Two-Minute Warning Pittsburgh Sports Blogging
Well, not much to say about that Steelers game! James Harrison is going to be haunting some dreams tonight.
I had some people over to watch, which was fun. Everyone left at the half, which makes sense since most of them aren't that into football, and since the Ravens weren't looking like they were that into football either.
Let's not let this overshadow the Pirates' momentous news today. I don't mean that they signed a new manager; I mean that in so doing they finally have transcended irony. Or rather, sunk to a depth where the laws of irony no longer operate.
What I mean is: you would think you could make a caustic joke along the lines of, "Hey, they found a guy who proved he can manage a talent-thin AAA team! He'll be perfect!" But this, in fact, appears to be the literal rationale for signing John Russell, and moreover it seems like a canny and sensible decision. So, no joke there. I'm now at a loss of what to say.
Sadly, if Russell can repeat his accomplishment of losing 88 games (like he did with the Ottawa Whoever-the-hells last year) it'll still be an improvement for the Buccos. Of course, the major league season is longer, so it'll be a challenge.
But why think these thoughts now? Batch is kneeling, Carey Davis is done running, and the final score reads a glorious 38 to 7. I can't believe I was so worried how this game was going to turn out!
Now all that's left to happen is for Harrison to run out of the stadium, chase down the Ravens team bus as it's leaving, and throw it onto its side just for the hell of it. That kinda night.
I had some people over to watch, which was fun. Everyone left at the half, which makes sense since most of them aren't that into football, and since the Ravens weren't looking like they were that into football either.
Let's not let this overshadow the Pirates' momentous news today. I don't mean that they signed a new manager; I mean that in so doing they finally have transcended irony. Or rather, sunk to a depth where the laws of irony no longer operate.
What I mean is: you would think you could make a caustic joke along the lines of, "Hey, they found a guy who proved he can manage a talent-thin AAA team! He'll be perfect!" But this, in fact, appears to be the literal rationale for signing John Russell, and moreover it seems like a canny and sensible decision. So, no joke there. I'm now at a loss of what to say.
Sadly, if Russell can repeat his accomplishment of losing 88 games (like he did with the Ottawa Whoever-the-hells last year) it'll still be an improvement for the Buccos. Of course, the major league season is longer, so it'll be a challenge.
But why think these thoughts now? Batch is kneeling, Carey Davis is done running, and the final score reads a glorious 38 to 7. I can't believe I was so worried how this game was going to turn out!
Now all that's left to happen is for Harrison to run out of the stadium, chase down the Ravens team bus as it's leaving, and throw it onto its side just for the hell of it. That kinda night.
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Yes, hooray the Steelers.
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