Some pretty good games this weekend. Condolences to anyone who took Maryland +13 and saw them blow a 42 14 lead AND go on to lose 56 42.. What a wild day of spread action. See if the big boys can match up...
St Louis -2.5
NY Jets -9
Cleveland +7
Texans -6
Carolina -3
Tampa +3
Minnesota +10
Chicago +3
Seattle -3
Philly +3
Denver +6
Pittsburgh -10.5
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Quick Picks- Week 11
After a long, taxing night in which I woke up spooning another guy... Here are my Week 11 NFL picks. Dont judge me.
Baltimore -7
Jacksonville +2
Detroit -6.5
Green Bay -13.5
Miami -3
Minnesota -2.5
Washington +7
San Francisco -10
Seattle +3
Atlanta -6
San Diego +4
Philly +6
New England -16.5
Teases that hit:
Atlanta (pk) / Jacksonville (+8)
Seattle (+9) / New England (-10.5)
Parlay that hits:
Jacksonvillle, San Francisco, New England
Feel good about my picks this week, let's see how this turns out..
Baltimore -7
Jacksonville +2
Detroit -6.5
Green Bay -13.5
Miami -3
Minnesota -2.5
Washington +7
San Francisco -10
Seattle +3
Atlanta -6
San Diego +4
Philly +6
New England -16.5
Teases that hit:
Atlanta (pk) / Jacksonville (+8)
Seattle (+9) / New England (-10.5)
Parlay that hits:
Jacksonvillle, San Francisco, New England
Feel good about my picks this week, let's see how this turns out..
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Is the seat hot for Andy Reid?
Andy Reid is 120-77-1 as the Philadelphia Eagles coach. He has been to five NFC Championship Games, one Superbowl and has made the Eagles into a perennial top team in the NFL. So, why, with that resume is Andy Reid on the hot seat?
Those who believe Andy's job is in trouble have a compelling argument. While Andy's teams are consistently contender's, he's never gotten us over the proverbial hump. His time management is among the worst in the league. He is usually near the bottom of the NFL in challenge efficiency. Despite his inefficiencies, Reid's Eagles teams were seemingly always in the playoff race, even without great talent. Then came July 29, 2011. That was the day the Eagles signed all-world cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Starting with that day, the Eagles went on a free-agent frenzy. They bolstered their lineup with guys like Cullen Jenkins, Jason Babin, Ronnie Brown, Steve Smith and of course, Vince Young. The Eagles were absolutely loaded heading into the 2011 season. They were picked as favorites to win the NFC East and many pegged them as the team most likely to represent the NFC in the Superbowl.
Now, we're here, November 16th. The Eagles are 3-6. Three and six. Three wins and six losses. The question now is, how much of the blame do you put on Andy Reid? The defense has been the biggest issue this season. Reid hired OFFENSIVE LINE COACH, Juan Castillo to oversee his defense. The defense hasn't been able to stop the run all year, and they haven't been near as good as advertised stopping the pass. They are effectively out of the playoffs, needing to win their last seven to even have a chance at sneaking in. Is it time for the winningest coach in Eagles history to be on his way?
There are arguments to be made for both sides. I have my opinion, I want to know what everyone else thinks. If the Eagles season continues to plummet, is it time for change in Philly? Let me know what you think.
Those who believe Andy's job is in trouble have a compelling argument. While Andy's teams are consistently contender's, he's never gotten us over the proverbial hump. His time management is among the worst in the league. He is usually near the bottom of the NFL in challenge efficiency. Despite his inefficiencies, Reid's Eagles teams were seemingly always in the playoff race, even without great talent. Then came July 29, 2011. That was the day the Eagles signed all-world cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Starting with that day, the Eagles went on a free-agent frenzy. They bolstered their lineup with guys like Cullen Jenkins, Jason Babin, Ronnie Brown, Steve Smith and of course, Vince Young. The Eagles were absolutely loaded heading into the 2011 season. They were picked as favorites to win the NFC East and many pegged them as the team most likely to represent the NFC in the Superbowl.
Now, we're here, November 16th. The Eagles are 3-6. Three and six. Three wins and six losses. The question now is, how much of the blame do you put on Andy Reid? The defense has been the biggest issue this season. Reid hired OFFENSIVE LINE COACH, Juan Castillo to oversee his defense. The defense hasn't been able to stop the run all year, and they haven't been near as good as advertised stopping the pass. They are effectively out of the playoffs, needing to win their last seven to even have a chance at sneaking in. Is it time for the winningest coach in Eagles history to be on his way?
