Topic 11 of 71: NFL '96 - pro football
Mon, Aug 5, 1996 (08:29) |
Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
The NFL. '96 variety. The Cowboys are the defending champs but there's a
lot of talk about the 9ers, Green Bay and Miami. What's your take on the
'96 season?
67 responses total.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 1 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Aug 7, 1996 (15:40) * 5 lines
The Niners have brought back Bill Walsh in a coaching role under George
Siefert. And I hear Rice and Young have had a long *pre-preseason*
series of practices. Young can really throw the ball to Rice and, if
these guys have been doing extra practice, watch out! This team and he
Packers could give the Cowboys a tough challenge this year.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 2 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Thu, Aug 22, 1996 (17:42) * 6 lines
I don't think JJ can turn the D"s around this year.If history can
repeat it self,look for the Dolphins to give a hard time to teams
that least expect it (Bears not undefeated).I think 9'es,and possible
Dallas,(just for you guys) will be there at the end.
I still say Cox will fail with the Bears,and the Dolphins new kicker
will set a new F-G record.The guy has a great leg. jjftlaud
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 3 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Aug 22, 1996 (22:55) * 2 lines
Who is this new kicker?
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 4 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Tue, Aug 27, 1996 (18:43) * 15 lines
Terry;
As you by now know,Stoyo is gone,and Joe Nedley a southpaw (can you use
that term?)is our new Kicker.He consistently boots the ball to the
end zone(one of Stoyo"s problems) missed only one of 8 fg's in the
preseason. JJ's special teams coach will have to work on puttins the
ball inside the red zone to make him Great..Well Shula is gone and
only a hand full of oldies remain,now Wayne has done put more money
in his pocket by changing the name of JRS..Ha..Ha..acronym now is
PPP.20mil over 10yrs,even I could live on that.Watch the announcers
pronounce Peter piper picked..well you get the drift.Fruit of the loom,
Now thats the name they should have used.{off topic} read Yapp and
wonder why no wrap here yet,sure would make it easier to post!
Looks like you had a JOB getting this site done..Congrad's.
jjftlaud
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 5 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Aug 29, 1996 (11:15) * 8 lines
Stay tuned later today for Max and my picks for week one of the NFL
season. We discussed these on Max's morning show today. And the "no
taunting" rule is in effect for the winner.
If you want to enter your picks, go ahead before the games start this
weekend. Week One! Almost here!
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 6 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Aug 29, 1996 (16:58) * 20 lines
OK, here they are. Max Miller's picks and mine. Chosen over the air on
Max's morning show.
Week One NFL Picks Paul Max
Arizona at Indy Indy Indy
Atlanta at Carolina Atlanta Atlanta
Cinncy at St. Louis StLouis Cinncinnati
Detroit at Minnesota Minn Detroit
Kansas City at Houston KC Kansas City
Oakland at Baltimore Balt Oakland
Phila at Washington Wash Phila
Pitts at Jacksonville Pitts Pitts
Green Bay at Tampa Bay Gr Bay Gr Bay
New England at Miami Miami Miami
New Orleans at San F SF SF
NY Jets at Denver Denver Denver
Seattle at San Diego SDiego SDiego
Buffalo at NY Giants Buffalo Buffalo
Dallas at Chicago Dallas Dallas
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 7 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Aug 30, 1996 (09:07) * 22 lines
And two more entrants, Dribblin' Dick and John, the 13 year old kid from
Round Rock, make their picks. As discussed on the air a few moments ago:
Week One NFL Picks Dribblin' John Paul Max
Arizona at Indy Indy Indy Indy Indy
Atlanta at Carolina Carolina Carolina Atlanta Atlanta
Cinncy at St Louis St Louis Cinncy St Louis Cinncinnati
Detroit at Minnesota Detroit Minnesota Minnesota Detroit
Kansas City at Houston Houston Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City
Oakland at Baltimore Baltimore Oakland Baltimore Oakland
Phila at Washington Phila Phila Wash Phila
Pitts at Jacksonville Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh
Gr Bay at Tampa Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay
New England at Miami New England New England Miami Miami
New Orleans at SF SF SF SF SF
NY Jets at Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver
Seattle at San Diego San Diego Seattle San Diego San Diego
Buffalo at NY Giants Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo
Dallas at Chicago Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas
OK, next up for picks!
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 8 of 67: Kym Cooper (kym) * Fri, Aug 30, 1996 (10:27) * 23 lines
Arizona
Atlanta
Cinn
Detroit
Houston
Oak
Phila
Pitts
Tampa
Miami
SF
Denver
San Diego
NY Giants
Dallas
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 9 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Aug 30, 1996 (10:33) * 4 lines
Winner gets a free web page. Except for Max, who already has a
web page and Kym, who is a web page designer. We'll think of a prize for them.
