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Does it bring you down to earth, just a little bit, knowing only 16% of the people in the nation picked Houston to win?

No. It might sound arrogant and I don't have the pick record to back this up, but I don't pay attention to what others do entirely. Of course I like to see the trend, but in the end I go where I go. Same with baseball-type fantasy games. They are fans of all types, some informed, some not. Actually, if I had to guess what percentage of football fans in this country had extensive knowledge of the Texans I would go with, say, 16%.

As for this situation most people in the nation (I think) watch ESPN and get little to no insight on many teams, Texans included.
 
Does it bring you down to earth, just a little bit, knowing only 16% of the people in the nation picked Houston to win?

So, I was talking to this guy I work with in Culver City, CA. And he's talking about all the great games this weekend and how picking the games is kinda tough. And he listed a couple of the tough games and I mentioned the Colts @ Texans. And he said to me, "Dude. I hate to break it to you but that game's really easy to call. No way in hell the Texans win."

And so I said, "Dude. Texans win that game. Period."

And he told me I was a homer and that he'd buy me a case of Diet Dr. Pepper if the Texans win. So I told him, "Cool, thanks for the case, I appreciate it."

He laughed.

And I asked so what would you have wanted in the remote outside chance that the Colts were able to find a way to win. And he said that the event of the Colts losing was so remote that he'd feel like he was stealing from me if I had to give him anything. So he just wants me to call and say I was wrong.

I can't wait to get a case of DDP from that smug Raider fan.
 
So, I was talking to this guy I work with in Culver City, CA. And he's talking about all the great games this weekend and how picking the games is kinda tough. And he listed a couple of the tough games and I mentioned the Colts @ Texans. And he said to me, "Dude. I hate to break it to you but that game's really easy to call. No way in hell the Texans win."

And so I said, "Dude. Texans win that game. Period."

And he told me I was a homer and that he'd buy me a case of Diet Dr. Pepper if the Texans win. So I told him, "Cool, thanks for the case, I appreciate it."

He laughed.

And I asked so what would you have wanted in the remote outside chance that the Colts were able to find a way to win. And he said that the event of the Colts losing was so remote that he'd feel like he was stealing from me if I had to give him anything. So he just wants me to call and say I was wrong.

I can't wait to get a case of DDP from that smug Raider fan.

To be honest: I picked the Colts to win only because I don't want to be a homer and be wrong. I would much rather be wrong with Houston winning.
 
Ha, I picked NE to have most points and Dallas to have fewest. Which is why I am on the top of the 11 pt section, I think.

lol, every now and then a blind squirrel finds a nut
:barman:
 
Can't believe I'm in the bottom Quartile of my own league. Doesn't look like it's going to get any better this week,

I guess that shows what I know.
 
So it's obvious I don't know what I'm talking about. The only people who know less than me, are pbatt488, Texanmojo, kiwitexan, & Dwade.

Kudos to the top ten,
HoustonTexans4life
2slick4u
SenorStan
Axman40
Gwalia
Roadtrip635
Brakos
Audrey Lynn??
Redzone

show up next week guys, I've got some rep for the top 10 after the first Qtr of the season is over.
 
So it's obvious I don't know what I'm talking about. The only people who know less than me, are pbatt488, Texanmojo, kiwitexan, & Dwade.

Kudos to the top ten,
HoustonTexans4life
2slick4u
SenorStan
Axman40
Gwalia
Roadtrip635
Brakos
Audrey Lynn??
Redzone

show up next week guys, I've got some rep for the top 10 after the first Qtr of the season is over.

Ok... I went 6-7 so far this week, making my overall record 32-29. How am I to guess Jacksonville hits a 59 yarder to beat the Colts, Cleveland finally gets a win over the Bengals, or anybody was going to win the Seattle/St Louis game?

Games I was wrong:

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh
Seattle @ St Louis
Indy @ Jacksonville
Denver @ Tennessee
Washington @ Philadelphia
Cincinnati @ Cleveland
Chicago @ New York
 
Ok... I went 6-7 so far this week, making my overall record 32-29. How am I to guess Jacksonville hits a 59 yarder to beat the Colts, Cleveland finally gets a win over the Bengals, or anybody was going to win the Seattle/St Louis game?

Games I was wrong:

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh
Seattle @ St Louis
Indy @ Jacksonville
Denver @ Tennessee
Washington @ Philadelphia
Cincinnati @ Cleveland
Chicago @ New York

I think those were the same ones I missed.
 
Ok... I went 6-7 so far this week, making my overall record 32-29. How am I to guess Jacksonville hits a 59 yarder to beat the Colts, Cleveland finally gets a win over the Bengals, or anybody was going to win the Seattle/St Louis game?

Games I was wrong:

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh
Seattle @ St Louis
Indy @ Jacksonville
Denver @ Tennessee
Washington @ Philadelphia
Cincinnati @ Cleveland
Chicago @ New York

I think those were the same ones I missed.

OMG, Texans' fans picking the Titans to win?????

What is this world coming to?
 
Top 10, TexansTalk Pick'em After 1Qtr

Roadtrip635
Axman40
SuperMario
Hou-Tex
Showtime
Brakos (Vista must be good for somet'n!!)
SenorStan
Audrey Lynn
HoustonTexans4life
2Slick4u

I did my best to get you guys some rep. I've got to spread some around for some of you. If you happen to be using a different user name there, than you use here, let me know.
 
