Baywatch is Over.

So Jason Bay finally decides to sign with the Mets for a deal that is 4 years and averages around 16 mil/season. And I ain't mad about it. I'm one of those who actually preferred getting Bay over Matt Holliday because he would be the cheaper option and while he hits for a lower average; everything else is about the same. Some of the positives I take from this move:

1) The OF is now set with him, Beltran and Francoeur. Last year in Boston, Bay did have a perfect fielding percentage and recorded 15 assists. Now yes, Citi is a much bigger LF than Fenway is, but this will certainly be an improvement over the adventures of Daniel Murphy or Angel Pagan out there defensively.

2) He's a legit clean-up guy that we can insert right in-between Beltran & Wright. Placing back Wright at his natural #5 slot will allow him to do what he does best, and that's to drive runs as opposed to feeling forced to get everything all at once. Bay doesn't hit for the best average (career .280) but adding someone who can get you 25-30 HR, 100-105 RBI and a career .376 OBP is what the doctor ordered.

3) I know this is simply an intangible, but Bay thrived under the pressure for playing for a big-market team for a year plus out in Boston...so that should be no problem for him.

4) While this isn't solely about Bay...to those who talk about players who are afraid to play 81 home games at Citifield remember the only reason why we were last in HRs last year is BECAUSE OF THE TEAM WE WERE FORCED TO FIELD. Did it affect the Phillies, Marlins, Braves, etc? No. How about Mark Reynolds, who decided to have a personal home run derby here? No.

The best part about this is that all the pressure is gonna be on the Phillies now to deliver as being the heavy favorites to not only win the division, but the NL as a whole. The Mets if they remain healthy this year, get Pelfrey & Ollie's heads right and continue our strong bullpen pitching from last year can keep up easily. Not making too many changes in the roster this year might actually be a positive, as there is a better chance to build team chemistry which has been lacking the past few years. Now we need a 1B (I'm with the LaRoche idea 100%) and we should be fine.

NFL Week 16 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 11-5 straight up & 6-8-2 against the spread.
Overall: 136-72 straight up & 102-101-4 against the spread.

All Odds Courtesy of Oddsmaker.

San Diego Chargers (+3) @ Tennessee Titans: I don't think anyone knows why the Chargers are underdogs here. The Chargers are stream-rolling and they still have something to play for which is the #2 seed. Tennessee has a LOT to play for as well as they can still salvage their season & even make the playoffs with the right breaks but...San Diego 24 Tennessee 21

Houston Texans @ Miami Dolphins (-3): This game reeks of a push honestly. The loser of this game is in tons of trouble and a Texans loss basically eliminates them because they have the worst conference record of the remaining 8 teams fighting for the wild card. We know the Texans MO, win the meaningless ones, flop when it counts so...Miami 23 Houston 17

Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-2): The Steelers saved their season last week with that Santonio Holmes remix & one thing is that they OWN the Ravens at Heinz Field. Usually the under 41 would be a lock but not with the way Pitt now plays. Pittsburgh 27 Baltimore 21

Kansas City Chiefs (+13.5) @ Cincinnati Bengals: I just don't know how the Bengals are gonna come out considering the week they just had and this is a vastly inferior (albeit at times fiesty) KC squad they're facing. I suspect they'll be flat. Cincinnati 24 Kansas City 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints (-14): I think the pressure of no longer being undefeated will help the Saints here against this pathetic Bucs squad. New Orleans 38 Tampa Bay 14

Jacksonville Jaguars (+7.5) @ New England Patriots: The Pats to be quite honest have been very unimpressive lately. Meanwhile, the Jags with the extra 3 days off and their schizo tendencies will cover...and pull off the upset. Jacksonville 23 New England 20

Oakland Raiders @ Cleveland Browns (-3): Both teams play hard my man. But before you think Oakland will pull off the upset, in games immediately following their victories they are 0-4 SU/ATS and have lost by a combined 119-23. Cleveland 24 Oakland 10

Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers (-14): *Sucks teeth*. Lock of the week right here; book the Packers' postseason plans and throw away the fuckin key. Green Bay 34 Seattle 7

Carolina Panthers (+7) @ New York Giants: I never trust the Giants given a spread like this. Do you? Yes it's the fighting Matt Moores but he gives this squad a much better chance than Delhomme does. Giants win though. NY Giants 27 Carolina 21

Buffalo Bills (+9.5) @ Atlanta Falcons: Zzzzzzzzz..UNDER CITY USA...zzzzzzz. Atlanta 17 Buffalo 14

Detroit Lions (+12.5) @ San Francisco 49ers: Man what the fuck happened to Daunte Culpepper?? Frank Gore will have a field day with this defense but remember who the Niners' QB is. San Francisco 27 Detroit 17

St. Louis Rams @ Arizona Cardinals (-14): It was alarming seeing how the Cards nearly blew that one in Detroit but we will return to our regularly scheduled programming even though the Rams have played hard recently. Arizona 38 St. Louis 14

New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts (-6): Last Saturday I joked about how my boys would end the Colts' undefeated streak. Then Sunday's abysmal performance came. Then the realization that this is a 4:15 game AND the Jets haven't won a meaningful December game against a legit team in God knows how long. RIP Playoff Hopes :(. Indianapolis 27 NY Jets 13

Denver Broncos (+7) @ Philadelphia Eagles: I have a funny feeling about this one because the Broncos have beaten the Cowboys & Giants as well in the NFC East this season. I know both games were at home but with this average as all hell team they can win this one...just so long as they don't give up the McNabb-to-Jackson long bomb. Denver 24 Philadelphia 20

Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins (+7): Cowboys humbled the Saints IN NEW ORLEANS. Skins just got demolished. You know what this means. Washington 17 Dallas 14

Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears (+7): UGH...the Monday Night game?? Really? Whatever... However, something must give. Will Minnesota wake up & smell the coffee on the road where lately they've been very flat? Will Chicago finally cover? Both answers are yes so...Minnesota 23 Chicago 17

And so on.

I Was Wondering.

I don't listen to the radio all that often except for when I have to drive...and from what I gather, all the rage with the ladies is with Trey Songz. They love this dude, always talkin about how he makes their panties wet with his music, etc. Songs claiming that he'll make you think that he invented sex and how he will make you say his name I guess get the job done. The other thing he has goin for him though is that the ladies think he's fuckable. That's on them.

So it made me think...what if I became an R&B singer?? I don't have a cut abdomen, hell my hairline is a tad fucked up. Do you think that if I sang about handcuffin a chick on the bed makin envisionin her as my prisoner but beautifully torturing her that it would have the same baby-making music effect? Can I get away with with tellin her she could get the beez neez inbetween her knees? Lick the spot to get her hot? Is it in the words, or is it a combination in the look and the words??

What I Miss?? And so on.

NFL Week 15 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 10-6 straight up & 9-7 against the spread.
Overall: 125-66 straight up & 96-93-2 against the spread.

Indianapolis Colts (-3) @ Jacksonville Jaguars: The Colts will continue to take care of business, regardless of how desperate Jacksonville is to keeping alive their playoff hopes. Look for the starters to play almost the entire game. Indianapolis 27 Jacksonville 17

Dallas Cowboys @ New Orleans Saints (-7): The Saints get up for these games. Against teams with winning records at home (NYJ, NYG, NE, ATL) they are perfect SU/ATS. Expect this trend to continue in a beatdown. New Orleans 45 Dallas 24

San Francisco 49ers (+8.5) @ Philadelphia Eagles: There's somethin about the Niners and their propensity to play hard that makes me believe that they'll be in this one...not to mention the Eagles could be in letdown mode after beating NYG. Eagles win and clinch the division, but SF covers. Philadelphia 24 San Francisco 20

Arizona Cardinals (-12) @ Detroit Lions: Don't expect 2 clunkers from the Cardinals in a row...and think about it, they had a -5 turnover ratio & only lost 24-9 to SF. They won't have 7 turnovers again and you'll be turnin over your station by the 2nd half. Arizona 38 Detroit 14

Houston Texans (-12.5) @ St. Louis Rams: This is the only line I've seen for this game but I could care less what it turns out to be honestly. Houston 34 St. Louis 17

Cleveland Browns (+1.5) @ Kansas City Chiefs: People are screaming UNDER CITY USA...but remember the Browns-Lions game? KC can't win at home for some reason (2 wins SU the past 2 seasons) & CLE does have the extra 3 days rest. Cleveland 24 Kansas City 17

New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills (+7): This Pats team is discombobulated chemistry-wise. The Bills have been playing better and with no pressure, even though NE is the vastly superior team...it will also be perfect Bills weather this Sunday. Temps in the mid 20s will make it more difficult on NE's passing game and I think that'll be enough to prompt this result. New England 17 Buffalo 13

Chicago Bears @ Baltimore Ravens (-10.5): Sure it's a lot of points for BAL...but the Bears cannot cover spreads for shit. Baltimore 31 Chicago 13

Miami Dolphins (+4) @ Tennessee Titans: This is the only line I've seen for this game; but regardless, the Dolphins ALWAYS seem to find a way. How so, I have NO clue honestly, it flummoxes me. Chris Johnson will get his 135 but in the end MIA will prevail. Miami 23 Tennessee 20

Atlanta Falcons @ New York Jets (-6): It's gonna be nasty on Sunday (snow ending, temps right around the freezing mark) so all I can say for these 2 squads is TAKE THE UNDER. This is the only line I've seen but I think it'll wind up being this way anyway. Ground game is gonna be PIVOTAL and the Jets have the edge here. NY Jets 17 Atlanta 7

Oakland Raiders (+13.5) @ Denver Broncos: Do you trust the Broncos with this many points?? Yes it's the Raiders but this is the same Raiders squad that has won outright games vs. PHI, CIN and @PIT as huge underdogs. Last year they were also double-digit dogs, came to Denver and smacked them 31-10. Charlie Frye is the QB sure. But something is amiss...Oakland doesn't get annihilated 2 weeks in a row. Upset City. Oakland 24 Denver 20

Cincinnati Bengals @ San Diego Chargers (-6.5): The game of the week...that has taken a backseat to the sudden & tragic death of Chris Henry for CIN. One of 2 things happens in situations like these...the team plays inspired as all hell throughout...or they do so but burn out by the 4th quarter. I envision the latter. I really hope though that the Bengals do win this game. San Diego 31 Cincinnati 21

Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-1): It's not the good teams that the Steelers have a problem with...it's the terrible ones. Pittsburgh 28 Green Bay 21

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks (-6.5): HELP!!!!! Seattle 27 Tampa Bay 0 (yes that's a ZERO, GOOSE EGG, ZILCH, NADAAAA if I could give a team negative points I would)

Minnesota Vikings (-9) @ Carolina Panthers: You couldn't flex this game??? Seriously? Minnesota 31 Carolina 14

New York Giants (-2.5) @ Washington Redskins: While teams have been scorin more than Tiger's mistresses on the Giants lately...and hell even the Redskins know what offense is now...one thing about the Giants is that the own the Skins. NY Giants 30 Washington 23

And so on.

DK's Top 5 Favorite TV Shows Of 2009.

I'm not really one that watches much in the way of television programming...unless it's something sports-related. That was, until recently. I figure I need some time off the damn computer as well as entertaining myself with some of this shit on here. Lo and behold, I've compiled my list of my 5 favorite shows of 2009:

1) Jersey Shore (MTV)- How does a show that I've only seen one episode of already be my favorite show?? The season premiere was EPIC. For me it's kinda interestin also seein a different group of people call themselves a derogatory term & be proud of it (guido). Also being from NYC and knowin how they act in Jerz/LI/SI this hits home hard ha. Who's your favorite chick? Sammy's the baddest one but hey, "Snooki" seems to be the easiest to bag so fuck it.

