tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post7638817677747831114..comments2023-10-31T06:31:41.395-04:00Comments on Bottom of the Barrel: NFL Playoffs Divisional Weekend PicksBengoodfellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-68774896827405681202013-01-14T13:58:01.130-05:002013-01-14T13:58:01.130-05:00Eric, you know Gregg wrote "Game Over" i...Eric, you know Gregg wrote "Game Over" in his notebook. He did, but won't mention that he did. <br /><br />Snarf, I did notice that. I think Gregg was completely ignoring the spread in the games. I think it is obvious he isn't a professional gambler. <br /><br />Peter picked the Packers to win by three and the line in the game was (-3) so neither team was the correct pick and I gave him a tie. Same thing with the Pats-Texans game. He picked a 34-24 game, which means he got tie since the game's line was 10 points. I couldn't think of another way to acknowledge this. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-25404491022490665002013-01-14T13:45:57.695-05:002013-01-14T13:45:57.695-05:00by the way, speaking of Gregg...
I know that he d...by the way, speaking of Gregg...<br /><br />I know that he doesn't do predictions (at least not before the game), but did you notice in his last column where he was talking about betting? It was preceded by his pro-topless, anti-gambling statement, so I can understand if you missed it. Anyway, he suggested that if you were so inclined to make a wager, take the home teams. I'm not sure he's aware of what a point spread is. If my count is correct, home teams were 3-1 yesterday, but 2-2 against the spread.<br /><br /><b>"TMQ readers know my compromise with my Baptist upbringing is to be pro-topless but anti-gambling. Serious wagering brings loss and regret, and can destroy lives. But if you're making the harmless $5 workplace bet on the NFL playoffs, take the home teams this coming weekend. Home teams in the NFL divisional round are the surest thing in sports."</b><br /><br />Also, out of curiosity, how is Peter 2-4-2? That means he went 1-1-2 this weekend?Snarfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-74157780616594748432013-01-14T12:17:54.339-05:002013-01-14T12:17:54.339-05:00"Of course Peyton should have questioned Fox&..."Of course Peyton should have questioned Fox's decision at the end of regulation. I think he absolutely should have taken a shot to get in FG range w/ 2 timeouts and Manning as his quarterback. I don't get why he relied on a coin flip like he did, but that's John Fox. Conservative until the end."<br /><br />That's the point in the game when I wrote "Gregggggg writes 'game over' in his notebook" in my notebook.Ericbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-59713790082011575972013-01-14T11:32:46.249-05:002013-01-14T11:32:46.249-05:00Eric, exactly like that. I guess Peyton didn't...Eric, exactly like that. I guess Peyton didn't show good leadership by not acting like a child and publicly questioning his coach's decision. <br /><br />Of course Peyton should have questioned Fox's decision at the end of regulation. I think he absolutely should have taken a shot to get in FG range w/ 2 timeouts and Manning as his quarterback. I don't get why he relied on a coin flip like he did, but that's John Fox. Conservative until the end. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-82365862067920889662013-01-13T21:46:54.553-05:002013-01-13T21:46:54.553-05:00From an earlier post by Gregg:
Footnote: When Lewi...From an earlier post by Gregg:<br /><b>Footnote: When Lewis sent in the kicking unit on fourth-and-2, Andy Dalton passively trudged off the field. Brett Favre, Tom Brady, even young-gun RG III -- they would have gone nuts if the coach wouldn't let them try to win in this situation. Next season, Dalton needs to become a leader. </b><br /><br />Like Peyton Manning was at the end of both halves this weekend?<br />Eric Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-77993925697929068722013-01-13T15:29:01.009-05:002013-01-13T15:29:01.009-05:00JD, I got lucky. I wish I could take more credit f...JD, I got lucky. I wish I could take more credit for knowing something. I had a gut feeling though and I hated myself for because it didn't make sense for the Ravens to beat the Broncos. I'm surprised I was correct...Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-58220964140031602932013-01-13T14:03:03.923-05:002013-01-13T14:03:03.923-05:00Looks like hating yourself and gut feelings worked...Looks like hating yourself and gut feelings worked out for that Denver/Baltimore pick.<br /><br />Nicely done Ben.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-41658915431177203692013-01-13T00:12:27.636-05:002013-01-13T00:12:27.636-05:00I'm betting he doesn't bring up that exact...I'm betting he doesn't bring up that exact comparison. I don't know though, it has been bandied about a lot on the Interwebs. I doubt Peter will intentionally recall a bad Favre moment like that though. