Arena Bowl XXII(07/27/2008) 
1:54
Easy way to start. For The Win?
San Jose SaberCats?
 ( 20% )
Philadelphia Soul?
 ( 80% )

Sunday July 27, 2008 1:54 
1:55
TC: 
Good afternoon, everyone. We greet you from Chez Whipple, where TC has scheduled his afternoon to the minute. This game had better not go into overtime.
Sunday July 27, 2008 1:55 TC
1:57
TC: 
For posterity's sake, let it be noted that the 2008 Senior British Open is our lead-in. Ah, yes, overlapping target audiences!
Sunday July 27, 2008 1:57 TC
1:59
Joe: 
The 50-50 split on the win poll is showing the polarity of your editor's positions on this match up. (Cue Ed McMahon)
Sunday July 27, 2008 1:59 Joe
2:00
TC: 
Welcome to New Orleans! We're not there this year! Boo us!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:00 TC
2:01
TC: 
Also! Three hours, according to ABC! I'm boned!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:01 TC
2:01
JM: 
BTW, I'm pretty sure the stock footage they just used of the "most famous owner" JBJ was from last year when he flipped a double bird at the refs.

Sunday July 27, 2008 2:01 JM
2:02
TC: 
I like Ray Bentley! I don't know the other guy. Munchausen?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:02 TC
2:02
TC: 
What was his name?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:02 TC
2:02
JM: 
Ray and the W as our commenters? I guess Mike and Mike couldn't be bothered.

Sunday July 27, 2008 2:02 JM
2:03
JM: 
It's Bob Witchusesessisesen.

Sunday July 27, 2008 2:03 JM
2:03
TC: 
HOW DOES GRIEB DO IT? WITH HIS MIND.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:03 TC
2:03
TC: 
The Amazing Grieb! He bends spoons! He is the hypnotoad!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:03 TC
2:03
JM: 
EVERYONE LOVES HYPNOTOAD.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:03 JM
2:04
JM: 
San Jose Asst Coach Chuck Reed is MOTIVATING WITH A SHEET OF PAPER.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:04 JM
2:05
JM: 
The first commercial break is the Russel ad where the unnamed Philly QB gets sacked by what appears to be an illegally-blitzing Philly LB. Or something. Bad tidings for the Soul?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:05 JM
2:07
TC: 
Oh, man, there are two sideline reporters! Disney shelled out the big bucks.
 