2) Tough Love (VH1)- Nothing's more satisfying to me these days than broads who think they are all high and mighty and for them to get a doses of reality that they cannot handle. Well, one of them- Jenna- has so little self esteem that she busted out in tears after being told she was homely and thick. "I've lost 85 pounds." Really then you should be flauntin your shit 24/7 all day. I love this show...5 episodes in out of 10.

3) Intervention (A&E)- I just started gettin up on this show a couple weeks ago...I must admit this is some powerful shit. It shows people who are addicted like mothafuckas to pills, alcohol, etc...it's pretty amazing to see how badly it's affected their families.

T4) Manhunters (A&E)- One of the most intense/gangsta shows I've seen this year.

T4) Wipeout (ABC)- A hilarious game show that has some of the best falls I have ever seen.

5) Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)- Sunday Night Football usually got in the way this past season...but when I did get a chance to see it, Larry David had me on the floor.

Honorable Mention: Mad Men (AMC), The Biggest Loser (NBC), Hoarders (A&E)

And so on.

The Jackson's Family Exploitation Dynasty.

Just like most of yall, although we hate reality shows...we can't stop watchin them. Why? Because those are really the only shows on TV at this point. Some shows are hella good and heartwarming (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), some are HYSTERICAL (Jersey Shore), some have an underlying meaning to them (Tough Love); and I could go on for days. However, some of them make me sick. I'll see shit like Half-Ton Mom/Dad/Teen...but it's disgusting in terms of the WOW factor. Hoarders on A&E...same shit. The Jacksons Family Dynasty however...takes the cake.

Who in the blue fuck are these dudes? When was the last time any of Michael Jackson's brothers relevant?? I don't even think the sperm that would become me was created yet when that happened. Now all of a sudden after MJ got murdered (that wasn't an "accidental drug overdose") you wanna feel as though now it's time to see how the family is "coping" with his death & goin back into the studio. Get the fuck outta here. That's like never tellin a girl you love her n then when she break up with you and find another dude, you buy her a $4 million ring like Kobe did. How they still black, while MJ turned white? You can't eat off his work so now you gotta go to the field & plant your seeds your damn selves. Personally I hope they fail with whatever project they're tryin to do. I know we're in a society where we like to exploit the fuck out of someone...but this is ridiculous. I didn't watch the season premiere and have no intentions of watchin it for a second.

My opinion on MJ: He was a hella great performer and sure, I listened to his music when I was younger...when he was visible in my eyes. But he became dead to me a hella long time ago, simply a footnote. I have no right to be one of those folks who when he died decided to go on Limewire and go on a downloading spree of MJ. I wasn't one of those ppl who decided to have 80s boomboxes with em and blaring MJ on the street...or go to a "Michael Jackson Pub Crawl" (yes in NYC they had one). Unless you're one who still listened to him until the day he died...you're a bandwagoner. "Ohhhh yeahhh I remember him now." ain't gonna cut it.

This show I know is gonna try to attract those people who are hardcore fans of the Jacksons. If they see through this and know that it's all a ploy...it will backfire tremendously. I don't hope for many failures...but I hope this show flops ratings-wise like no other. On Twitter, it wasn't a trending topic so that's probably true. The only problem is that the Jackson's "Won't Stop Til They Get Enough" of this exploitation of MJ to use him as a cash cow. Just "Beat It".

And so on.

NFL Week 14 Bettors Guide.

For my standards this was an awful week.

Last Week: 10-6 straight up & 6-10 against the spread
Overall: 115-60 straight up & 87-86-2 against the spread

Feelin lazy this week so just scores for you.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns (+9.5): Pittsburgh 21 Cleveland 13

New Orleans Saints (-10.5) @ Atlanta Falcons: New Orleans 37 Atlanta 17

Miami Dolphins (+3) @ Jacksonville Jaguars: Jacksonville 17 Miami 16

New York Jets (-3) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: NY Jets 24 Tampa Bay 10

Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears (+3): Chicago 20 Green Bay 17

Buffalo Bills (PK) @ Kansas City Chiefs: Buffalo 30 Kansas City 14

Seattle Seahawks @ Houston Texans (-6.5): Houston 31 Seattle 13

Detroit Lions (+13.5) @ Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore 27 Detroit 20

Cincinnati Bengals (+6.5) @ Minnesota Vikings: Cincinnati 31 Minnesota 27

Denver Broncos @ Indianapolis Colts (-7): Indianapolis 27 Denver 14

Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots (-13.5): New England 34 Carolina 7

St. Louis Rams @ Tennessee Titans (-13): Tennessee 27 St. Louis 6

Washington Redskins (-1) @ Oakland Raiders: Washington 17 Oakland 13

San Diego Chargers (+3) @ Dallas Cowboys: San Diego 24 Dallas 21

Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants (-1): NY Giants 23 Philadelphia 17

Arizona Cardinals (-3.5) @ San Francisco 49ers: Arizona 27 San Francisco 17

And so on.

Phasing People Out.

I've thought about this for quite a while now...and I'm gonna use the opposite sex spectrum for this one. Ever been cool with a girl/guy and yall talk, shoot the shit, hang out, etc...and then from almost out of nowhere he/she gets into a relationship. The common theme during their honeymoon phase is to disappear off the face of the planet while we put up APB signs at the corner wonderin where they're at. They then come out of nowhere from the caves and are like "Heyyyyy You, Long Time...How Are You??" Um...same way I was 4 months ago you jackass. You can tell that they're hella happy; while you may or not be, on one part you're glad for them that they're happy. On the other hand you're wonderin "Ahh so NOW you're back." There's several different directions where I could go with this (and I've done all of these).

1) Disappear along with them. It's pretty obvious that they won't lose sleep if they don't hear from you and they continue to act as if you should check up on them first to see how they're doing. It's a nice gesture...but the street goes both ways. I'll be real, I don't feel as comfortable talkin to a girl who was single when I met them and now has a boyfriend...especially when I had interest in them. Yes, I do have some jealousy. The thing I hate most is when a girl either decides that NOW she feels comfortable talkin to you now that she's got a man...or vice versa (if I'm taken). Wassup with that?? This is the case for a TON of girls who I have on my phone right now. I've thought of deleting them...but i'm too lazy to do this.

2) Still remain cool with them. This for me is rare. This obviously happens in a case when I have no romantic/sexual interest in them because either there's never that spark...or she's goin out with one of my boys so obviously it's gonna be off-limits. Naturally I'm not gonna have a late night conversation with them nor would I with Case 1...but my convos with these people will be more substantial. I think this is also possible with an ex if you know for a fact that spark is gone...tho that is near-impossible.

3) Even though they're single, they just stop talkin. Some girls you talk to for a while and whether they live close to you or far...all or a sudden they just stop communicating with you. They're used to you hitting them up, yet when they see that you have stopped don't lose sleep over the fact you don't holla at them first. If they were as cool as they claimed that they were, they would follow up.

4) Hey, sometimes when you're phased out, you're phased out. They put that Berlin Wall and you ain't climbin up that bitch without gettin shot down. Just like in Cases 1 and 3 you're gonna end up with the traditional:
Me: Wassup?
Her: nm, u?
Me: Chillin
Her: oic (aka whatever)

IF you're lucky you might get the "what's new". Which leads to another "Oic". Convo ends usually within 10 minutes and you realize that the person has nothing left for you.

Sometimes you realize it sucks when chicks that you used to be hella cool with or even dream about hookin up with suddenly just lose that appeal. I know myself, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who does this. I know a lot of females are comfortable with the whole "I have a lot of guy friends" thing...but if they're taken, I guarantee you that unless her guy friends are also taken...they're not really her friends...UNLESS they're hangin around for a possible breakup. I wouldn't hold my breath on that shit though, you'll choke and die. It may sound like an asshole, but in life you gotta move on.

But fuck it, if I get wifed up...I DO feel more comfortable talkin to girls who are in relationships that I otherwise would not be cool with. Because they're now in the same spectrum as the single-single. In a double standardized society, that's how I roll. You got a problem, turn off your station.

And so on.

NFL Week 13 Bettors Guide.

A perfect Thanksgiving...but a nightmarish Sunday/Monday ATS left me at:

Last Week: 11-5 Straight Up; 6-9-1 Against The Spread
Overall: 105-54 Straight Up; 81-76-2 Against The Spread.

I had predicted Baltimore covering the 7.5 and winning 24-10 on my Facebook by the way (they won 20-17 in OT).

New York Jets (-3) @ Buffalo Bills- in Toronto: My boys SHOULD win this game. We outplayed them in every facet of the game except for three: Turnovers, Penalties, and the Final Score. Mark Sanchez will not throw 5 INTs in a game again at least this season and with the environment being more controlled at the Rogers Centre than it would have been at Ralph Wilson Stadium...he'll be a better game manager. Bills have been playing better but in the end: NY Jets 21 Buffalo 13

Detroit Lions (+13) @ Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals haven't been handling prosperity the best. They lost straight up at Oakland and couldn't cover TWICE against the Browns. Playing down to the level of their competition perhaps? The Lions' D is dreadful sure and the Bengals will likely be content at running it down their throats all day...but the Lions do have an extra 3 days off which should pay off in a cover. Cincinnati 28 Detroit 17

Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs (+5): Just when it looks like we see the Broncos get back on track...a division game that has trap written all over it. With the Chargers riding high and peaking at the right time the Broncos need to keep pace. Problem is with a team like Kansas City who can play spoiler, you never know what to expect. They can get annihilated (last week), keep it too close for comfort (Dallas) or even beat you (Pittsburgh). I'm gonna go with Choice 3 since they don't have back to back clunkers. Upset City as KC wins their 2nd straight home game following 11 consecutive home losses. Kansas City 23 Denver 20

Houston Texans (PK) @ Jacksonville Jaguars: Here's the Texans' mantra: get to unprecedented levels, play in the "biggest games in franchise history", fall short and back below .500, and then tease us with a strong finish when it's too late. Watch them win this game. Houston 27 Jacksonville 21

Oakland Raiders (+14.5) @ Pittsburgh Steelers: The Raiders have not fared well at all in their 1pm games this year...being outscored 73-13 by the Texans and Giants. The one caveat is that you're looking at a Steelers team that has only covered four times themselves (vs. SD, MIN; @ DEN, BAL). As a double digit favorite this year the Steelers are 0-3 ATS. Oakland should be able to move the ball JUST enough to cover...Roethlisberger will be back and lead the defending champs to an easy victory but yet another missed cover. Pittsburgh 24 Oakland 10

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+6.5) @ Carolina Panthers: As long as Jake Delhomme is under center, the Panthers cannot be trusted. The Bucs tried very hard last week in Atlanta and even took Matt Ryan & Michael Turner out...but it wasn't meant to be. Look for a similar performance here. Carolina will run the ball and do so efficiently but Josh Freeman will keep them in it. Carolina 20 Tampa Bay 16

Tennessee Titans (+7) @ Indianapolis Colts: This is the sexy underdog pick of the week for many and who can blame them? The Titans have won 5 in a row; the Colts have already clinched a playoff berth (and with a win + CIN + SD loss they clinch home field also) and other than a perfect season don't have much incentive left. Titans definitely cover after that humiliation they received from Indy at home...but Peyton Manning shows why he is THE MAN. Indianapolis 24 Tennessee 21

