It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything that wasn’t my NFL picks.
I could list a thousand reasons why I haven’t had time, but does it really matter? Truth is, it sucks not having time to write.
I take pride in the words that appear on this blog and I treasure all of you who take a moment out of your days to stop and read. So for that, thank you.
But you’re not here for me to get all sappy on you, so let’s talk some sports shall we?
Here are the thoughts in my mind dying to be channeled via the keyboard...
Just heard Arizona hoops coach Lute Olson will not return to the bench this year, taking the rest of the season off to deal with what’s been described as personal matters.
Not sure what’s going on with Lute, but this is one man you’ll never hear me (or anyone who truly knows their college sports) say a disparaging word about.
If he needs the time, I’m sure there is a reason. And while selfishly as a fan, I certainly wish he’d come back, I wish nothing but the best for Lute and whatever issues he may be facing.
Thoughts and prayers to the Silver Fox. Come back next year and bless another group of kids with your wisdom and grace.
...
Stick a fork in the Chicago Bears. Our season is over.
With a deflating loss to the Redskins on Thursday night, for all intents and purposes, you can officially close the book on the 2007 chapter of Chicago Bears football.
To make matters worse, we just got beat by Todd Collins. Oh by the way, he hadn't taken a snap in a game in three years. Nice.
We could win out and go 8-8 and have a heck of a chance at a Wild Card spot in the lowly NFC. Truth is, I want no part of it. I really can’t take it.
Makes it a whole lot easier without getting my hopes up every week that this is the game that turns our season around. I can stop wishing now.
A myriad of things could catch the brunt of the blame for the Bears ineptitude this year. Injuries. Bad offseason moves. More injuries. But it just doesn’t matter. The one thing this Bears team does more than any other I’ve ever watched is simple – miss tackles.
I’ve never seen a defense miss so many tackles game after game after game. At the line. In the hole. Down the field. It really is sickening to watch.
But of all the folks that deserve blame, I hate to break it to all you haters out there, but Rex Grossman isn’t one of them. Yes, he played awful at the start of the season before he was benched. But when he took the job back from I’ve-been-a-backup-all-my-life Brian Griese, Rexy played well, yet was plagued by a QB’s two worst enemies: dropped passes and absolute lack of a running attack.
Rex went down hard on Thursday and his leg bent as no leg should. Not surprised if he doesn’t play again this season and it’s unfortunate. He likely wasn’t going to be wearing the Bears uniform next year, and was essentially auditioning for a free agent contract. But that may have come to an end at RFK. And that’s a shame.
We won’t win with Brian Griese. We just won’t.
And while Cedric Benson certainly wasn’t lighting the world on fire, Adrian Peterson hasn’t been much better. I’d like to see a steady dose of Greg Olsen, Devin Hester and Garret Wolfe down the stretch. It’s these three that make up the future of the Bears offense. Might as well see what they can do.
Maybe next year we stay healthy, get a QB that can stay on the field without making mistakes and our defense returns to form. If so, I’ll take our chances any day in the NFC.
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ESPN just reported some doosh bag (I don’t know his name and don’t care) bought Michael Vick’s property for $450,000. After owning the place for just over three weeks, he now plans to auction off the property (cages, leashes, chains and all) and says he won’t take anything less than $1 million.
This is the same property where Vick bred, trained, fought and executed countless number of dogs.
I’m all for seizing the opportunities that come your way, but I hope this guy gets a serious dose of karma up the ass. He deserves it for trying to make a buck off of this atrocity.
...
Tim Tebow deserves the Heisman. There’s no argument to be made. Truthfully, if I had a vote (and God willing one day I will) I’d put Darren McFadden second, Chase Daniel third and Colt “I torch Nevada State for 500 yards” Brennan fourth. System, shmystem.
...
Would you spend $16 million/year on a guy who hit .222 with 26 HRs, 94 RBI, 83 runs… and 138 Ks?
Me neither.
Dodgers did on Andruw Jones. Have fun with that one.
Cubs need a center fielder. Was praying for Torii Hunter, dreading Andruw Jones and willing to settle for Aaron Rowand.
