In the second of our three-part birthday countdown, Red-Zone Report introduces our five favorite stories within the last year.
No. 5 – When logic fails, flip a coin, posted Aug. 10, 2007
Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel will flip a coin to decide who will start at quarterback for Saturday’s exhibition opener, reports ohio.com.
The potential starters: Derek Anderson and Charlie Frye, not Brady Quinn.
Crennel will reportedly flip the coin just prior to the game, and have one player make the call when the coin is in the air.
”I think that [a flip of the coin] is the fairest way to those guys because no one knows who is going to start ahead of time,” Crennel was quoted on ohio.com.
We were going to make a joke about this, but we thought the idea of flipping a coin to decide a starter is funny enough.
No. 4 – Vick tests positive (for being a complete idiot), posted Sept. 26, 2007
Oh, and marijuana. ESPN has reported that former Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick tested positive for marijuana from a urine sample taken on Sept. 13. Because of the positive test, Vick will face tighter restrictions and can be administered drug tests at any time.
Vick was indicted by a grand jury in Surry County, Va. Tuesday on state dogfighting charges. He pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges in August. His sentencing date is set for Dec. 10.
No. 3 -You win, media. Pacman signs with TNA, posted Aug. 6, 2007
Even though we don’t believe this item is “newsworthy” we are posting it anyway because every other NFL site out there seems to think it’s important.
Even USA Today had a piece on it.
After seeing it this morning, we simply skipped over it because 1) It’s Pacman, 2) He won’t be playing in the NFL this year, and 3) He’s an idiot.
But here it is:
Tennessee Titans CB Adam “Pacman” Jones signed on to become a participant in TNA, Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling. His first appearance is Thursday on Spike TV.
No. 2 – Petrino pulls a Saban, Falcons turn to Thomas, posted Dec. 12, 2007
Atlanta Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino added to the team’s season-long turmoil by resigning as head coach with three weeks remaining in the regular season. Within a matter of hours, Petrino accepted a head coaching position with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
The Falcons have turned to defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas, who will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
The real issue here is how Petrino left Atlanta. It was comparable to, or even worse than, former Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban’s departure. Saban left Miamia at the end of a 6-10 season, after two seasons with the team. Petrino jumped ship in week 14 in his first year with the organization. The Falcons are 3-10.
“Today was a day of decision,” Petrino was quoted on ESPN.com. “It was difficult on one side, very easy on the other. It was difficult to leave Atlanta, the staff, players, fans. The timing of it probably is the thing that made it most difficult. Coming to Arkansas was the easy part.”
Hey, you’re right, Bobby. That was an easy decision.
By the way, good luck being trusted again. And I’m not even talking just football.
“I’m going to the store, sweety. I need some, uh, milk. But I’m not going anywhere else so I’ll be back soon.” [Bobby to wife, Becky, in our made-up scenario]
“Ok, hun. Drive carefully.” [Becky replies before checking the refrigerator]
No. 1 – Belichick’s love-hate relationship with cameramen, posted Sept. 13, 2007
Last year Patriots coach Bill Belichick shoved a cameraman to hug Jets coach Eric Mangini. This year, he hired a cameraman to videotape Mangini and steal team signals. Ironic, huh?
Bill Belichick 2006
Bill Belichick 2007
“Earlier this week, I spoke with Commissioner Goodell about a videotaping procedure during last Sunday’s game and my interpretation of the rules,” Belichick said in a statement retreived from Boston.com.
“At this point, we have not been notified of the league’s ruling. Although it remains a league matter, I want to apologize to everyone who has been affected, most of all ownership, staff and players. Following the league’s decision, I will have further comment.”
STAY TUNED TOMORROW, OUR ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, WHEN WE POST THE TOP FIVE STORIES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR -RZR
