Welp, I guess sometimes people just get lucky. That's my only reaction after seeing Nevada paste Louisiana Tech 37-14. I honestly started to wonder if BJal would get a lock of the day right, and by god he's done it. To quote the immortal Joe Castiglione, "Can you believe it?!?!"
So today he looks to make it two in a row, and he's going with Virginia Tech (-13.5) hosting Boston College. Last night I told him I thought this game had upset written all over it, I was half in the bag and now I've had a chance to sleep it off, gather my sober thoughts and clearly assess what I think will happen. This game is probably going to be an absolute blowout. B.C. lost to a pedestrian Clemson team 25-7 on the road a few weeks ago, and they struggled at home against very mediocre ACC teams in Wake Forest and Florida State. I don't even know if B.C. will manage to score. This could be a shutout.
In other news, the Red Sox suck and the Yankees will win the World Series. My buddy Kevin put it best last night while we were watching the game...if A-Rod is going to go and do stuff like he did last night - hitting a 700ft moonshot off Joe Nathan in the 9th inning to tie a playoff game - there's no way the Yankees don't win the World Series. In fact, it wouldn't shock me if they just rolled through the rest of the postseason undefeated. This team is scary good, and when one of the best hitters in baseball, with a track record of failing in the postseason, decides to heat up...wow.
Jimmy the Greek will have his Week 5 NFL picks for you by tomorrow morning, so call you bookie and let him know to be on call. Also, I'll be posting postseason awards in the next few days. We had a healthy arguement last night about who should win the AL MVP. I completely disagree with the rest of the world, who thinks Joe Mauer is the easy, sexy pick. So for my awards, I'll break it down by who will win and who I think should win.
-Bess
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Goodluck with all that... 2.0
Back by popular demand... well at least back, everyone's favorite, "Goodluck with all that," a sarcastic look at some of the major story lines in sports. If you're new to it, I'm sure you'll pick it up real quick. On to the encouragement.
To Josh McDaniels and the Broncos. Your Pro Bowl QB Jay Cutler is "shocked" that he was in trade talks. McDaniels tried bringing in Matt Cassel, and now will have to convince Cutler that he can work with him after all. The guy is shaken and still thinks he's on the trade block. And to make matters even easier for the 1st year head coach, their All-Pro stud WR Brandon Marshall got arrested, again, and could face another suspension. Goodluck with all that...
To Steve Kerr for convincing people he is a viable NBA GM. When Kerr took over, the Phoenix Suns were a top 2 seed in the Western Conference. In year 1 he traded Shawn Marion away for Shaq and made sure his team got out of the top 4 so they could lose in the 1st Round of the playoffs on the road. This year? Despite a rejuvinated Shaq, the Suns are in the 9th spot in the West. They openly tried trading both Amare Stoudemire and Shaq to no avail. Also, in less than 2 full seasons Kerr has employed 3 head coaches. Nice. Goodluck with all that...
To Alex Rodriguez for putting the steroid issue behind him. Great start for A-Rod as he still has his shady lookin cousin hanging out with him the 2nd week of spring training. Whether this guy is hitting .350 or .250 questions will surround him all year long. Goodluck with all that...
In a related note; to Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and Rafael Palmeiro on making Baseball's Hall of Fame. This is nothing new, but goodluck with all that...
To Thales Leites on fighting Anderson Silva at UFC 97 on April 18th. Silva had been completely dominant since joining the UFC, but in the Spider's last fight against Patrick Cote he looked lack luster. He's been hearing it ever since. He will use Leites to prove he hasn't lost a step. This may be the last we ever see of Thales Leites. Goodluck with all that...
To anyone trying to get 27 in a row in ESPN's Streak for the Cash. I mean come on. Besse peaked out at 10, I've only gone as high as 5. And talk about frustrating/ addicting. Cripes. But keep trying, it's $1,000,000. Goodluck with all that...
To the World Baseball Classic on being a success. I like the idea, but it can't work. You got top of the line guys pulling out of this thing left and right. Everyone is still in spring training mode. You got pitchers going 2.0 innings deep, etc. Look, I love Olympic basketball, and this is as close as we got to Olympic baseball, with a majority of stars from the around the world, but it just doesn't get me going. Goodluck with all that...
