Everytime I look at my record for the season that 0-3 week haunts me. If it wasn't for that I'd probably have my own 1-900 number by now.
Denver (+2.5) vs San Francisco (in London)
Too bad for London that they have to get this game. Two teams with a combined record of 3-11 is probably not the showcase the NFL wanted to put on. I think Denver being a dog is in reaction to last week's embarrassment against Oakland. Those things happen. Their previous 2 losses before that were against the Jets and Baltimore which is nothing to sneeze at. San Francisco is starting Troy Smith this week and I just don't see them winning this game
**Carolina at St. Louis (-2.5)**
I would have taken St. Louis favored by a touchdown today. I still think Carolina is the worst team in the NFL. DeAngelo Williams isn't starting today which normally isn't a big deal because Jonathan Stewart plays well everytime he has to step in but he's been largely ineffective this year.
Buffalo at Kansas City (-7)
Kansas City is back to being a tough place to play. Buffalo has been playing better but Kansas City is going to go to 4-0 at home this week in convincing fashion.
Last Week: 2-1
Overall: 13-7
Pick of the Week: 5-2
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Bobs NFL Picks: Week 8
I'm slowly climbing towards .500. Maybe it'll happen this week, because I love many a line today.
Carolina @ St. Louis (-2.5): I'm sticking with my team of the season again this week even though I'm a little bit worried that Stewart will have the first Carolina breakout running game this year.
Packers (+6) @ Jets: Seems too easy.
Seahawks @ Raiders (-2.5): Could be a let down game for Oakland but I don't buy into Seattle regardless.
Last Week: 2-1
Season: 8-10-3
Carolina @ St. Louis (-2.5): I'm sticking with my team of the season again this week even though I'm a little bit worried that Stewart will have the first Carolina breakout running game this year.
Packers (+6) @ Jets: Seems too easy.
Seahawks @ Raiders (-2.5): Could be a let down game for Oakland but I don't buy into Seattle regardless.
Last Week: 2-1
Season: 8-10-3
Sunday, October 24, 2010
2010 NFL Picks - Week 7
No College Football picks this week. I went to 5 concerts this week and just didn't have the time. As for the NFL, I only looked at the lines for the first time this morning:
Cincinnati @ Atlanta (-3.5)
**Jacksonville @ Kansas City (-9)**
San Francisco (-3) @ Carolina
Last Week: 2-1
Overall: 11-6-1
Pick of the Week: 4-2
Cincinnati @ Atlanta (-3.5)
**Jacksonville @ Kansas City (-9)**
San Francisco (-3) @ Carolina
Last Week: 2-1
Overall: 11-6-1
Pick of the Week: 4-2
I should have gained ground on Keith last week, but New England coming back to win really killed me. Maybe this is the week where I get last years moxy back.
Eagles (+3) @ Tennessee: This is a tough game because both teams are a solid 4-2 and it could go either way. But both of Tennessee's losses have come at home which nullifies the home field advantage for me. I know Philly is banged up, but who isn't?
Buffalo (+14) @ Baltimore: Baltimore is a leaps and bounds better football team than Buffalo, but I just dont think they score enough points to open this up more than 2 TD's.
Rams (+3) @ Tampa Bay: If Oakland is Keiths team to bet on this year, than the Rams are mine. I think Tampa is a lot worse than their 3-2 record and I think the Rams are as good as their 3-3 record.
Last Week: 1-1-1
Season: 6-9-3
Eagles (+3) @ Tennessee: This is a tough game because both teams are a solid 4-2 and it could go either way. But both of Tennessee's losses have come at home which nullifies the home field advantage for me. I know Philly is banged up, but who isn't?
Buffalo (+14) @ Baltimore: Baltimore is a leaps and bounds better football team than Buffalo, but I just dont think they score enough points to open this up more than 2 TD's.
Rams (+3) @ Tampa Bay: If Oakland is Keiths team to bet on this year, than the Rams are mine. I think Tampa is a lot worse than their 3-2 record and I think the Rams are as good as their 3-3 record.
Last Week: 1-1-1
Season: 6-9-3
Saturday, October 23, 2010
UFC 121: Preview & Picks
In just a few minutes, Brock Lesnar will return to the octagon along with several other fighters to compete in UFC 121. This is an interesting card, with some interesting implications for the possible winners. Will this be the end for Tito Ortiz? Has Lesnar finally met his match? Is Jake Shields the real deal? Is Diego Sanchez still a contender? All questions that will be answered soon.
