Welcome Home NFL! We've Missed You!

 I am so excited that the NFL season is back that I don't even know where to begin so let's roll the clip!


When it's difficult to write down how I'm feeling on a particular topic, I try to find alternatives. In finding these alternatives, the likely winner to help me sum up my emotions is a video. Well, like the title suggests, the NFL season is underway and we have fans are more than happy because we've been put through the ringer and our emotions for the sport has been put to the test. We all remember the infamous "NFL lockout" and how we truly believed our Sundays would cease to exist right? Well thank our lucky stars that the league, unions, and players could reach an adult agreement so that we can get back to ignoring our girlfriends/boyfriends.

I'll keep this short because I don't want to suck all of the energy out of the room but I will say congratulations to my New York Jets on their kickoff win against the Dallas Cowboys with a score of 27- 24. I look forward to great things from this team and I wish every team in the NFL the best of luck this season.

Alarmed that there's no recap? Well don't be because starting next Sunday, the usual play by play shall be documented and commented on.

Happy NFL season everyone!

XOXO,
Whitney

What A Folkin' Miracle!

Today's game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns was by far one for the ages...or at least one for the Sundays. Brace yourself folks because what I'm about to recap will have your adrenaline pumping. Let's dig in:

The Browns out a score on the board early with a field goal to give themselves a 3-0 lead. As the first quarter moved along, the Jets gained some leverage and Nick Folk, his name will be dragged through the mud in the post, kicked a beautiful FG to even the game out 3-3. With nearly 16 seconds left in the 1st quarter, Cleveland scored a touchdown and the Browns led 10-3. Not too much damage done right? Wrong! Nick Folk missed his first FG of the game that would give have out the Jets back 10-6. Ok ok that was a little harsh...let's move on to the 2nd.

In the 2nd quarter, the Jets made some noise as Cotchery scored a TD to even up the game 10-10. Cleveland answered back with a FG of their own and the score was 13-10. As the quarter was coming to a close, the Jets found an opening and scored another TD for a 17-13 lead. Us fans were either in the mood for a drink or.....HALFTIME!

We're back from the half and this quarter left me ready to throw and everything at my television...besides me throwing curses and insults. Bot the Jets and the Browns looked clueless and just when I thought I could find solace in my trusty kicker, Nick Folk missed his 2nd field goal. Yes...you read that right. On to the 4th we go with the score still 17-13.

Nick Folk seemed to redeem himself by kicking a FG which gave the Jets a 20-17 lead. The Browns then answered back with a TD to tie the game 20-20. There was no way that Nick Folk could miss a 3rd straight goal in this game but low and behold...Folk missed his 3rd FG and as I collapsed my head into my hands, I prayed for something. I prayed for a miracle. Overtime was my miracle. 

The Jets were on the brink of a loss until a momentum shift happened, the Browns fumbled the ball. Phew...it was safe to breathe. But, here comes the kicker, no not Nick Folk, but a positive one. With 16 seconds left, Mark Sanchez passed the ball to Santonio Holmes and Holmes brought the ball home for a  TOUCHDOWN! Jets win! Jets win!

The Jets won the game 26-20.

Jets....don't ever scare me like that again!

XOXO,
Whitney

Jets Rule Everything Around Me!

What a way to start a Sunday off by bleeding green...gang green that is. This afternoon viewers were treated to  a game between the New York Jets and Detroit Lions. After a crippling loss last week for the Jets, we fans couldn't bear another loss, let alone a loss at home. Let's dig in to see if gang green held on to infect the competition.

In the first quarter, the Lions came out roaring, yes roaring...stay with me, as Stafford threw a 10 yard pass to Pettigrew to give the Lions a 7-0 lead. The quarter was not kind to the Jets as they couldn't find their footing. The players and the fans just wanted it to be over. We asked and our wish was granted. On to the 2nd quarter.

