The Super Bowl XLVI

In case you aren't aware, the Cowboys aren't in the game, so it makes me struggle some to care. It is especially hard to care when you find that the Giants are there instead.

The match up is the NY Giants and the New England Patriots, or as some would like to say, Eli Manning vs. Tom Brady, although you won't find Tom Brady sacking Eli Manning. That would be entertaining considering they are both the quarterbacks. That would make for a great commercial. Anyway. Moving on. 

I like the Patriots for this. I'll just come right out and say it. Between these two teams, that's who I'll be rooting for in this game. Come tomorrow, I'll be rooting for the Cowboys. My heart just isn't in this game. Eli Manning is probably the luckiest quarterback right now, and I just wonder if his luck is going to continue today or are we actually going to see some skill this fine Super Bowl Sunday.

Sticking to tradition, I'll throw down some points. Let's say: Patriots over Giants, 27-16. 

Super Bowl Odds for All 32 NFL Teams

First off, I should note that there is a 37.5% chance that a team will make the playoffs, based on a 12/32 ratio. Talent, experience, and coachability are factors to consider, as well as what the team has done over the last year to base predictability on making the playoffs and winning a Superbowl. All in all, 20 teams stay home for the playoffs, 12 teams move on at the end of the regular season, with two of the 12 going to the big show. The following are the thoughts of Evan Adrian, afterwhich are my thoughts. Enjoy!

32. Rams

Steven Jackson is a great player, but no running back could carry this train-wreck of a team to the playoffs. Odds to win it all: 100 to 1

31. Bucs

Get your Heat tickets before they sell out, Buc fans. Odds to win it all: 90 to 1

30. Bills

Training camp is right around the corner, and we still don’t know who the Bills’ starting quarterback or running back is. Odds to win it all: 85 to 1

29. Brownies

But in the uber-competitive AFC North, it won’t even be close to enough to sniff a playoff berth. Odds to win it all: 80 to 1

28. Lions

I LOVE the Lions’ 2010 draft class, especially Ndamukong Suh, who will undoubtedly be a better pro than first overall pick Sam Bradford. Overall, this teams stinks, though. Odds to win it all: 75 to 1

27. Chiefs

This is a team that could sniff .500 in 2010, but a playoff birth seems to be out of the question. Odds to win it all: 60 to 1

26. Raiders

Oakland finally seems to be getting personnel moves right, thanks to Al Davis reportedly relinquishing some control. The Raiders have a talented backfield, a stud tight end in Zach Miller, an underrated offensive line, and a punishing defense. Odds to win it all: 50 to 1

25. Broncos

Denver got rid of Brandon Marshall this off-season, who was hands down their best play-maker. Rookie Demaryius Thomas will try to pick up the slack, but he won’t come close to Marshall’s numbers. Odds to win it all: 45 to 1

24. Seahawks

I don’t know how much Matt Hasselbeck really has left. And with Seattle’s acquisition of Chargers’ QB Charlie Whitehurst, I don’t think Seattle’s front office has much of an idea, either. Odds to win it all: 40 to 1

23. Cards

Losing Kurt Warner hurts. A lot. Arizona’s QB depth chart now looks like this: 1. Matt Leinart 2. Derek Anderson 3. John Skelton 4. Max Hall. Let the QB controversy begin! Beating out the 49ers for a playoff spot would be reason to celebrate. Odds to win it all: 38 to 1

22. Da Bears

I’m not saying that the Bears will be the greatest show on turf 2.0, but they will certainly be better with Mike Martz calling the shots. Devin Hester, Johnny Knox and company seem to fit the prototypical small receiver build that Martz does well with. If Matt Forte can return to 2008 form, Chicago’s offense could take flight. Odds to win it all: 36 to 1

21. Jags

If Garrard can play game-manager relatively well in 2010, the Jaguars have a legitimate shot at the playoffs (as long as Jones-Drew stays healthy). Super Bowl aspirations,though, are on hold for the time being. Odds to win it all: 35 to 1

20. 'Skins

Mike Shanahan has taken over as Washington’s head coach, and he seems to have taken the 2006 Pro-Bowl roster with him (Willie Parker, Donovan McNabb, Larry Johnson, and incumbent Clinton Portis). Can Washington compete in the East Beast Division? Odds to win it all: 32 to 1

19. Dolphins

Is Henne good enough to lead Miami to the postseason? He very well might be. Can he carry them to a Super Bowl? Certainly not. Odds to win it all: 30 to 1