New Orleans Saints @ Washington Redskins (+9.5): Drew Brees & company made me look retarded last week by humiliating the Patriots. However this is one of those games that has LETDOWN written all over it especially coming off such an emotional victory. Although they've seem to have gotten back to their early season form; remember after they smacked the Giants the following week they started off very flat at Miami before that insane comeback. The Redskins may be able to take advantage just long enough to get a cover. New Orleans 30 Washington 23

New England Patriots (-4) @ Miami Dolphins: The rule applies- Pats don't lose back-to-back games. New England 31 Miami 20

St. Louis Rams @ Chicago Bears (-9): Only reason why the Bears cover is that the Rams don't have anyone on defense to catch Jay Cutler's passes. Chicago 34 St. Louis 17

Philadelphia Eagles @ Atlanta Falcons (+5.5): Not having DeSean Jackson WILL hurt this big play offense and hell, I'm even tempted to believe that Chris Redman can pull out another one. But when the dust settles...it's a little too much to ask and the Dirty Birds lose their first home game of the season. Philadelphia 21 Atlanta 20

San Diego Chargers (-13) @ Cleveland Browns: HELP!! San Diego 31 Cleveland 3

San Francisco 49ers (PK) @ Seattle Seahawks: Zzzzzzzzzzzz... San Francisco 21 Seattle 14

Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants (+1.5): This is the STAY AWAY FROM game of the week. The Cowboys and their December swoons are well documented; meanwhile the Giants are now in desperation mode. With the extra three days to prepare I look for them to get back to basics and pull this one out because it's at home. But BEWARE. NY Giants 27 Dallas 23

Minnesota Vikings (-4) @ Arizona Cardinals: They flexed this game to Sunday Night Football. I guess they figured it'd be more entertaining than the Patriots-Dolphins and yes it is, both on paper and in gameplay. Two small problems. 1) Vikings are playing the best football in the NFL. 2) Cardinals are a bad home team somehow. Vikings all day. Minnesota 31 Arizona 17

Baltimore Ravens @ Green Bay Packers (-3): Sometimes I wonder about the Ravens. Still a very solid defense...but they couldn't get to Dennis Dixon last Sunday night. Aaron Rodgers if he has time can make mockeries of secondaries. Both teams have been disappointing most certainly but I gotta give the home team the edge here. Green Bay 23 Baltimore 17

And so on.

Reaping What You Sow.

I can't remember the last time I actually blogged about somethin on here not sports related. But every now and then somethin will capture my attention and I have to write about it.

People are hella quick to make judgments on others...but even more so when you got fame because the target on your back is that much bigger so people can use more ammunition to mark that back. Also, you become more liable to get joked on...regardless of the subject matter. I come to find out yesterday that Pleasure P had been molesting his niece & nephew when he was 16-17. Hella disturbing right? Instead of feelin pity for him, we relentlessly crack jokes on him (and yes I'm guilty of doing so also). Is it deserved? Usually not. Do we derive pleasure (no pun intended) off of another one's problems? Almost always, because we are a sensationalist society. We never truly take a step back & think about if our families were put in situations like these because we're too caught up in the moment.

They have shows such as "To Catch A Predator" which do nothing but clown on potential child sex predators. We watch them, we laugh at them as Chris Hansen exposes them and at times we have pity for them. Do they deserve more so our pity however...or do they deserve what they're gettin by being exposed because of the deliberate acts? No, we mainly laugh at them. R.Kelly is yet another example. Although disturbed about his peeing act at first, we took it upon ourselves to take that joke & run with it all the way to the bank. Hell, the Chappelle Show & the Boondocks have run episodes strictly on the man ha. Michael Jackson is the third. No matter how fucked up we know it is (and hell we'll never know the truth); all we did was clown the man for allegedly touching boys, Neverland, and his multitude of Plastic Surgeries. When the man died there were still smatterings of this lying around. Shit, even Tiger Woods' "domestic dispute" has been the center of controversy & jokes all week. Check out the front cover of the New York Post by the way if you haven't done so.

With fame you can use that to your full advantage. But at the same time a couple of false moves here and there & suddenly you can become the butt of jokes. And with the way our cynical minds work now, there's no such thing as a joke being too soon. You reap what you sow regardless of whether it's unintentional or not, whether you apologize or not, all of that. It's not just these people's lives and reputations that get ruined...but behind closed doors this is devastating to the people closest to them. We never think about the latter because those people are Everyman like you and me. Life's a bitch it really is. But we're also human too.

And so on.

NFL Week 12 Bettors Guide.

I didn't get to add the San Diego @ Denver game to the blog...but I posted it on my Facebook having the Chargers covering the 5.5 and winning 24-10 (they won 32-3). Therefore:

Last week: 11-5 straight up & 7-9 against the spread
Overall: 94-49 straight up & 75-67-1 against the spread

Green Bay Packers (-11.5) @ Detroit Lions: Being forced to play Daunte Culpepper is not gonna be a pretty sight. As long as Aaron Rodgers gets some protection, he will have no problem with a defense that allowed the Browns to nearly equal their touchdown total ALL SEASON. Green Bay 34 Detroit 17

Oakland Raiders @ Dallas Cowboys (-13.5): The Raiders in the game immediately following a win have gotten outscored 61-3. The Cowboys in their past 3 Thanksgiving games have won 38-10, 34-3 and 34-9. You do the math. Dallas 31 Oakland 8

New York Giants @ Denver Broncos (+6.5): The Broncos are in a free-fall for the ages, having lost their last four games all by a combined 117-37. The Giants snapped their losing streak..albeit barely in an overtime win last week. I look for the Broncos sensing desperation to bounce back on the defensive side of the ball while doing just enough on offense against the suddenly vulnerable Giants' D to pull off the upset. Denver 21 NY Giants 17

Miami Dolphins (-3) @ Buffalo Bills: The Bills showed some signs of life last week, nearly pulling off the SU upset before the Jags stole one. With that being said, it won't be cold enough yet in Buffalo for the Fins to be too concerned...they'll be able to control the clock. Miami 23 Buffalo 14

Seattle Seahawks @ St. Louis Rams (+3): Not having Marc Bulger hurts...but in all honesty what difference has that made in the past couple years? The Seahawks are absolutely nothing special and with the feistiness the Rams have shown the past three games LOOK OUT. They will be rewarded for this. St. Louis 21 Seattle 14

Washington Redskins @ Philadelphia Eagles (-9): 2 words for you- Big Play. That's what the Eagles can do, while the Redskins cannot. Anyone have any idea who the Redskins' starting RB is gonna be for this Sunday anyway. The Redskins' above average D can only do so much. Philadelphia 24 Washington 10

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons (-11.5): I tried...But I no longer can. Besides, Atlanta is a different beast at home. Atlanta 31 Tampa Bay 7

Indianapolis Colts (-3.5) @ Houston Texans: Those demoralizing losses take a toll on you (ask the Jets last week) and after a couple of close calls, the Colts will have an easier time this Sunday than what most people believe. Indianapolis 30 Houston 21

Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals (-14): We discovered that in fact...the Browns DO have an offense. Although they did score 20 on the Bengals in Week 2 as well, that I believe was an abomination also. We now return to your regularly scheduled programming already in progress. Cincinnati 24 Cleveland 6

Carolina Panthers (+3) @ New York Jets: Carolina isn't a good road team (and frankly besides the undefeated Saints, none of them in the AFC South are) but not only do they have the extra 3 days of rest, but they are certainly less dysfunctional than my boys are. Carolina 23 NY Jets 20

Jacksonville Jaguars @ San Francisco 49ers (-3): Zzzzzzzzzz... San Francisco 17 Jacksonville 10

Kansas City Chiefs (+13.5) @ San Diego Chargers: The Chargers have been on a tear, playing football as a very high level...and they might take the Chiefs lightly in this one. Not to mention, the Chiefs are very very good covering the spread when given this many points. San Diego 27 Kansas City 17

Arizona Cardinals (+3) @ Tennessee Titans: The Cards are COMPLETELY different when Kurt Warner plays as opposed to Matt Leinart. They ran out to a 21-3 lead on the hapless Rams before Warner left, but stagnated with Leinart playing in the 2nd half. They are fortunate that Warner is playing in this one. The electrifying duo of Vince Young and Chris Johnson will give them fits, but the Cards will exploit the Titans through the air and snap the winning streak. Arizona 27 Tennessee 21

Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings (-10.5): I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop for Brett Favre. It won't be this week. Minnesota's swarming defense will force Jay Cutler into mistakes and turn this one ugly. Minnesota 31 Chicago 13

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens I will get back to when we get word on Roethlisberger.

New England Patriots (+3) @ New Orleans Saints: The Patriots are on a roll as much as I hate to admit it. Keep in mind that they had the Colts down at Indy 31-14 in the fourth before blowing it. They can easily do the same thing here against a Saints defense that's opportunistic...but vulnerable. You want to know how to slow down Drew Brees? Watch Jets-Saints film from Week 4. New England 31 New Orleans 21

NFL Week 11 Bettors Guide.

Arguably my best week of the year this past week...and I forgot to do Bears-49ers...which I would have guessed correctly also but it's all good. Let's keep up the momentum.

Last Week: 10-4 straight up & against the spread.
Overall: 83-44 straight up & 68-58-1 against the spread.

Miami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers (-3.5): No Ronnie Brown for the rest of the season will throw this offense out of whack. Chad Henne will be forced to make plays that Jake Delhomme won't have to...and that's the difference tonight. Carolina 24 Miami 13

Buffalo Bills (+9) @ Jacksonville Jaguars: This is a game that Jacksonville should have no problem with...which means you gotta go against them at least spread-wise. In theory, MJD should have a field day with this Bills' sieve D...meanwhile with Ryan Fitzpatrick starting for the Bills it should be a nightmare...but... Jacksonville 23 Buffalo 17

Pittsburgh Steelers (-10) @ Kansas City Chiefs: Ehh. The Steelers coming off a frustrating loss should take it out on the Chiefs...who seemingly disappear the game after winning one. Pittsburgh 27 Kansas City 10

Indianapolis Colts (-1) @ Baltimore Ravens: If Peyton can come back from 31-14 in the 4th quarter at home to beat the Patriots...he shouldn't have too much issue with these Ravens; who looked very unimpressive last week at Cleveland on the offensive side of the ball. Indy still has home-field to play for and while Baltimore should be desperate here...I don't see them getting the job done. Indianapolis 28 Baltimore 20

Seattle Seahawks @ Minnesota Vikings (-11): Seahawks are traveling...you know what that means. Minnesota 38 Seattle 7

Atlanta Falcons (+6.5) @ New York Giants: I never feel comfortable with the Giants and a big spread...especially in a game that is so important for both. The bye came at the perfect time for the G-Men as they were reeling heavily- particularly on defense. The Falcons meanwhile have regressed along with Matt Ryan's sophomore slump. The question is will Michael Turner play? If he doesn't I may lay the points on the Giants but for now I'll assume he does. NY Giants 27 Atlanta 21

New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+11.5): Yeah I'm doing this. The Bucs have looked like a team the past couple of weeks...while the Saints have appeared to have reached their peak. While I don't believe that Drew Brees & company can be stopped by the Bucs' D; I don't see the Saints running away with it either. Josh Freeman has avoided making mistakes, and as long as he doesn't get baited by Darren Sharper & the ballhawking defense...the Bucs will cover. New Orleans 35 Tampa Bay 28

Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions (-3.5): The STUPOR BOWL. UNDER CITY USA LIVES HERE. Put it to you this way: the O/U is 38. The Browns have scored 29 TOTAL in their last 5 games. But hey...the Browns beat the Lions in preseason 27-10... What I Miss??? Detroit 13 Cleveland 3

