NFL Week 14 Predictios

1:00
Steelers(7-5) at Bengals(8-3-1)
This is a battle in the AFC North. The Steelers have been very inconsistent this season, as they always seem to play up to the level of their opponent, as evidenced by their 35-32 loss to the Saints on Sunday. I think what gives the Steelers the edge in this one is Le'von Bell going up against a Bengals run defense that is one of the worst in the league. I said this last week, but I'm going Steelers again.

Winner: Steelers

Panthers(3-8-1) at Saints(5-7)
The Saints are coming off a major road win in Pittsburgh. Drew Brees is going against a fairy bad Panthers secondary, and him and Jimmy Graham will cause big problems for the Cats in this NFC South matchup.

Winner: Saints

Ravens(7-5) at Dolphins(7-5)
This will be a good one. I'm going to give Baltimore the edge because I believe that Justin Forsett will have a nice game going up against a Miami run defense that is one of the worst in the league.

Winner: Ravens

Colts(8-4) at Browns(7-5)
This game is critical for Cleveland if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. I think the difference in this game will be the combination of Andrew Luck to TY Hilton. Although Cleveland has a very good secondary, Luck has come into his own as an elite QB and he will pull this one out for the Colts, with the help of Hilton, who is one of the best receivers in the league.

Winner: Colts

4:05
Bills(7-5) at Broncos(9-3)
I believe that the Broncos defense will stop an underwhelming Bills offense. Payton Manning will play well enough against the tough Bills defense to pull it out for the Broncos.

Winner: Broncos

Chiefs(7-5) at Cardinals(9-3)
This is a hard one to predict because the matchup is so even, but I am going with the Cards because I believe their defense is superior to KC's.

Winner: Cards

4:25
Seahawks(8-4) at Eagles(9-3)
Mark Sanchez has not played against a secondary as good as the Legion of Boom. After watching the Seahawks performance last week in San Francisco, I've concluded that that defense is legit. I'm taking the Hawk's in this one.

Winner: Seahawks.

Sunday Night
Patriots(9-3) at Chargers(8-4)
I'm going to surprise some people here and take the Bolts. I think that the Patriots secondary is shaky and Phillip Rivers will take advantage of that

Winner: Chargers

NFL Week 13: Key Predictions for Sunday/Monday Night games

These are my predictions for Sunday/Monday of Week 13 of the NFL Season. Remember, I do not pick every game, only the ones that are compelling or have some kind of importance for either  1 or both teams involved. If it is significant for 1 team only and will be a blowout, I will not write about it unless it is the Monday Night game. In other words, if you are looking for stuff on the Raiders, and let's face it why the hell would you be, you have come to the wrong place.

1:00
Saints(4-7) at Steelers(7-4)
The Saints defense has struggled a great deal this season, and Ben Roethlisberger and company will take advantage of that. I think Drew Brees and the Saints offense will keep things close, but the Steelers will be too much in the end.
Enjoy this pic of Big Ben
Winner: Steelers

 

Browns(7-4) at Bills(6-5)
This is a hard game to pick, but I think the difference for the Browns will be recently reinstated WR Josh Gordon. Gordon is one of the best receivers in the game, and also one of the fastest, and hehe will blow past the Bills secondary to lead the Browns to victory.

Winner: Browns

Chargers(7-4) at Ravens(7-4)
Another tough one to pick. T
he Ravens play very well at home, and the combination of that and Justin Forsett running against a mediocre Charges run defense will lead the Birds to victory.

Winner: Ravens

Panthers(3-7-1) at Vikings(4-7)
While this is a matchup between 2 bad teams, the Panthers still have something to play for as they are alive in the NFC South race. I think that this motivation will get them past Minnesota in this one.

Winner: Panthers

4:05

Cardinals(9-2) at Falcons(4-7)
The Cardinals are on fire, as they have one of the best defenses in the league. The Falcons have one of the worst running games in the league and the Cards have one of the best run defenses in the league, and this does not bode well for Atlanta. The Redbirds should have no problem disposing of a weak Falcons team that is somehow in first place.

