RANDOM THOUGHTS:
The following were on my mind between Thursday, October 22nd and Monday, October 25th:
- Frist, Monty Python, then the outstandingly brilliant "Shaun of the Dead" (which I command you to see this instant!). I'm liking this British "humour."
- I hat picking late-afternoon games. I was undefeated after the noon games in picks. Then, I ended up losing in five out of the last six games.
- Pardon me for my inner Larry David, but you really can't shush anymore! I mean, besides the library, you can't shush people anywhere else. And it's not even that rude. You can probably get killed by someone if you shush them. You know what I'm saying?
- Yankees fan: manners : : MacKenzie Phillips: saint
- Can people please stop complaining about David Spade in that Direct TV commercial. Chris Farley died in 1996, not this summer. How long before it indeed is considered "soon"? However, I will agree that Mr. Spade did not made a good career move.
- Hey, did you hear? Bill Simmons is going to make a book tour this week around the TV stations. "The Colbert Report," "SportsNation," "Morning Joe," and even "PTI." Hopefully, they'll put some make-up on him. I mean, did you see him on the ESPN "30 for 30" documentary last week? He looked incredibly pale.
- Weekly "Mad Men" thought: Wow! Just, wow! Definetly the best episode of the season. I think I was tense the enture last twenty minutes of the show. And it's not even the season finale!
More random thoughts to come late this week!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you want to suggest anything to mj15 on his next blog entry, e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mail might be addressed on a future post.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
End of the Week: 10/18/09- 10/24/09
END OF THE WEEK:
Great news everyone! We're inching ever more closely to Halloween, the time where it's okay for grown men to dress up as kids characters, women to dress up as whores and to traditionally eat as much candy until you your teeth hurt more than a punch in the crotch. Anyways, here were some of the best stories, videos, etc. of the past seven days:
Recommendation of the Week: "Monty Python: Almost the Truth- the Lawyer's Cut"
This might be possibly the best entertainment related documentary I have ever seen. It's 15x better than the E! True Hollywood Stories and 70x better than anything that VH1 ever had. It's interesting, amusing, entertaining, informative and of course, funny! It also show's some of the best moments that this group of Britains with a good sense of humor ever had. Watch it now (unless you don't have IFC, then in that case you don't have to.
Video of the Week: "Phillies Fan Air Humps Reporter"
It's nice to know that despite the recent success of their teams, Philadelphian sports fans are still as obnoxious and drunken funny as ever.
Story of the Week: For the second time ever, it's a TIE, between:
The Los Angeles Dodger Owner's Divorce Gets More Uglier
You know you have an ugly divorce going when the husband, owner of the LA Dodgers, is firing his wife, who by the way is the CEO and Vice Chairperson of the team. I don't know about you, but I see this as a big impact on the team's chances next year.
AND
ESPN Baseball Analyst Steve Phillps is Suspended after Affair With ESPN Employee
As I mentioned earlier this week , ESPN probably has more sexual affairs than the Sterling Cooper building where "Mad Men" takes place. This only proves that. But, Mr. Phillips, I hate to go all Michael Bluth on you, but her ?
This story would've also given Phillips the "Person of the Week" award because it gave Deadspin.com one of their best days ever.
(http://deadspin.com/search/espn%20horndoggery/)
Person of the Week: IFC (the Independent Film Channel)
Not only did they show one of the best TV documentaries I've ever seen with "Monty Python: Almost the Truth", but they also showed some of the group's best movies and episodes of "Flying Circus." They also announced that they added "Arrested Development" to their viewing schedule starting this Sunday, which is a better place for them than G4. The pick-up of "Arrested Development" also gives me a chance to write review of episode of one of TV's best comedies ever. Thank you, IFC!
New "End of the Week" next Saturday! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone. Also, don't forget to check out my review of the first two episodes of "Arrested Development" at 10 p.m. tomorrow!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you want to suggest anything to mj15 on his next blog entry, e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mail might be addressed on a future post.
Great news everyone! We're inching ever more closely to Halloween, the time where it's okay for grown men to dress up as kids characters, women to dress up as whores and to traditionally eat as much candy until you your teeth hurt more than a punch in the crotch. Anyways, here were some of the best stories, videos, etc. of the past seven days:
Recommendation of the Week: "Monty Python: Almost the Truth- the Lawyer's Cut"
This might be possibly the best entertainment related documentary I have ever seen. It's 15x better than the E! True Hollywood Stories and 70x better than anything that VH1 ever had. It's interesting, amusing, entertaining, informative and of course, funny! It also show's some of the best moments that this group of Britains with a good sense of humor ever had. Watch it now (unless you don't have IFC, then in that case you don't have to.
Video of the Week: "Phillies Fan Air Humps Reporter"
It's nice to know that despite the recent success of their teams, Philadelphian sports fans are still as obnoxious and drunken funny as ever.
Story of the Week: For the second time ever, it's a TIE, between:
The Los Angeles Dodger Owner's Divorce Gets More Uglier
You know you have an ugly divorce going when the husband, owner of the LA Dodgers, is firing his wife, who by the way is the CEO and Vice Chairperson of the team. I don't know about you, but I see this as a big impact on the team's chances next year.
AND
ESPN Baseball Analyst Steve Phillps is Suspended after Affair With ESPN Employee
As I mentioned earlier this week , ESPN probably has more sexual affairs than the Sterling Cooper building where "Mad Men" takes place. This only proves that. But, Mr. Phillips, I hate to go all Michael Bluth on you, but her ?
This story would've also given Phillips the "Person of the Week" award because it gave Deadspin.com one of their best days ever.
(http://deadspin.com/search/espn%20horndoggery/)
Person of the Week: IFC (the Independent Film Channel)
Not only did they show one of the best TV documentaries I've ever seen with "Monty Python: Almost the Truth", but they also showed some of the group's best movies and episodes of "Flying Circus." They also announced that they added "Arrested Development" to their viewing schedule starting this Sunday, which is a better place for them than G4. The pick-up of "Arrested Development" also gives me a chance to write review of episode of one of TV's best comedies ever. Thank you, IFC!
