Who Dat Nation…Let’s Finish Strong in Miami…

Do I even need to blog about Pro Bowl? Sorry Goodell, I thought Pro Bowl was pretty lame this year. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I wasn’t able to go this year or because I didn’t want to go since it wasn’t in Hawaii for the first time in 30 years.

Ridiculous, I tell ya.

I’m not a huge fan of Miami. It’s a cool place and all, but I prefer Hawaii. I can’t stand how my Jack and Coke’s are $14 a pop in Miami and only $10 a pop in Hawaii. I hate change. Change. Pfft, it almost always sucks at first.

Just like my day job…its changing like a mutha and I hate it. Eventually, the outcome will be great…or so they say…and I pray.

Oh let’s not forget how the Pro Bowl is so inconveniently played before the BIG GAME now! It’s almost sacrilegious…

Que, no?

Ok, maybe it was super lame because not only did the NFC lose…I had to watch them lose on the ding-dong TV at home. Super boring.

So, I’ve never been to a Super Bowl. (Totally open for any invites, tho…thank you very much…) But I really don’t want to spend 2 weeks in Miami with the madness surrounding me for both Pro Bowl and Super Bowl events.

I’m good. I’ll pass.

Onto the Super Bowl and the Saints and Colts. It’s no surprise that I want the Saints to win. That is, if you’ve been following my blog. I may have been, oh so, completely wrong earlier this season about wanting my #1 pick to be Matt Forte in my fantasy leagues, (although, I never did draft him #1 in any draft except for a mock draft…doesn’t count so those that “mocked” me can shove it!) but I did draft good ol’ Drew Brees #1 in my fantasy league that I traveled  1595 miles for (St. Louis). QB’s are big in this league. Yes, I am a fan now.

The countdown starts. 5 days until victory. The Saints have got me on this one. Who’s with me? I know I got the Who Dat Nation…what about you?

If this Vid doesn’t get you….what will?

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Chants on the Ground.

Sorry. Move over, Brett…it’s all about Brees and his chants…

Let’s go Sunday football.

New Orleans Saints.

WIN! WIN! WIN!

WHO’S WITH ME?!!

1, win, 2, we do
3, win, 4, some more
5, win 6, for kicks
7,win, 8,  great
9, win 10, again
win, again, win, again, win, again, win, again

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Playoffs-Shmayoffs.

What a ridiculous weekend in sports…

In the words of Coach Jim E. Mora…

Playoffs-Shmayoffs.

I’m guessing that every team I believe is going to win this season in the playoffs…won’t. What is this schtuff about Palmer finally getting his chance and blowing it, again? OK, maybe he didn’t blow it all himself, but

for crying out loud! Give the man a chance!

Jets couldn’t even let them win one for Henry? C’mon. The humanity. At least, the Jets were kind enough to not blow out Palmer’s knee after the first play. Gee, thanks Jets D. Thanks.

Then, what’s this garbage about Dallas beating Philly? I tell ya, I’m a Cowboy fan every other year. Yeah, the year Romo made that supreme botched snap, I was a Cowboy fan. This playoff year, I am not a Dallas fan. Eagles had an amazing year in my eyes. I mean, who didn’t make a name for themselves this season? Maclin, McCoy, Celek…how ’bout that incredible TD pass from Vick to Maclin…like whoa!

What does Moss have to do to win a SuperBowl? What do I have to do to see my boy get a ring or see him happy? Baltimore is a beast this season, but I am over Ray Lewis and his deadly hits and, moreover, his poisonous, brain washing chants.

I’m taking Indy and New Orleans to go to the Superbowl. They’re the only teams I like…to be honest with you. I don’t think the Jets can take it that far and I’m not big on San Diego. Although, the emails I’ve been getting from people are to see San Diego to take it ALL the way. Nuts, I tell ya.

I’m big on Drew Brees this year. And I’m not a bandwagoner. Really. Say what you want. I mean, I had him this year in my  favorite fantasy team and he has proven to me to be some amazing QB. I love that. Arizona doesn’t have to go to the Superbowl again, do they? I already said that I’m done with Dallas this season, although, I am thrilled Romo dropped Jessica this year. Best thing he did for the team and football. Thank you. This may make me sound like a butt-head, but I really do like Minnesota, but Favre is done. I’d love to see what he’s going to do if he doesn’t make it to the SuperBowl. Ugh, on second thought, I’m over that drama.