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Top 10, TexansTalk Pick'em After 1Qtr

Roadtrip635
Axman40
SuperMario
Hou-Tex
Showtime
Brakos (Vista must be good for somet'n!!)
SenorStan
Audrey Lynn
HoustonTexans4life
2Slick4u

I did my best to get you guys some rep. I've got to spread some around for some of you. If you happen to be using a different user name there, than you use here, let me know.

First 1/4 of the season is pure luck. I'ma fittin' to move on up!!! :aggressive:
 
Top 10, TexansTalk Pick'em After 1Qtr

Roadtrip635
Axman40
SuperMario
Hou-Tex
Showtime
Brakos (Vista must be good for somet'n!!)
SenorStan
Audrey Lynn
HoustonTexans4life
2Slick4u

I did my best to get you guys some rep. I've got to spread some around for some of you. If you happen to be using a different user name there, than you use here, let me know.

Very nice of you tk! Last week I called to St. Louis game and after patting myself on the back I noticed a sour week overall. Unfortunately (but not in the real world) Indy, Cincy, Tenn, and Philly tripped us all up.
 
Does anybody else see the Buffalo game possibly being a trap game for the Jaguars? Coming off a pretty good win against Indy & having Tennessee next week, could they be overlooking this game?
 
Does anybody else see the Buffalo game possibly being a trap game for the Jaguars? Coming off a pretty good win against Indy & having Tennessee next week, could they be overlooking this game?

Yeah, this might be a difficult game to predict. The Lynch trading may play a large role as well...
 
when do they update the point totals? I got 9 right after the MNF game but yahoo is only giving me credit for 8. My score is posted at 8-5 (only 13 gmaes) and should be 9-5 (14 games).
What gives?
 
I had the most points this week (9) than I have had since week two before teams started having byes.

when do they update the point totals? I got 9 right after the MNF game but yahoo is only giving me credit for 8. My score is posted at 8-5 (only 13 gmaes) and should be 9-5 (14 games).
What gives?

Are you looking over my shoulder as I'm making my picks? We picked every game exactly the same.
 
Wow, there hasn't been an updated to this thread since November. Well, just wanted to say that it was fun playing with everyone and I'll be back next year to defend my crown!

HoustonTexans4Life!
 
Wow, there hasn't been an updated to this thread since November. Well, just wanted to say that it was fun playing with everyone and I'll be back next year to defend my crown!

HoustonTexans4Life!

Congrats!

I'll try it again next year and try not to screw the pooch. :cool:
 
I finished 9th! I know it's not something to be too proud of, but Green Bay winning yesterday put me in the top ten. :)

1. HoustonTexans4Life - 171-96
2. HOU-TEX - 167-100
3. Boston Texans - 166-101
4. HoustonDiehards - 165-102
5. Gwallaia - 161-106
6. 2slik4u - 161-106
7. GlassHalfFull - 160-107
8. TD - 160-107
9. JCTexan - 159-108
10. Showtime - 159-108
 
I finished 9th! I know it's not something to be too proud of, but Green Bay winning yesterday put me in the top ten. :)

1. HoustonTexans4Life - 171-96
2. HOU-TEX - 167-100
3. Boston Texans - 166-101
4. HoustonDiehards - 165-102
5. Gwallaia - 161-106
6. 2slik4u - 161-106
7. GlassHalfFull - 160-107
8. TD - 160-107
9. JCTexan - 159-108
10. Showtime - 159-108

Woo Hoo, 7th place. The certainly beats my placing from last year.
 
I had a lot of fun with this guys. Thanks. Congrats to all and lets do it again next year if the owners allow a season. HoustonTexans4Life, :bowdown:
 
Speedy shot an e-mail my way and hooked me up for Hog Skin Picks pick 'em league again. In this league last year I finished in 7th out of 12. I need redemption...lol.

There was also a TexansTalk pick 'em and survivor league last year and I was wondering if those will be resurrected (?).

Damn it's glad the lockout is over. :D
 
Speedy shot an e-mail my way and hooked me up for Hog Skin Picks pick 'em league again. In this league last year I finished in 7th out of 12. I need redemption...lol.

There was also a TexansTalk pick 'em and survivor league last year and I was wondering if those will be resurrected (?).

Damn it's glad the lockout is over. :D

I hope so. I need vindication for last year.
 
Speedy shot an e-mail my way and hooked me up for Hog Skin Picks pick 'em league again. In this league last year I finished in 7th out of 12. I need redemption...lol.

There was also a TexansTalk pick 'em and survivor league last year and I was wondering if those will be resurrected (?).

Damn it's glad the lockout is over. :D

Sign me up! I finished 9th in the pick-em league, and was one of the remaining survivors who picked the Saints in the playoffs (everyone who was left did).
 
I certainly would be happy to get a second pick 'em league on the board just like last year, survivor too if there are no objections. :thisbig:

Speedy's board had plenty of room and I hope we can fill that one up more this year. We have plenty of time to get them online. As always for me, two boards are better than one (plus a survivor board)....lol.
 
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