Football Spread Picks Week 9

This is first post from the new residence in West Springfield, MA.  Lots of errands and yardwork to get done when you live in the suburbs.  I know I missed putting up the picks last week, but I went 7 for 13 last week and 10 for 13 the week before.  As I predicted a few weeks ago, I get better with age, I have jumped above the 50th percentile into the 53.9th.  And like a big rig with no brakes going down a big hill, there is no runoff lane and no signs of stopping.

ATLANTA (-10.5) over Washington - Falcons need to prove they still deserve to be in the elite of the NFC and beating the Redskins doesn't really prove much unless you embarrass them, lets make it happen Matt Ryan.

Arizona (+3.5) over CHICAGO - Cutler just whines, he can't even win over a very shaky Cardinal team.  Also, with the Cards starting a RB named Beanie, you either gotta love or hate him, there is no middle ground.

BALTIMORE (-2.5) over Cincinnati - I don't think the Bengals record reflects their talent, even with a healthy Palmer, Ochocinco, and Benson.  Baltimore is by far the best team flying a little below the radar.

Houston (9.5) over INDY - The Colts struggled last week but pulled off the win, I think this week will be a repeat performance, they have a few injuries.  I'm just hoping its not a statement game saying last week was a fluke.

Miami (+10.5) over NE - I'm scared of the Wildcat, I'm not gonna lie.  With two talented backs and the extra blocker, ten points is way too much to give.

TAMPA BAY (+10.5) over Green Bay - Everybody wants to be the wild card

Kansas City (+6.5) over JACKSONVILLE - When did Jacksonville deserve to be a touchdown favorite over a fellow bad team?  Plus, I think with LJ gone, KC will be coming out playing with something to prove.

Detroit (+10.5) over SEATTLE - Two bad teams means a close game and at least 7 turnovers.

NEW ORLEANS (+14.5) over Carolina - Does Jack Deholme retired after this game?

NYG (+3.5) over San Diego - Can't trust SD yet, still don't think they are firing at all cylinders, the same argument can be made for the Giants though. Gotta go with the home team.

SF (+4.5) over Tennessee - San Francisco has a lot of positive energy, a new QB, a healthy Frank Gore, and hope.  First time that's been in 49er land since Steve Young.

PHILLY (-3.5) over Dallas - The Eagles have to give some sort of hope to the fans of Philly.  We also have Roy Williams channeling his inner T.O. this week.

Da Burg (-3.5) over DENVER - The Broncos flaws are further exposed every week from now til the playoffs.

BEST BETS - Miami & San Fran (Overall 8-7)

The Return to West Springfield

So apparently, one of my new neighbors decided to take a test drive half way across the country.  32 year old, Aleh Kot decided to test drive his 2010 Honda Accord at speeds over 125 mph in a trip from West Springfield to Wisconsin.  He was eventually pulled over speeding and reckless driving at 4 in the morning.  If these are the type of drivers that now inhabit West Springfield, it seems like an even more scary place than Stamford.

The Great Depression

Sorry for the lack of posts the last couple of days.  I have been dreading putting this up for several weeks.  Farewell Tour: Stamford Edition is in full effect. After living and working here for a little under two and a half years I am now moving back home with my mother in West Springfield, where I haven't lived in six years. I have been busy trying to pack all my stuff up to move as well as somehow prepare myself for Halloween, which I still don't know what I'm doing.  The only hope left is the two interviews I have in the next week or so, one in Nyack, NY and the other in Pittsfield, MA.  Never fear though, the Z Files should be firing at full cylinders in a week or so after I settle back into West Springfield and have nothing to do during the day except search for jobs, blog, play DJ Hero, and think about how much I hate my life.   Goodbye the old apartment, you treated me well.