Alright, so after two weeks, the competition is heating up. Baby girl is in first by two. I am in second with 21 correct picks and San Antonio has seen better days as he is coming in last with 20 correct. Let's see if the lead can be held after this week. I sense a change in command.
Sunday's Games:
Steelers @ Bengals
So the Steelers got beat last week. They still can't run like they used too. Such a shame. Bengals did beat Green Bay. Do I think they have enough to beat the Steelers, No sir! Bengals have a shot, but I don't see it happening. I see Pittsburgh finding a way to win this one.
Washington @ Detroit
Alright, some analyst have picked the Lions to win this one. I am not sure if I am buying it. The Skins do look bad, and so do the Lions. I say the Skins are going to win. Sorry Lions, maybe next time.
Packers @ Rams
Packers took a tough loss last week and got Lambeau Leaped by Ochocinco. I say Steven Jackson is going to have a field day and the Packers are going to let him. Rams all over this one.
Niners @ Vikings
The game everyone is talking about. The one worth watching. Here is how it is going to go down. Adrian Peterson is still the purple heart and soul of that team. But the Niners play like a team. The Niners want to win as one. Not even Michael CRABtree and phase them. I don't think Peterson can beat this team. They play smash mouth football, and it works. They are who I thought they were, and the will over come the purple people eater.
Falcons @ Patriots
The Patriots are untouchable no more. They can be beaten. I think they will be beaten again. Atlanta is the real deal. The Patriots are in trouble. To bad so sad. Maybe they will start cheating again.
Titans at Jets
This one is going to be a good match up. The Titans have had two really close games. I think they have something to prove and this one will be it. I think they will take down the Jets.
Chiefs at Eagles
Chiefs need to visit a witch doctor to help them out. They are struggling. They need a someone to save them. But Jesus goes to church on Sundays, so they are out of luck. Eagles got this one.
Giants @ Bucs
Yeah, it's the Bucs. Yeah, they suck. Giants win. No explanation needed.
Browns @ Ravens
Ravens are the real deal. If Rivers can have a career day and still get beat, that has to tell you something. They have the pieces of being a great team. The Browns, not so much.
Jaguars @ Texans
Texans proved last week that they have trouble stopping the run. This is probably going to be one of the better games this weekend. It will be a good match up. As far as a winner goes... you might have better luck flipping a coin. I say Jacksonville is going to win their first.
Bears @ Seahawks
I might have to take the Bears on this one. The only reason why? Hasselbeck is out. The Seahawks are a much better team, but without Hasselbeck, I don't think they have much of a chance. I hope they prove me wrong, but Chicago wins this one.
Saints @ Bills
The Bills are proving that they have a decent team this year. They have a unique no huddle offense that I actually kind of like. They are making do without Lynch and being very productive. But the Saints are going to keep marching. They remind me of the greatest show on turf. I expect them to march over the Bills.
Broncos @ Raiders
Broncos are currently undefeated, but that ends with the Raiders. Oakland has to much talent and Denver won't be so lucky this time. Oakland just needs to find a way to put their talents to use and they could be a powerhouse in this league. When will that happen? The magic eight ball doesn't give me numbers. :(
Dolphins @ Chargers
The Dolphins showed they can win with their team last week, but they didn't. They rookie corners are about to get lit up again by Rivers. But the Chargers can't really stop surprises, and the Dolphins have plenty of those. I expect a close game, but I think Sproles will be the difference maker and bring it home for San Diego.
Colts @ Cardinals
This one is also going to be close. I think last week showed that the Colts have no defense. Since this is the case, I am going with Arizona. I expect the run game will open up the pass game for the Cardinals and Peyton will have a little tougher time than he did in Miami.
Monday's Game:
Panthers @ Cowboys
Alright, so the Cowboys could have beat the Giants last game. Eli definitely one that game for them. I think Delhomme will have to win this game for the Panthers. Can he do it? Hell Yeah! Can the Cowboys choke? Hell Yeah. I see this game as Carolina's to lose. 24-21 Panthers Win.
There you go. My picks
Birddogger Out.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Surro-great?
Alright. I am actually going to review this flick. I don't feel like I have actually reviewed a flick in sometime. I mean, I have written about a movie, but have yet to give a score. So this one I am going to score. Yeah... score...
This flick is a science fiction flick. If you are thinking it is like IRobot, it is kind of... but it isn't. There are robots around, and there is a deep moralistic undertone that goes along with the movie. The storyline isn't to bad, however, there are parts where I feel it was lacking. Not lacking in the sense of content, but in the sense of time. The flick seems to have been drawn from time to time for unnecessary reasons. This concept is hard to explain, so let me put it like this.
Say you are watching TV late at night, and one of those Girls Gone Wild commercial airs... It actually turns out to be an hour special on the latest spring break. So the paid advertisement gives the viewer glimpses of the clubs and beaches they go to, but every five minutes, they cut to the Girls Gone Wild order commercial. They use the actual commercial because they can't fill the hour block with beach and club footage. The raw footage of them enticing a girl with a five dollar shirt to show her tits is what you want to see. Hell, the nerds who sit in front of the class are watching and taking notes. But the damn commercial keeps coming.
That is kind of how this storyline is. There is a lot of unnecessary filler.
The acting isn't bad. It isn't the best, but it isn't bad. Kind of like your McDonald's burgers. They are crappy burgers, but they aren't horrible either.
