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Archive for October, 2008
Closing Argument
Thursday, October 30th, 2008NFL Week 8 Results
Thursday, October 30th, 2008I took a bit of a step back this past week with picks. I’m still over .500 this week, but could have done better. Seahawks win – amazing!
Here’s my standings after Week 8 (√ denotes correct pick):
Philadelphia √
Washington √
Carolina √
Buffalo
San Diego
Tampa Bay
Baltimore √
New England √
NY Jets √
Jacksonville
Houston √
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Tennessee √
Week 8 Results: 8-6 (57.1%)
Overall Record after Week 8: 73-42 (63.5%)
Week 9 picks will be posted sometime before Sunday.
NFL Week 8 Picks
Sunday, October 26th, 2008*Week 8 Picks*
Philadelphia
Washington
Carolina
Buffalo
San Diego
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
New England
NY Jets
Jacksonville
Houston
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Results for Week 8 will be posted later next week.
Self-professed Politics Junkie
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008OK, so I know my blog, at times, tends to lean heavily into the world of politics, and I know for some that can get kind of old after awhile, but I just have to come out and admit it – I am a politics junkie. And let’s face it – this time of year (every 4 years) is like Christmas time for folks like me. So there’s the reason. As the election draws to a close, I’ll be tempering down the political talk with posts in other topics, such as technology, since that is also a great love of mine.
In the meantime, I wanted to share with you a few great election-tracking related (and generally unbiased) websites I have come to really enjoy over the past several weeks. Check them out if you’re so inclined!
Pollster.com
FiveThirtyEight
Electoral-Vote.com
Real Clear Politics
Most importantly, though – GET OUT AND VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4th!
NFL Week 7 Results
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008Well, I’m getting back on track. Not too shabby this week. Let’s make one thing clear: Seahawks = embarrassment. Their season is quickly going down the tubes (as are my start of the season predictions…)
Here’s my standings after Week 7 (√ denotes correct pick):
San Diego
Chicago √
Pittsburgh √
Tennessee √
Dallas
Baltimore √
NY Giants √
Carolina √
Houston √
NY Jets
Green Bay √
Washington √
Tampa Bay √
Denver
Week 7 Results: 10-4 (71.4%)
Overall Record after Week 7: 65-36 (64.4%)
Week 8 picks will be posted sometime before Sunday.
Rally with Joe Biden in Tacoma
Monday, October 20th, 2008Yesterday I took part in the the “Change We Need” rally with Vice-Presidential candidate Joe Biden in Tacoma, WA. Although it was a chilly morning with a lot of waiting, the sun eventually broke through and I was fortunate enough to be selected to sit behind the podium area. The energy was high, the people were friendly, and the message was on point. It was a fun experience.
Here’s a picture from the event – see if you can spot me in the crowd (I’ve made it pretty easy).
Remember to get out and vote on November 4th – and don’t forget to bring your friends and family too!
NFL Week 7 Picks
Sunday, October 19th, 2008*Week 7 Picks*
San Diego
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Dallas
Baltimore
NY Giants
Carolina
Houston
NY Jets
Green Bay
Washington
Tampa Bay
Denver
Results for Week 7 will be posted later next week.
Please note: I reserve the right to change picks up until the earliest kickoff of the first game on Sundays. This is due to the tremendous impact player injury and/or coaches’ game-time decisions can have on the eventual outcome of a game.
My Palin Name
Friday, October 17th, 2008Though I shudder at the thought of being one of Sarah Palin’s progeny, I did find it quite amusing to learn what my name would have been had the stars aligned a little bit differently in my life.
My rugged, mavericky name would have been Icepick Motor Palin. There’s a name that could certainly leave an impression.
All this thanks (I think…) to the Palin Name Generator.
NFL Week 6 Results
Friday, October 17th, 2008Wow, week 6 was a great one for underdogs. Unfortunately, I didn’t sniff out the upsets very well. This was a brutal week, thanks in large part to notable flops by Washington, Dallas, and the NY Giants. And, boy, what can you say about the Seahawks? I hate to pick against them, but it’s been the wise choice so far. Can they turn this ship around?
Here’s my standings after Week 6 (√ denotes correct pick):
Baltimore
Minnesota √
New Orleans √
NY Jets √
Chicago
Carolina
Washington
Houston √
Denver
Philadelphia √
Green Bay √
Dallas
San Diego √
NY Giants
Week 6 Results: 7-7 (50.0%)
Overall Record after Week 6: 55-32 (63.2%)
Week 7 picks will be posted sometime before Sunday. I have to get my picks back on track.
NFL Week 6 Picks
Saturday, October 11th, 2008*Week 6 Picks*
Baltimore
Minnesota
New Orleans
NY Jets
Chicago
Carolina
Washington
Houston
Denver
Philadelphia
Green Bay
Dallas
San Diego
NY Giants
Results for Week 6 will be posted later next week.
Please note: Starting this week I am instituting a policy of reserving the right to change picks up until the earliest kickoff of the first game on Sundays. This is due to the tremendous impact player injury and/or coaches’ game-time decisions can have on the eventual outcome of a game.