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Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 10
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from 
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score:
2 1
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 9 recap: For like the 3rd week in a row Zeus and I both went 1 out of 3. It's time to change things up with a theme week.
So........
OH YOU DIDN'T KNOW??? It's Road Dogg weekend, baby!!
Pick 1
Pooston Texans +4 to defeat Cleveland Steamers
Result: Texans 7 (+4 = 11) Browns 10 YES
Pick 2
Seattle Autonomous Zone +2 to defeat Los Angeles Resistance
Result Seattle 16 (+2 = 18) LA Rams 23 NO
Pick 3
Los Angeles iPhone Chargers +1.5 to defeat Miami Dolphin Safe Tuna
LA Chargers 21 (+2 = 23) Miami 29 NO
Let's gooooo, no explanation other than they fit the theme!
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9681774
Vikings -3 > Bears YES
Bengals +7.5 > Steelers NO
Dolphins -1.5 > Chargers YES
Well I'm officially in a slump. 1-2 again and again and again. What's concerning is that it should get easier as the season goes along, as you start to figure out whether each team is legit or not. My legit-dar is allllll screwed up. What's worse is that Pone finally zapped me. We're all tied up with 2 points apiece, 7 weeks to go.
GO BILLS!
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
2 1For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 9 recap: For like the 3rd week in a row Zeus and I both went 1 out of 3. It's time to change things up with a theme week.
So........
OH YOU DIDN'T KNOW??? It's Road Dogg weekend, baby!!
Pick 1
Pooston Texans +4 to defeat Cleveland Steamers
Result: Texans 7 (+4 = 11) Browns 10 YES
Pick 2
Seattle Autonomous Zone +2 to defeat Los Angeles Resistance
Result Seattle 16 (+2 = 18) LA Rams 23 NO
Pick 3
Los Angeles iPhone Chargers +1.5 to defeat Miami Dolphin Safe Tuna
LA Chargers 21 (+2 = 23) Miami 29 NO
Let's gooooo, no explanation other than they fit the theme!
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9681774
Vikings -3 > Bears YES
Bengals +7.5 > Steelers NO
Dolphins -1.5 > Chargers YES
Well I'm officially in a slump. 1-2 again and again and again. What's concerning is that it should get easier as the season goes along, as you start to figure out whether each team is legit or not. My legit-dar is allllll screwed up. What's worse is that Pone finally zapped me. We're all tied up with 2 points apiece, 7 weeks to go.
GO BILLS!
Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 9
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: 2 1
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 8 recap: We were equally bad, and the score stayed 2-1 me.
Pick 1
Baltimore Ravens -1 to defeat Indianapolis Colts
God help me, my fraud detector has been off the mark this season, but I'm catching whiffs of 8-8 out of the Colts still. Ravens win this one.
RESULT: Ravens 24 - Colts 10. CORRECT
Pick 2
Los Angeles Chargers (even!) to defeat Las Vegas Raiders
The AFC West has a bunch of teams that just won't go away. Same with the North. The North relates to the above pick, this one and the next to the West.
Chargers 26 - Raiders 31 WRONG The Chargers had two chances to win the game in the final seconds, and two winning catches dropped. I'm wrong but damn was that close.
Pick 3
Denver Broncos +4 to defeat Atlanta Falcons
So, honestly this week is a big ol' slate of tough games, so my instinct is to pick along the lines of things that would be bad for Buffalo. It's bad for my Bills if the three teams I picked above are actually good, so naturally they'll win this week and make things harder for my favorite team.
Broncos 27 - Falcons 34. WRONG This was my customary big miss of the week.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9674576/
Seahawks -3 > Bills NO
Ravens > Colts YES
Buccaneers -4.5 > Saints NO
Once again we tie with 1 right and two wrong. lol, this is hard.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
2 1For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 8 recap: We were equally bad, and the score stayed 2-1 me.
Pick 1
Baltimore Ravens -1 to defeat Indianapolis Colts
God help me, my fraud detector has been off the mark this season, but I'm catching whiffs of 8-8 out of the Colts still. Ravens win this one.
RESULT: Ravens 24 - Colts 10. CORRECT
Pick 2
Los Angeles Chargers (even!) to defeat Las Vegas Raiders
The AFC West has a bunch of teams that just won't go away. Same with the North. The North relates to the above pick, this one and the next to the West.
Chargers 26 - Raiders 31 WRONG The Chargers had two chances to win the game in the final seconds, and two winning catches dropped. I'm wrong but damn was that close.
Pick 3
Denver Broncos +4 to defeat Atlanta Falcons
So, honestly this week is a big ol' slate of tough games, so my instinct is to pick along the lines of things that would be bad for Buffalo. It's bad for my Bills if the three teams I picked above are actually good, so naturally they'll win this week and make things harder for my favorite team.
Broncos 27 - Falcons 34. WRONG This was my customary big miss of the week.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9674576/
Seahawks -3 > Bills NO
Ravens > Colts YES
Buccaneers -4.5 > Saints NO
Once again we tie with 1 right and two wrong. lol, this is hard.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 8
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: 2 1
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 7 recap: I stumbled but didn't crash, so did Zeus. We both went 1-2 and the score stayed the same.
Pick 1
Green Bay Packers -6 to defeat Minnesota Vikings
This one seems easy, but its the easy ones that seem to trip me up. Regardless, Green Bay is a Super Bowl contender and Minnesota is struggling to salvage something of their season. 7 seems like the number to me in this game, so giving 6 I'm hoping to sneak by in a nail biter.
RESULT - Green Bay 22 (-6) Minnesota 28 WRONG! Man, I was way off on that one...
Pick 2
Los Angeles Rams -3.5 to defeat Miami Dolphins
Sean McVay is a good coach. He's going to make Miami regret benching Fitz too soon. Aaron Donald is going to welcome Tua to the NFL, and if he's lucky he'll avoid injury and play again next week, wiser for the beating.
RESULT: Los Angeles 17 (-3.5) Miami 28 WRONG! Holy cow, am I...am I bad at this?
Pick 3
Seattle Seahawks -3 to defeat San Francisco 49ers
Russ and his defense are gonna cook up a 10 point division win and establish themselves as threats in the NFC. I think they win without worry, so spotting the 49ers a field goal doesn't seem like much to me.
RESULT: Seattle 37 (-3) San Fransisco 27 CORRECT! Extra correct, it was exactly as I said it would be. There you go. Professor Summer has still got it.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9667566/
Colts -3 > Lions YES
Packers -6 > Vikings NO
Chargers -3.5 > Broncos NO
Lol, another double faceplant. Score stays 2-1 heading into week 9.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
2 1For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 7 recap: I stumbled but didn't crash, so did Zeus. We both went 1-2 and the score stayed the same.