Let’s hope I’m forced to settle with A-Row at this point. We cut bait on three-fifths of our outfield. We had to have something in mind… didn’t we?
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Idiot of the Week Award goes to Steelers safety Anthony Smith. I’ve never heard of you before, and chances are most of your teammates hadn’t either before this week. After your moronic guarantee of a win over the Patriots, I would venture to guess most of the Steelers wish they still never knew who you were.
But hey, nice job. A team that has to be rattled after two close calls against sub-par teams just got exactly what they needed to regain their focus.
Nice job dude. Nice job.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
NFL Prediction Battle: Week 13 Picks (Better Late Than Never)
Ok, I forgot to make my picks. Sue me.
But since I can’t skip a week to jeopardize the integrity of this high-caliber social experiment, here they are.
I’ll use the same picks I made on my office pool on Thursday.... for better or worse.
My pick in ALL CAPS...
PACKERS (+7) at Cowboys
Falcons at RAMS (-3)
Bills at REDSKINS (-5.5)
Lions at VIKINGS (-4)
TEXANS (+3.5) at Titans
JAGUARS (+6.5) at Colts
JETS (+1) at Dolphins
CHARGERS (-5.5) at Chiefs
SEAHAWKS (+3) at Philly
NINERS (+3) at Panthers
BUCCANEERS (+3) at Saints
BROWNS (+1) at Cardinals
BRONCOS (-3.5) at Raiders
Giants at BEARS (+1.5)
Bengals at STEELERS (-7)
Patriots at RAVENS (+20)
Oh by the way, the Giants and the ref who overturned Eli Manning’s two-hopper to Amani Toomer can both kiss my ass.
But since I can’t skip a week to jeopardize the integrity of this high-caliber social experiment, here they are.
I’ll use the same picks I made on my office pool on Thursday.... for better or worse.
My pick in ALL CAPS...
PACKERS (+7) at Cowboys
Falcons at RAMS (-3)
Bills at REDSKINS (-5.5)
Lions at VIKINGS (-4)
TEXANS (+3.5) at Titans
JAGUARS (+6.5) at Colts
JETS (+1) at Dolphins
CHARGERS (-5.5) at Chiefs
SEAHAWKS (+3) at Philly
NINERS (+3) at Panthers
BUCCANEERS (+3) at Saints
BROWNS (+1) at Cardinals
BRONCOS (-3.5) at Raiders
Giants at BEARS (+1.5)
Bengals at STEELERS (-7)
Patriots at RAVENS (+20)
Oh by the way, the Giants and the ref who overturned Eli Manning’s two-hopper to Amani Toomer can both kiss my ass.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
NFL Prediction Battle: I Have NFL Network... Do You? (Week 13 Picks)
I went 7-9 last week.
YTD: 74-95-2
Not sure if I beat Craig. He only got 6, but didn’t pick the Thanksgiving Day games, where I went 2-1.
We’ll settle that later.
And apparently the only way to keep me from chalking up another W in my Lock of the Week column is to totally forget to pick one. Arrrrrrrrrgggggh.
I realized it halfway through the morning games. At that point, my judgment was clouded by halftime scores. Oh well. I’ll improve on that 9-2 mark this week.
But before tonight’s game starts, gotta get tonight’s pick in...
PACKERS (+7) at Dallas
I wonder how many more games Green Bay will have to win to get some respect. Dallas deserves to be favored, especially at home.
But by 7?
As much as I enjoy watching the Packers lose, that’s too much to give that Fav-ruh guy.
I wouldn’t be shocked if the Pack goes in there and wins outright. I’ll take the Pack and the points
Rest of picks and last week’s to come later this week.
Enjoy tonight's game for those of you who are actually smart enough to not still be living with cable television. I mean, come on. That's like still having a word processor. Who does that?
Go DirecTV!
YTD: 74-95-2
Not sure if I beat Craig. He only got 6, but didn’t pick the Thanksgiving Day games, where I went 2-1.
We’ll settle that later.
