[Supernatural]

Joey is a really excellent football player. He is to the defense what Big Ben is to the offense. He makes plays that pick up the team. They are not the same defense when he is playing hurt or hurt badly enough not to play at all.

He almost always backs up what he says. Joey needs something to really get his back up for a game and someone hands motivation to him on a platter.

That said, I really wish there was NO trash talking by anyone. Reminds me too much of a street fight when there is supposed to be a football game going on.

[beyond the sea]

I'm a little worried about the report that Krieder is "questionable" for the game. That is not good news! He is so important to the running game. I hope he can play and play well.

*****

More Porter:

"I was focused on football until right now when you told me what [Stevens] said. I don't blame him for thinking they came down here to win; but he said what he said, and I'll be ready for him. I can never get an offensive player to say stuff like that no more

"I would think someone would say something, but I wouldn't think it would be him -- he's too soft to say something like that. He'll have the opportunity to back up his words, but I'm going to have an opportunity to back up my words.

[beyond the sea]

That said, I really wish there was NO trash talking by anyone.

I don't mind it too much as long as it's got a little humor in it.

But this tight end, Stevens, is good and TALL.