Pick 1
Green Bay Packers -6 to defeat Minnesota Vikings
This one seems easy, but its the easy ones that seem to trip me up. Regardless, Green Bay is a Super Bowl contender and Minnesota is struggling to salvage something of their season. 7 seems like the number to me in this game, so giving 6 I'm hoping to sneak by in a nail biter.
RESULT - Green Bay 22 (-6) Minnesota 28 WRONG! Man, I was way off on that one...
Pick 2
Los Angeles Rams -3.5 to defeat Miami Dolphins
Sean McVay is a good coach. He's going to make Miami regret benching Fitz too soon. Aaron Donald is going to welcome Tua to the NFL, and if he's lucky he'll avoid injury and play again next week, wiser for the beating.
RESULT: Los Angeles 17 (-3.5) Miami 28 WRONG! Holy cow, am I...am I bad at this?
Pick 3
Seattle Seahawks -3 to defeat San Francisco 49ers
Russ and his defense are gonna cook up a 10 point division win and establish themselves as threats in the NFC. I think they win without worry, so spotting the 49ers a field goal doesn't seem like much to me.
RESULT: Seattle 37 (-3) San Fransisco 27 CORRECT! Extra correct, it was exactly as I said it would be. There you go. Professor Summer has still got it.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9667566/
Colts -3 > Lions YES
Packers -6 > Vikings NO
Chargers -3.5 > Broncos NO
Lol, another double faceplant. Score stays 2-1 heading into week 9.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 7
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: 2 1
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 6 recap: Ya skunk stayed good-ish at 2 of of 3, and Pone stumbled with a 1 out of 3 performance, that's good enough to put me in the lead.
Pick 1
Tennessee Titans -1.5 to defeat Pittsburgh Steelers
The Titans are doing that annoying Patriots thing where being on the receiving end of well deserved criticism is galvanizing them into defiant juggernauts. "Yeah a lot of people were talking shit about our unauthorized team gatherings when we were supposed to be controlling an outbreak, and we're here to show them that we're not gonna take that crap." Them continuing to win would be appropriately 2020, so yeah.
Result: The good news is Tennessee lost. The bad news is that means Pittsburgh is legit. - WRONG
Pick 2
Dallas Cowboys +1 to defeat Washington Football Team
This one is weird. The line opened at Dallas -3 but due to betting patterns has shifted to Washington being one point favorites. I don't understand, and typically I leave these alone as possible fixed games or just a non-nefarious bad luck trap....but I can't lay off this one. Dallas has more talent and they should take care of business here. If I turn out wrong it just justifies my fixed/trap theory.
Result: See? I KNEW something was weird about the way the line moved. No excuse for falling for it, though. -WRONG
Pick 3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -4.5 to defeat Las Vegas Raiders
Mooooooom! Tom Brady won't go away even though we're all sick of him!
Result: Tom Brady spent the 4th quarter padding his stats and running up the score. - CORRECT
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9660426/
Bills -10 > Jets NO (but it's okay Buffalo still won)
Packers -3.5 > Texans YES
Falcons -2.5 > Lions NO
Shaky week for the both of us, we both go 1 out of 3, and the score remains 2-1 in my favor into next week.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
2 1For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 6 recap: Ya skunk stayed good-ish at 2 of of 3, and Pone stumbled with a 1 out of 3 performance, that's good enough to put me in the lead.
Pick 1
Tennessee Titans -1.5 to defeat Pittsburgh Steelers
The Titans are doing that annoying Patriots thing where being on the receiving end of well deserved criticism is galvanizing them into defiant juggernauts. "Yeah a lot of people were talking shit about our unauthorized team gatherings when we were supposed to be controlling an outbreak, and we're here to show them that we're not gonna take that crap." Them continuing to win would be appropriately 2020, so yeah.
Result: The good news is Tennessee lost. The bad news is that means Pittsburgh is legit. - WRONG
Pick 2
Dallas Cowboys +1 to defeat Washington Football Team
This one is weird. The line opened at Dallas -3 but due to betting patterns has shifted to Washington being one point favorites. I don't understand, and typically I leave these alone as possible fixed games or just a non-nefarious bad luck trap....but I can't lay off this one. Dallas has more talent and they should take care of business here. If I turn out wrong it just justifies my fixed/trap theory.
Result: See? I KNEW something was weird about the way the line moved. No excuse for falling for it, though. -WRONG
Pick 3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -4.5 to defeat Las Vegas Raiders
Mooooooom! Tom Brady won't go away even though we're all sick of him!
Result: Tom Brady spent the 4th quarter padding his stats and running up the score. - CORRECT
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9660426/
Bills -10 > Jets NO (but it's okay Buffalo still won)
Packers -3.5 > Texans YES
Falcons -2.5 > Lions NO
Shaky week for the both of us, we both go 1 out of 3, and the score remains 2-1 in my favor into next week.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 6
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: 1 1
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 5 recap: A stronger showing by ya skunk, as I went 2 out of 3 correct, but so did Zeus, so we remain tied at one point each.
Pick 1
Cleveland Browns +3.5 to defeat Pittsburgh Steelers
My sexy friends and I have been watching you, Cleveland, and you know what?
I like the Browns to win straight up, love the +3.5 heartbreak insurance
Result: Browns 7 (+3.5) Steelers 38. Legitimacy is poison to the Browns. WRONG
Pick 2
Tennessee Titans -3.5 to defeat Houston Texans
Short rest week or no, the Titans are a touchdown better than Houston. Only giving up 3.5 points? Well my friend...
Result, Titans 42 (-3.5 = 38.5) Texans 36 Oh hey look at that, Titans won by exactly a touchdown. Makes me feel better about that previous pick. CORRECT
Pick 3
Detroit Lions -3 to defeat Jacksonville Jaguars
The Detroit Lions are always bad because they always go 7-9 or 6-10 and pick just in or outside of the top 10 of the first round. They get to be 7-9 or 6-10 by beating the 1st overall draft pick contenders, like Jacksonville.
Lions 34 (-3 = 31) Jaguars 16 CORRECT
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9653470
Titans -3.5 > Texans YES
Browns +3.5 > Steelers NO
Rams -3 > 49ers NO
Lol, looks like this week was determined by the game in which we deviated from one another. Summer got 2 of 3 and Pone got just the 1, so that's a point for me.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
1 1For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 5 recap: A stronger showing by ya skunk, as I went 2 out of 3 correct, but so did Zeus, so we remain tied at one point each.
Pick 1
Cleveland Browns +3.5 to defeat Pittsburgh Steelers
My sexy friends and I have been watching you, Cleveland, and you know what?
I like the Browns to win straight up, love the +3.5 heartbreak insurance
Result: Browns 7 (+3.5) Steelers 38. Legitimacy is poison to the Browns. WRONG
Pick 2
Tennessee Titans -3.5 to defeat Houston Texans
Short rest week or no, the Titans are a touchdown better than Houston. Only giving up 3.5 points? Well my friend...