(an ice cold Bud for Dribblin' Dick?). Or if you already have a web page
we'll give a web page to someone you designate in your name.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 10 of 67: Fred Goodwin (fgoodwin) * Fri, Aug 30, 1996 (19:53) * 35 lines
Arizona at Indy Indianapolis
Atlanta at Carolina Carolina
Cinncy at St Louis St Louis
Detroit at Minnesota Minnesota
Kansas City at Houston Kansas City
Oakland at Baltimore Oakland
Phila at Washington Philadelphia
Pitts at Jacksonville Pittsburgh
Gr Bay at Tampa Bay Green Bay
New England at Miami Miami
New Orleans at SF San Francisco
NY Jets at Denver Denver
Seattle at San Diego San Diego
Buffalo at NY Giants Buffalo
Dallas at Chicago Dallas
Promo: Check out my Cowboys Page
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 11 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Fri, Aug 30, 1996 (21:28) * 29 lines
Ok guys here's the winning picks(gloating before
the game is allowed?)
ahem...
Indy
Atl
Rams
Detroit
K.C.
Balt.
Wash.
Pitt.(like Jax)
G.B. (don't like Tampa)
Of course....Mia.
S.F.
Denver.
Diego
Buff.(Don't like)
Well Hmmm. Dallas (like)
A shot in the dark,first game jitters can reck a game plan.
Barry S. said "me thinks maybe by the 4th or 5th game we'll be there."
any comments on that?Jimmy Johnson is expecting special teams to win for
the Fin's at the start,I don't see hard experience(only 14 from last year)
and a bunch of rookies,but you guy's know how Jimmy does stuff.Hey save
a Bud for me!
jjftlaud
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 12 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Aug 31, 1996 (10:22) * 22 lines
You can still put picks in up until the kickoff of the first game, which
is noon Sunday. The tv schedule:
Sunday:
Eagles at Skins noon ?
Chiefs at Oilers noon NBC
Pats at Dolphins 3 pm NBC
Bills at Giants 7 pm TNT
Monday night:
Cowboys and Giants! ? pm ABC
Catch Dribblin' Dicks show at 4 pm Monday for an update on all the
picks. And check this website. We'll see who the winner of the website
is going to be. Remember, if you already have a website you can donate
your winning to someone of your choosing. We'll give it to them in your
name. Sorry, we're not giving away a Corvette or anything but perhaps we
can find a local sponsor for a prize at one of our upcoming picks.
Good luck everyone, you'll need it against my picks (chuckle).
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 13 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Sep 1, 1996 (17:24) * 3 lines
Update - With 8 correct picks so far and looking at the rest of the games,
I'd say it would be a safe bet to say Fred Goodwin is the winner of this weeks picks. So Fred, you may get a free website on the Spring or get to donate one
in your name to whatever person/organization you choose. And we'll throw in one hour of design services. Final results will be posted right after the Cowboys game Monday night and another (more detailed) update will be posted later today.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 14 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Sep 1, 1996 (17:50) * 2 lines
Actually, John is not yet ruled out from a tie for the win in the unlikely event that the Patriots come back in the Miami game and Seattle beats San Diego.
With Miami and San Diego both leading, it doesn't seem likely. Miami's ahead 24-10 in the 4th with an injury timeout. Miami has a running game! Look out rest of the league!
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 15 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Sep 2, 1996 (08:45) * 30 lines
The winners (not including the Cowboys game, but everyone picked Dallas):
r name wins avg
1 Fred 12 0.857
2 Paul 11 0.786
3 Drib' 10 0.714
4 JJ 10 0.714
5 John 9 0.643
6 Max 9 0.643
7 Kym 4 0.286
game dick john paul max jim fred kym
Arizona 13 at Indy 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Atl 6 at Carolina 29 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
Cinn 16 at St Louis 26 1 1 1 0 1 1 0
Detroit 13 at Minn 17 0 1 1 0 0 1 0
KC 20 at Houston 19 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
Oakland 14 at Balt 19 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
Phila 17 at Wash 14 1 1 0 1 0 1 1
Pitts 9 at Jacksonv 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gr Bay 34 at TampaBay 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
New Engl 10 at Miami 24 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
New Orleans 11 at SF 27 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
NY Jets 6 at Denver 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Seattle 7 SanDiego 29 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
Buffalo 23 at NY G 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Dallas at Chicago d d d d d d d
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 16 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Sep 2, 1996 (08:46) * 1 lines
Congratulations Fred!
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 17 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Mon, Sep 2, 1996 (13:14) * 8 lines
Whoh back this truck up!
Was that my Fin's, I rubbed my eyes several times,even pinched myself,
(exhale NOW Jim) Hope this is the start of ..(casablanca).
I would have finished(if..if..if..)
in first place had I not changed from Carolina and Jax.
I suspect the D'boys will have a tought time tonight with the bears.
