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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
NFL Week 11
Well, wasn't last week special? The hapless Cowboys, kicked the rocking Giants boo-boo, the up and coming Redskins got humiliated so bad that the DC area McDonald's has a new menu item. Order a McNabb, and they will throw a McRib at your feet. This week has started off to an interesting start. The Bears shut out out the Dolphins. Well, here's my predictions for this weekend.
Oakland at Pittsburgh
Even with their worst home loss since 2006 fresh in their minds and an injury list that keeps growing, the Steelers say they’re not headed for another mid-season collapse. After last weeks whooping by the Patriots, I'm not so sure. The Raiders were in last place when they stunned the Steelers at Heinz Field last year, but they’ll be looking to keep at least a share of the AFC West lead by earning a fourth straight win Sunday. The Steelers looked horrible last Sunday and let Brady throw for 350 yards. I'm thinking that the Steelers are playing injured and look weak right now. OAK - 27 PIT - 17
Cleveland at Jacksonville
The Browns are playing far better than their record indicated, and the Jaguars might be one of the league’s most difficult teams to decipher from week to week, but it seems to be making its identity clear - if a game is decided by three touchdowns or fewer, Jack Del Rio’s squad is going to win. The Browns almost beat a strong Jets team, and I'm going with them in a squeaker. CLE - 21 JAX - 14
Washington at Tennessee
The Titans have have lost their starting quarterback in three of the previous four games, but will try to keep Vince Young upright as these two teams meet at LP Field on Sunday, and Kerry Collins has been fighting injuries as well. This could be a problem on Sunday, after the Titans took a bad beating by the Dolphins. Now lets talk about the Redskins. I've never thought too highly about Donovan McNabb, as he has never performed well when the chips are down. If the Titans can avoid injury, they will will win this week. TEN - 32 WAS - 18
Houston at New York Jets
New York (7-2) became the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back overtime games on the road, knocking off Cleveland 26-20 last week. Their luck is about to end this Sunday. I'm going out on a limb and calling it for the Texans. HOU -24 NYJ - 21 in overtime. (You are welcome, Jazz Shaw).
Baltimore at Carolina
I'm not wasting my time with this one. BAL 34 - CAR - 10
Green Bay at Minnesota
The Packers are coming off a bye week after kicking the Cowboys' collective asses (it brought a smile to my face). But let's talk about the Vikings, led by 70 year old Brett Favre, who looked old, injured and sick last week. Ok, lets not talk about the Vikings. This is an easy call, even if it it is played in Minneapolis. GB - 28 MIN - 10
Arizona at Kansas City
My eyes glaze at this game. The Cardinals are uninspiring, and the Chiefs, who lost to the Broncos, manage to keep a winning record. I'm going with the Chiefs. KC-17 ARIZ - 3
Detroit at Dallas
Did I ever mention how much I hate the Cowboys and their owner Jerry Jones? Yep, I thought so. This is wishful thinking. DET - 28 DAL - 3
Buffalo at Cincinnati
The Bills finally won a game last week, and will win another one this Sunday against the Bengals. The Bills have played better than their record shows, the Bengals, not so much. BUF - 17 CIN - 9
Seattle at New Orleans
This is going to be a tough game to call. The Seahawks are coming off a slaughter of the Cardinals last week, and the Saints are healing off of a bye week. I'm tossing a coin and going with Seattle. SEA - 28 NO - 17
San Francisco at Tampa Bay
I'm not going to waste words here TB - 32 SF - 10
Atlanta at St. Louis
The Falcons are on the top of their division and if they continue to play as they have as of late, could be a real contender in the playoffs. The Rams, ehhhh. Not so much. ATL - 24 STL - 10
Indianapolis at New England
Ok, My brain says the the Patriots, but I hate them almost as bad as the Cowboys. The Colts almost got beat by the Bengals....What's up with that???? Come on Peyton. Rally the troops. IND - 21 NE - 17 in overtime
New York Giants at Philadelphia
Ok what happened last week, Giants? Did you not remember that you have to show up for a game to win??? The worst team in the NFL beat you. On the other hand, Michael Vick lead the Eagles to a huge win over DonovanMcRib McNabb and clobbered the Redskins. Manning has not been getting good support from the offensive line and the Giants have been inconsistent from week to week. My heart is with the Giants, but my brain is with the Eagles. PHL - 24 NYG - 13
Finally the Monday night game.
