Wednesday, October 13, 2010
My Dad
My Dad passed away yesterday. He is the man that encouraged me to start this blog just to get my sports thoughts down. I will continue writing it in his memory, though I will not post for a while and I try to adjust to life without my hero and best friend. I love you Dad.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
CUSE 4-1!
My Syracuse Orange beat the USF bulls 13-9 to improve to 4-1 on the season, matching last year's win total. I know I am getting ahead of myself... but a bowl game isn't out of the realm of possibility. And with the way the Big East is playing, it could be any one we are eligible for. GO CUSE!
NFL Week 5 Picks
On the road this weekend. Let's see if Salem, MA provides any witchingly good picks:
- I picked the Bills last week and they let me down big time. The Jags beat the Colts. I picked the Bills to win one game, and this was it. I don't think I can stick by that anymore. Give me the Jags 14-6.
- My Bucs Bandwagon still has room on it. The Bengals lost the the Browns last week. I think Tampa's defense is good enough to stop the Bengals again, though the Cincy D against a young offense concerns me. But give me Tampa 17-14.
- As I said, the Browns won last week. I don't believe that are at the point where they cn put together two wins in a row. So give me the Falcons on the road, 21-10.
- The Rams look really good, and the Lions have terrible luck. But I think this the the Lions' game to lose. Detroit goes pass happy and wins 24-21.
- Kansas City is the last undefeated team in the NFL. The Colts are angry because they lost last week. That means that the Chiefs are going down. 30-20 Colts.
- I love my Redskins, but the Packers are great. I don't think we will be able to keep up with their passing game, which means this score could get high. In a shootout, I like Green Bay 31-28.
- Carolina is still bad, and Todd Collins doesn't make many mistakes as a backup. The Bears need to protect him and then they will win easy. Chicago 16-9.
- Kyle Orton will finally face a solid defense in the Ravens. The Ravens don't have to face a solid defense in the Broncos. I like Baltimore 24-14.
- The Giants' pass rush was insane last week, and the Texans do not pass protect well. However, the G-Men don't defend the run that well either, and Arian Foster is due for another breakout game. In a squeaker, I think the Texans win 17-16.
- I believe in Drew Brees. I do not believe in Max Hall. Saints beat the Cardinals 35-10.
- This is Oakland's chance to make a statement against the Chargers... I don't think it will happen. Rivers and the boys win 28-17.
- Dallas is back from their bye week. I think that they are still riding high from that win over the Texans. However, I think that CJ3 is due for a huge game, and I don't buy the Cowboys running defense. Titans win with the run game, 21-14.
- Sunday night is time for Kolb to prove himself, and I don't think he can. The 49ers will finally win a game, beating the Eagles in an ugly game 17-13.
- Monday night is the premier of Moss in Minnesota II: Electric Boogaloo. I think that Favre will go to Moss early and often, and the Vikings will shock the Jets 28-14.
Enjoy the games!
- I picked the Bills last week and they let me down big time. The Jags beat the Colts. I picked the Bills to win one game, and this was it. I don't think I can stick by that anymore. Give me the Jags 14-6.
- My Bucs Bandwagon still has room on it. The Bengals lost the the Browns last week. I think Tampa's defense is good enough to stop the Bengals again, though the Cincy D against a young offense concerns me. But give me Tampa 17-14.
- As I said, the Browns won last week. I don't believe that are at the point where they cn put together two wins in a row. So give me the Falcons on the road, 21-10.
- The Rams look really good, and the Lions have terrible luck. But I think this the the Lions' game to lose. Detroit goes pass happy and wins 24-21.
- Kansas City is the last undefeated team in the NFL. The Colts are angry because they lost last week. That means that the Chiefs are going down. 30-20 Colts.
- I love my Redskins, but the Packers are great. I don't think we will be able to keep up with their passing game, which means this score could get high. In a shootout, I like Green Bay 31-28.
- Carolina is still bad, and Todd Collins doesn't make many mistakes as a backup. The Bears need to protect him and then they will win easy. Chicago 16-9.
- Kyle Orton will finally face a solid defense in the Ravens. The Ravens don't have to face a solid defense in the Broncos. I like Baltimore 24-14.
- The Giants' pass rush was insane last week, and the Texans do not pass protect well. However, the G-Men don't defend the run that well either, and Arian Foster is due for another breakout game. In a squeaker, I think the Texans win 17-16.
- I believe in Drew Brees. I do not believe in Max Hall. Saints beat the Cardinals 35-10.
- This is Oakland's chance to make a statement against the Chargers... I don't think it will happen. Rivers and the boys win 28-17.
- Dallas is back from their bye week. I think that they are still riding high from that win over the Texans. However, I think that CJ3 is due for a huge game, and I don't buy the Cowboys running defense. Titans win with the run game, 21-14.