Winner: Cardinals
4:25
Patriots(9-2) at Packers(8-3)
I hate picking games like this, as both teams are so good. However, I think the difference will be Aaron Rodgers going up against a Pats secondary that ranks 17th in the league. I also think that the Packers play inspired football at home. Also, Bill Belichick stating that Aaron Rodgers is no Tom Brady was not a smart move from a man who is a so called genius.

Winner: Packers



















Sunday Night
Broncos(8-3) at Chiefs(7-4)
The Chiefs are known to play great at Arrowhead Stadium. This combined with a strong defense, and the emotional loss to the lowly Raiders last Thursday, will push KC ahead of Payton Manning and company.

Winner: Chiefs

Monday Night
Dolphins(6-5) at Jets(2-9)
I believe that the Dolphins have a good football team, and they are very strong defensively, particularly in the secondary. This will set them up real nicely for the woeful Jet's offense.

Winner: Dolphins

More CFB Predictions

#10 Michigan State(9-2) at Penn State(6-5)
I love Penn State, but I do not see them winning this one. There defense will keep it close on Senior Day, but I think Sparty will be too much to handle in the end, as Penn State's offense will struggle mightily.

Winner: Michigan State

Pitt(5-6) at Miami(7-4)
Pitt needs a win to become bowl eligible, and I don't think they get it. RB Duke Johnsen and WR Phillip Dorsett will be too much for Pitt to handle.

Winner: Miami

#2 Oregon(10-1) at Oregon State(5-6)
I believe that the Beavers will play hard and keep this game close for a while, but Marcus Mariota and the Ducks will be too talented in the end.

Winner: Oregon

College Football: Rivalry Week Preview

It is rivalry week in College Football. Let's get into some of the matchups.

12:00

Michigan (5-6) at #6 Ohio State (10-1)
One of the most storied rivalries in all of sports is not what it used to be. The Buckeyes have won 11 of the past 13 matchups against ''The Team Up North'', and Saturday won't be much different. QB JT Barrett and the Buckeyes will roll, and it will most likely be Brady Hoke's last game on the sidelines for Michigan.

Winner: Ohio State

South Carolina(6-5) at #23 Clemson(8-3)
The Tigers have struggled with Steve Spurrier and the Gamecocks in recent years, but that will change tomorrow. I expect Clemson to play inspired football and win quite handily, as this will be the end to a disappointing season for USC.

Winner: Clemson

#16 Georgia Tech(9-2) at #9 Georgia(9-2)
Georgia Tech's triple option offense could cause problems for the Georiga defense. However, I believe that Geroiga is better defensivly then Tech is, and runningback Nick Chubb will be the difference for the Dawgs.

Winner: Georgia

3:30
#4 Mississippi State(10-1) at #19 Ole Miss(8-3)
Once a team that looked like a playoff contender, Ole Miss has fallen on hard times, with tough losses to Auburn and Arkansas. Meanwhile, Mississippi State, led by QB Dak Prescott, will most likely need a win to get into the playoffs. I have a feeling that Ole Miss will pull off the upset tomorrow. I think the Rebels will play very hard since they have nothing to lose, and im still not sold on MSU as a top team.

Winner: Ole Miss

Florida(6-5) at #3 Florida State(11-0)
Florida is not what they used to be. Jameis Winston and the Noles will dish out a pounding in this one to add to Florida coach Will Muschamp's misery.
Winner: Florida State

#18 Minnesota (8-3) at #14 Wisconsin(9-2)
This will be a good one. I think that running back Melvin Gordon will be the difference for the Badgers, and they will take home the Paul Bunyan axe.
Winner: Wisconsion

7:45
#15 Auburn(8-3) at #1 Alabama(10-1)
The Iron Bowl. One of th
e most storied rivalries in all of sports. The Tigers have seen a once promising season turn to disappointment, as they have dropped game to Georiga and Texas A&M. I think that the Tide will simply be to much for the Tigers in this one.

Winner: Alabama

NFL Week 12 Predictions For Key Matchups

1:00
New England (8-2) vs. Detroit(7-3)
This is a good matchup. I think the fact that New England is 17th in the league in allowing passing yards will work in Matt Stafford's favor, and Detroit will pull this one out.
Winner: Lions

4:05
Seahawks(6-4) at Cardinals(9-1)
In this NFC West matchup, I am expecting a defensive battle. I believe that the strength of the Seahawks run defense, as well as the weakness of the Cardinals passing game, will be the key to a Seattle victory
Winner: Seahawks

4:25
Dolphins(6-4) at Broncos(7-3)
This will be very close. It will be interesting to see how Payton Manning matches up with the Miami secondary, which ranks 2nd in the league. However, I do not think the Dolphins have proven enough this season, and I will go with Payton and company in this one.
Winner: Broncos.

