The 2nd round of the draft begins in 13 minutes. Seven minutes per pick. ESPN showed a shot of Janoris Jenkins in his living room. No, he was not smoking a joint and getting into a fight while surrounded by his four children and three baby's mamas. The ESPN talking heads think Jenkins goes early in the 2nd round because he is too good a player and cornerback is not a deep position in this draft. I have to admit, I would not be upset if he ended up in New England.
I am not going to format this the same as yesterday. I'll probably just log the picks and comment in between. I lost control when I got calls, emails and text messages. The 1st round moved fast yesterday, which was great. It should be more of the same today. Bill Polian agrees. I have really liked Polian on ESPN since he was fired in Indianapolis.
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Friday, April 27, 2012
In Between Rounds
Round 2 of the NFL Draft begins in an hour and a half, so here are a few thoughts looking back, then forward.
What I liked:
1. Cowboys moving up to get the player I like best (aside from Luck and RG3).
2. Dolphins pick Ryan Tannehill - As a Patriots fan, I am as excited as when they took Ted Ginn Jr. with a high pick. I see Tannehill as an extremely risky developmental QB, the type that can get GM's and coaches fired (again in the case of Tannehill's college coach, Mike Sherman).
3. The J-E-T-S taking Quinton Coples when Melvin Ingram was available. Coples could turn out to be an excellent player, especially with Rex Ryan and the Jets defense, but I think Ingram will be better and comes with less "bust" risk.
4. Panthers select Luke Kuechly. They have a MLB for years to come.
5. Steelers draft David Decastro. Like the Panthers, the Steelers get a day one starter, who should be good for a long time. Lucky Decastro fell to them, which leads to...
6. Patriots draft Dont'a Hightower. If Decastro gets drafted earlier, perhaps the Steelers take Hightower. Love the pick, and if Chandler Jones can develop to play the Willie McGinest "Elephant" position, the Patriots will have hit the jackpot. I am happy with my teams picks.
7. Rams and Browns load up on draft picks.
What I'm not as thrilled by:
Avoiding the phrase "what I didn't like".
1. Bills made a good pick in Stephon Gilmore. When did the Bills suddenly start doing all the right things?
2. Buccaneers find a way not to draft Morris Claiborne - Claiborne is the player I liked third. The Bucs could have had him at #5 and found a way to screw it up. I will grant you they got two good picks (Barron and Martin), but they passed on the best player at an area of huge need.
3. Chiefs take Dontari Poe - Risky pick with a high chance of being a bust. I would have taken Fletcher Cox. Haven't the Chiefs missed on a few DL in recent years?
4. Seahawks draft Bruce Irvin - Like Poe, very risky, with the added caviot that Seattle could have probably traded down and got Irvin much later.
5. 49ers draft AJ Jenkins - All I know is that he was rated the #20 WR by The National Football Post. Rumor is that the Rams wanted him in the 2nd round, but the Niners will look really good or really bad for taking Jenkins higher than anyone expected.
What I am looking forward to:
1. There are a lot of good players available in this draft. It may not be loaded at the top, but it is very deep.
2. My best guess is that the Patriots (barring the very good possibility of trades) come away with a DB and OL. Many people believe they will draft a WR or RB. Maybe so.
3. Rams have three picks in the first half of Round 2.
4. Who takes a chance on character guys who fall? The Patriots have no problem doing it.
5. Trades - there will be plenty more of them.
What I liked:
1. Cowboys moving up to get the player I like best (aside from Luck and RG3).
2. Dolphins pick Ryan Tannehill - As a Patriots fan, I am as excited as when they took Ted Ginn Jr. with a high pick. I see Tannehill as an extremely risky developmental QB, the type that can get GM's and coaches fired (again in the case of Tannehill's college coach, Mike Sherman).
3. The J-E-T-S taking Quinton Coples when Melvin Ingram was available. Coples could turn out to be an excellent player, especially with Rex Ryan and the Jets defense, but I think Ingram will be better and comes with less "bust" risk.
4. Panthers select Luke Kuechly. They have a MLB for years to come.
5. Steelers draft David Decastro. Like the Panthers, the Steelers get a day one starter, who should be good for a long time. Lucky Decastro fell to them, which leads to...
