It's that time of year, ladies and gents. I know how folks love then I tell people to "Sitchoazz Down". This time, I'm doing a season edition. There have been some owners, players and coaches who have been naughty in the 2009 NFL season, and simply need to be told to sit down. So I came up with an awards blog, to call them out.

I asked for participation amongst friends, family and of course Twitter and received an overwhelming response. Thanks to all who participated in my survey, you were extremely helpful.

For the owner and coach, the choice was pretty unanimous. It was the player that I received the most different answers for. What awards show is an awards show without theme music. Well, since all of these guys are losers, anyway, I think this music is quite fitting:



So without further ado, let's hand out the awards.

The Sitchoazz Down Winner for an owner IS.........................



By a landslide, Daniel Snyder.


Everyone knows this is the right choice. Since Danny Boy took over the Washington Redskins in 1999, he's done nothing but water down the organization. The last 10 seasons, the Redskins have a dismal record of 70-90, 6 head coaching changes, 2 playoff appearances, 0 division titles and one bad deal after another. We all remember when Deion Sanders came to town but there weren't many "Prime Time" moments during his tenure . But the most recent debacle, is signing "Fat Albert" Haynesworth to a record $100 million deal. While Haynesworth isn't a bust, he definitely hasn't held up his end of the bargain so far, given the huge contract he's received.

Snyder loves to trade away quality draft picks for players that he usually overpays for. He's neglected important positions such as his offensive line, and even had signs and t-shirts that said anything bad about him or the team, banned from the stadium. Did I miss anything?!


Honorable Mentions:

Al Davis, Oakland Raiders-

JaMarcus Russell and Darrius Heyward-Bey. Nuff said


Bud Adams, Tennessee Titans-

For flipping the bird at fans at the Bills game. It was gangsta, but c'mon man. You're too old to be doing stuff like that.



The Sitchoazz Down Winner for a coach IS.........................

None other than Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos.


This was another unanimous selection. McDaniels has done nothing but cause drama from the day he arrived in Denver to replace Mike Shanahan. It all started when McDaniels inquired about a possible trade for then-Patriots QB Matt Cassel. Crybaby Jay Cutler got his boxer briefs in a bunch and demanded a trade, which he was then granted and sent to the Chicago Bears. Then McDaniels had a falling out with WR Brandon Marshall during training camp and suspended Marshall.

When the regular season started, all was well when the Broncos went 6-0. The team was playing well and everyone was hugging and kissing, it was a big, soppy love fest. But then the Broncos went 2-8 down the stretch and slipped out of playoff contention. Once again, Marshell and McDaniels had another falling out, and McDaniels called Marshall out about an injury. Marshall and another teammate were then benched and were advised they were not allowed on the sidelines or in the locker room. Now the Broncos are almost certain to trade away their top offensive threat in the offseason, due to the conflict. Way to go rook! Scaring all of your good players away seemed to be the way to go in 2009 for McDaniels.

Honorable Mentions:

Rex Ryan, New York Jets-

Sexy Rexy, after the team lost to the Falcons, declared that his team was in fact out of playoff contention at 7-7, when they were still mathematically in it. Way to show confidence in your team. That, plus the fact that he looks 15 1/2 months pregnant gives him a mention.

Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers-

Contrary to popular belief, I never once thought of Tomlin. But Steelers fans asked for him to be on this list. The reason? His "unleash hell" comments that he made after the Ravens OT loss. The result after: Losses to the Raiders and Browns. Yep, you unleashed hell alright. Sitchoazz down!


The Sitchoazz Down Winner for a player IS.........................

We actually had a tie for this recipient. I am pleased to announce the winners of the Player Award is none others than Broncos WR Brandon Marshall and Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell


Hmmm.... Marshalll looks a little shocked to have made my list. Actually, most folks that voted for McDaniels, voted for Marshall also. While they both come from the same organization, majority of the voters think that Marshall is just as much to blame as McDaniels in this petty battle for control. . In addition to the disciplinary problems Marshall faced during training camp, it's been reported that McDaniels benched Marshall in the Broncos finale because he was late for a therapy meeting. Add to the fact that Marshall has had off-the-field issues recent (he was accused of assaulting an ex-girlfriend) and in the past, and he's a shoe-in.

Russell is on the list because he's the laziest, fattest QB I think anyone has ever seen.

