At the start of the 2008 NFL season, I posted my predictions for the then-upcoming season. It’s now time to review those predictions and see how I did (Hint: Not great!).
Here’s my predictions (actual season outcomes in parentheses and bold):
*Seattle Seahawks 2008 Predictions*
End of season record: 10 wins, 6 losses (4 wins, 12 losses)
Win NFC West?: Yes. (No.)
Playoffs? If yes, how deep do they go?: Yes. Win in first-round, lose in second. (Did not make playoffs.)
*2008 NFL Season Predictions*
AFC East Champions: New England (Miami)
AFC North Champions: Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh)
AFC South Champions: Indianapolis (Tennessee)
AFC West Champions: San Diego (San Diego)
NFC East Champions: Dallas (NY Giants)
NFC North Champions: Green Bay (Minnesota)
NFC South Champions: New Orleans (Carolina)
NFC West Champions: Seattle (Arizona)
AFC Champion: San Diego (Pittsburgh)
NFC Champion: Dallas (Arizona)
NFL Superbowl Champion: Dallas (Pittsburgh)
NFL MVP: Tony Romo (Peyton Manning)
Coach of the Year: Wade Phillips (Mike Smith, Atlanta)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Darren McFadden (Matt Ryan)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Jerod Mayo (Jerod Mayo)
Number of correct predictions: 3
Ouch!
Oh well, there’s always next season – right? I hope to see you back here again for the 2009 NFL season.
Now back to your regularly scheduled blog…