2008 NFL Pick'Ems

[SpidermanHouston]

I'm back to kick all your butts again.

To join, you need a yahoo account and go here: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroup

Go to join private group on the right. The group ID # is 2473 and the password is lost815.

It's easy to play. Just make your picks on a weekly basis. You have 5 minutes before each game to make the pick. Season starts September 4.

[Brian]

Awesome. I'm all signed up and ready to go. I'll send an email to Hodge and try to talk him into playing along.

Thanks Spidey!

[John Charles]

Yeah, thanks. And thanks for the awesome av and siggy. :D

[SpidermanHouston]

Cool. For some reason, Yahoo gave me a second place trophy for last year's pickems on my sports profile. I know I came in first. Damn Yahoo bastards! I didn't choke like the Patriots.

And Texans over Steelers is a sure pick in week 1. :)

[John Charles]

Yep, says 2nd place. Hmm.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

And Texans over Steelers is a sure pick in week 1. :)
In yer dreams pal.

[TheBigCat]

Sounds like a good pick to me.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Sounds like a good pick to me.
Think you've been submerged way too long. ;)

[TheBigCat]

Mike Tomlin has had his year of grace since succeding Bill Cowher and history has shown that when the guy following a great coach attempts to follow that coach's system the second year is generally the make or break as to whether he's going to do so successfully. I guess about 90% of the time the answer is "FAIL".

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

The Steelers have been hampered by injuries the last 2 seasons. Give 'em a healthy year & let's see what happens.

[Brian]

Hodge is on board and signed up. :)

[SpidermanHouston]

Time to post some Cowboys insults in there or actually just post the truth.

[IwannaBlost]

Cool. For some reason, Yahoo gave me a second place trophy for last year's pickems on my sports profile. I know I came in first. Damn Yahoo bastards! I didn't choke like the Patriots.

And Texans over Steelers is a sure pick in week 1. :)

You were first. I have the standings saved. I was posting them....but it also copied links to the players profile for the pickem...so I deleted it. You had 175 points....2nd was LIW with 169 and third was me with 168....Hodge was behind me by one point.

[Brian]

I probably would have done better if I hadn't missed a whole week. Oh well, better luck this year. :)

[TheBigCat]

Hodge is on board and signed up. :)

Pass along a huge manhug from me.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

I stunk it up last year. Lotsa close losses & krazy NFL season = bad score. After I missed a week. I gave up. :(

[Brian]

All the more reason to jump right in with both feet all four paws this year, vince. :)

[everlost]

I definitely sucked it up last year too! My strategy this year, don't pick the Jets....

[Hodgepodge]

I'm back for this seasons Pick'ems. Didn't want Spidey to think he'd win again.

Plus, I've got a plan for those of us who ended up behind IwannaBlost last year. It entails kidnapping, but who hasn't spent a couple of nights in jail. :nanabobo:

[Brian]

Good to see you again Hodge. Here's to a good year that hopefully won't call for any "plans". :Cheers: :)

[TheBigCat]

*tackles Hodge much as Hobbes does Calvin*

[IwannaBlost]

I'm back for this seasons Pick'ems. Didn't want Spidey to think he'd win again.

Plus, I've got a plan for those of us who ended up behind IwannaBlost last year. It entails kidnapping, but who hasn't spent a couple of nights in jail. :nanabobo:
Is it considered kidnapping if I go with you willingly? :naughty:
Good to see you again Hodge. Here's to a good year that hopefully won't call for any "plans". :Cheers: :)
*plans strategy*

[Hodgepodge]

Good to see you again Hodge. Here's to a good year that hopefully won't call for any "plans". :Cheers: :)Well, just keep it in the back of your mind. Come hell or high water, I don't plan on being behind her this season. :mad:


Is it considered kidnapping if I go with you willingly? :naughty:

*plans strategy*It won't work IwannaBlost! I'm not falling for your womanly ways. This season, I'm going to beat you like a rented mule. :DeadHorse:

[juanbong]

Nice to see you around these parts again, ol' friend. :awwhug:


I'm in as well.

Dun Dun Dun Dun!!!!


Go Seahawks!!!

[SpidermanHouston]

I'm back for this seasons Pick'ems. Didn't want Spidey to think he'd win again.


I will be seeing you in the rear mirror again.


Only 9 people have joined so far. Any more of you want to join? It's not fun beating 8 players. I need to beat at least 15 of you.

[Hodgepodge]

Nice to see you around these parts again, ol' friend. :awwhug:


I'm in as well.

Dun Dun Dun Dun!!!!


Go Seahawks!!!

I will be seeing you in the rear mirror again.


Only 9 people have joined so far. Any more of you want to join? It's not fun beating 8 players. I need to beat at least 15 of you.Juan, when did you become a Seagull fan? I thought you and Brian were die-hard Falcon cheerleaders.

Who are we missing Spidey? We had at least 20 contributors last season. :confused:

[John Charles]

Hodge, I just spent two minutes zoning out at your av.

[Hodgepodge]

Hodge, I just spent two minutes zoning out at your av.OP, that Brian's like the Terminator. You can't plead with him. You can't bribe him. He never quits!(Damn Brian!:mad:)

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

:wave2: Hodge
always get a chuckle when i see yer av :D

[Hodgepodge]

Hodge, I just spent two minutes zoning out at your av.

OP, that Brian's like the Terminator. You can't plead with him. You can't bribe him. He never quits!(Damn Brian!:mad:)

:wave2: Hodge
always get a chuckle when i see yer av :DVincentstuntdbl#23, you know I've been gone to long when I confuse a comment about my avatar with my new sig. Well, I just had a birthday. Senility is a biatch! :nanabobo:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Vincentstuntdbl#23, you know I've been gone to long when I confuse a comment about my avatar with my new sig. Well, I just had a birthday. Senility is a biatch! :nanabobo:
BTW - is yer sig a dbl nod to Bangkok Dangerous remake & yer return?!

[Hodgepodge]

BTW - is yer sig a dbl nod to Bangkok Dangerous remake & yer return?!Nah! Just Godfather III.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Man I thought that was Nic Cage. dbl D'OH!

[TheBigCat]

Hodge, you missed the Di Niro vs Pacino poll over in the Movie Forum.

[Hodgepodge]

Hodge, you missed the Di Niro vs Pacino poll over in the Movie Forum.TBC, I couldn't find it. Please post a link. TIA


ETA: Spidey, why don't you go through our '07 pickem thread and email the ones missing. Both here and through their Yahoo email accounts.

[TheBigCat]

TBC, I couldn't find it. Please post a link. TIA


Bloody hell, it's in Community Polls.

http://www.losttv-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51359&highlight=pacino

And Dezie started it. Frackin' newbs.

BTW, Dezie is NOT Dezzie, just in case that name rings a bell.

[SpidermanHouston]

You were first. I have the standings saved. I was posting them....but it also copied links to the players profile for the pickem...so I deleted it. You had 175 points....2nd was LIW with 169 and third was me with 168....Hodge was behind me by one point.

Yahoo somehow corrected it. I now have the 2007 Champion trophy and LIW has the second place trophy.


ETA: Spidey, why don't you go through our '07 pickem thread and email the ones missing. Both here and through their Yahoo email accounts.
That sounds like too much work. :) Still 2 weeks left. Maybe they're just chicken.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

*makes own trophy* :p

[juanbong]

Juan, when did you become a Seagull fan? I thought you and Brian were die-hard Falcon cheerleaders.

Who are we missing Spidey? We had at least 20 contributors last season. :confused:

Uh, no sir. The Falcons?!? Really? Somehow I started on Seattle back in the late 70's. The weirder thing is is that I live in NC. Go figure.

[Hodgepodge]

...That sounds like too much work. :) Still 2 weeks left. Maybe they're just chicken.Come on, get off your lazy duff. :rolleyez: I want more of you to curse my return to Lost-TV. To wonder whose idea it was to bring me back for NFL Pick'Ems :nanabobo:


ETA: Where's Mystery Mike been hiding?

[kd8ch]

I'm back and registered.

[Prender]

I'm in.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

I'm back and registered.
Kd8ch - sup dawg!!
I'm in.
yay!!