6. Patriots draft Dont'a Hightower. If Decastro gets drafted earlier, perhaps the Steelers take Hightower. Love the pick, and if Chandler Jones can develop to play the Willie McGinest "Elephant" position, the Patriots will have hit the jackpot. I am happy with my teams picks.
7. Rams and Browns load up on draft picks.
What I'm not as thrilled by:
Avoiding the phrase "what I didn't like".
1. Bills made a good pick in Stephon Gilmore. When did the Bills suddenly start doing all the right things?
2. Buccaneers find a way not to draft Morris Claiborne - Claiborne is the player I liked third. The Bucs could have had him at #5 and found a way to screw it up. I will grant you they got two good picks (Barron and Martin), but they passed on the best player at an area of huge need.
3. Chiefs take Dontari Poe - Risky pick with a high chance of being a bust. I would have taken Fletcher Cox. Haven't the Chiefs missed on a few DL in recent years?
4. Seahawks draft Bruce Irvin - Like Poe, very risky, with the added caviot that Seattle could have probably traded down and got Irvin much later.
5. 49ers draft AJ Jenkins - All I know is that he was rated the #20 WR by The National Football Post. Rumor is that the Rams wanted him in the 2nd round, but the Niners will look really good or really bad for taking Jenkins higher than anyone expected.
What I am looking forward to:
1. There are a lot of good players available in this draft. It may not be loaded at the top, but it is very deep.
2. My best guess is that the Patriots (barring the very good possibility of trades) come away with a DB and OL. Many people believe they will draft a WR or RB. Maybe so.
3. Rams have three picks in the first half of Round 2.
4. Who takes a chance on character guys who fall? The Patriots have no problem doing it.
5. Trades - there will be plenty more of them.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
NFL Draft: Live Diary
It's been a while. I logged off this blog at the end of the Super Bowl and haven't been back since. Yesterday I decided I would stay home and watch the first round of the 2012 Draft. So why not write while I do it?
I would prefer to watch the NFL Network, mostly for what they don't have - Berman, Kiper and McShay. However I don't have that channel, so I'd have to do it on the computer. Still might do that and have ESPN on mute.
I figure the structure will be simple. Who's on the clock, who I think the pick should be, comments. Trades will be fun. Heck, my team could sit around for most of the first round, then trade one or both of their picks (#'s 27 and 31). Or they could move ahead of Dallas to draft Alabama safety Mark Barron. Predicting what the Patriots will do on draft day is a waste of everyone's time.
Oh, and definitely throw in some memories from draft years past.
This clip is how long it took for me to be excited about Rob Gronkowski. It's all great, but if you're lazy, fast-forward to 2:15 and watch from there.
Pick #1
The Indianapolis Colts are on the clock
Pick should be: Andrew Luck
We know the first two picks, so this is the easy part. Both Luck and Robert Griffin, III are worthy of the #1 pick. Both are terrific quarterbacks and exceptional people. There do not appear to be big holes in their game, both are smart, and there are not character concerns. Both will be good NFL quarterbacks and starters on day one.
One hour to go. RG3 is talking with Suzy Kolber. He said what I was thinking:
Me: "Damn!"
RG3: "You look good. I like it."
Did not say: "I just want to kiss you."
I would draft Luck ahead of Griffin, but the Redskins gave up a lot to get an excellent prospect.
Trade Report: Vikings trade #3 pick to Cleveland. Cleveland intends to draft Trent Richardson. Vikings get 4th, 5th, and 7th round picks to move down one spot.
Bill Polian approves.
I have no problem with Richardson being drafted at #3. I would take Morris Claibourne, but perhaps the Vikings get the best of both worlds by moving down (passing on a player they would not have taken anyways) and getting Claibourne at #4. Or Matt Kalil. Or the Vikings could trade out of the #4 position.
The Browns now and the Redskins a few weeks ago did something I can't argue with when it comes to draft philosophy. If you know who you want, do what it takes to go up and get him. Don't hope the player falls to you, or risk another team trading up to draft ahead of you. Make sure you get your player.
ESPN is showing draftee introductions, the NFL.com feed is showing someone sitting on-camera in what appears to be the Steelers media room.
OK, now that NFL.com is back, I can mute Berman and Kiper, and still see Suzy. Thank you football gods.
Now the NFL Network has three talking heads discussing Trent Richardson and fantasy football. Really? You've got to be kidding me. MUTED.
