Jacksonville v. Cincinatti: Cincinatti. I mean really, is that even a question?
Tampa Bay v. Cleveland: Cleveland. Don’t sleep on Cleveland. Maybe all the Browns needed was Kevin Costner in Draft Day to create enough fan buzz for the team*.
Arizona v. Dallas: Is Dallas on enough of a winning streak? Or did Romo seriously injure himself? I’m not sure…but I’m going to ride with Dallas for one more game. Arizona seems to have hit a wall.
Philadelphia v. Houston: Houston. I like JJ Watt to lay some smackdown at home.
New York Jets v. Kansas City: KC all day!
San Diego v. Miami: San Diego.
Washington v. Minnesota: I’m on strike with Washington until such time that they start using Desean Jackson for the speed demon that he is. Minnesota.
St. Louis v. San Francisco: San Francisco is going to want to prove that they’re better than the Seahawks. What better way than beating St. Louis? (eyeroll). I pick San Francisco to win anyway.
Denver v. New England: I have no idea. No clue. Peyton will be Peyton. But Gronkowski is hitting his stride again. I don’t know. Vegas says Denver. I say home teams usually win. Either way, it’ll be a high scoring game. *flips coin*. Okay, my quarter says New England.
Oakland v. Seattle: Seattle. They’re at home, after all.
Baltimore v. Pittsburgh: Baltimore. But only because I think they’re the better team this year.
Indianapolis v. New York Giants: I think the Giants might get surprised on this one. Andrew Luck will pull it out in the end. Indianapolis.
*And therefore enough people to be the 12th man and/or do spirit fingers for game winning drives.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Friday, October 24, 2014
Week 8 Predictions
Detroit v. Atlanta: Detroit. In a ridiculous game in London.
Seattle v. Carolina: Seattle had their tail handed to them last week by the Rams (not to mention that was the 3rd game they’d lost in a row). They’ll be playing bitter on Sunday and it just might be enough to carry them past Carolina.
Baltimore v. Cincinnati: Baltimore
Miami v. Jacksonville: Miami
St. Louis v. Kansas City: Ohh, tough call. St. Louis will be riding high from beating the Super Bowl Champs. But I still like Alex Smith. I’m going with Kansas City.
Chicago v. New England: HA. New England.
Buffalo v. New York Jets: The Bills have lost their starting RB, and are still in the haze of some QB drama. So I’m going with the Jets. In any event, I’m interested to see what the Percy Harvin trade renders for the Jets. More heartache and pain? Or will Harvin have his wicked way with the Buffalo defense?
Minnesota v. Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay. Lovie used to be a defense evil genius. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s got some problems on the offensive side of the ball. If Tampa Bay wins, it will probably be by shutting down all of Minnesota’s offensive hopes and dreams.
Houston v. Tennessee: Houston.
Philadelphia v. Arizona: I think Arizona’s been underrated. And I also think that Philly’s “best offense in football” has been sleeping lately. Down there in the heat, I’m going for Arizona.
Oakland v. Cleveland: Look, don’t sleep on Cleveland. I’m just sayin’.
Indianapolis v. Pittsburgh: I heard on the pre-game show last night that this is Andrew Luck’s first time going up to Pittsburgh against Big Ben. I also heard that Polamalu just ain’t hitting folks the way he used to. With all that, I’m taking Luck to carry Indy through to the W.
Green Bay v. New Orleans: There was a time when these were the two best teams in the NFC. Certainly this will be a game with two of the best QBs. Both defenses are going to have a shootout on their hands. If you ask me, the winning team is going to have a pass rusher that lights up the QB (calling Clay Mathews and Julius Peppers) and a secondary that has a radar on the ball. In any event, I’m still taking Green Bay. Y’all already know.
Washington v. Dallas: Inter-conference game. But Washington refuses to use D. Jackson for the speed demon that he is. So I refuse to pick them to win anything. Dallas.
Seattle v. Carolina: Seattle had their tail handed to them last week by the Rams (not to mention that was the 3rd game they’d lost in a row). They’ll be playing bitter on Sunday and it just might be enough to carry them past Carolina.
Baltimore v. Cincinnati: Baltimore
Miami v. Jacksonville: Miami
St. Louis v. Kansas City: Ohh, tough call. St. Louis will be riding high from beating the Super Bowl Champs. But I still like Alex Smith. I’m going with Kansas City.
Chicago v. New England: HA. New England.
