WATERCOOLER CHAT: SURPRISE WIN FOR BEARS, RACIAL SLURS BY INCOGNITO, CLIPPERS WIN EASILY, SCREAMING WEASELS BEAT ZITI
FOOTBALL
In the NFL it was Monday Night Football rivalry game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. This was an important divisional match-up, as that division is very close at the top between the Packers, Bears, and Lions. But, early in the game, the Packers got some bad news when Aaron Rodgers took a rough hit, and had to head to the locker room. He wouldn’t return to the game.
Meanwhile, for the Bears, even though everyone had the Packers penciled in as the winners in this game, Josh McCown filled in nicely for Jay Cutler and led a very efficient Bears offense. He even had 2 touchdown passes on the night. The Packers got a solid game from their running backs James Starks and Eddie Lacy, but in the end, the Bears defense was able to hold the Packers and secure the victory. A huge surprise win for the Bears. Chicago 27, Green Bay 20.
Elsewhere in the NFL, the situation in Miami is getting worse. As we’ve discussed, the Dolphins Johnathan Martin recently left the team to deal with emotional stress caused by bullying. The details were hazy on this story, but yesterday it was revealed that Dolphins offensive tackle Richie Incognito made phone calls to Martin using many racial slurs and derisive verbiage. It was pretty disgusting. The Dolphins had no choice but to cut Incognito, leaving them with an even worse offensive line.  This story continues to develop.
BASKETBALL
And in the NBA, it was a battle of two teams that some think will compete for the Western Conference Finals: The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers. This was the first time Dwight Howard set foot in LA since leaving earlier this year.  The Clippers’ Chris Paul turned on the jets, and had an amazing 23 point, 17 assist evening. They even had 78 points in the first half!! Wow. The Clippers won easy, and appear to have turned things around. LA Clippers 137, Houston 118.
And, in the most important news of the weekend, Â the Screaming Weasels (my fantasy football team co-coached by David and Eric), easily beat the hated Ziti Shooters (Michael and Ira) ending their winning streak and causing them to seriously question the rest of their season. We can taste the chicken parmesan dinner awaiting us as we prevent their three-peat and start a new dynasty.
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It is no surprise that Betsy would call attention to her Fantasy Team’s massive success (beating the Ziti Shooters)! It is a huge event for her otherwise challenged and inept team!
Just like in little league, when the awkward, and non-athletic kid* with his eyes closed, who hasn’t put the bat on the ball in three seasons, finally connects for a squib back to the pitcher, Betsy and her co Coaches Dave and Eric THE WEASEL, have accomplished their miracle.
As proud as the parent is of their (usually inept) little league player’s success, they submit an article to the local paper and boast, post and broadcast it on Facebook or Twitter. Likewise, Betsy takes her (historically embarrassing and inept team) and broadcasts to the Female Fan Faithful!
The Ziti Shooters, a Legendary Fantasy Football Powerhouse, have won the coveted “MFL” league title (THE MFL Trophy) for two years in a row. They remain at first place this season, despite an unfortunate bye week handicapped loss to Betsy’s Screaming Weasels, and are in prime contention for a ThreePeat!
The Screaming Weasels, are known to draft their team based on two major factors: 1) How cute the players are in their tight fitting uniform pants; and 2) If the player’s name contains or can by rhymed with a human body part.
The ZITI SHOOTERS will check back in for more trash talk from Betsy as the season progresses and the Playoffs approach. Be sure that Betsy, and her co owner management team, have plenty to worry about.
*(keep in mind that the inept little league player referenced in this article was modeled after Eric “The Weasel”, Betsy’s awkward Co Coach from the Screaming Weasels).