San Francisco 49ers (+6.5) @ Green Bay Packers: The Pack had an excellent bounce back victory against the Cowboys which arguably was their best defensive performance of the season (the Browns are not an NFL team). The Niners were excellent themselves defensively in taking out the Bears. With that said, I do expect a tighter than expected game...UPSET CITY. San Francisco 20 Green Bay 17

Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys (-11): 11 points is a lot...but Romo and the Boys play much better at home offensively, and after that bad loss to Green Bay last week they will take it out on the disappointing Skins. Dallas 31 Washington 17

Arizona Cardinals (-9) @ St. Louis Rams: The Cards for some odd reason are 4-0 on the road and have scored 24+ in each of them. The Rams have been trying hard the past couple of weeks but they just run into a buzzsaw Sunday. Arizona 38 St. Louis 20

New York Jets (+10.5) @ New England Patriots: 10.5?? Really? Only three Jets games all season have been decided in double digits. The Jets have won SU 2 of the last 3 years in NE and covered in the other meeting as a 20 point underdog in 2007 (20-10). Both teams are seething. I understand Brady rarely ever loses back-to-back games and that's fine and good but have some respect. New England 27 NY Jets 21

Cincinnati Bengals (-9.5) @ Oakland Raiders: Kiss the Baby Jamarcus Russell. Bruce Gradkowski starts. What does that mean? The Raiders MIGHT be in contention to cover...for a full half instead of the first quarter. Cincinnati 31 Oakland 10

Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears (+3): The Eagles are the better team no doubt. However, I just have a feeling that in front of a nationally televised audience and to mainly save face, Jay Cutler will have one of his best performances of the year. Chicago 27 Philadelphia 23

Tennessee Titans (+4.5) @ Houston Texans: Something has to give. Vince Young is a winner...and he returns back home to Texas where he feels right at home. The Texans have never lost when featured on Prime Time. One thing's for sure tho and that's that Reliant Stadium will be host to OVER CITY. The ability for the Titans to slow the game down a tad more than the Texans wlll be the difference on Monday. Tennessee 31 Houston 28

NFL Week 10. Bettors Guide.

An unusual week...as I actually did better against the spread than I did straight up; but got back above .500.

Last Week: 7-6 straight up & 9-4 against the spread
Overall: 73-40 straight up & 58-54-1 against the spread

New Orleans Saints (-14) @ St. Louis Rams: You can't be serious. New Orleans 42 St. Louis 13

Jacksonville Jaguars (+6) @ New York Jets: With Jacksonville you don't know what to expect...hence why they are 4-4. Same thing with my boys; who in their four losses have seen one facet of their game totally disappear whether it's offense (Buffalo, @ New Orleans), defense (@ Miami) or special teams (Miami). Coming off a bye, my guys should be fresh and ready to go but this will be a closer one than what fans want to see...however, with New England coming up, a win is a win. NY Jets 21 Jacksonville 17

Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers (+1.5): The Panthers have been playing better lately and it's because they've finally gone back to their bread & butter- the run game. They've also been more aggressive defensively. The Falcons don't travel all that well. This is a crucial game for them to keep pace in the Wild Card hunt but they will fail to get the job done here. Carolina 23 Atlanta 20

Buffalo Bills @ Tennessee Titans (-7): The Bills get Trent Edwards back. Won't matter. Their defense, albeit opportunistic is SLOW...and is susceptible to getting hammered especially against the run. The Jets gashed them for 318 yards and now they get to face the NFL's leading rusher in Chris Johnson. NIGHTMARES. No Music City Miracle required this go-around. Tennessee 27 Buffalo 17

Detroit Lions (+16.5) @ Minnesota Vikings: As good as the Vikings have been this season, the Lions are still a team that as long as they're healthy offensively can give other teams fits. Plus, this is the second half of the season and we know about the Vikes' notorious 2nd half collapses. Won't happen this Sunday at all (TAKE THE OVER at 47)...but just be weary in point spread land as the Lions have corralled Adrian Peterson in the past. Minnesota 34 Detroit 21

Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-7): Seven points is A LOT. But it actually makes sense. The Bengals barely beat the Steelers minus Troy Polamalu at home after the Steelers came apart in the second half of that game. I can't see the Bengals sweeping them either. Even on a short week look for Big Ben & company to dissect this much improved defense...while slowing down Cedric Benson. Pittsburgh 28 Cincinnati 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+10) @ Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins are just dreadful at covering huge spreads. Tampa has some rare momentum after their upset of the week last week and I look for them to continue playing hard here. Miami 24 Tampa Bay 21

Denver Broncos @ Washington Redskins (+3.5): Maybe it's my blind disdain for the Broncos but they have disappeared on the offensive side of the ball. The Redskins do actually have a defense...it's just that their offensively inept. This game screams the UNDER 37. I actually give the Skins the edge (even minus Clinton Portis) since the Broncos are traveling on a short week and the last time they were on the Beltway it didn't end so well. Washington 17 Denver 14

Kansas City Chiefs (+2) @ Oakland Raiders: The game of the weak. UNDER 36.5 ALL. DAY. AND. ALL. NIGHT. Kansas City 17 Oakland 10

Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals (-8.5): Why the Cardinals are only 1-3 at home is baffling...but they're facing a Seattle team they had no problems dispatching on the road AS A 3 POINT UNDERDOG. Vegas was on crack that week, this time...not so much. Sensing the 49ers still lurking in the division, look for a beatdown. Arizona 34 Seattle 14

Dallas Cowboys (-3) @ Green Bay Packers: As long as Perez Hilton could penetrate that offensive line (and no not in that fashion) of Green Bay's...I can't take Green Bay all that seriously. The Cowboys are in their perennial November surge where everything is clicking. Romo isn't making mistakes and their defense has stepped it up a couple notches. Dallas 27 Green Bay 21

Philadelphia Eagles @ San Diego Chargers (-1): The Eagles were exposed last week as a big-play team. When you can't hit the home run, they are pedestrian at best. The Chargers are peaking at the right time and suddenly not only find themselves in great shape in the playoff hunt, but right there in the division with Denver. Look for Rivers to continue his strong play and have a big day. San Diego 31 Philadelphia 21

New England Patriots (+2.5) @ Indianapolis Colts: The game of the week. I'd avoid this game at ALL COSTS but I have to make an educated guess. How Peyton Manning is still able to do it is a testament to him being the smartest QB in the NFL hands down. The Patriots however are playing much better football lately and with several huge matchups upcoming do not for one second believe that they won't be focused. I'd actually flirt with the under here since both defenses seem to know each other well...unfortunately I see the Colts' 17 game winning streak come to an end. New England 24 Indianapolis 21

Baltimore Ravens (-11) @ Cleveland Browns: The last time the Browns had a Monday night game at home, bettors had epic nightmares as not only did the Browns upset the Giants but they walloped them 35-14. Well, don't worry about that this time. Welcome to Under City, USA. Baltimore 27 Cleveland 7

NFL Week 9 Bettors Guide.

Had an atrocious week last week to put me below .500 ATS for the first time this season.

Last Week: 7-6 straight up & 3-10 against the spread
Overall: 66-34 straight up & 49-50-1 against the spread

Miami Dolphins (+10.5) @ New England Patriots: Pats have been world beaters the past two weeks...albeit it has been against the Bucs and Titans and they are fresh off of a bye. Meanwhile, if it wasn't for Ted Ginn Jr, the Dolphins would have gotten rocked by my Jets. Sounds like a mismatch...but this is a team that gives others fits. New England 27 Miami 20

Kansas City Chiefs (+6.5) @ Jacksonville Jaguars: I hate Jaguars games with a passion. When you think they'll win...they lose or struggle. When you think they'll get rocked...they win or put up a fight. The Chiefs try hard and with Jekyll and Hyde in the house they may very well pull this one out. Kansas City 23 Jacksonville 20- OT

Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals (-3): The Bengals own the Ravens for some reason...and they have proven they are for real. The Ravens are no slouch either and put Denver in their place...but all that did was expose who Denver is- smoke and mirrors. A high scoring game but the Bengals come out on top. Cincinnati 28 Baltimore 24

Green Bay Packers (-9.5) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Angry Packers team + Worst Team in NFL= oy. Green Bay 31 Tampa Bay 10

Arizona Cardinals (+3) @ Chicago Bears: They are who we thought they were! Or are they? The Bears are as average as they come...but they did lay the smackdown on the Browns. The Cardinals looked horrible against a Panthers teams looking for redemption and it's also hard to get a read on them. I just have more trust though in a team like Arizona to get up in a game like this. Arizona 24 Chicago 21

Washington Redskins @ Atlanta Falcons (-10): Ugh. Atlanta 24 Washington 9

Houston Texans (+9) @ Indianapolis Colts: The Colts aren't invincible...as the 49ers proved last week. The Texans look better every week...but were dealt a huge blow with the loss of Owen Daniels for the season. Nevertheless they always get up to face the class of the AFC South and a win here will serve notice to the rest of the NFL. Do they do it here...no. Do they earn respect tho? Absolutely. Indianapolis 31 Houston 24

Carolina Panthers (+13) @ New Orleans Saints: You ever had a weird feeling about a game? The Panthers swept the Saints last year, and actually held them to 7 points last year in a game. SEVEN. The Saints have never had this much attention squared on them before and the Panthers after making a statement in Arizona last week are gonna be feeling high for this one. Upset City. Carolina 30 New Orleans 27

Detroit Lions @ Seattle Seahawks (-10): Shakes head. Seattle 31 Detroit 10

Tennessee Titans @ San Francisco 49ers (-4.5): Titans actually looked good last week. Which 49ers team will show up however? They've given the Texans and Colts fits and those are the better teams in the AFC South. The Titans...not so much tho. San Francisco 27 Tennessee 14

San Diego Chargers @ New York Giants (-4.5): Schizophrenia meets Slump. With the Chargers traveling east you cannot trust them. NY Giants 27 San Diego 21

Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles (-3): TAKE THE OVER. Philadelphia 34 Dallas 27

Pittsburgh Steelers (-3) @ Denver Broncos: The Broncos get these magical Mile High Powers but not Monday Night. Pittsburgh 24 Denver 16

And so on.

NFL Week 8 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 9-4 straight up & 5-7-1 against the spread.
Overall: 59-28 straight up & 46-40-1 against the spread.

Express time.