I'm gonna pay special attn. to Brian Cox (former Fin)
Well's there's allways next week. jjftlaud
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 18 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Mon, Sep 2, 1996 (13:18) * 3 lines
Oh, how about the rookie Zack Thomas WOW like Offendahl don't you think?
he's going to be one of the best,if he stays healthy at least at
middle linebacker.Good luck Dallas.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 19 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Mon, Sep 2, 1996 (13:20) * 7 lines
Ya, you should have gone with your gut instinct! Everyone here went with
the Cowboys so it won't affect the rankings in our little straw picks.
There is next week and I'll post next weeks picks as soon as they
become available. Everyone make sure I got your scores correct ok?
Go Cowboys!
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 20 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Tue, Sep 3, 1996 (00:19) * 6 lines
Neon Deion; Great effort,Emmit, hope not seriously hurt, Brian Cox,
well except for his first touchdown,same old same old,The man is good
,but if you look at him hard,..He does slack off, He's no Deion.
Dallas had a hard time in the timing routes,and certinly lacked in defense.
PLAY of the game (love it ) fake punt......
maybe next week...jjftlaud
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 21 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Sep 3, 1996 (14:38) * 14 lines
That game was painful. I hope Emmitt is ok. I had a much better time
watching the Longhorns game this weekend. It looked like an extension of
the preseason game debacles the Cowboys have been having. OK boyz, the
preseasons over!
Wanstadt (can you spell it?) coached a great game. He really caught the
Cowboys with their pants down with that fake punt that ended up a long
gain passing play. Well, after all, he went to Jimmy Johnson school.
What was Switzer thinking to keep Emmitt in the game with the Cowboys out
of contention *and* having him do a headfirst *dive*? Am I implying that
Wannstadt outcoached the Switz'? Yep.
My advice. Next week use Herschel more. Aikman and the other stars have
to cut down on their mistakes.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 22 of 67: Fred Goodwin (fgoodwin) * Tue, Sep 3, 1996 (21:56) * 18 lines
Should I rest on my laurels, or go for it again? What the heck, here goes:
'Pokes over Giants
Vikes over Falcons
Bills over Pats
Broncos over Seahawks
Colts over Jets
Jags over Oilers
Chiefs over Raiders
'Fins over Cards
Panthers over Saints
Steelers over Ravens
Chargers over Bengals
'Niners over Rams
Bears over 'Skins
Oh well, it (the lead) was fun while it lasted!
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 23 of 67: T. J. Cellery (TJ) * Wed, Sep 4, 1996 (10:52) * 15 lines
I hope I can get in on the picks. Are you just picking week by week or will you keep an overall season average. If you are keeping a season average, I would like to jump in and take one less loss than the worst person of the first week.
I know that I'm only starting with 3 wins, but I have faith that I will make it up by the end of the season. My picks this week are:
GIANTS
VIKINGS
BILLS
BRONCOS
COLTS
JAGUARS
OAKLAND
MIAMI
CAROLINA
RAVENS
BENGALS
49ers
REDSKINS
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 24 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Sep 4, 1996 (23:57) * 5 lines
Hey, Kym just moved up to 2nd place. OK you're in. I'm calling
Dribblin' Dick and Max for their picks tomorrow. And Josh may possibly
make some picks this week.
I'll make my picks tomorrow.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 25 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Sep 5, 1996 (00:15) * 18 lines
So, here are week two's matchups:
Baltimore at Pittsburgh
Carolina at New Orleans
Chicago at Washington
Houston at Jacksonville
Indy at NY Jets
Minnesota at Atlanta
New England at Buffalo
Oakland at KC
Tampa Bay at Detroit
Cinncinnati at San Diego
Denver at Seattle
NY Giants at Dallas
St Lous at SF
Miami at Arizona
Phila at Green Bay
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 26 of 67: T. J. Cellery (TJ) * Thu, Sep 5, 1996 (09:22) * 6 lines
I left out my pick for the Bucs/Lions matchup. Boy, I'm looking forward to watching this unless I can find a 4 day english cricket match on TV somewhere!!! But as I have to pick and Detroit is at home, and if they lose they could finally get rid of that
bum of a head coach. And I did hear that 1 of the 4 Tampa fans lives in Austin. I'll take ....................De NO NO NO I'll take the one and only
TAMPA BAY BUCS
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 27 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Sep 5, 1996 (18:09) * 19 lines
OK hot off the airwaves, Dribblin' Dicks picks:
Chiefs
Steelers
Falcons
Buffalo
Colts
Lions
Skins
Saints
Oilers
Cowboys
9ers
Seahawks
Chargers
Miami
Packers
Good luck Dribblin'!
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 28 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Thu, Sep 5, 1996 (19:15) * 18 lines
Ok; So It's a little early to call the super bowl,so for week two.....
Balt
Carolina(good thing there away this week..
Chicago
Jax(gut feeling)
Jets
Buff.
K.C.
Det.
Cinny
Seahawlks
(sorry guys) Giants
S.F.
Ummmm....Miami
Green Bay
oh yeah Minny..
