From: nelson@clunker.b21.ingr.com (nelson jordan)
Subject: Re: HOW BOUT EM!!
Keywords: nowworshipmoranow
Organization: ^$
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 16:26:38 GMT

In article <1992Dec16.044251.11222@netcom.com> mzimmers@netcom.com (Michael Zimmers) writes:
>In article <1992Dec15.235538.12855@nntpserver.chevron.com> hjjcl@usho77.hou281.chevron.com (J.J.Clyde) writes:
>
>>Zimmers writes:
>
>>>In article <1992Dec14.230639.11568@nntpserver.chevron.com> hjjcl@usho77.hou281.chevron.com (J.J.Clyde) writes:
>
>>>>BTW, I lightly claimed after the usual 'cha-choke' in Candlestick that
>>>>if the Niners were playing the best ball right now, the Saints were a
>>>>close second.  Seems to be holding true.  The Saints O is vastly
>>>>improving  -- note FIVE OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS in Anaheim Sunday, 3
>>>>rushing, 2 passing.  Quit listening to what the sports media is saying,
>>>>"Saints.....great DEE....lousy O."  In fact, not even the media is
>>>>saying it these days.  The only problem heading into the playoffs is
>>>>psychological, IMHO.  If the Saints win, sloppy or not, in the Wildcard
>>>>at the Dome, it could be KATY BAR THE DOOR FOR THEM NINERS!!  
>
>>>I hate to bring up the notion of level of competition, but somehow
>>>getting worked up over the Aints' offensive performance against
>>>the turnover-prone Lambs is akin to pointing to the Niners' snuffing
>>>of the Fins in the Mud Bowl last week.
>
>>Zimmers, why you hasten to counter any argument of the Saints
>>recent success is beyond me, but then again, I stopped trying to figure 
>>you Whiners out about 2000 articles ago.
>
>Sounds like the only whining being done is by you.
>
>And were your reading for comprehension skills not so deficient, you'd
>note that I was simply underplaying the significance of offensive merit
>based on a defense-aided performance against an outmanned and unmotivated
>opponent.  Sorry if this is beyond you.
>
>>>Both teams are weak in areas.  They will continue to be for the remainder
>>>of the season.  
>
>>FOR THE LAST TIME, I didn't say that the Saints OR Niners were
>>RoboTeams, I said they're playing the best ball right now.  Hello?
>
>Hello yourself.  Just don't get too disappointed when the Aints' now-
>vaunted (by you) offense is confined to single digits in the postseason.
>
>>>The Aints will go as far as their defense can overcome
>>>the ineptness of their QB.  I don't think that translates to the Big
>>>Dance for the Big Easy.
>
>>Excuse me?  Did you even watch the Saints game in Candlestick?  Hebert
>>played flawlessly.  HE didn't lose the game, the Niners didn't steal the
>>game, it was the Saints defense (defensive play-calling) that lost the game.
>
>One game.  Big deal.  What are you more concerned about entering into
>postseason:  Hebert's performance or defensive play-calling?
>
>>>But maybe the Aints will make some progress and maybe win a playoff game.
>
>>Oh brother......how generous you are.
>>(Please Lord, Candlestick ONE MORE TIME.....)
>
>Well, here we agree.  From the current look of things, the Aints need only
>dust the Vikings to get chance #3 against their divisional rivals.  And
>I for one don't want to see that happen.
>
>
>Fortunately, history is on my side, in more ways than one...
>-- 
>Michael Zimmers                                    |  Home:  408 996 1984
>SoftHelp                                           |  Work:  408 996 1965
>Software Solutions for Open Systems                |  Data:  408 996 1974

 Sounds like JJ wins this one. Mr. Zimmers is either:  (choose one)

                         A. Blind
                         B. Dumb
                         C. 49ers fan
                         D. All of the above

 Nelson