Here are my selections for most of the fights tonight.
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Brendan Schaub: Although I am unimpressed by Schaubs fight resume so far, its interesting to note that Gonzagas most recent wins are against similar caliber opponents. That being said, Gonzaga wants to get back in the mix for a title shot, and this is his first step. I like Gonzaga.
Tito ortiz vs. Matt Hamill: I will never buy into either of these fighters as super talents, but I especially dont buy into Hamill. A loss for Tito here would (should) spell the end for him and I dont expect him to fall that easily. I like Tito.
Diego Sanchez vs. Paulo Thiago: This is a very interesting fight. After once being mentioned as the biggest contender for the lightweight title, two consecutive losses have knocked Diego Sanchez back down a few pegs. This is no easy fight for him to start his ascension back into the welterweight division, but I expect Sanchez to prevail.
Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampman: This is my favorite pick of the night. An unproven Shields has to come into the octagon with a tremendous amount of pressure and take on a tough Kampman. No easy task, and I expect no easy victory. I like Kampman.
Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar: Very interesting fight. Velasquez is awesome, thats obvious. But what is also obvious is that he is not nearly the right size to take down Goliath in this matchup. If he wants to win, he'll have to do it standing up and I think that will be too tough. Unfortunately, I like Lesnar....argh.
Here are my selections for most of the fights tonight.
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Brendan Schaub: Although I am unimpressed by Schaubs fight resume so far, its interesting to note that Gonzagas most recent wins are against similar caliber opponents. That being said, Gonzaga wants to get back in the mix for a title shot, and this is his first step. I like Gonzaga.
Tito ortiz vs. Matt Hamill: I will never buy into either of these fighters as super talents, but I especially dont buy into Hamill. A loss for Tito here would (should) spell the end for him and I dont expect him to fall that easily. I like Tito.
Diego Sanchez vs. Paulo Thiago: This is a very interesting fight. After once being mentioned as the biggest contender for the lightweight title, two consecutive losses have knocked Diego Sanchez back down a few pegs. This is no easy fight for him to start his ascension back into the welterweight division, but I expect Sanchez to prevail.
Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampman: This is my favorite pick of the night. An unproven Shields has to come into the octagon with a tremendous amount of pressure and take on a tough Kampman. No easy task, and I expect no easy victory. I like Kampman.
Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar: Very interesting fight. Velasquez is awesome, thats obvious. But what is also obvious is that he is not nearly the right size to take down Goliath in this matchup. If he wants to win, he'll have to do it standing up and I think that will be too tough. Unfortunately, I like Lesnar....argh.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The Ultimate Fighter: Episode 6 Recap
After taking a week off, I'm back to recap tonight's episode of what is shaping up to be one of my favorite seasons of TUF to date.
Last week, Team Koscheck won their first fight when Nam Phan defeated Spencer Paige in a decent fight, although most likely a unanimous victory. Koscheck celebrated by pounding on the walls and gloating, which continued right into this weeks episode. First he starts in with Michael Johnson, calling him fat and out of shape and then he visits the house where he encourages his team to basically act like assholes. As we've seen before, teams usually take on their personality of their coaches, and this year proves that true again.
With Team Koscheck in control, they choose to pit their number one pick Marc Stevens against GSP's 6th pick, Cody Mackenzie. Mackenzie, who has enjoyed going back and forth with Kosch all season, flicks Josh's chin as he walks away from the weigh in. That as you imagine, gets under his skin and puts an even bigger bullseye on Mackenzie's Alaskan back.
Now, this looks like the most lopsided matchup of the season save one important detail. Mackenzie has won all 11 of his fights by guillotine, and Stevens is a wrestler. And although Stevens is clearly the better fighter, his biggest asset is neutralized because he wont want to go to the ground and risk being choked out.
Round 1: As expected, Cody comes out swinging wildly and throws Stevens off his game. Stevens instinctively shoots, and what do you know, ends up in Cody's guillotine. And just like that, he is asleep and less than a minute in, Koscheck is speechless.
For the next fight, GSP picks Jonathan Brookins to fight Sevak Magakian. St Pierre says that Brookins is his secret weapon and we'll have to take his word for it, because we haven't heard or seen much from him all season. Sevak on the other hand, appears to be your run of the mill angry Armenian who would scare the daylights out of me.
