Numbers Lie
The 'Skins didn’t play like the number one rated defense in the league nor did the 'Boys play like the number one rated offense. Who has either team played? Last I checked Tampa Bay and the Giants weren’t offensive juggernauts capable of huge outings and Minnesota and Cleveland aren’t exactly going down as the greatest defensive teams in history
Great teams overcome bad situations
The officiating stunk all the way around. The missed Portis call on 3rd down kept a drive alive and led to points for the 'Skins. Poor calls lead to 'Boys points. Yes I said it, even Terry Glenn said it...that touchdown was a blown call. Great teams overcome bad officiating. Unless the official’s blow every call a good team can put up enough points, hold their opponents, and overcome a few bad calls. Neither team fits that category.
Poor decisions can and will cost you a game
Poor decisions and clock management hurt both teams. The fore mentioned blown call on Portis deserved a challenge that never came while Challenges that never should have been made were plentiful. A lack of clock management and wasted timeouts came back to bite the ‘Skins in the end. One saved time out and the game goes into overtime with a HUGE momentum swing. The 'Boys lucked out there
Both teams will get better
The "Skins are learning a new system on both sides of the ball. The 'Boys are in year 2 of a new system. The future of both teams sat the bench while the old gunslingers shot it out on the field. Injuries on both sides of the field hurt, but that’s part of the game. Injuries happen to everyone in the league, poor excuse if anyone wants to try and use that one.
The Rivalry is back
Regardless of the past scores it seems to me the rivalry is back between the 'Boys and 'Skins. I'm hoping the series of the last 7 years are gone. Hard to make things a rivalry when your outscored 343 to 215 since 97. The game was close enough to insure that fact. I look forward to closer more competitive game as both teams mature. Downside is here comes the bandwagon, everyone hop on
The season is not over for either team
Both teams needed the win to stay out of the basement, only one could actually get it. Regardless of what people seem to think being the best team on the field doesnt mean alot, the team that puts up the most points always wins. I'm sure people are as "up in arms" in DC over a loss as they are in Dallas over an "ugly" win. With 3 games down and 13 to go there's room for improvement on both sides of the field. Having your teams led by 2 of the greatest to coach the game leads to high expectations. Be cautious not to set the bar to high, neither team has shown much as of yet.
All that being said feel free to agree or disagree. I am just glad I got power back on after Jeanne in time to watch the game and I'm really looking forward to the rematch.
Vinny
