The picks this week is brought to you by Eddie's little brother, Øivind, back in Norway. Eddie is out of town, he is in Vermont and he hasn't got any internet there, so we're talking over the phone as he gives me this weeks picks. Eddie says he is unsure on the Carolina game and on the New Orleans game but he'll give it a go. Also, Eddie says happy hanksgiving to all of you! But here we go, starting with 3 games on Thursday. And as usual, no pick on the Pats game.
Tennessee
@ Detroit
Pick: Titans -10.5
Seattle
@ Dallas
Pick: Dallas -13
Arizona
@ Philadelphia
Pick: Arizona -3
San Francisco
@ Buffalo
Pick: Buffalo -7
Baltimore
@ Cincinnati
Pick: Baltimore -7
New Orleans
@ Tampa Bay
Pick: New Orleans +4
New York
@ Washington
Pick: New York -3.5
Miami
@ St. Louis
Pick: Miami -7.5
Indianapolis
@ Cleveland
Pick: Indianapolis -5
Carolina
@ Green Bay
Pick: Carolina +3
Atlanta
@ San Diego
Pick: Atlanta +5
Denver
@ New York
Pick: Denver +9
Kansas City
@ Oakland
Pick: Oakland -3
Chicago
@ Minnesota
Pick: Minnesota -3.5
Jacksonville
@ Houston
Pick: Houston -3.5
Last week: 8-7
Season: 80-80-4
torsdag 27. november 2008
søndag 23. november 2008
Live blog, part 4
Moss with 125 yards and 3 TDs on the day, Matt Cassel having his second straight 400+, 3 TD game, and he also ran for a score. Green-Ellis just ran one in on fourth and goal from the 1, inside the 2-minute warning, so this game is over. Good to get a divisional win.
Live blog, part 3
Kevin Faulk, on a 21 yard scamper to end the quarter, give the Pats a 31-21 lead. Good drive by Cassel, although he missed a screen to Moss. Fourth quarter coming up.
Live blog, part 2
Randy just scored his second of the game, looked like a seven yard fade to the back of the end zone. Pats back in front, 24-21.
Live blog, part 1
Miami just took the lead on a pass from Pennington to Cramer. His first ever. They should have covered him better, but they probably disregarded him because he never has scored before.
Hobbs just returned to the 20. TV timeout.
Hobbs just returned to the 20. TV timeout.
Kinda?
Halftime in the New England @ Miami contest, Pats up 17-14. I should make a burger or something to eat, but there are dishes in the sink, and they are certainly not my responsibility. Random thoughts from the first half:
Good to see Randy Moss lowering his shoulder and running through the DB for a TD in the second quarter.
Wes Welker: at least 6 catches in every game this season. Every game! The little guy never seizes to amaze me.
Third down D gotta step up.
Same for the pass coverage.
Second half just started.
Good to see Randy Moss lowering his shoulder and running through the DB for a TD in the second quarter.
Wes Welker: at least 6 catches in every game this season. Every game! The little guy never seizes to amaze me.
Third down D gotta step up.
Same for the pass coverage.
Second half just started.
torsdag 20. november 2008
Aftermath
Welfare aid has said
Enough is enough
Kids ain't been to school in weeks
Crystal meth in the bathtub
Blood splattered in the sink
Enough is enough
Kids ain't been to school in weeks
Crystal meth in the bathtub
Blood splattered in the sink
Half Life
Something was just brought to my attention, by myself. November 19, 1998, one of the best computer/video games ever was released. Little known developer Valve, together with publisher Sierra, released the first chapter in what has now become the Gordon Freeman saga.
I am, of course, talking about Half Life. A first-person shooter without cutscenes, Half Life revolutionized storytelling in games. Graphics wise, it does not hold up at all, but as a game, Half Life is maybe one of the most important titles ever, and certainly from the last decade.
It has spurred sequels (Half Life 2, Episode 1&2), spin-offs (Blue Shift & Opposing Force, and later, Portal) and the most popular multiplayer game for PC ever, Counter Strike, plus dozens of other minor (and major) mods. It paved the road for games like Halo, Far Cry and Gears of War. It changed the way we play games, the way games are made.
