Lane Kiffin Fired, About Time!

The dud of a coach that was Lane Kiffin has finally been fired. Al Davis brought the axe down today and has put Tom Cable, the defensive coordinator in charge.

Everyone knew this was going to happen and with :14 seconds left in the meltdown on Sunday I said, Lane Kiffin has 14 seconds left untill he is fired.

"I reached a point where I felt that the whole staff were fractionalized, that the best thing to do to get this thing back was to make a change," Davis said during a lengthy news conference. "It hurts because I picked the guy. I picked the wrong guy."

Bold words coming from the ageless wonder, owner Al Davis. Stating that he chose the wrong guy is a huge slap in the face of Kiffin but hey when you go 5-15 in your stay, you sir, were the wrong guy.

The new coach Cable had a few words to say as well. "This is in many ways a strange day," Cable said. "I have a friend who lost a job. That's difficult in this business but, as we know, this is a business. It is time for us to move forward and to put the past behind us. ... We have a good coaching staff here and a good football team here."

Now its time to see if Cable can put up a better winning percentage than .250

Yankees Make Their First Move

The New York Yankees have given Brain Cashman a 3 year contract extension.

Cashman is staying on as general manager of the Yankees, agreeing Tuesday to a three-year contract that runs through 2011.

Despite the Yankees missing the playoffs this season, Brian Cashman is on board for three more years to try and turn things around in New York.

"I've got a job to finish here," Cashman said in a statement. "That's the bottom line."

New York missed the playoffs this year for the first time since 1993. Cashman took over as GM in 1997 and his current deal was set to expire at the end of October.

"I consider coming off a season where we didn't reach the playoffs for the first time since 1993 as a personal challenge. I've never been one to run from a challenge, and I look forward to having the chance to go after this thing again," Cashman said. "It's an incredible opportunity and honor to hold the title of general manager for the New York Yankees. With it comes a great responsibility to ownership, the people who wear the uniform and our fan base."

If thats the case Brian, go back the truck up and get C.C Sabathia at any cost.

Week 4 Recap: Chiefs Upset Broncos, Bills, Titans and Giants Still Undefeated

Another week of football is in the books as the defensive struggle in Pittsburgh is finally over. After a slew of injuries and a stupid text message by rookie Rashard Mendenhall all proved to be for a physical Monday Night Football game. The first half was the defense and the Joe Flacco Show and after that it was Ben Roethlisberger who said ok time to win. And did just that. In overtime Big Ben leads the Steelers down the field for a game winning FG by Jeff Reed. Steelers win 23-20.

The Bills once again I will say this, are the story of the 2008 NFL season. They are 4-0 for the first time since 1992 when they went to the Super Bowl. This week they took down the Rams, and behind Trent Edwards and their defense the Bills are atop the AFC East. Lee Evans had 2 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown to lead the Bills to victory.

The Chargers relied on Ladanian Tomlinson to beat the Raiders, and in the 4th quarter Tomlinson took the Chargers on his shoulders and burried the Radiers. Tomlinson finished the game with 106 yards and 2 touchdowns, both scores coming in the 4th quarter on a 13 yard run and a 41 yard run.

The Tennessee Titans are probably the best team in the AFC as of right now. Their 2 headed rushing attack of Chris Johnson and Lendale White are a force to be reckoned with and no one seems to be able to stop them. And the defense of the Titans has been their anchor. For the most part the only person to do damage to the Titans on Sunday was Adrian Peterson who rushed for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns. But after that nothing else was done on offense. Tennessee forced four turnovers and converted them to 21 points against the Vikings and are now 4-0 for the first time in their teams history.

How about Brett Favre finally earning his Jet Stripes. Favre did something he has never done before, throw for 6 touchdowns. 3 came in the first half all to Laverneus Coles, 2 went to Jerricho Cotchery and 1 to Dustin Keller. The Jets put up 56 points as Kurt Warner droped 472 yards through the air against the Jets secondary. Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, and Steve Breston all had over 100 yard games. In the late 4th quarter Anquan Boldin was hit in the back and the helmet on a leap for a ball in the endzone. Boldin fell and lied motionless and was carried off the field. He is ok and was moving his extremities. Eric Smith the Jets saftey was suspended 1 game and fined $50,000 for the helmet to helmet hit on Boldin.

