tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post8335322889071709599..comments2024-01-11T19:29:38.859-05:00Comments on Life in the Turn Lane: Further exploring the NFL-NASCAR similaritiesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-36580645209053944442012-12-24T05:14:08.525-05:002012-12-24T05:14:08.525-05:00How can every one of the devices present in a desk...How can every one of the devices present in a desktop tower match into this sort of a small deal? And just how can laptops be economical ample to run on battery electric power on your own? 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And the fact remains he is far more timid a coach in crunch time than Belichick.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-57727292137371178062008-02-13T15:21:00.000-05:002008-02-13T15:21:00.000-05:00With NASCAR and NFL comparisons being made, an int...With NASCAR and NFL comparisons being made, an interesting comparison of number of champion teams over a period -<BR/><BR/><BR/>NUMBER OF DIFFERENT SUPERBOWL WINNERS 1996-2007 SEASONS - Nine (Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos x2, St. Louis Rams, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots x3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, NY Giants)<BR/><BR/>NUMBER OF DIFFERENT WINSTON CUP CHAMPION TEAMS 1996-2007 - Four (Hendrick Motorsports x6, Robert Yates Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing x3, Roush Performance x2)Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-25888031792532204082008-02-08T14:00:00.000-05:002008-02-08T14:00:00.000-05:00nh_nascarfan - darn I hate to admit it, but you ma...nh_nascarfan - darn I hate to admit it, but you make a good point. Under the circumstances you mention, I probably would have to pick Belichick. But I don't think I would pick Knaus under any circumstances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-71690150606426900152008-02-08T13:36:00.000-05:002008-02-08T13:36:00.000-05:00MAC said... 'nh_nascarfan - No way would I take Be...MAC said... 'nh_nascarfan - No way would I take Belichick over Tony Dungy. Integrity means more to me than the win at all costs attitude.'<BR/><BR/>Kudos to you then... but comparing Tony Dungy and Bill Belichick is easy, as they are both fantastic coaches, and if you had the opportunity for either, the integrity issue (if there is one) may be a deciding factor. But what if the choice was Belichick versus Cam Cameron? And to further up the ante, you own a franchise and are faced with more losses, more empty seats, declining TV ratings and sponsorship losses, all due to poor on field performance. Look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself again if you wouldn’t take Bill Belichick. And if you were a struggling, underachieving NASCAR team, you wouldn’t jump all over Chad Knaus as well? Something tells me that just a guy like Knaus on the Morgan-Mclure pit box would have made the difference in finding sponsorship this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-80029465058413920812008-02-08T10:30:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:30:00.000-05:00nh_nascarfan - No way would I take Belichick over ...nh_nascarfan - No way would I take Belichick over Tony Dungy. Integrity means more to me than the win at all costs attitude.<BR/><BR/>monkeesfan - I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens with Belichick. If the spying is found to be true, I will feel bad for the NE players because, as I said before, their great season will be tainted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-69694041458251399482008-02-07T16:36:00.000-05:002008-02-07T16:36:00.000-05:00Mac, I saw that quote - I also saw Goodell's quote...Mac, I saw that quote - I also saw Goodell's quote that they have found no evidence that the Patriots videotaped Rams walkthrough and in fact have found evidence to the contrary. In addition, radio host/author Michael Holley, quoting several sources, said the same thing a day before Goodell's quote. Finally, there was the item, reported in the <EM>NY Times</EM> during SB week that the NFL discovered someone with a telescope monitoring Patriots pregame practices during SB 36 week. Combine this with the shadiness of Matt Walsh and the inherent implausibility that anyone could videotape a team walkthrough without being spotted by NFL, Rams team, or stadium security, and Matt Walsh's "case" shriveles away.<BR/><BR/>kurt2, what Knaus and company did was not finding loopholes - a better analogy is Roger Penske's "stock block" Mercedes race engines at Indianapolis in 1994. <BR/><BR/>And yes, I'm ready for racing right now.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-71457954241373801332008-02-07T12:29:00.000-05:002008-02-07T12:29:00.000-05:00Ok, I'm back from my state of mourning about the P...Ok, I'm back from my state of mourning about the Patriots...