Buffalo v. New York Jets: The Bills have lost their starting RB, and are still in the haze of some QB drama. So I’m going with the Jets. In any event, I’m interested to see what the Percy Harvin trade renders for the Jets. More heartache and pain? Or will Harvin have his wicked way with the Buffalo defense?
Minnesota v. Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay. Lovie used to be a defense evil genius. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s got some problems on the offensive side of the ball. If Tampa Bay wins, it will probably be by shutting down all of Minnesota’s offensive hopes and dreams.
Houston v. Tennessee: Houston.
Philadelphia v. Arizona: I think Arizona’s been underrated. And I also think that Philly’s “best offense in football” has been sleeping lately. Down there in the heat, I’m going for Arizona.
Oakland v. Cleveland: Look, don’t sleep on Cleveland. I’m just sayin’.
Indianapolis v. Pittsburgh: I heard on the pre-game show last night that this is Andrew Luck’s first time going up to Pittsburgh against Big Ben. I also heard that Polamalu just ain’t hitting folks the way he used to. With all that, I’m taking Luck to carry Indy through to the W.
Green Bay v. New Orleans: There was a time when these were the two best teams in the NFC. Certainly this will be a game with two of the best QBs. Both defenses are going to have a shootout on their hands. If you ask me, the winning team is going to have a pass rusher that lights up the QB (calling Clay Mathews and Julius Peppers) and a secondary that has a radar on the ball. In any event, I’m still taking Green Bay. Y’all already know.
Washington v. Dallas: Inter-conference game. But Washington refuses to use D. Jackson for the speed demon that he is. So I refuse to pick them to win anything. Dallas.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
So, I went to a professional hockey game last week
A friend of a friend of a friend was selling his tickets to a game at the last minute. So I decided to go because I’ve never been, and I’ve been making an effort over the past 2 years to get into hockey. (Chicago Blackhawks to be specific. And yes it’s easier because they’ve been winning). Hockey, like baseball and basketball, requires far more commitment per week than football does. But, I can see myself getting into the end of the season – right as the could begins to settle after football season ends. It’s my hope that hockey will fill that sports void – at least a little bit.
Anyhoo, it was great going to the game. I got lucky with the seats – they were club level. And you know, no matter what stadium you’re in, club level seats always have better food. ALWAYS. What I wasn’t expecting was the crowd. It was QUIET. Like, tennis match quiet. Like, I could hear my phone ping when my dad texted me, quiet. Say what? What kind of fervor is this?! This may be the only sport where it is actually more interesting to watch the game on television. And I say that because the announcers are SO excited when they’re calling the game. Plus, they’ve got to be a lot more animated during the play-by-play. Keeping track of that puck combined with the ever-present possibility that someone is about to get slammed into the glass is bound to get anyone excited.
But live? *low whistle*. Pins could drop. You need to concentrate on where that tiny little puck is sliding. So, when there is a shot on the goal, the crowd collectively gasps, or sighs, or groans.* But otherwise the people are FOCUSED, man! On top of that, the ushers all had the opera signs, that say STOP! They hold them up during play. If you have to get up to use the john, you better be prepared to stand when you get back because there is no movement until the whistle blows and play stops.
That said, I’d go back to another game. Preferably one where the ‘Hawks are the pick and the spread is like 4 points. Because the celebration is completely raucous. People are singing, and dancing…and there’s a whole siren situation. Look, I can’t really describe it. Just watch this:
*Almost like watching the Mighty Ducks at the movies!
Anyhoo, it was great going to the game. I got lucky with the seats – they were club level. And you know, no matter what stadium you’re in, club level seats always have better food. ALWAYS. What I wasn’t expecting was the crowd. It was QUIET. Like, tennis match quiet. Like, I could hear my phone ping when my dad texted me, quiet. Say what? What kind of fervor is this?! This may be the only sport where it is actually more interesting to watch the game on television. And I say that because the announcers are SO excited when they’re calling the game. Plus, they’ve got to be a lot more animated during the play-by-play. Keeping track of that puck combined with the ever-present possibility that someone is about to get slammed into the glass is bound to get anyone excited.
But live? *low whistle*. Pins could drop. You need to concentrate on where that tiny little puck is sliding. So, when there is a shot on the goal, the crowd collectively gasps, or sighs, or groans.* But otherwise the people are FOCUSED, man! On top of that, the ushers all had the opera signs, that say STOP! They hold them up during play. If you have to get up to use the john, you better be prepared to stand when you get back because there is no movement until the whistle blows and play stops.
