Game 2

As hard as it is for me to say this, I have to tip my hate to A.J. He pitched a hell of a game. He kept the Phillies guessing and the few times he "got in trouble," he got out of it with ease. He did what he was supposed to do and that was to put his team in a position to win the game.

Pedro, I am not mad at your performance either. You pitched well my friend. You honestly did what I asked you to do, it just sucks that our bats could not take advantage of the chances we had.

Guys please remember what I said after Game 1, it's the first to 4 not 1. Go get them in Game 3.

Oh yeah I'm sorry how could I forget! Ms. Keys! Ms. Keys. Ms. Keys! Wow! She never fails to impress me. Thanks Mr. Camera man for all of your tasteful cameras shots of her.

Do you beLEEve?

Man what a game! Cliff Lee was marvelous in Game 1. He had 10 k's and 0 walks in his first appearance in the World Series. Even when Lee did get behind in the count he threw the right pitch to get the batter out!

For those people tha watched the game, how about that behind the back catch he made! I am so filled with joy right now all I can say is thanks Lee and hopefully the rest of the staff can keep it up.

Now it's time for me to face the music. If you have followed my stuff during the playoffs I owe some words of praise to Chase Utley. He definitely came up big in Game 1. 2 home runs and always looked calm and in charge when he was involved in the game. Chase I am man enough to give you praise for your play when it's deserved. And after Game 1 you deserve it! I guess the time off helped you.

Good job guys but please remember it's the first to 4 not 1.

P.S. How about those Yankees fans? I am not talking trash because it's a 4 game series, I am just asking about all of the fans that left early...WOW didn't expect that from them...NOT COOL!

Finally it's here!

I honestly couldn't sleep Monday night. What better way to decide who will wear the baseball crown than to have two teams that represent two city's that do not like each other.

One team is the defending champs, and the other team is the most popular teams in all sports. Both teams have fans that are not know for being too nice to opposing teams.

Game 1 is not just Broadway vs. Broad St. it's C.C. vs. Lee ( 2 former AL Cy Young award winners). It's C.C. vs. the last team to defeat him in the playoffs. The outstanding Phillies outfielders vs. the Yankees explosive lineup. The list goes on and on.

Man I am so hype I can hardly type. How cool would it be to see the Phillies become the back to back World Series Champions by defeating the Yankees? To me it's the only way I'd want it!

LETS PLAY BALL!

NBA Preview

Forgive me for taking so long with my NBA thoughts. It has a lot to do with the World Series excitement and the fact that my team will be a mid-level team in the East (76ers).

However anyone who tells you that the NBA is not putting out a good product is wrong. The West is loaded and the East has a bunch of teams also. And ever since Kevin Durant arrived in the NBA, it seems like the young guys are getting better every year.

With that being said here is what I am looking forward to this season. I want to see who comes out of the East. Every team in the East that was considered a "contender" added to their teams during the off-season. Boston added R. Wallace, Orlando added Vince Carter (along with a lot of role players), and Cleveland added the Daddy (Shaq). All three teams have a real good chance to win the East and the NBA championship.

In the West I want to see what L.A. will do. Can Kobe continue to keep it up? Will the addition of Ron Artest hurt them or help them? Will the Spurs get back to the Finals? Is Richard Jefferson the missing piece to the puzzle? What will the Mavs do now that they added Marion? Is this the year for Dirk and Jason Kidd? Will Denver be able to get to the Finals or will they come up short again?

Now the moment we have all been waiting for my predictions.

Rookie of the Year: Tyreke Evans (Sacramento Kings)

Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)

Most Valuable Player: LeBron James

Scoring Champ: Dwayne Wade

NBA Finals: Spurs vs. Celtics

Champs: Spurs

Enjoy the season and if you have the League Pass a few teams that may be fun to watch outside of the big name teams, Oklahoma City, L.A. Clippers (when Blake is healthy), and Memphis.

Pedro in Game 2

So it's Pedro in Game 2. I am shocked and also somewhat sad (in a male sports fan way). It was all good just a year ago. Kid Cole (who in the house where I watch playoff games will not have his name mentioned) was lights out. He was a guaranteed "W." Now it's almost a guarantee that he will not make it out of the 5th inning and that he will give up at least 2 homers.

How good would it be for a Phillies fan to know that in Game 1 you had Lee and in Game 2 you had #35 if they were both pitching how we expect them to. Instead you are sending out Pedro in the Bronx so that he can hear numerous chants from the ever so classy Yankees fans. I have a feeling that in Game 2 I will get tired of hearing chants of "who's your daddy!"

