Not a prediction - it's who I will be rooting for, in inverse order, as a Niners fan. Enjoy the hate.
12. New England
-I'm in the Glory Days Protection Business (even more important now that the current Niners have cratered) so I primarily root against those who claim the Crown of Montana. Top on that list is Brady, I will root against the Patriots in every conceivable matchup.
11. Seattle
-The rivalry is dead; a year ago I rooted for the Patriots with the desire to avoid back to back Seahawk titles; those equities shift today.
10. Denver
-This is actually a variable prediction, absent Peyton Manning the Broncos wouldn't be on my radar, but I'd rather keep his SB wins locked in place. If he is the starter, a Seahawk/Broncos SB is actually a tough call, two years ago, even after our NFC Title game loss in Seattle, I rooted for them to beat Denver. If Manning is the QB, this is a challenging potential root.
9. Pittsburgh
-Roethlisberger is unlikely to ever be seen on the same tier as Montana, but I'd like to avoid another ring for Ben nonetheless. If there's no Manning, the Denver's preferable to Pittsburgh.
8. Green Bay
-I like Rodgers as a a guy and he has a long way to go to threaten Montana, but given the rest of the options on the board, I'll slot him here.
7. Washington
-This is just a vote against Dan Snyder.
6. Carolina
-Had they remained unbeaten they'd be more of a priority; if they had lost more than a game I wouldn't care about them at all. I'd rather not see another team go 18-1.
5. Arizona
-I'm a USC guy and like Carson Palmer, so even though the Cards are in the west and therefore nomina rivals, I can't say it would bother me to see them win the SB. I'm unsure how I'd actually feel about a Cardinal/Viking game.
4. Houston
-We have no relationship with Houston at all; I have a general dislike of Texas. Probably, if they make a SB game against Arizona I find myself rooting for the Cardinals.
3. Minnesota
-My top ranked NFC team, despite Adrian Peterson's stuffing leaves into his kid's mouth while he beat him. Those old Viking teams are really underrated historically given those terrible SB performances, and a title would be a good makeup.
2. Cincinnati
-A Bengal SB appearance in the 49ers home stadium means a lot of talk about those two Super Bowls and that would be entertaining; I've got lots of residual Sam Wyche related good feelings about the franchise as some sort of third cousin to ours.
1. Kansas City
-Alex Smith. And they were cool to Joe when he was there for a couple of years.
So, for me, a SB IV rematch would be ideal. Go Chiefs.
2015 NFL All Pro Team - Final Build
Monday, January 4, 2016
Okay, here's my first and second All Pro Teams for the 2015 NFL season.
1st Team
QB - Carson Palmer Ari MVP
RB - Doug Martin TB
RB - Jonathan Stewart Carol
WR - Antonio Brown Pit
WR - Julio Jones Atl
TE - Rob Gronkowski NE
C - Travis Frederick Dall
G - Marshal Yanda Balt
G - Richie Incognito Buf
T - Joe Thomas Cle
T - Tyron Smith Dal
DE - JJ Watt Hou
DE - Khalil Mack Oak
DT - Aaron Donald StL
DT - Geno Atkins Cin
OLB - Von Miller Den
OLB - Anthony Barr Minn
ILB - Luke Kuechly Carol
CB - Chris Harris Den
CB - Richard Sherman Sea
S - Tyrann Mathieu Ari
S - Harrison Smith Min
2nd Team
QB - Tom Brady NE
RB - DeAngelo Williams Pit
RB - TJ Yeldon Jax
WR - AJ Green Cin
WR - DeAndre Hopkins Hou
TE - Delanie Walker Ten
C - Ryan Kalil Carol
G - Zach Martin Dall
G - Trai Turner Carol
T - Terron Armstead NO
T - Andrew Whitworth Cin
DE - Cameron Jordan NO
DE - Oliver Vernon Mia
DT - Ndamukong Suh Det
DT - Kawann Short Carol
OLB - KJ Wright Sea
OLB - Justin Houston KC
ILB - Jerrell Freeman Ind
CB - Patrick Peterson Ari
CB - Darius Slay Det
S - Eric Berry KC
S - Earl Thomas Sea
1st Team
QB - Carson Palmer Ari MVP
RB - Doug Martin TB
RB - Jonathan Stewart Carol
WR - Antonio Brown Pit
WR - Julio Jones Atl
TE - Rob Gronkowski NE
C - Travis Frederick Dall
G - Marshal Yanda Balt
G - Richie Incognito Buf
T - Joe Thomas Cle
T - Tyron Smith Dal
DE - JJ Watt Hou
DE - Khalil Mack Oak
DT - Aaron Donald StL
DT - Geno Atkins Cin
OLB - Von Miller Den
OLB - Anthony Barr Minn
ILB - Luke Kuechly Carol
CB - Chris Harris Den
CB - Richard Sherman Sea
S - Tyrann Mathieu Ari
S - Harrison Smith Min
2nd Team
QB - Tom Brady NE
RB - DeAngelo Williams Pit
RB - TJ Yeldon Jax
WR - AJ Green Cin
WR - DeAndre Hopkins Hou
TE - Delanie Walker Ten
C - Ryan Kalil Carol
G - Zach Martin Dall
G - Trai Turner Carol
T - Terron Armstead NO
T - Andrew Whitworth Cin
DE - Cameron Jordan NO
DE - Oliver Vernon Mia
DT - Ndamukong Suh Det
DT - Kawann Short Carol
OLB - KJ Wright Sea
OLB - Justin Houston KC
ILB - Jerrell Freeman Ind
CB - Patrick Peterson Ari
CB - Darius Slay Det
S - Eric Berry KC
S - Earl Thomas Sea
Tendown, January 3, 2016
Sunday, January 3, 2016
206 is here. This is Tendown 207
1, How many people did the cops kill this year?
