tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-218295442012-01-29T18:34:37.764-05:00Sort of SportsYour one-stop shop for everything you wanted to say, but couldn't spell on your own.Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.comBlogger2681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-7769401021674226402012-01-29T16:37:00.002-05:002012-01-29T18:34:37.772-05:00Big Men on CampusI try my best to keep to a relatively strict posting schedule, but I was thrown off this week. Because for the first time in months, there was no football. No picks. No stories. Nothing. I could talk about the Ravens' loss, but that still hurts way too much. I just got a new computer and I don't want to damage any of the circuits with my tears.Still, I am undeterred. Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-33725501885491440672012-01-21T20:54:00.002-05:002012-01-21T21:29:19.584-05:00NFL Picks - Championship RoundOne more weekend. Then the big game.(Winners in bold.)Giants at 49ersI am sticking to my guns, I think a Super Bowl appearance is too much for a rookie coach. Tom Coughlin is battle tested and been on this stage before. Jim Harbaugh, both in the NFL and college, has never sniffed a game with these type of title implications. His quarterback was practically left Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-327578886680365582012-01-14T00:05:00.003-05:002012-01-14T10:50:06.029-05:00NFL Picks - Divisional PlayoffsLast week pretty much went as expected; Giants showed muscle against a poor team, Saints put up a ridiculous amount of yardage and Tim Tebow buried yet another team in the late stages of a game. Same old, same old. I'm superstitious to a fault and come playoff time it's harder to pick a Ravens game. I want to use my head, but my heart always gets in a way. I'll Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-28226963431345191862012-01-07T16:40:00.002-05:002012-01-07T17:06:31.739-05:00NFL Picks - Wildcard PlayoffsI said it once and I'll say it again. I've never been so happy to NOT be watching the Ravens play. First round bye makes every fan happy. So I'll make the picks and actually feel relaxed this weekend.(Winners in bold)Bengals at TexansThe big story is the the rookie quarterback matchup. Andy Dalton vs. T.J. Yates doesn't have the biggest effect on this game in my Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-68092405413825679672011-12-31T13:34:00.002-05:002011-12-31T14:31:24.525-05:00NFL Picks - Week 17The regular season is down to the last week, which can mean only one thing; 95% of the events of the week are completely meaningless. Most playoff seeds have been decided and the bottom feeders are jockeying for draft position (should they lose or win for pride?). Expect this post to be a little lighter on the analysis.(Winners in bold.)Redskins at EaglesVery disappointing Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-78215599907262992972011-12-24T10:17:00.003-05:002011-12-24T15:51:54.625-05:00NFL Picks - Week 16Getting to the end of the line, now. Two significant storylines stemming from last week's outcomes; Have the Packers been exposed? And will the Colts still be in the Luck sweepstakes after today? There are still a handful of teams with an outside chance at the playoffs, but it may be too little too late. For them and for me. Let's look at the picks.(Winners in bold)Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-49926622118525895942011-12-22T20:30:00.002-05:002011-12-24T10:16:58.547-05:00NFL Picks Week 16 (Thursday Edition)Thank God NFL Network isn't in my lineup. This game is atrocious.(Winner in bold)Texans at ColtsOne win does not make you a threat. It just means you are a really bad team that was just a few plays away from being historically bad.Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-16415684075659661492011-12-16T12:28:00.003-05:002011-12-16T13:09:41.726-05:00NFL Picks - Week 15As expected, last night was a debacle. I didn't watch it (I'm not dumb), but when you check the score heading into the 4th quarter and your opponent has over 40, you typically don't have a good chance to win. The Jags found that out the hard way. Let's see how I can do after a 1-0 start.(Winners in bold.)Cowboys at BuccaneersCan we please stop talking about Dallas? The wholeSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-35133919315918812972011-12-15T18:01:00.002-05:002011-12-15T18:05:18.022-05:00NFL Picks - Week 15 (Thursday Edition)Season is coming to a close and the playoff picture is getting clearer and clearer. One thing is for sure, no crystal ball could see the Broncos rallying to earn a playoff spot. Maybe I'll dedicate a post to Tim Tebow...maybe not. One thing is for sure, this game is definitely not worth the price of admission.(Winner in bold.)Jaguars at FalconsIs there anySean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-66092008427521544892011-12-10T11:20:00.005-05:002011-12-11T14:12:23.669-05:00NFL Picks - Week 14Big Ben beat the Browns while fighting off injury...blah blah blah. Truth is, if he wasn't winning games then we call Roethlisberger "injury prone". Right now, it's not even fun when he "bounces back from an injury". It's his routine. Let's get to the rest of the games.(Winners in bold.)Buccaneers at JaguarsThe Bucs have had a horrible season to this point. I'd like to Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-68196351854359449952011-12-07T21:02:00.002-05:002011-12-07T21:08:00.067-05:00NFL Picks - Week 14 (Thursday EditionThis is a complete waste of a football game, but I'll pick it just because.