In a battle of NFC East foes, the Redskins topped the Boys, in what many believe was a big upset. The Skins were big underdogs yet Jason Campbell and Santana Moss made it their priority to make the Cowboys pay. Campbell is showing that he is a good NFL quarterback throwing for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns. Coach Jim Zorn is the first rookie coach to beat the Cowboys on the road. Santana Moss caught 8 passes for 145 yards and was the big impact player in the game. After the game Terrell Owens in a way called out the Cowboys saying that he wanted the ball more and if they put the ball in his hands they would have won. Washington's defense held what had been the NFL's most-explosive offense to its fewest yards and points of the season. Marion Barber ran for only 26 yards on eight carries and Owens had seven catches for 71 yards, but none longer than 18. He did have a 10-yard touchdown catch that tied it at 17 early in the third quarter. "It's no secret, when I get involved, we move the chains. When I don't, we're more stagnant in our offense," Owens said. Redskins win 26-24

Larry Johnson had an outstanding day as he rushed for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns propelling the Kansas City Chiefs to victory over the explosive Denver Broncos. Jay Cutler still threw for over 350 yards but did throw 3 interceptions. Brandon Marshall caught another touchdown pass and Eddie Royal had his 2nd 100+ yard game. But the Defense for the Chief was too strong down the stretch. The win for the Chiefs snapped their 13 game losing streak.

The Eagles fell to the Bears as Brian Urlacher and company were to strong for Donovan McNabb and the birds. No Westbrook proved to be a huge hole that really hampered the Eagles. Kyle Orton threw for 3 touchdowns for the first time in his career. Bears win 24-20.

The Saints topped the 49ers 31-17 as Drew Brees continues to prove that he is an elite quarterback. No Marques Colston, no David Patten, no Jeremy Shockey, NO PROBLEM. Robert Meachem and Lance Moore combined for 200 yards on 9 catches and 3 touchdowns. Brees threw for 363 yards and 3 scores. The running attack of Deuce Mcallister and Reggie Bush rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown.

The Packers might be in trouble as Aaron Rodgers shoulder is now hurt after taking a few big hits in the game against the Bucs this week. And thanks to the big leg and heavy heart of Matt Bryant the Bucs won the game. Ernast Graham rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown as the Bucs score 10 unanswered points to close the 4th quarter with a 30-21 victory. Greg Jennings is on a roll recording another 100+ yards reception game as he finished the game with 6 cathes for 109 yards a 2 touchdowns.

The Jaguars beat a division rival in the Texans in a game winning field goal by Josh Scobee in overtime. With the loss by the Texans, Houston is now 0-4 for the 3rd time in 4 years. Steve Slaton has become a real weapon for the Texans 33 yards on the ground and 83 through the air and a touchdown. Jags win 30-27.

Jake Delhomme is leading the Carolina Panthers to the promise land every week it seems. 147 yards thrown to Mushin Muhammad and a score and another score plus 96 yards to Steve Smith. Deangelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart added over 100 yards a score as well. Delhomme finished the game 20 of 29 for 294 yards and 2 touchdowns. Panthers win 24-9.

The pitiful game of the week was Cleveland and Cincinnati. Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson and Braylon Edwards finally scored touchdowns for their teams for the first time this season. Both wideouts have underperformed like crazy so far and have been killing fantasy football players all year. The Bengals were without Carson Palmer and had to rely on Ryan Fitzpatrick. Ryan Fitzpatrick, making his first start since he was with the Rams in 2005, was 21-35 for 156 yards and three interceptions, not good. The Bengals are 0-4 for the first time since Marvin Lewis took over the coaching job.

So after week 4 we know this. Drew Brees is a monster through the air and as long as he is healthy the Saints are very dangerous. Brett Favre is still a gun slinger and if he can throw for 6 touchdowns every week the Jets might win the Super Bowl...fat chance. The Titans and Bills are just nasty, and could that possibly be the AFC Championship game, jeez who would have thunk it.

The M.V.P's of Week 4 are as follows:

Brett Favre - 24/34 289 yards and 6 touchdowns

Drew Brees - 23/35 363 yards and 3 touchdowns

Larry Johnson - 28 attempts for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns

Ladanian Tomlinson - 20 attempts for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns

Greg Jennings - 6 receptions for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns

Mushin Muhammad - 8 receptions for 147 yards and 1 touchdown

Mets A-shea-med

Well it has happened. Another collapse, another year without the post season, and all this coming in the last game in Shea Stadium history.