With all that being said I think that Pedro will hold his own in Game 2 and feel like the Phillies will be able to leave Yankees stadium with a split. I honestly hope it is Game 1 because that will be the ultimate blow to all their fans who have been texting me saying that this will be an easy series for the Yanks.

And thanks George Steinbrenner for adding fuel to the disrespect fire. For those that missed it George said that the Yankees are looking forward to winning #27! Wow! Wow! I love how nobody is giving the team any respect at all. I wonder if back to back titles will demand respect? I guess we will have to wait and see.

Phillies in 6

History...I guess

So for the first time in NFL history three teams are undefeated through the first seven weeks of the season. That's good for those teams (Colts, Broncos, and Saints), but are we witnessing history because those teams are "just that good" or is it because the NFL had a lot of BAD teams?

I believe it's because the NFL is filled with a lot of bad teams.

Look at Denver first. Two of their six wins have come against Oakland (yeah I know they beat my Eagles) and Cleveland. These two teams have combined for three wins so far this season.

The Colts have three wins vs. the Titans (0 wins), the Jags (three wins) and the Dolphins (two wins). So that would suggest that those teams are not good right?

The Saints have three wins vs. the Dolphins (two wins), the Lions (one win) and the Bills (three wins). Neither one of those teams appear to be a good team also.

In the NFL today there are 10 teams with losing records and five teams with .500 records. That means almost half the league does not have a winning record. That is crazy.

So does that mean that the NFL is a weak league, or that the teams on top of their divisions are "just that good?" I mean I am not trying to take anything from the teams that are undefeated but I am not a believer in how they have gotten some of their wins!

That's perfect

So Game 6 of the ALCS was postponed because of the rain! That's HUGE. Why you ask? I'll tell you why! If the Yankees do not win Game 6 both teams will pitch their ace in Game 7 Monday. So that means both will most likely not be available till Game 3 of the World Series. WOW!

That means Lee and Hamels will face the No. 2 and 3 guys in the first two games. Also that both aces will only be able to pitch two times in the series instead of a possible three times if it goes seven. That is huge.

I do not know how that makes yall feel but that makes my day.GO PHILLIES!

I figured it out

So I was at a random bar for Game 5 of the ALCS and my plan was to watch the game in peace. I have never been the one to hide my feelings, so naturally I was cheering for the Angels. Not because I want to play them in the World Series (because honestly I do not care who the Phillies play), but because IF the Yankees win the ALCS I want C.C. to pitch in Game 7 and to have one extra game under his belt before they face us.

Back to the game. The Angels are up 4-0 and I am thinking "yes there will at least be a Game 6." I go to the bathroom and come out and see the score is now 6-4 and I yelled out a few words that I am not allowed to type in my blog. But since the Angels are not my team I wasn't to mad, UNTIL I here a man that had to be in his 70's yell from across the bar at me "that's what we do baby!" I said "no not you, please buddy NOT YOU!" That man and I went back and forth all game and we exchanged some priceless quotes as we talked about the possibilities of our team facing each other in the World Series.

I wrote all of that to say I understand why people HATE the Yankees. I mean here I was in some random bar enjoying the game and AS SOON as the Yankees do something I hear "that's what we do baby!" This guy and the countless other fans were quiet until they took the lead. Shoot they were quiet when the Angels won the game also.

I am going to say it again, the Yankees have not made it yet! Yes I do think they will make it but they did not make it yet! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE...ANYTHING! So please give my team the respect they deserve and stop acting as if the Yankees have made it already and shoot if they do don't act as if they are the champs. Last time I checked we were the "world f'n champions!"

Did I miss something?

As I celebrated on Broad St. I observed many things. But there was one thing that actually disturbed me. There were numerous chats of "Bleep the Yankees!" Um did I miss something? Did they win the ALCS yet?

Yeah I know it looks as if they will face the Phillies in the World Series, but they didn't get there yet! Maybe it's the Yankee hater in me that is writing this. Or maybe it's the fact that I don't understand why the Yankees are being treated like they are the defending champs.

Don't get me wrong I do think the Yankees will represent the AL in the Series but I would not be shocked if they blow it like they did against the Red Sox.

I honestly would love to beat the Yankees in the World Series. But please national and local media LET THEM GET THERE FIRST!

And when they do get there please save me a Broadway vs. Broad St. red shirt sz XL.

4 more till we party!

Feels good

Congrats guys! Congrats to Ryan Howard for being named the 2009 NLCS MVP. You deserved it man. Sorry you were unable to extend your RBI streak, however I have a feeling you'll trade it in for another trip to the World Series. Start a new one against whichever team we play.