Houston Texans (-3.5) @ Buffalo Bills: Bills have fucked with me the past 2 weeks. 3 times is a charm however since they'll actually be playing a team with an offense this time. Houston 27 Buffalo 17

Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets (-3.5): Honestly I'd tell you to stay away from this one because it's helter skelter but for some reason the Jets have an 11-game winning streak in 1pm games. It extends today after a last minute Miami drive falls short this time. NY Jets 24 Miami 20

San Francisco 49ers @ Indianapolis Colts (-13): Ha. Indianapolis 31 San Francisco 13

St. Louis Rams @ Detroit Lions (-3.5): The Rams have a legit chance in this game no bullshit. They just won't win that's all. Detroit 24 St. Louis 17

Seattle Seahawks @ Dallas Cowboys (-10): Seattle doesn't travel well whatsoever and they usually get blitzed. They fared horribly last year in the D and I expect more of the same this week. Dallas 34 Seattle 20

Cleveland Browns (+12.5) @ Chicago Bears: Do you really trust the Bears with that many points?? Fuck outta here. Chicago 21 Cleveland 13

Denver Broncos (+4.5) @ Baltimore Ravens: Time for me to stop doubting the Broncos who are one of two teams with a perfect record ATS (the Saints are the other). They know how to finish games while the Ravens cannot. Denver 24 Baltimore 21

NY Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles (+1.5): The Giants are in a funk and I don't see it ending this week...even with the Eagles on a short week. Philadelphia 27 NY Giants 20

Oakland Raiders @ San Diego Chargers (-16.5): The question though is which Raiders team will we see? Will it be the one that tried valiantly against the Chargers & beat the Eagles? Or will it be the one that got annihilated by the New York teams? I lean on the latter. San Diego 35 Oakland 10

Jacksonville Jaguars (+3) @ Tennessee Titans: What? Jacksonville 21 Tennessee 14

Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals (-10): In the playoffs last year Jake Delhomme had a nightmare for the ages against the defending NFC champs. Oh and guess who has the NFL's top rated rush defense? If the Cards force Delhomme to throw again even with their 30th ranked pass defense...look out. Arizona 31 Carolina 17

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers (-3.5): You be the judge. Does Favre make a triumphant return to Lambeau? I say no. I say stay away also but I have to make a choice here. Green Bay 28 Minnesota 21

Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints (-11.5): Monday Night in the Superdome= Raucous. Yezzir. Take the over and RUN. New Orleans 41 Atlanta 27

And so on

NFL Week 7 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 10-4 straight up & 9-5 against the spread.
Overall: 50-24 straight up & 41-33 against the spread.

Not too shabby...let's keep it goin. Gonna be brief this week tho.

Minnesota Vikings (+6) @ Pittsburgh Steelers: You can sense this being a game that the Vikings could win straight up...but it'll go down to a game-winning field goal I believe. Pittsburgh 27 Minnesota 24

New England Patriots (-14.5) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ha. New England 38 Tampa Bay 14

Indianapolis Colts (-14) @ St. Louis Rams: The Rams won in Week 7 last year at home against the Cowboys BY 20. Something tells me they won't win Sunday. They played hard last week I'll give them that though. Indianapolis 31 St. Louis 13

San Diego Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs (+5): The Chiefs are beasts ATS in divisional games especially at home. San Diego 23 Kansas City 20- OT

San Francisco 49ers @ Houston Texans (-3): The Texans are beginning to feel it on offense. Michael Crabtree makes his debut and will certainly help SF's vertical passing game but you're not gonna outgun the Texans. Houston 34 San Francisco 21

Green Bay Packers (-9) @ Cleveland Browns: The Browns have been playing much better recently and they have covered the last 3 games. That streak ends this Sunday however. Green Bay 27 Cleveland 17

New York Jets @ Oakland Raiders (+6): When this game came out on the schedule for my boys, I marked it as an immediate L just because of our traveling woes west and especially in Oakland. This game is blacked out in Oakland by the way. The Jets are also 0-8 straight up/against the spread in road games in October their last 8 games. Upset of the week. Oakland 14 NY Jets 10

Buffalo Bills @ Carolina Panthers (-7): *Sucks teeth* Carolina 20 Buffalo 7

Atlanta Falcons (+4.5) @ Dallas Cowboys: This is more of a gut pick than anything else. I feel that Matty Ice and the Falcons will get the job done in what will be a very good game. Atlanta 27 Dallas 23

Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals (PK): Another interesting game that'll probably go down to the wire. The Bengals have more weapons offensively however and should get this job done. Cincinnati 23 Chicago 17

New Orleans Saints (-6.5) @ Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins will get their points running that Wildcat but the Saints are a virtual pinball machine. New Orleans 38 Miami 21

Arizona Cardinals @ New York Giants (-7): Seething over being totally embarrassed in the Bayou, I believe this will be a statement game for the G-Men. Plus, the Cardinals were horrible in their previous Sunday Night Football game. NY Giants 31 Arizona 17

Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Redskins (+7): It's not like the Redskins have been annihilated in their losses (they've lost by 6, 5, 4 and 8) but it's just the embarrassing nature of them (losing to previously winless Detroit, Kansas City and Carolina). They always play the Eagles tough at FedEx and though no victory...will give them some confidence moving forward. Philadelphia 17 Washington 13

And so on.

NFL Week 6 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 8-6 straight up & 5-9 against the spread
Overall: 40-20 straight up & 32-28 against the spread

Let's pick up the pace here.

Kansas City Chiefs (+6.5) @ Washington Redskins: The Chiefs try hard. The Redskins seemingly don't and they are dreadful this year as favorites. How easy can your schedule possibly be??? The Rams, Lions, Bucs and now Chiefs have combined for OONE win this year (and that was when the Lions beat yall)...Not to mention they allowed for the Panthers to get THEIR first win of the year last week. One of two things will happen: The Skins play uninspired and barely win, or the Chiefs after that close call vs. the Cowboys stun the Skins. I'm leaning towards the latter. Kansas City 17 Washington 14

New York Giants @ New Orleans Saints (-3): A lot is made of how great the Giants are on the road and considering they're the most complete team in the NFL...why are they 3 point underdogs? Both teams basically had byes last week...even if the Giants actually had an opponent and should be rested. This will be the Giants defense's 2nd real test of the year though and they didn't do all too great at Dallas; but the O bailed them out. With Eli not exactly at 100% though I'm not sure if they will this time. New Orleans 28 NY Giants 24

Carolina Panthers (-3) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: This doesn't really deserve a write-up. Just know the Bucs are a rudderless ship and the Panthers should run at will. Carolina 24 Tampa Bay 7

Houston Texans (+5) @ Cincinnati Bengals: How do the Bengals do it? They just love to go down to the wire and are as good as it gets in that element. I can see this game being yet another one. Houston has failed twice in the past 3 weeks in that exact situation. But you know what happens in the NFL. *Sings Redemption Song* Houston 27 Cincinnati 24

Baltimore Ravens (+2.5) @ Minnesota Vikings: Brett Favre hasn't fared so well against the Ravens in his career...but this is a shell of the old Ravens' defense. However, the opportunistic yet poor secondary of the Vikings will be in for an interesting show from Flacco & company however and I see the Birds stealing one and giving the Vikes their first L. Baltimore 31 Minnesota 23

Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-14): Only thing to be cautious about is that the Steelers are 1-4 ATS and the Browns have covered their last 2 games. Got that? Okay...carry on. Pittsburgh 28 Cleveland 6

St. Louis Rams @ Jacksonville Jaguars (-9.5): You will not see me take the Rams to cover the rest of the year. Jacksonville 27 St. Louis 7

Detroit Lions (+13.5) @ Green Bay Packers: I mean damn we know the Packers can score but it's not as if their defense is all that great...at least not enough to cover. Green Bay 34 Detroit 27

Philadelphia Eagles (-14) @ Oakland Raiders: Are you kidding me? Let's just say I got some free play money and threw it all on this spread. Philadelphia 38 Oakland 10

Arizona Cardinals (+3) @ Seattle Seahawks: A typical NFC West umimpress-fest. Arizona 21 Seattle 17

Tennessee Titans @ New England Patriots (-9): The Pats are gonna be in a rage this week...all in the meantime the Titans are about as uninspired as you can get. NIGHTMARES. New England 31 Tennessee 13

Buffalo Bills (+9.5) @ New York Jets: It's a 415pm game. Bad news for my boys ha. Seething over last week's BS at Miami, our defense will put the clamps down on this talented but confused Bills' offense...but the Bills' defense isn't terrible either. NY Jets 20 Buffalo 13

Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons (-3): This will be a good game...the Falcons got it all together last week in their unexpected blowout at San Francisco and I believe they'll continue the job here. Atlanta 27 Chicago 17

Denver Broncos @ San Diego Chargers (-3): I've underestimated the Broncos far too many times and I will not be fooled this time. This is your classic "let's get up for this game" for the Chargers. San Diego 23 Denver 13

And so on.

College Football Top 25 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 13-5 straight up & 6-10 against the spread
Overall: 45-13 straight up & 21-33 against the spread

We got some work to do to improve that ATS record.

Tonight:
#5 Boise State (-9) @ Tulsa (8pm- ESPN): Boise State 41 Tulsa 21

Tomorrow Night:
#8 Cincinnati @ #21 South Florida (+2.5) (730pm- ESPN): South Florida 23 Cincinnati 20

Saturday:
#20 Oklahoma vs. #3 Texas (-3.5) (Noon- ABC): Texas 27 Oklahoma 21
#7 Ohio State (-14) @ Purdue (Noon- Big Ten Network): Ohio State 28 Purdue 13
#11 Iowa @ Wisconsin (-2.5) (Noon- ESPN): Wisconsin 24 Iowa 20
Arkansas @ #1 Florida (-24.5) (330pm- CBS): Florida 45 Arkansas 17
#23 Houston (-17) @ Tulane (330pm): Houston 42 Tulane 20
#6 USC @ #25 Notre Dame (+10.5) (330pm- NBC): USC 28 Notre Dame 24
Minnesota (+17) @ #14 Penn State (330pm- ABC regional): Penn State 31 Minnesota 21
Texas Tech @ #15 Nebraska (-10.5) (330pm- ABC regional): Nebraska 38 Texas Tech 24
Colorado State @ #12 TCU (-22) (4pm): TCU 31 Colorado State 7
#4 Virginia Tech (-3) @ #19 Georgia Tech (6pm- ESPN2): Virginia Tech 31 Georgia Tech 27
#18 BYU (-17) @ San Diego State (6pm): BYU 45 San Diego State 14
#17 Kansas (-9.5) @ Colorado (7pm- FSN): Kansas 34 Colorado 21
#9 Miami(FL) @ UCF (+14.5) (730pm): Miami (FL) 31 UCF 17
#22 South Carolina @ #2 Alabama (-17) (745pm- ESPN): Alabama 30 South Carolina 10
Missouri @ #16 Oklahoma State (-7) (915pm- ESPN2): Oklahoma State 38 Missouri 28
#24 Utah (-16.5) @ UNLV (10pm): Utah 34 UNLV 14

FINAL

NFL Week 5 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 10-4 straight up & 6-8 against the spread.
Overall: 32-14 straight up & 27-19 against the spread.

