[Brocc]

Wayne's Bowls & Playoffs
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Divisional Game of the Year


7* NO LIMIT Saints (-7) over Cardinals
4:30 PM -- NFC Divisional Playoffs - Louisiana Superdome


Game is being played in a dome.



4* Millionaire Colts (-6½) over Ravens
8:15 PM -- AFC Divisional Playoffs - Lucas Oil Stadium


Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing from the Southwest at 0-5 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 30.

• All times Eastern
• Home team in Bold

[bucsfan]

Thank You Broc

[predator]

BALTIMORE vs. INDIANAPOLIS -6

The Indianapolis Colts coaching staff led by Jim Caldwell received a ton of criticism for resting their players and seemingly throwing away the opportunity at a perfect season a few weeks ago. However, now the time is here to see if resting the starters was indeed the correct call. Possibly anything less than an AFC Championship would be a waste considering the Colts had a great chance to become just the 5th team in history to end the year undefeated. However, moving forward the Colts will put their focus to the visiting Baltimore Ravens this Saturday night. The Ravens just flat dominated the New England Patriots last week on both sides of the ball. Running back Ray Rice, who has been the heart of the offense, busted the first play from scrimmage open with an 83 yard touchdown run. The damage inflicted by the Ravens never let up as Rice rumbled for 159 rushing yards to lead efforts in a 33-14 victory over the Patriots.
To make matters worse, the Ravens pass defense played incredible constantly filling the passing lanes, making quick cuts to the ball, and disguising the defense very well. Baltimore shut down Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady who just threw for just 132 yards while forcing 3 interceptions during the contests. If those numbers do not head warning for Peyton Manning and company, they definitely should. The Ravens defense is playing extremely well. They are getting excellent pressure up front playing even better in the secondary which will match-up very well against the Colts offense. If they keep Peyton Manning moving and limit the big plays to WR Reggie Wayne, the Ravens will have a good chance at scoring the upset once again.
Of course keeping Manning contained like trying to tame a wild animal. Manning perhaps the best play caller in the league, threw for an NFL 2nd highest 4,500 passing yards this season. WR Reggie Wayne posted over 1,200 yards this season while tight end Dallas Clark was equally effective racking up 1,100 plus yards as well. So needless to say the Ravens secondary will be in for yet another task to stop the Colts passing game. However much like the Patriots, the Colts are fairly a one dimensional offense. Joseph Addai tallied 828 yards this season, but the Colts are anything but a rushing offense. If the Ravens can shut down the air attack, they could have very similar success. Of course that will be a bit more difficult this week as well.
On the Ravens offense, QB Joe Flacco has had a decent 2nd year as starter. Flacco was banged up with a right hip injury last week in the battle with the Patriots. Luckily, Flacco was not needed often attempting just 10 passes throughout the evening. Flacco finished with just 34 yards on 4 completions, but again remember he was rarely needed at all. If the Ravens offense does need to move the ball down field in a hurry, they definitely have the tools to get it done. Flacco completed 63% on the year for 3,613 yards and 21 touchdowns. The Ravens have a lot of confidence in his arm and the playmaking ability of WR Derrick Mason who reached the 1,000 yard receiving mark this season for the 8th time in 9 years. However, the Ravens remain a rushing team. Baltimore has put major focus on running the ball with Rice in the last few weeks and has been a better team as a result. Rice can also produce a lot of damage catching balls out of the backfield so look for them to utilize the play calling around the newfound star very early in the game.
WAR SAYS TO LAY THE POINTS AND TAKE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AS a Millionaires Club pick. BALTIMORE RUNNING THE BALL WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO OUTSCORE MANNING!!


