Loose Threads: What's on your mind?
John Smoltz is out there and he’s been linked to the Mets.
Also, there could be the long-awaited arrival of Bengie Molina. Please try to contain yourself when that does happen.
These, and any other Mets or baseball topics are on the table for Loose Threads. So are the NFL Playoffs or anything on your minds. I’ll be checking in especially during the Jets game, so if you have any comments during the game, please post away.
Me?
I’m going to hang around the house to watch the playoff games, and later on the season premiere of “24.”
when benjie gets signed i say we all head to queens to watch the fireworks at shea.
i have the viking game on while i am working. i get the impression that the vikes are pounding the boys and romo is not having a good day.
i get that impression because i have not been able to pay attention.
i wonder if the jets would be in a better position to win today if they had kept their qb.
i wonder if the coaches would allow favre to play his game. was it friction between the sides or just the injury that caused him not to have a good year?
In a couple of hours I will be heading to the sports bar to watch the game with my friend, another ny transplant.
Interesting stat heard at halftime. In their history the Cowboys have never overcome a 14-point deficit to win a game. Hard to believe.-JD
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Tiffany (6): Thanks. Hysterical.-JD
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sad but true
Good start by the Jets defense. Let’s see if Sanchez can move the ball.-JD
have it on, still working.
7 points is not bad. what is the time of possetion?
dave (10): Roughly 15 minutes (SD) to 13 (NY).-JD
wow
pretty even
jets have a shot
dave (12): Two picks in the third. They are in it. Can’t settle for FG at the start of the fourth. Very impressed with the Jets today. Have played their game. Wouldn’t it be something? -JD
it looks like the interception was a miscommunication.
the receiver just kept going. have to think it was on him.
john they are in the drivers seat.
they are up
the d can do their thing and the offense can just run. make em stop the run.
that is what the giants used to do.
dave (15): They need to force a punt here. SD can explode at any time.-JD
The thing I love about the NFL is the purity of the sport. None of that steroid nonsense to worry about.
Tiffany (17): Thanks for the chuckle … I can always count on you.-JD
wow
he is faster than the d?
i agree. no steroids in football.
it is a fair game. unlike baseball.
dave (19): I wonder how many people had the Jets and 9 points?-JD
Don’t like that kickoff. Jets outsmarted themselves on that kick.-JD
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whoever did is smiling now.
Unbelievable. That’s the best kicker in the league and he’s missed three FG today.-JD
game over. 4.5 left with 2 scores?
not happening. they have no rhythm.
dave (25): It’s going to be tough. But, it is doable.-JD
Another first down by the Jets would’ve been nice.-JD
John (26), Dave (25) Keep your fingers crossed – it is possible!
Annie (28):Hey Annie … nice to see you join us.-JD
yeah. i know. but unless they become another team it aint happening.
i gotta hand it to the jets. never thought they would make the playoffs. never thought they would make it the the afc championship
dave (30): Jets surprising a lot of people. Wonder what the Colts are thinking.-JD
John (29) thanks, I didn’t know you were blogging the game –
Dave (30) good to see you here.
Smart on the sneak. Real smart call.-JD
John (31) Do you think the Colts are worried? Peyton didn’t seem to be quite himself last night – although he won the game.
dave … I’m not comfortable with this yet. Jets better get a first down.-JD
Annie (34): I wouldn’t say worried. But, the Jets have their attention.-JD
I’d like to see the Jets get a FG … make SD have to score a touchdown.-JD
This is the first year I’ve ever really followed football at all and these playoff games are like the lead up to the Series = nerve-wracking.
And the NY Jets move on to Indianapolis next Sunday at 3PM to play the Colts.
You Gotta Believe – what a game that will be.
Really something. Talk shows will be buzzing all week.-JD
john(31)
shocked me.
how is the colts line? both sides.
i havent followed them. they built a good d a few years ago. they will need a good line to stop the jets d. unfortunately i was not able to watch the game. i get the sense that the jets d disrupted the bolts offense.
All that talk about the Colts laying down in Week 15. Jets cried for respect after that game. They are earning it now.-JD
Joe Benigno was at the game – he and Evan are doing a post game show on WFAN – he’ll be simply crazy tonight.
annie
good to see you.
i dont know what the colts are like, but the chargers are a good team and they had it handed to them.
Boomer must be pretty excited, too – after all he played for the Jets.
really?
joe looks like a calm person to me.
Dave (46) Not when it comes to the Jets, he’s bananas over them.
FYI – Joe and Evan will be on WFAN at 8:30.
The jets have been getting all the breaks. Could it be a magical year?
Ray (49): Wouldn’t that be something. The are hot at the right time.-JD
Here is an article comparing baseball to the finance industry
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/17/weekinreview/17goodman.html?ref=weekinreview
the last paragraph sums it all up.
Dave (51) I saw that too – also have heard that the Times will be charging for online material soon. Not sure what method or percentage they’ll use.
I came late to the NFL, mainly because of the violence and fighting as though they were all still in Jr. High, but I do like most of the quarterbacks who are the brains, not the brawn.
As for the Mets…….
Annie,
I heard something like that too. last year they enabled everything for free. they used to hold back for subscriptions, but they were not making the money i guess so they opened it.
i guess it is the pull of advertising dollars vs. subscription dollars.
Dave (53) I still subscribe to the NY Times and New Haven Register and the Hartford Courant on Sunday. It’s very convenient for me and I’m used to those newspapers (and crosswords) in my hands.
However, I still haven’t forgiven Newsday for charging now for online stuff – they do good work there and I miss their columns.
I do some writing and “a writer needs to read – constantly ” a quote from Stephen King.