Minnesota Vikings @ St. Louis Rams (+10): I'm probably buggin here...but the Vikes are comin off of an emotional win on Monday night against the Packers and might take these Lambs for granted. After all, they've only scored 26 points all season and teams have scored 3 defensive TDs on them already. This is not sayin that the Vikes will lose, hell no. I'm just tellin yall to be a little cautious here (see Bengals-Browns last week). Minnesota 24 St. Louis 17

Cincinnati Bengals (+8.5) @ Baltimore Ravens: The over/under of 42 is way too low. Anyhow Vegas doesn't respect the Bengals, but you should. They can keep this game close because the Ravens' defense is a shell of its former self...whilst the Bengals' defense has gotten better. Baltimore 27 Cincinnati 24

Washington Redskins @ Carolina Panthers (-4): *Pukes*. Carolina 20 Washington 9

Pittsburgh Steelers (-10.5) @ Detroit Lions: If Polamalu comes back...look out. The way Pitt was able to gash the Chargers on D, they should have absolutely no problem doing so with Detroit's D. They do need to work on their propensity to sleep in the 2nd half of games but they'll be fine. Pittsburgh 31 Detroit 10

Dallas Cowboys (-8) @ Kansas City Chiefs: The Cowboys have become that team that can feast on vastly inferior competition...but when the going gets tough, they come up short. They'll get the job done Sunday without much of an issue. Dallas 27 Kansas City 17

Oakland Raiders @ New York Giants (-15.5): We got some HUGE spreads this week and this one is the biggest. I don't care though if Eli plays or not, Oakland not only is traveling out east to face arguably the league's best D, but they have Jamarcus Russell. Keep in mind they only scored SIX against the Texans' D. SIX. Oy. NY Giants 31 Oakland 3

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Philadelphia Eagles (-15): This will be pretty similar to the Chiefs game in week 3 for these Eagles. Sure their D isn't all that anymore but who are the Bucs on offense? Philadelphia 34 Tampa Bay 14

Cleveland Browns (+6) @ Buffalo Bills: The Bills are a team that looks completely out of sync. The past 2 weeks they've been outscored 65-17 and it has not looked pretty. Cleveland nearly pulled off the upset last week and although they had a shakeup trading Braylon Edwards...it might actually be for the best. The Browns came to Buffalo last year and stole one. Deja vu. Cleveland 21 Buffalo 17

Atlanta Falcons @ San Francisco 49ers (-2.5): The Falcons just don't travel all that well. The 49ers are just solid in all phases and get the job done once again at home in what should be a close game between two evenly matched squads. San Francisco 21 Atlanta 17

Jacksonville Jaguars (+1) @ Seattle Seahawks: I'm tired of underestimating the Jaguars and overestimating the Seahawks so here goes. Jacksonville 24 Seattle 14

Houston Texans @ Arizona Cardinals (-5.5): This will be a shootout for the ages. Both defenses have looked awful while both offenses have been lighting it up and you will get to see two of the premiere WRs in the game in Andre Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald. The Cards coming off of a bye should be the fresher team and will need to get back to form in order to be taken seriously. Arizona 38 Houston 30

New England Patriots (-3) @ Denver Broncos: I still don't take the Broncos seriously even after that come from behind win over Dallas. These two teams always seem to play each other. Should also be interesting with Belichick and Josh McDaniels squaring off with each other...surprised that ESPN hasn't built that up more ha. This will be Denver's first true test on defense and they will fail. Of course however, I don't mind if I'm wrong. New England 27 Denver 13

Indianapolis Colts @ Tennessee Titans (+3.5): You see a 4-0 team at an 0-4 team and yet the undefeated team is only favored by this much? Easy win right? Ehh...the Titans always play the Colts really tough whether at home or away and although Peyton Manning has been nothing short of amazing, somehow and someway I am gonna call an upset. Tennessee 23 Indianapolis 20

New York Jets (-1.5) @ Miami Dolphins: My guys are 5-18 straight up in non 1pm games since 2006. They do however get the job done at Landshark Stadium, winning their last three there. The last time a Rex Ryan D faced the Dolphins, the Ravens absolutely stifled them and their wildcat in the postseason and I expect Sanchez & Co. to bounce back against a tough Dolphins D. NY Jets 20 Miami 10

FINAL.

College Football Top 25 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 15-2 straight up & 8-8 against the spread.
Overall: 32-8 straight up & 15-23 against the spread.

Tonight:
#21 Nebraska @ #24 Missouri (+3.5) (9pm- ESPN)- Missouri 30 Nebraska 24

Saturday:
Boston College (+13.5) @ #5 Virginia Tech (Noon)- Virginia Tech 20 Boston College 14
Eastern Illinois @ #14 Penn State (NL) (Noon- ESPN Classic)- Penn State 38 Eastern Illinois 7
#17 Auburn (-2.5) @ Arkansas (Noon- ESPN)- Auburn 38 Arkansas 31
#15 Oklahoma State (-5.5) @ Texas A&M (1230pm)- Oklahoma State 37 Texas A&M 28
Iowa State @ #16 Kansas (-19.5) (1230pm)- Kansas 45 Iowa State 21
Kentucky (+9.5) @ #25 South Carolina (1230pm)- South Carolina 21 Kentucky 13
#3 Alabama (-5) @ #20 Mississippi (330pm- CBS)- Alabama 27 Mississippi 17
Wisconsin (+16) @ #9 Ohio State (330pm- ABC regional)- Wisconsin 24 Ohio State 21
#13 Oregon (-3.5) @ UCLA (330pm- ABC regional)- Oregon 31 UCLA 20
Baylor @ #19 Oklahoma (-25.5) (330pm- ABC regional)- Oklahoma 45 Baylor 14
Florida A&M @ #11 Miami(FL) (NL) (7pm)- Miami(FL) 38 Florida A&M 10
Colorado (+32.5) @ #2 Texas (715pm- ESPN)- Texas 48 Colorado 19
#10 TCU (-10) @ Air Force (730pm)- TCU 24 Air Force 10
#1 Florida @ #4 LSU (+7.5) (8pm- CBS)- LSU 28 Florida 24
#22 Georgia Tech @ Florida State (-3) (8pm- ESPN2)- Florida State 30 Georgia Tech 23
Michigan (+8) @ #12 Iowa (805pm- ABC)- Iowa 24 Michigan 21
#18 BYU @ UNLV (+17) (10pm)- BYU 37 UNLV 24

FINAL

NFL Week 4 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 11-5 straight up; 10-6 against the spread.
Overall: 22-10 straight up; 21-11 against the spread.

Cincinnati Bengals (-6) @ Cleveland Browns: You would expect a letdown from the Bengals after that emotional come from behind win over the Steelers. But these are the Browns we're talkin about here. Derek Anderson gives the Browns a better chance to score...but that's about it ha. Cincinnati 24 Cleveland 7

Detroit Lions (+10) @ Chicago Bears: The Lions are lookin to build a winning streak! They won't do it here, but with their new-found confidence I expect it to be somewhat close. The Bears are a team that doesn't scare me. Chicago 27 Detroit 21

Oakland Raiders @ Houston Texans (-8.5): The Texans' defense is pretty bad- especially against the run- and if Oakland isn't forced to pass then all bets are off. But even with Nmandi Ashomuga locked in on Andre Johnson, the Texans have too many weapons on offense and should get the job done. Houston 31 Oakland 13

Seattle Seahawks @ Indianapolis Colts (-10): Seattle is an atrocious traveling team. If this game was at 4:15 I'd have them covering but Indianapolis is gonna have a field day, even without Dwight Freeney. Indianapolis 34 Seattle 10

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+7.5) @ Washington Redskins: I mean when you looked at the schedule and you see the Rams, Lions and Bucs all in a row, you should salivate. But these Redskins are pretty awful themselves. Anyhow, this game is gonna be another brutal one to watch. Washington 10 Tampa Bay 9

Tennessee Titans (-3) @ Jacksonville Jaguars: This game is gonna be blacked out in Jacksonville, which is a shame. I just can't see the Titans start out 0-4...but this will be a close game per usual in this AFC South rivalry. Tennessee 20 Jacksonville 14

New York Giants @ Kansas City Chiefs (+8.5): This is one of those games where I can see the Giants sleepwalking and keeping the Chiefs in the game for much longer than they should. The Chiefs try hard. New York 24 Kansas City 17

Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots (-1.5): The fact that the over/under is 44.5 is laughable because both defenses just aren't the same as they used to be. Can someone say shootout? New England 31 Baltimore 28

Buffalo Bills (pick'em) @ Miami Dolphins: Ehhhh. Buffalo 20 Miami 10

New York Jets (+7) @ New Orleans Saints: GAME OF THE WEEK. Where's the respect from Vegas for my boys? I understand the Saints average 40ppg but they have yet to face a respectable defense. Drew Brees has the weapons to dissect teams, but how will the offensive line fare in their first test? The Jets have already shut down 2 powerful offenses in Houston and New England and while they won't shut down the Saints...they should contain them. I am picking the upset. New York 27 New Orleans 17

St. Louis Rams @ San Francisco 49ers (-9.5): The Niners will take out their frustrations here and do so with a vengance. San Francisco 34 St. Louis 9

Dallas Cowboys (-3) @ Denver Broncos: Okay Denver, you're facing a real offense now. Dallas 24 Denver 13

San Diego Chargers (+6.5) @ Pittsburgh Steelers: Truthfully I would avoid this game at all costs but hey I have to make a selection right? Pittsburgh 23 San Diego 17

Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings (-3): It's gonna be a fun game to watch. Green Bay usually has nightmares at the dome and the Vikings have a ton of momentum. Minnesota 31 Green Bay 21.

And so on.

College Football Top 25 Bettors Guide.

Last week: 17-6 straight up & 7-15 against the spread. I'm gonna be brief tonight & give you scores.

Tonight's game:
Utah State (+23.5) @ #20 BYU (9pm)- BYU 38 Utah State 21

Tomorrow's action:
#6 Virginia Tech (-16.5) @ Duke (Noon)- Virginia Tech 31 Duke 13
#22 Michigan (+3.5) @ Michigan State (Noon- Big Ten Network)- Michigan 28 Michigan State 24
Arkansas State @ #13 Iowa (-21.5) (1205pm- ESPN2)- Iowa 34 Arkansas State 10
#3 Alabama (-16.5) @ Kentucky (1221pm)- Alabama 42 Kentucky 20
#10 Cincinnati (-29) @ Miami(OH) (1pm)- Cincinnati 49 Miami(OH) 7
#4 LSU (+3.5) @ #18 Georgia (330pm- CBS)- LSU 31 Georgia 27
#15 Penn State (-7) @ Illinois (330pm- ABC regional)- Penn State 28 Illinois 17
#21 Mississippi (-10) @ Vanderbilt (7pm- ESPNU)- Mississippi 34 Vanderbilt 14
#9 Ohio State (-17.5) @ Indiana (7pm- Big Ten Network)- Ohio State 28 Indiana 7
#25 Georgia Tech @ Mississippi State (+5.5) (730pm)- Georgia Tech 27 Mississippi State 24
UC-Davis @ #5 Boise State (NL) (8pm)- Boise State 61 UC-Davis 10
#7 USC (-4) @ #24 California (8pm- ABC regional)- USC 27 California 17
#8 Oklahoma @ #17 Miami(FL) (+8) (8pm- ABC regional)- Miami(FL) 31 Oklahoma 24
SMU @ #11 TCU (-28) (8pm)- TCU 38 SMU 0
#12 Houston (-14.5) @ UTEP (905pm)- Houston 52 UTEP 24
Washington State (+35) @ #16 Oregon (915pm)- Oregon 49 Washington State 17

And so on.

NFL Week 3 Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 11-5 straight up and against the spread.

