Weak in Sports

What a week in sports. First off, the New York Mets completed the worst meltdown in the history of MLB. With a 7 game lead and only 17 to play they fell off a losing tree and hit every branch on the way down. Worst of all they gave up their right to play in October. For all you non baseballers, a seven game lead with 17 to go is large enough to drive a pregnant semi through. Somehow though, the Mets weren't able to do it and will now spend Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine's day contemplating their loser ness. Ouch.

The team that squeaked in ahead of them was the Philadelphia Phillies, a team who had been written off by every analyst since June. As excited as they were they had to wait wondering who would be their opponent. All bets were cast in San Diego's favor but the Rockies had won something like 176 of their last several games so people were starting to get nervous - especially when Colorado forced a one game playoff, the first of its kind in decades. I just finished watching the game actually and in the bottom of the 13th, Colorado won it in dramatic fashion as Matt Holliday their MVP slid beside home plate yet the ump callled him safe. Note: Baseball usually discourages sliding beside a base. Anyways, the Phillies and Rockies will now play in the NLCS having both gotten there due to their brilliant play and the Mets and Padres choking to death. Who knew baseball could be this much fun?In other news, A Rod is guaranteed another MVP award after a fantastic 54 hr 150+ rbi season while the Jays will miss the playoffs yet again.

In the NFL, the Cowboys, Colts, and Patriots look amazing and at this point it's difficult to imagine anyone taking them down, apart from each other that is. I just watched some of the Patriot/Bengal game and gees, Brady is so relaxed he must have a hammock sown to his butt. And then there's the Aints. I mean the Saints. What's up with them? They were picked by many to Go All The Way, Chris Berman style. And the Bears? Grossman has thrown 7 interceptions and they're only 3 games in. They gave Rex the day off yesterday and they looked ok until, get this, they gave up 37 points in the fourth quarter and lost to the Detroit Lions. 37 points!?!?!? The Lions?!?!?!? Dang. That's awful. And then there's the whole Pats spying thing. I mean, cmon, spying? What, are we up in a tree with binoculars outside Sally Livington's house? Did you honestly need an advantage Bill? You've won 3 championships in the past 7 years not to mention ESPN reminds all its loyal listeners at least once a week that you're Jesus with a headset on. Why spy Bill? Leave Sally alone.

And finally we have hockey. The Oilers signed 2 -teenagers to contracts. Now granted, Gagner and Cogliano have lit it up as of late but still, signing 2 in one week is risky, which, is the Oilers way I guess and why I love them so much. Either way, I can't wait till Thursday. It should be an interesting season.

I didn't comment on the CFL because Montreal continues to falter without Calvillo, Sask continues their traditional mid season slump, the Bombers continue to look strong yet you just know their going to tank in the post season and BC looks to be a lock for the Cup. . .again. At least the cup final, I still have hopes my Bombers will pull it out.

So, there you have it, last week in the world of sports. I'm sure I missed zillions of other interesting things like Downie's 20 game suspension, the Flames impressive pre season record, LT's lack of TD's and Dutchie's continued over-use of lipstick but still, we've covered some good stuff and besides, its midnight.

John