In the 2nd, our very own Nick Folk kicked a pretty FG and the Jets were on board 7-3. The quarter wouldn't be over until Braylon Edwards scored on a B-E-A-utiful 74 yeard pass from Sanchez. The Jets finally had the lead at 10-7. HALFTIME!

Coming back for the half, it seemed as if the Lions found their inner Leos and were out to kill their prey. In the 3rd, Detroit was up 13-10 and once again, we fans asked for the quarter to be over and it was granted. On to the 4th.

In the 4th, things became interesting. Detroit managed to score a TD and took control to lead 20-10. Then the Jets came back to score and the game became 20-17. Now, here comes the magic, with nearly nothing left on the clock, Nick Folk kicked a sweet FG to tie the game 20-20...OVERTIME!

How's your heart so far readers? Is it beating back and forth? Are you biting your nails? Well if you were watching the game I was watching then you were. To finally close out the game, Nick Folk kicked a FG and the jets won the game 23-20.

I liked the way my Sunday kicked off =]

XOXO,
Whitney

Sexting, Boos, And A SNL Parody...Sucks To Be Brett Favre

If you're Brett Favre, you want the month of October to die faster than your popularity. It has been admitted by Brett Favre that he engaged in sending sexual text messages to Gameday Host Jenn Sterger. One would think that Brett would be relieved by his admission but in fact, things have spiraled downward. Last night, Favre received a massive amount of boos from fans which I believe broke his spirits and crushed his soul. Saturday night on SNL, Favre and his Wrangler Jeans ads were parodied and while I laughed, I thought about how all of this could have been avoided and some choice words for both Favre and Sterger.

Let's begin to answer the question before the choice words for these marital criminals are said. How could have this been avoided? I would think it's as simple as having your publicist and your agents on speed dial to attend to the matter before things get leaked. But, I can only imagine how complicated and time consuming concealing a thing like this would be especially when we have a participant hell bent on telling "her story". Therefore, to answer this question fully, this could have all been avoided had Brett remembered that he's married with children and focused on the task at hand...the team and winning.

Now for the choice words for Brett: I applaud you for finally speaking out and admitting your wrong doing but don't think that erases the fact that you sent sexual text messages to another woman that wasn't your wife. You're married with children and have a grandchild and the fact that you even collected a Gameday Host's phone number is where my anger for you comes from. She's a host, not your agent or your publicist therefore what in the hell were you thinking when you two exchanged digits? You should have known right then and there this wasn't going to end well. So, as a result when you lose your endorsements and the money dwindles I'll laugh and wish for it all to leave...preferably in a divorce settlement to your wife. That may not happen but I hope the embarrassment and shame eats at you.

Jenn: The opportunity for you to jump start your sports career and become highly respected and recognized is now down the drain because you chose to act like a groupie. In order to break the stereotype surrounding women in sports and athletes, you have to be able to not fall for the temptation and rise above it. I also question why come out with it now? What's in it for you? Do you feel better about yourself for doing this? I want to understand your reasoning and mindset because for now I'm calling you a sideline ho and a groupie. You and so many other women who engage in acts like this are the reason why it's hard for women like myself and others who are serious about sports to be taken seriously. I'm pretty sure you wanted to keep the flirting harmless but look at where it's gone. You'll never be hired by the NFL or any other sport again so I hope you use your college degree wisely.

If it's one thing I can conclude with, it'll be the line I used weeks ago when I first wrote about this scandal, be careful of the women who suddenly seem a little too friendly for your liking. Remember, a W-2 form and a 9-5 job are just mirrors for groupie tendencies.

XOXO,
Whitney

J-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets!

If you're a Jets fan, Pats fan, or even a Tom Brady fan, today was the day to put up or shut up. Since preseason football commenced, there have been back and forth banter about how one team is better than the other. Remember when Tom Brady was asked if he watched the show Hard Knocks and he replied "I don't watch that show. I hate the Jets"? Well, today's game was all about putting the money where the mouth is for The New York Jets and The New England Patriots. Let's begin.

