NFL Wildcard Weekend Followup

Action packed! Unexpected losses! Come-from-behind wins! Passion!
Aggressive Competition!

Saturday, Jan 4:
Starting with the NY Jets monster shutout over the Indianapolis Colts, ending the game 41 - 0, holding Probowl pick and all star QB Peyton Manning to one of his worst passing games ever at 14 of 31 attempts logging only 137 yeards in the air (the worst of his 2002 season).

The Atlanta Falcons followed that monster shut out with a kill of their own over Brett Farve and the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field. The Falcons held the Pack to a 24 - 0 first half and only allowed them a single 14 yard pass reception after a long 4 1/2 minute drive. A field goal by Atlanta late in the 3rd quarter ended the scoring for the game and the Pack fell 24 - 7 to the Falcons.

Sunday, Jan 5:
Cleveland Browns take on the Steelers. The Browns took total control of the field the entire first half. Dominating in the air, on the ground and defensively. After a 17 - 7 halftime score, and following that with an additional 7 - 7 3rd quarter add on, the Steelers opened up a late game can of whoopass. Rallying early in the 4th quarter, the Steelers looked like the Steel Curtain of old. Shutting down the Browns running and making key plays on offense, they came back to scratch by the Browns in the last minutes of the game and win with 3 touchdowns, one of which ended in a monster 2-point conversion for a final score of 36 - 33.

San Francisco vs the Giants. This game had fight to the death written all over it. There were heated words and a shoving even before the game started. Kerry Collins' arm was on fire, passing for 29 of 43 attempts, logging a monsterous 342 total yards, 4 TDs and only 1 interception. Picking apart the 49ers defensive shot after shot. After posting a first half score of 28 - 14, both teams came out with even more fire in their eyes. The second half was marred with fights, personal fouls, and even a couple of players being ejected from the game. The 49ers refused, however, to go quietly into that good night. Achieving a monster comback, scoring 25 unanswered points starting late in the 3rd quarter to lead the Giants by one point. In the last seconds of the game, the Giants staged a great drive to get within field goal range, but lost the opportunity after a bad snap brought the holder up and scrambling. A short toss to the endzone missed its mark and the last second ticked away. A near controversial call by the officials of pass intereference ended any hopes the Giants might have had to win the game.

 
All in all, this weekend offered every ounce of thrilling competition that any die-hard football fan could desire.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

In the spirit of the season, we will be closing early on this night. The Time Out staff Christmas party will follow the NFL football game. Time Out will reopen Thursday, Dec 26 at 11am for lunch and business as usual. We wish you, your friends and family a safe, healthy and happy season.

Halloween rocked at Time Out with Blak Cactus (formerly Mudface). Games, contests, prizes, rock-n-roll, and all the insanity of a true Hallo's Eve made the 9th annual "Time Out Halloween Party" a fabulaous night to be out.
If you were not here, you can see a lot of the nights events on our scrapbook page (updates in progress).

HERE COME THE BANDITS!!

With skates slicing the ice and the pucks flying, the Bandits open their 4th season, beginning Oct 11 in Baton Rouge.
The Bandits first home game will be Friday, Oct 18. Show your support by getting out to the game and cheering for Jackson's own, Jackson Bandits.

The Jackson Senators fell to the San Angelo Colts 0-1 in game 5 after a 1 day rain delay. Look for their return in 2003 as they once again attempt to excite and entertain the central Mississippi area on their next run for the CBL title.

The Senators fell tonight to the Colts 3-5 in game 2. They will now travel to San Angelo, TX, where they will finish the best of 5 series, beginning Thursday night.