18. 49ers

I like this team, but I don't love them. Winning the NFC West really amounts to nothing once the playoffs start. The 49ers are a young, growing team, but expect some serious growing pains once the playoffs start. Odds to win it all: 30 to 1

17. Mighty-Mighty Boss Cats (Panthers)

Carolina is handing the reigns over to Matt Moore this year after cutting Jake Delhomme in the offseason. If Moore can manage the game well and limit his turnovers, Carolina’s run game and defense could carry them to the playoffs. But a Super Bowl? No. Odds to win it all: 28 to 1

16. Eagles

Their defense and improved run-game could take them to the playoffs, plus they have that DeSean Jackson guy, who seems to make the occasional big play. I sort-of like the Eagles, but I don’t trust them farther than I can throw them. Odds to win it all: 28 to 1

15. Texans

Schaub played an entire season for the first time in 2009, and he was simply amazing. He racked up 29 touchdowns, 4,770 yards, and a QB rating of 98.6 (healthy temperature and QB rating). Houston’s offense was prolific last season, and I expect more of the same in 2010. If the Texans’ defense can keep up, the Houston Texans could get to the playoffs for the first time ever. Anything beyond a playoff berth would be a miracle. Odds to win it all: 26 to 1

14. Bengals

The Bengals seem to be in the news for all the wrong reasons this offseason. This is a team with too many questions, so here’s my answer: steer clear of Cincinnati. Odds to win it all: 25 to 1

13. Falcons

10 wins would be tremendous for this team, and it’s easily within reach. A deep playoff run, however, seems to be out of reach. Odds to win it all: 22 to 1

12. Giants

Eli Manning is better than you think he is, and so are New York’s receivers. Don’t sleep on the Giants, but don’t bet on them either. Odds to win it all: 20 to 1

11. Titans

Young was great as a starter last season, taking over for Kerry Collins and leading the Titans to an 8-2 record down the stretch. With a full season as a starter on the horizon,the sky is the limit for Young. Odds to win it all: 18 to 1

10. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers crack my top ten despite trading away their best receiver and being forced to play 4-6 games without their starting quarterback. If Pittsburgh can manage to win at least half of their games without Big Ben, they’ll be in good shape to make the playoffs. Willie Parker is gone, meaning 2010 is Rashard Mendenhall’s time to shine. And I think he’s more than capable of carrying the load. If Pittsburgh’s receivers can make up for Santonio’s absence, I can see the Steelers making a serious run at the Lombardi Trophy. Good coaching and good defense will get you a long way in the playoffs, and Pittsburgh has both. Odds to win it all: 15 to 1

9. New York Jets

I love me some Rex Ryan. He’s exactly what a New York NFL coach should be. He’s transformed the Jets from New York’s other football team into the headliner. The Jets had the loudest offseason in the NFL, picking up LaDainian Tomlinson, Santonio Holmes, and Jason Taylor, to name a few. Quarterback Mark Sanchez now has a year of experience under his belt, not to mention 2 playoff victories. I like what they’re building in New York, but I don’t see it all coming together as well as last season. Odds to win it all: 12 to 1

8. San Diego Chargers

Hey look, it’s the Chargers! The team everyone thinks has a legitimate shot at the Super Bowl every year, but seems to come up short. Well guess what? I’m not buying San Diego in 2010. When your team is only in the news for the wrong reasons, things aren’t exactly great. The Chargers ditched the best player in the history of their franchise (LaDainian Tomlinson) and replaced him with a rookie (Ryan Mathews). Their best offensive lineman (Marcus McNeill) is holding out for more money. Their best receiver (Vincent Jackson) is too, plus he’s suspended for three games. Ouch. I will give them this, though: their head coach (Norv Turner) is underrated, Philip Rivers might be a top-5 QB, and their defense is better-than-good. So they’ve got to be a top-ten team on this list. If I were a betting man, though, I wouldn’t touch the Chargers with a ten-foot pole. Odds to win it all: 11 to 1

7. Green Bay Packers

After a heartbreaking end to their 2009 campaign, Green Bay should be hungry, mad, and ready to get at it in 2010. Aaron Rodgers has been better than good since Brett Favre left, retired, signed with the Jets, left, retired, and signed with the Vikings. Rodgers' receivers are solid, he has an emerging tight end in Jermichael Finley, and I think Ryan Grant is due for a huge season in 2010. Green Bay’s defense really is underrated. Their linebacking corps is full of playmakers, and their secondary was good in 2009, with the obvious exception of their wild-card meltdown. A spot in the playoffs should be a given, and a Super Bowl victory is not out of this team’s reach by any means. Odds to win it all: 21 to 2

