Wrangler. Real. Comfortable. Jeans.

Anyone else tired of seeing Brett Favre advertise Wrangler jeans?  I think this commercial has been on the air for about 17 years.  And I see it at least 3 times a day.  My favorite part is the guy blatantly diving into the mud puddle to make a catch.  Just to demonstrate, that if you too, dove into a mud puddle wearing Wrangler jeans, you might be able to catch a pass from Brett Favre.

Sorry for that...I just had to get that off my chest.  

Bold prediction alert update.  I said last week Louisville would go 9-3 this year.  So far: 2-1.  A solid win over Kansas State on Wednesday.  The defense looks solid.  Especially against the run.  Ron English looks to have imposed a stout defense with this young group.  If he continues to make the Cards a tough defense over the next few years, don't look for him to hang around too long.  Head coaching opportunities will surely be calling.

Ok.  I'm ready to make another bold prediction.  Underline bold.  Emphasize it.  Scream it, if you must.  Ready?

World Series:  Dodgers v. Angels.  An all LA affair.  That was bold wasn't it?  Before you laugh, let me reason with you.  On the AL side, it looks like Boston is going to be making the trip out to LA to face the Angels in the first round.  Point to the Angels.  Rays will most likely face the White Sox.  This one is tough.  I like the Rays.  They have proven themselves to be worthy of their division title (haven't won it yet, but it is inevitable).  None the less, whoever wins this series will lose to the Angels.

Now for the more ridiculous side.  The NL is mediocre.  Everyone thinks the Cubs are great because they have an inflated record against sub-par competition.  Zambrano?  Great, you threw a no-hitter.  Congrats to you.  Then you go follow that up by going 1 and 2/3 innings giving up 8 runs.  Nice.  I guess that elbow problem is back.  I'm not quite sure how the NL matchups are going to play out, but with the NL, it's all about the hottest team.  See: the NL world series participants for the last 5 years.  The Dodgers are 16-4 since August 30.  Therefore, the Dodgers will make it to the series.

Before I go on to my NFL picks this week, I just wanted to tell you to look out for my latest publication (not on this blog).  I have been invited to do a guest column in the TWIB (the University of Kentucky's College of Law premier publication).  The title?  "True Life:  I'm a Law School Boyfriend."  Make sure editor Anna Girard hears from you.  She was a little unsure if she wanted to offer me the column, and I'm still not sure she will.  Send her an email at anna.girard@gmail.com to tell her to let me do this.  If all goes well, maybe a book deal, movie...who knows.

Now for the picks.

Last week: 9-6

Season: 19-11

FALCONS over Chiefs.  The Chiefs looked bad last week.  Especially playing at home.  Those Chiefs fans are crazy.  One of the guys I worked with in Indiana was a Chiefs season ticket holder.  He would drive to KC every other weekend to go the games (8 hour drive).  Like I said, Chiefs fans are crazy.

BILLS over Raiders.  I wish I could watch this game.  My boy Michael Bush had 90 yards and his first NFL TD last week (a 32 yard run; fast forward to about 3 minutes in to see the run).  Justin Fargas and Darren McFadden missed practice this week, so Bush could be the featured back against the Bills.

BEARS over Bucs.  Kyle Orton has a funny lookin beard.  It looks like he just came out of the Jumanji.

VIKINGS over Panthers.  No way the Vikes start 0-3.  Wait, I forgot.  Gus Ferotte is the QB.  I hope he doesn't try any left handed passes).

PATRIOTS over Dolphins.  This is too easy.

TITANS over Texans.  Have I picked a road team yet?  The Titans look Super Bowl good, except for their QB.  We'll see how Kerry Collins holds up over the course of the season.

Cardinals over REDSKINS.  The Cardinals look solid this year.  Kurt Warner is old.

49ERS over Lions.

SEAHAWKS over Rams.  The Seahawks look worse than anyone thought so far this year.  But they are playing the Rams.  As bad as they have played, they are still favored by 7.

BRONCOS over Saints.

EAGLES over Steelers.  "Just pick Philly because it's not Pittsburgh." -Court.  Consider it done.

COLTS over Jags.  Another tough one.  But I can't see the Colts losing two straight at home.

RAVENS over Browns.  I hate both of these teams.  I shouldn't have to pick this game.

PACKERS over Cowboys.  The Pack is surprisingly good this year, and the Cowboys are on the road.  Edge to the Packers.

Bengals over GIANTS.  I just can't pick against my team.  I know they are overmatched.  But I've got to believe they are going to play better than they have the first two weeks.

Summary:  I picked two road teams.  And one of them was my team, which I don't really believe can actually win their game.  This could blow up in my face.