2.
3. Here's What Will Buy You a SWAT Raid.
4.
5. What Happens in a Plutocracy
6. The best part is the post from the State Rep. Guess which party.
7. Guantanamo Forever
8. Cable News. 2015
9. Armed Muslims take over a federal building. One of those words isn't true.
And one more...
That's all for this time. I'll be back next time. If there is a next time...
Your pal,
Jim
Tendown, December 27, 2015
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Tendown 205 is here. This is Tendown 206.
1. There's no Saving South Florida.
2. Why Do We Still Have Abstinence Only?
3. CBS Had a Muslim Focus Group.
4. A fetus Looks Less Like a Baby Than Newsweek Wants you to Think. Always Read Pollitt on Abortion
5. Something the trash people successfully did was limit your ability to sue; note how they do it - they actively harm you while telling you they're helping "lets limit frivolous lawsuits, they're the real enemy". Like the strategy to kill unions. Actively harms you, tells you they're helping you.
Check this out about arbitration clauses.
6. Trump's Tax Plan
7.
8. Every Week Until he Stops, Vote for Bernie Sanders
9.
10. Grantland's Gone - But Rembert's Brackets Live.
And one more
That's all this time. I'll be back next time. If there is a next time...
Your pal, Jim
1. There's no Saving South Florida.
2. Why Do We Still Have Abstinence Only?
3. CBS Had a Muslim Focus Group.
4. A fetus Looks Less Like a Baby Than Newsweek Wants you to Think. Always Read Pollitt on Abortion
5. Something the trash people successfully did was limit your ability to sue; note how they do it - they actively harm you while telling you they're helping "lets limit frivolous lawsuits, they're the real enemy". Like the strategy to kill unions. Actively harms you, tells you they're helping you.
Check this out about arbitration clauses.
6. Trump's Tax Plan
8. Every Week Until he Stops, Vote for Bernie Sanders
9.
10. Grantland's Gone - But Rembert's Brackets Live.
And one more
That's all this time. I'll be back next time. If there is a next time...
Your pal, Jim
30 Games in - 2016 NBA All Star Selections
Saturday, December 26, 2015
We/re 30 games into the 2016 NBA season. Here are my picks for the All Star teams. I'll do this again at 40 games. Advanced metrics, y'all. Don't tell Howard Bryant.
East
Starters
Center
A.Drummond Det
Forwards
L.James Cle
P.Millsap Atl
Guards
K.Lowry Tor
J.Butler Chi
Reserves
P.George Ind
I.Thomas Bos
C.Bosh Mia
R.Jackson Det
K.Love Cle
D.DeRozan Tor
G. Monroe Mil
Alternates
H.Whiteside Mia
P.Gasol Chi
A.Horford Atl
C.Anthony NY
J.Wall Wash
West
Starters
Center
D.Jordan LAC
Forwards
K.Leonard SA MVP 3rd
K.Durant OKC
Guards
S.Curry GSW MVP 1st
R.Westbrook OKC MVP 2nd
Reserves
J.Harden Hou
B.Griffin LAC
D.Green GSW
E.Bledsoe Pho
A.Davis NO
D.Lillard Por
C.Paul LAC
Alternates
M.Gasol Mem
D.Favors Utah
D.Nowitzki Dal
East
Starters
Center
A.Drummond Det
Forwards
L.James Cle
P.Millsap Atl
Guards
K.Lowry Tor
J.Butler Chi
Reserves
P.George Ind
I.Thomas Bos
C.Bosh Mia
R.Jackson Det
K.Love Cle
D.DeRozan Tor
G. Monroe Mil
Alternates
H.Whiteside Mia
P.Gasol Chi
A.Horford Atl
C.Anthony NY
J.Wall Wash
West
Starters
Center
D.Jordan LAC
Forwards
K.Leonard SA MVP 3rd
K.Durant OKC
Guards
S.Curry GSW MVP 1st
R.Westbrook OKC MVP 2nd
Reserves
J.Harden Hou
B.Griffin LAC
D.Green GSW
E.Bledsoe Pho
A.Davis NO
D.Lillard Por
C.Paul LAC
Alternates
M.Gasol Mem
D.Favors Utah
D.Nowitzki Dal
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