Spooky's And its funny how it`s the little things in life that mean the most Express

[Spooky]

Played some small action on the Under with the Phillies and hoping that it finishes off the way it started.

Nothing jumps out at me tonight and really dont want to force the issue but will have some action nonetheless.

MLB

NEW YORK YANKEES -171


In the college football game not something I would play on a saturday but I guess it aint saturday so I should do something.

Leaning towards the Under in a low scoring game.

For what its worth.

[Spooky]

Little Johnny's at it again...

A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started her class by saying, 'Everyone who thinks they're stupid, stand up!

After a few seconds, Little Johnny stood up. The teacher said, 'Do you think you're stupid, Little Johnny?'

No, ma'am, it’s just that I hate to see you standing there all by yourself!'

* * * * * * * *

Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cold cream on her face. 'Why do you do that, mommy?' he asked. 'To make myself beautiful,' said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue.
What's the matter? asked Little Johnny. Giving up?

* * * * * * * *

The math teacher saw that little Johnny wasn't paying attention in class. She called on him and said, Johnny! What are 2 and 4 and 28 and 44?

Little Johnny quickly replied, 'NBC, FOX, ESPN and the Cartoon Network!'

* * * * * * * *

Little Johnny'skindergarten class was on a field trip to their local police station where they saw pictures tacked to a bulletin board of the 10 most wanted criminals.
One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person. 'Yes,' said the policeman. 'The detectives want very badly to capture him.

Little Johnny asked, Why didn't you keep him when you took his picture?

* * * * * * * * * *

Little Johnny attended a horse auction withhis father. He watched as his father moved from horse to horse, running his hands up and down the horse's legs and rump and chest.

After a few minutes, Johnny asked, Dad, why are you doing that? His father replied, Because when I'm buying horses, I have to make sure that they are healthy and in good shape before I buy.

Johnny, looking worried, said, Dad, I think the UPS guy wants to buy Mom.

[Spooky]

NFL Write-Up for Week 6 NFL games


Sunday, October 18

Chiefs (0-5) @ Redskins (2-3)-- Washington has yet to play team with win; they've also yet to score more than 17 points in a game, blowing 17-2 lead at Carolina last week. Skins are 0-2 as home favorite this year, scoring 25 points in narrow wins over Rams (9-7), Bucs (16-13). 0-5 Chiefs are playing fourth straight NFC East foe; last week was their first cover of year, taking Cowboys to OT before losing 26-20. NFC East favorites are 8-5 vs spread in its non-divisional games, 4-2 at home. AFC West road underdogs are 1-5. Last four Redskins games stayed under total-- last three Kansas City games went over.

Texans (2-3) @ Bengals (4-1)-- Cincinnati won last four games, sweeping its AFC North rivals last three weeks, with all three wins by FG each. Concern over Palmer's hand-- he was handing off lefty most of 4th quarter vs Ravens, but Bengals are on roll, with Benson leading NFL in rushing- they've run ball for average of 136.8 ypg in last four games. Houston crushed Cincy 35-6 LY in game that Texans had +3 turnover ratio. Texans rallied from 21-0 deficit at the half to tie Arizona last week but threw pick-6 for TD in last 3:00, then didn't score with ball on 1-yard line in last 1:00. Over is 3-1 Bengals' last four games.

Browns (1-4) @ Steelers (3-2)-- Pitt won last ten series games, covering four of last five played here (average win in last five at Heinz, 31-16). Home faves in division games are 7-9 this season, 1-6 in AFC. After losing first three tilts by 14-21-31 points, Browns split a pair of 3-point decisions last two weeks, though they were 2-17/22 passing in 6-3 win in Buffalo, ugly numbers. Pitt has been outscored 68-44 in second half of games this year, forcing only two turnovers in four games Polamalu missed (he is practicing this week). Steelers are 1-4 vs spread this season, winning home games 13-10 (Tenn), 38-28 (SD).

Ravens (3-2) @ Vikings (5-0)-- Unbeaten, well-balanced Minnesota has yet to score less than 27 points, winning home games 27-24/30-23, but they're run for less than 100 yards in last three games, as teams forcing Favre to beat them and he has, passing for 283-271-288 yards last three games. Ravens lost last two games, they ran ball for 99 ypg in losses, 156.7 in wins. Minnesota is allowing 96 ypg on ground, with 129 (@ Detroit) most they've allowed. AFC North teams are 5-7 vs the spread in non-league games, 3-2 as road underdogs. NFC North teams are 7-3, but 0-2 as home favorites. Ravens scored defensive TD in each of last two games.

