I’ve never been able to watch more than 15 minutes of the movie Napoleon Dynamite so I never got as far as the Vote for Pedro scenes in the movie. Napoleon Dynamite has some sort of cult following and those who enjoy it strike me as odd.
The Dallas Cowboys have some sort of cult following and fans of the team strike me as, um, heathen savages. It’s so odd that I will be cheering for the Cowboys (1-4) against the New York Giants (4-2) tonight.
The Redskins intercepted their way in Chicago to a 4-3 record. If the Giants lose to the Cowboys, the Beast will be knotted in a three-way tie for first place, with the ‘Boys a game and a-half behind.
The Giants are playing as if they are serious about winning the conference. They sacked Jay Cutler nine times in the first half of the Chicago game, a 17-3 win, but have yet to face a Beast team.
The Giants are ranked seventh in the Bloguin.com NFL Week 6 Power Poll. The talented but inept Cowboys are ranked 26th in the same poll.
In the idealized world of sports competition, the better teams win out. The Redskins need work, so any back door help is appreciated. I don’t want the ‘Skins to chase the Giants before they face them on December 5. New York plays Dallas twice and Philadelphia once before then.
Washington already has wins against Dallas and Philadelphia. A division loss by New York helps the cause. It won’t hurt the Eagles or Cowboys, either. The best chance for a Giants division loss is tonight in Dallas, or November 21 at The Linc in Philly.
So just for tonight, I’m for Dallas even though it will feel as odd as watching Napoleon Dynamite. I’m going to do it alone, in the dark, very quietly with beer.
If the Cowboys win, I’ll vote for Pedro. I promise.
UPDATE: (Groan) Giants 41. Cowboys 35
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