So Long...Wait a minute...

ESPN:

The Romeo Crennel era in Cleveland -- with Crennel as head coach -- is over. But his coaching career with the Browns might extend beyond this season, under the right circumstances.

Crennel told the Cleveland Plain Dealer in a phone interview Monday that he'd be willing to stay if the new coach wanted him on his staff.

Link.

Salty's Thoughts: Stand up move by Romeo. Obviously he knows his defense - or so we think - so I like his name being in the mix. All depends on who we land as a head coach.

Finally.

“When a love comes to an end, weaklings cry, efficient ones instantly find another love, and the wise already have one in reserve.” - Oscar Wilde

That's right faithful readers, the Cleveland Browns 2008 season has come to an end. Well, some people say it died a fiery crash weeks ago, but for schedule sake, it's over. Done. Finished. Ugly.

I was going to avoid blogging anything about Romeo Crennel being fired, coupled with Phil Savage being sent packing. I guess I just blew that, didn't I? Well, it had to be mentioned, so we can now move on.

“Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument.” - George Fabricius

Is this another step we must take to build our monument? Or will we continue to be thought of as the 'mistake on the Lake'?

I will never say that I think firing Romeo Crennel was a mistake, or that Phil Savage's lack of communication skills would've worked. (for the record, Bill Bellicheck has zero communication skills, but he's a Coach, not a GM. There's a major difference.)

Bill Cowher. Bill Parcells. Scott Pioli. That's the new potential Rushmore Monument we are talking about constructing. Many interesting names floating around, yet I have no interest. I have no desire to sit through another regime change and a "we have a plan" speech. I don't want a 3-4 year 'plan', and I don't want to hear them spew their bullshit.

“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” - Galileo

Did we discover the 'truths' about Romeo and Phil Savage too late? I was never sold on Romeo. Couldn't believe we gave him an extension. As for Phil Savage, he actually did some good things. Drafting Joe Thomas may be the biggest one. He signed a few Free Agents that had a world of promise in Gary Baxter and LeCharles Bentley. If they didn't get hurt, both help a ton. Acquiring Brady Quinn was a good move. Firing off hate mails to Browns fans, not a good move.

So, back to moving on.

“I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward.” - David Livingstone

Let's talk about the other kid in town. The Cleveland Cavaliers. They are real deal. Real Deal Holyfield Boxing if you must. Either way, they are legit. Did you watch them against the Heat? Cavs teams of old would've been done for early in the 4th Quarter. These guys? No chance. Comeback victory, capped with the team embracing like they just won the Championship. How important is a late December win? They are all important in basketball. Just ask the team that misses being a higher seed because of 1 game.

What's more important is the fact that the Cavs are battling for every basket, having fun, and embracing how well they are playing. Imagine that for a Cleveland team?

That's all for now. Stay tuned.

- Salty

Bacon Explosion

From our buddy David from PA...

Trust me, worth the read.

http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/

2009 NFL Mock Draft - Part 1 - Version 1.0

Here is part I of my first mock draft for 2009.  Obviously the order of the draft isn't set yet but whats the fun in waiting for that?  As a Browns fan this is all we have to look forward to.  I will hopefully have part II with the following 10 or so picks next week and through the offseason it will be revised as players shoot up the boards after the combines. 

1 Detroit – Mathew Stafford Georgia

Detroit needs a lot of help, evident from there (soon to be) winless season.  They have drafted a few QB's over the past couple years in Orlavsky and Stanton, but neither is the franchise Quarterback needed to succeed in this league.  With the success of Flacco & Ryan, the Lions will not pass up the chance at a franchise QB.

 

Other possibilities: QB Sam Bradford; OL Andre Smith

2 St. Louis – OL Andre Smith Alabama

Obviously these teams are picking at the top for a reason; they need a lot of help, so I will put that line to bed.  The Rams have some weapons on offense in SJax; Holt, Avery and if Bulger had any kind of time to actually go through some reads, you would see he still has something left in his tank after the beating he has taken the past few years.  Orlando Pace is on the downside of his career and has a hefty salary.  They went DL last year, now they need to give the guys on offense a chance to show what they are capable of.

 

Other possibilities: LB Aaron Curry

3 Kansas City – LB Aaron Curry Wake Forest

Earlier in the year I think you could have pegged the Chiefs as grabbing a franchise QB in this spot, but with the emergence of Tyler Thigpen I'm not so sure.  Yes, it's still Tyler Thigpen, but with so many other holes to fill they may feel comfortable seeing what Thigpen can do. The Chiefs really could go a lot of ways with this pick but Curry is smart, fast and shooting up draft boards at a tremendous pace.  He could step in right away and start.

 

Other possibilities: DE Brian Orakpo; OL Michael Oher; Sam Bradford; WR Michael Crabtree

4 Cincinnati – RB Chris Wells Ohio State

The Bengals go for the hometown favorite to try and re-energize the fan base.  Wells is a beast with speed on top.  The only knock on him is whether or not he can stay healthy.

 

Other possibilities: Brian Orakpo; DE Michael Johnson; M.Crabtree;

5 Seattle – CB Michael Jenkins Ohio State

Back to back Buckeyes?  Seattle needs a lot of help in their secondary.  Trufant is alone back there.  The five spot may be a little high for a CB but only a few years removed from the SuperBowl, the Seahawks think if Engram, Branch and Hasselback are healthy, they can compete again. Jenkins is the real deal.

 

Other possibilities: M.Crabtree; CB Vonte Davis; S Taylor Mays; DE Brian Orakpo; QB Sam Bradford; OT Michael Oher

6 Oakland – WR Michael Crabtree Texas Tech

Is there any doubt that Al Davis takes Crabtree if he is on the board?

 

Other possibilities: Brian Orakpo; Michael Johnson; Michael Oher

 

7 Cleveland – LB Rey Maualuga USC

The Browns are actually sitting in a good spot here.  There is some real talent still on the board and the Browns could use anyone of these guys.  This pick also depends a lot on what happens with management and the direction of the team.  Does Winslow return, does Sean Jones get resigned, Is Braylon ready to man up and be the #1 WR he can be?  I have a man crush on Taylor Mays but I think Maualuga makes the most sense here.  The Browns desperately need some LB help and I think Rey will be an allpro and a better pick than Aaron Curry.

 

Other possibilities: Vonte Davis; Michael Oher; Taylor Mays

 

8 Green Bay – DE Brian Orakpo Texas

The Packers are thrilled to have Orakpo or O "sack" po fall to them at 8.  He fills a need and you can make the argument for him to go much higher in this draft.  Other than Kampman the Packers aren't getting to the QB and Orakpo should have an instant impact.

 

Other possibilities: Michael Johnson; Vonte Davis

 

 

9 Jacksonville – OL Michael Oher Ole Miss

Oher is regarded by many as the top OL in this draft.  The Jaguars line was in shambles this year, some of it due to injuries.  They could also use some help at CB, but grabbing a possible franchise tackle just inside the top ten or franchise CB, you always have to go with the line.

Other possibilities: Vonte Davis; LB Brian Cushing; Taylor Mays

 

 

10 San Francisco – QB Sam Bradford Oklahoma

The three headed monster of Hill/Smith/O'Sullivan needs to be slayed.  Bradford is the Heisman trophy winner and many believe he will succeed in the NFL.  He doesn't have the arm like Stafford but the Niners can't pass up a shot at a franchise QB with the mess they currently have going on.

 

Other possibilities: Taylor Mays; Michael Johnson

 

11 Buffalo – DE Michael Johnson Georgia Tech

 

Johnson is a freak and could solidify the DLine by teaming up with Aaron Schobel. Schobels among others contributed to the lack of pressure on the QB and the terrible finish by the Bills after a promising start.  Adding Johnson with the return of Schoebel could put the Bills back into the hunt.