Rams (0-5) @ Jaguars (2-3)-- Hapless Rams were -3 in turnovers in each of last three games; they lead NFL in penalties, fumbles lost and are on 15-game losing streak- they've been outscored 80-10 in second half of games, but they did gain 400 yards with 27 first downs vs Minnesota last week, fumbling ball away twice on Viking 2-yard line. Boller has concussion, Bulger has shoulder issues, so St Louis has issues at QB, and other places. Jaguars are very erratic; underdog is 4-1 vs spread in their games (0-1 as favorite). Three of last four St Louis games went over. Longtime Ram WR Holt is in first year with Jags.

Giants (5-0) @ Saints (4-0)-- Subplots include Manning going home to play (this is his first game in Superdome), Shockey facing former team, but this is also battle of unbeatens, potential NFC title game preview. Saints are off bye, none of their four wins are by less than 14 points; only one of their four foes has gained more than 244 yards, so Brees-led offense has protected leads and been more balanced (164.3 rushing ypg this year) than previous Saint outfits. Giants played stiffs last three weeks, running ball for 226-156-220 yards, in games they led by combined score of 62-10 at halftimes. Home favorites are 19-13 vs spread in non-divisional games.

Panthers (1-3) @ Buccaneers (0-5)-- Both teams are struggling, with Carolina having trailed 17-2 in its only win, while Bucs are winless, with only one loss by less than 13 points. Panthers won four of last five visits here, losing 27-3 LY; they're 7-3 in last ten series games, with six of seven wins by 8+ points. Bucs' young QB Johnson has shown mobility, but averaged just 4.0/4.1 ypp in his two starts. Tampa Bay was outscored 51-16 in scond half of its last four games. Bucs haven't had their bye yet, Carolina had theirs two weeks ago, edge Panthers. Home underdogs are 7-3 vs spread in divisional games this season.

Lions (1-4) @ Packers (2-2)-- Health of Green Bay offensive line an issue after Rodgers was sacked 20 times in four games; bye week may have helped. Lions lost nine of last ten in series, losing last five visits here by 3-3-8-21-10 points. Road team is 7-3 vs spread in last 10 series games. Culpepper was 23-37/225 passing in 28-20 home loss to Steelers, Lions' first loss by less than 14 points; it isn't known whether he or Stafford goes here. Packers allowed 15-17 points in their wins, 31-30 in losses- they're 2-1 as a favorite in '09, with its last three games going over total. Detroit allowed 93 points in two road games this year.

Eagles (3-1) @ Raiders (0-5)-- Hard to know lot about Philly teams whose Ws are over Panthers-Chiefs-Bucs, but we know Oakland is non-competitive, with losses in last three games by 20-23-37 points, as behind the scenes soap opera involving head coach and his assault charge hangs over team's head. Philly wins are by 28-20-19 points; this is their first road game since Week 1. Favorites are 4-0 vs spread in their games. Raiders dropped back to pass 19 times last week, were sacked six times, with only 64 net yards. All four Eagle games went over the total, but three of last four Oakland games stayed under. NFC East faves are 7-5 vs spread in non-divisional games, 3-3 as road favorites.

Cardinals (2-2) @ Seahawks (2-3)-- Has team ever been 2-3 with two shutouts before? Home team won eight of last ten series games, with Arizona 1-4 in last five visits here, losing by 3-25-11-21 points. Seattle was outscored 69-36 in five halves Hasselbeck missed- they outscored opponents 79-13 in the five he played. Redbirds been pass-happy last two games, throwing it 97 times, with 28 rushes for 68 yards; they're just 12-46 on 3rd down this year, very poor. Seattle averaged 7.8/7.6 ypp in its three wins, 5.2 or less in its losses. Arizona allowed 10.8/7.4 ypp in its last two games. Three of last four Arizona games stayed under total.

Bills (1-4) @ Jets (3-2)-- Underdog is 9-1 in last ten series games; only once in last those ten games has home side won by more than five points; road team is 4-2 in last six SU. Buffalo is 2-3 in last five visits here, with losses by 2-4-4 points. Jets lost last two games, both on road, including emotional 31-27 loss in Miami late Monday night- they allowed 153-151 rushing yards in last two games, with only one takeaway. Bills scored just 20 points in last three games (three TDs/15 3-outs/35 drives) as rumors are popping up that Jauron's job is in jeopardy. Jets won both their home games by seven points (16-9/24-17).

