Heres a tournament. I call it the AP tournament. I took the top 16 teams in the AP polls and found the champion of those teams.

Sweet 16:
1. Florida over 16. Duke
9. Kansas over 8. Memphis
5. North Carolina over 12. Nevada
4. Wisconsin over 13. Oregon
11. Marquette over 6. Texas A&M
3. Ohio State over 14. Washington State
2. UCLA over 15. Air Force
7. Pittsburg over 10. Butler

Elite 8:
9. Kansas over 1. Florida
5. North Carolina over 4. Wisconsin
3. Ohio State over 11. Marquette
7. Pittsburg over 2. UCLA

Final Four:
5. North Carolina over 9. Kansas
3. Ohio State over 7. Pittsburg

National Championship Game:
5. North Carolina over 3. Ohio State

What do you think? Good, bad or ugly. Let me know. Gracias.

Thats it for now.

2007-08 Season Starting QB's:

Teams that will have QB controversies are the: Dolphins, Browns, Texans, Jaguars, Chiefs, Eagles, Bears, and Falcons.

Bills: JP Losman
Dolphins: Daunte Culpepper (injury shouldn't be bugging him next year) and release or trade Joey Harrington and draft a QB early or pick up one in free agency.
Patriots: Tom Brady
Jets: Chad Pennington
Ravens: Steve McNair
Bengals: Carson Palmer
Browns: Charlie Frye (i think he's good. this will be his last year at qb if this year doesnt go well. he has edwards, winslow and jurevicios) and will pick up Brian Griese in free agency or a trade.
Steelers: Ben Roethlisberger
Texans: JAKE PLUMMER and release or trade David Carr
Colts: Peyton Manning
Jaguars: David Garrard and release or trade Byron Leftwich
Titans: Vince Young
Broncos: Jay Cutler and release or trade Jake Plummer and draft a QB late or pick up one in free agency.
Chiefs: Trent Green and Damon Huard stays at backup
Raiders: JAMARCUS RUSSELL and release or trade Aaron Brooks
Chargers: Philip Rivers

Cowboys: Tony Romo and release or trade Drew Bledsoe
Giants: Eli Manning and draft a QB in the mid rounds or pick one up in free agency
Eagles: Donavan McNabb and trade or release Jeff Garcia
Redskins: Jason Campbell and Mark Brunell stays at backup
Bears: JEFF GARCIA and Rex Grossman moves to backup and will realease or trade Brian Griese.
Lions: BRADY QUINN and Jon Kitna moves to backup
Packers: Brett Favre and will draft a QB late or pick one up in free agency.
Vikings: BYRON LEFTWICH and release, trade or retire Brad Johnson
Falcons: Michael Vick and Matt Schaub stays at backup
Panthers: Jake Delhomme
Buccaneers: Chris Simms and Bruce Gradkowski moves to backup
Cardinals: Matt Leinart and Kurt Warner stays at backup
Rams: Marc Bulger
49ers: Alex Smith
Seahawks: Matt Hasselbeck

Do you agree or disagree with my thoughts? Please let me know either way. Gracias.

Thats it for now.

Im Back.....after a two month break.........

I bring back one of my most popular blog the Ultimate Basketball Stat.

The Return of the Ultimate Basketball Stat is here:  Improved and Better than ever.  Here is the curriculum:

I am trying to Combine Points, Rebounds and Assists (doesn't include intangibles) into a stat category of its own (called star level. AKA....SL).

I gathered the top fifty scorers, rebounders and assiststers (averages not totals).

+++++++++++In order to qualify, players must be on pace to play 70 games or (on pace for 1,400 points, or 800 rebounds, or 400 assists). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+++

I then took the score of players who were in the the top 50 in two of the three categories.

I made every point worth two SL. Every rebound worth five SL and Every assist worth 7 SL.

Then I added and did the math (added SL's).

And out of the 150 candidates (in top 50 of all three categories: Points, Rebounds, Assists) 41 players made the cut (must have two of the three stat categories in the top 50).

