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Yep. The coverage was pretty good, but the ball hit both of his hands so he should have had it.

Same here. Those Bengals games almost killed me. If they had just taken three points in the first half.... *sigh*

Poor Ellerbe; he's made of glass. I'm glad to see the offense make it happen on fourth. They failed far too many times at that last year.

The US has won the last two championships and today (7pm) they are going for the hat trick. Japan won the first two IFAF gold metal games. And, according to the announcers, football has been played in Japan since 1936. Also worth noting: the International Olympic Committee has given International Federation of American Football provisional recognition. This is an important step that could lead to football becoming an Olympic sport as early as 2024. Team USA leads 8-0 after intercepting on Japan's first possession. You can watch on ESPN 3 or ESPN International and you can legally stream from ESPN.go.com.

That has a certain elegance.

I hope not. Maybe it's just me, but weren't they called Cheatriots before this? I think there was like a thing with cameras or something.... /sarcasm. Anyway, that is a good read. I had forgotten some of things that were mentioned in that.

Better him than Brady again...I guess.

Well he's never played for Detroit before, so that's a correct statement. Now if he says he's never played for a better D then that's another story.

It's pretty incredible that he hasn't won one yet. He was great in Shutter Island and Blood Diamond, but I guess those weren't indy enough or something. I've given up trying to understand.

Speaking of Marvel, any thoughts on Tom Holland as the new Wall Crawler? I'm just glad that there won't be another origins story. When I found out they were looking at 12 year olds, I thought we would have to go through the spider bite again.

I hope it does. But after all of these years I have learned nothing if not to doubt.

I would kind of like it if he succeeded in drawing this out just long enough to suit up week 1.

If The Last Guardian really does get released, I might have to come out of retirement and get the Ps4. I feel your pain. I was waiting for FF vs 13 for years...

Yes it did. Its about a guy who rents a car and then finds out there is a kidnp victim in the trunk.Paul Walker starred in Vehicle 19. I was so bored that I didnt even finish watching it.

I just saw Jurassic World. It was fun and entertaining, in my humble opinion. Certainly not cerebral, but not nearly as bad as some are making it out to be. In other news: I realized that the Russo brothers were responsible for the Winter Soldier and will also direct Capt. America 3 as well as the next two Avengers films. Suddenly, I'm not looking forward to them as much... Did you happen to catch Vehicle 19 a few years ago?

Maybe he could be an example for Wes Welker to follow... Either way, it sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders. Too soon?

I was expecting maybe Eli Manning to get the nod at qb, or at least someone who's been to the playoffs... Not Flacco of course 'cause he's'over-rated,' but Tannehill surprised me.

It seems like they are always challenging to the Ravens. (Though personally, after hey-diddle-diddle, I don't begrudge them that)

You made some good points. Newton is no Flacco, but he's not a slouch either.

Seriously, I mean really? That is a cmon man kind of moment. What could possibly be going through his head?

If easy points are a problem, they should stop neutering defenses rather than punish kickers.

That is a big "if." In the playoffs, Manning has never exactly been Joe Flacco, if you know what I mean. I could see him being a shell of his former self week 1, but I'm just not counting on it.

All three divisional rivals in a row... together again. The bye comes at a good time. I'm not absolutely crazy about the Jags being the team after the break, but Baltimore does have an usually difficult time against them so it's not a waste. I'm very disappointed that both Rivers and Manning are on the schedule so early in the year rather than when it's cold.

I was so hoping to face Manning and Rivers in the cold. This is probably going to be another bloodbath unless maybe Manning really is as done as he looked at the end of last season. Arrange a trip in February.

That's such an awkward situation. It would probably be like if Ed Reed won a ring with Pittsburgh and then came back to Baltimore. It's like "we love you, but... eww." This has been a mindblowing start to free agency. I think the Jets are the front runners so far for the off-season championship. Stay tuned.