Tonight, we drink to a orange-clad scientist with square glasses and a red crowbar. All hail the Freeman.
I am, of course, talking about Half Life. A first-person shooter without cutscenes, Half Life revolutionized storytelling in games. Graphics wise, it does not hold up at all, but as a game, Half Life is maybe one of the most important titles ever, and certainly from the last decade.
It has spurred sequels (Half Life 2, Episode 1&2), spin-offs (Blue Shift & Opposing Force, and later, Portal) and the most popular multiplayer game for PC ever, Counter Strike, plus dozens of other minor (and major) mods. It paved the road for games like Halo, Far Cry and Gears of War. It changed the way we play games, the way games are made.
Tonight, we drink to a orange-clad scientist with square glasses and a red crowbar. All hail the Freeman.
Week 12 picks
The playoff race is tightening up, and some teams have to step it up if they want to play come January. If the playoffs started today, from the NFC: Giants, Cardinals, Packers, Panthers, with the Bucs and the Cowboys as Wild Cards. Redskins and Falcons are tied for that last Wild card spot with the Cowboys. The Eagles are half a game behind, while the Bears, Vikes and the Saints are a full game out of it. The next month and a half is going to be awesome for us football fans.
Over in the AFC, Jets, Broncos, Steelers and Titans would host a game each, with the Dolphins, Patriots, Ravens and Colts being tied for the two WC spots. And the Bills are only one game out of WC contention too.
Anyways, let's get this show on the road, Thursday night game tonight. No pick on the Pats game.
Cincinnati
@ Pittsburgh
Chad Ocho Cinco is not playing tonight because of a suspension for violating a team rule. I still think Pittsburgh will win, regardless of his status. The Bengals can be happy about themselves though, the first tie in the NFL since 2002. Round of applause.
Pick: Pittsburgh -10.5
Houston
@ Cleveland
Houston should have won. Cleveland should have lost. Brady Quinn has a broken finger. Sage Rosenfels is...well, Sage Rosenfels. I really like the Texans running game this season, Steve Slaton is doing a good job toting the rock, and Ahman Green is a nice veteran to spell him. Andre Johnson, one of the five best receivers in the league. Too bad he's never had a top five QB...
Pick: Houston +3.0
Buffalo
@ Kansas City
The Bills need this game like Shakira needs a decent song writer. They should have won last week, but, alas, the NFL works in mysterious ways. Look for Marshawn Lynch to have a good game against a fragile KC D.
Pick: Buffalo -3.0
Philadelphia
@ Baltimore
No no no no no no no.
Pick: Baltimore -1.5
San Francisco
@ Dallas
Coin toss. Cause I don't like the game at all. Dallas is too shaky, Niners too...something.
Coin says: San Francisco +10.0
New York
@ Tennessee
Do I root for New York to end Tennessee's bid for a perfect season? Or do I root for the Titans to help the Pats in the division? Playoffs > only perfect 16-game regular season. At five points, I'll take Tennessee any day.
Pick: Tennessee -5.0
Tampa Bay
@ Detroit
Tampa Bay is kinda flying under the radar I feel, but they are playing solid football and have the inside track on the fifth seed in the NFC. They should be able to roll against Detroit, even without Earnest Graham.
Pick: Tampa Bay -8.0
Chicago
@ St. Louis
Rams stink. Bears got manhandled by Green Bay. St. Louis failed me two weeks in a row now, so we're taking Chicago.
Pick: Chicago -8.5
Minnesota
@ Jacksonville
Both picked to be in the hunt for the division crown at the start of the season, Minny is tied for first with Green Bay and Chicago, while Jacksonville is relegated to third, behind the Colts and the Titans. Jacksonville is not making the playoffs. Minnesota might sneak in, but they will probably have to win five of the last six. None of these teams are showing me enough to pick either of them, but I'll take my chances on Jacksonville this week.
Pick: Jacksonville -2.5
Oakland
@ Denver
Denver atop the West with six to play. Who'd a thunk? The Chargers stink this year, and that is probably why Denver will get a home playoff game come January. And Oakland? Coming around, but still missing a lot of pieces to even be an 8-8 team.