Here are the top 41 in order. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS THE WAY THE MATH PLAYED OUT NOT MY OPINION.

1.  Kevin Garnett, MIN 137 *******************
2. LeBron James, CLE 129 ******************
3. Steve Nash, PHO 121 *********************
4. Dwyane Wade, MIA 113 *******************
5. Allen Iverson, DEN/PHI 110 ***************
6. Caron Butler, WAS 109 ********************
7. G. Arenas, WAS 104 ***********************
8. Carlos Boozer, UTH 103 ******************
9. Baron Davis, GSW 102
10. Jason Kidd, NJN 102 ********************
11. Zach Randolph, POR 100
12. D. Williams, UTH 98
13. Dirk Nowitzki, DAL 97 ********************
14. Kobe Bryant, LAL 96 *********************
15. Tim Duncan, SAS 95 *********************
16. Dwight Howard, ORL 94 ****************
17. J. O'Neal, IND 92 *************************
18. Tracy McGrady, HOU 91 *****************
19. Elton Brand, LAC 88
20. Shawn Marion, PHO 88 ******************
21. A. Stoudemire, PHO 85 ******************
22. Vince Carter, NJN 82 ********************
23. Joe Johnson, ATL 81
24. A. Jamison, WAS 78
25. Tony Parker, SAS 77 *********************
26. Kirk Hinrich, CHI 76
27. Eddy Curry, NYK 74
28. Mehmet Okur, UTH 73
29. A. Iguodala, PHI 73
30. Mike Bibby, SAC 72
31. Luol Deng, CHI 71
32. Jason Terry, DAL 69
33. Ron Artest, SAC 68
34. Ben Gordon, CHI 68
35. J. Crawford, NYK 67
36. Mike Miller, MEM 66
37. Al Harrington, GSW/IND 65
38. G. Wallace, CHA 63
39. Monta Ellis, GSW 62
40. Earl Boykins, DEN/MIL 62
41. L. Barbosa, PHO 61

********Star denotes ALL Star Player. Shaq, Yao, Bosh, Rip Hamilton, Billups are all in the ALL star game but missed the cut.*******************

I myself am suprised with the accuracy of my lastest version, most all star players being in the top where they should be.

Other Notes: Nash is high because of his assists (he got 83 of his SL from assists, and the other 12 from points.). Gilbert Arenas got 59 of his 104 SL from points.  (Melo failed to make the cut). Garnett got 62 of his league leading 137 SL from rebounds. THREE PLAYERS WERE IN THE TOP 50 in POINTS, REBOUNDS, ASSISTS.......King James, KG, and underdog Caron Butler? yes, caron butler is the third one.

If you would like to check out my first version click on the link. http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/sportomax/20
06/07/19/The_Ultimate_Basketball_Stat

I hope this time it made sense to everyone.  If not I will be willing to answer any of your questions. I am looking forward to hearing some suggestions on how to improve it whether it be to add more stat columns (Blocks, Steals, Turnovers, ETC.) or edit the current ones.

PLEASE RESPOND...........Thats iT foR nOw.

MY

Bal/Cincy-Must win for Bengals? This is a MUST WIN! game. Baltimore is on fire will Billicks calls, and the offense is almost as scary as their defense. But. I think the Bengals will win.
Thur/NFL-Thursday Game bad for NFL? Kinda good. I think moving the game to Friday is better. Lets have some "Friday Night Lights". and move it to a national network.
Owens-Defending Vanderjagt? T.O. zip it. Vandy sucks. Vanderjagt is a worse guy than T.O. Vandy said Manning stinks, that is a real arrogant comment. T.O. time for you to move on.
Raiders-Traitor in organization? I wouldn't doubt it. The Raiders are so bad. It all falls on the coach for not fixing the team chemistry. Moss once an MVP is now equal to a fifth string WR. The offense is bad. My advice clean the house.
Grossman-Will trash talk haunt bears? Yes, It will. I have picked the bears to win. But Grossman should never brag about anything. He has been terrible. 3 times worse than Jake the Snake Plummer. Don't blow it Bears and Grossman. Griese's on your heals.
Pujols-MVP should be from Playoff team? I agree with Pujols, only playoff contenders. If their an MVP their team should be in the playoffs. Howard is amazing but Pujols brought his team to the playoffs?

