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I pretty much picked the wrong Texas teams. Whatever; I guess today's Texas outcome was better late than never (FYI: picking Texas FTW, and picking against Tech & A&M are routine, as much as being wrong with all 3. That's been the case in the past)

MY 2023 STANDINGS AFCW: Chargers, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders AFCS: Jaguars, Titans, Texans, Colts AFCE: Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Bills AFCN: Bengals, Ravens, Steelers, Browns NFCW: Niners, Seahawks, Rams, Cards NFCS: Falcons, Saints, Panthers, Bucs NFCE: Eagles, Giants, Cowboys, Commanders NFCN: Lions, Vikings, Packers, Bears AFC Postseason WC: Los Angeles over Kansas City // Cincinnati over Denver // Baltimore over Miami DR: Jacksonville over Baltimore // Los Angeles over Cincinnati AFCCG: Jacksonville over Los Angeles NFC Postseason WC: Philadelphia over New Orleans // Detroit over New York // Seattle over Atlanta DR: Philadelphia over Detroit // San Francisco over Seattle NFCCG: San Francisco over Philadelphia SUPER BOWL LVIII: San Francisco 49ers over Jacksonville Jaguars Week One NFL Picks: Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, Jacksonville, Minnesota, New Orleans, Washington, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New England, Seattle, both New York Teams Chicago, New England, and both NY teams all cover. Over hits in SNF, under in Pats, Bills, and Packers games

It may have been possible if the College Football overtime rules emulated the NFL overtime rules. Week 02 Game Picks: Notre Dame, Colorado, Utah, Kansas State, Georgia, Ohio State, Penn State, Clemson, Texas A&M, Michigan, Tulane, Tennessee, Tulsa, UNC, Oklahoma, Duke, Texas Tech, Alabama, Wisconsin, LSU, TCU, Florida State, Oregon State, USC IDK what the current O/U is for Colorado/Nebraska, but I'm taking the over. Colorado covers; IDK if Nebraska will do anything, but chances are they don't have to do anything since Colorado can get to the over on their own ETA: Michigan doesn't cover 37.5 & Alabama covers -7. Under in both games (56.5 & 53.5, with the former being the same as the one for Colorado/Nebraska)

It's pretty sad, really as it relates to TB12. If cartoons were (still) a thing, the cartoon would be more realistic. What's not sad would be the JOKE not having to worry about Carlos, but then Daniil still wins on Sunday

Knowing Campbell, he was just doing he best to overcome the situation they were in. They were the inferior team. FWIW, no sense in going crazy when it would've been the point where they'd had throw the flag

TBH, TPTB and company playing favorites is the opposite of unprecedented or surprising. This is common throughout sports. In a "coin-flip" situation I understand it because having the stars persevere is good for sports or the sport. Kansas City winning, while as boring as New England in the past, is good for business. That being said, it was so blatant. If they let him get away with it once or twice, so be it. But it was all the time. He should've been flagged to put him on notice, but they did not, and he took advantage of it. If they call it, that doesn't happen throughout the game. Then if it were to occur later & it's not called, people would complain, but then it'll just be TPTB stretching the rules. Instead...well, this is not great for the league

Are her opponent permitted to go to the judge with the attempt to get her to shut up?

IIRC, 5-4 lead serving for the final with a set in hand. Man, this was as painful as Williams exit 8 years ago, more or less. I probably would've been upset with a Coco loss on a Saturday, but that should've meant being okay with Keys winning. Instead, I'll be upset if she loses, period. And then, for me, insult will be added to injury with the outcome of another tournament final taking place the following day

One thing that's worth mentioning is that Detroit winning was impressive in a game where, maybe they could've won by more had the refs had put their foot down on Jawaan Taylor. So while Detroit might've been gifted with a defensive score that may have made the difference, the officials not caring about KC's RT jumping early was a pretty big deal. Sure 41-28 (or 42-27) in favor of Detroit might've been silly in terms of predicting a score, but I was on the fence throughout the week. I still had them covering win or lose. As mentioned, Jones isn't getting paid. IMO, this isn't going to be a mid-90s Emmitt situation, but it's more probable than not that KC needs him more when going opposite some offensive greats. Fortunately the brutal part of KC's schedule doesn't occur until after Week 8

Regardless of the outcome, I was planning on picking Detroit to win its division, or I was always going to pick them to win the NFC North. Plus, I still think that this is the year Kansas City doesn't win its division. Sean Payton can be & has been sneaky good. In addition, the Chargers might have a decent structure to where they finally overcome their division foe. Especially if Bosa is around throughout. It was important that I mentioned that before kickoff so that it didn't look like I'm predicting stuff in the moment. KC can easily be down 0-2 after their trip to Jacksonville. That, IMO, will cost them big. As for Detroit. no bandwagon jumping for me yet. However, Minnesota's schedule is brutal, Green Bay may be an unknown but I think they're mediocre at best, and there's nothing too exciting about Chicago. So if all goes well, then Detroit can finally be the 31st team to win it's division since the current alignment took place (or 32nd if somehow Cleveland gets there first)

While several players in the NFL fight for the cash, Joe Burrow will be getting just that

