Ray, I know that you're "Hmmmm" was copywritten back when Charton Heston parted the Red Sea. It's why I always try to give you credit and mention you when I use the aforementioned "Hmmm." The Titans were actually the HOUSTON OILERS. They came here in 1998, went to the Superbowl their first actual year in Nashville, before that, the played at other stadiums, while their's was being built. Got one foot on the last play from winning the 2000 Superbowl (1999 season).

The Houston Texans, took over after they left. Was a different franchise. We beat them the last regular season game of the year. Then the Patriots, who were Superbowl champions last year and last week beat the best team in the league, Baltimore Ravens. This week is the dreaded Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship, which is the game we won with the "Music City Miracle" in 1999, that sent us to the Superbowl. Praying to get past these guys! They are pretty amazing.

It's pretty bizarre being this close the Superbowl, because we started this season losing terribly. And we had one of those "Franchise quarterbacks, Marcus Mariotta, A Heisman Trophy Winner, who was supposed to be our knight in shining armor. And just didn't pan up. Got his back up, Ryan Tannahill, and have won every game since.

I always look at these things very much like songwriting, songs and artists. Some times you have the most amazing song, increible artist, great production and team, money and political clout behind them, looks, talent, everything you think it would need. And it just DOESN'T PAN OUT. The fans don't buy it. They don't gain traction. Just doesn't happen, and they are gone.

And at the same time, these silly songs, artists, that basically suck in every way and they go on to become superstars and huge hit songs. None of it makes sense but that is the world.

Sometimes you can assemble the worlds greatest team, all the right players, the best coaches, the greatest fans, home field advantage, incredible track record, and on that one day, it just doesn't pan out and they are beaten by someone never saw coming. Can't figure it out.

All you can do is go "Hmmmmm." *

* "Copyright 1907, Ray Strode, "SONGS TO DRIVE YOUR MODEL A TO."

MAB

Last edited by Marc Barnette; 01/17/20 05:29 PM. Reason: spelling and grammer errors.