Giants-Fun Final Season? I would be mad if I was Tiki. He hasn't been getting the carries he has. And if it was my last year, I wouldn't be to happy.
Upset with Plaxico? Plax should have shown a little more effort then this wouldn't be a problem. Plax should be yelled at for his lack of effort.
Strahan Blaming Media? Strahan stay out of this. Be quiet and play. You haven't been doing your share.
Already Member of Media? Tiki, could be in the media next year.
Is Eli Regressing? Yes, every QB has set backs. He'll be so-so a couple more years then play like his bro.
Team Okay with Coughlin? All right guy. Won in J'ville, did good last year. Keep em.
Bad Move by Romo? Props to Romo. Keep it up.

Cutler-Chances Shanahan Regrets Move? 10? He has never played a snap, but I like him.
Carroll-Chances Carroll Coaches Cards? 25? He won't do it, USC is a College Football dynasty. He'll be there till USC is no longer good.
UNC-Chances UNC Wins it all? 15? I would take the field. Butler looks good, WSU, Kansas, Maryland, Duke.
Nate-Chances Robinson tries dunk again? 100? He'll it again. The knicks can't get badder.

TV Picks-Survivor and End of Bengals, Ravens game.

Strahan-Okay with Strahan's Behavior? No I am not. Chill. Boy. Chill. Get on with your game.
Cowher- Stay in Pitt.
Jazz- Good team. watch out.
Mavs- Be concerned.
LSU- I smell Roses.
Eva/Tony-Nice work.
Frazier-Who cares?
Central Mich or Ohio-I dont know any one on the team. So I will take the shorter name Ohio.

Good Night, Canada!

Thats it for now. (Comments accepted)!

Ohio State is clearing the best team.

The Rematch-Michigan

I havent been a fan of the rematch because if they meet it will probably be the same score.  And Michigan just lost where as its been weeks since Notre Dame, USC and Florida have lost. Michigan still has a shot though, they need to be rooting for a close sloppy USC and Notre Dame game, UCLA win over USC.  Florida State and Arkansas to beat Florida.  Michigan had 6 quality wins, including two to one loss teams (Wisconsin, Notre Dame). Final Say: I would say they wont play rematch, but with Junior Henne, junior mike hart, sophmore manningham most likely returning next year. I see them as the DEFINATE NUMBER next year, list OSU this year.

Notre Dame

I had them playing Ohio State in the championship in the preseason.  There beat down by Michigan certainantly does not help them. Their last game of the year is against USC. They have arguable four wins against decent to good teams, leaving 6 wins against terrible teams. Jeff Samarzija, Brady Quinn, Darius Walker, David Grimes, Rhema McNight, John Carlson are just to much for USC to stop. Final Say: I would love to see them there in the title game but the easy schedule and the bad loss I dont think they will make it.

Florida

They have the best shot. One loss was to Auburn.  The 2 headed QB thing is situation works out perfectly. I do think there achilles heal is the running with #21 Wynn who has got only 600 or so yards which is a little over 50 yards a game. Florida often trick plays fool defenses and will continue to fool defenses. Are they going to option run, option pass, run, pass, reverse run, reverse pass, double reverse run, double reverse pass and so on. Final Say: I think they will play in the championship game.