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 29 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Sep 6, 1996 (08:03) * 23 lines
I just got off the line with Max Miller at KFON 1490 am and he has made his
picks:
Chiefs
Baltimore
Atlanta
Buffalo
Colts
Detroit
Bears
Carolina
Jacksonville
Cowboys
49ers
Denver
San Diego
Miami
Green Bay
JJ says too early for the Superbowl, give it a few more weeks? Maybe we could
have early picks and later have a 2nd chance pick. It might be interesting to
see how the Superbowl choices change later on in the season. Anyone care to make a bold prediction?
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 30 of 67: Tom Vu (tvu) * Fri, Sep 6, 1996 (08:59) * 19 lines
My picks for this week
*Baltimore at Pittsburgh
Carolina at *New Orleans
*Chicago at Washington
*Houston at Jacksonville
*Indy at NY Jets
Minnesota at *Atlanta
New England at *Buffalo
Oakland at *KC
Tampa Bay at *Detroit
Cinncinnati at *San Diego
*Denver at Seattle
NY Giants at *Dallas
St Lous at *SF
*Miami at Arizona
Phila at *Green Bay
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 31 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Sep 6, 1996 (17:29) * 30 lines
OK, brace yourselves, here is the KFON AM 1490 mega mega picks:
oa ba mn ne in tb ch ca oi dl sl dn ci mi ph
kc pt at bf jt dt wa no jt ng sf se sd az gb
JohnRR k b m b i d c c o d 4 d c m p
Jim1 o p m b i d c c o d 4 d s m p
DDD k p a b i d w n o d 4 s s m p
Roy k b m b i d w c o n 4 d s m p
Paul1 k b m b i d c c o d 4 d c m p
Marty k b a b i d w c j d 4 s s m p
Brian1 k b m b i d c c o n s d s m p
Jeff o p a n i t c n o n 4 s s m g
John2 k b a b i d c n j d 4 d s m p
Jim2 k b a b i t w c o d 4 s c m p
Joe k b a b i d c c o d 4 s s m p
David k p a b i d w c o d 4 s s m p
Brian2 k b m b i d c c j d 4 d c m p
Robert k b a b i d c n j d 4 s s a p
Joseph o p a n j d w n j d s s s m p
John3 k p a n j d w c o n s d s m e
Sean k p m b i d w c j d 4 d s m g
Paul2 k b a b i d w n o d 4 d s m g
Max k b a b i d c c j d 4 d s m p
I'm Paul1 in this scenario. DDD is Dribblin' Dick. RR refers to
Round Rock (as in John the 13 year old from Round Rock. The rest
of these I assume are various staffers and DJs at the 4 station
comglomerate that KFON is a part of (eg. KHFI/KPEZ/KEYI/KFON).
The clear channel folks. And Dick informs me that some of these are
other listeners.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 32 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Sat, Sep 7, 1996 (12:10) * 8 lines
I like Max's idea of an early pick and a chanch to repent later,but why
keep it limited to just the Super Bowl?
We could pick the divisonal winners,and just for a tie breaker
we can throw in Wild Card choices.I was going to change one of my picks
for sunday but that cost me last week,so I stand pat.
jjftlaud
*I can't wait to see the"Zack Attack" (new nickname) for Zack Thomas.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 33 of 67: dean lamb (cooldude) * Sat, Sep 7, 1996 (12:47) * 14 lines
PITT over BALT
HOU over JAX
INDY over JETS
BUFF over N.E.
K.C. over OAK
CAR over N.O.
CHI over WASH
ATL over MINN
DET over T.B.
S.D. over CINN
SEA over DEN
DAL over NYG
SF over STL
GB over PHI
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 34 of 67: Jody Badum (jody) * Sat, Sep 7, 1996 (14:54) * 14 lines
PITT over BALT
JAX over HOU
INDY over JETS
BUFF over N.E.
K.C. over OAK
CAR over N.O.
CHI over WASH
MINN over ATL
DET over T.B.
S.D. over CINN
DEN over SEA
DAL over NYG
SF over STL
GB over PHI
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 35 of 67: Mike L (lydle) * Sat, Sep 7, 1996 (17:42) * 1 lines
Here my picks:
Pitt
NO
Wash
SD
Seattle
Houston
Ind
Atl
Buff
Dallas
KC
SF
Det
Arizona
GB
Dallas
KC
SF
Det
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 36 of 67: Mark S. (bnbstat) * Sun, Sep 8, 1996 (12:31) * 3 lines
Here's my picks: Miami Dallas Minnesota Buffalo Denver Detroit
Indianapolis Jacksonville Kansas City Carolina Baltimore San Diego
San Francisco (won't beat the line) Chicago and Philadelphia
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 37 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Sep 8, 1996 (14:32) * 2 lines
The picks are now closed for this week. I'm getting ready to check in on
a few games
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 38 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Sep 8, 1996 (23:27) * 18 lines
And the winners prior to Monday nights game. Sean is in the lead with a
three way tie for second among David, Jim1 and Roy. Dribblin' Dick tied
for 5th with 8 others including yours truly and Fred, the defending
champ. If the Eagles beat the Packers, there will be a 4-way tie for first place with all 4 having 13
wins. If the Packers win, Sean will be the clearcut winner with 14 out
of 15 wins.