To the team that wins the Big East tournament this year. MSG will be the site for all 16 teams this year for the 1st time. By my count 5 are absolute lock, another 6 are still very much alive, and the conference as a whole only has 3 terrible teams. Let's say for example that Syracuse wins the tourny. In a 4 day span they would have to beat (as the bracket looks right now), Notre Dame, Louisville, Pitt, and UConn. Good lord. I don't like the Orange's chances. Whoever wins, they earned it, goodluck with all that.
To the LA Dodgers signing Manny Ramirez. Goodluck with all that...
To Manny Ramirez signing with the LA Dodgers. Goodluck with all that...
To Scott Boras on making this happen. Goodluck with all that...
What else ya got? Leave a comment.
-Keefe
To Josh McDaniels and the Broncos. Your Pro Bowl QB Jay Cutler is "shocked" that he was in trade talks. McDaniels tried bringing in Matt Cassel, and now will have to convince Cutler that he can work with him after all. The guy is shaken and still thinks he's on the trade block. And to make matters even easier for the 1st year head coach, their All-Pro stud WR Brandon Marshall got arrested, again, and could face another suspension. Goodluck with all that...
To Steve Kerr for convincing people he is a viable NBA GM. When Kerr took over, the Phoenix Suns were a top 2 seed in the Western Conference. In year 1 he traded Shawn Marion away for Shaq and made sure his team got out of the top 4 so they could lose in the 1st Round of the playoffs on the road. This year? Despite a rejuvinated Shaq, the Suns are in the 9th spot in the West. They openly tried trading both Amare Stoudemire and Shaq to no avail. Also, in less than 2 full seasons Kerr has employed 3 head coaches. Nice. Goodluck with all that...
To Alex Rodriguez for putting the steroid issue behind him. Great start for A-Rod as he still has his shady lookin cousin hanging out with him the 2nd week of spring training. Whether this guy is hitting .350 or .250 questions will surround him all year long. Goodluck with all that...
In a related note; to Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, and Rafael Palmeiro on making Baseball's Hall of Fame. This is nothing new, but goodluck with all that...
To Thales Leites on fighting Anderson Silva at UFC 97 on April 18th. Silva had been completely dominant since joining the UFC, but in the Spider's last fight against Patrick Cote he looked lack luster. He's been hearing it ever since. He will use Leites to prove he hasn't lost a step. This may be the last we ever see of Thales Leites. Goodluck with all that...
To anyone trying to get 27 in a row in ESPN's Streak for the Cash. I mean come on. Besse peaked out at 10, I've only gone as high as 5. And talk about frustrating/ addicting. Cripes. But keep trying, it's $1,000,000. Goodluck with all that...
To the World Baseball Classic on being a success. I like the idea, but it can't work. You got top of the line guys pulling out of this thing left and right. Everyone is still in spring training mode. You got pitchers going 2.0 innings deep, etc. Look, I love Olympic basketball, and this is as close as we got to Olympic baseball, with a majority of stars from the around the world, but it just doesn't get me going. Goodluck with all that...
To the team that wins the Big East tournament this year. MSG will be the site for all 16 teams this year for the 1st time. By my count 5 are absolute lock, another 6 are still very much alive, and the conference as a whole only has 3 terrible teams. Let's say for example that Syracuse wins the tourny. In a 4 day span they would have to beat (as the bracket looks right now), Notre Dame, Louisville, Pitt, and UConn. Good lord. I don't like the Orange's chances. Whoever wins, they earned it, goodluck with all that.
To the LA Dodgers signing Manny Ramirez. Goodluck with all that...
To Manny Ramirez signing with the LA Dodgers. Goodluck with all that...
To Scott Boras on making this happen. Goodluck with all that...
What else ya got? Leave a comment.
-Keefe
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Sports Brief's Week 16 NFL picks
Well, this is the week we’ve all been waiting for. It’s Championship Week for The Gentlemen’s Club of the NFL.com fantasy football variety, and Keefe and I will lock horns for the league title. There are a couple reasons we’re excited about this matchup…first and foremost is the fact that we’ve always discussed the excitement that would surround the two founders of The Sports Brief competing head-to-head for a league title. Second is the fact that the plaque will no longer be owned by Woody (which was despicable and embarrassing for The Brief) and will now be mounted in the Keefe or Besse household.
And we’re going to have ourselves a fairly competitive match. I’ve listed the starting lineups for this week’s final and would love to hear your input as to who you think will have the upper hand in this matchup. Obviously by Monday night we’ll have crowned a new champion.