USC

They probably have the toughest schedule of all of them. Beating Cal this last week, beating Nebraska, Arkansas, and Oregon (ALL RANKED IN TOP 25). Booty could have make a run for the heisman if they wouldnt have lost to lowry OREGON STATE. I dont think they will win out. Notre will be a dandy next week. The winner, has a GREAT SHOT AT MAKING IT TO THE TITLE GAME. Final Say: I think they will fall short against Notre Dame but beat UCLA leaving them out of the National Title hunt but in the BCS bowl games.

Dont Forget: Arkansas, Wisconsin, Boise State

Dont Count on: Louisville, West Virginia, Rutgers, Texas

FINAL SAY: Ranking the odds:

1. USC-only if they win out.

2. Florida-play safe and they have a shot.

3. Michigan-ahead of Notre Dame due to creaming of Irish.

4. Notre Dame-need to dismantle USC to have any shot.

5. Arkansas-takes over the roll of the Rutgers. Legit shot if they beat Notre Dame.

Comments appreciated.

Thats it for now.

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS AND PICKS OF the TOP 5 Games in WEEK 9 in the NFL.  Here is an example of the layout I use in picking teams.

Away AT Home-HOME 21-9
Away--W.12-17<Record of teams they beat (41%<Win % of teams they beat)(1.5<number of quality wins)       L.11-10<Record of teams that beat them (52%<Win % of teams that beat them) (1<number of bad losses)
Home--W.19-1(95%)(5)          L.6-4(60%)(0)

A team gets a quality win by beating a winning team.  A .5 in quality wins or bad losses is when they beat/lose to a 50% win total. A team gets a bad loss by losing to a losing team.

Dal AT Was-REDSKINS 20-17
Dal-W.10-19 (34%)(.5) L.13-9 (59%)(.5)
Wash-W.6-8 (43%)(1)   L-22-13 (63%)(4)

Other notes: I see an upset for some reason.  I picked the "Boys" at the last second last week. The Skins hopefully corrected their flaws in the week off. Sean Springs return should make a big difference. No Moss No Problem.

Cin AT Bal-BENGALS 17-14
Cincy-W.12-17(41%)(1.5)L.13-8(62%)(1)
Balt-W.16-19 (46%)(2) L.9-6 (60%)(.5)

Other notes: I like the Bengals in this one. I just think the Ravens O is not for real.  They can't really run. While the Bengals have a great O and an Okay D.

KC AT STL-CHIEFS 24-21
Rams--------------W.10-19 (34%)(1)         L.11-10 (52%)(1)
Chiefs-------------W.12-17 (41%)(2)         L.11-10 (52%)(1)

Other notes: By far the Hidden Game of the Week. Both teams 4-3. Winner will enter the spotlight of their conference losing will lose a lot of hope. Lots of scoring.

Passing Edge goes to the Rams. Running to the Chiefs. Specials Teams edges the Chiefs. Scoring is near equal. So I guess Ill go with...........the........Chiefs.

Den AT Pit-BRONCOS 28-13
Den-W.19-16 (54%)(3)L.11-14(79%)(0)
Pitt-W.5-9 (36%)(1)L.20/35 (57%)(1)

Other notes: As you know I am a Bronco fan.  But I see this as the one of games the Broncos could lose that they should win.  But I still think the Broncos will win.

Ind AT NE-COLTS 31-28
Ind-W.24-26(48%)(3.5)L.0-0 (N/A)(0)
NE-W.17-26 (40%)(2.5)L.5-2 (71%)(0)

Other notes: I see the Colts winning this win. Too much Manning.  The Pat's have only played one ELITE team the Broncos (Vikes, Bengals and Jets seem to be just

above average or at), and they lost pretty big. And the Broncos lost to the Colts. The Pat's will succeed at Running. But the Colts O is much better than the Pat's D. 

You saw how Manning picked on D. Williams last week. He'll do the same this week.

There they are. Feed back is needed.

Thats it for now.

BOLD PICKS: (Maybe im a Guinness? maybe im knot). Well just have to find out.

