1. First things first
Congrats to the Fire for advancing in the MLS playoffs late Thursday. Yeah, that’s right. A soccer shoutout. It’s a sport played with your feet, and I’ve got four. I like it.
2. T-Rex
The win was there for the taking Sunday, with the Bears D limiting the Titans to 21. Yet, Rex Grossman and the offense found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
3. O, no
There’s no reason for Bears fans to saddle Grossman with the blame for the loss. I’ll do it for them. With Kyle Orton in that game, we win.
4. But …
Of course, there’s a reason the Titans are undefeated. They find ways to win. Cliche, but true.
5. Daunte’s inferno
The Daunte Culpepper era in Detroit lasted … three quarters? The QB was MIA as the Lions fell to 0-9. Drew Stanton was at QB. Yes, the Drew Stanton.
6. Bug off
The Miami Dolphins won with the help of a flea-flicker TD on Sunday. Fun football play to watch. Not fun when the flea-flicker is the game I’m playing in the doghouse.
7. They’re a joke
In the span of four days, the Cavs’ LeBron “King” James scored 82 against the Bulls. That makes them court jesters.
8. Poker faces
Two men vie for more than $9 million in the World Series of Poker title match tonight. If only there were a World Series of Computer Solitaire, I’d be sooo money.
9. Sorry, ‘Cats
Northwestern got clobbered by Ohio State on Saturday, 45-10. I feel bad for the Wildcats, yet satisfied Whizkers has no opportunity to gloat.
CAT CALL
Every dog has his day, and I’ll let Whizzer enjoy this one. I might have to outsource my allegiances so I can have more teams to root for. For example, the Penn State Nittany Lions are undefea … uh, check that. Touche, Whiz, touche.
