Tell the Hungry Tiger Not to Bite

Telling a giant running back in full stride, inches from the line, not to score a touchdown is like pleading with a hungry tiger not to bite. Instinct, training and a huge hole opening in front of him put Ahmad Bradshaw on the horns of a dilemma, 'to score or not to score' as Shakespeare might say. Maybe it was the fact that he only had a second or two to decide what to do after Eli Manning requested the impossible. Ahmad slowed down, fighting with himself, pirouetting none to gracefully, and then backed into the end zone, buttocks-first. It was almost comical. Like a slow motion elephant ballet. I guess the bottom line is that if you are in the position to score, that's what you should do - every time. Then trust in your team mates to protect that hard-won lead.

Brian Westbrook is the most underrated running back in the NFL

The happiest sight for me tonight, was not the stack of barbecue ribs I got to annihilate at dinner, but Brian Westbrook scoring his first touchdown as a San Francisco 49er. Brian, who played so many good and productive years at Philly has been one of my favorite players for a long time. I am truly ecstatic that he will be getting to propel himself further in the NFL with the Niners, and end a fantastic Hall-of-Fame career in the right way. He's only 30 years of age, so has several good seasons left in him, and I am hoping he truly gets the chance to shine well past his current one year contract. Apparently the 49ers' decision to sign Westbrook came after the sudden retirement of second year backup running back Glen Coffee. It will be a decision they will not regret.