SB Nation User Blog: orangeblood

Here comes two big tests!

orangeblood — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:07:04 -0000

I didn't see the Carolina -Tampa game last night, but judging from the stats and the score, Carolina totally dominated. All year we have been singing the praises of Ryan Clady and Ryan Harris and with very good reason. They have been nothing short of spectacular! This coming Sunday our two star tackles will be going against a certain Mr. Julius Peppers. I'm not sure who will see more of him, Ryan or Ryan, but it will be a huge test for Ryan to pass. HT can hopefully shed some light on which Ryan will be facing Peppers the most and who is on the other side that could create some havoc.

For the past several weeks we have been singing the praises of our improved run defense and with good reason. It has definitely been getting better each week. You want to talk about a test? Oh baby, we got one Sunday in Carolina. They have a beast of an O-line and two fantastic Running Backs. I am hoping we don't come out of this game totally discouraged about our improved run defense.

The first test I am not so worried about. I truly believe the Ryans (and Co.) will take care of business as they have all year. Of course with Hillis out, I'm worried about our running game. But I've been worried about it all year and Shanny has somehow squeezed rushing yards out of running backs that, well let's be honest, most people would say "who is this f'n guy".

The second test is what I'm worried the most about. How in the world do we stop the beast that is the Carolina running game? Your thoughts would be appreciated.

The DP reports - Nalen to have more surgery

orangeblood — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:55:58 -0000

This can not be good. They hope to have him back for the season opener. They are calling it a "clean up" surgery. I have said it before. I will say it again. I think he might be done. Not just for the season but for his career. I was surprised he came back in the first place. I thought for sure he was going to retire after the bicep injury. I want to be positive about this. I always try to stay positive, but this really can't be good. Somebody make me feel better please!

Mount Rushmore of the NFL

orangeblood — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:43:12 -0000

I have asked this question to a lot of buddies and it makes for a really good debate with few wrong answers. If you were to build a Mount Rushmore of the NFL, who would you put on there? Who is your big 4? I thought about this when Bill Walsh died last year because I thought he would belong on it. He may not belong but I have/had sooo much respect for that guy and what he did for the game of football. My big 4 as of today (it changes from time to time) is Walsh, Halas, Hunt, Rozelle. No players allowed on Mount Rushmore. That would have to be a whole other monument.