Tennessee Titans @ New York Jets (-3): This is gonna be a hella tough game for my boys because we're coming off such an emotional high in last week's game...not to mention not only do the Titans not want to fall 0-3; but they want revenge from the beatdown they received in Nashville last year to end their undefeated stretch. A lot of the experts don't believe the Jets will win this game (of course) but Rex Ryan will make sure to bring us back to reality and focus on the task at hand. Low scoring for sure. New York 17 Tennessee 10

Green Bay Packers (-6.5) @ St. Louis Rams: The Rams have no pulse...the only reason why they were in the game last week is because the Redskins have a putrid offense. Packers= much better offense. Get the hell outta here 6.5. It could be 11.5 I'd still take the Pack. Green Bay 28 St. Louis 10

Washington Redskins @ Detroit Lions (+6.5): How do the Redskins respond? Similar schedule to last year where they got to play the Rams AND Lions yet they find a way to struggle to both. This game has been blacked out in Detroit because there were 10,000 unsold seats...but hey this is Detroit's best chance to win. Neither team know how to play 60 minutes of football but guess what, Detroit wins Sunday! Detroit 20 Washington 14

Kansas City Chiefs @ Philadelphia Eagles (-8.5): The Eagles are in a quandry, with Kevin Kolb slated to start for the second consecutive week. However this does mark the return of Michael Vick. Don't be fooled by KC's defense, they only looked good last week because Jamarcus Russell is the most erratic QB in the NFL. It probably doesn't matter who's under center...the Eagles will get the job done. Philadelphia 34 Kansas City 17

Atlanta Falcons @ New England Patriots (-4): I love the Falcons, they just are so fundamentally sound on both sides of the ball. The Patriots are being nit-picked like crazy...just deal with it the Jets simply were the better team last week Jesus. With that said, the Patriots should rebound in a game they need to have. They don't lose consecutive games. New England 24 Atlanta 17

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans (-3.5): The Jaguars are simply not that good. The Texans got it together last week and that story continues here. Houston 27 Jacksonville 13

San Francisco 49ers (+7) @ Minnesota Vikings: Yes, count me in as one who's sold on this Niners squad. They're another team that doesn't wow you but their run game is on point & defense is solid. Minnesota is very similar. Adrian Peterson is a tad nicked up but he's fine he's gonna strap on those boots and be ready to rock. With that said though, I smell an upset. San Francisco 24 Minnesota 21

Cleveland Browns @ Baltimore Ravens (-13): Child please. Baltimore 34 Cleveland 10

New York Giants (-6.5) @ Tampa Bay Bucs: We know about the Giants' injuries and they just got dealt a huge blow with Kenny Phillips out for the year and Justin Tuck listed out. But hey, if you're gonna pick a time to lick your wounds it's their 3 week stretch of TB, KC and OAK. Doesn't get much easier than that. With that said, I think the Bucs will be game and give the spread a scare. But the outcome will never be in doubt. New York 28 Tampa Bay 17

New Orleans Saints (-6) @ Buffalo Bills: You can't stop this offense, you can only hope to contain them. The main reason why it's tough to cover much less beat the Saints at this point is because they score so often/quick that they force other offenses to speed up their tempo...and it ain't gonna happen. New Orleans 38 Buffalo 21

Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks (+2): Well Hasselbeck might not play and that has a lot to do with Seattle being the underdog in this one...but I think in the end, the Seahawks' defense will keep them in it and there's no shame with Seneca Wallace running the show- he's more than capable of filling in. Seattle 20 Chicago 17

Pittsburgh Steelers (-4) @ Cincinnati Bengals: If the Bengals treat this game like the Jets treated the Patriots last week then I will regret this pick. Nevertheless though, Ben Roethlisberger just doesn't lose in the state of Ohio and while the Bengals' defense will be game...can their offense make it 2 straight solid games. I'm not 100% sure. Pittsburgh 24 Cincinnati 17

Miami Dolphins (+6) @ San Diego Chargers: The Chargers have burned me twice it will not happen again. Or so I think. Miami's coming off a well-played game in which they still couldn't win. That's very worrysome. However, their defense is well-rested and the slow Chargers will win, yet not cover. San Diego 24 Miami 20

Denver Broncos @ Oakland Raiders (+2): Yeah, I think so. Oakland 16 Denver 9

Indianapolis Colts (+2.5) @ Arizona Cardinals: What, no love for the Cardinals? I understand, I mean the Colts have to be exhausted on defense and on a short week it's no fun facing a Cardinals team at that University of Phoenix stadium which will be ROCKIN. But after that scintillating performance by Peyton Manning, I just can't doubt him. I really can't. Shootout in the desert which will be fun for everyone on SNF. Indianapolis 31 Arizona 28

Carolina Panthers (+8.5) @ Dallas Cowboys: Ehhhh...could go either way in terms of the spread...but any offense led by Jake Delhomme ain't gonna win you shit. Dallas 24 Carolina 17

And so on.

College Football Top 25 Bettors Guide.

Season Debut.

#1 Florida @ Kentucky (+22.5)- 6pm (ESPN2): The spread covering beasts from Gainesville actually didn't cover last week vs. the Vols in a game many thought Urban Meyer would try to blow a team out the water. Curious to see what happens here in Florida's first road game of the season. They'll get the job done but it'll be closer than the experts think. Florida 45 Kentucky 24

UTEP @ #2 Texas (-36)- 330pm (FSN): UT is actually 0-3 ATS this season; as their offense hasn't been as explosive as everyone has envisioned. I think though they'll be unleashed against a UTEP squad that has no concept of defense. Texas 59 UTEP 14

Arkansas (+17.5) @ #3 Alabama- 330pm (CBS): Bama is a tricky team; as they can blow you out the water (see game vs. North Texas last week) or they will have a stretch in a game where they stagnate just enough to not cover. This will be one of those games and they will barely not cover. Alabama 31 Arkansas 17

#4 Mississippi (-3.5) @ South Carolina- 730pm Thursday (ESPN): These two teams are more evenly matched than people think...and for Ole Miss this will be their first true test of the season to prove their lofty ranking. I think they'll be fine. Mississippi 23 South Carolina 13

Iowa @ #5 Penn State (-9.5)- 8pm (ABC): I've flip flopped all week as to who I think will cover. Then I need to consider it's a night game at Happy Valley + the revenge Penn State is willing to seek and those add up well enough for me. Penn State 28 Iowa 14

#6 California @ Oregon (+5.5)- 330pm (ABC): The line has shifted two points in Oregon's favor since it first came out and with due reason; Autzen Stadium while not as intimidating as it used to be, is still a difficult place for an opponent. I look for Jahvid Best to continue getting the job done, but Oregon will be fired up to prove that they're a part of the Pac-10 elite and regain their respect. Upset Alert of the Week: Oregon 34 California 31.

#7 LSU (-12.5) @ Mississippi State- 1220pm: Starksville can be a trap place for an opponent and LSU could catch themselves looking ahead to next week's revenge game at Georgia...but Mississippi State just doesn't have it anymore. LSU 31 Mississippi State 7

#8 Boise State @ Bowling Green (+16.5)- 7pm: These games boggle my mind because you never know what to expect from them. We know Boise can get the job done and they will...but a team like BG I bet will be willing to pull out all the stops and find a way to cover. Barely. Boise State 37 Bowling Green 21

#9 Miami (FL) (-2.5) @ #11 Virginia Tech- 330pm (ABC): Game of the Week. Both teams have the capability of producing the big play so defenses need to be put on high alert. Blacksburg is gonna be rowdy but the U has already had one tough road test at Florida State so it shouldn't affect them. Plus, their team speed will give Tech fits similar to what Alabama was able to do to them. Miami (FL) 30 Virginia Tech 21

Washington State @ #12 USC (-45)- 1015pm (FSN): Gulp. Wazzu needed SMU to self-destruct last week just to somehow pull out a win in OT (SMU was up 24-7 in the 3rd). USC just lost. USC needs to take it out on someone. USC won 69-0 at Pullman last year. Oh no. USC 63 Washington State 3

Illinois (+14) @ #13 Ohio State- 330pm: Illinois has all the talent in the world yet they haven't found a way to put it together constantly. Here's one of these games where they could put a scare into the Buckeyes similar to the upset they pulled in 2007 in the very same venue. Ohio State is always shaky to me also. They'll get the job done but it won't be something to be proud of. Ohio State 27 Illinois 24

Fresno State (+16.5) @ #14 Cincinnati- Noon: Cincinnati is the real deal; you cannot deny this. Fresno State always tries hard in these games so they'll be able to cover; but you have to wonder if they should tone down their level of competition or have these teams travel to face them in Fresno. A garbage TD in the waning minutes makes Cincy bettors livid. Cincinnati 41 Fresno State 27

#15 TCU (+2.5) @ Clemson- 330pm: This game is VERY interesting. TCU plays like they're an ACC team themselves (solid defense; decent offense) and they are the underdogs since they're coming to Death Valley. As a non-BCS school these games are extra important for TCU and they'll get the job done straight up. TCU 21 Clemson 14

Grambling @ #16 Oklahoma State (NL): Grambling is a FCS school so there's no line. Shoot em up. Oklahoma State 52 Grambling 10

Texas Tech (pick 'em) @ #17 Houston- 915pm (ESPN2): Another very interesting affair with a team that has had 2 weeks to bask in the glow of upsetting a then top-5 team on the road. Now thrust in the national spotlight, how will they handle it? Houston will be fine...but these pinball games go down to the wire and as we saw in Austin last week, Texas Tech still has the capability of being a tough out. Plus they need to salvage some Big 12 pride here. Houston's 2 week reign being ranked comes to an end, but it won't come without a fight. Texas Tech 45 Houston 42

South Florida @ #18 Florida State (-14)- Noon: So there's word that USF's starting QB Matt Grothe is out for the season. Not good. Since it's an in-state game this one will begin tough...but FSU's talent will overwhelm USF late. Plus, they haven't given their home fans anything to cheer about yet (the BYU win was in Provo). Florida State 34 South Florida 14

Colorado State @ #19 BYU (-17)- 6pm: The Mormon squad got hit in the mouth by a much more athletic Florida State team and never recovered. With that comes picking up the pieces of whatever's left of a BCS berth and someone's gonna have to pay for it. Colorado State does have heart and can pull a trick from the hat every now and then...but I expect BYU to be focused and ready to rock. BYU 52 Colorado State 28

Southern Mississippi @ #20 Kansas (-14)- Noon: Brett Favre's alma mater is trying to re-establish themselves as a respectable program again. They barely beat an atrocious Virginia squad 37-34 at home last week. They're not ready. Kansas 42 Southern Mississippi 17

Arizona State @ #21 Georgia (-12)- 7pm: The young Bulldogs should handle the Sun Devils without much of an issue. Georgia 34 Arizona State 13

#22 North Carolina @ Georgia Tech (-2.5)- Noon: Only in the ACC can you be ranked and still an underdog. Why? Because it's like musical chairs. Fresh off of being annihilated by Miami, the Yellow Jackets squad will get the job done here. Georgia Tech 31 North Carolina 20

Indiana @ #23 Michigan (-20)- Noon: LOL. Michigan 38 Indiana 7

#24 Washington (+7.5) @ Stanford- 9pm: Whoa, talk about lack of respect. You upset the #3 team in the nation but you're being given 7.5. I mean it's with due cause, Washington was the only winless team in the nation last year but the past is the past. But you can already see a change in the air with Steve Sarkasian as coach and when Jake Lockler is healthy...this is a completely different team. Stanford is solid, but 7.5 point favorites my God. Washington pulls off the "upset". Washington 28 Stanford 23

UL-Lafayette @ #25 Nebraska (-28)- 7pm: Beware of the Rajun Cajuns. Kansas State didn't heed warning and lost to them. 2 things tho. This is in Lincoln and Nebraska is much better than K-State. Combine that with them seething over a last second heartbreaker on the road and this is a recipe for disaster. Nebraska 45 UL-Lafayette 7

And so on.

NFL Week 2 Bettors Guide.

Season Debut. Last Year- 81-43-1 straight up; 58-55-1 against the spread. Playoffs: 6-5 straight up & against the spread.