More peeps for me to leave in the dust trail behind. :D

[LAN]

I will be seeing you in the rear mirror again.


Only 9 people have joined so far. Any more of you want to join? It's not fun beating 8 players. I need to beat at least 15 of you.

I will be there with bells on.

[Hodgepodge]

I'm back and registered.

I'm in.

I will be there with bells on.There's three more losers, I mean participants. :nanabobo:

[Brian]

I thought you and Brian were die-hard Falcon cheerleaders.

I think I'm one of the only ones still riding that train. Not sure about Warty and jamiept though.

[TheBigCat]

Hey Brian, can I get your opinion on Jim Mora Jr? The reason I ask is that he seems the likely successor after Holmgren steps down at the end of this season.

[Brian]

I'm sure he's a nice guy in person, but I never really cared for him much as a head coach. I haven't liked any of the coaches in Atlanta since Dan Reeves left (granted there have only been a couple). I still think that the Falcons playoff run in Moya's first year was because of the team that Reeves had built. Mora had about a .500 season the next year and a losing season the year after that. Of course, having a quarterback that everyone thought walked on water didn't help much. Maybe he'll do better in the Northwest since that seems to be where he wanted to be anyway (I don't buy that he was joking when he made those comments that got him fired by the Falcons). I wish him luck because off the field he does seem like a nice guy.

ETA - The one guy who went to Seattle from Atlanta that I really liked and miss is Patrick Kerney. The guy is like a machine and I loved watching him play. I hated to see him go.

[kd8ch]

Kd8ch - sup dawg!!

yay!!

More peeps for me to leave in the dust trail behind. :D

Vincent! How's it going? Haven't been around much, summer and kids and all. Had to get back for football, though.

[TheBigCat]

Great to see you back kd. :D

[Hodgepodge]

Are you I'm ready for some football! :Cheers: :celebrate


I know this is the first week's picks, but there's a couple games that can go either way.

Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers

Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks (the Seagulls are rated the underdog)

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings

What does everybody think? :confused:

Oh! Don't forget Thursdays game. That pick has to be in five (5) minutes before the start.

[juanbong]

Are you I'm ready for some football! :Cheers: :celebrate


I know this is the first week's picks, but there's a couple games that can go either way.

Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers

Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks (the Seagulls are rated the underdog)

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings

What does everybody think? :confused:

Oh! Don't forget Thursdays game. That pick has to be in five (5) minutes before the start.

My money is on the Cardinals, Hawks, and Packers.

Thursday can't come quick enough!

[Hodgepodge]

I like the Cardinals as well with Warner starting instead of Leinart.

Hasselbeck is just coming back from back problems incurred in their first preseason game. But, Trent Edwards has been out with an injury too. Man, this is a dilemma! Where's the Cat when you need him? :nanabobo:

I'm going with the Vikings over the Packers. I'm looking forward to the Lambeau crowd lynching Thompson in efigy. :D


ETA: Oh! And if Favre wins his first with the Jets, he can run for Mayor of New York.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Made my preliminary picks. May tweak 'em if necessary before deadline. :)

*Beyond ready 4 Football* :Cowdance:

[TheBigCat]

Hasselbeck is just coming back from back problems incurred in their first preseason game. But, Trent Edwards has been out with an injury too. Man, this is a dilemma! Where's the Cat when you need him?

Matt tweeked his back a bit in the first preseason game, against Minnesota. Nothing major. He hasn't gotten any game reps since then because, basically, he doesn't need any. It really doesn't make any sense to run him out there and risk injury when he already knows the "gravy" parts of the playbook which are run through in preseason games. And besides, Holmgren wanted to take a good look at Charlie Frye, give him lots of work.

So don't make to much of the "just coming back from back problems" bit. That's spin to justify the line favoring the Bills.

[shoop_puveler]

I'm looking forward to the Lambeau crowd lynching Thompson in efigy. :D

If by "in effigy" you mean "for real", then YES, I'm looking forward to seeing it and maybe even partaking in it. :Cowdance:


ETA: Oh! And if Favre wins his first with the Jets, he can run for Mayor of New York.

Let me be the first to say...

"I'm announcing my candidacy for Mayor of New Y....no, wait. Yes, ...my candidacy for Mayor of New York! Meh. No, I don't want to be mayor. Do you want me to be mayor? Do you think I'd be a good mayor? Back-to-back-to-back re-election good, or just Bloomberg good? Nevermind then. Ah, F-it! I'M ANNOUNCING MY CANDIDACY FOR MAYOR OF BOSTON!!!!!!!!!"

Go Packers!
Go Favre!

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

1-0 ! :Cowdance:

Since this might be the last time I'm in 1st. I'll celebrate now. ;)

[Brian]

I can't believe I missed a pick for the first game of the season. Geez. Can't let that happen again.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Get yer picks in everyone!

[Hodgepodge]

I can't believe Juanbong picked both the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens this week. Who knew to rookie QBs would win their first games. I think he knew something and kept it all to himself. Selfish bastard! :nanabobo:

I thought my pick of the Bills biatch slapping the Seagulls was a good one. I'm hoping for the same tonight with the Vikings defeating the Packers. Come on Tarvaris Jackson. :pray:

[SpidermanHouston]

Eagles vs Cowboys next Monday should be an interesting pick. The best team in the East vs the third best team in the East. :)

[Hodgepodge]

Eagles vs Cowboys next Monday should be an interesting pick. The best team in the East vs the third best team in the East. :)You got that right! :nanabobo: The Cowboys are the best team in the East (maybe the best team in the NFC), angainst the Eagles who are behind the Giants. As T.O. would say, "Get your popcorn ready"! :popcorn:

[TheBigCat]

It would be so funny if the Eagles kicked the Cowboy's butts.

[Hodgepodge]

The second week of the season is going to be tough. Will some teams show their true colors? Or, are some of the defeated teams from week one going to recover?

Where do you stand with these games?:

Jets vs Patriots
Bills vs Jaguars
Colts vs Vikings


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Don't hate on me TBC! :nanabobo:

[juanbong]

I can't believe Juanbong picked both the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens this week. Who knew to rookie QBs would win their first games. I think he knew something and kept it all to himself. Selfish bastard! :nanabobo:

I thought my pick of the Bills biatch slapping the Seagulls was a good one. I'm hoping for the same tonight with the Vikings defeating the Packers. Come on Tarvaris Jackson. :pray:

That would be a 2. :nanabobo:

Anyway, you never know on week 1. It's anybody's guess. Just like I blew the Carolina/Chargers game. Last minute game changer and it's a valuable lesson to the Chargers to NOT let them keep gaining yards near the red zone.

The real test of the teams comes this week, IMO. I don't think Matt Ryan will be able to do magic, just like I don't think Philly will over come Dallas.

[Hodgepodge]

I went back and forth on a couple of games:

Jets vs Patriots
Broncos vs Chargers

Okay, I admit, every game was a chore this week. :confused:

Anybody hear from SpidermanHouston? Did he make it through Ike? :pray:

[Brian]

We tried to get him to leave a few years back when a hurricane came right over his head. He said he'd be fine so I assume he rode this one out as well. He's likely without power but I'm sure he's fine.

Those were some tough picks Hodge. For both our sakes, I hope they're the right ones. :)

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Got my picks in. I'll check on 'em before dateline tomorrow just in case.

[Hodgepodge]

I think I won, but it wasn't because I knew what I was doing. This was a very tough week. :Hippy:

I think my best pick was the Charger vs Broncos game. Although, the Chargers were robbed. How in the HELL to you blow the whistle that fast? :confused:

Oh, and I'll say it here as I did in the NFL thread. Damn TBC! Damn Seagulls. :mad:

[Hodgepodge]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/WilHodge/mastercard_logo_6.gif


1. Winning this weeks pick'ems - $1,500

2. Going to the top of the leaderboard - $2,500

3. Cowboys defeating the Eagles on MNF - Priceless :nanabobo:

[TheBigCat]

And what was the spread?

