Random Observations: Week 7 Edition
(Is anyone reading these?)

Coaching Quote of the Week: When Dick Vermeil was asked about the NFL moving their game up to Friday, he responded, "If the New Orleans Saints can do what they're doing, the Kansas City Chiefs can do this for one weekend. These guys are professional athletes and represent the NFL. The league tells us to go and do it and we go do it. They pay us pretty well." Right on, coach.

Race Relations: I just can't get away from this NBA stuff. Sharp dressed man Michael Irvin said he was fine with the NBA dress code. Tom Jackson threw his two cents in... "They should just dress like they're going to court, they'll be fine".

More on B-ball (my apologies): ESPN radio host Erik Kuselias responded to Allen Iverson's comment that the new NBA dress code "sent a bad message to kids", by saying that was the dumbest thing ever said by an athlete. That pretty much means it was the dumbest thing ever said by anyone, doesn't it?

Head Scratcher of the Week: I couldn't believe when the head of the NFL referees, Mike Pereira said on NFL Total Access with a straight face that the Ernie Conwell "fumble" call was correct. I know he was protecting his guys, but it is what it is, and that's all there is to it.

Pass Happy Green Birds: There was a stretch Sunday when Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb thew 23 passes on 24 plays. The only non-pass play was when he spiked the ball.

Player Quote of the Week: "You can hate me all you want but you can't stop me. Put that in your pipe and smoke it." --Terrell Owens, on the sideline after scoring a touchdown Sunday.

LaVar Sighting: I can't figure out how a team can sit a guy like LaVar Arrington. He inexplicably sits on the bench forever, and when he finally gets in the game, he leads the team in tackles.

Stat of the Week: Did you know that the blocked field goal returned for a touchdown was the first one in Philadelphia Eagles franchise history? Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

First to Worst: How volatile is the NFC East? The Cowboys entered week 7 in first place and exited in last place.

Say What?: How old is St. Louis Rams QB Jamie Martin? He began his career with the Los Angeles Rams.

Copy-Cat Act: I'm still waiting for an original touchdown dance from Hines Ward. His mockeries of others' TD dances seemed genius at first (the game versus T.O. and the Eagles from last season comes to mind), but enough is enough. I'm sure you're more creative than that, Hines. Maybe he's trademarking being unoriginal?

Making the Most of It: Washington tight end Mike Sellers has five catches this year. Sellers has four touchdowns this season... now that is efficiency.

Southern Cal Connection: After an interception Sunday, Carson Palmer was leveled by Troy Polamalu, his former college roommate at USC.

Can You Say Desperation?: It must be pretty dire for people in Baltimore to call it "great news" that Kyle Boller is close to returning. Ditto: New York Jets, who are counting down the days until Jay Fieldler can save them.

MC's Weekly Soapbox/MC's Weekly Jab: After having had the opportunity to watch the play over and over on NFL network, the replay clearly shows Chad Johnson was out of the end zone on his diving catch against Pittsburgh. His hand was down out of bounds before his feet dragged. Sorry to all you Palmer/Johnson/Graham owners.