Simply Amazing

I'm still in the midst of my victory hangover but I thought I should link to this great video on youtube.

This is me playing the world's smallest violin

Clint Dolezel was just a great quarterback whose season ended too soon in my mind. But after this:

"The best team didn't win this past weekend and I think everybody knows that," Desperados quarterback Clint Dolezel told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "If we go 16-0, it won't matter until we win in the playoffs.”

Saying that it doesn't matter till you win in the playoffs is fine. But to claim to be the best team when you couldn't prove it on the field you are showing an arrogance in my mind that may be indicative of why Dallas can't seem to put it together in the off-season. I live in a small town in central Ohio. There are a lot of white trash here, now before any one gets angry I don't view white trash as a racial term. Anyone can be white trash: rich, poor, black, white, anyone. Here is a good working definition of white trash:

White trash-a person of any ethnic, racial, or financial background that feels they are entitled to

some type of preferential treatment due to their own elitism

I may have made up some words for that, but how the Desperados have been acting all season makes me think that they have this problem. All season they seemed to buy into the idea that they were entitled to win the Arena Bowl by virtue that they think they are better than everyone else. I sure hope for all of the Desperados' fans sake that the leadership of this team loses this attitude.

And because I found another picture I feel it is necessary to point out

The Nagy Beard Rules !!!

Columbus 66- Dallas 59

I am not going to recap the game, if you want that go here.

These are the kinds of games that we watch for. The 7-9 Destroyers marched into Dallas already being set aside as the first win for the Desperados on their way to destiny. But Columbus would not go quietly. They played the type of game that you always hope your team can put together. A come from behind win in which they stayed aggressive.


The real importance of this game is the future of the Destroyer franchise. Now we are a team that has made a deep playoff run, who has gone toe-to-toe with some of the leagues best, and play at a high level when the pressure. This is now a team that will have some respect around the league and higher expectations. This is how traditions are built with big years and with huge wins. This is not to suggest that the Destroyers should be satisfied with where they are, but just as a reminder to the fans that win or lose Saturday against the Force this is easily the greatest year the Destroyers have ever had. My hope is that it sets a standard for them to meet for many years to come.

The Power of the Beard

The Destroyers are experiencing a completely unexpected streak of success in the playoffs. I'm breaking down what I believe to be the reason for the Destroyer's success. The Nagy beard. Since the beginning of the playoffs the Columbus quarterback has been growing a beard. During this time his performance on the field has greatly improved, his presence is stronger, and it seems his sheer will is taking him to the next level.

"I saw a different look in his eye," linebacker Leroy Thompson said. "It was more of a let's-go-get-them look in his eye as opposed to maybe being unsure about some things during the regular season. He knows it's money time. That's how he's playing, and hopefully he can continue to do the same."

This change can be attributed to Nagy drawing deeply into his genetic past of a survivalist. He is currently tapping into his ability to survive and to draw himself up to a higher level so that he can will his team to survival. I would go into this further, but there is an entire site dedicated to this phenomenon, and I don't think I can do better than it.

Destroyers-Desperados Preview

This is easily the biggest game in the history of the Destroyer franchise. It is in the playoffs, and in particular the later rounds, where the tradition is built and history is made. This is where the great memories of playing for glory are born and when others are forced to stand-up and take notice. Playing in a due or die situation can bring out the best and worst in a team.

Now off of the soapbox. This is going to be an extremely difficult game for Columbus. In a hostile crowd playing the most dominant team of the regular season Columbus will have to play nearly flawlessly. Columbus' best hope is that Dallas viewed the regular season as the pre-season so hopefully the Desperadoes will overlook the Destroyers as just another stepping stone on the way to their entitled Arena Bowl. If Nagy is sharp, the defense holds a ball-hawk mentality, and they get a few lucky special teams breaks then the Destroyers have a shot.

Destroyers 57- Desperadoes 54

WOOOO-HOOOO

My frequency on this is pathetic. But at least the Destroyers are giving me something great to write about when I do. Last time an entry was made here I started to question Matt Nagy's ability to be the quarterback that Columbus needed to build around, and this game enough reason for him to be the starter next year. Nagy's 73% completion 5 touchdown performance under the pressure of a close playoff game shows some great composure.

As well as the Columbus defense played the reason they won this game was persistence. When they were trading touchdowns they stuck with it. They traded blows and took everything Tampa Bay could give them. It was a game that was so well played by both sides that the only reason it wasn't settled in Sudden Death OT was because of a missed extra point.

I'll provide my preview of next Saturday's Divisional match up with the Dallas Desperados on Thursday or Friday of this week. Until then.... tick, tick, tick, tick.....BOOM!!!

Columbus/Tampa Bay Box Score

Fumble

I have been very lazy lately. Since the Monday Night game I haven't written a post and the Destroyers are a disappointing 2-3 since. The two games against New York and Grand Rapids gave me hope that they could make a run at the third or even second playoff spot. Due to Orlando stumbling as well the Destroyers still can get a home playoff game but will need to really pull themselves together as their next four opponents have a 28-21 record.

Tonight will be a big test as Columbus will have to upset one of the best teams in the league, the Georgia Force, on the road. Columbus hasn't been good on the road this year but hopefully they can circle the wagons after that loss to Dallas and win. The deciding factors in this game will be Columbus' defense and Matt Nagy. Last week Columbus' defense may have done just enough for the offense. This week they need to take the game on their backs and cause a few turnovers. Matt Nagy really hurt the Destroyers last weekend with his two picks. This week the Destroyers need Matt Nagy to be a QB who plays to win, not just a game manager.

Columbus 65 - Georgia 63