NFL Week 10 Picks/Cotto-Pacquiao Fight

Sorry this is coming out late, but I got caught up in the monster performance Manny Pacquiao put on display tonight in Las Vegas.

I thought the fight would be alot tougher than this. The first four round were epic action, with Cotto early hitting PacMan with some bomb left hooks, but the little guy has a chin that is as granite as the handwraps Antonio Margarito used in his gloves.

Pacquiao dropped Cotto in the 3rd, then again in the 4th with a vicious uppercutt. Cotto started backing up instead of being the aggressor. When this happened, the fight was all but over.

I will give Miguel Cotto all the credit in the world. He has always went toe to toe with the best of the best, unlike some other loudmouth Welterweights that TheSportsTown has ripped apart in the past. Cotto came in prime shape, and looked great early, but Pacquiao I do not think is human.

Cotto started bleeding in the latter rounds like Rocky Balboa fighting Drago, adn to his credit again, he kind of wanted to go out on his shield.

In the 12th round, Referee Kenny Bayless stopped the fight in the first minute of the round when Cotto was getting pounced with combos and backing up constantly. It was the right call by the offical, unlike most BCS Conferences.

Next for the inhumane freak we call PacMan? It has to be Mayweather. I just do not think after Mayweather saw this fight, he would want any part of Pacquiao. I do not blame him, but if he does not take the fight, it will taint his career. Undefeated or not.

Now, onto the NFL Picks. We already are 1-0 for Week 10, as we somehow won that God awful game on Thursday Night. The Degenerates Corner (A special section of SportsTown), had the house riding on the 49ers -3.5.

Did they flinch at the end when the Bears were 10 yards away?

Not for a second. That is how predictable and bad Jay Cutlet is.....


Miami Dolphins 31, Tampa Bay Bucs 13 - The Dolphins are getting a trend that they run the Wildcat like mad men early in games (NO, NE), then slow down as the game goes on. The Bucs rushing defense is so dreadful that Fantasy owners of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams will be quite smitten.

New York Jets 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 10 - I do not want to be the team that has to face a Rex Ryan defense after their Bye week and a loss. That defense is going to go nuts.

Kansas City Chiefs 20, Oakland Raiders 13 - I am on record, that this might be the worst NFL ever played in my lifetime. The Raiders are a joke. Their QB looks like a contestant on The Biggest Loser more than a pocket passer. The Chiefs, well just play like (Larry Johnson slur).

(I wish the Browns did not play on Monday Night, otherwise, the last game would of been a good introduction to THE worst franchise in the NFL)

I will have to settle for...

Minnesota Vikings 45, Detroit Lions 10 - Megatron is shooting blanks in Detroit this season. Rumor has it that Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford do not see eye to eye. Meanwhile, the fresh off Bye week Vikes are their opponent. Hide the women and children from this game. Maybe even putting the Direct TV on block for the channel.

Atlanta Falcons 23, Carolina Panthers 16 - How great was it that a Head Coach wants to yell and fight with opponents as much as the players do? I love Mike Smith. I could of played for Mike Smith for sure. Carolina keeps this close, but the always Delhomme Picky 6 awaits, followed by the MMA sanctioned fight between Steve Smith and whoever gets in his way.

Washington Redskins 14, Denver Broncos 10 - UPSET SPECIAL! Yes, I know the Redskins are a bigger mess than Jessica Simpson at the end of the Tony Romo relatonship, but their defense is nails. What has Kyle Orton done against very good defenses? The Steelers in the 2nd half are the blueprint.

Tennessee Titans 24, Buffalo Bills 20 - Chris Johnson already has 125 yards and a TD in this game.... kickoff is not for hours. The Bills have given up a few 300 rushing yard days, and now they have to face Ussain Bolt in pads? Lonnnnnnnng Day coming up.

New Orleans Saints 63, St. Louis Rams 10 - This is more of a mismatch than me setting foot in a boxing ring with Mike Tyson circa 1987. At least I beat Mike Tyson in the Nintendo game. The Rams have a better shot at finding an eskimo to sell ice to.

Arizona Cardinals 31, Seattle Seahawks 21 - I want to pick Seattle, but all I see in my head is the beating the Cards gave the Hawks a few weeks back in Seattle. It was 14-0 before Matt Hasselback got one snap. I cannot see the outcome any different.

Philadelphia Eagles 34, San Diego Chargers 27 - Phillip Rivers, meet the blitz that willmake you not get out of bed Monday morning. The Eagles are due for a big game by their defense. Brian Westbrook will be back, so him and Tomlinson can star in Grumpy Old Men 3: I can still run for 4 yards a carry. Remember, it is a fiction.

