Daily Commentary – Friday, February 10, 2012 – The Controversy Over the Chrysler Ad with Clint Eastwood Continues

• According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Ad Producers have past connections to Obama

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Shaun White Scores a Perfect 100 and Wins Winter X Game SuperPipe Gold … Five-Peat

SHAUN WHITE – PERFECTION

Shaun White does it again … make it a five-peat of Winter X Game gold in the SuperPipe.

It gets even better, Shaun White won the SuperPipe with a score of a perfect 100. And it was. Shaun White while being interviewed by ESPN following the incredible run said, ”I’ve been wanting that 100 forever.”  Once again White showed why he is far and away the greatest snowboader ever.It is just simply amazing just how much better this kid is than every one else. Oh, and by the way, he did it on a bad ankle. What can’t Shawn White do on a snowboard?

Check out the Shaun White perfect 100 score run HERE.

White was getting some serious air on this run. As you can see in the video, White pulled off a 18-foot backside air, a 17.5-foot frontside double cork 1080, a 11-foot-8 switch frontside double cork 1080, a 14-foot frontside cork 540, a 13-foot-3 backside double cork 1260 and then a 12-foot-9 frontside double cork 1260 to finish it all off. It can’t get any better than that.

White pulled out a 94.00 run on his first time through the pipe during the finals. He was getting some sick air on this run, usually around 15 feet above the blue line. He wiped out on his second run, though.

Simply amazing!!!

AFC Championship Game: New England Patriots Win 23-30 as Ravens Kicker Misses Last Second Field Goal

WIDE LEFT!!!!

The New England Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in the AFC Championship Game and are headed to the Super Bowl.  Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff missed a 32 yard FG that would have tied the game with just 15 seconds left. Instead, what should have been a routine kick, turned out to be and adventure and WIDE LEFT!

The Patriots are headed to Indianapolis and the Super Bowl after today’s war with the Ravens. In a game in which Pat’s QB Tom Brady had a less that Brady-like game, who knew that it would be the NFL’s 31st ranked defense that would save the day for New England.The Patriots took the lead for good on Tom Brady’s QB sneak from the half yard line and the PAT’s defense hung on for the victory. As the Ravens were driving for a go ahead score or at least a tying FG, the PAT’s DB made a phenomenal play knocking a sure TD out of the hands of the Baltimore WR that would have most certainly won the game for the Ravens. BTW, the receiver did not drop it, it was knocked out of his hands (VIDEO).

DEFENSE, DEFENSE, DEFENSE …   Pats DT Vince Wilfork and the D-line of the Patriots were beasts today. If you were to tell me that Brady would throw no TD’s and throw two inceptions, I would have said that the Patriots had no chance of winning. Prior to the game I thought that the Patriots had to score between 24-28 points against the Ravens defense to win. In a post game interview, All-Pro PATS wide receiver  gave the credit for the win to the defense (VIDEO).

The Patriots shut down Ray Rice, the league’s total yardage leader, who was limited to 78 yards. Brandon Spikes made a fourth-quarter interception of Joe Flacco, who played well before that and threw for two touchdowns. And when the Ravens (13-5) were threatening to score a late touchdown to win their first conference title in 11 years, New England clamped down.

In the post game press conference, Ravens coach John Harbaugh was a class act (VIDEO). Its never easy to come out in front of the cameras after a loss like this one.

Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick’ are headed off to their fifth NFL Super Bowl together and the New England Patriots 7th Super Bowl appearance overall.

Former Penn State Nittany Lion Football Coach Joe Paterno Reportedly in Serious Condition Near Death

According to CBS News, former Penn St. football coach Joe Paterno is in serious condition and near death.  The 85 year old Paterno has been battling lung cancer, that was initially diagnosed as treatable, since he was fired by Penn State following the Sandusky/PSU sex scandal.  Paterno has been in the hospital since January 13, 2012 for observation  for minor complications from cancer treatments. Sadly, it is only a matter of time that this NCAA college football coaching icon passes. One has to wonder how much of his spirit to thrive has been ripped from him following the Penn St. sex scandal.

