Today was the first Sunday since the 20th century that I did not possess tickets to a Browns home game. And, as it turned out, I'm kinda glad I didn't. The first half was one of the longest in memory and the overall length of the game was made up for only by one of the fastest third quarters I could recall. But the sense of inevitability of a march to defeat was quite overwhelming at the half.

As for the game, it's sort of the same old same old. The Chiefs waited until the second half to realize that it was the Browns they were playing, and that's when they started to run with authority. For the game, they had 140 yards on the ground, but while not gaining a whole lot in the second half, they were setting up the pass with that commitment, and Matt Cassel threw the ball much better.

It only resulted in 6 points for the Chiefs. However, when you are the Browns and not making any necessary adjustments, that's enough.

Seneca Wallace was OK at QB for the Browns, I guess. But he threw the fatal interception for a TD, that was mindful of the worst throws of the past.

The defense played OK, I guess. But they still don't make the plays at the end to save any game.

Special teams played OK, I guess. But Reggie Hodges saved his worst punts for his last two. Josh Cribbs and the return game are currently non-existent. Phil Dawson missed a makeable field goal, as well.

Other problems remain. The Browns couldn't even average 3 yards a carry. Wideouts caught only 6 of the 17 balls thrown their way. Josh Cribbs caught a 65-yarder for a TD that was drawn up great, but never attempted again. The passing game again, outside of a nice throw to Benjamin Watson, seems to ignore the middle of the field.

Even though it was a "sellout", you do realize the attendance was only 65,377.

So, the season is over in mid-September once again. Sure, there are 14 more games, but 87% of the teams that start 0-2 do not make the playoffs, so take that Mr. Glass Half-Full Guy.

Browns lose, 16-14.

Meal of Links

Randy Quaid and wife in trouble again. This time for being squatters.

Plaxico Burress talks about jail. He has only 9 months to go.

6 reasons this guy is not on Facebook. And they all make sense.

You know your team sucks when tailgaters garner headlines. Look for the 4 a.m. vs 7 a.m. Muni Lot answers in tomorrow's PD.

Exercise Yard

Beadlemania continues. I think it's her laugh.

Visitor

None, on a Browns home opening Sunday.