- Sunday night is time for Kolb to prove himself, and I don't think he can. The 49ers will finally win a game, beating the Eagles in an ugly game 17-13.
- Monday night is the premier of Moss in Minnesota II: Electric Boogaloo. I think that Favre will go to Moss early and often, and the Vikings will shock the Jets 28-14.
Enjoy the games!
Baseball Thoughts
Some quick thoghts on the MLB playoffs so far:
- The Rangers and Yankees are in the ALCS. Sorry Rays and Twins, but you cannot come back from 2-0 down.
- Roy Halladay is an absolute god. It is just a shame he plays for the Phillies.
- Big Time Timmy Jim Lincecum is a monster also. Looked great in the first game. The Braves are lucky Rick Ankiel bailed them out in the 11th last night.
- I hope that the Nationals are watching Carlos Pena play. He is terrible. Adam Dunn is better in every way.
- The Reds are done also. Thank god for at least one competitive series.
- The Rangers and Yankees are in the ALCS. Sorry Rays and Twins, but you cannot come back from 2-0 down.
- Roy Halladay is an absolute god. It is just a shame he plays for the Phillies.
- Big Time Timmy Jim Lincecum is a monster also. Looked great in the first game. The Braves are lucky Rick Ankiel bailed them out in the 11th last night.
- I hope that the Nationals are watching Carlos Pena play. He is terrible. Adam Dunn is better in every way.
- The Reds are done also. Thank god for at least one competitive series.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
NFL Week 4 Picks
Well, here we go again. I think I will do pretty well this week. Let's find out!
- San Francisco can't seem to do anything right, and the Falcons looked really good against the Saints last week. "Mr. Professional Throw" Matt Ryan will carve up this suddenly porous 49er defense. Give me the Falcons 28-10.
- Cleveland looked better, but they are still the Browns. The Bengals' D looked great last week... but that might have been because they were playing the Panthers. Cincy wins, and Palmer will looked better than he has all year, 31-13.
- Here is my upset pick of the week. I still don't trust Mark Sanchez, and Ryan Fitzpatrick made the Bills look very good against the Patriots last week. 17-14 Buffalo on a Rian Lindell field goal.
- Another upset pick, kind of. St. Louis looked really good last week beating my Skins without Steven Jackson. And, once again, I do not believe in the Seahawks. 24-21 Rams.
- I don't believe in the Broncos either, especially with no Knowshon. The Titans have an amazing running game, two good receivers, and adequate QB and a solid defense. Titans win 21-10.
- Green Bay is going to bounce back from their loss to Chicago. Detroit will be the unfortunate victim. 38-14 Pack Attack.
- Game of the week is Pitt hosting Baltimore. This is the reason why I have benched Joe Flacco for this week in fantasy. The Steelers defense is just too good. I think this is going to be another classic, but I am going to pick the Ravens to come out on top in a low scoring affair, 13-9.
- Carolina is terrible, and the Saints need to bounce back in New Orleans. Who Dat Nation wins big 35-7
- Jacksonville is starting to lose hope in David Garrard, and facing Peyton Manning isn't going to help matters. These games are usually pretty close, but the Colts are just too good. 24-13 Indy.
- The Texans will be without Andre Johnson, or so I think. Even if he did play, he is banged up and couldn't do that well against Nnamdi Asomugha as it is (benched him in fantasy). I think this game is a toss up, and the Texans looked really bad last week, so I am going to pick the Raiders to win on a big day from tight end Zach Miller 20-14.
- Oh... the Redskins... As much as I would like to pick you in McNabb's return to Philly, the rest of the team is just so bad that there isn't a chance it will happen. Eagles win 30-14.
- Arizona got away with one last week against Oakland. I don't think they will be as lucky against the Chargers. Rivers should be able to carve the Cardinals up to the tune of 3 touchdowns. Hopefully Ryan Matthews adds a third, and San Diego gets the win 28-13.
- Sunday night football is Bears/Giants. I am unsure of who wins this one. At some point, Jay Cutler is going to have a bad game. Call it an upset pick, but I think the Giants are due. 21-20 G-Men.
- Monday night it's the Patriots in Miami. I think Chad Henne will have a pretty good game against that poor Patriots secondary. Brady should have a pretty good go at it against the Dolphins also. I think that the Fins can pull this one out, and I have to pick them because I chose them to win the AFC East. Miami 24-17.
Enjoy the bye week, Dallas, KC, Tampa and Minnesota.
Enjoy the games, everyone!
- San Francisco can't seem to do anything right, and the Falcons looked really good against the Saints last week. "Mr. Professional Throw" Matt Ryan will carve up this suddenly porous 49er defense. Give me the Falcons 28-10.