Words cannot express how the city feels right now. I could rip Cole for another lackluster performance in Game 5 but I won't. You know what you need to do in order for this team to win it all.

I honestly do not know which team I'd want to see the Phillies face. All I do know is 4 more wins! 4 more wins.

To quote the great Ryan Howard "we've got one more step then we've got action!"

Thank Heaven for Number Eleven

Man what a game, what a game. As I was sitting there watching the game I was thinking what can I say if this team doesn't win. What will I talk about? Who will I fault? Do I blame Pedro Feliz for his throwing error or for his lack of performance in clutch spots all postseason? Nah! Do I praise Carlos Ruiz for his outstanding play all series despite a loss? Nah. And then it happened, Jimmy Rollins showed why this team should NEVER be counted out of a game.

Thank you Jimmy for making today a good day. You came up big in a very big moment. Thank you for reminding the city why you are a former M.V.P. Thank you for confirming my thoughts of you being the best shortstop in the history of the franchise. For lack of a better phrase "Jimmy you are the man!"

Hey Jimmy if it's not too much trouble would you mind giving Cole a pep talk. I have a feeling he will be the starter for Game 5 and well although he won Game 1, he still has not looked like the Cole of last year. Jimmy let Cole know that he can do it. He is still one of the best lefties in the game. He still has one of the best fastball/changeup combos in the game. I honestly hope that the rally towels and the energy of the fans does enough to get Cole going. Let him know we are behind him 100% and that all will be forgotten if he comes out and pitches like his is supposed to pitch. Thanks!

Oh Jimmy can you also let Ryan Howard know that his hot streak is not going unnoticed! Ryan is showing the world what we have all witnessed for years. I am not saying he is the best in the game but he is up there. Keep it up Ryan, and LETS GO PHILLIES!

Thank God for the Phillies

Hey Andy give me a call, I can play offensive line. Shoot give me a chance seems like everyone else is getting one.

How do you come into the season with a put together offensive line? How do you start the season with a right side that includes a guy coming of MAJOR surgery, and a guy that has not played football in a few years (and he has not played this year either, but you can find him all over the internet).

How do you take on a team like the Oakland Raiders, who have a pretty good secondary and front four, and decide NOT to run the ball? How do you run the ball 14 times and throw it 46 times when your QB did not have TWO seconds to throw the ball.

I feel like crap today! I honestly thought that if I held of from writing my blog directly after the game, I may feel a little better. But I don't! I am embarrassed because my team couldn't beat the Oakland Raiders.

You know what I am not going to waste anymore time on the Eagles. Yes I still love them and bleed green BUT I will not give them anymore time when there is a team like the Phillies in action.

Cliff Lee was marvelous in Game 3. He is making guys like myself look foolish for even questioning who should have been the Game 1 starter of the NLDS. Lee has shown he is definitely the ace of the team. Thanks Lee, I mean that from the bottom of my Phillies' heart. You and Ryan Howard are obviously on a mission, and that is to become World Champions again!

For those that do not know Lee tied a Phillies record for strikeouts in a playoff game (10) and Howard has had a R.B.I. in every game during that playoffs (a record also). You guys along with the rest of the team are making the city proud and we thank you.

Hey after this run is over would you guys mind talking to the Green team? They need advice on how to win. Yeah you're right they won't listen because they are the "gold standard." HA PLEASE! Anyhow good luck in Game 4 boys.

Come on Chase!

So for the second game in a row Chase Utley does the unthinkable. In Game 1 he messes up a double play allowing the Dodgers to stay alive and next thing you know, BOOM a two run homerun and the Dodgers are down 1.

On to Game 2. Pedro pitches a gem and now its Park time. Yeah he gets in a jam BUT he gets the batter to hit into a double play BUT Mr. Utley finds away to throw the ball away. I honestly sat there with my mouth wide open. I couldn't believe "the best second baseman in the game" would make such a a crucial mistake in back to back games.

Chase you honestly owe the city. You got lucky in the first game because the team bailed you out by scoring more runs. But in Game 2 they couldn't. And then with a chance to extend the game in 9th to get the hottest hitter in the postseason up, you fail!

Chase I will say it again YOU OWE us. This defeat hurts a lot. Not because the series is tied but because we had the game until your blooper.

Thanks a lot Chase, once again I want you to realize you owe us.

And as always please remember these are just my thoughts!

Is Cole back?

Hollywood Hamels must like going back home to California because minus the one inning (thanks Chase and Jimmy for screwing up the double play) Cole pitched well. I give credit where credit is due and my friend you deserve it.

