Sunday, September 10, 2006

Sunday afternoon

So much to keep track of:

The Houston Texans, with a new coach, a refurbished line, and--best of all--rookie sensation Reggie Bush (that's a joke, son) host the Philadelphia Eagles. Houston takes the kick-off. Quarterback David Carr takes the team smartly down the field for the opening touchdown . . . whereupon Philadelphia outscores Houston 21-3 and reduce defensive end Mario (He's not Reggie Bush) Williams to a spectator. Midway through the third quarter, Williams, with a single tackle to his name, actually is a spectator, having been removed for crucial passing downs. Wonderful.

The Houston Astros, with their second chance in three weeks to climb to .500, and thus move as close as two games in the Wild Card race, are in Milwaukee, facing a pitcher (Dave Bush) who is always inexplicably tough on them. Score, 3-0 Brwers, midway.

The New York Yankees lead, 7-0. Ho-hum. Magic number should be 11, maybe 10, by the end of the day.

The number one rule of your fantasy team is that no one gives a damn about your fantasy team. Almost as an act of spite, though, I drafted Bush, who has racked up 7 points for me so far: 50+ yards rushing, 20+ yards receiving.

The Eagles are about to score again.

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