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You know that I am all about winning friends and influencing people. I’ve made so many new friends among the dozen or so Giants fans across the U.S. My new friend Dennis has even begun to refer to me by a little friendly pet name - the weatherman. Ah, to be loved! Dennis and my other new friends are dogging me for picking against their beloved Giants the last few weeks. They haven’t been along for the ride to see the 75% accuracy with which I picked every game the entire NFL season - and the near 80% accuracy with which I picked Giants games. Then again, I need to remind myself - these are Giants fans I’m talking about. Math isn’t their strong suit. Watch carefully! Eighty percent: if you had ten footballs and you painted eight of them Giants blue…
Apparently reading comprehension isn’t a strong suit among Giants fans either. For those fans of the big blue, I did not say that I have agreed that the G-Men rule. Look again. I said that I’m almost ready to believe. But, upon further review - well, I’ll save my picks for a little later.
How about the coaching carousel? The big news was in big D. What do you suppose Jerry Jones said to Jason Garrett to get him to pass on, not one, but two head coaching offers? I’m guessing Wade Phillips wants to know! Look for Phillips’ lame duck season to begin March 1st (when the 2008 season officially begins). In Miami, the weatherman was right on. I told you the coach would come from among Parcells sphere of influence. Welcome to the Tuna’s world, Tony Sparano. Giants fans don’t misread that spelling - it’s not Tony Soprano. Though the ‘family’ feel of it might leave Dolphin faithful confused. Ireland… Sparano… Parcells… now all we need is Keyshawn Johnson and… oh wait, I forgot - they whacked him in the Dallas episode.
In Atlanta, Falcons owner Arthur Blank is rumored to be ready to post the head coaching job on Craigs List. Does ANYBODY want this job? I’m guessing Rex Ryan might be the guy. In Baltimore they’re looking at John Harbaugh and Brian Schottenheimer. In Washington, who knows what Daniel Snyder will do. I’m guessing he will send his fleet of armored trucks to Pete Carroll’s house next. “Will you come back to the NFL for THIS much money?” “What if I add another zero on the end of that figure?” And, the real cog in the coaching-search works is Tony Dungy. All these teams would like to woo Colts Assistant Jim Caldwell. But he, like the aforementioned Jason Garrett in Dallas, is the heir apparent in Indy. If Tony decides to retire, the Colts will hand the keys to Jim. Let’s see… Indy… or Baltimore? Atlanta? Yeah, you see where I am going with this.
Trivia: Who was the fall guy for Vince Young’s slow development into an NFL QB? Answer: Norm Chow.
Okay, it’s time to get down to business and make some more friends. Preachers have a thing for little formulas. We like messages that can be reduced to three points and all the better if each point can begin with the same letter - we’ve found it helps folks like… well… Giants’ fans, catch more of what’s being communicated. So, Dennis, Marie, MJ and Holly - this is for you:
Preacher’s picks: Pats… Packers… Period.
Posted by Marie K. Sarna, Diamond Bar, A on 01/22 at 06:05 PM
Oh Preacher, come out come out from wherever you are!! Maybe you are in hiding, and maybe you are eating your words or rinsing out your mouth with a big tall glass of McQuarters, right MJ from Iselin?! Or maybe your new friend Dennis can help you out with the pick; it’s a 50/50 shot, so please, get it right this time, OK?
Now I lay me down to sleep,
the Mara psalm I will repeat,
for good things come to those who wait,
G-MEN RULE! Ain’t life GREAT!
Posted by Holly, Connecticut on 01/22 at 10:01 AM
Preacher, are you busy eating your words? Is that why you have not yet posted another blog? 
Posted by Marie K. Sarna, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 on 01/22 at 01:30 AM
hey weatherman, i think that dennis is right ON! 18-1. it could happen. i have faith. why don’t you believe some of us that have been saying that GMEN RULE, even in frozen tundra. and for those of you who say that eli can’t play in the cold or the wind, guess they didn’t see the headlines today. THE GIANTS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL! and for that offensive threat, grant, just how many yards did he rush for???@!!
amen. GMEN RULE.
Posted by Dennis Francy, Old Bridge, NJ on 01/21 at 06:40 PM
Hey Weatherman,
I’m going to help you with your Super Bowl selection. 1 game remaining so you can’t go 50% again.
Here is a psalm from Mara 23:20
O Lord, the need to make accurate picks is a must.
Help me forget about the Cowboys, Packers and Bucs.
For those are 3 teams that simply don’t measure
as worthy candidates for the ultimate treasure.
Just one game remaining Lord, oh who will it be?
Can Eli come through or shall I stay with Brady?
Please help me O Lord and show me a sign.
I’m putting my reputation right on the line.
The fog is now lifting and its becoming quite clear.
A clock showing 00:00 and quite a loud cheer.
There’s Brady, Moss and Belichick in the Arizona sun,
thet’re holding a sign reading 18-1.
Posted by Dennis Francy, Old Bridge, NJ on 01/21 at 12:43 AM
Oh Weatherman,
G-MEN RULE!!!! Another 50% week of picks and still no respect for the G-MEN......I’ll be back tomorrow morning. just wanted to say hi and
G-MEN RULE!!! before I retired for the evening. Can’t wait to see your next column. I’ll leave you with 3 words…
Manning Masterful Magnificent
Your friend,
Dennis
Posted by Marie K. Sarna, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 on 01/18 at 08:11 PM
Hey Weatherman, how about
Giants Grinch Grant
Posted by Marie K. Sarna, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 on 01/18 at 08:09 PM
Preacher, I just have a few words for you. Farve Finally Fails. Manning Makes Mincemeat. And Holly, you go girl! Guess she told you Preacher! Ouch! But ya never know who you blog with, for all you know Preacher, one of us could be a space rocket scientist, and yes, we DO do the math! And this guy Roland, hey, ever hear of Amani Toomer, Amahd B(r)adshaw. So Burress is in the tub, I have extras! Maybe my D got cooked in the 1stQ, but we finished you off with a glass of McQuarters to toast our victory. I liked MJ’s comments!! And now we’re off to Green Bay and the championship. Been a while since we’ve been there..so GO BIG BLUE!! GMEN RULE!! I’ll mapquest DB to Glendale, AZ!
Posted by Darin Shaw, Pigskin Preacher Blog on 01/18 at 05:56 PM
Thanks for stopping by Holly! I really appreciate you all. Thanks also for your sense of humor.
Posted by Holly Francy, Connecticut on 01/18 at 03:28 PM
Oh Weatherman, you kill me with your wit! Thanks for insulting the Giants fans. I especially like that we no longer know simple mathematics.
You’ve obviously mistaken intelligence for faith and a sense of team pride. The thing that makes the aforementioned Giants fans incredible is that they REFUSE to believe in your trivial formulas. Instead, they believe in their TEAM and continue to cheer them on even if the odds are against them. It’s a good thing the fans give them credit, because no one else does!
Your formulas were wrong once and may be again this weekend! Sure hope I didn’t use too many big words for you, genius.
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Posted by Dennis Francy, Old Bridge, NJ on 01/23 at 12:16 AM
Hey Weatherman,
Tough week, huh?? Giants beat GB and are on their way to the Super Bowl in Arizona and you get 3 more years of Chuckie. Talk about teams going in opposite directions......hey, how about those D’rays??