(Winner in bold.)Browns at SteelersAs a Ravens fan, I want to see the Steelers screw this up. As a person who has seen a game of football before in my life, there isn't a fiber in my being that believes that Cleveland can pull this off. One of the very few times I'm glad I don't get Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-32535642250234650072011-12-03T18:47:00.003-05:002011-12-04T10:56:21.325-05:00NFL Picks Week 13Let the Eagles game serve as a lesson; don't ever go against your gut. My gut told me to NEVER trust Vince Young and I was suckered in after one measly win. Man, did he look awful. I'll see what the rest of the week has in store.(Winners in bold.)Raiders at DolphinsIt's easy to hop on the "we have nothing to lose" bandwagon in Miami, but I can't see this going on for too much Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-33672651783994250202011-11-30T21:19:00.002-05:002011-11-30T21:35:32.214-05:00NFL Picks - Week 13 (Thursday Edition)The last quarter of the season is under way and, to be honest, I think I've done pretty well. I'm not going against the spread at all, but picking teams straight up hasn't been that difficult (famous last words).(Winner in bold.)Eagles at SeahawksWow. Look how the mighty have fallen. Seems like just yesterday some of us were screaming that Philly's Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-56473578930632855422011-11-26T15:38:00.002-05:002011-11-26T17:12:01.549-05:00NFL Picks Week 12I think I'll take a 1-2 start for the week in exchange for a strong Ravens' win. I can live with a short failure there. Honestly, I may have to pick against them for the rest of the season. Superstition wins over all.(Winners in bold.)Vikings at FalconsNow Atlanta is coming on strong. The Vikings, while this season is going to be a huge letdown, at least have a young nucleus Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-28626197557641871172011-11-24T10:49:00.004-05:002011-11-24T11:06:19.803-05:00NFL Picks - Week 12 (Thursday Edition)The NFL schedule is brutal. Everybody now has something to prove (except for the Colts). How interesting is this season shaping up to be? We have a undefeated and totally defeated team at the moment. At the moment....(Winners in bold.)Packers at LionsDo i really think that the Packers will lose? Not at all. But I've noticed that I've been going chalk Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-85015518644452356372011-11-19T21:57:00.002-05:002011-11-20T00:09:03.227-05:00NFL Picks - Week 11So Tebow is making us all look like fools. At least I'm not alone. Again, I hope this week treats me better.(Winners in bold.)Panthers at LionsOh how the mighty have fallen. We were talking about the Lions possibly challenging the Packers in the NFC North not too long ago. Now they MIGHT be able to make the playoffs. It all starts with beating the Panthers, though.Raiders Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-62483556393974407242011-11-17T18:26:00.003-05:002011-11-17T18:34:15.043-05:00NFL Picks - Week 11I haven't counted anything from Week 10, but man, there is no way it ended well for me. I'm just afraid to pick now. Let's get Week 11 off to a good start. Please.(Winner in bold.)Jets at BroncosTim Tebow is 3-1 as a starter this season. Let that sink in for a second. Following a game in which he only completed two passes, the bar is set really low for his performance thisSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-11170190787924413732011-11-13T08:24:00.002-05:002011-11-13T09:35:58.486-05:00NFL Picks - Week 10 (Sunday Edition)So, Thursday didn't go too well for me. Carson Palmer made me look like a fool and the Chargers ended up embarrassing themselves on semi-national TV. I had a feeling this week was going to get out of hand for me. Let's just hope the trend doesn't continue.(Winners in bold.)Cardinals at EaglesPhilly's dream season is pretty much over. No matter how many Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-22057641280195316092011-11-10T18:28:00.002-05:002011-11-10T18:34:36.550-05:00NFL Picks Week 10 - Thursday EditionI don't get NFL network, so I won't be able to witness my genius as it happens. Either way, I probably wouldn't tune in to this. But I have to make my pick regardless.(Winners in bold.)Raiders at ChargersQuite simply, if you know me, you know I think Carson Palmer is horribly overrated. The Raiders made another poor decision; essentially selling off their Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-36162434881553722442011-11-06T09:21:00.002-05:002011-11-06T10:28:15.755-05:00NFL Picks - Week 9It's always been said that the NFL is a week-to-week league. It wasn't more evident than last week. With the Rams shocking the Saints and Patriots falling to the Steelers, pundits are now (unnecessarily) shifting the power around. This week will probably be the same needless panic when all is said and done. Let's see what we have this week:(Winners in bold.)Dolphins at Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-50937485398129231952011-10-29T11:01:00.003-05:002011-10-29T14:11:52.944-05:00NFL Picks - Week 8What did I say? Last week was a toss up all the way around and the games showed it. On one hand you have the magical (and dreadful) Tim Tebow leading his team to an improbable, albeit unimpressive win over the hapless Dolphins. On the other hand, the (wildly overrated) Carson Palmer falls flat on his face in his return to the NFL in 2011. What have we learned? Nothing.(Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-56623532359019441092011-10-22T10:18:00.003-05:002011-10-22T13:57:41.583-05:00NFL Picks - Week 7Last week was good to me. But unfortunately, that was due to a very weak, mismatched slate of games. This week is going to be a rough one for everyone. Makes for good football, but bad decisions when it comes to choosing games.(Winners in bold.)Chargers at JetsThe question is "How good are the Jets?". We will find out this week. And the answer, I think, is "not very". Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-3385615917485156102011-10-15T12:12:00.003-05:002011-10-15T12:40:48.747-05:00NFL Picks - Week 5How random is the NFL? The Lions and 49ers are thinking playoffs. And not too many people can disagree. Let's see if I can sort through some of this stuff.