Genesis 21-24.
Not a lot of surprises so far with the ESV. It's good to read things multiple times, though. I never picked up, or just previously glossed over, the significance of Abimelech and his wives afflictions at the end of Genesis 20. The Lutheran Study Bible pointed this out. Thanks LSB!
I also paid more attention to the salvation of Lot. He also found favor with God, through no merit of his own, certainly. Truth be told, he was kind of a goofball. But God saved him anyway. Kind of like the rest of us.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Wednesday Reading
Genesis 17-20.
Congratulations to Ohio State for beating an SEC team for the Big 10. Of course, it took playing 5 players who should not have played, but that's okay as long as victory is secured.
Congratulations to Ohio State for beating an SEC team for the Big 10. Of course, it took playing 5 players who should not have played, but that's okay as long as victory is secured.
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Tuesday Reading
Genesis 13-16.
Growing up, we had All*Star Baseball. Later on we got Strat-O-Matic. The latter is the superior game, more enjoyable when you are older because it is more "complex", using dice instead of a spinner. It intrigued me, then, to learn of the 50th anniversary of Strat-O-Matic.
Growing up, we had All*Star Baseball. Later on we got Strat-O-Matic. The latter is the superior game, more enjoyable when you are older because it is more "complex", using dice instead of a spinner. It intrigued me, then, to learn of the 50th anniversary of Strat-O-Matic.
Monday, January 03, 2011
Monday Reading
Genesis 9-12.
The Bears didn't "let" the Packers in the playoffs like I thought they might. At least they made them earn it. I still hope it doesn't come back to bite them later.
The Bears didn't "let" the Packers in the playoffs like I thought they might. At least they made them earn it. I still hope it doesn't come back to bite them later.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Sunday Reading
Genesis 5-8.
I forgot one of my other goals this year in yesterday's post. I'm going to try to play more video games.
And how about that Big 10? What a disgrace of a conference!
"I have to laugh", as Carl Spackler might put it. Put TCU and Boise in the automatic BCS berth group, and remove the entire Big 10. Ohio St. must be shuddering to think of their fate Tuesday night against Arkansas, yet another SEC team. Should be ugly early.
I forgot one of my other goals this year in yesterday's post. I'm going to try to play more video games.
And how about that Big 10? What a disgrace of a conference!
"I have to laugh", as Carl Spackler might put it. Put TCU and Boise in the automatic BCS berth group, and remove the entire Big 10. Ohio St. must be shuddering to think of their fate Tuesday night against Arkansas, yet another SEC team. Should be ugly early.
NFL Picks Week 17
Sixteen games today!
Hard to believe we're here at the end of the season. After a very slow start, I've finally caught on the last 1/2 of the season to what is going on.
I even had the best record last week at 12-4. For the year, I've managed to come up to 147-93. Last year at this time I was 160-80.
Amazingly, I caught both Keyshawn and Schlereth last week. I'm within 1 game of Mort, 2 games of Hoge and Chris Carter and 3 games of Golic. ESPN Experts and Sunday Countdown picks are here and here.
I'm going to go more conservative this week. I don't know how, but both of my upset picks came through last week.
I'm very happy the Bears have clinched the #2 seed. I would be worried heading into this week if they hadn't. I still think the Packers are the most dangerous team in NFC heading into the playoffs.
As far as the Rams, I'm in the minority on this one. I'm going with Seattle in the showdown game. I'll be rooting for the Rams, but Seattle is a great home team and the Rams are just too young. I hope I'm wrong, but I think they're still a year away from being a playoff team.
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh.
Detroit.
Kansas City.
New England.
New Orleans.
Jets.
Baltimore.
Jacksonville.
Giants.
Philadelphia.
San Francisco.
Green Bay.
Indianapolis.
Denver.
Seattle.
Hard to believe we're here at the end of the season. After a very slow start, I've finally caught on the last 1/2 of the season to what is going on.
I even had the best record last week at 12-4. For the year, I've managed to come up to 147-93. Last year at this time I was 160-80.
Amazingly, I caught both Keyshawn and Schlereth last week. I'm within 1 game of Mort, 2 games of Hoge and Chris Carter and 3 games of Golic. ESPN Experts and Sunday Countdown picks are here and here.
I'm going to go more conservative this week. I don't know how, but both of my upset picks came through last week.
I'm very happy the Bears have clinched the #2 seed. I would be worried heading into this week if they hadn't. I still think the Packers are the most dangerous team in NFC heading into the playoffs.