Who cares.
Those are my picks, what are yours?
Oakland at Pittsburgh
Even with their worst home loss since 2006 fresh in their minds and an injury list that keeps growing, the Steelers say they’re not headed for another mid-season collapse. After last weeks whooping by the Patriots, I'm not so sure. The Raiders were in last place when they stunned the Steelers at Heinz Field last year, but they’ll be looking to keep at least a share of the AFC West lead by earning a fourth straight win Sunday. The Steelers looked horrible last Sunday and let Brady throw for 350 yards. I'm thinking that the Steelers are playing injured and look weak right now. OAK - 27 PIT - 17
Cleveland at Jacksonville
The Browns are playing far better than their record indicated, and the Jaguars might be one of the league’s most difficult teams to decipher from week to week, but it seems to be making its identity clear - if a game is decided by three touchdowns or fewer, Jack Del Rio’s squad is going to win. The Browns almost beat a strong Jets team, and I'm going with them in a squeaker. CLE - 21 JAX - 14
Washington at Tennessee
The Titans have have lost their starting quarterback in three of the previous four games, but will try to keep Vince Young upright as these two teams meet at LP Field on Sunday, and Kerry Collins has been fighting injuries as well. This could be a problem on Sunday, after the Titans took a bad beating by the Dolphins. Now lets talk about the Redskins. I've never thought too highly about Donovan McNabb, as he has never performed well when the chips are down. If the Titans can avoid injury, they will will win this week. TEN - 32 WAS - 18
Houston at New York Jets
New York (7-2) became the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back overtime games on the road, knocking off Cleveland 26-20 last week. Their luck is about to end this Sunday. I'm going out on a limb and calling it for the Texans. HOU -24 NYJ - 21 in overtime. (You are welcome, Jazz Shaw).
Baltimore at Carolina
I'm not wasting my time with this one. BAL 34 - CAR - 10
Green Bay at Minnesota
The Packers are coming off a bye week after kicking the Cowboys' collective asses (it brought a smile to my face). But let's talk about the Vikings, led by 70 year old Brett Favre, who looked old, injured and sick last week. Ok, lets not talk about the Vikings. This is an easy call, even if it it is played in Minneapolis. GB - 28 MIN - 10
Arizona at Kansas City
My eyes glaze at this game. The Cardinals are uninspiring, and the Chiefs, who lost to the Broncos, manage to keep a winning record. I'm going with the Chiefs. KC-17 ARIZ - 3
Detroit at Dallas
Did I ever mention how much I hate the Cowboys and their owner Jerry Jones? Yep, I thought so. This is wishful thinking. DET - 28 DAL - 3
Buffalo at Cincinnati
The Bills finally won a game last week, and will win another one this Sunday against the Bengals. The Bills have played better than their record shows, the Bengals, not so much. BUF - 17 CIN - 9
Seattle at New Orleans
This is going to be a tough game to call. The Seahawks are coming off a slaughter of the Cardinals last week, and the Saints are healing off of a bye week. I'm tossing a coin and going with Seattle. SEA - 28 NO - 17
San Francisco at Tampa Bay
I'm not going to waste words here TB - 32 SF - 10
Atlanta at St. Louis
The Falcons are on the top of their division and if they continue to play as they have as of late, could be a real contender in the playoffs. The Rams, ehhhh. Not so much. ATL - 24 STL - 10
Indianapolis at New England
Ok, My brain says the the Patriots, but I hate them almost as bad as the Cowboys. The Colts almost got beat by the Bengals....What's up with that???? Come on Peyton. Rally the troops. IND - 21 NE - 17 in overtime
New York Giants at Philadelphia
Ok what happened last week, Giants? Did you not remember that you have to show up for a game to win??? The worst team in the NFL beat you. On the other hand, Michael Vick lead the Eagles to a huge win over Donovan
Finally the Monday night game.