Cincinnati Bengals 20, Pittsbrugh Steelers 17 - Kind of an upset, except for the fact that the Bengals won round 1. Big Ben is passing like a wildman, but he is facing maybe the best CB tandem in the league now, consisting of Leon Hall and Jonathan Joseph. This would be a massive win for the Bengals and would all but assure them of the divison with the tiebreaker and their remaining schedule.

New England Patriots 34, Indianapolis Colts 31 - The only reason why I am picking The Brady Bunch is because the Colts are on their 13th and 14th DB's this season. If 6 DB's are the dime, then what the bumbleclot is the 13th and 14th? The Peso? Peyton the MVP keeps it close, but finally takes defeat this season.


Last Week: 9-4

Season 81-47

Weekend Wrap-Up

Great weekend for sports, I just could not get fully into it though. Unfortunately, life takes precedent over the awesome world of sports.

I did not catch much College Football on Saturday, but I am sure the look on Pete Carroll's face was priceless after USC lost to Washington. See that Pete? Wave goodbye to that. What is it? Oh, that was your shot at the BCS title game. Congrats to Steve Sarkisian, beating USC with Tyrone Willingham's recruits. Thats something Charlies Weis could not do.

Let me get this straight now. Tebow puts up a Fulton St. fish market type of a stinker, and he still should be considered for the Heisman? Right now, I have Jimmy Clausen, Javhid Best, and Jacory Harris over Tebow by a wide margin.

Have to feel for Nebraska. They go out and play a great game on the road against a top 15 team, just to lose it in the final minute. That has to feel like if you opened your bedroom door after finding out you got a promotion at work, just to see your new boss is in bed with your wife. I seriously would rather have what happened to BYU, and that was getting embarrassed big time against Florida St. Point is, I always rather get backhanded that punched right in the gut.

I would please like to have my 60 dollars back, and the three hours of my life that was the Mayweather-Marquez PPV. If you are a boxing fan, and you wonder why MMA is more popular, watch that fight again. Too much BS in the sport that I love, which I have to admit, really is dying.

I do have to thank Shane Mosely, Bernard Hopkins, and an assist to Max Kellerman for basically putting Mayweather in the corner and on the spot in the post-fight interview. It was funny to watch, but classless. Thing is, to get the attention of a classless punk like Mayweather, you have to stoop to his level, and that is all the way down to the curb.

I did get to watch the NFL all day yesterday. I sat on my duff, with a drink and some cookies, and put on the Direct TV NFL Package, and all was better. Best game of the week was the Pats-Jets game, with Ravens-Chargers and Texans-Titans bringing in the silver and bronze medals there.

The Jets might just be the real deal. They talked more smack last week than Muhammad Ali in Manila, but they backed it up. The defense was stifiling, they did put Brady on his back more than six times. The crowd called the plead from Rex Ryan to be loud, and QB Mark Sanchez really showed alot of moxy in the 2nd half. Excellent win.

CB Darrelle Revis might of proved that he is the best CB in football, going on an island and shutting down Randy Moss this week, after doing the same to Andre Johnson last week, who just abused Cortland Finnegan this week. Speaking of...

How fun was that Texans-Titans game? It looked like someone had joystick control of RB Chris Johnson, and the Texans Andre Johnson. Insane.

This is why Norv Turner will NEVER win anything as a Head Coach. Rivers is roasting the Ravens secondary like chestnuts on an open fire around Christmas, and you run right at Ray Lewis on that play? I think even Gomer Pyle would of not done that. What a dolt.

I hope Giants All Pro DE Justin Tuck is not badly injured after Dallas T Flozell Adams cheaply tripped him. That was completely bush league, by an overrated, has-been, fat, overweight, and lets not forget about lazy player. Only reason why that was a close game last night was because as soon as Tuck as out, the Cowboys went nuts on the running game. Tuck is probably the best DLineman in the league because of the way he plays the run.

Now, tonight's game. I really believe that the Dolphins defense can give Peyton Manning and the Colts fits. If the Fins offense can eat up the clock and keep Manning off the field for large stretches, this game could be very interesting. Indy will not be able to run the ball on this defense either.

Dolphins 17, Colts 13.

Two more weeks for the NHL opener. Bring on more sports!

NFL Week 2

Week 1 in the NFL had alot of cupcake matchups, hence the reason we went 13-2 on the predictions, only missing on the Texans getting whored out in their own building by the newly crowned "Sanchise" and the Jets, and because of that miracle grab for Denver that made Gus Johnson have a 6.3 Richter Scale like orgasm.

Week 2 is a bit different, with several prime time matchups and a bare mininum on the blowout specials, this week's action will be as fat as Floyd Mayweather at his weigh-in.