Result, Titans 42 (-3.5 = 38.5) Texans 36 Oh hey look at that, Titans won by exactly a touchdown. Makes me feel better about that previous pick. CORRECT
Pick 3
Detroit Lions -3 to defeat Jacksonville Jaguars
The Detroit Lions are always bad because they always go 7-9 or 6-10 and pick just in or outside of the top 10 of the first round. They get to be 7-9 or 6-10 by beating the 1st overall draft pick contenders, like Jacksonville.
Lions 34 (-3 = 31) Jaguars 16 CORRECT
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9653470
Titans -3.5 > Texans YES
Browns +3.5 > Steelers NO
Rams -3 > 49ers NO
Lol, looks like this week was determined by the game in which we deviated from one another. Summer got 2 of 3 and Pone got just the 1, so that's a point for me.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 5
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: Summer 1 zeuspegasus13 1
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 4 recap: For the second week running Zeus and I performed equally poorly. The score remains 1-1 after four weeks of football.
Pick 1
Atlanta Falcons -1.5 to defeat Carolina Panthers
Nobody loses all 16 games, so let's gamble! Yippie Kai Yay, Mr Falcon!
Result: Falcons 16 (-1.5 = 14.5) Panthers 23. WRONG. Sometimes you chase a hunch and there's no reward.
Pick 2
Houston Texans -5.5 to defeat Jacksonville Jaguars
In all of their losses, Houston has been game but overwhelmed in the end. In this one, DeShawn Watson carries them to a win by 7, which will cover the 5.5 they're giving up.
Result: Texans 30 (-5.5 = 24.5) Jaguars 14 CORRECT. This one was only in doubt in the first quarter, then Houston steadily pulled away.
Pick 3
Cleveland Browns (even!) to defeat Indianapolis Colts
I think Vegas is doing Cleveland dirty, honestly. Their win against Dallas was reasonably impressive and their only loss was to Baltimore. Meanwhile Indy barfed in their laps against Washington and just sort of didn't fuck up against 3 other lesser opponents. Also Cleveland is playing from the comfort of home, which means less in this empty stadium season but still, all they have to do is win straight up, and I think they will do that.
Result: Browns 32 Colts 23. CORRECT Cleveland was the better team and played like it.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9646190
Football Team +7 > Rams NO
Vikings +7 > Seahawks YES
Dolphins +9 > 49ers YES
1 home underdog and 2 roaddogs, interesting strategy, Cotton, let's see if it works out for him. The road dogs played well for the pone.
A stronger performance from both of us, and in the end another tie as we both get 2 out of 3 correct.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS on tuesday andpleasedon'tgetDatRonafromanyTitans
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
Summer 1 zeuspegasus13 1For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 4 recap: For the second week running Zeus and I performed equally poorly. The score remains 1-1 after four weeks of football.
Pick 1
Atlanta Falcons -1.5 to defeat Carolina Panthers
Nobody loses all 16 games, so let's gamble! Yippie Kai Yay, Mr Falcon!
Result: Falcons 16 (-1.5 = 14.5) Panthers 23. WRONG. Sometimes you chase a hunch and there's no reward.
Pick 2
Houston Texans -5.5 to defeat Jacksonville Jaguars
In all of their losses, Houston has been game but overwhelmed in the end. In this one, DeShawn Watson carries them to a win by 7, which will cover the 5.5 they're giving up.
Result: Texans 30 (-5.5 = 24.5) Jaguars 14 CORRECT. This one was only in doubt in the first quarter, then Houston steadily pulled away.
Pick 3
Cleveland Browns (even!) to defeat Indianapolis Colts
I think Vegas is doing Cleveland dirty, honestly. Their win against Dallas was reasonably impressive and their only loss was to Baltimore. Meanwhile Indy barfed in their laps against Washington and just sort of didn't fuck up against 3 other lesser opponents. Also Cleveland is playing from the comfort of home, which means less in this empty stadium season but still, all they have to do is win straight up, and I think they will do that.
Result: Browns 32 Colts 23. CORRECT Cleveland was the better team and played like it.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9646190
Football Team +7 > Rams NO
Vikings +7 > Seahawks YES
Dolphins +9 > 49ers YES
1 home underdog and 2 roaddogs, interesting strategy, Cotton, let's see if it works out for him. The road dogs played well for the pone.
A stronger performance from both of us, and in the end another tie as we both get 2 out of 3 correct.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS on tuesday andpleasedon'tgetDatRonafromanyTitans
Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 4
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: Summer 1 zeuspegasus13 1
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 3 recap: Both going 1 right 2 wrong, neither of us deserved to win, and neither of us did. The tie keeps us tied 1-1 coming into this weekend.
Pick 1
Dallas Cowboys -3.5 to defeat Cleveland Browns
Ugh. I hate Dallas. They played surprisingly well against Seattle last week and seem to be getting rolling. Gross. I don't think Cleveland is as good as their record reflects, neither of their wins are all that impressive, and going out on the road to JerryWorld I think they'll fall victim to a statement game from Dallas. I'm thinking Cowboys by 7, so I'll give up the 3.5.
Result: Cowboys 38 (-3.5 = 34.5) Browns 49. WRONG, couldn't be more wrong, Cleveland balled out from start to finish.
Pick 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -7 to defeat Los Angeles Chargers
The theme of this week is shaping up to be "Summer can't have anything nice," but it looks like Tampa has figured themselves out and it's too early in the season for Tom Brady's age to start affecting his performance. The Chargers' quarterback is starting in his 3rd game, it's a west coast team traveling cross country to play a game at 10am their time, and Tampa is a flat out better team than LA. It could be garbage time in the 3rd quarter, but I still think Tampa will cover the 7.
Result: Buccaneers 38 (-7 = 31) Chargers 31. TIE, which is NOT A WIN.
Pick 3
Minnesota Vikings +3.5 to defeat Houston Texans
Wait hear me out. I don't think Minnesota will outright win this game that pits a pair of surprise/disappointing 0-3 teams against one another. I just think that with the threat of an 0 for 4 start hanging over both of these teams' heads will make the score tight and the loss devastating for whoever takes the L. My official prediction is that the Vikings take that loss by 3 or less, which with the points will squeak me by. This is going to be a sneaky game-of-the-day because both teams are gonna treat it like a playoff game.
Result: Vikings 31 (+3.5 = 34.5) Texans 23, CORRECT, but not the way I saw it. Vikings won with minimal stress.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9638903
Bills -3 > Raiders YES
Buccaneers -7 > Chargers TIE, so, NO
Jaguars +2.5 > Bengals NO
Skunk and Pone both go 1-1-1, no one wins. We remain tied at 1-1 going into week 5.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
Summer 1 zeuspegasus13 1For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 3 recap: Both going 1 right 2 wrong, neither of us deserved to win, and neither of us did. The tie keeps us tied 1-1 coming into this weekend.