Round 1: After a brief getting to know you period, Brookins judo tosses Sevak onto his back where he tries to lock in an arm bar. When that doesn't work, he allows Sevak to get on his feet where he takes his back, lands a few shots, sinks in a standing rear naked choke, and then flattens him out on the mat where he finishes him.
Wow. Two very quick victories for Team GSP in fights where they were absolutely not favored heavily if at all. And just like that, the cocky jock is down 5 fights to 1.
Last week, Team Koscheck won their first fight when Nam Phan defeated Spencer Paige in a decent fight, although most likely a unanimous victory. Koscheck celebrated by pounding on the walls and gloating, which continued right into this weeks episode. First he starts in with Michael Johnson, calling him fat and out of shape and then he visits the house where he encourages his team to basically act like assholes. As we've seen before, teams usually take on their personality of their coaches, and this year proves that true again.
With Team Koscheck in control, they choose to pit their number one pick Marc Stevens against GSP's 6th pick, Cody Mackenzie. Mackenzie, who has enjoyed going back and forth with Kosch all season, flicks Josh's chin as he walks away from the weigh in. That as you imagine, gets under his skin and puts an even bigger bullseye on Mackenzie's Alaskan back.
Now, this looks like the most lopsided matchup of the season save one important detail. Mackenzie has won all 11 of his fights by guillotine, and Stevens is a wrestler. And although Stevens is clearly the better fighter, his biggest asset is neutralized because he wont want to go to the ground and risk being choked out.
Round 1: As expected, Cody comes out swinging wildly and throws Stevens off his game. Stevens instinctively shoots, and what do you know, ends up in Cody's guillotine. And just like that, he is asleep and less than a minute in, Koscheck is speechless.
For the next fight, GSP picks Jonathan Brookins to fight Sevak Magakian. St Pierre says that Brookins is his secret weapon and we'll have to take his word for it, because we haven't heard or seen much from him all season. Sevak on the other hand, appears to be your run of the mill angry Armenian who would scare the daylights out of me.
Round 1: After a brief getting to know you period, Brookins judo tosses Sevak onto his back where he tries to lock in an arm bar. When that doesn't work, he allows Sevak to get on his feet where he takes his back, lands a few shots, sinks in a standing rear naked choke, and then flattens him out on the mat where he finishes him.
Wow. Two very quick victories for Team GSP in fights where they were absolutely not favored heavily if at all. And just like that, the cocky jock is down 5 fights to 1.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Rushing through my picks this week. Here is what I got.
Baltimore (+2.5) @ New England: I think that Randy Moss leaving is actually going to hurt this team more than they realize. Against a tough defense like Baltimore, I expect NE to struggle this week.
Saints (-4.5) @ Tampa Bay: The Saints have been a far cry from the team that won the Superbowl, and they know that. They still don't have Thomas, but I expect this to be a statement game for them.
Indianapolis (-3) @ Washington: The Redskins have impressed the hell out of me, but the Colts haven't head a healthy team all year. They may not this Sunday either, but they should have enough to win by a touch.
Last Week: 2-1
Season: 5-8-2
Baltimore (+2.5) @ New England: I think that Randy Moss leaving is actually going to hurt this team more than they realize. Against a tough defense like Baltimore, I expect NE to struggle this week.
Saints (-4.5) @ Tampa Bay: The Saints have been a far cry from the team that won the Superbowl, and they know that. They still don't have Thomas, but I expect this to be a statement game for them.
Indianapolis (-3) @ Washington: The Redskins have impressed the hell out of me, but the Colts haven't head a healthy team all year. They may not this Sunday either, but they should have enough to win by a touch.
Last Week: 2-1
Season: 5-8-2
Friday, October 15, 2010
2010 NFL Picks - Week 5
Putting them in earlier than the past 2 weeks. Gave them more thought. Time to open this up on Bob
Kansas City (+4.5) @ Houston
I by no means think the Chiefs are going to keep up their 3-1 pace towards a 12 win season but I am coming around on them as a potential winner of the AFC West. I am becoming a believer in their defense. They are allowing yards but they are not allowing points. And with Houston's receivers banged up I think Kansas City can get the quality road win that will have people start taking them seriously
**Baltimore @ New England (-2.5)**
Does anyone else doubt that New England's offense is going to make a statement this week and put up at least 30 against the #1 defense in the NFL? After all this talk about how effective New England's offense will be without Randy Moss, I don't see Bill Belichick looking wrong in this one. And even though the Pats have lost a little luster over the last year or so, Belichick is still the best and he had two weeks to prepare for Baltimore and New England hasn't lost a game after a bye since 2002. Granted, they played Buffalo four of those times but still...it helps my point.
