Certainly no shortage of football existed over the Christmas weekend. There were more bowls than one could shake a plate of hot wings at and still have room left for a heap of nachos.
Unofortunately for me, there were really no bowls I cared to watch although I did catch most of the Alamo Bowl to see if any kind of soccer-hooligan violence broke out amidst the Texas Tech fans over Tech Coach Mike Leach’s sacking. I felt sorry for the Tech players, including the player centered in the controversy Adam James. I am glad the Red Raiders pulled off the win in spite of all the idiots who booed and threatened James and his family. Those Leach fans ought to follow the ex-coach off into the Grand Canyon, if he happens to go that way.
Houston fans got a trip to the edge Sunday afternoon and evening with the slight hope that they might win a wildcard berth. They made the first hurdle by beating the New England Patriots which was mostly led by QB Tom Brady of the Brady Bunch. Fate then was left to decide the Texans playoff future and sorry to say leaving things to fate when it comes to Houston sports is like leaving a tiger inside a butcher shop.
Two of three teams had to lose Sunday for Houston to get the wild card slot. It didn’t seem like that would be possible with Baltimore and the Raiders and sure enough, the Raiders lost once again. Then our (Texans fans’) hopes were built up just a bit more when Kansas City beat Denver. That was one of the three that needed beating. All we had left was for Cincinatti to beat the Jets. Now that was entirely possible. It just turned out extremely improbable and ultimately more like no way in hell. So instead of Houston winning a playoff berth, they’ll just have to settle for their first winning season (9-7) ever. And guess what, we get to watch the Jets and Bengals in the wildcard game next week. Which is also, in my case, no way in hell that will happen.
I still have hopes for the Saints, but the whole operation looks as if it’s turning to gumbo. Oh and also the BCS National Championship is coming up. I think the Longhorns can win, the question is, will they?
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