What The Folk Just Happened?

Football Saturday, yes Saturday, was one for the ages. The evening started with the defending Superbowl champion Saints playing the I-never-would-have-thought-I-would-see-them-in-the-playoffs Seattle Seahawks. If we all slept on the below .500 team before then you were in a rude awakening because Seattle kicked ass and defintiely took names. New Orleans lost to Seattle with a score of 41-36. Onward to the Jets game.

The New York Jets took things a little personal against Indianapolis as they were ready to grind it out for a victory. Let's just say they didn't disappoint. The back and forth tempo of this game left everyone on edge and praying that their bets be fulfilled. There's no need to recap the game because if you saw it, you're shaking and if you didn't then catch the highlights my dear fans. I have two words though and that is Nick Folk. Nick Folk redeemed himself from earlier in the season for kicking the winning 32-yard FG and sending the Jets to New England. 

I'll be with my boys as they take on Brady and the Pats. I have faith in my team because like I've been saying all season: Jets Rule Everything Around Me! Good job tonight boys!

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 and Trying To Win A Game Is Hard Work...Isn't It Brett?

After alleged rumors of Brett Favre having a mobile affair with Jenn Sterger, a Jets "Gameday Host" which included sexts and naked photo sending, Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings came to the Meadowlands to play the New York Jets. While the fans were divided between talking about this affair and how Minnesota could try to salvage their embarrassing weekend, Favre just wanted to play and play they did. Let's dig in:

After a slow start to the game because of a lightning storm the Vikings were off to an even slower start as the Jets dominated and showed everyone that they too are more than recent scandals. Within the first quarter, the Jets were up by 3 because of a field goal from Nick Folk and Minnesota looked defenseless. With fumbles and lack of focus, the Vikings couldn't score and tried to redeem themselves in the second half. We're on to the 2nd half.

Nick Folk would resurface again with 2 more field goals which gave the Jets a 9-0 lead. At this point, we all though that this game would be a blowout because of the inability of the Vikings to show up and perform. Thinking what I was thinking? TIME FOR HALFTIME!

We're back from the half and tonight is all about Nick Folk as another field goal put the Jets up 12-0. Now, if you were sure that the Vikings were down and out, you don't watch sports because recently resigned Randy Moss scored a touchdown on a 37 yard pass from Farve. Minnesota was on the board 12-7. To end the 3rd, Folk did what he did best, a field goal, and the Jets were up 15-7.

We're in the final quarter and Minnesota came out of the gate swinging as Percy Harvin scored a TD on Farve's 34 yard pass. The Vikings were up 15-13. A TD from the Jets gave the Jets a lead of 22-13. Percy Harvin returned with an 11 yard TD to bring the Vikings up 20-22. Now things became interesting. Back and forth and heart pounding plays, the Jets finally closed out the game with a score of 29-20.

If you're a Minnesotan, this weekend was not in your favor. Dust yourselves off and literally try again. As for Favre, you're own individual post will be coming soon if I feel like delving into your chaos. For now though,  you have a lot of explaining to do to your wife if this is all true and let this be a lesson to you, sideline reporters and Gameday Hosts shouldn't have your number because sometimes, they're no different than groupies. A 9-5 and W-2 form is just a mirror 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