6. Minnesota Vikings

First things first: Brett Favre is going to play in 2010. Ok? Settled? Good. Second, he’s not going to be as good as he was last year. I don’t think anyone can reasonably expect him to be. But their run game shouldbe better. Adrian Peterson wasn’t as good as you think he was last year. Sure, he scored 18 touchdowns and ran for nearly 1,400 yards, but his YPC was a career-low 4.4, and he lost a career-high 6 fumbles. I’m not saying he’s not great, I’m just saying there’s room to improve. With their talented group o fpass catchers (Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, Visanthe Shiancoe, Bernard Berrian) and their punishing defense, a playoff berth for this squad is a given, but a Super Bowl is probably just out of reach (again). Odds to win it all: 10 to 1

5. Dallas Cowboys

First off, I’m not a Cowboys fan. I know they’re America’steam, and I live in America, but that still doesn’t make me a fan. However, I am buying the Cowboys as NFC East champions, and the odds-on favorite to win homefield in the NFC. Tony Romo seems to keep getting better and better, Miles Austin has emerged as a legit number one receiver, and Jason Witten is arguably the best pass-catching tight end in the NFL today. Not to mention that loaded backfield of Marion Barber, Felix Jones, and Tashard Choice. Their defense is solid too, and they do a tremendous job getting in the backfield and making plays. Oh, and if that Dez Bryant guy turns out to be decent, we may see Dallas playing for Super Bowl XLV in their own stadium in February. Odds to win it all: 10 to 1

4. Baltimore Ravens

Ah yes, the Baltimore Ravens. Seems like they’re the chic pick to take home the Lombardi Trophy in 2010. And why not? Baltimore’s backfield could be the best in the NFL, with Ray Rice leading a three-headed charge that also includes Willis McGahee and LeRon McClain. Plus, Joe Flacco has another year under his belt and a new stud receiver in Anquan Boldin (if he can stay healthy). And don’t get me started on their defense. The Ravens added Sergio Kindle and Terrence Cody in the 2010 Draft, two first-round caliber players that should thrive in Baltimore’s 3-4 scheme. I like the Ravens a lot,and wouldn’t be too surprised to see Ray Lewis hoisting that Lomardi Trophy for the second time. Odds to win it all: 19 to 2

3. New England Patriots

Don’t let last year’s putrid playoff performance fool you. Despite what you may read, the Patriots are not declining. Bill Belichick is still the coach he’s always been. Tom Brady isn’t a step slower. Yes, Randy Moss is a year older, but this is a contract year. And we all know what that means. New England’s defense may be young, but they’re good, and they’re fast. We know how good this team can be. I think they’ll be that good in 2010, and maybe even better. Brady has a real good shot at a fourth ring. Odds to win it all: 19 to 2

2. New Orleans Saints

Sorry Saints fans, but I can’t put your team first. I just can’t. History tells us that in today’s NFL, a repeat is nearly impossible.Truth of the matter is I love this team. Drew Brees is an elite QB who can succeed with any group of receivers. That’s not a shot at New Orleans’ receiving corps, but does one guy emerge from that group as something truly special? Didn’t think so. New Orleans does have a strong 1-2 punch at running back though, with Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush. And New Orleans’coaching staff might be the best in the NFL. I would love to see them prove me wrong, but I don’t see the Saints repeating this year. A Super Bowl berth, though, doesn’t seem too far fetched. Odds to win it all: 8 to 1

1. Indianapolis Colts

Quick, who’s the NFL’s best quarterback? If you said anyone other than Peyton Manning, you’re kidding yourself. QBs handle the football more than anyone else on the field, so I’ll put my money on the team with the best one. I put my money on Peyton last year and it didn’t exactly work out,but I’ve still got faith. Nobody works harder than Peyton. Nobody leads better than Peyton. But most importantly, nobody cares more than Peyton. The rest of the offense is pretty loaded, too. Peyton has two solid veteran pass-catchers in Dallas Clark and Reggie Wayne, as well as a couple of talented up-and-comers in Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie. Peyton's backfield (Joseph Addai and Donald Brown) is better than you think. So is the defense. But it all starts with Peyton, and come Super Bowl XLV, I think it will end with him, too. Odds to win it all: 7 to 1

OK, so my thoughts. I think in the top ten, I almost agree. Jets are ranked too high, as are the Patriots. In my opinion, the boat is sailing on the Patriots. They may have another playoff appearance, but I think playoff wins are going... going... I would have put them fifth TOPS. Important, I do agree with the top two. I like the Colts and the Saints in the top two spots, however, I honestly think the two can be interchangable. I would have put the 'Boys at third, bumped up the Vikes to fourth... and I do expect Farve to play and I do expect him to do exceptionally well, as we expect Farve to always perform to the Farve level. The only knock I have against Farve is that he tends to not just play football, but play with people's minds on whether he will or won't play. Man up and give an answer straight out.