Titans (0-5) @ Patriots (3-2)-- Winless Tennessee allowed 31+ points in three of last four games, losing last two by 20-22 points; they've lost field position by average of 15 yards/game. 14 of 61 opponent drives have started in Titans' territory. Patriots are 3-0 at home, winning by 1-16-6 pts; they're 2-1 as home favorite. Pats were outscored 13-0 in the second half in both losses, both road games they led at half. Titan opponents are completing 71.5% of passes this season, are 14-27 on 3rd down last two games. AFC East home faves are 4-1 vs spread in non-divisional games; AFC South road underdogs are just 2-3.

Bears (3-1) @ Falcons (3-1)-- Too early to tell about either team; Chicago won last three games before its bye, but two of their wins were vs Seattle's #2 QB and the Lions; so far this year, Bears outscored opponents 68-24 in 2nd half of games-- in last couple games, they started nine of 22 drives in enemy territory. Atlanta won its two home games 19-7/28-20, covering both as home favorite, but in last two games before its bye, Falcons allowed 440-445 yards, so their defense has issues-- it looked better in last week's 45-10 win at Candlestick. NFC North teams are 7-3 vs spread out of division; AFC South faves are 5-1.


Monday, October 19

Broncos (5-0) @ Chargers (2-2)-- Huge game for San Diego, which falls three games behind surprising Denver in AFC West if they lose here. Broncos lost last three visits here, 48-20/23-3/52-21, but are on serious roll in '09, winning all five games, three in game's last minute- they were underdog in three of five wins. Banged-up Chargers have yet to be ahead at the half; they gave up 31-38 points in their losses, 20-13 in wins- they're rumored to be shopping Shawne Merriman before next week's trade deadline. Bolts are 1-2 as favorite in '09. All five Denver games stayed under total. Both San Diego wins stayed under total; their two losses both went over.

[Spooky]

Saturday's Six Pack: Clearing out a cluttered mind.........

6) Sacramento is now coached by Paul Westphal, who is a very good coach, but their over/under for wins this year is 22.5, lowest in NBA, If you can get Tyreke Evans on your fantasy team, go for it. He's good.

5) Mark Sanchez wears #6 because his dad works for Engine Company #6 in Orange County, CA.

4) How about the starting pitching in the Philly-Dodger game Friday? Rangers players must have really hated Padilla to just cut him. Pedro is quite the competitor, but the two bullpens aren't up to the challenge.

3) Arizona basketball player Nic Wise will play his 4th year of college hoop this year, for his fourth different head coach. Very unusual.

2) How hideous is John Riggins? Why rip Jim Zorn? How does it help? Zorn seems like a nice guy; why make his job harder than it already is?

1) Ohio State was outgained by 182 yards last week, but still covered as 16-point favorites against Wisconsin. Thought a lot about it this week, and can't decide which team it says more about.

[Spooky]

Having a really good week so lets keep it rolling. Will post a few more as the day goes along.



COLLEGE FOOTBALL

FLORIDA ATLANTIC PK

OKLAHOMA STATE -6

COLORADO +10

STANFORD/ARIZONA OVER 53 POINTS

Leaning towards TEXAS in the early game.
Will come back with a few more once I get situated.

Good Luck.

[Spooky]

Spooky's helpful tips for Sunday, October 18

Forget the Titans

Tennessee got more bad news when it learned on Saturday that starting cornerback Cortland Finnegan will miss the team’s game against New England after missing three straight days of practice. The Titans are already missing their other starting cornerback, Nick Harper, who broke his arm last week. Rookie Jason McCourty likely will get the start. Tennessee is listed at -9 with an over/under of 40.5.

Samba style

Rubens Barrichello will start at the front of the field for his hometown Brazilian GP on Sunday. Barrichello is the only Formula One contender to start in the top 10 of the race, and with the Brazilian having failed to claim a checkered flag this year and the weather conditions calling for rain, he figures to be a solid play at +140 to win on the at the 2.6-mile Interlagos track.

Left turn

Someone may want to take out an insurance policy on Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel. Left tackle Brandon Albert will miss Sunday’s game against Washington, leaving the starting spot to guard Wade Smith. Good luck with that. The Chiefs are listed at +6 points with the total sitting at 36.5.

Style points

When Winnipeg hosts the B.C. Lions on Sunday, expect some scoring – just not much of it. Both teams have cracked double figures in each of their past six meetings, however, the under has hit in seven of their past eight games overall, including a 37-10 Winnipeg win earlier this season. Combined, 15 of the team’s 25 games this season have failed to top the number. Winnipeg is listed at -1.5 with an over/under of 51.5.