Former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, who is battling lung cancer, is near death, The Citizens’ Voice reports.

The paper reports that Paterno’s wife, Sue, asked family and friends to come to the hospital because the former coach wanted to say his final goodbyes.

Paterno family’s spokesman Dan McGinn released a statement saying:

“Over the last few days Joe Paterno has experienced further health complications. His doctors have now characterized his status as serious.  His family will have no comment on the situation and asks that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.”

More from ESPN (VIDEO).

Sadly, the winiest coach in college Division I history and a man who has done many good things for Penn St. and too numerous individuals us about to leave us. The PSU sex scandal will obviously leave a black mark on his legacy; however, do not ever forget the good that Joe Pa has done.

UPDATE I: Some media outlets are reporting that JOE PA has died; however, the Paterno family spokesman says the former Penn State football coach has not passed away. Hey folks, have a heart and get a clue. It is obvious that Joe Paterno does not have much time left, stop throwing dirt on the guys grave before he has actually passed. have some form of class.

Vice President Joe Biden’s Giant Gaffe … Tells Donors, “Giants on their way to Super Bowl” … What About the 49′ers?

Biden goes of script once again and decided to ad lib …

Vice President Joe Biden has stepped in it again. In yet just another example of why politicians should never go off script and not talk about sports. At a political fundraiser in San Francisco, VP Joe Biden told those in attendance that, “the Giants are on their way to the Super Bowl.”  Obviously, the often confused Biden mixed up the MLB San Francisco Giants with the NFL San Francisco 49′ers. Oops … just one minor problem, the San Francisco 49′ers are playing the NY Giants in the NFC Championship game this weekend, the winner gets a ticket to the Super Bowl.

Vice President Joe Biden had his “oops” moment Wednesday speaking in a 49er-crazed San Francisco when he told a crowd at a city political fundraiser that “the Giants are on their way to the Super Bowl.”

Biden spoke at a closed event in the city’s financial District at the Bently Reserve when he made the gaffe, according to a White House pool report released today.

The comment by Biden drew immediate “good-natured” boos from the crowd, according to the report by Josh Richman of the Oakland Tribune, who was the only local print reporter allowed to cover the event.

After suggesting that the Giants were heading to the Super Bowl, Biden quickly recognized the gaffe and and explained he was accustomed to thinking in terms of the San Francisco Giants and their baseball wins. His next reference was to the “49ers on their way” to the Big Game.

I can’t wait for the gaffe prone VP to call the 2012 election for the GOP.

Tebowmania Silenced by Patriots and Tom “Terrific” Brady’s Record Setting Six TD Performance, 45-10 … However, It Does Not Stop Tebowmania

The final score was 45-10, honestly it could have been worse, much worse … However, Tebowmania is much bigger than football.

Tim Tebow, Tebowmania and the Denver Broncos came to a crashing halt last night in Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.  Everyone talked about Tim Tebow and his miracle working all week after the phenomenal game that he had against the Steelers where he threw for 316. The media forgot about one thing in their exuberance of Tebow and Tebowmania … Can you say Tom Brady?

Patriots QB Tom Brady, the two time Super Bowl MVP, winner of three Super Bowls carved up the Denver Broncos defense for a post season record tying six touch down passes, a record five in the first half, on their way to a convincing 45-10 victory. A note to the MSM, Brady ain’t bad, is he?  The Patriots overwhelmed the Broncos from the opening kickoff of the game. Denver never had a chance and there would be no MSM over publicized divine intervention that would save Denver. From the outset Denver was over-matched and for some reason after winning the coin flip, the Broncos deferred to the second half and kicked the ball off to Tom Brady and the prolific PAT’s offense. Huh? It took a little less than two  minutes for Brady and the Patriots to march down the field and score. Then the Patriots scored again, again and again.

