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  1. Carey

    NFL Thread

    How bout them "BUCCOS"!
  2. Carey

    NFL Thread

    Technically, some NFC team has to make the Super Bowl this year. That's right. And that NFC team is hosting on America's Game Of The Week in 40 minutes
  3. Carey

    NFL Thread

    I had to double check to see how they would survive (and still play & win a game in February) without Todd Bowles. I don't think they can kick him out with a game against Baltimore, who Tampa might be looking ahead to. However, if, somehow, Bruce regains the HC spot, they could turn to Larry Foote as the new DC outright. I don't know if they'd put Leftwich in that role. Who knows? I just can't see a team headed by Todd Bowles winning the Super Bowl
  4. Carey

    MLB Thread

    Maybe San Diego can escape, but then that'll be it for them despite getting whatever NLCS games remain at home. They might have to empty the tank. As mentioned, I'd rather not see Houston beat New York (and the rest of the AL) for nothing. Short of Dusty getting the title, there's not much to root for in terms of the Astros. While Baker winning a ring would be nice, I don't know if I'll have that much interest if, say they sweep the Yankees while the NLCS goes to a Game 7. Shouldn't be too painful since I believe that would give the NL winner a couple days off to rest instead of the nothing the Yankees got
  5. No changes to the Top Six within Week 8 poll. UCLA and Ole Miss losing their undefeated bid led to their fall outside the Top 10 of the AP Poll (12th and 15th, respectively). In terms of SEC teams outside of the Top 15, LSU and South Carolina enter the rankings, with the former reappearing on the poll inside the Top 20. Kentucky is the only team outside of the top teams to remain put from their 19th spot. I haven't seen or heard of a preview show for the College Football Playoff Rankings Show, which would be on Tuesday. However, the first rankings for the CFB Playoff is slated to released one week from Tuesday
  6. I'll post the Week 8 Rankings in a minute, since that's around the time they'll be available. In the meantime, here's the Week 7 Rankings. Not much of note except for Alabama & Tennessee swapping places and 3 and 6. If the Coaches Poll is a hint of what's to happen, then Ole Miss will drop somewhat significantly within the AP Poll, as will UCLA and Kansas State, while LSU should be ranked again
  7. Carey

    NFL Thread

    Not a bad start thus far. Ravens had to settle for 3 following to make it 7-3, and Cincy is close to doubling up Atlanta
  8. Carey

    NFL Thread

    Week 7 picks, which include Cleveland, Atlanta, Detroit, both New York teams, Tennessee, Washington, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, Miami, and Chicago, are predictions from yours truly attempting to go O-fer since, well, it's been anything but accurate this season Line Predictions (Big Games): Dallas is favored over Detroit by 7. Over/Under is 48.5 Kansas City is favored over San Francisco by 1.5. Over/Under is 48.5 Miami is favored over Pittsburgh by 7.5. Over/Under is 44.5 New England is favored over Chicago by 7.5. Over/Under is 40.5 Save for the 49ers, these are some big spreads. I think all underdogs will cover, with the Niners winning outright. This time, I know the Chiefs are the slight favorites. The 5 time Super Bowl champions, in addition of getting CMC, are getting a ton of people back. Who knows what Pittsburgh defense will show up. The offense for Miami is very good, but their defense isn't elite. The Steelers can and will have to score to win outright. Not sure who's at QB for New England; wouldn't bet my life on the Bears to crush the Patriots like it's Super Bowl XX, but they could pull off the upset if all goes well. Under hits for Cowboys/Lions & Chiefs/Niners, while the over hits for Patriots/Bears & Dolphins/Steelers
  9. Carey

    NFL Thread

    That was a joke. Though technically it wasn't, since I did say one of the things that helped Aikman was the logo on the side of his helmet. FWIW, there's another guy from the Bay Area that spent half a decade at Michigan. Somehow, there is a four-year period where, within that period, he surpassed everything Troy did in the Hall of Famer's entire career. That being said, Aikman absolutely was dominant & a great leader who deserved to get into Canton (and on the 1st ballot). I don't think he was better than people like Young and Favre, though more accomplished. However, he was good enough. People will argue he had a great RB & WR along with an offensive line and now HOF coach in Jimmy. While I agree with that, he was a big part of a Cowboys turn around from nothing to something. That Super Bowl 27 performance was a nice performance, which followed a road game against an elite Niners team to close out the 1992 season. The point there is if someone had done what Troy did, but in a different uniform, it's possible they get snubbed (not forever, but to start their HOF chances). While it would be nice to change it or modify it a little, I'd be okay if they didn't. What I don't want to see is a last minute change in the aftermath of something that would call for it. In other words, if Belichick died before he retired, it still should be five years after his last game. Not 1 year, because they wouldn't expedite it in other circumstances
  10. Carey