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:07 TC
2:07
JM: 
Question - if Philly wins with D'Orazio under center, does that count as a Chicago victory?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:07 JM
2:08
TC: 
Yes.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:08 TC
2:08
TC: 
You could make that a poll...
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:08 TC
2:08
TC: 
AWAY WE GO.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:08 TC
2:08
JM: 
TWO VOTE-POLL, coming up!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:08 JM
2:08
TC: 
Grieb gets the ball at the 5. LASERQB.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:08 TC
2:10
TC: 
First pass is broken up. Second pass is a first down. What does this imply?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:10 TC
2:10
TC: 
Gabe Ny...whatever is Mike Brown's roommate? Is one a slob and the other fastidious?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:10 TC
2:11
TC: 
I didn't know about the restrictions on Instantaneous Moviefilm Review For Gametime Accuracy. Last minute and only scoring or posession change.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:11 TC
2:11
[Comment From JoshJosh: ] 
I'm the swing vote in the poll! Wait, better make that a question?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:11 Josh
2:12
JM: 
New to the playoffs, this video-magic. And it wasn't needed for that first TD.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:12 JM
2:12
TC: 
Rodney Wright has been a reasonable replacement for Roe - Touchdown, San Jose!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:12 TC
2:12
TC: 
Who needs a whole MCL, anyway?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:12 TC
2:13
TC: 
I think that this is more full than last year. A feather in the cap of commissioner Hagrid, if that's the case.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:13 TC
2:14
JM: 
TC brings up a good point between the two of us - last years' 'sold out' game was only about 1/2 - 2/3rds full. We'll keep an eye on the stands for comparison purposes.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:14 JM
2:15
TC: 
Could someone confirm that PHL is the goofiest abbreviation on earth? Also Brackins with a sturdy block on that reception.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:15 TC
2:16
TC: 
Oh, jeezy creezy. That's a long strike. Touchdown, D'Orazio.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:16 TC
2:17
TC: 
AND CUE BON JOVI. DID YOU KNOW HE OWNED THE SOUL? TOTALLY!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:17 TC
2:17
TC: 
I like to shout when my sarcasm is turned off.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:17 TC
2:17
[Comment From JoshJosh: ] 
We're just so damn proud of our airport. Just like how the Bears have that GSH on their jersey. It stands for O'Hare, right?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:17 Josh
2:17
JM: 
We're halfway there, four minutes into the game!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:17 JM
2:17
TC: 
I thought PHI was the code. No?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:17 TC
2:18
TC: 
Nope. PHL.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:18 TC
2:18
TC: 
The Internet tells me so.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:18 TC
2:18
JM: 
I thought it was PHI, but I also bought an extended warranty on my car.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:18 JM
2:19
TC: 
Oh, David Baker. Sharply dressed!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:19 TC
2:19
Josh: 
FYI, I'll be cleaning the bathroom while I watch this game. So I'm counting on you guys.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:19 Josh
2:19
JM: 
David Baker taking up an entire row by himself.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:19 JM
2:19
TC: 
Quitter. What do you suppose his jacket size is?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:19 TC
2:19
JM: 
That's an excited yawn there, Commish.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:19 JM
2:20
TC: 
Kickoff goes into the slack net again.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:20 TC
2:20
JM: 
I think his jacket size is Hindenberg.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:20 JM
2:20
TC: 
Yes. He wears suits made out of used zepplins.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:20 TC
2:21
Josh: 
To be fair, there probably weren't many surviving pieces of the Hindenberg big enough for him.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:21 Josh
2:21
TC: 
Into the stands, and we get the Aaron's Lucky Dog out of the way early.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:21 TC
2:22
TC: 
Oof. Santil breaks three tackles, and almost eludes his last man, but just can't avoid being driven into the wall.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:22 TC
2:23
TC: 
Well, by the foot. Close one. This is going to be a shootout. Also, Santil, if it hits you in the hands, you have to catch it.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:23 TC
2:24
TC: 
Well, that was a leisurely touchdown trot. 13-7 San Jose.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:24 TC
2:24
JM: 
That's not how they teach it at our alma mater.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:24 JM
2:24
Josh: 
I want instant reply for illegal picks
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:24 Josh
2:25
JM: 
I like how on the wall play, Grieb was right there to pick up the fumble from his pass - like a man-dog playing catch with himself.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:25 JM
2:27
TC: 
How long is Wipeout going to be tenable? As a television show?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:27 TC
2:27
TC: 
(As opposed to a rrock song, I guess.)
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:27 TC
2:27
TC: 
Holy crap! Jon Bon Jovi is INCREDIBLY tan. And his teeth are scarily white.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:27 TC
2:28
TC: 
And he may be dressed as a priest.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:28 TC
2:29
[Video file]YouTube: tkJ6dLMMEHM  Play
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:29 
2:29
JM: 
Is it just me, or are Japanese game shows more fun when they're dubbed or in the original Japanese?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:29 JM
2:29
TC: 
SACK. Carter almost broke D'Orazio's leg. Unbelievable.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:29 TC
2:30
JM: 
CHRIS JACKSON.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:30 JM
2:30
TC: 
That's a pass-and-catch.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:30 TC
2:30
JM: 
Thank you for that astute commentary, Mr. Madden.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:30 JM
2:30
Josh: 
Because what other play would you run on 3rd and 9?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:30 Josh
2:31
TC: 
For our international viewers, is there any way to tune in ABC over the Internet?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:31 TC
2:32
[Comment From CJSCJS: ] 
I'm in Scotland, any idea where on the web I can watch this game?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:32 CJS
2:32
Josh: 
You can try the TVU player, which might include ABC. I can't vouch for it's legality.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:32 Josh
2:33
TC: 
Rodney Wright pins his fumble against the wall. Well done, team.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:33 TC
2:33
TC: 
Well done, sport with silly rules!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:33 TC
2:34
Jon Bon Jovi:
Overly tan?
 ( 50% )
Teeth overly white?
 ( 0% )
Vest overly festooned with buttons?
 ( 50% )

