NFL Pick ‘Em Week #3

September 27, 2009

Carl from Miami + Miller Genuine

Titans at Jets (favored by 3)

Carl: Jeff Fisher and his Cliff Clavin moustache have been coaching the Titans since they were the Oilers.  Old news!  Rex Ryan and his ample, Parcells-like gut are the future!  J-E-T-S!

MG: I’m no sportsologist, but I think this equation looks pretty sound:  Jets crushed Texans 24-7 in Week One + Texans beat Titans 34-31 in Week Two = Jets beat the Titans in Week Three

Bill Simmons: Titans

Madden Simulator: Titans (and to win)

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NFL Pick ‘Em Week#2 Recap: Rise of the Machines

September 24, 2009

Carl from Miami

The Big Man is back!  And not a moment too soon–that idiot Will didn’t do me any favors last week with his picks.  The Madden Simulator and Bill Simmons went 3-1 last week, while your two contributors here went 1-3.  Ah, numbers are for losers, anyway–one sweet pick against the Browns is better than a winning week.

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NFL Pick ‘Em: Week #2

September 20, 2009

Miller Genuine + Will from D.C.

Will: Carl is letting me stand in for him this week, as he runs from creditors re-prioritizes his life.  Along with me are Miller Genuine, the Madden forecasts on espn.com, and some columnist. Read the rest of this entry »


NFL Pick ‘Em: Week 1 – Recap

September 17, 2009

Miller Genuine

We’re only one week in, and guess who’s out to a COMMANDING lead over Fat Carl?!  That’s right – ME!…and, er…that dang Madden Simulator.  Well, it’s only week one, so I guess there are still 16 more weeks to screw this up.  Check back soon for more picks & predictions like:

What week will Brett Favre’s arm finally give out?

How many more completions will Jake Delhomme have to the opposing team than his own?

When Jeff Garcia arrives, will the Eagles keep a puke bucket in the QB meeting room?

Rankings after Week 1:

1) Miller 3-1

2) Madden Simulator 3-1

3) Simmons 2-2

4) Fat Carl 0-4


NFL Pick ‘Em: Week #1

September 12, 2009

Carl from Miami + Miller Genuine

Carl: We’re back, baby!  This year’s odds come from the fine people sportsbook.com.   Just like last year, we are including the Madden simulator and some sports guy, both from espn.com.  This week, the big man has some foolproof ways to beat the odds.

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