    NFL Thread

    Count me in in the "I'm getting deja vu" category. I totally remember this conversation. For the most part. Can't recall off the top of my head who I was "debating" with RE: Edelman vs Eli for HOF first dibs. Looking forward to next spring to discuss Archie's make-believe HOF career! I guess we'll know in 2025. FWIW, Stabler would not be in if he were still alive, and one of the things that helped Aikman was the logo on the side of his helmet. Until I checked the 2025 eligible candidates, I figured that what may help Eli get in were the lack of decent HOF candidates that will be eligible in the 2025 class. There were actually some decent candidates. Plus, people that just miss out in 2024 will make those 2025 finalists sweat a little. Maybe if they expanded the number of people per year, or even lessened the wait time by a year or 2. I doubt it right now; the HOF hasn't even made an exception for people like Brady & Belichick yet
  11. Bama did rebound, but they're still salty. Especially following a garbage bagel-free TD to end the game. Which, BTW, is the first one by Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa in eight years
  12. It's official. Alabama once again controls its own destiny. And that was before the conclusion of LSU/Ole Miss
  13. And meanwhile, Ole Miss scored in a hurry over LSU, who is currently driving
  14. And, Clemson finally leads! Midday & evening picks: LSU, Oregon, Texas, Wake Forest, Tulane, Alabama, Penn State, Kansas State No picks ATS or O/U today. LSU & Oregon, FWIW are not easy games to pick. I forgot to pick Baylor, but may have been wrong anyway. I'll pass on picking Pitt/Louisville. Speaking of passing on stuff, you can do that in terms of the remainder of the Ohio State/Iowa game
  15. Apparently Clemson benched its QB. Some places typically put down the goalposts immediately after the game ends before the fans can get there. On a related note, no letdown for Tennessee. When it's a title game or a nobody, that's not expected to happen
  16. Carey

    NFL Thread

    I hope I'm wrong, but whoever is making the decisions on who to put into Canton is waiting for the start of the first Hall of Fame process following Plunkett's death. Then they'll rip on those that think that by pointing out his numbers without addressing how those numbers differ from the aftermath of Jim's exit from the game to when he gets posthumously enshrined
  17. Tennessee, Ohio State, Clemson, Cincinnati for early Week 8 picks
  18. Carey

    MLB Thread

    Here comes some manager news: Rangers turn to former 3-time WS Champion Bruce Bochy Terry Francona returning to Cleveland in 2023 Toronto Boots The Interim Tag
  19. Carey

    The NBA

    It's not officially the NBA Hoops season until Davis goes down due to injury
  20. Carey

    NFL Thread

    I don't think they should have tried for a 1st rounder. There was a fascinating paper a while ago that analyzed every 1st round pick for a while. The long and short of it was that most of the picks weren't worth it. Much better to build a team with later picks. Plus, the guy is hurt quite a bit. When healthy, he can contribute. So when people return from San Francisco, if the attendance is decent enough, the Niners are going to be a tough out. As for Carolina, I imagine that they're going for Young/Stroud, which, IMO is the smart move
  21. Carey

    NFL Thread

    Well, to be fair to the Rams, they did win a Super Bowl & lose another before the Steelers finally made it back to the big game in his final season
  22. Carey

    NFL Thread

    Despite the fact that I lost network service ahead of picking the games, I'm still going to wait to post them sometime between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning. The in-actives have doomed me a ton this year. Some are game-time decisions where I'd be late if I waited that long. To be fair, one's status has had the opposite effect, still no success (i.e. Bama/Tennessee). Anyway, while waiting for everything, I'll still pick tonight's now. Arizona is favored by 2.5. Over/Under is 43.5 I'm picking New Orleans to win outright, and the total combined score will be 43 or less. I think I've been wrong with every game involving the Cardinals. Can't win at home, can't lose on the road. They finally lost on the road, so they're likely to win at home. Of course, it helps they're playing the Saints, and I believe Hopkins returns. For the most part, my picks are general and not against the spread. I only focus on those for big games (TNF, SNF, MNF the GOTW). Notable exceptions include big, decent, key games in the 1:00 window and/or games called by the Top FOX/CBS team in weeks they're not calling the National Game
  23. Carey

    MLB Thread

    For, me, this year has me rooting for a team based on my picks. For example, I'm totally okay with Philadelphia winning but rooting for San Diego because I picked the latter. The Padres have a lot of former Buccos, and I tend to root for them since their former team tanks with the goal to "get paid" in favor of another team that needs key people in order to win the title. Meanwhile, I guess I wouldn't mind seeing Harper win since his original team tore it down, but not before winning it all, but...not before the former MVP bolted, and....not before they were unable to win one playoff series during his time there. Outside of New York, I don't think many people are going to jumping for joy (save for rival stuff) over another Yankees title despite the fact that it's been over a decade. I would love to see folks like Cole, Judge, Taillon, etc win. More for the players, and less for management and ownership. Which is the opposite case for Houston, but not really. Despite managing a team or teams I rooted against, I wouldn't mind seeing Baker get his title in his current role. If he does that would be great. After that, then I don't see the need to root for the Astros going forward
  24. Carey

    MLB Thread

    They said he wants to pitch until he's 45. 😱 Plus, he doesn't need the family of Leon Cadore to have a "hold my beer" moment. Which still would happen after Verlander's series pitch count I might have once thought Justin was 45, but I should've doubted it
  25. Because Geo had an advantage. Yeah, Ryan isn't so popular, but Geo isn't much better. You gotta boot the guy that might be a bigger threat toward your success on Survivor
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