SU is still admittedly a bit shaken this Friday morning after watching the developments from Wednesday in Washington. It was quite a spectacle watching the “very fine people” inside the Capitol wearing their Auschwitz sweatshirts and 6MWE (“6 Million Wasn’t Enough”) shirts. Thank goodness for social media and video. And to think some thought the big problem in the country was NFL players kneeling for the National Anthem? Looks like we have bigger problems.
SU knows that the subscriber base does not want me to veer into this area (#sticktosports) but you wonder if once we get past COVID will we see even more security at sports events in the future? If a player speaks out about some issue (and you can expect to see a lot more of that going forward as the stars in particular are feeling empowered to do just that), will there be more mobs like we saw in Washington forcing their way into a stadium or an arena? If the goal is to be noticed, a televised sports event is certainly a likely target. Just a sad time in our country.
On a more positive note, SU loves the move by the Mets yesterday to trade for Lindor and Carrasco from the Indians. I am not familiar with the players that the Mets gave up but with Lindor being a free agent after 2021, it probably was not a lot. Lindor is still young and signing him to a long-term deal makes a lot of sense. He is also a charismatic guy and he will love NY and NY will love him. SU is a Yankee fan, of course, but the Mets are the hot team in MLB going into this coming season, and they are certainly the more interesting team in NY. I mean, they even have left-handed hitters in the line up. What a concept!
Lots of excitement about your New York Knicks! Full disclosure, I have not watched a full game yet this year but what I have seen is a team that plays hard and gets after it on defense. They are a very likeable team and there is no superstar that you have to cater to for shots each game. SU is going to start tuning in for sure.
Time for NFL predictions. This weekend’s games are interesting as home field no longer means anything with no fans in the stands. Normally, you would expect the favorites to win these games in the first round with probably one upset. SU says keep an eye on the Ravens-Titans game. Both are high scoring and SU feels like the winner will go on a playoff run and make it to the Super Bowl which means beating KC along the way. In the NFC, Green Bay has been dominant and if they can get some cold weather in Green Bay over the next few weeks, that is a big advantage even with no fans in the stands. SU likes Tampa Bay – my pick to make it to the Super Bowl in their home stadium.
Of course, just getting these games played in a pandemic may be seen as a win for the NFL at this point. Anyone have some interesting Super Bowl predictions that go beyond KC vs. Green Bay which is the consensus pick at this point?
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Great to see the Mets making some smart moves for a change. Solidifying the SS position and adding a #2 or #3 starter are definitely the right moves to make.
I think the lack of stars on the Knicks makes Thib’s job a ton easier coaching as he can come in an coach and not have to worry about catering to a superstar’s ego. They won’t be world beaters but they might actually sniff the playoffs this year.
I’ll go in for a Bills – Packers Super Bowl prediction. I would say the Saints since the Pack is down an offensive lineman but they find a way to oust themselves every year despite having one of the better teams. This year probably won’t be any different but I can’t tell you how they’ll do it.
The Bills are an interesting pick. They don’t always look pretty but they find a way to win games. I would wonder if they could keep up with a Kansas City in scoring in a high scoring game but they one of the better defenses. I agree on the Saints – plus Kamara is out the first game due to COVID. They are not as explosive as past years on offense and Brees is near the end of his career.
Replying to your points in reverse:
Green bay will make it to the Super bowl no matter what the weather brings. They have arguably the best offensive line in the game today. Toss in the hopeful MVP in Rodgers and knowledgeable receivers and a decent running game… and a decent defense they will probably win it all.
I’m happy for the Mets but when are we going to sign Lemeihue?
With the Knicks randle has played like an MVP candidate. I’ll take a couple of solid players that are not superstars and be good with our team. I”m just waiting for Karie to have a couple of bad games in which the fans and media criticize hi… and watch this talented self centered player explode. It will happen.
Besides the insanity of Trump who really needs to resign like Nixon did, it was how the WHITE mob was treated. If this was a black crowd I’m sure there would be alot more deaths, injuries and a ton of arrests. It again reminds us how racist our country still is… even in the East. Most of your readers, I assume are located in the northeast. We are so sheltered to what alot of our country represents. Just start driving north toward into the NYS countryside or west on I-80 or I-78 heading toward the PA border. Its a different animal out there. Trying to have a conversation with many Republicans, many who still support Trump… well I think you’ll find more in common with someone from Slovenia than with these Yahoo’s. A hypnotized lot bordering on being part of a Cult.
Have you ever seen Trump enter a hospital on talk with those Frontliners…. ever????? No heart. No compassion. Only self serving.