Watching last nights AFC Division playoff game reminded me of New England Patriot games of their past Super Bowl winning years. Tom Brady and the offense was one thing, but wake up the echos of their defense. The PAT’s defense chased Tebow around all night sacking him 5 times as well as tackling for losses all night long in the running game.  The PAT’s defense pounded Tebow all night long. A note to owner Bob Craft, coach Bill Belecheck and the New England execs … look how good the Patriots looked with a defense.

However, for the Tebow “nay” sayers who think Tebowmania is over, think again. Just like how Tom Brady transcends the NFL into pop culture, in his own way so does Tim Tebow.  I am a life long patriots fan; however, I am also a Tebow fan. We have been waiting for an athlete to be proud of.  Just because Tim Tebow met his Waterloo last night does not mean the end of Tim Tebow or Tebowmnaia. What Tim Tebow has brought to the NFL and to all of us is much bigger than just football. Tebow attracts fans to the NFL who could care less about the sport, the teams or the score. Tebow represents all that is good with athletes and for those who try to do the right thing. Tebow does not hide his religion or his love of God, why should he.  Isn’t it a breathe of fresh air to see some one succeed when all others said he could not? Isn’t it refreshing to see an NFL player known more for praising God than killing dogs? Tebow is a role model and although he is not perfect, he does not claim to be. Only his Savior Jesus Christ is, who he honors. All that Tim Tebow does and is can only be a good thing for the NFL, its fans and for our culture in general.Want to know what Tebow gave rise to during a football game, check out the John 3:16 ad that played during last nights playoff game. The nay sayers and atheists  will claim seperation of Church and Sports. However, we all know better.

Tim Tebow is a class act. What he does for others not so fortunate is commendable. How Tebow conducts himself should be applauded. Who knows what the future has in store for Tim Tebow in the NFL or for the Denver Broncos. One thing is for certain, there are few people who have life, including sports, in their proper perspective like Tebow.  KUDOS!

45 Million Viewers Watched Tebow’s TD Pass in OT for Denver Victory Over Steelers

Tim Tebow … a network ratings dream …

Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow is not only a “miracle worker” on the football field, he is a ratings bonanza for the networks. As Tebow was throwing an 80 yard catch and run pass to Demaryius Thomas in OT to defeat Pittsburgh 29-13 and throwing for 316 yards … CBS ratings went off the charts as a reported 45 million looked on.It was the highest rated AFC Wild card game since 1988 receiving a 25.9 rating.

The television ratings for Broncos-Steelers could provide a clue: The game pulled in a whopping 25.9 rating for CBS, becoming the highest-rated AFC wild-card game since 1988. (That was 24 years ago, pre-Internet and before a majority of Americans had cable or satellite.) Variety estimates 45 million people watched Tebow’s touchdown pass in overtime.

As fate would have it John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reports that the final quarter-hour television rating for the Broncos-Steelers game was, you guessed it, 31.6. You just can’t make this stuff up.

Can you imagine what the ratings will be when Tebow and the Broncos visit Foxboro, MA on Saturday night to play Tom Brady and the New England Patriots this weekend? This will be off the charts.

Green Bay Packers Offensive Coordinator’s Son Michael T. Philbin Missing 1/8/12 in Oshkosh, WI (UPDATE: Body Found in River ID’d as Michael T. Philbin)

Michael T. Philbin, the 21 year old son of the Green Bay Packers offensive Coordinator, has been missing since Sunday, January 8, 2012 in Oshkosh, WI. His last known communication was at 2 a.m. Sunday … “He talked to a friend, he didn’t sound like he was under duress or he had any medical condition.” Philbin has not been heard from since.

Authorities in Oshkosh, Wis., were searching for the 21-year-old son of Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin yesterday, a day after he was reported missing following a night out with friends.

Michael T. Philbin was last heard from around 2 a.m. Sunday. Oshkosh Police spokesman Joseph Nichols said one of Michael Philbin’s friends reported him missing at 8:15 p.m. Sunday.