Best Match Up: Broncos versus Colts.  I cant understand why the Broncos are favored by 3 points.  Litteraly ALL of the so called Experts on ESPN are picking the Colts. So why isnt the spread favoring Indy.  It could be because the Broncos are at home. 

When the Broncos have the Ball:  Expect Tatum Bell to go crazy against one of the worst running D's in the league.  Jake should have an average performance (a Td and a pick).  Watch for Javon to play a huge role like he has.   I think the O-Line will fill the void of Matt Lepsis, with one of youngsters.

When the Colts have the Ball: Peyton should put up the same amount of yards but expect him to only have one TD against the great D.  Dont expect Addai and Rhodes to do much on O.  The Broncos D should force a turnover or two.  And watch out Elvis. Elvis Dumervil.

Something that everybody is overlooking is the past Games of the Colts. Sure they pretty much man handled the Skins but they needed a game winning drive to beat the Jets and the Titans.

The Pick: Broncos 14 Colts 13

Upset Alerts: Rams at Chargers:

Beaf on the Chargers: Personally the Chargers are overrated. They have played one winning team in which they lost (Ravens). (Who lost to the Broncos who lost to the Rams). The teams they lost to had a record of 6-18 (25%). The teams they lost to had a record of 7-5. I think Merriman will be key (Roids?). I WAS a fan of him until this last week.  LT is only good for TD's.  If you look at the stats Rivers is racking of the Yards not LT. Keep in mind there will be no Olshansky and Phillips.

Beef on the Rams: Torry Holt will never be old.  Bulger is on fire.  They are passing and running.  If it wouldn't of been for their hickup vs. the niners they could be 5-1.  Jackson is finding lanes to run through. This D has been very quite, that could hurt them. In the end Holt will be the Difference.

The Pick: Rams 27 Chargers 21

Other Notable picks:

Bengals 20 Falcons 17 (Too many Johnsons)
Saints 35 Ravens 10 (Saints might have biggest home field advantage)
Panthers 17 Cowboys 14 (Final Drive Fails for Romo)

Let me know if you agree or disagree.

Thats it for now.

I went ahead and looked at the schedule for the Week 10 through 17 games and found the best games of each week.  The best game will be played on Sunday Night.

Week 10-
 Game of Week: Bears @ Giants
 Saints @ Steelers
 Chargers @ Bengals
 Rams @ Seahawks
Week 11-
 Falcons @ Ravens
 Bengals @ Saints
 Colts @ Cowboys
 Rams @ Panthers
 Game of Week: Chargers @ Broncos
Week 12-
 Bears @ Patroits
 Saints @ Falcons
 Game of Week: Eagles @ Colts
 Steelers @ Ravens
Week 13-
 Cowboys @ Giants
 Game of Week: Seahawks @ Broncos

Week 14-
 Colts @ Jaguars
 Saints @ Cowboys
 Game of Week: Giants @ Panthers
 Broncos @ Chargers
Week 15-
 Game of Week: Eagles @ Giants
 Steelers @ Panthers
Week 16-
 Ravens @ Steelers
 Panthers @ Falcons
 Game of the Week: Saints @ Giants
 Bengals @ Broncos
 Chargers @ Seahawks
Week 17-
 Falcons @ Eagles
 Panthers @ Saints
 

Game of Week: Steelers @ Bengals

I know there is a lot of Giants and Broncos games but they deserve it because the matchups are better than the other ones.

Please comment!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats it for now.

Heres what the BCS computers SHOULD! come up with.

1 Ohio State
2 Michigan
3 USC
4 West Virginia
5 Texas
6 Louisville
7 Tennessee
8 Notre Dame
9 Auburn
10 Clemson
11 California
12 Florida
13 LSU
14 Georgia Tech
15 Arkansas
16 Oregon
17 Boise State
18 Nebraska
19 Oklahoma
20 Rutgers
21 Wisconsin
22 Boston College
23 Missouri
24 Florida State
25 Wake Forest

Just missed: Miami (FL), Pittsburg, BYU.

Thats it for now.