New "End of the Week" next Saturday! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone. Also, don't forget to check out my review of the first two episodes of "Arrested Development" at 10 p.m. tomorrow!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you want to suggest anything to mj15 on his next blog entry, e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mail might be addressed on a future post.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
2009 NFL Predictions:Lucky Number 7
Due to my continual decrease in wins of which I am pretty sure was caused by the prediction gods who were mad by my cockiness during weeks 1-3, I will not start of this week's post with a long introduction. However, I could tell you that I finished with my worst record this season at 7-7, losing for the second time this year to dad (mj50) who had a 9-5 record. Instead, on to the picks we go!
Let's begin (note: all game times are based on the central time zone):
San Diego Chargers (-5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: San Diego
History is currently repeating themselves in San Diego as the Chargers once again are off to a mediocre start. This year, they have a 2-3 record through five games, the same record as last year. And just like last year they have the Denver Broncos ahead of them by three games. I'm starting to think that they may have planned this all along. Anyways, while the record has been dissapointing yet again for san Diego, I still see them beating the team they have won their last four meetings (even with the fact that they have played pretty well the last two weeks). In conclusion, I'm picking the Chargers in a close one, but I wouldn't be surprised if the other team will win (they probably still haven't forgot that embarrassing week 15 loss last year).
mj50's pick: Kansas City
Indianapolis Colts (-14) vs. St. Louis Rams: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Indianapolis
If you have noticed, I have picked a Missouri team as the loser of my "Lock of the Week" game nearly 33% of the time. Sfter this post, it will have been 43% of the time. Why? Two reasons:
a. Indianapolis= 5-0 record
b. St. Louis= 0-6 record
Any questions?
mj50's pick: Indianapolis
Green Bay Packers (-9) vs. Cleveland Browns: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Green Bay
Johnny Carson: You know, the Cleveland Browns are so bad...
Ed McMahon: How bad are they?
Johnny Carson: The Cleveland Browns are so bad, they've been
watching Oakland Raiders game so they can at least watching a winning team.
Ladies and gentleman, the best Johnny Carson-likejoke you'll read all season! But in all seriousness, the Browns are pretty bad. Which is why I'm picking Aaron Rodgers and the Pack to go to Browns Stadium and dominate.
mj50's pick: Green Bay
Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (-5.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Pittsburgh
If I told you that Ben Roethlesberger was leading the league in passing yards, who you believe me? Well, it's true! Also, if I told you that Antoine Winfield's inactiveness will be the big key, would you believe that, too? Well, that's true again! I mean, did you see the Baltimore- Minnesota game last week? Ray Rice was dominating rushing that side of the field once Winfield went down, and with the surprisingly hot Rashad Mendenhall playing, expect it to happen yet again. I'm taking the Steelers to finally give Brett Favre's first loss as a Viking.
mj50's pick: Pittsburgh
New England Patriots (-15) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
(at Wembley Stadium in London, England)
mj15's pick: New England
For those of you who haven't seen American football across the pond, we apologize that this is the game we will be showing you. In our defense, though, this game was scheduled in March, when the Bucs still had promise. Anyways, while the two other games in London have been close, I still see this one as a Patriots blowout. I mean, if they can score 59 points against a Titans team that should at this point have a better record, then they should have no problem against one of the league's worst teams.
mj50's pick: New England
San Fransisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans (-3): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Houston
I repeat: do not rule Houston out just yet! Hopefully, last week's win against Cincinnati and this week's soon-to-be win against the 49ers (who by the way can't find a way to beat teams in 12:00 games) will keep you on my side.
mj50's pick: Houston
New York Jets (-6) vs. Oakland Raiders: Sunday- 3:05 p.m.
mj15's pick: New York
Hey, Oakland, sorry about picking you as the losing team in my "Lock of the Week" game last week. Then again, how was I supposed to know that you were going to give some effort. Anyways, about the game: while the win may have given fans hope that maybe this team won't suck, I still don't see them beating the Jets. They still have one of the best defenses in the league and they just can't be good enough to go 3-0, and they straight to 3-4, right? So, while I think this could be yet another close game, I'm still picking the Jets to win and go back to being over .500.
mj50's pick: Oakland
Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers (-7): Sunday- 3:05 p.m.
mj15's pick: Carolina
How 'bout them Panthers! After staring the season with an unexpected 0-3 record, they have bounced back by winning their last two games and now have a shot to go back to .500. Meanwhile, the Bills have bounced back themselves, coming back from a 13-3 deficit to defeat the Jets 16-13 in overtime last week. Personally, I don't see this as a close game between two 2-3 teams. I see the Panthers rolling in this game. I mean, at least their offense can score two touchdowns.
mj50's pick: Carolina
Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals (EVEN): Sunday- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: Chicago
Okay, so maybe the Bears can't play on Sunday nights. Big deal! THey're still 3-0 in day games, 2-0 in 3 o'clock games. Also, Cutler has a passer rating of over 100 in day games and the Benglas don't have their best defensive player for this week. Overall, I see the Bears on top in what should be a very close and entertaining ballgame. I also see Cedric Benson ruhing for 150 yards and 2 TDs and the offensive line of the Bears getting at least 5 false starts penalties (4 from Orlando Pace) and 3 holding calls, though, so I may not be entirely sure about the pick.
mj50's pick: Chicago
New Orleans Saints (-6.5) vs. Miami Dolphins: Sunady- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: Miami
You know what, maybe I was wrong about those Dolphins. The Wildcat is really looking better and sexier than ever (they even have an extra player with Pat White) and Henne has really developed into a good game manager. Personally, I see the confusing scheme of the Dolphins plus the underrated Landshark Stadium homefield advantage handing the Saints their first loss of the year. It should be a great them though, probably one of the best this season.
mj50's pick: New Orleans
Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys (-4): Sunday- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: Atlanta
I still don't see how some think the Cowboys are still good. Sure, they'll win a few games,but they still won't make the playoffs. The defense has declined incredibly. Not to mention Tony Romo has become Jake Delholmme west. Meanwhile, with last wek's loss the Falcons have proven themselves to be serious contenders and the schemes of Mike Smith looks better than ever. I see the Falcons winning this one. Period.
mj50's pick: Dallas
Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants (-7): Sunday- 7:20 p.m.