UPDATE I: Police report that they pulled the body of a young man between the ages of 20 and 25 out of the Fox River in Oshkosh Monday afternoon, but have not provided any identification.

UPDATE II: Reports are surfacing that the body discovered in the Fox River was that of missing Michael Philbin. NFL.com is reporting that there is confirmation that the body discovered in the Fox River was that of missing Michael Philbin.

Mile High Miracle … Tim Tebow Does it Again, Wild Card Win, Denver Beats Steelers 29-23 with OT Victory

Its time to give Tim Tebow his due, whether you love him or are a hater, what Tebow did yesterday no one could have predicted. The Denver Broncos shocked the sports world and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in OT.

Does it pay to give the honor and glory to God? You make the call … you think its a coincidence that Tebow threw for 3:16yards? Call it a coincidence or divine intervention, what are the chances that Tebow throw for 316 yards and has a QB rating of 125.6?

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

No one but no one gave the Denver Broncos a chance against the mighty Pittsburgh Steelers and their top ranked defense. As a matter of fact, the first quarter of yesterdays Wild Card match up between Denver and Pittsburgh looked like what may had predicted. Denver and the Tebow lead offense looked offensive with gaining less than 10 yards.

What happened next was simply amazing.  The Broncos actually started to take it to the Steelers and in many respects got hosed by the refs in the second half with an obvious pass behind the line of scrimmage that should have been called a lateral, a fumble and the Broncos taking the ball at the Steeler 19 yard line. What happened next was the Steelers driving the field for a TD.

The game goes into OT and many figured that the Tebow magic was gone and the Steelers would outlast the Broncos for the win. The rest is what we call history …

What will be referred to in Denver as “The Slant … the Skinny Post or the Mile High Miracle”, the first play of OT Tebow connected with WR  Demaryius Thomas on a trilling 80-yard touchdown. The sell out crowd at  Sports Authority Field at Mile High erupted in celebration … the legend of Tebow is alive and well in Denver.

Facing the Giants was a movie … Tim Tebow is Living It

What was predicted by many as Tim Tebow’s last game at the Denver QB as so many said, he can’t do it, he is no good and he can’t win. To the nay sayers of Tebow, he does not care what you think. There is a reason why this kid does what is does and is able to pull off these shocking results. No, God may not necessarily interject him self  in sporting events. I would tend to believe that he has more important big picture things to do. However,  Tebow believes that with a positive attitude, belief and giving the glory to God whether one wins or loses … to borrow a line from Facing the Giant’s … Give God your best … With God on your side, all things are possible.

Sports Athletes Who Died in 2011 … Harmon Killebrew, Macho Man Randy Savage, Bubba Smith, Al Davis and Joe Fraizer to Name a Few: REST IN PEACE

In Memoriam …

Sadly we lost some real icons in the world of sports this year. Among some who died were MLB Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, WWE Pro-wrestling great Randy “Macho Man” Savage, NFL football greats Bubba Smith, Chester McGlockton, Dave Duerison, Ollie Matson and John Macky, PGA golfing legend Seve Ballesteros, Oklahoma State women’s basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant coach Miranda Serna, NFL icon Al Davis and Boxing great Smokin Joe Frazier.

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No death was probably more tragic than the terrible Indy car crash and the death of race car driver Dan Wheldon at the season-ending Las Vegas Indy 300. Weldon was just 33 years of age.

Sadly, boxing great and former heavy weight champion of the world, Smokin’ Joe Frazier passed away at age 67 after to battle with liver cancer.

The NFL lost its Commitment to Excellence … NFL Oakland Raider Owner Al Davis Dies at Age 82 … JUST WIN BABY!!!

More athletes who passed in 2011 can be seen here at Sports Illustrated. What is the most tragic thing after  reviewing the far many athletes who died in 2011 was sadly the amount who died due to suicide.