 

Other possibilities: Vonte Davis; OL Jason Smith, TE Jermaine Gresham

Say-Ow!

Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A spectator who tackled New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau on the sidelines during the team's 47-7 win over Arizona has been charged with trespassing and assault and battery.

Thirty-one-year-old Todd Kobus, of Attleboro, made an initial court appearance Monday in Wrentham District Court, where a pretrial hearing was set for Feb. 17. The Patriots said the fan was removed from the stadium and arrested by police after Seau was tackled during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Seau, a 12-time Pro Bowler, had sat out the season before rejoining New England for its game at Seattle on Dec. 7. He was their leading tackler Sunday in his third game with the team this season.

Link.

Salty's Thoughts: 31 and you're rushing the field? I have a strange feeling you are either half-Gump or your Mom bought you the tickets to get you out of the house "for once".

Quinn a Punching Bag? Dorsey Hurt?

Crennel won't confirm or deny reported altercation between Brady Quinn and Shaun Smith

by Mary Kay Cabot Monday December 22, 2008, 12:50 PM

BEREA -- Browns coach Romeo Crennel declined to confirm a report on WKYC Channel 3 that defensive lineman Shaun Smith punched quarterback Brady Quinn in the face last week in the weight room.

But Crennel also did not deny that the incident took place.

"If it happened, we're keeping it in house," Crennel said.

Crennel said Smith being inactive for the Bengals game was a coaches' decision. Smith was listed on the injury report with a calf strain, but Crennel would not say whether or not Smith was out because of disciplinary action.

Plain Dealer file photoIf Brady Quinn was involved in an altercation with teammate Shaun Smith, the Browns are keeping it in house.

"Shaun was inactive and generally all the inactive guys are coaches' decisions,'' said Crennel. "That was a coaches' decision for him not to play. I'm not going to talk about family business.''

Crennel did acknowledge that Smith got into a heated confrontation with an offensive lineman at practice recently, but that to his knowledge it didn't get physical.

"Guys get heated at practice,'' he said. "There was some discussion (between Shaun and an offensive lineman).''

The Channel 3 report said that Smith and Quinn also had a verbal confrontation.

Crennel made it clear that "in a family you always have some disagreements.''

Smith initially suffered the calf injury Nov. 17 in Buffalo. He was inactive for the next game against Houston, but played in the three games after that.

In other news, quarterback Ken Dorsey might have to sit out the finale with his concussion and rib injury. If that's the case, newly-acquired Bruce Gradkowski might have to start the game. Crennel also said that the Browns will rely more on Josh Cribbs at quarterback.

Other injuries include Eric Steinbach with a back injury and Jason Wright with an ankle injury. Wright will undero an MRI.

Salty's Thoughts: Nothing surprises me anymore. If your house is in shambles, the residents will turn against each other. Sad.

Wahoo goes Hip Hop

A good read by my boy Vince.

"Last week we featured Pennant Race's new Wild Thing design, which dresses up Chief Wahoo as Ricky Vaughn. Today, Manifest gives Chief another makeover, this time straight outta Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance"."

Read it here.

Salty's Thoughts: Wahoo kinda looks like MC Hammer on crack, Humpty.

About that time LeBron froze me out of the Cavs' locker room ...

Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 08:02:21 AM

Quick read from my buddy Joe Tone. Former Scene writer, now in Denver.

"I have no idea. But I do know this: Just like the night when James stared me out of his locker room, tonight's going to require a lot of beer. -- Joe Tone"

Read the article here.

Wally...

looks like he found his shot again. After averaging like 3 points game over the last 4 games, he's shooting well in Minnesota.

Few other side notes:

Sasha looks kind of lost.

Kevin Ollie has 8 points so far.

Delonte West has some sweet hair going.

Delonte should ask for a refund on some of those tattoos. They are just poorly done. Etcha-Sketch?

LeBron just missed an alley oop. Bummer.

Cavs game

watching it now, because I'm a fan & because I have $.15 on it, and I'm noticing Kevin Ollie getting extended playing time.

Remember when he was our big free agent signing? Man, those were dark times.

Ollie should be joining Mr. Snow on the Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Remembering a Great One

With the passing of a Great One, let me be the first to say that this is a sad time.

Kevin J. Rodstrom died in his home late Sunday night at the age of 30.

He fought hard, but finally succumbed to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease).

Gehrig played 17 seasons of Major League Baseball and could have played 25 had he not been affected with ALS.  During his career, he played in 2,130 consecutive games, a record until Cal Ripken broke it 56 years later.  He totaled 1,995 RBIs, and could have had more than Hank Aaron's record 2,297 had he not been affected with ALS.  He totaled 493 home runs, and could have easily reached the 500-mark had he not been affected with ALS.  He had 2,721 career hits, and also could have easily reached the coveted 3,000-hit mark had he not been forced to retire early due to his bout with ALS.

In a nutshell, the aforementioned paragraph is not to take anything away from Gehrig's career, which was marvelous, but it just clearly states how much better it could have been had he played longer.  Unfortunately, the disease forced him to retire at 39, taking away about six seasons.  He died at age 41.

Kevin's life can be comparable to Gehrig's in that it, too, was heavily-rooted in sports, and it was eventually cut far too short by ALS.

Kevin grew up playing all sports but had most of his success playing as a catcher in baseball and as a tight end in football.  I saw more of Kevin because of a particular tie he had with my brother, Paul.  Kevin was the other half to Paul's battery in both baseball and football, as my brother was a pitcher and quarterback.  Paul threw the ball to Kevin in the spring and in the fall.  They had a connection on and off the field.  That connection carried over into my family because Kevin's bright personality and general likeability were off the charts.

Anyone and everyone who ever came into contact with Kevin pretty much fell in love with the guy.  He was smart, charismatic, smart, witty and a genuinely caring guy.  Sure, he was quiet, which could be classified as the complete opposite as his twin brother Kyle.  But as an introvert, whenever Kevin spoke, people listened.  And if he wasn't offering sound advice, Kevin was quick to come up with a one-liner that would have the entire room chuckling.

I was fortunate enough to actually be a teammate of Kevin's for my first two years of Senior League Baseball, where again - he was the team's catcher.  Kevin batted clean-up.  He was a monster at the plate and his presence in the dugout was unparalleled.  If he sat toward the end of the bench, keeping to himself, we were probably losing and he was focused on the game.  He was focusing on what pitches to call when he went back out onto the field.  He talked to the coach who was keeping score more than anyone else, because he was constantly going over which pitches the upcoming batters saw in their previous at-bats, and coming up with different tactics for their next at-bat.  He was a master at game-calling.  He made pitchers better.  My brother was a good pitcher.  Kevin made him better.

I understood Kevin because in a lot of ways I saw myself to be just like him.  What I will never understand is how this quality guy was taken from us after only 30 years, 24 of which he lived with no worries.

For the final six years of Kevin's life he slowly deteriorated into a wheelchair.  Eventually he was only able to communicate effectively through the use of a computer, much like the famous scientist Stephen Hawking does today.  Kevin even mastered that, selecting what he wanted to say to his family and sending e-mails through a sophisticated computer program that track eye-movement.

But then, ALS finally got the best of him.

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease caused by the degradation of motor neurons,which are the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement.

As a motor neuron disease, the disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body, ceasing to send messages to muscles.  Unable to function, the muscles gradually weaken, develop twitches because of denervation, and eventually atrophy because of that denervation.