So Colts and Saints it is! What’s your take? Well, like I said earlier…I’m sure the teams I’m guessing will win…probably won’t.

Anyone wanna hit up Miami for ProBowl/SuperBowl?

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Happy Barfalotabus!

Happy New Year! I’m back. How Happy is your New Year so far?

So far, for me…I’m annoyed by this press conference…

Ted Phillips being annoying.

Is it me? Not sure why it annoys me. Is Ted Phillips right? Or is he sooo wrong?

OK…OK…let me start by saying we haven’t had any playoffs for 3 straight years…OK…blah, blah, blah…no playoffs for 3 straight years…OK…did I say we haven’t been in the playoffs for 3 straight years? OK?

OK, PHILLIPS! WE GET IT! WE ALL KNOW IT! WE WATCHED EVERY SEASON! O-K!?

Or am I still reeling from the massive destruction of this team we call,

the Chicago Bears?

Or maybe try this bad boy out…

Back in January 2009, Jerry Angelo (GM for the Bears) said,

“It’s all about the quarterback… You don’t win because of wide receivers. You don’t win because of running backs. You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We’re fixated on that.”

Uh, great job with the Cutler pick up. Hey, I was looking forward to it too…but this is what us common folk call,

barfalotabus.

Ok, I’m probably the only one that calls it that but still, you get the point.

It’s playoff time now. Enough with the crying. Don’t even get me started on the Steelers…

Keep that chin up.

Who are you rooting for?  What’s that sound?

I think I hear Vegas calling my name again….

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL! Yes, I am THRILLED! And have been sick… :)

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Another round of Vegas for MaMa, please…

Ok, listen up now. It’s time. The last few times I’ve been to Vegas…I’ve lost.

Craps, football, slots…you name it. You should remember this from my last blog post about Vegas during Halloween weekend.

But I’ve also been a big loser at my Sunday night poker games too. But last Sunday, I rocked. So that has to mean one thing in Vegas tonight, right?

Win. Win. Win.

I’m going to do my usual sucker parlay bets. But Mama loves ‘em. 3-3-and 8 team parlays.

Who else is gonna be in Vegas this weekend? I’ll be looking for my World Poker Tour table, then switching it up to Craps, then maybe a little party, party time. Ya wanna join? Hit me up.

Can we give it up for Pittsburgh? I’m feeling for them lately. I hate to remind you Steelers Fans of the latest losses, but let’s get it together and win one. It’s been a rough few weeks. Ben and his concussions, Ward and his big mouth, and Holmes and his usual unproductive weeks. Excuse me, I know he made an impact last week with Dixon in, but that’s just Santonio, right?

Santonio performs 1 out of 4 games. And I probably coulda predicted that ahead of time. Holmes was Dixon’s go-to guy. I get it, they connected. But OT’s result is what matters in the end.

So, here’s a little push for the Steelers. A little pick-me-up video. Believe, people. Just Believe.

“Steeler football is 60 minutes. It’s never going be pretty.  Throw style point out the window, but these guys will fight to the end. We didn’t blink.”

——Mike Tomlin

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Enough. This is football. Chant with me now.

I am in love with Drew Brees. Drew Brees the player. Not Drew Brees the guy. Not that he probably isn’t a pretty amazing person, but after the game last night and picking him up as my #1 overall pick in my Missouri League for FFOC, I am hooked. This is my guy. I am a pretty lucky gal. This chick is satisfied. If you didn’t watch the game against New England…

you are no longer cool.

And if you are upset that New England lost…

then you lack something in your life.

I still love my Moss though. Don’t get it twisted. I saw that bomb that ol’ Brady threw to him, don’t think I didn’t jump up and down. I love plays like that. But I also saw all the bombs Brees threw to his boys. All 5 of them suckahs.

Enough of your crying. It’s time people. Time to get pumped. Before you know it, football will be over. Enjoy it while you can.

You need a pick me up? Follow along then.