College Football Preview

12:00
#8 Ohio State at #25 Minnesota
The Buckeyes(8-1) are coming off of a huge win at Michigan State. Led by Freshman QB JT Barrett and Sophomore DT Joey Bosa, the Bucks have defied expections after star QB Braxton Miller was lost for the season in August. The Gophers(7-2) are led by Senior RB David Cobb, who has over 1,000 yards rushing. I think that Ohio State will pull away late, and win this one by at least 2 touchdowns.

Winner: Ohio State

#19 Clemson at #22 Georgia Tech
The Tigers are led by Sophmore Reciever Mike Williams, while the Yellow Jackets and their Triple Option offense QB Justin Thomas. It will be close, but I think Thomas will be the difference for the Jackets in this one.

Winner: Georiga Tech

3:30
#16 Nebraska at #20 Wisconsin
2 of the best runningbacks in the country will square off in this one. Both Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon and Nebraska's Ameer Abdulla are in the hunt for the Heisman. This is an even game, but beating the Badgers in Madinson is not easy and I don't think the Huskers will be an exception.

Winner: Wisconsin

#1 Mississippi State at #5 Alabama
The biggest game of the day, this one is too close to call. The Bulldogs are led by QB Dak Prescott, who is in the Heisman race. #5 Alabama is coming off a big come from behind win at LSU, and is led by another Heisman candidate in WR Amari Cooper. It will be a tough game, but MSU has been shaky at times during the season which concerns me, and they do not fair well in Tuscaloosa, and I think Cooper will make a huge difference.

Winner: Amari Cooper

7:15
#9 Auburn at #15 Georgia
Auburn is coming off of a upset at the hands of Texas A&M, while Georgia is getting a huge boost with the return of stud RB Todd Gurley. QB Nick Marshall and the Tigers will have their hands full in Athens. I think that the return of Gurley, along with Auburn being, in my opinion, overrated, will doom the Tigers.

Winner: Auburn.

WPIAL Playoffs: Semi-Final Predictions

8 teams remain in the WPIAL Playoff. Let's get into the matchups.

A
#1 North Catholic vs. #4 Avonworth
North Catholic's defense, along with PJ Fulmore will be too strong for Avonworth.

Prediction: North Catholic

#2 Clairton vs. #3 Neshannock
Clairton has demolished every team they have faced, and Neshannock won't fare much better.

Prediction: Clairton

AA
#2 Aliquippa vs. #3 Wash High
Wash High has lost 2 of their top starters to injuries, and that will hurt them big time this week.

Prediction: Aliquippa

#1 South Fayette vs. #5 Seton LaSalle
QB Brett Brumbaugh and the rest of the defending State Champs have too much firepower  will squeak past a stingy Seton defense in this one.  

Winner: South Fayette

AAA
#1 Central Valley vs. #5 Ringgold
The running back duo of Senior's Jordan Whitehead and Preston Johnson is as good as any in the WPIAL, and they will lead the Warriors back to Heinz in this one.

Winner: Central Valley

#2 Thomas Jefferson vs. #3 West Allegheny
By far the toughest game to predict but..... 17-13 WA
Winner: WA. Defense will be the difference

AAAA
#1 Pine-Richland vs. #4 McKeesport
Ben DeNucci  will be the difference for the Rams in this one.
Winner: PR
#2 Penn-Trafford vs. #3 Central Catholic
This is hard to predict. However, I think Central's awesome defense will make the difference in this game.
Winner: CC

Baylor/Oklahoma Prediction

#12 Baylor at #15 Oklahoma
Baylor is led by Senior QB Bryce Petty, as well as sophomore runingback Shock Linwood and Freshman receiver KD Cannon. The Bears have the #1 scoring offense in the country, as they are averaging 50.4 points per game. The Sooners are led by sophomore QB Trevor Knight, as well as freshman running back Samaje Perine and junior receiver Sterling Shepard. The Sooners are 9th in the country in scoring offense, averaging 41.5 points per game. It will be an offensive battle, but I think Knight will be the difference for the Sonners, as well as the fact that the game is in Norman.

