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Sep
21
2010

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Alright Jets, We Get It

 

As I sat at Trinity Brewhouse in Providence watching the game Patriots and Jets game, I came to the realization that I don’t really hate the Jets.  It may come as a surprise that a die-hard Patriots fan isn’t completely disgusted with a New York team.

Truthfully, I dislike the Giants more than the Jets.  This did bring up the idea as to how many people became Jets fans because of Hard Knocks? I mean, how could you now fall in love with Rex Ryan and all of his foul-mouthed self?

I doubt there will be anyone out there who will admit this but these people exist, I’ve seen them.  They were the same guy who sported a Sanchez jersey while booing every time the Patriots got a first down (which, let’s be honest, wasn’t that frequent this past Sunday.)

So here comes the break down of the highly-anticipated Patriots-Jets game:

Given the fact that the Patriots never got anything started, it’s hard to see where the positive aspects were for the game.  I gave my thoughts prior to the game via tweet.

@KishaT: Thoughts for the game: Jets running game is biggest threat. Patriots D must stay explosive and force Sanchez errors.Brady, use EVERYONE. :) 9:59 AM Sep 19th

Yeah, seems like the Patriots saw this and thought, “Let’s do the complete opposite of what Kisha says.”

The Jets outplayed the Patriots in every facet of the game and even quarterback Mark Sanchez looked substantially better than Tom Brady.

BRADY: 20/36 for 248 yards, 2TD, 2 INT

SANCHEZ: 21/30 for 220 yards, 3 TD, 0INT

What’s the most drastic difference in those statistics? The amount of touchdown passes Sanchez had in comparison to his interceptions. Let’s not forget that Mark Sanchez played for a nothing more than a year at USC and barely learned how to slide a few months ago. He also managed to get sacked three times against the Patriots defense. Am I a believer of the Sanchise? Please. I’ll bet more money on Antonio Cromartie discovering he has another child before the season is over than Mark Sanchez being the savior that the Jets were looking for.

The Jets offense needs a solid quarterback at the helm and even with an impressive showing against the Patriots, Sanchez was awful against the Ravens.

The continued success of the New York Jets can only rely so much on …

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May
12
2010

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Battle of the AFC East and A New England Specialty

 

I’ve always been a fan of lists, tables or anything that puts things in numeric or alphabetical order.  Blame it on my small case of OCD, but these things always seem to make their way into my everyday life.  In fact, today’s update was on my list of things to do while hanging out at Starbucks at UConn in Storrs, Connecticut.  Other things on this daily list?

  1. Walk Rossi
  2. Make coffee
  3. Eat breakfast
  4. Organize paperwork
  5. Read articles/blogs/news

The fifth thing on the list is definitely one of the most important.  It’s strange because growing up, I really despised reading.  I blame it on the fact that I was forced to read entire series of books in elementary and middle school. God forbid we only read The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, nope it had to be the ENTIRE series. But, I digress. The point I was trying to make was that, now as a “grown up” I find a lot of joy in reading a lot every single day.  Perhaps it has to do with my growing thirst for knowledge and the fact that the majority of the things I read are related to football at the collegiate and professional level.  My friends tell me all the time to broaden my horizons but it seems like the football world always has so many things going on.

I promise to try to expand my sports interests soon….but for now, football is my main focus.

One of the more interesting things I read recently was a post by Tim Graham called:

The Big Question: Three Playoff Teams?

Graham briefly but rather accurately, discussed the major debate as to who will dominate the ever so competitive AFC East.  He also describes the very small possibility that the AFC East will produce three equally dominate playoff teams (Sorry Buffalo, maybe at some point we’ll consider you a threat).  We’re all familiar as to why this would come up as an issue.  The Jets have managed to sign every big name imaginable during this off season and to be honest, the Dolphins aren’t doing too bad either.  Last season, the Jets found success all the way to the AFC Championship Game…and the Patriots were embarrassed by the Baltimore Ravens at home (ouch.)

I like Graham’s points, especially that the Patriots have the 6th most difficult schedule in the league.  Whereas the Dolphins, Bills …

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Apr
13
2010

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Jets and The Name Game and Blogapaloooza!

 

I wonder what it feels like to be a fan of a team that signs big names.  As an avid Patriots fan/writer, I’ve grown to learn how teams work, more specifically, how the New England Patriots work.  Don’t get me wrong, I’d love for them to sign big player.  The Marshalls and the Westbrooks would give me a sense of quick satisfaction. But instead, we wait and wait and hope and wait some more.  New England does not the sign the names, even if it is an obvious fit for the needs of team.  Bill Belichick has a way of keeping fans on the edge of their seats.  It sucks, but it’s reality.

So what team doesn’t believe in the ways of Belichick? Divisional rivals New York Jets.  Led by Coach Rex Ryan, they have been signing marquee players like he was putting together his fantasy football team.  I define ‘marquee’ not necessarily that these players are the best available in their respective positions, but more of the free agents that grab the headlines.  Interestingly enough, they are also the names that I find the most frequently pop up on my twitter feed. ( Speaking of twitter, you should definitely follow me @kishaT )

Back to the Jets, late Sunday evening the Pittsburgh Steelers traded their former Super Bowl MVP and statistically impressive wide receiver to New York for a meager 5th round pick.  Some have called this a steal for the Jets.  I call this a slap in the face for Holmes.  Holmes had his best year EVER with 79 catches for 1,248 yards.  I guess keeping your toes in during the Super Bowl doesn’t make a drug violation ok.

For Patriots worriers out there, here are my thoughts on the so-called threat to our division:

Eh.

Seriously, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Like I’ve said to a lot of people who’ve asked me, all these signings look amazing on paper.  If the Jets are trying to instill some fear or nervousness to the other teams in their division, this is a good try.  It’s definitely working a lot more with the fans than their rival teams.  The Patriots find comfort in having a solid locker room and do not deal with any off field issues. Big names or not, a player’s on and off field production is more important.  I have all the …

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