I remember way back in 6th grade, when I was a nascent footballer. Everyone had their favorite teams: Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Raiders, Denver Broncos; you know, western teams. The Cowboys were the popular favorite (we were living in cattle country after all). The Broncs had their fan set. Me, I liked the Raiders. I guess the bad-boy imagery was calling out to me even then.
I can't remember anyone who was a fan of the Houston Oilers. Seems they didn't win so many games. Not a popular choice, even the butt of some schoolyard jokes..
Now, seeing these NFL 50 year anniversary retro uniforms, the throwback jerseys, these 'Oil Derrick' logos on the player's helmets, it's bringing back bad memories. I didn't like 'em them, I don't like 'em now.
Especially after they were right there, dubiously displayed, high and ugly and out of place, present during today's 59-0 drubbing in the snow at New England. The worst loss in Titans (sorry, Oilers) history.
I've never seen a worse performance on a football field in my life...except maybe back in the 6th grade.
Come on, now. This is pathetic.
Fisher, you need some time off, a recharge. There's no way you're the same Jeff Fisher out there on the sideline in that snowstorm today as the one who fought so many tough games as I've watched you coach.