ARIZONA vs. NEW ORLEANS -7

The Arizona Cardinals appeared to have magic on their side yet again as they took down the Green Bay Packers in one of the highest scoring games in postseason history 51-45 in overtime. The Cardinals appear to be carrying the perception they did last year at this time as a dangerous underdog. The Cardinals offense has been its best in the postseason over the last two years, but now Arizona will take on the NFL’s top offense in the New Orleans Saints. The Saints had a first round bye so they will be plenty rested after finishing the year with the best record in the NFC at 13-3. However, all of the Saints defeats came in the last 3 weeks of the season and it will be interesting to see if they can relocate their swagger.
The Cardinals defense come up big on a few key plays intercepting Aaron Rodgers very first pass and Karlos Dansby recovered a fumble while running it back for a touchdown on the final play of the game. In between those big plays, the Cardinals secondary gave up plenty of big plays as the game turned into a quarterback dual between Rodgers and Kurt Warner. Rodgers was sensational after the pick racking up 422 yards against the Cardinals defense that just looked very confused too often. The pass defense will be the main concern this weekend as everyone knows that the Saints attack through the air more often than any team in the league. The Saints offense led the NFL for most of the season before sliding in their final few games to 272 yards per game. However, their passing attack led by Drew Brees is among the best there is and they will surely give the Cardinals defense tons of trouble if they play like they did last week.
Even if the Cardinals defense struggles, they still have QB Kurt Warner on their side. Warner proved again last week why he should be Hall of Fame bound as one of the best quarterbacks when it comes playoffs time. Warner completed 29 of 33 passing for 379 yards and 5 touchdowns. That is 88% passing with more touchdowns than incomplete passes, which is simply amazing. The Cardinals will definitely need a lot of offense again this week to pull of the upset. WR Anquan Boldin is still hampering an ankle injury that kept him out of last week’s win against the Packers. While that definitely hurts, it is manageable if the Cardinals get WR Steve Breaston to have another big game. Breaston caught 7 passes for 125 yards to pick up the empty space by Boldin and they need another similar effort. Of course you can never forget about Larry “Mr. Playoffs” Fitzgerald as well, Fitzgerald caught 6 passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers may be a bit off from his record setting pace from last year, but as long as he continues to grab touchdown passes the Cardinals will be fine.
The Saints offense as previously mentioned made defenses look like really bad earlier this year, but the passing offense burned out a bit down the stretch. Brees threw for 4,300 plus yards while completing 70% passing with 34 touchdowns and 11 interceptions on the season. However, the passing offense was not as efficient in their last few games. Hopefully the Saints can dial up the high power offense again and provide some fireworks. They definitely have the wide receivers to cause all kind of trouble for the Arizona defense.
WR Marques Colston eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark this season along with 9 touchdowns. Also, receivers Devery Henderson and Robert Meachem both combined for 1,500 additional yards and 11 scores. If these guys can find holes early and keep the Arizona safeties on their heels they can really do some damage. However, their success will likely ride on the play of the offensive line. Brees has been protected very well this year, but the Cardinals defensive front is playing well. It is imperative that Brees have time to throw the football or they are doomed. Remember the Cowboys defensive pressure up front ended their shot at a perfect season and they do not need to let another solid defensive front have their way again.
WAR SAYS THE BYE WEEK REALLY WAS EFFECTIVE FOR THE SAINTS IN TERMS OF REST AND HEALING. HE SAYS THIS TEAM HAS RE-GROUPED AND HAS MADE THE SAINTS HIS NO LIMIT DIVISIONAL GAME OF THE YEAR.

[ouman101]

Thanks for posting these plays Brocc, Predator

[nflnba]

any basketball play from root ?

[Brocc]

Thanks for the writes Pred!

[painter10]

THANK YOU FOR THE PLAYS!!!!!

[Brocc]

any basketball play from root ?

Wyoming is a Millionaires selection.....Maybe Mr. Know It All (Wizardofoddz) will post the other 2 CBB picks because he has everything

[joekane88]

lol would love other hoops from root borcc, thanks buddy

[THE PROFIT]

After *hittting the bed 0-4 Thursday he jumped back yesterday 2-0

[Ball Picker]

Root loves this Wyoming team. He's on them all the time. New Mexico is a good squad but they def. are much better at home and this one is @ Wyoming. Hoping this line keeps rising.

[Brocc]

Thanks for points fellas....always here to help....Now let's win some FUKKING money today$$$$$

[Brocc]

Hmmm, since no one else seems to have Roots CBB...Here's another to go with 4* Wyoming






Saturday, January 16, 2010

7*Washington (-1½) over California
2:30 PM -- BkofAma Arena at Edmundson Pavilion

[tedred11]

Hmmm, since no one else seems to have Roots CBB...Here's another to go with 4* Wyoming






Saturday, January 16, 2010

7*Washington (-1½) over California
2:30 PM -- BkofAma Arena at Edmundson Pavilion

Thanks, go root go

[wizardofoddz]

Wyoming is a Millionaires selection.....Maybe Mr. Know It All (Wizardofoddz) will post the other 2 CBB picks because he has everything

Where is Cleveland St??

[Brocc]

Where is Cleveland St??

I think you mean 6* Ohio St & 7* Washington...That's all of Roots picks

Cleveland St...hmmm...bet the under 134

[Brocc]

Winners provided once again...5-0

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