I have been a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team since birth. Want proof? Here's me rooting on the Cards in 1982:
The problem with being what we often call "hard core fans," is we get so emotionally attached to our teams. We feel amazing when our team wins. We feel dreadful when our team loses...
For about 48 hours. So, I posted a blog last week about the Cardinals Collapse in the NLCS and I did not follow my normal protocol after my favorite teams loses.
That is, don't talk about it, analyze it, or think about it for 48 hours. Because during that 48 hours, you're just going to be upset and angry.
So, if my earlier post seemed a bit...angry, unappreciative, etc. I apologize. I should have waited another day.
Because the truth is this: the Cardinals got BEAT. What's hard to stomach is the 3-1 lead but as I look back at those games that the Cardinals won...they never won by a blowout. They struggled with the Giants pitching but managed to take advantage early, only to fall apart later.
But what can you say about the Giants pitching? Giants are now up 3-0 in the World Series against the Detroit Tigers and have shut down the Tigers offense 2 games in a row. I would not be surprised if the Giants close it out tonight. Even if they don't, they'll get it done. The Giants are a team that just can't be beat, no matter what the odds. Kudos to them and manager Bochy.
Oh, something somewhat funny? ESPN Radio in LA kept promoting "The World Series. On 710 ESPN Radio." Except that...Lakers pre-season games override the World Series apparently. Wow. If there was any doubt that LA is a basketball town...yep. Look LA, I get it. But let's wait until the season starts. Point? The St. Louis Rams were 4-0 last year in pre-season. They finished the regular season 2-14.
So NBA? Until next week? Not thinking about you yet.
I haven't posted anything about college football this year. I try to follow, but it's hard to do. But how about that Notre Dame-Oklahoma game last night? Wow. I know there was a controversial interception call. I didn't see the play so can't comment but if you take that out? Oklahoma got straight outcoached and outplayed. Wow. The Fighting Irish are 8-0.
What's that weird buzzing in my ear? Oh, the NHL is still locked out? Who watches hockey?
So...NFL anyone? I'm so behind on my weekly round-up that we already have new games to talk about.
Calisportsdiva's Afterthoughts of the Week (No Top 10)
1. Rams actually battled with the Packers, but just couldn't secure a win. It's nice to see the Rams fighting during games though. They are not a playoff caliber team right now but expect good things from them going forward. As for the Pack, well, expect to see them in the playoffs.
2. 49'ers beat Seattle. If anyone thought the Niners wouldn't fight back after the loss against the Giants the week before? There you go.
3. Cowboys beat the Panthers to stay alive. Cowboys biggest test is right now against the Giants. Big game and a must win for them.
4. Jets ALMOST beat the Pats. Ugly game. After thinking about this game it just makes me wonder how the Rams could NOT compete today against the Pats. But the fact that the Jets were in it until OT? Impressive. Or are the Pats just starting their downfall?
5. Narrow win for the Giants against the Skins. Are the Giants the best team in the NFC? Most dangerous perhaps. I like RGIII and the Skins battled but team Eli and Co? Hottest team in the NFC right now outside of Atlanta.
6. Colts are 3-3 after win against the hapless Cleveland Browns The Colts may end up with a better record than my St. Louis Rams this year. Luck is impressive and outside of Houston, the AFC South is just so-so.
7. Houston proved why they are a probable Superbowl contender with their thrashing of the Baltimore Ravens. I picked the Ravens to go to the SP. Ray Lewis is out for the season. Ravens have a lot to work on to try and get to the big game. Houston? Continues to prove why they should be there.
That's all I have for now. Hope to have a more thorough NFL analysis next week.
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