Hammered Hamiliton

Well, at least the Tiger-Cats are consistent. Hamilton has scored eight points in each meeting with Montreal this season. Unfortunately for them, it wasn’t nearly enough to top the Alouettes, who scored 21 and 42 points respectively. Montreal has won nine of the past 10 meetings SU and is 2-1 ATS in the past three. The Alouettes are listed at -14 with an over/under of 48.

[Spooky]

Sunday six-pack

Some NFL trends with Week 6 upon us........

-- Giants covered 19 of their last 23 road games.

-- Double digit favorites are 6-3 vs spread in AFC-NFC games.

-- Patriots are 17-3 vs spread in the game following a loss.

-- Texans are 4-10 vs spread on the road woth Schaub at QB.

-- Browns are 3-7-1 vs spread in last 11 games at Cleveland.

-- Lions are 2-6-1 vs spread in last nine visits to Green Bay.

[Spooky]

Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a college football Saturday

13) Somewhere people who bet on both the Angels and the Washington Huskies; those people are probablystill trying to recover from last nights brutal, brutal beats for Washington, which had the ball 3rd-and-1 on their own 25 with 0:22 left, tried a long pass, had to punt, then gave up a 50-yard TD pass with 0:05 left. At +6, this was the worst beat we've seen in a long time.

12) Last week the Huskies won because Arizona's coach screwed up; the shoe was on the other foot tonight. Washington has a better kicker and a better QB than Arizona State- they should have gone to OT willingly.

11) If you had Troy (-10), you got backdoored on last play of the game, but that stuff happens. The Washington loss was unfathomable, as not only did they give up a 50-yard pass with 0:05 left, the guy was totally by himself on camera when the caught the ball. Where was the defense?

10) Oklahoma-Texas game was like the first game of season, when the defenses are so far ahead of the offenses. Colt McCoy looks like a little kid out there. Bradford's injury probably means he'll be back in Norman next season, since his shoulder injury will screw up his draft position. A very fierce battle in Dallas; once again, Bob Stoops loses a big game.

9) Then there's Charlie Weis, who had lot of intangibles on his side this week, with a vulnerable USC team visiting, had the refs chipping in at the end (must have been the same refs as the Raven-Patriot game couple weeks ago), but USC was mentally tough and won 34-27. The sad truth is that Charlie the Tactician is now 0-5 against the Trojans, and Barkley passed for 380 yards on the road against his team. A freshman QB.

8) NC State's defense is incredibly bad. Boston College ran ball for 293 yards in an amazingly easy 52-20 win. Very disappointed in the Pack.

7) When Rich Rodriguez got the Michigan job, he lost a spirited battle with Ohio State for QB Terrelle Pryor, who he deemed ideal to run his spread offense. 18 months later, Rodriguez is better off with Forcier as his QB. Pryor just hasn't developed as a passer yet.

6) Speaking of Rodriguez, why the hell is Michigan playing Delaware State??? Not even Delaware, but Delaware freakin' State? Ridiculous.

5) Temple Owls won their last four games, they're 3-0 in the MAC and two wins away from being bowl eligible. Good for them and the Vandals of Idaho who are 6-1 and bowl eligible after winning total of three times the last two seasons. As always, winning is better than losing.

4) Cal Bears took the bus 370+ miles to Pasadena to play UCLA in a cost-cutting measure; they looked like worldbeaters in first half, with a 35-20 halftime lead. Bears ran the ball for 289 yards, routed the Bruins 45-26 then got back on the bus. Tough day for Rick Neuheisel.

3) Georgia Tech and Air Force both won, despite each completing just one pass; Tech's pass was good for 51 yards, Air Force's for two.

2) Kansas damn near pulled off miracle comeback in Boulder, but lost at Colorado 34-30, as a pass on last play of game slipped off the fingers of a Jayhawk receiver. Kansas QB Reesing plays a lot like Doug Flutie did.

1) We have to start talking about Arizona QB Nick Foles, who started his third game for Arizona Saturday, a 43-38 win over Stanford. So far in his career, Foles won 37-32 at Oregon State (trailed 17-14 at half) lost 36-33 at Washington on a fluky pick-6 with under 3:00 left, then beat Stanford 43-38 in a game Wildcats trailed 28-20 at the half.

Foles was 40-52/416 passing in his first home start, coming off a game he lost with a late INT. I'm thinking he's going to be a star, maybe even good enough to lead Arizona to its first appearance in Rose Bowl game while USC goes to the National Championship game.

Have a great day.