The previews did give a lot away on this one. This seems to be a typical problem in the movie industry, but they have to do what they have to do to sell tickets.
The best thing about this flick has to be the bodies of the actors. I am not talking about Bruce Willis per say, but everybody in the flick had to have super model bodies. Made for some decent eye candy.
The flick does hint on what things could be like in a futuristic setting. Almost like a Fahrenheit 451 setting, but Bradbury wrote that in the 1953. Way ahead of his time. If Hollywood wants to take that science fiction morality concept and turn over profit, I guess it is okay. Flick does let you think about the possibilities and the consequences too. Pretty Typical.
I give this flick a three-some out of a cherry pit (3 out of 5). Don't expect to be wowed, but you should have a decent time while you watch.
Birddogger out.
This flick is a science fiction flick. If you are thinking it is like IRobot, it is kind of... but it isn't. There are robots around, and there is a deep moralistic undertone that goes along with the movie. The storyline isn't to bad, however, there are parts where I feel it was lacking. Not lacking in the sense of content, but in the sense of time. The flick seems to have been drawn from time to time for unnecessary reasons. This concept is hard to explain, so let me put it like this.
Say you are watching TV late at night, and one of those Girls Gone Wild commercial airs... It actually turns out to be an hour special on the latest spring break. So the paid advertisement gives the viewer glimpses of the clubs and beaches they go to, but every five minutes, they cut to the Girls Gone Wild order commercial. They use the actual commercial because they can't fill the hour block with beach and club footage. The raw footage of them enticing a girl with a five dollar shirt to show her tits is what you want to see. Hell, the nerds who sit in front of the class are watching and taking notes. But the damn commercial keeps coming.
That is kind of how this storyline is. There is a lot of unnecessary filler.
The acting isn't bad. It isn't the best, but it isn't bad. Kind of like your McDonald's burgers. They are crappy burgers, but they aren't horrible either.
The previews did give a lot away on this one. This seems to be a typical problem in the movie industry, but they have to do what they have to do to sell tickets.
The best thing about this flick has to be the bodies of the actors. I am not talking about Bruce Willis per say, but everybody in the flick had to have super model bodies. Made for some decent eye candy.
The flick does hint on what things could be like in a futuristic setting. Almost like a Fahrenheit 451 setting, but Bradbury wrote that in the 1953. Way ahead of his time. If Hollywood wants to take that science fiction morality concept and turn over profit, I guess it is okay. Flick does let you think about the possibilities and the consequences too. Pretty Typical.
I give this flick a three-some out of a cherry pit (3 out of 5). Don't expect to be wowed, but you should have a decent time while you watch.
Birddogger out.
Friday, September 18, 2009
NFL Week 2 Picks
So, there are only three people total in my Pick 'em tournament. We all had different picks in week one. We all thought each other was wrong. So how did it come out?
We are all tied with 11 correct choices last week. Ain't that some shit.
So here are my picks for Week 2.
Sunday's Games:
Panthers @ Falcons
Alright, so Jake Delhomme looked like shit last week. I don't see much of a difference. The Falcons showed they have a Defense that needs to be respected, and an Offense that can put a few points on the board. The running game of the Panthers just isn't the same without a passing threat. The Falcons should put some Panther meat on the menu this week.
Vikings @ Lions
Two words, Adrian Peterson. What more do you need, ohh yeah, father time as your Quarterback. The Lions are who we thought they were. They made Drew Brees seem like the second coming of Jesus. They are not going to make Farve look as good, but they will try. Vikings all the way.
Bengals @ Packers
The Packers barely got away with a win against a Jay Cutler fiasco Bears team. Of course it wasn't Cutler's fault. I forgot who he blamed, but that fool can do no wrong. What a tool. The only reason he is in the NFL is because Craftsman didn't find him crafty, Husky said he was to skinny, Stanley said he didn't stutter enough, and Sears wanted nothing to do with his Sunday Best. The Bengals didn't do to hot either, but I expect the Packers team to put them at bay and take home a win.
Texans @ Titans
The Texans had no problem making Mark Sanchez look like an all-star, so I expect them to make Kerry Collins look like a god. The Titans could have beat Pittsburgh last week, but they didn't. Hell, Hines Ward almost gave them the game on a silver platter. Way to fight Titans, your fortune says your hard work will make the Texans cry like a beaten stepchild this week.
Raiders @ Chiefs
The Raiders didn't look all the bad this past Monday. It was probably because they were in throw back jerseys. Actually, the talent level on that team is incredible, and if they can find a way to put it all together, they could make good things happen. They will send the Chiefs on another trail of tears this week.
Patriots @ Jets
One thing I did see on Monday Night is that the Patriots have no running game and Tom Brady isn't 100%. So what does this mean? It means they are weak sauce. That is why the almost lost to Buffalo, but Buffalo decided they weren't ready to beat a decent team yet so they gave up the win on a stupid fumble on a kick return. Ohh well, I am sure T.O. is already pissed. But the Patriots showed they can be beat, and the Jets will do it. Word.
Saints @ Eagles
So the Saints probably think they are hot shit after last week. Hello! You beat the Lions. The Eagles looked pretty sharp, but McNabb is broken. I say they will shoot McNabb up and send him out to play. They will do fine and keep the Saints from marching in.