Pick #1
The Indianapolis Colts are on the clock
Pick should be: Andrew Luck
I would prefer to watch the NFL Network, mostly for what they don't have - Berman, Kiper and McShay. However I don't have that channel, so I'd have to do it on the computer. Still might do that and have ESPN on mute.
I figure the structure will be simple. Who's on the clock, who I think the pick should be, comments. Trades will be fun. Heck, my team could sit around for most of the first round, then trade one or both of their picks (#'s 27 and 31). Or they could move ahead of Dallas to draft Alabama safety Mark Barron. Predicting what the Patriots will do on draft day is a waste of everyone's time.
Oh, and definitely throw in some memories from draft years past.
This clip is how long it took for me to be excited about Rob Gronkowski. It's all great, but if you're lazy, fast-forward to 2:15 and watch from there.
Pick #1
The Indianapolis Colts are on the clock
Pick should be: Andrew Luck
We know the first two picks, so this is the easy part. Both Luck and Robert Griffin, III are worthy of the #1 pick. Both are terrific quarterbacks and exceptional people. There do not appear to be big holes in their game, both are smart, and there are not character concerns. Both will be good NFL quarterbacks and starters on day one.
One hour to go. RG3 is talking with Suzy Kolber. He said what I was thinking:
Me: "Damn!"
RG3: "You look good. I like it."
Did not say: "I just want to kiss you."
I would draft Luck ahead of Griffin, but the Redskins gave up a lot to get an excellent prospect.
Trade Report: Vikings trade #3 pick to Cleveland. Cleveland intends to draft Trent Richardson. Vikings get 4th, 5th, and 7th round picks to move down one spot.
Bill Polian approves.
I have no problem with Richardson being drafted at #3. I would take Morris Claibourne, but perhaps the Vikings get the best of both worlds by moving down (passing on a player they would not have taken anyways) and getting Claibourne at #4. Or Matt Kalil. Or the Vikings could trade out of the #4 position.
The Browns now and the Redskins a few weeks ago did something I can't argue with when it comes to draft philosophy. If you know who you want, do what it takes to go up and get him. Don't hope the player falls to you, or risk another team trading up to draft ahead of you. Make sure you get your player.
ESPN is showing draftee introductions, the NFL.com feed is showing someone sitting on-camera in what appears to be the Steelers media room.
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| NFL.com draft coverage: Not off to a good start. |
Now the NFL Network has three talking heads discussing Trent Richardson and fantasy football. Really? You've got to be kidding me. MUTED.
Pick #1
The Indianapolis Colts are on the clock
Pick should be: Andrew Luck
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Super Bowl Pick
I'll just get this out of the way now. Current MGM line.
New England -3 vs. NY Giants
Under 55.5
Score: 27-20
Last Week: 1-1
Season: 124-129-12
Under 55.5
Score: 27-20
Last Week: 1-1
Season: 124-129-12
Friday, January 20, 2012
Conference Championship Game Picks
NEW ENGLAND -7 vs. Baltimore
NY Giants +2.5 vs SF 49ERS
Last Week: 1-3
Season: 123-128-12
NY Giants +2.5 vs SF 49ERS
Last Week: 1-3
Season: 123-128-12
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Patriots - Broncos: AFC Divisional Playoff Live Diary
It took me all day to decide what to do for today's Patriots - Broncos game, but I ended up making the simplest choice, which is to stay home and watch the game by myself. I've been out the last few nights, so I'm fine with relaxing today. And since I'm home, I can write before and during the game.
Right now the 49ers are ahead of the Saints 20-14. The Saints have turned the ball over four times, and yet they still stand a chance. I picked the Saints -3.5, but would like to see the 49ers win for a few reasons. The Patriots own the Saints draft pick, so the higher the better. Also, I may be more afraid of the Saints than the Packers in a potential Super Bowl match-up. All the NFC teams will be tough for New England to compete against.
I went back and read my Live Diary from the first Patriots - Broncos game. There are some telling details that led to the result, a 41-23 Patriots victory in Denver on 12/18/11 Box Score.
Right now the 49ers are ahead of the Saints 20-14. The Saints have turned the ball over four times, and yet they still stand a chance. I picked the Saints -3.5, but would like to see the 49ers win for a few reasons. The Patriots own the Saints draft pick, so the higher the better. Also, I may be more afraid of the Saints than the Packers in a potential Super Bowl match-up. All the NFC teams will be tough for New England to compete against.