I'm not saying Cole pitched great but at times he looked like he did during the 2008 season. His fastball was moving and confusing hitters all night. Thanks a lot Cole you made it a lot easier to wear your jersey without hearing people say slick comments. I am once again proud to speak your name.

How about Chan Ho Park? He came in during the bottom of the 7th and earned his money after not pitching for around a month. This guy forced Manny and Kemp to get out with a runner in scoring position and oh yeah there wasn't any outs and he never looked to be in trouble during their at bats. Park you're the man! Welcome back! And I honestly hope you can keep it up because we will need it.

To the rest of the team good job and PLEASE do your best in Game 2 because the # 1 goal is to BEAT L.A.

And as always please remember these are just my thoughts!

Letter to Cole

Dear Cole,

Hey man I know I was a little harsh last time, so I hope I did not hurt your feelings. I honestly did not mean it if I did. You just have to understand this is my life. Matter of fact this is everyone's life in the city. We eat, sleep, and breath with you guys. So please understand how we as fans can get emotional. So if you happen to read this before Game 1 PLEASE do your thing. I have defended you all season long to my friends and said you will turn it around in the playoffs. Don't let me down. Shoot don't let the city down. I looked like an a$$ after Game 2 and I did not like that. I mean I didn't know what to do so I blacked out on you. My bad! Goodluck in Game 1.

Sincerely,

Jerv

And as always these are just my thoughts!

What is Snyder thinking?

Dan the man is at it again. This guy never seems to amaze me. So your coach stinks and your plan is to go get the best coach money can buy?

When will you learn Dan? I mean you just done get it do you?

For those that do not know ESPN is reporting that the Redskins are interested in Jon Gruden as their new coach! WOW! COME ON MAN! Show some loyalty to your coach Dan. No matter of fact give up and allow someone to do your job. Just be rich and live your life.

Dan honestly to me you are one hell of a businessman but as a football owner you stink. I'm sorry I am from a place where we call a spade a spade so on that note I'll say it again you stink. It did not work when you signed Deion, nor Bruce Smith, nor J Trotter, nor Springs. Just stop. Please! You and the Redskins have honestly become the laughing stocks on the NFL.

Honestly Dan how about this, hire a new owner or if you still want to be involved with the team hire someone to make EVERY decision for you!

And as always these are just my thoughts!

How good is Ryan?

So all I have to say about this one is WHAT A GAME. I must admit I was three seconds away from calling my ticket guy and putting in a request to be at Game 5 so that my father and I can be there to guide the team to a win. Needless to say I am glad I do not have to do that yet. My guys pulled it out and showed the heart of a champion.

Man I love this team. If I could run to the top of a mountain right now I would and scream "I LOVE THE PHILLIES!" Over and over again.

Quick question, can Ryan Howard get some respect? I mean what more does he have to do? I mean I know Albert Pujols is great but is he that much better then RH? I don't think so. After getting paid this offseason Ryan lost weight and became a better fielder. And oh yeah he is still the man with a bat in his hand.

Look I'm not about to run down his stats or even use Game 4 as an example of why he is great (FYI if you missed the game that sucks for you). All I want you guys to do is give my guy some respect and realize that he is great and so is this team.

GO PHILLIES and BEAT L.A.

And as always these are just my thoughts.

Worth the wait

So Game 3 of the Phillies game didn't end till about 2:18am ET and honestly since my boys won it was worth it. The game was filled with tons of ups and downs along with a few head scratchers but at the end of the day the Fightin' Phillies showed they have the heart of a champion.

First I would like to say welcome to the 2009 MLB Postseason Mr. Chase Utley. Chase started the game off with a solo HR giving his team a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning silencing a lot of people that were starting to question his postseason ability. HOWEVA that lead was gone in the blink of an eye after Colorado knocked in two runs in the bottom of the 1st.

But the Phillies did not panic at any point in the game. It seemed like every time the Rockies took the lead, the Phillies would take it right back their next time at bat. For the most part the Phillies played a good game, they played small ball when they needed to and as we all know, IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS that win games.

The only complaint I have about the game would be the performance of J.A. Happ. Happ pull up a chair I promise to be gentle.

Dude what happen? Where you scared? Nervous? Or were you still hurt from the ball hitting you in Game 2? Please Happ just tell me! I promise I will understand. Something has to be wrong with you if you threw 76 pitches in three innings and gave up three runs on five hits. EXPLAIN IT PLEASE.