New England vs. New York

I guess you can say that this is a "New" Super Bowl and that it would be England vs. York, all New! OK, I know, "YAWN"... So, I've been thinking of just how AWESOME it would be for the Giants to upset the Patriots in the 'Bowl. How can they do it? Well, coaches feel that if their team can win two fo the three sides of the game (Offense, Defense, Special Teams), they will win. Let's immediately give the Patriots the offense. That would mean that the Giants need to take out the defense and special teams to walk away "da champs". And honestly, I think the Giants have the better special teams anyway. So, the game is all centered around the Giants defense. Can they have the better squad out there on Sunday? Well, I don't think so. But what if they step up? Here's a fifth seeded team (third best record in the NFC), winning three on the road to get here to the Supe. They can definitely play. Realistically, the Patriots are going to win, and more than likely, win big: probably something in the range of 38-17. The Patriots have hadd plenty of time to prepare and the Giants expectations are probably as high as a worms belly. I guess the only pressure out there is on the Patriots, which mean that could give the Giants some momentum, since if they lose, well they were expected to lose. If they win, they become the upset team of the century. I mean, they beat the team who was undefeated at 18-0 in the Super Bowl! How cool is that? New York can not underperform. When you walk into the Super Bowl with an expectation to be blown out, the only way you can go is up, right?

And it all hinges on whether the Giants defense can step up and provide pressure, enough to cause a disruption of Brady and hold the Patriots to under 30 points. If the Giants can hold the Patriots under 25 points, the Giants should win, or at least the defense has done their part. The special teams for the Giants just simply need to provide good enough field position to give the Giants a fair chance to score, and that shouldn't be a problem. If special teams scores a TD straight out, then that would only be two touchdowns for the offense to crank out and two field goals to push the Giants to a score of 27 points. Is that possible? Yes. But the defense has to hold the Patriots under 25 points to work. And I really don't think that will happen... BUT I SURE HOPE IT DOES!!!

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Super Bowl Matchup

Well... the Giants win THREE road games to get the big game - and they did lose to the Patriots at the end of the regular season... could they lose to the Patriots to end their playoff run? Well, I think the Giants, who have beaten the Cowboys on the road and the PACKERS on the road in below zero temperature, will be a SUPER Surprise on Super Sunday. Look for the Giants to win the 'Bowl with a score of 31-27. I will add a few things to this post as the game approaches. Johnny Out.

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Superbowl Brackets

I'd been working on this... and now it just HURTS to look at it. A lot of people around here are complaining about Romo and Jessica Simpson... and Mexico. Me personally, I blame the offensive line for the loss. The Giants defense put a lot of pressure on Romo in the second half. So here is the Superbowl: NE Patriots and the Packers. The winner of that game? Well, it would be easy to just say the Patriots, but I will take the underdog: Packers!

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I'm back!

I know it feels like a year since I last posted (at least for me), but I am back. The Cowboys have home-field throughout, the Patriots go 16-0, and the Dolphins won a game. The Mavs have a slow start and the Stars a playing like a team again. And the Rangers... well, they haven't changed much since my last post. But that could be a good thing and not so much a bad thing.

I have said in another blog that I would be posting more. And even though I was meaning to post more in that particular blog, it will have a "trickle down" effect for my other blogs, especially this blog, since it is my second largest blog of the bunch.

Now, my family went down to the thing in December and picked up a few autographs. That was cool. the moves the Rangers have made this season... well, nothing feels really impacting for the upcoming season. And when the report came out on the steroids thing, well I wasn't surprised by what was on the report, well, with the exception of Kevin Brown. I just felt really disappointed seeing his name on there.

