Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Midseason NFL Awards
Check out the blog by from my buddy, Will, handing out midseason NFL awards. His post, as team member of The SACK Lunch Blog, runs through what is essentially his "All-Pro Team." Great, great stuff.
Today's Show
Great show today, with special guest Dylan Davis of the Sack Lunch Blog. Enjoyed his insight on college football, and a bit of NFL football.
Enjoyed discussing the remaining four undefeated squads vying for the BCS Championship game, as well as running through each BCS conference to find our conference title contenders.
However, he severely damaged his credibility by being a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Maybe someday he'll see the light and relinquish his loyalties. Nonetheless, many thanks to him joining us today.
If you missed the show, catch the replay on the KDRT website later tonight.
Enjoyed discussing the remaining four undefeated squads vying for the BCS Championship game, as well as running through each BCS conference to find our conference title contenders.
However, he severely damaged his credibility by being a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Maybe someday he'll see the light and relinquish his loyalties. Nonetheless, many thanks to him joining us today.
If you missed the show, catch the replay on the KDRT website later tonight.
Monday, November 8, 2010
NFL Weekend in Review
Quick thoughts...
1. There is trouble in Cincinnati.
2. There is big trouble in Dallas.
3. There are many happy fans in Oakland.
4. There is minor encouragement in Minnesota.
5. Tampa Bay is for real.
6. Carolina stinks.
7. Seattle stinks.
8. Detroit doesn't stink.
9. The NFL is tremendously balanced.
10. It's November, and Buffalo has not won.
As for the Power Hour NFL picks, a 9-4 week is a welcoming site. Toss out the irrational but obligatory picks of Dallas and Cincinnati, and we're staring 9-2 (or 11-2?) in the face. It's encouraging, but we take that with a large grain of salt. Every favorite, save for Cleveland, won this weekend. The lone underdog I believed could win was Buffalo, but no luck there. The entire 2010 season has been filled with the underdogs pulling upsets, so natually picking a few more upsets would have been a popular choice. Detroit, Kansas City, Houston, Miami and Indianapolis were all underdogs who were popular picks to win. However, none did.
Case in point, picking the favorites and succeeding is enjoyable, but pass the salt before you hold your head too high. Check back next week for our attempt to repeat our successful performance, and our efforts to pick winners and throw out the obligatory picks.
1. There is trouble in Cincinnati.
2. There is big trouble in Dallas.
3. There are many happy fans in Oakland.
4. There is minor encouragement in Minnesota.
5. Tampa Bay is for real.
6. Carolina stinks.
7. Seattle stinks.
8. Detroit doesn't stink.
9. The NFL is tremendously balanced.
10. It's November, and Buffalo has not won.
As for the Power Hour NFL picks, a 9-4 week is a welcoming site. Toss out the irrational but obligatory picks of Dallas and Cincinnati, and we're staring 9-2 (or 11-2?) in the face. It's encouraging, but we take that with a large grain of salt. Every favorite, save for Cleveland, won this weekend. The lone underdog I believed could win was Buffalo, but no luck there. The entire 2010 season has been filled with the underdogs pulling upsets, so natually picking a few more upsets would have been a popular choice. Detroit, Kansas City, Houston, Miami and Indianapolis were all underdogs who were popular picks to win. However, none did.
Case in point, picking the favorites and succeeding is enjoyable, but pass the salt before you hold your head too high. Check back next week for our attempt to repeat our successful performance, and our efforts to pick winners and throw out the obligatory picks.
ESPN Sunday Night Crew
In one of the most intriguing storylines of Monday (move over, Dallas), ESPN chose not to renew the contracts of Jon Miller and Joe Morgan, who have served as the voices of Sunday Night Baseball for the past 21 years.
I'm a bit surprised by this because these two have been a staple of Sunday evenings for such a long time. I'm curious to see what, if any, underlying pretenses may have caused these two not to be brought back. As a Giants fan, I'd love to hear Jon Miller on KNBR for all 162 games next season, but I'm still surprised they are moving in a different direction.
Who will be on the mic for Sunday Night Baseball in 2011? Brett and Chuck? (we wish...)
I'm a bit surprised by this because these two have been a staple of Sunday evenings for such a long time. I'm curious to see what, if any, underlying pretenses may have caused these two not to be brought back. As a Giants fan, I'd love to hear Jon Miller on KNBR for all 162 games next season, but I'm still surprised they are moving in a different direction.
Who will be on the mic for Sunday Night Baseball in 2011? Brett and Chuck? (we wish...)
College Basketball Arrives
Early November each year always means many things:
1. The BCS race is heating up in college football.
2. The NASCAR Chase Cup is also down to its final races.
3. The World Series of Poker is in full gear. (WSOP yes!!!)
4. The Chargers are getting in gear.
5. The NBA season is still an afterthought.
6. MLB free agency speculation grows.
7. Softball season is exactly five months away.
8. It's time to go turkey hunting for my November 25th feast.
9. Boise State and other non-BCS schools are "getting the shaft."
10. .......
AND COLLEGE BASKETBALL IS HERE!
After waiting 7 long months (or 8 if your team did not go dancing) since Duke topped Butler in the National Championship game, the boys are back in town. College basketball season is here, and March Madness and its new 68-team tournament are only 4+ months away. Today marks the start of the season, with 5 games, including gems West Alabama at Troy and Seattle at Maryland. Don't forget games featuring ranked squads Pittsburgh, Illinois and Texas playing against cupcakes.
