After the 1st half I almost did not have the heart to watch the 2nd half. Different game entirely in the 2nd half. Somehow they rallied and Miami folded. Either way a win is a win.
I watched a lot of the Race in the first half, that was hard to look at. Completly out of sync, getting Drew clobered. The defence really came back and did a nice job in the second half after giving up the long run to Ricky. Bell was a monster.
You call it game of the weak and I call it crummy game of the week. From here on out the distinction will be between the Panthers, Deadskins, Bills and Bucs.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Just to back up a bit to yesterday. Sure was good to see Timmy boy back in form. Bama deserves to be ranked below USC this week after that crap against Lame Kitten and his puddy cats.
The crummy game of the day, Panther/Bills, is on at 4 on Cbs. Thanks to FOX I can watch Vikings/Steelers at 1 and Falcons/Cowboys at 4. How bout em Cowboys-NOT.
Monday night looks to be a crummy game with the Deadskins playing the Eagles.
Texans/49er's could be interesting.
One thing that is hard to swallow this AM. After their vitory over MD, DOOK has more conference wins (2) than my Heels (0). Waiting now for the b-ball season that opens in a couple weeks.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
but for what it is worth, my email to the commish..............
To commissioner Goodell,
This is just my opinion, so you may treat it as you see fit. I am a conservative. I believe in free enterprise. I am not a racist. I used to get excited about the NFL, but since your misguided statements regarding Rush Limbaugh and his attempted ownership I find the fire I used to have in my belly is just not there anymore. If you truly analyze your main fan base, you will realize that it is conservatives who believe as I do that pay for your league and your alienation of them is not a good move. An apology to Rush and a clarification of his status would go a long way toward healing this rift. Your rush to judgment in this matter is bad for your fan base, bad for the NFL and bad for race relations in this country.
An observation on the Bucs/Patriots game in London.
I've noticed in the past few years that Americans are becoming more and more disrespectful during the singing of the Start Spangled Banner. The professional sports organizations perpetuate this by having pop singers sing, who mangle and adlib the music. It's a performance, not the reverential singing of our national anthem. Add to that the cheering that starts long before the end of the song. Just awful.
In contract, I've noticed that the Brits and other countries always sing their anthem straight, no adlibbing, and the entire crowd sings along. They also wait until the song is over before cheering.
Not to mention that they usually have a "real" singer lead the singing, like today's Katherine Jenkins. Toni Braxton couldn't sing a single phrase without taking a breath in the middle of it.
I very seldom listen to someone singing the national athem. NASCAR is supposed to be based on country traditions yet they get those freaks like Kid Rock to screw up our song-not his. NASCAR is the worst as far as I am concerned.
The greatest redition I think I ever heard was the Friday night after 9/11 when the combined bands of Havelock High School and West Craven HS marched onto the field and performed prior to the game. I think the whole crowd was singing before it ended. I will never forget that night. Many of the kids in Havelock's band had a parent(s) in the Marine Crops. Theses kids had to have thoughts as to where mom or dad would be going in the coming weeks and months.
They pulled it off because the band directors at both schools were good buddies and had written the arraignment themselves.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
I like that folks add their own personality, style, and heart into the Anthem. It is a very difficult song to sing and the folks are usually cheering for an outstanding performance (or the fly over). I have heard versions, from Whitney Huston, The Grateful Dead, Aretha Franklin, and many others that have stirred me still. The National Anthem is a song of celebration, not of solemn reflection,,well not yet anyway.
I have got to see the Broncos play several times and I have really been impressed by Knowshawn Moreno. So much so I was ready to hand him the Rookie of the year award in the NFL. This is the first time I have watched much of the Vikings. I got to tell you you Percy Harvin is going to give him a run for his money.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Going to watch Game 6 tonight as well...Angels are my pick.
edit~Oh no! Giants/Cardinals are playing tonight...2 of my picks from a forum thread to go to the Super Bowl...(lol) nevertheless, I have to watch that as well...got to go with Warner....although I love Manning as well.
I'll have to switch it back and forth between the games I guess.
Anyone know if the Baseball game is supposed to start around the same time as it was scheduled to yesterday?
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
So the fix is on. Everytime the Saint's challenge a call, The crew in Miami is going to unplug the replay machine. What a crock.
Edit: I guess it doesn't matter, it looks like the Saints spent the week reading about their Giants win. Well if the Saints have to lose, this is the one to lose - its meaningless. They look pretty bad right now.