Dear Lord in the battles we go through life
(Dear Lord in the battles we go through life)

We ask for a chance thats fair
(we ask for a chance thats fair)

A chance to equal our strides
(a chance to equal our strides)

A chance to do or dare
(a chance to do or dare)

If we should win
(if we should win)

Let it be by the code
(let it be by the code)

With faith and honor held high
(with faith and honor held high)

If we should lose
(if we should lose)

Let us stand by the road
(let us stand by the road)

And cheer as the winners go by
(and cheer as the winners go by)

DAY BY DAY!
(DAY BY DAY)

WE GET BETTER AND BETTER!
(WE GET BETTER AND BETTER)

TILL WE CAN’T BE BEAT!
(TILL WE CAN’T BE BEAT)

WONT, BE, BEAT!!!!!!!!
(WONT, BE, BEAT!!!!!!)

Play ball people.

This is football.

Damn. I wish I could play football. I would rock the football world.

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Happy Thanksgiving, ya Turkeys!

So, lucky me…I’m on the road for Thanksgiving…I know I have a lot to be thankful for, but being away from my family…SUCKS!. And I could do without the Turkey and Swiss Sandwiches my company gave me for my “Turkey Dinner”. Anyways, just wanted to say Happy T-Day from Virginia. Go Thanksgiving football…yeah!! Damn, I just remembered I forgot to set my fantasy teams. Ugh…

I got to watch the Detroit/Green Bay game in the Detroit Airport while I was waiting to hop on my flight to Virginia. Oh, yeah…with no sound on too. But if Joe Buck, Suck was commentating…I guess I’m good, right?

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Training, flight delays, and football down South.

Thursday, November 19th was a crazy day. Let me tell you.

Was off to go to training in Georgia for my other job to learn about the culture of the company we are merging with. This is not a new job or anything, just pretty much have to re-learn stuff I already know. Ugh! I was taking a flight from Michigan to Georgia. Did any of you watch the news that day?

SCREAM!

Delay, delay, delay.

“This morning all airlines experienced a nationwide ground stop due to an outage of the FAA’s primary flight planning computer system”

Needless to say….this made for a very long day. I made it to my destination and, of course, they delayed training to accommodate us “late arrivals”. That meant that training was getting out later and I was going to miss freakin Thursday night football….AGAIN!

We got out at 6:30. Well make it 6:45 because some VP of so and so department wanted to kill the night with some mumbo-jumbo talk. Ya know, not like we didn’t already have a long day listening about “culture” and “values” and schtuff. Sheesh!

Then they entertained us with some cocktail hour. I’m all for cocktail hour though. Free anything is totally speaking my language! Beer, wine…there was food and all, but who cares. Best part was being able to down those suckers in that hour before the real partying was going to start.

After racing back to the hotel and to the nearest bar we could find, an Irish one at that, I find myself hoping and praying they are showing the game. This place is pretty big and it turns out the place is completely surrounded by flat screens.

I love me some Irish folk!

I order my usual and finally look up to see the score. It was near the end of the 3rd. Damn, I missed nearly the WHOLE game! The score…?

Miami – 0

Carolina – 0

Wha? After downing the drinks at happy hour and racing over to the hotel and then to this bar…0-0?! Wow! I knew it wouldn’t be the greatest Thursday game to watch, but 0-0 at the end of the 3rd? Ugh…I can’t stand boring games. So I just continued to stack up my Jack and Coke rocks glasses…don’t ask me how many I had. But thats because I don’t remember.

Then comes Sunday.

I’m up by 6:30am because I am still on East Coast time and just got back from Georgia at 9pm the night before.

Just some highlights from the games…

• Chicago, barf  (4-6)
• Pittsburgh, barf  (6-4)
• Indy, suh-weet!
• Saints, double suh-weet!
• Wow, Stafford! Shoulder injury + last deciding TD = 422 yds, 5TD’s!
• Seriously Cincy? To Oakland? extreme pukeness. Good job, I guess, Gradkowski
• Geez, Denver, what’s going on?
• So 2 teams still left undefeated.
• Next Sunday, Ind vs Hou and Monday, NE vs NO. Can’t wait for next Monday Night Football!

Please tell me tonight’s game will be a good one? And like I tell everyone…out of all my teams…(12) I do not have Chris Johnson in any of them. How that is possible? I am not sure.

Good luck all.

Happy Monday Night Football!!