As far as the Rams, I'm in the minority on this one. I'm going with Seattle in the showdown game. I'll be rooting for the Rams, but Seattle is a great home team and the Rams are just too young. I hope I'm wrong, but I think they're still a year away from being a playoff team.
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh.
Detroit.
Kansas City.
New England.
New Orleans.
Jets.
Baltimore.
Jacksonville.
Giants.
Philadelphia.
San Francisco.
Green Bay.
Indianapolis.
Denver.
Seattle.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Saturday Reading
Genesis 1-4.
Yes, I'm reading cover to cover again. I find it works for me.
Even if you don't have ESV, please read along with me this year. I know it will be good for you and me, and it might make for some good discussions and comments, too.
Yes, I'm reading cover to cover again. I find it works for me.
Even if you don't have ESV, please read along with me this year. I know it will be good for you and me, and it might make for some good discussions and comments, too.
Happy New Year!
I've been looking forward to the New Year.
For the past few weeks, I've been getting in the mood to revive my blog, as I've kind of taken the last year off. I only posted 54 times last year.
But I'm not as ambitious as I was a couple of years ago, when I fell quite short of my goal of 450 posts. However, I know I can do better than last year.
I'm going to stop short of setting a goal, as I do not know how long my mood will last.
One of the problems last year was lack of motivation. There were times last year I could have posted something and just didn't.
There was also the interest factor. Even though I had some ideas to post, I just was not interested in doing it.
I sense that in others also, as the number of posts on blogs I follow also seem to have diminished.
The only way I know of to make more time for this blog is to eliminate other things. I've spent far too much time this past year following news and politics. What a waste of my time.
My memory is another hindrance. Sometimes I'll get an idea for a post, and wonder if I've done it before. After 1738 posts and 6 years, it's no wonder.
So in laziness, I don't bother looking back. Another post is lost.
I haven't read as much this past year, so I am setting reading goals again. I'm going to try to get through the Bible again this year, so might as well start today.
The difference this year is that I've got a new Lutheran Study Bible, which is ESV. I've never read ESV. I've read the Bible in NIV, NKJV and most recently KJV. I've also read the New Testament in RSV.
I think I liked the KJV the best. Initially the style was different enough from modern English that it was a bit slower to comprehend, but after awhile my mind must have gotten used to it because it eventually read naturally.
I also loved the directness and colorful language! Leviticus 21:18-20 KJV will forever be my favorite Bible verses!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to this translation.
Maybe someday I'll learn Greek. I'm running out of translations to read.
I don't plan on increasing my exercise goals. I've kept my goals at 25,000 push-ups and squats the past 2 years, and don't plan on increasing those.
I have added more body weight exercises, however. I've added chin-ups and pull-ups. I just don't have a goal yet.
I've also changed from doing exclusively Hindu push ups a few years ago. The 25,000 will be a mixture of different types, traditional, Hindu, dive-bomber, triangle, and this year I hope to add one-armed and hand-stand at some point.
I'd also like to take more pictures, plant more shrubs and trees, and learn more dishes to cook, as I only know a handful.
In addition to working, it sounds like I'll be busy.
Of course, all this depends on the good health of me and others. Something I've continued to be blessed with.
So, all of this is dependent on God's will.
I'll end as appropriately as I can.
Deo Volente- God Willing.
For the past few weeks, I've been getting in the mood to revive my blog, as I've kind of taken the last year off. I only posted 54 times last year.
But I'm not as ambitious as I was a couple of years ago, when I fell quite short of my goal of 450 posts. However, I know I can do better than last year.
I'm going to stop short of setting a goal, as I do not know how long my mood will last.
One of the problems last year was lack of motivation. There were times last year I could have posted something and just didn't.
There was also the interest factor. Even though I had some ideas to post, I just was not interested in doing it.
I sense that in others also, as the number of posts on blogs I follow also seem to have diminished.
The only way I know of to make more time for this blog is to eliminate other things. I've spent far too much time this past year following news and politics. What a waste of my time.
My memory is another hindrance. Sometimes I'll get an idea for a post, and wonder if I've done it before. After 1738 posts and 6 years, it's no wonder.
So in laziness, I don't bother looking back. Another post is lost.
I haven't read as much this past year, so I am setting reading goals again. I'm going to try to get through the Bible again this year, so might as well start today.
The difference this year is that I've got a new Lutheran Study Bible, which is ESV. I've never read ESV. I've read the Bible in NIV, NKJV and most recently KJV. I've also read the New Testament in RSV.
