You know when Patriots uber-blogger Mike Reiss takes a two-week vacation, you're in the final, and the most brutal, stretch of the NFL Off-Season, or as I call it—"The Void." Somewhere deep down inside the pit of my stomach, the small initial spark of excitement for the 2008 NFL season ignited as we passed the one-month mark until training camp opens. Thus, I began preparations for the season ahead.
My five tasks accomplished this week:
1. Somehow managed to find and purchase two just-over-face-value tickets to the Patriots vs. Chargers Sunday Night clash in early October on eBay. The Football Gods have been generous before when New England travels to San Diego, a.k.a. Whale's Vagina, and they came through again. Now, I just need to convince the sister to fly out for it.
No one talks more trash than the Chargers and their fans before the game, nor cries harder after they lose. The only thing that scares me is that, with all that talent, they have to beat the Pats at some point, right? And I'd prefer not to be there when it happens. Oh wait, Phillip Rivers is still their quarterback? Never mind.
2. Avoided buying a new Pats hat. Or car sticker.
3. Purchased ticket to Seattle where myself and Seahawks superfan Bish will witness the carnage on December 8th. This trip has been a long time coming, and will make the third NFL stadium for me in case anyone is keeping score.
By all accounts Seattle has the loudest stadium in the league and some of the most passionate fans. I'm looking forward to wearing my new Silver Moss jersey in the middle of the madness.
4. Successfully created Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream. You have to find things to keep yourself occupied during "The Void".
5. Capped yet another 19-0 Season in Madden. I don't cry about the real Pats didn't make it to 19-0. I go 19-0 all the time in Madden. The Patriots just won their fifth-straight Super Bowl led by unstoppable halfback Mo Mason and super star linebacker Jake Ausberry.
28 days until training camp opens!
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3 months ago
Haha #1 made me laugh. Rivers is a sh*t talker, and even though I love the San Diego Super Chargers, I would leave in Volek (Ya I went there). Mo Mason eh? I made my 19-0 Season with my Rams lead by quarterback Michael Jenkins throwing to all my 99 WR's (theres 3, I am a really good drafter) San Diego fans are horrible. They scream, alot. trust me, I am a Californian, there everywhere, like raiders fans, except less mexican. That ice cream sounds great though...Tell me how you did it.
3 months ago
Love you Patsies. The Chargers trashed you in 2005 at home, and should've beaten the Patsies in playoffs twice, but we choked. The Patsies didn't win, we lost. There was last year's ass-whooping you placed on us the second game, but that was the adjustment period. And then in the AFC Championship, the Chargers picked and pummeled and finally crippled that Brady gimp enough for you to blow the SuperBowl. Heh.
But let me tell you about THIS year, little women: the Patsies are going home from San Diego with a big Boo Hoo Hoo en route to their Oh So Impressive 9-7 season. On defense, the Patsies have more old people than the early-bird special at a bunko convention. On offense, you've got Brady and Welker and . . . That's it. Oh, wait, you're gonna claim Randy Moss. But don't you know, like Terrell Owens, Moss is good for a year, then a pouty little bitch who tears apart the team the next. He'll look good next year with the Jets, though. Except that he's, what, 31? Jeez, how old is that team? The Patsies must save a ton of money with their AARP discounts.
Patsies=LuhHOO-ZuhHERS.
Trash-talking Bolts fan IN YOUR FACE.
Chargers 19-0, baby.
from 3 months ago
Thank you for confirming the point I made above about Chargers fans.
3 months ago
We Love Phillip Rivers because of his talent and, most of all, HIS MOUTH.
In your face, Patsie.
See you in October for your big West Coast Boo-hoo-hoo.
from 3 months ago
You love Philip Rivers most of all for his mouth?
from 3 months ago
Im gonna laugh at you when the Chargers lose.
3 months ago
By the way Mike, the Pats are facing the Seahawks on December 7th, not December 8th. Great article. Question though, how was that ice cream?
from 3 months ago
Ice Cream came out pretty good. My next attempt will be with Lucky Charms.
3 months ago
you know why LT wears that face shield over his eyes? So noone can see when he's crying.
3 months ago
"The Patsies didn't win, we lost." -- Great point!
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