wants you (separately or as a package deal) on my team for several reasons. Shall I count the ways?
1. T. O. was in Any Given Sunday. What do I mean by that? HE'S OLD!
2. No matter how many times you change your name, Chad Johnson... Ochocinco... Johnson, you will still be a fool. Not even Rex Ryan can tame you. I'll admit, I watched you on Dancing With The Stars. Hell, I even voted for you, but I would never give my seal of approval for you to join my team. Keep your grill and sombrero far away from New Jersey.
3. You are nothing special. Blame it on your coaches, blame it on your quarterback, but when it boils down to it, your delusions of grandeur are just that. Delusions. In comparison to other wide receivers in the league, you're alright, but nothing super special.
4. I know we can't guarantee that they will stay, but there's no way I'd give up Braylon Edwards or Santonio Holmes for you ass clowns.
5. The Jets have enough problems with getting the respect that they deserve. They'd get none with you on the roster.
6. Seriously. How old is T.O.? I'd take LL Cool J or Bill Bellamy on my team before him. Shoot, I'd take Cuba Gooding, Jr.
I feel as if those are good enough reasons to pass on their generous offer to join the Jets. I just hope the rest of the franchise listens to me.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Sunday, January 23, 2011
A hard loss
Perhaps I was too confident going into this game. Perhaps my father and I shouldn't have taken a pregame picture of us in our Jets jerseys (me in Nick Mangold's 74 and pops in Joe Namath's 12) standing on top of a Steelers jersey in fighting stances. Perhaps we jinxed the team with our antics.
That's exactly what was running through my head the entire first half of the AFC playoff game tonight. Seriously. I even made my dad change his shirt because my superstitions were telling me that it was bad juju for him to wear green during a game.
The first half was wretched. The Jets couldn't make anything work for them: no possession, no yardage, nothing. It was heartbreaking to see a team with so much heart and so much swagger losing 3-24 at the half. But I know my Jets and they don't go down without a fight.
The second half was awesome. I don't know what Rex said in that locker room, but something lit a fire under those guys and they made a valiant effort. A couple of sacks on Rapin' Roethlisberger, some interceptions, much more time for Marky Mark and his funky bunch to march down the field and score.
Okay, so the Jets lost. But to bring it to a 19-24 game and not let the Steelers score at all in the second half was magic. If only we could have had a few more minutes on the clock (or maybe had they not had some terrible clock management on that 4th and goal situation that eventually led to a safety), I believe they could have done it. I KNOW they could have.
But there's no need to live in "what ifs" and "coulda beens". I'm just thankful that the injuries sustained by Sanchez and Mangold weren't serious. I'm also grateful to have become a fan of a team that loves their fans so dearly. It's just Twitter, but I've received tweets from the official Jets Twitter account, Matt Higgins, Santonio Holmes and, of course, Nick Mangold, whereas I've never heard a peep from the Titans. The Jets are so accessible and wonderful. I will continue to be a loyal fan because I feel a personal connection to the whole team.
The Jets have grown leaps and bounds since they were in this position last year. They have a solid team, a coach you can't help but love and respect, a QB who gets better every game and a fan base you can't hold down.
We'll see you again next year!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
That's exactly what was running through my head the entire first half of the AFC playoff game tonight. Seriously. I even made my dad change his shirt because my superstitions were telling me that it was bad juju for him to wear green during a game.
The first half was wretched. The Jets couldn't make anything work for them: no possession, no yardage, nothing. It was heartbreaking to see a team with so much heart and so much swagger losing 3-24 at the half. But I know my Jets and they don't go down without a fight.
The second half was awesome. I don't know what Rex said in that locker room, but something lit a fire under those guys and they made a valiant effort. A couple of sacks on Rapin' Roethlisberger, some interceptions, much more time for Marky Mark and his funky bunch to march down the field and score.
Okay, so the Jets lost. But to bring it to a 19-24 game and not let the Steelers score at all in the second half was magic. If only we could have had a few more minutes on the clock (or maybe had they not had some terrible clock management on that 4th and goal situation that eventually led to a safety), I believe they could have done it. I KNOW they could have.
But there's no need to live in "what ifs" and "coulda beens". I'm just thankful that the injuries sustained by Sanchez and Mangold weren't serious. I'm also grateful to have become a fan of a team that loves their fans so dearly. It's just Twitter, but I've received tweets from the official Jets Twitter account, Matt Higgins, Santonio Holmes and, of course, Nick Mangold, whereas I've never heard a peep from the Titans. The Jets are so accessible and wonderful. I will continue to be a loyal fan because I feel a personal connection to the whole team.
The Jets have grown leaps and bounds since they were in this position last year. They have a solid team, a coach you can't help but love and respect, a QB who gets better every game and a fan base you can't hold down.