Rams @ Redskins
The Rams looked like crap. Redskins aren't great either. I will take the lesser of the two evils. Haynesworth will stop Jackson and then there goes the Rams game plan. To bad. Skin the Rams boys.
Cardinals @ Jaguars
The Cardinals got beat by the Niners. They will want to redeem themselves. It won't be this week. The Jaguars will ride the back of Jones-Drew to victory. Kurt Warner will get flustered and throw some picks. It will be a good time. He will throw away so many balls, hookers will come from every corner to get their fair share.
Seahawks @ Niners
The Niners are who I thought they were. A very young and talented team. Not only that, the beat the formal NFC Champion Cardinals last week. The Seahawks shut out their team though. Wait, it was the Rams. Lame. Niners won't go down so easily. They play to win the game.
Buccaneers @ Bills
The Bills came close to beating the Patriots. I expect them to learn from their shitty mistakes and go out an pop someone in the mouth. To bad it is going to be the Bucs. Tampa Bay proved that they have a great running game, but it isn't going to be enough. Bills will show they are an AFC East contender.
Steelers @ Bears
Cutler is going to suck. The Steelers don't need Palomalu for this one. But the Steelers should use this game to work on their rushing attack. It looked like shit. Fraternities do better rushing than the Steelers. It won't matter this time, they will send the Bears back to the fucking forest of make-believe because without Urlacher, their dreams are all they have.
Browns @ Broncos
What the hell is this. I bitched last week that the Bengals/Broncos match up was a shit one. Did Denver blow the Commissioner so they could have the easy schedule. This is bull shit. My feet have bigger battles on who is going to be one step ahead of the other. This is going to be lame. I would like to say the Broncos will have Jesus smile on them again so that they may win, but the Browns may just fuck up and deliver salvation anyway. I am taking Denver based on the fact that last week proved they are going to early mass on Sundays.
Ravens @ Chargers
This is probably the match up of the week. The Ravens are proving they are still a contender and the Chargers are proving that people need to quit picking LT for their fantasy team. Sproles is where the money is at. I don't think it is going to be enough to beat the Ravens though. To bad so Sad, quote the Raven, Nevermore.
Giants @ Cowboys
Cowboys struggled with the Bucs, they are not ready for the Giants. G-men are going to make them look bad in the house the Jerry built. But who cares, it is going to be sold out and there is a lot of money to be made. Romo had a record day last week, but must I remind you it was the Bucs. Sorry Cowboy fans. I am going to enjoy watching your hopes go down in flames. That's Fuego for you spanish peeps in section efe.
Monday's Game:
Colts @ Dolphins
The Colts proved that without Bob Sanders, they can't stop shit. The Dolphins proved that their young secondary needs to grow up. So who wins this one? Flip a coin, you will have better odds. I think the Phins have a chance. It is easy for a young guy to step up for a play or two than have a whole defense try and live without it's main man. It will be close one for sure though. 24 - 21 Phins.
So there we have it. Those are my educated guesses. I don't know how educated they could possibly be, but I have read the articles of Playboy before and maintained focus. Only time will tell.
Birddogger Out.
We are all tied with 11 correct choices last week. Ain't that some shit.
So here are my picks for Week 2.
Sunday's Games:
Panthers @ Falcons
Alright, so Jake Delhomme looked like shit last week. I don't see much of a difference. The Falcons showed they have a Defense that needs to be respected, and an Offense that can put a few points on the board. The running game of the Panthers just isn't the same without a passing threat. The Falcons should put some Panther meat on the menu this week.
Vikings @ Lions
Two words, Adrian Peterson. What more do you need, ohh yeah, father time as your Quarterback. The Lions are who we thought they were. They made Drew Brees seem like the second coming of Jesus. They are not going to make Farve look as good, but they will try. Vikings all the way.
Bengals @ Packers
The Packers barely got away with a win against a Jay Cutler fiasco Bears team. Of course it wasn't Cutler's fault. I forgot who he blamed, but that fool can do no wrong. What a tool. The only reason he is in the NFL is because Craftsman didn't find him crafty, Husky said he was to skinny, Stanley said he didn't stutter enough, and Sears wanted nothing to do with his Sunday Best. The Bengals didn't do to hot either, but I expect the Packers team to put them at bay and take home a win.
Texans @ Titans
The Texans had no problem making Mark Sanchez look like an all-star, so I expect them to make Kerry Collins look like a god. The Titans could have beat Pittsburgh last week, but they didn't. Hell, Hines Ward almost gave them the game on a silver platter. Way to fight Titans, your fortune says your hard work will make the Texans cry like a beaten stepchild this week.
Raiders @ Chiefs
The Raiders didn't look all the bad this past Monday. It was probably because they were in throw back jerseys. Actually, the talent level on that team is incredible, and if they can find a way to put it all together, they could make good things happen. They will send the Chiefs on another trail of tears this week.
Patriots @ Jets
One thing I did see on Monday Night is that the Patriots have no running game and Tom Brady isn't 100%. So what does this mean? It means they are weak sauce. That is why the almost lost to Buffalo, but Buffalo decided they weren't ready to beat a decent team yet so they gave up the win on a stupid fumble on a kick return. Ohh well, I am sure T.O. is already pissed. But the Patriots showed they can be beat, and the Jets will do it. Word.