There are arguments to be made for both sides. I have my opinion, I want to know what everyone else thinks. If the Eagles season continues to plummet, is it time for change in Philly? Let me know what you think.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
NFL Power Rankings : Week 11
Another week in the NFL down, another heartbreaking loss for the Eagles. The Eagles have blown a fourth quarter lead five times this year. I'm not going to waste my cyber breath talking about it, just listen to what this Birds fan has to say.
1. Packers (9-0) : Undefeated looks more and more likely with every passing week. They're just too good.
2. 49ers (8-1) : They took the Giants best shot, sans Frank Gore, and came away with the W. Enough talk about them not being for real. They are very good.
3. Saints (7-3) : Huge win over Atlanta makes me a believer this is the best team in the NFC South.
4. Patriots (6-3) : Bill Belichick after hanging 37 on the Jets: "Best defense in the league? Suck my dick." That says everything you need to know about the Pats. Awesome.
5. Ravens (6-3) : Every time I am ready to call the Ravens elite, they blow a game to a bad team. Their losses this year: Titans, Jaguars, Seahawks. Combined record of 11-16. Ouch.
6. Steelers (7-3) : Can't put them in front of Baltimore. But they got a big win over a tough Cincy team. Antonio Brown & Mike Wallace is becoming a scary-good duo.
7. Giants (6-3) : I feel like this is low for them. Is Eli the second best QB in the NFL this year? There can certainly be a case made for him. I can't believe I just typed that sentence.
8. Texans (7-3) : The Texans finish 8-8 every year, with Matt Leinart taking over they have a shot to do it again!
9. Bears (6-3) : Goodell should fine punters every time they kick to Hester. I'm still not buying the Bears, but looking at their schedule, 11 wins seems very possible.
10. Bengals (6-3) : They lost to the Steelers, but they hung tough and if AJ Green didn't get hurt after Mossing Ryan Clark, who knows what might have happened. I believe in the Red Rifle.
11. Cowboys (5-4) : That blowout loss to the Eagles seems like forever ago. Romo is on fire and DeMarco Murray looks like a borderline top 10 back.
12. Lions (6-3) : If Stafford is starting to get dinged up, the Lions could be in some trouble. Not an easy schedule the rest of the way, including two against GB.
13. Falcons (5-4) : Am I alone in thinking Mike Smith made the right call on 4th down? Way to have a nutsack, Mike. I respect you. So does Chip Kelly.
14. Jets (5-4) : Pretenders? I'm starting to lean that way. It's tough to count out a team that keeps making the AFC Championship, even if their quarterback sucks.
15. Raiders (5-4) : A weak division coupled with what looks like a dominant running game makes me think the Raiders are heading to the playoffs.
16. Titans (5-4) : There is nothing fun about this team. They're not fun to write about, fun to watch or fun to rank.
17. Broncos (4-5) : Tebow. Can they beat the Jets and keep pace in the AFC West? Tebow can walk on water and turn water to wine, so why not? Tebow Tebow Tebow, TEBOW!!!
18. Bills (5-4) : They're slipping. If they lose to the Dolphins this weekend, it's over. Sorry Buffalo, your city still sucks.
19. Chargers (4-5) : Is this the year where the second half surge just never happens? I'm beginning to think so. Regardless, it's awesome to see a QB cuss out his coach.
20. Buccaneers (4-5) : This is the first team that I think really sucks. The first 19 I could see possibly winning a playoff game. Everyone from 20 down should start the scouting process.
21. Seahawks (3-6) : They've beaten the Giants and Ravens and Marshawn Lynch looks rejuvenated. If this was the NFC West last year, they'd be in first place.
22. Cardinals (3-6) : John Skelton is 2-0 as a NFL starter. When he was drafted, I took under 2 snaps he'd ever see in the NFL. Another loss for me.
23. Eagles (3-6) : Claude Giroux is a top five player in hockey and Jagr is really embracing this playmaker role. I love this Flyers team.
24. Chiefs (4-5) : Tyler Palko is their starting QB, right? I'd rather have Shane Falco.
25. Jaguars (3-6) : I know this isn't a team loaded with weapons, but does anyone really watch their games and think Blaine Gabbert is the future?
26. Dolphins (2-7) : Matt Moore. I like him. If it's possible to be optimistic about a 2-7 team, I am optimistic about the Matt Moore/Reggie Bush led Dolphins.
27. Redskins (3-6) : Grossman and Beck both suck. You knew that already? I have nothing else to say.
28. Panthers (2-7) : Cam Newton coming back to earth? I'm not sure. I still like him, and the Panthers more than the next four sacks of shit on the list.