Sunday July 27, 2008 2:34 
2:34
TC: 
Normally, apparently Mark Grieb is usually the most boring man alive.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:34 TC
2:35
TC: 
Could we get more Ray Bentley, please? He seems to be the only one who is competent.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:35 TC
2:36
TC: 
...and that's the end of the first quarter. We're tied at 14, and finding our liveblogging legs again.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:36 TC
2:37
JM: 
I have a long and boring story about last year's ArenaBowl with Grieb's dad getting kicked off the field, and Grieb getting sick and tired of the same inane post-game interviews, moral of the story is that he's not boring, he just looks sleepy.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:37 JM
2:38
Josh: 
Life on Mars is just a retread of Journeyman with less sci-fi and only one decade of retro-schtick.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:38 Josh
2:38
JM: 
Wait, has JBJ always had that... soul patch?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:38 JM
2:39
TC: 
GET IT? SOUL patch?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:39 TC
2:39
TC: 
Oh, meanwhile, Jason Geathers for the touchdown.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:39 TC
2:39
JM: 
Also, Jaws looks like he's at a real estate convention, and Philly just sold some PRIME to San Jose.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:39 JM
2:39
TC: 
CLANG.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:39 TC
2:40
TC: 
The AFL Kicker/Diminutive Casanova of the year borks the PAT.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:40 TC
2:40
Josh: 
I'd say that missed PAT could be the difference, except Philly misses PATs like it's their job.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:40 Josh
2:40
Josh: 
Instead of the opposite of their job.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:40 Josh
2:40
JM: 
The replay with the reporter frantically chasing after his ill-placed game notes was fabulous.

Sunday July 27, 2008 2:40 JM
2:40
TC: 
Oh, all the reporters notes! (P.S. Jason Geathers, if you knock that prep material off the thing, you have to use it as a prop.)
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:40 TC
2:41
TC: 
Tony Graziani trying to protect him was enjoyable as well. You know who else could use the protection? Mike Brown on that return. Kid got blowed up.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:41 TC
2:42
JM: 
San Jose DL George Williams is, apparently, Big 'N' Sexy.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:42 JM
2:42
TC: 
If you don't get to introduce your defense until 13:26 remains in the second, they're probably not on the field long enough.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:42 TC
2:44
TC: 
Oooh. That's clooooose. Chris Jackson...
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:44 TC
2:44
TC: 
Lays out for it, and may have pinned it against the wall, but nobody seems cranky about it, so: moving on.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:44 TC
2:45
JM: 
Get ready for it - 4th down, is there punting? TELL ME, ESPN/ABC!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:45 JM
2:45
TC: 
One of those highlights was a total push-off.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:45 TC
2:46
TC: 
That's a little tandem P/I.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:46 TC
2:46
JM: 
Pass interference call without the DB firing a gun at the WR? Color me impressed.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:46 JM
2:47
JM: 
Psst - I think they're going for the endzone.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:47 JM
2:47
TC: 
Yeah. That's the way they drew that up.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:47 TC
2:47
TC: 
For being the two top secondaries in the game, these aren't very good secondaries.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:47 TC
2:48
TC: 
That was a LOUD clang. 20-20 tie!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:48 TC
2:48
Josh: 
Called it!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:48 Josh
2:48
JM: 
I would love to see an AFL team try to run a West Coast offense. That would be phenomenally BORING. (spell check please?)
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:48 JM
2:48
TC: 
Nope. No spell check for you, coward!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:48 TC
2:49
TC: 
San Jose almost runs a West Coast... Three-yard play, 7-yard play, Go deep play. It's kind of a set of timing routes. (Look at me, simplifying the West Coast offense!)
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:49 TC
2:49
JM: 
Bill Walsh just rolled over in his grave.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:49 JM
2:50
TC: 
He has to be in a perpetual state of revolution, if my statement is enough to start him spinning.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:50 TC
2:50
JM: 
All that work, boiled down to one sentence.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:50 JM
2:51
Josh: 
So his grave is more like a rotisserie?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:51 Josh
2:51
TC: 
Wow. These people are... drunk? Homeless? Partiers? What was that? I can't even describe the sartorial splendor we just saw.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:51 TC
2:51
JM: 
There was more vest action, I'll tell you that much.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:51 JM
2:52
TC: 
Clifton Smith forces the fumble, but San Jose recovers.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:52 TC
2:52
TC: 
Grieb's first pass tipped in the air Rodney Wright lays out, but can't come up with the interception.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:52 TC
2:52
TC: 
"Stops are the key in Arena Football." Thank you, commentary!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:52 TC
2:53
TC: 
"Words are the key in Language."
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:53 TC
2:54
TC: 
Brett Munsey swore LOUDLY. FUN!
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:54 TC
2:54
JM: 
Umm, I think we had us some swears.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:54 JM
2:54
Josh: 
The first stop, and it elicits the first blank-out.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:54 Josh
2:55
TC: 
Gabe Nyheuis rumbles atop Mark Grieb, and one play later, TD Soul.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:55 TC
2:55
JM: 
Umm, advantage Philadelphia?
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:55 JM
2:55
TC: 
My prediction looks silly.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:55 TC
2:55
JM: 
/2nd grade insult

No, your face does.