The former #1 overall draft pick has done nothing to keep his job. It's been alleged that Russell does not study film, not a hard worker and was eventually benched by Raiders coach Tom Cable because he was awful on the field. Russell recently missed his final team meetings to go catch a plane to Las Vegas, so yeah... clearly football isn't his priority. And by the looks of that ugly azz chain he wears, he's stealing money and getting away with it.

Honorable Mentions:

Larry Johnson, KC Chiefs/Cincinnati Bengals-

To put it kindly, LJ is a Douche Lord (ala Khloe Kardashian). Okay, I realize that wasn't kind at all. But so what. Johnson went on a twitter rampage, bad mouthing Chiefs head coach Todd Haley and afterward, calling followers gay slurs. Johnson was eventually let go and re-signed with the Bengals. Though he's been quiet since going to Cincy, his little tantrum gives him a clear runner-up spot in the awards show. He needs to do more than sit has ass down, he needs to STFU, too.

The regular season is officially over, and I must admit, I'm kinda sad.....

end of regular season means post season which means Pro Bowl and Super Bowl which THEN means the season is over before we know it. That alone has me sad that the end is near. That being said, football still played this past weekend. So let's discuss, shall we? I'm getting all sentimental and whatnot.....

Congrats to my Baltimore Ravens for make the playoffs for the 2nd year in a row. My heart has been broken pretty much this whole season, and yet we still found a way to make it to the dance. Check out my post on Gridiron Gals about our win over the Oakland Raiders. I'm so proud of my guys.

*extra point* Hiram Eugene got OWNED!!!


Most people think that the NY Jets were given a pass for the playoffs, since both Indy and Cincy sat their starters for much of the game. And while that point is very well noted, lets be clear. Each team has the key to their own destiny. So if you are the Texans, Broncos, Steelers, Dolphins and Jaguars you can't be but so mad. You all have lost to teams that you probably should have blown out. Blame no one but yourselves for not getting the wins and losses in your favor.

*extra point* The Jets shouldn't be in the playoffs though. I'm just saying.... hey, everyone has a Rick James moment (see Dave Chappelle for clarification). This was mine.

Congrats to Titans Chris Johnson for getting 2,000 rushing yards, the 6th player to ever accomplish such a feat.

Johnson also broke Marshall Faulk's NFL record of yards from scrimmage, with 2,509. I have said it before and I'll say it again. I like Adrian Peterson and all, but I'll take CJ any day of the week. Not only can Johnson make plays but he doesn't suffer from fumblitis.

Black Monday has come and as we expected, Danny Boy kicked Jim Zorn to the curb while en route to woo Mike Shanahan and family to get to town. I feel bad for Zorn, everything that went down was not all his fault. His offensive line is patchwork at best, he lost his best player on offense in Chris Cooley, his QB looks like a dear in headlights at times, and he had the laziest $100 million dollar man in Fat Albert, bad mouthing him because HE was late. He was destined to lose. And until Snyder lets someone take over the executive football duties and just sit in an owners box, I'm not sure if Jesus Christ himself could help. Good luck Shanahan. At least you'll get paid *shrugs*


*extra point* Bears fans, be patient with Lovie Smith. I know you expected big things this season. But any Broncos fan could have warned you about Cutler. Lovie deserves one last chance, and a couple of key players, and all of this will be laughable in the future.

What in the world is up with the G-Men the past 2 weeks?!

In 2 weeks alone they have given up 85 points, 41 of them to a struggling Panthers team. I know the Giants have since fired their defensive coordinator as a result, but it will be interesting to see what they do during free agency and /or the draft, to help with the problems on defense.



DeSean Jackson needs to get the STFU Award of the week.

Now you guys and gals know that I love Jackson, I think he's a dynamic player. But then Jackson turned around said the following on Twitter Sunday night,

"Got smashed by them cowboys 2daaaaaay sheeeeesh its all good we gonna sting they ass next week lil buddy..."

Come on dude, why are you on twitter talking crap? You just got SMASHED by the Cowboys, 24-0. I suggest you eat some humble pie until you actually beat them, since you haven't been able to do that all season. STFU dude!

Chris Henry's fiancee' Loleini Tonga with ESPN's Outside the Lines on the events that led to Henry's tragic death, just a few weeks ago. Tonga states that she wasn't going fast when Henry was on the back of the truck and that she couldn't pull over right away because the rode didn't allow her to. She looks like she hasn't slept in weeks, and my heart goes out to her and their children. The remainder of the interview will air this Sunday on OTL at 9:30

Last night, 20/20 did a story about Ravens OT Michael Oher, the player whose real life experiences created the hit movie, "The Blind Side". The 20/20 doc showed more than the background story about Oher. It shows what he's doing now, the guy that played him in the movie who, ironically, went through a similar ordeal, and another Memphis child who is going down a similar path as Oher.