And apparently the only way to keep me from chalking up another W in my Lock of the Week column is to totally forget to pick one. Arrrrrrrrrgggggh.
I realized it halfway through the morning games. At that point, my judgment was clouded by halftime scores. Oh well. I’ll improve on that 9-2 mark this week.
But before tonight’s game starts, gotta get tonight’s pick in...
PACKERS (+7) at Dallas
I wonder how many more games Green Bay will have to win to get some respect. Dallas deserves to be favored, especially at home.
But by 7?
As much as I enjoy watching the Packers lose, that’s too much to give that Fav-ruh guy.
I wouldn’t be shocked if the Pack goes in there and wins outright. I’ll take the Pack and the points
Rest of picks and last week’s to come later this week.
Enjoy tonight's game for those of you who are actually smart enough to not still be living with cable television. I mean, come on. That's like still having a word processor. Who does that?
Go DirecTV!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
NFL Pick 'Em Battle: Let's Talk Turkey
Happy happy Turkey everyone.
Who else is looking forward to a red wine/tryptophan coma? Hmmmm? Hmmmm?
Exactly. Me too.
A triple dose of NFL goodness on Thursday, and while a Peyton Manning-Michael Vick showdown no doubt sounded great when the schedule makers were throwing darts at the board back in August, now a Colts-Falcons game has all the excitement of watching paint dry.
But I’ve never been one to look a gift horse in the mouth, so you’ll hear no complaints from me.
A feast fit for a king and 9 hours of football? Where do I sign up?
Here are this week’s picks, with the Thursday games first. I may or may not change my Sunday picks as we get closer to game time, but I’ll leave that up… well, to me frankly.
A little something different this week as I’m offering a bit of insight into each pick. Not that you care. I just like to hear myself type.
And away we go… as always, my pick in ALL CAPS…
Packers at LIONS (+3) – I’m feeling a Turducken-fueled upset.
Jets at COWBOYS (-14) – I’m feeling a Turducken-fueled blowout. Fourteen is still a lot of points. I say the Boys win by 17.
COLTS (-12) at Falcons - Being at home on Thanksgiving only gets you so far. Sorry Dirty Birds.
Sunday selections…
Broncos at BEARS (-2) – I’m shocked my Bears are favored here, but I’ve picked them every game thus far and don’t plan on stopping.
TITANS (-1) at Bengals – If I were a futures bettor, I would’ve laid a year’s mortgage on this game in Week 1 for Cincy. What the heck happened to them?!?
BILLS (+7.5) at Jaguars – I’m feeling a 24-17 win for J’ville.
Raiders at CHIEFS (-5) – NFL fans, meet Kolby Smith. Kolby Smith, these are the NFL fans. Now play nice.
TEXANS (+3.5) at Browns – Hardest game to pick this week. I admittedly have NO clue who wins this game and as a result, I’ll take the dog.
SEAHAWKS (-3) at Rams – This spread could be 8 and I’d still take the Seahags.
Vikings at GIANTS (-7.5) – Vikings stink. If Gmen can’t cover, they got bigger problems on their hands.
SAINTS (-3) at Panthers – See Seattle Seahawks.
REDSKINS (+3) at Bucs – The second toughest game to call this week. Again, I’ll take the points, regardless of who is getting them.
Niners at CARDS (-10) – Ok, how weird is it the Cards are favored by 10 over anyone?!? And that I’m picking them? SF stinks.
Ravens at CHARGERS (-9) – The Ravens D will most likely outscore the Ravens O. Bolts should still win by two touchdowns.
EAGLES (+22.5) at Pats – In all my years of betting, I’ve never seen a 22-point spread in the NFL. You mean to tell me the Eagles with AJ Feeley at QB are 6 points worse than the Dolphins three weeks ago?!? I don’t think so. Can’t resist getting 3 TDs. Speaking of the Dolphins…
Dolphins at STEELERS (-16) – For the record, I am convinced Miami wins a game this year. Maybe 2. This certainly won’t be it. But Jets, Bills, Ravens and believe it or not the Bengals are all winnable games for any NFL team, even one as dismal as the Dolphins.