The patient, as in Kevin's case, ultimately lose the ability to initiate and control all voluntary movement except for the eyes.  That eventually happened about two years ago when Kevin's communication with others was reduced to what he selected on a computer screen with his eyes.

Scientists have not found a definitive cause for ALS and the onset of the disease has been linked to several factors, including: a virus; exposure to neurotoxins or heavy metals; DNA defects; immune system abnormalities; and enzyme abnormalities.

One thing is for sure, Kevin was taken from us about 60 years too early.  This is a sad time, but when we take time to reflect on Kevin, we cannot sink too low.  He would not have wanted us to do that.  What we should do now - more than ever - is concentrate on the moments we had with him, which were far too few.

Cavs rumor from CNNSI.com

As the Cleveland Cavaliers relentlessly try to accumulate talent to surround MVP favorite LeBron James, the unending question is this: Do they dare mess with a franchise on a collision course with the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals? The Cavaliers have had ongoing discussions with the Miami Heat about an Anderson Varejao and Wally Szczerbiak for Shawn Marion trade, a league executive familiar with the discussions said. So, here is what the Cavs are asking themselves now: Do we dare?

Salty's Thoughts: Risky. I like Marion (he's on my fantasy team), but I think we may have the fire power to get it done this year.

4th Quarter...

Browns hold the Eagles to another field goal. Akers hits it.

Eagles 23 - Browns 3. Embarrassing.

It's raining in Philly. I think it's the tears from the Browns Backers from Heaven group. They are die hard. Ok, another crude joke. I blame the Browns game play for my snide remarks.

John Runyan is one fugly individual. He has started 200 games. He looks like he's started 400 with the Ugly Stick.

The Well Educated Announcers are asking why Cribbs hasn't gotten the ball more, and why he hasn't thrown it yet. One word, fellas; inept. We are inept.

If the Browns Charities wanted to raise good money for the Holidays, they should've ran a raffle to let a fan call the plays for a game. I think Josh Cribb's neighbor would've won it. Get it? See what I'm saying? Read between the lines.

Dorsey to Dinkins. He's short of the first down. He's also short of ability.

3rd and 4. Dorsey complete to Donte Stallworth. The fans boo him. You want him back? You can have him. He costs us about $1 million per catch. Waste.

Dorsey throws a whatthehellwereyouthinking (that's a pass with zero zip that makes you ask "What the hell were you thinking") right to the Eagles defense. Another INT. Cribbs, yet? Please? I'm checking Ebay for that raffle.

No such luck. But I did bid on some Cavs socks. I have to burn my Browns ones.

I think any flick where Clint Eastwood gets to be a bad ass has to be good. His new one I think called 'Gran Torino' looks intense. Hell, he could read a Dr. Suess book to you and you'd be scared. Trust me.

Buckhalter runs to the 9 yard line. 28 yard gain. Have we given up?

Play count: Eagles with 60. Browns with 39.

McNabb hits a wide open Greg Lewis. He was so wide open, he was fined for indecent exposure. I make myself laugh.

Akers on for the kick. From now on I'm calling him Fakers.

Eagles 30 - Browns 3 - My CentSports Bet 0.

Darkness is VERY against Crennel.

Kick to Cribbs. We are robbing the cradle by not giving him a shot at QB. Get it? Cribbs...crib...cradle? Why do I have to spell these out for you?

Did Little Wayne just make a cameo in LeBron's new commercial? 'Candyman'? It was weird.

Will Smith's new movie 'Seven Pounds' opens Friday. For all I care, it can close Saturday. Looks boring. Rumor has it there's sequels coming out for I am Legend and Hancock. Who cares?

Cribbs runs to the left for no gain. We can't block. We could run a Semi Truck to the left side and get stopped.

CRIBBS THROWS IT...away. Just like my hope on a weekly basis.

Can one officially resign from being a die hard fan? Maybe take it back one notch? Not with the van, right? Thanks, Helen.

"Incredible! One of the worst performances of my career and they never doubted it for a second." - Ferris Bueller. (You think Romeo says the same thing?)

Dorsey throws to Stallworth. His new name going forward is NoWorth. He dropped it. Give us our money back. Outside of football it's called robbery. You go to jail for it. Where do you go? To your huge house in HappyVille. We like to be happy too. We'd be happy if you played hard and made routine plays. I'm egging your shit. I'll turn that smile upside down. HappyVille will be YolkTown by the time I'm done with your humble mini castle.

McNabb on the sidelines. When a team pulls their starters, does that mean I can call it quits on the blog?

Metsch has to be happy with the benchings.

McDonald with an interception! He just SCORED A TOUCHDOWN! We finally scored a touchdown!!! Even though it was by our defense, I love it. McDonald can really run with the ball. He can also catch. Can we play him at wide receiver? You think I'm kidding?

Phil Dawson kicks it in.

Eagles 30 - Browns 10.

If we don't go for the onside kick, Romeo must've never gotten his Christmas gift from me. That's right, I said Christmas. I know you're supposed to say Holiday gift, but guess what, it was a CHRISTMAS gift. Sue me.

Brandon McDonald has 3 INT's in 3 Monday Night Football games. That's a record. Line him up at wideout.

Browns don't go for the onside. Why the hell not? You think our defense will hold strong? Why? They haven't all game. Are we praying for an interception? You can't hope to create karma.

It's so boring at the Eagles stadium that Kendra would rather be having sex with Hugh Hefner. Yes, it's that boring.

Eckle (sp?) with the carry, twice. Gains 5 total. He's from Navy. Much respect, but I still don't know who he is.

3rd and 5. Incomplete. The fans boo. You're up by 20 and you're booing? Come to Cleveland, I'll give you something to cry about. Spoiled brats.

Eagles call a timeout. Thanks for delaying this. It's like only pulling the lever down half way with someone in the electric chair.

Eagles kick. Browns ball at their own 35. Is anyone still awake?

Ken Dorsey still throwing for the Browns. Screen to Jamal Lewis for a first down. Move those chains!

Flag down. I think I've hit the snooze button about 3 times so far.

98% of the Egales fans in the stands are wearing green. 68% are also wearing a Santa hat. 100% are ugly. I should make a pie graph.

2nd and 1o. Fumbles the snap.

3rd and 15. Shotgun. Dorsey back - tipped - and dropped by the Eagles. Yes, the Eagles. For once, we didn't drop a pass. We didn't have a chance to. That pass had about as much zip as Button Fly jeans.

Browns punt. Wait, they faked it! BROWNS SCORE! Ok, I just faked you out. We kicked it. You know damn well we wouldn't do anything creative.

Speaking of creative they just showed an Eagles fan with his face painted (looked like deep green house paint) with the words: GO BIRDS in silver. You know he's not getting that all off before tomorrow. Somebody is going to walk up to him at the Lube Stop he works at and ask why his face looks green. He'll reply, "Was at the Eagles game, man. Obviously. I got sooo wasted dude. I'm so hungover. You want to get Taco Bell?". I can hear it already.

Another Eagles fan. Entire body painted green, wearing a Santa hat. His mom must be proud.

2nd and 6. Who knew there was a game still going on?

They run. Gain about 2. 2 minute warning now. Can I hit Fast Forward?

Let's do that.

Browns lose. Again. Still raining, I'm still complaining. It rhymed.

3rd Quarter...

Browns with the ball. They are doing nothing with it, AGAIN.

Steve Heiden down, hurt.

Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe looks good. Update your GameFly and Xmas lists. Or, buy it for me. Be a buddy.

Just showed the Liberty Bell. Anyone want to go to Philly? I bet we'd have fun!

