by Wally Okay ... who among you is not pondering the conference title games this very moment? Raise your hands. Okay, please go stand in the corner ... you're officially on football fan probation. Meanwhile, the rest of us will offer opinions, insights, predictions on what might happen Sunday. NFC Championship -- Packers vs Bears: As a Bears fan, it's still … [Read more...] about Casual Friday 1/21
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Casual Friday 1/7
by Wally Getting ready to head into a WONDERFUL weekend of BIG games ... college and NFL games that REALLY matter. Okay, I'm including Monday night's national title game, too ... so an "extended weekend" if you will. So here's a few somewhat random thoughts on what we're about to see. Alright, this first game doesn't REALLY matter, except to a few hundred thousand … [Read more...] about Casual Friday 1/7
Casual New Years Eve
by Wally Before y'all go out and celebrate, a few things to ponder and debate before we hit the boatload of games coming our way Saturday: * I'm still surprised that Miami is favored over the Irish by 2 1/2 in today's Sun Bowl. I woulda pegged ND the fave by 4 or so. I guess Miami is still viewed to have superior team speed and athleticism, etc, but they sure didn't … [Read more...] about Casual New Years Eve
Casual Christmas Eve
by Wally Just finished my list for Santa ... getting ready to text it to him. Here are the sports related things I want for Christmas ... deliverable either Christmas morning or as appropriate in the New Year: 1. I want the Bears to finish strong ... win these last two games and earn that bye during wildcard week. But most importantly, at least win your first playoff … [Read more...] about Casual Christmas Eve
Casual Friday (Peerless Prognosticators Pool)
By Wally A veeeeeeeerrrrrrrry casual Friday indeed. Last day of work before a two week break .... yaaaaaaaaahooooooooooo! Okay ... sorry ... a little premature excitement at the prospect of not having to be in the "oriface" for several days. Like the players above, I'm feeling a little combative and restless today ... I'm ready for the bowl games to start THIS WEEKEND … [Read more...] about Casual Friday (Peerless Prognosticators Pool)