Pick 1
Dallas Cowboys -3.5 to defeat Cleveland Browns
Ugh. I hate Dallas. They played surprisingly well against Seattle last week and seem to be getting rolling. Gross. I don't think Cleveland is as good as their record reflects, neither of their wins are all that impressive, and going out on the road to JerryWorld I think they'll fall victim to a statement game from Dallas. I'm thinking Cowboys by 7, so I'll give up the 3.5.
Result: Cowboys 38 (-3.5 = 34.5) Browns 49. WRONG, couldn't be more wrong, Cleveland balled out from start to finish.
Pick 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -7 to defeat Los Angeles Chargers
The theme of this week is shaping up to be "Summer can't have anything nice," but it looks like Tampa has figured themselves out and it's too early in the season for Tom Brady's age to start affecting his performance. The Chargers' quarterback is starting in his 3rd game, it's a west coast team traveling cross country to play a game at 10am their time, and Tampa is a flat out better team than LA. It could be garbage time in the 3rd quarter, but I still think Tampa will cover the 7.
Result: Buccaneers 38 (-7 = 31) Chargers 31. TIE, which is NOT A WIN.
Pick 3
Minnesota Vikings +3.5 to defeat Houston Texans
Wait hear me out. I don't think Minnesota will outright win this game that pits a pair of surprise/disappointing 0-3 teams against one another. I just think that with the threat of an 0 for 4 start hanging over both of these teams' heads will make the score tight and the loss devastating for whoever takes the L. My official prediction is that the Vikings take that loss by 3 or less, which with the points will squeak me by. This is going to be a sneaky game-of-the-day because both teams are gonna treat it like a playoff game.
Result: Vikings 31 (+3.5 = 34.5) Texans 23, CORRECT, but not the way I saw it. Vikings won with minimal stress.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9638903
Bills -3 > Raiders YES
Buccaneers -7 > Chargers TIE, so, NO
Jaguars +2.5 > Bengals NO
Skunk and Pone both go 1-1-1, no one wins. We remain tied at 1-1 going into week 5.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
the #broken times are almost here
Posted 5 years agoToday is the last day of the best month of the year, Skunktember. That means that tomorrow marks the start of the first day of Spooky Month.
Spooky Month is the time of year that Summer spends as a corrupted, evil, near-feral, bulked up and snarling Fuckbeast, known as #broken Summer. I just want you to know that during this time, Summer is fine, actually. She's still in there and she's not mad, she's actually laughing. Laughing at how she's going to corrupt her friends and lovers into being #broken like her. Yes the # is part of it, it's a stylistic choice and it's cool. IT JUST IS OKAY???
The true purpose of this journal that no one will see is to get across that #broken doesn't mean that anything is wrong with me. If you see me trotting about on this wild wide internet with #broken in front of my name, nothing is wrong. I repeat, EVERYTHING IS FINE. This is just how I celebrate Spooky Month....
...now c'mere. There's something I wanna show you in this dark alley away from everyone else....
Spooky Month is the time of year that Summer spends as a corrupted, evil, near-feral, bulked up and snarling Fuckbeast, known as #broken Summer. I just want you to know that during this time, Summer is fine, actually. She's still in there and she's not mad, she's actually laughing. Laughing at how she's going to corrupt her friends and lovers into being #broken like her. Yes the # is part of it, it's a stylistic choice and it's cool. IT JUST IS OKAY???
The true purpose of this journal that no one will see is to get across that #broken doesn't mean that anything is wrong with me. If you see me trotting about on this wild wide internet with #broken in front of my name, nothing is wrong. I repeat, EVERYTHING IS FINE. This is just how I celebrate Spooky Month....
...now c'mere. There's something I wanna show you in this dark alley away from everyone else....
Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 3
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: Summer 1 zeuspegasus13 1
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 2 recap: I got 2 of 3 correct, the pone went 3 for 3. Not much I can do about that other than try again this week.
Pick 1
Minnesota Vikings +2.5 to defeat Tennessee Titans
After a disappointing loss to the Packers in week 1 that really was just the result of a 14 point swing at the end of the first half, the Vikings went out and just totally collapsed in week 2. They're at home, they're playing a Titans team that I don't think is that good, actually, and they're desperate to get into the win column for the year. Taking the Vikings and the point boost here.
Result: Vikings 30 (+2.5 = 32.5) Titans 31 CORRECT, technically, thanks to the spread. I'll take it.
Pick 2
Philadelphia Eagles -4 to defeat Cincinnati Bengals.
Another team at home and trying to shake off a disappointing 0-2 start is the Eagles. They need a confidence booster and I feel like the real life team would feel a narrow win to be just as bad as an actual loss, so I don't expect them to let off the gas if/when they get a lead. Eagles cover the -4 spread.
Result: Eagles 23 (-4 = 19) Bengals 23 WRONG. I feel bad but Eagles fans must be feeling worse about their real life tie.
Pick 3
Denver Broncos +5.5 to defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers
And on this pick the trend develops into a theme for the week, home team off to an 0-2 start trying to right their ship. There were preseason rumbles of legitimacy in Denver, and they were game against the Steelers even after their starting quarterback was knocked out of the game, they just came up short. I'm well known to be anti-Tom Brady, and I really think he's washed. I see the Denver pass rush harassing him all day and Tom having a bad time. The added 5.5 points is a bonus, I like Denver today.
Result: Broncos 10 (+6 = 16) Buccaneers 28. WRONG. Oof. Swing and a miss on that one.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9632076
Titans -2.5 > Vikings NO
Buccaneers -5.5 > Broncos YES
Cardinals -5.5 > Lions NO
The Pone and I both washed out at 1-2 on the day, a tie. We remain knotted up 1-1 heading into week 4.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
Summer 1 zeuspegasus13 1For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Week 2 recap: I got 2 of 3 correct, the pone went 3 for 3. Not much I can do about that other than try again this week.
Pick 1
Minnesota Vikings +2.5 to defeat Tennessee Titans
After a disappointing loss to the Packers in week 1 that really was just the result of a 14 point swing at the end of the first half, the Vikings went out and just totally collapsed in week 2. They're at home, they're playing a Titans team that I don't think is that good, actually, and they're desperate to get into the win column for the year. Taking the Vikings and the point boost here.
Result: Vikings 30 (+2.5 = 32.5) Titans 31 CORRECT, technically, thanks to the spread. I'll take it.
Pick 2
Philadelphia Eagles -4 to defeat Cincinnati Bengals.
Another team at home and trying to shake off a disappointing 0-2 start is the Eagles. They need a confidence booster and I feel like the real life team would feel a narrow win to be just as bad as an actual loss, so I don't expect them to let off the gas if/when they get a lead. Eagles cover the -4 spread.
Result: Eagles 23 (-4 = 19) Bengals 23 WRONG. I feel bad but Eagles fans must be feeling worse about their real life tie.
