My thoughts, ideas, questions and concerns on technology, sports, music and life tag:paulbarry.com,2007:Paulbarry.com PaulBarry.com 2009-01-05T22:38:41-05:00 Paul Barry mail@paulbarry.com urn:uuid:258e9d5c-2046-4089-afb0-2effdbcc70b7 2007-09-14T18:55:02-04:00 2007-09-14T18:55:02-04:00

<p>Shaky start last week with 6-8-2, but hopefully I learned a few things and we can make up for it this week.</p> <p><strong>Atlanta +10.5 over JACKSONVILLE</strong></p> <p>Is Tennessee that good or is Jacksonville that bad? Probably a little bit of both, I'll take the points.</p> <p><strong>Buffalo +10 over PITTSBURGH</strong></p> <p>This offseason I was heard saying Pittsburgh would win 3 games this year. Well, they've already won 1, so they're on their on way :). But seriously, they aren't this good, give me the points.</p> <p><strong>Cincinnati -7 over CLEVELAND</strong></p> <p>Brady Quinn or not, the Browns still suck.</p> <p><strong>NY GIANTS -1 over Green Bay</strong></p> <p>The Giants look good on the road despite the loss and Green Bay looked bad at home despite the win. With virtually no spread, I'll take the Giants, Eli or Lorenzen.</p> <p><strong>CAROLINA -6.5 over Houston</strong></p> <p>We learned nothing from Houston last week, as they beat Herm's Hapless Chiefs at home. Carolina won in a blow out on the road, so they get the nod.</p> <p><strong>TENNESSEE +7 over Indianapolis</strong></p> <p>Everyone's talking about Indy's D last week, but I didn't see it. I saw the Saints offense playing poorly. Tennessee has something going with their running game. There's no way the Titans get blown out, so I'll take the points at home.</p> <p><strong>New Orleans -3.5 over TAMPA BAY</strong></p> <p>The Saints will get back on track this week.</p> <p><strong>San Francisco +3 over ST. LOUIS</strong></p> <p>Flip a coin</p> <p><strong>Dallas -3.5 over MIAMI</strong></p> <p>Dallas should win big</p> <p><strong>DETROIT -3 over Minnesota</strong></p> <p>36 points on the road at Oakland? Detroit could be for real, look for Calvin Johnson to have some more big plays.</p> <p><strong>ARIZONA +3 over Seattle</strong></p> <p>Seattle has historically been a bad bet on the road</p> <p><strong>CHICAGO -12 over Kansas City</strong></p> <p>With the first overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select...</p> <p><strong>NY Jets +10 over BALTIMORE</strong></p> <p>Nope, not with Kyle Boller at the helm</p> <p><strong>Oakland +10 over DENVER</strong> </p> <p>Oakland can keep this one close, Denver can't seem to get in the end zone.</p> <p><strong>NEW ENGLAND -3.5 over San Diego</strong> </p> <p>Am I the only guy in the world who doesn't get why this videotaping thing is a big deal? So they videotaped signals, and then what? Are we too assume that somehow the Patriots' offensive coordinator is able to, during the 25 second play clock, use whatever information he knows about the opponents signals to read that, then adjust his own team's play call based on that? And it's not like it could even be used during the game they are playing, just think of the logistics of it. They have to get the video tape, and then review it to try to see if they can figure out what's going on. I mean, isn't it even debatable whether or not this should be against the rules? I'm assuming I'm wrong, someone send me a link to the article that explains exactly how the Patriots gained this huge advantage as a result of this. </p> <p>By the way, <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/dan_le_batard/story/235834.html">don't even compare this with Barry Bonds</a>. If he takes steroids, he trades in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabolic_steroid#Adverse_effects">serious health risks</a> to be able to get stronger, which helps him turn warning track fly outs into home runs. Other players (and young players) then see no repercussions and assume they also need to risk their health to keep up. We need a reality check here people.</p> <p><strong>PHILADELPHIA -6.5 over Washington</strong> </p> <p>Philly gets back on track at home</p> <p>Last Week: <strong>6-8-2</strong></p> <p>Season: <strong>6-8-2</strong></p>