It looks like Sean, David, Jim1 and Roy better predict the point spread
in case the 4-way tie materializes.
Fred better pick the Monday Night winner before the game starts, he also
forgot to pick the Detroit - Tampa Bay game.
A few other folks forgot to pick some games, so next week *count* your
picks and make sure you have 15 total games and whatever the total is
supposed to be for that week.
Let's see how this shakes out, it ain't a done deal for Sean yet.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 39 of 67: T. J. Cellery (TJ) * Tue, Sep 10, 1996 (09:51) * 1 lines
Just stopped by to see the standings of this weeks picks, guess I'll come back later.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 40 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Sep 10, 1996 (12:07) * 2 lines
Come back later, there are so many entrants that we may need to get
Price Waterhouse to validate the results.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 41 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Sep 10, 1996 (14:53) * 2 lines
OK. It's done. Make your picks in the new topic set up just for NFL '96
picks. I beleive it's topic 19. College picks in topic 20.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 42 of 67: T. J. Cellery (TJ) * Mon, Sep 16, 1996 (14:12) * 5 lines
Jim, Your fins looked great once they got over the initial shock of finding out that contrary to popular belief, 2 jets actually can play the game and another two have some ability. Just looking forward to your fins actually playing a contender to see just what kind of team they are. Three walkovers just havn't convinced me yet! But I will say that I love watching an NFC style offense and defense in the Amature Football Conference.
Terry is is possible to start cleaning up some of the residue from the past and making the files shorter to read??????
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 43 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Mon, Sep 16, 1996 (20:56) * 12 lines
As every NFL(not for long)team,coach and armchair quarterback knows
a win is a win.The Fin's win is an example of how coaching can
change the momentum of a game(something lacking in the fin's past
few years).Networks (T.V.) stood fla. up by not showing a second game
on sunday.They kept saying stay tuned for the 'boys,then put on a
sports show.I would have rather watched the game(dal+g.b.)
Games that keep your attention to the a winning field goal attempt
in the final seconds are what keeps us watching the game.Heart broken as
you guys in Tx. are,could be worse...you could be a N.Y.fan...
jjftlaud
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 44 of 67: Adam Churchin (slowhand) * Wed, Sep 18, 1996 (18:36) * 1 lines
Since I've never been here before I would like to bring a topic up for discussion...Why is Emmitt Smith always injured?? I feel that either this guy is faking these injuries or he screams when he moves the wrong way. One day he is hurt and the next day he is practicing. If he is really hurt then he should not play or work out. Thanx for this location to vent my frustration with the Cowboy's.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 45 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Thu, Sep 19, 1996 (06:53) * 3 lines
The Emmitt hurt syndrome gets way overplayed. But maybe we should give
him the benefit of the doubt. After all, the guy gets pounded a lot . .
. but please, no more stupid head first dive tricks.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 46 of 67: T. J. Cellery (TJ) * Thu, Sep 19, 1996 (09:37) * 1 lines
My personal belief is he just craves the attention, If you pay attention to all the so called injuries Emmitt has claimed to have had, they always seem to happen during or following a loss. This way he keeps the press mentioning his name (with injury) without mentioning the loss.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 47 of 67: T. J. Cellery (TJ) * Mon, Sep 23, 1996 (14:53) * 18 lines
Cryboys, 9ers, Packed all fall in the same week, Parity?????
Luck?????
Cowboys looked like S _ _ T. Is this the end of the road. After starters, no quality backups. Starters can't perform, entire team falls in disarray. Can Michael make a difference??? Cowboys could be 1-4 before he gets back.
Playoffs now questionable!!!!!!!
Packers, no spunk, no drive, looked like a different team. What team will be there next week, Coaches need to ride the team all week and get the confidence back they had first 3 weeks.
Vikings had something to prove after Overlooked by sportscasters. Could be 9-0 before a tough game. Will only need 10 to make playoffs from looks of the NFC.
9ers stumble from overconfidence. Just like Packer, no drive, no desire.
Once again outcoached by Carolina.
Carolina actually 10-4 for last 14 games. Best in NFL. Definite playoff material. Could actually be the darkhorse for the Super Bowl. Schedule favors them for next 6 games.
Washington, Division Champion???? Don't count them out they seem to have the WANT TO PROVE SOMETHING again. Winning the close ones makes all the difference.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 48 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Sep 24, 1996 (05:46) * 2 lines
This is has definitely been Upset Weekend, especially for us Horns,
Cowboys and Niners fans. And Green Bay falling. And now Miami!
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 49 of 67: T. J. Cellery (TJ) * Tue, Sep 24, 1996 (14:08) * 29 lines
Don't laugh yet, just think about this for a while.......
