Musings from Mandy

Well, I’ve been a little bit MIA lately eh? I promise to never leave you alone on the trading deadline again. I left to go shopping with my mom yesterday morning and my cell phone was 100% dead, so, not realizing the significance of the day, I left it at home charging. A trip to Walmart, Homegoods, the dentist, Target, TJ Maxx, and Sports Authority later. I returned home to find a panic related voicemail from Katie telling me, “I really needed you to be at work today”, and about the Gagne deal. I will never again be away from the TV / internet on the 31st of July again. Anyway, here are 10 things I think I think (again, sorry Mr. King) about the trading deadline, Celtics (yes, the Celtics!), Patriots and whatever topic I need to get to 10. *I was surprised how disappointed I was to see Kason go. I was legitimately bummed out. The kid came up, pitched well, always kept us in it, and was very good looking. Everything I love in a starter. I wish him very good luck in Texas (except fo...

I don't know why I am even reading these articles because they are only making me depressed, but... I am overjoyed that Adam is so freaking happy. Really, I am. I like the shot Bob Ryan takes at Eli at the end. Those always cheer me up. I am mildly happy that I won't have to read any more about how the Manning's can win the big games. How Peyton lost 3 State Championships in a row in high school, how he never beat Florida...Actually, I take that back, I'm really going to miss those. Overall, I have to say, that between the ridiculous pre game show, the horrible calling my Jim Nantz and Phil Simms, the poor play, crappy commericals and the fact that Peyton now has a ring, it was probably my least favorite Super Bowl ever. I'd have to put the over under on the amount of commericals Peyton films this week at 284. And I like the over. At least Papelbon is excited about starting. Gives me something to look forward too.

I really like the Colts today. I think that defense came together at the right time, and Peyton Manning is without a doubt the best quarterback in the NFL. You can't be a talented as Peyton and not get a ring, it just doesn't happen. My pick: Colts - 33 Bears - 22 Manning: 28/40 350 yards 4 TD 0 INT Grossman: 10/33 173 1 TD 2 INT (can you tell my Super Bowl squares numbers are Colts-3 Bears-2?) So, hopefully, my reverse jinx above is enough to curse the Colts. I got my " I hate Peyton Manning " shirt on and am ready to go. My real pick: Colts - 23 Bears - 32 (yes, I know my numbers are improbable) Manning: 20/38 175 2 TD 1 INT Grossman: 22/40 275 3 TD 1 INT Also, if Adam kicks the game winning kick, I will absolutely not get out of bed till Opening Day.