Catching Up

Thanks for the comments and emails. It's totally awesome and makes me think that I am doing something that other people enjoy.

So we are not off to a good start on the College Basketball. G'Town got the W, but covered the spread taking DDSF's (And yes, I just referred to myself in the third person) record to 1-2. We will do better in the future don't worry.

This is all because I have started getting the hang of things due to my new addiction centsports.com. Again, if you have not checked this site out, do it now here and become my friend giving me a piece of your winnings at the same time.

Recently, I parlayed a 3 way bet in to 61 cents! Not bad considering I started with 10. I am now up to 49 with a two game parlay on my picks for the spread of the NFL division championship games.


I know I missed on the College Basketball this weekend. I did pick Wake to beat Clemson in the last meeting of undefeated teams this year to continue my Streak on ESPN. I don't know that any one cares about that, but just thought I should let you know.

Big Monday is tomorrow (that's what she said!) and I will definitely give my picks for that tomorrow, so check back and feel free to make fun of me.


Couple quick things I forgot about.

Verne Lundquist referred to Kansas' Marcus Morris as "McMorris". The back of his Uni does say Mc__Morris, but come on! You call yourself a national play by play announcer! That is completely unacceptable! Did you even read the roster?? Seriously, Verne.

The Sonics-No-More have won some games. Who would have thought?!? Durant is still shooting 3's at a 42.6% clip and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games and actually favorites tonight over the Heat in OKC!


The NFL is down to its final four, and that is excitment for all. It's such a big deal, they moved the times of the games (not that it had anything to do with the early game being played on the west coast or anything) back 2 hours.

I would really like to just watch the games all day, and not do anything else at all. However, I still have other duties (mainly making sure my dogs don't eat the house) so will just get to watch most of them. The best way to watch games is in a bar with friends and the drinks on the house, but seeing as many of my closest friends dont live in the same town, I am no where near famous (and neither are my friends - sorry guys) that will not happen. There's always the lottery right?

Picks

Philly (-4) at Arizona
I know that a lot of the media is jumping all over the Philadelphia team that has played extremely well over the last few weeks after just sneaking into the playoffs. I, however, am not. I think that Arizona has some form of destiny that rests upon the arm of Kurt Warner, the legs of Edgerrin James and the hands of Larry Fitzgerald who has been nothing short of amazing in the playoffs.

I think that the Cardinals will find a way to shut down Brian Westbrook. That leaves the likes of Jason Avant and DeSean Jackson to beat the Cardinals on offense. Avant is a 3rd stringer at best, and Jackson is a rookie and will show it today.

No matter what the Eagles do today, they will not be able to shut down Larry Fitzgerald and Kurt Warner. Fitzgerald is too good and Anquan Boldin is back this week to add to the awesome passing attack.

If the Eagles win, it will be the second year in a row that the 6th seed from the NFC has won the league. I just don't see it happening. I'm taking the Cardinals!



***Song of the Day: "Say Anything(Else)" by Cartel***

Good band that I just got into courtesy of Mark, my punk music specialist. This is a song that you can rock out to or just have in the background to chill to. I recommend it to anyone who likes any kind of rock, punk or alternative music.


Pick #2
Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh (-6)
Pittsburgh won both regular season matchups by a total of 7 points. Week 4, 23-20 in overtime and Week 15, 13 - 9 in a game that was decided by the slimmest of margins. Santonio Holmes caught a pass that was initially ruled short of the goalline only to be overturned on review and remains a highly controversial call.

Interesting fact from both games, Le'Ron McClain was the leading rusher in both games. The Ravens' fullback who is in his second year and had a total of 18 rushing yards as a rookie outrushed both teams' best backs (Willis and Fast Willie).

This game looks to be the definition of a defensive battle. A rookie quarterback in Joe Flacco is going against a quarterback who recently had a spinal contusion!

What do you think the over/under is on interceptions for this game? 4? 4.5? 5?

Let's go over. Heck, a former successful playoff QB (Jake Delhomme) threw 5 (Really, he's a starter?!?! Really?!) while Kurt Warner threw one himself (Atleast it wasn't 5!).

I think that Big Game Ben will take care of the ball enough (Flacco gets 3 picks and a fumble) and leads the team to their second AFC championship in 4 years.

Plus, Baltimore hasn't had a bye week since week 2. Pittsburgh has had two in that span. They have to be hurting.

Pittsburgh gets the W and covers. Write it down. It will happen.

Reactions tomorrow.


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