Steve Heiden has been carted off the field. Does that leave us with Dinkins? GREEEAT.

3rd and 7. Ken Dorsey throws a soft pass deep (yes, that's a ball with zero zip on it that floats 1o yards plus) and Braylon comes down with it. Braylon should get the passing yards on that.

Cribbs with a run. Gains about 6 or so. Here we go!! Let's get a TD!

Jamal Lewis gets the first! The wheels on the bus go...

Lewis with a gain of a yard. Guess the wheels don't go very far.

Ken Dorsey with a shithigh (that's a pass with zero zip that floats slowly over the head of a player) pass to Ali.

3rd and 9. "Poor Browns fans" - Announcer. You know, someone asked me, "Don't you know who announces the games? Why can't you use their names?" After shanking them with a sharp object (circa Oz from HBO), I explained: I know who the announcers are. I refuse to use their name. They don't deserve it. I don't like any of them not named Austin Carr.

Geico commercials should be banned unless they feature the Cavemen. Can we make that a law? All those in favor? I. My blog, I win. Law.

Dorsey hit, and another duck. I wonder how many times I've written 'duck' in this blog. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?

"Oh, he's very popular, Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wasteoids, dweebies, dickheads — they all adore him. They all think he's a righteous dude." - Grace

You know you loved Grace. Say it. Go ahead.

** My Blog froze. Thank the lord for Autosave. **

Eagles have the ball at their own 27. First down throw to DeSean Jackson. He's gonna get some ladies tonight. Trust.

Westbrook for 4 yards.

Kevin Curtis for the first down. SPARE ME.

"There is no pressure on Donovan McNabb." - Announcer #2. Really, even Helen can see that. Stop giving me that look.

Westbrook runs for 3.

Jason Avant is the next Jerry Rice. At least tonight.

Balls deflected, right into Westbrooks hands (somebody hit play on Alanis's song "Ironic"). We can't catch a break.

Speaking of breaks, no word on Rogers or Heiden. Does nobody care?

3rd down coming up. Westbrook just shy.

Hank Baskett-Wilkenson with the catch for a first down.

Eagles have reached the Red Zone in all 5 drives tonight. Woop-dee-doo.

Oh, Rogers is back. Glad they announced that. Interesting fact #2: Rogers wears a 4x jersey. Yowza.

He just batted down a pass. Welcome back, welcome back, wellllcome back.

Pass complete to former Offensive Lineman, Danny Klecko.

3rd and 4. Big time. Get up C-Town.

McNabb is SACKED! Corey Williams creates the pressure, Kam Wimbley steals the sack. Bend but don't break, right? Right, Romeo?

David Akers about to kick. It's good. 34 yarder.

Eagles 20 - Browns 3. Spread is blown.

Eagles kick off deep. Cribbs takes a knee. Good, save your energy to QB. How about having him throw one?

Announcers remind us the Browns haven't scored a touchdown in about a month. Did we forget in that 6 minutes?

"You can't put lipstick on this. No touchdowns." - Announcer. They also had a lonely, zit covered intern create a visual to show how long it's been since we scored. Reminds me of Leisure Suit Larry. That dude never scored.

2nd and 10. Screen to Jamal Lewis. Zero blocking and it's no gain.

3rd down. Sometimes I wonder why I blog these. They are painful enough to watch, yet alone relive.

Ball thrown behind Dinkins. Awesome.

Cleveland State beats Syracuse (ranked #11) with a buzzer beater. Cleveland has a bright spot!

Browns kick off to Golden Child/#1 Stunner/Next Big Thing DeSean Jackson. Decent return.

Camera pans over to Kevin Kolb. Stay home. You're as bad as Dorsey.

McNabb throws it away. McNabb fired up. Sit down.

Willie McGinest tackles Westbrook from behind. Wow. He's making me eat Crow. Ok, he's not.

3rd and 11. McNabb to Avant. Philly Cheerleaders look good. There, I said it. You think blogging this shit is all fun and games? I can't have fun? No wandering eyes? Whatever. Sit down, Helen. Stop yelling at me.

McNabb to LJ Smith for 3. Who cares.

Flashback to Randall Cunningham. I have his rookie card. Want to trade? I'm looking for a David Neid, Todd VanPopple or Phil Plantier rookie card. Hit me up.

Fantasy Update on Metsch: He's up 22pts with 1 quarter left. "Intense" as he says it.

Eagles 20 - Browns 3. Still. End of 3rd quarter.

Second Quarter...

Jamal Lewis runs for nothing.

Cribbs runs the ball. Nothing. "That play was doomed." - Doom Master Announcer

3rd and 12 now. Awesome.

Dorsey in the shotgun. Hell, shoot me. He throws it into the ground as the Eagles rushed 7. Boy, it's nice to see a team blitz. I forgot what it was like. HINT - HINT.

Browns kick off, Cribbs with a great tackle. What doesn't he do? Kent State, what?

I think I said it a few days ago; this new Jim Carrey movie looks TERRIBLE. If you want to see it, please send me a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope and I'll send you $7. Test me.

Brian Westbrook runs for 3 yards. Metsch isn't liking that.

McNabb rolls out, throws it over Westbrooks head in the flat.

Shaun Smith is a big man in his own right.

McNabb hit as he throws. Kevin Curtis catches it. Gains 16. WHY?

McNabb under pressure (again) and throws to Baskett. Loss of 2 yards. For the record, Baskett is the guy that is dating/getting married to Kendra from 'Girls Next Door'. See the picture.

McNabb dices us again for 15 yards. He may throw for 400 yards. Seriously.

1st and 10. Ball at the 48. Westbrook runs for about 4.

Buckhalter up the gut for a first down. Why do we even pay the defense?

McNabb with a bullet to DeSean Jackson. Down at about the 7. Unbelievable.

Brian Westbrook runs to the left side. Shawn Rogers in some serious pain. Damn the man.

2nd and goal. McNabb throwing. Almost intercepted! Good play by the Defense!

3rd and goal. SEAN JONES WITH AN INTERCEPTION! WOOHOO!!

That is why we pay the defense!!!

Dorsey incomplete. SHOCKER.

Jamal Lewis with a no gain. Where's his wheels?

3rd down...I'd be standing! Shotgun formation. Dorsey to Edwards! Gain of 20! They just called Edwards 'Mr. Monday Night'. I like it. So far this season he's been an Infomercial.

Dorsey incomplete. Deja Vu.

Asante Samuel intercepts Ken Dorsey and takes it to the house. Somebody glue my eyes closed.

Eagles 17. Browns 3. I mean, really? I'm barely covering the spread. 4 minutes left until half time.

Dorsey sacked. Browns will punt.

Joe Thomas got straight beat on that.

Guess who made the tackle? That's right. Josh F-Ing Cribbs. That's what his jersey should say.

1st and 10. Can I put my $.1o on the fact that I think they'll score?

McNabb run down by...Willie McGinest? Wow. I thought the only person he could run down was Romeo. Bad joke?

3rd and 6. Of course they get the first. GAG ME WITH A GREEN SPOON. DeSean Jackson continues to break us down. Even a rookie.

1st and 10 from the 39. McNabb to Avant. He wanted it more. Now they're in the red zone. Really, can I bet that $.1o? Throw me a bone.

Westbrook runs for about 6. Timeout for the Eagles. I think they are deciding who deserves to score most. Or Andy Reid is checking his fantasy score to see who should score.

"Um, I need McNabb to run this one in. I mean, let's do a QB keeper. Yeah, that'd be good for 6 points. In this game, not my fantasy league. I really want to win!" - Andy Reid

McNabb throws - down to the 2 yard line. 27 seconds left. Westbrook up the middle. Touchdown. Metsch had to of just puked.

