J-E-T-S, Fluke, Fluke, Fluke. Really?
by David_Wyatt on Jan 10, 2010 1:08 AM EST
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PrintI really wasn't going to bother to address any negative articles tonight, to be perfectly honest, I didn't expect to find too many, the majority of the major networks all ran conventional game recaps. Praising the collectiveness of the team, the cool head of a rookie signal called in a play-off game and generally congratulating the Jets on a job well done. However like some other media personalities, one writer went for a attention grabbing headline 'J-E-T-S Fluke, Fluke, Fluke'. Job done, it grabbed my attention, and by the end of it I was left extremely confused.
The article in question comes courtesy of AOL Fanhouse's Terrence Moore, I have to be honest. I have never read AOL Fanhouse, and only briefly heard of it, and I have never read any article by Terrence Moore, at least not that I can remember. So I have no idea if he has any kind of animosity towards the Jets from past dealings. Considering he graduated from Miami and then worked for the Cincinnati Enquirer, perhaps his objective nature was lost tonight. He also worked covering the Oakland Raiders, so his judgement of what constitutes a good football team may well be a little murky.
The article seems to be of the schizophrenic nature, half pretty much outlining why the Jets are all luck, a fluky team that can't be taken seriously, and the other outlining all the categories the Jets lead the league in, however mainly ignoring them, instead of good execution, the victory was 'fluky' or maybe 'lucky':
Come on, now. Regarding the rest of the NFL playoffs, how can you take the New York Jets seriously?
You can't.
The operative word here is "fluke."
Either that, or "lucky," and I know what you're thinking. Sometimes, "lucky" and "fluke" will get you far in sports -- Miracle Mets, North Carolina State over Phi Slamma Jama, blah, blah, blah.It's just that these Jets haven't anything close to a Ron Swoboda or a Jim Valvano, but they do have a Joe Namath (as in the guy who predicted that his underrated Jets would shock the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III). The Broadway Joe for these Jets is their coach, Rex Ryan, because he likes to run his mouth. He even told reporters last week that these Jets are the team to beat along the way to this Super Bowl.
Apart from rehashing the same tired explanation of how the Jets got into the post season, he really doesn't offer much explanation as to why the Jets can not be taken seriously. He seems to use the fact that Feely punted the ball as a lucky omen, or that we were able to get Greene touches of the football in situations where Cincy had no answer.
So why can we not be taken seriously? Is it because we are coming off back to back wins against division champions? Maybe it's because we have won 6 of the last 7 games? Hold the NFL's best rushing attack? have the best statistical defense in the NFL? The best shutdown corner since Deion Sanders? A Quarterback who just had the highest QB rating of a rookie in the play-offs? No,no we can't be taken seriously.
I can say one thing, Terrence Moore might not be taking the Jets seriously, but you better believe that either the Colts or Chargers will be. Like Andrew Weiss said over at The Jets Blog tonight:
To all those brilliant prognosticators and sports gurus (let me reserve a special mention for Mike Francesa), shove it up where the sun doesn’t shine. The Jets beat the Bengals by ten today to advance to the playoffs with a 24-14 win.
The only thing not to be taken serious tonight, is the evaluation by Terrence Moore
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Honestly... that was one of the most poorly written articles I've ever read.
How does this guy get paid for putting that out there?
I really didnt see how he justified how we won the game in a lucky/fluky way.
LB broke his leg; WR fumbled; Palmer played poorly; Sanchez played well; Braylon dropped a TD; Bengals had no answer for backup RB… His examples never really tied into his theme.
It seemed like he tried to do a recap that tied into that Sanchez quote. But it just came out all jumbled and confusing.
Lame.
Right, it seems like he wanted to take a shot at the Jets but recapping the game meant that was impossible. That’s why the first thing I thought was how this was wrote by a schizophrenic
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I wanted to be angry at the end of it...
But just ended up feeling sorry for the guy. Seemed like a guy who got too wasted watching the game to do a write-up and he just let his little brother do it.
Started off a little frustrated with his opening few paragraphs, but then as it became clear what his intentions were and how he was failing miserably to reach them. I started feeling a little sorry for him as well, but then I though, this guy is apparently a regular on ESPN tv shows, so it really is unacceptable.
It’s one thing to take a shot at the Jets if you think they won that way……but as a national football writer, you have to back up your argument with something.
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Whats really funny...
If we play the Colts next weekend and somehow beat them, the story will be that the Colts lost their season by resting their starts. Not that the Jets are on a Giants like tear through the Postseason. Cause lets be serious, its not as though the Giants offense that won the Super Bowl was all that great, but the defense and the run game got it done.
"So basically, the Stats make no sense whatsoever."