(Winners in bold)Bills at GiantsThe Giants make no sense. One day they look amazing; the next they're putrid. If you have an idea of what to make of them, please let me know. Buffalo has "magic season" written all over Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-85531850515424288932011-10-08T09:19:00.002-05:002011-10-08T10:06:17.389-05:00NFL Picks - Week 5Somehow, some way, we have to agree to give Peyton Manning the MVP this season. In a perfect world, he returns this season for one game and leads the Colts to their only victory. Think about this; if the Colts manage to win(earn?)the top pick in next year's draft, do they take Andrew Luck and hold him until Manning retires? Going to be a rough decision to make. Let's get Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-77387092470371705712011-10-01T09:00:00.003-05:002011-10-01T11:03:46.929-05:00NFL Picks - Week 4I knew my luck wasn't THAT good. While I did get the Bills over Pats right, the Seahawks and 49ers of all teams made ME look like a loser. Speaking of loser, the Colts may be on a historically poor pace. Don't say I didn't warn you. Let's see what Week 5 has to offer.(Winners in bold.)Lions at CowboysAfter watching the Cowboys TRY and give away the game to the Redskins, I Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-29494253501603961602011-09-24T08:36:00.003-05:002011-09-24T09:13:01.743-05:00NFL Picks - Week 3This season has been awkward so far. Outside of the Packers and Patriots, it seems like every other team is struggling to stay afloat. Now, realistically you can't be worse than 0-2 at this point, but it feels like teams are playing much worse. I'll have to keep that in mind because I haven't been doing too well.(Winners in bold)Jags at PanthersThe headline will be the rookieSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-70120698624882240442011-09-17T07:00:00.003-05:002011-09-24T09:12:01.932-05:00NFL Picks - Week 2Bravo, NFL. The Week 1 lineup was a great one, putting alot of pressure on the coming weeks to deliver. Here's what I see happening;(Winners in bold)Seahawks at SteelersNot going to be pretty. Steelers have something to prove and Seattle has no way of stopping them.Raiders at BillsWas last game a fluke? Both teams have to answer this question. Hard to pick the road team on Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-65809467433066513972011-09-11T10:57:00.002-05:002011-09-11T11:02:58.221-05:00NFL Picks- Week 1Hello again faithful reader(s). Last year, you may have noticed that I did not make any weekly picks. I could lie and say that it was due to schedule conflicts yada, yada, yada, but I wouldn't be able to sleep at night. The real reason is I just didn't want to shame myself and loved ones by making such awful picks. Nothing worse than running a sports blog and making HORRIBLE Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-58119489122261228992011-09-08T11:54:00.002-05:002011-09-08T11:58:07.625-05:00NFL Week 1Had to get this in so it's not a cheap shot. I'm going to (try to) make predictions all NFL year long. Straight up; not against the spread. The first game is tonight on a Thursday between the Saints and Packers. I'll run down REALLY quickly how I think this will play out.Confidence. All about confidence. As defending champs, the Packers have it all. They may not be able to Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-29005806373666754312011-08-29T17:19:00.005-05:002011-09-03T10:11:22.141-05:00Kick Off Special AFC South
AFC South
- it seems like this division can't get a wildcard; they can only have one good team at a time. For years, it's been the Colts; now somebody else has the chance to step up and take the crown. Or not.
Indianapolis Colts
Like I said, for the past 10 years you could mark down in the pen that the Colts would win the division. This season...not so much. Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-50437799611617974242011-08-24T20:10:00.002-05:002011-08-24T21:16:07.181-05:00Kick Off Special NFC South
Two down; six to go. I'm trying people. I really am. Let's get right to it.
NFC South
- Some people will try and convince you that it's the tightest division in the NFL. Not I. Two good teams, one mediocre team and a crap team. I'm sure you can figure out who is who.
Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback Matty Ice is on top of the NFL world. He has three (seemingly) Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-60489821073347240512011-08-20T09:01:00.003-05:002011-08-20T10:05:21.410-05:00Caned to Death
The Miami Hurricanes have gotten a ridiculous amount of attention for their explosive scandal involving money, jewelry, parties, and prostitutes. Oh, to be a 'Cane.
Let's be real for a second; everybody who knows anything about big college athletics knows that this type of stuff goes on all the time. Especially at Miami. Less than a year ago, ESPN ran documentaries about the Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-2830147872576783282011-08-15T09:56:00.004-05:002011-08-20T10:09:35.010-05:00Kick-Off Special AFC West
For the sake of full disclosure, at the time of the first preseason game (Ravens vs. Eagles), I was out of the country. I’m not that mad about it because I’m not a huge preseason fan to begin with, but it does shape why I wanted to start west and work east. There may have been some developments I haven’t seen yet.
Here we go.
AFC West
- every season there is a new Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-83063840026812357642011-08-12T10:28:00.003-05:002011-08-20T10:09:13.440-05:00Kick-off Special NFC West
Can I be honest for a second? If there was ever a season to be excited about football, it would be this one. All it took was months upon months of endless labor strife to get to where we are today.