Saints @ Eagles
So the Saints probably think they are hot shit after last week. Hello! You beat the Lions. The Eagles looked pretty sharp, but McNabb is broken. I say they will shoot McNabb up and send him out to play. They will do fine and keep the Saints from marching in.
Rams @ Redskins
The Rams looked like crap. Redskins aren't great either. I will take the lesser of the two evils. Haynesworth will stop Jackson and then there goes the Rams game plan. To bad. Skin the Rams boys.
Cardinals @ Jaguars
The Cardinals got beat by the Niners. They will want to redeem themselves. It won't be this week. The Jaguars will ride the back of Jones-Drew to victory. Kurt Warner will get flustered and throw some picks. It will be a good time. He will throw away so many balls, hookers will come from every corner to get their fair share.
Seahawks @ Niners
The Niners are who I thought they were. A very young and talented team. Not only that, the beat the formal NFC Champion Cardinals last week. The Seahawks shut out their team though. Wait, it was the Rams. Lame. Niners won't go down so easily. They play to win the game.
Buccaneers @ Bills
The Bills came close to beating the Patriots. I expect them to learn from their shitty mistakes and go out an pop someone in the mouth. To bad it is going to be the Bucs. Tampa Bay proved that they have a great running game, but it isn't going to be enough. Bills will show they are an AFC East contender.
Steelers @ Bears
Cutler is going to suck. The Steelers don't need Palomalu for this one. But the Steelers should use this game to work on their rushing attack. It looked like shit. Fraternities do better rushing than the Steelers. It won't matter this time, they will send the Bears back to the fucking forest of make-believe because without Urlacher, their dreams are all they have.
Browns @ Broncos
What the hell is this. I bitched last week that the Bengals/Broncos match up was a shit one. Did Denver blow the Commissioner so they could have the easy schedule. This is bull shit. My feet have bigger battles on who is going to be one step ahead of the other. This is going to be lame. I would like to say the Broncos will have Jesus smile on them again so that they may win, but the Browns may just fuck up and deliver salvation anyway. I am taking Denver based on the fact that last week proved they are going to early mass on Sundays.
Ravens @ Chargers
This is probably the match up of the week. The Ravens are proving they are still a contender and the Chargers are proving that people need to quit picking LT for their fantasy team. Sproles is where the money is at. I don't think it is going to be enough to beat the Ravens though. To bad so Sad, quote the Raven, Nevermore.
Giants @ Cowboys
Cowboys struggled with the Bucs, they are not ready for the Giants. G-men are going to make them look bad in the house the Jerry built. But who cares, it is going to be sold out and there is a lot of money to be made. Romo had a record day last week, but must I remind you it was the Bucs. Sorry Cowboy fans. I am going to enjoy watching your hopes go down in flames. That's Fuego for you spanish peeps in section efe.
Monday's Game:
Colts @ Dolphins
The Colts proved that without Bob Sanders, they can't stop shit. The Dolphins proved that their young secondary needs to grow up. So who wins this one? Flip a coin, you will have better odds. I think the Phins have a chance. It is easy for a young guy to step up for a play or two than have a whole defense try and live without it's main man. It will be close one for sure though. 24 - 21 Phins.
So there we have it. Those are my educated guesses. I don't know how educated they could possibly be, but I have read the articles of Playboy before and maintained focus. Only time will tell.
Birddogger Out.
Jennifer's Body is awesome, the movie not so much.
Alright, if you have seen the previews, then you can kind of figure out what this movie is all about. This movie is about Megan Fox. Hands down. Your basically paying to see her in different outfits. The question is, is it worth the cost of admission?
The Answer.... Sure, why not!
I actually don't think much of Megan Fox's acting, but I thought she did a good job. I also thought Amanda Seyfried was a decent actor, especially after her role in Mamma Mia! (Yeah, I like that movie). Seyfried sucked in this film. Fox had better acting. I am not sure if that says a lot, but I said it anyway.
The story line is off the wall. Not like Michael Jackson off the wall, like Forrest Gump off the wall. It was almost like they took the dang refrigerator magnet words and created a story line from it instead of perverted sayings or romantic poems.
"Hmm... I have Fox, box, shoulder, devil, band, low and hot. This would make a great movie."
Nah, they knew this movie was going to be bad. So they tried to make the most out of it. You go see this movie for two reasons. Yes, one of them is Megan Fox, what is the other you might ask?
The Dialog.
I'm not talking like Tarantino Pulp Fiction Dialog, I am talking like some of the worst words and phrases that could possibly be imagined. All of it is worth a good laugh.
Unfortunately, I drank to much tea at dinner and can't rate this movie. Tear.
If you are looking to be scared, you might jump once or twice. Especially, if the punk ass sitting next to you keeps trying to scare you.
If you are looking to get a peep show of Megan Fox, you be better off using your imagination laying by yourself with a bottle of KY. Your not going to see anything in this flick. There is a decent make out scene. How good was it, the whole theater cheered and clapped with joy.
More people were laughing during this movie than anything else. Hopefully you will too if you see it. Word.
Birddogger Out.
The Answer.... Sure, why not!
I actually don't think much of Megan Fox's acting, but I thought she did a good job. I also thought Amanda Seyfried was a decent actor, especially after her role in Mamma Mia! (Yeah, I like that movie). Seyfried sucked in this film. Fox had better acting. I am not sure if that says a lot, but I said it anyway.