I went back and read my Live Diary from the first Patriots - Broncos game. There are some telling details that led to the result, a 41-23 Patriots victory in Denver on 12/18/11 Box Score.
Friday, January 13, 2012
NFL Playoff Picks
New Orleans -3.5 vs. SAN FRANCISCO
NEW ENGLAND -13.5 vs. Denver
BALTIMORE -7.5 vs. Houston
GREEN BAY -7.5 vs. NY Giants
Last Week: 1-3
Season: 122-125-12
College Final Results:
Bowls: 17-17-1
Season: 65-56-3
NEW ENGLAND -13.5 vs. Denver
BALTIMORE -7.5 vs. Houston
GREEN BAY -7.5 vs. NY Giants
Last Week: 1-3
Season: 122-125-12
College Final Results:
Bowls: 17-17-1
Season: 65-56-3
Monday, January 2, 2012
Wild Card Weekend Picks
I'll get the Wild Card Weekend picks in early. Gives me all week to change my mind.
HOUSTON -3 vs. Cincinnati
Detroit +11 vs. NEW ORLEANS (Saints win, but don't cover)
Atlanta +3 vs. NY GIANTS (Falcons win, bet ML at +140)
Pittsburgh -8 vs. DENVER
Last Week: 9-6-1
Regular Season: 121-122-12
HOUSTON -3 vs. Cincinnati
Detroit +11 vs. NEW ORLEANS (Saints win, but don't cover)
Atlanta +3 vs. NY GIANTS (Falcons win, bet ML at +140)
Pittsburgh -8 vs. DENVER
Last Week: 9-6-1
Regular Season: 121-122-12
Friday, December 30, 2011
NFL Picks
PHILADELPHIA -8 vs. Washington
Atlanta -11 vs. TAMPA BAY
San Francisco -10.5 vs. ST. LOUIS
Chicago +1 vs. MINNESOTA
GREEN BAY +3.5 vs. Detroit
NY GIANTS -3 vs. Dallas
NEW ORLEANS -8 vs. Carolina
Tennessee -2.5 vs. HOUSTON
Baltimore -2 vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh -7 vs. CLEVELAND
Indianapolis +4 vs. JACKSONVILLE
MIAMI -2 vs. NY Jets
NEW ENGLAND -10.5 vs. Buffalo
OAKLAND -3 vs. San Diego
Kansas City +3.5 vs. DENVER
Seattle +3 vs. ARIZONA
Last Week: 4-12
Season: 112-116-11
Atlanta -11 vs. TAMPA BAY
San Francisco -10.5 vs. ST. LOUIS
Chicago +1 vs. MINNESOTA
GREEN BAY +3.5 vs. Detroit
NY GIANTS -3 vs. Dallas
NEW ORLEANS -8 vs. Carolina
Tennessee -2.5 vs. HOUSTON
Baltimore -2 vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh -7 vs. CLEVELAND
Indianapolis +4 vs. JACKSONVILLE
MIAMI -2 vs. NY Jets
NEW ENGLAND -10.5 vs. Buffalo
OAKLAND -3 vs. San Diego
Kansas City +3.5 vs. DENVER
Seattle +3 vs. ARIZONA
Last Week: 4-12
Season: 112-116-11
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
NFL Picks
Thought I may have another good week before Baltimore and Pittsburgh let me down. I'll take those losses because they mean the Patriots are currently the top seed in the AFC.
