by ryan on November 8, 2008
Standings
Ryan: 65-58-5
Rich: 62-61-5
Kevin: 62-61-5
Sonny: 59-64-5
Ryan: Jags -7 over Lions: I know the Jags have been one of the league’s biggest letdowns, but Detroit is just horrific. And with the Jags giving up only a touchdown, I’m inclined to take them. It’s a game Jacksonville has to win to keep their season alive, so I don’t see them slipping up.
Rich: Jags -7 over Lions.
Kevin: Lions +7 over Jaguars.
Sonny: Jags -7 over Lions.
Ry: Bears +3 over Titans. So Tennessee knocks off their division rival, stays undefeated and are only favored by a field goal? This seems to have trap game written on it. Kyle Orton is doubtful, but I’m confident the Sex Cannon, Rex Grossman, can get the job done. Bears win on a Robbie Gould walkoff.
Ri: Bears +3 over Jeff Fisher’s mullet.
K: Titans -3 over Bears.
S: Bears +3 over Kerry Collins turning it over.
Ry: Pats -4 over Bills. Even without Tom Brady, I still think the Pats are the class of the AFC East. Buffalo has recently found out how hard it is to win when people expect you to win. The Patriots know all about this. The Bills lost at home to a more experienced Jets team last week, and I think they lose to a more experienced Pats team here.
Ri: Bills +4 over Patriots.
K: Bills +4 over Patriots.
S: Pats -4 over Da Bills.
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by kevin on November 8, 2008
These are a collection of thoughts I’ve had about the world of sports the past few days. None of them really deserve a full length article, so they’re all just kinda thrown together here.
I’m not quite sure what the Dodgers are trying to do with their offer to Manny Ramirez. It’s rumored to be two years for $45 million. I understand the concept of low balling to start of negotiations, but I get the feeling that Scott Boras is going to do to that offer what manager Lou Brown did to Roger Dorn’s contract in Major League, that is, take a piss on it.
Major League Baseball should probably take away the San Diego Padres right to call themselves a major league organization. The only players who matter in San Diego (Jake Peavy, Adrian Gonzalez, and Trevor Hoffman) have all indicated that they have at least some interest in playing elsewhere because the team apparently has no plans to try to win.
These reports that MLB would never let Mark Cuban buy the Cubs are somewhat troubling to me. If he is the highest bidder (which is probably a safe bet) why not let him buy the team? Apparently Bud Selig is afraid of having an owner who will have the guts to stand up and say how bad he sucks as a commissioner.
It’s probably a safe bet to say that if Nick Saban went to Washington he could make the Huskies a contender within 3 years, right? It’s also probably safe to assume he isn’t going to stay at Alabama for too long, he doesn’t exactly strike me as the loyal type.
I’m wonder what sort of golf karma is going to hit this idiot. Here’s a guy who has recorded five hole-in-one’s in one week, something bad has to happen to him on the course right? He must have had the worst bounces ever seen to man for the past 10 years in order to deserve recording a hole in one five times in one week.
by ryan on November 7, 2008
At long last, the Brady Quinn era finally began in Cleveland last night. And while it ended in typical Cleveland heartbreak, the Browns must be excited about what they saw out of franchise quarterback Brady Quinn, making his first start after rotting on the sidelines for the last 24 regular season games. The former Notre Dame quarterback went 23-35 for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns, and even inaccurately blamed the loss on himself.
“I told everyone, this one is flat on me,†Quinn said. “I know I am good enough that I can make a play at the end and win. I felt comfortable out there, it’s my home away from home.â€
Trotting out in a jersey two sizes too small and showing off his trademark cannons, Quinn looked very mobile and confident for the Browns. I’ve never seen a quarterback’s midriff on every play in a game, but it’s hard to criticize Quinn for much last night. Were it not for Kellen Winslow’s act of sabotage (or, in soldier-speak, treason), Quinn would be 1-0 and the Browns’ season wouldn’t be flushed down the tubes at 3-6.
For the Donks, the win ensures that Denver will sit alone in first place after this weekend, no matter what happens in the Chargers-Chiefs game. But it confirmed a few things. Jay Cutler is playing like the most reckless quarterback in football. Sure, he threw for almost 450 yards, but had at least four Favre-esque throws that were begging to get picked off and taken to the house. Also, much-hyped running back Ryan Torain tore his ACL, finishing his season. But thanks for the 12 fantasy points, Ryan!
Another story to take out of last night’s surprisingly great game? Brandon Marshall’s touchdown celebration, where he was planning on taking out a black and white glove in order to honor racial harmony and President-elect Barack Obama. Of course, wily veteran and honkey Brandon Stokley put an end to that fun, saving the Broncos a sure 15 yard penalty.
by kevin on November 7, 2008
In response to Joey Porters recent questioning about why Matt Jones has not been suspended by the NFL yet (seriously, this is a legitimate question) Jones decided to take the high road…and question Porter’s sexuality.
“I don’t even know why he’s even thinking about me,” Jones said. “I mean, maybe he likes other men and sits up and thinks about stuff, so I don’t know.”
Really Matt, you went there? What image of you is he thinking of? The one pictured above, that one right after you got caught cutting up cocaine in your car with a credit card? Or maybe its this one, with the flowing locks of hair. Or is it this ruggedly handsome photo of your pasty body in a tank top?
Are you sure he lays awake and thinks about you? Or does he think about you when he’s “in nightclubs, dancing with his shirt off like a girl.” Maybe you and Brandon can team up and do some lines of coke and then commit some act of domestic violence. Then, while still hyped up on cocaine, you two can run your mouths a little bit more about Joey Porter. That seems to be what the two of you are best at.
Take my advice, lay off the nose candy and serve your suspension, like we all know you need to. Hey maybe you can use those three weeks to brush up on your smack-talking skills, “he likes men” just doesn’t cut it after you graduate from elementary school.