Think about it. Was this not THE most exciting offseason in the history of football? We got a chance to have our favorite offseason activity (free-agent signings) shape Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-38620257357259413652011-08-03T19:41:00.002-05:002011-08-03T20:30:57.211-05:00NFL RantLast time we spoke I said I was depressed; football had been taken away from me and no one had an idea of when it would come back.Well like the debt ceiling deal passing through Congress, everyone involved waited until the 11th hour to make something happen. The result has been the most frenetic two weeks in NFL history.And I couldn't be happier. Literally, I find myself fantasizing Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-61619494421369606672011-07-04T15:27:00.002-05:002011-07-04T15:47:32.070-05:00Dead AirYeah it's been awhile again, but this time I have a viable excuse. I'm depressed. No football. News about no basketball. And the only thing on the television is baseball. As an Orioles fan, that's not always cause for celebration.(Also, on a related note, I'm still looking to change the format from a blog to a podcast, but I am almost certain I need a new computer to do so. If you Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-26353529388532521252011-06-13T19:42:00.002-05:002011-06-13T19:44:28.466-05:00Empty ThroneOh no, I didn't forget. The NBA Finals is over and everyone has something to say about the Heat (LeBron especially) among other things. My word is coming. But as always, I need to let the story simmer. When it starts to cool, I'll jump in with some cooling wisdom. Be patient.Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-80054375625518306842011-06-04T18:22:00.002-05:002011-06-04T19:18:07.682-05:00The Big SunsetThe perfect NBA playoffs; either you love the Heat and want to see them bomb or (like me) you love the Heat and want to see them forcibly shove crow down the throats of the haters.Either way, you're glued to it.Fittingly, as this new era of stars (LeBron and the bunch) reach their peak, one of the last real greats of the 90's, Shaquille O'Neal, bows out to retire. We definitely Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-80703085457320510462011-05-15T15:29:00.002-05:002011-05-15T16:06:07.143-05:00NBA FeverI said it in print not too long ago; this is going to be the best NBA Playoffs in a long time. Don't believe me? Read it and weep, my friends. (When you are wrong as frequently as I am, you relish every opportunity to show you're right).Let's recap what has happened so far:1. The crown jewels of the NBA (Lakers, Celtics, and Spurs) were ousted in embarrassing fashion. Taking with them,Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-51491548950728227942011-04-30T15:54:00.003-05:002011-04-30T17:14:19.910-05:00Playing CardsI like playing the race card; no need to lie about that one. So when the Madden cover contest came down to Mike Vick and Peyton Hillis, I was foaming at the mouth. Don't get me wrong, I'm NOT one of the Madden fanatics who is anxiously awaiting for the new game to come out, but I did take an interest in this one. Vick is the comeback story of the year, evolving from public enemy Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-43444430346070097202011-04-23T15:53:00.003-05:002011-04-23T20:44:20.453-05:00Class is In SessionThe NBA Cares; and that's the slogan they promote for their community outreach initiative.Well I care, too. So much so that I will, out of respect, make everyone in my community aware of what the NBA has taught me in this short time in the playoffs.NBA fans still miss Michael Jordan very much.The Bulls have run through the regular season and started strong in the playoffs to Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-15942338449559505502011-04-13T19:33:00.002-05:002011-04-13T21:05:47.989-05:00Quick HitsI hate blogging off schedule, but it's been too long for me to fight it. Let me just tell some things that crossed my mind.1. I'm getting a little tired of all the Jimmer Fredette coverage. I'm not denying he is a good player, but if his name was Jerome Frederick and he was playing ball at Temple as a black point guard we would never hear his name again. I'm just saying...2. Tiger Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-83355495999956723142011-03-06T18:04:00.004-05:002011-08-24T21:19:34.438-05:005 Questions (Sorta)
Yeah, so since my last post, LeBron and the Heat have lost four straight, leaving my MVP argument almost entirely useless. So I do the only thing I can do...hide from the criticism and change the topic entirely. Let me ask you guys some questions:
1. March is coming and this is the calm before the storm. Now before I fill out my 13 different brackets and begin judging 60Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-4876621521634422932011-02-19T14:55:00.004-05:002011-02-19T23:45:40.656-05:00NBA MVP Battle.It feels like the Twighlight Craze of grown men. Are you on Team Jacob or on Team..uhh...I don't know the other guy (Stanley?) Regardless, NBA fans belong to one of two camps this year. The ones who believe Derrick Rose deserves the title and those who think LeBron is way too much to deny.It's a VERY complicated situation when you think about it.I'll start like this; clearly I'mSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-72141520948650498052011-02-19T14:16:00.006-05:002011-02-19T15:38:00.768-05:00NBA Midseason Award CeremonyWhy not? Everyone else is doing it? Peer pressure always wins. The title says it all, so let's not waste any more letters.Rookie of the YearI'm torn. Everyone knows it's going to be Blake Griffin, so there is no anticipation, but I'm undecided of whether or not her should be ELIGIBLE. In 2009-2010, his actual rookie year, he missed the entire season with a knee Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-60221662319164078622011-01-30T13:41:00.002-05:002011-01-30T14:26:56.046-05:00Long Time ComingIt's been a while since my last post; partly due to the pain of the Ravens' ousting in the playoffs (I couldn't talk football for a while) and my internet service (Comcast) going out of service inexplicably. But but I'm back and I have to move on, no matter how hard it is.I'm going to do everyone a favor and skip over the Super Bowl; trust me, you will get more than enough Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-23953867560405133442011-01-08T11:58:00.002-05:002011-01-08T13:05:45.724-05:00NFL Wild Card Weekend Part 2Sunday is where football belongs; wild card weekend is no different. Where intentionally or unintentionally, the NFL slate of games is packed on the second day. Real winners and real story lines collide, finally. Hopefully, Saturday doesn't disappoint (it has to with Seattle playing), but even if it does, we all will have Sunday's matchups to look forward