And now for the introductions, let’s go to the voice of UFC, Bruce Buffer…
Introducing first, in the red corner, Arkham Asylum (Keefe):
QB: Kurt Warner v. Patriots
RB: Chris Johnson v. Steelers
RB: Michael Turner v. Vikings
WR: Braylon Edwards v. Bengals
WR: Randy Moss v. Cardinals
WR: Eddie Royal v. Bills
TE: Tony Gonzalez v. Dolphins
K: Matt Bryant v. Chargers
DEF: Colts (13 points during last night’s game against the Jaguars)
And now introducing, the former, undisputed champion of the Gentleman’s League, A-Rod Still Has Meat Curtains (Besse):
QB: Drew Brees v. Lions
RB: Ronnie Brown v. KC
RB: Pierre Thomas v. Lions
WR: TJ Houshmandzadeh v. Browns
WR: Terrell Owens v. Ravens
WR: Kevin “Don’t call me Ken” Walter v. Raiders
TE: Greg Olsen v. Packers
K: Kris Brown v. Raiders
DEF: Texans v. Raiders
A couple interesting things to note with this matchup, as well. Earlier this season I traded Kurt Warner and Tony Gonzalez for Ronnie Brown and a bag of chips. I think there was a TE involved, but I can’t remember if it was Olsen or not and I don’t feel like looking it up. But the trade worked out well for all of us. Bush was injured at the time and Pierre Thomas had yet to evolve into a significant fantasy force. I literally did not have an accomplished running back, so I was in dire need. Meanwhile, Keefe needed a QB after JT O’Sullivan hit the crapper and he picked up a solid TE in the process. Both our teams got over slow starts and were able to land ourselves a berrth in the final. Great stuff.
Also, I have had the Ravens defense all season, but this week I’m going to go with the Texans. Houston has played solid football as of late, and I actually think the Ravens will turn in a stinker like they did against the Colts earlier this year. And I’m pulling for Romo and Owens to have solid outings as well, as I have Owens going in this league and Romo starting two Yahoo leagues, both of which I made the final in. For the record, of my six leagues this year, four made the playoffs and all four made the final. I already won a title last week in my ESPN league, so it’s been a satisfying season thus far. It’d certainly be nice to add some more hardware to the shelves.
Onto the picks…
Keefe’s picks:
Last week: 4-12; overall: 108-116
Colts -6.5 over Jaguars
Ravens +4.5 over Cowboys
Browns -3.5 over Bengals
Saints -6.5 over Lions
Titans +1.5 over Steelers
Dolphins -3.5 over Chiefs
Rams +5.5 over 49ers
Cardinals +7.5 over Patriots
Chargers +3.5 over Buccaneers
Seahawks +4.5 over Jets
Texans -7.5 over Raiders
Bills +6.5 over Broncos
Redskins +4.5 over Eagles
Falcons +3.5 over Vikings
Panthers +3.5 over Giants
Bears -4.5 over Packers
Besse’s picks:
Last week: 6-10; overall: 123-101
Colts -6.5 over Jaguars
Cowboys -4.5 over Ravens
Bengals +3.5 over Browns
Saints -6.5 over Lions
Steelers -1.5 over Titans
Dolphins -3.5 over Chiefs
Rams +5.5 over 49ers
Patriots -7.5 over Cardinals
Chargers +3.5 over Buccaneers
Seahawks +4.5 over Jets
Texans -7.5 over Raiders
Broncos -6.5 over Bills
Eagles -4.5 over Redskins
Falcons +3.5 over Vikings
Panthers +3.5 over Giants
Packers +4.5 over Bears
Random Rob’s picks:
Last week: 12-4; overall: 128-96
Jaguars +6.5 over Colts
Ravens +4.5 over Cowboys
Browns -3.5 over Bengals
Lions +6.5 over Saints
Steelers -1.5 over Titans
Dolphins -3.5 over Chiefs
Rams +5.5 over 49ers
Cardinals +7.5 over Patriots
Buccaneers -3.5 over Chargers
Jets -4.5 over Seahawks
Texans -7.5 over Raiders
Bills +6.5 over Broncos
Eagles -4.5 over Redskins
Vikings -3.5 over Falcons
Panthers +3.5 over Giants
Packers +4.5 over Bears
Enjoy the games this weekend and we’ll check in next week before the holiday.
-Bess
And we’re going to have ourselves a fairly competitive match. I’ve listed the starting lineups for this week’s final and would love to hear your input as to who you think will have the upper hand in this matchup. Obviously by Monday night we’ll have crowned a new champion.
