THE ALMIGHTY TECMO SPEAKS: Super Bowl 43

(For background on how Tecmo predicts the results of playoff games with eerie accuracy, read the NFC Championship preview.) Short version: I have hacked the rosters of the Steelers and Cardinals into Tecmo Super Bowl 3 for the SNES. I will run the game five times, record the scoring summary of each simulation and notable […]

Cardinals 31, Steelers 13

Written by Justin Zeth on 30.01.2009 | Gurus NFL Picks

Yes, I’m predicting the Cardinals will blow out the Steelers. This looks weird even to me, and in fact I vacillated the entire past ten days back and forth on which team to pick. And I’m predicting a blowout not because I really think the Cardinals are that much better than the Steelers, but because […]

The Almighty Tecmo Speaks: AFC Championship

For background on how Tecmo predicts the results of playoff games with eerie accuracy, read the NFC Championship preview.
Back? OK, chums!
Tecmo :’( …I’m almost certain Tecmo is horribly wrong about this. But I’m sharing it with you anyway.
2008 AFC CHAMPIONSHIP
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Game #1
Steelers 7 6 0 14 […]

The Almighty Tecmo Speaks: NFC Championship

First, a little background. I’ll keep it short. I promise.
2000 was my freshman year of college, and like all freshmen, I was amazed at how much free time I suddenly had. Most freshmen spend their extra time on getting blitzed and having random sex. I spent mine programming the rosters of all the NFL teams […]

AFC Championship Preview

Offense
There won’t be any. Seriously. Click here and here if you really want to see what’s going to happen to these “offenses”. (It’s up to you to decide which picture depicts which offense, but frankly it doesn’t matter.)
Defense
There’ll be plenty. Expect lots of “no gain and a cloud of dust” plays. That’s what you get […]

Quick Hits: Divisional

Ravens vs. Flaming Thumbtacks - Flacco’d. 20-3 Ravens.
Cardinals vs. Panthers - This one might actually be close. But I wouldn’t bet on it. 27-10 Panthers.
Eagles vs. Giants - The Eagles are the sexy pick, and the sexy pick never wins. But that’s not stopping me. 30-26 Eagles.
Chargers vs. Steelers - Norv’d and Sproled all in […]

Quick Hits: Wild Card

I know what you’re thinking.  “This guy has BALLS, still writing about football after an 0-13-1 streak.” And you’re right, I DO have balls, as well as a lack of brains. It’s a deadly combination. Anyway, I’m here, so let me do my job.
AFC
(6) Baltimore Ravens at (3) Miami Dolphins

The thing about the Dolphins is […]

SG Notes-Olney Says They’re After The Moon Next

Written by Adam Adkins on 23.12.2008 | Baseball, Contracts, SG Notes

Once they start, they don’t stop.  The Yanks have signed free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira to an 8 year, 180 million dollar deal, giving them what is essentially the best corner infield combination (Teixeira and A-Rod) in a long while.
There are questions about how much Teix is really worth.  He’s a guaranteed .900 OPS […]