Monday, November 7, 2011
Why There Should NOT be a Bama/LSU Rematch.
I know, I know, they're the best two teams in the country. Agreed. BUT, here's the deal: Bama has (1) The best RB in the country, (2) the best defense in the country, (3) arguably one of the best coaches in the country (4) they played them in their own HOUSE! It's exactly what Bama wanted!! And they lost...in that house. Now if LSU had lost 9-6, then they would have an argument, but Bama does not. It's time to give someone else a shot. Hell, give me Boise St. over Bama.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
2011 SUPER BOWL Prediction Steelers/Packers
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers - Line Packers by 2.5
When I started thinking about the line I was thinking Steelers by 1 or 2. It comes out and it's Packers by 3. So they're saying the Steelers who have beaten Baltimore and the Jets, were 12-4 during the regular season, and won two recent Super Bowls are three point dogs? Are you serious? I just don't see it. Green Bay has been impressive, but if not for a BJ Raji interception return, that game could have gone the other way and the Packers were very close to getting beat by Caleb Hanie. Aaron Rodgers is a heck of quarterback, but so is Ben. Ben has the "it" factor in big games and always gets it done. Aaron Rodgers, not so much. I'll take the proven winners over the up and comers. Pittsburgh 27 Packers 23.
When I started thinking about the line I was thinking Steelers by 1 or 2. It comes out and it's Packers by 3. So they're saying the Steelers who have beaten Baltimore and the Jets, were 12-4 during the regular season, and won two recent Super Bowls are three point dogs? Are you serious? I just don't see it. Green Bay has been impressive, but if not for a BJ Raji interception return, that game could have gone the other way and the Packers were very close to getting beat by Caleb Hanie. Aaron Rodgers is a heck of quarterback, but so is Ben. Ben has the "it" factor in big games and always gets it done. Aaron Rodgers, not so much. I'll take the proven winners over the up and comers. Pittsburgh 27 Packers 23.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Steelers/Jets & Bears/Packers Predictions
Jets @ Steelers - Line Steelers by 3.5
The Jets really impressed me by beating the Patriots in their own house. This Steelers defense, though, is much better than the Patriots even though Baltimore put 24 on the board. Polamalu had a bad night by his standards and I think this time will be different. I just can't say I'm a believer in Mark Sanchez and Big Ben is a proven winner in crunch time. I'll take the Steelers 27-17. RESULT Steelers 24 Jets 19 Winner!Bears @ Packers - Line Packers by 3.5
Sunday, January 16, 2011
2011 Preseason NCAA College Football Top 25
1. Oregon - The Ducks will be good again. Can they make another run? And did Auburn show the way on how to stop them? They get LSU in Game 1, and it could be an early exit for the Ducks.
2. Oklahoma - With the return of Ryan Broyles, the Sooners will again be good on offense. The key will be can they replace Murray and Madu.
3. LSU - We'll see just how important Patrick Peterson was to their team. They lose Nevis, Ridley, and Toliver as well, though I think they are all replaceable.
4. Alabama - A ton of key losses on offense, but they should be quite good on offense. You can count on a new starter losing a few games for you, especially if they go with the RS Freshman Sims.
5. Stanford - Luck is the real deal, now let's see him do it again.
6. Wisconsin - The strong running game will have to carry them with a new QB taking the helm. They will
still be solid though.
7. Oklahoma St - I personally think Blackmon should have gone pro, but he and Weeden will get it done again. It wouldn't surprise me to see them win the Big 12..11..er 10?
8. Boise St. - I'm not a Boise St. fan, but Kellen Moore is a surgeon, give the kid some credit.
9. Ohio St - Would have them higher, but the suspensions may loom large against Miami
10. South Carolina - Jeffrey, Garcia, and Lattimore will only get better this year. Should win the East again.
11. Auburn - You don't just lose possibly the two best players in college football and expect to be the same team.
12. Florida St. - My sleeper pick. E.J. Manuel finally looked like the recruit he was supposed to be. Jimbo Fisher will have a solid team next year.