[Hodgepodge]

And what was the spread?It was 5 the beginning of the week. Went to 7 on Friday. Settled in at 6½ at game time.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/WilHodge/thmusical_note.gifGod Bless America's Team,
Team that I love.
Stand beside them and guide them
Thru the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America's Team, My Team sweet Team. :cry:

[TheBigCat]

So, failing to cover the spread against the Iggles on MNF, in fact, having all of America watch the Cowbabies have to struggle to avoid getting upset on MNF again... I can't see what you are gloating about, but hey, a win is a win.

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To bolster the reciever corps, remember how I said I wouldn't complain if the Hawks traded for Ocho Cinco? They did the next craziest thing. They re-signed Koren Robinson. Great wide-out if he can A) catch the ball, and B) stay clean. If he can manage to do these things they might actually keep him when Dieon Branch and Bobby Engram return.

[John Charles]

A win is a win. It's worth the gloating. Oh, and I hate the cowbores.

[Hodgepodge]

So, failing to cover the spread against the Iggles on MNF, in fact, having all of America watch the Cowbabies have to struggle to avoid getting upset on MNF again... I can't see what you are gloating about, but hey, a win is a win.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~

To bolster the reciever corps, remember how I said I wouldn't complain if the Hawks traded for Ocho Cinco? They did the next craziest thing. They re-signed Koren Robinson. Great wide-out if he can A) catch the ball, and B) stay clean. If he can manage to do these things they might actually keep him when Dieon Branch and Bobby Engram return.Spread! What's the spread got to do with it? Each team brings 45 players to a game. That's each team. Each team is allowed 11 players on offense, defense and special teams. In other words, no handicap! Now, if you're saying the 'Boys are a better team. You're right! I think we have to agree, the Dallas Cowboys are the best team in the NFL. As T.O. would say, "Don't hate on me!" :nanabobo:

BTW--If I'm not mistaken, the NFC-East plays the NFC-West this season. Which means, the Seagulls will play the Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Oh yeah, Nov. 27, '08. That's Thanksgiving! I wonder what Seahawk tastes like. :nanabobo:

Maybe you'd like to make a side wager? Something along the lines of what Spidey and I did last year. Make it light on yourself! :nanabobo:


TBC, you did remind me of something I read Tuesday morning:

Cowboys relish victory that drew record TV ratings


IRVING, Texas -- Jerry Jones likes to brag about the Dallas Cowboys being the top drawing card in the entire entertainment world. His premise: The Cowboys draw the highest ratings among NFL teams and the NFL is the highest-rated programming on television.

Games like Monday night sure help his claim.

Dallas' 41-37 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles was filled with drama. The lead changed seven times, the momentum swaying on good plays and goofy ones, with big-name players from both teams at both ends of the spectrum.

Mix in the backdrop of a rivalry and division supremacy, a few injuries, some questionable officiating calls, several big milestones and the historic nugget of this being the final Monday night game at Texas Stadium, and it's no wonder the Cowboys were ratings gold yet again -- a whopping 12.95 million homes and 18.6 million viewers, the largest audience ever for a program on cable television. It's the second time in three years Dallas has set that mark... (http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=52461D94078DED5676878CF3E4DA9A4F? id=09000d5d80adfe69&template=with-video&confirm=true)

[SpidermanHouston]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/WilHodge/mastercard_logo_6.gif


1. Winning this weeks pick'ems - $1,500

2. Going to the top of the leaderboard - $2,500

3. Cowboys defeating the Eagles on MNF - Priceless :nanabobo:

My power was still out so I didn't see the game. So if I didn't see it, it didn't happen.

Day 6 and my power is back on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 60% of Houston is still without power. Very spooky driving around with most of the traffic lights out.

[Brian]

Good to see you back again Spidey! As if driving around a large city isn't difficult enough. :)

OK, back to Hodge. WTH? I thought you were a Saints fan? That didn't last long.

[TheBigCat]

I thought you were a Saints fan? That didn't last long.

Wait until the Cowbabies lose in the playoffs. :rolleyes:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Well if it makes ya feel any better. Sum peeps in oHIo are still without power. Thanx Ike. ;)

I missed the Steeler game too. :sigh:

[Hodgepodge]

...OK, back to Hodge. WTH? I thought you were a Saints fan? That didn't last long.You're right, I jumped ship and climbed aboard the Saints train. The problem is, once I did they started loosing. TPTB (Mrs. Hodgepodge) and her team of locust (the girls) kicked me off the train near the end of the season. So, I came back to the 'Boys. I shouldn't have left in the first place. :cry:


ETA: LAN, took a look at your power rankings. Can I assume you picked the Steelers over the Eagles Sunday?

[Brian]

TPTB (Mrs. Hodgepodge) and her team of locust (the girls) kicked me off the train near the end of the season.

I'd be willing to bet good money they didn't have to kick hard. :D

Good to see 'em pull one out last week Hodge. That game was making me nervous.

[Hodgepodge]

I'd be willing to bet good money they didn't have to kick hard. :D

Good to see 'em pull one out last week Hodge. That game was making me nervous.Yeah, you're right. :) The 'Boys going 13-3 brought quit a few of the fans back to roost.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

*Looks at pick 'em's standings*

Well us dawgs are good at digging holes. ;)

[TheBigCat]

You're right, I jumped ship and climbed aboard the Saints train. The problem is, once I did they started loosing. TPTB (Mrs. Hodgepodge) and her team of locust (the girls) kicked me off the train near the end of the season.

I have always admired those ladies for their ability keep you honest. I wish I were so blessed.

[SpidermanHouston]

Well if it makes ya feel any better. Sum peeps in oHIo are still without power. Thanx Ike. ;)

I missed the Steeler game too. :sigh:

I heard the remnants of Ike caused a lot of damage up north also. It's now 47% of Houston without power.

[Hodgepodge]

This is becoming to easy! Looks like I'll still lead the pack for another week. :nanabobo:

Oh, and there's not a lot of room on the Bills train. Tater and I got our tickets when Brady got hurt. You'd better let one of us know so we can put in a good word. Tickets are getting scarce. :nanabobo:

I can understand Spidey picking against the Cowboys. I think there's a clause in the Houston city charter that'll force him to move if he pulls for Dallas. So, I forgive you Spidey. :nanabobo:

If any of you would like to know my system for picking winners, It'll cost you a couple of dollars. Along with the humiliation when I inform everybody else. :D

[John Charles]

Oh, and there's not a lot of room on the Bills train.
Buffalo is my home team. I drive the damn train! :train:

[Hodgepodge]

Buffalo is my home team. I drive the damn train! :train::rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Oh, and another thing OP. You're getting a little close in the weekly pick'ems. I'm going to need for you to stay at least 4 points behind from now on. :nanabobo:

[John Charles]

I don't have OJ as my av for no reason. ;)

And if you hadn't copied my picks this week you wouldn't be afforded your current arrogance. :nanabobo:

[Hodgepodge]

I don't have OJ as my av for no reason. ;)

And if you hadn't copied my picks this week you wouldn't be afforded your current arrogance. :nanabobo:OPHow 'bout that! Things in your side mirrors do look closer than they really are. :nanabobo:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Actually thought I'd done worse this weekend than I had. :whoopdeedo:

[SpidermanHouston]

How can I be 9 games behind Hodge after three weeks? I think the hurricane shuffled all my picks.

[Hodgepodge]

How can I be 9 games behind Hodge after three weeks? I think the hurricane shuffled all my picks.Spidey, things are right with the World. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Birds fly, and dolphins swim at sea. The Dallas Cowboys are the best team in the NFL. Hodgepodge is the overall leader in Pick'ems. As I said, alls right with the World. :nanabobo:

[John Charles]

Hodge, you're going down this week. Count on it. :cool:

[Hodgepodge]

Hodge, you're going down this week. Count on it. :cool:Many have tried. All have failed! "When you can take the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to lead." :nanabobo:

[John Charles]

Oh, and another thing OP. You're getting a little close in the weekly pick'ems. I'm going to need for you to stay at least 4 points behind from now on.
I'm closer to you than that. The footsteps are getting louder. :cool:

[TheBigCat]

I love the smell of sports smack talk in the morning. Or early afternoon, in this case.