/end 2nd grade insult
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:55 JM
2:55
TC: 
Nice sign, jerk: Arena Bowl Cajun Style. I know it spells ABC, but... gah.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:55 TC
2:56
TC: 
27-20, Philly.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:56 TC
2:57
JM: 
Lip reading Tivo: Brett said something like "Fuck, yeah, boy!"
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:57 JM
2:57
TC: 
That was kind of anticlimactic.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:57 TC
2:58
TC: 
Can I just say I HATE these X Games commercials? With the firey passion of one thousand suns.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:58 TC
2:59
TC: 
Rodney Wright just bowled over his first tackler, and brings the kickoff out to the 15.
Sunday July 27, 2008 2:59 TC
3:00
TC: 
Grieb gets the pass off, but gets flattened on the same play. Pressure getting to the San Jose quarterback

Sunday July 27, 2008 3:00 TC
3:00
JM: 
Stan Verret, note-less sideline reporter, says this goes back to Munsey's pregame speech off weathering the highs and lows. That's a delicious helping of sports platitudes.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:00 JM
3:00
TC: 
Evidence of that? Interception, Philadelphia.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:00 TC
3:00
Josh: 
Maybe Eddie Moten is the real father of Munsey's son.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:00 Josh
3:01
TC: 
Eddie Moten returns the ball to the 20, and theres some pushing, shoving, and the Umpire's on the bottom of the pile?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:01 TC
3:01
TC: 
"Boys will be boys." "I think they just were." Really?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:01 TC
3:01
JM: 
And the refs say they have no idea who the hell came up with the ball.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:01 JM
3:03
TC: 
The ABC announcers contend that was "looking for the big play," but the route would've had to take the reciever four or five rows deep into the stands.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:03 TC
3:03
TC: 
3rd & 10, and will San Jose get the stop?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:03 TC
3:03
TC: 
Mmm... kind of.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:03 TC
3:03
JM: 
Doesn't seem to be a whole lot of crowd noise there, and from what I can see, it appears there aren't too many sold out fans in the upper level of the New Orleans Arena.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:03 JM
3:03
TC: 
4th down, and you get to make a choice: do you go for it, or do you go for it a different way?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:03 TC
3:04
TC: 
Give it to Ours!
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:04 TC
3:04
JM: 
Jackson works too.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:04 JM
3:04
TC: 
True, Chris Jackson's 1/8 yard route gets the job done.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:04 TC
3:06
JM: 
Russel ad once again, it looks like the LB stuffs the FB behind the line of scrimmage, which is allowable.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:06 JM
3:07
TC: 
Oh, good. At halftime we'll get to hear about Brett Favre.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:07 TC
3:07
JM: 
Really? The YANKEES and RED SOX are playing each other? COMING AT HALF TIME TOO.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:07 JM
3:07
JM: 
Breaking news from the future: Arizona Rattlers sign Brett Favre.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:07 JM
3:07
TC: 
1:00 warning. Mark Grieb had to put fires out? Was this illuminating reporting from ABC/ESPN? IT WAS.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:07 TC
3:08
TC: 
Touchdown, D'Orazio on the naked boot!
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:08 TC
3:08
TC: 
He's Kustok-esque with his feet.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:08 TC
3:08
JM: 
ABC gets another indescency fine they won't pay five years later.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:08 JM
3:08
JM: 
Again, spell check please?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:08 JM
3:09
JM: 
(Fine for naked boot, that is)
(also, Janet Jackson Nipple-Gate joke)
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:09 JM
3:09
TC: 
34-20, 54 seconds left in the first half.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:09 TC
3:09
TC: 
(TIMELY!)
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:09 TC
3:10
TC: 
Okay, we have to somehow comment on the Bret Munsey Timeline...
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:10 TC
3:10
Josh: 
I'm surprised it took him 6 hours to fly from Philly to NO
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:10 Josh
3:10
JM: 
Not shown on Bret Munsey's baby-birth timeline - after landing in New Orleans, celebrates with strippers on Bourbon street until 12pm.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:10 JM
3:11
JM: 
Hardy-har-har, I'm friggin hilarious.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:11 JM
3:11
TC: 
The phrase "water broke" in a sportscast is also hilarious.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:11 TC
3:11
TC: 
It's a game of runs, highs and lows, and zzzzzzzz.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:11 TC
3:12
TC: 
Grieb's getting a little loosey goosey with his throws. That's another one where he leads Wright too much.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:12 TC
3:12
JM: 
The phrase "water broke" is heard more often on ESPN's Emotionally Strongest Man Competition.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:12 JM
3:13
TC: 
The ensuing play gets them the first down. Time out, SJ.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:13 TC
3:13
Josh: 
Splatter sounds like a defense in NFL Blitz
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:13 Josh
3:13
TC: 
Bret Munsey's defensive play of choice? Splatter.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:13 TC
3:13
TC: 
[Placenta joke]
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:13 TC
3:14
JM: 
[Lewinsky Joke]
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:14 JM
3:14
JM: 
[dead baby painting joke]
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:14 JM
3:14
TC: 
Brackens gets some woeful Philly DB to MIGHTILY overcommit, touchdown!
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:14 TC
3:14
Josh: 
Classic Blitz error by Geathers. Should have gone down at the 3.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:14 Josh
3:14
TC: 
Taunting? We're determining intent on spiking the ball?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:14 TC
3:15
JM: 
Tom wins the ISF Official ArenaBowl XXII Splatter Joke Off by miles.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:15 JM
3:16
TC: 
Darren Arbet is "smoothly" pleading his case in re: Geathers' spike.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:16 TC
3:17
TC: 
Kick it off the iron, Haglund. Make it monkey time on the kickoff.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:17 TC
3:17
TC: 
Man, nobody listens to me. Brown to the 8 yard.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:17 TC
3:18
TC: 
Whee!
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:18 TC
3:18
JM: 
Yatzee!
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:18 JM
3:19
JM: 
If you try to recover a fumble, don't shit the ball out your legs, San Jose.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:19 JM
3:19
TC: 
Ray Bentley explains the play before it happens (pass to the TE), who gets upended. Deron Jones tries to pick the ensuing fumble up.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:19 TC
3:19
TC: 
Un-be-fricking-lievable.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:19 TC
3:19
Josh: 
I think Philly used the force to recover that fumble.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:19 Josh
3:20
Josh: 
Are both teams challenging this play?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:20 Josh
3:20
TC: 
Arbet is making a complicated challenge. Ray Bentley doesn't think you can challenge this, but apparently the officials don't agree. I think the officials win that fight.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:20 TC
3:20
JM: 
Best quote of the day - Line Judge saying to the Philly coaching staff on the challenge, "C'mon, one at a time guys!"
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:20 JM
3:20
TC: 
Brett Munsey is challenging the time.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:20 TC
3:20
TC: 
...I think
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:20 TC
3:21
JM: 
If he's allowed to challenge on the same play?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:21 JM
3:21
JM: 
Munsey Says Relax.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:21 JM
3:21
TC: 
Oops. Munsey is going to give his kid a potty mouth.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:21 TC
3:22
JM: 
Munsey Also Says "Fuckin' Wise Guy".
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:22 JM
3:22
JM: 
(Thanks, Tivo!)
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:22 JM
3:23
Outcome of this absurd challenge?
PHL recovers the fumble
 ( 75% )
SJ recovers the fumble
 ( 0% )
Whatever happens, there'll be splatterin'
 ( 25% )

