Commentary: Big Brother
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A coupla three or so thoughts entering – what they say is — the biggest football weekend of the year!
#1 – The NFL season kicked off last night in Kansas City. The Chiefs began their quest for a 3-peat with a 27-20 victory over the visiting Baltimore Ravens. The game went down to the very last play, as a Ravens game-tying touchdown was reversed due to review.
Two-time league MVP Lamar Jackson is now 1-5 against Kansas City and the pundits say he “just can’t beat the Chiefs”.
I say … “yet”.
For now the Ravens are little brother. Just like what the Florida Panthers were to the Tampa Bay Lightning for years here.
But it’s a watershed day when little brother overtakes big brother, and that’s why you can’t ever give up.
The Ravens will have their day. Maybe even later this season.
#2 – Speaking of hockey, Saturday’s WHL preseason game between the Moose Jaw Warriors and Regina Pats at Southland Coop Centre in Assiniboia is soldout!
I’m a little jealous for those who’ll be in attendance. We had the great fortune to broadcast the first ever junior game in that gorgeous facility, on this very radio station!
The brand-building in that town with the young people for these teams will be unforgettable.
Have fun!
And #3 – The 20th Banjo Bowl will be played Saturday in Winnipeg between the Riders and Bombers.
The tradition began in 2004 and Winnipeg is 12-7 in the game all-time, including winning seven of the past eight.
I’m a tad surprised the Bombers are only favored by 1.5-points as they’ve won four in a row, while the Riders are winless in six.
I appreciate the Rider fans who’ve written into our channel apologizing for their harsh comments earlier in the season, and realizing now what we were saying about the Riders’ shortcomings (flimsy roster). I’m not one to say ‘I told you so’, so I appreciate their admissions. Actually … I am! But in this case, I’ll reserve comment because enough’s been said already, and people know my thoughts.
Now let’s wait to see how it all plays out.
But that’s why they play the games!
It’s undoubtedly the game of the weekend; Week 1 of the NFL included.
That’s today’s Rod Pedersen Commentary.
(The Rod Pedersen Show airs daily at 12 pm & 4 pm ET on Game+TV, WQEE Radio, Podcast & YouTube Live)
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