[Hodgepodge]

I don't know which is worse. Loosing the lead in the Pick'ems or the Dallas Cowboys loosing to the Redskins. :cry:

[TheBigCat]

Since I'm not actually participating in the pickems with you and therefore can't rub it in, I'd have to say that the 'Skins, with my man, Seahawks legend Zim Zorn as head coach beating the Cowbabies has definite got to be harder on you. :D

[John Charles]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Oh, and another thing OP. You're getting a little close in the weekly pick'ems. I'm going to need for you to stay at least 4 points behind from now on. :nanabobo:

OPHow 'bout that! Things in your side mirrors do look closer than they really are. :nanabobo:

2 points behind you now. My footsteps are causing tremors in your world. :cool:

[Hodgepodge]

Since I'm not actually participating in the pickems with you and therefore can't rub it in, I'd have to say that the 'Skins, with my man, Seahawks legend Zim Zorn as head coach beating the Cowbabies has definite got to be harder on you. :Dhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/WilHodge/personal_foul.gif

Personal Foul. Piling on! :nanabobo:


ETA: And why in the HELL didn't you sign up for Pick'ems? :mad:

[SpidermanHouston]

I don't know which is worse. Loosing the lead in the Pick'ems or the Dallas Cowboys loosing to the Redskins. :cry:

If my Texans had not blown a fourth quarter lead, I would have been in a better mood and made fun of the Cowboys in here. So I won't make fun on how the Cowboys lost at home as 11 points favorites and how T.O. is a crybaby.

[Hodgepodge]

If my Texans had not blown a fourth quarter lead, I would have been in a better mood...Yeah, yeah, yeah! And if frogs had wings they wouldn't bump their butts when they jumped around. :rolleyez:

Are these the same Texans who haven't won a game this season? Is this the same team, that thanks to a bye isn't 0-4? Well, that should be rectified this Sunday when they take on the Colts. :nanabobo:

I should also reclaim the leadership role in the Pick'ems this week. Last week was a fluke. Against the laws of nature. Everything should be back to normal after this week. No one needs to panic! :Cheers:

[SpidermanHouston]

Yeah, yeah, yeah! And if frogs had wings they wouldn't bump their butts when they jumped around. :rolleyez:

Are these the same Texans who haven't won a game this season? Is this the same team, that thanks to a bye isn't 0-4? Well, that should be rectified this Sunday when they take on the Colts. :nanabobo:

I should also reclaim the leadership role in the Pick'ems this week. Last week was a fluke. Against the laws of nature. Everything should be back to normal after this week. No one needs to panic! :Cheers:

Yep, this is the same Texan team that will make the playoffs. I did state before the season started that they might start 1-3 but then if you look at the rest of the schedule, I can see a few winning streaks. Yes, thanks to the unscheduled bye week, they are not 1-3. (I also blame the hurricane on the Astros not making the playoffs. Bud Selig rescheduling Houston home games in Milwaukee was a dumb ass move.)

Texans over Colts is my lock of the week. The Texans are out of defensive backs due to injuries so Peyton Manning should make things interesting.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Finally made my picks.

[Hodgepodge]

...Texans over Colts is my lock of the week. The Texans are out of defensive backs due to injuries so Peyton Manning should make things interesting.We may not see Spidey for a few days. I'm sure he's going to need to recuperate from his teams last minute loss. How do you give up that many points in a couple of minutes? :confused:

I still say you can't lead the "Pick'ems" when your favorite team is 0-5. :mad: That puts LIW way behind. :nanabobo: So, in actuality, I'm still leading. :Cowdance:

[SpidermanHouston]

We may not see Spidey for a few days. I'm sure he's going to need to recuperate from his teams last minute loss. How do you give up that many points in a couple of minutes? :confused:

I still say you can't lead the "Pick'ems" when your favorite team is 0-5. :mad: That puts LIW way behind. :nanabobo: So, in actuality, I'm still leading. :Cowdance:

Yeah, Sage Rosenfels is a dumb ass. For three and a half quarters, I thought there was going to be a QB controversy after the game. He went from hero to zero just like that. The impossible happened. Fumble returned for a TD, fumble that leads to a TD, interception to end the game. This was also the coach's fault. With a 17 point lead and 5 minutes left, all he had to do was tell Sage to hand the ball to the running backs. Not go for passing plays that results in making the QB scramble that lead to fumbles and incomplete passes that stops the clock. I had flashbacks of Oilers vs Bills. Matt Schaub should be back from his viral infection next week. Bring on the hot Dolphins! I smell a four game winning streak to take us to .500.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Lemme see the Fins just beat SD & NE. BBQ Steer anyone?!

[Hodgepodge]

Lemme see the Fins just beat SD & NE. BBQ Steer anyone?!I'm like TBC. I love to hear trash talk in the afternoon. Way to call him out Vincentstuntdbl#23. That's going to be a HELL of a pick next week. Other than Spidey, who's going to take the Texans?

[Hodgepodge]

Here comes another tough week of pick'ems. Other than the Cowboys, there's really no standout team this season. I've singled out five (5) games that could go either way. Home team = Bold

Jets vs Bengals - The Bengals are the best 0-5 team in the League.

Texans vs Dolphins - Can Houston stop that single-wing?

Broncos vs Jaguars - The Broncos are one of the worst run-defense teams in the League. Jacksonville loves to run the ball.

Seahawks vs Packers - The "Seagulls" are a bad team. Green Bay started off 2-0, but have lost the last three games. This could be like watching paint dry.

Chargers vs Patriots - How do the Chargers loose to Miami? I know Tater, but it's still baffling to me.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Had a good week. :Cowdance:
Was a FG away from being tied with less peeps though.
Doggy quietly climbing da ladder.

[John Charles]

I don't think there's going to be a whole lot of dissention in the picks this week. I still plan top come get ya though. :cool:

[Hodgepodge]

I'm going to do something I swore I'd never do again. :rolleyez: I'm going with the Texans this week. But, if they loose I'll give everyone a couple of days to say goodbye to Spidey. :wave2:

[John Charles]

Hey! That's what I'm doing. I think the Texans will thump the Dolphins. We'll probably have identical picks.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

I think yer both gonna lose a point on that pick.

[John Charles]

Take a good look at Miami's offensive stats. You may want to reevaluate your position after doing so. ;)

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Take a good look at Miami's offensive stats. You may want to reevaluate your position after doing so. ;)
Oh - but I did:
(From ESPN)
Offensive Leaders:
10. Miami (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=mia)
13. Houston (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=hou)
& Defensive Leaders:
7. Miami
18. Houston

[SpidermanHouston]

Dolphins Schmolphins! The Texans gave this game away again by turning it over 4 times and blowing another 4th quarter lead via the turnover. But the Dolphins are still the Dolphins and can't win a game that was given to them.

[Brian]

I can't believe the Falcons pulled that game off. Matt Ryan impresses me more every time I see him play.

I don't know what I was thinking picking Carolina over Tampa Bay.

[SpidermanHouston]

I can't believe the Falcons pulled that game off. Matt Ryan impresses me more every time I see him play.

I don't know what I was thinking picking Carolina over Tampa Bay.

You never know what you are going to get from a QB draft pick. Who would have thought Matt Lienart and Vince Young would be on the bench at this time in their careers?


Too bad I picked the Cowboys but they seem to lose when I pick them.

[TheBigCat]

Who would have thought Matt Lienart and Vince Young would be on the bench at this time in their careers?


*raises hand*

I can't believe the Falcons pulled that game off. Matt Ryan impresses me more every time I see him play.

1) They never should have let Da Bores be in a position to take the lead. Fault the holder, not the kicker because you could plainly see that the laces were pointed far to the left, like between ten and eleven o'clock if you were looking down at it. That is why Elam missed the FG try with two and a half minutes left in the game which would have given the Falcs a 9 point lead.

2) The devastating D, the Monsters of the Midway Mk III that put Da Bores into Super Bowl XLI is a thing of the past. Brian Urlacher is Brian Errr..lacking. They are still good, but they are nothing noteworthy.

3) And Matt Ryan, what a great kid!

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Man - I coulda easily had 11 points this week. Darned Fins, Cubs & Skins.
All 3 lost by a combined 5 points! :mad:

[John Charles]

2 points behind you now. My footsteps are causing tremors in your world. :cool:

1 point behind you now. :cool:

I don't think there's going to be a whole lot of dissention in the picks this week. I still plan top come get ya though.