Pick 3
Denver Broncos +5.5 to defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers
And on this pick the trend develops into a theme for the week, home team off to an 0-2 start trying to right their ship. There were preseason rumbles of legitimacy in Denver, and they were game against the Steelers even after their starting quarterback was knocked out of the game, they just came up short. I'm well known to be anti-Tom Brady, and I really think he's washed. I see the Denver pass rush harassing him all day and Tom having a bad time. The added 5.5 points is a bonus, I like Denver today.
Result: Broncos 10 (+6 = 16) Buccaneers 28. WRONG. Oof. Swing and a miss on that one.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9632076
Titans -2.5 > Vikings NO
Buccaneers -5.5 > Broncos YES
Cardinals -5.5 > Lions NO
The Pone and I both washed out at 1-2 on the day, a tie. We remain knotted up 1-1 heading into week 4.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
Professor Summer Vs Zeus Pone, Week 2
Posted 5 years agoMy weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: Summer 1 zeuspegasus13 0
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Pick 1
San Francisco 49ers -7 to defeat New York Jets
Teh Jete are a god damn mess. The Bills absolutely demolished them, the final score was only close due to a pair of unfortunate Josh Allen turnovers, some missed field goals, and a major letting off of the gas by the Bills in the 2nd half of the game. On top of that, the Jets lost their two biggest offensive weapons, as Le'veon Bell and Jamison Crowder are both OUT for Sunday's game. San Francisco, hurting after their shock loss to Arizona last week, is going to post up a monster halftime lead and then cruise to an easy win, and not even garbage time will draw the Jets to within 7. 49ers cover
Result: 49ers 31 (-7 = 22) Jets 13 - YES
Pick 2
Los Angeles Rams +1.5 to defeat Philadelphia Eagles
The Los Angeles Rams defense is built around the pass rush. The Eagles suffered their shocking loss to Football Team in part because they can't protect the quarterback. These things are both true, so I don't understand how the Eagles favored by a point and a half. The seems like an early season sucker bet, but screw it, I'm falling for it. Rams and points, gimme.
Result: Rams 37 (+1.5 = 38.5) Eagles 19 - YES
Pick 3
Buffalo Bills -5.5 to defeat Miami Dolphins
I hate betting on my Buffalo Bills, especially when they're heavy favorites. I'm invested enough in the outcome of the game for it to matter immensely to me whether they win or not, so a layer of added financial disappointment only darkens the grey cloud of misery that settles around me when they lose. That said, the Bills offense hummed last week, they picked up 1st downs effortlessly and converted red zone possessions into touchdowns. Josh Allen set a career high in passing yards and was still deadly effective with his legs. He also fumbled twice, so....yeah. The Bills have 3 injured linebackers, including our 2 best, Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano, but even with the lacking personnel on defense, I just don't think Fitzmagic and the Dolphins can keep pace with Buffalo in a shootout. Bills cover.
Result: Bills 31 (-5.5 = 25.5) Dolphins 28 - NO but the Bills win so I don't care.
No one feels sorry for you, Tom Brady.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9624546
Packers -6.5 > Lions YES
Rams +1.5 > Eagles YES
Seahawks -3.5 > Patriots YES The Pone went 3 and 0, the clean slate beats my 2-1, so we're all tied up. One week apiece.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
Summer 1 zeuspegasus13 0For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Pick 1
San Francisco 49ers -7 to defeat New York Jets
Teh Jete are a god damn mess. The Bills absolutely demolished them, the final score was only close due to a pair of unfortunate Josh Allen turnovers, some missed field goals, and a major letting off of the gas by the Bills in the 2nd half of the game. On top of that, the Jets lost their two biggest offensive weapons, as Le'veon Bell and Jamison Crowder are both OUT for Sunday's game. San Francisco, hurting after their shock loss to Arizona last week, is going to post up a monster halftime lead and then cruise to an easy win, and not even garbage time will draw the Jets to within 7. 49ers cover
Result: 49ers 31 (-7 = 22) Jets 13 - YES
Pick 2
Los Angeles Rams +1.5 to defeat Philadelphia Eagles
The Los Angeles Rams defense is built around the pass rush. The Eagles suffered their shocking loss to Football Team in part because they can't protect the quarterback. These things are both true, so I don't understand how the Eagles favored by a point and a half. The seems like an early season sucker bet, but screw it, I'm falling for it. Rams and points, gimme.
Result: Rams 37 (+1.5 = 38.5) Eagles 19 - YES
Pick 3
Buffalo Bills -5.5 to defeat Miami Dolphins
I hate betting on my Buffalo Bills, especially when they're heavy favorites. I'm invested enough in the outcome of the game for it to matter immensely to me whether they win or not, so a layer of added financial disappointment only darkens the grey cloud of misery that settles around me when they lose. That said, the Bills offense hummed last week, they picked up 1st downs effortlessly and converted red zone possessions into touchdowns. Josh Allen set a career high in passing yards and was still deadly effective with his legs. He also fumbled twice, so....yeah. The Bills have 3 injured linebackers, including our 2 best, Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano, but even with the lacking personnel on defense, I just don't think Fitzmagic and the Dolphins can keep pace with Buffalo in a shootout. Bills cover.
Result: Bills 31 (-5.5 = 25.5) Dolphins 28 - NO but the Bills win so I don't care.
No one feels sorry for you, Tom Brady.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9624546
Packers -6.5 > Lions YES
Rams +1.5 > Eagles YES
Seahawks -3.5 > Patriots YES The Pone went 3 and 0, the clean slate beats my 2-1, so we're all tied up. One week apiece.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLLSSSSS
Professor Summer 2020, Week 1
Posted 5 years agoThe 2020 NFL Season is upon us, the Super Bowl back in February feels like it was 20 years ago, but also, it feels like summer has just begun, how can it be football season already? My weekly series has been brought out of retirement in part due to a challenge from ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to make lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks.
Current score: Summer 0 zeuspegasus13 0
For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Pick 1
Seattle Seahawks -2.5 to defeat Atlanta Falcons
Early season gambling is tough, and in this year without a preseason or much visibility it's even harder. That said, I expect Seattle to remain among the elite in the NFC West, and while Atlanta should rebound from their unexpectedly poor season last year, I still expect them to lose to Seattle by more than a field goal.
Result: Seahawks 38 (-2.5 = 35.5) Vs Falcons 25 - CORRECT
Pick 2
Minnesota Vikings -2.5 to defeat Green Bay Packers
Green Bay overperformed in 2019, Aaron Rodgers is aging, Green Bay still doesn't seem to have actual receivers for Rodgers to target. Minnesota is a team on the rise, their shock victory over the New Orleans Saints in the first round of last year's playoffs was a sign of things to come, and beating the Packers by 3 or more will be their first step toward announcing their legitimacy as a contender.