That said, I’d go back to another game. Preferably one where the ‘Hawks are the pick and the spread is like 4 points. Because the celebration is completely raucous. People are singing, and dancing…and there’s a whole siren situation. Look, I can’t really describe it. Just watch this:
*Almost like watching the Mighty Ducks at the movies!
Friday, October 10, 2014
Week 6 Predictions
I am travelling again, so it is quick picks rather than in-depth picks. But, I figured better quick picks than no picks, amirite?*
Anyhoo, here we go:
New England
Cincy
Cleveland
GB
Minnie
Denver
Baltimore
Tennessee
San Diego
Atlanta (although Chicago should win, I doubt they do)
Arizona
Seattle
Philly
San Francisco
*and my mobile device is being difficult. Grrr
Anyhoo, here we go:
New England
Cincy
Cleveland
GB
Minnie
Denver
Baltimore
Tennessee
San Diego
Atlanta (although Chicago should win, I doubt they do)
Arizona
Seattle
Philly
San Francisco
*and my mobile device is being difficult. Grrr
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Week 5 Predictions
Chicago v. Carolina: Chicago is coming off a serious loss, and Carolina is playing at home with a tough defense. I'm giving the Panthers the edge.
Houston v. Dallas: JJ Watt is superhuman. Seriously. The man is on fire. And whatever the front office did during the off-season apparently worked. Meanwhile, Tony Romo has been struggling with his back thanks to a January surgery. Anyone that's had back pain will tell you that even after it's fixed you're never quite the same. Whatever crazy steroids and growth hormones the trainers have are going to help, but you need your back to...move. All that to say, I'm going with Houston.
Buffalo v. Detroit: Detroit. Buffalo is still trying to workout the QB switch.
Baltimore v. Indianapolis: Indianapolis. Steve Smith, Sr. has been great. But I think Andrew Luck is going to make it happen.
Pittsburgh v. Jacksonville: Pittsburgh.
Tampa Bay v. New Orleans: NOLA should win. Key word being should.
Atlanta v. New York: New York Giants.
St. Louis v. Philadelphia: I heard an announcer say that Philly has the best offense in the NFL right now. I like McCoy and I like what Foles is doing. So I'll go Philadelphia.
Cleveland v. Tennessee: I'm going with Cleveland; I think the Titans was great for the first game, but that seems to have been an anomaly for the time being.
Arizona v. Denver: Denver is going to take it at home.
New York Jets v. San Diego: San Diego.
Kansas City v. San Francisco: Kansas City. There is drama brewing in San Francisco, and until it's resolved, SF is going to be in deep shi-thangs. Plus, Alex Smith going up against his old team? Heeeelllllll Nnnaawwwww Kansas City ain't losing that game.
Cincinnati v. New England: After that loss? I don't see New England losing again.
Seattle v. Washington: Seattle.
Houston v. Dallas: JJ Watt is superhuman. Seriously. The man is on fire. And whatever the front office did during the off-season apparently worked. Meanwhile, Tony Romo has been struggling with his back thanks to a January surgery. Anyone that's had back pain will tell you that even after it's fixed you're never quite the same. Whatever crazy steroids and growth hormones the trainers have are going to help, but you need your back to...move. All that to say, I'm going with Houston.
Buffalo v. Detroit: Detroit. Buffalo is still trying to workout the QB switch.
Baltimore v. Indianapolis: Indianapolis. Steve Smith, Sr. has been great. But I think Andrew Luck is going to make it happen.
Pittsburgh v. Jacksonville: Pittsburgh.
Tampa Bay v. New Orleans: NOLA should win. Key word being should.
Atlanta v. New York: New York Giants.
St. Louis v. Philadelphia: I heard an announcer say that Philly has the best offense in the NFL right now. I like McCoy and I like what Foles is doing. So I'll go Philadelphia.
Cleveland v. Tennessee: I'm going with Cleveland; I think the Titans was great for the first game, but that seems to have been an anomaly for the time being.
Arizona v. Denver: Denver is going to take it at home.
New York Jets v. San Diego: San Diego.
Kansas City v. San Francisco: Kansas City. There is drama brewing in San Francisco, and until it's resolved, SF is going to be in deep shi-thangs. Plus, Alex Smith going up against his old team? Heeeelllllll Nnnaawwwww Kansas City ain't losing that game.
Cincinnati v. New England: After that loss? I don't see New England losing again.
Seattle v. Washington: Seattle.
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