13. Arkansas - The fifth SEC team on the list could challenge for the West. Tyler Wilson takes over at QB and he's pretty good. Greg Childs will be back as well.
14. Nebraska - Taylor Martinez moves the Big 10...11. He's way too inconsistent for my tastes, but when he's on, he's incredible.
15. Texas A&M - The move to Tannehill mid-season was obviously the right move. He'll be back along with Cyrus Gray. Should be a solid team again.
16. Michigan St. - After that shellacking they took in the Cap One bowl, it's hard to give them props.
17. TCU - That relentless defense will be back, and in the cupcake conference they could go undefeated yet again. They start with two tough out of conference games though.
18. Virginia Tech - Boy are they losing some offense. If they replace them, they'll be good. If they don't they're a 0.500 team.
19. Mississippi St - Dan Mullen's got something cooking in Starkville. Lost every big game they played in last year though. I think they pull out at least one this year.
20. Georgia - Aaron Murray's growing pains are gone. The run game should be fine, but the security blanket is going to be in the NFL.
21. Missouri - Plenty of experience returning on the offensive side. But they have to replace some guy at QB (<--heavy sarcasm).
22. Notre Dame - The Irish came on strong at the end. Floyd is staying which was badly needed.
23. Michigan - Denard Robinson is ridiculous. Too bad he doesn't play on defense.
24. Florida - There's too much talent in Gainesville for them to be that bad. They never really had an identity. I think they'll get it figured out.
25. Tulsa - The Hurricanes return just about the whole team. Experience means something in college football.
2. Oklahoma - With the return of Ryan Broyles, the Sooners will again be good on offense. The key will be can they replace Murray and Madu.
3. LSU - We'll see just how important Patrick Peterson was to their team. They lose Nevis, Ridley, and Toliver as well, though I think they are all replaceable.
4. Alabama - A ton of key losses on offense, but they should be quite good on offense. You can count on a new starter losing a few games for you, especially if they go with the RS Freshman Sims.
5. Stanford - Luck is the real deal, now let's see him do it again.
6. Wisconsin - The strong running game will have to carry them with a new QB taking the helm. They will
still be solid though.7. Oklahoma St - I personally think Blackmon should have gone pro, but he and Weeden will get it done again. It wouldn't surprise me to see them win the Big 12..11..er 10?
8. Boise St. - I'm not a Boise St. fan, but Kellen Moore is a surgeon, give the kid some credit.
9. Ohio St - Would have them higher, but the suspensions may loom large against Miami
10. South Carolina - Jeffrey, Garcia, and Lattimore will only get better this year. Should win the East again.
11. Auburn - You don't just lose possibly the two best players in college football and expect to be the same team.
12. Florida St. - My sleeper pick. E.J. Manuel finally looked like the recruit he was supposed to be. Jimbo Fisher will have a solid team next year.
13. Arkansas - The fifth SEC team on the list could challenge for the West. Tyler Wilson takes over at QB and he's pretty good. Greg Childs will be back as well.
14. Nebraska - Taylor Martinez moves the Big 10...11. He's way too inconsistent for my tastes, but when he's on, he's incredible.
15. Texas A&M - The move to Tannehill mid-season was obviously the right move. He'll be back along with Cyrus Gray. Should be a solid team again.
16. Michigan St. - After that shellacking they took in the Cap One bowl, it's hard to give them props.
17. TCU - That relentless defense will be back, and in the cupcake conference they could go undefeated yet again. They start with two tough out of conference games though.
18. Virginia Tech - Boy are they losing some offense. If they replace them, they'll be good. If they don't they're a 0.500 team.
19. Mississippi St - Dan Mullen's got something cooking in Starkville. Lost every big game they played in last year though. I think they pull out at least one this year.
20. Georgia - Aaron Murray's growing pains are gone. The run game should be fine, but the security blanket is going to be in the NFL.
21. Missouri - Plenty of experience returning on the offensive side. But they have to replace some guy at QB (<--heavy sarcasm).
22. Notre Dame - The Irish came on strong at the end. Floyd is staying which was badly needed.
23. Michigan - Denard Robinson is ridiculous. Too bad he doesn't play on defense.
24. Florida - There's too much talent in Gainesville for them to be that bad. They never really had an identity. I think they'll get it figured out.
