My day watching the Lions. Yay!

Ok. I haven't posted in a while, I know. This Sunday, my favorite football team - the Detroit Lions - play the local Baltimore Ravens. What this means is, I actually get to see a Lions game before Thanksgiving (the Lions always play on Thanksgiving). My one and only hope is that the Lions prevail. Livin in Raven country - my life could be miserable for the next few days if they lose. Let's see what happens....

9:58 - Put on a half pot of coffee. Usually on Sundays I will put on a full pot - but I woke up late and there's and early game, which means beer starts at 12:30 or so...
10:00 - Sit down to watch the Sports Reporters. Rachael calls Mike Lupica "mousey" she says the same about John Clayton. They start with baseball talk. Playoff time. Is it possible the Yankees have a $200 million first round loser? Yep... at least I hope so. I am a Mets fans and hate the Yankees. Rachael rather likes the Yankees. To me, Tony LaRusa is like Bill Cower. You can get into the playoffs and be impressive during the regular season, but can't seem to put it together in the post season.

10:17 - Talk turns to Eli Manning. I really don't like him. I know he's good. I won't deny that, but he came off as a huge baby when he was drafted. I feel about Eli the same way I feel about Shaq - they are probably the best people in the world - I just don't like them... I just have a problem with people who take what they have for granted and try to cry their way into a better situation. I loved that the Chargers beat the Giants a couple weeks ago.

10:15 - LaDanian Tomlinson was compared to Barry Sanders... there is only one Barry Sanders. Nobody will ever be another Barry Sanders. Nobody.

10:18 - Old Spice body wash has a commercial that alludes to a guy masturbating in the shower. Why would this make me want to buy it? I find it not only disturbing, but disgusting.

10:23 - Did you know that they actually sell "Easy Buttons" at Staples? Is that the modern day version of "Magic Beans?" What purpose could this serve? "Hey, look at me. I have an 'Easy Button' ha ha ha ha." It's not even remotely funny.

10:32 - Sunday SportsCenter. Since I watched sports all day yesterday, I can flip around.

10:36 - Sunday Morning is a breeding ground for Evangelists and infomercials...weight loss infomercials. Not to be confused with late night TV that is a breeding ground for "Girls Gone Wild" and other "mating" infomercials.

10:52 - I put together 'The Shark.' This is a small rechargeable vacuum. We have a full sized vacuum. But we now have this one too. I'm not sure why. I was going ot use it, but it has to be charged for 20 hours before it's first use. 20 hours!!!

11:00 - 12:18 - I cleaned a little. What of it? I;m domestic like that.

12:19 - I went to the grocery store to get some butter for the wings. Check that. I went to the convenience store. They didn't have any. Then I went to the grocery store. I hate the grocery store. I tried to look mean so the people outside begging for money wouldn't ask me for anything. It worked.

12:37 - Got home and put a sauce pan on the warmer.... I wonder how many tablespoons is in a 'stick' of butter. I'm guessing 8.

12;55 - Sat down to watch a little pre-game.

2:30 - Okay - I left a lot of time out. I made some wings and damn were they tasty. Adam and Kelly got me a Wing fryer for a wedding present (did I say "me" I meant "us" heh heh... and "we" have put it to good use. Thanks, Ad and Kelly!)I have been sitting on the edge of my seat the whole game. The Lions have forced a number of turnovers and started off with 14 points, but they have not been able to move the ball at all on offense. Let me comment on Harrington - he's not as bad as people think but he's not as good as I had hoped. Roy Williams went out hurt. Harrington has thrown a couple interceptions. 1 was completely his fault. The other was a bomb throw. There have also been a few drops by receivers. Marcus Pollard put one hand out for a pass that he was going to get hit. Milke Williams has dropped at least 2 passes. I'm starting to think that Harrington would be better if he had confidence in his receivers. I have read in some articles that a few of his interceptions in the past have been because of receivers running incorrect routes. The result is he waits until the route is complete and there is no timing whatsoever. Regardless - the Lions cling to a 4 point lead at half time. It was an ugly half. If the Lions remain inept on offense I fear the game will go to the Ravens.

2:55 - The Lions just stopped them on the firs possession of the second half. Thank God. Just out of Bryant's FG range. (sigh) at this point I just want them to hold on. But I know in order to do that they have to be aggressive.
Every time I clap the dog barks. I wonder if she's on our side? She's in the bedroom with Rach watching the Browns game (the Browns are Rachael's team). I don't know if the dog is actually watching the game, but it'd make sense as she could be an honerary member of the "Dawg Pound." (corny, I know.)