The story line is off the wall. Not like Michael Jackson off the wall, like Forrest Gump off the wall. It was almost like they took the dang refrigerator magnet words and created a story line from it instead of perverted sayings or romantic poems.
"Hmm... I have Fox, box, shoulder, devil, band, low and hot. This would make a great movie."
Nah, they knew this movie was going to be bad. So they tried to make the most out of it. You go see this movie for two reasons. Yes, one of them is Megan Fox, what is the other you might ask?
The Dialog.
I'm not talking like Tarantino Pulp Fiction Dialog, I am talking like some of the worst words and phrases that could possibly be imagined. All of it is worth a good laugh.
Unfortunately, I drank to much tea at dinner and can't rate this movie. Tear.
If you are looking to be scared, you might jump once or twice. Especially, if the punk ass sitting next to you keeps trying to scare you.
If you are looking to get a peep show of Megan Fox, you be better off using your imagination laying by yourself with a bottle of KY. Your not going to see anything in this flick. There is a decent make out scene. How good was it, the whole theater cheered and clapped with joy.
More people were laughing during this movie than anything else. Hopefully you will too if you see it. Word.
Birddogger Out.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
week 1
Alright, the season is finally upon us. Play Football Pick 'em against me. The winner gets a $25 dollar movie gift certificate.
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Group: Beat the Birddogger
Now for Thursdays Prediction.
The opener hosts the returning champion Steelers against the Titans of Tennessee. Should be a good match up. Vince Young should get the start. I hope he has all his marbles and doesn't lose his composure. The Running game is still with the Titans as they really have no real over the top weapons. I expect Young to run more than he throws.
The Titans have been known for having a decent defense, but without Albert Haynesworth plugging the middle now, I think they will have a tough time stuffing the Offense of Pittsburgh.
Speaking of which, Pittsburgh is stacked on both sides of the ball. So I have chosen them to win the opener.
Sunday's Games:
Miami @ Atlanta
Both teams are coming off miracle seasons. I am sure Jesus would be proud. However, Miami seems to have great depth as they went undefeated in the preseason. Atlanta has acquired Tony Gonzales which adds to their passing attack.
This one is a tough one to call. Miami has young cornerbacks that really need to step up on this one, but Atlanta has a quaterback that needs to stray from a sophomore slump. What is the x-factor here? The wildcat. It will be a close game, but I expect Miami to pull some Houdini shit out of the ass of Sporano and find a way to win.
Denver @ Cincinnati
The NFL is evil. Lets put two horrible teams together for weak one. And no, there was no typo there. This matchup is weak. Superbad's Mclovin' has a better chance of winning this game. The Bengals have Palmer back and Denver has Orton. Orton will blow the game. Tear. Bengals win. (Did I really just pick the Bengals to win?)
Minnesota @ Cleveland
With Farve in the back field, one thing is guaranteed. The Vikings will probably lead the league in turnovers. Unfortunately, The Browns will not be able to capitalize on anything. Yeah, it is going to be worse than whiskey dick. I hope you have Peterson on your fantasy team, because he is going to be hotter than Sharapova.
Jacksonville @ Indianapolis
I would say the Jags had a chance, but with Jones-Drew going down, it doesn't look to good. Gurard has to have a hell of a game in order to beat the Colts. Only one things stands in his way from destiny, Bob Sanders. Even though it is a divisional match-up, this one is a no brainer. Colts all the way. Getty up.
Detroit @ New Orleans
Alright, I don't think the Lions will go win-less this year. They should win one, we all hope. The question is will it be week one? Nope. Even without Pierre Thomas, the Saints will find a way to win. If Stafford turns out to be the messiah, then we might have a ball game. I won't keep my fingers crossed.
Dallas @ Tampa Bay
Neither team is that great. Yeah, I said it. What this game is going to come down to is the running game. "In the blue corner, hailing from the remains of Julius Jones.... MARION BARBER THE THIRD!..... and in the red corner, coming back and kicking the shit out of Ernest Graham for the number one spot CARNELL WILLIAMS! The Cadillac versus The Barbarian... on Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.... We will sell you the whole seat, but you will only need the edge!"
Can Keith Brooking and the Cowboy defense stop Williams.... probably. Can the Buccaneer defense stop Barber?.... probably not. The Bucs can find other ways to score though. I don't think Romo can. Without T.O. to pull a double team and free Witten, I expect him to give the ball away. Turnovers are going to kill the Cowboys, but the running game will sustain them. Cowboys will win this one.
Philadelphia @ Carolina
For some reason, the Eagles are expected to do really well this season. I am not a believer. I have more belief in Extra-terrestrial life than I do that theory. They will be okay, not the greatest though. And Vick, he is not a factor in this game at all... not that he would make that much a difference anyway.
Carolina still has their two running back punch, and I think that it will be just as effective. Delhomme has to play decent which he has proven he can and they should be fine. Beason will handle Westbrook, game, set match. Panthers will win this one.
Kansas City @ Baltimore
Is this a joke. The great Cassel is down. The Ravens went undefeated in pre-season after a great season last year. The Chiefs need to visit the Shaman and hope he has a Flacco voo-doo doll. Do a rain dance or something, wait, they will still play in the rain. Kansas City better pray for Armageddon then. If the world ends Sunday, we will know what happened. Ravens all the way.