I was right again, on both counts.

I'm going to do something I swore I'd never do again. :rolleyez: I'm going with the Texans this week.

Hey! That's what I'm doing.

I think yer both gonna lose a point on that pick.

How do those words taste?

Man - I coulda easily had 11 points this week. Darned Fins, Cubs & Skins.
All 3 lost by a combined 5 points! :mad:

Um, so? Just about everyone else in our league picked those teams too, so there likely wouldn't have been any change in your four way tie for 6th place. :rotfl:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

:whoopdeedo:

BTW - the texan's barely beat the fins & the texan's still suck.

[SpidermanHouston]

*raises hand*

I always had my doubts about Vince Young. I was always glad that the Texans didnt draft him even though the whole city wanted him. Reggie Bush and Mario Williams is still a toss up. Both have come around big.


:whoopdeedo:

BTW - the texan's barely beat the fins & the texan's still suck.

Barely beating the Fins is better than losing to them, CoughChargersCough.

The Colts barely beat the Texans, The Jags barely beat the Texans in OT. A win is a win. They could easily be 3-2 just as they could easily be 0-5. But I smell a 4 game win streak to put them at .500.

[Hodgepodge]

Well, with our new scoring system, and the Bengals now 0-6, and with the deduction of 6 points from LIW's total, I've got a one point lead over OP. :nanabobo:

BTW--Spidey is 10 points behind me. He's so far back I can no longer see him. :Cowdance:

[TheBigCat]

As rough as things have been for the Seahawks, I really feel for what LiW and the Bengals fans are going through this year.

[SpidermanHouston]

BTW--Spidey is 10 points behind me. He's so far back I can no longer see him. :Cowdance:

You know the teams that are supposed to win are not doing good when you are that far in front.
11 weeks left. Just have to beat you by one game each week to pass you up.

[Hodgepodge]

You know the teams that are supposed to win are not doing good when you are that far in front.
11 weeks left. Just have to beat you by one game each week to pass you up.Were you saying something Spidey? You're so far back you'll have to speak louder. :nanabobo:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Well, with our new scoring system, and the Bengals now 0-6, and with the deduction of 6 points from LIW's total, I've got a one point lead over OP. :nanabobo:

BTW--Spidey is 10 points behind me. He's so far back I can no longer see him. :Cowdance:
In that case. Since my team is 4-1 shouldn't I get a bump?! :p

[Hodgepodge]

In that case. Since my team is 4-1 shouldn't I get a bump?! :pWrong Vincentstuntdbl#23! :nanabobo:

[John Charles]

My team is 4-1 too. But if they get to the Super Bowl, don't bet on them. :(

[Hodgepodge]

Along with the humiliating Cowboys loss Sunday, I've also had to endure my recent plumment in our weekly Pick'ems. With the Bengals now at 0-7, OP and Crown (who's that?) are tied for the lead. I'm a game further back. I hate being behind! :mad:


ETA: And Tater ,I picked the Chargers over the Bills. When it rains it pours. :rolleyez:

[SpidermanHouston]

Hodge, I said I only had to beat you by one game each week to pass you up by week 17. But I seem to have beat you by four games yesterday. Looks like I will pass you up sooner.

I'm humiliated that the Texans only beat the Lions by 7 after a 21-0 start. Only 1 game behind the wild card spot. Bring on some more crappy teams.

[Hodgepodge]

Hodge, I said I only had to beat you by one game each week to pass you up by week 17. But I seem to have beat you by four games yesterday. Looks like I will pass you up sooner... Yeah, yeah, yeah! I've had a tough couple of weeks. Maybe things will get back on track this Sunday.

Although, which team shows up between that Chargers and the Saints game? Also, will Cincy finally get off the snide? Can they beat the Texans? And, there's a chance I'll do something I've only done once before. That's pick against the Cowboys. It's already been decided, Johnson will start the game against the Bucs. What to do! What to do! :confused:

Maybe this won't be the week I come back to lead the Pick'ems! :(

[TheBigCat]

Go ahead and pick the Cowboys, Hodge. Remember that Garcia is playing at QB for the Bucs. The 'Boy's D should have him pretty well snuffed out.

[Hodgepodge]

Go ahead and pick the Cowboys, Hodge. Remember that Garcia is playing at QB for the Bucs. The 'Boy's D should have him pretty well snuffed out.TBC, I picked the Bucs on Thursday and was confident until Sunday. Something told me the Cowboys defense was going to show up, so I changed to the 'Boys right before the start. Thank God I did!

Now, next week they'll get their hats brought to them by the G-men. It won't be pretty and I'll definitely pick the Giants. Which, as I've mentioned, will be only the second time I've picked against them in three seasons of our pick'ems.

LIW had 9 correct picks so far this week. But, with his penalty for being a Bengals fan, only nets him 1 point. Think I'd change allegiance! :nanabobo:

[SpidermanHouston]

There seems to be a pattern here. When I pick the Cowboys, they lose. When I don't pick them, they win. I will be picking the Giants. So Hodge, you should pick the Cowboys.

[TheBigCat]

TBC, I picked the Bucs on Thursday and was confident until Sunday. Something told me the Cowboys defense was going to show up, so I changed to the 'Boys right before the start. Thank God I did!


Maybe I should have mentioned that the much maligned Seahawks defense, whom the Seahawks beaten and battered offense couldn't give enough time off the field for more than a gulp of fresh air at a time, still manage to completely shut down Garcia AT Raymond James Stadium in the second half the previous Sunday. It would have given you a bit more confidence in the 'Boys.

I turned on the tube with the Bucs possessing the ball inside the 'Boys 30, on that final drive of thiers and said to myself "I hope Hodge took my advice". I knew right there that the 'Boys were going to win. No doubt whatever. I had just seen the level that Jeff Garcia's talent has faded to the previous week and I knew that it was utterly beyond his ability to produce a touchdown in that situation against that team. Just like Mr Spock's comment about dropping a hammer and not needing to see it fall to know that it has done so.

[Hodgepodge]

Maybe I should have mentioned that the much maligned Seahawks defense, whom the Seahawks beaten and battered offense couldn't give enough time off the field for more than a gulp of fresh air at a time, still manage to completely shut down Garcia AT Raymond James Stadium in the second half the previous Sunday. It would have given you a bit more confidence in the 'Boys...It wouldn't have helped TBC. I was stuck on the Bucs until something in my gut said the 'Boys were going to win. :confused:

Last weeks Broncos vs Patriots game I picked New England early on. Right before the start of the game I checked NFL.com and found out their running back was on IR. Holy crap! I head to Yahoo to change my pick, but I arrived to late. I'm locked out. Needless to say, the Patriots rout the Broncos 41-7. If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck! :rolleyez:

[TheBigCat]

There have been fortunes made and lost with luck like that.

[Hodgepodge]

Well, this week I did it! :cry:

[Hodgepodge]

Well, this week I did it! :cry:For the second time in our Pick'ems series, I've picked the Cowboys' opponent to win. The first time was the Patriots vs Cowboys game last season. Two 5-0 teams going up against one another. I thought then, the Patriots were the better team. In both instances, my picks won. I feel dirty and cheap! :(

LIWs Bengals finally got off the snide by winning a game. This puts him back in the lead, seven games in front of yours truly. I'll get by OP and Crown (I still don't know who that is) this week and plan my assault on LIW. :nanabobo:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

*Still in the hunt*

I doubt LIW can get caught.
Unless he makes sum bad upset picks er bad luck.
I'm just hoping to make the top 3 at this point. :wolf:

[Brian]

Still hangin' on to that Saints bandwagon, eh Hodge? :nanabobo:

[Hodgepodge]

Still hangin' on to that Saints bandwagon, eh Hodge? :nanabobo:If I don't, I can't sleep at Casa de Hodgepodge. And to think, I would've had a perfect week if they'd come through. Damn those Saints! :mad: Damn TPTB (Mrs. Hodgepodge)! :mad:

That Ryan kid really looks good Brian. I watched his highlights, and was really impressed with his arm strength. He threw a 15 yard out that would've killed the receiver if he didn't catch it. A lot of poise for a youngster too.