mj15's pick: New York
Interesting fact #1: Since 2005, the Cardinals have been 2-10 in games east of Ohio. Interesting fact #2: the Giants have not lost a regular season game at home against a west coast team since week 1 of the 2002 season! You don't need to know the intangibles and any other stats to know that the Giants will crush their ex-QB Kurt Warner and the Cardinals easily.
mj50's pick: New York
Philadelphia Eagles (-7) vs. Washington Redskins: Monday- 7:30 p.m.
mj15's pick: Philadelphia
You know what I've yet done this week: proclamin that the ___ will beat the ___... BIG. Weird. I usually do it at least five times per post. It's not too late though. So here it goes: I see the Eagles will beat the Redskins... BIG.
mj50's pick: Washington
RECAP
The Undertaker at WrestleMania "Lock of the Week":
Indianapolis over St. Louis
The Appalachian State beating Michigan in 2007 "Upset of the Week":
Miami over New Orleans
The "Halo 2" vs. "Call of Duty 4" "I'm Not Sure" Pick:
Chicago over Cincinnati
Week 7 recap and week 8 picks coming next week! I'll be back tomorrow night with the always interesting "End of the Week" column. Until then, enjoy your good night's sleep. I know I will. I'm so freakin' tired right now!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on the week seven predictions or anything else on this post, or if you have any suggestions to mj15 on his next blog entry, e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mail might be addressed on a future post.
Let's begin (note: all game times are based on the central time zone):
San Diego Chargers (-5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: San Diego
History is currently repeating themselves in San Diego as the Chargers once again are off to a mediocre start. This year, they have a 2-3 record through five games, the same record as last year. And just like last year they have the Denver Broncos ahead of them by three games. I'm starting to think that they may have planned this all along. Anyways, while the record has been dissapointing yet again for san Diego, I still see them beating the team they have won their last four meetings (even with the fact that they have played pretty well the last two weeks). In conclusion, I'm picking the Chargers in a close one, but I wouldn't be surprised if the other team will win (they probably still haven't forgot that embarrassing week 15 loss last year).
mj50's pick: Kansas City
Indianapolis Colts (-14) vs. St. Louis Rams: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Indianapolis
If you have noticed, I have picked a Missouri team as the loser of my "Lock of the Week" game nearly 33% of the time. Sfter this post, it will have been 43% of the time. Why? Two reasons:
a. Indianapolis= 5-0 record
b. St. Louis= 0-6 record
Any questions?
mj50's pick: Indianapolis
Green Bay Packers (-9) vs. Cleveland Browns: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Green Bay
Johnny Carson: You know, the Cleveland Browns are so bad...
Ed McMahon: How bad are they?
Johnny Carson: The Cleveland Browns are so bad, they've been
watching Oakland Raiders game so they can at least watching a winning team.
Ladies and gentleman, the best Johnny Carson-likejoke you'll read all season! But in all seriousness, the Browns are pretty bad. Which is why I'm picking Aaron Rodgers and the Pack to go to Browns Stadium and dominate.
mj50's pick: Green Bay
Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (-5.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Pittsburgh
If I told you that Ben Roethlesberger was leading the league in passing yards, who you believe me? Well, it's true! Also, if I told you that Antoine Winfield's inactiveness will be the big key, would you believe that, too? Well, that's true again! I mean, did you see the Baltimore- Minnesota game last week? Ray Rice was dominating rushing that side of the field once Winfield went down, and with the surprisingly hot Rashad Mendenhall playing, expect it to happen yet again. I'm taking the Steelers to finally give Brett Favre's first loss as a Viking.
mj50's pick: Pittsburgh
New England Patriots (-15) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
(at Wembley Stadium in London, England)
mj15's pick: New England
For those of you who haven't seen American football across the pond, we apologize that this is the game we will be showing you. In our defense, though, this game was scheduled in March, when the Bucs still had promise. Anyways, while the two other games in London have been close, I still see this one as a Patriots blowout. I mean, if they can score 59 points against a Titans team that should at this point have a better record, then they should have no problem against one of the league's worst teams.
mj50's pick: New England
San Fransisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans (-3): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Houston
I repeat: do not rule Houston out just yet! Hopefully, last week's win against Cincinnati and this week's soon-to-be win against the 49ers (who by the way can't find a way to beat teams in 12:00 games) will keep you on my side.
mj50's pick: Houston
New York Jets (-6) vs. Oakland Raiders: Sunday- 3:05 p.m.
mj15's pick: New York
Hey, Oakland, sorry about picking you as the losing team in my "Lock of the Week" game last week. Then again, how was I supposed to know that you were going to give some effort. Anyways, about the game: while the win may have given fans hope that maybe this team won't suck, I still don't see them beating the Jets. They still have one of the best defenses in the league and they just can't be good enough to go 3-0, and they straight to 3-4, right? So, while I think this could be yet another close game, I'm still picking the Jets to win and go back to being over .500.
mj50's pick: Oakland
Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers (-7): Sunday- 3:05 p.m.
mj15's pick: Carolina
How 'bout them Panthers! After staring the season with an unexpected 0-3 record, they have bounced back by winning their last two games and now have a shot to go back to .500. Meanwhile, the Bills have bounced back themselves, coming back from a 13-3 deficit to defeat the Jets 16-13 in overtime last week. Personally, I don't see this as a close game between two 2-3 teams. I see the Panthers rolling in this game. I mean, at least their offense can score two touchdowns.
mj50's pick: Carolina
Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals (EVEN): Sunday- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: Chicago
Okay, so maybe the Bears can't play on Sunday nights. Big deal! THey're still 3-0 in day games, 2-0 in 3 o'clock games. Also, Cutler has a passer rating of over 100 in day games and the Benglas don't have their best defensive player for this week. Overall, I see the Bears on top in what should be a very close and entertaining ballgame. I also see Cedric Benson ruhing for 150 yards and 2 TDs and the offensive line of the Bears getting at least 5 false starts penalties (4 from Orlando Pace) and 3 holding calls, though, so I may not be entirely sure about the pick.
