NFL Week 1 in the books...

• "The pass is tipped and...OH GOD! STOKLEY HAS IT!":
  
  

  After a miserable first half of "Football" the Broncos somehow had a 3-0 lead at half time. As I sat in the basement with my family and friends, I started to wonder, was a prediction of 5-11 for my favorite team...possibly...overkill? As the second half went on, it became harder and harder to watch. Prior to Orton leading the Broncos on a 2-Minuet drill for the field goal at the half, the Broncos managed only 1 first down in the half, and that was on the opening drive. Kyle Orton went 17-28 for 243 yards and the game winning tipped-pass TD which was intended for Marshall who was in triple coverage. Orton did not have a turnover, which was a shock since in pre-season he averaged 2 per game.
  

  Josh McDaniels finally showed some fire when after the Bungles scored their touchdown with 38 seconds in the 4th, the clock magically changed from 38 to 20 seconds. McDaniels called over the refs and gave them a piece of his mind. After the PAT attempt, it took the refs over 5 minuets to figure out that 18 seconds magically disappeared. I have been a critic of McDaniels, but today sir, I salute you...but I still am not sold on you...
  

  
  

  The Mile High Magic Moment happened with 20 seconds left in the game. Denver was down 7-6 and had a hard time moving the ball all game. On the magical play, Orton dropped back a fired a pass to Marshall on the left sidelines. The pass was tipped by one of the three Defensive Backs guarding Marshall and Stokley was in the area and caught the tipped pass and was gone. Then, I would like to point out, Stokley pulled a Madden (video game) move. He runs down the goal line before going into the endzone to run time off the clock!
  

  
  

  My last point on the Broncos game will be the defense. Defense n. - Means or tactics used in trying to stop the opposition from scoring (Websters). For Bronco fans, I figured this definition was needed because we haven't been able to see our team play this so called...defense. Denver's defense did not allow a score until 38 seconds left in the ball game...huh? They also had 2 interceptions...they did what? They also recorded multiple sacks...wtf? And the stopped the final drive of the Bungles to end the game...you mean they DID their job? Great Job D!
  

  
  

  
  

• "We Finally Got Our Franchise QB"...or so you thought:
  
  

  Jay Cutler made his first start for the Chi-Town Bears in an amazing spectacle that made most Bronco Fans...Smile! Not only did Cutler make the same rookie mistakes he made in his 2.5 years in Denver, but he one upped us...he tied his record for most interceptions in a game with 3 in the first half alone, including one to a defensive lineman who snagged it one handed inside the red zone, he broke his career best 3 INTs to 4 INTs when the cornerback, known as the Predator in Green Bay, picked off Cutler to end the game once and for all. Is it sad the Kyle "How so you play QB" Orton had a better day the Mr. Cry Baby himself?!
  

  
  

  
  

• Homer News:
  
  

  According to ESPN Insider, and the only insider I trust, Adam Schefter reports that Former Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan planned on cutting wideout Brandon Marshall after the Pro Bowl last season. Shanahan became annoyed with Marshall's off the field problems and felt he was unreliable on the field. Marshall led all NFL receivers with 206 catches, gaining a total of 2,590 yards over the last two seasons. Shanahan felt Marshall had cost the Broncos more victories by his poor route running, dropped passes and his tepid run-blocking efforts. Baby T.O. stuck again in week one when he dropped over 60% of passes thrown his way, including a bomb by Orton that went right through his hands. Is it too late to trade him?
  

  
  

  The Rockies are trying to find out there the offense went as the Padres win 2 of 3 games from the Rockies. The Dodgers just won't lose when the Rockies win, so the Rockies are 3 games back of the NL West Crown and 4.5 games up in the NL Wild Card Race.

  
  

  In 2008, George Mason spent $1,965,002 on Men's Basketball alone. That seems like a lot until you hear that $1,965,002 was only big enough for 116th place. Who is first you ask? UNC? Florida? Even better! #1 biggest spender was Duke University spending $15,047,984, which is $5,661,649 more the 2nd place Kansas and almost $10 million more then rival, and current champions, UNC. For more on NCAA DivI budgets and spending in 2008, check out this link:

  
  

  
  

• Weird News:
  
  

  MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. - A 41-year-old man faces charges after witness said he pretended to drown and then allegedly began to throw jellyfish at beachgoers.
  
  According to a sheriff's office report, Keith Edward Marriott caused "concern for his safety" when he repeatedly submerged himself and floated back to the top of the water and he was also "loud and disruptive."
  
  He then started throwing the sea creatures.Marriott was arrested Monday and charged with disorderly intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon. According to the St. Petersburg Times, Marriott was carrying a pocketknife in his shorts.
  
  Jail records indicate that Marriott was being held on $250 bond. A message left after-hours at the public defender's office was not immediately returned late Tuesday night. (MSNBC)

  
  

  -JB