Still, with that being the only thing to be an eye-opener on that report, I guess that is OK. Now, do I think that Mark McGuire and all the others should be banned from the Hall? I used to think so... but then I thought about it. My feeling about the whole thing is changed. Did Mark McGuire hit homeruns off of Kevin Brown, Roger Clemens, and others who juiced? And didn't Clemens win against teams who were juiced? It was juice vs. juice in the era. And even though a relatively small percentage used, you also have to consider that there were probably a good deal more who didn't get caught. Think of it like this: if you have ever done something wrong and got away with it, well, that has to count for this whole steroids thing in baseball. There has to be a percentage of players who "got away with it" as well.

Now, don't think I condone the actions of cheating, but since "everyone WAS doing it", it actually levels the playing field. Juice vs. juice is what would define this era. Kinda like the "out of shapers" in the Ruth era. Not everyone was out of shape then, but a whole bunch seemed to be so... and the ones who took advantage of it were the ones in the history book. The same should go for this corrupt era. OK, off the soapbox...

The Mavericks had the best record going into the playoffs last year and got ousted in the first round. Not just ousted, but embarrassed. Humiliated, really. Actually, I don't think there is a word to define just what happened to them last season... and people in Dallas are comparing the Mavs to the Cowboys of this season. Different sport... but could it be the same situation next weekend? To me, that only boils down to whether Owens plays or not. Should T.O. play, it is a Cowboys win. Irregardless of who the 'boys play. Now, if T.O. doesn't play... well, the game should be a nail-biter. And it would probably be a nail-biter through the entire game. T.O. is practicing, so he should be in uniform and starting come next weekend. The real competition would come the NFC Championship, which should be Green Bay vs. Dallas in Irving, TX.

I was talking with my wife about how the Cowboys are leaving Texas Stadium for the next house in Arlington (and let's just hope it isn't called "The Stadium in Arlington"... that would make me throw up). Since the Cowboys are now so competitive, they could actually be playing in the Super Bowl hosted here a couple of years from now. That may be a first, a team playing in the Super Bowl in their home-town.

The Mavericks are not playing their best basketball. And that is a good thing to say since they are tied second in their division and tied third in the Western Conference. Of course, Phoenix is first and San Antonio is second... the Mavs are tied with New Orleans right now. What is good about this team is the threat of scoring from just about anybody. In fact, Josh Howard is just as big a threat as Dirk.

Going into tonight's game, Dirk leads the team with 21.9 points a game. Josh is second (and a close second) with 21.2 per game. They are only seperated by .3 minutes per game, or a third of a minute a game (20 seconds a game). They play the Miami Heat tonight, which will more than likely be a yawner, since the Heat are having issues finding the win column this season. They look nothing like they did two seasons ago, beating the Mavs in the finals.

I do not know if many actually look at the feature of "per 48 minutes", but it really shows just how dangerous the Mavericks are with scoring potential. The Mavs have five players over 20 points in the p48m. And they have another three on the cusp of 20 points.

Here's a list of all eight players:

• Dirk Nowitzki
• Josh Howard
• Jose Juan Barea (played only 18 games)
• Jason Terry
• Devin Harris
• Brandon Bass
• Jerry Stackhouse
• Nick Fazekas (played only two games)

So, as I wait for mid-February to come, I will try to interest myself in Basketball, and maybe the once a week football game... stats are what interest me the most anyway, and LORD KNOWS you can always find stats. Johnny Out.

Cowboys and Patriots

This is the biggest game I have heard about in recent history. The Dallas Cowboys host the New England Patriots this Sunday with a start time of 3:15 Central Time. Both teams walk into Texas Stadium undefeated at 5-0. The Cowboys, well, let's be honest. They haven't had any "real" challenging opponents and yet squeaked out a win on Monday night against Buffalo.

Evaluate the Schedule for:

New England:

• @ NY Jets W38-14
  
• San Diego W38-14
• Buffalo W38-7
  
• @ Cincinnati W34-13
  
• Cleveland W34-17

Dallas:

• NY Giants W45-35
• @ Miami W37-20
• @ Chicago W34-10
• St. Louis W35-7
• @ Buffalo W25-24

New England's schedule strength (record of played opponents) is 7-17. All the teams New England has played, not a one of those teams currently has a winning record. Dallas' schedule strength isn't any better, but they have played a team that currently has a winning record. 6-19 is the combined record of the Cowboy's opponents. Everyone keeps talking about how the Cowboy's haven't played anyone "real" yet. Fact is, they have played the Giants (3-2), whereas the best opponent for New England has been the Chargers and the Browns (both 2-3).

Time for stat comparison. New England leads the NFL with Points per Game at 36.4 PPG. The Cowboys are second with 35.2 PPG. The Cowboys led the NFL in Yards per Game (429.6) and New England is second with 427.8 YPG.