Who cares.
Those are my picks, what are yours?
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
"You honored me, I honored back"
Thanks to Rick from the Wizbang blog site for this. He asked us to pass it on, so I'm doing just that.
Immigration
Immigration not illegal immigration has made America great. The current invasion on our southern border and tolerated by the Obama regime, is unacceptable. Bill Wittle has another great video in his series that explains yet another Tea Party pillar. This goes out to friends, both native born Americans, and people dear to me who were born and live abroad.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
NFL Week 10
Well my crystal ball was well tuned up last week, and there were some great games. I'm a bit late putting my predictions up for week 10, as Atlanta played Baltimore on Thursday night and the only people who watched it on TV had Direct TV with the NFL package. Atlanta won 26-21, and are poised to be a formidable foe in the playoffs.
Without further Ado, here's my NFL picks for week 10:
Cincinnati at Indianapolis
With a loss to the Eagles last weekend, the Colts' winning streak came to an end. The Bengals suffered yet another loss to the Steelers, and it looks like this week will chalk up another digit in the L column for them. IND - 28 CIN - 14
New York Jets at Cleveland
This looks like a very interesting match-up. The Brown's record does not do them justice as of late. They gave the Steelers a big run for their money last weekend, and the Jets really didn't show up until the 4th quarter and only beat the Lions in over time. The Jets had better bring their game with them to Cleveland, or their luck may just run out on Sunday. I'm going to do Jets fan Jazz Shaw, a favor and pick the Browns in an upset. CLE - 24 NYJ - 22 in a nail biter. ( I hope this makes you happy, Jazz LOL)
Minnesota at Chicago
The Bears will grab a share of first place in the NFC North with a win Sunday, but standing in their way is a Vikings team that may be playing with renewed confidence after a possibly season-saving win last weekend. However, I'm not going to call an upset for the Vikings, considering this is a home field advantage for the Bears, and 70 year old Brett Favre, although having a good 2nd half last week, will revert to his tired and injured self again on Sunday. CHI - 27 MIN - 18
Tennessee at Miami
The Titans are coming off a bye week and should be tanned, rested and ready for the Dolphins on Sunday, although it is doubtful that Kenny Britt will return to the lineup following a hamstring injury 2 weeks ago against the Chargers. The Titans also have a plus and minus in their lineup in the name of Randy Moss. If he can behave in the locker room and play up to his potential, he could be an asset to the Titans, but I expect he'll be the jerk we all know and hate from his Patriot and Viking days. The Dolphins took a whooping from the Ravens last week, and looked horrible. This game is Tennessee's to lose. TN - 32 MIA - 14
Houston at Jacksonville
The Jaguars are coming off a bye week after big win over the hapless Cowboys, but they really are not playing up to the level I think they are capable of. The Texans started out strong, but have not played well lately. Jacksonville (4-4) has endured two straight losing seasons and Houston (4-4) has yet to make the playoffs in its first eight. It’s always difficult to contend in the South, which has been won by Indianapolis six times in the last seven years. This is a tough game to call, so I'm tossing a coin and calling it for the Texans. HOU - 24 JAX - 17
Detroit at Buffalo
If you are tempted to call this Loser Bowl Week 10, think again. The Bills are playing far better than their winless record shows, and the Lions have been playing good ball as well, and will be a power to be reckoned with next year. The Lions, who also dropped 24 straight on the road from Sept. 9, 2001-Dec. 21, 2003, have lost three of their four road games this year by eight points or fewer. The Bills (0-8) keep playing close games, losing each of their last three by three points, but remain the NFL’s only winless team. The 2008 Lions are the only team to finish a 16-game season without a victory. I'm predicting that the Bills will finally add one to the W column, and home field advantage will play a big part. BUF - 24 DET - 21 that may be won in overtime.