[SpidermanHouston]

No more messing around. The comeback begins this weekend.

[Brian]

If I don't, I can't sleep at Casa de Hodgepodge. And to think, I would've had a perfect week if they'd come through. Damn those Saints! :mad: Damn TPTB (Mrs. Hodgepodge)! :mad:

That Ryan kid really looks good Brian. I watched his highlights, and was really impressed with his arm strength. He threw a 15 yard out that would've killed the receiver if he didn't catch it. A lot of poise for a youngster too.

Ah, well that explains a lot. I would have had a better week if Green Bay would have won. *sigh* Oh well.

I have to agree, Matt Ryan has surprised me as well and I watched him all through the preseason trying to gauge how well he'd play. It looks like the house cleaning that Arthur Blank did at the end of last season is paying off. I think it's a bit early to start thinking/talking playoffs, but if they keep playing like they are now, they'll do well this year.

[Hodgepodge]

No more messing around. The comeback begins this weekend.I've heard that before! :rolleyez:


...I have to agree, Matt Ryan has surprised me as well and I watched him all through the preseason trying to gauge how well he'd play. It looks like the house cleaning that Arthur Blank did at the end of last season is paying off. I think it's a bit early to start thinking/talking playoffs, but if they keep playing like they are now, they'll do well this year.Here's something I bet no one saw coming. Both the Falcons and the Ravens are led by rookie QBs. Both are now 6-3. I wouldn't have taken that bet. :Cheers:

[Hodgepodge]

Great week IWBL! :Cheers:

Over the past two weeks, I've picked up 5 games/points on LIW. Now, I'm only two behind. I probably should flash my highbeams so he'll move to the slow lane. Wouldn't want to scare him into a ditch when I pass him in the next couple of weeks. :nanabobo:


ETA: Picked up another point with the Browns win over the Bills. Now I'm only 1 game/point behind. I love it when a plan comes together. :Cheers:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Battle for leader of the pack....


....that'll distract 'em long enough for me to take a shortcut. :p

[TheBigCat]

Matt Ryan: His youth showed against Denver. More seasoning and he would have made that comeback work.

Matt Hasselback: Can you say "rust"? So long as he stays healthy you can start throwing your picks towards the Seahawks to win games. The NFC West title is out of reach now, but he's still a competitor, he's still proud.

Next week 'Hawks legend Jim Zorn comes home with his Redskins and as much as we love him here, as much as we all wish him the best of success in our nation's capitol, there's gonna be a rough homecoming laid on, so y'all better think long and hard on how you pick this one.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Next week 'Hawks legend Jim Zorn comes home with his Redskins and as much as we love him here, as much as we all wish him the best of success in our nation's capitol, there's gonna be a rough homecoming laid on, so y'all better think long and hard on how you pick this one.
I'm sure yer Seahawks will find a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory again. ;)

[Hodgepodge]

Whoever pissed off Brian, I want you to go an apolgize. :nanabobo: He's currently 14/15, with a chance of going 15/16 with tonights game.

I'm tied for the lead with LIW as of right now. He's had a tough couple of weeks. And, I'm picking out of my head. :Cheers:

[SpidermanHouston]

I finally get 12 correct picks in a week and I get outpicked by Brian.

[Brian]

Come on, seriously, how in the hell does Denver lose to Oakland, in Denver? I was robbed.

[TheBigCat]

If that's the only thing you guessed wrong on in a week like we just had, bud you deserve an award or something.

[Brian]

Yeah, that's what they were talking about. :) That's the only one I missed, not counting tonight's MNF game.

[Hodgepodge]

Whoever pissed off Brian, I want you to go an apolgize. :nanabobo: He's currently 14/15, with a chance of going 15/16 with tonights game...

Come on, seriously, how in the hell does Denver lose to Oakland, in Denver? I was robbed.

If that's the only thing you guessed wrong on in a week like we just had, bud you deserve an award or something.

Yeah, that's what they were talking about. :) That's the only one I missed, not counting tonight's MNF game.Great week Brian! I can't believe Oakland beat the Broncos either. But, that's the only game you lost for the week. Amazing! :Cheers: Oh, and by the way. I can't believe you picked my Saints last night. I've got to. What's your excuse? :nanabobo:


ETA: Spidey, was it this close last season? I mean, there's 6 people within 6 games/points of the lead. I'm beginning to sweat! :scared:

[Brian]

Oh, and by the way. I can't believe you picked my Saints last night. I've got to. What's your excuse? :nanabobo:

Well, believe it or not I almost changed that pick just before game time. I looked at their records (both were 5-5 at that point) and their latest streaks (both had 1 game winning streaks at that point) and figured it was literally a coin toss as to who'd win. The final deciding factor was home field advantage so I went with the Saints. :)

[SpidermanHouston]

ETA: Spidey, was it this close last season? I mean, there's 6 people within 6 games/points of the lead. I'm beginning to sweat! :scared:

It's usually very close all the way to the last week.

Just made my picks and there are a lot of toss-ups this coming week. If anyone gets 15 or 16 games right, I will gladly make a donation of $25 in your name to The Human Fund.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Slept thru my 1 PM picks. grrr arrg :mad:

[Hodgepodge]

There's no way I should be close to the lead, let alone tied for it. I kept watching games and as the scores scrolled across the screen, I realized I'd lost the majority. Didn't realize until I checked the leaderboard LIW was just as bad. Jesus H Christ! We sucked hind tit this week. :rolleyez:

And, will somebody frag Brian? :mad: He's so damn close I can hear him breathing. BTW--take you asthma medicine. While you're at it, take care of OP as well. LIW will fall by the wayside real soon. Then the lead and the championship will be mine. I love it when a plan comes together. :Cowdance:

[TheBigCat]

12 games in the NFL yesterday, home team lost 10 of them. Only the Bucs and Vikes came up winners at home. That will mess with everyone's pick-ems.

[Hodgepodge]

Love the Houston Texans! :love2: Love the SpidermanHouston! :love2:

[SpidermanHouston]

I finally win a week this year! Although Brian and VincentSD also picked 11 right, I win cause of the tiebreaker. Thanks to Brian for picking the Jags.

4 games back from fourth but my goal is third place (Brian). I should have been realistic and not picked the Texans almost every week. But when I fell so behind early in the season, I said "screw it."


Love the Houston Texans! :love2: Love the SpidermanHouston! :love2:

But I still hate the Cowboys. I hope the Falcons keep them out of the playoffs. :)

[Brian]

I hope the Falcons keep them out of the playoffs. :)

You and me both. :)

I don't think I've seen the Texans in red before. If I had known they were going to wear red, I'd have picked them instead.

[Hodgepodge]

...But I still hate the Cowboys. I hope the Falcons keep them out of the playoffs. :)

You and me both... :)That NFC-South is still up for grabs. The Falcons remaining four games are against the NFC. With the next two against division rivals.

It doesn't matter to me who wins the division, because of the schedules, it will eliminate one of the teams from the playoffs. Giving the 'Boys a Wildcard. :nanabobo:


...I don't think I've seen the Texans in red before. If I had known they were going to wear red, I'd have picked them instead.I thought the "Battle Red" uniforms were cute as well. I'm hoping the Cowboys, when they move to their billion dollar stadium next year, will come up with something like that. Maybe dark blue pants to go with their road blue jerseys. :pray: That would look real spiffy! :)

[SpidermanHouston]

That NFC-South is still up for grabs. The Falcons remaining four games are against the NFC. With the next two against division rivals.

It doesn't matter to me who wins the division, because of the schedules, it will eliminate one of the teams from the playoffs. Giving the 'Boys a Wildcard.
Yeah, it will elimanate the Saints and the other 3 will make it with the Cowboys being left out. Cowboys have four tough games left. They may not win again.

I thought the "Battle Red" uniforms were cute as well. I'm hoping the Cowboys, when they move to their billion dollar stadium next year, will come up with something like that. Maybe dark blue pants to go with their road blue jerseys. :pray: That would look real spiffy! :)

They could call it their "Convict Blues" uniforms. I'm sure Michael Vick is going to be Romo's backup next year.