Houston -6 vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Oakland +2 vs. KANSAS CITY
Denver -2.5 vs. BUFFALO
TENNESSEE -7 vs. Jacksonville
Arizona +4 vs. CINCINNATI
NEW ENGLAND -9.5 vs. Miami
Cleveland +13 vs. BALTIMORE
NY JETS -3 vs. NY Giants
WASHINGTON -6 vs. Minnesota
Tampa Bay +7.5 vs. CAROLINA
St. Louis +16 vs. PITTSBURGH
DETROIT -2.5 vs. San Diego
San Francisco -2.5 vs. SEATTLE
DALLAS -1.5 vs. Philadelphia
Chicago +13.5 vs. GREEN BAY
NEW ORLEANS -6.5 vs. Atlanta
Last Week: 8-7-1
Season: 108-104-11
Houston -6 vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Oakland +2 vs. KANSAS CITY
Denver -2.5 vs. BUFFALO
TENNESSEE -7 vs. Jacksonville
Arizona +4 vs. CINCINNATI
NEW ENGLAND -9.5 vs. Miami
Cleveland +13 vs. BALTIMORE
NY JETS -3 vs. NY Giants
WASHINGTON -6 vs. Minnesota
Tampa Bay +7.5 vs. CAROLINA
St. Louis +16 vs. PITTSBURGH
DETROIT -2.5 vs. San Diego
San Francisco -2.5 vs. SEATTLE
DALLAS -1.5 vs. Philadelphia
Chicago +13.5 vs. GREEN BAY
NEW ORLEANS -6.5 vs. Atlanta
Last Week: 8-7-1
Season: 108-104-11
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Patriots - Broncos Live Diary
Pregame
What looked like an absolutely wretched group of early games has turned out to be pretty interesting. I'm watching the Chiefs try to put away the undefeated Packers. The score is 12-7 and the Chiefs are on the Packers 5 yard line. They have moved the ball, but not been able to convert to touchdowns.
4:51 - The Packers are in real trouble now.Jackie Battle rushes in from 1 yard for the touchdown. 19-7 Chiefs.
And the Colts are leading Tennessee 20-13.
My predictions from a few weeks ago were that the Packers do not go undefeated (regular season) and the Colts remain win-less. So I'll be right on GB, wrong on Indianapolis.
1:47 - Packers scored, but now the Chiefs are killing the clock. TV is reviewing an earlier play by KC that could have been ruled a touchback. I would have challenged if I was Green Bay.
1:34 - Chiefs have been running all over GB at the end, so the Chiefs should now be able to run out the clock.
Nice job Romeo. Final: Chiefs 19 Packers 14.
Now the question is, could this loss be the best thing to happen to Green Bay? Maybe. I don't feel like giving that much thought right now.
Didn't think Buffalo would roll over at home against Miami. Everything else makes sense.
Patriots - Broncos should be starting in a couple minutes.
For the record, I pick Patriots -7.5. Patriots 30 Broncos 13.
So let the Tebowing begin...
What looked like an absolutely wretched group of early games has turned out to be pretty interesting. I'm watching the Chiefs try to put away the undefeated Packers. The score is 12-7 and the Chiefs are on the Packers 5 yard line. They have moved the ball, but not been able to convert to touchdowns.
4:51 - The Packers are in real trouble now.Jackie Battle rushes in from 1 yard for the touchdown. 19-7 Chiefs.
And the Colts are leading Tennessee 20-13.
My predictions from a few weeks ago were that the Packers do not go undefeated (regular season) and the Colts remain win-less. So I'll be right on GB, wrong on Indianapolis.
1:47 - Packers scored, but now the Chiefs are killing the clock. TV is reviewing an earlier play by KC that could have been ruled a touchback. I would have challenged if I was Green Bay.
1:34 - Chiefs have been running all over GB at the end, so the Chiefs should now be able to run out the clock.
Nice job Romeo. Final: Chiefs 19 Packers 14.
Now the question is, could this loss be the best thing to happen to Green Bay? Maybe. I don't feel like giving that much thought right now.
Didn't think Buffalo would roll over at home against Miami. Everything else makes sense.
Patriots - Broncos should be starting in a couple minutes.
For the record, I pick Patriots -7.5. Patriots 30 Broncos 13.
So let the Tebowing begin...
Friday, December 16, 2011
Football Picks
College Bowls
Temple -6.5 vs. Wyoming
Utah State -2.5 vs. Ohio
San Diego State -4 vs. UL Lafayette
Last Week: 0-1
Season: 47-37-2
NFL
Dallas -7 vs. TAMPA BAY
Washington +6.5 vs. NY GIANTS
Green Bay -13.5 vs KANSAS CITY
New Orleans -6.5 vs. MINNESOTA
Seattle +4 vs CHICAGO
BUFFALO -1 vs. Miami
Carolina +6 vs. HOUSTON
Tennessee -6.5 vs INDIANAPOLIS
Cincinnati -6.5 vs. ST. LOUIS
OAKLAND +1 vs. Detroit
New England -7.5 vs DENVER
NY Jets +3 vs. PHILADELPHIA
ARIZONA -6.5 vs. Cleveland
Baltimore -2.5 vs. SAN DIEGO
Pittsburgh +2.5 vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Scary all the road picks, especially the favorites. Also all the 6.5 spreads. They are curent Hilton or MGM Grand lines as of me writing this (Pitt-SF is Bodog). (LINK)
Was horribly wrong about Thursday Night Football. To be honest, I changed my mind on the Jags because of what they did to Tampa last week. Shouldn't have gone against my initial judgment. So I'm 0-1 this week to date.
