Sportgirl's 1st week picks

Sportsgirl · 09-09-2007, 11:46 AM

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pb...D=200770908063

gummo · 09-09-2007, 11:57 AM

Good to see we're on the same page with Cincy. I'm sure you hate both teams equally and just flipped a coin though

j/k

No picks contest this season?

bigboydan · 09-09-2007, 01:58 PM

I figured you'd take the Steelers today SG

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ASHEVILLE — The Chicago Bears take a trip to San Diego this afternoon to play the Chargers, a team many thought should have played in the Super Bowl against the Bears last season.

The Chargers sported the best record in the NFL in 2006, going 14-2 in the regular season, while the Bears stormed through the NFC. The Chargers, though, were upended by New England in the second round of the playoffs, a loss that cost coach Marty Schottenheimer his job.

The Bears’ defense was key in their march to the playoffs last season, but interestingly, their former defensive coordinator, Ron Rivera, is now the linebackers coach in San Diego.

Key to today’s game will be the success of Chicago QB Rex Grossman. Avoiding interceptions will be especially critical today for Grossman, as what happens will set the tone for the season and for his confidence level.

For the Chargers, QB Phillip Rivers made a powerful entrance into the NFL, and with RB LaDainian Tomlinson in the backfield, it will be tough to outscore the … CHARGERS.

Atlanta at Minnesota: I’m no Falcons fan, but I’ll be hoping that they play well today without suspended QB Michael Vick. I won’t spout the “101 Damnations” of Vick, but after the tribulation he caused his team, it’d be redeeming for the Falcons if they play well. Besides, the Vikings are a good start to 1-0 for the … FALCONS.

Carolina at St. Louis: Going into last season, it was thought that the Panthers might be Super Bowl contenders. But 8-8 doesn’t get you to the big game — and neither does an anemic offense.

In an attempt to put some life into the Carolina offense, coordinator Dan Henning was fired and Jeff Davidson was brought in. Part of Davidson’s scheme is to get the ball to star receiver Steve Smith. The preseason wasn’t a good example of how this plan might work, as the Panthers scored only one TD in the last three games. Still, the St. Louis defense ranked second-to-last in 2006, and that could mean an easy start for the … PANTHERS.

The rest of today’s games (picks in bold):

Miami at Washington.

Denver at Buffalo.

Kansas City at Houston.

New England at N.Y. Jets.

Philadelphia at Green Bay.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland.

Tennessee at Jacksonville.

Detroit at Oakland.

Tampa Bay at Seattle.

N.Y. Giants at Dallas.

Monday’s games:

Baltimore at Cincinnati.

Arizona at San Francisco.

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This is the opinion of Nancy Allen.

Sportsgirl · 09-09-2007, 04:47 PM

Good thing I took the Steelers today, Dan.

btw, none of my picks are bolded in the copy you made of my column

Sportsgirl · 09-09-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gummo

Good to see we're on the same page with Cincy. I'm sure you hate both teams equally and just flipped a coin though

j/k

No picks contest this season?

Nope, not yet. I hoping advertising will get off their butts and sell it, but I'm definately not holding my breath.

And, no, I hate Baltimore worse

bigboydan · 09-09-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsgirl

Good thing I took the Steelers today, Dan.

btw, none of my picks are bolded in the copy you made of my column

My bad SG

Sportsgirl · 09-09-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigboydan

My bad SG

Can you fix it, cuz it kinda makes me look like an idiot - not that some of my picks didn't do that anyway

onlòóker · 09-09-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsgirl

Can you fix it, cuz it kinda makes me look like an idiot - not that some of my picks didn't do that anyway

I did for you Sportsgirl.

curious · 09-09-2007, 07:00 PM

so far 8-2-1 with San Diego still to be decided, I am assuming Detroit covers, looks like they will.

What a great card.

San Diego just came in....sports girl's card goes to 9-2-1....geeze, I got massacred today.

Do you do this post every Sunday sportsgirl?

onlòóker · 09-09-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by curious

Do you do this post every Sunday sportsgirl?

Last year she did, so I think she will again this year.

curious · 09-09-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by onlòóker

Last year she did, so I think she will again this year.

I can only hope and pray you answer this with yes....Are her picks always this good?

slacker00 · 09-09-2007, 09:33 PM

Neat article, but I'd rather see picks with exact spreads & moneylines quoted. I mean, who wouldn't be picking straight favorites if everything else is equal? Yes, I realize you didn't pick straight favorites. But, this is a sports betting website. Quote some betting lines, please. Otherwise, offer some betting angles that can be used. I don't mean to be a wet blanket, keep up the good work. I enjoy the enthusiasm.

curious · 09-09-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by slacker00

Neat article, but I'd rather see picks with exact spreads & moneylines quoted. I mean, who wouldn't be picking straight favorites if everything else is equal? Yes, I realize you didn't pick straight favorites. But, this is a sports betting website. Quote some betting lines, please. Otherwise, offer some betting angles that can be used. I don't mean to be a wet blanket, keep up the good work. I enjoy the enthusiasm.

Dude, she was 9-2-1 and you are nitpicking over listing spreads? The bookmakers will give you the spreads, just call them. geesh, get a life dude.

slacker00 · 09-09-2007, 10:01 PM

Where are you getting those numbers, curious? She's 8-4 missing on ATL, Mia, Buff, & Jax. Hell, I'll give her Indy & make it 9-4 SU, even though she didn't pick the Indy game in her article, I imagine she would've. Picking straight favorites gives you 9-4 SU. Don't even start if you want to start grading ATS. I'm saying there is zero substance to these kind of articles. I still encourage the enthusiasm, I'm not a hater.

curious · 09-09-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by slacker00

Where are you getting those numbers, curious? She's 8-4 missing on ATL, Mia, Buff, & Jax. Hell, I'll give her Indy & make it 9-4 SU, even though she didn't pick the Indy game in her article, I imagine she would've. Picking straight favorites gives you 9-4 SU. Don't even start if you want to start grading ATS. I'm saying there is zero substance to these kind of articles. I still encourage the enthusiasm, I'm not a hater.

No one plays the ML, so if you graded the picks using the ML then you are being disingenuous. Why wouldn't the spread apply?

Personally, I am hoping that sportsgirl keeps posting picks.

Using the spread the picks are 9-2-1 with 1 pending:

Carolina +1 St Louis. Carolina 27 St Louis 13
Win

CHARGERS -7 Chicago. CHARGERS 14 Chicago 3
Win

Atlanta +3at Minnesota. Minn 24 Atlanta 3
Loss

Miami +3 at Washington. Washington 16 Miami 13
Push

Denver at Buffalo +3. Denver 15 Buffalo 14
Win

Kansas City at Houston -3. Houston 20 KC 3
Win

New England -7 at N.Y. Jets. NE 38 Jets 14
Win

Philadelphia at Green Bay +3. Green Bay 16 Philly 13
Win

Pittsburgh -5 at Cleveland. Pittsburgh 34 Cleveland 7
Win

Tennessee at Jacksonville -7. Tenn 13 Jax 10
Loss

Detroit +3at Oakland. Detroit 36 Oakland 21
Win

Tampa Bay at Seattle -6. Seattle 20 TBay 6
Win

N.Y. Giants at Dallas -6. pending, Dallas 38 NY Giants 28
Pending