Winner: Oklahoma

MLB Playoffs Recap 10/4/14/Predcition for 10/5/14

It was a wild night of baseball on Saturday. Let's get into it.

The Giants defeated the Nationals 2-1 in 18 innings. It was the longest game in the postseason since 2005. The scoring started in the bottom of the 4th when Anthony Rendon hit a single, scoring Asdurbal Cabrera. It would remain that way until the 9th when Pablo Sandaval hit a double, scoring Joe Panik. It would remain that way for 9 grueling innings until Brandon Belt hit a solo shot in the top of the 18th. Yusmerio Pettit got the win for the Giants while Tyler Roark took the loss for the Nats. Hunter Strickland picked up the save. With the win, the Giants now have a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.

The next game was also exciting, as the Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 3-2. The Dodgers drew first blood in the bottom of the 3rd when Dee Gordon hit an RBI groundout, scoring AJ Elis. They added another run that inning when Adrian Gonzalez hit a single, scoring Zach Grenkie. It would remain that way until the top of the 8th when Matt Carpenter hit a 2 run homer, tying the game at 2. It would not remain that way for long, however, as Matt Kemp hit a solo shot in the bottom half of the inning. The Dodgers would hang on to even the series at 1. Brandon League got the win for the Dodgers while Pat Neshek took the loss for the Cards.

Today, the Kansas City Royals take on the LA Angles with a chance to sweep the series. James Shields(14-8, 3.21 ERA) will take the hill for KC, and he will be opposed by CJ Wilson(13-10, 4.51 ERA). I think that Shields will be too much for the Angles and he will pitch the Royals to the ALCS.

Pirates 1, Brewers 0

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday by a score of 1-0 in the last home game of the season. The game was scorless until the bottom of the 7th when Russell Martin singled, scoring Andrew McCutchen. That's how it would stay as the Pirates shut them down for the next 2 innings. Vance Worley pitched 8 great innings to pick up the win to improve to 8-4 while Willy Peralta took the loss to fall to 16-11. Tony Watson picked up his 1st save. It was also announced on Sunday that the Pirates broke their all time single attendance record. The Pirates are now tied with the Giants for the 1st Wildcard spot.

Brewers 1, Pirates 0

The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Milwaukie Brewers on Saturday night by a score of 1-0. The Pirates had their chances to score. In the first inning, Travis Snider was on 3rd and Andrew McCutchen with 1 out. However, Neil Walker and Russell Martin both popped up to end the threat. They had another chance in the Bottom of the 4th when Martin led off with a double, but he would end up being stranded. In the Bottom of the 5th, after both benches had been warned, Matt Garza hit Andrew McCutchen for the 2nd time in the game and was therefore ejected. In the 8th inning, the Pirates loaded the bases with 1 out. However, Starling Marte lined out and Gaby Sanchez grounded out to end the threat. The Brewers would score the games lone run in the 9th when Logan Schaffer hit a sac fly, scoring Elion Herrera. Francisco Rodriguez shut the door in the 9th for his 43rd save. Zach Duke got the win to improve to 5-1, while Mark Melancon took the loss to fall to 3-5. The Pirates are now 83-71, 3.5 GB of St Louis for the division and 1 GB of San Francisco for the 1st wildcard spot.

Pirates 4, Brewers 2

The Pittsburgh Pirates won a thriller on Friday Night by a score of 4-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee drew first blood in the Top of the 1st when a single by Jonathan Lucroy scored Ryan Braun. The Brewers would add another in the 5th on a solo shot by Rickie Weeks. It would remain that way until the Bottom of the 8th, when Russell Martin brought the house down. With 2 on and 1 out and Jonathon Broxton on the mound, Martin belted a 3-run shot, scoring Neil Walker and Chase d'Arnaud. Ike Davis would add an insurance run, scoring Gregory Polanco. Mark Melancon would shut the door in the 9th for his 31th save. In my opinion, Martin is the most irreplaceable player on the Pirates and Neil Huntington should do everything he can to keep him this winter. John Holdzkom got his first big league win, while Jonothan Broxton took the loss to fall to 4-3. This is the Pirates 5th straight win, the first time they have done that this season. The Pirates are now 83-70, 4.5 games in front of the Brewers for the 2nd wildcard spot and 1 GB of the Giants for the 1st wildcard spot. They are also 3.5 games back of St. Louis in the NL Central.

