NFL Week 17

TB @ ATL: Falcons 28-17

 

NYJ @ BUF: Bills avenge first meeting blowout, 26-13

 

BAL @ CIN: Might be a rematch next week in the playoffs, though I think it plays out differently than. Bengals 31-24

 

CHI @ DET: Bears 24-16

 

JAX @ TEN: Jaguars 17-13

 

HOU @ IND: Colts even though they don’t need a win, 34-21

 

CAR @ NO: Saints 34-28

 

PHI @ NYG: E-A-G-L-E-S…. don’t win Giants 28-17

 

CLE @ PIT: Steelers 17-14(OT)

 

OAK @ SD: Chargers 27-16

 

ARI @ SF: 49ers 38-14

 

STL @ SEA: Extremely close game. Seahawks 28-27

 

GB @ MIN: Packers 34-21

 

MIA @ NE: Patriots 28-21

 

KC @ DEN: Broncos 41-17

 

DAL @ WAS: Cowboys reach the playoffs 27-24

Week 16

NFL Week 16

 

ATL @ DET: Falcons 31-18(Final) Congrats to Calvin Johnson. At the start of the season I didn't think it was possible.

 

NO @ DAL: Cowboys 28-24 Playoff hopes kept alive one more week.

 

TEN @ GB: Packers 36-18

 

IND @ KC: Colts 27-21

 

BUF @ MIA: Dolphins 18-16

 

SD @ NYJ: Chargers 35-17

 

WAS @ PHI: Redskins 28-27 RGIII needs some time getting used to things again.

 

CIN @ PIT: Steelers 21-17 Only because the Bengals can't get it done.

 

STL @ TB: Rams 24-13

 

OAK @ CAR: Panthers 38-27

 

NE @ JAX: Patriots 44-24 Is this even a question?

 

MIN @ HOU: Texans 21-14 AP gets even closer to the all-time rushing record.

 

CLE @ DEN: Broncos 38-21

 

CHI @ ARI: Bears 13-10 Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. Bears might back there way into the playoffs.

 

NYG @ BAL: Ravens 26-19 Neither team looks great, yet someone has to win.

 

SF @ SEA: Seahawks 27-26 Russell Wilson puts the team on his back.

NBA Fever

As of early in the season, there have been some huge surprises in the NBA. The first of those surprises are the LA Lakers. At four games under .500 they would not even be a contender for a spot in the playoffs if the season ended today. This was almost unfathomable two months ago when they started the season with five all-stars on the roster. After they fired Mike Brown, you could tell that this was going to get ugly. These players do not mix with each other in the offense that they are running, especially without Steve Nash at the point leading them. Another surprising team that is off to a hot start the the New York Knicks. I thought they always had the firepower to be a great team, but they were just missing team chemistry. It seems they found that chemistry since they have the best record in the East right now. The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs are looking solid again and they are only going to get better as the season goes on. Both these teams like to rest their starters as much as possible until for the big picture. A team that is starting off hot that needed to was the Brooklyn Nets. They had big expectations coming in to the season and they are living up to them so far. Chicago just needs to hold on until they can get Derrick Rose back, then they might have a chance to make some noise. Boston seems to have fallen apart without Ray Allen. They are sitting in 9th place right now at a game above .500. I'm not too worried that they won't make the playoffs, but they are defiantly not the same team anymore. OKC is looking tough again, yet I still don't think they have what it takes to win a championship. A team to look out for is the Memphis Grizzlies. They have two great post players down low that can play with anyone. And finally, one of my favorite teams to watch, the LA Clippers. Still not sure how they are going to fare in a seven game series against the best teams in the West, but they are extremely fun to watch. 

Bowl Season is in Full Swing

College Bowl Games

Games start tomorrow, Saturday, December 15th and go through Monday, January 7th. Projected winners by Chris Nichols are in red and bold.

BCS Games

Rose Bowl Game: Stanford vs. Wisconsin

Even though I love the way Wisconsin plays and they match up well with Stanford, I don’t think they can pull this one out. Stanford 28-21.

Allstate Sugar Bowl: Florida vs. Louisville

            Louisville doesn’t deserve this bowl game, but since they are an AQ they got in. Florida 38-21.

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Kansas State vs. Oregon

            I’m glad these two got to meet up even though they could not make it to the national championship. Oregon 47-38.

AT&T Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M

            Oklahoma is another team I do not think deserves to be here. Texas A&M along with the Heisman winner keeps doing what they do 42-18.

BCS National Championship Game: Alabama vs. Notre Dame

            I think that defense for Alabama is too stout for the young QB of the Irish. 24-16 Roll Tide.

