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Maryland Tools (√) vs. Five Second Stare Jew Bowl enters its 5th year (it began in 2004 and has been a Week 1 traditional since). Right now, the games are split even with Cantor taking the ’ 04 and ’07 games and Epstein taking the two sandwiched in between. Point wise, Cantor leads 377.53-344.45 and has dominated in the two games he has won, winning them both by over 30 points. But this year is different. We actually have a trophy. And I want it. Badly. It’s one of the ugliest things I have ever seen, but I want to win and cream all over it. So yeah, I’m picking me! Nose vs. Double G (√) Scott may have put me to sleep during the podcast (yeah, I can talk shit, too, Watson!) but his team certainly has woken me up. I loves me some Brett Farve and Calvin Johnson better than Nose’s Chad Johnson and Benny Roeth. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful season for Team 2x G, even if he doesn’t share the sentiment about my team. Soaring Pigs (√) vs. Nomads in the Deep What is not to like about the former champs team? Ok, sorry, let me restate: What’s not to love about the newest former champ? Built on keepers Addai and Westbrook, Parker has secured two top WR’s in Homes and Welker, and a decent QB in McNabb. I’m scared of Parker this year and so should Navid. Navid should have a good game with stars Edwards, Gore and Gonzalez. Struggles elsewhere could keep Navid down. The difference maker could be Kevin Smith, who now need to perform to keep his job. Fighting Blue Crabs (√) vs. B'Day The rookie plays game once against the once (and future?) Silent Assassin. He’s been quiet since the draft, but a Week 1 could boil up that confidence. And with Manning, Owens and Ward, the confidence should already be high. Look for Brian to post solid numbers behind Brees, Jackson and Turner. But in the end, the man with the undrafted Baltimore Defense will get his first W. The Rosenthall era has begun… fair trade vs. Coffeeon3rd (√) Nick’s back, which can only mean one thing: He can actually watch football. That’s a scary prospect considering the guy has crept into the playoffs twice, but never had a winning record. Could this be his year finally? In this Battle of the Married Folk, Nick could struggle out of the gate, with Jacobs and Parker potentially facing competition/change of down backs this year. Look for Josh to see Bush and Palmer rebound from lackluster 2007 seasons. The biggest question for Josh is will McGahee be able to run the ball effectively if no defense believes in the pass. New Jersey Jacobins (√) vs. Born To Run My Mouth Last time Dave ended the season with a Toilet Bowl around his neck, he followed it up with a ROFF Bowl appearance. This year, he’ll try to do it with Brady and Barber. Assuming Taylor isn’t in jail by game time (I kid!), this game could be the start of that journey back up the ranks of the ROFFL. Kiss will have his rain boots full with Fargas and McAllister giving him agita all day. Shermtanks (√) vs. Colt .45 Bandits I’m not even sure I want to waste my time making a prediction about this game. For two of the biggest mouths in the league (apologies to Jarrett), its been pretty quiet on the smack talk and message board. Come on – are you guys the same two that duked it out over the Sox and Yankees series for so many years? Where is the spunk, the spirit, the cojones? You two better get your act together and get it together quickly. To spark the fire, I’ll say this: Sherman by a smidge. That’s all I got for this, Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Good luck to all this week. And for shits and giggles, I’ll be following how YOU did on predictions this year. Go to the “Match Ups” on Yahoo.com before the first game of the week and vote on who you think is going to win. At the bottom of my picks every week, you’ll be able to see how you matched up. |
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