Pirates 9, Red Sox 1

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night by a score of 9-1. The Pirates drew first blood in the Bottom of the 1st on a solo dinger by Gregory Polanco. They would add 2 more in the 2nd when a double by Clint Barmas scored Starling Marte and Ike Davis. 2 batters later, Josh Harrison singled home Barmas to make it 4-0 Pirates. In the 3rd, Neil Walker added to the lead with a solo shot. The Red Sox would get on the board in the 5th when a groundout by Xander Bogarts scored Bryce Brentz. The Pirates would score 4 in the bottom half, however to put the game away. Starling Marte grounded into a Fielders Choice, scoring Andrew McCutchen. Ike Davis would then bring home Marte and Neil Walker with a 3-Run shot to make in 9-1 Bucs, and that's how it would stay for the remainder of the game. Francisco Liriano picked up the win after 6 innings of 1-run ball to improve to 6-10, and Clay Buchholz would take the lose to drop to 8-9. The Pirates remain 3.6 GB of St. Louis in the NL Central and are now 2.5 games up on Milwaukie for the 2nd Wildcard spot and 2.5 games back of San Francisco for the 1st Wildcard spot.

Cubs 6, Pirates 4

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night by a score of 6-4. The Cubs drew first blood in the Top of the 3rd on a 2 run blast by Javier Baez. They would add another run in the next inning when a double play ball by Chirs Valaika scored Luis Valbuena. It would remain that way until the Top of the 7th when Castillo hit a sac fly, scoring Arismendy Alcantara. They would add 2 more in that inning, first when a double by Mike Olt scored Valbuena, then a solo shot by Matt Szczur made it 6-0. In the Bottom of the 8th, Russel Martin hit a bases clearing double to make it 6-3. Travis Snider would hit a dinger in the 9th, but it would not be enough as Chicago hung on for a 6-5 win. Felix Doubront pitched 6 shutout innings for the win to improve to 4-5, while Jeff Locke allowed 3 runs over 5.1 to drop to 7-5. Hector Rondon picked up his 24th save. The Pirates are now 78-70, 3.5 games back of 1st place St. Louis and 3 games up on Atlanta for the 2nd Wildcard spot.

Pirates 5, Cards 2

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night by a score of 5-2. The game was scoreless until the Bottom of the 4th when Clint Barmas beat out a potential inning ending double play ball, scoring Neil Walker. The Pirates increased their lead in the 5th with Josh Harrison's 12th homerun of the season. The game remained that way until the Top of the 7th. The Cards cut the lead in half on a sac fly by John Jay, and tied the game on a single by pinch hitter Randall Grichuk. The Pirates would take the lead in the Bottom of the 8th on a pinch hit, 3 run homerun by Ike Davis. Mark Melancon shut the door in the 9th, and the Pirates moved to 68-64. Gerrit Cole pitched 6 solid innings of 1 run ball for his 8th win of the season, and reliever Seth Maness took the loss. Melancon picked up his 23rd save.

Cards 3, Pirates 2

The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday by a score of 3-2. The Pirates struck first in the Bottom of the 2nd on a solo homerun by Pedro Alvarez. That lead would hold until the 7th when John Jay singled home Tony Cruz to tie the game. The Cards would pull ahead 1 batter later when Matt Holiday singled home Jay, who had advanced to 2nd on an error by Andrew McCutchen, and Matt Carpenter to make in 3-1 Cardinals. The Pirates would close the gap in the 9th on a solo shot by McCutchen, but it would prove to be too late. John Lackey pitched 7 innings of 1 run ball for his 13th win, and relief pitcher Jared Hughes took the loss to move to 6-4. Francisco Liriano pitched stellar, for Pittsburgh, allowing 1 run over 6 innings. This loss moved the Pirates to 67-64, 6 games behind the first place Brewers and 1.5 games back of a wildcard spot.