Ok, first thing. Today I read that Keith Richards is turning 80 on Monday and the Stones are touring next summer. Has a tour ever been canceled because a band member died of old age? Ok, second thing. This post will cover off both the 1pm (EST) and 4 o’clock fixtures because I’m a lazy, cranky monkey.
You know, I’ve railed against the NFL sked makers plenty of times this year but happenstance makes them shine bright today. All tilts feature +.500 teams that, naturally, are all jockeying for playoff spots. Well done, gods of coincidence!
To The Games!
Vikes/Bengals:
-This would be the second of three straight prime time games featuring dueling backup QB’s. This is the state of the NFL-not exactly the most desired outcome. Depending on your perspective the football being played is either interesting or wretched. I tend to lean towards the former in principle and the latter in reality.
-That said, many kudos to The Poet for being the scrappiest (in the best sense of the word) fella and keeping the dreams of Cincy fans alive. When I first saw him play I noticed that he didn’t have a dinky arm so the long ball to Chase could still be a part of the game plan.
-Have Boyd and Higgins just quit? Did you know that the last time Tee was targeted in the end zone was week 2?!. Seems like the coaching staff has quit on him as well.
-Nick “Rockabye” Mullens will start for the 18th time in his illustrious white bread career after directing the Vikes only scoring drive last week.
-Someone Auditioning for Next Year?: Chase Brown has had 20 carries the last two games, averaging 8.3 yards per. He seems to have the juice in his legs that Mojo now lacks.
Steelers/Colts:
-Another game between two 7-6 teams with a lot riding on the outcome? I’ll take it, thankyouverymuch.
-It’s Truth Biscuit vs Minshewmania, A Fight To The Dearth! (of talent) God, I love me a bad pun.
-For a team that needs a strong ground game to make the entire O function, Indy has come up short, averaging less than 80 yards in 4 of their last 6. I just don’t understand how they’re doing anything to be in a playoff spot, really.
-That Voodoo That Tomlin Do: Pitt has won the last eight games in this series.
-Key To Recent Success?: Minshew will be the 5th backup QB that the Steelers have played in the last seven games.
Feel free to waste your afternoon in the comment section!
Rudolph the Pittsburgh Steeler
Has a very average arm
Still better than Trubisky
Who cannot seem to avoid harm
[right to the bridge]
Then one shitty Saturday, Tomlin came to say
Rudolph with your throws so tight
Can’t you save this team tonight?
[there would be no happy ending]
All those pickles and porks
I could use one of those “soothing syrups.” Extra laudanum, please!
The Odds were the best band you’ve never heard of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNtjksCUMIA&ab_channel=oddsmusic
Love this one
https://youtu.be/RZFPiG8dEBk?si=4yxmwqxRl50zGvTh
And they are usually on that Christmas train thingy
Shane Steichen is a much better coach than I thought. He’s doing everything with next to nothing.
“All we need is a quick TD, a turnover, a successful onside kick and a pinch of newt powder!”
-M. Tomlin
THIS LUCAS OIL STADIUM, I CALL IT GARY KUBIAK BECAUSE THESE CLOTS ARE BREAKING FREE AND RUNNING WILD INSIDE IT
While I hate to leave this spellbinding game, I want to feed 5he critters and walk the dog before it gets dark.
The, not 5he. Not that it matters. Nothing matters.
’90’s Canuck alt rock is so under-rated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-AKI951poE&ab_channel=BigWreck
Is on my lawn mowing track list.
Be sure to stay tuned tonight as the UCLA Bruins take on the creator of Scorigami.
“We’re down 8. I’ve no idea how we’re going to come back from this!” [kneels, begins chanting in front of the roaring fire]
-M. Tomlin
Figured he’d need some Minshew hair and sweat for the curse to come true
SMART to check the shower drains at the hotel!
There are gonna be a lot of people cursed as collateral damage, but them’s the breaks!