Oakland (+6.5) @ San Francisco
It's funny. I'm going with Oakland for my 3rd week in a row. The last few times it was because I thought Bruce Gradkowski made them a friskier team. Now Jason Campbell is back to starting and I'm still taking them. One rule I use when betting games is if I look at a team getting points and I would not be surprised if they win the game, I take the points. And 6.5 is a lot of points.
Last Week: 2-1
Overall: 9-5-1
Pick of the Week: 3-2
Kansas City (+4.5) @ Houston
I by no means think the Chiefs are going to keep up their 3-1 pace towards a 12 win season but I am coming around on them as a potential winner of the AFC West. I am becoming a believer in their defense. They are allowing yards but they are not allowing points. And with Houston's receivers banged up I think Kansas City can get the quality road win that will have people start taking them seriously
**Baltimore @ New England (-2.5)**
Does anyone else doubt that New England's offense is going to make a statement this week and put up at least 30 against the #1 defense in the NFL? After all this talk about how effective New England's offense will be without Randy Moss, I don't see Bill Belichick looking wrong in this one. And even though the Pats have lost a little luster over the last year or so, Belichick is still the best and he had two weeks to prepare for Baltimore and New England hasn't lost a game after a bye since 2002. Granted, they played Buffalo four of those times but still...it helps my point.
Oakland (+6.5) @ San Francisco
It's funny. I'm going with Oakland for my 3rd week in a row. The last few times it was because I thought Bruce Gradkowski made them a friskier team. Now Jason Campbell is back to starting and I'm still taking them. One rule I use when betting games is if I look at a team getting points and I would not be surprised if they win the game, I take the points. And 6.5 is a lot of points.
Last Week: 2-1
Overall: 9-5-1
Pick of the Week: 3-2
2010 NCAA Football Picks - Week 7
Ouch. An 0-3 week.
The theme for this week is going to be "Let Downs"
South Carolina @ Kentucky (+4.5)
I think South Carolina squeaks it out but Kentucky will put a scare in to them. A team like South Carolina, with an up and down quarterback like Stephen Garcia normally doesn't cooperate with what the public perception of them should be after a win like last week. "South Carolina beat Bama last week, they should kill Kentucky." Not seeing it.
Ohio State @ Wisconsin (+4)
This is one of only two games that Ohio State could lose the rest of the way. They've only played one road game this year and Wisconsin is different than Illinois. Madison will be rocking and Ohio State's #1 ranking gets threatened after one week.
Mississippi @ Alabama (+20.5)
I feel bad for Mississippi. Bama would need a miracle to get back in the National title picture but one thing they can do to help their cause is to win by large margins and hope some teams above them lose. I still think Bama is the best team in the country and I will be hitting them up for the rest of the season no matter the spread. They are going to be running it up.
Last Week: 0-3
Season: 6-11-1
The theme for this week is going to be "Let Downs"
South Carolina @ Kentucky (+4.5)
I think South Carolina squeaks it out but Kentucky will put a scare in to them. A team like South Carolina, with an up and down quarterback like Stephen Garcia normally doesn't cooperate with what the public perception of them should be after a win like last week. "South Carolina beat Bama last week, they should kill Kentucky." Not seeing it.
Ohio State @ Wisconsin (+4)
This is one of only two games that Ohio State could lose the rest of the way. They've only played one road game this year and Wisconsin is different than Illinois. Madison will be rocking and Ohio State's #1 ranking gets threatened after one week.
Mississippi @ Alabama (+20.5)
I feel bad for Mississippi. Bama would need a miracle to get back in the National title picture but one thing they can do to help their cause is to win by large margins and hope some teams above them lose. I still think Bama is the best team in the country and I will be hitting them up for the rest of the season no matter the spread. They are going to be running it up.
Last Week: 0-3
Season: 6-11-1
Sunday, October 10, 2010
2010 NFL Picks - Week 5
I ruined my picks season last week. I had something special going too. Bummer.
These are going up late and in a rush this week which was also the recipe for last week's 0-3 debacle so be warned.