McNabb 4500
<<<P. Manning4400
Palmer 4250
Hasselbeck4000
E. Manning3850
Delhomme 3750
Favre 3650
Bulger 3600
Brady 3550
Bledsoe 3500
Brees 3400
Culpepper 3250
Frye 3250>>>>>>
Carr 3300
Plummer 3250
McNair 3100

QB's who justed missed the mark:

Grossman (Is he FINALLY ready) , Pennington (Like him, but he'll eventually mess up), Leftwich (Hurts that he lost Smith), B. Johnson (WR's are weak), Brunell (Hes done), Kitna (needs support).

<<<Barber 1700
Dunn 1650
LT 1650
LJ 1600
Rudi 1600
Portis 1550
Jackson 1550
McGahee 1500
Parker 1500
Alexander 1500
T. Bell 1350
C. Taylor 1300
Gore 1250
Maroney 1200>> J. Lewis 1150
E. James 1100
A. Green 1050

Backs who don't make the mark:

Michael Turner (If only he were a starter) , Brian Westbrook (better reciever than back), Julius Jones (overrated) , Michael Vick (eventually teams will stop him) , Duece McAllister (He'll get injured), Ronnie Brown (I doubt him for some reason.

Thats it for now.

This is similar to my Ultimate Basketball Stat but different.  My goal was to make QB's, RB's, WR's, TE's to have the same value and the Defense near by.  The Kickers will be the only one far off.  So here are the Stats:

Completions (1)
Incomplete Passes (-1)
Passing Yards (11 yards per point; 10 points at 400 yards)
Passing Touchdowns (3)
Interceptions (-3)
Rushing Yards (2.5 yards per point; 10 points at 150 yards)
Rushing Touchdowns (3)
Receptions (.5)
Reception Yards (2.5 yards per point; 10 points at 200 yards)
Reception Touchdowns (3)
Return Yards (20 yards per point; 10 points at 200 yards)
Return Touchdowns (3)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-3)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (3)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (3)
Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards (-3)
Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards (-3)
Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards (-3)
Field Goals Missed 40-49 Yards (-3)
Field Goals Missed 50+ Yards (-3)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Point After Attempt Missed (-5)
Sack (5)
Interception (6)
Fumble Recovery (6)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (10)
Points Allowed 0 points (40)
Points Allowed 1-6 points (30)
Points Allowed 7-13 points (20)
Points Allowed 14-20 points (0)
Points Allowed 21-27 points (-5)
Points Allowed 28-34 points (-10)
Points Allowed 35+ points (-20)

This is how big I think each teams roster should be:

QB, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN

Give me your thoughts.

Thats it for now.

This is how the BCS SHOULD have the top ten:

1.  Ohio State: Easily the Number One Team, clobbering the Horns and handling Petterno's squad.

2.  USC: I thought this would be a down year.  But I thought wrong Booty, Moody, Jarrett, and the next STEVE SMITH are doing well.

3.  Auburn: Irons and Lester are bringing back memories of Brown and Cadillac.  This team didn't impress much last week but this week they did.

4.  Florida: Like the game plan this last week.

5.  Michigan: Thought this would be a suprise team,  Mario Manningham is one of the TOP WIDEOUTS IN COLLEGE BALL.

6.  West Va: Would be fourth but they almost lost to East Carolina.

7.  Texas: The Horns look like a team that has solved their issues.  Might be a different outcome if they played Ohio State again.

8.  Lousville: Thought Brohm and Bush would put them at the top of the league but I guess it will be impressive backups Cantwell and Smith/Stripling.

9.  Virginia Tech: This team has been impressive.  Like the talent of Ore.  Little scary but still pulled it off.

10.  Notre Dame: If they would of loss they would have been possibly out of the Top 25.  But that comeback by Quinn and the D puts them just in the ten.

