Ok, guilty as charged - we haven't posted in a while. However, I felt compelled to post my thoughts after this week in football.
The NFL is better than your favorite professional sport.
Unless, of course, it's the NFL.
In the AFC, two teams have clinched the playoffs, and ten (I REPEAT, TEN) teams are 'in the hunt' for a playoff spot. Ten? Are you serious? That's AWESOME! And we're not in week 11, where it is sensible for ten teams to be in the hunt: nay, we just finished (yes, I write this as the Redskins trot off the field to the tune of 45-12) week 15. WEEK 15?!
Hopefully my capitalized words and exclamation points convey my excitement for such a situation. These next two weeks will be epic in the AFC, as the NFC is mostly squared away. However, that is not to say that the NFC is 'predictable', because four teams are battling for the last two spots.
The previously mentioned fourteen teams competing for a playoff spot are my evidence for the NFL's superiority among professional sports: nearly half the league can make the playoffs. Nearly half the league can win the Super Bowl. At this point in any other season of any other professional sport (15 / 17 = 88.2352941% complete), I dare someone to argue that( 14 / 32 =) 43.75% of the league are potential 'playoff contenders'.
Those numbers help me to find my point, and they help the NFL to find their enormous fanbase.
And that's finding your balance in sports.
-Dan
Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Dan's Week 12 Picks
GREEN BAY @ Detroit
Well, when I began making my picks, this game was nearly over. To be fair, I technically can’t pick this game – but to be serious, of course I was picking the Pack. Detroit is only going to win games on pass inference hail maries with time running out on bad teams. Very bad teams.
Oakland @ DALLAS
Oakland did beat the Bengals last week, by scoring 10 points in the last 30 seconds. Lucky? Talented? Doesn’t matter, the Cowboys win on Thanksgiving at home.
New York Giants @ DENVER
I initially wanted to pick the Giants, but I don’t think the ‘wheels came off’ the Broncos like everyone is saying. A few weeks ago they were a ‘team to watch’. I think they are solid, especially against the hurt G-Men at home.
MIAMI @ Buffalo
God, what a terrible team.
Seattle @ ST. LOUIS
Mmmmm you can find me in St. Louie
Where the gun play ring all day
Some got jobs, like the Rams, who will win in a close one. Gotta love the bottom dwellers duking it out.
Indianapolis @ HOUSTON
Yes. I am picking the Texans over the Colts. Again. The Texans had the Colts in their sights the last game – but like clockwork, their kicker fudged a game-tying kick with time running out. Is this an upset pick? Obviously. Am I wrong? Most likely. But the Texans proved they could play the Colts tight, and I like their odds at home.
Cleveland @ CINNCINATI
The Bengals lost to a bad organization last week – they will not continue the bad trend. Cincinnati by two scores.
Carolina @ NEW YORK JETS
I like Rex Ryan’s defense against Jake the Snake. But expect a very fun, very close game.
Tampa Bay @ ATLANTA
Tampa Bay is just a bad, bad team. Atlanta, on the other hand, is much more complete. Everyone knows this. Atlanta by a lot.
washington @ PHILLY
Not only did I not capitalize the w in Washington, I also am attending this game. The Redskins do have a good D, but noooothing going for them on offense. A good D can only keep the game close for so long. The Iggles take this one (I could see it being closer than we’d all like, though).
Kansas City @ SAN DIEGO
No, I do not think the Chiefs beating the Steelers means much in the grand scheme of things.
JACKSONVILLE @ San Francisco
Ok, I really have to get going, time to eat turkey. But I do like the Jaguars as of late, and think they will beat the offense-less 49ers.
Chicago @ MINNESOTA
The Bears are not a complete team, and the Vikes are. Simple math. Look for a close one.
Arizona @ TENNESSE
Vince Young options to Chris Johnson? Heck yes I like their odds.
NEW ENGLAND @ New Orleans
The mother of all games. Brady. Breese. Both teams have ‘New’ as a prefix to their names. One undefeated. The other dynastic.
New England over powers the currently undefeated Saints.
Well, when I began making my picks, this game was nearly over. To be fair, I technically can’t pick this game – but to be serious, of course I was picking the Pack. Detroit is only going to win games on pass inference hail maries with time running out on bad teams. Very bad teams.
Oakland @ DALLAS
Oakland did beat the Bengals last week, by scoring 10 points in the last 30 seconds. Lucky? Talented? Doesn’t matter, the Cowboys win on Thanksgiving at home.
New York Giants @ DENVER
I initially wanted to pick the Giants, but I don’t think the ‘wheels came off’ the Broncos like everyone is saying. A few weeks ago they were a ‘team to watch’. I think they are solid, especially against the hurt G-Men at home.
MIAMI @ Buffalo
God, what a terrible team.
Seattle @ ST. LOUIS
Mmmmm you can find me in St. Louie
Where the gun play ring all day
Some got jobs, like the Rams, who will win in a close one. Gotta love the bottom dwellers duking it out.
