Betting the Pass Line (Last Season: 54-41 Overall: 99-87)

Eagles (-2 ½) at Panthers
Since 2004, both have had expectations. The Eagles have accrued two conference championship appearances. The Panthers have accrued two playoff victories.

Broncos at Bengals (-4)
In Denver, Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall, and Josh McDaniels dramatized the offeseason. If the Bengals cannot win, Marvin Lewis should resign.

Dolphins at Falcons (-4)
Ronnie Brown versus Michael Turner. Both amass one hundred yards. However, Matt Ryan and Tony Gonzalez win the contest.

Vikings (-3 ½) at Browns
Brett Favre versus Eric Mangini. New York’s collapse was whose responsibility?

Bears (+3 ½) at Packers
Jay Cutler has seventeen wins, three seasons, and one controversy. Aaron Rodgers has six wins, one season, and one controversy. Favor the Bears.

Betting the Pass Line (Last Week: 3-2 Season: 3-2)

Notre Dame (-3) at Michigan
Versus Michigan, Charlie Weis is 2-2. Another loss will be his conclusion.

Houston (+15) at Oklahoma State
An offensive exhibition. Zach Robinson scores five touchdowns. Case Keenum tosses only four.

South Carolina at Georgia (-7)
Since Steve Spurrier’s arrival, Georgia has won three contests. The Gamecocks have won one. Favor the Bulldogs.

Vanderbilt at LSU (-14)
Versus Vanderbilt, LSU has won five consecutive contests. Their sixth consecutive victory is assumed.

USC at Ohio State (+6 ½)
Since the 2006 National Championship Contest, elite opponents have outscored Ohio State 131-68. On Saturday, Terrelle Pryor and Jim Tressel reintroduce themselves.

National Football League Predictions

American Football Conference

Eastern Division
1. New England Patriots (11-5)
2. Miami Dolphins (10-6)
3. New York Jets (9-7)
4. Buffalo Bills (5-11)

Northern Division
1. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
2. Cincinnati Bengals (10-6)
3. Baltimore Ravens (8-8)
4. Cleveland Browns (3-13)

Southern Division
1. Indianapolis Colts (12-4)
2. Tennessee Titans (9-7)
3. Houston Texans (7-9)
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11)

Western Division
1. San Diego Chargers (11-5)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (6-10)
3. Denver Broncos (4-12)
4. Oakland Raiders (3-13)

National Football Conference

Eastern Division
1. Philadelphia Eagles (12-4)
2. New York Giants (10-6)
3. Dallas Cowboys (7-9)
4. Washington Redskins (6-10)

Northern Division
1. Minnesota Vikings (10-6)
2. Chicago Bears (9-7)
3. Green Bay Packers (8-8)
4. Detroit Lions (2-14)

Southern Division
1. New Orleans Saints (11-5)
2. Carolina Panthers (10-6)
3. Atlanta Falcons (9-7)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-14)

Western Division
1. Arizona Cardinals (11-5)
2. Seattle Seahawks (7-9)
3. St. Louis Rams (4-12)
4. San Francisco 49ers (3-13)

American Football Conference

First Round
(3) New England Patriots defeat (6) Cincinnati Bengals 35-34
(4) San Diego Chargers defeat (5) Miami Dolphins 27-17

Conference Semi-Finals
(1) Indianapolis Colts defeat (4) San Diego Chargers 28-24
(2) Pittsburgh Steelers defeat (3) New England Patriots 24-23

Conference Championship
(2) Pittsburgh Steelers defeat (1) Indianapolis Colts 27-21

National Football Conference

First Round
(3) Arizona Cardinals defeat (6) Carolina Panthers 35-31
(5) New York Giants defeat (4) Minnesota Vikings 27-14

Conference Semi-Finals
(1) Philadelphia Eagles defeat (5) New York Giants 24-17
(2) New Orleans Saints defeat (3) Arizona Cardinals 31-30

Conference Championship
(1) Philadelphia Eagles defeat (2) New Orleans Saints 35-34

SUPER BOWL XLIV
(2) Pittsburgh Steelers defeat (1) Philadelphia Eagles 20-14

“Now is the Time to Deliver on Health Care”

President Obama Complete Text

Former Superstar Scorches Fractured Franchise

Emmitt Smith: “I never saw Romo go snatch somebody up, and say, 'Hey, we can't win like this. We can't have guys jumping offsides. I can't have a defender coming at me unabated. Who is making the mistakes up front? Why aren't you picking this guy up? This is not going down this way. If you can't get your job done, get off the football field.”

“So when … you say things are going to change, and you've never been that dominant personality or in that leadership position then, as a player, you lose me. I'm sitting there saying, 'OK, now you're going to become a leader?' What happened in previous playoff seasons when we got knocked out both times?”

“Now all of a sudden, you're going to change? And our talent level is less than it was two years ago. How much better can we be? Phillips should instill discipline from day one. Belichick and Coughlin don't come in trying to make friends. Matter of fact, they created a bunch of enemies and then made the enemies get on their terms, and then they moved forward. And that's one thing I believe the Dallas Cowboys can use.”

NEW RULE

Americans should graze conversation.

With health as a rationale, Americans consume smaller meals. They should consume smaller conversations. E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter are invaluable inventions. However, extensive intrapersonal communication is a necessity. Do not call as an interruption. Do not e-mail as a convenience.

Worth A Read

Tailgating Ideas

Entertaining and informing both avid and casual tailgaters.

The Daily Smak

Hey, didn’t you used to be Oklahoma?

According to Why Women Have Sex, women’s motivation is boredom, conflict avoidance, and curing headaches. Nintendo, therapy, and Tylenol be damned. Men are irreplaceable.

