Last week the predictions were (3-0) but one game Seattle vs New England was not a complete loser/loser/ underdog game, as Seattle had won, but not covered in its previous game, that vs Buffalo.
Three such games this week, but not as predictions.
The loser/loser/underdog vs winner/winner/favorite games are below.
Chicago plus six and a fraction points, vs the Giants.
Jacksonville plus 6 vs Detroit. you know the NFL wants as attractive a Detroit/Minnesota tilt as possible for Thursday. It does not always work that way!
Green Bay which knocked the Redskins from the playoffs last season, is getting 3 points at Washington. Remember it is “Wash” at Dallas on Thursday.
By the way, I know I knock Al Michaels, but please do not let Mike Tirico “broadcast” even one prime time game. Lay off the scotch, Al, stay healthy. Your guy, at least your ideology is back in the White House, so relax.
Why would I care so much about a man who is both a micro and macro disappointment? I can not deal with Tirico, who probably has my political ideology, but should never have ascended to the broadcasting heights, he has achieved.
This one is a prediction. The Eagles plus six and a half points at Seattle. I think they will win outright.
One more pick is the Vikings minus one and a half, vs the Arizona Cardinals.
It can never be solved in 28 minutes as was portrayed in “Leave It To Beaver” pictured above.
Nor can it be solved by hatred, bigotry and exclusion!
P.S. On my honor I thought this was posted before the early games. It is “up” as of 4:39 P.M.
I searched “high and low” for a betting line on yesterday’s Alabama vs Tennessee Chattanooga game, but could not find one.
Of course, there is no way Alabama, which won (31-3) in a tune up for Auburn next week, covered any spread, real or hypothetical, in that mismatch.
Thus I have picked vs Alabama 5 times and lost all 5 times.
The Tide, the only major unbeaten team and defending champion should be and dare I say will be in the 4 team playoff, even if they lose vs Auburn or in the SEC title tilt.
As stated the other day, there are no “locks” especially when touted by WFAN’s Mike Francesa.
Yet, more powerful than Francesa’s arrogance often being wrong, is my liking a game, not “predicting” it and then it wins. On the subway last night, the “phone” showed the Alabama score and the frustration grew.
If you do not bet, DO NOT START!
P.S. I am fine with it, but must note it to stay that way.
You want more proof how pathetic the media, especially the sports media has become.
Last week, Seattle coach Pete Carroll, you remember him from a Super Bowl vs New England, decided to go for a 2 point conversion, with his team ahead by 7 points and 4 minutes and twenty four second left in the game/regulation time.
I will not waste my “figurative breath,” explaining how that decision, is one of a fool.
Yet since “Sea” won the game, there is very little about said decision.
Carroll’s well documented Supe decision in ’15 was bad, this was worse! I truly give up and can not fight it any longer.
Today is the exact 50 year anniversary of one of college football’s most ballyhooed games.
On November 19, 1966, the top two ranked teams Notre Dame and Michigan State played to a (10-10) tie in East Lansing, Michigan.
The hype for the game was unbelievable, but back then it did not bother me.
The very successful Dave Reichberg, who helped out as a little league football coach, (not mine, by the way) canceled practice that day, telling his team, (of course him) to watch the tilt.
So many great players adorned the field that day, Alan Page of Notre Dame and Charles “Bubba” Smith of the Michigan State Spartans, to name two.
After Notre Dame’s starting quarterback Terry Hanratty was hurt, Coley O’Brien his backup helped Notre Dame overcome a (10-0) deficit, famously playing for the tie late and then being rewarded at Alabama’s expense, with the mythical national title, after thumping U.S.C. the following week.
George Gipp, aka “The Gipper,” pictured above, famously talked of “WINNING one for the Gipper” as he lay on his death bed.
Dan Jenkins in Sports Illustrated, after the (10-10) tie, wrote Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian “tied one for the Gipper”
Click below to see Ronald Reagan as George Gipp, recreate the moment in the film “Knute Rockne All American,” about the legendary Notre Dame coach.
Exactly 50 years ago, on November 18, 1966, I was playing some kind of sports game with dice. Imaginative and statistically oriented, I was ahead of my time.
My father came home and warned I would not like the headline I was about to read in The New York Post, late afternoon edition.
I truly prayed each time Sandy Koufax pitched from say (1964-1966), that he both win and pitch a low run game.
How often those prayers were answered is a tribute to Sandy’s greatness as a pitcher.
The headline this day 50 years ago, conveyed it would happen no more, the manifestations of that acute hurt, still felt today.
Sandy did the right thing in retiring on more than one level, both saving his arm, and in not taking the high salary he would have been offered, based on a 27 win season.
My hero carried on and continues to in exemplary, low key, modest fashion.
Yet though I know what he did was right, I think of all the records, all the comparisons I could have avoided hearing and frankly the time wasted rooting vs any, or all pitchers considered comparable, (none were and I felt my intensity had something to do with it), after say 1970.