Who else is looking forward to a red wine/tryptophan coma? Hmmmm? Hmmmm?
Exactly. Me too.
A triple dose of NFL goodness on Thursday, and while a Peyton Manning-Michael Vick showdown no doubt sounded great when the schedule makers were throwing darts at the board back in August, now a Colts-Falcons game has all the excitement of watching paint dry.
But I’ve never been one to look a gift horse in the mouth, so you’ll hear no complaints from me.
A feast fit for a king and 9 hours of football? Where do I sign up?
Here are this week’s picks, with the Thursday games first. I may or may not change my Sunday picks as we get closer to game time, but I’ll leave that up… well, to me frankly.
A little something different this week as I’m offering a bit of insight into each pick. Not that you care. I just like to hear myself type.
And away we go… as always, my pick in ALL CAPS…
Packers at LIONS (+3) – I’m feeling a Turducken-fueled upset.
Jets at COWBOYS (-14) – I’m feeling a Turducken-fueled blowout. Fourteen is still a lot of points. I say the Boys win by 17.
COLTS (-12) at Falcons - Being at home on Thanksgiving only gets you so far. Sorry Dirty Birds.
Sunday selections…
Broncos at BEARS (-2) – I’m shocked my Bears are favored here, but I’ve picked them every game thus far and don’t plan on stopping.
TITANS (-1) at Bengals – If I were a futures bettor, I would’ve laid a year’s mortgage on this game in Week 1 for Cincy. What the heck happened to them?!?
BILLS (+7.5) at Jaguars – I’m feeling a 24-17 win for J’ville.
Raiders at CHIEFS (-5) – NFL fans, meet Kolby Smith. Kolby Smith, these are the NFL fans. Now play nice.
TEXANS (+3.5) at Browns – Hardest game to pick this week. I admittedly have NO clue who wins this game and as a result, I’ll take the dog.
SEAHAWKS (-3) at Rams – This spread could be 8 and I’d still take the Seahags.
Vikings at GIANTS (-7.5) – Vikings stink. If Gmen can’t cover, they got bigger problems on their hands.
SAINTS (-3) at Panthers – See Seattle Seahawks.
REDSKINS (+3) at Bucs – The second toughest game to call this week. Again, I’ll take the points, regardless of who is getting them.
Niners at CARDS (-10) – Ok, how weird is it the Cards are favored by 10 over anyone?!? And that I’m picking them? SF stinks.
Ravens at CHARGERS (-9) – The Ravens D will most likely outscore the Ravens O. Bolts should still win by two touchdowns.
EAGLES (+22.5) at Pats – In all my years of betting, I’ve never seen a 22-point spread in the NFL. You mean to tell me the Eagles with AJ Feeley at QB are 6 points worse than the Dolphins three weeks ago?!? I don’t think so. Can’t resist getting 3 TDs. Speaking of the Dolphins…
Dolphins at STEELERS (-16) – For the record, I am convinced Miami wins a game this year. Maybe 2. This certainly won’t be it. But Jets, Bills, Ravens and believe it or not the Bengals are all winnable games for any NFL team, even one as dismal as the Dolphins.
NFL Prediction Battle: Week 11 Results
Don't call it a comeback kids.
I've got a long way to go to catch Craig from Johnny Wishbone, but this is back-to-back victories for the That’s What HE Said crew in our weekly battle.
I'm not sayin'. I’m just sayin'.
Can the power of the turkey lead me to 3 straight wins? Only time (and turkey) shall tell.
This week's picks coming later.
Week 11: 10-6
Craig in Week 11: 7-9
Eric YTD: 67-86-2
YTD against Craig: 3-5-2
And the stat I continue to hang my hat on...
LOCK OF THE WEEK YTD: 9-2 (Go Packers.... man, that's weird to say even in this context)
GET THAT BEARS PHOTO UP WISHBONE!!!!
I've got a long way to go to catch Craig from Johnny Wishbone, but this is back-to-back victories for the That’s What HE Said crew in our weekly battle.
I'm not sayin'. I’m just sayin'.
