Over the weekend, an event happened that practically flew right under the radar, what with all the action in college football. The Atlanta Braves were officially eliminated from post-season contention. I never wanted to admit it. I hung on as long as I could without letting the thought enter my mind. And, as a fan of the team, why would I? Don't get me wrong....this wasn't like the teams of the mid to late 80's, where you knew going into the season that they weren't going to win. Back then, it was kind of like watching a train wreck in slow motion. You knew you weren't supposed to watch, but you just couldn't help but watch to see how they would lose the next game. People who claim to be Braves fans today more than likely jumped on the wagon during the run started in 1991. They don't really remember the "lean years", because they weren't fans then. You ask them about Joe Torre, and they'll swear that he never managed the team. Some don't even know who Dale Murphy is. At the end of the day, it's their loss. It's one thing to read up on the history of a team. It's another thing to live through some of the sorriest years in a franchise's history, then realize the dream as your team defeats, oh, say the Cleveland Indians in six games to win the World Series. So, if we look back to the 1991 season, we find that there is only a couple of people left from that club currently on the team: John Smoltz, Bobby Cox, and Pat Corrales. Most of the people on that team aren't even in baseball anymore. And while the members of the World Series winning team will always be remembered for their victory in 1995, to me, the 1991 team is just a bit more special, because they were the ones that shed years of losing and did what nobody thought could be done. I only hope that the Braves can find a way to sign Tom Glavine in free agency (if the Mets let him go), so he can win his 300th game in a Braves uniform.
Did anyone else see the sorriness that is the Miami Dolphins over the weekend? They squeaked by the Tennessee Titans and Kerry "The Quitter" Collins by a final score of 13-10. Once again, Daunte Culpepper is at the heart of my dismay here. Come on....if you can't light it up against the Titans, who can you light it up against? Now, we all knew they wouldn't get Matt Leinart or Vince Young. But, with Kellen Clemens, Charlie Whitehurst, Bruce Gradkowski, Brodie Croyle, and Stefan LeFors available in last year's draft, one might think the Dolphins could draft and groom a future QB. Well, so much for wishful thinking. Here's hoping that the Dolphins realize that Culpepper is not the answer, and at least give Joey Harrington a try. Heck, they're playing the Texans this weekend. It couldn't hurt.
To college football, where the number one team, Ohio State, had a time with Penn State before pulling away in the second half. Right now, the Buckeyes are on everyone's short list of teams that will be competing for the national title. But, with Iowa and Michigan still on OSU's schedule, can they make it to the BCS title game? I still like West Virginia, though I feel like they should have blown East Carolina off the field last Saturday. With the way this season is shaping up, it feels like the BCS title game will have at least one team with a loss on their record. West Virginia has the easiest schedule, save for Louisville at the end of the season. My prediction on 25 Sep is this: WVU will take on Michigan in the BCS title game. I included the date there, because I reserve the right to change my prediction at any time.
I know its not a lot, and I apologize. Next time, I'll try to do better. Hope everyone is well. Take care.
Till next time.....
Patrick
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