Learning Something New

Its Game Day
 I love Sundays! When I'm working ( like today) it sort of interrupts my Sunday flow. But the good thing about this Sunday is the Pats game is on at 4 since they are on the Left Coast.  I leave here with just enough time to get into my "football gear" this = cozy, and head over to some friends house where I know a recliner is waiting along with my fave Octoberfest. Jamie and Chris you are the best!

You are probably wondering what my new found knowledge is, well let me get to it. Last Sunday  Pats Cornerback (defends the other teams best wide receiver) Devin McCourty got called for pass interference penalty which is a spot foul. They move the offense to wherever the penalty occurs. Its a harsh penalty as it gives the offense huge chunks of yards and puts the defense in a tough spot. The refs call this penalty generally if the corner does not turn his head around to look for the ball and is holding on to the wide receiver (its probably more complicated than that). This is easier said than done. But instead of me trying to explain the call and all the disgusted reactions from fans read this little nugget from an interview that Bill Belicheck did with WEEI http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4731828/defensive-backs-turning-for-ball.

So like me I hope you got a little nugget of understanding in this game of football. If I come across anymore easily explained rules/calls I'll be sure to pass it along.

The College football Update
Alabama is still the # 1 in the AP polls as they trounced Missouri yesterday. The fighting Irish are fighting hard as they move into the top 5 with last nights win against Stanford. I know Janelle and Jim are happy as they were out in the wet and cold for the game. They are loyal fans, and when you go to ND you do business and business is being done.

Heisman Watch
Geno Smith  from WVU is still the front runner even though they had a tough loss yesterday. Lets see if the K-state QB can keep knocking on the door.

Enjoy the NFL Game day I know I will! Next post I might share a recipe that I need to try.

We are Back!

Well Hello Everyone!

The Zone Coverage blog is back from Hiatus!

You are probably wondering where I've been since the football season in already onto week 5. Well I needed a new lap top as my "tank" finally decided not to turn on. Thanks Kimmers for the laptop it lived longer here than it would have there :). I now have this sleek ultrabook that I'm in love with. Mich and D-rock, I stuck with the PC maybe the next one will be a Mac something.

A friend on facebook made a comment a few weeks ago daring anyone to come up with a better 4 month span on the sports calendar than September to December, I'll even go 5 months with the playoffs in January. Football baby, Love it!

Football you say, yep! College football and the NFL are in full swing. So whats going on in both you might ask. These little conversation nuggets should help for any fall gatherings you may be attending.

• The NFL and its refs got a deal done and the real refs got standing O's on there return. This clip from CBS last week says it all about the state of the officiating and how happy teams and fans were to have these guy back. http://youtu.be/nnITnOjVs3Y. Sorry to those Packers fan for the loss that should not have been loss. I Could argue the same for my Patriots but its all in the past and we are moving on.

• The season so far seems sort of Topsy Turvy, that  the Saints are 0-4 says it all. Payton Manning is in Bronco orange and the NY Jets are falling apart (oh happy day). The Texans and the Falcons seem to be playing the best right now, we'll see if they can keep it up.

• As for college football its just fun to watch. I've got no real rooting interest in any team and  my UB Bulls are not very good. But if you were wondering, Alabama is still #1 and Geno Smith for West Virginia is in the Heisman conversation. The WVU Mountaineers and The Baylor Bears played last week and the final score looked like a basketball game. The mountaineers were not much better tonight but they won against Texas.

• A non football thought. Apparently baseball is still going on with the playoffs starting this weekend. In these parts we are thankful that the Red sox dreadful season is over. The dysfunction continues at Fenway, we shall see what they do in the hiring of a new manager.