Is tomorrow Thanksgiving? No, it's December 5th. Why are they making the Packers and LOLions not get a mini bye until after tomorrow? How much is Bezos paying you, Roger?
If you have to ask....
As for what happened to Wisconsin, I am not going to repeat what I wrote after the Iowa game. Fickell and the AD have a lot to consider, and the clock is ticking. The way things have been going haven't worked. Greg Gard changed how the men's hoops team looks, and early indications are very promising even after the hairball against Michigan. That's all I need to say on that front.
Sometimes a pithy comment is better than a Very Special one.
I am ready to pick some games, and am feeling the HYYYYPPEEEEEEEEEE! Watch me work.
Glorious Green Bay Packers (+3.5) vs. Detroit LOLions Last week was a very impressive performance by the Packers against a quality Dolphin team that wanted no part of the cold weather. Jordan had his best performance of the season, and the defense in particular looked good. The Lions did win the game, but got a huge assist from the Bears completely bungling the clock at the end. I was in disbelief as I watched the ending, and even some people I was with who aren't big football fans were wondering what the Bears are doing. Obviously, this game is going to be difficult for the Packers, especially given that they are down a couple of defensive backs and that the Lions won at Lambeau. But, the Lions are also banged up a bit. Remember the last time the Packers traveled to Ford Field? Nobody gave them a chance, and the Packers used their win to set up their playoff run. The good news is that the Packers are going to be fine in the playoff hunt with a loss given that they hold the tiebreakers, but if they want Jordan to get a home playoff start, you want to win this game. I think that the Packers are going to win, especially since they can move the ball on the Lions. Packers 34, LOLions Gonna LOLions 24.
I'd like to agree. I really would. The Packers have improved, especially on defense, since the last time these two teams played. And it's worth remembering that a bad pick-six from Jordan Love turned that game. Love has improved his passing since then and the Packers will give a good accounting - I'm certain of that. But the Lions are no longer a laughing matter. Lions 30, Packers 27.
Penn State Nittany Lions (+3.5) vs. Oregon Ducks, in Indy Thanks to the Curse of the Six Game Minimum coming into play with the Buckeyes losing in hilarious fashion, we have a game that I think is going to be a classic. The winner will get a first round bye, and the loser is likely to host a first round game. For James Franklin and Penn State, this is a chance to prove that they can win a big game and get their biggest win since the 2016 game against Ohio State. Oregon has proved that they belong in the Big Ten, as they have looked physical and have been very consistent in a year of college football where the other top teams have been consistently inconsistent. The biggest challenge Oregon faces is that their coach, Dan Lanning, sometimes tries stuff that can blow up in his face, and how those choices go will decide the game. Also, my personal experience with Oregon fans is that they are cool. Quack Quack 42, Sad Valley 39.
I think it will be a good game. I think Oregon is better, but not substantially better. Defense, rather than offense, decides this one, and I think Oregon's overall team speed will be the difference. Oregon 34, Penn State 28.
Hotlanta Dirty Birds (+6.5) vs. Minnesota Vikings This week is going to be a critical one for the Vikings. They are going to gain ground on someone in the NFC North, and their old buddy Kirko Chains is making his return to town. Obviously, the Vikings letting Kirk go has been a big storyline. And while it is going to be unfair to judge the decision on one game, there are going to be some takes about that decision after the game ends. Atlanta has struggled lately, and the Vikings have looked good despite needing a comeback against a pesky Cardinals squad. I've gone on record as a Kirk defender, which shouldn't have been my job in the first place. Remember, I am a fan of an NFC North rival. Kirk did a great job with the Vikings, and deserves to be cheered during pregame. As for the game, I think that the Vikings are going to win this game pretty comfortably. Vikings 37, Falcons 29.
Agree with everything you said. Vikings will win. Vikings 34, Falcons 24.
Man, you gotta love it when the Buckeyes and Bears both lose in hilarious fashion. Hope this week's games are as entertaining that way. Enjoy your football this weekend. Ben out.
