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"The Tout"
& "The Mouth of Motown"
will now team up against Casey Smith and "Mystic Mona"
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will pit wits and predictions right here on VCO! |
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Mystic PICKS |
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As I begin my two-week after Halloween diet (five mini candy bars
for breakfast, five mini candy bars for lunch and then a sensible
dinner), I contemplate what will probably be the most anticipated
game thus far…the Colts vs. the Patriots!
My Bears disappointed me on my three pick last week, so I’ve lost
faith in any kind of challenge from them for the playoffs. The most
gratifying of my three-pick choice was that the Packers DID win over
the Broncos. I KNEW when the Pack won the coin toss, that my Brett
would do something fabulous (he’s always “my” Brett when he does
something fabulous).
The Steelers over the Ravens (they ARE at home)
The Packers over The Chiefs (because it's Brett)
Patriots over the Colts (I like lobster and clam chowder- did
Indianapolis ever contribute to the taste buds?)
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Jets over Redskins |
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Packers over Chiefs |
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Buccaneers over Cardinals |
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Titans over Panthers |
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49ers over Falcons
(it’s really time!) |
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Jaguars over Saints |
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Lions over Broncos |
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Bills over Bengals
(sorry
Jim) |
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Chargers over Vikings |
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Seahawks over Browns |
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Patriots over Colts |
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Texans over Raiders |
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Cowboys over Eagles |
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Monday
Night’s Games
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Steelers over the Ravens |
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Casey's PICKS |
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I love a well oiled machine. As a die hard
49er fan, I still look back fondly on the
years when we dominated the league. I even
respected our hated rival, the Dallas
Cowboys, for their run in the '90's, and
let's not forget the Steelers in the '70's.
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But nothing has been like the 2007 New
England Patriots. They could be the best
team ever! (Sorry Bears fans, 1985 was
great, but this is better!) The Pats could
actually run the table and not lose until
sometime next season. That is, if everyone,
especially all-world quarterback Tom Brady,
stays healthy. The Pats should have no
trouble against the Colts, who only hope
they lose by 4-5 points. The books are
trying to keep it interesting. They're just
not used to setting spreads for
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I am, however, dismayed by two things.
#1. The reason for the season that
resembles Sherman's March To The Sea. They
were caught cheating, videotaping the other
team's (Jets) defensive coaches. I wish
they hadn't cheated, but I wonder if they're
just the ones who got caught. Pity the poor
Jets when they meet the Pats again.
#2. Belichick & Company are obviously
running up the scores to send the message
that they do deserve their three Super Bowl
wins and the videotaping of whoever really
didn't play a role in their impressive run
of victories in the last few years. Damn it
Bill, you're wiping out the sportsmanship
I've always admired about the league.
Scoring in the final minutes when victory is
already assured is nothing more than rubbing
the opponent's nose in it and that's not
right.
It's only one team this year, but we know
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I love watching the Patriots and their
amazing offense and defense, but the cheap
shots are going to start happening and the
NFL will never be the same. |
End of rant, thanks for the forum.
Here's my picks, for what they're worth: |
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Sunday’s Games |
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Redskins over Jets |
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Packers over Chiefs |
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Buccaneers over Cardinals |
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Titans over Panthers |
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49ers over Falcons |
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Saints over Jaguars |
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Broncos over Lions |
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Bengals over Bills |
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Chargers over Vikings |
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Seahawks over Browns |
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Patriots over Colts |
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Raiders over Texans |
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Cowboys over Eagles |
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Monday
Night’s Games
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Steelers over the Ravens |
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Casey
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Whew!
Another close call vs. Casey and the Mystic one….. The
Eagles and the Saints helped me edge Casey by one and Mystic
by two SU. I’m sure Casey chose the 49ers over the Saints
with his heart…
The
Niners need to schedule San Francisco State or bring, out of
retirement, Montana and Rice in order to possibly win
another game this season…
Mystic
might want to think about adding an extra Joker/Fool to her
Tarot deck!
Break out
your “unabridged”, the mouth is back this week…
Team vs.
team through week 8 “Two bit – Four bit” stand at 81-39 =
67.5% and the “Cockles” are 97-73 = 57%.
We picked
up a little money for the tricker–treaters this week, as my
star picks went 4-0 plus 12½ Stars…. for the season the
numbers read 22-13-4 = 64% plus 19½ Stars.
Below
find my SU and Star picks, |
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Sunday’s Challenge Games |
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Jets over Redskins |
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Chiefs over Packers |
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Buccaneers over Cardinals |
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Panthers over Titans |
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Falcons over 49ers |
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Saints over Jaguars |
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Bronco over Lions |
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Bengals over Bills |
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Chargers over Vikings |
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Seahawks over Browns |
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Patriots over Colts |
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Texans over Raiders |
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Cowboys over Eagles |
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Night’s Games
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Steelers over Ravens |
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Below
find my “hoping to do better” Star picks.... |
These picks are
rated from 1 to 5 's
with a point spread |
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Always bet cautiously,
and we'll catch you next week! |
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This Sunday
marks an unprecedented and (in my opinion) never to be seen again
event in the NFL. The defending Super Bowl champions who are
currently undefeated are at home and a significant underdog. I have
to admit its one of the most amazing things I can remember in too
many years of following sports. I'm not sure I buy into the pundits
deeming the Patriots the greatest team of all time; its a bit early
to make that assessment. However they command enough respect to
prevent me from betting the Colts who in my youth would have stood
out as an obvious "tapout special". I prefer to watch and enjoy. I
recommend you do the same.
Cowboys/Eagles
Like the "Boys" off the bye week. Rested, with a financially secure
Tony Romo and lets face it, the better team.
Chargers/Vikings "Bolts" seem to have their act together and
their woeful start should prevent them from taking the Vikes too
lightly. Little difference who plays QB for Minnesota it will be a
long day for the home fans.
Chiefs/Packers Big homefield edge, Pack off short week and their
ordinary rushing defense will be tested by L.J. A rather weak vote
for the Chiefs
Nice that
almost all the favorites won last week so my colleagues could pad
their winning percentages and soothe their undoubtedly bruised egos.
I really am happy for them!!
The Month of
Motown
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