Lions 41, Chiefs 28. The line, which was 4.5 from 6 (or dropped from 6.5 to 5) in favor of Kansas City, dropped to 4 and then 3.5 upon the news of Kelce. I didn't even need to look at what caused the rapid drop. We'll see how Patrick can play without Travis for the first time. That 31-point surge New England had over six years ago occurred without Gronk. Speaking of New England, Mahomes first game as a member of KC concluded in a surprising win in favor of KC at the expense of the Pats. That occurred on this date in 2017. If the face of the NFL can get it done, IDC that it's at Arrowhead. That shows that it doesn't matter who's in and who's out. That's scary for the other 31 teams, but not for KC. I'll post my other stuff later, but I do have Kansas City finishing in 3rd place in the AFC West without any wins after 01/07/24. I have Detroit winning the NFC North. Not sure I can post how far they go in the NFC but I don't have them winning it

Probably not in the first year. Now, anything could happen if, say, Tampa gets him. That division, while likely to be better in 2024, has to send someone to the postseason. Tampa lucked out last year before actually getting destroyed by Dallas, but maybe this time around, The Bucs enjoy homefield. Then, maybe they turn into those Giants teams that rolled through the postseason. Of course, if a team that is awful in 2023 traded their first round pick to a 2023 playoff team, it's high enough to trade up to the first overall pick, the team holding that pick doesn't need a QB (ex Carolina, Buffalo), and the same team has another first round pick, Caleb could end up in a very good situation. It could be a team that's one QB away from contenting for the title

This is totally fair enough. I can't believe I left out Dallas. Same with Miami and the Chargers, but Dallas? Yeah no for Caleb. I'm okay with the Rams since their culture is actually decent. Not as decent as Cowherd thinks but it's probably & currently Top 5 or Top 10. I left out teams like Cincinnati & Carolina for obvious reasons. Cincy, while not awful in terms of culture isn't good either. Plus, they sorta have someone that's great right now. Carolina just got Young. However, I don't know what to expect in the first year. Too soon to boot that guy, and furthermore, it's rather too early to determine whether Tepper is a great owner or not. Indy and New England I probably should have included on that list as well. As for tonight's game, I might have to wait until the 11th hour to make a pick. That's in terms of who's winning the game. It can go either way; I thought as much this time 2 days ago, albeit to a lesser extent. FWIW, I had Detroit at least covering the spread, and I still do. As for an outright victory or a win that emulates what Kansas City did to New England six years ago on this date, I'm currently not sure

You know, not too long ago, I think Mike Florio said that it'll be when not if in terms of the league going to a lottery system. I forgot where he mentioned it or if it was Mike to begin with (could've been Chris Simms or someone else), but I think I would not have a problem with one. I'll laugh if Caleb stays in school if Arizona has the worst record in the league. Williams in the NFL is great for the league, so if there was anyway to sabotage the Cards plans to lose on purpose I'm all for it. That team doesn't deserve anything good. Same for Houston, Cleveland, and to a lesser extent, Tampa Bay

I think I saw someone "predicting" 96-17 in favor of Detroit with Goff throwing for at least 555 yards and 10 touchdowns

It sucks that (in 2023) TPTB / decision makers have to wait for [death] in order to adapt & change.

San Francisco And DPOY Nick Bosa Finally Work Things Out

This is not good. I'll never be able to prove it, but before the above news, I was planning on taking Detroit and the points, and thinking of an outright win. Plus, I don't think I was putting KC 4th place again, but I definitely wasn't putting them in 1st place (or 2nd) at the end of the season for the AFC West

There’s no reason to mention Georgia and Michigan as the relates to their respective first and second place spots in the first AP Poll (as in first rankings after everyone has played), but I guess I can since it’s not a federal crime. Ohio State dropped 2 spots which is interesting. Indiana covered against them, but that was a road game for the Buckeyes. I guess I’d look at it as two teams moving up & jumping over them in Alabama and Florida State and not OSU stumbling. Clemson nearly feel out of the rankings after being ranked in the Top 10. Despite my remark about their placement, Duke might be better than usual this season. It’s too soon to tell after one game, but Duke is ranked. Might be a sample of overreaction, similar to what Colorado is getting, as they also entered the Top 25. Tennessee & Notre Dame enter the Top 10 after LSU & the mentioned Clemson drop out of it

I think I was suprised that Iga is actually really winless against her. Then there's Coco who simply ousted her like it was no big deal. That's sports, I suppose

So much for a rare absence of Clemson as a Top 5 team; maybe it was a mistake to put them in the Top 10!

I have yet to test YouTube TV outside of my area, but that's probably due to the fact that the place I was at had a ton of options. They also had Spectrum, so it could be an issue when I'm there later on. Minor at best. In addition, and as mentioned, the ton of options would address a successful plan B if this pathetic battle lasts forever

A nice Over/Under bet (or 500) makes for a great football season. Maybe a ton more if the number of times Stephen A is mistaken for Bayless is included in the season bets

Hate is a strong word, and when you hate someone despite one's success at Cincy or South Bend, it's at the sports level. Not in real life. That being said, there are several people who'll pick a champion before the season starts, then they'll be out before Week 2 when things go South right away. Then there's me, who is still looking forward to this season, and maybe even more!