Wait. Not a TD? Just shy. Wow. McNabb may run it after all. "Yep, it's short." - Announcer 1.

9 seconds left. No timeouts. Reid needs a QB rushing touchdown to beat the Virtual Viking Monsters. You read it here first.

McDonald with an INT! He almost took it to the house! Man, I'm swearing again, like a trucker with no CDL.

Illegal formation on the offense. Wow. Intense. Way to end it. Browns get the ball in the third quarter.

Before we end the half, I'd like to have a quick moment of silence. Kevin Rodstrom, an RHS graduate and overall good guy passed away last night. He will be missed.

First Quarter...

Browns are 15.5 point underdogs tonight. I took them for ten cents. Let's get it on.

Browns kick to Philly. Announcers are already all over the Eagles wide receivers. They are descendants of God. Really.

First down strike from McNabb to Avant.

Gain of 8 yards from McNabb again. Announcers are now giving Shaun Rogers some love. He deserves it. Camera to Willie McGinest. Waste.

Westbrook to the middle...bounces to the left side. First down. Lots of Santa hats in the crowd. Too early or too ugly? You decide.

It's cold in my basement. My dogs are freezing. Sure could've used my slippers.

Rogers leads the Browns with 4.5 sacks. Good for him, sad for us.

2nd and 6 from the 18. Westbrook to the right. Gain of about 4. Andre Davis with the tackle.

3rd and 3. Eagles with 4 wide. Browns with 6 DB's. Fade to Kevin Curtis, right over Eric Wright. Get it, right/Wright? Anyways, Eagles score. "They made it look easy" - Eagles Cheerleader/Announcer.

Kick is good. Gag.

Eagles 7 - Browns 0. Not good.

Commercial = slippers run. Time me. Ok, don't.

Jamal Lewis up the middle for about 2.

Cribbs at QB, to the left, FIRST DOWN BROWNS! Love it.

Dorsey dumps off to Vickers, runs hard, gain of 21. Season long for Vickers.

Go back to Cribbs. Nope.

Eye formation. Lewis to the left. Nothing.

Now they are giving history on Ken Dorsey. Can't we watch grass grow instead?

2nd and 11. Single back. Dorsey throws long to Braylon Edwards, HE CAUGHT IT! Great throw and pass. Gain of 28.

"They haven't scored a touchdown in about a month." - ouch.

For the record, I got my slippers.

Dorsey throws a DUCK to Vickers. Sad.

3rd and 6. "He's not a mobile guy. He won't wow you with his arm." - Mr Critical Announcer

Dorsey steps up in the pocket, hits Darnell Dinkins in the hands. Dropped it. Could've been a TD.

Braylon has 20 drops. Cute. Dinkins sucks.

Phil Dawson on the field. I should get that as my Copy and Paste. That's 30 field goals for Dawson this year. Franchise Record.

Browns 3 - Eagles 7.

"Huh. Settling for a field goal. Weird." - Kyle Carroll

"The offense worries me." - Bob Stark

That's Clyde C. Hadden in the house, for you folks scoring at home. Hornets unite.

You ever watch TV and suddenly realize, "Holy shit, my volume is WAY too high?" - I just did that. You would've thought Helen Keller was down here watching the game. What, out of line? Too soon? Come on.

McNabb to Westbrook. No shock there. Feed him the pill. I would. Helen would. WHAT??

2nd and 9. Run to the middle.

3rd and 5. First down to Avant. Awesome.

2nd and 6 after a Westbrook run. Rogers puts the heat on McNabb, terrible throw.

Announcer just called him Aaron Rodgers. Um, really?

McNabb to DeSean Jackson for a chunk of yards. We can't stop anything. My bet looks bad.

Buckhalter up the middle.

McNabb to LJ Smith. Boy, the Eagles have great down field blocking. Not kidding.

Ball tipped about 100ft in the air. Straight up. Two Browns players collide and it hits the ground. Damn it.

"Shaun Rogers can stand there and jump straight up and dunk" - Announcer. FINALLY, something interesting.

3rd and Goal. McNabb's almost sacked by Wimbley! Throws out of the end zone. Browns stop them. Let's build on this!

The new Verizon commercial where he opens the same gift about 10 times has officially gotten old. Really old. Why not show the reality of cell phones? 70% of them don't work how we expect/want them to. That's reality.

Jamal Lewis carries for a couple yards. I sure wish he'd get in a groove.

2nd and 7. Dorsey over the middle to Edwards. FIRST DOWN BROWNS! 13 yard gain.

End of the first quarter.

Browns 3 - Eagles 10. I'm winning my dime bet.

Browns Game - MNF

vs the Eagles.

I think I'll blog again. It keeps my mind off of Ken Dorsey.

Cavs #2 in Power Rankings

The Cavs didn't lose their 11-game win streak until Zydrunas Ilgauskas rolled an ankle … and didn't face a single second-half deficit during the streak. Impressive stat no matter how weak the competition was.

Read the entire article here.

Billy Ripken Obscenity Bat: He Finally Talks 20 Years Later

Had Billy Ripken not received a shipment of less than ideal Louisville Slugger R161 models that year...

Had Billy Ripken not decided to use one of those bats for batting practice that year... Had Billy Ripken not elected to mark that bat in a unique way that year...

Had the photographer, taking the picture for his Fleer baseball card, not asked him to pose for a shot in between batting practice with that bat...

Had the folks at Fleer caught what was written on the bat... it's extremely unlikely that we'd be talking about the 20th anniversary of any moment in the baseball career of Billy Ripken.

After all, the son of Cal Sr., once his manager, and the brother of Cal Jr., his teammate, was known more for his glove in a 12-year Major League Baseball career than for his bat. His batting average was .247 and he knocked in a total of 220 RBI.

But in January of 1989, Billy Ripken, scheduled to be a five cent common in the 1989 Fleer set, ignited the hobby already entering its prime with the debut of the very first Upper Deck set. Packs of Fleer hit hobby stores right after New Year's and, within two weeks, everyone had to have their hands on card No. 616, Billy Ripken.

Source: snopes.com

It was the bat that he designated to use only in batting practice. It was the bat that had "F--K FACE" written on the knob, the obscenity in its full four-letter glory.

ESPN's Tim Kurkjian, then working for the Baltimore Sun, got to Ripken and Fleer first. Fleer's president Vincent Murray claimed that hadn't seen it before and that the company was doing all it could to correct the error immediately. Ripken told Kurkjian he was angry and disappointed.

"It appears I was targeted (by teammates)," Ripken told Kurkjian. "I know I'm kind of a jerk at times. I know I'm a little off. But this is going too far."

What ensued was absolute chaos and—as the "error" card's price rose to nearly $500—there were some amazing stories. A kid, who happened to be a fan of Ripken, had purchased a huge lot of No. 616's from a dealer for $50. When the curse was found, the new worth of the cards was closer to $20,000. There was the story of one kid who sued another kid for convincing him to sell his Billy Ripken for $1, without knowing the curse was on the bat. And the tale of the Geraldo show entitled "Men who write bad things in public places," when an audience member claimed it was he who wrote the obscenity on Ripken's bat.

For nearly 20 years, Billy Ripken hasn't told the whole story. That is, until he revealed to me how it all went down:

"I got a dozen bats in front of my locker during the 1988 season. I pulled the bats out, model R161, and noticed--because of the grain patterns--that they were too heavy. But I decided I'd use one of them, at the very least, for my batting practice bat."

