Pats - Panthers Running Diary

Did I mention before I am on vacation? Seems like a great time for some preseason NFL running diary, right? right?

8:01 A moment of panic as I couldn't find the channel - the first two were on ABC but luckily we have CBS tonight... as we all know CBS has control of the AFC games, which is great, because they only have one HD truck. I hear they may have gotten one for Flag Day though.

8:05 I have lost control of the "flickie" within the first 4 minutes to my father in law. I suppose it was inevitable..

8:07 ... and I've already lost my first argument with him about a questionable call. Adalieus Thomsas was not guilty of a horsecollar tackle. I suppose he was right as the refs agreed with him, not me.

8:08 Does BB look a little more svelte this year? I suppose his new lady may be wearing him out...

8:09 Jake Delhomme... still full of potential, huh? I think its time to give up on the Panthers. They're not going back to the superbowl. And yes, I may be having a G&T right now. Yup. Yum.

8:11 You know what I always hate about doing these running diaries? They only last for like a quarter. And I've already been informed that the Sox will be on... and as I type this we've just switched over. Well, we'll get periodic updates on Tom and the boys, right? Hopefully. But we'll have a good time making fun of JD Drew.

8:15 Well, the sox went 1-2-3 in the first... and the Pats are still at commercial. I'm guessing they went 3-and-out. One random note - the Carolina cheerleaders are leaving some to be desired after seeing the Pats cheerleaders last week. I mean, if you're into that sort of thing. Not that I'd notice if I were.

8:17 So is it bad that every time I see Tedy Bruschi get hit in Madden, I'm afraid that he's had another stroke? its a good thing they don't build these types of things into the game. It'll only get worse when I'm watching him on Sundays this fall. Hang in there Tedy. Don't get hit too much. Just... take it easy.

8:20 So I missed the first drive, but now Brady has to drive from the 5 yard line. This should be interesting. 6 yard run by Maroney to start...

8:23 Ok, its time to fire Josh McDaniels. Why exactly did they start the game with 7 straight running plays?? Ugh. Amateurs.

8:25 I just took a shower before the game started... and I didn't put boxers on because I figured it was late and I was putting mesh shorts on to go to bed into afterwards anyway... now I'm starting to regret that decision. I know that you really didn't need to, or care to, know that, but now you do.

8:27 And I'm pretty sure McDaniels was fired, because BB just went for it on 4th in his own territory. Eek. But they got it on another rushing play. Ugh.

8:29 Announcer "A" just called Maroney "shifty" for the first time. Superb announcing here. Ugh. (yes, that's three UGHs so far. oh well)

8:31 Announcer "A" just went to the "LOVE HIM LOVE HIM LOVE HIM" about Wes Welker. Wow, I'm enlightened.

8:32 Announcer "A" (again) - "this is a different team since BB made them go fo it on 4th"... yes, they were replaced by the body snatchers. You missed it if you blinked.

8:33 I can't keep up with Announcer "A"... too much stupidity. Just know that I'm annoyed. He was just talking about his dog. blah.

8:35 A nice drive by the pats in the end that ended with Watson dropping one in the endzone... still, real nice work. My man-crush on Brady goes on unabated.

8:38 To the Sox - Schil just gave up a dinger to a guy who apparently talks to his bat in the dugout. Sheesh. I hope he enjoys Tampa Bay next year.

8:42 Its a great thing I don't have the flickie... I just got 3 minutes of ads. AAAGGH! No, I'm not that upset, its really just for a little drama here. Still.. I would say i'm pretty good with a flickie.

8:45 The Pats just blocked a FG attempt... I always love that. I also love when the camera men don't suck. But this is CBS we're talking about.

8:49 More running plays. You know, Tom didn't have any problem "throwing it in there" about 9 1/2 months ago. I'm just saying is all.

8:50 Announcer "A" just said that Sammy Morris's main trait is "versatility". My main trait is doing my best not to maim Announcer "A" (who I am not reasonably sure is Dan Foutes. Shoot me now).

8:54 TD Pats. A nice drive by Brady and the boys. I can't wait for the season to start.

8:58 Well, this isn't my computer... and I may get kicked off it soon. I hope you won't miss me too much if I do...

9:00 I just lost my second argument - I said that Ortiz doesn't swing at the first pitch, even if its a "big fat one" as the father in law said. Well, his next at bat he drove one out... on the first pitch. Oh-for-two.

9:04 I love it when Manny runs. It really reminds me they may actually be able to win it all again. 3-1 (Red) Sox.

9:10 The sox are making quick work of the Chisox again. The pats offense is looking good. I don't have anything significant to say about this, I just like it.

