NFL Week 5 and more

Sox are done. Congrats to MLB for having the most moronic schedule ever. Sox Angels played the first two games of their series with first pitch at 6:37 pm Pacific time. Now, after the cross country trip following the Sox doing their Tony Romo at the plate impression (aka, rolling over and playing dead) in the first two games, game three has first pitch scheduled for 9:07 am, Pacific time. That's not a typo, 9 am, on the west coast. 12:07 pm on the east coast. That's so early that Terry Bradshaw won't even have had a chance to say something stupid.

The MLB playoff scheduling is more and more foolish each year. Combine that with today's kids' 0.37 sec attention span and 4+ hour games, and you will have no fans once us oldies die off. Good job MLB. I heard Bud Selig interviewed recently on Boston radio/tv and he had the gaul to respond to questions about the "steroid era" with incredulity. Astonishing. The steroid era, which I consider to be his baby, was cultivated on his watch. With juiced up roid ragers Sosa and McGwire hitting moon shots night after night, his ratings returning, the credibility of his sport being forever tarnished, he beamed. He's a despicable fellow. The incredulity of the "commish" at even the very concept of the steroid era, and he was incredulous with a straight face, is the most stunning falsehood I have ever witnessed. Well, maybe that or a sitting president saying that a $900 billion health care bill will not add one penny to the deficit with a straight face. We try to stay out of politics here, and at risk of losing one half of my readers, no matter which side of the fence you are on, no one can really believes that, not even him.

Yes, Selig the despicable, good job. The Angels fans need to be in front of the tv's at 9:00 am, but the next game today does not have first pitch scheduled for 7 hours later. Maybe a 4pm east coast start, ya think? Idiota. Didn't have time to blog it, so can't call myself prophetic, but this sox team was never going anywhere because they can't hit good pitching and they haven't hit it all year. Ortiz might as well be out there with a toothpick. Mike Lowell looks in so much pain moving around that it makes me feel young. Ellsbury is showing his true colors. The studs, Pedroia and Youkilis, are nowhere to be found. Jason Bay is a fraud. JD Drew reminds of Generation Text, what I call the youths today. Do just enough to earn your paycheck, no more.

Sox are done cause they are old and in part, not that it would matter, but because Terry does not have the stones to bench the artist formerly known as David Ortiz. If you would ever doubt whether he would, read my "Franconomics" blog from a year or so ago. Terry will always "stand by his man", Tammy Wynette style. Don't be shocked to see the Sox take game 3, although I don't see it, due to the ridiculous proposition of having the Angels on the field during breakfast time. But, it's over. If they can wipe the sleepies out of their eyes, they will tattoo Bucholz, which I am too lazy to make sure I am spelling correctly. Good move by the way, Terry, skipping Dice-K for game 4. He was only your best September pitcher, a notorious big game stud, and oh by the way, was 18-3 with a 2.90 ERA. I hope the Sox trade him because they treat poor Dice-K like a lepher with swine flu. Much better to have fatigued Lester and Beckett in games 4 and 5, not that you'll make it there anyways. They were so dominant on full rest.

On to the NFL. My two running themes that will continue until I am proven wrong. Aaron Rodgers, ultra trendy preseason MVP pick, continues to underwhelm week after week. Career record, 8-12. With the team that old man Favreau took to the championship game. He's not a winner. But, he will get less and less guff from me each week as Tony "roll over and play dead" Romo / Rolo Tomase continues to show that he is an unabashed and unquestionable gutless, worthless and heartless loser. A piece of garbage. The Cowboys are 2-2 and are 4th in the NFL in offense. Yet, they scored 10 points in Denver last week where Tony single handedly cost the 'Boys their second loss of the season. He's terrified out there and now playing scared, never a good thing. He's completing under 60%, passer rating under 80, has four picks, and a lost fumble and Tony doesn't just committ your average turnover. Tony turns it over, the other team scores touchdowns. He is absolutely killing his team. His team, with a massive Hogs-esque offensive line, are churning up the running yards. The D is holding its own, but Romo is ripping the heart and spirit out of his team. And what has happened to Demarcus Ware? 20 sacks last year and none this year. Nothing will heal that problem like a KC offense.

Tony, you piece of garbage, you make me sick and you are killing the 'Boys. And he is getting less and less accurate each week. I predict that by season's end Romo will have Marsha Brady-ed some poor cheer leader's nose. It's really getting that bad. You heard it here.

