I did watch some of it, mostly just the 4th quarter. But I wasn't 100% engaged with it, had it on while doing chores and so forth. And no, didn't watch the NHL All Star game either. Why on earth were these scheduled on the same day anyway? Someone screwed up there.
I honestly just don't have a whole lot of interest in all star/pro/whatever you want to call it games. The only reason the MLB All Star game has any interest at all is because the winning division gets home field advantage in the World Series. Which I'm still not a fan of, I think the team that wins the most games should have home field.
The Pro Bowl is okay I guess, but it's an exhibition game. Kind of like after the Olympics and they have the exhibition figure skating. Yes, I just compared the Pro Bowl to figure skating. But my point is, in the exhibition event after the Olympic games, do you see the figure skaters trying to do a triple axle? Or a triple triple? No, you don't. Because the medals have been won, it's for fun and no one wants to push themselves in case of injury.
That is exactly what the Pro Bowl is. Sure there are some pretty plays, but it always turns into an offensive shoot out since the defense pretty much does nothing. And there are different rules for the Pro Bowl. And I wouldn't want to see anyone get injured during the Pro Bowl. It just...is what it is I guess.
It's been really fascinating for me to hear about all of the sports announcers, players and so forth being in Indianapolis this week. For those who don't know, I went to college about 45 minutes south of Indy and lived in Indy for about 3 years after college. So I'm very familiar with the Indianapolis area and will always have a fondness for it. Also, the corporate office of the company I work for is based in downtown Indy. So I know the city well.
Of course the big thing I keep hearing about is St. Elmo's. For those who are unfamiliar St. Elmo's is one of the most famous steakhouses in Indy. I've eaten there before and can attest that it's a very fine dining excursion. This week I've heard that Eli Manning and Tom Brady have both dined there, and the Dan Patrick Show did a whole segment this week about the famous shrimp cocktail sauce. It's pretty spectacular but not for those who are sensitive to hot spices. Their cocktail sauce is the spiciest I have ever tasted, but it's damn good.
It's also just cool to hear about all of these NFL peeps just being in Indy and enjoying the city. From the looks of it, Indy has done a fantastic job of making their city look awesome. I like seeing the midwest portrayed well. So when St. Louis finishes all of their renovations to the Dome, we can have a Super Bowl there right? How about it NFL?
While the main event this weekend is Eli vs Brady, there has been MUCH talk about Peyton Manning and his potential future with the Colts. After Peyton made his comments last week, Irsay responded calling Peyton a politician. Then the two both released a joint statement that they respect each other and all is well. Then Irsay just yesterday pretty much stated in an interview how it would be a mistake to tie up so much money (aka pay Peyton his $28 million bonus on March 8th) not knowing what could happen.
Then today, a statement is released that doctor's have cleared Peyton Manning as able to play in the NFL again. Surgery has been successful, and that the question now is not that he could seriously injure himself, but can he play at the level we are all accustomed to seeing him play?
I don't know what's going to happen, but based on what I've heard from Irsay's camp I think Peyton is done in Indy. I wish that weren't true because I'd love to see Peyton finish his career there and win another Super Bowl. But I just am not getting the feeling that it's going to happen. Andrew Luck is the future of the Colts.
Where Peyton will end up? That's the question. If he shows he can play at the level we know he can? Lots of possibilities. I selfishly hope he won't end up playing for an NFC West team, because I don't want to have the drama of choosing between one of my all time favorite players and my home team.
Irsay and Peyton are scheduled to meet after the Super Bowl. Until then, the story is about Eli Manning, not Peyton. Eli could win his second Super Bowl this weekend.
I just hope that Peyton gets another shot to win one.
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