<p>Shaky start last week with 6-8-2, but hopefully I learned a few things and we can make up for it this week.</p> <p><strong>Atlanta +10.5 over JACKSONVILLE</strong></p> <p>Is Tennessee that good or is Jacksonville that bad? Probably a little bit of both, I'll take the points.</p> <p><strong>Buffalo +10 over PITTSBURGH</strong></p> <p>This offseason I was heard saying Pittsburgh would win 3 games this year. Well, they've already won 1, so they're on their on way :). But seriously, they aren't this good, give me the points.</p> <p><strong>Cincinnati -7 over CLEVELAND</strong></p> <p>Brady Quinn or not, the Browns still suck.</p> <p><strong>NY GIANTS -1 over Green Bay</strong></p> <p>The Giants look good on the road despite the loss and Green Bay looked bad at home despite the win. With virtually no spread, I'll take the Giants, Eli or Lorenzen.</p> <p><strong>CAROLINA -6.5 over Houston</strong></p> <p>We learned nothing from Houston last week, as they beat Herm's Hapless Chiefs at home. Carolina won in a blow out on the road, so they get the nod.</p> <p><strong>TENNESSEE +7 over Indianapolis</strong></p> <p>Everyone's talking about Indy's D last week, but I didn't see it. I saw the Saints offense playing poorly. Tennessee has something going with their running game. There's no way the Titans get blown out, so I'll take the points at home.</p> <p><strong>New Orleans -3.5 over TAMPA BAY</strong></p> <p>The Saints will get back on track this week.</p> <p><strong>San Francisco +3 over ST. LOUIS</strong></p> <p>Flip a coin</p> <p><strong>Dallas -3.5 over MIAMI</strong></p> <p>Dallas should win big</p> <p><strong>DETROIT -3 over Minnesota</strong></p> <p>36 points on the road at Oakland? Detroit could be for real, look for Calvin Johnson to have some more big plays.</p> <p><strong>ARIZONA +3 over Seattle</strong></p> <p>Seattle has historically been a bad bet on the road</p> <p><strong>CHICAGO -12 over Kansas City</strong></p> <p>With the first overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select...</p> <p><strong>NY Jets +10 over BALTIMORE</strong></p> <p>Nope, not with Kyle Boller at the helm</p> <p><strong>Oakland +10 over DENVER</strong> </p> <p>Oakland can keep this one close, Denver can't seem to get in the end zone.</p> <p><strong>NEW ENGLAND -3.5 over San Diego</strong> </p> <p>Am I the only guy in the world who doesn't get why this videotaping thing is a big deal? So they videotaped signals, and then what? Are we too assume that somehow the Patriots' offensive coordinator is able to, during the 25 second play clock, use whatever information he knows about the opponents signals to read that, then adjust his own team's play call based on that? And it's not like it could even be used during the game they are playing, just think of the logistics of it. They have to get the video tape, and then review it to try to see if they can figure out what's going on. I mean, isn't it even debatable whether or not this should be against the rules? I'm assuming I'm wrong, someone send me a link to the article that explains exactly how the Patriots gained this huge advantage as a result of this. </p> <p>By the way, <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/columnists/dan_le_batard/story/235834.html">don't even compare this with Barry Bonds</a>. If he takes steroids, he trades in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabolic_steroid#Adverse_effects">serious health risks</a> to be able to get stronger, which helps him turn warning track fly outs into home runs. Other players (and young players) then see no repercussions and assume they also need to risk their health to keep up. We need a reality check here people.</p> <p><strong>PHILADELPHIA -6.5 over Washington</strong> </p> <p>Philly gets back on track at home</p> <p>Last Week: <strong>6-8-2</strong></p> <p>Season: <strong>6-8-2</strong></p>