August 13, 2022 News And Notes

• The Bitch Was Back one last time at Soldier Field in Chicago a week ago, and, as a result, the field was in very questionable condition for a preseason game Friday night, and the NFLPA wants answers.  At least there will not be another preseason game at the venue.
• In a move not inconsistent with preseason, starting safety for Kansas City Justin Reid kicked an extra point in the game.  Reid actually made a simulated 65 yard field goal (not sure if it was fully snapped, etc.) during training camp!  There was at least twice teams appeared screwed last year without an available placekicker during games due to injury -- this is NOT a bad idea to at least get a look if you have one!!   
• It appears as if Manchester United is in serious trouble.  After dropping their home opener 1-2 to Brighton and Hove Albion, their second match has left them last in the table:  A 4-0 loss at Brentford, where Brentford probably could've gotten many more -- the four were all scored in THIRTY-FIVE MINUTES.
• It's Brentford's first win in any competition against Man U in 88 years -- and Ten Hag is the first Man U manager in over a century to lose his first two matches.
• An Atlanta United goal by by Andrew Gutman in the 83rd minute to square the match with FC Cincinnati is the 20000th MLS goal.  To give you perspective, I actually attended a post-match Debbie Gibson concert after a Tampa Bay-New York/New Jersey match on a July 4th in humid (and eventually stormy -- the match was delayed twice!) Tampa.  Roy Lassiter pocketed the only goal in the 19th minute past Tony Meola to give the hosts a 1-0 win.
• And, oh by the way, just to piss off CERTAIN PEOPLE:  Here is Debbie, from that night, with her version of Funny Girl's "Don't Rain On My Parade", just because.
• Yes, I do believe she spotted me in the audience and (non-verbally) pointed me out during the song.  Nyah.  :)