Result: Vikings 34 (-2.5 = 31.5) Vs Packers 43 - LOL, NO
Pick 3
Dallas Cowboys *barf* -2 to defeat Los Angeles Rams
Dallas is going to be annoooooyyyyyiiiiing this year. They have a ton of offensive firepower and they're going to be all over our televisions. The Rams, Jared Goff, and Sean McVay were exposed in the Super Bowl by Bill Belichek and the league was paying attention. He has done that to Buffalo twice a year for the LAST 15 YEARS ITS SOANNOYINGWHENERVERTHEBILLSAREONTHERISE.....I digress. Last year's below expectation result for the Rams was the start of a trend, sadly. The 2018 Rams were fun but they're not coming back. Cowboys by a lot in this one.
Result: Cowboys 17 (-2 = 15) Rams 20 - LOL, NO
Season long skunk prediction: Tom Brady, now in Tampa Bay. Is cooked. He'll start out the season hot, and if you follow football you're going to hear a LOT about it when he does, but as the season progresses he'll deteriorate to average quarterback and then to below average quarterback. No one outside of the New England states will feel sorry for him.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9614925
1. Indianapolis Colts -8 defeat Jax Jags Result: Colts 20 (-8 = 12) Jags 27, Wrong
2. Philadelphia Eagles -5.5 defeat Washington Football Team Result: Eagles 17 (-5.5 = 11.5) Team 27, Wrong
3. Miami Dolphins +6.5 defeat the despicable New England Patriots Result: Dolphins 11 (+6.5 = 17.5) Patriots 21, Wrong
See? It's not as easy as I make it look :)
Well it was an ugly 1 out of 3 week, but by virtue of Zeus being shut out in his inaugural week, Professor Summer takes the week 1 point.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLS!
ZeusPegasus13 ! We'll be matching wits week to week, more correct selections in week is worth a point, aaaaannnd, there were be positioning in a lewd picture at the conclusion of the 17 week regular season at stake for whoever gets more points. We'll do our best to make lock our picks in publicly, but 17 weeks is a long time, so trust that we'll be keeping it honest during non journal weeks. Current score:
Summer 0 zeuspegasus13 0For those unfamiliar, the positive or negative number of each pick reflects the "spread" that must be accounted for a pick to be successful. A negative number is subtracted from the given team's real life score, while a positive number is added to that teams real life score. For example. Team A -3.5 vs Team B. Real life score Team A 10 Team B 7. 3.5 is subtracted from Team A, for a pick score of Team A 6.5 Team B 7. Team B is the "correct" pick and Team A is wrong.
Pick 1
Seattle Seahawks -2.5 to defeat Atlanta Falcons
Early season gambling is tough, and in this year without a preseason or much visibility it's even harder. That said, I expect Seattle to remain among the elite in the NFC West, and while Atlanta should rebound from their unexpectedly poor season last year, I still expect them to lose to Seattle by more than a field goal.
Result: Seahawks 38 (-2.5 = 35.5) Vs Falcons 25 - CORRECT
Pick 2
Minnesota Vikings -2.5 to defeat Green Bay Packers
Green Bay overperformed in 2019, Aaron Rodgers is aging, Green Bay still doesn't seem to have actual receivers for Rodgers to target. Minnesota is a team on the rise, their shock victory over the New Orleans Saints in the first round of last year's playoffs was a sign of things to come, and beating the Packers by 3 or more will be their first step toward announcing their legitimacy as a contender.
Result: Vikings 34 (-2.5 = 31.5) Vs Packers 43 - LOL, NO
Pick 3
Dallas Cowboys *barf* -2 to defeat Los Angeles Rams
Dallas is going to be annoooooyyyyyiiiiing this year. They have a ton of offensive firepower and they're going to be all over our televisions. The Rams, Jared Goff, and Sean McVay were exposed in the Super Bowl by Bill Belichek and the league was paying attention. He has done that to Buffalo twice a year for the LAST 15 YEARS ITS SOANNOYINGWHENERVERTHEBILLSAREONTHERISE.....I digress. Last year's below expectation result for the Rams was the start of a trend, sadly. The 2018 Rams were fun but they're not coming back. Cowboys by a lot in this one.
Result: Cowboys 17 (-2 = 15) Rams 20 - LOL, NO
Season long skunk prediction: Tom Brady, now in Tampa Bay. Is cooked. He'll start out the season hot, and if you follow football you're going to hear a LOT about it when he does, but as the season progresses he'll deteriorate to average quarterback and then to below average quarterback. No one outside of the New England states will feel sorry for him.
PonePicks: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9614925
1. Indianapolis Colts -8 defeat Jax Jags Result: Colts 20 (-8 = 12) Jags 27, Wrong
2. Philadelphia Eagles -5.5 defeat Washington Football Team Result: Eagles 17 (-5.5 = 11.5) Team 27, Wrong
3. Miami Dolphins +6.5 defeat the despicable New England Patriots Result: Dolphins 11 (+6.5 = 17.5) Patriots 21, Wrong
See? It's not as easy as I make it look :)
Well it was an ugly 1 out of 3 week, but by virtue of Zeus being shut out in his inaugural week, Professor Summer takes the week 1 point.
GOOOO BILLLLLLLS!
Stay safe and hang tough!
Posted 5 years agoI hope that everyone is hanging in there, doing the best they can.
I hope that you and the people you're hunkering down with are making the most of it.
I hope that when things get frustrating, or discouraging, or frightening, you find the strength to persist.
We're alone, but we're here for each other.
I hope that you and the people you're hunkering down with are making the most of it.
I hope that when things get frustrating, or discouraging, or frightening, you find the strength to persist.
We're alone, but we're here for each other.
2019 movies and ill informed Oscar guesses
Posted 6 years agoI like movies, I like talking about movies, I like reading about movies, and I like podcasts about movies.
At the start of 2019 I promised myself I'd make more of an effort to go to theaters to WATCH movies, instead of following reviews and discussions and seeing the actual films much later.
I got off to a slow start, as early 2019 was pretty fraught, but things picked up after summer blockbuster season.
in 2019, in theaters, I saw:
Us
Shazam
Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood
It, Chapter 2
Joker
Gemini Man (in 51651K 3d)
Jojo Rabbit
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
The Irishman (not in theater but it will be an Oscar contender so it's included)
Knives Out
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
Too much netflix and other streaming stuff to mention, but The Lobster, Green Room (Blue Ruin, too), and Sorry to Bother You stand out as some of my favorite 1st time home viewings in 2019..
Some basic-ass uncultured skunk Oscar predictions:
Best Picture - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
I think the Academy won't be able to resist honoring a man like Fred Rogers, especially because this film did him such justice. I've never cried due to the overwhelming sweetness of another human being until I saw this movie.
Best Original Screenplay - Knives Out
Tightly wound plot woven around characters doing things that make sense. The series of reveals as the movie draws to a close was thrilling.
