Lipstick and Lateral Passes

The NFL Preseason has officially started and I'm too excited: The only bad thing is that I have to work during most of the games: My disappointment is neither here nor there. I have never really had a favorite NFL team but I have always loved Michael Vick (I even have the Atlanta Falcons #7 jersey to prove it!) Needless to say, I was ecstatic when he made his return to the NFL with the Eagles. Because of Vick, I have been more inclined to watch the Eagles and I must say that I have been impressed (I won't say I'm a fan though for fear of being placed on the bandwagon!) With that being said, the Eagles have gone on a shopping spree in free agency! Here's who they've acquired: Nnamdi Asomugha: Cornerback Jason Babin: Defensive Lineman Vince Young: Quaterback Steve Smith: Wide Receiver Ronnie Brown: Running Back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: Cornerback Anthony Hargrove: Defensive Lineman Ryan Harris: Offensive Tackle Johnnie Lee Higgins: Wide Rec...

I have been anxious this summer because of two things: 1. This NFL lockout had me under the impression that there would be no NFL season! The nonsense! 2. Michigan has a new Head coach! For those who are not aware I am a Wolverine...it's in my blood! No, literally it is. My parents both graduated from the University of Michigan, my father in particular left his legacy by being the all time tackle holder (no one has come close to his record.) So, when I set foot in the Big House for the first time, it had a completely different meaning to me...but enough with sappiness. I loved Lloyd Carr as a coach. Even when seasons started to get a little rocky, I still supported him. I agreed that he needed to update his coaching style and become a little less predictable but I was not for rushing him out. For one, he was pretty established at recruiting and I knew that some of the players that committed to playing under him wouldn't be too happy with him leaving, and second it was cle...