Randon Thought just before Halftime of Dallas vs. Denver

What are the odds that Cheryl Crowe exposes a boob during the halftime show of the Dallas vs. Denver game? Is there a Vegas line on this? I’d like to get in on some of that action (And no, I’m not talking about the betting action, either.)

Hmmm… it just occurred to me that I’m a bit of a pervert.

Are the Lions REALLY this Bad?

As a Chicago Bear fan, I’ve endured some really crappy seasons following those guys… but still… win or lose, I’m a fan.

I’m also a fan of good, competitive NFL football. As a fan of competitive football, I cannot fathom the agony involved with being a fan of the Detroit Lions. Even though they’re division rivals of my Bears, I can’t help but feel sorry for the Lions… the organization, the fans, the whole sad thing.

Wow. What a crappy team. And not just crappy… but consistently crappy for decades. What’s the point of carrying on the tradition of allowing a Thanksgiving home game in Detroit if the players check-out by the second quarter? If I were a Detroit fan, I wouldn’t have much of an appetite right now. In fact, I’m certain that I’d pass on the roast turkey in favor of a fifth of Wild Turkey. Is anyone actually still watching this game besides me? Even the announcers have resorted to discussing how great the stadium is, how great Barry Sanders was (he retired over five years ago), and whether Troy Aikmen wears boxers or briefs.

O.K. I made that last one up. What can I say? I’m bored. Actually, I’m astounded. These guys are paid millions for one task, which is playing football. I’d expect a group of wealthy players to commit to executing well (That includes my Bears. My guys also tend to stink up the joint far more often than they should.)

Is anyone held accountable when an entire team mails-in a game? How about a season? Do season tickets come with rebates? Is there a suicide hotline for Joey Harrington fans? Are there any Joey Harrington fans? Can someone check on this and report back to me?

As I’m typing this, Detroit finally scored, bringing the score to an almost-respectable 27 to 7. The receiver who scored the touchdown had the nerve to celebrate, even though the game is clearly out of reach. I’d use the standard cliché and say something like “act like you’ve been there before”, but after witnessing his team’s performance, it’s entirely possible that he’s never been there before.

Hopefully the Dallas game will be more competitive. I’m off to the store for last-minute thanksgiving food gathering.

Oh yeah… Happy Thanksgiving too.