Sunday July 27, 2008 3:23 
3:23
TC: 
The booth team says they got a ruling from the commissioner's office, or something to that effect, explaining the clock business. I think "The Commissioner's Office" is what I want to call my boudoir.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:23 TC
3:24
TC: 
ANYWAY, Philadelphia has the ball, there's 11 seconds left, and ain't nobody happy.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:24 TC
3:25
Josh: 
The AFL should institute a curse jar policy. It would pay for a season's worth of 7-second delay by the second week.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:25 Josh
3:26
TC: 
D'Orazio's only 2 of his last, like 5, but this one gets inside the 10, and stopps the clock.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:26 TC
3:26
TC: 
(I mention it, only because he started something like 8-of-9.)
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:26 TC
3:26
TC: 
Ricochet FG is good, and that'll be the half.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:26 TC
3:27
JM: 
Those 3 points MAY be handy come the stretch.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:27 JM
3:27
TC: 
Soul 37, San Jose 27, and it's still a ballgame.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:27 TC
3:27
TC: 
Ooooh, exciting football, you hurt so good.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:27 TC
3:27
TC: 
I... have to go to Macbeth rehearsal.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:27 TC
3:29
JM: 
Alrighty, folks, since we're at the half I'm a-headin' home with TC off to Macbeth. We'll (I'll) be back soon!
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:29 JM
3:29
[Be Right Back Countdown]10 minutes 
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:29 
3:29
[Standby]  The host is placing this live blog into Standby Mode.
3:42
JM: 
I'm back! Now watching from my pad in glorious HD, the feed for which is glitching something fierce.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:42 JM
3:43
JM: 
Philly dodges a bullet with that fumble and San Jose's penalty.
 
