Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Wore His Gun Outside His Pants, For All The Honest World To Feel Edition
CJ's remarkable run has garnered him a lot of high praise, but it gets none higher than being compared to perhaps the greatest athlete, never mind the greatest RB, of all time:
[Johnson's] five consecutive 100-yard games and running for more than 1,200 yards and averaging more than six yards a carry put him with one other running back in history: Jim Brown.
CJ's carrying a lot of the load so far this year, he's 4th in the NFL in rushing attempts, so CJ needs your prayers it's true, and save a few for Lefty too... it's Pancho and Lefty by Townes Van Zandt! For the completely uninitiated feel free to check out the Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard version, but do yourself a favor and delve a little deeper into Townes Van Zandt's catalogue if you want to see American genius on parade. (Ed note: I ran the Friday Jam today due to the holiday throwing off the rest of the week's schedule.)
This explanation of Vince Young's high-five makes the whole thing even funnier than it was in real-time:
Turns out it was just an awkward moment. Here's what happened:
As Young took a knee on the final play, Boger jogged in with his right arm raised to signify the play was over... as Young turned to face Boger, he saw the referee's right hand above his head and went for a high-five.
Follow us through the jump for praise for our boys from all corners of the internets...
Here's another writer wondering if CJ is the best running back in the NFL, but now the end of these articles are starting to change:
Yes, Peterson is a running back that each and every team in the entire league would take over its current starter—except in Nashville.
And I have to agree, because Chris Johnson is not only the best running back in the NFL, he is also the best true football player at the position.
Jeff Fisher is either crazy, or he's lying through his teeth. Either way it's liable to cost us a shot at a miracle finish if it keeps up.
Vince had one of the best rushing nights of his career on Monday, and it was a crucial component in keeping many drives alive. Paul K comes through with a breakdown of when Vince was the most successful running the ball (on broken plays, rather than called runs), and even delivers when CJ did his best work (with the Big Marine clearing the way).
Titans no. 10 jerseys are flying off the shelf, after retailers couldn't give them away last year. On a personal note my step-brother is married to a wonderful woman from a Central American country, and he had bought her a Vince Young jersey in an attempt to get her to be a football/Titans fan.... the week before VY's meltdown last year. Here's to hoping he remembered what closet he put it in!
Vince Young love is coming from everywhere...
Hat tip to numbertenox for pointing us towards the extensive breakdown from TMQ of Vince and the change in the Titans.
Peter King throws some cold water on our hopes for a playoff spot after my boisterous breakdown of the slumping teams in front of us:
Though the Titans play four of their next five at home, it's still a tough road with three division leaders on the remaining sked: Arizona, at Indianapolis, St. Louis, Miami, San Diego (on a Friday, Christmas night), at Seattle. Tough road. The Cards are 5-0 on the road, Indy's 10-0, San Diego's on a five-game winning streak.
If if's and buts were candy and nuts, Houston would be having a great Thanksgiving.
Every time you read a great Titans-related story on the web and don't share it with the MCM community through the fanposts, fanshots or by emailing me at mcmaugustwest@gmail.com Larry Fitzgerald learns to jump a little higher. Is that what you want?!!!!?!?!
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This whole Harper over Hood thing
Is driving me crazy. But, I guess Fisher is already there.
What is he thinking?!?!
by JimR on Nov 25, 2009 9:09 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I'm not an NFL head coach.
I only play one at home on my couch but what is Fisher seeing in Harper (and our return game and Collins) that the rest of us aren’t? Is this guy blind, seriously delusional, or such a complete batshit-crazy genius that he is on another plane of reality from the rest of us?
My opinion of Fisher has completely gone down the toilet when before the year started I was disowning family members for talking ill of him.
by Titan9 on Nov 25, 2009 9:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the whole return game episode was awful
Almost dereliction of duty. How can he be so blind to things thar seem so obvious to the rest of the world?
