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September 15, 2005
The Hoser Picks NFL Week Two: NFL picks for those with no intelligent NFL pick source. By sportsfilter's own wfrazerjr.
And the lock of the week and the trifecta. And what's your bet per game, $50? But it's a fun read - thanks.
posted by mbd1 at 12:33 PM on September 15, 2005
I actually agree with most of your picks, though I expect that Atlanta will surprise more people.
posted by supersly26 at 12:36 PM on September 15, 2005
Geez, this is what I get for hurrying. Here are the addendi ... addendix ... here's the stuff I missed: For clarification, the bank account runs like this -- $100 per game ATS, $100 on the trifecta and $300 on the Lock of the Week. The house takes 10% juice, and the betting is an even $2K per week. Minnesota at CINCINNATI (-3): I happen to love Daunte Culpepper. I just don't think you can expect the Vikings to win on the road when they have a total of one decent running back on their roster, and it's him. Cincy 30, Minnesota 24. Lock of the Week: Pittsburgh Trifecta: Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Detroit
posted by wfrazerjr at 01:41 PM on September 15, 2005
I have to say also that I hate this new column system. Invariably the comments get split. Can we go back to the sidebar? I liked it over there -- people thought I was a Google ad.
posted by wfrazerjr at 01:43 PM on September 15, 2005
I agree with your Atlanta pick completely. The Falcons will lose, if for no other reason than the usual letdown after a big Monday night win. Vick is a quarterback with a fantastic arm who can't pass. A few will look very pretty, but he'll never be consistent. Put him at a position where he's expected to run, then utilize him until he breaks down (which would take about 2 weeks). I also just have a feeling about Houston coming up big in their home opener and the Steelers coming back down to earth a bit. And I was in the stadium last weekend to see firsthand how pitiful Houston's offense looked. Just a hunch (which usually turns out to be the reason I never bet big money).
posted by dyams at 01:53 PM on September 15, 2005
If Tom Brady's hair is worth a touchdown, you're calling for Carolina to beat the spread??
posted by smithers at 02:36 PM on September 15, 2005
You forgot about the Bengals killing the Vikings! Hell, I wouldn't worry too much about it. After last week, I'm trying to forget about the Vikings too... Come on first offensive touchdown of the year (hopefully).
posted by chris2sy at 04:23 PM on September 15, 2005
Colts Jags will be closer than you think. Jaguars went into Indy last year and left with a W. Fred Taylor always runs well, and Leftwhich is a baller. Colts'll still win though, they're just too good.
posted by chmurray at 08:36 PM on September 15, 2005
there's no way san fran scores 20 on philly
posted by scottyooooo at 07:23 AM on September 16, 2005
You Got It Way Wrong With The Bears.too bad plus you forgot the Texans.
posted by THADDEUS4TH1 at 02:31 PM on September 18, 2005
Thaddeus--wow, one wrong and one overlooked. Gee I suppose your picks are better? Judging by your ability to type, probably not. At least Fraze is willing to take the time and heat by posting his every week.
posted by billsaysthis at 06:11 PM on September 18, 2005
Thaddeus, the Texans pick is the second game listed. I did leave out Minnesota and Cincy, which was corrected above. I was just slightly off on the Chicago pick, but I missed a crucial piece of info that some other prognosticators did get. Apparently, Slim Shady bet the entire Detroit team they couldn't play a game without their testicles. Had I but known the Lions would be competing with empty sacs, I would have adjusted my line.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:43 PM on September 18, 2005
everybody calm down,i smoke a bunch of weed.wfrazerjr thats what i thought,what happened with detroit?is harrington going to fizzle and fade?dude whats with the parody in the league now?billysaysthis,i love the hoser picks,so stop defending crap that shouldnt bother you.or you can stick up for fraze everytime some one like me calls him out on a bad pick.its all fun and games right???
posted by THADDEUS4TH1 at 12:20 AM on September 20, 2005
Week Two, Straight Up: 10-6 Week Two, ATS: 8-8 Week Two, LOTW: 1-0 Week Two, Trifecta: 0-1 Week Two Bank Statement: even steven Season, Straight Up: 15-17 Season, ATS: 17-15 Season, LOTW: 1-1 Season, Trifecta: 0-2 Season Bank Statement: -$200
posted by wfrazerjr at 01:10 PM on September 20, 2005
You forgot about the Bengals killing the Vikings!