Best Supporting Actor - Brad Pitt
Best Director - Quentin Tarantino Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood
After I saw it I thought this movie was going to be my runaway favorite of the year, and it might still be, but Beautiful Day and Jojo Rabbit make a case for the same position. I enjoyed all the diversions and meandering, I enjoyed the tenseness building over the back half of the movie, and I enjoyed the ending sequence. Brad Pitt is excellent in this movie and he'll get his Oscar for sure, and I think the only threat to Quentin is Taika Watiti, but that Quentin's retirement talk is going to seal the deal for him and get him another Oscar.
Best Actor - will NOT be won by Joquin Phoenix.
Joquin acts his fucking ass off in Joker, but its mostly performative weirdness and scenery chewing. Best actor will either go to Tom Hanks (Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) or Leonardo DiCaprio, who while overshadowed by his supporting lead is still EXCELLENT in Once Upon a Time. His acting in the filming of the western series with the little kid is the highlight reel that will be getting circulated, and I wouldn't be shocked if that scene alone wins him his second Oscar.
I don't have an informed enough opinion on the other categories, and I have a gaping hole in my perspective having not seen Parasite, my biggest 2019 missed-it regret. Also as you can see everything I saw was a major studio release so the inevitable art house films I've not heard of will certainly factor in.
Anyway! Looking forward to more movies in 2020!
At the start of 2019 I promised myself I'd make more of an effort to go to theaters to WATCH movies, instead of following reviews and discussions and seeing the actual films much later.
I got off to a slow start, as early 2019 was pretty fraught, but things picked up after summer blockbuster season.
in 2019, in theaters, I saw:
Us
Shazam
Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood
It, Chapter 2
Joker
Gemini Man (in 51651K 3d)
Jojo Rabbit
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
The Irishman (not in theater but it will be an Oscar contender so it's included)
Knives Out
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
Too much netflix and other streaming stuff to mention, but The Lobster, Green Room (Blue Ruin, too), and Sorry to Bother You stand out as some of my favorite 1st time home viewings in 2019..
Some basic-ass uncultured skunk Oscar predictions:
Best Picture - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
I think the Academy won't be able to resist honoring a man like Fred Rogers, especially because this film did him such justice. I've never cried due to the overwhelming sweetness of another human being until I saw this movie.
Best Original Screenplay - Knives Out
Tightly wound plot woven around characters doing things that make sense. The series of reveals as the movie draws to a close was thrilling.
Best Supporting Actor - Brad Pitt
Best Director - Quentin Tarantino Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood
After I saw it I thought this movie was going to be my runaway favorite of the year, and it might still be, but Beautiful Day and Jojo Rabbit make a case for the same position. I enjoyed all the diversions and meandering, I enjoyed the tenseness building over the back half of the movie, and I enjoyed the ending sequence. Brad Pitt is excellent in this movie and he'll get his Oscar for sure, and I think the only threat to Quentin is Taika Watiti, but that Quentin's retirement talk is going to seal the deal for him and get him another Oscar.
Best Actor - will NOT be won by Joquin Phoenix.
Joquin acts his fucking ass off in Joker, but its mostly performative weirdness and scenery chewing. Best actor will either go to Tom Hanks (Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) or Leonardo DiCaprio, who while overshadowed by his supporting lead is still EXCELLENT in Once Upon a Time. His acting in the filming of the western series with the little kid is the highlight reel that will be getting circulated, and I wouldn't be shocked if that scene alone wins him his second Oscar.
I don't have an informed enough opinion on the other categories, and I have a gaping hole in my perspective having not seen Parasite, my biggest 2019 missed-it regret. Also as you can see everything I saw was a major studio release so the inevitable art house films I've not heard of will certainly factor in.
Anyway! Looking forward to more movies in 2020!
How to find your local chapter of Toys for Tots
Posted 6 years agoHello to all, I hope that as the holidays approach you find yourselves in good spirits and good health.
Not everyone can, and not everyone wishes to, but if YOU would like to help your local chapter of the Toys for Tots campaign, here is a link to where you can enter your zip code and be connected with the nearest branch:
https://www.toysfortots.org/locate/.....t.aspx?nType=1
Toys for Tots is a not for profit organization run by the US Marines, for each dollar donated, $0.97 goes directly toward toys, books, and other gifts for children in need, with the other $0.03 going toward the costs of fundraising efforts. $0.00 goes toward salaries and other manpower expenses.
Thank you for even reading this journal, I hope that the holidays treat you well and that 2020 treats you even better.
Not everyone can, and not everyone wishes to, but if YOU would like to help your local chapter of the Toys for Tots campaign, here is a link to where you can enter your zip code and be connected with the nearest branch:
https://www.toysfortots.org/locate/.....t.aspx?nType=1
Toys for Tots is a not for profit organization run by the US Marines, for each dollar donated, $0.97 goes directly toward toys, books, and other gifts for children in need, with the other $0.03 going toward the costs of fundraising efforts. $0.00 goes toward salaries and other manpower expenses.
Thank you for even reading this journal, I hope that the holidays treat you well and that 2020 treats you even better.
Tell me your favorite scary movie!
Posted 6 years agoHi hi, it's Spookymonth. I've been watching some stuff on Netflix but I'm curious to know what people out there have as their favorite horror movies. This isn't for streaming or anything productive, but if I like your suggestion I'll probably rent it on Amazon, so there's that.
Myself, I like supernatural/spooky horror, like Blair Witch and Paranormal Activity, and slapstick horror like Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil and Cabin in the Woods. The classics are appreciated in this skunk's den as well, like your Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street (1, 2, and 3 being the peak before the decline)
So! *picks up the voice modulator* What's your favorite scary movie?
Myself, I like supernatural/spooky horror, like Blair Witch and Paranormal Activity, and slapstick horror like Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil and Cabin in the Woods. The classics are appreciated in this skunk's den as well, like your Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street (1, 2, and 3 being the peak before the decline)
So! *picks up the voice modulator* What's your favorite scary movie?
Send me your Mario Maker 2 levels
Posted 6 years agoHi. I'm really bad at platformers.
Paradoxically, I'm really enjoying Mario Maker 2. It seems like the Story Mode is teaching me how to be a little less ass.
So! Send me your levels! Post the codes in the comments below.
I'd love to try running through them. Thanks bye!
Paradoxically, I'm really enjoying Mario Maker 2. It seems like the Story Mode is teaching me how to be a little less ass.
So! Send me your levels! Post the codes in the comments below.
I'd love to try running through them. Thanks bye!
A note on the Pepsi ad campaign
Posted 6 years agoYou may or may not have noticed that the current media campaign of Pepsi is consists of white text and frequent mentions of "Summer" Soak up a little Summer, Swing into Summer, stuff like that.
While I DID meet with Pepsi and discuss various poses and slogans to appear on their products and print ads, ultimately they decided to go with text only. This unfortunately cut me out of both publicity and profit as they can now claim to be referring to summer the season (in all caps to disguise that its not a proper name).