Atlanta Falcons 27, Carolina Panthers 17 - As much as Jake Delhomme got a case of amnesia and melted down last week, what stood out to me more was how Matt Ryan effciently carved up a pretty good Dolphin defense through the air. Ryan has a good game, Delhomme helps out with a Lotto Pick 6. Steve Smith may decide to deck teammate #3 by the end of this game.

Buffalo Bills 20, Tampa Bay Bucs 13 - TO can take the pacifier out of his mouth now, the Bucs pass defense was a launching pad last week. Owens and Evans will have a field day. I just hope Trent Edwards has the arm strength for this game.

Minnesota Vikings 34, Detroit Lions 14 - CNNSI.com's Peter King must of smoked the same weed Stewart Mandel did. Mandel picked Washington over USC, and now King is picking the Lions in this, which would basically eliminate 2/3rds of all Survivor Pool entries in America. No way, no how. Adrian Peterson goes Bo Jackson/Tecmo Bowl nuts this week.

Green Bay 23, Cincinnati Bengals 16 - This game will be closer than most realize. The orange cats can play some defense, that miracle catch last week was just that, a miracle. They just cannot keep up with Rodgers and Jennings.

Tennessee Titans 23, Houston Texans 12 - Titans are pissed off after having the Steelers in their grasps. Got a long week off as well. Houston got embarrassed at home to the Jets. Actually an early important game for both. Titans just punch them in the mouth on the Lines.

Kansas City Chiefs 27, Oakland Raiders 23 - This pick is based on Matt Cassel being under center. I just think the Raider letdown from Monday Night will still linger. Dwayne Bowe and Mr. Nnamdi Asomugha will be a tough, physical battle on the line of scrimmage.

Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Arizona Cardinals 20 - Upset Special! Yes, we are going to pick on the Cardinals, and do you know why? The ancient law of West Coast team, playing on the East Coast, at a 1pm est. start. It was basically foolproof last season. Take the East Coast team at home until proven otherwise.

Washington Redskins 23, St. Louis Rams 3 - Good news for the Rams, they finally put some points on the board this season. The bad news? The Redskin defense is basically Clubber Lang in Rocky 3 this week, and the prediction is for PAIN!

New Orleans Saints 38, Philadelphia Eagles 20 - The Donovan Mcnabb injury is basically the outcome. I do not think he will play. Why do you think the Eagles brought in Jeff "Huckleberry Hound" Garica in immediately? Drew Brees finally cracks this Eagle defense late and pours it on.

New England Patriots 17, New York Jets 14 - How fun has the mind games and trash talking been for this game during the week? Rex Ryan came in knowing that the Jets HATE the Pats, and he rubbed salt to the wound right away. BTW, someone should tell Rodney Harrison that he is now a member of the press, and part of being the press, is to not associate yourself in a Twitter War defending your old team, like you still played! The Vegas line is FISHY. Pats pull out a nailbiter.

Cleveland Browns 19, Denver Broncos 16 - Although they won last week basically by the hand of God, I have zero confidence in Denver. Orton is a stiff, and that defense really can not stop Scooby Doo and the gang. Brady Quinn looks sharp this week, just a gut feeling.

Seattle Seahawks 27, San Francisco 49ers 23 - Got to give the 49ers props for making my Upset pick last week come through. They could easily win this game as well, but I do not think the 49ers have an answer for TE John Carlson. As long as Matt Hasselback is healthy, he is only going to improve each week.

Baltimore Ravens 17, San Diego Chargers 9 - No Tomlinson in this game. Does that hinder or improve the Bolts offense? Im not sure, LT looked as slow to hitting the hole as me running in quicksand. Ray Lewis and friends eat up the Bolts this week, who are also without C Nick Hardwick.

Chicago Bears 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 16 - Jay Cutler will bounce back, and I would like to give him a pointer in this clash with the champs. No Troy Polamalu = post routes with Hester and use Greg Olson in the middle of the field. Bears are desperate for a win, and claw one out.

New York Giants 27, Dallas Cowboys 20 - Everyone has Dallas winning this game, and they looked sharp in the first Post TO era last week. I just have no idea how the Boys are going to handle that physical defense, especially that front four. Got to prove you can beat a heavyweight Dallas. Sorry.

Last prediction:

Juan Manuel Marquez def. Floyd Mayweather by decison.

This prediction is coming more from the heart than on paper. Mayweather is the bigger, stronger, and faster fighter. I just cannot see Mayweather shake off 21 months of ring rust that fast against the smartest, technical fighter he has ever faced in his career.

By the way, nice one Mayweather for not making weight. The conspiracy theories are already going full-blast, but it comes down to one of two things. One, he just could not make weight.