**Denver @ Baltimore (-7)**
Denver's offense is one dimensional and that one dimension Baltimore is leading the league in stopping. The Ravens D is only allowing 119 yards a game through the air per game. Denver is going to need to run to stay in this game and I don't see that happening.
San Diego @ Oakland (+6.5)
I think this my 3rd week in a row taking Oakland. Without McFadden playing I thought this line would be over a TD even though San Diego is on the road. Since it's not I feel like I'm being tricked. Gradkowski has made the Raiders a frisky team. The big concern here for me is that Phillip Rivers is awesome.
Chicago @ Carolina (-2.5)
Carolina is awful and I might be over analyzing here but I think Steve Smith not playing is going to be a blessing for Jimmy Clausen today. Without having a guy like Smith in the lineup, Clausen won't have to worry about forcing targets at him to keep him happen. Not unlike how Eli Manning seemed able to relax when Jeremy Shockey got injured a few years ago. I think he has his best game so far. Also Jay Cutler not playing helps too so the Bears might rely more on the run and Carolina is allowing only 3.3 yards a carry.
Last Week: 0-3
Overall: 7-4-1
Pick of the Week: 2-2
These are going up late and in a rush this week which was also the recipe for last week's 0-3 debacle so be warned.
**Denver @ Baltimore (-7)**
Denver's offense is one dimensional and that one dimension Baltimore is leading the league in stopping. The Ravens D is only allowing 119 yards a game through the air per game. Denver is going to need to run to stay in this game and I don't see that happening.
San Diego @ Oakland (+6.5)
I think this my 3rd week in a row taking Oakland. Without McFadden playing I thought this line would be over a TD even though San Diego is on the road. Since it's not I feel like I'm being tricked. Gradkowski has made the Raiders a frisky team. The big concern here for me is that Phillip Rivers is awesome.
Chicago @ Carolina (-2.5)
Carolina is awful and I might be over analyzing here but I think Steve Smith not playing is going to be a blessing for Jimmy Clausen today. Without having a guy like Smith in the lineup, Clausen won't have to worry about forcing targets at him to keep him happen. Not unlike how Eli Manning seemed able to relax when Jeremy Shockey got injured a few years ago. I think he has his best game so far. Also Jay Cutler not playing helps too so the Bears might rely more on the run and Carolina is allowing only 3.3 yards a carry.
Last Week: 0-3
Overall: 7-4-1
Pick of the Week: 2-2
Bobs NFL Picks: Week 5
Well, I totally blew my opportunity to gain serious ground on Keith last week by churning in another 1-2 performance. That kind of stuff aint gonna get it done, so I hope to reverse the momentum this weekend although the lines are tricky.
Packers (-2.5) @ Washington: The Packers are 3-1, but the last 2 games havent been pretty. With Miami, Minnesota, Jets and Dallas coming up they'd love a win over Washington to get them in a good spot.
Falcons (-3) @ Cleveland: Another road game, but I think there will be a little hangover effect from last weeks Cleveland victory over Cincinatti.
Rams @ Detroit (-3): Detroit has to win sometime this season. They have had a few real brutal losses, and I expect that this week they finally get it done.
Last Week: 1-2
Season: 3-7-2
Packers (-2.5) @ Washington: The Packers are 3-1, but the last 2 games havent been pretty. With Miami, Minnesota, Jets and Dallas coming up they'd love a win over Washington to get them in a good spot.
Falcons (-3) @ Cleveland: Another road game, but I think there will be a little hangover effect from last weeks Cleveland victory over Cincinatti.
Rams @ Detroit (-3): Detroit has to win sometime this season. They have had a few real brutal losses, and I expect that this week they finally get it done.
Last Week: 1-2
Season: 3-7-2
Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Ultimate Fighter Season 12: Episode 3 & 4 Recap
Sorry for the lag time, but here is the abbreviated episode 3 & 4 recaps for the Ultimate Fighter.
Some of the highlights include Koscheck playing his first prank on GSP by parking cars so close to him that GSP couldn't open his doors. As you'd expect, Georges handles this well by saying that he is used to dealing with people like Koscheck and that he used to get picked on a lot in school. Say what? GSP was picked on? I guarantee he wasn't going by the initials GSP back then, because no one is messing with a dude that is identified by only 3 letters. Anyway, the coaching feud may never get off the ground considering its purely one way.
