Well, I figured you would.
I do, but I will save those comments for when we discuss that game.
Building up a head of steam, as usual, Grasshopper?
Oh, it'll be red hot steaming.
Benster is red hot, D's picks are doodly squat, then?
You're catching on. Old guys can be educated! I am feeling the HYYYYYYYYYPPPPEEE!, and am ready to work.
Minnesota Golden Elite Rowers of the Boat (-28.5) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Gophers finally got ranked after taking Nebraska to the woodshed last weekend, and they get a reward of going to a Rutgers squad that is terrible once again. This game is going to be very noncompetitive and not worth the investment unless you are a fan of these two teams or are betting on this. When will the Gophers actually play a real opponent that will actually challenge them? Row Row Row Your Boat Elitely 50, Buttgers 0.
Rutgers ought to try the Midwest Conference. They might be able to handle that. Gophers roll. Gophers 38, Rutgers 7.
Beloved Wisconsin Badgers (-31) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini. First of all, let us bask in the glory that is Lovie Smith's beard. It is a work of art, and testament to the natural beauty that our world contains. Wisconsin looked dominant on defense yet again against a Spartan team that looked overmatched and could not handle the Badgers. The danger in this game is that people are going to be looking ahead to the showdown against A School In Columbus. This game could be tight, but the Badgers should win and then worry about the Buckeyes. Badgers 38, Illini 17.
It is lush and luxuriant:
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| Like the cliffs of Dover, but in handy beard format |
Minnesota Vikings (-2) vs. Detroit LOLions Before I unleash my thoughts, let me offer some thoughts on the Vikings. They looked very impressive last week, and it was great to see Kirk Cousins get involved in the offense and have him take some pressure off Dalvin Cook. It was a comfortable win, and they are in a good position right now. With that being said, it's time for a Very Special Comment.
Everyone duck and cover!
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| Benster's gonna drop the bomb! |
Are you through yet? Never interrupt a trained professional when he is working, mkay? Ahem. The Detroit Lions are getting a lot of sympathy from the national media because the officials inserted themselves into the game at Lambeau. The reason that the narrative has spread is because of ESPN announcer Booger McFarland. McFarland complained about the officiating during the final drive, and what he didn't realize was that there was at least 13 million viewers watching his broadcast on ESPN. I say at least because the game was simulcast on local stations in the Packers and Lions home markets, so there was probably more people watching on those stations, in addition to people watching at restaurants. He gave no credit to the Packers for taking advantage of getting those breaks, and fighting through adversity. The Lions were +3 in the turnover battle, but only got field goals out of those turnovers. The Lions fan base has a victim mentality when it comes to the refs, but they never blame ownership for making terrible hires, or admit they lost. That mentality disgusts me, as they can't give the Packers any credit. McFarland really should understand how he set the narrative, and he should be ashamed for selling the Packers short.
This is a desperation game because of the tightness of the NFC North. Thus, I default to the desperate team at home rule. LOLions 24, Vikings 10.
Glad you feel better now. Booger had a point, I suppose, but he's also trying to save his job because the folks at ESPN have not been happy with him, so a little controversy never hurts, I guess. In any event, this is actually a pretty crucial game. I need to disagree with you at some point, so. . . Vikings 27, Lions 23.
Oakland Raiders of Las Vegas (4.5) vs. Glorious Green Bay Packers The Packers had a very narrow escape at home against the LOLions, and are going to be very shorthanded at receiver. It's also a short week, and the Raiders come in fully rested after their win in London over da Bearz. This game might be a little closer than one would think, but the Packers should win to keep pace in the NFC North. It's vital that the Packers hold the head to head tiebreaker on everyone else in the division as well as the 3-0 record in the division. Packers 31, Raiders 20.
This game concerns me, because the Packers don't have a lot of wide receivers. Not sure if they called back Terry Mickens (remember him?), but they should be able to get past a decent Raiders team. Packers 27, Raiders 17.
New Orleans Saints (+4) vs. Bear Down Chicago Da Bearz Still Suck Well, Mitch Trubisky is going to return to start, and this game is going to be interesting. The Saints have looked good without Drew Brees, and it's great to see Teddy Bridgewater back and happy. The Bears need this win at home to keep pace in the division. This game is very interesting, and I expect a lot of offense. Saints 45, da Bearz 28.
The Saints have done well with Teddy. But now they have to play the Bears without Brees and without Alvin Kamara? In Chicago? Good luck with that. Bears 17, Saints 14.
Who goes by Booger, anyway? That's not even a good stage name for the WWE. Ben out!
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I don't understand that. Ya can't pick your nickname, but ya don't have to actively accept it. It's like people named Richard that don't go by Rick or Rich.
So, Benster is going all Chairman LeBron Xi on Booger? Wants him to have perspective? Is that like saying he needs to educate himself, perhaps on what "hands to the face" means, and think twice before telling the truth? 13 million people saw no penalty. It only takes one, though, to throw the flag - and the game. (On the other hand, maybe Detroit should pull all of its auto advertising out of the NFL.)
To be fair, that’s not what Benster said. He is challenging the notion that the Lions were victims. If Hockenson doesn’t drop a touchdown pass, if the Lions make more plays instead of settling for field goals, those calls don’t become a factor. Booger may be right about the calls, although the NFL pointedly did support the first call, but he’s also asking for some acknowledgment that the Packers did put themselves in a position to win the game. And the Lions know that, as their postgame comments suggest.
For my part, I would also say this — if Flowers knew the refs were making that call, he needed to adjust his approach. He didn’t do that.
Wow. Vikings approaching blowout territory; great offensive battle. Second 4-TD game for Cousins. Kinda reminds me of Scramblin' Fran.
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