I love this story, it shows that there are people who are willing to people a kid, no matter the race, gender or financial state. 20/20 did a good idea of showing his path to where he is today. In case you missed it, here are the videos, courtesy of ABC.

The 2010 Pro Bowl roster is set and ready for the game set to be on January 31st game in Miami. If you haven't checked out the roster, click here to see if your favorite players made the list. Of course, with every Pro Bowl selection, there is always some controversy.

I looked at the roster and I saw some faces that belonged, some that should have been there but weren't, and some that made me scratch my head and ask why?


Pro Bowl Loves- This is to the players that FINALLY are getting their due props. And of course... I have to start with my favorite individual player, Philip Rivers. Rivers actually should have been a Pro Bowl selection last season, when he led the league in QB rating and TD passes. But I think Rivers new found humble mentality has allowed folks to look past his feisty attitude and see that Rivers is the real deal (what have I been saying all along???). This is Rivers 1st Pro Bowl and we should see many more.

Ravens DT Haloti Ngata FINALLY has reached Pro Bowl status, but with all of the talented NT/DT in the AFC, Ngata was always snubbed. Not this year, he is finally getting the recognition he deserves.

Bills S Jairus Byrd was a surprise to me, but after further review, it's not at all.

While I don't catch many Buffalo Bills games, my sis Pigskin Loving Lady is a huge Bills fan (pray for her, y'all). She told me he was snubbed before and that he had been injured. But now I understand her lobbying for his spot. Byrd is tied for the most league INTs in 9, along with Darren Sharper and Asante Samuel. That's more than well known DBs such as Charles Woodson and Darrelle Revis. Byrd is on a bad team, but good thing that people recognize that he deserves to be in the Pro Bowl.

DeSean Jackson as both a WR and a Kick Return Specialist is very deserving. I voted for Jackson as well as Josh Cribbs for both positions, because they both deserved to be recognized for everything they do. Jackson was the only one that received both, and he deserves it. On Twitter this morning, Jackson said the following:

I'm soooo blessed 2 be meeeh real talk... no human has ever been voted for WR and PR in NFL. History... I guess it is true I'm not HUMAN LOL

Congrats to you! You deserve it and you are AWESOME!


Pro Bowl Snubs- Vincent Jackson of the San Diego Chargers is at the top of my list, by far.

And that's no disrespect to the other AFC wide receivers that made it, because they are all great. But Jackson is a HUGE part of why San Diego can go down field. Jackson is a top 10 WR in receiving yards, average yards per catch and pass 20+ yards. Jackson is a stud and should be in Miami. Maybe he will be, the week after....

Jets RB Thomas Jones, I thought, was a shoe in. Jones is 4th in rushing in the NFL and 3rd in TDs from his position. All three RBs selected can catch in the backfield, something Jones hasn't done much of, this season (10 rec., 58 yards). My guess is that's why he's not going to Miami. But as a rusher, Jones is a punisher. He also deserves to be there.

*edit* Upon further review of this list, London Fletcher of the Redskins has to be added. This guy has been snubbed for years and it continued this year. Why this guy never gets the recognition he deserves is beyond me. This guy is 2nd in the league in total tackles. Get him in a Pro Bowl!


Pro Bowl "Huh"s- Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens.

I love me some Ed, but he's had a much quiet year, from a year ago when he led the league in INTs. Add that along with the fact that Reed hasn't played a game since 11/29 due to injury, and I'm sure he's in based on name alone. Not that he's not Pro Bowl worthy, just not this season.

Champ Bailey from the Broncos also gets a big "huh". I'm sure his leadership and namesake are huge reasons why he's there. But Bailey hasn't lit anyone up either. The Bengals Jonathon Joseph has played very good D this year and is just as deserving to be there as Bailey. Maybe it's just me....