The second fight is chosen and its an interesting one. Team GSP chose number one pick Michael Johnson to enter the octagon opposite UK product, Aaron Wilkinson. On paper, this looked like a sure win for GSP. MJ looked tough and well rounded while Wilkinson was a bit more of a question mark. But anything can happen and its always risky putting your top guy out there this early.
Mike Tyson joins team GSP right before the fight and that adds extra motivation for MJ. However, it doesn't last long as Wilkinson holds his own in round one. After a hot start by MJ, Wilkinson manages to get him to the ground where he controls the last part of the round with some less than stellar ground and pound. However, he likely wins 10-9. Round 2 is slightly less back and forth. Mj lands some great strikes and eventually takes down Wilkinson twice. They trade to end the round but MJ wins this one and they go to a 3rd round. After some good advice from the corner, MJ comes out shot out of a cannon and immediately connects with a straight jab. This takes Wilkinson to the mat where he eventually gives up his back and gets choked out. Not as impressive as you'd expect MJ to be, but a win none the less. Wilkinson moves to the top of the list for wild card contention.
Episode 4 starts out with the team getting tired of Bruce Lee Roys antics. Although initially, he came off as a colorful harmless character, its now clear that he is the cancer in the house. Sevak takes umbrage with Caceres yelling "F*ck him up" during MJ's fight with Wilkinson, and the 2 exchange heated words until eventually Sevak charges after him. But nothing happens and the tension grows.
The next fight is selected and GSP chooses the oldest guy in the house, Kyle Watson to fight the youngest guy in the house, Andy Main. I immediately started wondering about Watson, who is Matt Hughes Jujitsu coach yet has never made anything of himself as a fighter and clearly suffers from some anxiety with fighting. That being said, Main is young and lacks the overall experience.
The first round starts off with some great striking and Main hopping on Watsons back hoping for a rear naked choke. He cant sink it in, but he lands some shots and looks impressive early. But as we expected, Watson is able to get Main to the ground and work to side control where he finishes the round. Close round, not sure how they score it. The second round starts with Main pushing the pace until Watson eventually gets him to the ground. Main tries some submissions, but eventually ends up on his back and thats a bad place to be against Watson. he sinks in the rear naked choke and Andy Main taps before you can say GSP. And just like that, team Koscheck is down 3-0.
Some of the highlights include Koscheck playing his first prank on GSP by parking cars so close to him that GSP couldn't open his doors. As you'd expect, Georges handles this well by saying that he is used to dealing with people like Koscheck and that he used to get picked on a lot in school. Say what? GSP was picked on? I guarantee he wasn't going by the initials GSP back then, because no one is messing with a dude that is identified by only 3 letters. Anyway, the coaching feud may never get off the ground considering its purely one way.
The second fight is chosen and its an interesting one. Team GSP chose number one pick Michael Johnson to enter the octagon opposite UK product, Aaron Wilkinson. On paper, this looked like a sure win for GSP. MJ looked tough and well rounded while Wilkinson was a bit more of a question mark. But anything can happen and its always risky putting your top guy out there this early.
Mike Tyson joins team GSP right before the fight and that adds extra motivation for MJ. However, it doesn't last long as Wilkinson holds his own in round one. After a hot start by MJ, Wilkinson manages to get him to the ground where he controls the last part of the round with some less than stellar ground and pound. However, he likely wins 10-9. Round 2 is slightly less back and forth. Mj lands some great strikes and eventually takes down Wilkinson twice. They trade to end the round but MJ wins this one and they go to a 3rd round. After some good advice from the corner, MJ comes out shot out of a cannon and immediately connects with a straight jab. This takes Wilkinson to the mat where he eventually gives up his back and gets choked out. Not as impressive as you'd expect MJ to be, but a win none the less. Wilkinson moves to the top of the list for wild card contention.
Episode 4 starts out with the team getting tired of Bruce Lee Roys antics. Although initially, he came off as a colorful harmless character, its now clear that he is the cancer in the house. Sevak takes umbrage with Caceres yelling "F*ck him up" during MJ's fight with Wilkinson, and the 2 exchange heated words until eventually Sevak charges after him. But nothing happens and the tension grows.
The next fight is selected and GSP chooses the oldest guy in the house, Kyle Watson to fight the youngest guy in the house, Andy Main. I immediately started wondering about Watson, who is Matt Hughes Jujitsu coach yet has never made anything of himself as a fighter and clearly suffers from some anxiety with fighting. That being said, Main is young and lacks the overall experience.
