So week 2 is in the books, and I am starting to get hooked on the Redwoods.

I admire management and Dennis for not going with the same-old, same-old.  Some of these players have been given a second chance, and some *may* get a chance to play in the NFL.  It seems to me, especially in this economy, that if someone is offering you money to do something you love, you better a) do it the best you can, b) not complain, and c) be thankful you have a job.

I expected the UFL to look like the NFL in terms of action, and speed of play.  What I forgot, as I think many of you did, is that a team needs time to gel.  Last week, 8 players had to fit in to the offensive and defensive schemes with very little time.  Was it smooth?   No.  Did it work?  Look at the score.

I think that as the season progresses, the Redwoods will become a formidable opponent.  We will, however,  need that O-Line to protect McMahon.  He has some targets that can catch the ball.  He reminds me of Joe Montana and Steve Young in the 49ers heyday.

Crum and Phillips?  Stay healthy and teach the rest of the D-Line to move like you do.  I think you two were raised on a diet of Mean Joe Greene and Lawrence Taylor.

Well, that’s it for Week 2.  Let’s see if we can’t give the Tuskers their first loss of the season!

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