We'll see you again next year!
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Saturday, January 22, 2011
I couldn't have said it better myself
I know it's already time for the AFC Championship game tomorrow, but I just saw this video and it filled me with indescribable happiness. This solidifies Jon Stewart on my list of Brother Husbands.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Thursday, January 20, 2011
All hail Queen Brady
Why is it that, after the loss to the Jets, the Patriots organization finally tells us that Mrs. Brady has been playing with a foot injury, I mean "ailment", for the entire season and that he's going to have surgery to fix it? Shouldn't we have been privy to this information before their season came to a screeching halt?
Let me ask you this: Why do they feel the need to justify their loss to the Jets by telling me that Brady wasn't at his best? You lost. Get over it. You lost because your whole team played terribly, not because Brady had a foot injury. When I am out dude-hunting on a Friday night and my game is off, I don't manifest an injury then tell everyone I'm boyfriendless because of an ingrown toenail; I chalk it up to my inability to have a normal conversation with someone of the opposite sex. The same logic applies.
Also, are they trying to make him a hero for fighting through the pain all season? If it was that bad, he should have taken care of it a long time ago. I'm not impressed. At all. As a matter of fact, it feels like something Spencer Pratt would do for attention. You know what's a better way to make people think your awesome? One word: Giselle.
Thank God we are done with him for the season. I can't stand to look at his face anymore and I'm pretty sure Justin Bieber would really like to regain the complete control of the dudes with lesbian haircuts market.
xoxo,
Blanche Sanche
Monday, January 17, 2011
Next season
The opponents were announced right after the last game of the regular season, but it's just now that I'm getting around to figuring out which games I'll be going to next season.
It's been my dream for years to watch a Titans game at LP Field and, thanks to a free Southwest flight and a new friend who is a Titans fan, I think my dream will come true this year. But which team do I want to see my Titans play? A team they will beat, obviously. I'd really like to see them play the Buccaneers because of my newfound respect for Josh Freeman, but a Colts game would also be epic. I guess it will all boil down to when each game is played. I can't use too many vacation days on this trip because there are so many more games I'd like to see.
Unfortunately, a home game is all I'm going to get out of the Titans this year because they are staying far away from the west coast next season. However, I'm getting extraordinarily spoiled by the Jets, as there are 2 games for me to attend that are close to me.
They are playing in Denver again, which is awesome because my best friend lives just outside of Denver and I can kill two birds with one stone that way. See my bestie, my niece and my boys all in one trip? Perfection!
The Jets are also playing in Oakland and, though I have often said I will not go to a Raiders game because their fans terrify me, I'm going to bite the bullet and go. My friend is a Raiders fan, so if I show up with her and keep my Jets attire concealed until I'm in my seat, maybe I can escape unscathed. Or maybe I can persuade Nick to give me family section tickets so I don't have to fear for my life.
The greatest news of next season is that I have a friend who just moved to NYC to get his Masters degree at NYU and he wants me to come visit so we can go to a game. A home game for the Titans and the Jets?!?! It would be the best year of my life! Too bad I only have 2 weeks of vacation to spread throughout the year, otherwise I doubt I would work at all in the fall.
I doubt anyone really cares about my football plans, but I thought I'd lay them out there in case anyone wants to join me on my cross country adventures!
xoxo
Blanche Sanche
It's been my dream for years to watch a Titans game at LP Field and, thanks to a free Southwest flight and a new friend who is a Titans fan, I think my dream will come true this year. But which team do I want to see my Titans play? A team they will beat, obviously. I'd really like to see them play the Buccaneers because of my newfound respect for Josh Freeman, but a Colts game would also be epic. I guess it will all boil down to when each game is played. I can't use too many vacation days on this trip because there are so many more games I'd like to see.
Unfortunately, a home game is all I'm going to get out of the Titans this year because they are staying far away from the west coast next season. However, I'm getting extraordinarily spoiled by the Jets, as there are 2 games for me to attend that are close to me.
They are playing in Denver again, which is awesome because my best friend lives just outside of Denver and I can kill two birds with one stone that way. See my bestie, my niece and my boys all in one trip? Perfection!
The Jets are also playing in Oakland and, though I have often said I will not go to a Raiders game because their fans terrify me, I'm going to bite the bullet and go. My friend is a Raiders fan, so if I show up with her and keep my Jets attire concealed until I'm in my seat, maybe I can escape unscathed. Or maybe I can persuade Nick to give me family section tickets so I don't have to fear for my life.
The greatest news of next season is that I have a friend who just moved to NYC to get his Masters degree at NYU and he wants me to come visit so we can go to a game. A home game for the Titans and the Jets?!?! It would be the best year of my life! Too bad I only have 2 weeks of vacation to spread throughout the year, otherwise I doubt I would work at all in the fall.