25. Tulsa - The Hurricanes return just about the whole team. Experience means something in college football.
Jets Beat Patriots!!!
What a great win for Jets. After getting their rear ends handed to them last time they showed up. Sanchez was flawless, Brady was rattled and Revis was well...Revis. I'm pulling for the Jets because of LT. He's been a great players for a decade and he deserves it. J-E-T-S! Jets, Jets, Jets!
Friday, January 14, 2011
NFL Picks for the Weekend 1/15/11 and 1/16/11
Baltimore at Pittsburgh - Line Pitt by 3
I could easily see Baltimore going into Pittsburgh and winning this game, but I don't think it WILL happen. I like Pittsburgh to win, but this game should be close. I think the line is a push so I'd jump all over Baltimore as a teaser play. Gimme Pitt 27 Baltimore 24
RESULT Pitt 31 Baltimore 24
Green Bay at Atlanta - Line ATL by 2.5
Another game I could see the road team winning, and I think they will. We can't forget why Atlanta had a bye, because they're good. I just think that Green Bay has found enough of a running game with James Starks to keep the Atlanta defense honest. I like Green Bay to cover and win the game. Still I can't say I'm very confident, so I like Green Bay in another teaser play. I'll say Green Bay 27 Atlanta 20
RESULT Green Bay 48 Atlanta 21
Seattle at Chicago - Line CHI by 10
Nobody's got in an easier than Chicago, a bye, and then a STILL under 0.500 team in Seattle. I think Chicago will make Seattle realize why they only won 7 games in the regular season. I like Chicago in a blowout, 34-13.
RESULT Chicago 35 Seattle 24
NY Jets at New England - Line NE by 8.5
Well it probably won't be 45-3 again, but it could be. Tom Brady is clicking and Mark Sanchez is struggling. Advantage Patriots. It's in New England. Advantage Patriots. Did I mention Tom Brady? Advantage Patriots. I'll take New England 34-16 (three Jets FG's).
I could easily see Baltimore going into Pittsburgh and winning this game, but I don't think it WILL happen. I like Pittsburgh to win, but this game should be close. I think the line is a push so I'd jump all over Baltimore as a teaser play. Gimme Pitt 27 Baltimore 24
RESULT Pitt 31 Baltimore 24
Green Bay at Atlanta - Line ATL by 2.5
Another game I could see the road team winning, and I think they will. We can't forget why Atlanta had a bye, because they're good. I just think that Green Bay has found enough of a running game with James Starks to keep the Atlanta defense honest. I like Green Bay to cover and win the game. Still I can't say I'm very confident, so I like Green Bay in another teaser play. I'll say Green Bay 27 Atlanta 20
RESULT Green Bay 48 Atlanta 21
Seattle at Chicago - Line CHI by 10
Nobody's got in an easier than Chicago, a bye, and then a STILL under 0.500 team in Seattle. I think Chicago will make Seattle realize why they only won 7 games in the regular season. I like Chicago in a blowout, 34-13.
RESULT Chicago 35 Seattle 24
NY Jets at New England - Line NE by 8.5
Well it probably won't be 45-3 again, but it could be. Tom Brady is clicking and Mark Sanchez is struggling. Advantage Patriots. It's in New England. Advantage Patriots. Did I mention Tom Brady? Advantage Patriots. I'll take New England 34-16 (three Jets FG's).