Pick: Denver -9.5
New York
@ Arizona
Props to Zona for only getting 3 against the defending champs. But their defense have to step up big if they are to have any chance of pulling this one off. I think the G-men will prevail.
Pick: New York -3.0
Washington
@ Seattle
Pick: Washington -3.5
Carolina
@ Atlanta
Atlanta will be lagging in the WC race if they loose here, and the Panthers can tighten their grip on the division with a win. Both teams are playing good ball, but the Panthers are getting a few more breaks along the way.
Pick: Carolina +1.0
Indianapolis
@ San Diego
Can we trust the Chargers? No. Colts look they are aiming for one of those WC slots. I say Colts in a close one.
Pick: Indianapolis +2.5
Green Bay
@ New Orleans
Packers: 5-5, tied atop NFC North. Saints: 5-5, last place in NFC South. Green Bay has a better D than the Saints, that's why I think they will win on Monday night. Though Drew Brees might still throw for 400yds.
Pick: Green Bay +3.0
Last week: 7-8
Season: 72-73-4
Over in the AFC, Jets, Broncos, Steelers and Titans would host a game each, with the Dolphins, Patriots, Ravens and Colts being tied for the two WC spots. And the Bills are only one game out of WC contention too.
Anyways, let's get this show on the road, Thursday night game tonight. No pick on the Pats game.
Cincinnati
@ Pittsburgh
Chad Ocho Cinco is not playing tonight because of a suspension for violating a team rule. I still think Pittsburgh will win, regardless of his status. The Bengals can be happy about themselves though, the first tie in the NFL since 2002. Round of applause.
Pick: Pittsburgh -10.5
Houston
@ Cleveland
Houston should have won. Cleveland should have lost. Brady Quinn has a broken finger. Sage Rosenfels is...well, Sage Rosenfels. I really like the Texans running game this season, Steve Slaton is doing a good job toting the rock, and Ahman Green is a nice veteran to spell him. Andre Johnson, one of the five best receivers in the league. Too bad he's never had a top five QB...
Pick: Houston +3.0
Buffalo
@ Kansas City
The Bills need this game like Shakira needs a decent song writer. They should have won last week, but, alas, the NFL works in mysterious ways. Look for Marshawn Lynch to have a good game against a fragile KC D.
Pick: Buffalo -3.0
Philadelphia
@ Baltimore
No no no no no no no.
Pick: Baltimore -1.5
San Francisco
@ Dallas
Coin toss. Cause I don't like the game at all. Dallas is too shaky, Niners too...something.
Coin says: San Francisco +10.0
New York
@ Tennessee
Do I root for New York to end Tennessee's bid for a perfect season? Or do I root for the Titans to help the Pats in the division? Playoffs > only perfect 16-game regular season. At five points, I'll take Tennessee any day.
Pick: Tennessee -5.0
Tampa Bay
@ Detroit
Tampa Bay is kinda flying under the radar I feel, but they are playing solid football and have the inside track on the fifth seed in the NFC. They should be able to roll against Detroit, even without Earnest Graham.
Pick: Tampa Bay -8.0
Chicago
@ St. Louis
Rams stink. Bears got manhandled by Green Bay. St. Louis failed me two weeks in a row now, so we're taking Chicago.
Pick: Chicago -8.5
Minnesota
@ Jacksonville
Both picked to be in the hunt for the division crown at the start of the season, Minny is tied for first with Green Bay and Chicago, while Jacksonville is relegated to third, behind the Colts and the Titans. Jacksonville is not making the playoffs. Minnesota might sneak in, but they will probably have to win five of the last six. None of these teams are showing me enough to pick either of them, but I'll take my chances on Jacksonville this week.
Pick: Jacksonville -2.5
Oakland
@ Denver
Denver atop the West with six to play. Who'd a thunk? The Chargers stink this year, and that is probably why Denver will get a home playoff game come January. And Oakland? Coming around, but still missing a lot of pieces to even be an 8-8 team.
