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Hard Knocks, Episode 2: Odds

Posted on August 18, 2010 by goddamnyanks

Tonight is the second episode HBO’s “Hard Knocks.”  The first episode was awesome and I expect more of the same.  Probable focuses: Darrelle Revis’ contract situation, first exhibition game (a loss to the New York Giants in the mythical “Battle … Continue reading →

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Hard Knocks Review

Posted on August 14, 2010 by goddamnyanks

Sorry for the delay in posting my review of HBO’s premiere of this season’s “Hard Knocks” but “real work” unfortunately got in the way.  Next time, I’ll be better about getting it up quicker.  (That’s what she said.) Well, it … Continue reading →

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Maybe My Favorite Picture Ever

Posted on August 12, 2010 by goddamnyanks

I think I hate Rex Ryan so much that I actually love him.  It’s inexplicable really, but I can’t imagine an NFL without the lardy loudmouth. Full “Hard Knocks” review coming later today, but let me just say that I … Continue reading →

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Hard Knocks Premiere Tonight – This Should Be Fun

Posted on August 11, 2010 by goddamnyanks

The soon-to-be Super Bowl champion New York Jets will make their television debut tonight on HBO’s reality series “Hard Knocks” at 10pm.  Expect lots of chatter, hyperbole, and extra chins.  Also, they might talk about that Darrelle Revis guy.  But … Continue reading →

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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Posted on August 11, 2010 by goddamnyanks

Often, the things that make me happiest are the smallest.  To wit, from ESPN New York’s morning practice report at Jets’ training camp (bolding mine): QB Mark Sanchez didn’t receive the usual amount of reps –some of the practice was devoted … Continue reading →

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Braylon Edwards Takes Just Enough Time Away From Dropping Passes to Crap on Cleveland

Posted on August 10, 2010 by goddamnyanks

Jets’ wide receiver/aspiring model Braylon Edwards has felt reborn since his early-season trade to New York from Cleveland last year.  This really shouldn’t be too much of a surprise: New York is a lively city with a lot going on, and the … Continue reading →

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Revis Holdout Day 9: When the Jets Reject TV Coverage, You Know Things Are Serious

Posted on August 10, 2010 by goddamnyanks

“My gut feeling is, I would say no.” Those are the words of Jets’ owner Woody Johnson, when asked yesterday by reporters on whether he believes Darrelle Revis will suit up for the Jets this season.  As much as I … Continue reading →

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Adam Schefter Says Something Stupid and I Act Surprised

Posted on August 6, 2010 by goddamnyanks

So I was reading Adam Schefter’s report on his visit to Jets’ training camp, and he dropped this little nugget of wisdom about Mark Sanchez on us all: As celebrated as Sanchez is, it’s easy to forget that last season as … Continue reading →

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Sexy Rexy is at it Again

Posted on August 5, 2010 by goddamnyanks

I try not to write about the Jets a lot.  Honest to God: if I could ignore this team I would.  But for the purposes of this blog I have no other choice but to comment on all their antics.  So … Continue reading →

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Cromartie’s New Nickname: Fail

Posted on August 5, 2010 by goddamnyanks

In the annals of terribly contrived nicknames, Antonio Cromartie’s self-appointed new one might top the list.  In an attempt to play off of new teammate Darrelle Revis’ nickname “Revis Island,” Cromartie has fashioned calling himself “Alcrotraz.”  While the nickname was … Continue reading →

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