Edit 2: So the Saints have no replay available when Miami is awarded and obvious incomplete pass. But Miami gets two replays, taking one touchdown from the Saints? Where the hell was the booth on the Saints challenge?
The moment the replay was unavailable for the Saints it should have been removed from the rest of the game. That is cheap crap.
I hope the Saints come back and shove the ball straight up their Everglades.
Edit 3: This has turned into a game.
Saints 31
Miami 34
most of the 4th quarter left .This is what the Saints -Giants game was supposed to be.This will rot my liver.
Bradford says he will under go surgery and then enter the draft in April. He could come back to OK for another season. I think entering the draft is a mistake. He will not be in the top ten because most teams are going to be suspect of that shoulder.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Jeremy Shockey is blossoming into one of the best tight ends in the league. Drew Brees continues to prove he's the best quarterback since Joe Montana, even in a bad game. Drew Brees might have an off game, but his leadership on the field is always there. It's almost like he's a coach on the field. Reggie Bush continues to hang on by a hair. Just when you say "trade him," he pulls out a good play. But most of the time, he remains an east-west runner.
Darren Sharper is probably the best safety the Saints have ever had, including when they had Tommy Meyers. Tommy Meyers was a head hunter. Darrin Sharper is an absolute threat of a touchdown the other way. He's averaging about 50 yards per interception return.
Barring any catastrophic injuries ( e.g., season ending injuries to Brees or Sharper), the Saints will be one of the top seeds to go to the Super Bowl (between 1 and 3 at season's end).
after the catch by Shockey, Bush needs to be more effective, particularly returning punts. Bad field possession all first half. I still believe he can do great things though, he just needs to get what he can. Sharper may be the best Saftey anyone ever had, he is playing fantastic. Nice to have Moore back,
Well...here come two games I'm going to enjoy watching...
I know I'm going to go with the two teams that will most likely lose, but what the heck...it wouldn't be fun if you weren't honest.
I hope Angels and Cards win tonight...as to the football, that is a hard pick for me as I love both teams/QB's...plus I picked these two teams to play in the SB for the heck of it with a forum thread that was started awhile back.
Catch ya all when I catch ya here and there.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
I only speak for myself. All of you are American Patriots and we will take back our country.
I'm just Mad as Hell and I refuse to watch a sport that has a Commissioner and the head of the players association say they are opposed to Rush Limbaugh.
Their reason . . . they think HE is the RACIST!!!
How did they come to think that way? They swallowed SharpASS and JackASS hook, line, and sinker
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Must See...Minnesota at
October 25, 2009 - 09:31 ET by the strugglerMust See...Minnesota at Pittsburg
The Lions need a
October 25, 2009 - 09:35 ET by P. AaronThe Lions need a win...Doooh! It's a bye week!
Yesterday
October 25, 2009 - 09:36 ET by cjbreischAll of the must-see football games were yesterday.
Sunday football falls into the "must miss" category.
Saints at Maimi
October 25, 2009 - 09:41 ET by richb313Geaux Saints, I want to believe.
It's all right Rich
October 25, 2009 - 13:26 ET by general companyThey are the real deal
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
1st Half almost did me in
October 25, 2009 - 21:37 ET by richb313After the 1st half I almost did not have the heart to watch the 2nd half. Different game entirely in the 2nd half. Somehow they rallied and Miami folded. Either way a win is a win.
Yea Rich
October 25, 2009 - 21:59 ET by general companyI watched a lot of the Race in the first half, that was hard to look at. Completly out of sync, getting Drew clobered. The defence really came back and did a nice job in the second half after giving up the long run to Ricky. Bell was a monster.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
nfl week 7
October 25, 2009 - 09:52 ET by 411game of the week is Minnesota @ Pittsburgh.
game of the weak: Bills @ Carolina.
Upset special: Raiders 20-16 over the Jets.
Fantasy Football Wk 7 Update
RB/411acrossamerica.com
411
October 25, 2009 - 10:07 ET by ricklailYou call it game of the weak and I call it crummy game of the week. From here on out the distinction will be between the Panthers, Deadskins, Bills and Bucs.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Just to back up a bit to
October 25, 2009 - 10:05 ET by ricklailJust to back up a bit to yesterday. Sure was good to see Timmy boy back in form. Bama deserves to be ranked below USC this week after that crap against Lame Kitten and his puddy cats.
The crummy game of the day, Panther/Bills, is on at 4 on Cbs. Thanks to FOX I can watch Vikings/Steelers at 1 and Falcons/Cowboys at 4. How bout em Cowboys-NOT.