P.S. For those that keep track and remember that I play poker Sunday nights…yes, I lost yet again. Yes, even with pocket Ace’s. Hate, hate, hate that garbage.

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If he’s a fighter, I’m a fighter.

Here we are week 10. Sorry it’s been awhile since an update here on my blog…been sick and traveling like usual. Early morning flights and little layovers. Not enough time for me to come up with a blog that’s worth reading with no sleep.

Migraines. Nausea. Sucks.

I had to watch Thursday’s kickoff game, Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers, on my new phone, thanks to Sprint’s Live NFL Network app. I get great reception and all, just can’t get the whole feel of it like you do on a real TV set.

I as immediately frustrated with the game. You all know. You probably watched it. I put in Olsen because he had a beastly week 9 and Hester since he’s been developing more and more each week. They each gave me squat along with the whole team. Not to mention Cutler and his 1 million interceptions. Every week I juggle Cutler and Sanchez in my flex option in FFOC and whoever I bench ends up doing better.

Of course. Figures.

This brings me to not making the Head-to-Head competition in FFOC for week 10 to determine the league winner. I am still in the running to make it to the Las Vegas Bracket, as well as, the 1st and Goal and Red Zone Bracket.

Read here for more details…

WEEK 10 – FFOC MAIN EVENT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS and SETTING OF BRACKETS

• In Week 10, the top 2 in each league play in a head-to-head match-up to determine which team is the league winner.
• All other teams set their lineups for Week 10 in order to score a Week 10 weekly point total in their respective bracket (Las Vegas, 1st & Goal or Red Zone ).
• Based on league standings through Week 10 games as of 12 Noon CT on Wednesday, November 18, 2009:

Teams in 9th and 10th place enter the Red Zone Bracket.

Football God, I need you again. Pray for me.

I’m a fighter. It’s in me.

How did all of you do this season of the FFOC? Just curious. Were any of you in my league(s)? Hit me back. Love to hear about your teams.

Gotta quit the blog so I can concentrate on the games…so far, this has happened…

Polamalu out, again.

Kyle Orton is crazy amazing this season.

Cotchery, who I benched, scored…along with Sanchez…who I benched too. Because I put in Cutler….yes, I am smart.

See you after the games….

Just a little something to keep me in good spirits….

Like usual, Pac-Man never looks like he was even in a fight…even after 12 rounds…

Viva La Philippines!!!!

If he’s a fighter. I’m a fighter.

By the way, please put Larry Merchant out of his misery because he is just KILLING me! I mean, K-I-L-L-I-N-G ME!!!

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What’s up with MaMa, football, and Vegas lately?

I’m back from Vegas. Not very happy about it.
I mean nobody is ever happy to be home from Vegas right? Oh, or is it just me? I’m not one of those that say…

GOD!!!!! DOESN’T IT FEEL GOOD TO BE HOME? OR, HOME SWEET HOME. AHHHH.
Well, never after Vegas at least.

I lost. Again.

I lost at everything.

Craps.
My 8-team parlay.
2 of my 3-team parlays.
Slots. Yes, even slots.
And worst of all….most of my fantasy football teams.

I benched Mark Sanchez for Jay Cutler.

I benched Dallas’ defense for the Jets Defense. Dumb. Just plain dumb.
I went from 1st to 2nd in one league. Pshht. Football did not love me this weekend.
Vegas did not love.

Sheesh. I did not love me.

Did I mention playing video poker….hitting my first Royal ever and not max betting like a dummy?

1k turned into only $300+.

Worst of all…
Winning that money right when I got to Vegas…basically giving me the whole weekend to lose it.
And Mama did just that.

Shoot me now.
With my Desert Eagle Mark XIX component system in brushed chrome.

Ok. I don’t have a D.E…..but I probably could have if I rocked Vegas this past Halloween weekend.

Instead, I have about .19 cents to bring back from Vegas and a couple of bruises.

Oh, did I mention falling off my tall bed and landing straight on my right hip?I didn’t? Oh yes. It happened.

Vegas wasn’t a total bomb. Seriously. I mean, I did get to…

…go see a comedy show

…get wasted every night

…relax at the pool

…run into an old high school buddy, randomly staying at the same hotel as I

…finally play the World Poker Tour table and become addicted.

Well, baby.

It ain’t over til it’s over.

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