mj50's pick: Chicago
New Orleans Saints (-6.5) vs. Miami Dolphins: Sunady- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: Miami
You know what, maybe I was wrong about those Dolphins. The Wildcat is really looking better and sexier than ever (they even have an extra player with Pat White) and Henne has really developed into a good game manager. Personally, I see the confusing scheme of the Dolphins plus the underrated Landshark Stadium homefield advantage handing the Saints their first loss of the year. It should be a great them though, probably one of the best this season.
mj50's pick: New Orleans
Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys (-4): Sunday- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: Atlanta
I still don't see how some think the Cowboys are still good. Sure, they'll win a few games,but they still won't make the playoffs. The defense has declined incredibly. Not to mention Tony Romo has become Jake Delholmme west. Meanwhile, with last wek's loss the Falcons have proven themselves to be serious contenders and the schemes of Mike Smith looks better than ever. I see the Falcons winning this one. Period.
mj50's pick: Dallas
Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants (-7): Sunday- 7:20 p.m.
mj15's pick: New York
Interesting fact #1: Since 2005, the Cardinals have been 2-10 in games east of Ohio. Interesting fact #2: the Giants have not lost a regular season game at home against a west coast team since week 1 of the 2002 season! You don't need to know the intangibles and any other stats to know that the Giants will crush their ex-QB Kurt Warner and the Cardinals easily.
mj50's pick: New York
Philadelphia Eagles (-7) vs. Washington Redskins: Monday- 7:30 p.m.
mj15's pick: Philadelphia
You know what I've yet done this week: proclamin that the ___ will beat the ___... BIG. Weird. I usually do it at least five times per post. It's not too late though. So here it goes: I see the Eagles will beat the Redskins... BIG.
mj50's pick: Washington
RECAP
The Undertaker at WrestleMania "Lock of the Week":
Indianapolis over St. Louis
The Appalachian State beating Michigan in 2007 "Upset of the Week":
Miami over New Orleans
The "Halo 2" vs. "Call of Duty 4" "I'm Not Sure" Pick:
Chicago over Cincinnati
Week 7 recap and week 8 picks coming next week! I'll be back tomorrow night with the always interesting "End of the Week" column. Until then, enjoy your good night's sleep. I know I will. I'm so freakin' tired right now!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on the week seven predictions or anything else on this post, or if you have any suggestions to mj15 on his next blog entry, e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mail might be addressed on a future post.
I Just "Blue" Myself or How I Stopped Worrying and Love "Arrested Development."
One quick thought on something I really think was very important news as soon as I buy me a Cornballer...
Alright ,everyone, sorry to bother everyone from their extra day off from school (hooray, proffesional development day!). Before I start, I just want to apologize for the delay of my weekly NFL picks column, but rest assure, I will have it before the day ends. Anyways, as you may know I love TV. But more than anything else, I love comedies. From the classic BBC comedies like "Monty Python" to "Fawlty Towers" (which I just watched yesterday, and it was brilliant!) to new comedies "Modern Family" and "Community," I love them all.
Of course, there is one comedy that stands out for me above the rest. A comedy that was truly underappreciated by it's broadcaster, but beloved by it's 4 or 5 million fans. A show that didn't run long (3 seasons, which in today's TV years is 13 episodes) and yet is still continuing on. A show I like to call...
"ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT"
Why is "Arrested Development my favorite of all-time, you ask? Why not? It had one of the best sets of actors and characters together (Jason
Bateman, Michael Cera, Will Arnett). It had some of the best and most motherf*cking mindblowing writing ever heard. And it had jokes and comedies that not also had charm but thick layers of humors. For more reasons, just Google "why was Arrested Development so great" and you'll find out.
Now, I wasn't one of the ones that loved it when it aired. I personally hated it because it took a big thirty-minute chunk out of my FOX viewing schedule on Sundays. But then, just about a few months ago, the great one they called Hulu.com showed me how wrong I was. That's right, I watched all 53 addictive episodes in a span of two weeks. And I loved every minute of it! In fact, I started taking it all back and even wished I was old enough to start a blog to celebrate the show during it's run before it was cancelled in 2006. And I so would've done a review, too!
What's the whole point of this article, you also ask? Well, during the last few months, things have not been going well for "AD" fans such as myself. Not only was the network that was airing it (G4) no longer began to show it, but also the fact that Hulu pulled all of their episodes except for season 1 (lousy bastards!). Then, this past Monday while I was watching the Monty Python documentary on IFC (the Independent Film Channel) and I stumbled upon this brief promotion:
Arrested Development- Starting this Sunday, 9 p.m.
Wait, so G4 will no longer airing it? A channel so respected like IFC will actually show all the episodes with decency? All I can say to myself was that it was terrific news. Not only do "AD" fans will be able to see the episodes that was pulled, but new watchers will be able to see it in a good time. Which is good because with the movie coming up, this is the best time for new viewers to explore the show (that is, if they have Dish Network or Direct TV. IFC isn't on cable).
In conclusion, starting this Sunday (the day the first two episodes of the show will be on IFC) I hope for all the people reading this post that haven't watched "Arrested Development" before to watch and see how great it see. Or, if don't have IFC, you can check out all the episodes online at MSN.com. I promise you won't be dissapointed! In fact, I know that youi won't and, in fact, see how it is probably the comedy of the century!
So, to repeat, the first "Arrested Development" episodes on IFC will be on this Sunday at 9 p.m.. Hope you can join along in the viewing. I know I will!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you want to suggest anything to mj15 on his next blog entry, e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mail might be addressed on a future post.
Random Thoughts: 10/19/09- 10/22/09
The following were on my mind between Monday, October 19trh and Thursday, October 22nd:
- How come is it everytime I here a debate between a creationist and an evolutionist, I always think of this Mrs. Garrison explaining evolution clip from "South Park":
- Everytime I see the Broncos and Vikings win, a part of me wants to quit watching football the rest of the season.
- Wow, I really am becoming exactly like my father.
- First Harold Reynolds, then Sesn Salisbury, now Steve Phillips (and possibly Erik Kuselias and SVP of Marketing Katie Lacey). The ESPN has had more sex scandals from top to bottom than the folks at Sterling Cooper.