Minnesota, Washington, Carolina, Division Champs
Green Bay & Philadelphia Wild Cards
NO 49ers, NO Cowboys -------
Green Bay over Phily
Green Bay over Washington
Minnesota over Carolina
Minnesota over Green Bay
Pittsburg, Kansas City, Indianapolis Division Champs
Buffalo, Miami Wild Cards
Buffalo over Miami
Kansas City over Indianapolis
Buffalo over Pittsburg
Buffalo over KC
Minnesota-Buffalo ??????? Super Bowl
OK you can all laugh !!!!!!!!
But just how funny is it???????????
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 50 of 67: Jim Johnson (oplion) * Tue, Sep 24, 1996 (21:51) * 8 lines
Worst nightmare come true Marino hurt..Rats..Don't like Kosar,and
Erickson as a backup's backup leaves a bad feeling in my gut.
I was hoping for a good matchup on jj's return to Dallas,now I'll just
have to watch jj get boo's and Fin fans get the blues..Mr.M has a
broken bone in the ankle,well they called it a fracture.
Terry; is anyone compiling results of our picks,we need a program to
keep track of win/loss % and such,has that gone from the program?
jjftlaaud
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 51 of 67: Josh Daniel (joshd) * Tue, Sep 24, 1996 (22:48) * 1 lines
Personally, I'm really beginning to question myself on picks. "Minnesota? Hah! Green Bay'll clobber 'em!" "Dallas? They'll come back, don't worry--even if you don't want them to." It's almost enough to make me keep my big mouth shut.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 52 of 67: Boyce will be Boyce (boyce2) * Wed, Sep 25, 1996 (15:48) * 19 lines
This week:
Car at Jac
Den at Cin
Det at TB
Hou at Pit
Min at NYG
NO at Bal
Oak at Chi
Atl at SF
GB at Sea
KC at SD
StL at AZ
NYJ at Wash
Dal at Phi
My picks:
Car, Den, Det, Pit, Min, NO, Oak, SF, GB, KC, AZ, Wash, Phil
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 53 of 67: Boyce will be Boyce (boyce2) * Wed, Sep 25, 1996 (15:49) * 1 lines
Whoops, wrong topic... Sorry.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 54 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Oct 26, 1996 (01:28) * 181 lines
From Norman Chad:
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Go to NFL Section Jerry vs. Jimmy: Ready, Set, Ego
>
> Go to Sports Section By Norman Chad
> Washington Post Columnist
> Friday, October 25, 1996
>
> In the annals of time, there have been
> precisely nine mano-a-mano duels of
> unmatched sound and fury: Samson vs.
> Delilah, capitalism vs. communism,
> Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr,
> creationism vs. evolution, Coke vs. Pepsi,
> Burt Reynolds vs. Loni Anderson, Beta vs.
> VHS, the Road Runner vs. Wile E. Coyote and
> Ted Turner vs. Rupert Murdoch.
>
> And, now, of course, Jerry vs. Jimmy.
>
> Here are brief profiles of the two
> principals in Sunday's Cowboys-Dolphins
> cataclysm:
>
> Jerry Jones, 54: smooth talker, slick
> salesman, big ego, perpetual winner, loves
> the camera and the sideline, played
> football at Arkansas, fired Tom Landry,
> "owner monster" in George Steinbrenner
> mold, would run for governor of Texas if he
> thought he had the votes, likes oil.
>
> Jimmy Johnson, 53: smooth talker, slick
> salesman, big ego, perpetual winner, loves
> the camera and the sideline, played
> football at Arkansas, succeeded Tom Landry,
> "coach monster" in Pat Riley mold, would
> run for governor of Florida if he thought
> he had the votes, likes mousse.
>
> In this fairly even matchup of redoubtable
> rascals, the Cowboys have the edge - they are
> the better team, plus their coach, Barry
> Switzer, and many of Johnson's former
> charges would love to tattoo his tail. In
> fact, if the Cowboys win, they might carry
> Switzer off the field. (If the Dolphins
> win, Johnson will carry himself off the
> field.)
>
> Somebody's got to lose.
>
> But, believe you me, it ain't gonna be
> Jimmy.
>
> If Johnson were to lose this game, he'd
> waive every Dolphin - Dan Marino included - by
> midnight. He wants this victory more than
> JFK Jr. wanted a prenup. These days, Jimmy
> looks at Jerry the same way Peter Graf
> looks at a tax collector. The Dolphins are
> three-point underdogs at home. I'll
> double-down on Miami and take the points.
>
> (Coaching Fodder: Interestingly, when the
> Bengals' Dave Shula got the call Monday to
> tell him he was fired, he was on the other
> line with DePaul's Joey Meyer.)
>
> (Coaching Folly: Rick Venturi? He was
> 1-31-1 at Northwestern and 1-10 with the
> Colts. I guess he interviews well.)
>
> (Free Tip to NFL Teams: If you hitch
> yourself to Jeff George's wagon, expect a
> flat tire.)