George Williams - Big N Sexy, Big N Penalized.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:43 JM
3:45
Josh: 
Ouch. D'Orazio got screwed by his protection
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:45 Josh
3:45
JM: 
Did I miss any excitement from the half-time etravaganza and half-time report?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:45 JM
3:45
JM: 
Dur, Half Time Extraveganza and Brett Favre Report?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:45 JM
3:45
Josh: 
You basically missed a commercial for Sox-Yankees.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:45 Josh
3:46
JM: 
That's less exciting than San Jose breaking up that pass for the turnover.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:46 JM
3:46
JM: 
COMING UP - THE COMMISH SPEAKETH.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:46 JM
3:49
JM: 
Switched over to Comcast Sportsnet to see if ABC's feed is glitching (it is) and none other than Pat Fitzgerald is the booth guest at Wrigley. HUZZAH!
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:49 JM
3:49
JM: 
Woah, DIG at Mike & Mike from the Baker!
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:49 JM
3:51
Josh: 
International AFL expansion?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:51 Josh
3:52
Josh: 
That means Toronto, right? Not the Barcelona Arena Dragons?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:52 Josh
3:52
JM: 
So, basically, Baker is out because he didn't even think he'd be around for more than a year, he's made it a success, and he's gotten rid of Greenie and Golic. Also, go son's AFL team.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:52 JM
3:52
JM: 
Probably, so long as the Bills don't go there or somewhere else first.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:52 JM
3:53
JM: 
Also, FUMBLE, advantage PHL.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:53 JM
3:56
JM: 
Contrary to the opinions of both our commentators, Grieb's arm was not in forward motion, fumble recovered by Philly. Grieb's laser vision is looking slightly defracted.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:56 JM
3:58
JM: 
And a long TD to Jackson on the next play? This might be over.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:58 JM
3:58
Josh: 
What was JBJ waving around there?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:58 Josh
3:58
JM: 
JBJ hoisting a baggy of white powder in celebration?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:58 JM
3:58
JM: 
I'm not sure, but he said he's giving some to everyone on the team if they win.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:58 JM
3:59
JM: 
Pop Rocks?
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:59 JM
3:59
Josh: 
Maybe it's that magic color-change Kool*Aid
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:59 Josh
3:59
Josh: 
That would inspire me athletically.
Sunday July 27, 2008 3:59 Josh
4:00
JM: 
Barry Bonds and Jose Conseco approve.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:00 JM
4:00
JM: 
It also makes recording audio promos for ABC's Wipeout a LOT easier.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:00 JM
4:03
JM: 
Dare I speak too soon, but San Jose is looking a little like Columbus did here last year.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:03 JM
4:05
JM: 
Grieb makes a BIG completion to Wright downfield; if San Jose stages a comeback it'll be with these two guys. UPDATE: holding, offense, still 2nd down.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:05 JM
4:05
JM: 
Which San Jose makes up for with a false start. 2nd and 20.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:05 JM
4:06
Josh: 
That's was the backwardest drive. Appropriate that it results in a PHL safety.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:06 Josh
4:06
JM: 
Which San Jose makes up for with a safety, Philly leads 46-27.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:06 JM
4:07
JM: 
That was impressive backward motion, verily.

Sunday July 27, 2008 4:07 JM
4:08
JM: 
Bret Munsey praying that God cares about the AFL (pretty sure he doesn't, along with pretty much every other sport).
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:08 JM
4:09
Josh: 
Except for cricket. Anglican God eats this shit up.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:09 Josh
4:11
JM: 
Jewish God likes him some baseball once in a Sandy Kofax. Also, a search for a vid of the Mr. Show sketch where God talks about not helping Terry Bradshaw win the Superbowl yielded zero results.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:11 JM
4:12
JM: 
Is everyone ready for a quarter of running out the clock?
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:12 JM
4:12
Josh: 
Not to give them any ideas, but if San Jose can keep Philly to a FG or less, there's lots of time to make up 19-22 points.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:12 Josh
4:13
JM: 
If only they were reading this instead of playing around. 15 minutes is a long time in the AFL.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:13 JM
4:14
JM: 
Geathers recovering a fumble couldn't hurt either.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:14 JM
4:14
Josh: 
And a Geathers TD!
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:14 Josh
4:15
JM: 
Or receiving a TD the play after. Going into the 4th, Philly 46, San Jose 34. We still have some sort of a game!
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:15 JM
4:16
JM: 
Also, Cubs win! Cubs win! Edmonds with diving grab to win 9-6! Tom hates me!
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:16 JM
4:17
JM: 
Apparently the Cubs could use more Notre Dame WR as relievers.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:17 JM
4:18
JM: 
Thanks, high def - the wide shot going into the 4th quarter reveals mostly-empty upper deck seating.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:18 JM
4:22
JM: 
Omar Smith BLOWS the bubble screen play attempted by PHL, 3rd and 7.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:22 JM
4:22
JM: 
...and Jackson gets the first down by picometers.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:22 JM
4:22
Josh: 
Brown took that hit intentionally to keep give them more plays to run the clock
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:22 Josh
4:23
JM: 
Strategery?

