NFL 2014-15 Basement Race
August 20th, 2014 at 12:33:45 PM
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The first team to lose 9 regular season games this season will be _____________________
Answers will be hermedically sealed in a pickle jar on the porch of Funk and Wagnels.
Answers will be hermedically sealed in a pickle jar on the porch of Funk and Wagnels.
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August 20th, 2014 at 12:52:59 PM
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giants
August 20th, 2014 at 1:10:56 PM
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Got to go with the Browns. I was going to say the Raiders, but their schedule is tougher in the second half of the season. The Browns start a crappy QB (didn't matter who they selected as starter), and start the season with Steelers, Saints, Ravens. They could easily lose their first 5.
My second pick would be the Vikings, another tough schedule for a bad team with the exception of AP.
My second pick would be the Vikings, another tough schedule for a bad team with the exception of AP.
August 20th, 2014 at 1:30:35 PM
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I've got to go with Cleveland.....Manziel ain't ****
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August 20th, 2014 at 7:49:36 PM
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Le'Veon Bell was arrested today with pot, Blount was in the car with him to so there is a good chance the Steelers will be without their top 2 running backs on the first game. I wouldn't be shocked if the Browns won their first game.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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August 20th, 2014 at 8:54:00 PM
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Detroit. Dan Orlovsky is back on the books.
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
August 20th, 2014 at 8:57:49 PM
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Jacksonville Jaguars ! any side bets versus your pick ? Always go with the class of the field.
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the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
August 20th, 2014 at 9:37:21 PM
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I'll take Tampa Bay, just for the hell of it.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
August 20th, 2014 at 9:39:23 PM
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Glad to see your are supporting a Florida team.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
August 20th, 2014 at 9:40:48 PM
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Now if you had to pick the first team to lose 9 games against the spread, that would be a challenge !
If only Ed Collins was not so busy. SIGH
If only Ed Collins was not so busy. SIGH
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
August 21st, 2014 at 3:25:39 AM
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America's Team. I think they'll really stink up the league this year and it will be fun watching Jerry get rid of the useless coach. He should also fire the GM :-)
August 21st, 2014 at 11:59:06 AM
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With a heavy heart, I predict "Raiders". It is certainly possible for them to lose 14 games this season... SIGH...
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August 22nd, 2014 at 3:10:38 AM
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They were my second choice as I'm sure they'll be cover-your-eyes-awful, but their opening schedule is light and they could go 2-2 or even (*gasp*) 3-1.Quote: AyecarumbaWith a heavy heart, I predict "Raiders". It is certainly possible for them to lose 14 games this season... SIGH...
August 22nd, 2014 at 4:29:06 AM
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Raiders. My Bills might be a close second.
October 6th, 2014 at 11:28:09 AM
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Due to their late Bye week, the Jaguars have moved ahead (below?) the Raiders in the race to the basement. If current trends continue, they should get to 9 losses in week 9. The Raider's are on track to get there week 10.
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October 6th, 2014 at 12:56:31 PM
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Quote: SOOPOORaiders. My Bills might be a close second.
Your blasted Bill are 3-2 because the Lions have no kicker.
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October 6th, 2014 at 3:43:15 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaDue to their late Bye week, the Jaguars have moved ahead (below?) the Raiders in the race to the basement. If current trends continue, they should get to 9 losses in week 9. The Raider's are on track to get there week 10.
I'm pretty satisfied with my Tampa Bay pick; they're close to on-schedule at 1-4. lol...
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 6th, 2014 at 4:36:03 PM
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I have $100 on the Raiders at 3-1 at Bovada. Jacksonville has seemed to be close to winning a couple of times. The Raiders haven't. It's a fun bet.
October 6th, 2014 at 5:00:39 PM
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Quote: chickenmanAmerica's Team. I think they'll really stink up the league this year and it will be fun watching Jerry get rid of the useless coach. He should also fire the GM :-)
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October 7th, 2014 at 3:32:06 AM
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I stand corrected 5 games into the season. It is a lock to pick opposite to mine :-)Quote: SOOPOODo you sell your picks?
October 7th, 2014 at 5:06:19 AM
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Quote: chickenmanI stand corrected 5 games into the season. It is a lock to pick opposite to mine :-)
Just teasing chicken.... my football prognosticating skills leave a lot to be desired......
October 22nd, 2014 at 2:16:01 PM
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The Jaguar's win in week 7 has tied them with the Jets for the second worst records (1-6) in the NFL, and opened the basement door for the Raiders.