I think I liked the KJV the best. Initially the style was different enough from modern English that it was a bit slower to comprehend, but after awhile my mind must have gotten used to it because it eventually read naturally.
I also loved the directness and colorful language! Leviticus 21:18-20 KJV will forever be my favorite Bible verses!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to this translation.
Maybe someday I'll learn Greek. I'm running out of translations to read.
I don't plan on increasing my exercise goals. I've kept my goals at 25,000 push-ups and squats the past 2 years, and don't plan on increasing those.
I have added more body weight exercises, however. I've added chin-ups and pull-ups. I just don't have a goal yet.
I've also changed from doing exclusively Hindu push ups a few years ago. The 25,000 will be a mixture of different types, traditional, Hindu, dive-bomber, triangle, and this year I hope to add one-armed and hand-stand at some point.
I'd also like to take more pictures, plant more shrubs and trees, and learn more dishes to cook, as I only know a handful.
In addition to working, it sounds like I'll be busy.
Of course, all this depends on the good health of me and others. Something I've continued to be blessed with.
So, all of this is dependent on God's will.
I'll end as appropriately as I can.
Deo Volente- God Willing.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
NFL Picks Week 16
Last week I had a 9-7 record, so several games surprised me. For the year I'm 135-89 heading into this week.
My goals for the final 2 weeks of the season are to stay below 100 losses, stay in front of Wickersham, Allen and Schefter, and catch Keyshawn, Chris Carter and maybe Schlereth. Go here and here for ESPN Expert picks and records.
Which should make it interesting, because I'm picking a couple of upsets today. I'm going with Detroit and Denver this week, two teams with a combined 7-21 record. Lions are getting better and better, and I want to root for Tebow, so I'm picking Denver.
I'm not a fan of the season ending so late. Used to be the playoffs started around Christmas. Now the seasons isn't over until after New Year's, and the Super Bowl is in February. Why?
Last Monday Night game of the year is a good one. Last week's ended pretty good. Bears have themselves positioned for a #2 seed, they just have to win the next 2 weeks and it's theirs.
Which is huge, because the Eagles are the team that could stop them. Not only would the Bears not get a bye if they don't finish #2, but they would also have to go to Philly to play if they won the Wildcard game.
The Eagles last 2 games are at home and they should be heavily favored in both (Vikings this week and Cowboys next week).
So the Bears game today against the Jets is very important. The Jets are also fighting for a playoff berth, so they need this game. Should be good.
I'm betting the Bears wish they had the Redskins game (week 7) back again.
The Rams have an outside shot at the playoffs, but need wins these last 2 weeks as well.
Indianapolis-Oakland should be an intriguing late game .
New England.
Chicago.
Baltimore.
Kansas City.
St. Louis.
Detroit.
Jacksonville.
Indianapolis.
Denver.
San Diego.
Green Bay.
Tampa Bay.
Philadelphia.
New Orleans- Monday Night.
My goals for the final 2 weeks of the season are to stay below 100 losses, stay in front of Wickersham, Allen and Schefter, and catch Keyshawn, Chris Carter and maybe Schlereth. Go here and here for ESPN Expert picks and records.
Which should make it interesting, because I'm picking a couple of upsets today. I'm going with Detroit and Denver this week, two teams with a combined 7-21 record. Lions are getting better and better, and I want to root for Tebow, so I'm picking Denver.
I'm not a fan of the season ending so late. Used to be the playoffs started around Christmas. Now the seasons isn't over until after New Year's, and the Super Bowl is in February. Why?
Last Monday Night game of the year is a good one. Last week's ended pretty good. Bears have themselves positioned for a #2 seed, they just have to win the next 2 weeks and it's theirs.
Which is huge, because the Eagles are the team that could stop them. Not only would the Bears not get a bye if they don't finish #2, but they would also have to go to Philly to play if they won the Wildcard game.
The Eagles last 2 games are at home and they should be heavily favored in both (Vikings this week and Cowboys next week).
So the Bears game today against the Jets is very important. The Jets are also fighting for a playoff berth, so they need this game. Should be good.
I'm betting the Bears wish they had the Redskins game (week 7) back again.
The Rams have an outside shot at the playoffs, but need wins these last 2 weeks as well.
Indianapolis-Oakland should be an intriguing late game .
New England.
Chicago.
Baltimore.
Kansas City.
St. Louis.
Detroit.
Jacksonville.
Indianapolis.
Denver.
San Diego.