The Cowboys rank 3rd in 1st Downs in a game, New England is first. The Cowboys are better at converting 3rd and 4th down (48.5% on third and 80% on fourth). New England seems average on third down with a 43.1% and sits in the middle pack of the NFL and have converted 50% of their 4th down tries.

In my humble opinion, time of possession is the one stat that indicates whether you are dominating or not. New England ranks third in the NFL with an average of 34 minutes and 37 seconds a game. The Cowboys are closer to the middle of the pack (8th) with a time of 31 minutes and 43 seconds.

As always, the team who ends up with the most points will win the game. In this game, it will be a battle of the defense (isn't that a stock line or something?). Both of these teams are going to score some points. New England has dominated their opponents (all with losing records, mind you) and held them to an average of 13 points a game. The Cowboys, on the other hand, give up an average of 19.2 points a game. The Steelers, with the help of a shutout, lead the way with 9.4 points a game. The Patriots are second in defensive yardage, holding onto 251.4 yards. They've picked off 8 passes and brought one back for a touch. They have also forced five fumbles. The Patriots have sacked the QB fourteen times. The Cowboys defense has sacked the QB twelve times, given on average 285.4 yards a game, lead the NFL in interceptions with 10 and have forced 3 fumbles. Both the Patriots and the Cowboys have deflected 25 passes.

New England's special teams isn't so hot, at least on the kick off side of things. The Cowboys hold the edge here with a 26.3 yard kick off to the Patriots 22.7 kick off. The Cowboys have given up a TD, whereas New England has not. I really shouldn't have to look at punting to know who has the better punter. That's the Cowboys, hands down. But to prove my point, I'll give out some stats anyway. Cowboys average 47.6 yards a punt (ranked 5th). The Patriots are the worst in the NFL at 36.3 yards a punt (ranked 32nd). To their defense, I guess, the Patriots have the least amount of experience, with the fewest punts at 11 (Cowboys have booted 17 punts). On returns, the 'boys aren't so hot. They average 20 yards a return. New England is one of the best, with 30.5 yards a return (actually 2nd in the NFL).

All I can say is that while most I talk to say that the Cowboys "have a chance", statistically, the Cowboys have a much better chance that what most think around here. The Cowboys has beaten a better opponent than the Patriots, and maybe that is why the defensive stats are higher than the Patriots. On the flipside, the Patriots have dominated everyone they have played. This will be a great game. The Patriots are going to score their points. The main concern and the most important thing to watch is Romo vs. the Patriots defense. If Romo can establish himself early, then this will be the game people will talk about for years to come.

Forecast: Cowboys pull an upset and a comeback with a 38-35 victory. Look for Brady to be picked off in the second half and pressure brought on by Ware.

Sunday Night - picks from Sat and Sun

Saturday

Stars vs. Avalanche – preseason? Yes it is. After missing a few decades, Hockey is back in business. Who will win this? Who cares, its preseason. We are just interested in who is going to have the jersey pulled over their head and beaten to a pulp. Will I watch? No, I will be at the Ranger’s game. Would I watch if I wasn’t at the game? Nope. I watch hockey in the paper only. Well, maybe once in a while… but I’m not one to plan my day around it. I think a 1-1 tie on this, just for grins.

Sunday

Stars vs. Oilers - again? But they just played yesterday. I think 2-1 win for the Stars on this. Maybe I might find a nut on this, who knows.

Panthers vs. Patriots – Patriots have won 3 Supers in the last 4 years, including the last two. Panthers, well, as much as I like the mighty, mighty boss cats, I think are a little more than out-matched. Patriots over the Cats 38-14.

Bears vs. Lions – Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my. Lions surprise with a slaughter of Green Bay in week 1. Can the bad news Bears step up? They would need a “little” more offense. Top rusher for the Bears in week 1?: Mr. Jones had 31 yards on the ground and averaged 2.1 per rush. Well, the defense for the Bears looks great. But so does the Lions. Well, let’s look at it like this, if the Bears hold the Lions to 0 points, I think they may have a chance. But I think the Bears will step up some to the challenge, but it won’t be enough. Lions over the Bears in a triple overtime thriller (just kidding) 24-10.

I just wanted to show you that I did pick, but was unable to post due to not having every game I wanted done. This is what I had by Friday. I missed on the Panthers and the Bears. Oh well. I will post again tomorrow morning/afternoon. Laters.