Pick: Denver -9.5
New York
@ Arizona
Props to Zona for only getting 3 against the defending champs. But their defense have to step up big if they are to have any chance of pulling this one off. I think the G-men will prevail.
Pick: New York -3.0
Washington
@ Seattle
Pick: Washington -3.5
Carolina
@ Atlanta
Atlanta will be lagging in the WC race if they loose here, and the Panthers can tighten their grip on the division with a win. Both teams are playing good ball, but the Panthers are getting a few more breaks along the way.
Pick: Carolina +1.0
Indianapolis
@ San Diego
Can we trust the Chargers? No. Colts look they are aiming for one of those WC slots. I say Colts in a close one.
Pick: Indianapolis +2.5
Green Bay
@ New Orleans
Packers: 5-5, tied atop NFC North. Saints: 5-5, last place in NFC South. Green Bay has a better D than the Saints, that's why I think they will win on Monday night. Though Drew Brees might still throw for 400yds.
Pick: Green Bay +3.0
Last week: 7-8
Season: 72-73-4
Thursday!
That means picks in about half an hour. Woho! We're having a Thanksgiving dinner today, probably gonne be close to 15-20 people in our spacious apartment. Right now, they're playing NA pong on the abnormally long kitchen table setup, while Chris is crushing Nazi's on his Xbox. This is written to the tunes of The Clash and Drive-by Truckers. Stay tuned for picks!
tirsdag 18. november 2008
Anyone can stand up and say, but it takes a man to say it right!
We finished our intramural league last night, with a victory by forfeit. The other team only sported three players. Sucks, cause I was in the mood for some good, hard fought football. Anyway, I thought I should share with you my career stats for "Skadoosh". All numbers approx:
Offense
Passing: 3/5, 40yds, 1 INT
Receiving: 6 catches, 40yds, 1 1pt conversion
Defense
2 sacks
2 pass defended
10 tackles (not really tackles, more like stops. Flag football sucks)
Skadoosh's record: 3-5, no playoffs. I can't wait to play some real ball again...
Offense
Passing: 3/5, 40yds, 1 INT
Receiving: 6 catches, 40yds, 1 1pt conversion
Defense
2 sacks
2 pass defended
10 tackles (not really tackles, more like stops. Flag football sucks)
Skadoosh's record: 3-5, no playoffs. I can't wait to play some real ball again...
lørdag 15. november 2008
To each his own, something
I have noticed something over the 3 Patriot games I have attended this fall:
They cut out the first part of AC/DCs "Thunderstruck".
Why this need for censorship? My guess is, that they cut it short just to get to the "Thunderstruck" part in time for the kick off. But that is not the case with another song that caught my attention:
Kid Rock has this "Sweet home Alabama" cover out, called "All summer long", with a different text to it. The chorus, as in the original version:
And we were trying different things
We were smoking funny things
Making love out by the lake to our favorite song
Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking bout tomorrow
Singing sweet home Alabama all summer long (x2)
At Gillette Stadium, they cut out the second line and basically play the first one twice in a row. Not allowing offensive signs, I can relate. But to censor out the chorus of a song, and the chorus doesn't contain a single curse word, that is beyond me. Smoking funny things? It happens! This is another sign of over sensitivity from Americans, and the "need to protect" the children. God damn conservatives in charge. Really, a curse word won't kill a kid. And if he/she is raised properly, they will know that you don't have to use them. Violence is very okay around here, and alot of gory stuff gets rated PG-13 but as soon as someone drops two "fuck you's" in one movie, it gets an R rating. I am not condoning swearing, but I think it is stupid to edit pieces of art because of their language. Art depicts reality, and the reality is, people do smoke funny things, people do swear.
Now, for the Chicago @ Green Bay debacle, I think I want to go with Chicago, because I think it is going to be a close game. The Pack must win this one if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Pick: Chicago +3.5
They cut out the first part of AC/DCs "Thunderstruck".
