So the playoffs have arrived and I have absolutely nothing of use to add to what St. Ides wrote. This has forced me to do several things I really hate to do:
1: Actually do a little research
2: Read St. Ides post word for word. Twice.
3: Give serious analyitcal thought to the Tennessee Titans
4: Verify the spelling of the word Tennessee (Hey, I got it right! All thoses s's and e's just look a little funny)
Funny thing about St. Ides and me: we're both computer guys, but our brains work differently. St. Ides thinks like a programmer, and thus his analysis resembles the code he writes: page upon page of mind boggling perfection. On the other hand, I write like an engineer: my analysis resembles a reboot.
With that, here's my less than specatular take on the games
SEAHAWKS -3.5 over Redskins
What else is left to say about this game? Hasselbeck is 21 - 3 starting at Quest field. Seattle's defense is very good. Although the Redskins are playing inspired football they frankly lack the talent to compete. Shaun Alexander will absolutely show up, maybe for the first time this season. Todd Collins will not be able to handle the noise at Quest. The Redskins have a little momentum but have gained it against a Dallas team that didn't care, an up and down Giants team, an up and mostly down Bears team and a Vikings team that was just about realizing that they sucked. The playoffs are quite different than the regular season, and Seattle will be ready. Start packing for Green Bay...
Seahawks 31 Redskins 17
Jaguars -2 over STEELERS
Four weeks ago the Jags whupped the Steelers at Jacksonville pretty convincingly, and that was with a healthy Willie Parker. This game will be a bit closer but I really don't see a different outcome. A few things of note: from what I've heard the field is in terrible condition. This might even things out a bit, but it also increases the odds that, uhh, "Dookie" Davenport is going to get hurt. By the way that's an awfull nickname. It lacks the creativity of "The Dump Truck" which actually made me laugh. I still say that the woman who accused Najeh was full of crap, but I digress. The Jags have a terrific D, and should not have any problems containing the Steelers. Another point is the betting line: The line opened with Pittsburgh favored by 1, then shifted three points toward Jacksonville. Anonymous cab attest to significance here: the smart money is on the Jags.
Jacksonville 24 Pittsburgh 10
BUCS (-3.5) over Giants
I agree with St. Ides, this should be a great game, and up until last weekend I would have said this pick was a no-brainer. But the Giants showed a bit of greatness in defeat to the mighty Patriots, and I've been wavering on this one ever since. In the end it comes down to Jeff Garcia (get it? "in the end"?)over Eli Manning, the Tampa D over the Giants D, and Jon Gruden over Tom Coughlin. Tampa is rested and well coached, while the Giants have to be emotionally spent after that Pats game. Tampa should win, but it should be fun
Tampa Bay 24 New York 20
CHARGERS (-9) over Titans
Since the trade for Chris Chambers from Miami, the Bolts have been a very different ball club. First off, Norv Turner proved he could coach all that talent and second off, LT has proven he's got a lot of miles left in those legs. Philip Rivers has continued to improve and the Chargers are finally hitting stride. Oh, and Norv Turner's playoff record is 1 - 1 which is a much better winning percentage than former coach Marty Schottenheimers's. I'm liking the Chargers pretty easy
Chargers 34 Titans 17
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