An intensity and ferocity without a positive place to go!
I chose well in picking Sandy as a hero. I wish the complicated story that is my or anybody’s life had been or will be a better tribute to the great pitcher and person, who announced his retirement from baseball, exactly 50 years ago today.
Sandy Koufax pitching in The 1965 World Series
On the day of the presidential election, WFAN radio’s Mike Francesa stated that Hillary Clinton was a “lock” (i.e. absolutely certain to win).
Oh, for that one flight coming in from Mars that had no communication with the earth, she did NOT win!
I am severely punished for standing up for a belief that Mike Francesa, as with all the sports talk show hosts, is not worth my time and hence do not listen.
Ah, but long ago, I realized “God” would let me win a few “coins of the realm,” by listening/enduring the most arrogant Francesa, and wager vs his predictions, especially his “locks.” Small consolation, but I am fond of eating.
The fact I did not do so, and won nothing as consolation for a candidate, the antithesis of my beliefs, gaining the presidency, is “cruel and unusual punishment.”
Does not that violate the United States Constitution’s 8th amendment?
Alas let’s hope that “violation” is not a portent of very real violations that so many people fear based on some of Mr. Trump’s campaign words.
“Terms Of Endearment” now being performed at 59E59 Theaters is a most entertaining, well written play, with outstanding performances in line with the great book and movie.
Molly Ringwald is great as “Aurora Greenway,” delivering both the comedy and pathos.
The entire cast was so good, starting with Hannah Dunne as “Emma,” and a performance evoking Jack Nicholson in the same role “Garrett” (high praise), by Jeb Brown.
“Terms of Endearment” was adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon.
It was based upon the novel by Larry McMurty and the screenplay by James L. Brooks, each true greats in the field of writing. Gordon’s adaptation was comparable, again meant as well deserved high praise.
I highly recommend seeing “Terms” as both the humor and the message are timeless.
Performances are through Sunday December 11th. There are no performances on Mondays, shows begin at 7 P.M. (Tuesday-Thursday). Performances commence at 8 P.M. on Friday and Saturday, with afternoon curtains at 2 on Saturday and 3 on Sunday.
Left to right, Hannah Dunne and Molly Ringwald, each superb in “Terms Of Endearment”
Click below for ticket information
Terms Of Endearment at 59E59 Theaters
Of course the Chicago Cubs won the World Series this year, one in which the calendar was the same as 1988.
In fact, exactly 28 years after Mr. Carson used the joke in his monologue on Friday November 4, 1988, the city of Chicago held a victory parade for the Cubs’ first title in 108 years.
Ah, but that is not all! Along with a revitalized James Garner and comedian Jeff Cesario, Park Overall then on the television show, “Empty Nest,” and calling Johnny, “Sir” was a guest. Why is that part of the amazing coincidence?
Before this season, as stated, the Cubs’ last title was in 1908. The winning pitcher in the clincher with a dominant COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT (remember those), was Orval OVERALL.
Oh no, just thought of another link. Wait until tomorrow, which I am sure you will be able to do.
Park Overall, pictured above.
There will be no editorial comments in this post, subtle or extreme.
I will however, brag (I would rather be recognized and compensated commensurate with my ability) that few, if any picked up what transpired via a Johnny Carson Tonight Show, that aired last night on Antenna TV.
The original air date was November 4, 1988, as I ascertained, barely able to turn my face toward the light of the television, nearly asleep, as the show began.
My “gift” (it and the $2.75 fare will get me on the NYC subway/bus system) is knowing what day of the week that was (not right away, I am not a savant, though somewhat close in some areas and it is not really a good thing).
It was a Friday, the same calendar as this year, a scant 4 days from the presidential election.
In Mr. Carson’s monologue (he was so brilliant and things often repeat, that most of his jokes remain funny and timely, but this was a bit much!) with eventual winner and that time’s vice president George Bush well ahead of rival candidate, Governor Michael Dukakis, Johnny said the following. I paraphrase very accurately next.
“Did you see the Today Show today,” the great one asked. “They spent 20 minutes speculating on members of a Dukakis cabinet.”
John continued, “that’s like trying to figure out the Cubs’ starting lineup in the next World Series.”
Another wise man often said, “that could be two posts.” The advice applies here. There is more and it is I believe, an amazing coincidence.
Did someone say there are no coincidences? I wonder.
All nine Giants/Bengals clashes have gone to the home team.
A (21-20) “Hack” Giants win last night, made it so.
Sean McDonough is a very good broadcaster and coming from me that is really high praise.
Yet I will not watch any football night games. My father liked football, but warned 40 years ago they the NFL and others were “duping” the public. He still watched and listened, but in moderation.
If only I had done the same but better late than never I have. If I can do it, you can do it!
Don’t kid yourself, it could happen!
Andy B Sports 