Ramblings about sports

Sorry for not posting lately, but the holiday was the end of last week and things have been hectic at work. In any case, for those of you wondering what I have to say about my beloved Broncos’ performance this past week, let me just say that the intense nausea that overcame me multiple times while watching Sunday’s game returns every time I think about it. I mean, look at these statistics). How can you possibly lose a game when you only give up 7 points and you dominate every statistical category? Yes, I know we had a key turnover at the end that cost us a chance at the winning field goal, but based solely on the statistics, we should have been ahead by at least 2 touchdowns at that point. The only points the defense gave up were after a long punt return. Can someone please explain to me why Mike Shanahan coached teams seem to always have weak special teams? Doesn’t he know that “special” is not supposed to be a euphemism for the competence of those who play in the kicking game? And why does our offense seem to always stagnate at the opponents’ 30 yard line?

Oh well. On a positive note, at least the Cubs won tonight (despite blowing a 9th inning lead) and could move into first place in the Wildcard chase pending the outcome of tonight’s Astros-Giants game.