Carolina at Tampa Bay
Easy call. TB - 32 CAR - 10 *Yawn*
Kansas City at Denver
The Chiefs are hoping last week’s performance was just an aberration. The Broncos wish they had only one poor effort to bounce back from. The Chiefs look to keep sole possession of the AFC West lead on Sunday when they face a slumping Broncos team coming off a bye week and trying to win its first divisional game at Invesco Field under coach Josh McDaniels. I'm going with the Chiefs KC - 34 DEN - 17
St. Louis at San Francisco
Tied for first and coming off a bye, the Rams go for their first division road win in three years Sunday when they face the 49ers. Neither team impresses me, especially the 2-6 49ers. I'm putting this one in the "who cares" category, but calling it for the Rams STL - 20 SF - 17
Dallas at New York Giants
I don't know where to start. The Giants are playing like a Super Bowl bound team lately, and Jerry Jones' self proclaimed "America's Team" is like a rudderless ship without a captain. They have no coach, no quarterback and no chance. NYG - 42 DAL - 7
Seattle at Arizona
The Seahawks had their collective asses handed to them by the Giants last Sunday, and the Cardinals are coming off an OT loss against the mediocre Vikings last Sunday. Both teams are coming off a losing streak, but it will end for the Seahawks this week. SEA - 24 ARIZ - 13
New England at Pittsburgh
Sunday night's game is one not to be missed. Both teams are 6-2 and both have had some tough wins. The Patriots have dropped consecutive games twice in the past eight seasons, a rut they’ll be anxious to avoid matching in Sunday night’s showdown at Heinz Field between a pair of Super Bowl hopefuls. The Patriots will be looking to rebound again Sunday after a performance that left both coach and quarterback searching for answers. New England turned the ball over three times and held the ball for less than 22 minutes in a 34-14 defeat at Cleveland last Sunday that ended its run as the NFL’s lone one-loss team. This would be too close to call, except my extreme dislike for the Patriots makes this one easy. PIT - 27 NE - 21 (You are welcome, Ed Morrissey)
Finally there is Monday night's game:
Philadelphia at Washington
Last time these teams met, The Redskins had a stunning victory against the Eagles. Don't look for it this weekend. Michael Vick led the Eagles to a stunning surprising win over the Colts last week, while the Redskins, who are coming off a bye week, got trounced by the Lions, and McNabb got sidelined towards the end of the game. PHL - 34 WASH - 24
Well, those are my predictions, what are yours? Feel free to post them in the comments section.
Without further Ado, here's my NFL picks for week 10:
Cincinnati at Indianapolis
With a loss to the Eagles last weekend, the Colts' winning streak came to an end. The Bengals suffered yet another loss to the Steelers, and it looks like this week will chalk up another digit in the L column for them. IND - 28 CIN - 14
New York Jets at Cleveland
This looks like a very interesting match-up. The Brown's record does not do them justice as of late. They gave the Steelers a big run for their money last weekend, and the Jets really didn't show up until the 4th quarter and only beat the Lions in over time. The Jets had better bring their game with them to Cleveland, or their luck may just run out on Sunday. I'm going to do Jets fan Jazz Shaw, a favor and pick the Browns in an upset. CLE - 24 NYJ - 22 in a nail biter. ( I hope this makes you happy, Jazz LOL)
Minnesota at Chicago
The Bears will grab a share of first place in the NFC North with a win Sunday, but standing in their way is a Vikings team that may be playing with renewed confidence after a possibly season-saving win last weekend. However, I'm not going to call an upset for the Vikings, considering this is a home field advantage for the Bears, and 70 year old Brett Favre, although having a good 2nd half last week, will revert to his tired and injured self again on Sunday. CHI - 27 MIN - 18
Tennessee at Miami
The Titans are coming off a bye week and should be tanned, rested and ready for the Dolphins on Sunday, although it is doubtful that Kenny Britt will return to the lineup following a hamstring injury 2 weeks ago against the Chargers. The Titans also have a plus and minus in their lineup in the name of Randy Moss. If he can behave in the locker room and play up to his potential, he could be an asset to the Titans, but I expect he'll be the jerk we all know and hate from his Patriot and Viking days. The Dolphins took a whooping from the Ravens last week, and looked horrible. This game is Tennessee's to lose. TN - 32 MIA - 14