Other Bowl Games

*Big Games/Good Games     

Gildan New Mexico Bowl: Arizona vs. Nevada  

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Toledo vs. Utah State

San Diego County CU Poinsettia Bowl: BYU vs. San Diego State

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl: Ball State vs. UCF

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: East Carolina vs. UL Lafayette

MAACO Las Vegas Bowl: Boise State vs. Washington

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl: Fresno State vs. SMU

Little Caesars Pizza Bowl: Central Michigan vs. West Kentucky

Military Bowl: Bowling Green vs. San Jose State

Belk Bowl: Cincinnati vs. Duke

Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl: Baylor vs. UCLA

Advocare V100 Independence Bowl: Ohio vs. ULM

Russell Athletic Bowl: Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech

Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas: Minnesota vs. Texas Tech

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl: Air Force vs. Rice

New Era Pinstripe: Syracuse vs. West Virginia

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: Arizona State vs. Navy

Valero Alamo Bowl: Oregon State vs. Texas

Buffalo Wild Wings: Michigan State vs. TCU

Franklin Amer. Mort. Music City Bowl: NC State vs. Vanderbilt

Hyundai Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. USC

AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Iowa State vs. Tulsa

Chick-fil-a Bowl: Clemson vs. LSU

Heart of Dallas Bowl: Purdue vs. Oklahoma State

BBVA Compass Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Pittsburg

GoDaddy.com Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Kent State

TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl: Mississippi State vs. Northwestern

Capital One Bowl: Georgia vs. Nebraska

Outback Bowl: Michigan vs. South Carolina

NFL Week 15

NFL Week 15

This week could honestly be the best slate of games across the board that we have had in decades. It would not surprise me if any team won or lost this weekend. A lot of games have playoff implications, while others are just great matchups between struggling teams looking to give their fans something to be proud of. These are all games of the week so there is no reason to highlight them.

CIN 34 @ PHI 13(Final)

NYG @ ATL: I think Atlanta shows some weak spots here. Giants 28-27.

MIN @ STL: Adrian Peterson is my choice for the comeback player of the year. Vikings ride him to victory 26-24.

JAX @ MIA: The Dolphins looked tough in the last two games against the league’s best teams. Fins win 28-18.

GB @ CHI: The oldest rivalry in the NFL. Green Bay wraps up the NFC North this week with the win 38-16.

WAS @ CLE: (Upset game #2) If RGIII sits out, I think it is a close game. The gritty Browns win in another ugly one 24-12. If he does play, Redskins 31-15.

DEN @ BAL: The Ravens are in a free fall now and it is not looking up this week. Even with a healthy Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs it would be a fight. Broncos 29-24.

IND @ HOU: (Upset game #1) Andrew Luck light up the fantasy score board on his way to victory. Colts 35-31.

TB @ NO: Neither team can play defense, but they both love to score. Buccaneers 44-38.

DET @ ARI: This could be the least exciting game of the week. Cardinals either need to step up or let the great Larry Fitz leave and continue with his legacy. Lions 41-18.

CAR @ SD: San Diego showed some signs of life last week. I think the Panthers front seven on D will get the job done though. Panthers 28-17.

SEA @ BUF: If you like an old fashioned running game this is the game to watch. Look for play action to be the difference for the Seattle. Seahawks 27-13.

PIT @ DAL: Rematch from many Super Bowls pervious, the winner of this game is still hoping for a shot at the playoffs. The loser is almost done for the season. Steelers 28-25(OT)

KC @ OAK: Two teams that are down, but have a lot of talent. Raiders win at home 35-20.

SF @ NE: Some say this is a Super Bowl preview this year. I’m not so sure about that claim, though it will be a good one. Patriots 38-28.

NYJ @ TEN: The Jets are on a bit of a roll… it’s about time for them to slip. Titans 17-10.

NFL Week 14

Week 14

I’m going to keep it short and simple for the next two weeks because of finals. We have a great slate of games this week! Enjoy. Happy holidays :)

DEN @ OAK: Peyton dissects the Raiders D. Broncos 38-17.

STL @ BUF: St. Louis gets back in business with a W. Rams 28-21.

KC @ CLE: Kansas City is coming off a very emotional week. We are all mourning for that community. Shouldn’t have played the game last week in my opinion, but they did. Browns win 24-12.

DAL @ CIN: Dallas needs to win out and so does Cincinnati. Cowboys take one on the road 29-27.

TEN @ IND: Andrew Luck keeps improving. Colts 31-18.

CHI @ MIN: Tough place to win without and explosive offense. Time for the Vikings to get a win, 24-21.

PHI @ TB: Philly is done for the season. Bucs 45-23.

BAL @ WAS: Can RGIII produce another miracle? Ravens 21-17.

ATL @ CAR: Atlanta is too solid. Falcons 28-10.

NYJ @ JAX: Rex Ryan is ridicules. Jaguars 26-18.

SD @ PIT: Don’t expect big numbers yet from Ben, but he pulls it out in the end. 20-17(OT).

MIA @ SF: The best thing that happened for NFC opponents this year? Alex Smith’s benching. 49ers win barely 17-16.

ARI @ SEA: Seattle at home, it’s a no brainer. Seahawks 28-10.

NO @ NYG: High scoring game, but the front four for New York takes over late. Giants 38-28.

DET @ GB: Another physical game. Packers win with finesse. Packers 31-28.

HOU @ NE: This could determine the 1^st seed in the AFC this year. Houston wins with defense 17-14.