Vanderjagt

Vanderjagt was on Letterman last Thursday. I had always thought he was the mouthy, confident Canadian who has called out Peyton a few years ago. But when he had to sit and be interviewed he appeared almost depressed, like he’d much rather be somewhere else. Perhaps he had agreed to kick footballs in the street, and hadn’t thought that he’d be interviewed beforehand. Letterman introduced him as ‘the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history’, and recited his 2005 stats…23 of 25 kicking field goals, including 7 of 8 beyond 40 yards.

When Dave asked if he wished they had moved in closer before the attempt, Vanderjagt said that before they got the ball, he had talked to Dungy, the offensive coordinator, and Manning, and had told them he was prepared to make anything within 53 yards. So when the Colts got in his range, they took three shots at or near the end zone. Vanderjagt had no beef with that, and also defended Manning a bit regarding Peyton’s post-game comments. He wore a black Air Jordan cap during the whole interview, and answered every question tossed his way.

His holder and snapper joined them outside, but the holder had to stand by and watch while Dave took the snap. You could tell Dave really enjoyed his part. Vanderjagt moved forward as Dave caught the ball, then steadied himself and successfully connected on the only attempt they aired on TV…from 46 yards.

As a kid my family would always drive up to Atlanta to see grandparents, or go to a Falcons or Braves game…even before the interstate ran all the way to Macon. The Ford plant used to have that garage for the car-carrying trucks, right next to the highway. As a boy that was always a highlight, checking out the parking lot, as we rode by. That’s a whole bunch of workers that have to get jobs.

My grandfather took me to the potato chip factory on the other side of the interstate, that eventually became a Keebler plant. (random). I played softball with a guy who worked at the GM plant.

Has Glory Road been to the Picture Show dollar theater yet? Last week I went with small group guys there to see Flightplan, which was better than expected (the new guy laughed at a tense time…it made for a good story at small group Friday night). He had such a good time, as we all could tell, we’re supposed to go again tomorrow night…probably to see Aeon Flux or the Constant Gardener (any suggestions?). You can join us if you’d like, or if Glory Road hasn’t been there yet…

Saturday we went to the Picture Show at 4:45. Matthew and I saw Wallace & Gromit, and it ended at 6:15. Anna and Will went to see that horse movie Dreamer, so Matthew and I slipped in the back to watch the last twenty minutes. Ceil didn’t get out of Pride & Prejudice until 7:10. Ceil saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the first time last night. Everyone’s a big Johnny Depp fan now. We may have to watch it again tonight. Great dance numbers.

Did you read today’s SI.com ‘the ten spot’ column? He discussed Anna Benson’s own press release regarding the trade.

I was catching up on Todd’s blog earlier today…he said the same thing I had about North Point…all the minivans and SUVs with the W stickers. His dislike was a little stronger than mine. Also I was unsure about attending a church led by a Stanley, before I had ever heard him.

Bill Curry is speaking Sunday at my old church…didn’t know if I wanted put on a tie and take Will down there or not...Steve Martin is hosting SNL next week, but I usually don’t remember to flip past NBC.