TarZander
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The Cincinnati Bengals - Fodder for ESPN's Ingsoc?
by TarZander on Aug 21, 2011 4:58 PM EDT
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"He who controls the present controls the past. He who controls the past controls the future." – George Orwell
I know the tenure of Mike Brown has at times felt "Big-Brotherish," considering his absolute control over the organization and the penchant for brainwashing previously motivated and talented players and coaches into mindless, underachieving drones. The Bengals themselves, however, are not solely responsible for the legacy of incompetence. The accomplishments the organization can be truly proud of have been written out of the history books by a lazy and biased media.
This struck me as I was watching the Browns-Lions game last night, specifically when a Lions defender was penalized for going low into Colt McCoy. The announcer yelled "The Tom Brady rule" immediately. Bullsh*t. This rule should be known as the Carson Palmer rule (and in fact was, until Tom Terrific’s followers unilaterally renamed the rule for him). Think about it – ESPN and the like have operated akin to the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to suit their own ends. (In truth, the Bengals incompetence is probably a more believable cause than a vast conspiracy, but why write another post about Mike Brown...)
The misattribution of the more positive legacies of the Bengals are of more concern, however. We Cincinnatians know the West Coast Offense is actually the Mid West Offense. Similarly, we know the No-Huddle Offense that made the Bills famous and effective was invented by our own Sam Wyche – the irony being that Marv Levy spent an entire year trying to deem the offense illegal only to steal it for his own use. Am I missing any others?
One can see it in the dearth of Hall of Famers too – Ken Anderson and Ken Riley would be hall of famers already if they played for a different franchise.
The Bengals needs to do a better job trumping up their positive legacies. At one time, the Bengals organization fostered some of the more innovating minds that continue to influence the game today. Maybe it will serve as a reminder to a downtrodden fan base that we do have something to be proud of – and perhaps a kick in the pants for Mike Brown to reclaim the legacy he fumbled away. If nothing else, it would give us fans something to lord over other fans that seek to kick us while we are down and rub salt in our wounds of fandom.
Inspiration for the Bengals Next Head Coach
by TarZander on Dec 15, 2010 8:44 PM EST
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I found this in Chick Ludwig's book, "The Legends: Cincinnati Bengals." It's a great book that, if anything, at least proves that this franchise has not been wholly incompetent for its entire existence.
Build a Team Correctly - Don't Draft a QB
by TarZander on Dec 13, 2010 8:50 PM EST
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So Carson is not the savior we thought he was, but drafting a QB would be a disaster...
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Big Ben is OUT!
by TarZander on Nov 28, 2009 1:39 PM EST
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ESPN just reported that Ben Roethlisberger will be the Steelers' emergency QB for Sunday night's game against the Ravens. Dennis Dixon will start in his place with the recently signed Tyler Palko as the backup.
This likely gives the Ravens a significant advantage in that critical matchup. While the Ravens are desparate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Bengals could definitely use a Steelers loss to solidify the division. It is a bit bittersweet, however, as nobody likes to gain advantage through an injury (though the Steelers definitely relished in their advantage in the playoff game when Palmer went down...)
It looks like if the Bengals take care of business against the Browns, they could hold a two game advantage with the tiebreaker with 5 games to play.
Link is here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4695497
People might bag on Bengals fans....
by TarZander on Nov 23, 2009 9:59 PM EST
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...but at least we don't take out our frustrations on animals. Check out this story, "Man killed puppy before Steelers game." Don't get me wrong, I've seriously considered some animal sacrifices to rid the Bengals of whatever curse has haunted them over the past two decades. Even then, kicking a dog to death? Maybe the angry spirit of the dog had something to do with the Steelers' loss on Sunday.
Rose Colored Glasses Alert
by TarZander on Sep 7, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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This was one of the worst games I have ever seen in my life. As a Bengals fan, that is really saying something. That said, let's look on the bright side.