In the first quarter, both teams were trying to find some footing and get the ball rolling. Things began to heat up towards the end of the 1st quarter as the Patriots regained focus and knew what they were after.

In the beginning of the 2nd quarter, the Patriots scored early with a touchdown, the Jets were on the move. Towards the middle of the 2nd quarter, the Jets came out of the gate swinging as Braylon Edwards caught a TD pass from Sanchez. Now we move to halftime.

Coming back from the half, the Patriots continued to glide past the Jets with Randy Moss' touchdown giving the Pats some momentum. The score was now 14-10. During this time, we learned that Darrelle Revis was taken out of the game with a hamstring injury. The Jets, however, didn't let this stop them and they climbed back to being down one point 14-13.

If it seemed as if the Jets were out for NE blood, you're right because the Jets continued with their amazing plays to take a 21-14 lead going into the 4th quarter due to a TD by Jerricho Cotchery. Dustin Keller would score a touchdown in this quarter to give the Jets a whopping lead of 28-14. The Jets would go on to win the game by a score of 28-14 breaking them even in standings at 1-1.

Today's game also showed the improvement of Mark Sanchez who took a beating last Monday against the Ravens leaving many to doubt his abilities so early in the season. Hopefully today's success can silence the critics.

Congratulations Jets.

XOXO,
Whitney

Is It Monday Yet? Hells Yea! Monday Night Football Is Back!

How to begin this post? Well, rather than go into words...I'll go with a video


Ahh, that commercial gets me everytime. Tonight was the premiere of Monday Night Football and one of 2 games was the NY Jets vs the Baltimore Ravens. Are you excited to dig in? Let's go!

After a mini rain delay, the Jets were off and running and with a fumble from the Ravens early and a failed attempt at a touchdown, from the Jets, they redeemed themselves with a field goal the Jets were leading 3-0.In the 2nd quarter, the Jets would find more footing and take a nice 6-0 lead off of another field goal. However, the Ravens caught on to their horrible playing and scored a touchdown. Baltimore would now lead 7-6. Then.....it was halftime.

Coming back from the half, the Jets fell apart and Cundiff kicked a nice 25 yd. line field goal to give the Ravens a 10-6 lead.  Finally, int he 4th quarter, the Jets would try any and everything they could to win the game. After another field goal, the Jets would be behind one point. We all just knew a miracle would happen. But, it's only the first Monday of the season so no miracles and the Jets would lose 10-9.

I don't know about you guys but even with the loss, I'm glad that football is back and so is the cold weather.

XOXO,
Whitney

NFL.... Welcome Back!

While America has been glued to baseball for the past 5 months, football fans have been sulking and waiting for any and every excuse to ignore their nagging girlfriends, fiancees, and wives. Well, wait no longer my dear fans because football season is back and off to a great start. I'm excited to dig into the juicy happenings around the league.

I'll start with Fox NFL Sunday. My boys are back and boy did it feel as if they've never left. With predictions for the season to Terry Bradshaw's "Fired Up" rant about how Big Ben, Ben Roethlisberger, should have been dumped by the Steelers for his "alleged" rape charges vs a 4 game suspension, it seems as if my Sundays are filled up again with the 5 guys who make me smile. Now, on to some action.

Over on CBS, the New England Patriots faced the Cincinnati Bengals and from the jump, New England were on the attack. Tom Brady wanted to show everyone why he's the highest paid football player in the league and with that mission, he succeeded. In the first quarter, NE would take a lead of 10-0. Cincinnati had to shake off the jitters. In the second quarter, NE pounced on the Bengals and took a whopping 24-0 lead. I had to question the marketing and hype surrounding Chad Johnson and Terrell Owens or as I've heard "Ochorell". With some steam after the half, the Bengals found some footing and climbed back. However, NE would go on to win 38-24.