2:58 - Run to Jones. This guy has to get going. The announcers echo my sentiment. Either I'm smart or it's just that obvious.

3:00 - They must have heard me. 3 straight runs to K. Jones. and...uh-oh...he fumbled... maybe...wait...okay...whew -tripping called on the defense, Lions keep the ball. Man, the Ravens have been sloppy. I think that's the only reason the Lions are still in the game.

3:02 - Marcus Pollard - again - does not run the route properly and there's an incomplete pass. He could have had a 20 yard gain there.

3:04 - Kevin Johnson catches one for 10 yards - this is the only guy that Harrington has good timing with.

3:06 - Scott Fines? Who is this guy? He just made a catch for a first down inside the 10! What the Hell... GO SCOTTY!

Timeout Baltimore

Time for another beer.

3:09 - Kevin Jones throws Will Demps off like a rag doll and gains a couple.

3:11 - Suggs (for the Ravens) is thrown out of the game for contact with an official. Mike Carey is the only official I know by name he seems to call every single game. I swear, he's Superman.

3:12 - 2 runs from the 2. No TD so far. They need a TD. If Baltimore stops them... and they did. Damn. Wait 2 flags? The commentator says - "no idea what they did be but it can't be good...." no kidding. For who? Unsportsman like conduct against the Ravens. 1st and goal for the Lion-kitties... another sigh of relief.

3:14 - Run to Jones. He dives, and doesn't get in. Ugh. They can't choke here.

3:15 - Run to Jones... not in again... and Kevin Jones is hurt. The Ravens D is showing great resolve (which I reluctantly admit). This is a key possession.

3:16 - Atrose Pinner gets in... THANK GOD! Man, I can't believe it... and of course, it's challenged (reviewed by instant replay).

3:19 - There is no good replay angle. So....

3:20 - The ruling on the field stands! Sweet. Not enough cameras I guess, because I don't think he actually got in.

3:22 - #46 is ejected from the game for - guess what? - contact with an official. The Ravens got 30 yards worth of penalties on an extra point play. Unbelievable. The Ravens are coming unglued... actually, they probably came unglued a number of plays ago. Replay shows that Ed Reed should have been the one ejected.

3:29 - Deflected pass - 4th down for Baltimore.

3:31 - R.W. McQuarters - runs it down to inside the 20 and then there is a 15 yard facemask by Baltimore.

When did the braids out of the helmet become so popular?

3:32 - Artose Pinner runs down to the 1.

3:40 - "The wheels are starting to fall off" the commentator says in reference to the Ravens... ummm... that happened a long time ago. The wheels are off, and the car is on cinder blocks. Illegal block in the back by the Ravens... I am so happy right now. There is nothing more that I would want than the Lions beating the Ravens. I hate the Ravens.

3:45 - The Ravens have had 21 penalties. Almost 150 yards. I thought they were disciplined, but they are doing a great impersonation of the Raiders this week.

3:49 - A 15 yard penalty on Derick Mason. He caught a ball out of bounds and threw the ball at the wall when it was called incomplete. He's a baby.

3:50 - It seems the Ravens may break the record for penalties in a game! Only one more... these guys are above average? They were selected by some to go to the Super Bowl? If the score holds up the Ravens will have 1 win in 4 games in a division with the undefeated Bengals and the Steelers.

3:51 - The 3rd penalty is called on the Lions. The 3rd - the Ravens have 21.

3:53 - The Ravens score a TD... I am again worried about this game.

4:00 - Shawn Bryson runs for a 77 yard touchdown! 34-17 the Lions on top. How incredible will this win be without 2 of their top receivers? No Charles Rogers. No Roy Williams. 34 points. And it's against the #2 defense in the NFL. Deon Sanders just couldn't catch up... I never liked him much either. Even after he 'found Jesus.'

4:07 - The Ravens fumble. Dre Bly recovers. He's had 2 ints and 1 fumble recovery... nice game for him.

4:08 - I haven't seen Kevin Jones in a while. I wonder where he is? Did he get that hurt on the goal line?

4:22 - Lions win! Hallelujah! I can go to work and not take crap from anybody!

It was as ugly of a win that could be had. Harrington threw for less than 100 yards. The Ravens took so many penalties that they were backed up almost back to Baltimore from Detroit.

5:24 - I am watching the Ravens post game and listen to them cry. The consensus is that Billick (the Ravens coach) has to go. A lot of people are talking about the great goal line stand the Ravens had. I think it's lost on them that the Lions scored a TD on that drive. But I guess you have to find something positive.

Did I mention I don't like the Ravens? I can't wait to listen to the radio shows tomorrow.