The first round starts off with some great striking and Main hopping on Watsons back hoping for a rear naked choke. He cant sink it in, but he lands some shots and looks impressive early. But as we expected, Watson is able to get Main to the ground and work to side control where he finishes the round. Close round, not sure how they score it. The second round starts with Main pushing the pace until Watson eventually gets him to the ground. Main tries some submissions, but eventually ends up on his back and thats a bad place to be against Watson. he sinks in the rear naked choke and Andy Main taps before you can say GSP. And just like that, team Koscheck is down 3-0.
Friday, October 8, 2010
2010 NCAA Football Picks - Week 6
Utah State (+1.5) at Louisiana Tech
This decision is a reaction to Utah State's game against BYU last Friday. I know it's on the road but Louisiana Tech hasn't taken advantage of their home field so far losing their two games there to Navy and Southern Miss. I know Utah State is only 2-3 but Diondre Borel was fun to watch and he has a good handle on the offense.
LSU at Florida (-6.5)
I can't take LSU's quarterbacks seriously. Florida should win this game by at least a TD.
Florida State at Miami FL (-6)
Miami is coming back home after three straight on the road and going 2-1 against some good teams. Florida State is still undefeated but they have played no one. I'm down on Jacory Harris but this is a major step up in competition for Florida State
Last Week: 2-1
Overall 6-8-1
This decision is a reaction to Utah State's game against BYU last Friday. I know it's on the road but Louisiana Tech hasn't taken advantage of their home field so far losing their two games there to Navy and Southern Miss. I know Utah State is only 2-3 but Diondre Borel was fun to watch and he has a good handle on the offense.
LSU at Florida (-6.5)
I can't take LSU's quarterbacks seriously. Florida should win this game by at least a TD.
Florida State at Miami FL (-6)
Miami is coming back home after three straight on the road and going 2-1 against some good teams. Florida State is still undefeated but they have played no one. I'm down on Jacory Harris but this is a major step up in competition for Florida State
Last Week: 2-1
Overall 6-8-1
Monday, October 4, 2010
A Look Back at the MLB Over/Unders
In short, my record was 3-2-1
My full selections from the preseason
-Arizona was terrible
-Lucked out with Boston's injuries
-Could not have been more wrong about the Cubs or the NL Central as a whole
-Colorado screwed me in multiple fronts since they teased me with another playoff push I took them to win the NL West when they got to 2 games out. They choked that away as well as their over.
-I don't care what Minnesota's number in next year. I'm putting a ton on it. Best franchise in baseball
-Pushed Oakland
For the overall look:
-After learning what we learned about how the Pirates officially run their business, how can you ever take Pittsburgh's over ever again. That number is going to be like 55 next year.
-I didn't officially go with them but both New York teams did go under. Both of them in heartbreaking fashion if you bet on them. Especially the Yankees since they kept you hoping til the last day.
-The Yankees are the only team in the playoffs this year that did not go over. It's not that weird since their number was extremely high but still.
My full selections from the preseason
-Arizona was terrible
-Lucked out with Boston's injuries
-Could not have been more wrong about the Cubs or the NL Central as a whole
-Colorado screwed me in multiple fronts since they teased me with another playoff push I took them to win the NL West when they got to 2 games out. They choked that away as well as their over.
-I don't care what Minnesota's number in next year. I'm putting a ton on it. Best franchise in baseball
-Pushed Oakland
For the overall look:
-After learning what we learned about how the Pirates officially run their business, how can you ever take Pittsburgh's over ever again. That number is going to be like 55 next year.-I didn't officially go with them but both New York teams did go under. Both of them in heartbreaking fashion if you bet on them. Especially the Yankees since they kept you hoping til the last day.
-The Yankees are the only team in the playoffs this year that did not go over. It's not that weird since their number was extremely high but still.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Bobs NFL Picks: Week 4
Another rough week down in the books. Time to shake it off and change the momentum. Here are my week 4 picks.
Chicago (+3.5) @ NY Giants: I am very surprised at this line. Although the Giants aren't as bad as they've been playing and the Bears aren't as good as they've been playing, I think giving them more than a field goal is too much.
Cincinnati (-2.5) @ Cleveland: This seems too easy so its probably going to be a loss for me.
Houston (-3.5) @ Oakland: This is a big game in my race to catch Keith. I understand his theories, but I am basing this pick purely on personnel.