I just don’t get it.
by JimR on Nov 25, 2009 9:23 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I vote for batshit crazy.
by BadV6Blazer on Nov 25, 2009 9:28 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Bonus Morning Link
check out Deadspin’s gallery of tailgaters at the Harvard-Yale game, and guess which one is hal!
Music City Miracles blogger and official Jon Bovi tour manager.
by August West on Nov 25, 2009 9:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am gonna guess hal is hiding behind the boom box
Like Wilson on Home Improvement, he knows that someone at MCM might see those pictures!
Official MCM Hater!
Retire #9!
by gramsey712 on Nov 25, 2009 9:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
(full disclosure)
hal’s not in those pics… I’m just messing with my boy!
Music City Miracles blogger and official Jon Bovi tour manager.
by August West on Nov 25, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whever writes this blog has great music taste, John Prine a few months back, now Pancho and Lefty
lovin it
Once upon a time you dressed so fine
You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
People'd call, say, "Beware doll, you're bound to fall"
You thought they were all kiddin' you.
-Bob
by titansfan615 on Nov 25, 2009 9:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
many thanks
I’m hoping the Friday Jams links lighten the mood a little, and figured I’d get one in today since the holiday will throw off the rest of the week’s schedule.
Music City Miracles blogger and official Jon Bovi tour manager.
by August West on Nov 25, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Keep it up
I too always enjoy the music links, good tunes make a good day great and a bad day tolerable.
Back To The Future
by Voluntitan23 on Nov 25, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can I get a little...
Steve Earle?
Just sayin’, if the opportunity arises…
This one's for you, #9.
by Drubaru on Nov 26, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heartily agree!
Perhaps some JJ Cale is not too far away!
Ball, oskie, cover, block, cut and slice, pursue and gang tackle... for this is the WINNING EDGE.
by pound the rock on Nov 25, 2009 11:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our return game totally sucks
I am not pleased with the play of Harper but even that crap is easier to live with than our total lack of returns. I will defer to the coaches on the choice at corner, what I see or think is often shaded by my insane blind passion for the team. They are the pros, having played/coached in the league. Maybe it has to do with Harper’s knowledge of the system, I don’t pretend to know or understand.
But how can anyone look at the body of work that our various returners have put up this year and be pleased. Can’t Hawkins or someone else do at least as well. And on a related topic, why did we kick short at the end of the Texan game? If Brown/Kubiak don’t choke we are in overtime risking the game to a coin flip.
Back To The Future
by Voluntitan23 on Nov 25, 2009 10:53 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i love how everybody is singing.......
………to a different tune, not 4 games removed it was not the same song as it was back then. ppl doubted VY passion, emotion, heart for the game of football. he stated himself that he just wanted to get back to PLAYING FOOTBALL, and just have fun. seems to have worked out. ppl didnt think that the locker room would be in his corner. now you hear multiple interviews and writings that the teams KEY PLAYERS are more than happy to have VY back at center, especially CJ…the leagues top rusher, one among many, many, many others.
