Super Bowl XLVIII

The playoffs have come to an end and for the first time ever I have successfully picked the teams that came through to battle in the Super Bowl. Way back in October I picked the Broncos and Seahawks to represent their conferences in the biggest game of the year. I also made a prediction that it would be the Broncos standing victorious at games end.

Conference Round 2013

I went 4/4 this week. I dont think there was much surprise though. Which means we have New England going to Denver and San Francisco going to Seattle. This is the first time in a while that I feel that the best 4 teams are fighting for their conference championships. After week 6 I picked the Broncos and the Seahawks to win their AFC and NFC. Im going to stick with my original picks.

Divisional Round 2013

This Week
As predicted the Colts took out the Chiefs, if only by a total collapse of the Chiefs defence.
The Saints thwarted the naysayers by going on the road to Phili and taking out the Eagles.
I got the Chargers/Bengals game wrong but Im not surprised that the Bengals couldnt get it done.
The cold didnt seem to hamper the 49ers in their win in Lambeau.
Accuracy: 3/4

Next Week
New Orleans @ Seattle: Ive been very impressed with this Seattle team and I cant imagine the Saints coming in and winning another road game in the Seahawks stadium. Se
ahawks

Indianapolis @ New England: This game is what the AFC playoffs have been all about for the last decade. Unfortunately for Indy, Peyton is a Bronco this year. Patriots

San Francisco @ Carolina: Last week I said that there was only one NFC team that can beat the 49ers. The Panthers are not that team. 49ers

San Diego @ Denver: A classic AFC West showdown. The Chargers have a lot of momentum but I think the Broncos are ready for the Super Bowl this year. Broncos

Playoffs 13

So, it looks like I did pretty good on my picks.

AFC
East: Patriots! (12-4)
North: Bengals! (11-5) Looks like my last minute change worked out.
South: Colts! (11-5) The other 3 teams have a combined 13 wins. "Good job winning the South Indy" he said sarcastically.
West: Broncos! (13-3)
Wildcard: Chiefs! (11-5), Dolphins Chargers (9-7) So the Dolphins didnt make it. Who would have thought that the 5-7 Chargers would win their last 4 and to be the only other team over 500 in the AFC.
NFC
East: Cowboys Eagles (10-6) Fuckin Cowboys
North: Lions Packers (8-7-1) Technically over 500, Green Bay limps into the playoffs from a division that hates to win this season.
South: Saints Panthers (12-4) I said the Saints would have to beat the Panthers twice, they didnt.
West: Seahawks! (13-3)
Wildcard: 49ers! (12-4), Panthers Saints (11-5) So the Panthers beat out the Saints for the division and I had them the other way around.

What happens next?
Chiefs vs Colts: Ive been unimpressed with the Colts all season. That said, Andy Reed cant win in the playoffs. Colts
Saints vs Eagles: Saints
Chargers vs Bengals: While I think the Chargers have made a great run, I have to go with the Bengals.
49ers vs Packers: There is only one NFC team that can stop the 49ers and it isnt the Packers. 49ers.

As for the Superbowl; Im still going with the Broncos over the Seahawks. Though, for the first time this season I think the 49ers or Panthers could contest for the NFC Championship.

NFL 13 Late Season Picks

Were 3/4 of the way through the season and things are starting to solidify. I know my picks look almost exactly like the If the Season Ended Today scenario but thats the way it is this year. Only a few teams actually showed up and several of them are only a game away from clinching their spot in the playoffs.

AFC
East: Patriots (9-3)
One more win and they take the division.

North: Ravens Bengals (8-4)
The Ravens could make a run for the division but I feel like the Bengals will hang on.

South: Colts (8-4)
This weeks win over the Titans brings the Colts to just one win away from clinching the worst division in the league.

West: Broncos (10-2)
Mid season I said that the Broncos were going to have to be the ones to take out the Chiefs. Well they have, twice.

Wildcard: Chiefs (9-3), Titans Dolphins (6-6)
The Chiefs will be the 5th seed this year. As for the last seed in the AFC, who knows. Its likely that a team with an 8-8 record gets a wild card spot in the AFC. Currently it would be the 6-6 Ravens but I am going to have to change my pick to the Dolphins.

NFC
East: Cowboys (7-5)
The Cowboys have an easier schedule but the Eagles are hot on their heels. This one could come down to their week 17 matchup.

North: Lions (7-5)
The Lions have been very fortunate that their two capable rivals starting quarterbacks are both injured.

South: Saints (9-3)
The Saints should win this division. That said, they still have to play the Panthers, twice.

West: Seahawks (11-1)
The Seahawks are easily the best team in the league right now.

Wild Card: 49ers (8-4), Packers Panthers (9-3)
Well, the loss of Aaron Rodgers was too much for the Packers to overcome and I seriously doubt they will be going to the playoffs this year. Also, it looks like the Panthers are legit.

I still like the Broncos and Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

8:09:10 11/12/13

Wii Fit U

The new Nintendo Fit game is out. (Play it!) Its only available for download right now, but its free! You download it and then have 30 days to use it (you do need to have a balance board). If you like it, you just buy the little pedometer (a pedometer is a device that counts your steps, not your trustworthiness around children) that they make, the Wii Fit Fit Meter, for $20 and then you get to keep the game, forever.

Ive been using it for a week now and have lost more than 3 pounds. Its not much really, the first 10 are always easy for me. Hopefully this new game will keep me motivated to keep at it. Its really exciting to see how far Ive walked every day and how much altitude Ive climbed. There are also a lot of new activities that I really enjoy.