Joey torches the Saints againFor the 2nd time this season, Joey Galloway has captured 11W's Buckeye NFLer of the Week Award. Joey snagged 7 catches for 159 yards as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints, 27-23. Week 13's victory gave the Bucs a 3 game lead in the NFL's NFC South Division over both the Saints & the Carolina Panthers.
Because of a back injury, the Bucs' starting QB Jeff Garcia was sidelined and Luke McCown got the start. McCown and the Bucs leaned on the veteran Galloway when it was needed. Joey answered with some big plays, including catches of 41 and 60 yards to set up first half scores. And although Joey's return days are behind him, he was inserted as the punt returner in the 4th quarter to assure possession of the ball. He ended the day with one punt return for 2 yards, but his experience and hands were needed for such a pivotal game within the division.
So far this season, Joey has caught 49 passes for 891 yards for an average of 18.2 yards per catch. This average ranks Joey 2nd in the league behind Andre Davis of Houston with 18.3. Joey has also caught 6 TDs so far in 2007.
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Not bad for a 50 year old. Galloway really knows how to take care of himself.
Only one question: at what age do you drop the "joey" and just run with "joe"? 60? 70? 80??
Dude is going to be the world's oldest "Joey" soon.
So far, he hasn't shown any drop-off in ability. I expect Joey will be around for at least a few more years. And I think he'll always be "Joey". Joe Galloway just doesn't sound right.
If there is a Buckeye ASSer of the week, I'd like to nominate Simon Fraser.
Troy Smith should get Runner up for NFLer of the week based on his interview on ESPN where he was asked who he would like to see get the Michigan job and he responded by saying he'd be happy if they didn't get a coach.
Wil,
Did you hear Spielman's response to someone asking him what he would do if Michigan offered him their coaching job?
"I would rather slit my wrist and poke my eyeballs with burning cigarettes."
Corey, I heard Spielman say that. Classic!
No. Was it on his radio show on 1460? And if so do you know which day so I can check the replay.
I believe it was on Monday or last week, they are using the clip on replay to promote the show throughout the day.
Thanks Corey.