NFL: Catastrophes That Made This Season As Crazy As a Reality Show

NFL fans have gone through an emotional roller coaster this year. The high points were high so high that some lucky fans were able to envision a championship run for their team.

On the other side of things, the low points brought the wrath of the media in full force.

These turbulent times have caused many fans and casual observers to wonder why? While unable to put a thumb on why, I was able to think of what made this season so crazy.

Loss of Home Field Advantage

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 13: A torn section of the roof sags inside the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 13, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Metrodome's roof collapsed under the weight of snow after a powerful blizzard hit the area on Decemb

On the morning of Sunday, Dec. 12, we woke up to a massive storm, which robbed the Vikings of their home field advantage.

I originally thought it was God’s way of trying to extend Brett Favre's games started streak, but that did not pan out.  

Instead, we got a team without a home struggling with their fragile identity.  To sum it up, the team transformed into a homeless bunch of awkward teenagers, Eli Manning looks the part, but sorry wrong team.

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The Haynesworth Effect

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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 02: Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins stands on the sidelines during preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona

Did the star defensive player show up to work late and overweight? Did he lose interest almost before starting to work?

I can’t lie; I have been guilty of all of the above.

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The New York Flasher

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 28: Injured Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the field during thier game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ji

Forget sexting beautiful reporters, can you picture this person doing something similar on the subway?

I think I can he gives off a "creepy old man" vibe. All that is missing is the strong smell of urine and cigarettes.

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A Rolling Stone Gathers No MOSS

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11: Randy Moss #84 of the Minnesota Vikings adjusts his helmet against the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 11, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won 29-20. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Randy Moss was on the move this year. Moving from a good situation, to an okay situation until ultimately finding his career one step away from retirement.

Going On a Trip

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 12: Nolan Carroll #28 of the Miami Dolphins rushes against the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium on December 12, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

"If you can’t beat em, trip em."

This should have been what Jets coach Sal Alosi should have said to explain his actions.

To his credit, this shows how far he was willing to go to get a win for his team, unfortunately it did not work out the way he planned.

The Buffalo Bills

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MIAMI - DECEMBER 19: Defensive tackle Tony McDaniel #94 of the Miami Dolphins sacks quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Buffalo Bills at Sun Life Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Miami, Florida. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 17-14. (Photo by Marc S

A train wreck nobody wanted to watch. I bet some of the buffalo area high schools could have done just as well.

Spygate II

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NEW YORK - MAY 13: Videotapes taken by former New England Patriots video operator Matthew Walsh are shown to the media on May 13, 2008 at the Intercontinental Hotel in New York City. Walsh was there to discuss videotaping practices used by the Patriots in

This would be much more fun to talk about if it dealt with Julian Assange, and his team of super hackers hidden in their mountain data fortress.

Instead, it was the Broncos videotaping a San Francisco 49ers walk-through in Week 8 at London’s Wembley Stadium. 

Since they broke rule No. 1 (do not get caught) they deserve the penalty in my book.

T.O.chocinco

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CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 21: Chad Ochocinco #85 and Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals watch from the sideline during the final minutes of the Bengals 49-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Paul Brown Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This pair is much more dynamic on their respective reality shows and the talk show they host together.

On the field, it is not much of a show at all really. I do not think there has been one Sharpie or Sombrero used all year.

I was expecting a fiesta of epic proportions; what we got is just sad.

Andre Johnson Vs. Cortland Finnegan

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 28: Wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans is separated by umpire Garth DeFerlice #53 from cornerback Cortland Finnegan #31 of the Tennessee Titans after the two exchanged punches in the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium

It was your classic MMA ground-and-pound match.

After two rounds (plays), Johnson emerged as the clear victor, so much so Finnegan applauded Johnson’s dominance.

I cannot wait until the re-match!