Saturday, January 15, 2005
1.15.05 - NFL Playoff Picks
Last week, I went 4-0 against the spread. So, I'm back for more action. Hopefully, I can be just as hot, although probability says that's almost impossible.
Had too many things going on today, so I missed the chance to pick the first game, but I would have picked the Steelers to win, but not cover. Nine points - too many to give the Jets and their tough defense. Plus, the rookie quarterback in Steel City is a liability if you ask me. Three years from now, not a liability.
For the nightcap in Atlanta, I've got to go with the Falcons to win and cover the 6 and a half. Not a big fan of Mike Vick or the Falcons, but it's hard to pick against them St. Louis is bound to lay an egg soon and it might be this week. I don't think their defense can contain Vick all night.
On Sunday, Philadelphia will win and cover. Minnesota's carriage is about to turn into a pumpkin and I hope Randy Moss doesn't rub his -(censored)- on it. Philadelphia has a better team. They've had a week to prepare. They haven't had to talk about the fake moon of Saturn all week. And, Minnesota is weak outdoors in winter.
Lastly, New England wins and since it's a pick 'em game, that's all that matters. Don't have a particular reason, but the coaches on the sideline for the Patriots make the difference.
Coming up, incredible Saturday night television including the Tsunami Telethon. It's great there's an outpouring of support for our global citizens in regions of the world demolished by nature. But, when former presidents ask for $100+ million for a country halfway around the world, I have to stop. Imagine what $100,000,000 could do for our education system or health care system. A $100,000,000 investment goes a long way ... too bad that capital is going a long way from home.
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Had too many things going on today, so I missed the chance to pick the first game, but I would have picked the Steelers to win, but not cover. Nine points - too many to give the Jets and their tough defense. Plus, the rookie quarterback in Steel City is a liability if you ask me. Three years from now, not a liability.
For the nightcap in Atlanta, I've got to go with the Falcons to win and cover the 6 and a half. Not a big fan of Mike Vick or the Falcons, but it's hard to pick against them St. Louis is bound to lay an egg soon and it might be this week. I don't think their defense can contain Vick all night.
On Sunday, Philadelphia will win and cover. Minnesota's carriage is about to turn into a pumpkin and I hope Randy Moss doesn't rub his -(censored)- on it. Philadelphia has a better team. They've had a week to prepare. They haven't had to talk about the fake moon of Saturn all week. And, Minnesota is weak outdoors in winter.
Lastly, New England wins and since it's a pick 'em game, that's all that matters. Don't have a particular reason, but the coaches on the sideline for the Patriots make the difference.
Coming up, incredible Saturday night television including the Tsunami Telethon. It's great there's an outpouring of support for our global citizens in regions of the world demolished by nature. But, when former presidents ask for $100+ million for a country halfway around the world, I have to stop. Imagine what $100,000,000 could do for our education system or health care system. A $100,000,000 investment goes a long way ... too bad that capital is going a long way from home.
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