- My updated top 10 favorite TV shows:
10. "The Colbert Report" (position previously held by "30 Rock")
9. "30 Rock" (up from #10, position previously held by "Law and Order: SVU")
8. "American Dad" (still #8)
7. "Modern Family" (position previously held by "The Simpsons")
6. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (position previously held by "Mad Men")
5. "The Simpsons" (up from #7, position previously held by "The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson)
4. "Mad Men" (up from #6, position previously held by "The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart)
3. "The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart (up from #4, position previously held by "Breaking Bad")
2. "South Park" (still #2)
1. "The Office" (US) (still #1)
Up from last list (July 2009): 30 Rock, The Simpsons, Mad Men, The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart
Down from last list (July 2009): Breaking Bad, The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson, Law and Order: SVU
New from last list (July 2009): The Colbert Report, Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Just barely made the list: Parks and Recreations, Fringe, House, The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson
- "Mad Men" quote of the week: "The truth is, people may see things differently, but they don't really want to."- Don Draper
- Thanks a lot, 1970's educational drinking & driving video in drivers ed. Now you've got me saying "sure, Mac, sure" like my friend's grandfather.
And that's the way it is! Once again, I want to thank you for reading. New "Random Thoughts" coming at ya this Monday! Now, it's time for another installment of "Beatles Thursday" (idea of better title in production). Tonight, from one of the greatest albums of all-time (Revolver), ladies and gentleman, "Yellow Submarine":
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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- How come is it everytime I here a debate between a creationist and an evolutionist, I always think of this Mrs. Garrison explaining evolution clip from "South Park":
- Everytime I see the Broncos and Vikings win, a part of me wants to quit watching football the rest of the season.
- Wow, I really am becoming exactly like my father.
- First Harold Reynolds, then Sesn Salisbury, now Steve Phillips (and possibly Erik Kuselias and SVP of Marketing Katie Lacey). The ESPN has had more sex scandals from top to bottom than the folks at Sterling Cooper.
- My updated top 10 favorite TV shows:
10. "The Colbert Report" (position previously held by "30 Rock")
9. "30 Rock" (up from #10, position previously held by "Law and Order: SVU")
8. "American Dad" (still #8)
7. "Modern Family" (position previously held by "The Simpsons")
6. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (position previously held by "Mad Men")
5. "The Simpsons" (up from #7, position previously held by "The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson)
4. "Mad Men" (up from #6, position previously held by "The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart)
3. "The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart (up from #4, position previously held by "Breaking Bad")
2. "South Park" (still #2)
1. "The Office" (US) (still #1)
Up from last list (July 2009): 30 Rock, The Simpsons, Mad Men, The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart
Down from last list (July 2009): Breaking Bad, The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson, Law and Order: SVU
New from last list (July 2009): The Colbert Report, Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Just barely made the list: Parks and Recreations, Fringe, House, The Late Late Show w/ Craig Ferguson
- "Mad Men" quote of the week: "The truth is, people may see things differently, but they don't really want to."- Don Draper
- Thanks a lot, 1970's educational drinking & driving video in drivers ed. Now you've got me saying "sure, Mac, sure" like my friend's grandfather.
And that's the way it is! Once again, I want to thank you for reading. New "Random Thoughts" coming at ya this Monday! Now, it's time for another installment of "Beatles Thursday" (idea of better title in production). Tonight, from one of the greatest albums of all-time (Revolver), ladies and gentleman, "Yellow Submarine":
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Random Thoughts: 10/15/09- 10/19/09
RANDOM THOUGHTS:
The following were on my mind between Thursday, October 15th and Monday, October 19th:
- Holy crap! A Halloween episode of "The Simpsons"... in October! Is that even possible?
- Geez, Fort Collins, police: You actually believe that the "Balloon Boy" story might have been a hoax?! I mean, it's not like the fact that they were on "Wipe Swap," the interviews on "Good Morning America" and "The Early Show" plus the fact that the child was named Falcon are clues?
- What's with all the commercials using songs from "The Beatles"? First Macy's, then Target, and now Blackberry. It's amazing how "Rockband" can impact American culture.
- Man, I've heard of losing streaks before. But not like this.
( http://deadspin.com/5383207/theres-losing-streaks-and-then-theres-losing-streaks)
- I vote this exchange between FOX Sports's Joe Buck and Tim McCarver during the 12th inning of ?Yankees- Angels as the year's weirdest:
Joe Buck: "Well, Tim. Yesterday was your birthday. This is my present to you."
Tim McCarver: laughing
Joe Buck: "Yes. You get to spend the night her with me. It has been fun."
- No "Mad Men" thought for now (stupid Bears game). Quick thought about "Curb Your Enthusiasm": I can't believe that through the seven years of the show's history, this was the first time handicapped people were the main subject. Weird.
- The Bears should ask Roger Goodell and NBC to not make them play on Sunday Night again. That was there 3rd Sunday night loss in a row and Jay Cutler's fifth and sixth INT on Sunday night this season.
- That bird flying with the Raiders team during one of the kickoff returns in yesterdays game was awesome.
- Am I the only one in the world that can't whistle? It's starting to feel that way for me.
More random thoughts to come later this week. Happy post- Columbus Day week, everyone.
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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The following were on my mind between Thursday, October 15th and Monday, October 19th:
- Holy crap! A Halloween episode of "The Simpsons"... in October! Is that even possible?
- Geez, Fort Collins, police: You actually believe that the "Balloon Boy" story might have been a hoax?! I mean, it's not like the fact that they were on "Wipe Swap," the interviews on "Good Morning America" and "The Early Show" plus the fact that the child was named Falcon are clues?
- What's with all the commercials using songs from "The Beatles"? First Macy's, then Target, and now Blackberry. It's amazing how "Rockband" can impact American culture.
- Man, I've heard of losing streaks before. But not like this.
( http://deadspin.com/5383207/theres-losing-streaks-and-then-theres-losing-streaks)
- I vote this exchange between FOX Sports's Joe Buck and Tim McCarver during the 12th inning of ?Yankees- Angels as the year's weirdest:
Joe Buck: "Well, Tim. Yesterday was your birthday. This is my present to you."
Tim McCarver: laughing
Joe Buck: "Yes. You get to spend the night her with me. It has been fun."
- No "Mad Men" thought for now (stupid Bears game). Quick thought about "Curb Your Enthusiasm": I can't believe that through the seven years of the show's history, this was the first time handicapped people were the main subject. Weird.
