Bill Swerski Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 (edited) According to Dr. Z's latest Power Rankings, Manning's stellar numbers this year are "a reach" (which makes no sense, even in the context he puts it in) and Ray Lewis is a "fraud." I'd argue that Z's alleged Ph.D. is a greater case for fraud than Ray Lewis' alleged lack of playmaking ability. Edited November 18, 2004 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordo Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 According to Dr. Z's latest Power Rankings, Manning's stellar numbers this year are "a reach" (which makes no sense, even in the context he puts it in) and Ray Lewis is a "fraud." This guy is worse than LeBatard. 561396[/snapback] No no, go back and re-read it. He wasn't saying Manning's overall numbers this year are a reach, but some of the ways records are being looked at: ...To which the AP report in front of me adds, "Most five-TD games (four) in a 12-month span," which I believe is a reach, leaning on last year's action, but it's nothing compared to the next reach. "After three quarters against the Texans he had thrown one less TD pass (five) than incomplete passes (six)." OK, I'm going to cut it off here... But I do agree that Z is bad. I used to enjoy his quirky/witty writing, but now I think the guy is going senile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted November 18, 2004 Author Share Posted November 18, 2004 No no, go back and re-read it. He wasn't saying Manning's overall numbers this year are a reach, but some of the ways records are being looked at: 561399[/snapback] Still, that's an incredibly stupid thing to say. What's the point? To trivialize what Manning's done this season? I don't recall a sports reporter trivializing the records that McGwire and Bonds have set in the recent past. And the comments about Ray Lewis are just absurd. I could accept that Ray Lewis is "not playing up to his usual level," but calling him a "fraud" is just flat-out asinine. I don't recall seeing "Ph.D.," "M.D.," or "D.D.S" on Z's resume, so he's in no position to be calling anyone a fraud. He's no more a "doctor" than Dr. Dre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 He's no more a "doctor" than Dr. Dre. 561406[/snapback] Dre's not a doctor. And as far as Zimmerman goes, opinions are like . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 I agree this guys a joke. I can't even read it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Still, that's an incredibly stupid thing to say. What's the point? To trivialize what Manning's done this season? I don't recall a sports reporter trivializing the records that McGwire and Bonds have set in the recent past. 561406[/snapback] I think he just might be suggesting that John Madden stop slobbing Manning's knob so intently... Actually, I hear Madden might leave Brett Favre for Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Whats the deal w/ his Ph.D anyway? Not like U receive one for NFL knowledge.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 He wasn't saying Manning's overall numbers this year are a reach, but some of the ways records are being looked at: 561399[/snapback] Agree with Cordo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenom Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Wow I agree with Swerski. The Dr. has sucked for a long time.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 I lost all respect for Dr. Z about 5-6 years ago, but I still think any NFL fan worth his salt should at least read The Thinking Man's Guide to Pro Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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