to.PackersSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-39456229591122019422011-01-07T21:13:00.002-05:002011-01-07T23:07:57.144-05:00NFL Wild Card WeekendBittersweet times in the NFL. On one hand, my beloved Ravens are sitting pretty with a 0-0 postseason record and eyeballing a beatable road to Dallas. On the other hand, it's at the point where it's one and done. No second chances. No excuses. It's the beginning of the end, so forgive me if my tears keep me from typing as accurately as normal. Let's look at the slate ofSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-52968214979127625462010-12-24T18:23:00.002-05:002010-12-24T19:01:40.825-05:00NFL Week 16 Two weeks off for me. One was spent in NYC (right as Cam Newton picked up his hardware) and the other was back home, away from computers. Not to worry, I don't think I missed much. Let's just pick it up where we left off and assume my predictions would have been dead on. It's easier that way.Game of the WeekGiants at PackersOnce you get this late in the season, it becomes harder Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-69692277784240844802010-12-04T18:21:00.002-05:002010-12-04T19:00:09.836-05:00NFL Week 13Again, the NFL scheduling gods have shone down upon us with this week 13 lineup. We have Jets-Patriots slugging it out for AFC supremacy, while Todd Haley and the Chiefs look to even the score with Denver in a game billed as "The Handshake Bowl" (probably because HandshakeGate was too much of a mouthful). No one is expecting it to be a close contest (the Chiefs are heavily favored), Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-21703371086836807232010-11-27T15:38:00.003-05:002010-11-28T14:08:10.139-05:00NFL Week 12Every week the NFC West shows how disgusting that division can be. Just by scanning the standings, the leader (Seattle Seahawks) stands at a mediocre 5-5. Every year, people make the joke that this conference could send a team with the losing record. I'm thinking that this division may have a problem fielding more than one Pro Bowler this season. That's not even a joke, outside of Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-51157349000503059932010-11-20T11:37:00.003-05:002010-11-20T12:14:09.244-05:00NFL Week 11I missed last week's post, but this time for good reason. I was in the process of moving and therefore, did not have any access to the internet. I didn't have enough carrier pigeons to deliver written messages to my many fans, so I took the easy way out and just skipped the week. Other than watching Michael Vick evolve into the greatest quarterback of all-time, I really didn't miss Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-31284471756159732952010-11-07T10:39:00.002-05:002010-11-07T11:02:14.004-05:00NFL Week 9We have learned alot about our favorite NFL players by mid-season. We have learned that Donovan McNabb is fat and out of shape. Randy Moss REALLY hates when his ribs and chicken aren't up to par. Jon Kitna is the only quarterback who can throw for 300 yards and still have it look disgusting. Hopefully, these revelations are enough to make picking games a little easier. It's been a Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-32016231604894693022010-10-30T20:16:00.005-05:002010-10-31T00:52:59.762-05:00NFL Week 8Yeah, yeah, I skipped a week. But in my defense, it was due to injury, not due to laziness (entirely). Anyway, just assume that both of my picks were way off since that's the pattern I seem to be following anyway.The NFL doesn't want a schedule like this one. They obviously planned for more fireworks than this week is scheduled to bring us. Titans vs. Chargers wasn't supposed to Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-91529942602539120732010-10-16T22:19:00.003-05:002010-10-16T22:41:14.758-05:00NFL Week 6Now we get too the good stuff. Each team has had a sufficient amount of time to display how good (or lousy) they are. All flukes have been exposed and all busts have officially exploded. I've taken off the beer goggles and seen the "sexy" picks for who they really are (I'm looking at you San Fran). The NFL doesn't take long to show their true colors. Right now, it should be easy toSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-53933297344225088452010-10-08T22:17:00.002-05:002010-10-08T22:47:22.649-05:00NFL Week 5The big news is Randy Moss to the Vikings. But in my book, a team that is 1-2 doesn't deserve my full attention. So what will I be watching this week? How about the Bengals getting off to such a sluggish start (if you know me then you know, I place the blame squarely on Carson Palmer. I'll address that another day, though)? The Cowboys need to prove they are for real (probably not), Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-52711413785265872742010-10-02T11:19:00.004-05:002010-10-02T11:47:50.987-05:00NFL Week 4The NFL season never seems to disappoint (until next year, of course when there is no season at all...possibly). Every week has it's own new set of drama and intrigue. It's like a good book, except without all the words. Kind of like that.Game of the WeekRedskins at EaglesWithout a doubt, the easiest pick I have had to make. But will the game actually match up to all of the hype? Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-82643597145620808332010-09-25T20:06:00.004-05:002010-09-25T20:36:16.766-05:00NFL Week 3Things have been crazy for me recently, but I think that if I can come up with a schedule to adhere to, then I can return to full form. So for the foreseeable future, expect me to post every Saturday (I can't guarantee by what time, though; go easy on me). Let's see how this first week pans out.I am not doing the NFL picks this time around; I think it's unfair to have so many gamblersSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-41809138497901583152010-09-05T13:45:00.003-05:002010-09-05T14:00:09.019-05:00NFL Preview AFC West EditionIt's that time of year yet again. The teams are hitting the field and the guessing game begins. Who will be the breakout star? Which new face will take their team higher? Who is going to fall from grace? The NFL is full of ups and downs, but I can assure you one thing; no matter what I say, I'll be way off base. But that doesn't mean I can't toss out a couple Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-6484666597525806982010-09-05T13:28:00.001-05:002010-09-05T13:42:44.058-05:00NFL Preview AFC East EditionIt's that time of year yet again. The teams are hitting the field and the guessing game begins. Who will be the breakout star? Which new face will take their team higher? Who is going to fall from grace? The NFL is full of ups and downs, but I can assure you one thing; no matter what I say, I'll be way off base. But that doesn't mean I can't toss out a couple Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-66182167727224186392010-08-08T13:45:00.003-05:002010-08-08T14:21:09.642-05:005 QuestionsEvery now and then, something happens in the world of sports that causes me to question what's really happening around me. If I wait long enough, five will stand out more than others. 