- The Bears should ask Roger Goodell and NBC to not make them play on Sunday Night again. That was there 3rd Sunday night loss in a row and Jay Cutler's fifth and sixth INT on Sunday night this season.
- That bird flying with the Raiders team during one of the kickoff returns in yesterdays game was awesome.
- Am I the only one in the world that can't whistle? It's starting to feel that way for me.
More random thoughts to come later this week. Happy post- Columbus Day week, everyone.
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
2009 NFL Predictions: Week 6- Jason Lives!
There have been few weeks where I finished a fall weekend disappointed by watching NFL football. Last week was one of the few. In one week, we saw six big blowouts, a game where a quarterback went 2-17, 23 yds., no TDs and and INT and still WON, a team unable to get one yard in three yards in the game's final minute, and both the Cowboys and Broncos winning. However, none of those were as bad as having myself as a Bears fan spend the bye week constantly hearing about the good things that former Bears did. Cedric Benson once again surprised everybody with another great game while Kyle Orton continues to play very effectively for Denver. While I personally have not lamented their departure, it sure does suck hearing other fanbases gloating about the poor moves my team's franchises have made which, at the time they did, felt like the right thing to do.
It was also a bad week for me as I continue to drop in win totals. Two weeks ago, I had 11 wins. Last week, I had 10 wins, and this week it was 8. However, it was still better than mj50, who finished the week with 7 wins. But, it's a new week, meaning it's time for new games to pick. The following NFL game picks are from mj50 and myself.
Let's begin (note: game times are based on the central time zone):
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Redskins (-6.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Kansas City
Once again, another matchup between a bad Redskins teams and another bad team. The difference, though, is that at least that Kansas City gives efforts in their games. If it wasn't for Miles Austin's terrific breakout game, the Chiefs would have won their first game of the year. Also, the management situation in KC is more stable. And, yes, I do believe those will count toward the game. In conclusion, I'm picking the Chiefs in a close one, making the Jim Zorn-getting-fired-before-the-season-ends odds from 5-1 to 3-1.
mj50's pick: Kansas City
Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-5.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Houston
Ladies and gentleman: the cardiac Bengals! With wins with :18 seconds left, :11 seconds left and :07 seconds in overtime, they have had quite a relationship with close games. Plus, this has made Carson Palmer really look like his 2005 self. However, despite the 2-3 start, I'm still not convinced that they're done just yet. That offense is too good and that young defense is still too promising too fade from the picture just yet. Besides, it's hard for a team to win five straight. Especially if you were a cuple of plays away from being 1-3-1. Houston wins in an upset.
mj50's pick: Cincinnati
Cleveland Browns vs, Pittsburgh Steelers (-14): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Pittsburgh
Congratulations, Cleveland. You won your first game of the season (despite only scoring six points and your quarterback only completing 2 passes the entire game). As a reward, how about the Steelers, who are the defending champs, an offense that is probably the best one that isn't talked about much and Troy Polomalu back. Personally, I'd think it would be suicide to pick against Pittsburgh as, I believe, they will win BIG.
mj50's pick: Pittsburgh
Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings (-3): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Baltimore
In the first of five pretty good games to watch, we have the Vikings, who are undefeated, and the Ravens, who were two plays away from being undefeated. Truly the definition of a toss-up call. In the end, I chose the Ravens because Brett Fave has really not faced tough competition as a Viking and if there was a game where Brett Favre can have a bad performance, this would be it. Plus, a Ravens team this good can't possibly lose three straight, can they?
mj50's pick: Minnesota
St. Louis Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (-9.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Jacksonville
The award for worst winless team, by far, goes to the Rams. They're so bad, the other team's offense doesn't even have to beatr them. THey just find a way to beat themsleves, whether by a Marc Bulger INT or a Stephen Jackson fumble, or whatever. Jacksonville's pretty mediocre, oo, but they're like the Patriots compared to St. Louis. In conclusion, I'm taking the Jaguars at home against this year's 2007 Dolphins.
mj50's pick: St. Louis
Carolina Panthers (-3) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Carolina
Ummmmmmmmmm............ yeah. I think the way the Bucs have been playing lately speaks for itself.
mj50's pick: Carolina
New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints (-3): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: New York
A great game to watch. Too bad my local FOX affiliate is bringing me the Packers- Lions game. Why? (Thinking) I have no idea. While the Saints have been playing terrific lately, the Giants are just better than them across the board. Plus, they have been unbeatable on the road since they beat the Bears in November 2007. In a blowout (if you'd believe it), I'm taking the G-Men and Steve Smith as the best WR for the Gaints (they are like the Ravens RB situation of last year).
mj50's pick: New Orleans
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers (-13.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Green Bay
Now to the game that I will be watching on my local FOX affiliate (unfortunatly). Overall, it's a must win fro Green Bay. They can't possibly lose to the worst team in the NFC North without Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford. If they do... well, you can bet they'll have a tough time making the postseason. I'm taking the Packers.
mj50's pick: Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks (-3): Sunday- 3:05 p.m.
mj15's pick: Seattle
It's amazing how the performance of the Seahwks is when Matt hasselback is playing. When he was gone, the Seahawks lost three straight. Then, on the first game he comes back, Seattle wins 41-0. That, and the fact that Arizona has lost 3 of their last 4 games, are why I'm picking the Seahawks to win.
mj50's pick: Arizona
Philadelphia Eagles (-14) vs. Oakland Raiders: Sunday- 3:05 p.m.
mj15's pick: Philadelphia
The Raiders should be permanantly banned from viewing for anyone except Oakland and the city of whoever they play against. Their just terrible, and they don't even care anymore. I'm picking Philly to win... BIG.
mj50's pick: Philadelphia
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets (-9.5): Sunday- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: New York
You know, I'm kind of giving some props to Terrell Owens. The Bills are basically doing everything for him to make his biggest rant ever. And yet, he's still not saying anything... yet. Anyways, I don't expect the Rex Ryan Jets to lose three straight games. Especially to a team who gave up only six poins last week, and still lost. The Jets will go 4-2 easily.
