Sometimes we skip a week, sports fans, just to make you appreciate us. Last week we were still recovering from Sunday night's U2 + Black Eyed Peas show at the Rose Bowl, so we never got around to posting an update. But now we are back with all the trenchant analysis you've come to expect from the Internet's finest sports blog.
Q. I want to open with a non-sports question: What'd you think of the U2 concert?
Although it was a little disappointing, it was still a great spectacle.
Q. How was it seeing an arena show with an audience of nearly 100,000 people?
Amazing. I don't think I've even encountered 100,000 people in my entire life.
Q. Which band impressed you the most?
The Black Eyed Peas put on a much more exciting show. They were somewhat more impressive.
Q. Finally, talk about your Halloween costume and the genesis thereof.
I dressed up as "Punk Rock Spock". Basically, I bought a Spock costume and pointed ears. Then I put a safety pin through one ear, attached pins saying "No Future" to the shirt and wore some studded wristbands.
Q. Okay, on to football. Apparently the bookmakers are getting killed this season because the separation between the really good teams and the really bad teams is more pronounced than it's been in years. Does it seem that way to you?
Yes, but there aren't too many outstanding teams. It seems like there are bad teams, okay teams and pretty good teams.
Q. Name four elite teams and your assessment of their playoff chances.
Indianapolis, New Orleans, New York (the Giants) and New England. Indianapolis is potentially the best team in the AFC, and I think they will go far. With the Giants' loss, New Orleans is the undisputed best team in the NFC. Let's see how they do against Atlanta. The Giants lost today and last week, but are still a good team. I predict they will lose in the divisional round after beating some weaker wild card. And finally, the Patriots are better than they appear.
Q. Another reason this is an unusual year is the dearth of rookie standouts, with hyped newcomers like Mark Sanchez fading down the stretch. Can you pick out any rookies who you feel are making a significant impact right now?
Although Mark Sanchez is fading, he is really helping his team. They wouldn't be as far as they are with Kellen Clemens at quarterback.
Q. The Titans finally picked up their first win today with Vince Young under center. Meaningful?
Eh, it was against Jacksonville. Let's see him against the Colts.
Q. Conversely, the Panthers surprised the Cardinals with the help of a strong performance from Jake Delhomme. Meaningless?
No. Jake Delhomme has realized that unless he does well, he'll be in St. Louis or somewhere next season.
Q. Quick digression to college ball. A lot of people find the college game to be much more entertaining than the pro game. Do you agree?
I'd say that college overtime, and the freedom to attempt more trick plays in college, make it a little more "fun".
Q. We have a new HDTV. Do you enjoy games more in HD, or does it not make that much of a difference to you?
It looks better, and I appreciate that, but it doesn't make me enjoy it more.
Q. What about video games like NCAA 10? Do they look better in HD?
YES!
Q. What's the state of the Wildcat formation at this point? Is it still an effective gimmick, or has it become so quotidian that it's no more special than, say, the shotgun spread?
I like the Wildcat, and it will be here to stay for at least a little while, but unlike the shotgun spread, it's not its own offense.
Q. Which team runs the Wildcat the best?
Miami came up with the original idea, and so has many more wrinkles to offer. They run it best.
Q. What's your favorite throwback uniform?
Either the Bills', or the yellow-helmet Steelers'.
Q. The yearly London games bespeak the NFL's determination to make American football a global sport. Would you favor adding a non-US team to the NFL? If so, which city should get the first foreign franchise?
I understand that it's important for American football to become an international sport, but for whatever reason, the idea of a team from London doesn't intrigue me. I wouldn't be incredibly opposed, though, so if there was a foreign franchise, it should probably be from London. Toronto is a good choice, but it has a CFL team.
Q. Should Los Angeles get a franchise? Which is more likely -- that it's an expansion team, or a team which relocates from somewhere else?
Expansion team. Only the Jaguars and Bills should really consider relocation.
Q. Since we're posting a day early, I challenge you to predict the EXACT FINAL SCORE of the Monday night Falcons-Saints game. Bettors, take note!
31-23 Saints. Sorry.
Q. And now comes the part where Henry gets to type whatever he wants.
With Vince Young now a starter, I wonder what the future holds for Matt Leinart.
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