9:14 They just showed McDaniels on the sideline. Apparently he got his job back. Oh well. Gostowski just missed wide-left... something Brady certainly didn't about 9 and 1/2 months ago... ok, ok, I'll stop.

9:19 My rear end is really itchy. I need some boxers. Skin-on-mesh shorts-on-leather doesn't feel great. This could all be cleared up if someone would just get me another G&T!!!!

9:21 Well, that wraps up the first half. Are you impressed that I made it this far? Its a good warm-up for a regular season game. Of course, the problem with that is that I usually am pacing a little too much during a regular season game. Oh well.

9:32 I was going to take half-time off, but the Sox are just piling it on. I love it, I really do. Could this be the year they manage to win the division? They didn't blow up (yet) in August, and they are the best team in baseball, by record, really, things are looking good. Still, let's not get too comfortable. In fact, lets just enjoy the 8 run lead.

9:39 Ok, sorry I've been gone for a bit... but like the white knight entering the dragon's den, i just snuck across the living room to get the remote back...

9:41 ...but he woke up and took it back from me. I don't know what just happened there... but it was something. I think the Patriots had some sort of scoring type play. Oh well.

9:45 I'm not the first person to mention this... but how cool is it that I can sit here, watch the stats for the Pats and Sox, including the speed of Schil's pitches, the temperature and wind direction in North Carolina, et. al., while typing and watching the games on TV? I love it. Were we all just really, really bored before we had these capabilities, or did we talk to each other more? I can't remember.

9:48. Meghan just informed me I might want to remove the 8:25 item. Eh, if you know me, you can live with it. If you don't know me, I'm kind of scared you're still reading this.

9:55 We're stuck on the Sox right now, which is sort of disappointing, as there's no reason to watch a 9-1 game. But just in case you are bored, here's a descent way to kill a good 20 minutes. Come on, you know you want to.



9:57 Another blocked FG. hehe. Sweet. Did you enjoy a little thumb wars???
I'm a puppet!!

10:04 Fourth and real short on the Panthers 1 yard line. I'm pleading with BB to go for it...

10:05 TOUCHDOWN! Ok, maybe the preseason doesn't require all caps... oh well. That was a SWEET play. Cassel botched the snap from Center, it popped up in the air, he caught it and flicked it to Evans who punched it through. What a chippy play. I love it. Long. TUP. Am I missing any fun catch phrases?

10:09 Meghan and I are the last two awake. Do I have the remote? No. Is my bum still itchy? Yes. But at least the last channel that was flickied was the Pats...

10:10 I'd like to point out that its near the end of the 3rd quarter, and I'm still going. I know, I know. Thank you. Also, I'd like to point out that if my father were here, he would have just made a joke - I don't know how it would have gone, but Nick Goings just ran the ball, and it would have had to do something with "coming and Goings"... I feel unconfortable just thinking about it.

10:16 Well, I was tagged by Meghan. I don't really know what this means, and I don't usually go for these back-door schenanigans, but I'll give it a try. I won't use my real real middle name either (though it does deal with a semi-famous wood worker)...

Obligatory Rules, Copy and put in your post.You post the meme rules before you start listing the facts of the darn meme. For each letter of your middle name, list a fact/statement relevant to you and/or your life, in some way. Alright? If you don’t have a middle name, pick one.Next, it’s your world, make up your own rules for the rest of this one and tag people accordingly .

E dward is Tom Brady's middle name. No, you shouldn't find this creepy.
D own was the first song I ever heard by 311. I like 311. And rocks. And trucks. Yay manly stuff.
W ay Away is my favorite song off the Madden 04 soundtrack. Yes, I need help.
A is the grade that I get in all my classed, cause I'm a wicked smah-tie. Yup, I went there.
R on... Ron... Ron Weasley!
D -Fense. D-Fense. D-Fense. Go Pats!

Vallone, you are the only other person I know that could have made it this far on a stupid Patriots post. You've been tagged. Whatever that means.

10:35 For those of you keeping score at home, the last twenty minutes have consisted of the following: The remote is back in the sleeping dragon's den, and the Sox are on. Oh well. Meghan and I have switched places and now I have her laptop and the comfy seat, while she has gone to bed. And she managed to leave two comments on this (now rather lengthy) post, see below. And I can't tell you how the pats are doing... Oh well. It was good to see them do well tonight, really, the 3rd preseason game is the most important to win anyway.

10:43 Well, the sox are still on. I think getting it back on the Pats is hopeless at this point. I guess its time to pack it in. I hope you enjoyed your night, whatever you were doing (even if it wasn't blogging for 3 hours), and also enjoyed this post. I'm off to bed with my mysterious girl-friend-on-the-side.