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You are here: Home / Sports / Are you ready for some football?

Are you ready for some football?

by DougJ|  October 13, 20131:14 pm| 50 Comments

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NFL open thread.

A question: why did that Gregg Easterbook Tuesday Morning Quarterback thing become popular? It’s idiotic. He knows even less about football than he does about politics.

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  1. 1.

    Baud

    October 13, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    This could very well be the last NFL weekend in American solvency.

    Geaux Saints!

  2. 2.

    raven

    October 13, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Well well, what a surprise.

  3. 3.

    Schlemizel

    October 13, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Because the inflamed asshole with wire-rim glasses has the baseball angle tied up as if it made him intellectually superior so football was something he could claim as making him knowledgeable about something outside of politics

  4. 4.

    Schlemizel

    October 13, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Here is a silly cartoon that is football related I’d like JC to see

    http://www.gocomics.com/thenewadventuresofqueenvictoria/2013/10/13#.UlrWbXazKpg

  5. 5.

    Andrew

    October 13, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    1) Teenagers
    2) He was one of the first national type voices to embrace the far more aggressive style of coaching that says it’s better to go on a lot of fourth downs that were traditionally a punt. It appealed to the stat nerd in me.

  6. 6.

    PeakVT

    October 13, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    why did that Gregg Easterbook Tuesday Morning Quarterback thing become popular?

    Same reason McAddled is an expert on economics: both can write in a way that sounds like they know what they are talking about. Easterdunce is also somewhat amusing if you like that kind of humor.

  7. 7.

    scav

    October 13, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    I can’t help thinking about what sort of head injuries they must have been racking up in Congress to get to this point . . . and on top of the three-scotch lunches . . .

    Go somebody. I think I’ll root for all tight ends. Or maybe all the guys they keep telling to take a hike. They need some support.

  8. 8.

    C.J.

    October 13, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    He mixes politics into the TMQ column, actually. It’s horrible

  9. 9.

    Corner Stone

    October 13, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I think I’m ready for some football.
    The Texans, on the hand…not sure they’re ready yet.

  10. 10.

    Corner Stone

    October 13, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Welp, I guess the answer is that I am not, in fact, ready for some football.

  11. 11.

    Mudge

    October 13, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    It’s at ESPN.com. Nitwits read everything posted there (although I like Barnwell). ESPN is the network that hired Kurt Schilling, then never mentioned that he had defrauded Rhode Island.

  12. 12.

    dr. bloor

    October 13, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    The only thing ‘Merica loves more than an Idiot is a Polyidiot.

  13. 13.

    Thlayli

    October 13, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Easterbrook makes some good points, but the cutesy mannerisms and nicknames (“Squared Sevens”, etc) get old quickly.

  14. 14.

    burnspbesq

    October 13, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Well, it’s into the second quarter and the Steelers are not yet being blown out by the Jets. Cole must be lovin’ life.

  15. 15.

    BruceFromOhio

    October 13, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Greg who?

    ETA @Baud: This is the game of the day, and the CBS affiliate has agreed to let the local market experience the winning fortitude. Saints, indeed!

  16. 16.

    2liberal

    October 13, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    ESPN is the network that hired Kurt Schilling, then never mentioned that he had defrauded Rhode Island.

    you’ve got it all wrong!!! His first name is spelled CURT !

  17. 17.

    2liberal

    October 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    re: easterbrook. I enjoy reading him. he surveys a lot of games and tactics. also he often posts pictures of cheerleaders.

  18. 18.

    mainmati

    October 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Well I am off to Jakarta for several weeks. That used to mean no connection to US sports back in the day. No longer. The Big Durian has sports bars and Steeler fans that aren’t American though this year maybe not so much.

  19. 19.

    mainmati

    October 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    Well I am off to Jakarta for several weeks. That used to mean no connection to US sports back in the day. No longer. The Big Durian has sports bars and Steeler fans that aren’t American though this year maybe not so much.

  20. 20.

    2liberal

    October 13, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    re: Levi Brown. Today he got hurt AFTER the inactives are listed so both he and his backup can’t play. I predict bad things for the steelers as a result of him being on the roster. He was a complete bust for the cardinals.

  21. 21.

    Amir Khalid

    October 13, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Every time I see the word “football” in a Balloon Juice post headline I check for Randinho’s byline, and these days I am always disappointed.

  22. 22.

    Another Botsplainer

    October 13, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Very few people actually understand Hand Eggball. Most especially the sports talkers on your local radio station.

  23. 23.

    Spaghetti Lee

    October 13, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Dunno why/if he’s popular, but if you like seeing him torched, Drew Magary at Deadspin has a weekly “Gregg Easterbrook is a haughty dipshit” feature deconstructing his column.

  24. 24.

    raven

    October 13, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    Jesus. I nap through most of the half and I see 3-0 and 3-3.

  25. 25.

