Playoffs?!?!?

Yes, it's the playoffs....

First, I saw this in the paper today....



The answer is no, he has not....

In any case, I was a little busy last weekend, so I did not put up my money-winning selections. I would have given you Denver and the points, and I guess you'll just have to take my word for it...

It started snowing here today... Lovely. Just lovely. Made me wanna do something that the pills I was taking were making me do....

Let's go to my true feelings, expressed in cartoon form:



That sums it up.

Cheerleader Update: It seems that "Thunder" rides into Mile High Stadium before every Denver home game. A long standing tradition, apparently.





The things I learn researching this stuff. Apparently, at USC, they have a tradition of a guy in an outfit riding a horse into the Stadium, and plunging a sword into the turf. The blogger where I found this stuff called the Broncos Tradition "Awesome", and referred to the USC thing as "Homoerotic at best." I'm no expert on homoeroticism, so I'll let that go... Google it up if you're interested in homoeroticism, or USC, or whatever...

Another famous "Animal" Mascot, Man's Best Friend, the doggie....



Apparently, being "Ugga", the mascot of the Georgia Bulldogs, is a tough gig. The average lifespan of Ugga is 4 years. Stop giving him beers after wins!!!

Now, this weekend in Foxboro, Thunder will not be riding into the Stadium... No. Tom Brady and The Patriots will be riding into the Stadium. They have yet to win a playoff game in their new building.

That will change Sunday. More on that later...

Uhh, also, quick note, Cowboy haters, you can stop emailing me the details of how Tim Tebow and TJ Yates now have as many playoff wins as Tony Romo. I am painfully aware of this, but thanks for those emails, I appreciate it. Your dedication to keeping me informed is touching, so, thanks. ;)

I don't get all the hate for Tim Tebow, really. One of the Florida Boys is really something, he watches a Broncos game for 5 minutes, Tebow completes a pass, his face turns red, and he changes the channel. Look, I've had a lotta fun taking Tebow's side, just to rile up Tebow haters... But seriously, if you wanna hate, how about Mike Vick?? Exploiter and murderer and abuser of dogs. Here's a guy you can hate. Ray Lewis, hate away. Probably murdered a dude in an alley, and if he didn't, he was standing right there when it happened. We're okay with that? How many season-ending hits and concussions does James Harrison have to lay on other players??? Ohhh, so he says he "didn't mean to hurt " Decker of the Broncos. Ohh, okayyyy, fine.... I'm sure he didn't mean to knock Colt McCoy out of the game either. If you wanna hate, people, there's plenty to hate. Tim Tebow??? What'd he ever do???


Anyway, let's get to the picks. For the young (or new) gamblers out there, This is a great weekend to take the home teams. The home teams, coming off their well-earned byes, are historically around .700 winnning percentage. Plus, it's very easy to be overly swayed by what you just saw last weekend. The Giants are the classic example of that. Let's review some real recent Giants games: got blown away by Rex Grossman and the Redskins. Barely got past a pathetic Jets team. Looked pretty good against a highly disappointing Atlanta Team that is clearly built to play indoors. Hmmm. The Fraud that is Eli Manning. Hmmm. These guys are going to fly up to Austin Stroebel Airport, get off the plane, and beat the Packers in Green Bay??? Uhh, no they're not.

Pick #1 Packers -9

Pick #2 49ers +3.5

As a gambler, you have to love a home underdog in this spot. You have to. I don't love this pick. The 49ers didn't play any team with a top 6 offense all year. This Saints offense is HISTORICALLY good. On several levels. An all time great offense. Are the 49ers ready for that?? Not sure. If you wanna lay off this one, go ahead, it's purely a home dog play. In case you were wondering, the weather is supposed to be mid-60's and nice, so the dome / outdoors thing probably won't be a factor.

Pick #3 Ravens money line

I don't like laying the 9, but I think they win the game. This will pay less than 1:1, but it's better to cash the ticket, than to throw it in the garbage.

Pick #4 Patriots -14

I see a big Patriots win. The Broncos are a very different team at home. This will not be at home. Dick LeBeau (Defensive co-ordinator, Pittsburgh Steelers) will not be calling cover-zero plays with both safeties at the line this week. The Patriots will not be playing with a 1-legged quarterback.

Pick #5 2-team teaser, Patriots and Packers

Pick #6 2 team parlay, Patriots and Packers

So there you go!!! A 6 pack of money making picks. My usual disclaimer, I take no responsibility for anything. All picks are free, or your money back.

Enjoy.