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Episode 75: NFL – New York Giants at Dallas

David, a.k.a. “Decaff78,” joins us as our guest! The Major League Baseball playoffs are setting up a World Series clash, as a surprise team is taking the postseason by storm. Will the Royals take the crown? Meanwhile, Jameis Winston continues to do more unbelievable things off the field and Florida State seems to be all right with that. Also, NCAAF Week 8 picks, NFL Week 7 predictions against the spread, and the farewell to a U.S. soccer star.

QUICK HITS

– MLB Playoffs: Royals move on to the World Series
– Jameis Winston crime investigation and autograph issues
– Landon Donovan plays his last U.S. soccer game

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 2-5, NFL 5-1
Joel: NCAAF 4-3, NFL 3-3

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel versus David
NCAAF WEEK 8
– Kansas State vs Oklahoma (-8) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
Texas A&M at Alabama (-11.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Rutgers at Ohio State (-19.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Oklahoma State at TCU (-9) (SAT, 4 PM ET)
Notre Dame at Florida State (-12) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
Stanford at Arizona State (+3.5) (SAT, 10:30 PM ET)
– Extra Point: Baylor at West Virginia (+8.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
— Peter: EXTRA POINT
— Joel: EXTRA POINT

NFL WEEK 7
– Cincinnati at Indianapolis (-3) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
New Orleans at Detroit (-2.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Miami at Chicago (-3) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– New York Giants at Dallas (-6) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– San Francisco at Denver (-6.5) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
Houston at Pittsburgh (-3.5) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 73: NFL – Cincinnati at New England

Peter is ashamed of Michigan, as his alma mater has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, regarding player safety this week. Meanwhile, Joel comes to terms with the elimination of the Pittsburgh Pirates from the MLB playoffs. Which teams have the best chance of making the World Series? Also, NCAAF Week 6 picks, NFL Week 5 predictions against the spread, and the odd stories from the last week of college football.

QUICK HITS

– Michigan mismanages player safety
– MLB wild card games and playoff predictions

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 5-2, NFL 4-2
Joel: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 3-3

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 6
Texas A&M at Mississippi State (-1.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
Oklahoma at TCU (+4.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Alabama at Ole Miss (+6.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Stanford at Notre Dame (+2.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
LSU at Auburn (-8) (SAT, 7 PM ET)
Nebraska at Michigan State (-8.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
– Extra Point: Wake Forest at Florida State (-38.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
— Peter: Michigan at Rutgers (-3) (SAT, 7 PM ET)
— Joel: Kansas at West Virginia (-25.5) (SAT, 4 PM ET)

NFL WEEK 5
– Chicago at Carolina (-2.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Houston at Dallas (-4) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Baltimore at Indianapolis (-3.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Arizona at Denver (-7) (SUN, 4:05 PM ET)
Cincinnati at New England (+1.5) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
Seattle at Washington (+7.5) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 71: NFL – Denver at Seattle

Peter and Joel give their take on the NFL’s public image tailspin. Also, what teams have clinched MLB playoff spots? Also, NCAAF Week 4 picks, NFL Week 3 predictions against the spread, and the odd, blooper-like stories from the last week of college football.

QUICK HITS

– NFL public image in a tailspin
– Angels, Orioles, and Nationals clinch MLB playoffs
– NCAAF Bloopers: Jameis Winstson suspended, Arkansas State fake punt

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 3-3
Joel: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 1-5

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 4
– Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech (-8) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
– Florida at Alabama (-14) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Texas A&M at SMU (+34.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Oklahoma at West Virginia (+7) (SAT, 7:30 PM ET) (Joel’s Hype Video)
Clemson at Florida State (-16.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
– Miami (FL) at Nebraska (-7.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
– Extra Point: Utah at Michigan (-3.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
— Peter: EXTRA POINT
— Joel: EXTRA POINT

