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           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!

           The crystal ball was a little off last week by going a measly 1-2-1 for the week.  The Eagles debacle in Cincy cost me dearly (but not as much as it did McNabb).  That leaves my disgraced crystal ball and me at 17-18-1 for the season, a tad under .500 (.486 to be exact).  This week the crystal ball was given a few extra days off to regain its composure.  Let’s see what’s in store for us this week.

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           Each week I will answer questions submitted by my loyal readers.  I personally read every single email I receive.  I will pick out the best five or so to use for the weekly post, as I wont be able to answer all of them.  I will also answer one or two questions on my daily posts as well.  Now it’s time to open the mail!

Jake O., Tulsa, Oklahoma:  I live in tulsa but i am a eagles fan.  Is the meddia going crazy in philly about mcnabb?

Utopia1dc:  Jake the media is always crazy in Philadelphia.  They usually tend to blow things out of proportion, but this time they are ripping McNabb on a daily basis…deservedly so!

Continue reading "Reality Mail Bag - 11/20/08"

           Just this past Sunday (November 16th), something occurred in the NFL during a post-game news conference that has left me dumbfounded.  The Eagles and Bengals played to a 13-13 tie.  Usually that would be news in of itself, since ties are very rare in the NFL.  In fact, the last tie came in 2002.  The last time an Eagles game ended in a tie was, coincidentally, on November 16, 1997 against the Baltimore Ravens.  But what’s got my panties all up in a bunch is what Donovan McNabb had to say after the game.

           By now, I’m sure you have heard his idiotic statements regarding OT.  McNabb did not know that the game would end in a tie, if neither team scored during the 15-minute period…pathetic!  If that’s not bad enough, he went on to wonder how the NFL would handle that situation in the Super Bowl or the play-offs…oh my God, he was actually serious when he said this!  I am flabbergasted!

Continue reading "No Respect For The Game"

The crystal ball bit off a little more than it could chew this past week.  After all was said and done, the crystal ball was 1-2-1.  That puts me at 17-18-1 for the season, a little under .500 (approx.  .486)…not very good!  I went out on a limb with two major upsets, and I got burned…not to mention the debacle (by Philadelphia) in Cincinnati.  What’s done is done…so let’s move on; but first, let’s see what went wrong.

Last Week: 1-2-1

Overall:  17-18-1

Dallas @ Washington:  This was a typical NFC East showdown.  These two teams don’t like each other…okay, they downright hate each other!  The Cowboys got a much-needed jolt from QB Tony Romo.  He wasn’t perfect, as he threw 2 INTs in the red zone.  The Redskins let the ‘Boys hang around in the first half, and that came back to bite them.  Portis did play, but he wasn’t his usual self, as he is nursing a knee injury.  The Cowboys closed out the game by feeding Barber the ball…he is a

Continue reading "Week 11 Review"

           Last night, on Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys and Redskins met in a heated NFC East rivalry.  The ‘Boys came to Washington, sporting a 5-4 record, while the ‘Skins were 6-3.  The Cowboys welcomed back their offensive leader, Tony Romo, as well as Pro-Bowl corner, Terence Newman.  Dallas had already lost to the Redskins earlier this season, and this was a must-win game for the Cowboys.

           To say that the Cowboys offense struggled without Romo the past few weeks is an understatement.  Though the Cowboys only managed 14 points against the ‘Skins, the offense moved the chains, which kept their defense fresh.  Romo was far from perfect, as he threw for two interceptions in the red zone.  Romo threw for 198 yards and a TD pass to Rookie TE Marcellus Bennett.  Newman contributed as well, as he held Santana Moss to 5 receptions for only 29 yards.  T-New also recorded an INT, which stalled a Redskin drive deep into Dallas territory.

Continue reading "Back In The Saddle"

           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!

           The crystal ball was a little off his game last week, as he finished at 2-2.  That’s not bad, but we can do better than that.  We are 16-16 (.500) for the season, but we are 9-3 in the past three weeks…not bad?  Let’s see what’s in store for us this week.

Continue reading "Predictions Week 11"

           The Cowboys have a big game coming up this weekend against the Redskins.  But aren’t they all big games?  Yes, but this is a defining game for the 2008 Cowboys.  If the ‘Boys lose…the season is all but over.  If they win…they are back in the hunt for the wild-card race.  The Cowboys were the pre-season favorites to win the Super Bowl…but that’s why they play the games!

           The Cowboys should be in better position (at-least one would hope) than they have been in the previous three games.  They will have most, if not all, of their guns a blazing, come Sunday.  The Cowboys went 1-2 in Romo’s absence and now they find themselves three games back of the G-Men.  The division race is all but done, but the ultimate prize, the Super Bowl, is still within reach.  A far reach…but a reach none the less!

Continue reading "Too Little, Too Late"

The crystal ball was a little off this past week, going 2-2.  That now puts me at 16-16 for the season, right at the .500 mark.  Not exactly great, but we will take it, especially since we didn’t get off to a great start.  We even had to have a changing of the guard a few weeks back, but this crystal ball knows that it could be next if it falters!  Let’s take a look back and see what happened this past weekend.

Last Week: 2-2

Overall:  16-16

Buffalo @ New England:  We totally got this one wrong…just downright blew it.  The Bills struggled to generate any kind of consistency on offense against the depleted Pats defense.  Matt Cassel is starting to resemble an NFL QB, and I may have to eat my own words, as I have ripped him from day one.  I’m not quite ready to do that…just yet!  The Patriots seem to have found something in RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (yeah, that’s his real name) as he has been producing when called upon.  Buffalo has squandered its 4-0 start by dropping 4 out of their last 5…

Continue reading "Week 10 Review"

           Last night, on Sunday Night Football, the Philadelphia Eagles wasted a golden opportunity.  The Birds lost to the New York Giants 36-31, at home.  Lincoln Financial Field (The Linc) was as loud as ever.  The Philly faithful were out in full force, only to be let down, once again, by the Eagles.  Many fans are fed up and frustrated with the team.

           If you look at the statistics, the Eagles faired fairly well offensively against a top-notch Giants defense.  The Birds managed 300 yards of offense.  McNabb threw for 194 yards and 3 TDs (1 INT), with a QB rating of 80.1.  That’s not a bad days work, usually!  But the Eagles were facing the defending Super Bowl Champions, their defense and turnovers let them down.

Continue reading "Same-old, Same-old"

           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!

           The past two weeks, the crystal ball has been on fire, by going 7-1.  I am now sitting at 14-14 (.500) for the season…I am primed for the push to the play-offs!  Since the Cowboys are on a bye this week, I will substitute a different game in their place.  Let’s see what the crystal ball has in store for us this week?

Continue reading "Predictions Week 10"