32-28, yes our picks stink this year. Home team in CAPS.

min -10 over STL. I know I say it every week, but come on. The Rams, really Spags, that was your choice? Really?

dal -7.5 over KC Even Romo the piece of garbage can't blow it against this team, or can he?

was +4 over CAR I want to know what the ratings for this game on Monday night would be. Who's worserer? (yes I know it's not a word) Romo, Delhomme, or Campbell? I'm officially pining for a Romo for Orton trade. He's the perfect QB for the Boys. You know, doesn't kill a talented team surrounding him, wins, and isn't a sack of crap. How'd I get on Romo again, dammit?

PHI - 15.5 over tb Raheem Morris, come on over and join Romo in the sack of crab section

NYG - 15 over oak OK, Russell is worse than Romo. He's the single worst starting QB ever. Cable must have transferred his QB frustration onto that assistant coach that he gave the Chris Brown treatment to.

BUF -6 over cle I don't get the Bills. 38-7 egg against Chad Henne's first start. But I can't pick a team that has more grievances filed against their coach than scores.

BAL -8.5 over cin Bengals pay for the Ravens' dropped pass on 4th down that was leading to the winning drive over the Pats last week.

pit -10.5 over DET Culpepper is starting. Nuff said.

atl +2.5 over SF Still don't believe in the niners.

ne - 3 over DEN Finally, Denver gets exposed. Brady goes off in the hoodie bowl.

hou +5.5 over AZ Because I like looking stupid each week after picking the Texans.

SEA -1 over jax Matt "my sister in law is more sturdy than me" Hasselback back for a few plays at least.

ind -3.5 over TEN Manning is "en fuego". Yes, I'm old.

nyj - 1.5 over MIA This should be really interesting. Wildcatting fins against the crazed Jets' D.

Tony Romo the Loser

Tony Romo is a complete piece of garbage. A sack of crap. I hope he gets hit by a bus and is uninjured, but unable to ever play again. It hurts when you're hoping for Jon Kitna. Single handedly leading his team to a loss against the massively undertalented Broncos.

Week 4

25-21 through three weeks with a couple missed games. Blame the editor. No time when you are sitting down at 12:34 to write for week 4. Busy busy.

Quick thoughts. Jets D with top two corners down will get torched indoors in New Orleans. Wouldn't be my blog if I didn't spend a few seconds pointing out that Aaron Rodgers sucks ass. Everybody's trendy MVP pick goes to 2-2 this week. His two wins, by the way came against Jay Cutlers 27 INT game and the Rams. He's a Fraud. Steelers go to 1-3 because their O-line stinks and Ben remains the Big Fraud. Ain't so special without a dominant O-line and killer running game are you Benny?

Romo, oh, I'm sorry, I meant Tony "roll over and play dead when it matters" Romo, aka Rolo's implosion on Jerry's stadium opening night may be a blessing disguise. His putrid performance in big games has tricked their sub-idiotic coaching staff to realize: "Hey, we've got a massive, strong O-line and 3 front line running backs (ok 1 and half this week with injuries), why don't we just run all over people." Denver gets exposed as fraudulent beneficiaries of their wussy schedule. Cowboys over 7 yards per carry. Just spice in Rolo throws here and there and they'll be fine. Run the ball, idiots.

That's all the time I have. Picks, home team in CAPS:

HOU -8.5 over oak

ten -3 over JAX

NE -1.5 over bal Brady finally with all weapons will beat the blitz this week.

cin -6 over CLE Browns fan should get some heroin, a spoon, needle, lighter and ease their pain. Don't do drugs kids, this is an adult blog. Don't take everything so literally.

nyg -8.5 over KC Was Pioli just riding Belichick's coattails all these years with Billy making all the big decisions? Hmmmm.

det +9.5 over CHI Just a cover, let's not get crazy,

WAS -7.5 over tb Don't hire unexperienced teens to coach your team and have him fire the offensive coordinator days before the season and leave $100 billion of unspent cap room. Just sad.

IND -10 over sea Manning in league of his own at moment.

NO -7.5 over nyj Brees is SO tough indoors and Jets are missing two of top three corners.

buf +1 over MIA Over under on wildcat with Chad Henne as starter? 20. Bet the over, why not? And how bout Ronnie Brown mixes in a throw, they've been setting this up for weeks.

SF -9 over stl The Rams, Spags, really? That was your choice?

dal -3 over DEN Another 200+ rushing yards for the 'Boys and the Broncos get exposed now that they're finally playing a pro team. Granted Bungles can play this year, but Broncos crazy last play fluked em. Boys by 20+.

sd +6 over PIT Straight up win for Chargers. Steelers are done and the Big Fraud is finally exposed.

MIN -4 over gb Aaron Rodgers, where'd all that MVP talk go?