[Brian]

They could call it their "Convict Blues" uniforms. I'm sure Michael Vick is going to be Romo's backup next year.

I wouldn't wish that on anyone, except maybe the Raiders which is where I figure he'll end up.

ETA - Wouldn't...wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[Hodgepodge]

Yeah, it will elimanate the Saints and the other 3 will make it with the Cowboys being left out. Cowboys have four tough games left. They may not win again...The pivital game is this Sunday. If they can manage to win this "away" game, the rest is a cake walk. They'll beat the Giants at Texas Stadium. The Ravens won't be able to score enough points, and the Eagles will lay an egg. :nanabobo:


They could call it their "Convict Blues" uniforms. I'm sure Michael Vick is going to be Romo's backup next year.I won't dignify this with a comment! :mad:

Damn Texans! :mad: Damn Spidey! :mad:

[TheBigCat]

Well, I can tell you one place Vick sure the hell won't be. ;)

[Hodgepodge]

Bigdaddy is the biggest Raider fan I know. It doesn't matter who they're playing, he never picks against them. They lost again last night, and as usual he picked them to win. As a matter of fact, he was the only person to pick them to win.

Sucker!:nanabobo:

[TheBigCat]

Dang

[Hodgepodge]

I've got a one point lead in the pick'ems. Which I'd gladly give up, along with any claim to the overall championship, if we could go back to Sunday and the Cowboys would've won that game. :cry:

[SpidermanHouston]

I've got a one point lead in the pick'ems. Which I'd gladly give up, along with any claim to the overall championship, if we could go back to Sunday and the Cowboys would've won that game. :cry:

You would have been up by 3 points if the Cowboys had won since that would have given you one more point and LIW one less point. That's too bad.

[Hodgepodge]

You would have been up by 3 points if the Cowboys had won since that would have given you one more point and LIW one less point. That's too bad.I'd give it all up Spidey if we could turn the wheel and move the lsland back a few days. :(

On another subject: Spidey, sometime I look at your sig and marvel at the beauty that is Jessica Alba. Man, she's unbelievably georgeous! :itmdrool:

[Brian]

Thanks to Houston, it's the first time that a last minute pre-game pick change has helped me. Good job Texans.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

I had the Titans, but I'll gladly take a point loss if it helps my Steelers win homefield advantage. :)

[SpidermanHouston]

Thanks to Houston, it's the first time that a last minute pre-game pick change has helped me. Good job Texans.

The Titans had a chance to win it in the end with a 49 yard field goal but this is one instance where Hurricane Ike helped us out. They could not close the roof because it had hurricane damage. It had been raining. First pro football game in Houston with rain since the 60s. It was also windy so they decided not to go for the field goal because of the conditions. So instead, they went for it on fourth down. D'oh!

And the Texans finally drafted their Reggie Bush when they drafted Steve Slaton. Slaton is the only running back to rush for at least 100 yards against the Titans this year and he did it twice.

Nice to play the spoilers but next year Matt Scaub needs to avoid being cheap shot and injured. Damn Jared Allen.

Now Pittsburgh needs to beat the Titans next week.

[Hodgepodge]

Thanks to Houston, it's the first time that a last minute pre-game pick change has helped me. Good job Texans.Are you serious Brian? :confused: This was one of those picks I made three weeks ago, and nothing was going to make me change it. Although, I should've taken into consideration were the Titans, who had resolved a division win and a bye in the first round, going to show up. Or, was it going to be a reasonable facsimile. It was the latter. :nanabobo:

The Dallas Cowboys have really showed off their defensive prowess over the last couple of weeks. Man, they just overpowered the Giants. Eight sacks, three by the League sack leader DeMarcus Ware. This puts him just three-and-a-half sacks behind current record-holder Michael Strahan for the single-season record.

The beginning of the week, had me picking the Giants. I just didn't think the 'Boys could come back after the loss to the Steelers. Glad I made the change, and went with my heart. :heartpump

It doesn't get any easier Saturday, when the Ravens come to town. Although, I picked the Steelers in that game, I think the Ravens were robbed. The call on the field was the right call to make. Plus, there wasn't anything seen on the replay that offered irrefutable proof otherwise.


ETA: I almost forgot! I'm still in the lead. One game/point up on LiW, five on Brian, six on OP. Catch me if you can! :nanabobo:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Although, I picked the Steelers in that game, I think the Ravens were robbed. The call on the field was the right call to make. Plus, there wasn't anything seen on the replay that offered irrefutable proof otherwise.

Robbed?! I don't think so.
The play was very close either way.
Besides Pitt had 2 bad calls/non calls go against them in this game before that.
Most likely Pitt ties game with a shot to win in OT er a QB sneak for the win.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Ref explains call (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcnorth/0-1-306/Referee--Ball-broke-the-plane.html).
This video (http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL) explains it better.

[Hodgepodge]

Ref explains call (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcnorth/0-1-306/Referee--Ball-broke-the-plane.html).
This video (http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL) explains it better.I understand the rule and the Ref is completely right. The receiver must have both feet in the field of play. The ball must also break the plane of the end zone. Now, the two bozos in the video have no idea what they're talking about. Their explanation, that the ball is an extension of the receiver is totally wrong.

I stand by my original explanation. There wasn't a video replay shown that IMO changed the call on the field. And, remember that call was, 4th down at the half-yard line. :nanabobo:

[CENSORED]

Big Ben would have snuck in for the score. Steelers sill win

[Hodgepodge]

Big Ben would have snuck in for the score. Steelers sill winNot sure why, but I think they would've gone for it as well. :)

[Hodgepodge]

I've got LiW and OP running scared. LiW was one of only two to pick the Jaguars last night. And, OP didn't make a pick at all.

I love it when a plan comes together! :nanabobo:

[SpidermanHouston]

Hodge, your friend, bigdaddy, actually won this week since he was the only one that picked the Raiders. I knew the Texans were jinxed when i saw everyone picked the texans.

[Brian]

I can't remember from last season, do the pick'ems continue into the playoffs?

[SpidermanHouston]

I can't remember from last season, do the pick'ems continue into the playoffs?
Nope, today is the last day. Hodge blew his lead by picking the Bears and the Cowboys. :nanabobo:

[Brian]

Ouch. That's gonna gotta hurt.

[Brian]

I know it won't count for anything, but I suppose we could post our playoff picks here in this thread. I'll probably post mine in a day or so.

[SpidermanHouston]

San Diego over Indy
Baltimore over Miami
Atlanta over Arizona
Philly over Minnesota

[TheBigCat]

Indy over SD
Baltimore over Miami
Atlanta over Arizona
Philly over Minnesota

[Brian]

AFC

Indianapolis over San Diego
Miami over Baltimore

NFC

Atlanta over Arizona
Minnesota over Philadelphia

[Hodgepodge]

Falcons over Cardinals
Chargers over Colts

Ravens over Dolphins
Eagles over Vikings


ETA: I also lost the Pick'ems by one damn point/game. Now you now why I hate to love the Cowboys! :weeping:

[TheBigCat]

You would have been alright staying with your 'Boys, so I'm told, if you hadn't picked Da Bores as well.

[Hodgepodge]

You would have been alright staying with your 'Boys, so I'm told, if you hadn't picked Da Bores as well.TBC, I had the Vikings vs Giants game picked correct too, but decided to change it at the last minute. That what gets me! And, it happened more than once through the season. Now, to be fair, it worked for me as well. :rolleyez:

I see I went three-for-four for Wildcard weekend. I'll make my divisional picks later in the week.

[SpidermanHouston]

I see I went three-for-four for Wildcard weekend. I'll make my divisional picks later in the week.
You copied my picks. Brian did a good job of picking the losers.


San Diego over Pittsburgh
Baltimore over Tennessee

Giants over Philly
Carolina over Arizona

[see you in the next life]

Mike Tomlin has had his year of grace since succeding Bill Cowher and history has shown that when the guy following a great coach attempts to follow that coach's system the second year is generally the make or break as to whether he's going to do so successfully. I guess about 90% of the time the answer is "FAIL".


But, not this time.

STEELER NATION, BABY!

[see you in the next life]

You copied my picks. Brian did a good job of picking the losers.