Houston at Jacksonville
The Jaguars are coming off a bye week after big win over the hapless Cowboys, but they really are not playing up to the level I think they are capable of. The Texans started out strong, but have not played well lately. Jacksonville (4-4) has endured two straight losing seasons and Houston (4-4) has yet to make the playoffs in its first eight. It’s always difficult to contend in the South, which has been won by Indianapolis six times in the last seven years. This is a tough game to call, so I'm tossing a coin and calling it for the Texans. HOU - 24 JAX - 17
Detroit at Buffalo
If you are tempted to call this Loser Bowl Week 10, think again. The Bills are playing far better than their winless record shows, and the Lions have been playing good ball as well, and will be a power to be reckoned with next year. The Lions, who also dropped 24 straight on the road from Sept. 9, 2001-Dec. 21, 2003, have lost three of their four road games this year by eight points or fewer. The Bills (0-8) keep playing close games, losing each of their last three by three points, but remain the NFL’s only winless team. The 2008 Lions are the only team to finish a 16-game season without a victory. I'm predicting that the Bills will finally add one to the W column, and home field advantage will play a big part. BUF - 24 DET - 21 that may be won in overtime.
Carolina at Tampa Bay
Easy call. TB - 32 CAR - 10 *Yawn*
Kansas City at Denver
The Chiefs are hoping last week’s performance was just an aberration. The Broncos wish they had only one poor effort to bounce back from. The Chiefs look to keep sole possession of the AFC West lead on Sunday when they face a slumping Broncos team coming off a bye week and trying to win its first divisional game at Invesco Field under coach Josh McDaniels. I'm going with the Chiefs KC - 34 DEN - 17
St. Louis at San Francisco
Tied for first and coming off a bye, the Rams go for their first division road win in three years Sunday when they face the 49ers. Neither team impresses me, especially the 2-6 49ers. I'm putting this one in the "who cares" category, but calling it for the Rams STL - 20 SF - 17
Dallas at New York Giants
I don't know where to start. The Giants are playing like a Super Bowl bound team lately, and Jerry Jones' self proclaimed "America's Team" is like a rudderless ship without a captain. They have no coach, no quarterback and no chance. NYG - 42 DAL - 7
Seattle at Arizona
The Seahawks had their collective asses handed to them by the Giants last Sunday, and the Cardinals are coming off an OT loss against the mediocre Vikings last Sunday. Both teams are coming off a losing streak, but it will end for the Seahawks this week. SEA - 24 ARIZ - 13
New England at Pittsburgh
Sunday night's game is one not to be missed. Both teams are 6-2 and both have had some tough wins. The Patriots have dropped consecutive games twice in the past eight seasons, a rut they’ll be anxious to avoid matching in Sunday night’s showdown at Heinz Field between a pair of Super Bowl hopefuls. The Patriots will be looking to rebound again Sunday after a performance that left both coach and quarterback searching for answers. New England turned the ball over three times and held the ball for less than 22 minutes in a 34-14 defeat at Cleveland last Sunday that ended its run as the NFL’s lone one-loss team. This would be too close to call, except my extreme dislike for the Patriots makes this one easy. PIT - 27 NE - 21 (You are welcome, Ed Morrissey)
Finally there is Monday night's game:
Philadelphia at Washington
Last time these teams met, The Redskins had a stunning victory against the Eagles. Don't look for it this weekend. Michael Vick led the Eagles to a stunning surprising win over the Colts last week, while the Redskins, who are coming off a bye week, got trounced by the Lions, and McNabb got sidelined towards the end of the game. PHL - 34 WASH - 24
Well, those are my predictions, what are yours? Feel free to post them in the comments section.
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