WATCH OUT FOR ______________________ TO CRACK THE TOP TEN BY THE END OF THE SEASON:

LSU

IOWA

TENNESSEE

CLEMSON

BOSTON COLLEGE

Thats it for now.

Here are my picks:

Chicago over Minnesota,  I don't think this is as close as people think it will be.  Minnesota's offense can't beat the Chi town D. Chicago 20, Vikes 6.

Bengals over Steelers, The Steelers look pretty shaky.  I have some questions about them now. The Johnson seem to be on a roll.  Bengals 24, Steelers 10.

Jets over Bills,  The Bills aren't that good. Repeat they aren't that good. They did win but not to impressively.  I am by no means on their band wagon.  Jets 10, Bills 7.

Carolina over Tampa.  If Smith had been playing the Panthers would be 2 and 0.  Smith will take a half to get back on track, but should handle the Buccs.  Panthers 28, Buccs 13.

Packers over Lions.  Most are giving this win to the lions, but I am not.  Packers looked better last week versus the Lions. Pack 27, Lions 20.

Texans over Redskins. Upset of the Week. Portis won't click right away.  Watch for Carr to take control, while Brunell continues to struggle. Texans 24, Skins 16.

Indy over Jags.  I have some doubt in the Jags. And it seems like the Edgeless Colts are more of an aerial assault. Colts 44, Jags 27.

Miami over Tennessee.  Daunte should get back on track versus the bad Titans D.  Watch for Ronnie Brown to have a good game. Fins 17, Titans 3.

Baltimore over Browns. BLOWOUT!!!!!!!!!Nothing more to say. Ravens 42, Browns 6.  Okay maybe more like 34 to 9.

Arizona over St Louis. This is one of those games that could be close or a blowout for either team.  I got the Cards, after seeing the poor play from the Rams. Cards 28, Rams 12.

Phily over San Fran. Second Blowout of the Week. San fran is so overrated, i think? Stallworth and McNabb should go crazy. Eagles 42, Niners 9.

Giants over Seahawks. GAME OF THE WEEK. If this would be played next week I'd take the Hawks.  I don't think Branch will "click" with the O.  Close game still. G-men 31, Hawks 27.

Broncos over Patriots. Some will call me a home boy, but I think Shanny will have a better game plan after Jake is more confident after taking a rather easy playbook. Broncos 18, Pat's 15. 

Falcons over Saints. I would love to see the Saints win, But I don't think the Saints D is good at all. Offensive Showdown. Falcons 31, Saints 27.

Thats it for now.

Team W                Ranks          1st R.              2nd R.               Con. Ch.          SB XLI         Champ
Patriots 10             Colts            Colts              Colts                     Colts              Colts           Colts
Jets 7                   Steelers         Steelers         Steelers            Patriots   
Dolphins 7            Patriots           Patriots         Patriots     
Bills 6                    Broncos         Broncos        Broncos      
                                 Ravens        Ravens       
Steelers 10             Bengals    Bengals       
Ravens 10           Chargers           
Bengals 10           Jaguars           
Browns 6               Chiefs           
                                   Jets           
Colts 11                Dolphins           
Jaguars 8              Texans           
Texans 6               Raiders           
Titans 5                 Browns           
                                  Bills           
Broncos 10            Titans           
Chargers 8               
Chiefs 7               
Raiders 5               
                  
Giants 10             Seahawks       Hawks           Hawks                  Hawks            Bears 
Eagles 9                   Bears             Bears           Bears                   Bears   
Cowboys 8             Falcons         Falcons         Falcons     
Redskins 7              Giants             Giants          Giants     
                                  Eagles            Eagles       
Bears 13               Panthers          Panthers       
Vikings 7             Cowboys           
Lions 6               Cardinals           
Packers 5             Saints           
                                Rams           
Falcons 11          Redskins           
Panthers 9            Lions           
Saints 8                Buccs           
Buccs 6               Packers           
                               Niners           
Seahawks 13               
Cardinals 8               
Rams 8               
Niners 5               

Thats it for now.