29. Vikings (2-7) : I was ready to give them a sizable bump up the rankings before they got defiled by the Packers.
30. Rams (2-7) : Enough whining about your injuries St Louis. It's the NFL. Babies.
31. Browns (3-6) : Man, Cleveland really sucks huh? Cleveland State beat Vandy the other day, so there's that.
32. Colts (0-10) : Curtis Painter or Dan Orlovsky? That's like asking if you'd rather be anally raped by Ving Rhames or Shaq.
1. Packers (9-0) : Undefeated looks more and more likely with every passing week. They're just too good.
2. 49ers (8-1) : They took the Giants best shot, sans Frank Gore, and came away with the W. Enough talk about them not being for real. They are very good.
3. Saints (7-3) : Huge win over Atlanta makes me a believer this is the best team in the NFC South.
4. Patriots (6-3) : Bill Belichick after hanging 37 on the Jets: "Best defense in the league? Suck my dick." That says everything you need to know about the Pats. Awesome.
5. Ravens (6-3) : Every time I am ready to call the Ravens elite, they blow a game to a bad team. Their losses this year: Titans, Jaguars, Seahawks. Combined record of 11-16. Ouch.
6. Steelers (7-3) : Can't put them in front of Baltimore. But they got a big win over a tough Cincy team. Antonio Brown & Mike Wallace is becoming a scary-good duo.
7. Giants (6-3) : I feel like this is low for them. Is Eli the second best QB in the NFL this year? There can certainly be a case made for him. I can't believe I just typed that sentence.
8. Texans (7-3) : The Texans finish 8-8 every year, with Matt Leinart taking over they have a shot to do it again!
9. Bears (6-3) : Goodell should fine punters every time they kick to Hester. I'm still not buying the Bears, but looking at their schedule, 11 wins seems very possible.
10. Bengals (6-3) : They lost to the Steelers, but they hung tough and if AJ Green didn't get hurt after Mossing Ryan Clark, who knows what might have happened. I believe in the Red Rifle.
11. Cowboys (5-4) : That blowout loss to the Eagles seems like forever ago. Romo is on fire and DeMarco Murray looks like a borderline top 10 back.
12. Lions (6-3) : If Stafford is starting to get dinged up, the Lions could be in some trouble. Not an easy schedule the rest of the way, including two against GB.
13. Falcons (5-4) : Am I alone in thinking Mike Smith made the right call on 4th down? Way to have a nutsack, Mike. I respect you. So does Chip Kelly.
14. Jets (5-4) : Pretenders? I'm starting to lean that way. It's tough to count out a team that keeps making the AFC Championship, even if their quarterback sucks.
15. Raiders (5-4) : A weak division coupled with what looks like a dominant running game makes me think the Raiders are heading to the playoffs.
16. Titans (5-4) : There is nothing fun about this team. They're not fun to write about, fun to watch or fun to rank.
17. Broncos (4-5) : Tebow. Can they beat the Jets and keep pace in the AFC West? Tebow can walk on water and turn water to wine, so why not? Tebow Tebow Tebow, TEBOW!!!
18. Bills (5-4) : They're slipping. If they lose to the Dolphins this weekend, it's over. Sorry Buffalo, your city still sucks.
19. Chargers (4-5) : Is this the year where the second half surge just never happens? I'm beginning to think so. Regardless, it's awesome to see a QB cuss out his coach.
20. Buccaneers (4-5) : This is the first team that I think really sucks. The first 19 I could see possibly winning a playoff game. Everyone from 20 down should start the scouting process.
21. Seahawks (3-6) : They've beaten the Giants and Ravens and Marshawn Lynch looks rejuvenated. If this was the NFC West last year, they'd be in first place.
22. Cardinals (3-6) : John Skelton is 2-0 as a NFL starter. When he was drafted, I took under 2 snaps he'd ever see in the NFL. Another loss for me.
23. Eagles (3-6) : Claude Giroux is a top five player in hockey and Jagr is really embracing this playmaker role. I love this Flyers team.
24. Chiefs (4-5) : Tyler Palko is their starting QB, right? I'd rather have Shane Falco.
25. Jaguars (3-6) : I know this isn't a team loaded with weapons, but does anyone really watch their games and think Blaine Gabbert is the future?
26. Dolphins (2-7) : Matt Moore. I like him. If it's possible to be optimistic about a 2-7 team, I am optimistic about the Matt Moore/Reggie Bush led Dolphins.
27. Redskins (3-6) : Grossman and Beck both suck. You knew that already? I have nothing else to say.
28. Panthers (2-7) : Cam Newton coming back to earth? I'm not sure. I still like him, and the Panthers more than the next four sacks of shit on the list.