Despite this, I just want you all to know that I have no hard feelings. I still love a Pepsi Zero Sugar every now and then, and that none of you should change your soda drinking habits because of my experience.
On a completely unrelated note, stay tuned for the debut of my new character, Pep Si ZeroSugar.
While I DID meet with Pepsi and discuss various poses and slogans to appear on their products and print ads, ultimately they decided to go with text only. This unfortunately cut me out of both publicity and profit as they can now claim to be referring to summer the season (in all caps to disguise that its not a proper name).
Despite this, I just want you all to know that I have no hard feelings. I still love a Pepsi Zero Sugar every now and then, and that none of you should change your soda drinking habits because of my experience.
On a completely unrelated note, stay tuned for the debut of my new character, Pep Si ZeroSugar.
shower thoughts on cynicism and optimism
Posted 6 years agoCynicism and pessimism and misanthropy are not badges to show off how smart one is. They do not show that one has wizened to the workings of the world. They're traits of the cowardly.
Optimism and altruism aren't synonymous with naivety. They're just two signs that a person hasn't been broken yet.
Optimism and altruism aren't synonymous with naivety. They're just two signs that a person hasn't been broken yet.
Huge thanks to anyone that helped Bishie Bun
Posted 6 years ago
bishiebunny posted an update, which if you missed is a nice little bit of positivity. A deep heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone that pitched in.the update: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9117505/
Signal Boosting a good cause from a good Bun
Posted 6 years ago BishieBunny has started a GoFundMe for his sister, and in my eyes it's a very worthy cause.Info at Journal:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9103246/
Additional information at the donation page:
https://www.gofundme.com/save-sarahs-shelter
I know it's a lot to ask, as many of us are fighting to get by, or getting along week to week and check to check. Just consider it, every little bit helps.
<3
Mario Kart Switch Derby #1, Complete!
Posted 7 years agoThanks to everyone that signed and showed up for the first Furry Kart Rally I've tried to pull off on the Switch. It was very fun, and it will be done again.
Here are the results!
Set 1, 100cc
1. Sako
Halowildcat14
2. Furball
Furball
3. Kyera
eradragon
4. Vincent
VincenzoMoretti
5. Summer summer
6. Electrum
nosleepneeded
Set 2, 150cc
1. Kyera eradragon
2. Furball furball
3. Summer summer
4. Vincent VincenzoMoretti
5. Glace
spyingredfox
Set 3, 150cc Mirror
1. Kyera eradragon
2. Furball furball
3 way tie for bronze, Summer summer , Vincent VincenzoMoretti , and Glace spyingredfox
Aaaaand just for kicks, after everyone left; eradragon defeated summer in 5 round random battle.
Thanks, see you all again!!
Here are the results!
Set 1, 100cc
1. Sako
Halowildcat142. Furball
Furball3. Kyera
eradragon4. Vincent
VincenzoMoretti5. Summer
summer6. Electrum
nosleepneededSet 2, 150cc
1. Kyera
eradragon2. Furball
furball3. Summer
summer4. Vincent
VincenzoMoretti5. Glace
spyingredfoxSet 3, 150cc Mirror
1. Kyera
eradragon2. Furball
furball3 way tie for bronze, Summer
summer , Vincent VincenzoMoretti , and Glace spyingredfoxAaaaand just for kicks, after everyone left;
eradragon defeated summer in 5 round random battle.Thanks, see you all again!!
Mario Kart Switch Derby, open call/registration
Posted 7 years agoThe lovely Kyera eradragon , and I will be hosting a lil' derby in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, on the Nintendo switch. There are no stakes, no rewards, no pressure, just a hopefully chill time of some furries getting together electronically and zooming around. If you're good, at best you'll get your icon listed at the top of the results I post later. If you're bad, your name will be closer to mine at the bottom.
We have set a target start time of 8:30pm EASTERN TIME, FRIDAY OCTOBER 19th.
If you'd like to participate, please contact me in some way (like a journal response or a note) so that Switch friend codes can be exchanged ahead of time.
Confirmed Racers:
1. Summer summer
2. Kyera eradragon
3. Glace spyingredfox
4. Vincent VincenzoMoretti
5. Qaja
dastiger
6. Dreamsicle
petfawx
7. Sako Halowildcat14
8. Furball furball
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eradragon , and I will be hosting a lil' derby in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, on the Nintendo switch. There are no stakes, no rewards, no pressure, just a hopefully chill time of some furries getting together electronically and zooming around. If you're good, at best you'll get your icon listed at the top of the results I post later. If you're bad, your name will be closer to mine at the bottom.We have set a target start time of 8:30pm EASTERN TIME, FRIDAY OCTOBER 19th.
If you'd like to participate, please contact me in some way (like a journal response or a note) so that Switch friend codes can be exchanged ahead of time.
Confirmed Racers:
1. Summer
summer2. Kyera
eradragon3. Glace
spyingredfox4. Vincent
VincenzoMoretti5. Qaja
dastiger6. Dreamsicle
petfawx7. Sako
Halowildcat148. Furball
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Browse > Category ALL > Type ALL > Species Skunk.... AHHHHH!
Posted 7 years agoIs there a minefield more hazardous than wanting to see what's new in the world of male/female/intersex skunk cuties than the above browse terms? Is there a species out there more fraught with /ah/ results, to use the old F-Chan tag for it?
Monster Hunter World - Squad is Live
Posted 8 years agoHey hey fellow hunters out there.
I've got a good 10-12 days under my belt, hit HR 10ish with a lot of stalling and armor and weapon crafting. At this point, I'm the proud administrator of a squad that has fuzzy butted hunters who rank from beginner to seasoned, salty veterans. The squad is 13 members deep and looking to expand.
So!
If you're playing Monster Hunter World on a PS4, and you'd like to be able to drop in and out of a furry oriented squad at will, please list your PSN account name below, OR, PM it to me. I'll add you, invite you to my session, and get you signed up as soon as we cross paths.
Happy hunting everyone.
I've got a good 10-12 days under my belt, hit HR 10ish with a lot of stalling and armor and weapon crafting. At this point, I'm the proud administrator of a squad that has fuzzy butted hunters who rank from beginner to seasoned, salty veterans. The squad is 13 members deep and looking to expand.
So!
If you're playing Monster Hunter World on a PS4, and you'd like to be able to drop in and out of a furry oriented squad at will, please list your PSN account name below, OR, PM it to me. I'll add you, invite you to my session, and get you signed up as soon as we cross paths.
Happy hunting everyone.
Monster Hunter World
Posted 8 years agoI've acquired Monster Hunter World for PS4, and it feels good to come out of retirement and be hunting again.
If you're interested in joining my friends and I for some quests in the future, leave me a poke below.
If you're interested in joining my friends and I for some quests in the future, leave me a poke below.
