You've no doubt heard by now that Donovan McNabb and several other Eagles players didn't know that NFL games could end in a tie. In fact, in that linked article, Andy Reid (the coach of the Eagles) is quoted thusly:"I've never been in a tie, so I don't know how this works in the standings."
It's always good to have your coach sounding this clued in.
But my favorite quote of the weekend isn't Donovan not understanding the rules... or even this gem:
"When the play was called, I kind of figured, 'I guess there's ties in the NFL.'"
I absolutely love that not only did Donovan not know the rule, he wasn't even aware of it until he's in the huddle before the last play of the game.
But no, here's my favorite from Donovan, who really shouldn't talk anymore:
"I hate to see what happens in the Super Bowl or I hate to see what happens in the playoffs. You have to settle with a tie."
Yes, that's a good point, Donovan. And someone from the league should look into that! Imagine the horrors... if the Eagles and Bengals were to meet in the Super Bowl and this were to happen. They'd have to share the trophy, the parades, the groupies.... half a championship banner. Oh, it'd be chaos, I tell you, utter chaos!
You'll have to excuse Donovan, though. When he was in the Super Bowl, he was busy being out of shape and puking on the final drive.
4 comments:
It's a good thing the Eagles and 'Gals stink and this tie won't matter at the end of the season.
I love the last sentence.
They said on Mike and Mike that ties in the playoffs or Super Bowl that they keep playing until they have a winner. Mcnabb is a moron. I also read that he had never registered to vote until this year. Hmmm, wonder why?
I can say I was at that last tie in Pittsburgh 6 years ago. Vick and Maddox going pass for pass all day, came down to a last second prayer in the endzone from Maddox to Buress, caught it just short on the 1 yard line. Either way NFL OT rules are bad, go the college style.
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