Currently at 0-6, they are the only winless team, and the next three (actually the next 10) don't look encouraging at all:
Oct 26 OAK @ CLE The Browns lost to the Jags. They plan to take out their frustrations on the Raiders. If Oakland has any chance of not losing all their games this season, this is the week. After all, the Browns LOST to the JAGS.
Nov 02 OAK @ SEA: Egads, can it get worse for them, than to play the Seahawks at home??...
Yes, yes it can..
Nov 09 DEN @ OAK
Jacksonville plays Miami, Cincy and Dallas, before their Bye week, so it looks bad for them too, but Miami could be vulnerable. If both the Raiders and Jacksonville lose out, the Jags/Cowboys week 10 game in London is still at 1 pm Eastern time, so they will still record their loss prior to the Raiders kick-off in the late afternoon games.
As for the Jets, they play Buffalo, KC, and Pittsburgh. They should be able to get at least one of those.
Currently at 0-6, they are the only winless team, and the next three (actually the next 10) don't look encouraging at all:
Oct 26 OAK @ CLE The Browns lost to the Jags. They plan to take out their frustrations on the Raiders. If Oakland has any chance of not losing all their games this season, this is the week. After all, the Browns LOST to the JAGS.
Nov 02 OAK @ SEA: Egads, can it get worse for them, than to play the Seahawks at home??...
Yes, yes it can..
Nov 09 DEN @ OAK
Jacksonville plays Miami, Cincy and Dallas, before their Bye week, so it looks bad for them too, but Miami could be vulnerable. If both the Raiders and Jacksonville lose out, the Jags/Cowboys week 10 game in London is still at 1 pm Eastern time, so they will still record their loss prior to the Raiders kick-off in the late afternoon games.
As for the Jets, they play Buffalo, KC, and Pittsburgh. They should be able to get at least one of those.
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October 22nd, 2014 at 2:22:05 PM
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Can anyone tell the 12th man which bus to take in Seattle ? Or are the fans only responsible for wins and the football team has to eat the losses ?
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
October 22nd, 2014 at 2:36:15 PM
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Don't overlook my bad boy TampaBay, Aye! They're at 1-5 with the past bye week. I'm still in this...lol.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 22nd, 2014 at 4:11:03 PM
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This is one of the problems I have trying to gin up any slight interest in this alleged sport. They only allow one of them to lose, so somebody is forced to win, even when it is abundantly clear that they both suck eggs, each in their own special way.
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
October 22nd, 2014 at 7:48:26 PM
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I'm awaiting the Lolions now going 1-8 down the rest of season. Once Staffs thinks he can pull out a miracle, his production drops down. Happened last year after the fake spike win over Dallas.
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
October 22nd, 2014 at 8:02:04 PM
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Quote: DrawingDeadThis is one of the problems I have trying to gin up any slight interest in this alleged sport. They only allow one of them to lose, so somebody is forced to win, even when it is abundantly clear that they both suck eggs, each in their own special way.
Who are you, Donovan McNabb?
November 10th, 2014 at 12:43:41 AM
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Well, the streak continues. The Raiders lost their 9th game this season, and their 15th in a row, dating back to last season. I think their game ended before the Jaguars 9 th loss today, but have no confirmation.
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November 10th, 2014 at 4:26:39 AM
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Quote: FinsRuleI have $100 on the Raiders at 3-1 at Bovada. Jacksonville has seemed to be close to winning a couple of times. The Raiders haven't. It's a fun bet.
7 games to go. And I checked, my bet was actually for 7/2. So $450 to me if the Raiders can keep being the Raiders.
December 28th, 2014 at 5:34:08 PM
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So, the Raiders won for you, Fins? Followed by Jax, guys? But Tampa Bay finished worst for the #1 draft pick in the spring, I heard.
Knew TB was terrible. Too bad I didn't bet it somewhere. lol...
Knew TB was terrible. Too bad I didn't bet it somewhere. lol...
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
December 28th, 2014 at 6:32:13 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsSo, the Raiders won for you, Fins? Followed by Jax, guys? But Tampa Bay finished worst for the #1 draft pick in the spring, I heard.
You heard correctly - Tampa Bay drafts first, followed by Tennessee, Jacksonville, and Oakland (if I counted right - Jacksonville and Oakland are both 3-13, but for draft order purposes, the first tiebreaker is strength (actually, "weakness") of schedule, and Jacksonville's games were against teams with a combined record worse than Oakland's).
