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That sounds pessimistic. nah, pessimistic would be "i fully expect the Cubs to play 162 games in '07 and im going to be forced to watch them all" :lmao:

The Packers are vying for a playoff spot. Jacksonville/KC features two teams are going for a playoff spot. And there are many other games where one team is going for a playoff spot, and their opponent might actually leave the starters in well into the 2nd half. :wink: Another good one (and maybe I'm just a homer) seems to be New England/Tennessee. Two teams fighting for playoff position (NE) and the miraculous hope that they can make it (TN). Seems like a great story to me, plus like ndistops said, both teams will leave in their starters. Also, it's an absolute crime that no one in the media has even mentioned Jeff Fisher for Coach of the Year. If the Titans miss the playoffs I don't think he should get it, but if we do there's no team more unlikely or generally less talented. Yeah. When I was setting up the scoreboard at work tonight I was looking at the games more closely and I would have liked to see the New England/Tennessee game moved to Sunday night. The only problem with that is, which I just thought of, is that all the other games will have been played so theoretically the playoff positions could all be determined already (i.e. if NY Jets and Denver both win then Tennessee is out). This is why the NFL should have all the games be played at the same. When Jamal Lewis got his 2000 yards a couple years ago, Billick didn't play him much in the second half (he could have set the single season record) because they were playing in the Sunday Night game and their playoff seeding was secured. If the NFL doesn't want to have all the games played at one time then in Week 17 they should have only NFC-NFC and AFC-AFC matchups instead of AFC-NFC matchups. Then all the NFC games can be played at one time and all the AFC games at the later time. That way, every team with a shot at the playoffs (or with their specific playoff seed in doubt) will have to give it their all.

Yes, the Raiders defense is good. But doesn't it say something that the defense is good (4th least ypg allowed) but the team is 2-13? That offense is, by far, the worst in the league and is completely incompetent. Fewest ppg and ypg. Randy Moss doesn't care. Shell pissed off Jerry Porter in the beginning of the year. He picked an offensive coordinator who hadn't worked in football AT ANY LEVEL since 1999 and then replaced him with John Shoop. The offense has scored 12 touchdowns this year. 12. The Raiders have some talent on offense. It's not great, but it's there. It shouldn't be worst in the league bad. They play in a tough division but should have at least 4 more wins this year. I realize that the Raiders didn't really have any expectations the year so they aren't the biggest disappointment this year. But Art Shell is a horrendous coach. I would take any of the four coaches you listed over Art Shell any day of the week without even thinking about it.

Hello Sean Payton?? That's actually a legitimate argument though. I would vote Payton but Mangini has to be second. Although I would consider voting for Art Shell over both of them seeing as he has done an absolutely spectacular job this year.

In other words, a typical Cubs acquisition. Unfortunately, yes. Unfortunately, yes? Boy, are you guys stuck in the past. NCCubFan was just making a joke. Jokes are better when they are based in reality, so I didn't find it very funny, but you're actually agreeing with him. I can't think of anyone acquired in the last three years probably longer that fits that description. Marquis wasn't good last year, but hes not old and doesn't have a bad back. Maddux was old, but wasn't bad or injured. I mean you've got to go back a long way to find a time when the typical Cub acquisition was even two of those three. Gary Gaetti? Dave Kingman? I've got no problem being critical of our beloved team, but let's at least keep it real. Nicely said. Sometimes the negativity is almost too much. Yeah, I also happen to think the Cubs will go (-2)-164 next year.

I personally like the part about them hoping Mark Mulder has other things on his mind other than where he will play next year because he's on his honeymoon.

With TO's butterfingers you don't have to worry about covering him too much. The most coverage of TO will be done by the media after he makes another lame duck excuse about how when he "looked up, and located the ball, it was right on [him]" even though he was looking at it for a few seconds before watching it go right through his hands. /TO rant Sorry, I wasn't planning on ranting but it just sort of came out. It was going to happen somewhere.

Week 16 vance: - Mark: - ndistops: 7-9 soccer: 6-10 Ryan: - Truffle: 11-5 UMfan: - rawaction: - ChiCubsFan: - Overall: vance: 104-97 Mark: 38-48 ndistops: 114-120 soccer: 111-123 Ryan: 39-31 Truffle: 85-61 UMfan: 46-76 rawaction: 28-35 ChiCubsFan: 30-37 Note: There have been 6 ties overall (2 in Week 3, 2 in Week 5, 1 in Week 7, 1 in Week 11)

I didn't know that the Jets-Dolphins game was doubling as a 'rip Chad Pennington in every possible way' broadcast. Kornheiser and Theismann were relentless today. Even after Pennington's nicely thrown touchdown pass they insulted his throwing ability (I don't remember the exact quote) while they were attempting to praise him.

Seeing as the Eagles can win the division with a win next weekend, I don't see them resting their starters.

Week 16 vance: - Mark: - ndistops: 7-9 soccer: 6-10 Ryan: - Truffle: 11-5 UMfan: - rawaction: - ChiCubsFan: - Overall: vance: 104-97 Mark: 38-48 ndistops: 114-120 soccer: 111-123 Ryan: 39-31 Truffle: 85-61 UMfan: 46-76 rawaction: 28-35 ChiCubsFan: 30-37 Note: There have been 6 ties overall (2 in Week 3, 2 in Week 5, 1 in Week 7, 1 in Week 11)

Big surprise, UCLA remains #1 in the polls this week. I really didn't see that coming.

But...but...Carrie Underwood! She's the only thing keeping the game from being completely boring.

In other words, a typical Cubs acquisition. Unfortunately, yes.

This has been a fairly boring game thus far.

Well this wont take long then will it, i say it BEFORE they win. The ACC does suck, Wake aint no great shakes and you know it. The ACC champ game was awful. Wake appears to have a very solid D, so if the 'ville can put some points up that will be a nice. Wake's offense is pretty average at best, and the QB doesnt strike any fear in anybody. If the 'ville can get a nice lead early they may run away with this one. I know and it's a no win situation for Louisville and all the Big East teams for that matter. West Virginia gets stuck win Georgia Tech and Rutgers gets K-State. If they lose there is the "see, I told you they weren't any good" argument and if they win then there is the argument I stated above.

If that's the case then I don't feel the least bit bad for the Crossfire guys. It would have been one thing if they brought Stewart on as a legitimate guest and he went off on them. But if they brought him on with the intent of grilling him then they got what they deserved.

Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be a scenario where Dallas won't have something to play for next week which means they'll have to play their starters against the Lions. Although, on the positive side, with Tampa Bay's victory over Cleveland yesterday, there are no teams with only 3 wins so the Raiders are assured of a top 2 pick in the 2007 draft.

After allowing Ron Dayne to rush for 153 yards, I'm not sure the Colts even deserve to be in the playoffs. But since they will be the answer to your question is I would not be the least bit surprised. In fact, depending on the team they play, the Colts could be underdogs.

I'm looking forward to Louisville beating Wake Forest and then hearing all the Big East haters say "well, it was just Wake Forest and the ACC sucks this year".

Worthless Bears. Couldn't even lose to the Lions.

YES!!! TOUCHDOWN RAMS!!

St. Louis with great field position after a big punt return. Please don't screw this up.

At least the Rams get the ball first. TD please Bulger so you don't have to rely on Wilkins again.

!@*&^%&^%#^*&$%*!&^%$*!^$%*!^#$#$^%#&^*@! Wilkins missed the field goal. Rams-Redskins going to overtime. ^%$#^@%#^!%$&^%!*&%!@*&^#&^%!#&@%^$!^#@%$!#!*