Monday night looks to be a crummy game with the Deadskins playing the Eagles.
Texans/49er's could be interesting.
One thing that is hard to swallow this AM. After their vitory over MD, DOOK has more conference wins (2) than my Heels (0). Waiting now for the b-ball season that opens in a couple weeks.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
I probably could have stated it better........
October 25, 2009 - 10:54 ET by old crobut for what it is worth, my email to the commish..............
To commissioner Goodell,
This is just my opinion, so you may treat it as you see fit. I am a conservative. I believe in free enterprise. I am not a racist. I used to get excited about the NFL, but since your misguided statements regarding Rush Limbaugh and his attempted ownership I find the fire I used to have in my belly is just not there anymore. If you truly analyze your main fan base, you will realize that it is conservatives who believe as I do that pay for your league and your alienation of them is not a good move. An apology to Rush and a clarification of his status would go a long way toward healing this rift. Your rush to judgment in this matter is bad for your fan base, bad for the NFL and bad for race relations in this country.
National Anthem
October 25, 2009 - 12:19 ET by LorraineAn observation on the Bucs/Patriots game in London.
I've noticed in the past few years that Americans are becoming more and more disrespectful during the singing of the Start Spangled Banner. The professional sports organizations perpetuate this by having pop singers sing, who mangle and adlib the music. It's a performance, not the reverential singing of our national anthem. Add to that the cheering that starts long before the end of the song. Just awful.
In contract, I've noticed that the Brits and other countries always sing their anthem straight, no adlibbing, and the entire crowd sings along. They also wait until the song is over before cheering.
Not to mention that they usually have a "real" singer lead the singing, like today's Katherine Jenkins. Toni Braxton couldn't sing a single phrase without taking a breath in the middle of it.
I very seldom listen to
October 25, 2009 - 13:01 ET by ricklailI very seldom listen to someone singing the national athem. NASCAR is supposed to be based on country traditions yet they get those freaks like Kid Rock to screw up our song-not his. NASCAR is the worst as far as I am concerned.
The greatest redition I think I ever heard was the Friday night after 9/11 when the combined bands of Havelock High School and West Craven HS marched onto the field and performed prior to the game. I think the whole crowd was singing before it ended. I will never forget that night. Many of the kids in Havelock's band had a parent(s) in the Marine Crops. Theses kids had to have thoughts as to where mom or dad would be going in the coming weeks and months.
They pulled it off because the band directors at both schools were good buddies and had written the arraignment themselves.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
I dissagree, Lorraine
October 25, 2009 - 13:41 ET by general companyI like that folks add their own personality, style, and heart into the Anthem. It is a very difficult song to sing and the folks are usually cheering for an outstanding performance (or the fly over). I have heard versions, from Whitney Huston, The Grateful Dead, Aretha Franklin, and many others that have stirred me still. The National Anthem is a song of celebration, not of solemn reflection,,well not yet anyway.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Anybody watching the
October 25, 2009 - 14:57 ET by bigtimerAnybody watching the Vikings/Steelers game?
I knew it would be a great one...so far it hasn't disappointed.
Go Steelers!
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Rookie of the year
October 25, 2009 - 15:00 ET by ricklailI have got to see the Broncos play several times and I have really been impressed by Knowshawn Moreno. So much so I was ready to hand him the Rookie of the year award in the NFL. This is the first time I have watched much of the Vikings. I got to tell you you Percy Harvin is going to give him a run for his money.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Yep...that was a heck of a
October 25, 2009 - 15:09 ET by bigtimerYep...that was a heck of a return by Harvin.
They came right back at the kick off and tightened the score.
It's been a really good game.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
→ Old man Favre
October 25, 2009 - 15:04 ET by Cool Arrow3:21 left. Who better?
OK, he's no longer Tom Brady, but I'd take him.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
He looked old
October 25, 2009 - 15:07 ET by general companyTrying to tackle that DL after that fumble.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Steelers just picked off
October 25, 2009 - 15:10 ET by bigtimerSteelers just picked off the ball....another TD.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Oh my, again
October 25, 2009 - 15:11 ET by general companyPoor Brett was the only one that could had made the tackle again
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Steelers WIN! 'Doubling
October 25, 2009 - 15:17 ET by bigtimerSteelers WIN!
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Go Falcons! I've got to
October 25, 2009 - 15:34 ET by bigtimerGo Falcons!
I've got to check what other games are on today.