New York @ Houston
The Jets are going down to swim in the humidity. This one should be interesting. Houston is looking for a successful season. They have come close to many times. Not to mention, their young team is filled with talent. New York went the other route. Lets get some old fogies to fill roster spots and hope that it works. Kind of blew up in their face last year. I don't expect them to do to much this year either. In Sanchez they trust. Super Mario is going to eat him for lunch though. To bad. Maybe the Jets will fly next week. Doubt it.
Washington @ New York
The Skins and The Giants. Hmm...
Giants are pretty stacked and healthy once again. Justin Tuck proved he could be the man, but now Osi is back. Skins have no chance. Portis should just set the ball down and walk away, we know Campbell won't do anything with it. As Bruce Hornsby and 2pac said,"That's just the way it is." Cooley will be waiting downfield for nothing. He should bring some jacks cause that's about the only ball action he is going to get. I think it is obvious who I am picking for this one.
San Francisco @ Arizona
I truly think the Niners have a young talented team. Patrick Willis is second to none, but Frank Gore has shown he really can't carry the team to victory. They need a quaterback, and I don't think they have a winner yet. Shame.
Arizona should be clicking on all cylinders from last season. I expect them to go out and prove that their Super Bowl run wasn't a fluke.
St. Louis @ Seattle
The Rams get Steven Jackson back. Yay! Seattle gets Hasselbeck back. Yay! People are saying that Seattle has a chance for a division title, which makes sense. Before last year, my grandma had a chance at the division title.
I expect Jackson to run hard, but it won't be enough to stop Houshmanzadah... game over. Hawks over Rams
Chicago @ Green Bay
Green Bay has a decent team. Some good no-names on defense, Grant in the backfield, and Rodgers under center. Chicago has Jay Cutler who is pointing the finger at Hester for any mistake. There will be no difference in this game. The Pack will make Cutler wish he was still in Denver. If he was still a Bronco, and they lost to the Bengals, would he blame Marshall? Probably. Suck it up and be a man. Quit being gay Jay.
Monday's Games
Damn, I hope somebody reads this shit. This is a lot of writing.
Buffalo @ New England
T.O. is about to start some Bills drama so make sure you have your popcorn ready cause it's going to be a show. He probably couldn't throw popcorn up and catch it in his mouth. The Bills need to rebuild. The City of New Orleans rebuilt faster than them. They haven't been good in a while.
However, I don't think the Patriots are all that either. Everything rests on Tom Brady's shoulders. If he can't deliver, I don't think the defense can save him. However, I think he will pull a Gloria Gaynor and will survive. Pats win this one.
San Diego @ Oakland
The Chargers face a speedy Oakland team. People say Oakland is bad, but they at least won some games last season. Unless Richard Seymore finally decides to be a Raider, I don't see them finding a way to stop the Chargers. I do think Oakland will put up some points though. They have a lot of speed, but need Keanu Reeves to help them over come the ticking time bomb that is their franchise. Lighting over Oakland 28-13.
Think I am full of shit? Sign up and play, or get off my nuts.
Birddogger out.
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Now for Thursdays Prediction.
The opener hosts the returning champion Steelers against the Titans of Tennessee. Should be a good match up. Vince Young should get the start. I hope he has all his marbles and doesn't lose his composure. The Running game is still with the Titans as they really have no real over the top weapons. I expect Young to run more than he throws.
The Titans have been known for having a decent defense, but without Albert Haynesworth plugging the middle now, I think they will have a tough time stuffing the Offense of Pittsburgh.
Speaking of which, Pittsburgh is stacked on both sides of the ball. So I have chosen them to win the opener.
Sunday's Games:
Miami @ Atlanta
Both teams are coming off miracle seasons. I am sure Jesus would be proud. However, Miami seems to have great depth as they went undefeated in the preseason. Atlanta has acquired Tony Gonzales which adds to their passing attack.
This one is a tough one to call. Miami has young cornerbacks that really need to step up on this one, but Atlanta has a quaterback that needs to stray from a sophomore slump. What is the x-factor here? The wildcat. It will be a close game, but I expect Miami to pull some Houdini shit out of the ass of Sporano and find a way to win.
Denver @ Cincinnati
The NFL is evil. Lets put two horrible teams together for weak one. And no, there was no typo there. This matchup is weak. Superbad's Mclovin' has a better chance of winning this game. The Bengals have Palmer back and Denver has Orton. Orton will blow the game. Tear. Bengals win. (Did I really just pick the Bengals to win?)
Minnesota @ Cleveland
With Farve in the back field, one thing is guaranteed. The Vikings will probably lead the league in turnovers. Unfortunately, The Browns will not be able to capitalize on anything. Yeah, it is going to be worse than whiskey dick. I hope you have Peterson on your fantasy team, because he is going to be hotter than Sharapova.
Jacksonville @ Indianapolis
I would say the Jags had a chance, but with Jones-Drew going down, it doesn't look to good. Gurard has to have a hell of a game in order to beat the Colts. Only one things stands in his way from destiny, Bob Sanders. Even though it is a divisional match-up, this one is a no brainer. Colts all the way. Getty up.
Detroit @ New Orleans
Alright, I don't think the Lions will go win-less this year. They should win one, we all hope. The question is will it be week one? Nope. Even without Pierre Thomas, the Saints will find a way to win. If Stafford turns out to be the messiah, then we might have a ball game. I won't keep my fingers crossed.
