A wise man knows his limitations and when to admit he was wrong... (even an unwise man like myself). I was screaming and ranting and raving back in April when the Jets mortgaged their entire draft to select an unproven (only 16 games experience) player to be their quarterback (Mark Sanchez). I felt sure that he would be the bust that the Jets have been famous for with their first draft picks... (see Johnny "Lam" Jones, Browning Nagle, Blair Thomas, Mike Nugent, Dwayne Robertson, et al.). They have reversed the trend in past few years... (see Shaun Ellis and Darelle Revis). The jury is still out on Bryan Thomas and Vernon Ghoulston (decent but not horrible). But after the first 2 games with Mr. Sanchez as quarterback, I am humbly apologizing to the NY Jets. This kid has been nothing short of spectacular in engineering wins over Houston and the hated Patriots (ended an 8 game losing streak at home with last Sunday's win). First place Jets! Unheard of even though it's only been 2 games. The best prediction for them this year was at 7-9...(by the "experts"). He has shown some inconsistency... (horrible first half, but didn't turn the ball over). And who are these guys on defense?? The Jets have been ferocious on defense, making Tom Brady look merely mortal last week... (no offensive touchdowns given up by a defense that couldn't stop traffic with a barricade last year). Rex Ryan has got this group so fired up that they are smack talking and backing it up on the field... Is this a flash in the pan? Could be, but I am enjoying the ride while it lasts.
Two games does not make a season, but a win over the hated Patriots makes it seem so... Hopefully, other teams will watch the Jets film and copy their schemes and make life more uncomfortable for Bill Belichik and "Mr. Bundchen"... (sorry, ladies. Giselle is still prettier than Tom). Huge wins also for some other teams that have been struggling the past few (or more) years... Cincinnati over the Packers at Lambeau Field... Da Bears beating the Steelers... the Ravens winning at San Diego (Ray Lewis is still the dude!)... and the Giants winning in Big "D" and ruining Jerry Jones' debut in the new stadium... (not really an upset but "How 'bout them Cowboys?"). Useless factoid of the day... The Giants beat the Cowboys in the first game at Texas Stadium (the one before this new one). Unfortunately, the Lions have not tasted victory now for 19 straight games...
The Cardinals returned to the win column and not a moment too soon... They play Payton Manning and the Colts at home Sunday night... (should be mucho points scored in that one). Could be decided by who has the ball last. The Jets play the winless Titans and must avoid a "letdown" after the huge win last week. The defense must put a rush on Kerry Collins and keep Chris Johnson under wraps. And Mr. Sanchez must continue his positive growth and increase the confidence level this week. J-E-T-S! JETS! JETS! JETS!
Everything else is okay. Work, besides beating me up physically (I love that!) is enjoyable. The time just flies and the work is fun... (I love playing with the machines). The weather this week is starting to break (High in the low 100's and down to 70's at night--with a couple of high 90's thrown in). It's getting to the time of year where all the dry heat (and there was plenty) will be worth the wait. Today is simply spectacular with the bluest skies and bright clear sunshine... (pretty much the forecast for about 320 days a year or more). But the oppressive heat is missing and that is a bonus worth waiting for. Unfortunately, the price of golf will go back to the ridiculous level when the snowbirds from the Midwest make their trek back to sunny Arizona... but no worries, there are plenty of deals to be had. I have signed up for a 3 month deal on a dating website, "testing the waters" so to speak (only emails for now, with my schedule it may be difficult). Updates will come if anything happens... The move to Tempe is still a go. I have to finalize which of the places I want to move to. I am investigating the neighborhoods, the proximity of stores and amenities, entertainment options and the individual amentities each complex provides.
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