I doubt anyone really cares about my football plans, but I thought I'd lay them out there in case anyone wants to join me on my cross country adventures!
xoxo
Blanche Sanche
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Playoffs
I love the playoffs. And I hate them too. I love them because they are the most intense games of the season, but I hate them because it means I'm going to have to find new ways to occupy my time for the next six months (say a big HELLO to school and a new running program). This weekends playoffs were about as good as it gets, with the exception of the NFC games. Seriously. Could they have at least tried to play interesting football???
Let's start with the Steelers/Ravens game. On principle, I had to root against the Ravens. I can't find it in my heart to love the team where Steve McNair ended his career because I still feel like he will always be an Oiler/Titan. Also, one of my dearest friends is a Steelers fan and she'd kill me if I rooted against them. Oh, and Mike Tomlin is hot. So there's that.
The game had me on the edge of my seat. At first, it looked like the Ravens were going to take it. They were definitely out to win, or so it seemed. Then halftime came. After the half, the Steelers came out with a renewed vengeance and took the game back. We had an AFC team in the divisional playoffs, who were they going to play?
There was never any doubt in my mind that it would be the Jets. Rexy and the rest of the team were talking a big game. Cromartie called Brady an asshole, which is true so I'm still unsure why it caused so much commotion, then Bart Scott pretty much put out a hit on Wes Welker. But when you get into a rivalry match with so much on the line, there are going to be some vicious words thrown around. It's all part of the show and the Jets are quite the showmen.
The thing that got me the most was that NO ONE was giving the Jets credit. The commentators made it seem as if the Jets had accidentally gotten into the playoff situation and the almighty Patriots were going to put them in their place. Everyone had their money on a huge Patriots upset, and couldn't stop talking about the huge upset back in December. However, no one was bringing up the fact that the Jets won the first contest between the rivals this season. They stressed what a great team the Patriots were and pretty much already had them in the Super Bowl.
And how wrong they were.
We saw a Jets team that was strong and played hard on both sides of the ball. Sanchez threw 3 touchdown passes. David Harris intercepted the golden boy Brady for the first time in 339 passes. Brady got sacked 5, yes 5, times while Sanchez didn't get sacked at all. It was poetic. I have never been more proud to be a fan of a team in my life. And if you follow me on Twitter or are friends with me on Facebook, I apologize for the frequent, elated updates that happened today!
Now, it's on to the Steelers. A team I KNOW we can beat. It's Super Bowl or bust for the Jets and I'm thinking that ring is going to look perfect on Mark Sanchez' finger.
Play like a Jet,
Blanche Sanche
Let's start with the Steelers/Ravens game. On principle, I had to root against the Ravens. I can't find it in my heart to love the team where Steve McNair ended his career because I still feel like he will always be an Oiler/Titan. Also, one of my dearest friends is a Steelers fan and she'd kill me if I rooted against them. Oh, and Mike Tomlin is hot. So there's that.
The game had me on the edge of my seat. At first, it looked like the Ravens were going to take it. They were definitely out to win, or so it seemed. Then halftime came. After the half, the Steelers came out with a renewed vengeance and took the game back. We had an AFC team in the divisional playoffs, who were they going to play?
There was never any doubt in my mind that it would be the Jets. Rexy and the rest of the team were talking a big game. Cromartie called Brady an asshole, which is true so I'm still unsure why it caused so much commotion, then Bart Scott pretty much put out a hit on Wes Welker. But when you get into a rivalry match with so much on the line, there are going to be some vicious words thrown around. It's all part of the show and the Jets are quite the showmen.
The thing that got me the most was that NO ONE was giving the Jets credit. The commentators made it seem as if the Jets had accidentally gotten into the playoff situation and the almighty Patriots were going to put them in their place. Everyone had their money on a huge Patriots upset, and couldn't stop talking about the huge upset back in December. However, no one was bringing up the fact that the Jets won the first contest between the rivals this season. They stressed what a great team the Patriots were and pretty much already had them in the Super Bowl.
And how wrong they were.
We saw a Jets team that was strong and played hard on both sides of the ball. Sanchez threw 3 touchdown passes. David Harris intercepted the golden boy Brady for the first time in 339 passes. Brady got sacked 5, yes 5, times while Sanchez didn't get sacked at all. It was poetic. I have never been more proud to be a fan of a team in my life. And if you follow me on Twitter or are friends with me on Facebook, I apologize for the frequent, elated updates that happened today!
Now, it's on to the Steelers. A team I KNOW we can beat. It's Super Bowl or bust for the Jets and I'm thinking that ring is going to look perfect on Mark Sanchez' finger.
Play like a Jet,
Blanche Sanche
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