Dallas @ Tampa Bay
Neither team is that great. Yeah, I said it. What this game is going to come down to is the running game. "In the blue corner, hailing from the remains of Julius Jones.... MARION BARBER THE THIRD!..... and in the red corner, coming back and kicking the shit out of Ernest Graham for the number one spot CARNELL WILLIAMS! The Cadillac versus The Barbarian... on Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.... We will sell you the whole seat, but you will only need the edge!"
Can Keith Brooking and the Cowboy defense stop Williams.... probably. Can the Buccaneer defense stop Barber?.... probably not. The Bucs can find other ways to score though. I don't think Romo can. Without T.O. to pull a double team and free Witten, I expect him to give the ball away. Turnovers are going to kill the Cowboys, but the running game will sustain them. Cowboys will win this one.
Philadelphia @ Carolina
For some reason, the Eagles are expected to do really well this season. I am not a believer. I have more belief in Extra-terrestrial life than I do that theory. They will be okay, not the greatest though. And Vick, he is not a factor in this game at all... not that he would make that much a difference anyway.
Carolina still has their two running back punch, and I think that it will be just as effective. Delhomme has to play decent which he has proven he can and they should be fine. Beason will handle Westbrook, game, set match. Panthers will win this one.
Kansas City @ Baltimore
Is this a joke. The great Cassel is down. The Ravens went undefeated in pre-season after a great season last year. The Chiefs need to visit the Shaman and hope he has a Flacco voo-doo doll. Do a rain dance or something, wait, they will still play in the rain. Kansas City better pray for Armageddon then. If the world ends Sunday, we will know what happened. Ravens all the way.
New York @ Houston
The Jets are going down to swim in the humidity. This one should be interesting. Houston is looking for a successful season. They have come close to many times. Not to mention, their young team is filled with talent. New York went the other route. Lets get some old fogies to fill roster spots and hope that it works. Kind of blew up in their face last year. I don't expect them to do to much this year either. In Sanchez they trust. Super Mario is going to eat him for lunch though. To bad. Maybe the Jets will fly next week. Doubt it.
Washington @ New York
The Skins and The Giants. Hmm...
Giants are pretty stacked and healthy once again. Justin Tuck proved he could be the man, but now Osi is back. Skins have no chance. Portis should just set the ball down and walk away, we know Campbell won't do anything with it. As Bruce Hornsby and 2pac said,"That's just the way it is." Cooley will be waiting downfield for nothing. He should bring some jacks cause that's about the only ball action he is going to get. I think it is obvious who I am picking for this one.
San Francisco @ Arizona
I truly think the Niners have a young talented team. Patrick Willis is second to none, but Frank Gore has shown he really can't carry the team to victory. They need a quaterback, and I don't think they have a winner yet. Shame.
Arizona should be clicking on all cylinders from last season. I expect them to go out and prove that their Super Bowl run wasn't a fluke.
St. Louis @ Seattle
The Rams get Steven Jackson back. Yay! Seattle gets Hasselbeck back. Yay! People are saying that Seattle has a chance for a division title, which makes sense. Before last year, my grandma had a chance at the division title.
I expect Jackson to run hard, but it won't be enough to stop Houshmanzadah... game over. Hawks over Rams
Chicago @ Green Bay
Green Bay has a decent team. Some good no-names on defense, Grant in the backfield, and Rodgers under center. Chicago has Jay Cutler who is pointing the finger at Hester for any mistake. There will be no difference in this game. The Pack will make Cutler wish he was still in Denver. If he was still a Bronco, and they lost to the Bengals, would he blame Marshall? Probably. Suck it up and be a man. Quit being gay Jay.
Monday's Games
Damn, I hope somebody reads this shit. This is a lot of writing.
Buffalo @ New England
T.O. is about to start some Bills drama so make sure you have your popcorn ready cause it's going to be a show. He probably couldn't throw popcorn up and catch it in his mouth. The Bills need to rebuild. The City of New Orleans rebuilt faster than them. They haven't been good in a while.
However, I don't think the Patriots are all that either. Everything rests on Tom Brady's shoulders. If he can't deliver, I don't think the defense can save him. However, I think he will pull a Gloria Gaynor and will survive. Pats win this one.
San Diego @ Oakland
The Chargers face a speedy Oakland team. People say Oakland is bad, but they at least won some games last season. Unless Richard Seymore finally decides to be a Raider, I don't see them finding a way to stop the Chargers. I do think Oakland will put up some points though. They have a lot of speed, but need Keanu Reeves to help them over come the ticking time bomb that is their franchise. Lighting over Oakland 28-13.
Think I am full of shit? Sign up and play, or get off my nuts.
Birddogger out.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Pig Skin Pick 'Em
Alright, I know I have said that this blog is a football blog, and I am sticking to my word.
I am going to make weekly predictions on who is going to win NFL games. You can follow along on ESPN and see if you can beat me. There is no spread and you must have an ESPN account to participate. It is really simple and you can put false information. ESPN thinks my name is Cuban Pete... but we all know it's Birddogger... silly them.
Anyway to join, get your account and go to:
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Group: Beat the Birddogger
Best of luck to all. There will be a $25 movie certificate to the person who can beat me. I know it isn't much, but it's the economy stupid which is more motivation for me to get this shit right.