NFL WEEK 3
San Diego at Buffalo (-2.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Minnesota at New Orleans (-10.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Indianapolis at Jacksonville (+7) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Denver at Seattle (-4.5) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
Pittsburgh at Carolina (-3) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
– Chicago at New York Jets (-2.5) (MON, 7:10 PM ET)

Episode 70: NCAAF – Georgia at South Carolina

Peter and Joel give their take on Ray Rice’s release and suspension from the NFL for his domestic abuse incident. Is Roger Goodell’s job on the line? Also, NCAAF Week 3 picks, NFL Week 2 predictions against the spread, and the Atlanta Hawks are up for sale.

QUICK HITS

– Ray Rice released/suspended indefinitely
– Adrian Peterson facing arrest
– Atlanta Hawks up for sale, GM Danny Ferry takes leave of absence
– Serena and Cilic win U.S. Open

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 2-5, NFL 4-2
Joel: NCAAF 2-5, NFL 3-3

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 3
– UCF at Missouri (-9.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
Georgia at South Carolina (+5.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Iowa State at Iowa (-10) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Tennessee at Oklahoma (-20.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
USC at Boston College (+17) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
UCLA vs Texas (+7.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET) (in Arlington, TX)
– Extra Point: Purdue vs Notre Dame (-28.5) (SAT, 7:30 PM ET) (in Indianapolis, IN)
— Peter: Miami (OH) at Michigan (-31) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
— Joel: West Virginia at Maryland (-3.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)

NFL WEEK 2
New England at Minnesota (+3) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Detroit at Carolina (-2.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– New York Jets at Green Bay (-8) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– Kansas City at Denver (-13) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– Chicago at San Francisco (-7) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
Philadelphia at Indianapolis (-3) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 69: NFL 2014 Predictions

Peter and Joel give their NFL predictions for the 2014 season. Also, NCAAF Week 2 picks, NFL Week 1 predictions against the spread, and Tony Stewart’s return to NASCAR.

QUICK HITS

– Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR after tragic accident
– MLB Standings
– Seahawks rout Packers 36-16 in first NFL game of the year

NFL PREDICTIONS

NFC Playoffs
Peter: NO, SEA, PHI, DET, GB, STL
Joel: SEA, NO, GB, PHI, SF, CHI
AFC Playoffs
Peter: DEN, CIN, NE, IND, KC, HOU
Joel: DEN, NE, CIN, IND, PIT, HOU

Coach of the Year
Peter: BILL O’BRIEN (Houston)
Joel: CHIP KELLY (Philadelphia)
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Peter: JOHNNY MANZIEL (Cleveland)
Joel: BLAKE BORTLES (Jacksonville)
MVP
Peter: DREW BREES (New Orleans)
Joel: AARON RODGERS (Green Bay)
Super Bowl
Peter: NEW ORLEANS vs Cincinnati
Joel: DENVER vs Seattle
Super Bowl MVP
Peter: DREW BREES (New Orleans)
Joel: PEYTON MANNING (Denver)

Deadspin’s “Why Your Team Sucks 2014″ series

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 2
Oklahoma at Tulsa (+24.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
– USC at Stanford (-2.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Ole Miss at Vanderbilt (+20.5) (SAT, 4:30 PM ET)
Michigan State at Oregon (-11.5) (SAT, 6:30 PM ET)
Michigan at Notre Dame (-3.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
– Virginia Tech at Ohio State (-11) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
– Extra Point: BYU at Texas (+1.5) (SAT, 7:30 PM ET)
— Peter: EXTRA POINT
— Joel: EXTRA POINT

NFL WEEK 1
New Orleans at Atlanta (+3) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Cleveland at Pittsburgh (-7) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Washington at Houston (-3) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
San Francisco at Dallas (+4.5) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– Indianapolis at Denver (-7.5) (SUN, 8 :30 PM ET)
– New York Giants at Detroit (-5.5) (MON, 7:10 PM ET)