Green Bay.
Tampa Bay.
Philadelphia.
New Orleans- Monday Night.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
NFL Picks Week 15
Last week was 10-6, so I'm 126-82 on the year heading into Thursday. After starting out so slow, I'm actually pleased with it, even though I trail all but 4 of the ESPN Experts.
I'm hoping the Bears will rebound with a win in the cold. It's been a long time since we've seen an outdoor game at Minnesota, which is too bad. I have great memories of watching games played outdoors there, all from the comfort of my home.
I expect to do worse these final 3 weeks, as the teams eliminated will play their back-ups in an effort to gain them experience and see how well they will perform, and the teams secure in the playoffs will play their back-ups to rest their starters. So who knows what will happen?
I must think that I do...or I wouldn't even attempt these posts.
Difficult picks this week, a lot of toss up games.
By the way, don't you think the 49ers-Chargers game Thursday was the most visually appealing game of the year? Great uniforms. The only thing that could have made these teams look better is if it had been played in snow. Go here for photos if you don't know what I'm talking about.
Cleveland.
Dallas.
Houston.
Indianapolis.
Kansas City.
Miami.
Tampa Bay.
Arizona.
Baltimore.
Giants.
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh.
Oakland.
New England.
Chicago- Monday Night.
I'm hoping the Bears will rebound with a win in the cold. It's been a long time since we've seen an outdoor game at Minnesota, which is too bad. I have great memories of watching games played outdoors there, all from the comfort of my home.
I expect to do worse these final 3 weeks, as the teams eliminated will play their back-ups in an effort to gain them experience and see how well they will perform, and the teams secure in the playoffs will play their back-ups to rest their starters. So who knows what will happen?
I must think that I do...or I wouldn't even attempt these posts.
Difficult picks this week, a lot of toss up games.
By the way, don't you think the 49ers-Chargers game Thursday was the most visually appealing game of the year? Great uniforms. The only thing that could have made these teams look better is if it had been played in snow. Go here for photos if you don't know what I'm talking about.
Cleveland.
Dallas.
Houston.
Indianapolis.
Kansas City.
Miami.
Tampa Bay.
Arizona.
Baltimore.
Giants.
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh.
Oakland.
New England.
Chicago- Monday Night.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
I Simply Remember My Favorite Things
As Julie Andrews once warbled.
Here's two of my favorites in one video...it's Sammy Hagar singing a Led Zeppelin montage. Doesn't get much better than this.
Don't know if Julie ever sang this...probably 50-50.
Here's two of my favorites in one video...it's Sammy Hagar singing a Led Zeppelin montage. Doesn't get much better than this.
Don't know if Julie ever sang this...probably 50-50.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
NFL Picks Week 14
Last week's 12-4 made my season record 116-76. Last year after 13 weeks my record was 131-61. At least I don't feel clueless like at the beginning of the season.
ESPN Experts here and here. I'm only ahead of 3 people now, and tied with Ditka. At least I'm not in last.
I don't know what the weather will be like in Chicago today, but it might be a bit frosty. I really think this favors the Bears. But I'm having a hard time trying to pick them over New England. The Patriots just look too good. And until writing this post, I was going to pick them.
But it's not about thinking. Sometimes you go with your gut.
And end up 116-76.
Anyway, Go Bears. I'm all in on this one.
Cleveland.
Pittsburgh.
Green Bay.
Tampa Bay.
Atlanta.
Jacksonville.
San Francisco.
New Orleans.
Jets.
Denver.
San Diego.
Chicago.
Philadelphia.
Minnesota.
Baltimore- Monday Night.
ESPN Experts here and here. I'm only ahead of 3 people now, and tied with Ditka. At least I'm not in last.
I don't know what the weather will be like in Chicago today, but it might be a bit frosty. I really think this favors the Bears. But I'm having a hard time trying to pick them over New England. The Patriots just look too good. And until writing this post, I was going to pick them.
But it's not about thinking. Sometimes you go with your gut.
And end up 116-76.
Anyway, Go Bears. I'm all in on this one.
Cleveland.
Pittsburgh.
Green Bay.
Tampa Bay.
Atlanta.
Jacksonville.
San Francisco.
New Orleans.
Jets.
Denver.
San Diego.
Chicago.
Philadelphia.
Minnesota.
Baltimore- Monday Night.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Sunday, December 05, 2010
NFL Picks Week 13
I really fizzled out last week after a hot start, finishing 11-5. So I was 104-72 on the year heading into the week. ESPN Experts here and here.
