Loading ...
Jimmy Kimmel Gives Adrian Peterson Too Much Credit
I’m not sure if all of you have witnessed the travesty now gracing the airwaves. Basically, it’s a new DirecTV commercial that has Jimmy Kimmel walking around and talking about Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and his record-breaking rushing performance against the San Diego Chargers last season. I’m cool with that, except for the adjective Kimmel uses. The exact adjective used is escaping me, but I believe it was either “smashed” or “crushed.”
Whoa whoa whoa, Jimmy.
The old record was set by Jamal Lewis, then playing for the Baltimore Ravens against his future team, the Cleveland Browns. Lewis set the record with 295 yards, surpassing Cincinnati Bengals running back Corey Dillon’s record of I’m-going-to-say-about-270-some-yards (please correct me). Breaking a hallowed record by 20-some yards is pretty good. If Peterson “smashed” or “crushed” Lewis’ record he must have really done a number on it. Oh wait, he rushed for 296 yards. One more measly yard. DirecTV must be rather desperate to introduce these types of exaggerations into their commercials.
Or else Jimmy Kimmel likes his hyperbole.
If you liked that post, then try these...
Training Camp Opens Today by DJ on July 27th, 2008
Meet the Draft Picks: Jordy Nelson by DJ on May 5th, 2008
Adrian may have had a chance at 2000 yards last year if Al Harris hadn’t cheap-shotted him.
July 27th, 2008 at 6:14 amNah that was just AD’s lack of durability shining through.
July 27th, 2008 at 7:31 amJimmy Kimmel took it too far.
July 28th, 2008 at 10:51 amYeah it’s too bad the packers will have to suffer through Aaron Rodgers now.. man I can’t wait to see them have a 3-13 season
July 29th, 2008 at 11:50 am