Temple -6.5 vs. Wyoming
Utah State -2.5 vs. Ohio
San Diego State -4 vs. UL Lafayette
Last Week: 0-1
Season: 47-37-2
NFL
Dallas -7 vs. TAMPA BAY
Washington +6.5 vs. NY GIANTS
Green Bay -13.5 vs KANSAS CITY
New Orleans -6.5 vs. MINNESOTA
Seattle +4 vs CHICAGO
BUFFALO -1 vs. Miami
Carolina +6 vs. HOUSTON
Tennessee -6.5 vs INDIANAPOLIS
Cincinnati -6.5 vs. ST. LOUIS
OAKLAND +1 vs. Detroit
New England -7.5 vs DENVER
NY Jets +3 vs. PHILADELPHIA
ARIZONA -6.5 vs. Cleveland
Baltimore -2.5 vs. SAN DIEGO
Pittsburgh +2.5 vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Scary all the road picks, especially the favorites. Also all the 6.5 spreads. They are curent Hilton or MGM Grand lines as of me writing this (Pitt-SF is Bodog). (LINK)
Was horribly wrong about Thursday Night Football. To be honest, I changed my mind on the Jags because of what they did to Tampa last week. Shouldn't have gone against my initial judgment. So I'm 0-1 this week to date.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Thursday Night Football Pick
Will do the rest of the NFL and early bowl picks soon.
Jacksonville +12 vs. ATLANTA
Falcons win, but do not cover...
Last Week: 11-5
Season: 100-97-10
Jacksonville +12 vs. ATLANTA
Falcons win, but do not cover...
Last Week: 11-5
Season: 100-97-10
Friday, December 2, 2011
Manning, Luck, and the #1 Draft Pick
The Colts - Patriots game is at 10am Sunday and not on local tv, so no there won't be a live diary this Sunday. I'll probably watch the game at the MGM sportsbook. I'd have plenty of good material for this game between recent rivals, but instead I'll unload some of it here.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Football Picks
NFL
Philadelphia -3 vs. SEATTLE
BUFFALO -1.5 vs. Tennessee
CHICAGO -7 vs. Kansas City
Oakland +3 vs. MIAMI
PITTSBURGH -6.5 vs. Cincinnati
Baltimore -6..5 vs. CLEVELAND
NY Jets -3 vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta -2.5 vs. HOUSTON
Carolina +3.5 vs. TAMPA BAY
NEW ORLEANS -9 vs. Detroit
Denver +1.5 vs. MINNESOTA
SAN FRANCISCO -13 vs. St. Louis
Dallas -4.5 vs ARIZONA
Green Bay -7 vs. NY GIANTS
NEW ENGLAND -20 vs. Indianapolis
San Diego -2.5 vs. JACKSONVILLE
Last Week: 11-4-1
Season: 81-85-9
College
OKLAHOMA STATE -3 vs. Oklahoma
BAYLOR -2.5 vs. Texas
LSU -13.5 vs. Georgia (at Atlanta)
Virginia Tech -7 vs. Clemson (at Charlotte)
Michigan St. +9.5 vs Wisconsin (at Indianapolis)
Houston -12.5 vs. Southern Mississippi (at Houston)
Last Week: 3-4
Season: 43-34-2
Philadelphia -3 vs. SEATTLE
BUFFALO -1.5 vs. Tennessee
CHICAGO -7 vs. Kansas City
Oakland +3 vs. MIAMI
PITTSBURGH -6.5 vs. Cincinnati
Baltimore -6..5 vs. CLEVELAND
NY Jets -3 vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta -2.5 vs. HOUSTON
Carolina +3.5 vs. TAMPA BAY
NEW ORLEANS -9 vs. Detroit
Denver +1.5 vs. MINNESOTA
SAN FRANCISCO -13 vs. St. Louis
Dallas -4.5 vs ARIZONA
Green Bay -7 vs. NY GIANTS
NEW ENGLAND -20 vs. Indianapolis
San Diego -2.5 vs. JACKSONVILLE
Last Week: 11-4-1
Season: 81-85-9
College
OKLAHOMA STATE -3 vs. Oklahoma
BAYLOR -2.5 vs. Texas
LSU -13.5 vs. Georgia (at Atlanta)
Virginia Tech -7 vs. Clemson (at Charlotte)
Michigan St. +9.5 vs Wisconsin (at Indianapolis)
Houston -12.5 vs. Southern Mississippi (at Houston)
Last Week: 3-4
Season: 43-34-2
Monday, November 28, 2011
Live Diary: NY Giants at Saints
Pregame
I was going to play poker tonight, but I just ate dinner and decided that I don't really feel like playing now. My rule is, if I don't feel like playing, then I don't play. Simple as that. I have enough opportunity that I don't need to force myself to go play poker when I don't really want to play.
