Comments on: A Momentary Lapse of Reason http://www.moosedenied.com/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason/ We are all out of juice. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: LatinTeacher http://www.moosedenied.com/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason/#comment-11212 LatinTeacher Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:21:41 +0000 http://www.moosedenied.com/?p=1977#comment-11212 My students think the Saints play up or down to the level of their opponents. Fake was not the smartest play, but it could have been a statement and knockout punch (but probably not with Brunell). Now I just like the Seesters metaphor better. I will say this though - it's like getting beat by the Saints ruins you for at least a few weeks (see NYJ, NYG, PHI, BUF, ATL, NE, DET, TB (do those two count?))  The real story should be what is going over there on Airline Drive with scouting opponents. My students think the Saints play up or down to the level of their opponents. Fake was not the smartest play, but it could have been a statement and knockout punch (but probably not with Brunell).
Now I just like the Seesters metaphor better.
I will say this though – it’s like getting beat by the Saints ruins you for at least a few weeks (see NYJ, NYG, PHI, BUF, ATL, NE, DET, TB (do those two count?))  The real story should be what is going over there on Airline Drive with scouting opponents.

]]> By: Mr. Clio http://www.moosedenied.com/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason/#comment-11211 Mr. Clio Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:40:43 +0000 http://www.moosedenied.com/?p=1977#comment-11211 At first I hated the fake field goal call, then I loved it, then I read you and hated it again.  Now I'm not sure. I guess given the cushion we have right now, I liked the call because I want game outcomes to be assured as early as possible.  I feel like that reduces the chance of injury.  A touchdown there kills the Falcons and prevents additional plays on which anyone is actually trying. On the other hand, I like Ralph's point that we want to get Hartley some practice on pressure kicks.  You know, so that he can emulate his mentor Carney, who was such a hero on the extra point after THE GREATEST PLAY IN NFL HISTORY at Jacksonville.  But I digress. Gregg Easterbrook at TMQ absolutely loved the call: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=easterbrook/091215&sportCat=nfl At first I hated the fake field goal call, then I loved it, then I read you and hated it again.  Now I’m not sure.
I guess given the cushion we have right now, I liked the call because I want game outcomes to be assured as early as possible.  I feel like that reduces the chance of injury.  A touchdown there kills the Falcons and prevents additional plays on which anyone is actually trying.
On the other hand, I like Ralph’s point that we want to get Hartley some practice on pressure kicks.  You know, so that he can emulate his mentor Carney, who was such a hero on the extra point after THE GREATEST PLAY IN NFL HISTORY at Jacksonville.  But I digress.
Gregg Easterbrook at TMQ absolutely loved the call:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=easterbrook/091215&sportCat=nfl

]]> By: Mt_always http://www.moosedenied.com/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason/#comment-11210 Mt_always Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:04:42 +0000 http://www.moosedenied.com/?p=1977#comment-11210 the good news is we get to look back at the game knowing we won it. I think the call was 50/50 myself all kinds of messages in making the call and a half decent chance to pull it off since as you put it , noone was expecting it. I missed the missed PAT so not sure if it was just a brainfart by our latest kicker or if there was a reason.  The Offense played a B game and still did ok.. too many FG intstead of TD even if we did only punt once.   The bad news is we only made them punt once too.  We are going to live and die by our Defense against the Cowboys.  The backups starting best step up their A game on Saturday cause Dallas can move the ball pretty good and while I have confidense that Brees can score as many or more then they can we all know from last year that we are a 50/50 team when the Defense is not to be found. the good news is we get to look back at the game knowing we won it.
I think the call was 50/50 myself all kinds of messages in making the call and a half decent chance to pull it off since as you put it , noone was expecting it.
I missed the missed PAT so not sure if it was just a brainfart by our latest kicker or if there was a reason. 
The Offense played a B game and still did ok.. too many FG intstead of TD even if we did only punt once.   The bad news is we only made them punt once too.

 We are going to live and die by our Defense against the Cowboys.  The backups starting best step up their A game on Saturday cause Dallas can move the ball pretty good and while I have confidense that Brees can score as many or more then they can we all know from last year that we are a 50/50 team when the Defense is not to be found.

]]> By: Quoting Coach Payton http://www.moosedenied.com/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason/#comment-11208 Quoting Coach Payton Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:08:46 +0000 http://www.moosedenied.com/?p=1977#comment-11208 “I don’t have to deal with retrospect. It was something that we looked at and felt good about, no different than the third-and-one reverse that we called, and we felt real good about that. Those were the decisions that we make. We felt like the opportunity came up and we took it and hopefully it will work the next time.” “I don’t have to deal with retrospect. It was something that we looked at and felt good about, no different than the third-and-one reverse that we called, and we felt real good about that. Those were the decisions that we make. We felt like the opportunity came up and we took it and hopefully it will work the next time.”

]]> By: Michelle http://www.moosedenied.com/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason/#comment-11207 Michelle Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:55:28 +0000 http://www.moosedenied.com/?p=1977#comment-11207 If Brunell had actually THROWN the ball to Nicks instead of waiting for the hamsters to start turning in his aging brain, then we'd have had a td and all the message board guys would yell "Brilliance!"  But no.  he hesitated.  And Brunell's my Clooney, so that's just not good for him.   I really don't have a problem with the call.  I guess I'm just numb to dumbassery now. On the run game . . . isn't Pierre banged up?  And Hamilton too?  With Bell out and Reggie just back, it would make sense not to push the guys left standing. If Brunell had actually THROWN the ball to Nicks instead of waiting for the hamsters to start turning in his aging brain, then we’d have had a td and all the message board guys would yell “Brilliance!”  But no.  he hesitated.  And Brunell’s my Clooney, so that’s just not good for him.   I really don’t have a problem with the call.  I guess I’m just numb to dumbassery now.
On the run game . . . isn’t Pierre banged up?  And Hamilton too?  With Bell out and Reggie just back, it would make sense not to push the guys left standing.

]]> By: Booker http://www.moosedenied.com/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason/#comment-11206 Booker Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:56:57 +0000 http://www.moosedenied.com/?p=1977#comment-11206 Teams are doing more moderate and max protect and concentrating on throwing at our corners.    Also, without real NFL corners, they can take more chances throwing outside, negating the blitz effects. Cause for concern, no.  Something that needs to improve, yes.  But every team has weaknesses.  The Eagles fabulous defense gave up 515 yards to the Giants, and they're thrilled. You'll feel better after the Cowboys game. A+ for art, BTW Teams are doing more moderate and max protect and concentrating on throwing at our corners.    Also, without real NFL corners, they can take more chances throwing outside, negating the blitz effects.

Cause for concern, no.  Something that needs to improve, yes.  But every team has weaknesses.  The Eagles fabulous defense gave up 515 yards to the Giants, and they’re thrilled.

You’ll feel better after the Cowboys game.

A+ for art, BTW

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