William World News William F. Yurasko's blog v.14 – Nats, Redskins, Capitals, D.C. life, transportation, not so much Penn State anymore,

New York Giants QB Eli Manning got destroyed in last night’s preseason game (played in New Jersey) against the New York Jets. He christened the artificial turf at New Meadowlands Stadium with blood gushing from a massive head wound that needed a dozen stitches. The tabloids both had the same though with their backpage headline.
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Politi: Super Bowl in N.J. can be best ever, no matter what critics say – Star-Ledger
NFL owners approve outdoor Super Bowl near New York; Could D.C. be next? – The Post
I am really happy that the NFL is finally putting the Super Bowl in a place where it might get cold and could even snow [...]

When I found out Jim Zorn was hired by the Redskins to be the offensive coordinator head coach, I immediately hit YouTube looking for the NFL Films Feature on him. He was the original Seattle Seahawks quarterback and his signature play in this early expansion years was the fake field goal. He was the holder [...]

Since I’m officially on board with the Washington NFL team (however ambivalently), I thought I would start a weakly weekly prediction of the Redskins outcome. This week, they travel to the New Jersey Meadowlands to play the New York Football Giants (if it were up to me, they’d be the NY-NJ Giants). The Redskins history [...]

Tonight, the NFL returns, so I thought I’d get in the spirit and give you my predictions for the 2009-10 season. Divisions listed in order of least to most importance.
AFC SOUTHThe Houston Texans will admit they have the most boring name in the NFL.
Indianapolis Peyton Manning will take first ever snap without audibling confusing entire [...]

HOME team capitalized
Baltimore over TENNESSEEThis is a tough one to pick because there are two big reasons the Titans are supposed to win — playing at home against a rookie quarterback. However, I think the Ravens defense will mess with Kerry Collins enough that the Ravens find a way to win.
CAROLINA over ArizonaThe Cardinals won [...]

Carl is happy in his typical tasteful way. Use headphones at work.

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I had expected at least one of the tabloids would have gone with “WE WIN.” The Daily News cover shown was a wrap-around; there were two regular covers today too. The NY Post’s back cover is shown.
The right team won and restored order to the New York vs. Boston rivalry; take note Yankees. It has [...]

DC Sports Chick notes that amazon.com has a special book on sale. Make sure to pay attention to the tags at the bottom.
Just in case amazon removes the page, I have uploaded a screengrab for posterity.
POINT OF CLARIFICATION: I believe the Giants won the game more than the Patriots lost it, but I couldn’t resist [...]

UPDATED 10:33 p.m.
Jimmy Johnson never got over the ‘87 Fiesta Bowl. Neither did Vinny Testaverde, heh.
Belichick took off his red sweatshirt. He looks devastated. Good.
I expect at least one NY tabloid to have the headline WE WIN on one of their covers tomorrow.
UPDATED 10:28 p.m.
Enjoy this moment Eli, we’ll like you for a little while [...]