So this will be a little different. A live diary for a non-Patriots game. I like football and watch a lot of games. But a lot of the time it is background noise. The teams I really follow are the Patriots (watched most every game for 15 years), and seen all but one Arkansas Razorbacks game this season.
I am a big fan of Wendi Nix. Used to like her on the news and radio in Boston. Now she does a lot of studio and sideline work for ESPN. Is on the sideline tonight in New Orleans. Did not know she used to be married to Ben Cherington.
Chris Berman's voice makes my head hurt.
Trying to save any comments about the Giants and Saints for game action, since I'm not sure if I can pull off a decent commentary on teams I am less familiar with. Boston teams, no problem.
Let's get this one out of the way. CBS in Vegas switched off the Patriots blowout of the Eagles in time to show the Denver Tebows comeback over the Lame Duck Chargers. I texted a friend when it happened - they did a close-up for about five seconds of the Chargers kicker peeing on the sideline. Won't link video, but deadspin.com had it up about 10 minutes after it occurred.
Archie Manning is doing the pregame intro. He played for the 'Aints and his son is the Giants QB.
Neat video on Sean Payton, Drew Brees, and offensive coordinator meeting to discuss play calling the day before game. It just gets me thinking - you want to know how successful any football team is, watch the quarterback. Watch how he play calls, controls the action before the snap, makes protection and audible calls, handles pressure with subtle movements like stepping up in the pocket, passes the ball, runs or throws it away if necessary.
Game on.
I was going to play poker tonight, but I just ate dinner and decided that I don't really feel like playing now. My rule is, if I don't feel like playing, then I don't play. Simple as that. I have enough opportunity that I don't need to force myself to go play poker when I don't really want to play.
So this will be a little different. A live diary for a non-Patriots game. I like football and watch a lot of games. But a lot of the time it is background noise. The teams I really follow are the Patriots (watched most every game for 15 years), and seen all but one Arkansas Razorbacks game this season.
I am a big fan of Wendi Nix. Used to like her on the news and radio in Boston. Now she does a lot of studio and sideline work for ESPN. Is on the sideline tonight in New Orleans. Did not know she used to be married to Ben Cherington.
Chris Berman's voice makes my head hurt.
Trying to save any comments about the Giants and Saints for game action, since I'm not sure if I can pull off a decent commentary on teams I am less familiar with. Boston teams, no problem.
Let's get this one out of the way. CBS in Vegas switched off the Patriots blowout of the Eagles in time to show the Denver Tebows comeback over the Lame Duck Chargers. I texted a friend when it happened - they did a close-up for about five seconds of the Chargers kicker peeing on the sideline. Won't link video, but deadspin.com had it up about 10 minutes after it occurred.
Archie Manning is doing the pregame intro. He played for the 'Aints and his son is the Giants QB.
Neat video on Sean Payton, Drew Brees, and offensive coordinator meeting to discuss play calling the day before game. It just gets me thinking - you want to know how successful any football team is, watch the quarterback. Watch how he play calls, controls the action before the snap, makes protection and audible calls, handles pressure with subtle movements like stepping up in the pocket, passes the ball, runs or throws it away if necessary.