I'm guessing D'Orazio didn't try to do the same thing.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:23 JM
4:24
Josh: 
If it works, it was always stategy
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:24 Josh
4:24
Josh: 
Er, "strategy."
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:24 Josh
4:24
JM: 
Gregg Easterbrook always approves of stategy.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:24 JM
4:25
Is the game over?
Yes
 ( 50% )
No
 ( 0% )
Look at the playclock, dumbass
 ( 0% )
There was a major turnover while making this poll
 ( 50% )

Sunday July 27, 2008 4:25 
4:26
Josh: 
OK, that was a fun play
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:26 Josh
4:26
JM: 
Indeed, but it wasn't impressive enough to keep my dog in the room.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:26 JM
4:27
JM: 
That fun play may require someone to find a rule book.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:27 JM
4:27
Josh: 
Fumbled hold on the FG -> Interception in the end zone -> Maybe a fumble back to PHI?
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:27 Josh
4:27
JM: 
You are correct sir.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:27 JM
4:28
Josh: 
Nobody seems clear what kinds of plays they're allowed to challenge.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:28 Josh
4:28
JM: 
I'd like this commercial more if it ended with both Gilbert Arenas' and Vince Young's knees exploding.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:28 JM
4:29
JM: 
That's what happens when you exist for 22 years without coach's challenge.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:29 JM
4:30
JM: 
Well, does possesion count when it's pinned with just your forearm?
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:30 JM
4:31
Josh: 
To borrow from other gridiron events, you should probably have to make an "athletic move"
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:31 Josh
4:31
JM: 
/Polamalu joke
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:31 JM
4:32
JM: 
Hah, they say he "Tony Romo'd" it. And right before I could type it, they made the obvious Yepremian joke.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:32 JM
4:34
JM: 
Alright, let's wait for the San Jose fans to start screaming about the ESPN-Philly-Jaws-JBJ Conspiracy.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:34 JM
4:34
JM: 
Although I think the refs have made the right calls all day, even if they've all been against San Jose.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:34 JM
4:36
JM: 
TOUCH. DOWN.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:36 JM
4:37
JM: 
What did I say? Brackins and Jackson, makin' JBJ dance.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:37 JM
4:37
Josh: 
That was sort of like an 8 minute scoring drive.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:37 Josh
4:37
Josh: 
Capped off by another missed PAT
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:37 Josh
4:37
JM: 
What is with Graziani? It's like he's never held a football before.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:37 JM
4:38
JM: 
52-34, Philly, with 6 minutes left. It ain't over until it's over, I guess, but I think it's over.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:38 JM
4:38
JM: 
Jaws and the Sisters are enjoying themselves.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:38 JM
4:40
JM: 
Grieb is in full-on PANIC MODE.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:40 JM
4:41
JM: 
4 minutes, three scores... I've seen crazier things happen before, but the Soul fans are already celebrating.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:41 JM
4:42
Josh: 
If you believe ABC, Philadelphians have been waiting for this moment for 25 years
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:42 Josh
4:43
JM: 
Yeah, none of them care about the Eagles or baseball or anything like that.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:43 JM
4:43
Josh: 
Personally, I'll be about marginally more excited than if the Phils beat the Braves this afternoon.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:43 Josh
4:44
JM: 
Seriously, f*** the Tribe.