Congrats to everyone that made the 2009 Pro Bowl. To those that didn't make it but should, keep ya head up and work harder for next year. While people say they hate watching the Pro Bowl, I always watch. Mainly for the sideline interviews and the goofing off of the players. Over the years, I've seen a couple of good football moments in watching the Pro Bowl and I hate having to resort to highlights to see what I missed. If the Pro Bowl is a no watch for you, just remember you'll miss plays like this:

Today, a star was re-born... on December 29, 2008. I re-launched my blog site. Some of you may not have known, but I have been blogging since 2005, when I was a regular blogger at Fox Sports. I've evolved so much and grown in the last 4 years. Hell, even within the last year of of re-launching the blog, I've grown.

This all started because I love to write and I loved football. So one day I was bored, and I decided to use some spare time to write my thoughts for others to see. I have a long way to go, but the fact that people enjoy what I'm thinking is a blessing within itself. And a year later, I've grown followers and even members of my blogging family, who I know always has my back. I asked my blog family to join me in celebrating my special day with me. Here's the nice (or smart ass) things they had to say about my blog:

Here it is, Tuesday.. and I'm still heartbroken about my Ravens loss to the Steelers. I know what you all are thinking... that I need to get over it and move on. And I want to. But Sunday's game was a reflection of this entire season for my squad. They have constantly beat themselves and has given games away. I don't think I've ever felt such heartache in one season from an above .500 team, EVER! I could go on and on, but I already expressed my feelings yesterday on Gridiron Gals. Check it out.

-The saying, "It's not how you start, but how you finish" is a tried and true statement in the NFL. Two of the hottest teams at the beginning of the season in New Orleans and Vikings, have cooled off tremendously in the past few weeks. The Saints have lost two games in a row, to the Cowboys and the lowly Bucs. The Vikings have lost for the 3rd time in 4 games and lost last night to the Bad News Bears. I know both teams lost to division rivals this weekend. But let's be real here. They both have the personnel to blow them out of the water. The Bears and Bucs had a combined 7 wins going into their games with the potential #1 and #2 seeds. My, have times changed.

*extra point* I don't know if my new country bumpkin, Philip Rivers, has my nose wide open or what. But this season has been a total 180 for my feelings towards Brett Favre. Three years ago, I was still one of the biggest Brett Favre apologists I knew. I have his biography and DVD for crying out loud. But watching last night's game, I wanted to see him lose, and I have no idea why the haterism is so strong.

Maybe it's because Favre has been a true diva since he "retired" from Green Bay and wanted to come back, or him being able to show up on rosters whenever he wants. But he irks me now. I'm glad crybaby Cutler beat the Vikings last night. There, I said it! Who gon' check me, boo?!

-Funniest Play Of The Week: By far Saints owner Tom Benson's false celebration then reaction to the missed FG in the Bucs-Saints game. Care of BSO, this vid is hilarious. To see the 5 different degrees of his face/body language is hilarious


-WTF Play Of The Week: The entire Cowboys/Redskins game. I love football, I do. But watching people get beat down is not fun. By halftime I turned my attention to Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Yeah, that's how bored I became.


- Am I the only person that wonders what the Panthers would be like had Matt Moore been put in earlier as the QB??? They have played very aspiring football since he's been behind center. But the politics of the NFL wouldn't allow Moore to come in sooner because of Delhomme's new contract extension. Amazing.

-While I understand why Colts coach Jim Caldwell took his starters out with the game in reach, I think most people think that was the worst move possible. Let's look at the Colts previous playoff history. Every time they have rested players before the end of the season and had a first round bye, they have lost in the playoffs. The one time the Colts won the Superbowl, they played the entire season and also had to play during wild card weekend. That kept the momentum going for this team to finally hoist a Lombardi trophy. For the players to get almost 3 weeks of rest is ridiculous. No matter what people say, it does slow momentum and can create timing issues with the offense. Peyton Manning looked pissed during the post game conference and I don't blame him. Play for a chance at history. Hell, play for a chance to shut Mercury Morris the hell up. But now we have to see Morris for yet another year with the same antics. Thanks Caldwell, thanks for nothing!

*extra point* Did anyone else feel sorry for backup QB Curtis Painter? I wanted to give his baby face a hug after the game. He was thrown to the wolves against a very good Jets D.


-Shout out to the Broncos, Dolphins, Jags and Titans for losing this weekend to keep the Ravens in a position of "win it and in it" playoff scenario.

-What happened to the Giants? And what happened to the guys that were 6-0??? Man it got ugly in the Meadowlands quick.

-I think Philly and San Diego are playing some of the best football right now. I wouldn't be surprised if one, or both of these teams could be in Miami come February 7th representing their respected conferences.

*extra point* Philip Rivers for MVP!