Exhibiting play is wrapping up, including a game on Saturday here in town featuring our local UC Davis Aggies. No offense, but the Aggies humiliated themselves in a 67-62 loss against the San Francisco Academy of Art Urban Knights. The who?!?!??? C'mon Ags, you are loaded with returning and new talent, and I have great expectations for you to compete for the Big West conference title, THIS SEASON. So please, get it in gear guys, my season tickets just arrived in the mail and I want to see some solid basketball.
1. The BCS race is heating up in college football.
2. The NASCAR Chase Cup is also down to its final races.
3. The World Series of Poker is in full gear. (WSOP yes!!!)
4. The Chargers are getting in gear.
5. The NBA season is still an afterthought.
6. MLB free agency speculation grows.
7. Softball season is exactly five months away.
8. It's time to go turkey hunting for my November 25th feast.
9. Boise State and other non-BCS schools are "getting the shaft."
10. .......
AND COLLEGE BASKETBALL IS HERE!
After waiting 7 long months (or 8 if your team did not go dancing) since Duke topped Butler in the National Championship game, the boys are back in town. College basketball season is here, and March Madness and its new 68-team tournament are only 4+ months away. Today marks the start of the season, with 5 games, including gems West Alabama at Troy and Seattle at Maryland. Don't forget games featuring ranked squads Pittsburgh, Illinois and Texas playing against cupcakes.
Exhibiting play is wrapping up, including a game on Saturday here in town featuring our local UC Davis Aggies. No offense, but the Aggies humiliated themselves in a 67-62 loss against the San Francisco Academy of Art Urban Knights. The who?!?!??? C'mon Ags, you are loaded with returning and new talent, and I have great expectations for you to compete for the Big West conference title, THIS SEASON. So please, get it in gear guys, my season tickets just arrived in the mail and I want to see some solid basketball.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
NFL Predictions
Atlanta over Tampa Bay: Because it is in Atlanta, and Michael Turner is running very well.
Buffalo over Chicago: Why not? The Bills have played tough in two consecutive losses, and I think they finally get their due at home.
New England over Cleveland: Tom Brady leads the Pats over the Browns easily.
New York Jets over Detroit: Despite the Lions being at home, their defense wins the day.
Minnesota over Arizona: Arizona's QBs stink (even though I love Derek Anderson).
New Orleans over Carolina: Do I need to elaborate?
Baltimore over Miami: The Ravens host, and their defense slows Henne and the 'Fins
San Diego over Houston: Please tell me the Chargers are "getting it in gear," as usual this time of year
New York Giants over Seattle: The Giants front seven is fierce, and Matt Hassleback is unavailable
Oakland over Kansas City: The Raiders are playing decent football? Odd....I credit the team for getting rid of JaMarcus....
Philadelphia over Indianapolis: Just barely, but only because Indy RBs are beat up...(and Vick is back!!!) ((woof))
Dallas over Green Bay: Obligatory pick for CJ. Kitna scores enough to win.
Cincinnati over Pittsburgh: Bengals win at home!! Ochocinco finally has a game. Finally.
Buffalo over Chicago: Why not? The Bills have played tough in two consecutive losses, and I think they finally get their due at home.
New England over Cleveland: Tom Brady leads the Pats over the Browns easily.
New York Jets over Detroit: Despite the Lions being at home, their defense wins the day.
Minnesota over Arizona: Arizona's QBs stink (even though I love Derek Anderson).
New Orleans over Carolina: Do I need to elaborate?
Baltimore over Miami: The Ravens host, and their defense slows Henne and the 'Fins
San Diego over Houston: Please tell me the Chargers are "getting it in gear," as usual this time of year
New York Giants over Seattle: The Giants front seven is fierce, and Matt Hassleback is unavailable
Oakland over Kansas City: The Raiders are playing decent football? Odd....I credit the team for getting rid of JaMarcus....
Philadelphia over Indianapolis: Just barely, but only because Indy RBs are beat up...(and Vick is back!!!) ((woof))
Dallas over Green Bay: Obligatory pick for CJ. Kitna scores enough to win.
Cincinnati over Pittsburgh: Bengals win at home!! Ochocinco finally has a game. Finally.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Upset Picks recap
So, I am content with two of my "upset" picks that went as I thought they would. Whatever support I had for picking these upsets, who knows.
For Missouri, it was that they would have a letdown after their first loss. I figured they'd go on the road and lose. Fortunately, they did. Texas Tech claimed a 24-17 win behind a strong second half defensive performance.
Next up, Texas A&M beat Oklahoma at home, 33-19. I just like the A&M offense a lot this year, but didn't expect them to do as well defensively as they did. For that, mad props.
Check back next week for more upsets picks, and game of the week. I'll work on solid reasoning for my picks.
For Missouri, it was that they would have a letdown after their first loss. I figured they'd go on the road and lose. Fortunately, they did. Texas Tech claimed a 24-17 win behind a strong second half defensive performance.
Next up, Texas A&M beat Oklahoma at home, 33-19. I just like the A&M offense a lot this year, but didn't expect them to do as well defensively as they did. For that, mad props.
Check back next week for more upsets picks, and game of the week. I'll work on solid reasoning for my picks.
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