NFL Season Half Way Over

This blog is pretty much going to be one of the most random blogs I’ve written (or typed). Basically, the NFL season is over half way over and I felt that I needed to tell all of those people who don’t know or care about football the highlights of the pro football season thus far.

First, let’s start with individual accomplishments. Peyton Manning of the Colts is, as he is annually, in the running for MVP. Drew Brees has reached the pinnacle of his career and is also very much in that race. The unsung, most unthinkable man who is in contention for this award, however, was playing pro football before some of the players that wear that same Viking purple were even born. Mr. Old Man himself, Brett Favre has compiled a 9-1 record with the Vike’s and has thrown 24 touchdowns to only 3 interceptions. This is unheard of for a man of 40 years. Heck, anyone who isn’t a kicker that’s still playing in the NFL at age 40 is pretty unheard of.

Team wise, there are some good teams with good records but only two that have yet to have been blemished by a loss. These teams are the Saints and my beloved Colts! The Saints are 10-0 and play this weekend against the crazy-good Patriots, and the Colts just beat the Texans in a comeback win to move to 11-0. Honestly, I don’t think the Colts are as good as their record shows though. Their running game is almost nonexistent and with very young wide receivers and a rookie coach, they have everything to lose and everything working against them. But that number 18 who lines up behind the center, he just turns away all doubts. Mr. Manning, where would the Colts be without you?

Fantasy Update: I’m first in my division and tied for first in the league. I’m going to lose this week to fall into a tie for first in my division however… Can I make the tournament? I sure hope so!

Finally, shout out the Bobby Bowden. The coach of Florida State’s football team for 34 seasons, Bowden is stepping down at age 80. You will never be forgotten.