Ha maybe it's me Happ. Maybe I expected to much from you in your 1st start. Maybe I was aiming to high by asking you to go SIX innings and only giving up 2 or 3 runs. Oh well kid you'll get them next time.

Special shoutout to Brad Lidge. I was a little nervous when you entered the game BUT the people I watched the game with (yes TRUE fans watch EVERY pitch) will tell you I did want you in the game no matter how many runs we were up.

And lastly special shoutout to the homeplate umpire. Man you were squeezing the hell out of the pitchers. Your strike zone was SOOOOOOOOOOO small and made me realize that size does matter (THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID). Oh well I would tear you a new one but my boys won so it's all good.

As always boys and gals please please remember these are just my thoughts!

Oh yeah I BeLEEve in Game 4!

The Good & The Bad!

So I do not want to sound like Negative Nicholas but I actually saw some flaws in the Eagles dominating performance over the Bucs. Yeah I know what you're asking yourself "Jerv how can you say you saw flaws in the lopsided win?" Well I wish I didn't but I actually did.

The first thing I noticed was that the Eagles had a lot of trouble guarding the Bucs' tight end Kellen Winslow. Winslow torched the Eagles for over 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns also. Going into the game Winslow did not have 100 yards in a game this season and in the prior four games he only had a total of two TDs. If the Eagles plan to be a true contender they MUST work on stopping the opposing teams TE.

Another flaw I noticed was they amount of penalties that the Eagles had. They had a total of 10 penalties totaling 111 yards. On the bright side thats more yards than Winslow had (cheap shot...yes I know). True contenders do not make so many mistakes in a game. However if they do, they do not get caught. So one word of advice guys if you are going to cheat DON'T GET CAUGHT!

Now I was impressed with 5's effort and performance. No need to run down his stats because in my opinion it was a typical "5 type" game. But the person I was the most impressed with is Mr. Macline. He had over 100 yards receiving and two TD's. Welcome to the NFL sir.

The Eagles are definitely one of the best in the NFL and as the season goes on and the starters get more time to play with each other, they will continue to impress the world along with myself.

But again these are just my thoughts!

A don't call me I'll call you Sunday

Even though the Phillies are getting screwed by having a 10pm et game I am ready for a great sports Sunday. Eagles at 1pm more games at 4pm and 8pm and then my Phillies at 10pm. LETS GO. This is the type of Sunday where I do not get up from in front of the TV.

Eagles game

I am very excited to see 5 back on the field. Hopefully the Birds will keep the high octane offense rolling and 5 will look like he did in 2004. The Bucs are starting to be annoying because no matter how bad or good they are, they ALWAYS seem to give us a hard time. I still do not think I am over the 60+ yard field goal to win the game a few years ago. I was watching that game with a Tampa fan and lets just say I wanted to fight after that game. With that said I am all for a Birds win today. WE NEED to keep it up and take advantage of the next few games and keep the good times rolling.

Phillies game

So I have a feeling the baseball gods are blessing us by letting the team have one more day off to make up for Uncle Chollie playing 2 starters in Game 2 after Unlucky Lefties horrible performance. Haap has played solid all year long and has been excellent on the road. I am not saying this game is a lock but I like our chances. I got carried away before and forgot that I am from Philly so no matter how much we are suppose to win, WE ALWAYS make it hard and sometimes find ways to screw up.

Hey Haap if you read this please relax out there. DO NOT PULL A COLE!. Try your best out there and do not look like you would rather do ANYTHING but pitch during the game. In fact J.A. JUST WIN! The city is supporting you. We do not expect for you to throw a no hitter...shoot not even a shutout. All we ask is that you go out there tonight and do your best. Because if you do your best I am 100% confident you and the team will win.

Good luck to both of my teams today and stay tuned for my recaps and as always remember these are just my thoughts.

Jerv's Friday Fantasy plays

Man I am still pissed about UnLucky Lefty but to follow in the footsteps of the great Andy Reid "I'm not going to get into all that!"

Lets get to it! In ALL of my leagues I have a pretty pretty pretty good team. No I am not in 1st HOWEVA I have them right where I want them.

WHO TO PLAY!

David Garrard: Dude threw for over 300 yards last week and I am looking for him to put up very similar numbers this week because The Seahawks are not doing to well against the pass and have given up 5 touchdown passes in the past 2 weeks. Garrard is in the zone and I'd look for him to keep it up this week.

Brian Westbrook: So this could be the Eagles fan in me, but I do not think Westbrook is done. I honestly think that he has a little juice left in him and will perform this week against Tampa Bay. The Bucs are ranked 30th against the run and 17th against the pass. I look for Westbrook to break at least one screen play long and also to be efficient on the ground.

