2013
is a couple of weeks old now. I’ve got to admit this year has been
tough to get into for me. But, God provided all of my needs and
helped me through 2012, and I trust that he will do the same in the
new year. I don’t make things easy on myself sometimes, and I need
to make some smarter decisions. But, that’s not what this blog is
about. I’m sure I’ll write something uber-personal before too
much longer. However, this may be the greatest time of year to be a
sports fan....A lot of stuff going on.....I’ll take a few stories
one by one....
NHL
– I don’t follow hockey. I don’t understand it. The closest I
can get to it is that Mike Fisher has got to have one of the
prettiest wives in the NHL. That being said, one of my best friends
in the whole world lives and breathes Nashville Predators. And, for
the sake of one Rosie Bradford, I am glad the league ended their
lockout. I just hope they make it up to fans such as her. The fans
definitely deserve it.
The
Dallas Cowboys – Another season, another end-of-season swoon. Is
Tony Romo the answer? I don’t know. I’m not sure of anything at
Valley Ranch anymore. The team has just hired Monte Kiffin as DC.
He’s 72 years old, but is similar to Dick LeBeau in Pittsburgh.
But, all I see with the Cowboys are stats. Maybe that changes. Either
way, it’s the Garrett and Romo show for one more year...so maybe it
gets better. If I was a fan during 1-15, I will remain one now.
Tennessee
Titans – It’s not going to get any better. Mike Munchak just
fired Alan Lowry – Special Teams Coach. He was the one who designed
the “Music City Miracle” play in January 2000, but his unit had
performed well this season – getting a pair of touchdowns in the
finale against Jacksonville. That win possibly saved Munchak’s job.
Mike Munchak is a NFL legend. A great player, and a great line coach.
But, he is not a head coach. He can fire all the people that Bud
tells him to, but it’s not going to make a difference. And, the
coach who is hired in January 2014 isn’t going to have it much
easier either. Nashville is simply not a sexy city – NFL wise. We
do have Faith Hill and the cast of ABC’s “Nashville,” though.
NFL
Playoffs – My hat is off to the Ravens, who showed everyone they
could beat Goliath this weekend by knocking off the Broncos in what
might very well go down as one of the most spectacular games in
playoff history. Nobody gave them a chance, and yet they hung with
Manning and Company all the way through. I don’t think they can
make it against Brady and the Pats, but I am pulling for them. In the
NFC, I hope the Falcons can handle the 49ers and move on to their
second Super Bowl. I think Tony Gonzalez deserves to go out with a
ring. I like New England and Atlanta, though I would be pleased with
a Ravens – Falcons showdown.
Coaching
Carousel – It’s sad of me to say so, but the day after the NFL
regular season ends is always one of the most intriguing – as it’s
the day where underachieving teams part ways with their coaches. Hey,
quite a few times, they do so with years still on their contracts, so
the coaches are well taken care of. This year has been interesting. I
like the Andy Reid hire in Kansas City. As far as the rest of the
hires, time will tell. What is the most interesting factor this year
is how many of the most sought-after coaches have turned away
interest. Chip Kelly. Brian Kelly. Heck, Nick Saban doesn’t even
answer his phone. Jon Gruden is practicing his smile for ESPN this
fall, and Bill Cowher hasn’t floated his name for any job this
season. So, I say to any NFL teams with interest...I am available. I
have seventeen years of experience doing color commentary for high
school sports, and on Tecmo Bowl on Super Nintendo way back when, I
engineered a 77-6 victory for the Cowboys over the Bills. (I even
played QB.) So, I feel qualified. I just need to be able to continue
my music writing career, as well as my weekly radio show. After all,
I don’t want to burn out like so many have. You have to ease into
these things. I can assemble a staff on short notice. My son is a
pro at PS3, and has beaten Madden several times. What about a 14-year
old offensive coordinator? I better get off here quick. I think my
phone is going to ring. Where do I want to coach? Let’s see. Been
to Jacksonville before. Not interested.....Chicago? Too cold, but
great pizza....Arizona...too hot. Philadelphia?....nope, not in a
million years. Too many crazy people there. They booed Santa
Claus...and Jimmy Johnson...I still don’t know which one is
worse....San Diego? The weather is almost perfect, and the QB is
pretty good in Rivers. Dean Spanos, give me a call. Everyone else is
going to ask you for at least $3M. I can be had for $2.5M and three
trips to Nashville each week....The deal of the century. It’s up to
you!
