Jukester

Hey BF - was at Busch for both games 1 and 2 - 2 of the best baseball games I've been to in terms of excitement and offensive power. Last night was a cold, wet one but the Cardinals bats warmed up the crowd in a hurry. This team continues to amaze. Scott Rolen - 2 HR - he looks to be back to his good old self this series. Pitching is still a problem but as long as our lineup continues to be clutch, i'm not worried. We will beat either Clemens or Oswalt. I think the Cards take it in 5.

I'm with you BF. The Cards have the team to go all the way. Our line up is too good. Pitching worries me a bit with Carpenter being out but i'm more worried about our closers. By the way what's up with the 12pm start? The networks suck!! Not only do I have to take time off to go to the game but people on the west coast (Dodgers fans) have to watch the game at 10am. Unbelievable. They couldn't put the east coast games earlier?? I know, I know. It's all about ratings and the Red Sox and the Yankees get top billing. Whatever.

Yes, I've become a Cardinals fan since I moved out here. I'll be at the game today against the Dodgers and any future home game of this postseason including the world series. Feeling damn lucky about getting the tix. Go Cards!!!!

Men's Health survey of sexually transmitted disease rates in 101 cities: Safe Sex in Your City? Detroit was ranked 101 as the easiest place to catch some VD. Buffalo was 71.

Now if they only started streaming. What's the hold up?

The NFL is simply ridiculous. They forced every player in the league to wear the #40 decal the weekend of Sept. 19th (article). Now they say no one can wear it again. Are you frickin kidding me?!

This thread has been much more entertaining than tonight's debate will be. I mean who really needs to see two rich clowns in make up spew off memorized answers, written by others, to questions they've been studying for weeks. It's a frickin joke. That being said, how can anyone look at the past 4 years and still vote for W. It just amazes me.

Well the guy has won two super bowls and has been the ultimate judge of talent over the last half of his career. Can't really argue with his remarks.

My first Bills game- age 10. Went with my Dad and younger brother. We started out of our seats when the Bills got the ball but watched from the aisle as Hooks made the catch, although I didn't see much since my sight line was obstructed by raucously tall Bills fans. Still what an experience. Alcoa fantastic finishes - God that brings back some memories. What about the Budweiser Holiday Cleidesdales commercial?

I agree. That's what it comes down to - he's playing scared due to the mauling he's gotten over the last 2 years. The other thing is, he's got so many people telling him how to play the position that it's not coming naturally anymore. Alarm clock, set the feet, follow through, go through the progressions: all these things are running through his mind every time he drops back. These are things that a first or second year qb goes through. Just ridiculous at this stage in his career. I've always given DB the benefit of the doubt, but my patience has just about run out. All the fiery talk is great but let's see it on the field.

Is Byron Chamberlain, cut earlier by the Broncos, still out there? He might be perfect for this offense.

And underneath that it says "SHOWBOAT"

It wouldn't have been pass interference because it wasn't a forward pass. It was a backward pass which is equivalent to a running play and thus the reason that it was a fumble. You can't have pass interference on a run.

The big question is can we score some points. Our defense is good but we need offensive support in the form of 20 points. If we score 20 offensive points against the Raiders, we win.

We learned that scoring 10 points will not win you many games in the NFL. Not to mention those points were scored on drives totaling 14 yards after getting turnovers. This offense still needs work.

Didn't give up a big play?!! What about the 45 yard pass on 4th and 14. I agree the players have to make the plays but any player will tell you they'd rather attack than sit back on their heels.

Totally agree with you. I was just making a point to the other poster regarding his logic.

There's been a lot of talk of the reasons for the loss. But one that warrants more discussion is Gray going to the prevent on the last drive. Come on - we're attacking the whole game, have them bottled up, get turnovers, and then on the last drive just let Leftwich stand back there. I've never agreed with it and it cost us the game (among other things of course).

MM says himself that it wasn't a "gut decision" but rather one based on sound reasoning. "It's a judgment call and where do you want to give them the ball," said Mularkey. "I really thought our defense, if we could pin them back in there ..., I just felt like our defense had played well all day. Let them continue doing what they did. I went more with my defense than I did on my gut feeling on missing a field goal." So by your own reasoning MM is a good coach.

Newsflash: The Sky is Not Falling I understand it was a heartbreaker but this team is going to play 12-14 games this year that are going to be tight like this one. Why? Because we have a very good defense, a semblance of a running game, and a coach who has a control the clock mentality. Now, this doesn't mean i've annointed them into the playoffs but we should be competitive throughout the season. Hopefully these guys learn from this type of loss and get better as the season continues.

Ok, you got me on the play where the helmet flew off, which i have to say was worth a celebration. But I'm not going on just that play but their history of this including last year. These guys are always dancing around like clowns. As far as I'm concerned, save it for when you knock the ball down on the last play of the game allowing your team to win.

It never fails. The defense plays absolutely flawless the whole game and when it matters they can't step it up. I just don't get it. But there's lots of blame to go around: Turnovers - E. Moulds Penalties - Villariel Coaching - Kick the field goal; reverse, lateral pass were highly questionable play calls Clements - just knock the ball down TKO - turn around and knock the ball down Offense - red zone inefficiency It's gonna be a frustrating year.

Stop jumping around like idiots after every marginal play and knock the ball down when it counts the most. That goes for London Fletcher too. Leftwich was just throwing it up for gabs on the last play and the 4th and 14. Unbelievable!!

I totally agree. If you've chosen a kicker for your team, you have to be able to have him kick a 49-50 yarder when it counts. Punting there says you have absolutely no faith in himl. If that's the case, he shouldn't be on the team.

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