Or, he did not want to make weight, knew Marquez would settle on the side for compensation, and did not have to dehydrate himself in training and will come into the fight stronger.

Either way, I hope Marquez knocks the punk out. I will settle for Mayweather being embarrassed after hearing the scorecards from Michael Buffer.

We will predict the Monday Night game next article, tomorrow.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

A few days ago, on the cusp of his comeback fight from a 21 month layoff, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was not talking about his fight with top 5 Pound for Pound fight, Juan Manuel Marquez. Mayweather was doing what he does best, and that is talking about himself, mentioning that he gets unfair treatment from the media and public. This is nothing new from Mayweather, except the last point he brought up in the rant.

Mayweather took out the race card.

"If you're rich, you're a rich n-----," he said. "If you're poor, you're a poor n----. If you're smart, you're a smart n-----. At the end of the day, they still look at me as a n-----."

Yes, Mayweather finally went there in Ali fashion.

Someone has to tell Mr. Mayweather that the general public does not treat him unfair because of the color of his skin. If he were white, or latino for that matter, since he mentioned Oscar De La Hoya's name as well, and acted the way he does, he would still get roasted for it.

The public is "unfair" to you because you come off, basically as a phony.

I am not talking entirely about Mayweather's boxing career either.

Yes, Mayweather is one of the Top 40 boxers to ever grace a ring. He has the skill set that is very rare in a fighter. In the ring though, who is that signature all-time win against a top level opponent that history can talk about for years?

Oscar De La Hoya? Please, we found out through the years that he was not as good as advertised, and that he became a whore for money and promoting instead of truly trying to become one of the greatest.

Ricky Hatton? Again, not a chance. There was a reason Hatton was a 3.5-1 underdog as an undefeated fighter going up against Mayweather. He was exposed. Good job Floyd. I got to give you credit for that one.

Diego Corrales? He was about to go to prison. Chico was also a fighter that never used his jab.

The public's perception is that Mayweather cherry picks his fights. He will get into the ring with Carlos Baldomir for 8 million, but not Antonio Margorito or Shane Mosely. Why not? Because Baldomir was simply the much easier fight.

There are quite a few instances in Mayweather's career like this, including fighting Juan Manuel Marquez this upcoming Saturday, having Marquez move up nine pounds heavier than he has ever fought at. For non-boxing fans, that is like attempting to bench press 250 pounds, when the max you have ever done was 180.

That is one reason the public and media treat Mayweather unfairly. Here is the main reason though.

Mayweather is an egomaniac. He flaunts his lifestyle right in everyone's faces. Tossing one-hundred dollar bills at a camera is just one prime example of this behavior in the past. Matter of fact, the entire premise of HBO's 24/7 series, basically started with Mayweather's behavior. Remember Floyd, most of America dislikes Donald Trump for basically the same reason. It is not a race issue.

It is not hard to see that Mayweather is a different person with the camera on him, and when it is off of him. Mayweather off camera, is being sued by a bank for an unpaid loan for a half a million dollar luxury car. With the camera on Mayweather, he is giving food out to the homeless of Las Vegas. Off camera, the IRS is on Mayweather's back for over six million in unpaid taxes, on camera, he is mocking the IRS, saying, "I got a good relationship with the IRS; they ain't took nothing away from me." On, camera, he is taking his daughter skating and having a good time. What happened off camera ? Mayweather's two cars, two guns, ammo, and a bulletproff vest were seized from Mayweather's home in the investigation of a shooting, yes, right outside of that skating rink he brought his daughter.

Mayweather also opens his big mouth when he has no idea what he is talking about. Talking about the announcer for the upcoming fight, Mayweather said, "Larry Merchant don't know nothing about boxing," Mayweather said. "What's that other guy's name [at HBO]? [Emanuel Steward]. He's an Uncle Tom.

Now, all boxing fans know that Larry Merchant is a drunk fossil. The only reason why Merchant is still around is because he has been there for 30 plus years, but the Steward quote? Are you out of your mind Floyd?

Emanuel Steward for years has trained mostly black fighters into elite boxers, and groomed them as men. I would've loved to seen Floyd Mayweather say that with Thomas Hearns in the same room, I would bet my mortage that The Hitman's old right hand would of taken Mayweather's head off clean.

These are the reasons why the media and public treat Mayweather this way. It was not unjust, Mayweather puts his own foot in his mouth, never takes responsibility for it, then cries out about it afterward.

Want to know how to stop this perception Floyd?

Basically, stop your crying . Take care of business on Saturday, and for the rest of your career.  You have the American Dream already. Just live it out and have fun in doing so.

Can your ego handle that? We will see.