Today’s top five or Super Bowl favorites (1) Eagles, (2) Chargers, (3) Steelers, (4) Saints, (5) Colts

The Jim Tressel Song

NEW RULE

Sleep is unnecessary.

Twenty-four hours comprise a day. Employment should consume ten hours. Entertainment should consume four hours. Family should consume four hours. Food should consume two hours. When these are exceeded, sleep should be sacrificed. Achieve alive what you will not dead.

Worth A Read

Ultimate Cheerleaders

Cheerleader interviews and news.

The Daily Smak

Hey, didn’t you used to be Sam Bradford?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have achieved seventeen consecutive losing campaigns. Duke Coach David Cutcliffe labeled them “role models.”

Today’s top five or NFC favorites (1) Eagles, (2) Saints, (3) Cardinals, (4) Giants, (5) Vikings

GAME BALLS (College Football Edition)

Travis Benjamin (WR – Miami-FL): 4 receptions, 128 yards, 1 td
(Win: 38-34 at Florida State)

Jahvid Best (RB – California): 10 carries, 137 yards, 2 td
(Win: 52-13 vs. Maryland)

Ralph Bolden (RB – Purdue): 21 carries, 234 yards, 2 td
(Win: 52-31 vs. Toledo)

Daryll Clark (QB – Penn State): 29/40, 353 yards, 3 td
(Win: 31-7 vs. Akron)

Michael Floyd (WR – Notre Dame): 4 receptions, 189 yards, 3 td
(Win: 35-0 vs. Nevada)

Brandyn Harvey (WR – Villanova): 9 receptions, 142 yards, 1 td
(Win: 27-24 at Temple)

Roy Helu Jr. (RB – Nebraska): 16 carries, 152 yards, 3 td
(Win: 49-3 vs. Florida Atlantic)

Mark Ingram (RB – Alabama): 26 carries, 150 yards, 1 td
(Win: 34-24 at Virginia Tech)

Joe McKnight (RB – USC): 14 carries, 145 yards, 2 td
(Win: 56-3 vs. San Jose State)

Cam Montgomery (RB – North Texas): 17 carries, 149 yards
(Win: 20-10 at Ball State)

Tony Pike (QB – Cincinnati): 27/34, 362 yards, 3 td
(Win: 47-15 at Rutgers)

Tyler Sheehan (QB – Bowling Green): 32/44, 339 yards, 2 td
(Win: 31-14 vs. Troy)

Zero Option

On Monday, the Detroit Lions chose a quarterback. Matthew Stafford is their starter. The Lions are an inferior franchise. Stafford requires experience. While this choice is expedient, this choice is perilous. Ineptitude can enfeeble a rookie.

Culture Popped Announcement

During the NCAA and NFL seasons, the Daily Smak, Monologue Joke of the Evening, New Rule, and Worth A Read will contract certain weeks. Instead of five, three editions will be published.

NEW RULE

The bible is unedited.

The New International Version Bible will be updated. Child of God will supplant Man of God. Seriously? Americans do not update the Bill of Rights. We do not update the Constitution. We do not update Supreme Court decisions and treaties. We should not update the bible. Political correctness is appropriate. Political absurdity is simply irrational.

Worth A Read

Boots and Sabers

Until morale improves, blogging will continue.

The Daily Smak

Hey, didn’t you used to be Richard Seymour?

According to former Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Turk Schonert, Coach Dick Jauron “wants a Pop Warner offense.” Unfortunately, Pop Warner possesses superior players.

Today’s top five or AFC favorites (1) Chargers, (2) Steelers, (3) Colts, (4) Patriots, (5) Titans

Patriots, Raiders Reorganize Cores

Since 2003, the Oakland Raiders have acquired DeAngelo Hall, LaMont Jordan, Randy Moss, Warren Sapp, Javon Walker, and Gerard Warren. They have amassed a 24-72 record. Superstars cannot supersede inept management.

On Sunday, the New England Patriots traded Richard Seymour to the Raiders. As reciprocation, the Patriots received a first round selection. “Any transaction we make is with the goal of what is best for our team and, as difficult as it is to part ways with a player of Richard's stature, many factors were taken into account when we considered this trade,” said Patriots Coach Bill Belichick. “As an organization, we feel the trade with Oakland brings sufficient value and is in the long-term interest of the club. We are extremely grateful for the huge impact Richard's elite level of performance had on our success and we wish him the very best during the rest of his career.”

Raiders defensive end Greg Ellis’ reaction was optimistic. “It shows the commitment of this organization,” he said. “You can't guarantee we're going to have a great, great season this year. But the commitment is definitely there so players don't have to question that when you're making those kinds of moves to make something happen and hopefully win right now.”

During his career, Seymour has amassed 357 tackles and 39 sacks. Last season, he registered 52 tackles and 8 sacks. “From nearly the day he arrived in 2001, Richard Seymour established himself as one of our premier players for nearly a decade,” said Belichick. “His presence has been felt as a force on the field, a respected man off it and a multiyear champion.”

In this offseason, the Patriots have acquired Joey Galloway, Shawn Springs, and Fred Taylor. They have jettisoned Tedy Bruschi, Rosevelt Colvin, Heath Evans, Jabar Gaffney, Ellis Hobbs, Rodney Harrison, Deltha O'Neal, Junior Seau, Seymour, and Mike Vrabel. The Patriots reorganization is both intriguing and perilous.

The Big Five

For reasons good and bad… they were the news.

The Hot Five

A quintet of sizzling conversation starters.

Line of the Morning

Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA)

“I'm not for supporting five more years of these health insurers ripping off the American public. They have shown us what they’re about.”