The Bears took a giant step forward last week, so I'm fearful of them falling down this week. The Lions are still a year or two from being good, so I think they'll pull through.
The Rams seem to be getting stronger as the year goes on. They look like the favorites in the NFC West. I know, that is not saying much. But the Rams have to be very thankful they picked Sam Bradford first in the last draft. He has been sensational. That team is one to watch next year, and as they continue to mature this season, could be an upset pick come playoff time this year.
Usually I try to ignore the northeast slant of ESPN, but this Monday's game is clearly the best match-up on Monday Night Football this season. The Jets are definitely the funnest team around.
Which means the game will probably be a blowout and not worth the time.
New Orleans.
Chicago.
Green Bay.
Jacksonville.
Kansas City.
Miami.
Minnesota.
Giants.
San Diego.
Seattle.
Atlanta.
St. Louis.
Indianapolis.
Baltimore.
New England- Monday Night.
The Bears took a giant step forward last week, so I'm fearful of them falling down this week. The Lions are still a year or two from being good, so I think they'll pull through.
The Rams seem to be getting stronger as the year goes on. They look like the favorites in the NFC West. I know, that is not saying much. But the Rams have to be very thankful they picked Sam Bradford first in the last draft. He has been sensational. That team is one to watch next year, and as they continue to mature this season, could be an upset pick come playoff time this year.
Usually I try to ignore the northeast slant of ESPN, but this Monday's game is clearly the best match-up on Monday Night Football this season. The Jets are definitely the funnest team around.
Which means the game will probably be a blowout and not worth the time.
New Orleans.
Chicago.
Green Bay.
Jacksonville.
Kansas City.
Miami.
Minnesota.
Giants.
San Diego.
Seattle.
Atlanta.
St. Louis.
Indianapolis.
Baltimore.
New England- Monday Night.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
NFL Picks Week 12
After last's weeks 12-4, my first double digit victory week of the season, I was at 93-67 heading into this week. So far I'm 3-0 this week, although Thanksgiving's games were less than difficult to predict the outcome of.
ESPN Experts here and here.
Whether it is a fluke or a trend for the second half of the season remains to be seen. But I've felt a little more comfortable making picks, for the first time this season, actually.
I want to get excited about the Bears, but it is still hard. This week's game will go a long way to answering my questions about the team. The defense seems to be on top of its game, and with Devin Hester on the field, they are definitely exciting to watch on special teams. But that offense...???
Now is the time of year the good teams really start to rise up above the rest. If the Bears can pull it off against the Eagles, I'll have more hope than I have since '06.
Lots of toss ups this week.
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh.
Cleveland.
Giants.
Minnesota.
Houston.
Seattle.
Oakland.
Denver.
Chicago.
Baltimore.
Indianapolis.
Arizona- Monday Night.
ESPN Experts here and here.
Whether it is a fluke or a trend for the second half of the season remains to be seen. But I've felt a little more comfortable making picks, for the first time this season, actually.
I want to get excited about the Bears, but it is still hard. This week's game will go a long way to answering my questions about the team. The defense seems to be on top of its game, and with Devin Hester on the field, they are definitely exciting to watch on special teams. But that offense...???
Now is the time of year the good teams really start to rise up above the rest. If the Bears can pull it off against the Eagles, I'll have more hope than I have since '06.
Lots of toss ups this week.
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh.
Cleveland.
Giants.
Minnesota.
Houston.
Seattle.
Oakland.
Denver.
Chicago.
Baltimore.
Indianapolis.
Arizona- Monday Night.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
NFL Picks Week 11
Like everyone else, I struggled last week to an 8-6 record. Now, with Thursday Night's loss, I'm sitting at 81-64. ESPN Experts here and here. I'm in 7th place out of 13 "pickers", so considering how hard this year has been, I'm okay with it.
Check out Tom Jackson. His record is 93-52. Had the best record last year also. Unbelievable. He knows and understands football better than anyone else I've ever seen.
Anyway, I think I'd do much better if I excused myself from picking Bears games. I seem to lose most of these games. I'm either too optimistic or too pessimistic about their chances. This year has definitely been a pessimistic year.
It's like a conflict of interest- I'm too invested in the team to really be able to make an unbiased pick.
Anyway, here's something I don't say often- "Go Vikings."
How many times this year has Philadelphia, Washington, New England or one of the NY teams been on Sunday, Monday or Thursday Night national telecasts? Seems like every time you turn around it's one of them playing at night.