Why this need for censorship? My guess is, that they cut it short just to get to the "Thunderstruck" part in time for the kick off. But that is not the case with another song that caught my attention:
Kid Rock has this "Sweet home Alabama" cover out, called "All summer long", with a different text to it. The chorus, as in the original version:
And we were trying different things
We were smoking funny things
Making love out by the lake to our favorite song
Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking bout tomorrow
Singing sweet home Alabama all summer long (x2)
At Gillette Stadium, they cut out the second line and basically play the first one twice in a row. Not allowing offensive signs, I can relate. But to censor out the chorus of a song, and the chorus doesn't contain a single curse word, that is beyond me. Smoking funny things? It happens! This is another sign of over sensitivity from Americans, and the "need to protect" the children. God damn conservatives in charge. Really, a curse word won't kill a kid. And if he/she is raised properly, they will know that you don't have to use them. Violence is very okay around here, and alot of gory stuff gets rated PG-13 but as soon as someone drops two "fuck you's" in one movie, it gets an R rating. I am not condoning swearing, but I think it is stupid to edit pieces of art because of their language. Art depicts reality, and the reality is, people do smoke funny things, people do swear.
Now, for the Chicago @ Green Bay debacle, I think I want to go with Chicago, because I think it is going to be a close game. The Pack must win this one if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Pick: Chicago +3.5
torsdag 13. november 2008
Week 11 picks
I am going to Gillette tonight! It's going to be awesome, rain or no rain! Leaving in about an hour and thirty, so we're getting the picks out now. No play on tonights game, but it is going to be fun watching Brett Favre for the first time. On to the games...
Denver
@ Atlanta
I don't trust Denver. Not one bit. And this Atlanta team is really starting to look like a viable contender for a first-round bye come January. Their defense is playing solid, and Matt Ryan is starting to look like a real NFL quarterback.
Pick: Atlanta -6.0
Minnesota
@ Tampa Bay
Great win by the Vikings last week. Travelling to Tampa could pose a similar scenario, and the Bucs are rested after their bye. Take Minny and the points, just because I like Adrian Peterson and the Vikes run D.
Pick: Minnesota +3.5
Houston
@ Indianapolis
Colts looking like the Peyton Posse of old lately...and the Texans...well. I'm taking the points here, only because these teams have been too unstable for gambling purposes this season. and because I hate the Colts.
Pick: Houston +8.5
Oakland
@ Miami
Pick: Miami -10.0
Philadelphia
@ Cincinnati
What to make of these teams? I don't think either will be playing past December. I guess Philly has the most upside, but are they covering nine? I think it's too high, so take the points.
Pick: Cincinnati +9.0
Baltimore
@ New York
Good game. Should be entertaining enough to warrant priority viewing. Is it gonna be close? I think so.
Pick: Baltimore +6.5
New Orleans
@ Kansas City
Drew Brees: Fantasy monster. New Orleans Saints: Staying home for the playoffs. Mark my words.
Pick: New Orleans -5.0
Detroit
@ Carolina
How bad did the Panthers play last week? And still cover? Turns out, Oakland is the worst team in the league. Not if Detroit has anything to say about it! Let's hope Jake can pull the cats together and keep themselves atop the South. Cause you know that Falcon is growing in the mirror...And how wrong was I that last weeks Panthers-Raiders game was a dream matchup for fantasy purposes, if you had Carolina players? Sheesh.
Pick: Detroit +14.0
Arizona
@ Seattle
Three points? Thank you! Seriously, the Seahawks haven't done shit to convince me that they are better than the Cardinals. I like the Arizona offense, so that's what we're playing!
Pick: Arizona -3.0
St. Louis
@ San Francisco
How horrible were the Rams last week? Kicking a field goal down 40-0? Are you f***ing kidding me? Needless to say, I think they will lose this week. By how much, you ask? Good question.
Pick: St. Louis +6.5 (honestly, I have no idea about this game. Stay away)
Tennessee
@ Jacksonville
Undefeated versus Jacksonville. Titans win it, and cover.
Pick: Tennessee -2.5
San Diego
@ Pittsburgh
Pick: San Diego +4.5
Dallas
@ Washington
Pick: Washington +1.0
Cleveland
@ Buffalo
Buffalo started off pretty good. Now they are tied for 3rd in the East. They can't lose any more ground if they want to play in January. Me thinks they will beat Cleveland.