Going to watch Game 6 tonight as well...Angels are my pick.
edit~Oh no! Giants/Cardinals are playing tonight...2 of my picks from a forum thread to go to the Super Bowl...(lol) nevertheless, I have to watch that as well...got to go with Warner....although I love Manning as well.
I'll have to switch it back and forth between the games I guess.
Anyone know if the Baseball game is supposed to start around the same time as it was scheduled to yesterday?
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Technical difficulties
October 25, 2009 - 18:09 ET by nwahsSo the fix is on. Everytime the Saint's challenge a call, The crew in Miami is going to unplug the replay machine. What a crock.
Edit: I guess it doesn't matter, it looks like the Saints spent the week reading about their Giants win. Well if the Saints have to lose, this is the one to lose - its meaningless. They look pretty bad right now.
Edit 2: So the Saints have no replay available when Miami is awarded and obvious incomplete pass. But Miami gets two replays, taking one touchdown from the Saints? Where the hell was the booth on the Saints challenge?
The moment the replay was unavailable for the Saints it should have been removed from the rest of the game. That is cheap crap.
I hope the Saints come back and shove the ball straight up their Everglades.
Edit 3: This has turned into a game.
Saints 31
Miami 34
most of the 4th quarter left .This is what the Saints -Giants game was supposed to be.This will rot my liver.
Chicago
October 25, 2009 - 16:01 ET by robertlbryantThe Bears are looking like nothing but a disappointment right now : /
→ Miles Austin
October 25, 2009 - 16:24 ET by Cool ArrowPicking up where he left off last week, Miles Austin scores on the long ball from Romo.
Go Cowboys!!!!!!!!!
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
→ Romo to Crayton
October 25, 2009 - 16:43 ET by Cool ArrowCowboys score again.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
CA... Congrats! They
October 25, 2009 - 18:24 ET by bigtimerCA...
Congrats!
They did a great job from what little I got to see.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
→ Miles Austin
October 25, 2009 - 18:28 ET by Cool ArrowThanks, bt.
I really enjoyed the last two games. I was hoping Miles Austin wasn't qa flash in the pan, but he came through with two TDs today also.
Patrick Crayton's punt return and TD catch were poetry also.
I'm going to enjoy the rest of the season if this keeps up. Exciting Football.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
My J-E-T-S
October 25, 2009 - 16:49 ET by MrShyMy Jets are doing what any team that believes it's better than (or as good as, even) a 3-3 team should do:
Kicking the snot out of a really bad team, and on the road (but anywhere, when they're that bad.)
Dear Brett, Sorry your
October 25, 2009 - 16:49 ET by Roger the ShrubberDear Brett,
Sorry your return trip to the Burgh ended the same way it did 11 years ago. We apologize for making you look your age.
Thanks for the gifts, even though Christmas isn't for another 2 months.
Sincerely,
The Pittsburgh Steelers
Sam Bradford
October 25, 2009 - 17:38 ET by ricklailBradford says he will under go surgery and then enter the draft in April. He could come back to OK for another season. I think entering the draft is a mistake. He will not be in the top ten because most teams are going to be suspect of that shoulder.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
FINALLY!!
October 25, 2009 - 18:18 ET by nwahsFinally! The Saints on top!
37- 34! The Saints were down 24-3 at one point.
Dang - I don't have enough beer for overtime..
nwahs
October 25, 2009 - 18:24 ET by MrShyThat's good for my now 4-3 Jets. I'd like to get it back to a Jets-Patriots-only division, if possible.
Although, granted, Patriots are in a class by themselves, and after we eeked out that win earlier in the season, might spank us up in Mass..
Seeing some light here
October 25, 2009 - 18:26 ET by nwahsMy nerves can;t take this - but I'm seeing some light. Looks like the Saints are starting to grind it out.- Crossed fingers.
At least they didn't embarrass themselves.
→ Shockey
October 25, 2009 - 18:29 ET by Cool ArrowYou had it. You don't miss those.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
→ Reggie Rocks
October 25, 2009 - 18:30 ET by Cool ArrowWish the Titans could trade Vince Young for him.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
40-34- Saints!
October 25, 2009 - 18:34 ET by nwahsI no longer have fingernails.
→ Forward pass?
October 25, 2009 - 18:39 ET by Cool Arrowhow goofy is that?
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Saints looking pretty
October 25, 2009 - 18:34 ET by bigtimerSaints looking pretty good.
Dolphins need a TD and extra point now.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Hey BT
October 25, 2009 - 18:37 ET by MrShyNo, no.... please, root for the 'Aints (sorry, the Saints :)) ..... do it for Mr. Shy.