Houston Texans (+6.5) @ Tennessee Titans: The Texans are coming off a humbling loss to the Jets where they got nothing going offensively. Meanwhile, the Titans did play tough on the road against the defending champions but came up just short. I don't expect Houston to have 2 consecutive clunkers especially with that offense...even if Andre Johnson now has to match up with Courtney Finnegan and that is the key. If they can keep their offense on the field in this one, their D won't get worn out by the Titans' running game. Houston 21 Tennessee 17

New Orleans Saints (-1) @ Philadelphia Eagles: What's comical about this one is that the over/under is only 46. With these 2 defensive sieves they should easily go above and beyond that. Don't let Philly's 38-10 win fool you. Jake Delhomme is the worst starting QB in the NFL...meanwhile Drew Bress is arguably the best and he will light up that secondary. The Eagles' QB situation is a bit muddy coming into it but they'll still put up points. But you simply don't outgun the Saints. New Orleans 35 Philadelphia 28

New England Patriots @ New York Jets (+3.5): Main reason why the Jets are underdogs here is because the Pats have won 8 straight at the Meadowlands. The Patriots are notorious for putting teams' foots in their mouths, but this year just feels different. A very unimpressive home victory over Buffalo left this club angry but the Jets unlike recent years are chompin at the bit. Brady looked extremely flustered against a mediocre Bills defense and with Rex Ryan's schemes I look for the frustration to continue. I normally don't bet on my boys but. New York 20 New England 14

Cincinnati Bengals (+9) @ Green Bay Packers : Don't be fooled by the Bengals' loss to the Broncos...that was a fluke play for the ages. Their D has looked extremely competent dating back to last December and although Aaron Rodgers is certainly no Kyle Orton...nine points is a LOT against a team who can match them if all the pieces fit in the puzzle. Green Bay 23 Cincinnati 17

Oakland Raiders (+3) @ Kansas City Chiefs: This seems to be the sexy underdog pick of the week and I don't blame anyone for it. The Raiders play KC very tough at Arrowhead usually and every game since 2003 has been decided by a TD or less. Both teams tried so fuckin hard last week but came up short. I expect a low scoring game as Oakland's aggressive D will keep KC off balance; however Jamarcus Russell's inadequacies will keep it close. Oakland pulls it out tho. Oakland 17 Kansas City 13

Arizona Cardinals @ Jacksonville Jaguars (-3): People are probably bewildered as to why the defending NFC champions are being given 3 points against a team in disarray such as the Jaguars. But let's face it, until the Cardinals can look competent traveling to the East Coast for a 1pm game, I will eat the -3 all day; I don't care how bad the Jags will be this year. Plus, that Super Bowl hangover needs to be treated PRONTO. Jacksonville 24 Arizona 14

Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions (+10): Call me crazy but I think the Lions will cover here. They gave the defending NFC North champions nightmares last year, as they only lost to them by 2 and 4 points in their games...not to mention they held Adrian Peterson in check (which is the key). The Vikings' pass D is suspect and anytime you have Brett Favre under center as the opposing QB...you have a chance. The Lions do. Will they win? I'd be on crack to believe that but I'm gonna give them a benefit of a doubt to cover. No question. Minnesota 23 Detroit 20

Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons (-6): 6 points is a lot especially when these two teams tango...but if Carolina does not get their run game established and Delhomme has to throw...all bets are off. Atlanta 27 Carolina 14

St. Louis Rams (+9.5) @ Washington Redskins: If Jim Zorn loses for the 2nd straight year at home to the worst team in the NFL in my opinion...his hot seat will be at 212 degrees Fahrenheit. The Skins look terrible on offense, serviceable on D but there's not a chance they cover. I feel bad for anyone who has to watch this. Washington 14 St. Louis 13

Tampa Bay Bucs @ Buffalo Bills (-5): The Bucs traveling up north to face a team that is seething after blowing it last Monday is a recipe for disaster. Buffalo 31 Tampa Bay 14

Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers (-1.5): Raise your hands if you thought the Niners would beat the Cardinals last week? Didn't think so (though ask a couple of my boys and they'll tell you I did). This will be a snoozer though, with SF getting a field goal late to make those who take em happy. San Francisco 17 Seattle 14

Baltimore Ravens @ San Diego Chargers (-3): The Chargers are the hardest team in the NFL to get a read on. Hell, both teams in general are looking to shake off disappointing victories. The Ravens do have the extra day of rest, but the Chargers have the home field and more to prove in this one. When they get up for games, they are really tough to beat. San Diego 27 Baltimore 20.

Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos (-3): Who cares really? Denver 10 Cleveland 6

Pittsburgh Steelers (-3) @ Chicago Bears: If Jay Cutler couldn't pass on an opportunistic Packers defense...how the hell is he gonna do so against arguably the best defense in the NFL. I don't care if he's at home or away. Meanwhile, no Brian Urlacher in the middle is gonna KILL the Bears defensively. Pittsburgh 21 Chicago 10

New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys (-3): 3 seems to be the operative number for spreads this week. The Boys open up the new stadium and they will be fired up. The Giants are not pleased about this ha. As usual with these two, it will be a tough game but as usual the team that is at home usually covers and wins. No different here. Dallas 28 New York 21

Indianapolis Colts (-3) @ Miami Dolphins: Why on earth is this on Monday Night? See, this is why MNF has slipped in recent years. Colts shouldn't have much problems in their first return since winning Super Bowl 41. Indianapolis 28 Miami 13

And so on.

Say What?

Yeah I know I haven't been bloggin all that often lately...a mix of laziness and legit gettin busy with shit. I have a cab license now- well I'm waiting in the mail for it- and in 2 weeks I'll be driving one to make some money since finding a job is impossible. Hell, I only get past the part where it says send your resume ha.

Now, remember the job with the New York Red Bull I was telling you about? They decided to send me a letter- see if you notice the glaring problem with it:

March 25, 2009

Dear DK (nah I'm not gonna put my actual name on here),

Thank you for visiting with us recently and interviewing for the Inside Sales Representative position we have available. While we have not yet filled that position, we wanted you to know that we cannot move ahead with your candidacy at this time. While your background is quite impressive, we do not feel that it matches our needs at this time. Should another position develop that more closely fits your qualification, we will reach out to you. In the interim, we do wish you the best of luck in your job seeking efforts.

The fuck are you gonna send me a letter after Memorial Day post-dated in March...which was BEFORE you STILL decided to interview me AND even gave me a call to inform me that I was a finalist for the job. Is this generic as fuck letter supposed to tell me that yall were gonna lead me on the entire time? What do yall think?

And so on.

N'Awlinz Part II.

The first time I went down to New Orleans was two years ago over the summer. I stayed from Wednesday til Monday and had a dope time. This time though, it was for a different reason. One of my best friends was graduating; so we were gonna do it up big. My best friends all came through this time, instead of it just being me going down. The experience was different- but arguably better.

Thursday: Touched down, got settled, ran to a Sonic. I've never been to Sonic before and as anyone from NYC can attest- you HATE seeing those commercials they have because they make it look so effin good...but the nearest one is in South Jersey. With that said- Sonic lived up to its hype 100%. If they opened one up here...they would be the undisputed kings. You gotta try the cheesy chili tots, their chili cheese chicken wrap, their slushies in particular DEAR GOD. Afterwards, had some downtime and went to one of their friend's houses and took naps/played XBox 360...then headed over to some gym where my boy had a league game. We pregamed while over there ha with some OJ and Kettle One. Went to Ms. Maes on the way- that place got some cheap as fuck drinks for sure. $4 gets you a Double Stoli-Cranberry. Which in other words is 85% Stoli and 15% Cranberry ha. Hit up Club Republic...which is basically Webster Hall South (NOT A GOOD THING). I'll tell ya, the music is 65% Lil Wayne, 20% down south and 15% East Coast. It is what it is though. Late night food was @ Dennys where they fucked up my order even though it took 45 min to get our grub.

Friday: Woke up drunk. Didn't do much of any consequence during the day because my boy had to do quite a bit of running around with pickin up his family and droppin them off at the hotels. Stopped off at a Rite Aid WHICH SELLS LIQUOR. WHAT THE FUCK ha. Then again, that's New Orleans for you. Went to this sports bar and chilled out for a few hours playin pool and watchin the games. Began pregaming at like 1230am back at the apartment ha and went over to Bourbon Street. Sheesh, that place smells like raw ass and it is indeed a zoo out there. Got myself a Hand Grenade from this spot Tropical Isle (that shit will fuck yo ass up for sure)...then went into some random spot where for some reason or another I found myself making out with the Shot Girl and her lady friend ha. It felt like something on TV...except I was pretty trashed.

Saturday: Woke up drunk (but then again hardly slept). They have the graduation ceremony at the Lakefront Arena which is UNO's home arena (I don't even know if Xavier University of Louisiana has one ha). It's hot as balls outside but that's to be expected. My camera's batteries die and I am none too pleased by this. For some reason or another our crew splits up and my team tries in vain for an hour to find everybody (eventually we did but it was too late). We grab lunch over at this bomb ass restaurant downtown rollin 17 deep ha. Finally get back to the apartment where a couple ppl head over to play vid games while the rest of us just lamp watchin the games and debating on certain issues. I won't lie, it was a pretty deep and in-depth discussion that covered a wide array of stuff. Slowly began pregaming again when it was time for the Saturday Night Main Event. We were gonna hit up Metro and some other club but first stopped off at a hotel party. Upon arrival they basically shoved 2 shots of Patron and 1 of Cuervo in like 90 seconds into me ha. Dear God. The clubs were aight I guess but I was such in a haze I don't even really know what happened?

Sunday: Woke up drunk and didn't like the idea of having to go home but it was what it was. Went to the airport and had a Shrimp Po Boy. It was okay, but too effin greasy. Oh and that shit plus a bottle of water was SIXTEEN BUCKS. Travesty if you ask me.

And so on.

The DK and Mets Parallel.

For people that do know me...yes I am a big sports fan in general. But if there is one team that is nearest and dearest to my heart...it'd have to be the New York Mets. Why them and not Los Jankees? First off, I lived in Queens ever since I was 5 and the first baseball game I went to was when I was 8. Most of the time, the Mets have been irrelevant with the exceptions being 1999, 2000 and 2006. Now they are good...but know how to break your heart, to the point where you become cynical of everything. Plus, with events that have happened to me, I couldn't help but realize they are similar to how the Mets have been for the past 3+ years.

2006- A season that was too good to be true. Won the division by what, 14 games? Tied for the best record in baseball (oddly enough with los Jankees) with a 95-67 record. Obliterated the Dodgers in the first round of the playoffs and was supposed to breeze past St. Louis, an 83 win team. Somehow though we lose in 7 games. I have a mental breakdown.

Translation in real life purposes: That summer was probably the best I ever had, livin it up in Manhattan with some close friends, gettin drunk/tipsy 4x-week. Hella relaxin with very little worries. Makin money from the summer housing job AND from Adidas. Lost about 30 pounds. Finally got my troublesome tonsils removed. Started getting attention from girls again. Had a relationship which breezed for the first 4 months but then falls apart in the last 2 months in which you're helpless to defend against.

2007- Although not as dominant as 2006, still appears like another easy NL East crown. Suddenly stop winning. Everybody knows the rest- I'm not even gonna talk about it.

Translation in real life purposes: After shaking off my slow start after March 07, get the ball rolling again. Graduated, had a relatively fun summer even though I was living at home this time, worked pretty often with Adidas so I always had side cash. Not as skinny as I was in 2006 but still presentable. Got involved in another relationship- this time one which I took my time with and felt really rewarding and proud to be in. Began thinking long-term immediately but an epic collapse of my relationship proved my undoing. This time, could not recover and became extra cynical.

2008- Started off slow (43-44) but then caught some fire after a managerial change. For the 3rd straight September had a lead in the division. This time because of injuries and the worst pen in the majors, miss the playoffs yet again.

Translation in real life purposes: Gained probably 20 pounds and could give a shit about myself. Went under a realization period and began doing something about it. Had a job at Crapple. Had my moments here and there but certainly didn't have the magic that the previous 2 years had. Figured shit wouldn't turn out right, did get an internship but lost the paying job. Became cynical again.

Thus far in 2009- Slow start. 10-13 record. Already thinking about September and October as to what will happen. Don't want to get my hopes up.

Translation in real life purposes: Not getting my hopes up for anything.

And so on.