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-88560820939823461632013-01-12T20:58:07.642-05:002013-01-12T20:58:07.642-05:00that was the same throw favre made against the sai...that was the same throw favre made against the saints. think peterrrr will bring that up monday?tweaksmahonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10199060186945493282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-38826676663353837142013-01-12T20:51:42.186-05:002013-01-12T20:51:42.186-05:00And it was a hell of a game to listen to as well!And it was a hell of a game to listen to as well!Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-53530423091229841552013-01-12T19:34:59.621-05:002013-01-12T19:34:59.621-05:00im thankful for satellite radio. im away at an oil...im thankful for satellite radio. im away at an oilfield camp with no cell service but my sirius radio lets listen to the game. it feels so old fashioned to listen to sports on the radio. tweaksmahonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10199060186945493282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-71346615647628339952013-01-12T18:54:02.224-05:002013-01-12T18:54:02.224-05:00Got everyone's picks for this week, first off....Got everyone's picks for this week, first off. <br /><br />Tweaks, Seattle is a tough matchup for nearly any team that would face them right now. They are red hot and playing very well. <br /><br />I really like Seattle, but I think Atlanta is going to be pissed off and ready to show they are a great team that can win a playoff game. I think Atlanta wins. <br /><br />I'm very much excited for this week's game, even though my Baltimore pick isn't looking great right now. Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-28072299553696955152013-01-12T15:12:42.141-05:002013-01-12T15:12:42.141-05:00Against the spread, give me:
Baltimore
San Francis...Against the spread, give me:<br />Baltimore<br />San Francisco<br />Atlanta<br />New England<br />Snarfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-64472076615469718392013-01-12T14:42:02.884-05:002013-01-12T14:42:02.884-05:00oh left out my justification for the GB-SF pick. t...oh left out my justification for the GB-SF pick. these teams look a lot different from Week 1 (obviously). the Packers have mostly everyone healthy, and we don't know how effective Justin Smith will be. the Niners also aren't running the ball as well as they were to start the season, and I think the Packers' defense should force some turnovers from Kaepernick.ivnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-4961414724350387332013-01-12T14:35:42.105-05:002013-01-12T14:35:42.105-05:00tough slate this week. three games that I think mi...tough slate this week. three games that I think might be able to go the other way...and also the Pats-Texans game.<br /><br />Denver 28, Baltimore 17 (after watching the Ravens last week, I thought for sure Denver was going to run away with this one. then over the week I kept thinking maybe the Ravens can steal this one...which probably means the Broncos will win here)<br /><br />Green Bay 24, San Francisco 20 (<br /><br />Atlanta 27, Seattle 17 (the key to this game for Atlanta might be Gonzalez. Browner hasn't looked right recently, so I think the Seahawks will have Thomas help him out with Julio/White, and Gonzalez will be covered by Chancellor or a linebacker...should be an easy matchup for him. I might have gone Seattle if Chris Clemons was playing, though. surprised you didn't mention that injury)<br /><br />New England 31, Houston 16 (the Patriots have only one real dominant playoff win in the last 8 years or so, so this might be too optimistic. I don't really know how the Texans are going to be able to hang with them, though)ivnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-60978596863761498222013-01-12T07:45:18.111-05:002013-01-12T07:45:18.111-05:00put me down for
Denver
GB
NE
Seattleput me down for <br /><br />Denver<br />GB<br />NE <br />Seattletweaksmahonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10199060186945493282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-36965405723408162992013-01-11T23:05:50.949-05:002013-01-11T23:05:50.949-05:00redskins are my team, i had to go with them even t...redskins are my team, i had to go with them even tho rg3 was "ailing'. its nice they won the division for the first time in ever. im a seattle season ticket holder and for them to be matched up wk 1 wasnt my ideal situation. tweaksmahonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10199060186945493282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-53898254782148277992013-01-11T19:26:34.968-05:002013-01-11T19:26:34.968-05:00Picks
Den 27 Balt 20
GB 24 SF 17
NE 35 Hou 24
At...Picks<br /><br />Den 27 Balt 20 <br />GB 24 SF 17<br />NE 35 Hou 24<br />Atl 31 Sea 21<br />Stevenoreply@blogger.com