talks that VY did not have the mental capacity to lead this team, refer to the LAST FOUR GAMES and the overall situation of him having to overcome all that he did the season before last. that he couldnt be a QB in this league, and all he was is a glorified rusher that can throw the ball. yeah the mans changing the plays at the line, recognizing the blitzes, and going through his progressions before he decides to tuck it and run. and his decision making has been on point, except for the here and theres that qb’s tend to make (hey peyton throws INT’s too, lol) did everybody see the clip on MNF of vince reading his receivers, those look the the eyes of A QB to me. especially when he’s looking off LB’s and CB’s. and my favorite, a poor mans michael vick, that’s laughable. the mans about to break vicks record for rushing for a QB, and VY has a much much better deep ball than vick ever had, maybe vick takes the short yard stuff but hey vince is still learning as he is now our guy again. plus that TD pass to britt (what a coincidence britts first NFL td came off the hand of VY, an on point perfect pass ill remind you)
now all these fans wanna come out saying that, oh i just doubted, not that i didnt believe. yeah yeah yeah, of course your gonna say that, the mans proving those of you wrong. and yeah VY didnt play perfect at the beginning, b/c the better way to go about it was to let KC play his days out so it gives VY the chance to watch and learn for a little bit and he could take the reins over later and be more comfortable when that time came. but no he was throwin the fire, and showed success, but ends up being his own fault. fans were teased w/ the success and when it doesnt come automatically ppl are lighting their torches and grabbing their pitchforks. why? lets all say it together…SOPHOMORE SLUMP…plz refer to (flacco, ryan, and even cassell can bet put in this convo) and a shout out to TITAN9, there has been those that believed it from the beginning, not b/c of a blind man love for VY…but b/c we could see the potential sitting on the bench. sitting on the bench!!! im so thankful for bud adams for actually still being able to see it also, not bad for a guy in his 80’s. face it, VY’s the perfect fit for us, weve never been a pass first team, WE POUND THE ROCK! and finally a coordinator that is smart enough to play to VY’s strengths (go on dinger, prove your haters wrong too), we will be something to watch for a long time, yeah alot of college plays wont work in the nfl when your typical players try to run them, but with talents on a whole nother level working it like CJ and VY. why not? your seeing it right before your eyes, ppl didnt think the wildcat was gonna stick around. and i think more teams are running it, if im not mistaken.
so all the VY hat…..doubters, dont stop now, that’s whats fueling VY. sorry about the length once again, had to get it out.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Nov 25, 2009 1:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
on another note.....
harp needs to be benched, i hate to say it b/c he is a good cover man and a good tackler, he just doesnt have the speed to keep up anymore, i saw that corner td to andre johnson as soon as i saw them 2 lined up in front of eachother. and hood was a big time steal, gotta get that man on the field, he’s that missing piece we’ve needed since harp downward spiral. im ok with our return game, its a huge improvement to muffed punts and turnovers, but still yards after the punt is needed greatly. but as long as progress is being made, cant really complain too much, ive felt alot more comfortable with our returner as of late than in past games. hope VY can continue to play well, b/c im sure there are ppl just waiting in the wings for him to screw up, but at least now it’ll be talk of how its mistakes made by the qb as oppose to the “i dont think VY can do it” bs. and im pulling for CJ to crack 2K, why he’s not in the MVP talk is crazy to me (unless he is and i just missed that). overall…..GO TITANS!
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Nov 25, 2009 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't understand
why the guy they had in there was calling a fair catch at the 5. why not just let it bounce? but, as bad as our return game still is, it’s not as bad as it was the first few weeks.
by numbertenox on Nov 25, 2009 1:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah.....
there were times when i didnt even want to look at the tv when the opposing team was about to punt the ball to us.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Nov 25, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't think he had it in him
but i never hattened on him. and dinger is confusing me. at first i was like, oh cool dinger’s back, and then i was like what is this crap super boring offense, and now i’m like oh cool dinger’s back! know what i mean, like?
by numbertenox on Nov 25, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i got you.....
i kind of got that feeling too at first even though i was on board with getting dinger back. if he could strive with air and eddie, i didnt see a reason why he couldnt with VY and CJ, now he’s got more exciting pieces to work with. i dont mean to hate on KC, i appreciate everything that he did for us, shit, we would have won the super bowl. but i just didnt like his pass first, AND only mentality. in VY, its just not his skill set, but the emotional part as well. i can almost guarantee that his play from here on out is for mcnair, and for that reason, i believe he’ll play his heart out. but he would have done it anyway, whether steve(rip) passed away or not, with the sad events with #9 happening thats just more wood to the fire.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Nov 25, 2009 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Another Picture of the "High Five"
I knew I wasn’t seeing things….
by T Coleman on Nov 25, 2009 1:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ref's response.....
great game. its about time ppl in tennessee woke up and put you in.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Nov 25, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Note to distinguished MCM leadership team
We need a caption contest for this photo!
by JimR on Nov 25, 2009 6:25 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

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