And now for the introductions, let’s go to the voice of UFC, Bruce Buffer…
Introducing first, in the red corner, Arkham Asylum (Keefe):
QB: Kurt Warner v. Patriots
RB: Chris Johnson v. Steelers
RB: Michael Turner v. Vikings
WR: Braylon Edwards v. Bengals
WR: Randy Moss v. Cardinals
WR: Eddie Royal v. Bills
TE: Tony Gonzalez v. Dolphins
K: Matt Bryant v. Chargers
DEF: Colts (13 points during last night’s game against the Jaguars)
And now introducing, the former, undisputed champion of the Gentleman’s League, A-Rod Still Has Meat Curtains (Besse):
QB: Drew Brees v. Lions
RB: Ronnie Brown v. KC
RB: Pierre Thomas v. Lions
WR: TJ Houshmandzadeh v. Browns
WR: Terrell Owens v. Ravens
WR: Kevin “Don’t call me Ken” Walter v. Raiders
TE: Greg Olsen v. Packers
K: Kris Brown v. Raiders
DEF: Texans v. Raiders
A couple interesting things to note with this matchup, as well. Earlier this season I traded Kurt Warner and Tony Gonzalez for Ronnie Brown and a bag of chips. I think there was a TE involved, but I can’t remember if it was Olsen or not and I don’t feel like looking it up. But the trade worked out well for all of us. Bush was injured at the time and Pierre Thomas had yet to evolve into a significant fantasy force. I literally did not have an accomplished running back, so I was in dire need. Meanwhile, Keefe needed a QB after JT O’Sullivan hit the crapper and he picked up a solid TE in the process. Both our teams got over slow starts and were able to land ourselves a berrth in the final. Great stuff.
Also, I have had the Ravens defense all season, but this week I’m going to go with the Texans. Houston has played solid football as of late, and I actually think the Ravens will turn in a stinker like they did against the Colts earlier this year. And I’m pulling for Romo and Owens to have solid outings as well, as I have Owens going in this league and Romo starting two Yahoo leagues, both of which I made the final in. For the record, of my six leagues this year, four made the playoffs and all four made the final. I already won a title last week in my ESPN league, so it’s been a satisfying season thus far. It’d certainly be nice to add some more hardware to the shelves.
Onto the picks…
Keefe’s picks:
Last week: 4-12; overall: 108-116
Colts -6.5 over Jaguars
Ravens +4.5 over Cowboys
Browns -3.5 over Bengals
Saints -6.5 over Lions
Titans +1.5 over Steelers
Dolphins -3.5 over Chiefs
Rams +5.5 over 49ers
Cardinals +7.5 over Patriots
Chargers +3.5 over Buccaneers
Seahawks +4.5 over Jets
Texans -7.5 over Raiders
Bills +6.5 over Broncos
Redskins +4.5 over Eagles
Falcons +3.5 over Vikings
Panthers +3.5 over Giants
Bears -4.5 over Packers
Besse’s picks:
Last week: 6-10; overall: 123-101
Colts -6.5 over Jaguars
Cowboys -4.5 over Ravens
Bengals +3.5 over Browns
Saints -6.5 over Lions
Steelers -1.5 over Titans
Dolphins -3.5 over Chiefs
Rams +5.5 over 49ers
Patriots -7.5 over Cardinals
Chargers +3.5 over Buccaneers
Seahawks +4.5 over Jets
Texans -7.5 over Raiders
Broncos -6.5 over Bills
Eagles -4.5 over Redskins
Falcons +3.5 over Vikings
Panthers +3.5 over Giants
Packers +4.5 over Bears
Random Rob’s picks:
Last week: 12-4; overall: 128-96
Jaguars +6.5 over Colts
Ravens +4.5 over Cowboys
Browns -3.5 over Bengals
Lions +6.5 over Saints
Steelers -1.5 over Titans
Dolphins -3.5 over Chiefs
Rams +5.5 over 49ers
Cardinals +7.5 over Patriots
Buccaneers -3.5 over Chargers
Jets -4.5 over Seahawks
Texans -7.5 over Raiders
Bills +6.5 over Broncos
Eagles -4.5 over Redskins
Vikings -3.5 over Falcons
Panthers +3.5 over Giants
Packers +4.5 over Bears
Enjoy the games this weekend and we’ll check in next week before the holiday.
-Bess
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