Three road teams is never a good strategy.
Last Week: 1-2
Season: 2-5-2
Chicago (+3.5) @ NY Giants: I am very surprised at this line. Although the Giants aren't as bad as they've been playing and the Bears aren't as good as they've been playing, I think giving them more than a field goal is too much.
Cincinnati (-2.5) @ Cleveland: This seems too easy so its probably going to be a loss for me.
Houston (-3.5) @ Oakland: This is a big game in my race to catch Keith. I understand his theories, but I am basing this pick purely on personnel.
Three road teams is never a good strategy.
Last Week: 1-2
Season: 2-5-2
2010 NFL Picks - Week 4
Garrett Hartley prevented me from keeping my first loss off the board.
Last Week's Picks
Sorry they are going up late this week...
Baltimore @ Pittsburgh (-2.5)
Pittsburgh is beating some decent teams with their backup QBs and although it's only Charlie Batch I think this trend continues. Ray Rice is also banged up which should help because he routinely torches the Steelers
Houston @ Oakland (+3.5)
Jumping on the Oakland train again. Based on the talent differential between these two teams a 3.5 point spread seem to me like they are trying to get people to take Houston.
Washington @ Philadelphia (-5.5)
I know I'm overlooking the big storyline for this game and it wouldn't surprise me if McNabb comes back to Philly and has his revenge but I'm officially on board with Philly and Michael Vick.
Last Week: - 2-1
Overall: 7-1-1
Pick of the Week: 2-1
Last Week's Picks
Sorry they are going up late this week...
Baltimore @ Pittsburgh (-2.5)
Pittsburgh is beating some decent teams with their backup QBs and although it's only Charlie Batch I think this trend continues. Ray Rice is also banged up which should help because he routinely torches the Steelers
Houston @ Oakland (+3.5)
Jumping on the Oakland train again. Based on the talent differential between these two teams a 3.5 point spread seem to me like they are trying to get people to take Houston.
Washington @ Philadelphia (-5.5)
I know I'm overlooking the big storyline for this game and it wouldn't surprise me if McNabb comes back to Philly and has his revenge but I'm officially on board with Philly and Michael Vick.
Last Week: - 2-1
Overall: 7-1-1
Pick of the Week: 2-1
Friday, October 1, 2010
2010 NCAA Football Picks - Week 5
My college picks and NFL picks are cancelling each other out. I feel real good about these this week...
Last Week's Picks
Virginia Tech at North Carolina State (+3.5)
I'm not back to trusting Virginia Tech yet. Russell Wilson is the best player on the field in this game it's a no-brainer to me to take NC State in this game getting points.
Florida at Alabama (-8)
When I first saw this game with a spread of more than a TD I immediately thought I would be taking Florida. Something must be warped in my memory because I assumed these teams played always played close games. This will be the 5th time they are playing since 2005 with the score differential in those games being 28,15,9 and 19. Alabama is at home, with the better team and 8 points would be the smallest difference between these two in years. I'm switching.
Texas at Oklahoma (-3)
I'm not going to lie. Me taking Oklahoma is a direct result of Texas losing to UCLA at home last week. I think little of UCLA so losing at home to them makes me think less of Texas. Oklahoma has mostly played close games against lesser opponents but those close games still resulted in wins and I think they are currently in better shape to take this year's Red River Rivalry.
Last Week: 1-2
Overall: 4-7-1
Last Week's Picks
Virginia Tech at North Carolina State (+3.5)
I'm not back to trusting Virginia Tech yet. Russell Wilson is the best player on the field in this game it's a no-brainer to me to take NC State in this game getting points.
Florida at Alabama (-8)
When I first saw this game with a spread of more than a TD I immediately thought I would be taking Florida. Something must be warped in my memory because I assumed these teams played always played close games. This will be the 5th time they are playing since 2005 with the score differential in those games being 28,15,9 and 19. Alabama is at home, with the better team and 8 points would be the smallest difference between these two in years. I'm switching.
Texas at Oklahoma (-3)
I'm not going to lie. Me taking Oklahoma is a direct result of Texas losing to UCLA at home last week. I think little of UCLA so losing at home to them makes me think less of Texas. Oklahoma has mostly played close games against lesser opponents but those close games still resulted in wins and I think they are currently in better shape to take this year's Red River Rivalry.
Last Week: 1-2
Overall: 4-7-1
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