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2006 MLB PLAYOFFS – AL DIVISIONAL SERIES by Patrick Stanton Oakland A’s vs. Minnesota Twins Offense: Neither team exactly set fire to the offensive statistic books this season, but when you have such weapons as Frank Thomas, Nick Swisher, Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau in your arsenal, statistics become a moot point. As both teams have… Read more

by Nick Ferraro 1.  Chicago Bears – The Bears are the early-season favorite in the NFC after throttling Seattle. 2.  Indianapolis Colts – The Colts got an MVP-type drive from Manning to win against the Jets.  They shouldn’t have needed it. 3.  Baltimore Ravens – The Ravens got a win against a quality opponent Sunday… Read more

by Scott Dierking  The architectural blueprint drafted by Omar Minaya for the 2006 New York Mets was an easy one to read. The Mets, through the primary every day line-up additions of Carlos Delgado and Paul LoDuca created a line-up that was balanced in its versatility and exceeding in its prolific combination of both power… Read more

by Christopher Gardella Indianapolis Colts (3-0) at New York Jets (2-1) When Eric Mangini cleaned out his Foxboro office this past off-season, it’s hard to imagine him leaving behind the Patriots’ past game plans for Peyton Manning and the Colts. Mangini, now a New York Jet, will attempt to frustrate Peyton Manning this week, much… Read more

by Nick Ferraro  Last Week Straight: 7-7-1 Spread: 3-11-1 Year to Date Straight: 24-20-1 Spread: 16-28-1 Okay, that was miserable.  Just when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, somebody moves the rocks.  I haven’t been able to pick my nose thus far, but the good news is you can just go against me and win… Read more

by Nick Ferraro 1.  Seattle Seahawks – The Seahawks jumped all over the Giants to end the suspense early Sunday.  Their reign at the top of this list will be tested without Alexander.   2.  Indianapolis Colts – The Colts still have the feisty Jags at arms length in the AFC South. 3.  Cincinnati Bengals… Read more

Last Week: 8 –7 vs. spread 10 –5 straight up   Year to Date: 13 – 17 vs. spread 17 – 13 straight up  Week two was a big improvement over a pathetic week one, but we’re still not where we want to be. This week we even out the record against the spread, and we… Read more

By Christopher Gardella  New York Jets (1-1) at Buffalo Bills (1-1)   J.P. Losman’s first two seasons with the Bills have been anything but stable for the Tulane alumni. His rookie year was shortened after a collision with Troy Vincent left Losman with a broken left leg. The following year, Losman won the starting job in training… Read more

by Nick Ferraro 1.  Seattle Seahawks – The Seahawks clamped a potent Cardinals offense.  They are 2-0 without a big game from Alexander. 2.  Indianapolis Colts – It was an easy day at the office for Manning and company. 3.  Cincinnati Bengals – Rudi Johnson is thriving behind the Bengals big-time offensive line. 4.  San… Read more

New England Patriots (1-0) at New York Jets (1-0)   By Christopher Gardella Bill Belichick didn’t think that Eric Mangini should be the next “HC of the NYJâ€? when the job was offered to him this past off-season. He wasn’t telling Mangini this out of spite but rather as a warning to the young coach… Read more

By Nick Ferraro Last Week: 5 – 10 vs. spread 7 – 8 straight up Okay, that was terrible. That wasn’t the way we wanted to start the season, but hopefully the worst is over.  Raiders at Ravens (-13) After the poor showing on Monday, it’s hard to imagine the Raider offense getting much done… Read more