>
> As always, the following point-spread picks
> should not be used as the basis for any
> actual cash wager:
>
> Panthers at Eagles (-4):
> Novelist Anatole France once wrote, "It is
> human nature to think wisely and act
> foolishly." Which somewhat explains how The
> Man, on the one hand, believes that
> tax-free municipal bonds are the safe way
> to go while, on the other hand, runs down
> the middle of the street bug-eyed and
> bare-chested shouting, "Carolina is Super
> Bowl-bound!!!" Pick: Panthers.
>
> 49ers (-6) at Oilers:
> To celebrate George Seifert's 100th
> coaching victory Sunday, 49ers dumped a
> bucket of '94 Beringer Napa Valley
> Chardonnay on his head. . . . Sparing no
> expense in signature Eddie DeBartolo
> fashion, 49ers now script all plays on
> cloth napkins. Pick: 49ers.
>
> Buccaneers at Packers (-18):
> Tampa Bay WR Alvin Harper lost a portion of
> the tip of his left middle finger when an
> assistant trainer inadvertently cut him
> with a pair of scissors. This is what
> medical consumer groups would call "a bad
> referral." Pick: Buccaneers.
>
> Jets at Cardinals (-4):
> Say what you will about Rich Kotite - the
> word "loser" pops to mind - but you can't go
> 3-28 over your last 31 games unless you're
> in there fighting for every three-, 10- and
> 21-point defeat. Pick: Cardinals.
>
> Chargers (-1) at Seahawks:
> The good news is that the Seahawks offense
> has embarked on a 12-step program to reduce
> mistakes. The bad news is that most
> Seahawks linemen can only count to 10.
> Pick: Chargers.
>
> Rams at Ravens (-68):
> You can't turn a soprano into a tenor.
> Likewise, you can't turn a penalty-plagued,
> sack-filled, offensively challenged, poorly
> coached St. Louis team into a winner. Pick:
> Ravens.
>
> Bills at Patriots (-4):
> Patriots to abandon huddling in favor of
> "video conferencing." . . . Bills QB Jim
> Kelly was taken aback Tuesday when he
> visited a wax museum - and saw himself. Pick:
> Patriots.
>
> Jaguars at Bengals (-3):
> Dave Shula exits with 19-52 record; Bruce
> Coslet enters with 26-39 record. This is
> like trading in a Ford Pinto for a Dodge
> like trading in a Ford Pinto for a Dodge
> Dart. Pick: Jaguars.
>
> Steelers (-5) at Falcons:
> If Jeff George is the biggest reason for
> Falcons' 0-7 start, June Jones is at least
> an "unindicted co-conspirator." Pick:
> Steelers.
>
> Giants at Lions (-11):
> Giants are so beleaguered, at halftime they
> don't go to locker room, they retreat to
> fallout shelter. Pick: Lions.
>
> Colts at Redskins (-3):
> When Colts QB Jim Harbaugh drops back to
> pass, he draws tacklers like an outhouse
> draws flies. Pick: Redskins.
>
> Chiefs at Broncos (-3):
> I swear - if Marty Schottenheimer won Super
> Lotto, John Elway would still cash in the
> ticket. Pick: Broncos.
>
> Bears at Vikings (-7):
> YouUve got to figure that Bryan Cox likes
> to eat jerk chicken. Pick: Bears.
>
> Last week: 4-8.*
>
> Season record: 54-51-1.
>
> (* This brings to mind the 1974 film "The
> Gambler," in which James Caan drops $44,000
> in one night and goes to his mother for a
> loan. She asks how he could lose that much
> money. He replies: "I gambled and I lost."
>
> Copyright 1996 The Washington Post
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 55 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Fri, Nov 1, 1996 (06:01) * 51 lines
reprinted by permission of . . .
GLENN MAR / 3e150z / 510-824-5054 / mailto:gbmar@pb1.pacbell.com
We're at the halfway point (more or less), and this year's
NFL season has seen some big surprises...
GOOD
----
Mark Brunell 500 more yards than anyone else and not much help
Vinny Testaverde 10 TDs in the last 3 games, 334 yard average?
Mike Tomczak Career backup seizes his chance and does well
Terry Allen The bionic man has 13 TDs - on a record pace
Terrell Davis Already broken 1000 combined yards
Rickey Watters OK, he is as good as he thought. Too bad for us.
Jerome Bettis Gonna eat up some Rams this weekend
James Stewart 766 combined yards, 7 TDs, and Natrone sits
Jamal Anderson Best young stiff-armer in the league
Ernest Byner "I'm not dead yet"
Eddie George Impact rookie of the year.
Adrian Murrell 199 yards rushing last week!!!?
Tony Martin Reaching the premier class
Michael Jackson 632 yards, 7 TD's - he's keeping his promise
Derrick Alexander 6th in NFL in yards not bad for a "who?"
Keenan McCardell 727 receiving yards also not bad for a "who?"