NICE 2 point conversion - this game is still over though.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:44 JM
4:45
JM: 
Err, I think I mixed up my racist baseball teams.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:45 JM
4:45
Josh: 
An onside kick by SJ would be a noteworthy development. They'd be down 10 with the ball and 90 seconds.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:45 Josh
4:46
JM: 
IF they recover...
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:46 JM
4:46
Josh: 
The ABC scoreboard has already awarded posession to PHI
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:46 Josh
4:46
JM: 
That tip could be to the Soul's advantage.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:46 JM
4:47
JM: 
Hah, quality control at the Disney corp.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:47 JM
4:47
Josh: 
As a Disney stockhaver, I can sense my miniscule dividends going down the drain.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:47 Josh
4:48
JM: 
That happened when they let Pixar go.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:48 JM
4:48
JM: 
At least someone figured out how to make the HD feed stop glitching.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:48 JM
4:50
JM: 
I'm so excited I just tuned into Hook on TNT for a minute.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:50 JM
4:51
JM: 
That is one MOSSY gator.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:51 JM
4:51
Josh: 
Thanks for the tip! That'll give my DVR something to do at 11:30 tonight.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:51 Josh
4:52
Josh: 
Time for the longest 60 seconds in professional sports!
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:52 Josh
4:53
JM: 
That flag was followed by the most awesome anguished "Nooooooooooo!" I've ever heard, followed by "This is a CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, DOG!"
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:53 JM
4:53
JM: 
OK, this game is for reals OVER.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:53 JM
4:54
JM: 
I think that drop out audio could have been D'Orazio saying "Fuuuuuuuuuck".
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:54 JM
4:54
JM: 
OK, props to the San Jose D for proving me wrong two plays in a row.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:54 JM
4:55
JM: 
THIS play will be good.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:55 JM
4:55
JM: 
THIS play will be good.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:55 JM
4:55
JM: 
NICE TD. I likes me my fake lineman pass plays!
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:55 JM
4:56
Josh: 
Vogle for MVP. A TD and that fumble recovery.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:56 Josh
4:56
JM: 
So does JBJ. Game, set, match, 59-42.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:56 JM
4:56
JM: 
I could get behind that MVP vote, if only the voting wasn't over fifteen minutes ago.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:56 JM
4:57
JM: 
Darren Arbet telling the ref to go to hell was the highlight of this entire game.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:57 JM
4:58
JM: 
AFL cronies are already lining up with Philly champ caps.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:58 JM
4:58
Josh: 
Also Munsey saying "C'mon now!" in unison with Shout playing over the PA.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:58 Josh
4:58
JM: 
Dang, missed that, like the Philly D did with Wright on that TD run.
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:58 JM
4:59
Josh: 
Wha? Why did they need to go for 2? And why did they run the longest, horizontalest play?
Sunday July 27, 2008 4:59 Josh
5:00
JM: 
Because they wanted to win? They must be playing in the Bizarro Arena Bowl.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:00 JM
5:00
Josh: 
That's crazy talk.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:00 Josh
5:01
JM: 
WOAH. What a recovery, and he almost made a Reggie Bush failed lateral on the return.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:01 JM
5:01
JM: 
Um, what is going on?
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:01 JM
5:01
JM: 
Is this game..... NOT OVER YET?
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:01 JM
5:02
Josh: 
Oh jeez. After that 1 second drive, they can get to within 3.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:02 Josh
5:02
JM: 
Wow, they get to try again.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:02 JM
5:03
JM: 
And it is a 3 point game with 17 seconds left. I am impressed, San Jose.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:03 JM
5:04
JM: 
That was one hell of a lucky bounce for the Soul.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:04 JM
5:05
Josh: 
Philly was really lucky to recover the onside kick.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:05 Josh
5:06
JM: 
That pass was 2/3rds the way to the upper deck.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:06 JM
5:08
Josh: 
Soul wins!
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:08 Josh
5:08
JM: 
And there's your game, reader(s)! Philly wins, 59-56.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:08 JM
5:08
Josh: 
This completely makes up for Mitch Williams and Joe Carter in 1993.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:08 Josh
5:09
JM: 
The big question is, how will this affect the "It's Always Sunny" episode? Only time will tell.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:09 JM
5:09
Josh: 
But seriously, Philadelphia seems to like the Soul. So I wish I was actually there to celebrate.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:09 Josh
5:10
JM: 
You're missing out on a free JBJ concert.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:10 JM
5:10
JM: 
You're missing out on a free JBJ concert.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:10 JM
5:10
Josh: 
le sigh
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:10 Josh
5:10
[Comment From jcomptonjcompton: ] 
Aw, bullshit, we won't get to see Baker.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:10 jcompton
5:11
JM: 
Well folks, for TC and I, thanks for playing this afternoon. Enjoy your baseball and NFL training camp!
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:11 JM
5:11
Josh: 
Switch over to ESPN2 to see Jaws...talking about Brett Favre.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:11 Josh
5:11
Josh: 
Thanks to ISF for letting me join in today!
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:11 Josh
5:11
Josh: 
(just kidding about Jaws, I hope)
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:11 Josh
5:12
JM: 
WTA Tennis - good times had by all.
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:12 JM
5:12
JM: 
Until next time, adieu!
Sunday July 27, 2008 5:12 JM
5:12



 
 
 
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