San Diego over Pittsburgh
Baltimore over Tennessee

Giants over Philly
Carolina over Arizona


no,
yes,
yes,
yes.

STEELER NATION, BABY!

[Brian]

Brian did a good job of picking the losers.

Geez, tell me about it. The only one that really surprised me was the Falcons game though. I honestly thought they could win that game. Live and learn.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

no,
yes,
yes,
yes.

STEELER NATION, BABY!
:yeah:
Although I could see Philly beating NYG.

[Brian]

I'll pull for whoever can beat the Giants. I'm not picky who it is as long as the Giants are behind when time runs out.

[Hodgepodge]

As of right this minute: Hometeam bold

Steelers over the Chargers
Titans over the Ravens

Eagles over the Giants
Panthers over the Cardinals

These may change before game time Saturday and Sunday. :nanabobo:

[IwannaBlost]

Pittsburgh over San Diego
Baltimore over Tennessee

Philly over the Giants
Carolina over Arizona

[Brian]

Maybe in the playoffs I should pick the opposite of how I think they'll actually turn out. Hmm...

Regardless, I'll give it another go....

NFC

Philadelphia over New York
Carolina over Arizona

AFC

Tennessee over Baltimore
Pittsburgh over San Diego

[TheBigCat]

Phila. over NYG
Carolina over Arizona

San Diego over Pittsburgh
Tennessee over Baltimore


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Lost amid the hoopla of the Ravens picking off Pennington 4 times was Flacco going, IIRC, 9 for 23. That's looking pretty rookie if you ask me. About the only difference between the two performances is that none of Flacco's errant passes wound up in Dolphin hands.

[Brian]

There was also Matt Ryan breaking Sammy Baugh's old record for, I believe, pass completions by a rookie in the playoffs. I can't remember the exact statistic, but I know Sammy Baugh had the record at 19 and Matt Ryan was 20+. Of course, when you add a couple more completions to the guys in the other jerseys, stats like that don't get mentioned much. :)

[see you in the next life]

Alright, for the record.


Steelers over Chargers
Panthers over Cardinals
Giants over Eagles
Ravens over Titans

[Winston Smith]

As of right this minute: Hometeam bold

Steelers over the Chargers
Titans over the Ravens

Eagles over the Giants
Panthers over the Cardinals


:yeah:

Why does everyone think the Ravens will win? Their defense is pretty good, but it won't hold water ot the Titans' offense IMO.

[Hodgepodge]

...Why does everyone think the Ravens will win? Their defense is pretty good, but it won't hold water ot the Titans' offense IMO.:yeah:

I think they're both great Defenses. I just don't think the Titans will make Miami type mistakes, and they'll score more points than the Ravens.

[SpidermanHouston]

:yeah:

Why does everyone think the Ravens will win? Their defense is pretty good, but it won't hold water ot the Titans' offense IMO.

I guess today's game answered your question.

[TheBigCat]

I guess it did indeed.

[Brian]

NFC

Philadelphia over New York
Carolina over Arizona

AFC

Tennessee over Baltimore
Pittsburgh over San Diego

For those keeping track at home, that's 6 wrong in a row. Jeez.

[TheBigCat]

Looking good for the Bolts and the Giants then, eh?

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

In yer dreams kitty. ;)

[TheBigCat]

Well, Brian made it to 7 straight missed picks before he's finally gotten one correct.

Eagles and Cardinals for the NFC title.
Steelers and Ravens for the AFC.

[IwannaBlost]

Pittsburgh over San Diego
Baltimore over Tennessee

Philly over the Giants
Carolina over Arizona


I missed one :(

Will be Steelers vs Eagles :D

[Winston Smith]

I guess today's game answered your question.

It did. :mad: What happened to the Titans? One of their most important games of the year and the one they played the worst.

Anyone know if this is the first time we've ever had three birds in the playoffs? Last night my buddy rationalized the Eagles heading to the superbowl because in real life an eagle would destroy a cardinal. Makes sense to me :D

[SpidermanHouston]

Well, Brian made it to 7 straight missed picks before he's finally gotten one correct.

Eagles and Cardinals for the NFC title.
Steelers and Ravens for the AFC.

I thought he only had six straight misses. He got philly and pitts.

I was only 1 out of 4 for this weekend. 4 out of 8 total for the playoffs.


Championship picks:

Baltimore over Pittsburgh
Arizona over Philly

[Brian]

I'm going with Pittsburgh over Baltimore. The Steelers already beat them twice during the season and they have home field advantage. I'll probably be wrong, but that's who I'm sticking with.

I'm going with Philadelphia over Arizona. Sorry 'Cards, but this is where it ends. Philly is on a hell of a roll right now and I think they'll be tough to beat.

Besides, if you're a conspiracy theorist, it should be an all-Pennsylvania Super Bowl. No way they'll let the Phillies show 'em up. ;) :)

[TheBigCat]

One of my neighbors is an MD who just moved here after completing his intern residency at Johns Hopkins. If anyone saw the TV show that was filmed there, he said that the people in his department were bummed to not have been one of the departments selected by the show's producers. Talking with him has allowed some of his enthusiasm for the Ravens success thus far to spread, so I'm going to go with the Ravens over the Steelers and the Eagles over the Cardinals.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Ok - contrary to what most peeps in the media have been saying 'bout the game being close.
I'm going Steelers over Ravens by dbl digits.
Also Cards over Iggles. Steelers big over Cards in SB.
Those are my Mad Dog Picks for the rest of the 2008 season.

[Winston Smith]

I'm going with Pittsburgh over Baltimore. The Steelers already beat them twice during the season and they have home field advantage. I'll probably be wrong, but that's who I'm sticking with.

I'm going with Philadelphia over Arizona. Sorry 'Cards, but this is where it ends. Philly is on a hell of a roll right now and I think they'll be tough to beat.

Besides, if you're a conspiracy theorist, it should be an all-Pennsylvania Super Bowl. No way they'll let the Phillies show 'em up. ;) :)

Considering your track record I'm not sure I should agree with you :D

But I do!

[Brian]

I was fine during the season finishing 3rd (1 point out of second and 2 points out of the lead). I'm not sure what happened during the playoffs. :)

[SpidermanHouston]

I was fine during the season finishing 3rd (1 point out of second and 2 points out of the lead). I'm not sure what happened during the playoffs. :)

Too bad you forgot to make your pick for the first game of the season that always falls on a Thursday. It can come back to haunt you.

[Brian]

Yeah it did. What's even worse is that I had email notification on to remind me a day out.

[Hodgepodge]

As of right this minute: Hometeam bold

Steelers over the Chargers
Titans over the Ravens

Eagles over the Giants
Panthers over the Cardinals

These may change before game time Saturday and Sunday. :nanabobo:I missed the two games I was sure I got right. Titans over the Ravens and Panthers over the Cardinals. The games I was hesitant about, I got right. :dunce:


:yeah:

I think they're both great Defenses. I just don't think the Titans will make Miami type mistakes...:rolleyez:


I'm going with:

Steelers over the Ravens

Cardinals over the Eagles (because I can't pull for another NFC-East team):cry:

[SpidermanHouston]

Cardinals over the Eagles (only because I can't pull for another NFC-East team)

Maybe you should have picked last week's Giants/Eagles game to end in a tie. Just like McNabb wonders, what would happen if a playoff game ended in a tie?

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Ok - contrary to what most peeps in the media have been saying 'bout the game being close.
I'm going Steelers over Ravens by dbl digits.
Also Cards over Iggles. Steelers big over Cards in SB.
Those are my Mad Dog Picks for the rest of the 2008 season.
Not looking so mad now are they. ;)

[Winston Smith]

ok


GO STEELERS!

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

:yeah:

[Hodgepodge]

...I'm going with:

Steelers over the Ravens

Cardinals over the Eagles (because I can't pull for another NFC-East team):cry:I love it when a plan comes together. :nanabobo:

Now, for the Super Bowl:

Arizona Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Steelers (because I want the Cowboys to be the first team to when 6 Super Bowl rings)

[SpidermanHouston]

Arizona over Pittsburgh

[TheBigCat]

Hold on....Is this who I want to win or who I am 95% certain is going to win?