Chris Henry, Start Drafting Up that Letter to Roger Goodell...
by TarZander on Aug 25, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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Now I get it. Mike Brown is stupid...stupid like a Fox!
Chris Henry is Back?
by TarZander on Aug 18, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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According to a story on ESPN.com, the Bengals have flown Chris Henry to Cincinnati to sign a contract tomorrow morning. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3541693
Jesus is evidently one hell of a football coach...
by TarZander on Aug 2, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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Did Darrell Green and Art Monk have a wager on who could say "Jesus" more times in their Hall of Fame induction speeches? I turned on the HOF ceremony and I had to check the channel guide to make sure I wasn't mistakingly watching The 700 Club. I don't mean to impugn the characters of Mr. Green and Mr. Monk - they really are exceptional men in their communities beyond their status as football greats. That said, I was sickened by the spectacle of it. I mean - really - do they ACTUALLY believe that Jesus is the reason why they were great football players? Call me crazy, but I think Jesus 1) wouldn't know what football is (considering it did not exist in the first century C.E.) and 2) his code of ethics has more to do with loving your fellow man than a dime defense. Now I understand why there is an ongoing genocide in Darfur, Jesus is spending entirely too much time making great football players like Darrell Green and Art Monk. Moreover, how do you think Andre Tippett felt, considering he has converted to Judaism? I guess Tippett had to rely on "hard work" to reach the HOF, vice Jesus' fine coaching. For once I would like to hear an inductee tell the damn truth, "I'm up here because I was born a great athlete and had the opportunity to develop my talents to become the best in the game. My hard work, dedication, and the support of my family and coaches made this all possible. Jesus who?"
Unintentionally Funny
by TarZander on Jun 30, 2008 10:53 PM EDT
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I sat down to watch the NFL Replay of the 1992 Bengals-Packers game (mainly because I enjoy reliving painful moments in my life). This was actually said by Ahmad Rashad during the game, about a minute before Favre leads the Packers to victory.
"Dave Shula is an excellent head coach, a much better head coach than he was an assistant coach, because of his organizational facilities."
Wow - Shula must have been a REALLY bad assistant coach.
On a separate note, the Bengals had no business losing that game. Harold Green was a monster (though Rashad kept talking about how much he loved Derrick Fenner and Brian Brennan). It was also funny to see Carl Pickens before he became a team cancer and an announcer actually being serious when discussing "multi-milion dollar rookie David Klingler."
Imagine what would have been had the Bengals won this game. The announcers had already talked about how much Holmgren loved Ty Detmer. If Favre had lost (he had a bad game), could Detmer have gotten the nod? If the Bengals had won, would they have maintained momentum and had a good season (they were in a lot of close games in 1992)?
Oh well. If only Tim Krumrie had not hurt Don Majkowski.
Waiting for Peter King's outrage....
by TarZander on Mar 11, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
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Another Steeler beats his wife/girlfriend; Crickets from "Mr Morality," Peter King.
Quoted by the Sports Guy
by TarZander on Jan 18, 2008 9:24 PM EST
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Until my kid is born in March, this might be my proudest moment...
This is the End, my only friend, the End...
by TarZander on Dec 4, 2007 6:32 PM EST
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The season's over - wait 'til next year.
I won't dwell on the debacle that was the Bengals-Steelers game on Sunday. I see it like this - a few plays here and there and the Bengals win that game. Alas, however, it is the Bengals' inability to make plays this year that has doomed this team to underachieving and mediocrity.
I want to focus on the future because there always is next year. I've said these words for the last decade and a half, so I have no problem saying them again. This year, I admit, that dread phrase gets stuck in my throat a bit.