Finally, a full slate of games ahead this week.
Cincinnati.
Dallas.
Tennessee.
Kansas City.
Minnesota.
Jets.
Pittsburgh.
Baltimore.
Jacksonville.
Tampa Bay.
New Orleans.
Atlanta.
New England.
Philadelphia.
San Diego- Monday Night.
Check out Tom Jackson. His record is 93-52. Had the best record last year also. Unbelievable. He knows and understands football better than anyone else I've ever seen.
Anyway, I think I'd do much better if I excused myself from picking Bears games. I seem to lose most of these games. I'm either too optimistic or too pessimistic about their chances. This year has definitely been a pessimistic year.
It's like a conflict of interest- I'm too invested in the team to really be able to make an unbiased pick.
Anyway, here's something I don't say often- "Go Vikings."
How many times this year has Philadelphia, Washington, New England or one of the NY teams been on Sunday, Monday or Thursday Night national telecasts? Seems like every time you turn around it's one of them playing at night.
Finally, a full slate of games ahead this week.
Cincinnati.
Dallas.
Tennessee.
Kansas City.
Minnesota.
Jets.
Pittsburgh.
Baltimore.
Jacksonville.
Tampa Bay.
New Orleans.
Atlanta.
New England.
Philadelphia.
San Diego- Monday Night.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
NFL Picks Week 10
Last week was a little more successful at 9-4. Coupled with Thursday Night's win, I'm up to 74-57. ESPN Experts here.
Unfortunately for me, this weekend's games include a lot of tossups. Good for watching, not good for picking.
The Bears unquestionably have their biggest game of the year. If they win, they might have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. Lose, and they may go the rest of the year without winning.
I take that back. Whether they win or lose, they may not win the rest of the year. Their schedule is just too tough.
This is the last bye week, so my chances of getting at least 10 wins in a week should go up greatly next week.
Buffalo.
Chicago.
Jets.
Tampa Bay.
Houston.
Indianapolis.
Tennessee.
Kansas City.
Giants.
Arizona.
San Francisco.
Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia- Monday Night.
Unfortunately for me, this weekend's games include a lot of tossups. Good for watching, not good for picking.
The Bears unquestionably have their biggest game of the year. If they win, they might have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. Lose, and they may go the rest of the year without winning.
I take that back. Whether they win or lose, they may not win the rest of the year. Their schedule is just too tough.
This is the last bye week, so my chances of getting at least 10 wins in a week should go up greatly next week.
Buffalo.
Chicago.
Jets.
Tampa Bay.
Houston.
Indianapolis.
Tennessee.
Kansas City.
Giants.
Arizona.
San Francisco.
Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia- Monday Night.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010
NFL Picks Week 9
The season will be half over after today for most teams. I continue to struggle, finishing last week at 7-6. For the season I am only 64-53.
To put things in perspective, last year, after 8 weeks I was 79-37. At least I'm not the only one struggling.
Of course it makes sense that I'm struggling as bad as they are, given I get most of my NFL info from ESPN.
I'm resigned that this isn't my year. But I'll keep trying.
Atlanta.
Buffalo.
New England.
Jets.
New Orleans.
Baltimore.
Houston.
Minnesota.
Giants.
Indianapolis.
Oakland.
Green Bay.
Pittsburgh- Monday Night.
To put things in perspective, last year, after 8 weeks I was 79-37. At least I'm not the only one struggling.
Of course it makes sense that I'm struggling as bad as they are, given I get most of my NFL info from ESPN.
I'm resigned that this isn't my year. But I'll keep trying.
Atlanta.
Buffalo.
New England.
Jets.
New Orleans.
Baltimore.
Houston.
Minnesota.
Giants.
Indianapolis.
Oakland.
Green Bay.
Pittsburgh- Monday Night.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
NFL Picks Week 8
My whole season has been as scary as the first Halloween movie, so there's no reason to think there won't be plenty of fright in today's games.
Last week's 9-5 record gets me to 57-47. ESPN records here.
Who doesn't have a case of Favre fatigue by now? But the media won't let this crazy cat's behavior go. Does any sane person really believe he won't start today? Yet the media is creating a story that he possibly won't. Give me a break. Media manufactured hooey.
We're almost half way through the season. Which means Thanksgiving and Christmas are drawing close. I'll have my wish list done soon.
One thing that would be a surprise gift would be a double digit week. Looking at the schedule, I might be able to get it this week.
If it weren't for the fact there's only 13 games.
Miami.