Mike Sims-Walker: Well in order for Garrard to be successful he has to have a receiver to throw the ball to right? Correct! And that man is Walker. Walker caught seven balls for 91 yards and two TD's in a Week 4 win. I honestly think Garrard and Walker will be a nice combo this week so look for them to ball.

GUYS I'D STAY AWAY FROM

The Bengals: They are facing the Ravens and well lets just say they look stellar this year. Now I will admit so does Palmer and the gang but they are not a good play in my eyes this week. The Ravens are a top 10 defense and should be pretty stingy this week.

Tom Brady and Pats: Wow did I just say that...OH YES I DID. Now I know most people that have Brady or Moss will have to play them this week because of where they were drafted, but do not expect much from them. The Broncos are #2 in yards allowed and with an injured Fred Taylor the Pats may try to throw even more. NOW LETS GET THIS CLEAR I am not telling you to sit Brady nor Moss but I am saying DO NOT BE SHOCKED if they struggle this week.

I hope these plays help and remember these are YOUR teams so play and sit who YOU feel is best. Feel free to comment on this post if you have any questions or if you would like to ask me a fantasy question in private feel free to hit up my facebook page.

Boy was I wrong!

First off I would like to say congrats to "UNLucky Lefty"...his wife went into labor during the game. But I'm sorry Cole that's the last time during this blog that I will give you kudos.

Cole you absolutely failed me. You not only lost the game, you also had such a short outing we saw not ONE, but TWO potential Game 3 starters try to save the day. Now I will not lie it's not completely your fault that our bullpen SUCKS and Uncle Chollie doesn't trust them, but screw that is it too much to ask you to pitch seven innings? Sh*t is it tooooo crazy to ask you to not give up 4 runs in the first 5 innings?

Dag Cole here I am telling everyone that you are a lock and how we have NOTHING to worry about. Maybe it's my fault. Maybe I jinxed the team. If it is I apologize Philly. If you know me you know that I always think about the team first. Shoot my father and I go to games partly because we are undefeated in all Sixers, Phillies, and Eagles games since 2003(but that is another story for another time). Actually here is one example, we sat in the FREEZING COLD...A NOREASTER to be exact and paid THOUSANDS of dollars to help the Eagles win the NFC championship (sorry for rambling). But again maybe it's my fault you stuck today Cole. Maybe I should have went to the game with my father and used my connects to get some seats. But I honestly did not think you needed our help today Cole!

Cole I am a realist so I understand you will not win every game but are you serious with this performance? Dag Cole I am speechless and have nothing else to say to you or my followers.

Hey once again I'd like to say thanks for following me and enjoying the Jerv movement. And as always PLEASE remember these are just my thoughts!

Lets make some Popcorn!

Ok so I am 6-3 so far. In a parlay world THAT SUCKS because with my luck I'd go 2-1 in every 3 game parlay. HOWEVA in my world (straight bets) I am on a roll. NOW PLEASE remember I am not a rocket scientist (anybody that has grown up with me knows that) and I am not forcing your hand and making you risk your own popcorn. I am just giving friendly advice for the weekend games. FYI the lines fluctuate allllll the time. So be careful.

Saturday's games

Georgia vs. Tennessee

This game is a PK. Now I usually do not touch these games (and I am still nervous about this one) but I have not been impressed with Tennessee so far. Georgia on the other hand looked very good last week when they took on LSU. Now that could be because LSU was looking ahead to the Florida game or it could be because Georgia is a good team. So if I HAD to pick this game I would take Georgia in this one.

Georgia Tech vs. Florida St.

Wow I never thought I would have the guts to go public and take FSU....BUT with all that is going on in the news about Bobby Bowden I have to imagine that FSU will come to play. FSU is -3 at home against #22 ranked G. Tech, and also they are looking for their first ACC win of the season. I look for FSU to win and also cover the spread at -3.

Sunday's games

Washington vs. Carolina

Carolina is -4.5 at home against the Redskins and they are looking for a win BAD. To me both teams suck and this game will show I am right. But I still like Carolina over Washington because I think a team that loses to Detroit and struggles with St. Louis may in fact be a team on the decline. Therefor I am picking Carolina to get their first win and to cover the spread.

Jacksonville vs. Seattle

For some odd reason this game is also a PK. Now Vegas knows a lot more then this guy but I'm not a fool. The Jags looked good a few times this season and they are taking on Seattle and their backup QB this week. I would have to say that gives Jacksonville an advantage. Also David Garrard looks like he is "in the zone" so I look for him to have a good game and also lead his team to a win.