- Cleveland looked better, but they are still the Browns. The Bengals' D looked great last week... but that might have been because they were playing the Panthers. Cincy wins, and Palmer will looked better than he has all year, 31-13.
- Here is my upset pick of the week. I still don't trust Mark Sanchez, and Ryan Fitzpatrick made the Bills look very good against the Patriots last week. 17-14 Buffalo on a Rian Lindell field goal.
- Another upset pick, kind of. St. Louis looked really good last week beating my Skins without Steven Jackson. And, once again, I do not believe in the Seahawks. 24-21 Rams.
- I don't believe in the Broncos either, especially with no Knowshon. The Titans have an amazing running game, two good receivers, and adequate QB and a solid defense. Titans win 21-10.
- Green Bay is going to bounce back from their loss to Chicago. Detroit will be the unfortunate victim. 38-14 Pack Attack.
- Game of the week is Pitt hosting Baltimore. This is the reason why I have benched Joe Flacco for this week in fantasy. The Steelers defense is just too good. I think this is going to be another classic, but I am going to pick the Ravens to come out on top in a low scoring affair, 13-9.
- Carolina is terrible, and the Saints need to bounce back in New Orleans. Who Dat Nation wins big 35-7
- Jacksonville is starting to lose hope in David Garrard, and facing Peyton Manning isn't going to help matters. These games are usually pretty close, but the Colts are just too good. 24-13 Indy.
- The Texans will be without Andre Johnson, or so I think. Even if he did play, he is banged up and couldn't do that well against Nnamdi Asomugha as it is (benched him in fantasy). I think this game is a toss up, and the Texans looked really bad last week, so I am going to pick the Raiders to win on a big day from tight end Zach Miller 20-14.
- Oh... the Redskins... As much as I would like to pick you in McNabb's return to Philly, the rest of the team is just so bad that there isn't a chance it will happen. Eagles win 30-14.
- Arizona got away with one last week against Oakland. I don't think they will be as lucky against the Chargers. Rivers should be able to carve the Cardinals up to the tune of 3 touchdowns. Hopefully Ryan Matthews adds a third, and San Diego gets the win 28-13.
- Sunday night football is Bears/Giants. I am unsure of who wins this one. At some point, Jay Cutler is going to have a bad game. Call it an upset pick, but I think the Giants are due. 21-20 G-Men.
- Monday night it's the Patriots in Miami. I think Chad Henne will have a pretty good game against that poor Patriots secondary. Brady should have a pretty good go at it against the Dolphins also. I think that the Fins can pull this one out, and I have to pick them because I chose them to win the AFC East. Miami 24-17.
Enjoy the bye week, Dallas, KC, Tampa and Minnesota.
Enjoy the games, everyone!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Big East Expansion?
The rumor is that the Big East is looking to expand, and that it has its' sights on TCU. Laugh at first... then read this column from the Fort Worth, TX paper, The Star- Telegram which gives good reasons why it could work. I am all for it, especially if Villanova comes up to FBS and this forces Notre Dame to either join or leave the conference in everything. Not only would that bring our numbers to at least 10 schools, but we would get exposure in the Texas market, a perennial national contender that isn't WVU, and TCU would get the automatic bid it needs. I'll take a beatdown from TCU each season, or the chance to upset them, if it means the Big East survives.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
NFL Week 3 Predictions
Well, I went 10-6 last week. Let's see how well I can do in Week 3.
- Tennessee got stuffed last week by Pittsburgh, and Vince Young was benched at the end of the game. I don't think they will have to rely on VY this week, since the Colts' questionable running game looked great last week against the GMen. Chris Johnson goes wild and the Titans win, 21-14.
- I am the driver of the Tampa Bay bandwagon, but Pittsburgh's defense is so good. It is going to kill me to say this, especially without a solid QB in the Steel City... so I won't! Bucs take it 10-9, Mike Williams has another TD (the game's only one).
- Carolina is bad, and Jimmy Clausen comes to a team with 1 WR and no commitment to their better-than-average running game. The Bengals make it 2 straight, 24-10.
- Baltimore finally gets its home opener in Week 3. Flacco has killed me in fantasy. The Browns are awful, so I hope this is his bounce-back game. Give me the Ravens 35-7.
- The way they have played, there is no chance that the Texans lose. But I am not always convinced God loves me, and the Cowboys being 0-3 is too good to be true. Dallas finds its offense and wins in a shootout, 31-28.
- If San Francisco loses, they will be in great danger of being left out... wait... everyone in the NFC West has at least one loss? Oh... Well then... KC is at home and has looked good, but I am not completely convinced. Give me the Niners, 17-14.
- Minnesota needs this win. Detroit does too. Minnesota needs it more. 20-17 Vikings.
- Buffalo plays the AFC East tough, but Ryan Fitzpatrick is coming in on the road, and the Patriots have to be mad with how they played against the Jets. 28-13 New England.