Indianapolis @ HOUSTON
Yes. I am picking the Texans over the Colts. Again. The Texans had the Colts in their sights the last game – but like clockwork, their kicker fudged a game-tying kick with time running out. Is this an upset pick? Obviously. Am I wrong? Most likely. But the Texans proved they could play the Colts tight, and I like their odds at home.
Cleveland @ CINNCINATI
The Bengals lost to a bad organization last week – they will not continue the bad trend. Cincinnati by two scores.
Carolina @ NEW YORK JETS
I like Rex Ryan’s defense against Jake the Snake. But expect a very fun, very close game.
Tampa Bay @ ATLANTA
Tampa Bay is just a bad, bad team. Atlanta, on the other hand, is much more complete. Everyone knows this. Atlanta by a lot.
washington @ PHILLY
Not only did I not capitalize the w in Washington, I also am attending this game. The Redskins do have a good D, but noooothing going for them on offense. A good D can only keep the game close for so long. The Iggles take this one (I could see it being closer than we’d all like, though).
Kansas City @ SAN DIEGO
No, I do not think the Chiefs beating the Steelers means much in the grand scheme of things.
JACKSONVILLE @ San Francisco
Ok, I really have to get going, time to eat turkey. But I do like the Jaguars as of late, and think they will beat the offense-less 49ers.
Chicago @ MINNESOTA
The Bears are not a complete team, and the Vikes are. Simple math. Look for a close one.
Arizona @ TENNESSE
Vince Young options to Chris Johnson? Heck yes I like their odds.
NEW ENGLAND @ New Orleans
The mother of all games. Brady. Breese. Both teams have ‘New’ as a prefix to their names. One undefeated. The other dynastic.
New England over powers the currently undefeated Saints.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thanksgiving Break
So, clearly, I missed my picks: this was a calculated decision, as I was immersed in Band of Brothers/not making my picks. One may criticize my non-committal attitude towards the blog; go ahead. Realize that I am on Thanksgiving break.
So, Band of Brothers...HOT DAMN, this mini-series is amazing! Produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg (need I continue?), the show captures the enthralling story of Easy Company, during World War II. I'll leave it at that, as the show is beyond words. If you've seen it, you'll understand why I did not make my picks.
If you haven't...what the heck are you doing on this poorly run/under-read blog?
-Dan
P.S. The Eagles proved they could win a tough one against the Bears...BUT, what the H-E-double hockey stick Jay Cutler? Not only are your initials undeservedly J.C., but you overthrew Hester last night...HESTER! Jeeze, if the Eagles play like that (aka No Middle Linebacker/limping Secondary) against a legit QB, then they will have their hands full. Here's to a healthy Eagles squad, and a struggling QB!
So, Band of Brothers...HOT DAMN, this mini-series is amazing! Produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg (need I continue?), the show captures the enthralling story of Easy Company, during World War II. I'll leave it at that, as the show is beyond words. If you've seen it, you'll understand why I did not make my picks.
If you haven't...what the heck are you doing on this poorly run/under-read blog?
-Dan
P.S. The Eagles proved they could win a tough one against the Bears...BUT, what the H-E-double hockey stick Jay Cutler? Not only are your initials undeservedly J.C., but you overthrew Hester last night...HESTER! Jeeze, if the Eagles play like that (aka No Middle Linebacker/limping Secondary) against a legit QB, then they will have their hands full. Here's to a healthy Eagles squad, and a struggling QB!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Ed's Week 11 Picks
So yet again we are here just a few short minutes before the Sunday package begins and I am sneaking it in.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Late R' Us
Well I guess the first thing to say is: better late than never. Some of you may be thinking I missed the Thursday game, and I did, but let’s be honest. Bears suck these days, which would have been an easy pick, even with the line 3 for the Bears. They are playing just awful, they can’t establish a run game, Cutler continues to disappoint and blame everyone else, and their secondary continues to allow big plays. It is no surprise they lost.
Daniel's Week 10 Picks
Okay, so last week I (apparently) stood 'too far' away from the dartboard. Let this week serve as a referendum for my football picking prowess. (Since some of last week's picks were influenced by my brother's fascination with a character from Sex and the City.)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Daniel's Week 9 NFL Picks
Dan's Week 8 Picks:
*Winning team in caps. And yes, we should do our picks in regards to the spread. Much more fun.
Washington v. ATLANTA
-Well, DUH! Jim Zorn + A guy who was just calling bingo numbers as the 'offensive consultant' = Loss
ARIZONA v. Chicago
-Both at 4-3, the Bears and Cards present an interesting mid-season match-up. That being said, my last sentence had not 1, not 2, but 3 hyphenated phrases. Cards by more than a touchdown.
*Winning team in caps. And yes, we should do our picks in regards to the spread. Much more fun.
Washington v. ATLANTA
-Well, DUH! Jim Zorn + A guy who was just calling bingo numbers as the 'offensive consultant' = Loss
ARIZONA v. Chicago
-Both at 4-3, the Bears and Cards present an interesting mid-season match-up. That being said, my last sentence had not 1, not 2, but 3 hyphenated phrases. Cards by more than a touchdown.
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