Crazy Christmas
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
What a crazy Christmas weekend for me. I have been saddened, amazed, disappointed and elated all in a few days. I haven't been through this many emotions in so short a time since I got my first girlfriend at junior-high youth camp (ah...weren't those the days?).
Disappointed...
...in Nick Saban's decision to go to the Miami Dolphins. I had a feeling this time he would go, but I heard rumors before he announced his decision that gave me hope that he would stay. I can't fault him for his decision, even though I believe if he would've stayed long-term, he had all the tools necessary to be a legendary college coach. I'm thankful he awakened the "sleeping giant" here at LSU, though, and I hope the next coach can keep it awake.
...in my fantasy football team, The Malicious Mullets, on Sunday. After scoring 171 points the week before, I only scored 114 in the championship game. That still left me with a lead of three points going into Monday night's game, though. Unfortunately, my opponent had David Akers, Philly's field goal kicker. All he had to do was kick one field goal and one extra point and I was done.
Elated...
...that the Eagles sat their first string offense and they only scored one touchdown in the game! The Malicious Mullets, despite their subpar performance, won oh-so-important bragging rights for me for an entire year. And bragging is what it's all about, isn't it?
Amazed...
...that parts of south Louisiana had a white Christmas. The snow didn't stay on the ground around here, but I did see some flakes falling. And that's good enough for us to call it a "White Christmas!"
...in Peyton Manning's ability to make the quarterback position look so easy. The touchdown pass he threw to break Dan Marino's record was brilliant and epitomized why he's so good at what he does. There are quarterbacks who have more natural talent, but none that are smarter or that work better with their receivers.
Saddened...
...by the early death of retired NFL great Reggie White, who was only 43 years old. White, who became an ordained minister at age 17, may have been the greatest defensive lineman ever, but people are talking about his generosity off the field now just as much as his ability on the field. "He was the kindest, most loving and loyal friend a person could ever ask for.", said Bill Horn, his long-time friend and agent.
As Stuart Scott said on SportsCenter, I can hear him telling his teammates in his gruff voice, "Y'all don't need to be cussing now. God don't like that." He always stood up for what God liked and that earned him a lot of respect.
What a crazy Christmas weekend for me. I have been saddened, amazed, disappointed and elated all in a few days. I haven't been through this many emotions in so short a time since I got my first girlfriend at junior-high youth camp (ah...weren't those the days?).
Disappointed...
...in Nick Saban's decision to go to the Miami Dolphins. I had a feeling this time he would go, but I heard rumors before he announced his decision that gave me hope that he would stay. I can't fault him for his decision, even though I believe if he would've stayed long-term, he had all the tools necessary to be a legendary college coach. I'm thankful he awakened the "sleeping giant" here at LSU, though, and I hope the next coach can keep it awake.
...in my fantasy football team, The Malicious Mullets, on Sunday. After scoring 171 points the week before, I only scored 114 in the championship game. That still left me with a lead of three points going into Monday night's game, though. Unfortunately, my opponent had David Akers, Philly's field goal kicker. All he had to do was kick one field goal and one extra point and I was done.
Elated...
...that the Eagles sat their first string offense and they only scored one touchdown in the game! The Malicious Mullets, despite their subpar performance, won oh-so-important bragging rights for me for an entire year. And bragging is what it's all about, isn't it?
Amazed...
...that parts of south Louisiana had a white Christmas. The snow didn't stay on the ground around here, but I did see some flakes falling. And that's good enough for us to call it a "White Christmas!"
...in Peyton Manning's ability to make the quarterback position look so easy. The touchdown pass he threw to break Dan Marino's record was brilliant and epitomized why he's so good at what he does. There are quarterbacks who have more natural talent, but none that are smarter or that work better with their receivers.
Saddened...
...by the early death of retired NFL great Reggie White, who was only 43 years old. White, who became an ordained minister at age 17, may have been the greatest defensive lineman ever, but people are talking about his generosity off the field now just as much as his ability on the field. "He was the kindest, most loving and loyal friend a person could ever ask for.", said Bill Horn, his long-time friend and agent.
As Stuart Scott said on SportsCenter, I can hear him telling his teammates in his gruff voice, "Y'all don't need to be cussing now. God don't like that." He always stood up for what God liked and that earned him a lot of respect.