<BR/><BR/>This, it seems, is what crew chiefs have been calling the 'gray area' of the rule book. Is/was it cheating? I suppose it depends on the sideline you are standing on. If you are Monkeesfan, it’s not cheating. Of course if it were the Jets doing the same thing, who knows... If you are a fan of a Rousch driver, then what Chad et al did was cheating, if you are a HMS fan, then it was the 'gray area'. <BR/><BR/>One thing nobody can argue though is this: Chad Knaus and Bill Belichick are the best at what they do, and they didn’t get there by following the 'spirit' of the rules. They are so far ahead of their counterparts for their ability to look at their respective sport from every angle which gives them a leg up. These guys will always generate controversy, but you can bet they will also always be in the hunt for a championship. Hate them as much as you want, but if you had to be honest with yourself, you would love them if they were 'your' crew chief/coach. <BR/><BR/>Did they cheat? Well, the sanctioning bodies of their respective sports said they did and dished out pretty severe punishments, so regardless of what your opinion happens to be, they cheated. History will reflect that, be it fair or unfair. <BR/><BR/>The irony of it all is that neither team had to cheat, and their punishments in no way hampered their ability to continue to win. <BR/><BR/>What amazes me the most is that the Patriots lost not only because they were out played, but because they were also out coached. Congratulations to the Giants... in a best of 7, they would have been screwed; but for a 4 hour time period, they were the best team in football.<BR/><BR/>I will (for now) refrain from mocking Monkeesfan on his opinions that racing is not a team sport; I do have enough of a heart to realize that he (like me) is still in a state of mourning. <BR/><BR/>Now let’s get on to some racing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-56879870771035445572008-02-07T10:19:00.000-05:002008-02-07T10:19:00.000-05:00Monkeefan"The Patriots read a confusing rule and f...Monkeefan<BR/>"The Patriots read a confusing rule and found a loophole; what they did never warranted the punishment they got or anything close to it"<BR/><BR/>Yeah thats the same thing Chad, Steve and Eury Jr claimed as well.. I guess we need remeidal reading courses?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-32100075713522062862008-02-06T21:47:00.000-05:002008-02-06T21:47:00.000-05:00monkeesfan - following is a quote from the NFL:"NF...monkeesfan - following is a quote from the NFL:<BR/><BR/>"NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday at the Pro Bowl that the NFL is willing to give former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh legal indemnification for any information and materials he would provide to the league regarding his work with the Patriots.<BR/>Goodell also said Wednesday he's willing to pursue any believable information in the Spygate case, but he simply doesn't know if any exists."<BR/><BR/>Nothing may come of this but it's a good possibility it will be investigated. I hope it's not true. But if it is, I want the NFL to take action.<BR/><BR/>Now I'm ready for some racing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-34455185896469422312008-02-06T18:29:00.000-05:002008-02-06T18:29:00.000-05:00Mac, the first post didn't come out right - let me...Mac, the first post didn't come out right - let me try again.<BR/><BR/>The Patriots read a confusing rule and found a loophole; what they did never warranted the punishment they got or anything close to it.<BR/><BR/>As for the story that Belichick faces a one-year suspension, that's based on the Matt Walsh story. ESPN and the <EM>NY Times</EM> both talked to Walsh and he requested indemnity from both of them and they refused - perhaps because they realized this guy is shady and of dubious believeability. <BR/><BR/>As shown <A HREF="http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2008/02/02/matt-walsh-didnt-return-my-calls" REL="nofollow">here,</A> Matt Walsh has credibility issues. And the notion that he or anyone else would videotape the Rams walkthrough and not get asked for his credentials by NFL security, Rams team security, or stadium security, and then ride out on the media bus, lacks any believeability. <BR/><BR/>Finally, the national media has developed a deranged hatred of Belichick to where they were openly cheering after the Superbowl. This is not the avenue for accurate reporting. <BR/><BR/>The Patriots denied it, the NFL denied it, and he Rams <EM>never claimed the Patriots ever taped their walkthroughs or practices.</EM> All you have is a shady ex-employee who had long claimed he quit the team but in fact was fired. Belichick will not get suspended because this story is bunk.