- The Saints are fantastic, and playing at home again. Not even voodoo can help the Falcons. 27-17 New Orleans.
- My Skins go on the road for the first time to the Rams. The secondary let up 497 passing yards last week to Matt Schaub. Sam Bradford isn't Schaub yet, and Kareem Moore is coming back from inury to solve the free safety spot. Skins win in a game that is closer than it should be, 28-21.
- Mike Vick is going to play well, and the Eagles will have even more controversy with growing Kolb trade rumors. Eagles beat the Jags 20-10.
- Oakland looks better with Big Bruce at the helm. The Cardinals don't look good at all, outside of Tim Hightower. The calls for rookie Max Hall will be a lot louder after the Black Hole descends upon Phoenix. Raiders 17-7.
- San Diego looked better last week. Ryan Matthews is injured, but Tobert looked damn good. Still don't believe in Seattle. Chargers ride Rivers' arm to a 2 touchdown win, 28-14.
- Denver has no running game, and Champ Bailey is injured. Colts win big, 38-10.
- I am also driving the Dolphins band wagon. I think they can come up with a big win on Sunday night. Braylon is a distraction for the Jets, and Revis isn't playing Brandon Marshall will have his first big game as a Fin, and Miami wins in primetime, 20-14.
- Monday Night Football feature the oldest rivalry in the NFL, Packers at Bears. I simply do not think the Bears can keep this up. Cutler needs to have one of his Mr. Hyde games soon, and I have the Packers winning this division. Let's go with Green Bay in another shootout between the 2 QBs, 31-28.
Best of luck to your teams... unless you like the Rams...
- Tennessee got stuffed last week by Pittsburgh, and Vince Young was benched at the end of the game. I don't think they will have to rely on VY this week, since the Colts' questionable running game looked great last week against the GMen. Chris Johnson goes wild and the Titans win, 21-14.
- I am the driver of the Tampa Bay bandwagon, but Pittsburgh's defense is so good. It is going to kill me to say this, especially without a solid QB in the Steel City... so I won't! Bucs take it 10-9, Mike Williams has another TD (the game's only one).
- Carolina is bad, and Jimmy Clausen comes to a team with 1 WR and no commitment to their better-than-average running game. The Bengals make it 2 straight, 24-10.
- Baltimore finally gets its home opener in Week 3. Flacco has killed me in fantasy. The Browns are awful, so I hope this is his bounce-back game. Give me the Ravens 35-7.
- The way they have played, there is no chance that the Texans lose. But I am not always convinced God loves me, and the Cowboys being 0-3 is too good to be true. Dallas finds its offense and wins in a shootout, 31-28.
- If San Francisco loses, they will be in great danger of being left out... wait... everyone in the NFC West has at least one loss? Oh... Well then... KC is at home and has looked good, but I am not completely convinced. Give me the Niners, 17-14.
- Minnesota needs this win. Detroit does too. Minnesota needs it more. 20-17 Vikings.
- Buffalo plays the AFC East tough, but Ryan Fitzpatrick is coming in on the road, and the Patriots have to be mad with how they played against the Jets. 28-13 New England.
- The Saints are fantastic, and playing at home again. Not even voodoo can help the Falcons. 27-17 New Orleans.
- My Skins go on the road for the first time to the Rams. The secondary let up 497 passing yards last week to Matt Schaub. Sam Bradford isn't Schaub yet, and Kareem Moore is coming back from inury to solve the free safety spot. Skins win in a game that is closer than it should be, 28-21.
- Mike Vick is going to play well, and the Eagles will have even more controversy with growing Kolb trade rumors. Eagles beat the Jags 20-10.
- Oakland looks better with Big Bruce at the helm. The Cardinals don't look good at all, outside of Tim Hightower. The calls for rookie Max Hall will be a lot louder after the Black Hole descends upon Phoenix. Raiders 17-7.
- San Diego looked better last week. Ryan Matthews is injured, but Tobert looked damn good. Still don't believe in Seattle. Chargers ride Rivers' arm to a 2 touchdown win, 28-14.
- Denver has no running game, and Champ Bailey is injured. Colts win big, 38-10.
- I am also driving the Dolphins band wagon. I think they can come up with a big win on Sunday night. Braylon is a distraction for the Jets, and Revis isn't playing Brandon Marshall will have his first big game as a Fin, and Miami wins in primetime, 20-14.
- Monday Night Football feature the oldest rivalry in the NFL, Packers at Bears. I simply do not think the Bears can keep this up. Cutler needs to have one of his Mr. Hyde games soon, and I have the Packers winning this division. Let's go with Green Bay in another shootout between the 2 QBs, 31-28.
Best of luck to your teams... unless you like the Rams...
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