My Jets are in their division (the fish, that is....)
The have to go for it
October 25, 2009 - 18:41 ET by nwahs4 -14
The officials suck
October 25, 2009 - 18:42 ET by nwahsThis is terrible
EDIT :SAINTS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need a little public option - 46 -34
October 25, 2009 - 18:45 ET by nwahsI need a little public option after that :)
Saints 46 - Miami 34
Saints were down 24-3 in the second quarter...
I am rooting for the Saints
October 25, 2009 - 18:44 ET by bigtimerI am rooting for the Saints MrS...not because you asked me to....although I might have done that. ;-)
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
BT
October 25, 2009 - 18:46 ET by MrShyCheck's in the mail. Made out to "bigtimer", of course.
MrS... No prob, I can
October 25, 2009 - 18:55 ET by bigtimerMrS...
No prob, I can cash those too.
You send it Carrier Pigeon?
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
→ Carrier Pigeon?
October 25, 2009 - 18:56 ET by Cool ArrowI think Anita Dunn is shooting those birds.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Lol...giving it her best
October 25, 2009 - 18:58 ET by bigtimerLol...giving it her best shot.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Sending it via Crossed The
October 25, 2009 - 19:02 ET by MrShySending it via Crossed The Atlantic Carrier.
:)
LOL...Now that I can look
October 25, 2009 - 19:15 ET by bigtimerLOL...Now that I can look forward to...with glee!
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Who Dat
October 25, 2009 - 19:26 ET by general companySaints come back and beat Miami 46-34
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Article on win
October 25, 2009 - 20:04 ET by nwahsHere's an article on the win.
Jeremy Shockey is blossoming into one of the best tight ends in the league. Drew Brees continues to prove he's the best quarterback since Joe Montana, even in a bad game. Drew Brees might have an off game, but his leadership on the field is always there. It's almost like he's a coach on the field. Reggie Bush continues to hang on by a hair. Just when you say "trade him," he pulls out a good play. But most of the time, he remains an east-west runner.
Darren Sharper is probably the best safety the Saints have ever had, including when they had Tommy Meyers. Tommy Meyers was a head hunter. Darrin Sharper is an absolute threat of a touchdown the other way. He's averaging about 50 yards per interception return.
Barring any catastrophic injuries ( e.g., season ending injuries to Brees or Sharper), the Saints will be one of the top seeds to go to the Super Bowl (between 1 and 3 at season's end).
IMO :)
Heck of a run
October 25, 2009 - 20:13 ET by general companyafter the catch by Shockey, Bush needs to be more effective, particularly returning punts. Bad field possession all first half. I still believe he can do great things though, he just needs to get what he can. Sharper may be the best Saftey anyone ever had, he is playing fantastic. Nice to have Moore back,
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Who dat GC
October 25, 2009 - 21:27 ET by cajun2It looks like something in NO has recovered very well. How was that for a comeback. Weeeeeeee.
Well...here come two games
October 25, 2009 - 19:33 ET by bigtimerWell...here come two games I'm going to enjoy watching...
I know I'm going to go with the two teams that will most likely lose, but what the heck...it wouldn't be fun if you weren't honest.
I hope Angels and Cards win tonight...as to the football, that is a hard pick for me as I love both teams/QB's...plus I picked these two teams to play in the SB for the heck of it with a forum thread that was started awhile back.
Catch ya all when I catch ya here and there.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Yea, I sure want the Angels
October 25, 2009 - 19:41 ET by general companyThe Cards better get ready for it, after what the Saints did to the Giants last week, they will be paying hard.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
gc... ...and that they
October 26, 2009 - 17:51 ET by bigtimergc...
...and that they did!
It was a great game...although I love both teams...my heart is always with Warner.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
I don't give a Sh#t
October 25, 2009 - 23:04 ET by HogTideRebelCatsI don't watch the NFL anymore!!!
How in the Hell can any of us American Patriots watch the Hyproctites of the NFL?!?!
The most High Reverends SharpASS and JackASS can watch for all I care. They know who the racists are. They look in the miror at their UGLY selves.
I'm with Rush
about my last post
October 25, 2009 - 23:43 ET by HogTideRebelCatsI only speak for myself. All of you are American Patriots and we will take back our country.
I'm just Mad as Hell and I refuse to watch a sport that has a Commissioner and the head of the players association say they are opposed to Rush Limbaugh.
Their reason . . . they think HE is the RACIST!!!
How did they come to think that way? They swallowed SharpASS and JackASS hook, line, and sinker