And the bullpen are the catalysts one more time blowing the lead in the 8th inning as they have done countless amount of times for the Mets this season.

The Mets fell to the Marlins 4-2 on Sunday as the packed crowd at Shea was treated to another meltdown of epic proportions.

In the 8th inning Wes Helms and Dan Uggla both hit key home runs that proved to be the runs that broke the camels or Mets back.

"We failed. We failed as a team," David Wright said. "There's no pointing fingers. There's no excuses. We as a unit didn't get the job done."

And after the dreadful loss, the Mets had a celebration of Shea Stadium with a slew of Met players from the past to reminise on the good times. Yet this coming after a loss that left the Mets on the outside looking into the playoffs, probably not the way the Mets wanted to celebrate.

"It would have been better if we would have won today, but I don't think it spoils the celebration," general manager Omar Minaya said. "What's going on out there, it's about the history of this building, the history of the players, the history of this organization."

"I'd rather not think about it," Carlos Delgado said.

The Mets are obviously devestated but they brought this upon themselves. The bullpen has been horendous all year and players in the last couple weeks did not want to step up in big spots.

"You feel heartbroken," Church said.

And as the Marlins play spoilers again, this obviously was the highlight of their season, knocking out the Mets from playoff contention...AGAIN.

"It is fun. I'm not going to lie to you," Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said.

So the post season of free agency, contracts and hirings and firings begin. Good luck Mets, at least you get to open up next year in a new ball park.

Mendenhall's Text Upsets Birds

Rookie Steelers running back is good friends with another rookie running back, one who plays for the Ravens, Ray Rice. Rashard Mendenhall sent Rice a text message stating that he is going to have a big game against Rice and his Ravens.

Well Rice informed his team mates of this message and they did not take kindly to Mendenhalls strong statement.

"He said later that he was just joking, but it's too late,'' Ravens linebacker Bart Scott said. "Thanks for the bulletin-board material, rookie."

The Ravens haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher in 21 straight games, the longest active streak in the league. Baltimore has given up an average of just 161.5 yards through its first two games,

Oh and just to let you know this will be Mendenhall's first career start...on MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL of all places.

Good luck rookie.

Tampa Bay Rays Win The AL East

The title says it all, the young talent has done it. Carl Crawford, Evan Longoria, Carlos Pena, Scott Kazmir and Co. have won the AL East, and are making the playoffs for the first time in their MLB tenure.

The Rays altough losing to Detroit 6-4, needed Boston to lose to still clinch the division. Well they got just what they needed as the New York Yankees demolished the Red Sox behind 2 Cody Ransom homers leading the Yankees to a 19-8 victory.

Contrats Tampa Bay, you deserve it.

Now win the World Series.

No Pressure.

Set Up For Disaster, or Deja Vu

Well it has happened, the New York Mets are in prime position to falter one more time in September. We all remember what happened last Septemeber with 17 games left ot go and up 7 games on the Phillies, the Mets choked. Well after tonights 6-1 loss at Shea against the Florida Marlins the Mets are now in 2nd place in the NL East and 2nd in the NL Wild Card.

The Brewers beat the Cubs 5-1, giving them the top spot in the wild card and the Phillies topped the Nationals 8-4 basically locking them in to the NL East. And the question that will be asked by all Mets fans in the morning will be how could this happen?

The Bullpen has provided the Mets with 29 loses. Thats how it happens.

The Brewers have gotten hot and with a 1-2 punch of Sheets and Sabathia, plus the power bats of Feilder and Braun they are on their way to the playoffs.

Well this is familiar territory for the Mets and the Marlins, and the Phillies for that matter. The Marlins are the ultimate Met dream spoilers. They did the exact thing they are currently in the process of doing this year, last year.

It's been reported that Mets ace, Johan Santana will start on Saturday against the pesky Florida Marlins on 3 days rest. This game could very well decided the New York Mets season. The problem here, Santana has never pitched well on 3 days rest and he is coming off a 125 pitch outing, his highest total ever. This is a set up for failure.

Good luck Metropolitans, you sure are going to need a whole lot of it.