29. Vikings (2-7) : I was ready to give them a sizable bump up the rankings before they got defiled by the Packers.
30. Rams (2-7) : Enough whining about your injuries St Louis. It's the NFL. Babies.
31. Browns (3-6) : Man, Cleveland really sucks huh? Cleveland State beat Vandy the other day, so there's that.
32. Colts (0-10) : Curtis Painter or Dan Orlovsky? That's like asking if you'd rather be anally raped by Ving Rhames or Shaq.
Monday, November 14, 2011
College Hoops Marathon
The past three years of my life, I've spent somewhere between 22 and 24 hours watching the college basketball tipoff marathon. I usually did this with the combination of some Red Bull, Adderall XR and a lack of caring about attending classes. Sadly, due to other, more grown up commitments, I will not be able to enjoy every hour of the marathon this year. It's funny, the only time I ever get upset about growing up and attempting to become a man is when I miss out on sports. Missing about eight hours of college basketball, well, that makes me upset. It makes me yearn for sitting on an old ratty couch, eating stale potato chips and fighting off fatigue for 24 hours. At midnight tonight when the ESPN College Basketball marathon tips off, I'll be doing my best to make it to halftime. For anyone out there who has the ambition and schedule to watch 24 straight hours of college hoops, enjoy it. Because unless you're first job out of college is going to be working beside Jay Bilas or Andy Katz, the glory days are coming to an end soon.
Here's a breakdown of the 19 games ESPN will be showing over the next 24 hours.
12am: Washington State @ No. 23 Gonzaga(-11)
The Cougs lost Klay Thompson to the NBA(kinda) and aren't very good. Gonzaga has some talent back and should roll pretty easily.
Watchability: 7.5
Prediction: Zags -11
2am: Northern Iowa @ St. Mary's(-11)
Can't say I know anything about either team. I wish Ali Farokmanesh(sp?) was playing, though. Two of the more well known mid-majors in the country, should be a good game filled with good white guys.
Watchability: 2(The time kills it! I wish this game was at 2PM)
Prediction: Northern Iowa +11
4am: Cal State Northridge @ Hawaii
A couple years ago, I caught a glimpse of a stud for Hawaii at about 5am. Sadly I won't see a second of this game. And there is no line. So really, nobody outside of Hawaii and Cal State No cares about this one.
Watchability: 1
Prediction: Hawaii
6am: Drexel @ Rider
Drexel is always good and Rider only lost to Pittsburgh by 8. I'm hoping to catch the end of this game over some Apple Jacks. Might have to sacrifice a shower to do so(like I've never done that before.)
Watchability: 4.5
Prediction: Dragons
8am: Morehead State @ Charleston
The only thing I know about this game is they both lost studs to the NBA. This is a game for the second shifters.
Watchability: 2
Prediction: Morehead State
10am: Kent State @ West Virginia
Kent State returns everyone, except Antonio Gates, and West Virginia is not the WVU it has been in the past couple years. Sadly, this game is not at all watchable for me, but maybe a couple gamecast updates?
Watchability: 0
Prediction: Golden Flashes win!
12pm: Belmont @ No. 10 Memphis
Belmont is a very, very good squad and of course Memphis is as well. I'm not prepared to say that Belmont wins the game, but this is no cakewalk for Memphis. If we get a little overtime, I may have a shot to catch the end.
Watchability: 4(Time slot hurts, this is a 8 or 8.5 otherwise)
Prediction: Memphis in a tight one.
2pm: San Diego State @ No. 12 Baylor
San Diego State is off the best season in program history, and this season ain't gonna match up. Baylor is loaded with NBA talent along the frontcourt and has National Championship thoughts.
Watchability: 8
Prediction: Baylor in a blowout.
4pm: Rhode Island @ Texas
Rhode Island is about as mediocre as it gets, and might not even be that good this year. Texas lost ALOT. However, they do bring in this guy.
Watchability: 6
Prediction: Texas
6pm: George Mason @ Virgina Tech
Again, neither team is expected to accomplish a whole lot this year, but this is the dinner game anyway. Nobody will be paying close attention unless its close at the end. Me included.
Watchability: 0
Prediction: I'll be attending a D3 hoops game instead.
7pm: Albany or Brown @ No. 5 Syracuse
I don't even know what Albany's mascot is, so I'll predict Brown to win that game and then get wrecked by a Cuse team that I don't think deserves their Top 5 ranking.
Watchability: 4.5 (for Rakeem Christmas alone)
Prediction: Cuse big.
