Life barely above the 45th parallel, young fella.
Well, it could be worse. Our fellow contribute Stinger is going to be at the Golden Elite Rowers of the Boat game, and hopefully he doesn't freeze.
The warmth of P. J. Fleck will keep everyone at the stadium glowing. Or something like that.
I actually admire P. J. He's even more into HYYYYYYYYYYYPPPPPPPE! than I am. But enough of that -- it is time to watch me work.
Nebraska Cornhuskers (+9) vs. Minnesota Golden Elite Rowers of the Boat Well, Minnesota is getting no love from the pollsters despite being undefeated. It could be because they have looked very mortal against competition that has not been top shelf. But, they have won all their games, and that is all you can ask. Nebraska fans understand that Scott Frost will need some time to rebuild the dynasty, but the good news is that Nebraska fans always live in the past. Johnny Rodgers is not walking through that door. It's going to be a cold one under the lights, but I think Nebraska can pull the upset. Nebraska 17, Row Row Row Your Boat Elitely 9.
Then again, Rick Upchurch isn't walking through the door of TCF Bank Stadium, either. But don't you wish he was?
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| Touchdown, Goooolden Gophers! |
Michigan State Sparty the Spartan (+10) vs. Beloved Wisconsin Badgers Well, this is going to be a more difficult game for the Badgers than Kent State. The Spartans worry me because they are a pretty good defensive outfit, and Mark Dantonio is very good at motivating players when he is an underdog. The difference is that this game is in Madison, and JT is going continue his Heisman candidacy for another week. I expect a fairly close game, but one that the Badgers win after a good 4th quarter. Wisconsin 31, Sparty 14.
So, Bucky beats the spread? Yeah, I think so, too. Sparty is okay, but it's going to be Badger weather and Jonathan Taylor is going to romp. Wisconsin 28, Michigan State 13.
Philadelphia Eagles (+3) vs. Minnesota Vikings Well, the Vikings survived their trip to the Meadowlands and beat an injured Giants team. That's not the Vikings fault, it's just what they had to do. The Eagles will not be intimidated by the Vikings, since they pulled a win out on the road against the Packers in Lambeau. This game is not going to be as easy as some Vikings-approved homers on KFAN might have let you know. Doug Pederson matches up well against Mike Zimmer's defense, and the Eagles won their last game here in Minnesota. This is the game when we find out if Kirk Cousins will be earning his money. Eagles 34, Vikings 24.
You insult Meatsauce at your peril there, Grasshopper. Will Kirk Cousins earn his money? Well, the check will clear. Eagles 17, Vikings 16.
Detroit LOLions (+4) vs. Glorious Green Bay Packers The Packers went into Dallas and owned the Cowboys like the Yankees own the Twins, and Skip Brainless is still mad about that. This sets up very well for the Packers if they win. Should that happen, the Packers will be 3-0 in the division and own the tiebreakers over every other team in the NFC North. To do that won't be easy. As much as the LOLions have a history of underachieving, they have talent. Also, the Packers haven't beaten them in a couple of years for some reason. This is not a gimme like in other years. However, these are the LOLions, and hope is a dangerous thing for them. Packers 42, LOLions 0.
Matt Patricia has had an extra week to prepare. That may work against him, actually. Packers have something to prove. I think they will. Packers 24, Lions 21.
Washington Gridlocks (-3.5) vs. Miami Tuna Net Victims This game would ordinarily be one that would never be picked under normal circumstances, but this game is one of the most atrocious NFL games ever. Both teams are trying to lose out in order to draft Tua, and quite frankly both could lose to an XFL team. This game shows us why tanking is a terrible thing in sports. This game could set the sport back into the dark ages of the NFL. I'm serious when I say you would be better off watching anything else on television. The NFL should send both of these teams down to the Arena Football League. At least then there would be some scoring. Gridlocks -3, Tuna Net Victims -30.
Did someone say Dark Ages?
Have some Doug Kotar! You know you stink when a 24-minute highlight film of your 1976 team starts with 3 minutes of introductions of your team from 1956. But the Giants aren't in this game. Then again, neither are the teams who will be playing. Washington 7, Miami 3.
Boy, that Miami game is going to be a terrible watch. Ben out.
1 comment:
I didn't see much of the Redphins-Dolskins game, even on Red Zone, until the last minute when Fitz-magic drove the team and hit the only player left on the Miami team that you've heard of for a potentially game-tieing TD. I think all 12 people watching the game were urging Miami to go for two points and the win, and they did. Of course, the receiver dropped the pass behind the line of scrimmage to ensure the loss and preserve that #1 draft pick.
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