    Dave

    October 13, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I liked TMQ a lot, back in the day, when I still considered myself just conservative enough to vote for John Kerry. For that demographic, what’s not to like? Contrarian football analysis, “both-sides-do-it-until-only-Dems-do-it” political analysis, occasionally funny jokes, and cheerleader pictures. I haven’t read his column in years.

  26. 26.

    Nerull

    October 13, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    At this rate the packers won’t have 11 players left to play. Cobb is huge.

  27. 27.

    Redshirt

    October 13, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    @Dave: I used to like the Star Trek references. But that was a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.

  28. 28.

    Redshirt

    October 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Also, for the first time in a LONG time, I’m afraid for the Pats fortune’s today. I can easily see a New Orleans route – like 35-3 or something like that. It could be a monumental loss for New England, and break a sort of spell the team has cast over the region, and entire league. Great danger I sense for Tom Terrific.

  29. 29.

    Baud

    October 13, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    @Redshirt:

    Anything’s possible, but they’re playing in New England and the Pats are looking to bounce back after a tough loss. I’m concerned about the Saints, but I’m that way every Sunday.

  30. 30.

    rj

    October 13, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    b/c he featured cheerleaders

  31. 31.

    Batocchio

    October 13, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Finally a touchdown! Rodgers to Nelson.

  32. 32.

    Tissue Thin Pseudonym (JMN)

    October 13, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Will the Vikings win a game on the North American continent this year?

  33. 33.

    Redshirt

    October 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    @Baud: I’m predicting a 35-17 New Orleans win.

    If the Sox lose tonight as well, there will be wild panic in the streets of Boston tomorrow.

  34. 34.

    Ben Cisco (onboard the Defiant)

    October 13, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Cannot believe that the Panthers are destroying the Vikings like this. Of course, I will breathe easily ONLY after the final whistle.

  35. 35.

    raven

    October 13, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    It’s “rout” girls and boys.

  36. 36.

    billgerat

    October 13, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Well, Cole will be happy for once.

  37. 37.

    BruceFromOhio

    October 13, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    ….aaaaaaand the Browns renew their spirit of suckitude after a brief flight of fancy,as the Stillers end their OWEN phase. Ravens get the result they deserve, now to see if Cincy rises to the occasion in OT over Beefalo.

  38. 38.

    BruceFromOhio

    October 13, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    @Redshirt: I thought I heard a stat where NE is playing with 11 rookies on offensive squad? Something or other? They certainly haven’t looked like the Pats of yore.

  39. 39.

    Feebog

    October 13, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Packers pull it out, but will the injuries to Jones and Cobb hurt them down line?

  40. 40.

    ranchandsyrup

    October 13, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    It’s irresponsible not to conflate correlation and causation to speculate whether an unnecessarily repeated letter at the end of a name is the mark of the douche. Gregg, Glenn, Johnnnnnnnn, etc.

  41. 41.

    Nerull

    October 13, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Jags seem to think their only chance is injuries. They’re probably right.

  42. 42.

    SFAW

    October 13, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    @mainmati:

    Steeler fans that aren’t American

    That’s, like, all of them. F’ing commies

    ETA: Go J-E-T-S!

  43. 43.

    Temporarily Max McGee (soon enough to be Andy K again)

    October 13, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    @Batocchio:

    That was a good win. Hopefully it’s not a Pyrrhic victory, what with the injuries to Cobb (I don’t feel good about his return this season) and James Jones. Eddie Lacy is looking more and more like the real deal as the season moves on- most other rookies (or lesser vets) would’ve kept going on that last carry, either going out of bounds or risking getting the ball stripped.

  44. 44.

    Redshirt

    October 13, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    @BruceFromOhio: Yes. Inexplicably, Lord Belichick decided to gift Tom Brady’s last years with a cast of “Who-Dat’s?”, and not the high scoring New Orleans kind.

    That said, looking good so far.

  45. 45.

    billgerat

    October 13, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Seahawks are Seahacks again. Why in the hell was Hauschka in the locker room for? A bloody nose?

  46. 46.

    billgerat

    October 13, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    A fumble by Rice, and a personal foul by Seattle. The Hawks don’t want to win this game.

  47. 47.

    Steeplejack

    October 13, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Where’d everybody go? Tom Brady just fired a TD shot with five seconds left to hose the Saints. Damn.

  48. 48.

    BruceFromOhio

    October 13, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    @Redshirt: That game was as engaging as last week’s Broncos/Cowboys – two talented teams beating the fuck out of eachother not just physically, but mentally as well. Awesome contest.

    Well done, Pats. And Saints got nothing to be ashamed of, they played better than the Pats, except at the very bitter end.

  49. 49.

    Baud

    October 13, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Congrats, Pats fans. We gave Brady too many chances. At least the pressure of an undefeated season is gone.

  50. 50.

    Death Panel Truck

    October 14, 2013 at 4:51 am

    That touchdown by Tennessee at the end of the second quarter against Seattle was a thing of beauty. Loved it.

    Fuck the fucking Seattle Fucking Seahawks. From someone in eastern Washington who has loathed the Seachickens since the day they entered the league. Fuck ’em.

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