Shanny Fired in Denver FINALLY!

Mike Shanahan has finally been fired as the Broncos head coach. It seems most folks are shocked about this, but I think the was long overdue. I was at the AFC Championship game in Denver when the Steelers went in there and beat the socks off the Broncos. He should have been fired after that season. That team should have made it to the Superbowl. At the very latest he should have been fired the season after that. Shanny has only won one playoff game in 10 years. It was time to go!

I would love to see Jason Garrett go to the Broncos. With an offensive mind like his and Cutler's arm, holy moly that would be a fun team to watch. I know there will be teams beating down Shanny's door as well, but I hope he takes some time off. His tan was a little faded yesterday, looks like he needs to work on building it up again so he can actually win some games.

Bring Peyton Back to Pittsburgh

I heard something once, a long time ago...that it is pretty much impossible to beat the same team twice in one year. The year the Steelers made their run to the Superbowl they had to play the Colts during the regular season. The Steelers were blown out! Then when I found out we had to play them in the post season I was thrilled because of this little nugget of info I had heard years before. Well we won...yes, barely, but we won.

Looking at the playoff picture for this year, this Saturday the Colts have to go to San Diego and play the Chargers. We have played both of these teams already this year. We squeaked out a 11-10 win against the Chargers and we lost to the Colts. So who should we want to play in the playoffs???? That's right. Bring on Peyton Manning. He cannot beat us twice, especially at home. I am also hoping to see Tennessee in the AFC Championship since they beat us once this year...then we would just have to beat them and go all the way to the Superbowl! I got this all planned out you see???? So on Saturday we really need to root for Peyton big time. Their defense is not very good and all you have to do is put someone in Peyton's face all day and he freaks out. Game over.
Let me know who you want to see the Steelers play...

Mangini Among 3 Coaches Fired So Far Today

Eric Mangini is among 3 coaches to be fired today. I am sure a few more will follow at some point.

Rod Marinelli and Romeo Crennel were also fired.

I think the only one that might have shocked me a little bit is Mangini. They did almost make the playoffs but I guess when the QB that you got rid of goes to a brand new team and leads them to the playoffs it might look kind of bad.

Eagles Boot the Cowboys Out of the Playoffs

McNabb did it! The Eagles whooped up on the Cowboys sending them home and nowhere near the playoffs. This is the greatest Christmas gift I could have ever received.

The Eagles D tortured Romo all day long. It was beautiful. Rarely would I sit through a blowout game but this was just so thrilling to me.

Goodbye Romo, goodbye Jerry Jones, goodbye Pacman Jones and goodbye T.O. See ya next season!

Ben Roethlisberger Carted Off Field Today

Ben Roethlisberger was carted off the field in Pittsburgh today during the game with Cleveland. He dropped back to pass, scrambled around a bit and was leveled by two Browns. They sent the cart out, strapped him down and as they wheeled him off the field he did give the thumbs up sign.

Last report I heard is they are calling it a concussion. Why on earth was Tomlin playing him???? He should have played maybe one quarter max and gotten him off the field. We had nothing to play for this week. If we could not beat a team that has not scored an offensive touchdown since Week 11 with Leftwich then we seriously need some help. I hope Ben shakes off all the cobwebs before the playoffs!

UFC 92: Forrest Got His Butt Kicked

My favorite UFC fighter got his butt handed to him last night. I am not sure why I have not paid all that much attention to Rashad Evans but I really thought Forrest would kill him. But I think Forrest will kill everyone. At one point during their fight, Forrest unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks, then backed away. Rashad blew Forrest a kiss and then touched his nuts. Nice. How classy. Rashad knocked Forrest out in the 3rd round and I think got in a few too many blows before the ref called it.

I was really glad to see Rampage Jackson win last night. I like him. I know he went a little nuts but I think it was a fluke...I don't think anything like that will happen again. Rampage also got in a couple of extra shots after they called the fight. I think the refs really need to pay closer attention. Someone could get even more seriously hurt.

I had a good time watching the fight at my buddy Jimmy's parent's house. A houseful of Canadians if you can imagine. Jimmy was showing all the kids his UFC moves and choking them out...not for real...but that might have been funny. Ok, not really. But overall it was a good time and the fights were all pretty exciting knock outs.

Smoking Meat: A Christmas Tradition

I had to take a vacation day today because it is my duty to stand outside all day long today and smoke meat for my family Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas day dinner. As I am typing this, there is a ham, 5lb chunk of bologna, pork loins and mushrooms all on my grill being smoked. Every year the meat changes but the tradition is always the same as far as my ass being outside on usually a cold day. Today it has been around 30-35 degrees so that is pretty pleasant. Last year it was 20 and there was about 4 inches of snow on the ground.

Well gotta get back out there...I just wanted to take a moment to warm up and wish you all a very Merry Christmas!