Remember everyone THESE ARE JUST MY THOUGHTS so use your popcorn at your own risk. Stay tune for my Game 2 recap (GO PHILLIES) and also Jerv's Friday Fantasy plays (that sounds like a cool name).

I beLEEve

So let me be the first to say, I WAS WRONG. And yes even though I am wrong, I sure am happy to be it. Cliff Lee pitched a hell of a game. Leading my Phillies to a win in Game 1, setting up my favorite pitcher for a Game 2 win.

Lee looked great. He threw a complete game and besides a few rough innings in the beginning, he never looked to be in trouble. Lee had 5 strikeouts and only gave up 6 hits. He definitely made people like myself eat their words.

However I still feel like Cole should have been the Game 1 starter but once again Uncle Cholli shows how smart he is by having the faith in Lee to pitch in Game 1, allowing for last years World Series MVP to pitch in Game 2. WOW. Imagine how you would feel if you were the Colorado Rockies if after dropping the first game, you were told in Game 2 you had to face Cole Hamels aka "Lucky Left" aka "Jerv's favorite pitcher."

Now I am a die hard Philadelphia sports fan so I know all about heartbreaking losses. So I am not getting ahead of myself. I am taking each game 1 at a time. But I must admit this feels good knowing my team has at least a chance to repeat. So thanks a lot Lee for doing a hell of a job in Game 1 and I honestly hope Lucky Lefty continues what Lee started.

Lee you are the BLEEPING man and GO PHILLIES...And oh yeah these are just my thoughts!

I do not agree!

Ok so I understand that I am not a baseball manager, nor am I a genius...HOWEVA I do not agree with Uncle Chollie deciding to pitch Cliff Lee in Game 1 and not Cole Hamels. This is not a shot at Lee nor do I feel he is a bad pitcher, I just think that last years MVP of the Postseason (Kid Cole) is the man to lead the Phillies in Game 1.

Both pitchers are coming into the playoffs cool and not hot so that gives neither pitcher an advantage. Both are lefties so again no advantage there. The only reason I feel Cole should be the starter in Game 1 is because he has been there and done that before. Cole was undefeated last year and I feel more confident with his experience since Lee has not pitched in the playoffs before. Again please do not think I am against Lee, but we do not know how he will handle the pressure of pitching in the Postseason.

Why not ride Cole and allow him to win Game 1 so that Lee does not feel the pressure of having to take the lead in the series. Because if Lee pitches Game 2 with a 1-0 lead in the series he does not have to think about letting Colorado take the series lead.

But like I said I am not a manager nor do I consider myself a baseball expert. I trust Chollie, after all he did something no other manager/coach has done during my lifetime, WON A CHAMPIONSHIP (82-83 Sixers do not count, I was 2). So with that said good luck Lee and the rest of the gang, myself and the rest of the city are behind you 100%. Please win because despite winning last year WE ALL WANT ANOTHER PARADE!

But then again these are just my thoughts!

Ouch!

Ok lets get the easy part out of the way. Week 4 of the NFL season did me WRONG. I went 1-2 and 3-3 overall this weekend (including College Football). Don't worry guys and gals I will bounce back. 6-3 since I started.

BRETT FAVRE!

Man was I wrong. I watched every snap of that game and WOW! Brett did his thing. Dude threw for 271 yards and three TD's...DAMN! I can admit when I am wrong and boy was I ever. He did not throw ANY picks. And he showed that if the Vikings need him to win the game for them (because Green Bay bottled up ADP) he can do it. Anyone that knows me is well aware that it is VERY hard for me to show Brett any love. So for the rest of this blog I will NOT partake in Brett bashing.

HOWEVA (in my best Steven A. Smith voice) I still feel Green Bay made the right choice by letting him go. Why? Because Aaron Rodgers looked GREAT. He threw for almost 400 yards and two TD's and was under pressure ALL night long and never lost his cool. Rodgers looks like he is the real deal and has not even started a full 2 years in the NFL. So Green Bay fans I know this "L" may hurt because it was to Favre BUT trust me you have a gem in Rodgers.

LASTLY

Today and TODAY only all of the Brett Favre lovers win (for today and ONLY today) he is definitely one of the best these 2 eyes have watched play the game, but do not get toooooo happy. My opinion WILL change when he throws a costly pick in the next game.

But then again these are just my thoughts!

What's on my mind

So after going 2-0 on Saturday, I followed it up by going 1-1 on Sunday. Is that a bad thing? I do not think so. That brings me to 6-2 so far...

