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Brandon Spikes adds a new twist to punishments and other thoughts from the Porch!
Thought #1- Was it part of Brandon Spikes "self imposed" punishment that he had to stand on the sideline wearing that ridiculous looking hat? I really hope so. I swear if that thing had a "M" on it instead of an "F" I would have thought it was Super Mario's hat from when he turns into fire throwing Mario. Honestly though, I think this is a trend that should catch on across the sports world. If you do something stupid, you have to not only sit out on the sideline, but wear something as awful as whatever act you committed. Think about it. You get suspended for a dirty hit, you wear parachute pants for a day. Get busted with pot, you have to dress as a 80 year old, members only jacket, shorts with high dark socks, and Velcro shoes required. And for more serious offenses like Spikes, well that calls for the Zebra print snuggie. Try playing the role of the tough guy while rocking that hideous thing. Bottom line, you embarrassed your team, now you should be embarrassed. I really hope this catches on.
Thought #2 - So it took what, a week and a half for Allen Iverson to get upset coming off the bench? I guess that's a week and a half longer than most of us expected. Having AI on your team is like dating a high maintenance girl, you talk yourself into thinking you can handle it, but as soon as you get that 3am phone call with her crying because of the sad episode of the OC she just watched, you realize you're in far over your head. You back off and let some other poor sap play that role. Well Memphis, today you are that poor sap. Detroit tried to warn you, but you thought you could handle this high maintenance veteran, who refuses to realize he's no longer AI, he's just Allen. Maybe next time you should considered actually calling those character references when a guy applies for a job.
Thought #3- I may have spoken to soon last night when I was elated over the fact that Notre Dame lost to Navy. It turns out the combined loses of Iowa, Oregon, and Notre Dame may have opened up the window for both Boise St. and TCU to get into BCS bowl games. Now, nothing against either of those teams, but I'm pretty sure this is just more evidence of what a strange and disappointing season this has become. I mean look at the standings, doesn't it remind you of a video game where you challenge yourself and your buddies to run the table with some of the lower teams? Seeing TCU, Boise, and Cincy up there, just looks awkward.
Thought #4 - Did the Green Bay Packers lose to the Tennessee Volunteers today? I swear I heard Rocky Top at some point in those highlights. Throwbacks are just out of control this season. It's like using a pepper shaker, you got to use the sprinkle feature, just a dab here or there spices things up just right. But you open that pour tab, you've just ruin your green bean casserole. A throw back here and there is a good thing, but the NFL has definitely opened the pour tab this season. Props to the Bucs for getting their first win though. I'm not nearly as surprised that they won, as I am that it wasn't against the Redskins.
Thought #5 - I'm not a big fan of claiming that sports are rigged or even manipulated by the officiating, but if I was, I'd be flipping out over what's gone on in the SEC this season. In yesterday's LSU - Alabama game, a clear interception was ruled an incomplete pass, both on the field and in the replay booth. Does the SEC really want that highly anticipated Alabama - Florida match up bad enough to swing a call here or there? Hmm, it's just sad that we even pause when we answer that question.
Thought #6- Was that Tony Romo I just saw interviewed or a 1920's race car driver? Hmm, with a hat like that, makes me wonder what Romo is punishing himself for.
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