WhoDeyRevolution

Pathetic

Doc's post-game column was up on Enquirer.com after the game today, but it could have been posted by 10am.  Last Monday.

Another loss, now 10 in a row.  After wins from Detroit and Buffalo, the Bengals are now slotted for the #2 pick in the 2011 draft, behind the 1-12 Carolina Panthers.

We could break down Carson Palmer's 3 INT's, but why bother.  Nothing matters until the Bengals hold players and coaches accountable.  Nothing matters until a general manager is hired, a real scouting department is established, and a plan is put in place.

Should be a fun week for practice at Wall2Wall in Mason. 

A New Low

What can you say that hasn't already been said about the 2010 Bengals?  Even for someone as jaded as I am, giving up 35 unanswered points in one half of football to a 1-8 football team, at home, is pretty damn unbelievable.

A losing culture established by Mike Brown has bred a losing football team this season and for 18 of the past 20 seasons.  Zero playoff wins.  We will have much more on the game and where we go from this point forward, but that's all you really need to know.

Mike Brown doesn't care enough about this team, the fans, this city, or himself to fix this mess. 

Picking Up the Pieces

Back in the early 90's, every ABC family sitcom made the trip to Disney World as part of a huge cross-promotional effort.  Full House, Step by Step, Family Matters.  They all went. 

You didn't know exactly when it was coming, but eventually, the entire clan was heading to Orlando.

That's kind of how I felt yesterday...you didn't know exactly when or how, but you knew the Bengals would find a way snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

The problem is this:  no way this game should have ever come down to one desperation pass.  The lack of consistency on the offensive line, the mind numbing penalties that killed drives, key drops by veteran receivers that stalled drives, and the lack of vision by the offensive coaches all preceded Brandon Stokley's catch. 

The offensive ineptness took away from an inspired effort from the defense.  Not a ridiculous, fantasy match-up winning performance like the Eagles turned in on Sunday...but a solid effort that held the Broncos without a TD for 59:30 and held the Broncos to just 75 yards on the ground and 140 yards through the air (prior to the 87-yard touchdown). 

If the Broncos had two safeties that were "25 yards deep and backpedaling" the entire game...then where was Bernard Scott in the flat to make them pay? 

Why couldn't Bratkowski and Co. adjust and find ways to get Chris Henry more than one catch during the first drive of the game?

While we will always remember this game for the freak ending, it's a shame that will overshadow how well the defense played, how poorly the offense executed, and the lack of ingenuity from Bob Bratkowski. 

If you don't think 2-5 or worse by the bye isn't a possibility, think again.  Next week @ Green Bay, then home against Pittsburgh.  Possibly a win in Cleveland, then on the road to play Baltimore, before coming home to Houston and Chicago. 

The mental mistakes and the lack of an cohesive offensive line are going to kill this team.  Not one play in the first game of the season.

Who Dey Revolution Game Days at Blackfinn

 

Comrades of the Revolution:

As we continue on our quest to force Mike Brown to instill competence in the front office, it is imperative that we sever all revenue streams to him.  While we must continue the boycott and not buy tickets to home games, that doesn't mean you have to stop watching football altogether. 

That is why we are proud to announce Who Dey Revolution Sundays sponsored by Blackfinn Bar & Saloon.  

Blackfinn, located downtown on 7th Street between Vine and Walnut, will be the official Who Dey Revolution bar all season long!  Blackfinn has great food and drink specials, along with 32 flat-screen tv's so you can catch every single NFL game, every Sunday (except of course, if the Bengals home games are blacked out).

What does this all mean for you?  Great question.  Starting this Thursday, September 3rd at 7pm, YOU can get a head start on the competition. 

By donating just $4.50 (in honor of the 4 1/2 wins last season) you will receive an official WDR mug and become an official member of the Who Dey Revolution.

Here is what your membership includes:

    * WDR Membership Card- which gets you 10% off all non-discounted items at Blackfinn -- good any time, 7 days a week.

    * Bring your official WDR 14oz mug back EVERY SUNDAY to get $1 Miller and Coors during the ENTIRE NFL SEASON!

    * Cheap appetizers every Sunday when ordering off the official WDR Gameday Menu.

    * Enter to win $1,000 worth of cash and prizes to be given away on Thursday, September 10th.

    * Enter to win $300 worth of cash, prizes, t-shirts, etc. given away EVERY SUNDAY AT HALFTIME!

Trying to Do Too Much

"We just had a few guys trying to do too much..."

Ever hear that quote from Marvin Lewis during a Monday press conference?  Try after nearly every game over the past five-plus seasons as Bengals Head Coach. 

Truth be told, 31 other teams have issues with a player trying to be a hero and go outside their responsibilities to make a big play.  But, no other team has it happen again, and again, and again (without that mistake being corrected) more than the Bengals. 

While in Dallas for the game, I saw one play that reminded me of Marvin's weekly quote...and after going back through the DVR, it's clear that it was a case of someone trying to do too much.  Let's break this sucker down (touchdown begins at 0:24).

Douchbag Fun

As the Bengals prepare for their home opener against the Titans to the lowest expectations in 26 years, WDR would like to remind Bengals fans what Mike Brown can't ruin - your ability to tailgate your faces off.  Even during the dark years when cornhole was only played on the West Side, Bengals fans could be counted on to show up early, drink multiple Hudy Delights and Little Kings beverages and consume German sausages of every color and flavor.

The tailgate before the game is often the highlight of the Bengals game - and WDR wants to celebrate this hallowed pastime.

So, stealing a bit from Barstool Sports,  we want you to send us pictures from Sunday's game of hot chicks spotted at the tailgate and the game, as well as some Bengals Douchbags dominating the tailgate. 

Email us pictures at whodeyrevolution [at] gmail [dot] com.

 

This is similar to the "Fan Fun" feature on Bengals.com except more awesome. 

WDR Comrdes, Mike Brown may be able to ruin your team - but he'll never take your ability to dominate a tailgate.

Examples of some sweet pictures to take and send us below the jump.