mj50's pick: New York
Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots (-9): Sunday- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: New England
I still don't get why most NFL analysts are still calling the Titans an okay team. They're 0-5 for a reason, folks. By the way, why haven't they still played Vince Young yet. The season is basically done for them, and h's still has a winning record as a starter. Anyways, the home-field advantage and the mismatch of Brady vs. the bad Titans passing defense is why I think the Patriots will win. However, I'm still currently holding a three-games losing streak picking in Patriots games, so I'm not necessarily sure about this pick.
mj50's pick: New England
Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons (-3): Sunday- 7:20 p.m.
mj15's pick: Chicago
You know that Febreze commercial with the mother telling her son to clean his smelly room and her son doesn't want to. So she ends up using Febreze to clean it and when his friends come, he's says he did it? Well, that's basically a quick summary of this year's Chicago Bears team, who if it wasn't for missed field goals in the Steelers and Seahawks game, could have easily been 1-3. But, they're 3-1 nonetheless and Jay Cutler is really living up to his expectations (even if it means Matt Forte's and the defense's production decreasing). Now, coming back from a needed bye, they face a tough challenge. They have to go on the road against the 3-1 Falcons where they had a heartbreaking loss that has affected they're seaon last year completly.
While the Falcons have only lost once at the Georgia Dome in the Matt Ryan era, I still see the Bears on top. The Falcons secondary is too beat up to beat Cutler and the Bears' passing game. Besides, you don't think that the players who suffered that heartbreaking lost last year won't want to bring revenge to the Falcons. So, in a close one, I see the Bears finding a way to go 4-1.
mj50's pick: Atlanta
Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers (-3.5): Monday- 7:30 p.m.
mj15's pick: San Diego
I'm still going to ride this mini Denver- hate train again this week. Besides, the Chargers know that if they lose again, then they'll be three games back of the Broncos in the division and they will have enough care in them to win this one.
mj50's pick: Denver
RECAP
The Undertaker at WrestleMania "Lock of the Week":
Philadelphia over Oakland
The Boise State winning the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl "Upset of the Week":
Houston over Cincinnati
The "Arrested Development" vs. "The Office (US)" "I'm Not Sure" Pick:
Baltimore over Minnesota
And that's that! Come by next week for my week 6 recap and my picks for week 7. Until then, have another fantastic weekend of football, everyone.
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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It was also a bad week for me as I continue to drop in win totals. Two weeks ago, I had 11 wins. Last week, I had 10 wins, and this week it was 8. However, it was still better than mj50, who finished the week with 7 wins. But, it's a new week, meaning it's time for new games to pick. The following NFL game picks are from mj50 and myself.
Let's begin (note: game times are based on the central time zone):
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Redskins (-6.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Kansas City
Once again, another matchup between a bad Redskins teams and another bad team. The difference, though, is that at least that Kansas City gives efforts in their games. If it wasn't for Miles Austin's terrific breakout game, the Chiefs would have won their first game of the year. Also, the management situation in KC is more stable. And, yes, I do believe those will count toward the game. In conclusion, I'm picking the Chiefs in a close one, making the Jim Zorn-getting-fired-before-the-season-ends odds from 5-1 to 3-1.
mj50's pick: Kansas City
Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-5.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Houston
Ladies and gentleman: the cardiac Bengals! With wins with :18 seconds left, :11 seconds left and :07 seconds in overtime, they have had quite a relationship with close games. Plus, this has made Carson Palmer really look like his 2005 self. However, despite the 2-3 start, I'm still not convinced that they're done just yet. That offense is too good and that young defense is still too promising too fade from the picture just yet. Besides, it's hard for a team to win five straight. Especially if you were a cuple of plays away from being 1-3-1. Houston wins in an upset.
mj50's pick: Cincinnati
Cleveland Browns vs, Pittsburgh Steelers (-14): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Pittsburgh
Congratulations, Cleveland. You won your first game of the season (despite only scoring six points and your quarterback only completing 2 passes the entire game). As a reward, how about the Steelers, who are the defending champs, an offense that is probably the best one that isn't talked about much and Troy Polomalu back. Personally, I'd think it would be suicide to pick against Pittsburgh as, I believe, they will win BIG.
mj50's pick: Pittsburgh
Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings (-3): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Baltimore
In the first of five pretty good games to watch, we have the Vikings, who are undefeated, and the Ravens, who were two plays away from being undefeated. Truly the definition of a toss-up call. In the end, I chose the Ravens because Brett Fave has really not faced tough competition as a Viking and if there was a game where Brett Favre can have a bad performance, this would be it. Plus, a Ravens team this good can't possibly lose three straight, can they?
mj50's pick: Minnesota
St. Louis Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (-9.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Jacksonville
The award for worst winless team, by far, goes to the Rams. They're so bad, the other team's offense doesn't even have to beatr them. THey just find a way to beat themsleves, whether by a Marc Bulger INT or a Stephen Jackson fumble, or whatever. Jacksonville's pretty mediocre, oo, but they're like the Patriots compared to St. Louis. In conclusion, I'm taking the Jaguars at home against this year's 2007 Dolphins.
mj50's pick: St. Louis
Carolina Panthers (-3) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Carolina
Ummmmmmmmmm............ yeah. I think the way the Bucs have been playing lately speaks for itself.
mj50's pick: Carolina
New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints (-3): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: New York
A great game to watch. Too bad my local FOX affiliate is bringing me the Packers- Lions game. Why? (Thinking) I have no idea. While the Saints have been playing terrific lately, the Giants are just better than them across the board. Plus, they have been unbeatable on the road since they beat the Bears in November 2007. In a blowout (if you'd believe it), I'm taking the G-Men and Steve Smith as the best WR for the Gaints (they are like the Ravens RB situation of last year).
mj50's pick: New Orleans
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers (-13.5): Sunday- 12:00 p.m.
mj15's pick: Green Bay
Now to the game that I will be watching on my local FOX affiliate (unfortunatly). Overall, it's a must win fro Green Bay. They can't possibly lose to the worst team in the NFC North without Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford. If they do... well, you can bet they'll have a tough time making the postseason. I'm taking the Packers.
mj50's pick: Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks (-3): Sunday- 3:05 p.m.
