by Bobby Stompy on January 9 at 5:10PM
After going an unprecedented 4-0 last weekend, the quest for 11-0 continues. But 8-0 has to happen first, so let's get this party started.
Last week, I impulse picked all the games and it worked out quite well. This week, I thought into things a little bit, so if and when that leads to the inevitable failure, you know why.
(Home team in capital letters)
Ravens (+3) over TITANS
I need an upset, so the Ravens it is. Whenever I think about this game, I think about how terrified I'd be if either side took a lead larger than ten. How long would it take for the unpredictable quarterbacks to lead the losing team to multiple comeback drives against such savage opposing defenses? I say at least 8 quarters. This pick was hard.
PANTHERS (-10) over Cardinals
First in a series of "I weighed out both outcomes, so which one would sting the least if I got it wrong?" debates.
Is the line pretty high? Yes. Could Carolina win comfortably but still give up a garbage TD while in a 4th quarter prevent? Yeah. But the Cardinals have just been abysmal on the road this year (especially the east coast) and going against the 8-0 Panthers at home is just too stupid of an idea for me.
GIANTS (-4) over Eagles
I know the Eagles could be feisty and fired up, but the Super Bowl title is still the Giants' to lose. McNabb's offense stalled wayyy too much last week against Minnesota, and the Giants playing at home makes this pick a deal-maker. This pick was hardest.
Chargers (+6) over STEELERS
I now see why people call him "Big Ben"... it's because looking up the spelling of Roethlisberger is a pain in the ass (though for the record, I did get it right on the first try). I don't think the concussion is an issue. I do think the Steelers have played in way too many B.S. close games to just give away six points by picking them. While the Steelers could still win outright, I'm rolling with Rivers and Sproles -- or whatever nickname he goes by now.
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Oh, and I have to touch on the movie "Unborn." Seeing the trailer makes me think of two things. One, This facebook bumper sticker:
and two, the "Unborn" movie poster:
Seeing it on allmovie.com today made me finally decide to follow through on my "Top 5 Booty On Movie Posters/DVD Covers" list. Honorable mention, that one.
5) Booty Call
Doesn't touch the Top 3 because I feel like the O's are doing most of the work.
4) Cattle Call
I had to cap the National Lampoon movies at two, because it's possible they would have dominated the list.
3) Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Subtle. Understated. Dare I say classy?
2) Undercover Brother
Some of the greatest photoshopping of our generation. Remember when Denise Richards was in just about every guy's Top 20? I do, too. I called that time period "when we found out about that one scene in 'Wild Things.'"
1) Dorm Daze 2
Vida!
While likely photoshopped hardcore, if you've seen any of Vida's shoots, you know it's not too far off. When I worked at The Daily Iowan, this poster hung up on a bulletin board right behind where the sports editor sat during our weekly meetings. Focusing on the budget wasn't always the easiest thing.
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Enjoy the games, dudes.
Oh, and just because I forgot to include a picture with my entry last week, here's the one I would have used had I remembered...
Haha, later.
Last week, I impulse picked all the games and it worked out quite well. This week, I thought into things a little bit, so if and when that leads to the inevitable failure, you know why.
(Home team in capital letters)
Ravens (+3) over TITANS
I need an upset, so the Ravens it is. Whenever I think about this game, I think about how terrified I'd be if either side took a lead larger than ten. How long would it take for the unpredictable quarterbacks to lead the losing team to multiple comeback drives against such savage opposing defenses? I say at least 8 quarters. This pick was hard.
PANTHERS (-10) over Cardinals
First in a series of "I weighed out both outcomes, so which one would sting the least if I got it wrong?" debates.
Is the line pretty high? Yes. Could Carolina win comfortably but still give up a garbage TD while in a 4th quarter prevent? Yeah. But the Cardinals have just been abysmal on the road this year (especially the east coast) and going against the 8-0 Panthers at home is just too stupid of an idea for me.
GIANTS (-4) over Eagles
I know the Eagles could be feisty and fired up, but the Super Bowl title is still the Giants' to lose. McNabb's offense stalled wayyy too much last week against Minnesota, and the Giants playing at home makes this pick a deal-maker. This pick was hardest.
Chargers (+6) over STEELERS
I now see why people call him "Big Ben"... it's because looking up the spelling of Roethlisberger is a pain in the ass (though for the record, I did get it right on the first try). I don't think the concussion is an issue. I do think the Steelers have played in way too many B.S. close games to just give away six points by picking them. While the Steelers could still win outright, I'm rolling with Rivers and Sproles -- or whatever nickname he goes by now.
* * *
Oh, and I have to touch on the movie "Unborn." Seeing the trailer makes me think of two things. One, This facebook bumper sticker:
and two, the "Unborn" movie poster: Seeing it on allmovie.com today made me finally decide to follow through on my "Top 5 Booty On Movie Posters/DVD Covers" list. Honorable mention, that one.5) Booty Call
Doesn't touch the Top 3 because I feel like the O's are doing most of the work.4) Cattle Call
I had to cap the National Lampoon movies at two, because it's possible they would have dominated the list.3) Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Subtle. Understated. Dare I say classy?2) Undercover Brother
Some of the greatest photoshopping of our generation. Remember when Denise Richards was in just about every guy's Top 20? I do, too. I called that time period "when we found out about that one scene in 'Wild Things.'"1) Dorm Daze 2
Vida!While likely photoshopped hardcore, if you've seen any of Vida's shoots, you know it's not too far off. When I worked at The Daily Iowan, this poster hung up on a bulletin board right behind where the sports editor sat during our weekly meetings. Focusing on the budget wasn't always the easiest thing.
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Enjoy the games, dudes.
Oh, and just because I forgot to include a picture with my entry last week, here's the one I would have used had I remembered...
Haha, later.
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I'd recommend seeing The Unborn if only for the mid-movie camel toe shot of the lead girl that lasted maybe 8 seconds. It was so obvious that some random guy next to me in the theater yelled out "CAMEL TOEEEEE!"