Aaron Rodgers' debut as the Green Bay Packers' starting quarterback was quite the success, as the California golden boy completed 18-of-22 passes for 178 yards with a touchdown and had a rushing touchdown which culminated in a Lambeau Leap. Of course, if he goes 13-of-30 with a couple of picks next week, the boos will be heard loud and clear coming from all depths of Lambeau.
And how good did Jay Cutler look last night? I mean, I know it's the Raiders, but Cutler completed 16 passes for 299 yards and picked on standout corner DeAngelo Hall all night with rookie wideout Eddie Royal.
I read the USA Today article this morning regarding Tom Brady's injury. And while there's no question that Tom Brady is the face of the league, will this season-ending injury really affect how we follow the league? Do we in the media really obsess over the Patriots that much? We do? What breaking news!
Roger Federer won his fifth consecutive U.S. Open singles title on Monday, beating Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2. Not bad for a guy considered done by everybody. The 13th major title and first of 2008 moves the 27-year-old within one of Pete Sampras' career record. Federer also became the first player since Bill Tilden in 1924 to win five consecutive U.S. Open's. Keep in mind that Federer had also won five consecutive Wimbledon's from 2003 to 2007. Just filthy.
The Boston Red Sox moved within a half-game of the Tampa Bay Rays last night after Jon Lester pitched the club to a 3-0 victory. The Rays' division lead was 5 1/2 games just a week ago and has been shut out in consecutive games. Keep in mind, however, that the Rays lost their last seven games before the All-Star break only to go 21-7 in August to build their division lead back up. It's just one more chance for the darlings to prove their resiliency.
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