Wednesday, January 7, 2004
E.K. Nation's N.F.L. Playoffs Prediction Spectacular Redux
Time for a reset. I was unhappy with my prediction that the Ravens would win 26-6. The Ravens' offense was so horrible for most of the game, they were lucky to take it to the final minute. If not for Will Demps' interception return, Baltimore might have lost by the 26-6 score I thought they'd win by.
A couple of friends neglected my blog advice and wagered on Green Bay. They asked, what the hell happened, and meanwhile I was blabbing about how I'd predicted the game would go into overtime, which it did, therefore the Packers couldn't cover, the option they had taken. Also, I was happy about the Colts' winning by 31 points, just as I had predicted, and Carolina's win was close to the 27-17 forecast.
So now I must reset: a new weekend with two different matchups than I had planned on, and two that stay the same.
AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis defeats Kansas City 28-21, and New England defeats Tennessee 35-11.
NFC Championship: St. Louis defeats Philadelphia 27-21. AFC Championship: Indianapolis defeats New England 24-21 in overtime.
SUPER BOWL XXXVIII: Still staying with my original pick--Indianapolis defeats St. Louis 34-14. Tug McGraw (1944-2004): Quick note about the recently departed Tug McGraw: Anyone who can answer the question, do you prefer grass or artifical turf, with the response, "I don't know. I've never smoked artifical turf," gets my vote. So long, Tug. You will be missed.
News Flash Of The Millennium: Jason White sucks. I think he broke Michael Flatley's record for most toe touches in one minute every time he dropped back to pass. The hell was that?
From the In Case You Were Wondering, And If You Were, Get Something More Important To Do Dept.: I do have an opinion on Pete Rose's latest admission. My thoughts will be forthcoming.
A couple of friends neglected my blog advice and wagered on Green Bay. They asked, what the hell happened, and meanwhile I was blabbing about how I'd predicted the game would go into overtime, which it did, therefore the Packers couldn't cover, the option they had taken. Also, I was happy about the Colts' winning by 31 points, just as I had predicted, and Carolina's win was close to the 27-17 forecast.
So now I must reset: a new weekend with two different matchups than I had planned on, and two that stay the same.
NFC Divisional Playoffs:St. Louis defeats Carolina 37-14, and Philadelphia defeats Green Bay 24-7.
AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis defeats Kansas City 28-21, and New England defeats Tennessee 35-11.
NFC Championship: St. Louis defeats Philadelphia 27-21. AFC Championship: Indianapolis defeats New England 24-21 in overtime.
SUPER BOWL XXXVIII: Still staying with my original pick--Indianapolis defeats St. Louis 34-14. Tug McGraw (1944-2004): Quick note about the recently departed Tug McGraw: Anyone who can answer the question, do you prefer grass or artifical turf, with the response, "I don't know. I've never smoked artifical turf," gets my vote. So long, Tug. You will be missed.
News Flash Of The Millennium: Jason White sucks. I think he broke Michael Flatley's record for most toe touches in one minute every time he dropped back to pass. The hell was that?
From the In Case You Were Wondering, And If You Were, Get Something More Important To Do Dept.: I do have an opinion on Pete Rose's latest admission. My thoughts will be forthcoming.