Pick: Buffalo -4.5
Last week: 7-6
Season: 65-65-4
Denver
@ Atlanta
I don't trust Denver. Not one bit. And this Atlanta team is really starting to look like a viable contender for a first-round bye come January. Their defense is playing solid, and Matt Ryan is starting to look like a real NFL quarterback.
Pick: Atlanta -6.0
Minnesota
@ Tampa Bay
Great win by the Vikings last week. Travelling to Tampa could pose a similar scenario, and the Bucs are rested after their bye. Take Minny and the points, just because I like Adrian Peterson and the Vikes run D.
Pick: Minnesota +3.5
Houston
@ Indianapolis
Colts looking like the Peyton Posse of old lately...and the Texans...well. I'm taking the points here, only because these teams have been too unstable for gambling purposes this season. and because I hate the Colts.
Pick: Houston +8.5
Oakland
@ Miami
Pick: Miami -10.0
Philadelphia
@ Cincinnati
What to make of these teams? I don't think either will be playing past December. I guess Philly has the most upside, but are they covering nine? I think it's too high, so take the points.
Pick: Cincinnati +9.0
Baltimore
@ New York
Good game. Should be entertaining enough to warrant priority viewing. Is it gonna be close? I think so.
Pick: Baltimore +6.5
New Orleans
@ Kansas City
Drew Brees: Fantasy monster. New Orleans Saints: Staying home for the playoffs. Mark my words.
Pick: New Orleans -5.0
Detroit
@ Carolina
How bad did the Panthers play last week? And still cover? Turns out, Oakland is the worst team in the league. Not if Detroit has anything to say about it! Let's hope Jake can pull the cats together and keep themselves atop the South. Cause you know that Falcon is growing in the mirror...And how wrong was I that last weeks Panthers-Raiders game was a dream matchup for fantasy purposes, if you had Carolina players? Sheesh.
Pick: Detroit +14.0
Arizona
@ Seattle
Three points? Thank you! Seriously, the Seahawks haven't done shit to convince me that they are better than the Cardinals. I like the Arizona offense, so that's what we're playing!
Pick: Arizona -3.0
St. Louis
@ San Francisco
How horrible were the Rams last week? Kicking a field goal down 40-0? Are you f***ing kidding me? Needless to say, I think they will lose this week. By how much, you ask? Good question.
Pick: St. Louis +6.5 (honestly, I have no idea about this game. Stay away)
Tennessee
@ Jacksonville
Undefeated versus Jacksonville. Titans win it, and cover.
Pick: Tennessee -2.5
San Diego
@ Pittsburgh
Pick: San Diego +4.5
Dallas
@ Washington
Pick: Washington +1.0
Cleveland
@ Buffalo
Buffalo started off pretty good. Now they are tied for 3rd in the East. They can't lose any more ground if they want to play in January. Me thinks they will beat Cleveland.
Pick: Buffalo -4.5
Last week: 7-6
Season: 65-65-4
onsdag 12. november 2008
Paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper paper
Still working on this shit, but I tell you, it's gonna be great! I'll post parts of it later, for your enjoyment. Sleeping in a short while, see you guys tomorrow.
søndag 9. november 2008
lørdag 8. november 2008
NB
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torsdag 6. november 2008
NFL, now available on Thursdays!
Bitter loss to the Colts last week...and somehow, I can't whine about it. It was a competetive game. We played good. We lost, yes, but there was a lot of positives to build upon. I'm just hoping they can keep it up against the Bills this week, in a crucial division game. By now, ya'll know the drill, Week 10 (!) picks sponsored by Longman Publishing:
Denver
@ Cleveland
Thursday night football, exclusively on NFL Network, exclusively on one providers channel list. Brady Quinn will be under center for the Browns this game, as Derek Anderson got benched by the relatively slim Romeo Crennel. And Mike Shanahan seems to be having trouble with everything he didn't have trouble with in the past. Odd. Might be a good game.
Pick: Cleveland -3.0
New Orleans
@ Atlanta
Fresh off their bye-week, the Saints travel to Georgia to battle within the division. I'll take Drew Brees over Matt Ryan in this one, simply because I think New Orleans can outscore the Falcons.