7pm: No. 6 Duke vs Michigan State at MSG
Our first big time game of the marathon and I'm guaranteed to miss at least the first half. I'm pretty excited to see if Austin Rivers has "it". And this game will get alot of hype because that rat look-a-like will be going for his 903rd career win. Lets Go State!
Watchability: First Half- 0 / Second Half- 8.8
Prediction: Duke by 8
7pm: Rutgers @ Miami
Did anyone else know Jim Larranga is Miami's coach? Awesome. I actually like both of these coaches more than I like the game. I'm gonna miss most of this game, though. Oh well.
Watchability: 1
Prediction: Rutgers wins this one.
7pm: La Salle @ Villanova
A Big 5 game, love it! I'm a Nova backer, but I don't think they are going to be great this year. Wayans is a super stud and Yarou is going to be a beast this year. LaSalle isn't on the same level as Nova talent-wise and it'll show here.
Watchability: 2.5
Prediction: Nova big.
8pm: No. 8 Florida @ No. 3 Ohio State
The marquee game of the marathon. A bevy of talent on both sides. OSU has unanimous preseason All America center Jared Sullinger. And Florida has Erving Walker, Kenny Boynton and Mike Rosario in the backcourt. This game should be a great one.
Watchability: 9.5
Prediction: Florida in a squeaker.
8pm: Arkansas Pine Bluff @ Oklahoma State
I think Oklahoma State's football team will score more points this coming weekend than either of these teams tomorrow night.
Watchability: 3
Prediction: OK State
9pm: No. 2 Kentucky vs No. 11 Kansas at MSG
Another great game. Kentucky's recruiting class is unbelievable. With all due respect to UNC(who I am absolutely impressed by), the most talented team in the country hails from Lexington. I'm ecstatic to see all this talent on the court. Kansas isn't loaded like they usually are but they have talent and will absolutely give this Kentucky team a great early season test.
Watchability: 9.9
Prediction: The more experienced Jayhawks beat the more talented Wildcats.
10pm: Austin Peay @ No. 22 California
Cal is unusually talented, and should be a frontrunner to win the Pac12. Austin Peay, unless Trenton Hassell plays, is not going to be in this one.
Watchability: 5
Prediction: Cal dominates.
11pm: Colorado State at Stanford
I'll be trying to battle through this game but the combination of fatigue and a shitty game will probably have me watching whatever my girlfriend wants to, such is life.
Watchability: 3
Prediction: Sleep.
*Check back tomorrow when I post the lines for the night games. Until midnight, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2KOhEceNM
Here's a breakdown of the 19 games ESPN will be showing over the next 24 hours.
12am: Washington State @ No. 23 Gonzaga(-11)
The Cougs lost Klay Thompson to the NBA(kinda) and aren't very good. Gonzaga has some talent back and should roll pretty easily.
Watchability: 7.5
Prediction: Zags -11
2am: Northern Iowa @ St. Mary's(-11)
Can't say I know anything about either team. I wish Ali Farokmanesh(sp?) was playing, though. Two of the more well known mid-majors in the country, should be a good game filled with good white guys.
Watchability: 2(The time kills it! I wish this game was at 2PM)
Prediction: Northern Iowa +11
4am: Cal State Northridge @ Hawaii
A couple years ago, I caught a glimpse of a stud for Hawaii at about 5am. Sadly I won't see a second of this game. And there is no line. So really, nobody outside of Hawaii and Cal State No cares about this one.
Watchability: 1
Prediction: Hawaii
6am: Drexel @ Rider
Drexel is always good and Rider only lost to Pittsburgh by 8. I'm hoping to catch the end of this game over some Apple Jacks. Might have to sacrifice a shower to do so(like I've never done that before.)
Watchability: 4.5
Prediction: Dragons
8am: Morehead State @ Charleston
The only thing I know about this game is they both lost studs to the NBA. This is a game for the second shifters.
Watchability: 2
Prediction: Morehead State
10am: Kent State @ West Virginia
Kent State returns everyone, except Antonio Gates, and West Virginia is not the WVU it has been in the past couple years. Sadly, this game is not at all watchable for me, but maybe a couple gamecast updates?
Watchability: 0
Prediction: Golden Flashes win!
12pm: Belmont @ No. 10 Memphis
Belmont is a very, very good squad and of course Memphis is as well. I'm not prepared to say that Belmont wins the game, but this is no cakewalk for Memphis. If we get a little overtime, I may have a shot to catch the end.
Watchability: 4(Time slot hurts, this is a 8 or 8.5 otherwise)
Prediction: Memphis in a tight one.
