Super bowl rants

Admittedly, being a Patriots fan clouds my judgement on everything NFL. However, one comment the commissioner made this week has stuck in my head as quite bizarre. When asked about Michael Vick hosting a party at the super bowl, the commissioner said he had talked to Vick 3 times about it and was assured Vick was not any part of it. Quite innocuous normally, but coupled with a lack of comment on another super bowl story, seems very strange.

Why exactly was the commish so worried about a player hosting a party who has been out of trouble for years and who has not had a problem with drinking? 3 times? Really?

So one would assume that a player who has had problems stemming from drinking and was seen out getting drunk would have got how many calls? 5? 8? 50? I guess none are needed. See, don't get me wrong, what Vick did YEARS ago was horrible but partying/drinking was not part of the problem. Does the commish feel like Vick has to be perfect?

Meanwhile millions of people will be rooting tonight for a guy who doesn't get it. He raped at least 1 girl and almost ended his life in an accident years ago both due to having alcohol/judgement issues. Yet, being out drinking the Tuesday before the Super Bowl isn't a problem? Why does Vick have to be spotless and Big Ben can continue this behavior?

I didn't root for Wilfredo Cordero and I hope some Pittsburgh fans will stop rooting for Ben until he at least shows a willingness to do something to change his destructive lifestyle.

Alcohol isn't the problem, Ben's inability to safely partake responsibly is.  I have a ton of respect for Mike Tomlin, so I hope behind the scenes, Tomlin is trying to help his star QB grow up before he does anything ELSE destructive.

So, enjoy the Super Bowl. I am taking GB 34-13. Injuries make me think this game won't be as close as it should be. Raji vs a backup is a huge problem.

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