Dallas.
Washington.
Kansas City.
St. Louis.
Jets.
San Francisco.
Tennessee.
Arizona.
New England.
Oakland.
Pittsburgh.
Indianapolis- Monday Night.
Last week's 9-5 record gets me to 57-47. ESPN records here.
Who doesn't have a case of Favre fatigue by now? But the media won't let this crazy cat's behavior go. Does any sane person really believe he won't start today? Yet the media is creating a story that he possibly won't. Give me a break. Media manufactured hooey.
We're almost half way through the season. Which means Thanksgiving and Christmas are drawing close. I'll have my wish list done soon.
One thing that would be a surprise gift would be a double digit week. Looking at the schedule, I might be able to get it this week.
If it weren't for the fact there's only 13 games.
Miami.
Dallas.
Washington.
Kansas City.
St. Louis.
Jets.
San Francisco.
Tennessee.
Arizona.
New England.
Oakland.
Pittsburgh.
Indianapolis- Monday Night.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
NFL Picks Week 7
We're in week 7 and I still don't know what's going on. Hence my lack of a double digit win total in any week.
Last week was 8-6. For the season I'm at 48-42. ESPN Experts here and here.
I'm disappointed in the Bears, almost as much as myself. I'm not sure how you can expect to win with a Swiss cheese offensive line and a quarterback who can't get rid of the ball. I'm not sure which is more to blame, but it is ugly. That they are 4-2 is a complete mirage.
Almost as ugly as my picks. This has not been as fun of a season so far as I thought it would be.
But there's still 10 weeks left after this one, plenty of time to right the ship.
Atlanta.
Washington.
Tampa Bay.
San Francisco.
Baltimore.
Tennessee.
Kansas City.
Pittsburgh.
New Orleans.
Seattle.
San Diego.
Denver.
Minnesota.
Giants- Monday Night.
Last week was 8-6. For the season I'm at 48-42. ESPN Experts here and here.
I'm disappointed in the Bears, almost as much as myself. I'm not sure how you can expect to win with a Swiss cheese offensive line and a quarterback who can't get rid of the ball. I'm not sure which is more to blame, but it is ugly. That they are 4-2 is a complete mirage.
Almost as ugly as my picks. This has not been as fun of a season so far as I thought it would be.
But there's still 10 weeks left after this one, plenty of time to right the ship.
Atlanta.
Washington.
Tampa Bay.
San Francisco.
Baltimore.
Tennessee.
Kansas City.
Pittsburgh.
New Orleans.
Seattle.
San Diego.
Denver.
Minnesota.
Giants- Monday Night.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
NFL Picks Week 6
Look out, the sky is falling!
No, really, it is.
I've spent the week trying to figure out some way to distract myself from my 5-9 record last week. So, I'm thinking of natural disasters a lot.
By the way, did you hear the one about the idiot who picked the Panthers to beat the Bears? Maybe coming up with a suitable punchline will help.
Or denial. I made all those lousy picks last week as a joke...err, I bet someone I would do that...err...
I wasn't the only one who picked poorly. Look at everyone else- they're records were just as bad, heck, Hoge was 4-10.
I suppose that's rationalization.
But then reality sets in. Last week was just one of those bad weeks where nothing goes right, a once every few years scenario. So I guess I have that out of my system until 2014.
Anyway, enough lamenting. I'm only 40-36 for the year. But in comparison to the ESPN Experts, I'm not doing that badly. I'm still ahead of a few. I feel worse for them than I do for myself. They make a living doing this stuff.
This week has a few good games. Baltimore-New England should be good. And we have the Desperation Bowl- Dallas v. Minnesota.
There are a bunch of games that are a coin flip. This season is going to be ugly.
Chicago.
Green Bay.
San Diego.
Baltimore.
New Orleans.
Giants.
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh.
Houston.
San Francisco.
Jets.
Minnesota.
Washington.
Tennessee- Monday Night.
No, really, it is.
I've spent the week trying to figure out some way to distract myself from my 5-9 record last week. So, I'm thinking of natural disasters a lot.
By the way, did you hear the one about the idiot who picked the Panthers to beat the Bears? Maybe coming up with a suitable punchline will help.
Or denial. I made all those lousy picks last week as a joke...err, I bet someone I would do that...err...
I wasn't the only one who picked poorly. Look at everyone else- they're records were just as bad, heck, Hoge was 4-10.
I suppose that's rationalization.
But then reality sets in. Last week was just one of those bad weeks where nothing goes right, a once every few years scenario. So I guess I have that out of my system until 2014.