-Henry Kissinger, in a light mood
Adam Silver (roundball commissioner) has been catching a world of shit for saying some mildly positive things about Kissinger. It’s been pretty amusing to watch.
One of the girls in this video? They are a cousin of a partner I once had a one-off with. Get more random than that!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnjLlDY_xww&ab_channel=TheHumanLeagueVEVO
[lays an item on the table]
“Okay, let’s do this thing” – Hunter Renfrow
Which volume are we using tonight?
I used to work with a girl who was a first cousin of one of the women in En Vogue. She was, no shit, the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen. She dated a guy on Gumby’s boat, but he was an idiot and cheated on her.
Artist: Cris Shapan
Willie Tyler and Fester made me snort out loud.
It was The Garfunkel Twins photo that did it for me, plus Werner Klemperer’s song on the back cover.
Announcers are all-in on the Steelers. Just like the refs.
Shhh
– the narrative
/ love that my predictive text gave me narrative after I typed “nar”
That animation studio looked horrible and the animation was shit.
“DID SOMEONE SAY ANIMOTION?”
-some guy in balloon pants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIs5StN8J-0&ab_channel=AnimotionVEVO
This game just has the worst of everything doesn’t it. Lots of dedding and ‘what is a catch’
Tomlin Voodoo is real.
Whoa. Wait. That’s a TD!
Okay, I only saw the play live. I haven’t seen any replays. Why the fuck did the Steelers guy get kicked out? Seemed like a normal hit. I didn’t see any head to head contact.
Now I see the replay. I still think this game has gone soft.
Hey, I’m sure we’ve all had those times where things just weren’t working right, and you…oh, the game has gone soft.
Nevermind.
It didn’t seem like they really looked at the hit before the ejection, so eh, who knows. And it was at least partially Minshew’s fault for the suicidey nature of the throw, but they haven’t started penalizing QBs for getting their receivers killed yet
Oh, good, now they’re murderdeathkilling each other!
Oh great, I finally get home and turn the game on and and it’s just in time to see someone dedded, this game really sucks sometimes
Jebus.
Fuck!
I’ve got just the cure for your lousy state of mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCOSPtyZAPA&ab_channel=TheArkive
https://youtu.be/kq_GSIw0X0w?si=tRFZmCuH2y6nROtM
Rich Eisen is a great in-game announcer but his interview show is pedestrian at best.
But what about his 40 time, is that pedestrian too?
Is “paraplegician” a word?
Ha!
Hard to win when you’re facing a Wall of Voodoo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FyTfLAlASU&ab_channel=softbomb
SHAN’KLOR isn’t in the mood today.
DOINK!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUlqei7Hrsg&ab_channel=OldSchoolWrestlingTV
SHANK’LHOR is not happy with your bullshit, NFL
Holy Roller!
Titties were not kissed on that attempted sneak.
“Un-kissed titties are the saddest titties ever.”
-Truth Biscuit
The AC DC cover band in this place is pretty good.
Hail Shanklor! Cmon
/checks fantasy rosters
Cmon Stillers EXCEPT Jaylen Warren.
PRAISE SHA’NKLOR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr-SNCtoyPk&ab_channel=PhilCollins
The Colts Santeria vs Tomlin’s Voodoo-WHO YA GOT?
Tomlin interned for BLEERGH and SHAN’KLOR, so give me Coach Epps.
We fucking lost?
Fuck this shit man.
I’m going to The Nutcracker anyway. Like the 12th year in a row or some crazy fucking thing.
I used to go to that with my Grandma at Heinz Hall when I was a kid. I loved it!
This was 12 in a row for me.
Grandfather duties accomplished!
Yay for towel waving Yinzers!
These Colts’ helmets are certainly a choice.
They’re a tribute to one of Jim Irsay’s favorite things: Booger Sugar
Before I was aware of him, I’d have guessed that a “Minshew” was a small rodent native to New Zealand, but that’s just me.
Between games palate cleanser
Just your usual cardiac stress test, er I mean, game.
Congrats. Well earned.