Game on.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Football Picks
College
Texas +7.5 vs. TEXAS A&M
Arkansas +13 vs. LSU
MICHIGAN -7 vs. Ohio State
Georgia -6 vs. GEORGIA TECH
AUBURN +21 vs. Alabama
Penn State +15 vs. WISCONSIN
Florida State -2.5 vs. FLORIDA
Last Week: 2-4
Season: 40-30-2
NFL
Green Bay -6 vs. DETROIT
DALLAS -7 vs. Miami
BALTIMORE -3 vs. San Francisco
Arizona +3 vs. ST. LOUIS
Buffalo +8.5 vs. NY JETS
CINCINNATI -7 vs. Cleveland
Houston -3 vs. JACKSONVILLE
Carolina -3 vs. INDIANAPOLIS
TENNESSEE -3 vs. Tampa Bay
ATLANTA -9 vs. Minnesota
Chicago +5 vs. OAKLAND
Washington +4 vs. SEATTLE
New England -3 vs. PHILADELPHIA
SAN DIEGO -6.5 vs. Denver
Pittsburgh -10 vs. KANSAS CITY
NEW ORLEANS -7 vs. NY Giants
Last Week: 7-5-2
Season: 70-81-8
Texas +7.5 vs. TEXAS A&M
Arkansas +13 vs. LSU
MICHIGAN -7 vs. Ohio State
Georgia -6 vs. GEORGIA TECH
AUBURN +21 vs. Alabama
Penn State +15 vs. WISCONSIN
Florida State -2.5 vs. FLORIDA
Last Week: 2-4
Season: 40-30-2
NFL
Green Bay -6 vs. DETROIT
DALLAS -7 vs. Miami
BALTIMORE -3 vs. San Francisco
Arizona +3 vs. ST. LOUIS
Buffalo +8.5 vs. NY JETS
CINCINNATI -7 vs. Cleveland
Houston -3 vs. JACKSONVILLE
Carolina -3 vs. INDIANAPOLIS
TENNESSEE -3 vs. Tampa Bay
ATLANTA -9 vs. Minnesota
Chicago +5 vs. OAKLAND
Washington +4 vs. SEATTLE
New England -3 vs. PHILADELPHIA
SAN DIEGO -6.5 vs. Denver
Pittsburgh -10 vs. KANSAS CITY
NEW ORLEANS -7 vs. NY Giants
Last Week: 7-5-2
Season: 70-81-8
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday Night Football: Patriots - Chiefs Live Diary
Pregame
The ESPN pre-game show just finished talking about the "best team in the AFC". The conclusions I draw are that they are all flawed, injuries have made a big difference, and the best team may not end up with the top seed (or even a bye).
I hate listening to Chris Berman. Please never let him near a baseball commentator's booth ever again. That being said, he made a comment I very much agree with. No matter how flawed the Patriots defense is, and that Pittsburgh, Baltimore, or Houston may be a better team; the Patriots may end up with the #1 seed in the AFC. Reason: the schedule is the easiest in the NFL from here on out.
I have a post called, "NFL Predictions" that I have not published. Part if it is predicting the playoff seeds. Here is the AFC prediction;
1. New England Patriots
2. Baltimore Ravens
3. Houston Texans
4. Oakland Raiders
5. Pittsburgh Steelers
6. NY Jets
The ESPN pre-game show just finished talking about the "best team in the AFC". The conclusions I draw are that they are all flawed, injuries have made a big difference, and the best team may not end up with the top seed (or even a bye).
I hate listening to Chris Berman. Please never let him near a baseball commentator's booth ever again. That being said, he made a comment I very much agree with. No matter how flawed the Patriots defense is, and that Pittsburgh, Baltimore, or Houston may be a better team; the Patriots may end up with the #1 seed in the AFC. Reason: the schedule is the easiest in the NFL from here on out.
I have a post called, "NFL Predictions" that I have not published. Part if it is predicting the playoff seeds. Here is the AFC prediction;
1. New England Patriots
2. Baltimore Ravens
3. Houston Texans
4. Oakland Raiders
5. Pittsburgh Steelers
6. NY Jets
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Thursday Night Football
I almost missed this last week (not that it matters), so here is the Thursday pick.
NY Jets -4.5 vs DENVER
NY Jets -4.5 vs DENVER
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