"Now I had to write something on the bat. At Memorial Stadium, the bat room was not too close to the clubhouse, so I wanted to write something that I could find immediately if I looked up and it was 4:44 and I had to get out there on the field a minute later and not be late. There were five big grocery carts full of bats in there and if I wrote my number 3, it could be too confusing. So I wrote 'F--k' Face on it."

"After the season was over, in early January, I got a call from our PR guy Rick Vaughn. He said, 'Billy, we have a problem.' And he told me what was written on the bat and I couldn't believe it. I went to a store and saw the card and it all came back to me. We were in Fenway Park and I had just taken my first round of BP. I threw my bat to the third base side and strolled around the bases. When I was coming back, right before I got up to hit again, I remember a guy tapping me on the shoulder asking if he could take my picture. Never once did I think about it. I posed for the shot and he took it.

"I tried to deflect it as much as I could. It was fairly easy to say that somebody got me with a joke because people think you're the scum of the earth for doing something like this. The truth is that there's a lot of words like that that are thrown around in the clubhouse. They just don't get out there."

"I can't believe the people at Fleer couldn't catch that. I mean, they certainly have to have enough proofreaders to see it. I think not only did they see it, they enhanced it. That writing on that bat is way too clear. I don't write that neat. I think they knew that once they saw it, they could use the card to create an awful lot of stir."

"I have no idea where that bat is today. If I were to guess, I would say it probably got lost after someone used it in a game. Probably a guy like Brady Anderson because he choked up so he could use a heavier bat."

"Fleer sent me some of the cards out of the goodness of their heart. I autographed them and used them for my gifts to my groomsman in my wedding (which took place that offseason). I figured, at the time, it was better than giving them a set of cufflinks. I think I devalued the cards by signing them though."

"When people recognize me, I see the look on their face. They think of the card immediately and, before they even ask, I say, 'Yeah, it was me.' I don't know if it happens daily, but, to this day, it still happens a couple of times a week."

There were at least 12 different versions of the card in various states of blackout. First reports estimated that there were about 3,000 cards featuring the full obscenity, but it is believed that there were actually more than 100,000 of them that hit the market. A man named Donovan Ryan has maintained a web site called BillRipken.com, a site that talks just about the card and has been visited about 19,000 times.

Today, the Billy Ripken 1989 Fleer obscenity card sells for about $5. The 1989 Fleer card of his Hall of Fame brother still sells for less.

Posted By:Darren Rovell

http://www.cnbc.com/id/28116692

'tis the Season

I'll be doing a Donation Drop off in Painesville on 12/20.

Anyone interested in donating anything, please let me know.

Clothes, warm stuff (blankets, gloves, hats, boots, coats, scarf, etc), toiletry items, food (dry or canned), toys for kids, puzzles, gift cards, dvds, cds, anything you would want to donate - please contact me and let me know.

Appreciate it,

- Salty

Something has to give.

Here's some food for thought.

1. Ken Dorsey has the arm of a high school quarterback. Bench him. I understand he's a nice guy, and a super smart guy. That much I understand. Last I checked, we weren't handing out nice guy awards. Ask anyone that paid $50 for a ticket to sit there and watch Dorsey play - they'll tell you how much they don't care about how smart and nice he is. Trust me.

2. Josh Cribbs has a better arm. And he can run. And he's a threat to run. So - why not utilize his talents? Why not actually give defenses a reason to protect vs. the pass, instead of filling the box and shutting down Jamal Lewis?

which leads me to 3 & 4...

3. "Cribbs needs to return kicks" - blah blah blah. You want my 2 cents? Well, either you do because you're on my blog, or you don't, and you're going to get it anyways. Make Braylon Edwards return kicks. Yes, I'm serious. He doesn't do anything else. I'd do it. Make a statement.

4. Metsch brought up a good point today. Why aren't we running Jerome Harrison more? Why is he invisible? Jamal wasn't moving the ball Sunday. Why not try something else? Why did Dorsey throw the ball 30+ times? Seriously, a #3 QB that shouldn't be on the field (see Steptoe) throwing 30+ times? Unreal. If he's going to throw, how about play action passes to guys with speed (see Harrison).

I could go on and on.

- Disgruntled Salty

Who is that? Oh, it's LeBron ... one of the few things in sports lately that doesn't PISS ME OFF!

Before I get into sports ...

My phone is in the other room and it keeps going "zing-a-zang," meaning I'm probably getting a ton of junk mail.  That pisses me off.  Why do we still call these devices cell phones, anyway?  Anyone got a new name for them?  Throw some suggestions out there.  From now on I am going to refer to my ... Blackberry thingy device ... as my (ready for this) "Signal Caller."  You heard it here first.

It's 11:30 a.m. and I've had a few Yuenglings after hanging some Christmas lights and having dinner.  That pisses me off.  I've been working the graveyard shift for about a week now and I'm still not used to it.  They tell me that I only have to do it for 6 months.  Right now my schedule is completely reversed.  When I wake up at 6 p.m., my wife has dinner while I eat a bowl of Cheerios.  Weird.  She sleeps while I work.  I sleep while she works.  Weird.  And that pisses me off.

Our beloved Cleveland Browns don't know how to score a touchdown.  That pisses me off.

Romeo Crennel just isn't in it anymore.  He doesn't care about a quarterback situation.  Fans would like to see Josh Cribbs taking snaps.  Why not?  But Romeo just doesn't care and nobody can really blame him.  With all the injuries, sicknesses and lackluster play from marquee players this team has endured in 2008, I cannot fathom why the front office is talking about cleaning house (i.e., firing Romeo and Chudzinski, and demoting Savage - yeah, they are talking about taking away some of his power as GM).  These things are making no sense to me and ... it pisses me off.

The Cavaliers are destroying the NBA.  That doesn't piss me off.  I was excited to hear that the Cavs tied an NBA record for winning 8-straight games by at least 12 points.  Amazing feat!  And in about 3-4 of those games LeBron played little or none of the 4th quarter.  Awesome!  Save the legs!  I liked how LeBron showed support for his buddy, Stephen Curry, when the Cavs recently traveled to Charlotte and he stopped by early to watch Curry's Davidson team play a college game.  Curry is a class act.  Sort of reminds me of a small version of Tim Duncan.  What pisses me off about the LeBron 2010 situation are all the haters out there telling LeBron to keep his mouth shut.  Also, the haters who are already starting to dislike LeBron for even thinking about going to another team.  All I have to say about the situation is this: If the Cavs do what they need to do in order to keep LeBron in Cleveland, they will have nothing to worry about.  The team we have right now will not keep LeBron in Cleveland.  It just won't.  So if the Cavs do nothing, it is the Cavaliers' fault.  All LeBron is doing is making sure what he wants out of this organization is clearly placed out there for the front office to realize with more than enough time to make things happen.  Yes, even though the Cavs have won 16 of 17, this current roster will not keep LeBron in Cleveland.

This is what Bill Simmons had to say about this situation, and I love it:

"Why don't more people realize that the Cavs, already really good, will be even better three months from now?

Only 5-to-1 odds to win the title?  Really?  Even in this crummy economy, with ticket sales about to drop through the basement, the Cavs can't blow their LeBron Window for one reason: If they win a title, he might stay and save professional basketball in Cleveland.  Money is no object.  They don't care.  And given that they have $20 million worth of expiring contracts (Wally Z. plus Eric Cnow) as well as two favorable contracts (Andy Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic), that means the following guys are in play for them: Mike Miller and Michael Redd (the two biggies), along with Josh Howard, Shawn Marion, Gerald Wallace, Jason Richardson, Rasheed Wallace, Brad Miller, Raja Bell, Leandro Barbosa and Antawn Jamison.

