Butkus D. Dogg's Friday Fearless Forecast (Week 19)
Hello, again. For the second straight week I took it in the shorts (just an expression, I run around in the buff. Okay, I have a collar) and went 2-3. I can't believe the Vikings are so bad they lost to the Bears and the J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets losing to Miami, even after Miami fired that coach who was wearing the fake nose and glasses. And then we have the Lions, who were facing the Packers JV and still lost. Arghhh. I'm still 118-42 on the year, so that's good and hopefully I'll make it up over the playoffs. As you know, our mama left us, but now I hear she is coming back tomorrow. I guess the Bald Guy apologized for whatever he said or did and Mama has agreed to return. I hope the Bald Guy knows what he's doing because I guarantee you, she is not going to let him watch sports like he has been while she's been away. He's even been watching the NBA lately. Ooops, I suppose I wasn't supposed to mention that.
I, for one, will be happy to see her. We lap dog types require a lot of attention. With the bald guy going to work everyday and being in the sack by 8 or so, I'm feeling pretty neglected. Yeah, the Bald Guy spends time with us, but then he goes into his man cave and has to cook dinner and locks us up while he's eating, so there is very little quality time. And when he does spend time, he tries to split it between the Fat Dog and me, no matter how many times I shove that lard a** out of the way. At least now I know there will be somebody on duty to rub my head from 9am-10pm each and every day (even if I do have to watch soap operas.) WELCOME BACK, MAMA!
One other quick note. Tonight is the Cotton Bowl. Unfortunately, it's on Fox, which means if you watch the game, you'll be subjected to three and ½ hours of Gus Johnson. The Bald Guy has had the technicians at AT&T U-Verse install a special Gus Johnson mute chip which kicks in anytime he starts to scream (which will probably be most of the second half.) That guy makes my ears bleed. I'd rather listen to the Fat Dog sing the hits of Celine Dion than listen to that jackass call a football game. Or a basketball game. Or curling. Or whatever.
Okay, enough of my repressed opinions. it's showtime. Here's our best shot at the first round of the playoffs:
- Cincinnati vs. Houston: This game is a tough one to call because both these teams have rookie quarterbacks and you never know how a rookie quarterback is going to do in the playoffs. In addition, the Texans have been backsliding the last few weeks. The Bengals have their own problems with quarterback Andy Dalton fighting the flu earlier this week. When the game is this close, you gotta go with the home team. Take Houston.
- Detroit vs. New Orleans: All I have to say about this game is that if a backup quarterback can throw for six touchdowns against the Detroit Lions, what do you think Drew Brees is likely to do? Take New Orleans.
- Atlanta vs. New York Giants: I think the Giants are the sleeper team of the NFC. They've definitely won when they've had to and their defesne was very convincing against Dallas. Atlanta is an upgrade over Dallas, but I love the Giants balance of offense and defense. Take the Giants.
- Pittsburgh vs. Denver: It doesn't matter that Rashard Mendenhall is out or that Ben Rothlisberger re-tweaked his ankle. All that matters is the Pittsburgh defense is going to make Tim Tebow wish God would call him home before the end of the game. Take Pittsburgh BIG.
Posted by Butkus D. Dogg at 1/6/2012 8:55 AM 
Categories: Butkus D. Dogg, Pro Football, College Basketball
Tags: Predictions The Old Johnson
Categories: Butkus D. Dogg, Pro Football, College Basketball
Tags: Predictions The Old Johnson
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