Anyhow is it me or is this Favre vs. GB stuff getting annoying! It's not like the game is in GB or something...I mean FOR THE LOVE OF GOD just play the game! I still like GB in this game and Rodgers should have a better game then Brett (plus I need him to have a good game because I am trailing in my fantasy league...my team's name is Vincent Chase).

Ok that's enough Brett Favre bashing...ok 1 more...I HATE BRETT FAVRE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nah I'm playing Favre is one of the best to do it...I am just tired of hearing how good he is.

Changing subjects real fast, HOW BOUT THOSE PHILLIES!

I am so ready. I am waiting to see who Uncle Charlie puts on the mound for Game 1. I really hope it is Kid Cole. He is by far the best pitcher for the job. And honestly who on the staff plays better under the big lights? NOBODY. If the Phillies repeat it will be on the back of my 2 favorite players. Kid Cole and Ryan Howard.

Now I know I am all over the place today but that's because there is so much going on and I honestly want to touch them all.

Did you guys see Entourage last night?

That was by far the best season finale I have watched in a long time. Everything from my boy Matt Damon punking Drama, to E getting Sloan (SHE IS SOOOOOO BAD). But honestly what was better then watching Ari Gold come to the office doing his best Terminator impression.

The writers of that show did a tremendous job this year and I am looking forward to the next season...Oh yeah and if you are wondering why I am talking about this when I am suppose to blog about sports I decided to do it for 2 reasons.

1. Because King James appeared on it and that made it a sports topic (HA)
2. And the most important reason BECAUSE I WANT TO!

Hope you guys enjoyed this and remember this is JUST MY THOUGHTS!

Told you so!

So anyone that knows me knows that I am not one to say I told you so...BUT uh lets keep it real..Your boy is on fire like a Fourth of July cookout (yeah I know that sucked).

I told you guys EXACTLY what would happen in Georgia when they faced LSU, and also that Miami was going to do their thing when they faced Oklahoma.

LSU VS. Georgia

Man this one was a good one. I honestly enjoyed this game and was happy to see LSU pull it out at the end...But I want LSU fans to know that if they come with that weak crap when they play my boys...well lets just say they will get served!

GO GATORS!

WILL I KEEP IT UP?

I think so. But then again if I didn't I would not have made sure I posted this before Sunday's game. If you do not like my NFL picks for Week 4 thats cool. Trust me I understand. So keep your popcorn in your pocket, but make sure you play those guys I said to play in FFB. I can almost guarantee if you have them and they are on your bench...YOU WILL BE SORRY...

Enjoy your Week 4

E-A-G-L-E-S...EAGLES!!!!!!!

Rocking with the best!

Ok Week 4 of the 2009 Fantasy Football season is here and I am about to give you guys some FREE advice.

Thank you Thank you Thank you, you're far too kind. Hold your applause this is your league not mine.

So anybody can tell you to play Drew Brees or ADP...but it takes a real FFB minded person to tell you which sleepers will do their thing this week.

QB sleepers

Eli Manning: I know you guys may be saying "Jerv he isn't a sleeper!" Why isn't he? NOBODY ever gives this guy any credit (including myself) and he is going up against the sorry Chiefs...so with that said look for Eli to have one of the best weeks for fantasy QBs this week.

Kerry Collins: Yeah I said it! Cry two tears in a bucket! Collins isn't the worst QB in the world. Shoot he is actually pretty efficient. He "manages the game." The Jags (the team they are facing this week) are ranked 32nd vs. the pass and have given up over 300 yards passing twice this season.

RB sleepers

Ray Rice/Willis McGahee: So there is a chance that Vince Wilfork (Patriots DT) may not play. And that is GREAT news for this dynamic duo. If Vince does not play look for these two guys to put up BIG numbers. And if he does play I would still play them because the Pats' D has not looked good all year long.

Correll Buckhalter: Despite playing well against the run last week vs. Carolina, the Cowboys have not looked good against the run. They are giving up over 100 yards a game on the ground and IF the Broncos can establish the pass early against the run, look for Buckhalter and Knowshon Moreno to have a solid week.

WR sleepers

Kevin Walter: Last week Kevin showed what he can do when healthy. So I expect the same from him this week. He will benefit all season long from having Andre Johnson attracting all the attention. So look for Walter to take advantage of single coverage.

Nate Washington: So in order for my Kerry Collins prediction to come true, I need Nate Washington to ball. Washington had a small game last week vs. the Jets but so did Randy Moss and Andre Johnson. Washington is not a bad WR and he will see his good share of balls thrown to him this week.

Thanks for tuning in guys and gals...