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-62333681891911634722008-02-06T18:18:00.000-05:002008-02-06T18:18:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-24319584066166248292008-02-06T15:36:00.000-05:002008-02-06T15:36:00.000-05:00monkeesfan - they just reported on ESPN TV that th...monkeesfan - they just reported on ESPN TV that the NFL may suspend Belichick for 1 year. The Pat's spying is now being reported as widespread and is being seriously investigated. I hate for this to be true because a wonderful season could be tainted forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-13339033569973743682008-02-06T15:14:00.000-05:002008-02-06T15:14:00.000-05:00Couple of points:1. Every NFL team doesn't play e...Couple of points:<BR/><BR/>1. Every NFL team doesn't play every other NFL team every weekend.<BR/><BR/>2. The Chase was created to help TV ratings & add excitement. Has it worked?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-78560959944829047132008-02-06T14:57:00.000-05:002008-02-06T14:57:00.000-05:00Do you really believe Belichick and the Pats didn'...Do you really believe Belichick and the Pats didn't know that they were doing wrong?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-29990389806222338622008-02-06T13:44:00.000-05:002008-02-06T13:44:00.000-05:00Mac, with some frequency what is labeled "cheating...Mac, with some frequency what is labeled "cheating" is not. If the rule in question is confusing or downright questionable, then one can have a legitimate discussion about whether it was violated or even should be there.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-7578359095502588732008-02-06T12:26:00.000-05:002008-02-06T12:26:00.000-05:00monkeesfan - there are different levels of cheatin...monkeesfan - there are different levels of cheating - BUT cheating is cheating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-86043761548194315772008-02-06T00:15:00.000-05:002008-02-06T00:15:00.000-05:00Kurt2, there is a difference between altering race...Kurt2, there is a difference between altering racecar specifications and videotaping opposing coaches.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-15153991672493018992008-02-05T18:46:00.000-05:002008-02-05T18:46:00.000-05:00Belichick didnt cheat????? Neither did Chad or Ste...Belichick didnt cheat????? Neither did Chad or Steve huh?>>><BR/><BR/><BR/>Diane mc ,love the commentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-84243202358648994832008-02-05T18:14:00.000-05:002008-02-05T18:14:00.000-05:00anonymous #10, the rule does not specifically ban ...anonymous #10, the rule <EM>does not specifically ban archival videotaping</EM> and is confusing in any event - you are allowed to videotape from the endzones, from grandstand towers, and the grandstands, but not the sidelines?<BR/><BR/>Belichick never cheated. This all came about because Roger Goodell was under fire from other teams and he felt he had to hand out hard penalties; if you listened to his pre-Superbowl speech he was almost apologizing for doing that. <BR/><BR/>Marc - Belichick and Chad Kanus aren't quite in the same area.<BR/><BR/>anonymous #12, you can make that statement about football teams as well; they have "pit crews" - i.e. sideline personnel. It doesn't change that in the competition arena racing is one versus 42 and thus not a team sport like football.Monkeesfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522953722006761283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-54170671236079823252008-02-05T17:47:00.000-05:002008-02-05T17:47:00.000-05:00It is the cumlitive efforts of each team against e...It is the cumlitive efforts of each team against each other. No doubt the driver plays the role of QB and the crew chief as coach, but just like Tom Brady needs an offensive line, trainers, scouts, equipment managers etc.....Johnson needs over the wall pit crew members, chassis builders, engine specialists etc. Any weak links will spell failure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-23756207720418089222008-02-05T14:26:00.000-05:002008-02-05T14:26:00.000-05:00Belichick and Knaus - 2 peas in a pod!!Belichick and Knaus - 2 peas in a pod!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-21024145815973480902008-02-05T13:29:00.000-05:002008-02-05T13:29:00.000-05:00Monkeesfan said... rschwalbe - Belichick didn't...Monkeesfan said...<BR/><BR/> rschwalbe - Belichick didn't cheat.<BR/><BR/>You've got to be kidding, Monkeesfan. There is a stated rule that you can't videotape an opponent to steal his signs. The Patriots did exactly that. Thus, Belichick cheated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24366637.post-88352809292760452652008-02-05T13:03:00.000-05:002008-02-05T13:03:00.000-05:00Didn't they hand out Championship Banners for the ...Didn't they hand out Championship Banners for the Divisions? <BR/>And then Championship Banners for NFC & AFC?<BR/>And finally a Trophy and Championship for winning the Super Bowl?<BR/>At the end of the regular NFL season..if your record was not good enough..you went home till next year?<BR/>But I do see your point of "how" underdogs..can "make it" into the "finals" of the "chase".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com