Pick: New Orleans +1.0
Seattle
@ Miami
Seems like Miami is picking up some steam, huh? Roggen must be pleased. Seattle is a team in distress, but this has the feeling of one of those games that will be closer than the spread suggests. Let me take Miami in this one, but I would not put money on it.
Pick: Miami -8.5
Baltimore
@ Houston
Baltimore's D over Houston's O.
Pick: Baltimore -1.0
Green Bay
@ Minnesota
The pack better start getting their shit together if they want to play January ball. Minny had a good win last week, if they can keep it up, they'll be in good shape come tiebreaking procedure time.
Pick: Green Bay +2.5
St. Louis
@ New York
The Rams aren't that bad, and the Jets, well, the jury is still out on them. Show of hands, who had Steven Jackson go in the first round of their fantasy draft? And my congratulations to mr. Favre, 300 interceptions, and still throwing it up for grabs. You sir, are a true American! In Wrangler jeans.
Pick: St. Louis +8.0
Tennessee
@ Chicago
I think someone is getting a lot of credit in this game, and it's not the Titans. This will be a real test for the Bears, and if they can pull this off, well, color me surprised.
Pick: Tennessee -3.0
Jacksonville
@ Detroit
Six-and-a-half for JJ on the road, after their two lackluster performances against shitty teams? Hm. Smells like a grinder. Or a turd. Can't tell the difference at this point. I need a drink. And, I don't like this game, so we'll ask our old friend, the Euro:
The coin says: Jackonsville -6.5
Carolina
@ Oakland
PLAY ANY CAROLINA PLAYER YOU CAN! For fantasy purposes, this is a dream matchup. The Al Davises got shut out last week against the Falcons. How about that? But, we all saw this coming when he stopped taking his meds. Carolina is one of those teams that seems to be flying under the radar, not making too much noise, playing solid football. I know one thing, the NFC Wild Card picture is going to be insane come mid December.
Pick: Carolina -9.5
Kansas City
@ San Diego
Will the Chiefs cover? That is the only question for this game. My hunch, yes they will.
Pick: Kansas City +15.0
No line available for Pittsburgh-Indianapolis yet, probably because of Ben Roethlisberger's shoulder.
New York
@ Philadelphia
Does anybody think New York can repeat?
Pick: New York +3.0
San Francisco
@ Arizona
You guys know I love them Cardinals any time they play division rivals. And Monday Night! Kurt Warner is having an MVP-candidate season, and he will be fighting with Drew Brees for the start in the Pro Bowl. Will we see both of them come January? Arizona has the easiest divison, and might get to the playoffs with an 8-8, while New Orleans is in one of the most competetive divisions in football. Still, Arizona at home.
Pick: Arizona -9.5
Bye: Cincinnati, Dallas, Tampa Bay, Washington
Last week: 5-8
Season: 58-59-4
Denver
@ Cleveland
Thursday night football, exclusively on NFL Network, exclusively on one providers channel list. Brady Quinn will be under center for the Browns this game, as Derek Anderson got benched by the relatively slim Romeo Crennel. And Mike Shanahan seems to be having trouble with everything he didn't have trouble with in the past. Odd. Might be a good game.
Pick: Cleveland -3.0
New Orleans
@ Atlanta
Fresh off their bye-week, the Saints travel to Georgia to battle within the division. I'll take Drew Brees over Matt Ryan in this one, simply because I think New Orleans can outscore the Falcons.
Pick: New Orleans +1.0
Seattle
@ Miami
Seems like Miami is picking up some steam, huh? Roggen must be pleased. Seattle is a team in distress, but this has the feeling of one of those games that will be closer than the spread suggests. Let me take Miami in this one, but I would not put money on it.
Pick: Miami -8.5
Baltimore
@ Houston
Baltimore's D over Houston's O.
Pick: Baltimore -1.0
Green Bay
@ Minnesota
The pack better start getting their shit together if they want to play January ball. Minny had a good win last week, if they can keep it up, they'll be in good shape come tiebreaking procedure time.
