Does Peyton Manning get favorable calls?
November 29, 2009
I can’t count the emails I have received with someone who complains they aren’t making winning NFL picks because of favorable calls going to certain players. They ask if I think certain players are getting calls they don’t deserve and the short answer is yes. However, I have never seen a situation that these calls have any real impact on a game. Yes it may keep a scoring drive alive but it happens in games in which it is a multiple score victory. Let me break it down for you. The...
NFL Power Ranking Football Picks
November 24, 2009
Would anyone have picked two NFL teams to be undefeated after 10 games this season? The Indianapolis Colts might have been a favorite but how about the New Orleans Saints? Are they the long shot this year? Comparing how these two teams got here begs the question, is it better to lucky or good? Both teams have had their share of luck but they seem to be good enough to fight through the mistakes. Let’s start with the Colts – last week they overcame 3 turnovers, two interceptions by Peyton Manning,...
NFL Futures and Football Picks
November 24, 2009
What makes the Minnesota Vikings this year’s favorite? People either love them or they hate them but we all must admit that they made some moves in the offseason and it seems to be paying off. The biggest news, of course, was the addition of the “old” guy, Brett Favre. But it’s the “kid”, Percy Harvin that Favre says makes him look good. Harvin, at 21, called Favre “sir” when they first met and is still amazed when Brett sends him a text message of encouragement. Different as night...
College Football Bowl Picks
November 6, 2009
Who is the favorite in the unpredictable ACC Atlantic division? This week’s matchup between Clemson and Florida State might help clear some of the confusion. After back to back losses to TCU and Maryland, Clemson now has 3 wins in a row and controls its own destiny. The Tigers must win out to share the title. Florida State’s struggles have been well documented but they have consecutive wins over North Carolina and North Carolina State to help keep their hopes alive. However, the naysayers...
NFL Picks Mid Season Recap
November 5, 2009
So what’s happening to some of the favorites as we hit the midpoint in the NFL season? Would you have picked Dallas to be battling for first place in the NFC East? A few weeks ago the Cowboys were 2-2 and coming off that humbling loss at Denver. This week they are 5-2 and take on the 5-2 Eagles for a mid-season showdown. Did the bye week take away all of the momentum of the Broncos’ 6-0 start? Kyle Orton looked out of sync last week against Baltimore. Or maybe the Ravens defense was reinvigorated...