2pm: San Diego State @ No. 12 Baylor
San Diego State is off the best season in program history, and this season ain't gonna match up. Baylor is loaded with NBA talent along the frontcourt and has National Championship thoughts.
Watchability: 8
Prediction: Baylor in a blowout.
4pm: Rhode Island @ Texas
Rhode Island is about as mediocre as it gets, and might not even be that good this year. Texas lost ALOT. However, they do bring in this guy.
Watchability: 6
Prediction: Texas
6pm: George Mason @ Virgina Tech
Again, neither team is expected to accomplish a whole lot this year, but this is the dinner game anyway. Nobody will be paying close attention unless its close at the end. Me included.
Watchability: 0
Prediction: I'll be attending a D3 hoops game instead.
7pm: Albany or Brown @ No. 5 Syracuse
I don't even know what Albany's mascot is, so I'll predict Brown to win that game and then get wrecked by a Cuse team that I don't think deserves their Top 5 ranking.
Watchability: 4.5 (for Rakeem Christmas alone)
Prediction: Cuse big.
7pm: No. 6 Duke vs Michigan State at MSG
Our first big time game of the marathon and I'm guaranteed to miss at least the first half. I'm pretty excited to see if Austin Rivers has "it". And this game will get alot of hype because that rat look-a-like will be going for his 903rd career win. Lets Go State!
Watchability: First Half- 0 / Second Half- 8.8
Prediction: Duke by 8
7pm: Rutgers @ Miami
Did anyone else know Jim Larranga is Miami's coach? Awesome. I actually like both of these coaches more than I like the game. I'm gonna miss most of this game, though. Oh well.
Watchability: 1
Prediction: Rutgers wins this one.
7pm: La Salle @ Villanova
A Big 5 game, love it! I'm a Nova backer, but I don't think they are going to be great this year. Wayans is a super stud and Yarou is going to be a beast this year. LaSalle isn't on the same level as Nova talent-wise and it'll show here.
Watchability: 2.5
Prediction: Nova big.
8pm: No. 8 Florida @ No. 3 Ohio State
The marquee game of the marathon. A bevy of talent on both sides. OSU has unanimous preseason All America center Jared Sullinger. And Florida has Erving Walker, Kenny Boynton and Mike Rosario in the backcourt. This game should be a great one.
Watchability: 9.5
Prediction: Florida in a squeaker.
8pm: Arkansas Pine Bluff @ Oklahoma State
I think Oklahoma State's football team will score more points this coming weekend than either of these teams tomorrow night.
Watchability: 3
Prediction: OK State
9pm: No. 2 Kentucky vs No. 11 Kansas at MSG
Another great game. Kentucky's recruiting class is unbelievable. With all due respect to UNC(who I am absolutely impressed by), the most talented team in the country hails from Lexington. I'm ecstatic to see all this talent on the court. Kansas isn't loaded like they usually are but they have talent and will absolutely give this Kentucky team a great early season test.
Watchability: 9.9
Prediction: The more experienced Jayhawks beat the more talented Wildcats.
10pm: Austin Peay @ No. 22 California
Cal is unusually talented, and should be a frontrunner to win the Pac12. Austin Peay, unless Trenton Hassell plays, is not going to be in this one.
Watchability: 5
Prediction: Cal dominates.
11pm: Colorado State at Stanford
I'll be trying to battle through this game but the combination of fatigue and a shitty game will probably have me watching whatever my girlfriend wants to, such is life.
Watchability: 3
Prediction: Sleep.
*Check back tomorrow when I post the lines for the night games. Until midnight, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2KOhEceNM
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Week 10 Quick Picks
Went with the quick picks last weekend instead of my boring, bullshit explanations. Got off to a 1-0 start with the Raiders on Thursday, lets see if I can keep it going:
Pittsburgh -4
Denver +3
Jacksonville -3
Dallas -5
Houston -3.5
Carolina-3.5
Miami -4
New Orleans+1
Detroit +2.5
St Louis +2.5
Arizona +13.5
Baltimore -6.5
San Francisco -3
New England +2.5
Minnesota +12
Teases I love:
Baltimore (pk) / New England (+8.5)
New Orleans (+7) / (Detroit +8.5)
Three Team Parlay that hits:
Pittsburgh/New Orleans/New England
Check out http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2011/11/10/nfl-week-10-pickem/ for my man Soaps' predictions and surf the site for other good content and debates.