Pick: Green Bay +2.5
St. Louis
@ New York
The Rams aren't that bad, and the Jets, well, the jury is still out on them. Show of hands, who had Steven Jackson go in the first round of their fantasy draft? And my congratulations to mr. Favre, 300 interceptions, and still throwing it up for grabs. You sir, are a true American! In Wrangler jeans.
Pick: St. Louis +8.0
Tennessee
@ Chicago
I think someone is getting a lot of credit in this game, and it's not the Titans. This will be a real test for the Bears, and if they can pull this off, well, color me surprised.
Pick: Tennessee -3.0
Jacksonville
@ Detroit
Six-and-a-half for JJ on the road, after their two lackluster performances against shitty teams? Hm. Smells like a grinder. Or a turd. Can't tell the difference at this point. I need a drink. And, I don't like this game, so we'll ask our old friend, the Euro:
The coin says: Jackonsville -6.5
Carolina
@ Oakland
PLAY ANY CAROLINA PLAYER YOU CAN! For fantasy purposes, this is a dream matchup. The Al Davises got shut out last week against the Falcons. How about that? But, we all saw this coming when he stopped taking his meds. Carolina is one of those teams that seems to be flying under the radar, not making too much noise, playing solid football. I know one thing, the NFC Wild Card picture is going to be insane come mid December.
Pick: Carolina -9.5
Kansas City
@ San Diego
Will the Chiefs cover? That is the only question for this game. My hunch, yes they will.
Pick: Kansas City +15.0
No line available for Pittsburgh-Indianapolis yet, probably because of Ben Roethlisberger's shoulder.
New York
@ Philadelphia
Does anybody think New York can repeat?
Pick: New York +3.0
San Francisco
@ Arizona
You guys know I love them Cardinals any time they play division rivals. And Monday Night! Kurt Warner is having an MVP-candidate season, and he will be fighting with Drew Brees for the start in the Pro Bowl. Will we see both of them come January? Arizona has the easiest divison, and might get to the playoffs with an 8-8, while New Orleans is in one of the most competetive divisions in football. Still, Arizona at home.
Pick: Arizona -9.5
Bye: Cincinnati, Dallas, Tampa Bay, Washington
Last week: 5-8
Season: 58-59-4
onsdag 5. november 2008
Rock the vote #3
I've been drinking since the result came in. Barack Obama is the next president. Wow. Means I don't have to move to Canada. And I still feel like I won, even though I'm not a citizen and I didn't vote. Shit. Good night to be a student, to be part of something like this.
I still got a research topic proposal to do for tomorrow, but I might get it over with within half an hour. Still revved about the election! Wo-friggin-ho!
I still got a research topic proposal to do for tomorrow, but I might get it over with within half an hour. Still revved about the election! Wo-friggin-ho!
tirsdag 4. november 2008
Rock the vote #2
We were watching a shitty movie, when all of a sudden there are loud screams outside. Not understanding what happened first, we suddenly realised, Barack Obama is the next president of the United States. People were actually happy for this outcome. History has been made !
Rock the vote #1
Lot's of people voting today, do you guys know what's going on? I'm playing a game tonight at 8, and then there should be election updates for you guys until I'm guessing 1 or 2 in the morning. Be sure to check in with Zip City before you go to work or class Wednesday morning!
mandag 3. november 2008
Outside in the November evening
Kyle managed to set off the fire alarm while cooking chicken. That bastard is loud! The fire alarm, that is.
Election eve here in the States, John McCain and Barack Obama will make an appearance on MNF tonight. Should be strawdinary! Not going to say anything about the Pats game tonight, saving it for Thursday. Looking forward, regular week of classes and work, as I FINALLY got my SSN. Time to make money! See you guys later, maybe tomorrow, as the result of the election will come ticking in in the wee hours...
Election eve here in the States, John McCain and Barack Obama will make an appearance on MNF tonight. Should be strawdinary! Not going to say anything about the Pats game tonight, saving it for Thursday. Looking forward, regular week of classes and work, as I FINALLY got my SSN. Time to make money! See you guys later, maybe tomorrow, as the result of the election will come ticking in in the wee hours...
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