For instance, let's say they traded Wally, J.J. Hickson and $3 million to Minnesota for Mike Miller and $10 million worth of Brian Cardinal and Mark Madsen in 2010 ... then they dealt Pavlovic, Snow and a 2009 No. 1 pick to Wasington for Jamison and Darius Songaila's mildly reprehensible contract.  Two reasonable trades, right?  Cleveland gets two blue-chippers; Minnesota and Washington save money, gain cap space and position themselves for 2009 (fan-tanking) and 2010 (the free-agent bonanza).  Wouldn't the Cavs become the favorites if they landed Jamison AND Miller without giving up anyone in their top eight?  I'd be more scared as a Celtics fan if Mike Brown wasn't in charge.  The point is - they definitely add one more elite guy and possibly two.  Which means that our top three (Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles) could end up more loaded than any top three since 1993 (Chicago, New York, Phoenix).  This is a good thing."

The fact that so-called Cavs fans haven't yet realized this pisses me off.

4th Quarter...anyone still watching?

Fouts just called our offense "inept". I think he's a biased prick. There, I said it. Sorry.

The Geico commercials with the Cavemen are one of the best of our generation.

Browns ball, down 21-9.

Pass complete to Vickers. Loss of 1.

Cribbs with a tremendous run! Holding on the offense. Ruined. 28 yards. Negated. Erased. Crushed. 'Tis our Season.

Titans pick us off, but they were offsides. Repeat second down. Misery loves company.

Draw play to Wright. Gets about 6. "Violent tackle by the Titans." - announcer jerk.

Out pattern to Steptoe. About a half a yard short. Punt team comes out. Are you kidding me?

We kick and they run it back down our throat. Should've gone for it. Can't wait for Romeo's gift to arrive. Let me track the shipping...

Chris Johnson around the outside. Touchdown Titans.

Kills my fantasy game, kills my Sunday hopes.

Cribbs in. Goes DEEP to Braylon. Unfortunately out of bounds. We should challenge it maybe? Get your gift yet? Romeo? THROW IT.

We didn't challenge. Instead we run it on 2nd down. We haven't been able to run all day. Just ate a 50 yard play, and run it.

3rd and 14. Dorsey back in. Incomplete. We are punting again.

Chris Johnson with a 31 yard run. This is horrible.

Lendale dashes us. Holding on the Titans.

So, they go back to Chris Johnson and he gets more yards. Keep piling them on, WHY NOT???

Lendale runs for another first down.

I give up.

3rd Quarter...

Mindless Announcers said the Browns locker room was "heated at halftime". 'Bout time.

Get this, this shit boils my blood. Tennessee gets a Personal Foul for throwing Kam Wimbley to the ground. Trust me, I've wanted to toss Wimbley myself, and think I could. He's soft as a batch of rolls on Thanksgiving. However, they got the penalty. Kevin Mawae got the penalty for the blatant cheap shot. The announcers say: "Kevin and his wife give a ton of money to charity. Really good people." WHATEVER DUDE.

It's official. Braylon hasn't done anything since the first drive. First drive: 31 yards. Currently: 31 yards. He probably tore a finger nail.

Browns run the ball. 6 carries. 3 yards. Anyone have Ben Gay's number?

3rd and 15. Dorsey throws a terrible pass. Intercepted by the Titans. Great return for them. Stallworth flagged for a personal foul. What do the announcers say? "Terrible judgement." "Undisciplined play."

Collins to Gage for a touchdown. Cribbs better be at QB. Boy am I glad I'm at home and not in TN. I'd be at the concession stand getting the following: 2 beers (one to chug, one to throw at someone wearing a Pacman Jones jersey. You know there's plenty of them.) And I'd be buying a Collins jersey so I could enjoy the rest of the game. Best $60 I would've spent the entire weekend.

Megatron scores on a 70 yard TD. Thumb rejoices. Screw Detroit.

Best thing the announcers have said: "The only time the Browns offense moves the ball, is when Josh Cribbs lines up at QB." - ding ding ding. Is Crennel listening or is he still MapQuesting the nearest Sonic to get the cheesecake bites?

Dorsey complete to Braylon. He's alive!

3rd and 1 - complete to Heiden. First down Browns! Noise makers and confetti for everyone!

Dorsey overthrows Braylon by about 8 yards. Go back to Miami. Party in the city where the heat is on.

3rd and 7 - shotgun formation - dropped by Steptoe.

All night on the beach 'til the break of dawn.

The Basement Browns Fans want them to go for it in 4th. I would. On Madden. Trust.

Nate is going Round 3 on his Chipolte. Scary, scary day.

Willie McGinest blows yet another tackle.

Lendale White fumbles. Eric Wright is getting elbowed by the Titans player, right in front of the Refs, and they do NOTHING. Unreal. Screwville.

Browns recover. Browns haven't scored a TD in 2.5 games. Thanks for announcing that.

Steve Heiden has a Superman Tattoo. Spare me.

News Flash: we can't move the ball. Ever.

Phil Dawson on again to kick. Deja Vu. Not the strip club, either.

He missed. "That kind of the day for the Browns." - college educated announcer

It's 3:14 in the PM and Nate just finished his Chipolte. Oh yeah, Plax's leg is hurting. New band-aid time.

3rd and 1 for the Titans. Lendale gets it. Of course he does.

1st down and 30 for the Titans. Yes, 30. I just said the Browns have time to get back in it. I got ugly looks from everyone.

I think my brother is drilling the side of my house to put up Xmas lights. Yes, I'm scared.

Browns get an illegal use of hands to the face. First down Titans. Hoo-Ray. I could puke.

Dqwell Jackson with his 2nd INT of the game! Titans suck!

Dorsey to Lewis for 2 yards.

Dorsey again overthrows Braylon by about 8 yards.

WHERE IS JOSH CRIBBS???

Just saw a Browns fan in the crowd. He looked lonely.

7 yard pass to Heiden. 4th and 1. We have to go for it.

They're going for it! Romeo found his marbles!

Cribbs at HB. Run up the gut by Vickers. They are calling for the chains. Why can't we do anything right.

Dan Fouts just admitted taking a jab at the Browns. And just said we didn't get the first. I hope his cat pees in his car.

Browns got the first!

Josh Cribbs run to the right for 1 yard.

Shiancoe scored. Thumb is pumped. I'm sick.

Braylon has one go through his paws. Hard catch, but still a drop.

Dorsey under pressure (Queen) to Stallworth for a first down! Browns!!

Dorsey overthrows Braylon again. By about 8 yards. Rerun.

Dorsey has no &!@#% (that's for you Savage) idea how to throw a corner route.

We are kicking AGAIN for a FG.

Dawson and it's good. Sweet. We have 9 now. LET'S SCORE A TOUCHDOWN SOMEDAY.

If Romeo's mom says it's ok, I think we should kick an onside kick. Please, Mrs. Crennel?

Whoops, I missed the fact that it was the 4th Quarter. The picture is what I'm sending Romeo for his Xmas gift. Happy Holidays.

Few Halftime Notes...

They just showed a Saints DB doing the Carlton dance on the field. Awesome.

Kevin Curtis has a sweet porn 'stache.

Bears are ruining my $.04 bet. Suckville. Population 1. Me.

Shiancoe has 45 yards. He's my most hated player today. Thumb loves him. He wants the jersey.

"Lions are going to win." - Thumb

They just replayed the Owen Daniels fumble. Seriously, shoot me. I won't call the cops.

We just renamed Dominic Rhodes. His new first name is Holiday. Clark W. Get after it.

2nd Quarter...with an asterik...

I lost internet connection for about half of the 2nd quarter. Ok, I accidently hit the Wireless Button on the laptop, therefore turning it off. Screw you.