I hope the Jets continue to get disrespected
It only serves as motivation. We all know that all the experts will give the Jets no chance against the Chargers or Colts. I’m not saying the Jets will beat the Colts or Chargers, but it wouldnt be a shock if they did. The Jets have nothing to lose, the Colts and Chargers have all the pressure on them. In years past both of those teams have had problems dealing with the pressure of the playoffs.
Hey im wondering if there is anyone here that is interested in taking part in a FAN MOCK draft over at MTD.
JP23 is leading the one im helping in and we need one rep. from your team and obviously everyone else can give that person there thoughts.
ALSO just started :: another one exactly the same as JP23 is going to get underway at the same time so more fans can take part and is lead by "the face of the franchise". so if there is a person who would like to take part of that one let me know and ill give him that info. or you can go over and do it.
THANKS, (oh and congrats on your win)
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
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Let it be the Colts...
I really hope we get the Colts next week (even if my brother is a Baltimore fan). If we beat the Colts everyone has to just shut it. That’ll be all she wrote. (Plus, it wouldn’t be a more fitting way to end the season of a team who didn’t have the will to try and make history. Pansies.)
And then… we need to play and beat New England the next week. I’d hardly even care about the Super Bowl after that. :P
Congrats Jet fans I knew you could do it
I;m glad to see you beat the bengals I knew you could do it
I wrote a fan post on canal street chronicles about the AFC playoffs and explained how the Jets defenase and running game was to good for the Bengals and if Sanchize showed up it wouldn’t even be close
My prediction for the final score was Jets 24 Bengals 13
Now go and take care of Indy I think your team has it in them
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 10, 2010 7:31 AM EST reply actions
Oops
I thought the Jets were the 6th seed I see your the 5th seed
I think the Ravens will put a beat down on the pats so go take care of the Chargers next I think you can beat them also take away their run game and they are toast
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 10, 2010 7:34 AM EST up reply actions
It is a fluke!
The fact that this no-talent hack writer Terrence Moore is being paid by anyone for his “amazing insights in the NFL” is the fluke.
I didnt see then, and even moreso now, how a #1 rush, #1 defense NFL team gets written off by the media. The worst for me was watching the NFL Network.. One of the analysts before the game said the Jets had no chance because they are “one-dimensional” (because we favor the run), and then said the Colts were the team to beat…. WTF is one dimensional when the Colts have one of the worst Run Stopping Ds and ABSOLUTELY NO Rushing Offense to speak of (not that the Colts are bad.. they are a great team.. but they are pretty one dimensional, which unfortunately for many teams is Peyton Manning & his Receiver Corps).. and look how brilliant our “game manager” Sanchez played. 14 great throws (13 completions) and a batted pass at the line for what SHOULD have been 200+ yards and 2TDs.
Can someone PLEASE teach braylon how to catch… this is getting silly already. He dropped at least 3 TDs this season, AT LEAST!
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the NFL network has it out for Sanchez and the Jets
someone behind the scenes there must have it out for them because if when they win its “why another team lost the game” but if we lose… they usually hang sanchez out to dry even if it was the D or Special Teams that failed.
by DammnnitDan on Jan 10, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
JETS are for real !!!!!
A few weeks ago when the Jets lost to the Falcons in the last minutes of the game. An individual posted a comment about the Jets losing to Indy the following week. Well 3 weeks have gone by with 3 wins, including a playoff victory. Congradulations to the JETS organization for their wins. Also REx Ryan and MArk Sanchez had some growing pains in those close losses this season, but look who is in the playoffs. I guarentee if the Jets play the Colts they will win that game too. As much as I love the Jets ,them reaching the Superbowl will not happen,but they have already accomplished more than most teams. I cant believe Sanchez has won his first playoff game while Carson Palmer (who ironically was Sanchez childhood hero) still hasnt. I feel sorry for Palmer. GO SANCHEZ!!!! GO JETS!!!!!
I'm a little concerned. . .
about the Defense. The Bengal WR’s were actually open A LOT. Palmer just had a horrible game. Also knowing that the running game is the strength of the Bengals how did Benson run for 169 yds.? Luckily the offense stepped up. But you got to admit that the D was shaky yesterday and heading to play the Chargers or Colts we cannot have that.
by chrebetsthebet on Jan 10, 2010 11:31 AM EST reply actions
David ---FLUKE ????
all I have to say about your write-up is AMEN
One of the comments on Fanhouse to this guy was really funny:
It’s articles like this which is why AOL FanHouse is not taken seriously by anyone in the sports business. You wrote this article to grab attention. Congratulations, you got that. But in this article, you also managed for me to always doubt the integrity of FanHouse. Worst off, you made Bleacher Report look competent.
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LOL, we need to get whoever that guy is over here.
Glad that people agree and it’s not just me taking issue with yet another anti Jets sentiment.
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by David_Wyatt on Jan 10, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
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