Typo?

Did Peyton Manning really put it up 57 times today? Also, what's the pass attempt record for a non-OT game? I'm sure it's a lot more than 57, but I honestly don't know the number or who holds it.

Week 1 Upset

The new-look Redskins knock off Tony Romo and the 'Boys this evening. Write it down! Bet the farm! Alert the media! Lock phasers on target! Get to the chopper! These aren't the droids you're looking for! This is the year Fink beats the Stomach! I believe in Harvey Dent!

September 11

Out of respect to those we lost, there will be nothing political or accusatory here. Leave that to the self-serving talking heads, zealots, and conspiracy nuts. However, this photo page is something I think everyone might be interested in seeing. It shows a timeline of restoration at the Ground Zero site:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/galleries/ground_zero_the_changes_since_911/ground_zero_the_changes_since_911.html

Under The Knife...Again

For the second year in a row, Johan Santana is heading to the operating room. This time, it's a tear in his shoulder (according to ESPN.com). And now for the good news...Santana is only 31, and the Mets expect him to resume throwing as soon as next spring. I hope they're right. Baseball is much more interesting when he's on the mound.

Opening Night

I say Brett Favre gets it handed to him tonight. Saints 34, Vikings 20. That was also my prediction for the Mizzu-Illinois score, so I'll keep trying until I get it right.

Good Comedy

If you really want to see something funny, watch Ryan Howard run the bases. I just saw him try to score from 2B on a single. He looked like a fat old man trying to catch a bus in the rain (to be fair, he did have a sprained ankle earlier in the year). Of course, he was thrown out at the plate.

Fearless Forecasting

At last, the NFL season is upon us. Here's how I see things shaking out in each division, and of course the Super Bowl...

NFC East--Dallas Cowboys: The best team in a tight division. A surprise pick...I think Washington shoots past Philly and the Giants for second place.
NFC North--Minnesota Vikings: Adrian Peterson and a better defense will be enough to hold off the Pack.
NFC South--Atlanta Falcons. That's right, the Atlanta Falcons. Don't worry Harry Connick Jr., the Saints will still make the playoffs.
NFC West--San Francisco 49ers: Unless Alex Smith completely implodes, San Fran is the class of this weak bunch.

AFC East--Miami Dolphins: Bill Parcels has done his usual great job building this team. They're simply more balanced than the Jets and the Patriots.
AFC North--Baltimore Ravens: T.J. Houshmandzadeh just made a good team even better. The Ravens are solid all the way around.
AFC South--Indianapolis Colts: The easiest selection anyone will ever have to make, unless Peyton Manning is abducted by aliens or something.
AFC West--San Diego Chargers: The Chiefs and Raiders are improving, but it's still no contest out west. Also, look for Denver to take a big step backwards.

Super Bowl--I love the Ravens this year. Great coach, great defense, great running game, solid receivers, and a young quarterback on the rise. I'll take Baltimore over the Saints, with Joe Flacco as Super Bowl MVP. Hopefully he shaves that unibrow before leaving for Disneyland.