The Chase needs to go

I understand why NASCAR wants the chase but it needs to go. First off why should a non chase driver let a chase driver just go past him? The non chase driver has sponsors, and owners he works for so why is he not allowed to "race a chase" driver. If thats the case put the 10 guys by themselves on the track and watch how fast fans tune out. The chase was started because Matt Kennseth showed the world how to win a title. You don't have to win any races, just run consistantly in the top 10. So when he won, fans said it was boring. Hence the chase. I have a better idea. Redo the points system. How about something like this:

1st place 225 points, 2nd gets 175, 3rd 170, 4th 165, 5th 160
6th to 10th 150, 11-15 140, 15-20 gets 130. 21-35 gets 120, and the rest gets 110 points.

What will this accomplish? One it puts an emphasis on winning the race. Two, by getting same points in groups it will have a chance to eliminate last lap wrecks as if your in 14th on the last lap pushing to finish a spot or two won't get you any extra points. Three. By eliminating the chase now its a season long race. Not just 10 races. Finish last at Pocono? its still 110 points.

My points system really makes sense. Now when a driver wins a race he gets 50 extra points. Think if a driver was content with a top 5 and came home with 160. Now he's 65 points behind the leader. Now next week maybe he tries a little harder.

NASCAR has missed it by going with the chase. The excitement isn't really on who wins the championship. Its watching "your" favorite driver do well. Do you think fans at Talledaga give a hoot on what place Junior is in when he comes to race there? NO, they just want to see him win. Same with the 48 at Lowes, and Tony Stewart at Indiapolis. I've been a NASCAR fan for years. My favorite drivers have been all over the standings. From Dale Earnhardt, to Michael Waltrip, to Robby Gordon. Most fans watch "their" driver. The Chase has changed the sport. And not for the better

NASCAR Crash Last Sunday

Can we finally put this to rest? This was not Brian Vickers fault. When the 48 dropped Brian dropped with him, but for some reason the 48 slowed. Gee maybe it was because he wasn't behind the 8 any more? All the bashing Brian has taken this month from Jimmie and Jeff both saying he not a teammate anymore, etc. The blame on this accident is on the 48. Now before you respond and tell me I'm wrong two things.

1. Watch the accident. Here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNFcAmvNoyE

2. Pretend for a moment that Brian stays behind the 8. Who wins? Yes it would of been the 8. Then we would of heard what a bad teammate brian is. Oh wait, we're already hearing that.

Early week 6 NFL notes

Last week all the favorites won and the home teams were 14-2. This week due to 6 teams off with byes there are only 13 games. 6 road teams are favored this week. And how about some of the spreads? Chicago -10, Denver -15, Washington -10.5 (don't know about that one, even if it is Tennessee) and Dallas -13. Looks like parity is giving way to the haves and the have nots. Some teams better step up or we may see more than one team with a losing record make the playoffs this year. Yikes.

Have a great weekend and I look forward to getting some comments soon to really get this blog going.

The Plane Crash

That took the life of Corey Lidle brought back vivid memories for me. I remember I was in my backyard back in August of 1979 when my mom came out on the porch to tell me about Thurman Munson. That was the summer right before I was to start my high school years. Back then baseball was my life. I knew all the players and their stats. I knew who was traded for who, when, and why. Remember back then when free agency was only a few years old? When starting pitchers actually pitched into the 7th inning and beyond? When a great reliever like Bruce Sutter or Rich Gossage came into the game in the 7th and actually pitched the rest of the game? They didn't pitch to 3 hitters, collect the save, and shower. 1979 was the year Pittsburgh's "We are Family" Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles in 7 games. How long has it been since baseball talked about those two teams and the World Series in the same sentence. ? Sadly the tragic deatch of Corey Lidle has reminded me of how much baseball has changed and how much it doesn't mean to me anymore.

This will be the only time I ever talk about T.O.

In my opinion the man deserves NO respect at all as he gives no respect to the teams he plays for, or for that matter the NFL. Think about that. The last year he played for San Francisco he bad mouthed everybody. Then his agent messed up and didn't file for free agency in time. Then I think SF did the smartest thing and traded him to Baltimore. But when T.O. brought race into it the NFL backed down and made him a free agent. When has that ever happened before? So like I said, he deserves no attention, or accolades as he will never be a team player. Except for team T.O. And if anyone thinks he busted his ass to help the Eagles win the superbowl you have no clue about T.O. as he did it all for him. And that will never change.

And speaking of guys who need their heads examined: How about Randy Moss? Just yet another example of a guy who had it made in Minnesota but went for the green of Oakland. And then to bad mouth the team and the way they are playing but then go out and play like he did on Sunday. Nothing against San Francisco, who played their butts off, but he should of been a lot more of a factor in that game. And then he continues talking trash on Monday? WOW.

This needs to end on a high note

For all the people like above its nice to see a guy like Damon Huard. He has stepped up big time. When Trent first went down with that aweful hit I was surprised that KC had no intention of bringing anyone in. Obviously they knew what they had in this kid. Here is a kid who has been holding a clipboard since 2000 but comes in and runs their offense the way he has. Think about that. He has to prepare EVERY week like he's going to play but knowing the chances of competing are very little.

MNF- Home Team Continues to Win.

Last night it was cold, rainy, and windy here in the Mile High City and the Broncos played a very good game to defeat the Ravens.

This note is esp for all the Bronco fans calling for new quarterback. Jake Plummer now has a career record of 65-64. At one time his record was 30-52 after six long seasons in Arizona. He is 35-12 since coming to the Broncos. So I do not believe there is any need to wonder who our quarterback should be. The only other two quarterbacks to get above .500 being that far in the hole? Warren Moon, and Fran Tarkenton. Both whom are in the NFL Hall of Fame.

Who laid an egg?

*How about Detroit in allowing 23 points in the 4th quarter. After giving up 3 points in the first 3 quarters.
*How about Indpls beating the Titans by ONE point when fav by 18.5
*How about Green Bay? At least this time it wasn't an INT that did them in. But c'mon you can't fumble in field goal range that late in the game

Any other eggs I may have forgotten?

Speaking of MNF....

After losing both games during week one the home team has won the last three weeks. I don't see that streak stopping tonight as the Denver defense is NOT San Diego and Mike Shanahan does not play Marty Ball

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE?

Week 1- Home teams were 5-11
Week 2- Home teams were 12-4
Week 3- Home teams were 4-10
Week 4- Home teams were 10-4
Week 5- Home teams were 11-2 pending mnf game.

Season to date: Home teams are 42-31