Pittsburgh -4
Denver +3
Jacksonville -3
Dallas -5
Houston -3.5
Carolina-3.5
Miami -4
New Orleans+1
Detroit +2.5
St Louis +2.5
Arizona +13.5
Baltimore -6.5
San Francisco -3
New England +2.5
Minnesota +12
Teases I love:
Baltimore (pk) / New England (+8.5)
New Orleans (+7) / (Detroit +8.5)
Three Team Parlay that hits:
Pittsburgh/New Orleans/New England
Check out http://www.pickinsplinters.com/2011/11/10/nfl-week-10-pickem/ for my man Soaps' predictions and surf the site for other good content and debates.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
NFL Power Rankings
Everyone knows that writing in lists is lazy. Everyone knows I'm lazy. Therefore, I like writing in lists. On to the Power Rankings!
1. Packers (8-0) : Rodgers could tear every ligament in both knees Sunday and still get my vote for MVP. He's that good.
2. 49ers (7-1) : I know they haven't exactly killed the eye test but Harbaugh has made Alex Smith into a great manager. They can run the ball and don't let anyone else do it. Recipe for success.
3. Ravens (6-2) : Two wins over the Steelers, a beatdown of the Texans, and Terrell Suggs. That's enough for the #3 spot in my book.
4. Steelers (6-3) : Despite losing to the Ravens twice, it would be stupid to count out Ben. They'll be there at the end of the season.
5. Giants (6-2) : Bitch-ass Eli Manning keeps winning. I don't know if there's ever been an athlete I want to spit on as much as Eli.
6. Saints (6-3) : Drew Brees has 3000 passing yards. Marino's record is going down.
7. Texans (6-3) : Matt Schaub hasn't looked good(neither would you if Kevin Walter was your go to guy) but man they have some beasts in the backfield.
8. Lions (6-2): I am withholding judgement on Detroit until I am laying on my floor covered in turkey gravy watching them play Green Bay.
9. Patriots (5-3) : Two straight losses for the Pats? Unheard of. I'm saying they don't lose another game until Week 17.
10. Bengals (6-2) : The Cincinnati Bengals are leading the AFC North. And they have a red-headed quarterback. Love it.
11. Jets (5-3) : If I have to hear anyone talk about the Jets "swagger" any more, I'll lose my mind. Darrelle Revis is good.
12. Falcons (5-3) : Beat the Saints and they're probably moving into my top ten. If they don't, I say they're a pretender.
13. Bills (5-3) : Playoff hopes slipping away with every Ryan Fitzpatrick dropback. There's a reason most quarterbacks don't come from the Ivy League... they suck.
14. Cowboys (4-4) : Confusing team. I think DeMarco Murray is the truth, though. I think they are going to catch the Giants, if they beat the Bills this weekend.
15. Bears (5-3) : Maybe a little bit too low, but I can't put too much faith in Cutler and their receivers. Matt Forte might be second in my unofficial MVP voting though.
16. Chargers (4-4) : Typical San Diego. Start's the season like a bunch of whale vaginas. They'll finish strong, as always.
17. Eagles (3-5) : Fuck 'em.
18. Buccaneers (4-4) : If they can just stay close in the South, I think Freeman can sneak 'em in. Kind of a big if though.
19. Raiders (4-4) : As much as they gave up in the Palmer trade, I like it. Chance to win the division, might as well go for it.
20. Chiefs (4-4) : Has there ever been a 4-4 team with so few good players? I can't believe I put them this high? Where's Tebow?
21. Broncos (3-5) : Why not? They're 2-1 with Tebow. Man, I hope they win the division, just so I can see Skip Bayless and Merrill Hoge and Mark Schlereth's smug ass faces.
22. Titans (4-4) : Hey, I found a 4-4 team with even less good players than the Chiefs. Who is the Titans best player, anyway?
23. Panthers (2-6) : I was empty inside without Cam Newton last Sunday. Glad to have ya back, Cam.
24. Vikings (2-6) : I like Christian Ponder. If Percy Harvin was still on the team they could be good... wait.
25. Redskins (3-5) : Great move by Shanahan benching Sexy Rexy. Why would anyone hire this douchebag to be their coach. He sucks.
26. Browns (3-5) : By far, the most boring team to watch in the NFL. $5 bucks for anyone who can name their coach.
27. Seahawks (2-6) : I don't think Marshawn Lynch is going to make any highlight runs in the playoffs this year.
28. Jaguars (2-6) : Relocate. Can we get a NFL team in Vegas, already?
29. Cardinals (2-6) : Kevin Kolb and a 2nd rd pick for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: Each team thought they were robbing the other. Turns out, every player in the deal sucks!
