Pick 'Em: Hatin' On The Home Teams

Wrap it up, Larry
After rocking a 4-for-4 last week, I'm not feeling too good about this week. That pesky law of averages, I tell ya.

One thing that I'm sticking with is my love for road teams. I love it when teams that are just plain shitty get extra points because they're at home. Like New Orleans wasn't going to piss all over San Francisco because they're in San Fran? Please. On to this week's picks... Tread with caution, but if I go 4-0 again, I'll have to rub it in your face for not listening.

New England (-5) over INDIANAPOLIS
I thought a bit about taking Washington last week. I felt it was just time for the Pats to at least not cover. I mean the Browns almost did it, why couldn't Washington? Well, about 45 points later, I'm glad I opted for Green Bay getting some love. Until someone at least comes close to beating the Pats, they're a mainstay here. Of course, that "someone" could be Indy...

Houston +3 over OAKLAND
Both teams have lost three games in a row. Houston's passing offense is 4th in the NFL while Oakland gives up 328 yards per game. Their passing D isn't as good as it was last season, and frankly, I'm just not going to back a team that can't sell out a home game.

Arizona +3.5 over TAMPA BAY
With news that Larry Fitzgerald knocked up a cheerleader, he's going to have to earn some more money within the next year or so. There's no time like the present, Fitzy. Go nuts. On the field this time.

Washington -4 over NEW YORK JETS
The Jets are just one of those teams that I can't take without getting at least a touchdown. They don't even play at home when they're home. New York is full of Giants fans - don't kid yourself. Plus Kellen Clemens will be starting, Laveranues Coles is not. Washington has plenty of scoring to do given last week's disaster. Why not take it out on a guy that used to coach for Belichick?


Good luck this week....

Baby Mama Drama

Spoke too soon on the "slow news day" bit.

We all know the fairy tale. Star quarterback dates star (and non-shabby looking) female athlete. Star quarterback wins a national title for a Hollywood-laced University. Star quarterback upgrades from said female athlete to millionaire celebrities and the party scene. Said female athlete then becomes pregnant with star quarterback's child. Female athlete becomes bitter towards star quarterback's lack of attention to her and child, takes quarterback to court. Happily ever after.

The wonderful TMZ.com is reporting that the legal dispute between Matt Leinart and Brynn Cameron has been settled. Leinart will be able to see his son, Cole, on Mondays and alternate weekends.

Of course, this all stems after Leinart improvised a bit regarding his current parental roles, which were quickly shot down as blasphemous by Cameron.

The Big Lead and I share setiment that the "Britney and Paris aren't allowed around the baby" line is quite humorous, especially when exclaimed in the court of law. For you golddiggers out there, you'll be pleased to know that Cameron is said to receive $12,500 a month in child support.

And to think, "female college basketball player" never crossed my mind when I was ever asked "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Man, I was way off.

(h/t TMZ via TBL)

Lane Who?

It's a fairly slow news day today, so I'm stuck posting on Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin. For those of you not familiar, yes...there is a team in Oakland. And yes, they're coming off of an awful season under Art Shell and are now in the hands of a 32-year old coach in is first season. That's where this Kiffin guy comes in.

Fresh off of a huge* win against the Arizona Cardinals, NFL.com is reporting that Kiffin has been taken to the hospital for what is being called a viral infection.

[Insert "got sick from watching team play" joke here.]

I find it a bit funny that this was also included in the post.

The Raiders returned to practice Monday and some players weren't even aware Kiffin was absent until they took the field.

So the team didn't even acknowledge the fact that their coach was missing? The players do know that Shell is even gone, right?

Regardless, here's to a speedy recovery for Kiffin as this is no way to start what will likely be the longest season of his career.

*by "huge" I mean worthless as it was an exhibition game in which a fellow by the name of Hiram Eugene scored on a 36-yard interception. Way to go, Hiram.