No worries dear readers, I am still going to do movie reviews. I have even toyed with doing my own awards ceremony. It will have a red carpet and everything... except I only know of one star, so I think will just try to get some strippers to walk the carpet instead. They do quite a bit for a dollar.
Anyway, I look forward to the challenge in the Pig Skin, I should have all my picks in by Thursday morning and they will be announced on this blog.
Remember dear readers, you heard it here first. On the record, off the QT and very hush hush.
Birddogger out
I am going to make weekly predictions on who is going to win NFL games. You can follow along on ESPN and see if you can beat me. There is no spread and you must have an ESPN account to participate. It is really simple and you can put false information. ESPN thinks my name is Cuban Pete... but we all know it's Birddogger... silly them.
Anyway to join, get your account and go to:
http://games.espn.go.com/pigskin/en/group?groupID=16736
Group: Beat the Birddogger
Best of luck to all. There will be a $25 movie certificate to the person who can beat me. I know it isn't much, but it's the economy stupid which is more motivation for me to get this shit right.
No worries dear readers, I am still going to do movie reviews. I have even toyed with doing my own awards ceremony. It will have a red carpet and everything... except I only know of one star, so I think will just try to get some strippers to walk the carpet instead. They do quite a bit for a dollar.
Anyway, I look forward to the challenge in the Pig Skin, I should have all my picks in by Thursday morning and they will be announced on this blog.
Remember dear readers, you heard it here first. On the record, off the QT and very hush hush.
Birddogger out
Friday, September 4, 2009
Gamer is not worth playing
Alright, I am sure everybody thinks this flick is a Halo version of Death Race. The truth is, it kind of is, but it kind of isn't. There are a lot of similarities though. Well, I don't know how many details I can go into without ruining the other flick for those who haven't seen it.
Fuck it. There is a guy who is wrongfully convicted is forced to play a game, just like in Death Race. He has a wife and a daughter are confiscated to an extent, similar to Death Race. Well, I don't remember if Handsome Rob had a daughter in Death Race, but does it really matter? There is a game and after so many wins you get set free, just like in Death Race.
However, in Death Race, the game is the center and end all be all of the flick. In Gamer, the game plays a significant roll but there is a whole other part of the movie too.
So meanwhile, back at the ranch, the acting really isn't the best as you can imagine. Of course any movie with Ludacris can't be taken seriously. I kept waiting him to tell somebody to move bitch and get out the way, but he didn't. Tear.
Michael C. Hall plays the bad guy, but it is pretty much the same creepy role he plays in Dexter. He is kind of good at being the creepy guy. Gerard Butler did a pretty good job. He is starting to impress me as an actor. I don't know many people who can lead Spartans, help Katherine Heigl get laid, and be a universal mind controlled soldier. Props to him, I don't consider him the best, but he makes realistic attempts at his roles. If only Jim Carrey had the same potential.
Actually, the best actor in the flick is John Leguizamo. He does a great job at the small role he is given. I actually can't think of a bad roll that he has played, maybe Luigi in the Super Mario Bros. movie, but that was a horrible movie in itself. But I still watch it on TV if it comes on.
The story line isn't the greatest. If I were to try to explain it, it would be pretty difficult. Like I said earlier, the game itself isn't the whole flick.
The camera view is something that bothered me. Although the action sequences were pretty cool, the camera moves around pretty quickly leaving you with the sense of "What the hell just happened?" syndrome.
This flick is somewhat entertaining, and luckily it didn't last forever. It was a nice attempt, just seemed rushed. Ohh and there is a political jab for those who pay attention. This movie gets a one night stand out of a cherry pit (2 out of 5).
Fuck it. There is a guy who is wrongfully convicted is forced to play a game, just like in Death Race. He has a wife and a daughter are confiscated to an extent, similar to Death Race. Well, I don't remember if Handsome Rob had a daughter in Death Race, but does it really matter? There is a game and after so many wins you get set free, just like in Death Race.
However, in Death Race, the game is the center and end all be all of the flick. In Gamer, the game plays a significant roll but there is a whole other part of the movie too.
So meanwhile, back at the ranch, the acting really isn't the best as you can imagine. Of course any movie with Ludacris can't be taken seriously. I kept waiting him to tell somebody to move bitch and get out the way, but he didn't. Tear.
Michael C. Hall plays the bad guy, but it is pretty much the same creepy role he plays in Dexter. He is kind of good at being the creepy guy. Gerard Butler did a pretty good job. He is starting to impress me as an actor. I don't know many people who can lead Spartans, help Katherine Heigl get laid, and be a universal mind controlled soldier. Props to him, I don't consider him the best, but he makes realistic attempts at his roles. If only Jim Carrey had the same potential.
Actually, the best actor in the flick is John Leguizamo. He does a great job at the small role he is given. I actually can't think of a bad roll that he has played, maybe Luigi in the Super Mario Bros. movie, but that was a horrible movie in itself. But I still watch it on TV if it comes on.
The story line isn't the greatest. If I were to try to explain it, it would be pretty difficult. Like I said earlier, the game itself isn't the whole flick.
The camera view is something that bothered me. Although the action sequences were pretty cool, the camera moves around pretty quickly leaving you with the sense of "What the hell just happened?" syndrome.
This flick is somewhat entertaining, and luckily it didn't last forever. It was a nice attempt, just seemed rushed. Ohh and there is a political jab for those who pay attention. This movie gets a one night stand out of a cherry pit (2 out of 5).
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