1. TR will drive, which means that I can ...
2. Drink lots of Leinenkugel, which is ...
3. Served about 50 feet from our new seats, which are ...
4. No longer in Fireman Ed's section, so I ...
5. Hopefully won't have to deal with too many non-season ticket holding meatheads ...
6. Which will allow me to peacefully rock my Jim & Thurman & Andre & Bruce shirt ...
7. Because the Bills are in town!
Various NFL previews opine that the Bills will win between 9 and 11 games, finish second in the AFC East, and, for the first time since 1999, make the playoffs. Most of this is based on big-name acquisitions on the defensive side of the ball. Factor in Kyle Williams' return and the defense should be much improved.
I am less optimistic about the Bills for several reasons:
1. Recent history is not on their side.
2. Ryan Fitzpatrick is still their quarterback.
3. David Nelson is their #2 receiver (sorry Mark).
4. The offensive line is still bad -- they have the same misfits as last year.
5. The improved D-line will not necessarily translate into better pass defense, which I've maligned here before.
6. Chan Gaily and Buddy Nix still work here.
I expect one of their (patent pending) 5-2 starts going into their bye week, followed by one of their (patented) 2-7 finishes. The two losses will be ... Pats and tomorrow's Jets game.
By contrast, everyone expects the Jets to be bad this year, like no more than 7 wins bad. I think they'll win at least 10, for several reasons:
1. The defense will be better; Barnwell said so.
2. I think Chaz Schilens will have a monster year; all this Cro-related "I'm the second-best receiver" nonsense is a smokescreen to cover up Chaz's breakout.
3. Tim Tebow is a better runner than Shonn Greene and a better passer than Ronnie Brown, so if the Jets use him as a running back and toss in the occasional wildcat play they will be in servicable shape on offense. In my clueless opinion, at least.
4. They play the AFC South, NFC West, and a disfunctional Steelers team in week 2.
5. Rex Ryan lost 106 pounds. That kind of life-extending good mojo has to carry through to other aspects.
The Jets will flabbergast the Bills tomorrow with Sanchez and Tebow in the same backfield. Tebow will rush for 100 yards, throw for 100 yards, and account for at least 2 TD. Sanchez will bang some preposterously gorgeous 18-year-old heiress/supermodel/gymnast/physicist/stripper three times using seven positions.
Final score: Jets 24, Bills 13
And lest you think I'm all out of lists of reasons:
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Mark...I took a and m a few days ago when they were favorites by one. Now they are underdogs by 1...so I am worried by that one. Also have purdue getting 14 and Michigan giving 20.5....that line is now 22. Haven't looked at much else but something tells me I will.
I should add that the nd bet is one of superstition....sacrificial. I can't lose if I lose.
Serena Williams has lost a total of 11 games in the four matches leading up to the finals.
You're really wearing that shirt?
Loving the concept of a 3-9 Penn State record.
zed week at g:tb. like shark week with more self-loathing.
very, very, very excited to see bob mould at the 9:30 club this evening. one more very.
Could not agree more T.R. Though would kind of liked to see one of those 3 wins against UVA.
rob, did you tell squeaky?
a while ago, yes
Either he's in or he's beside himself with jealousy.
Tommy turnover in the game....not going to end well.
He stands to differ. Nice job.
Mark....what r ya feelin on this ga/mo game? I just took ga. And then 2 seconds later discover they r without 4 starters.
I have no faith in a Mark Richt coached UGA team. Ever. That said I don't Mizzou is all that great. I guess UGA. But close.
And yes they are without four starters. Including arguably their two best defensive players. Bad offseason in Athens.
I have no faith in a Mark Richt coached UGA team. Ever. That said I don't Mizzou is all that great. I guess UGA. But close.
And yes they are without four starters. Including arguably their two best defensive players. Bad offseason in Athens.
Can't decide if Matt Millen was better as a GM or as an analyst. And by better I mean "more awful".
And how is Erin Andrews doing on Fox? She can't be liking that gig more than the old one can she? And does anyone know if she is still dating that dancer fella?
I'll hang up now.
Im in a much much better mood tan I was mid-afternoon. Tale of two halves for Florida today. I was afraid the Gators were going to get blown out midway thru the 2nd quarter.
And re: David Nelson, Z. I'm not offended. He wasn't even the #2 receiver at Florida. And often not even the #3. He's a good third receiver in the NFL. Nothing more.
I'm coming on G:TB the next time Im thinking about betting in Nebraska. Somebody please stop me when that happens.
S.O.D took out an ad on the back of ward's trunks?
Never hook with a hooker. So sayeth max kellerman. Dawson should try to get hit less.
Jarvis Jones is awesome. Top 10 NFL Draft pick.
hi, gheorgies! nice job by arkansas pooping themselves.
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