The Wait is Over

The NFL season is set to kick off Thursday. I can't tell if it's taking longer to get here or if I'm just anticipating it more every year. I am against the proposed 18 game season (yes, I said I'm against more football) which would have the season last a little longer into the calendar year, but last I checked they didn't take into account what I suggest so I'll just watch and attend games as usual. After watching the preseason games, looking at the schedules and taking into accounts the new faces in new places....here's how I think it will stack up this year.

AFC North
Baltimore Ravens - added 3 B level WR's to a sub par passing game. The only questions are, does 4 B's = 2 A's as far as production? Will the Defense hold down the fort while Ed Reed misses 6 games with his injury?
(2) Cincinnati Bengals, (3) Pittsburgh Steelers, (4) Cleveland Browns

AFC South
Indianapolis Colts - Until Peyton hangs it up I won't NOT pick them for this division
(2) Houston Texans, (3) Tennessee Titans, (4) Jacksonville Jaguars

AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs - Kansas City, welcome BACK to the playoffs. I am trying to talk myself out of this but it's more and indication of the Chargers and Broncos take 2 big steps BACK that it is of the Chiefs making the jump.
(2) San Diego, (3) Denver Broncos, (4) Oakland Raiders

AFC East
New England - The Hard Knocks consensus says this is the Jets division to lose. Let's not forget they had 2 games handed to them at the end of the regular season last year to make the playoffs (did well when they got there) and they are going into year 2 with Matt Sanchez. The Pats are more consistent when it counts
(2) NY Jets, (3) Miami Dolphins, (4) Buffalo Bills

*Bengals and Jets make playoffs via wild card

NFC North
Green Bay Packers - They were ready last year but the chips didn't fall their way due to Minnesota having Favre play out of his mind. Minny will fall back to earth and alot of that has to do with a 40 year olds tender ankle.
(2) Minnesota, (3) Chicago Bears, (4) Detroit Lions

NFC South
New Orleans - I know surprise surprise...this really goes against conventional wisdom for a few reasons. There has been no NFC South repeat champion, EVER. The Madden curse and the Superbowl Hangover. I think the Bless You Boys buck that trend this year.
(2) Atlanta Falcons, (3) Carolina Panthers, (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFC West
San Francisco 49ers - Arguably one of the worst divisions top to bottom in the league. The 49ers should have the formula to win this division with a solid D and top tier running back
(2) Seattle Seahawks, (3) Arizona Cardinals, (4) St. Louis Rams

NFC East
Dallas Cowboys - This will be a tight race but looking at the rosters on both sides of the ball, the Cowboys have the best talent and by far the best running game
(2) New York Giants, (3) Washington Redskins, (4) Philadelphia Eagles

*Falcons and Vikings make playoffs via wild card

When you run out to the mound to confront a pitcher, much like a special teams player in football, you GOTTA keep your head on a swivel. The audio overlay is hilarious.


I've never had the chance to catch a foul ball at an MLB game. This guy makes it look relatively easy.




I edited this video down to capture the highlights of the tomfoolery that occured in the stands at a U.S. Open tennis match recently. I may be wrong for laughing...yet I don't care...I even took the liberty to misspell a word in my captions