Can the power of the turkey lead me to 3 straight wins? Only time (and turkey) shall tell.
This week's picks coming later.
Week 11: 10-6
Craig in Week 11: 7-9
Eric YTD: 67-86-2
YTD against Craig: 3-5-2
And the stat I continue to hang my hat on...
LOCK OF THE WEEK YTD: 9-2 (Go Packers.... man, that's weird to say even in this context)
GET THAT BEARS PHOTO UP WISHBONE!!!!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
NFL Prediction Battle: Week 11 Picks
It's well after midnight on Saturday. I guess that actually makes it Sunday.
You get the point. No time to chat. I'll just say this had better be the last picks of any kind I ever make while Lloyd Carr is still the head coach of Michigan.
Appreciate the first 6 years of the tenure. The last five have been rough. Time to move on.
Les Miles, that's the Wolverines in Line 2.
Anyhoo, here's the picks.
My pick in ALL CAPS...
CHARGERS (+3) at Jaguars
Chiefs at COLTS (-14.5)
Raiders at VIKINGS (-4.5)
Browns at RAVENS (+2.5)
Steelers at JETS (+9.5)
BUCCANEERS (-3) at Falcons
Cardinals at BENGALS (-3)
Dolphins at EAGLES (-9.5)
REDSKINS (+11) at Cowboys
SAINTS (+1.5) at Texans
Panthers at PACKERS (-9.5)
GIANTS (-2.5) at Lions
RAMS (-3) at Niners
BEARS (+5.5) at Seahawks
PATRIOTS (-16) at Bills
Titans at BRONCOS (-2)
LOCK OF THE WEEK: PACKERS
You get the point. No time to chat. I'll just say this had better be the last picks of any kind I ever make while Lloyd Carr is still the head coach of Michigan.
Appreciate the first 6 years of the tenure. The last five have been rough. Time to move on.
Les Miles, that's the Wolverines in Line 2.
Anyhoo, here's the picks.
My pick in ALL CAPS...
CHARGERS (+3) at Jaguars
Chiefs at COLTS (-14.5)
Raiders at VIKINGS (-4.5)
Browns at RAVENS (+2.5)
Steelers at JETS (+9.5)
BUCCANEERS (-3) at Falcons
Cardinals at BENGALS (-3)
Dolphins at EAGLES (-9.5)
REDSKINS (+11) at Cowboys
SAINTS (+1.5) at Texans
Panthers at PACKERS (-9.5)
GIANTS (-2.5) at Lions
RAMS (-3) at Niners
BEARS (+5.5) at Seahawks
PATRIOTS (-16) at Bills
Titans at BRONCOS (-2)
LOCK OF THE WEEK: PACKERS
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
NFL Prediction Battle: Week 10 Results
I love the smell of victory in the morning.
A wise man once said that. Wait, maybe that was napalm.
Ok, a wise man should've said that and if not, I'm saying it now. So there.
I finally pulled out another win against Craig from Johnny Wishbone in our weekly head-to-head pick ‘em battle.
I went 8-6 in Week 10. Craig went 5-9.
YTD: 57-80-2
I'm now 2-5-2 against him this year. Let the comeback begin!
Also nailed my lock of the week once again (GO BEARS!). I’m now 8-2 on my locks here folks.
I'm not saying.... I'm just saying.
Make sure you check Craig’s site all week and bombard him with angry e-mails until he posts a picture of my Bears as a sign of his defeat!
A wise man once said that. Wait, maybe that was napalm.
Ok, a wise man should've said that and if not, I'm saying it now. So there.
I finally pulled out another win against Craig from Johnny Wishbone in our weekly head-to-head pick ‘em battle.
I went 8-6 in Week 10. Craig went 5-9.
YTD: 57-80-2
I'm now 2-5-2 against him this year. Let the comeback begin!
Also nailed my lock of the week once again (GO BEARS!). I’m now 8-2 on my locks here folks.
I'm not saying.... I'm just saying.
Make sure you check Craig’s site all week and bombard him with angry e-mails until he posts a picture of my Bears as a sign of his defeat!
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