Too Young
I watch football in the presences of greatness. Framed pictures of
SuperBowl trophies, lithographs of Montana and the offensive line,
pictures of "The Catch I" and more cover most every inch of the garage
where we watch football. Do we live in the past?
No. As I remember, the past didn't hurt this much. Let's face it that
was some new level of low in the windy city. Not to get on a tirade, I
enjoyed football this Sunday.
It looked like one part of the puzzle may have fallen into place--Mr.
Snyder at left tackle. Did my eyes actually witness Ken Dorsey reading
the secondary for a few moments unhindered by 300-pound bodies hurling
at him? Was that actually a pocket? I'm sure it was just on a few
plays, but for a moment against a solid NFL defense the O-line looked
like it was holding up.
I loved reading about Steve Young's half-time presentation. I wish I'd
been there to cheer him personally (but I will not put money in York's
pocket) as I was the evening they retired Joe's jersey.
"Walsh got an ovation, and so did Edward DeBartolo Jr., who, despite
his legal troubles, still seemed to be a fan favorite. DeBartolo, who
stepped down as the team's chief executive because he faces a possible
indictment in Louisiana, could not even begin his speech because of the
applause and cheers."
--Sfgate.com
We chanted "Ed-DEE, Ed-DEE, Ed-DEE" for five minutes. We would not let
him talk. We didn't want him to say goodbye.
Dr. York, you will never experience in your heart one fraction of the
affection we fans have for Eddie. You shall never hear the
booming chorus of your name chanted by a stadium full of cheering
70,000 adoring fans with tears in their eyes. Never, not in your
wildest dreams.
York received boos, or as the Mercury reported, "scattered boos," a
mild editorial softening of the message. York, we don't like you.
Another reason I enjoyed this game so much.
Now Bryant Young may be gone for the season. Losing guys like BY and
Parrish just tears your heart out. The team is too young, too
inexperienced, and too lacking in leadership. Because of that Nolan is
stretched WAY too thin. Someday in the not too distant future Steve
Young's quote from Sunday goes double for Nolan, "Play great, or you
have to go home."