2011 NFL Draft Early Entrants
Player Position Team Round Prediction
Darvin Adams WR Auburn 6
Akeem Ayers LB UCLA 1
Jon Baldwin WR Pittsburgh 1
Da'Quan Bowers DE/DT Clemson 1
DeAndre Brown WR Southern Miss 3
Brandon Burton CB Utah 4
Jurrell Casey DT USC 2
John Clay RB Wisconsin 3
Nick Claytor OT Georgia Tech 3
Randall Cobb WR Kentucky 2
Marcell Dareus DT Alabama 1
Tandon Doss WR Indiana 2
Daren Evans RB Virginia Tech 4
Nick Fairley DT Auburn 1 
Marcus Forston LB Miami (Fla.) 2
Blaine Gabbert QB Missouri 1
A.J. Green WR Georgia 1
Tori Gurley WR South Carolina 3
Lawrence Guy DT Arizona St 3
Jamel Hamler WR Fresno St 4
Jamie Harper RB Clemson 6
Brandon Harris CB Miami (Fla.) 1
Will Hill S Florida 2
Justin Houston LB Georgia 1
Henry Hynoski FB Pittsburgh 5
Mark Ingram RB Alabama 1
Julio Jones WR Alabama 1
Taiwan Jones RB Eastern Washington 7
Tom Keiser LB Stanford 4
Mikel Leshoure RB Illinois 2
Dion Lewis RB Pittsburgh 3
Corey Liuget DT Illinois 3
Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas 1
Rahim Moore S UCLA 2
Cam Newton QB Auburn 1
Patrick Peterson CB LSU 1
Jerrell Powe DT Mississippi 2
Stevan Ridley RB LSU 3
Jacq Rodgers RB Oregon State 2
Kyle Rudolph TE Notre Dame 1
Sealver Siliga DT Utah 6
Robert Sands S West Virginia 2
Tyler Sash S Iowa 3
Aldon Smith DE Missouri 1
Torrey Smith WR Maryland 4
Tyron Smith T USC 1
Sean Spence LB Miami (Fla.) 2
Jarrard Tarrant S Georgia Tech 5
Jordan Todman RB UConn 2
Shane Vereen RB Cal 3
J.J. Watt DE Wisconsin 1
Muhammad Wilkerson DT Temple 5
Aaron Williams CB Texas 1
Ryan Williams RB Virginia Tech 3
Martez Wilson LB Illinos 3
Darvin Adams WR Auburn 6
Akeem Ayers LB UCLA 1
Jon Baldwin WR Pittsburgh 1
Da'Quan Bowers DE/DT Clemson 1
DeAndre Brown WR Southern Miss 3
Brandon Burton CB Utah 4
Jurrell Casey DT USC 2
John Clay RB Wisconsin 3
Nick Claytor OT Georgia Tech 3
Randall Cobb WR Kentucky 2
Marcell Dareus DT Alabama 1
Tandon Doss WR Indiana 2
Daren Evans RB Virginia Tech 4
Nick Fairley DT Auburn 1 Marcus Forston LB Miami (Fla.) 2
Blaine Gabbert QB Missouri 1
A.J. Green WR Georgia 1
Tori Gurley WR South Carolina 3
Lawrence Guy DT Arizona St 3
Jamel Hamler WR Fresno St 4
Jamie Harper RB Clemson 6
Brandon Harris CB Miami (Fla.) 1
Will Hill S Florida 2
Justin Houston LB Georgia 1
Henry Hynoski FB Pittsburgh 5
Mark Ingram RB Alabama 1
Julio Jones WR Alabama 1Taiwan Jones RB Eastern Washington 7
Tom Keiser LB Stanford 4
Mikel Leshoure RB Illinois 2
Dion Lewis RB Pittsburgh 3
Corey Liuget DT Illinois 3
Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas 1
Rahim Moore S UCLA 2
Cam Newton QB Auburn 1
Patrick Peterson CB LSU 1
Jerrell Powe DT Mississippi 2
Stevan Ridley RB LSU 3
Jacq Rodgers RB Oregon State 2
Kyle Rudolph TE Notre Dame 1
Sealver Siliga DT Utah 6
Robert Sands S West Virginia 2
Tyler Sash S Iowa 3
Aldon Smith DE Missouri 1
Torrey Smith WR Maryland 4
Tyron Smith T USC 1
Sean Spence LB Miami (Fla.) 2
Jarrard Tarrant S Georgia Tech 5
Jordan Todman RB UConn 2
Shane Vereen RB Cal 3
J.J. Watt DE Wisconsin 1
Muhammad Wilkerson DT Temple 5
Aaron Williams CB Texas 1
Ryan Williams RB Virginia Tech 3
Martez Wilson LB Illinos 3
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