mj15's pick: Seattle
It's amazing how the performance of the Seahwks is when Matt hasselback is playing. When he was gone, the Seahawks lost three straight. Then, on the first game he comes back, Seattle wins 41-0. That, and the fact that Arizona has lost 3 of their last 4 games, are why I'm picking the Seahawks to win.
mj50's pick: Arizona
Philadelphia Eagles (-14) vs. Oakland Raiders: Sunday- 3:05 p.m.
mj15's pick: Philadelphia
The Raiders should be permanantly banned from viewing for anyone except Oakland and the city of whoever they play against. Their just terrible, and they don't even care anymore. I'm picking Philly to win... BIG.
mj50's pick: Philadelphia
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets (-9.5): Sunday- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: New York
You know, I'm kind of giving some props to Terrell Owens. The Bills are basically doing everything for him to make his biggest rant ever. And yet, he's still not saying anything... yet. Anyways, I don't expect the Rex Ryan Jets to lose three straight games. Especially to a team who gave up only six poins last week, and still lost. The Jets will go 4-2 easily.
mj50's pick: New York
Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots (-9): Sunday- 3:15 p.m.
mj15's pick: New England
I still don't get why most NFL analysts are still calling the Titans an okay team. They're 0-5 for a reason, folks. By the way, why haven't they still played Vince Young yet. The season is basically done for them, and h's still has a winning record as a starter. Anyways, the home-field advantage and the mismatch of Brady vs. the bad Titans passing defense is why I think the Patriots will win. However, I'm still currently holding a three-games losing streak picking in Patriots games, so I'm not necessarily sure about this pick.
mj50's pick: New England
Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons (-3): Sunday- 7:20 p.m.
mj15's pick: Chicago
You know that Febreze commercial with the mother telling her son to clean his smelly room and her son doesn't want to. So she ends up using Febreze to clean it and when his friends come, he's says he did it? Well, that's basically a quick summary of this year's Chicago Bears team, who if it wasn't for missed field goals in the Steelers and Seahawks game, could have easily been 1-3. But, they're 3-1 nonetheless and Jay Cutler is really living up to his expectations (even if it means Matt Forte's and the defense's production decreasing). Now, coming back from a needed bye, they face a tough challenge. They have to go on the road against the 3-1 Falcons where they had a heartbreaking loss that has affected they're seaon last year completly.
While the Falcons have only lost once at the Georgia Dome in the Matt Ryan era, I still see the Bears on top. The Falcons secondary is too beat up to beat Cutler and the Bears' passing game. Besides, you don't think that the players who suffered that heartbreaking lost last year won't want to bring revenge to the Falcons. So, in a close one, I see the Bears finding a way to go 4-1.
mj50's pick: Atlanta
Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers (-3.5): Monday- 7:30 p.m.
mj15's pick: San Diego
I'm still going to ride this mini Denver- hate train again this week. Besides, the Chargers know that if they lose again, then they'll be three games back of the Broncos in the division and they will have enough care in them to win this one.
mj50's pick: Denver
RECAP
The Undertaker at WrestleMania "Lock of the Week":
Philadelphia over Oakland
The Boise State winning the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl "Upset of the Week":
Houston over Cincinnati
The "Arrested Development" vs. "The Office (US)" "I'm Not Sure" Pick:
Baltimore over Minnesota
And that's that! Come by next week for my week 6 recap and my picks for week 7. Until then, have another fantastic weekend of football, everyone.
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on the week fsix predictions or anything else on this post, or if you have any suggestions to mj15 on his next blog entry, e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mail might be addressed on a future post.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Random Thoughts
Happy Columbus Day, everyone! While I'm know you're probably celebrating this glorious holiday, here are some thoughts I had between Thursday, October 8th to Monday, October 12th:
- I wonder who cried more when they heard that there wasn't going to be a Red Sox- Yankees ALCS: Bud Selig, every "Sawx" fan in the country, or Joe Buck?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, I wonder what the panic scale is for New England sports fans is today? I'd say a 15.
- You know your life sucks when there's a Japanese golfer (Ryo Ishikawa) that's one year older than you and a million times more popular and successful.
- This week's episode of "The Office" might have been the series's best, and probably the best comedy episode in TV history.
- How does one celebrate Columbus Day, and why is it even a national holiday?
- Weekly "Mad Men" thought: This is what the show is all about! Sex, sex, and more sex. Basically, it's one of the main attractions that makes it a good view.
- Watched "Nightmare on Elm Street" on Saturday. Too '80s, cheesy and unintentionall funny at times, but still great. I can't think of any movie like it.
- First, Cedric Benson became of the top rushers in the league. Then, Kyle Orton became a 5-0 quarterback. Worst bye week as a Bears fan ever.
- Peyton Manning, whom I traded for Tom Brady in August, just had his fifth straight 300 yard game and is having is best year yet. Reason #15 why I hate fantasy football.
More random thoughts to come later this week!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
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- I wonder who cried more when they heard that there wasn't going to be a Red Sox- Yankees ALCS: Bud Selig, every "Sawx" fan in the country, or Joe Buck?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, I wonder what the panic scale is for New England sports fans is today? I'd say a 15.
- You know your life sucks when there's a Japanese golfer (Ryo Ishikawa) that's one year older than you and a million times more popular and successful.
- This week's episode of "The Office" might have been the series's best, and probably the best comedy episode in TV history.
- How does one celebrate Columbus Day, and why is it even a national holiday?
- Weekly "Mad Men" thought: This is what the show is all about! Sex, sex, and more sex. Basically, it's one of the main attractions that makes it a good view.
- Watched "Nightmare on Elm Street" on Saturday. Too '80s, cheesy and unintentionall funny at times, but still great. I can't think of any movie like it.
- First, Cedric Benson became of the top rushers in the league. Then, Kyle Orton became a 5-0 quarterback. Worst bye week as a Bears fan ever.
- Peyton Manning, whom I traded for Tom Brady in August, just had his fifth straight 300 yard game and is having is best year yet. Reason #15 why I hate fantasy football.
More random thoughts to come later this week!
Sincerely,
Your pal: mj15
If you have any opinions on today's post, or if you want to suggest anything to mj15 on his next blog entry, e-mail him at: mj1599@aol.com. Your e-mail might be addressed on a future post.
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