You didn't miss anything, trust me. The best part of the second quarter was the Dollar Store wings my brothers buddy brought over. Scary thought huh? They are slammin'.

Browns still have 6. Titans still have 7. Titans are moving the ball. Browns still suck.

Chris Johnson is killing the Browns. Chris Johnson is killing the Backyard Legends. I think every person in this room wants me to lose in fantasy this week. I need new friends.

Kerry Collins is officially Roger Staubach. You heard it here first. Nate's eating his 2nd round of Chipolte. I'm gonna put on some Afro Man at halftime.

We just got a roughing the passer penalty. I didn't know we cared enough to play too hard.

Word is in: Max Payne is no good. Minniti said so. "Donnie Wahlberg?" - Nate. Wow.

They just had a Prilosec commercial. I think that makes sense, good marketing. You know it's because everyone eats shit during football games. As I pan the room, I see: Chipolte bags, Subway bags, Honey BBQ Chicken Chunks, Pizza Rolls, Combos, Chex Mix, Apple Juice, Iced Tea, Ginger Ale Can (Nate's hungover), bag of Pretzels. Yeah, give us all a Prilosec.

Lendale White in for the touchdown. Unreal.

Announcers are officially dangling from the jockstraps of the Titans.

"Really sound football team."

Play is being reviewed. Lendale doesn't know when he was down, because he's too stoned. "I was gonna run for a touchdown...but then I got high."

Shaun Smith got a pentalty for stepping on a Titans players head while he was on the ground. Sorry, but I love it.

"This would be a great time for an onside kick" - Titans Fan #1 Announcer. What a jerk.

It's ok. Ken Dorsey will carry us back. Ha. I've got jokes.

Dorsey complete to Steptoe. Two guys that have no business being on the field. Cute connection. Can't wait 'til they get their own McDonalds commercial or burger.

Dorsey is 6 of 13 for 44 yards. Where's Tim Couch?

Dorsey put on his ass. 3rd down.

Chris Johnson with 87 yards. Browns entire team 67. Is it 2009 yet? Anyone excited for the draft?

Browns get the first down. Throw to Harrison for about 8 yards, burn their 2nd timeout.

"At least get in field goal range" - Minniti

Nobody in this room knows when the Browns scored their last touchdown. It's caused a debate.

Dorsey gets sacked. End of the 2nd quarter. Romeo is stumbling around. I think he has a flask in his pocket. Can you blame him? Screw it, I'm going to grab mine.

1st Quarter...

My my my my bironas kicks off to Josh Cribbs. Return near the 40 or so.

"Braylon Edwards is the guy they'll look to on offense" - retarded announcer. Has he not seen him play this year? Braylon should be returning kicks and Cribbs should be at QB. Just my thoughts.

Holy shit, Braylon caught the ball from Dorsey on 2nd down.

"Why does Edwards jump for everything?" - Nasty Nate

Dorsey, under pressure, throws to BRAYLON and he catches it, AGAIN! Dorsey is 2-3 for 31 yards. Wow. His parents are considering turning the game on.

Dorsey throws a duck. They are now considering making it a Blockbuster night.

Matt Schaub with a TD already. Not to Owen Daniels. I hate them. All of them.

Third and nine for the Browns. They show Romeo. He looks like a peanut butter candy.

Donte Stallworth drops it. Phil Dawson on to attempt a field goal. I think it was a 50+ field goal, but somehow none of us have a clue how long it was. I blame the whiskey from last night. Ok, we barely drank any. Don't judge me.

For the record, it was 47 yards.

Solid return for TN, but there's a yellow flag on the field.

Block in the back. Hell yeah, you thugs! Nate called the penalty. He made me type that.

Darkness hates commercials. He should simmer down.

They list Shaun Rogers at 340lbs. He was listed at that in the 8th grade too. It's like getting your drivers license. Everyone lies.

Ironic text from Erock...

"Shaun Rogers has a mohawk to make him look skinny." Well said.

Collins under pressure. INTENTIONAL GROUNDING! WOOHOO! I called that one. I can type it because it's my blog.

Brandon McDonald with the pressure. Somebody play Queen on the jukebox.

3rd and 16 now for the Titans...

Draw play. Yeah, a draw. They get the first down. Eric Wright got blocked in the back. Whatever.

LenDale White with a solid run. We need to buckle down.

Dqwell Jackson almost picks off Collins. Big third down play here.

Chris Johnson back in the game. Let's not let him run for it again, huh ladies?

We had some heat on Collins, incomplete pass for Collins. Nate thought Rogers had a late hit. I hit Nate.

Reggie Bush for a TD. Screw him and New Orleans. Sorry, Conley.

Jim Carrey's new movie looks horrid. It's a remake of 'Liar Liar' in my eyes. Stay home.

Dorsey lines up with a spread offense. Throws a prayer ball deep to Edwards. PASS INTERFERENCE! Love it!

Cribbs in at QB, runs it. Gain of 7 or 8.

Dorsey fumbles the snap. Loser. Sorry, but I can't stand the guy. If his dad were here, I'd throw a pizza roll at him.

Incomplete. Browns punt, Tennessee ball at the 20.

Dqwell Jackson intercepts the ball!! He held on!!!!

Browns go 3 and out. "Wasted opportunity by the Browns" - brainless announcer

Phil Dawson back on the field. 41 yard attempt.

It's good! Browns are up 6-0. We really can't score a TD can we? What gives???

It's 1:37 and Plaxico's leg hurts. Sorry, had to go there.

The Refs really look like they are lumbering.

1st and 15 after a penalty. Lendale White runs for 8.

White runs again, for a few yards.

Announcers are hyping how many 'close' games the Browns have lost. Gag me.

Collins throws for 15 yards. "Perfect throw." - ass announcer

Collins throws the ball, way too high. I think Lendale's high.

Chris Johnson runs, gains about 2. He may be high also.

3rd and 7 for TN here. Collins throws to Chris Johnson for a first down. Seriously, screw this. I'm playing against Johnson in fantasy this week. Cool. Congrats, Erock.

"I think the Lions are going to win today" - Nicky Thumb. He also, may be high. He's eating Subway, killing a footlong. Somebody has the munchies!

Darkness brought combos. Did everyone smoke before this game? Damn, Combos are always good. I don't care what you think.

Wow, Dominik Hixon just dropped a for sure TD pass from Eli Manning. Wow. Plaxico's leg still hurts.

We were just discussing if the Titans cheerleaders get sweaty armpits. Nate said yes. Minniti said no. What do you think?

Collins throws to FB Hall. He has 10 catches all friggin' year. Touchdown Titans. Sweet.

"How did the fullback get wide open down field?" - Darkness

"Because he's an asshole." - me

It really looked like Owen Daniels just fumbled a touchdown catch. DAMN IT MAN. He's my fantasy TE, of course.

Titans 7 - Browns 6. End of first quarter.

BREAKING NEWS

Breaking news from the Basement of Salty.

Reports out of Cleveland are that the Browns brass is 'seriously considering bringing back Marty Schottenheimer to replace coach Romeo Crennel.' Chris Mortensen from ESPN reported it. Stay tuned!

It's 11:51am and...

no pregame show has hyped Ken Dorsey.

His parents texted me. They turned around. They are going to watch Home Shopping Network instead.

Someone pass me the Evan Williams.

Grab Yo Corn

Popcorn that is. Salty is blogging all 4 quarters of football today. In the studio with him should be Nasty Nate, Darkness, and The Thumb. Everyone is welcome, only the strong survive.

Ken Dorsey's parents should be here by halftime.