30. Dolphins (1-7) : No bullshit, I actually like Matt Moore. It's like no one told him that everyone else on the team is trying to lose.
31. Rams (1-7) : Would they really be any better if guys didn't get hurt? It's not like they were pegged for 12 wins.
32. Colts (0-9): Jim Caldwell is the worst coach in the long history of the NFL.
Agree? Disagree? Lemme know.
1. Packers (8-0) : Rodgers could tear every ligament in both knees Sunday and still get my vote for MVP. He's that good.
2. 49ers (7-1) : I know they haven't exactly killed the eye test but Harbaugh has made Alex Smith into a great manager. They can run the ball and don't let anyone else do it. Recipe for success.
3. Ravens (6-2) : Two wins over the Steelers, a beatdown of the Texans, and Terrell Suggs. That's enough for the #3 spot in my book.
4. Steelers (6-3) : Despite losing to the Ravens twice, it would be stupid to count out Ben. They'll be there at the end of the season.
5. Giants (6-2) : Bitch-ass Eli Manning keeps winning. I don't know if there's ever been an athlete I want to spit on as much as Eli.
6. Saints (6-3) : Drew Brees has 3000 passing yards. Marino's record is going down.
7. Texans (6-3) : Matt Schaub hasn't looked good(neither would you if Kevin Walter was your go to guy) but man they have some beasts in the backfield.
8. Lions (6-2): I am withholding judgement on Detroit until I am laying on my floor covered in turkey gravy watching them play Green Bay.
9. Patriots (5-3) : Two straight losses for the Pats? Unheard of. I'm saying they don't lose another game until Week 17.
10. Bengals (6-2) : The Cincinnati Bengals are leading the AFC North. And they have a red-headed quarterback. Love it.
11. Jets (5-3) : If I have to hear anyone talk about the Jets "swagger" any more, I'll lose my mind. Darrelle Revis is good.
12. Falcons (5-3) : Beat the Saints and they're probably moving into my top ten. If they don't, I say they're a pretender.
13. Bills (5-3) : Playoff hopes slipping away with every Ryan Fitzpatrick dropback. There's a reason most quarterbacks don't come from the Ivy League... they suck.
14. Cowboys (4-4) : Confusing team. I think DeMarco Murray is the truth, though. I think they are going to catch the Giants, if they beat the Bills this weekend.
15. Bears (5-3) : Maybe a little bit too low, but I can't put too much faith in Cutler and their receivers. Matt Forte might be second in my unofficial MVP voting though.
16. Chargers (4-4) : Typical San Diego. Start's the season like a bunch of whale vaginas. They'll finish strong, as always.
17. Eagles (3-5) : Fuck 'em.
18. Buccaneers (4-4) : If they can just stay close in the South, I think Freeman can sneak 'em in. Kind of a big if though.
19. Raiders (4-4) : As much as they gave up in the Palmer trade, I like it. Chance to win the division, might as well go for it.
20. Chiefs (4-4) : Has there ever been a 4-4 team with so few good players? I can't believe I put them this high? Where's Tebow?
21. Broncos (3-5) : Why not? They're 2-1 with Tebow. Man, I hope they win the division, just so I can see Skip Bayless and Merrill Hoge and Mark Schlereth's smug ass faces.
22. Titans (4-4) : Hey, I found a 4-4 team with even less good players than the Chiefs. Who is the Titans best player, anyway?
23. Panthers (2-6) : I was empty inside without Cam Newton last Sunday. Glad to have ya back, Cam.
24. Vikings (2-6) : I like Christian Ponder. If Percy Harvin was still on the team they could be good... wait.
25. Redskins (3-5) : Great move by Shanahan benching Sexy Rexy. Why would anyone hire this douchebag to be their coach. He sucks.
26. Browns (3-5) : By far, the most boring team to watch in the NFL. $5 bucks for anyone who can name their coach.
27. Seahawks (2-6) : I don't think Marshawn Lynch is going to make any highlight runs in the playoffs this year.
28. Jaguars (2-6) : Relocate. Can we get a NFL team in Vegas, already?
29. Cardinals (2-6) : Kevin Kolb and a 2nd rd pick for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: Each team thought they were robbing the other. Turns out, every player in the deal sucks!
30. Dolphins (1-7) : No bullshit, I actually like Matt Moore. It's like no one told him that everyone else on the team is trying to lose.
31. Rams (1-7) : Would they really be any better if guys didn't get hurt? It's not like they were pegged for 12 wins.
32. Colts (0-9): Jim Caldwell is the worst coach in the long history of the NFL.
Agree? Disagree? Lemme know.
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