1. What's wrong with Tiger Woods? It was suggested to me by a friend that maybe he needed to sleep with multiple ummmm....women of loose morals to be as good as he was. I laughed at first, but after Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-34396945166488811992010-08-03T22:06:00.002-05:002010-08-03T22:08:01.753-05:00(Warning: This is NOT new post. This was originally posted on 9/22/09 but due to some hackers repeatedly posting comments with ads included, I decided to delete the original a re-post. Enjoy the trip down memory lane, though).Ravens Week 2This is the inaugural posting of my Ravens exclusive review of the previous week. If you are not a Ravens fan, then I don't blame you for skipping over this Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-24730894142457500602010-07-31T20:43:00.002-05:002010-07-31T21:03:22.549-05:00NFL Preview AFC SouthIt's that time of year yet again. The teams are hitting the field and the guessing game begins. Who will be the breakout star? Which new face will take their team higher? Who is going to fall from grace? The NFL is full of ups and downs, but I can assure you one thing; no matter what I say, I'll be way off base. But that doesn't mean I can't toss out a couple Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-47723872852848959402010-07-30T20:29:00.002-05:002010-07-30T21:04:28.854-05:00NFL PreviewIt's that time of year yet again. The teams are hitting the field and the guessing game begins. Who will be the breakout star? Which new face will take their team higher? Who is going to fall from grace? The NFL is full of ups and downs, but I can assure you one thing; no matter what I say, I'll be way off base. But that doesn't mean I can't toss out a couple predictions just to Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-23773504694001792982010-07-24T16:33:00.003-05:002010-07-24T16:38:20.937-05:00The Reaction to "The Decision" (Part 2)You know I had more to say right? Here it goes.5. (Michael) Jordan wouldn’t have done that.In waiting to respond to the LeBron Saga, I was lucky enough to hear what Jordan’s response was before I penned my opinion. As expected, Jordan came out and confirmed he wouldn’t have done what LeBron did, but acknowledged that times are different now. I agree. Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-31072197998249114612010-07-24T16:25:00.005-05:002010-07-24T16:36:40.680-05:00The Reaction to the "The Decision" (Part 1)I've had long enough to let this thing digest.Not often does an athlete like LeBron James come along and change the entire focus of their sport. But not often is that very same athlete faced with an immensely enormous decision at such a young age. Even the most casual of fans know about “The Decision”, the hour-long cable special that James launched Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-90995394394537299372010-07-17T13:47:00.000-05:002010-07-17T13:48:38.833-05:00PatienceFor all of those anticipating a new post in the coming weeks, I beg for you patience. I am planning a return with a post about the LeBron fiasco. It's going to require some time and research on my part, but trust me; I'll do my best to make it worth the wait.Thanks everyone.Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-27374729614043594412010-07-01T21:13:00.002-05:002010-07-01T21:29:15.964-05:00Dream TeamNBA Free Agency has officially started, meaning the Summer of LeBron James is under way. Anyone who knows me is well aware that I think that LeBron (if he actually truly wanted to be) could be the best basketball player on the planet. Also, if you have ever engaged in a conversation regarding his impending free agency, you would know that I think he will stay in Cleveland. Sadly, my Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-76199478954042454952010-06-24T19:32:00.002-05:002010-06-24T20:24:42.292-05:00PooriolesYeah, I still consider myself an Orioles fan. But it's difficult. It really is. Barring divine intervention (from the gods of ALL major religions), the Orioles will finish their 13th consecutive losing season when August comes to a close. The worst part? We can probably pencil in losing seasons for the next 5 seasons without a doubt. Top to bottom, Baltimore has the worst team in Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-83469756633140393442010-06-19T21:04:00.003-05:002010-06-24T19:30:55.392-05:00Remember When?Every now and then, you have to take a look back at the sports world and see what has shifted from just a short time ago. I think that so much shifts around so much, that we forget how things used to be just as short as a few months ago. Also, it reinforces how unpredictable things are in sports. If we KNEW what was happening day to day, we wouldn't call the bets we make "Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-19473296155150555382010-06-09T16:23:00.002-05:002010-06-09T16:42:23.554-05:00Rivalry?I'll keep this quick. Especially since I'm at work right now. The Lakers are going to win this series. I'm not saying that because I am a fan (because I am not). I'm not saying it because I think the Celtics are too old (they are). I'm not even saying it because the Lakers have the best coach in the history of coaches (they do). The Lakers will win this series because they are just aSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-21728229909605025242010-06-05T22:17:00.004-05:002010-06-06T00:08:25.052-05:00Decisions, DecisionsI'll get right to the point: I haven't had the internet in my home for a few months. No internet, no blog. Simple as that (also, I had to pay a bill by mailing in a check, too. I don't even know where to get stamps anymore. I felt like I was in Bedrock).Anyway, after emerging from my rock this past week, I came across some startling news. It seems as if LeBron James is Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-41038693900715576322010-03-21T11:04:00.003-05:002010-03-21T11:54:58.650-05:00March InsanityYeah, I know it's supposed to be "March Madness", but after filling out bracket after bracket of what I thought to be the winning combination, I'm thankful that my hair is too short to get a grip on. Without a doubt, I knew there were going to be upsets (I knew #5 Temple didn't have a chance against #12 Cornell), but Cinderellas usually don't morph from ogres (NO ONE saw #1 Kansas Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-89587665819801403862009-12-26T15:31:00.007-05:002009-12-26T16:31:11.177-05:00Taking a Look BackDon't grill me about the NFL Picks, please. Believe it or not, I actually had more pressing issues to deal with (in my personal life) that took my time away picking NFL games. Maybe I would have stuck with it had I actually been wagering on the games. Oddly enough, I can't get paid with just bragging rights. Maybe one day, though. Instead, I'll try and return to my roots Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-68723986228824415802009-11-19T21:38:00.003-05:002009-11-19T21:40:25.508-05:00NFL Pick Week 11The game is going on, as we speak, but I don't have NFL Network, so this pick still counts in my mind.Dolphins at PanthersThe Panthers have shown some life in the past couple of weeks (making me look like a fool), while the Dolphins lost their lead back. Ricky Williams is having a solid year, but I can't see him putting Miami on his back to win this one.Panthers 20, Dolphins 16.Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-85858813542656993612009-11-14T19:29:00.004-05:002010-07-24T16:25:17.220-05:00NFL Picks Week 10Well, I got one loss already (49ers beat the Bears), so let's hope I can turn this ship around before I hit the iceberg. Give it a try, anyway.Falcons at PanthersThe Panthers are scary. I mean they CAN win, but the matchup has to be waaaay in their favor. This is not one of those matchups.Falcons 28, Panthers 13Buccaneers at DolphinsThe Bucs took 9 weeks to get their first winSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-5985529226536337092009-11-11T20:14:00.002-05:002009-11-11T20:44:33.232-05:00NFL Week in Review Week 9Oh my. That was a horrible week for me. Full of upsets and missed predictions. I would like to pretend it never happened, but I put it in writing. Oh well.Redskins at Falcons---CORRECTHave to be an idiot to pick the Skins at this point. And I'm not that far gone yet.Cardinals at Bears----INCORRECTKurt Warner went from a six turnover game to a five touchdown game. Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-78457100582367126002009-11-08T10:05:00.002-05:002009-11-08T12:11:09.923-05:00NFL Picks Week 9Good slate of games, so now is the perfect time to try and improve my overall record with my picks. Follow along with me please.Ravens at BengalsThis game scares me because, at the beginning of the season, I was sure that the teams would split the series. Now, since the Ravens lost their home game against the Bengals, I'm not so sure. Last weeks showing was a good sign for me, Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-83765988285096193442009-11-05T20:37:00.002-05:002009-11-05T21:10:23.817-05:00NFL Review Week 8Texans at Bills---CORRECTI hate Steve Slaton. Period. He's on my fantasy team and fumbled his way out of the game in the first quarter. I couldn't care less how this game played out. Slaton's ineptitude was all that mattered to me. Bears at Browns----CORRECTWhy did they even play this game? That's a waste of these fans' valuable time.Seahawks at Cowboys---CORRECTThis game Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-51579844991225322712009-10-31T21:29:00.002-05:002009-10-31T21:55:53.158-05:00NFL Picks Week 8I took a week off last week, in case you didn't notice, but it's safe to say I would have gotten all of my selections correct. That sounds about right. Here is how I see Week 8:Broncos at RavensUndoubtedly, the hardest game of the week to select. Baltimore is at home, but reeling from losing three straight. Both teams are coming off of bye weeks, so each has had an extra week Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-78771507424864023112009-10-23T12:47:00.002-05:002009-10-23T13:05:05.261-05:00NFL Week in Review Week 6Well, if you know me personally, then you know why I have disappeared for the past week. Big things have taken up much of my time, but I never forget my fans. Better late than never right? Week 6 HURT me badly.Texans at Bengals---INCORRECTI have Steve Slaton on my fantasy team and benched him because he hasn't performed all year. Over 150 yards total and a touchdown Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-88462194052532063332009-10-17T15:34:00.004-05:002009-10-17T20:54:27.321-05:00NFL Picks Week 6No more excuses. Everybody has played at least 4 games and we know how everyone is. The picks should get easier. After all, they were who we thought they were.Texans at BengalsBengals lead their division and the Texans lead the league in disappointments. Cake walk.Bengals 23, Texans 9Lions at PackersThe Lions are better than many people expected (even with only one win), but Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-25310773609097556932009-10-16T16:03:00.002-05:002009-10-16T16:29:42.247-05:00Ravens Report Week 5True story. I woke up early on Sunday and turned on ESPN to watch NFL Countdown. As usual, the crew was running down their analysis and predictions for upcoming games when something weird happened. Analyst Tom Jackson changed his pick at the last possible moment from the Ravens to the Bengals (really, the screen below him still read that his pick was the Ravens). Why? He Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-17199472972922801542009-10-15T07:37:00.002-05:002009-10-15T08:01:17.203-05:00NFL Week in Review Week 5Definitely, a pivotal week for a chunk of the teams in the league. Some had some critics to prove wrong, and others needed to convince their fans to keep buying tickets. Let's see who did what.Cowboys at Chiefs----CORRECTIf you need overtime to beat the Chiefs, your team isn't that good. But that goes without saying. Raiders at Giants----CORRECT44-7 Giants. I couldn'tSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-40100951881622770872009-10-10T16:56:00.003-05:002009-10-10T17:19:55.953-05:00NFL Picks Week 5Not a bad start through five weeks for my NFL picks. Hopefully, I can get the momentum going with a slate of games hiding a couple "too close for comfort" games. Let's see if we can do this right.Bengals at RavensDivisional games are always hard to call (a rule to live by when picking games). The Ravens are clearly better and at home so I don't think Cincy can sneak one by thisSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-55777290724631562322009-10-09T10:38:00.002-05:002009-10-09T11:09:21.730-05:00Ravens Report Week 4The Ravens never (I repeat NEVER), play the Patriots well. Sometimes, New England gets a couple of gift calls from he refs to ensure he game slips away. I'm normally not a proponent of the whole "The refs are out to get us" theory, but it is starting to get fishy. While I don't believe that two or three calls can decide a game, they can certainly make it easier for the teamSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-20643023884156783822009-10-08T09:31:00.002-05:002009-10-08T09:53:43.813-05:00NFL Week in Review Week 4Sorry for the delay folks, but a semi-emergency occurred and it required me to devote more time to it than I anticipated (If you don't know me, you don't need to know). Either way, here are the bullets about last week's slate of games.Lions at Bears----CORRECTOn the bright side, the Lions offense managed 24 points. On the dark side (?), the defense coughed up 48 points.Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-52270979207048097782009-10-01T18:35:00.003-05:002009-10-01T19:15:38.036-05:00NFL Picks Week 4I'll be honest with you; on the surface this week's games look pretty easy to call. There are only a couple of games where the lesser of the teams look completely over-matched. I'm not going undefeated, but I'm confident in making most of these predictions.Buccaneers at RedskinsAfter losing to the Lions, the Redskins can lose to ANYBODY. When the season started, this was a "Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-25569024365781486122009-09-30T14:44:00.003-05:002009-09-30T15:16:34.156-05:00Ravens Report Week 3I'm trying to temper my enthusiasm for this past week's game. Yes, EVERY facet of the team looked good, but it was against the Browns. The Ravens have knocked a quarterback out of a game before (Donovan McNabb two years ago), so single-handedly removing Brady Quinn from his starting position (Derek Anderson named starter for next week after the game) is nothing new. This Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-82993205689308650452009-09-29T13:14:00.003-05:002009-09-29T13:54:04.707-05:00NFL Week in Review Week 3Week 3 was a little kinder to me when it came to my predictions. There were some close calls, though. I never thought I would rely on Brett Favre to deliver a game winning touchdown. Especially since in previous years he was only good for a game-ending interception. Let's run it all down.Falcons at Patriots---CORRECTPeople fell off the Pats' bandwagon once they lost Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-33269122055178423072009-09-24T13:34:00.006-05:002009-09-25T10:26:27.005-05:00NFL Picks Week 3Okay, so the second week was a little rough, but I think now I've got a good handle on the teams on the field and can make my predictions a little more accurately. I hope.Chiefs at EaglesIf Donovan McNabb was playing then this would be a little easier pick. With Kevin Kolb at the helm though, I can pencil in a couple of sacks and a maybe a couple of turnovers. Still, not enoughSean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-23845529945808955492009-09-20T17:28:00.012-05:002009-09-22T12:33:21.189-05:00NFL Week 2 in ReviewLet's face it. On Sundays (if the Ravens have a televised day game), there is about a .005% chance that I'm leaving my home. I'm glued to the TV and refuse to budge until the games mean nothing. So I figured I might as well write something to wrap up the Sunday games and post it while everything is still fresh in my mind.Patriots at Jets---INCORRECTIt's the upset EVERYONE Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-66727813519786214152009-09-19T10:14:00.004-05:002009-09-19T12:32:12.629-05:00NFL Picks Week 2College Football is littering my Saturday this weekend. That means I cant dedicate the same amount of attention to my NFL predictions this week. That's right. I admit it. You guys are getting my table scraps. Enjoy.Texans at TitansIf the Texans had their hands full with the Jets, they are simply going to drown when they face the Titans D. LenDale White and Chris Johnson Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-55718668552765390432009-09-17T11:36:00.002-05:002009-09-17T15:06:32.946-05:00NFL Week 1 BreakdownWeek One of the season was not a disappointment. Certainly, there was a share of upsets, shocking developments, and mild controversies. All in all, I am just happy to see football games that count. Let me tell you what I observed from the games and stats I saw.Titans at Steelers---CORRECTSteelers lose Troy Polomalu to injury for a few weeks (Madden Curse?) and the Titans Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-5580522209669221142009-09-09T16:13:00.005-05:002009-09-10T14:16:45.883-05:00Clean Slate (Part 2)Lions at SaintsNow, I want to watch this game solely because of Matthew Stafford. If he comes out and impresses in his NFL debut, they may be able to, at the very least, help sell a couple hundred more tickets. If he doesn't perform, they may begin the whispers of a second consecutive winless season. To be fair, though, the Lions have a fraction of a chance of winning a Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-4957795662516862902009-09-09T13:45:00.007-05:002009-09-09T16:01:44.979-05:00Clean SlateIt's amazing what a single person can get accomplished when they have no job, no girlfriend, no kids, and essentially nothing to do all day. For one, I can focus on my fantasy football team like never before (I swear I've been analyzing it like a plea bargain). But most importantly, I can sit down to pen my predictions and analysis for the upcoming opening week in the NFL. Read and Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-54690663067371996492009-08-23T20:29:00.002-05:002009-08-23T22:38:11.080-05:00Pre-Season JunkBrett Favre is back. Yay. Michael Vick is a backup in the league (starting Week 6). Hooray. I'm sorry, but these are minor stories in what is shaping up to be a huge season in the NFL. Vick isn't the missing piece to the Eagles Super Bowl puzzle. Favre, while an upgrade from Tavaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels, still doesn't have much of a receiving corps around him. He Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-14813002658394914952009-07-19T15:45:00.003-05:002009-07-20T17:07:51.661-05:00A Different World I know I say this often, but I don't like my posts to get too racially charged. But deep down, I know that the racially charged topics are the ones that make for the best discussions. Since posting a blog is more like a soliloquy than a roundtable discussion, I think it's in my best interest to leave my opinions off the page. To be honest, though, there are situations that Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-32949629806071829452009-07-17T12:56:00.003-05:002009-07-17T13:18:16.566-05:00Out of the WoodsAs of today, Tiger Woods is in danger of missing the cut at the British Open at Turnberry. In his professional career, Tiger has only missed the cut once (a fairly impressive statistic to add to his other accomplishments). This time around, though, it feels a little different. This time it seems like he may be stuck in a little bit of a slump. Or at least I hope it's just a Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829544.post-39611136556516645592009-07-15T13:38:00.002-05:002009-07-15T14:12:30.133-05:00Fall of DiscontentWhy Derrick Mason? Please tell me. Why did you kill my favorite team's playoff high? Couldn't you have stuck it out for one more season, just until something else came along? They would have had no problem putting your name in that Ring of Honor at M&T Bank Stadium. They would have given you a hero's sendoff. Wrote countless "Thank you for the memories" columns and Sean Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13954230863978014317noreply@blogger.com0