Charles Johnson Did you see that one handed catch two weeks ago?
Keyshawn Johnson A punk, but the impact rookie receiver of the year
Wesley Walls Good thing we kept Popson, at least
John Kasay Panthers the new Saints - all D and FG's
BAD
---
Jeff Blake Was it Shula? First week looks like maybe.
Carl Pickens Ditto.
Warren Moon Finally got too old?
Steve Young Finally breaking down?
Dan Marino Only 6 TD passes - dinosaur breakdown
Jeff George What an idiot
Lawrence Phillips Rookie disappointment of the year
Tim Biakabutuka His replacement does better, albeit against patsies
Ki-Jana Carter See Shula
Rashaan Salaam Just too slow for the NFL
Aaron Hayden SD dumped Means for this?
Anthony Miller Getting replaced by Ed McCaffery
Darnay Scott Just runs flies - hey, Al Davis wants him!
O.J. McDuffie Only veteran WR on Miami and he can't get it going
Andre Rison Doesn't like the way he looks in Cal colors
Eric Metcalf Don't think it's all injury
J.J. Stokes Lower your sights, fans
Michael Westbrook Redskins keep winning on the ground
Jeff Jaeger Once such a big foot, now a big misser
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 56 of 67: michael speer (mickey) * Tue, Nov 12, 1996 (10:02) * 7 lines
terry,
i like the football picks that you were doing, i would like to get
in that also. will you e-mail me mspeer@midway.k12.mo.us info on
how to enter it. i would appreciate that. oh, i think that K.C. WILL LOSE
TO SAN DIEGO AND DALLAS WILL BEAT THE PACK BECAUSE THE PACK IS NOT BACK
THIS YEAR. MY FIRST NAME IS MICHAEL.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 57 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sat, Dec 14, 1996 (21:45) * 22 lines
Will Denver win the Superbowl this year. Do they have a hex?
You judge.
1986 -- They lose to the Giants (even though they were ahead 10-9 late in
the 3rd quarter) because their undersized defensive line is eventually worn
down by the Giants running attack.
1987 -- They lose to the Redskins (even though they led 10-0 at the start of
the quarter from hell) because they overcommit to overpursuit to stop the
running game. Coach Gibbs is content to let Timmy Smith run counter after
counter.
1989 -- They lose to the Niners (well, okay, they were never ahead in this
one) because their safeties do not have the cover skills or speed to stop
Rice or Taylor after the catch or any pass down the middle.
But maybe this year is different. Sports Illustrated listed five reasons
why this years Broncho team is superior to the Super Bowl runnerups of the
past.
Who do you think this years Superbowl will boil down to?
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 58 of 67: M Lydle (Mlydle) * Sat, Dec 14, 1996 (23:38) * 1 lines
Denver had a 5th place schedule which was one the weakest in the league. I think Dallas has as good a chance as Denver of winning the superbowl. But with the AFC several teams (especially Denver) can make it to the bowl, but how many have a realistic chance?
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 59 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Dec 15, 1996 (00:28) * 1 lines
So, bottom line Mike, who will make it to the Superbowl?
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 60 of 67: Mike Lydle (Mlydle) * Wed, Dec 18, 1996 (19:53) * 1 lines
Bottom line, Denver vs. Green Bay. Denver only because they play at home but watch for the Steelers in the AFC and the Cowboys and 49ers in the NFC. Carolina will sink like a lead wieght, their schedule was easier than the Broncos ie Falcons, Saints, and Rams twice and the only quality team being a beat up 49er team, we will see what they are made of when the meet the Steelers.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 61 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Dec 18, 1996 (22:34) * 2 lines
Novacek may be back? That may really help the Cowboys against the
49ers with a well rested (though perhaps a bit rusty) tight end.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 62 of 67: Mike Lydle (Mlydle) * Sat, Dec 21, 1996 (23:56) * 1 lines
Well the real season is about to begin. Even though the Steelers probably won't put up a real game, I still think the Panthers are over their head. The Packers are going to be tough to beat in Green Bay. As for the boys, who knows how well a good defense and medicore offense will take them.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 63 of 67: Ginger Coplan (ginger) * Sat, Jun 14, 1997 (21:01) * 1 lines
Who's going the be this year's Superbowl champ?
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 64 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Sun, Jun 15, 1997 (01:08) * 2 lines
The Vikings.
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 65 of 67: Ginger Coplan (ginger) * Sun, Jun 15, 1997 (22:20) * 1 lines
Vikings?
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 66 of 67: T. J. Cellery (TJ) * Wed, Jun 18, 1997 (12:23) * 4 lines
The real skill will be show by the Packers......
the upset will be in the NFC playoffs
49er's in a close one by one with a last minute field goal
then go on to defeat the raiders in the Super Bowl
Topic 11 of 71 [sports]: NFL '96 - pro football
Response 67 of 67: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Wed, Jun 18, 1997 (14:52) * 1 lines
Raiders!!!
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