Despite this year's failures, I think the Bengals are poised to be a contender for the foreseeable future. (This assumes that Bresnahan is fired but I can't see any way that he'll be retained)
The Bengals have a franchise QB in Palmer who, despite having a tough few games, is having a year for which many teams would lust. He's proven that he can run the offense in the past and has shown flashes of Brady-esque brilliance at a few points in his career. Sometimes it looks like he's pressing too much but, can you blame him with the Bengals defense? He must feel like he needs to score on every drive.
Atrocious
by TarZander on Nov 19, 2007 10:02 PM EST
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I'm running out of synonyms for terrible.
Optimism - tempered by reality
by TarZander on Nov 13, 2007 10:02 PM EST
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The Bengals improved significantly (mainly effort and tackling) against the Ravens, but the Cardinals are going to be a tough out to keep the ball rolling.
A Study in Contrast
by TarZander on Nov 5, 2007 9:40 PM EST
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Going from the Bengals-Bills debacle to the Patriots-Colts brilliance...
After I had thrown my disheveled and now misshapen Bengals hat across the room while watching Rashad Jeanty and Justin Smith find a way to NOT tackle Marshawn Lynch, I turned my NFL Sunday Ticket to the pregame for the Patriots-Colts game. I wanted to see how football was supposed to be played, and I was not disappointed. (I would like to send the $250 bill for the Sunday Ticket Package to Mike Brown - he never delivered his end of the bargain...a football team!)
Where have all the Steve Tovars gone?
by TarZander on Oct 2, 2007 9:53 PM EDT
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Is Carl Zander available? How about Tom Tumulty? Canute Curtis even? Help!
Trying to win a game with three downs...
by TarZander on Sep 24, 2007 9:16 PM EDT
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Enough has been said about the horribly bad call on the Hasselbeck "catch and release" play. To avoid slitting my wrists, I'll focus on something else - the play calling.
Sanity has returned
by TarZander on Sep 17, 2007 9:09 PM EDT
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Sigh - I feel a bit better.
Fire Chuck Bresnahan and Darrin Simmons
by TarZander on Sep 16, 2007 8:25 PM EDT
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Unacceptable.
Rudi? Rudi? Rudi?
by TarZander on Sep 12, 2007 10:28 PM EDT
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(Kirkendall note: The following is a diary written by TarZander that I promoted. I will usually promote the good stuff here. So everyone has the chance. Good stuff.)
Rudi needs to hit the holes harder. I know the Ravens are a good defense but our inability to run on them when their best player (Ray Ray) was hurt is inexcusable. True, the O-Line was in flux and the Ravens D-Line was getting a good push but it seemed to me that creases were there, Rudi just did not capitalize on them.
Don't get my wrong - I love what Rudi Johnson brings to the table. His tough, blue-collar work ethic and almost flawless ball security (forgetting that gaffe in the 4th Qtr) are great for the team. That said, I grit my teeth everytime he gets to the line of scrimmage and does his best Barry Sanders impression, stopping to look for the "best" hole. Countless times on Monday, he was caught from behind by a defensive lineman, or ran east-west towards the sideline, unable to gain yards. When he did hit the hole hard and run downhill, however, he did some damage. Just ask Ray Ray and Ed Reed when Rudi dragged them five yards, garnering a first down and setting up the winning TD.
My point is that in a game like Monday's, hitting the hole hard to get the three tough yards (setting up shorter 2nd and 3rd downs) -- vice trying to break the "big one" by finding the perfect hole -- is the key to victory. Rudi's not one to break a big run anyway, particularly against a fast defense like the Ravens. Having 2nd and 7s, 3rd and 5s really helps Carson, as he does not have to wait as long for patterns to develop to get the first down.
I'll always remember Rudi driving Ray Lewis into the End Zone in last year's game in Baltimore - at the time I hoped that it would be Ray Ray's Brian Bosworth/Bo Jackson moment. Plays like that seem to inspire the rest of team to not be intimidated by the Ravens D. Bottom Line: Rudi was capable of more plays like that on Monday. Jim Anderson needs to sit down with him and get him back in the North-South groove.
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