Anyway, enough lamenting. I'm only 40-36 for the year. But in comparison to the ESPN Experts, I'm not doing that badly. I'm still ahead of a few. I feel worse for them than I do for myself. They make a living doing this stuff.
This week has a few good games. Baltimore-New England should be good. And we have the Desperation Bowl- Dallas v. Minnesota.
There are a bunch of games that are a coin flip. This season is going to be ugly.
Chicago.
Green Bay.
San Diego.
Baltimore.
New Orleans.
Giants.
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh.
Houston.
San Francisco.
Jets.
Minnesota.
Washington.
Tennessee- Monday Night.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
NFL Week 5 Picks
We're about 1/4 of the way through the season- who'd have thunk it?
I have yet to get in double digit wins for any week. Had some good things happen last week to put me at 9-5. But the last second wins were balanced by a couple last moment losses, so I'm okay with it.
I'm only 35-27 for the year. ESPN experts here. And here. Tom Jackson is the king of picking games.
I've been laying off picking the Bears. I get mad enough when they lose, so if I pick against them at least I've got a win out of it. Does that make any sense?
Sam Bradford looks good so far. If he stays healthy, the Rams could actually win their division.
I can't believe I just typed that.
Which is a bigger surprise- the Chiefs or the 49ers? Gotta be the 49ers. I had them in the Super Bowl! But, since they're in such a weak division, they may still make the playoffs.
I almost went for the Chiefs today, but the Colts are too good at home. I've been impressed by Kansas City's energy and speed.
Cincinnati.
Atlanta.
Houston.
Indianapolis.
Green Bay.
Jacksonville.
Baltimore.
Carolina.
St. Louis.
New Orleans.
San Diego.
Dallas.
San Francisco.
Jets- Monday night.
I have yet to get in double digit wins for any week. Had some good things happen last week to put me at 9-5. But the last second wins were balanced by a couple last moment losses, so I'm okay with it.
I'm only 35-27 for the year. ESPN experts here. And here. Tom Jackson is the king of picking games.
I've been laying off picking the Bears. I get mad enough when they lose, so if I pick against them at least I've got a win out of it. Does that make any sense?
Sam Bradford looks good so far. If he stays healthy, the Rams could actually win their division.
I can't believe I just typed that.
Which is a bigger surprise- the Chiefs or the 49ers? Gotta be the 49ers. I had them in the Super Bowl! But, since they're in such a weak division, they may still make the playoffs.
I almost went for the Chiefs today, but the Colts are too good at home. I've been impressed by Kansas City's energy and speed.
Cincinnati.
Atlanta.
Houston.
Indianapolis.
Green Bay.
Jacksonville.
Baltimore.
Carolina.
St. Louis.
New Orleans.
San Diego.
Dallas.
San Francisco.
Jets- Monday night.
Sunday, October 03, 2010
NFL Picks Week 4
I see a trend here. I'm not doing so hot.
Last week was another 9-7, so I'm 26-22 for the year. Still barely better than the coin flip.
But it's a new week. And the Bears are 3-0, so I'll take it. And, my "colleagues" at ESPN aren't fairing that great either. Except for Tom Jackson.
Loved the Bears' uniforms the other night. I want to see a game with them wearing helmets with a white C, though. I like this look.
No way I'm picking against Pittsburgh's defense anymore. They are single-handedly winning games.
Not as much action this week as the bye-weeks are starting. Let's get to it.
Atlanta.
Cincinnati.
Jets.
St. Louis.
Tennessee.
Green Bay.
Pittsburgh.
New Orleans.
Indianapolis.
Houston.
Philadelphia.
San Diego.
Giants.
New England- Monday Night.
Last week was another 9-7, so I'm 26-22 for the year. Still barely better than the coin flip.
But it's a new week. And the Bears are 3-0, so I'll take it. And, my "colleagues" at ESPN aren't fairing that great either. Except for Tom Jackson.
Loved the Bears' uniforms the other night. I want to see a game with them wearing helmets with a white C, though. I like this look.
No way I'm picking against Pittsburgh's defense anymore. They are single-handedly winning games.
Not as much action this week as the bye-weeks are starting. Let's get to it.
Atlanta.
Cincinnati.
Jets.
St. Louis.
Tennessee.
Green Bay.
Pittsburgh.
New Orleans.
Indianapolis.
Houston.
Philadelphia.
San Diego.
Giants.
New England- Monday Night.
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