On Fox, the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers christened the new stadium with their match. Now, remember on 12-26-2009 when the Giants were shutout in their own stadium...for the last game of the season...and the last game ever at Giants Stadium? Well NY made sure they brought the heat this time around. With shaky offense finding it's way in the game, the Giants had to really fight to gain some ground. With Kevin Boss getting injured, it looked as if this game was headed for disaster. But, fear not dear fans as Hakeem Nicks stepped up and carried the load. 3 touchdowns for Nicks would do the trick and help the Giants claim victory over the Panthers. North Carolina don't come on and raise up. Don't take your shirt off and twist it round your head, swinging it like a helicopter. Just go home with your 31-18 defeat.

While there are plenty of other games going on, I wanted to focus on these two to get the season underway. Happy Sunday everybody!

XOXO,
Whitney

Top 10 Anticipated Things In September

Today is September 1st and as we wave goodbye to what was either a boring or monumental summer, we anxiously await the fall and what it has to offer. I know I'm excited so let's begin with the Top 10 Anticipated Things In September:

10. Back To School- If you're like me and have had it with the children who occupy the streets all day then you're in luck! With the return of school means diligent students who are so exhausted from studying that the energy to cause havoc isn't there. Have a great school year guys and keep pulling in those A's.

9. NBC Thursday Night Lineup- With shows like The Office, 30 Rock, and Parks and Recreation consistently making audiences laugh, the wait to have these shows back on the air is almost over. Also, with new shows such as Outsourced I'm sure the laughs will be louder.

8. Fall Weather- Tired of the heat waves? Tired of the humidity drying out your hair and leaving it brittle? If you answered "yes" then you're ready for a little dip in the weather...roughly 70 degree weather. It's bearable and it allows you to crack out those cute fall outfits.

7. NYC Fashion Week- For one week every fall and spring top designers showcase their exquisite outfits and being a shopping junkie, I break the bank and look fabulous. If you're lucky enough to ever attend a show, revel in the moment and soak up the glamour.

6. Wall Street-Money Never Sleeps- 23 years after the infamous film, Wall Street, Oliver Stone is back with one of my, dare I say, Economic icons Gordon Gekko. Shia LeBeouf  stars as Jacob Moore, an up and coming broker engaged to Gekko's estranged daughter. Gekko and Moore try to stop the 2008 financial crisis but face opposition. So is greed, for a lack of a better word, good?

5. Grey's Anatomy- The season finale left me with heart complications and if this season is anything like last then count me in for season 7. The gang is back and all I have to ask is "Is Richard the chief again since Derek needs to heal from his gunshot wound?"

4. College sports- I'm a Duke Blue Devil kind of girl and I'm still celebrating after Duke's victory to be called the 2010 NCAA Champions. I'm looking for a repeat this year as well as looking forward to college football, baseball, etc.

3. Fox Animation Domination Sundays- I don't know about you but I love animation and Fox definitely knows how to make me laugh. From The Simpsons to The Cleveland Show to Family Guy to American Dad, I am in stitches and wouldn't have it any other way.

2. NFL Season/Fox NFL Sunday- With the Jets/Giants welcoming a new stadium, Eli Manning getting knocked out during pre-season football, and holdouts, I'm excited to see the 2010-2011 season. Also, my boys, Michael Strahan, Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee, and Jimmy Johnson are back for their amazing color commentary every Sunday.

1. The MLB Pennant Race- 30 teams have battled through injuries and personal highs and lows to make it to September for contention into the playoffs. Being the die hard Yankee fan that I am,the pennant race for the AL East has got me all shook up. The Yankees and the Rays are tied and it seems as if no one wants to fall out of the top spot. All over the league, teams are breaking records to secure their place at the top. Good luck guys. I wish you all the best.

There you have it. The 10 things I anticipate for September. I hope you've enjoyed it and see you next time.

XOXO,
Whitney